Consent 1.C.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 03/23/2015
- TITLE
- W.O. 12-31 East End Storm Drain Improvements Phase II - AT&T Reimbursement Agreement
- PRESENTED BY:
- David Mumford
- Department:
- Public Works
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
This Reimbursement Agreement is with AT&T for lowering fiber optic lines in the Montana Rail Link (MRL) right-of-way that are in direct conflict with two, 48-inch storm drain pipes that will be bored and jacked under the MRL tracks with the East End Industrial project. When utility conflicts are not in City right-of-way, the City pays for relocating those utilities.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
City Council may:
- Approve the Reimbursement Agreement with AT&T for relocating the fiber optic lines, or;
- Disapprove the Reimbursement Agreement. If the fiber optic lines are not relocated, the City will not be able to get the needed capacity to reduce flooding for the East End Storm Drain project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The cost of the Reimbursement Agreement is $240,973.00. Funding for the Reimbursement Agreement will be out of the bonds sale for W.O. 12-31 East End Industrial Storm Drain Improvements. The payment amount is based on an AT&T estimate and the City may owe more or may owe less upon project completion and final cost accounting.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the Reimbursement Agreement with AT&T for $240,973.00.