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Providence Public Works Committee - Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 5:30 P.M.

Call to Order and Roll Call

00:00 - 01:01

The committee was called to order and a quorum was confirmed with four members present and one absent. The clerk was then directed to read the first item on the docket.

Item 1 - Easement for Rhode Island Energy at Joslin Recreation Center

01:01 - 03:25

The committee reviewed a resolution authorizing an easement with Rhode Island Energy for an electrical service and transformer upgrade at the Joslin Recreation Center. The motion to approve the resolution was seconded and adopted.

Item 2 - Easement Petition for 17 Dorothy Avenue

03:25 - 06:58

The petitioner presented a request for an easement onto adjacent city-owned paper strip land near Robin Brook to construct a residential addition at 17 Dorothy Avenue. The committee reviewed the dimensional setbacks and the associated fee requirement with the petitioner.

Item 3 - Conduit Easement Petition for Verizon on Brook Street and Fones Alley

06:58 - 12:20

A representative from Network Building and Consulting requested an underground conduit easement on Brook Street and Fones Alley to reroute Verizon fiber cables due to nearby construction. The committee reviewed the square footage calculation, assessed fee, and deadlines for placement on next week's docket.

Item 4 - Land Acceptance for Walsh Street Cul-de-Sac

12:20 - 15:36

Counsel for Anna Tello Constructions and Investment LLC requested the city council accept a gifted portion of land designated for a cul-de-sac turnaround on Walsh Street. The committee noted department recommendations and voted to approve the land acceptance.