STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: November 10, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 8
DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) a Standard Utility Agreement with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, for water encasement extensions and appurtenance adjustments in Interstate Highway 20 from Cockrell Hill Road to Hampton Road; and (2) the receipt and deposit of funds from the Texas Department of Transportation for reimbursement of design, inspection and project management costs for the project - Estimated Revenue: Dallas Water Utilities Fund $201,369.96
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BACKGROUND
This action consists of the extending the existing 30” encasement for an existing 12” ECI water by 188 linear feet (LF), as well as extending the existing 54” encasement for an existing 24” PCCP water by 262 LF and water appurtenance adjustments, in conjunction with paving and drainage improvements by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in Interstate Highway 20 from Cockrell Hill Road to Hampton Road. TxDOT has designed the paving and storm drainage facilities, and Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) has designed the water encasement extension. TxDOT has agreed to incorporate DWU’s water encasement extensions and appurtenance adjustments into their construction contract and administer the project during construction.
Under the Standard Utility Agreement with the State of Texas, acting through TxDOT, TxDOT will reimburse DWU for the cost of staff salaries for construction inspection and project management required for this project. TxDOT will be responsible for administering the construction of the water encasement extensions and appurtenance adjustments. TxDOT is scheduled to let the construction project in December 2021.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction December 2021
Complete Construction March 2022
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Estimated Revenue: Dallas Water Utilities Fund $201,369.96
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