ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 22, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kristina Budak, Water Director
DATE: April 8, 2026
SUBJECT: Water Pipeline Crossing License Agreement with San Joaquin Valley Railroad Co. along Atlas Ct. to allow construction of a water pipeline. (Ward 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend approval of the Pipeline Crossing Agreement
BACKGROUND:
Hageman Properties, LLC is proposing to develop a parcel of land along Atlas Ct. The project location is west of the San Joaquin Valley Railroad Co. track. As a condition of approval for the project, the developer is required to extend the existing water line along Atlas Ct., west of the railroad track. Upon completion, this water pipeline will be owned and maintained by the City of Bakersfield.
To obtain approval of the proposed improvement plans, the develop er must secure an easement from San Joaquin Valley Railroad Co. The railroad company has drafted a Pipeline Crossing License Agreement, which must be executed between the City and parties mentioned he re to facilitate the necessary improvements.
The Water Department has reviewed the proposed improvement plans and agreement and is recommending the City Council approve the Pipeline Crossing License Agreement. This agreement, which outlines the terms for the water pipeline installation, are necessary to ensure compliance with project conditions and to allow the developer to proceed with the required improvements.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no financial impact to the City General Fund. The proposed water line will be bonded for by the developer, and they will pay all required one-time fees ($5,000.00) to San Joquin Valley Railroad Co. for processing the agreement. The City Domestic Fund will pay annual fees of $900.00 per year that will reoccur as long as this agreement is in place.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Reliable Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:
SJVR License Agreement