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PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain 900 linear feet of overhead electric line along Western Avenue north of Sauk Trail at Sauk Trail Woods. The new line will increase reliability and reduce restoration time for one of the major distribution lines in the area. The line will be installed along the existing right of way line of Western Avenue to reduce impact to the Forest Preserves. One (1) tree outside of the right of way is proposed for removal. ComEd has also agreed to pay Construction Access Permit fees for work performed before the start of the license agreement.
Term: Ten (10) Years
License Fee: $26,652.89
License Application Fee: $1,500.00
License Review Fees: $5,000.00
YELAR Fee: $6,450.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $39,602.89 for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: $2,474.31
The area of the License is: 0.310 Acre
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final license agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement.
The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans and have found them to be acceptable; therefore, it is recommended that the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approve the issuance of this license.
District(s): 6
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