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Agency discusses MCUA request to replace failing culvert under railroad and easement terms
Summary
SARA staff reported MCUA advised a culvert under the railroad adjoining agency property must be replaced; MCUA requested an easement for a headwall and staff asked counsel to reserve SARA's right to relocate the headwall if the Main Street Bypass alignment requires it.
Agency staff told commissioners that the Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) contacted SARA to report a culvert running under the railroad on property adjoining the agency is failing and needs replacement. MCUA seeks an easement to construct a headwall at the culvert outlet.
Staff said they do not foresee objection to replacing the culvert but asked the agency attorney to add language to any easement or agreement reserving SARA's right to relocate the headwall if the Main Street Bypass or other roadway work requires moving it. Commissioners discussed who would be responsible for relocation if a roadway project required it and whether MCUA or SSA (as named in the transcript) would bear relocation costs. Staff said that issue would be addressed in negotiations and counsel review.
Commissioners noted that the Main Street Bypass is not currently funded and that the redevelopment agreement includes provisions for reviewing options if future roadway construction impacts agency infrastructure. Staff indicated they have a tentative meeting scheduled with MCUA to gather more details and will return to commissioners before signing any agreement.
No final easement agreement was approved at the meeting; staff said they expect to present formal documents for review before execution.
