Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into agreements with Franklin Township relative to the Athens Avenue and Rumsey Road Area Water Line Improvements project, C.I.P. Number 690236-100136, to accept contributions from Franklin Township to defray construction and inspection costs incurred during the completion of the project, and to, as necessary, provide a refund to Franklin Township after final accounting is complete or after certification from the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water, that any funds remaining on deposit are no longer needed for the project and can be refunded.
The Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water intends to complete a water line project in the Athens Avenue and Rumsey Road Area, and has agreed to incorporate the pavement milling and resurfacing of the south travel lane on Briggs Road, from Brixham Road to Demorest Road, for the Franklin Township Board of Trustees, into its plans. This Ordinance will authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Franklin Township for these improvements, known as the Athens Avenue and Rumsey Road Area Water Line Improvements Project, Project No. 690236-100136, in an amount up to $48,783.00.
Improvements will be made at City cost and then reimbursed by the Franklin Township Board of Trustees. The Franklin Township Board of Trustees passed Resolution No. 2025-022, on February 20, 2025, whereby the Township agreed to reimburse the City for this project.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Franklin Township has agreed to deposit $48,783.00 with the Department of Public Utilities to support work performed as part of the Athens Avenue and Rumsey Road Area Water Line Improvements project; however, the actual amount owed by the Franklin Township for that purpose may vary from preliminary cost estimates, which may necessitate the acceptance of additional contributions from Franklin Township to facilitate the completion of...
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