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Matters relative to Northwest Connector, Section II and III
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Mayor Pro-Tem Wyatt will lead a discussion on the Northwest Connector.
Section II - North of Hwy 70E to Hwy. 127N - This section has not been designed. The City is responsible for design and acquisition. On November 12, 2013, a contract with Gresham Smith and Partners for design services was approved. The budget amendment to cover those costs failed on third reading. Gresham Smith and Partners has been informed to stand down on any work until further notice from the City. The State has agreed to construct it, but no time table will be set until the design and acquisition are complete.
Section III - Hwy. 127N to Genesis Road - This section has been designed by TDOT but utility relocation plans must be prepared and submitted to the State. On December 10, 2013, a contract with Gresham Smith and Partners for utility design services was approved. The budget amendment to cover those costs failed on third reading. Gresham Smith and Partners has been informed to stand down on any work until further notice from the City. Once those plans are completed and approved, staff will know what has to be acquired for both right-of-way and utilities and can get the appraisal and review appraisal done, then acquisition can begin. The State has agreed to construct it, but no time table will be set until the utility relocation design and acquisition are complete.
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