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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

03/14/2023

BACKGROUND

Due to conflicts with the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) proposed IH35 NEX Northbound Frontage Road project, the City of Schertz must relocate the existing Riata Lift Station and associated sewer mains. The relocated improvements will be shifted approximately 60 feet away from the existing frontage road and will be located within a new site for the lift station and easement for the gravity and force mains leading to and from the lift station from Fairlawn Avenue.

As is typical with utility relocations along interstate facilities necessitated by TxDOT improvements, the work is fully reimbursable. Responsibilities of the City and TxDOT related to this relocation are outlined in a Standard Utility Agreement (SUA) funding reimbursement. Project expenses include the following.

Professional Services	$143,000
Property Acquisition	$275,000 (estimated)
Construction	$2,400,000 (estimated)
Total (reimbursable)	$2,818,000 (estimated)

GOAL

The goal of Resolution 23-R-24 is to authorize a SUA with the State of Texas for the relocation of utilities due to TXDOT’s I35 NEX project.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

The relocation of utilities will allow for the continuation of sewer service to residents and businesses along the IH 35 corridor.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended that Council approves Resolution 23-R-24.

FISCAL IMPACT

Initial funding for the design work has been allocated from the City’s Water and Sewer Construction Reserves. Advance funding for the easement acquisition and construction of the utility relocations will be from Water and Sewer Construction Reserves. The total project is expected to cost $2.8 million. All project costs are reimbursable from the State of Texas due to this being an interstate highway.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that City Council approve Resolution 23-R-24, authorizing a SUA with the State of Texas for the relocation of utilities along Interstate Highway 35.

Attachments
Standard Utility Agreement
Resolution 23-R-24