07-1089CITY OF SAINT PAUL
PRELIMINARY ORDER
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FILE NO. AE2007-07
VOTING WARD 5
In the Matter of acquiring the property rights needed for right of way purposes, for the public purpose of
replacing the Rice Street Bridge over the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway by removing the existing
bridge (No. 9470) and constructing a new bridge (No. 62627) (see attached map).
The Council of the City of Saint Paul having received the report of the Mayor upon the above improvement,
and having considered said report, hereby resolves:
1. That the said report and the same is hereby approved with no alternatives, and that the estnnated cost
thereof is $200,000.00, financed by project funds.
2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the Sth of December, 2007, at 530 o'clock P.M.,
in the Council Chambers of the City Hall and Court House Building in the City of Saint Paul.
3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the Charter,
stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as
estimated.
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Approve Preliminary and Final Orders authorizing acquiring an easements for the reconsUVCtion of the Rice St. Bridge over the
BNSF RR Track's at Cottage Ave. (map attached)
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5. Has this persoNfirm ever worked under a coMract Srn fhis departrnenY?
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2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does ihis personlfirtn possess a skill not nortnally possessed by any
current aty employee?
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Inftiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (1Nho, What, When, Where, Why):
The temporary easements aze necessary to reconstruct the bridge that was built almost 50 yeazs ago and needs to be replaced. No
perntanent easements are necessary.
AdvaMages If Approved:
The new bridge will improve safety for pedestrians and vehicles.
Disadvantages IfApproved:
None
Disadvanpges If NM Approved:
The County will be unable to make the improvement.
7ransaction: $200,000.00
Funa�n9 source: �msey County Project
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