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RESOLUTION
Granting Northwestern University
Permission to Establish and Main-
tain Certain Underground Steam
Supply and Electrical Lines.
WHEREAS, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, in connection with
new construction, needs to provide for underground steam abd
return system service from the existing central heating plant,
together with an electric high voltage system, all in the area
south of University Place between Chicago Avenue and Orrington
Avenue in the City of Evanston; and
!' WHEREAS, the University shall require an underground
easement across certain streets and other public property for
said underground steam and electric system:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED ttkat
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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY be granted easements in and to certain
streets and other public property and permission to construct,
maintain and operate an underground steam supply and return
system, as well as an electric distribution system, more fully
described as follows:
Steam Supply and Return System - The steam supply and
return system will consist of an 8" steam supply and a 5" con-
densate return and a 1-1/2" high pressure drip line, all to
be encased in an insulated envelope approximately 30" wide
by 24" to be located, in general, approximately 30" below
grade; together with the necessary manholes approximately
10'-7" by 12' by 8'-211.
Easement Granted - A twelve foot easement, the center
line of which starts at a point of beginning in the north
property line of Sheridan Road 315 feet west of the west
property line extended of Hinman Avenue; thence southwesterly
across Sheridan Road a distance of 110 feet to a point lying
6 feet north of the south property line of Sheridan Road and
21 feet east of the east property line of Chicago Avenue;
thence west along a line parallel to and 6 feet north of the
M south line of Sheridan Road a distance of 115 feet to a point
of juncture lying 6 feet north of the south line, extended,
of Sheridan Road and 6 feet east of the west line of r%icago
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Avenue. One branch then continues west, the center line of
which is parallel to and 6 feet north of the south line of
University Place a distance measured along said line of
336 toot to a point lying 323 feet west of the west line
of Chicago Avenue measured along a line perpendicular to
the west line of Chicago Avenue to a point of ending. The
other branch proceeds south the center line of which is
parallel to and 6 feet east of the west line of Chicago
Avenue a distance of 542 feet to a point lying 6 feet east
of the west line of Chicago Avenue and 6 feet south of the
north line of Clark Street; thence west along a line parallel
to and 6 feet south of the north line of Clark Street a
distance of 298 feet to a point lying 6 feet south of the
north line of Clark Street and 292 feet west of the west
line of Chicago Avenue; thence south a distance of 66 feet
along a line parallel to and 286 feet west of the west line
of Chicago Avenue to a point of ending lying in the south
line of Clark Street and 286 feet west of the west line of
Chicago Avenue.
& ctric Distribution System - The electric system
will consist of a two duct run crossing University Place and
in the alley west of Chicago Avenue and south of University
Place, which has been abandoned by the Public Service Division
i� of Commonwealth Edison Company, installed approximately 3
feet below grade and carrying insulated cables.
Easement Grantees - A ten foot easement, the center
line of which starts at a point of beginning in the north
line of University Place 160 feet west of the west line of
Sheridan Road, thence southeasterly a distance of 24 feet to
a point which is 20 feet south of the north line of University
Place and 140 feet west of the west line of Sheridan Road,
thence southeasterly a distance of 43 feet to a point that is
35 feet north of the south line of University Place and 128
feet west of the west line of Chicago Avenue, thence westerly
a distance of 90 feet to a point 30 feet north of the south
line of University Place and 216 feet west of the west line
of Chicago Avenue, thence southerly a distance of 115 feet
to a point of ending, which lies 77 feet south of the south
line of University Place and 225 feet west of the west line
of Chicago Avenue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the installation of said
steam supply and electric distribution system shall be subject
to the approval of the appropriate municipal officials and all
ordinances pertaining thereto and located in accordance with
the Plat hereto attached and made a part hereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any permit issued here-
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under shall require that Northwestern University replace and
repair any sidewalks, pavement or other public improvement
injured or disturbed by reason of the construction or maintenance
of the steam pipe and electrical distribution conduits, and
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shall require that the University, at its own expense, whenever
ordered by the Director of Public Works shall make adjustments
and relocate its steam mains or electrical distribution conduits
in or under said public property as may be reasonable and
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necessary to avoid interference with utilities owned by the
municipality.
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During construction and after such steam pipe and
electrical distribution conduits are completed and the streets,
Sidewalks and other public areas have been properly surfaced
and restored, Northwestern University shall indemnify and hold
harmless the City of Evanston from any and all loss or damage
or claims for damages arising from or out of the use of the
space under said streets, sidewalks or other public areas.
Adopted by the City Council
11 of the City of Evanston on
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JuneA.D. 1959.
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