Information Product
	Title:		State Street Aid
	Summary:		MTAS was asked whether State Street Aid funds can pay for water and sewer relocation in the street.
	Original Author:		Darden, Ron
	Co-Author:
	Product Create Date:		09/14/2005
	Last Reviewed on::		02/19/2010
	Subject:		Streets--Finance; Taxes--Gasoline and motor fuels; Utilities--Relocation
	Type:		General

Original Document: Reference Documents: Text of Document: September 14, 2005 Mr. Murry Hawkins, City Administrator City of Ashland City P.O. Box 36 Ashland City, Tennessee 37015 Re: State Street Aid Dear Mr. Hawkins You inquired about using Sate Street Aid funds for the relocation of water and sewer utilities that are involved in street work. While State Street Aid legislation does not specifically address the use of funds to relocate water and sewer utilities, common law requires that water and sewer utilities bear the expense for the relocation of these utilities from a street right-of-way. MTAS is of the opinion that State Street Aid funds cannot be used for relocating water and sewer utilities from the right-of-way. State Street Aid funds can be used to pay for other expenses associated with the street work. Please call me if you have questions or comments. Sincerely Ron Darden Municipal Management Consultant