Title
Approval of contracts with TDOT on utility relocations for Northwest Connector 3
Body
SUMMARY: Contracts are attached that cover the relocation of water & sewer lines on the Northwest Connector Section 3, SR-28 (Hwy 127 N) to SR-298 (Genesis Road). This project is currently scheduled for letting in August 2021. TDOT will reimburse the costs for the relocation of lines that are located on private utility easements, engineering, and inspection. Six percent of the sewer lines are on private property and 20% of the water lines are on private property.
Agreement to the contract also authorizes deposit of the local match. The local match for the sewer lines of $557,749 and $1,534,720 for the water lines, for a total of $2,092,469. The Water and Sewer Fund does not have the balance for the local match, and Council will need to approve the transfer of the funds from the General Fund to the Water and Sewer Fund, to be paid back by the end of the year.
BUDGET ACCOUNT: 311-43100-931-011
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve contracts with TDOT and approve local match deposit by transferring $2,092,469 from the General Fund to the Water and Sewer Fund