Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes payment for utility relocation work by American Electric Power, AT&T, Time Warner, WOW, XO and other utilities, or companies contracted by the utility companies to perform utility relocation work, in an amount of up to $502,000.00.
The Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division is engaged in the Roadway Improvements - Livingston Avenue Phase A, Phase B and Phase C. This project involves widening Livingston Avenue from Short Street to Kennedy Avenue. Project improvements include bike lanes, sidewalks, street trees, drainage, waterline improvements, replacement of traffic signals, and relocating overhead utilities underground.
In the course of effecting roadway improvements, it is sometimes necessary to force the relocation of utilities from privately held easements or place overhead utilities underground to promote public health, safety and the welfare including the economic development of the City. These relocations are in areas where the City has previously allowed utilities, but established an underground utility district by ordinance 0307-2015.
The funding request for utilities relocation is based upon estimates from the utilities. The utilities will invoice the City for actual costs incurred in relocating the utilities. The amount needed may exceed the amount requested in this ordinance. Additional legislation will be submitted by the Department of Public Service if additional funds are needed to complete the relocations.
2. FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this project are available within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Fund 7704. An amendment to the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget and transfer of funding is required to establish sufficient budget authority for the project. Funds are appropriated.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency designation is requested to provide funding for utility reimbursements at the earliest possible time to maintain the project constructi...
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