Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Standard Utility Agreement with TxDOT for Reimbursement of Expenses for the WA4409 and WW4410 FM 546 Utility Relocations - Water and Wastewater Project from SH 5 to Airport Road
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: February 16, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
CONTACT: Paul Tucker, PE, Senior Utility Engineer
Gary Graham, PE, PTOE, CIP and Traffic Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes the Interim City Manager to execute a Standard Utility Agreement with TxDOT for reimbursement of expenses for the WA4409 and WW4410 FM 546 Utility Relocations - Water and Wastewater Project from SH 5 to Airport Road.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• TxDOT has completed the design of the new FM 546 from SH5 to Airport Road.
• TxDOT construction is scheduled to begin in August, 2016.
• The relocation of the water and sewer mains is needed to address conflicts with the proposed pavement.
• This Standard Utility Agreement will establish the reimbursement percentage that the City will receive from TxDOT for the cost of the relocations.
• The utility relocation construction plans have been completed.
• This agreement must be fully executed before City relocation work begins in order for the City relocation work to be eligible for reimbursement from TxDOT.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The total cost of the City utility relocation project, including design, construction, project management, and construction inspection is estimated to be $570,000.
• The estimated reimbursement percentage from TxDOT will be 61.3% ($291,000) and will be paid in 2017, after the completion of the utility relocation project.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A