20.027 An Order to Grant Easement to National Grid in Conjunction with WWTP UpgradesCity of Northampton
MASSACHUSETTS
In City Council, February 20, 2020
Upon the recommendation of the Department of Public Works
20.027 An Order to Grant Easement to National Grid in Conjunction with WWTP Upgrades
Ordered, that
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works is undertaking upgrades to the Waste Water
Treatment Plant on Hockanum Road; and,
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the upgrades of the Waste Water Treatment Plant, National
Grid must install a new transformer in a different location than the one currently
in place and install an additional utility pole; and,
WHEREAS, in order for National Grid to install the new transformer in a new location and
additional utility pole, the city must grant an easement to National Grid; and
WHEREAS, the proposed easement is shown on a sketch plan dated December 2, 2019,
prepared by National Grid and entitled “ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT.”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED
That the City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute and deliver an instrument granting an
easement to National Grid for the construction of a new transformer and utility pole installation
in conjunction with upgrades to the Waste Water Treatment Plant on Hockanum Road, on such
terms and conditions as the Mayor deems reasonable and appropriate.