Title
Resolution Approving a Utility Agreement in the Amount of $629,208 with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for Utility Relocations as part of the McConnell Road Bridge Replacement Project
Body
Council Priority: Maintain Infrastructure & Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Water Resources
Council District: 1
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Michael M. Borchers, 373-2494
Contact 2 and Phone: Kristine Williams, 373-2556
PURPOSE:
City Council approval is requested for a Utility Reimbursement Agreement 17BP.7.R.116 with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to support construction of water line relocations and utility betterments to be installed with NCDOT Project 17BP.7.R.116 Bridge No. 224 over South Buffalo Creek on SR 3000 (McConnell Road). City Council approval of the agreement in the amount of $629,208 is requested.
BACKGROUND:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) prepared and adopted plans to make street and highway improvements under Project 17BP.7.R.116 in Guilford County. The project will include the replacement of Bridge No. 224 over South Buffalo Creek on SR 3000 (McConnell Road). City Council approval of a Utility Agreement is requested to support construction activities related to maintaining a reliable and consistent water service for our customers. NCDOT is responsible for the bridge work while the City is responsible for the utility construction betterments and relocations of the water line infrastructure located within the public right-of-way. The project includes the construction of 12-inch, 16-inch, and 30-inch water line relocations and utility betterments to be installed.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds are budgeted in the Water Resources Capital Improvements Fund account 503-7029-01.5615 in the amount of $629,208. A budget adjustment is needed to use this account.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Water Resources Department recommends that City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of the Utility Agreement between the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the City of Greensboro for the $629,208 and the associated budget adjustment.