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Elkhart approves indemnification agreement allowing railroad to clear log jams on city property

5445359 · May 20, 2025
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Summary

The Board approved a two-year indemnification agreement with Elkhart and Western Railroad Company LLC to permit the railroad to access city property and remove recurring log jams upstream of its bridge, with the railroad covering costs and required permits.

The Elkhart City Board of Works on May 20 approved a license, general release and indemnification agreement with Elkhart and Western Railroad Company LLC allowing the railroad access across city property to the Elkhart River to remove recurring log jams.

City staff said the railroad has historically removed debris from the river in this location and that the new agreement would give…

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