Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation for the Relocation of a Gas Main Crossing Ridge Road
Summary
MEETING DATE: December 15, 2009
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
CONTACT: Jack Carr, PE, Director of Engineering
Carla Easton, PE, CIP Engineer
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation for the relocation of a 12-inch high-pressure gas main as needed for the extension of Ridge Road from north of Creekside Drive to US 380.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
- The high pressure gas main crosses Ridge Road near the southern limit of the Ridge Road project and must be relocated before the roadway construction of can begin.
- In order to connect to the existing pavement, the new section of Ridge Road at the gas main will be approximately 5 feet lower than the existing ground; therefore, the gas main needs to be relocated.
- This relocation will involve the lowering of 160 feet of high pressure gas line, relocating a gas meter with a pressure reducer, and relocating an existing cathodic protection field.
- This project provides for the following Core Businesses:
o Manage Traffic Flow and Road System
o Plan McKinney’s Future Development
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
• This project has aggressive design and construction schedules in an attempt to provide a functional roadway for McClure Elementary in August 2010.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The Resolution authorizes an agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation for the relocation of the gas main and appurtenances, for an amount not to exceed $240,000.
• Funds will be available in ST0227 upon approval of the CIP Budget Amendment also included on this Council agenda.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A