Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes payment to Columbia Gas in the amount of up to $161,483.00 for utility relocation work performed in conjunction with the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Hard Road Phase A - Sawmill Road to Smoky Row Road and FRA-Sawmill Road/Hard Road Intersection Improvements Part 2 project.
The aforementioned effort encompassed reconstructing and improving Hard Road between Sawmill Road and Smoky Row Road. The prosecution of that work also necessitated the relocation of privately owned utilities before construction could commence. The associated expense shall be borne by the Department of Public Service, which administered that project.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this project are available in Fund 7704 Streets and Highways Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to facilitate payment to Columbia Gas as soon as reasonably practicable.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to pay utility relocation costs to Columbia Gas relative to the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Hard Road Phase A - Sawmill Road to Smoky Row Road and FRA-Sawmill Road/Hard Road Intersection Improvements Part 2 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $161,483.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($161,483.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service administered the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Hard Road Phase A - Sawmill Road to Smoky Row Road and FRA-Sawmill Road/Hard Road Intersection Improvements Part 2 project, which encompassed reconstructing and improving Hard Road between Sawmill Road and Smoky Row Road; and
WHEREAS, the successful completion of that effort necessitated the relocation of private utilities owned by Columbia Gas; and
WHEREAS, this legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to make payment in the amount of up to $161,483.00 to Columbia Gas for utility relocation costs relativ...
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