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Requesting approval of a DCAM Deed of Easement to the City for a 72" stormwater conduit running through Draw 7 Park.
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To the Honorable Board:
One of the pieces of public infrastructure funded by the $25 million DIF bond authorization voted on in May of 2011 is a 72" stormwater conduit that will serve the entire Assembly Row project. This conduit runs for 1400 linear feet, from Foley Street at Assembly Square Drive underneath the operating rapid transit tracks/commuter rail tracks, and then under Draw 7 Park. It discharges into the Mystic River just beneath the Amelia Earhart Dam. Because Draw 7 Park is owned by the Commonwealth, DCAM must deed an easement to the City in order for the City to have control over the conduit. The document for which approval is being sought is DCAM's Deed of Easement.
I therefore respectfully request that the Board of Aldermen vote favorably on the grant of this permanent easement. Anne Thomas in the Law Department will be available to respond to any questions.
Thank you for your consideration,
Joseph A. Curtatone
Mayor