Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Standard Utility Agreement with TxDOT for Reimbursement of Expenses for the US 75 Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocation Project from SH 121 to White Avenue - Phases I and II.
Summary
MEETING DATE: May 17, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
CONTACT: Danny Still, PE, CIP Engineer
Paul Tucker, PE, Senior Utility Engineer
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a Standard Utility Agreement with TxDOT for reimbursement of expenses for the US 75 Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocation Project from SH 121 to White Avenue - Phases I and II.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• TxDOT has completed the design of the widening of US 75 from SH 121 to White Avenue and has awarded the project to a contractor.
• TxDOT construction is scheduled to begin no later than December 1, 2011.
• 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 and easement acquisition is underway.
• 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, easement acquisition, project management, and construction inspection is estimated to be $4,500,000.
• The estimated reimbursement percentage from TxDOT will be 56% ($2,520,000) and will be paid in 2012, after the completion of the utility relocation project.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A