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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14146 RESOLUTION NO. 14146 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $280,800 FROM THE UNDERGROUND FEES ESCROW ACCOUNT FOR RELOCATING OVERHEAD ELECTRIC FACILITIES UNDERGROUND ON SANTA FE AVENUE BETWEEN NORTHERN AVENUE AND AGRAM AVENUE WHEREAS, Black Hills/ Colorado Electric Utility Company, L.P. ("Black Hills") currently uses overhead electric facilities, which impedes the design and construction of the public improvement project at the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and Mesa Ave; and WHEREAS, the City has been requested to financially assist Black with the construction costs required to relocate electric facilities; and WHEREAS, the project and use of the escrow funds is consistent with intent of the Black Hills Franchise agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Pueblo City Council authorizes the expenditure of funds up to the amount of $280,800 from the Black Hills Underground Fee escrow account to pay for the relocation of overhead electric facilities on Santa Fe Avenue between Northern Avenue and Agram Avenue; Base cost – $234,000.00 20% contingencies - (soil abatement) $46,800.00 Total - $280,800.00 SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED January 28, 2019 BY: Ed Brown MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ACTING CITY CLERK City Clerk’s Office Item # M=1 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 28, 2019 TO: President Dennis E. Floresand Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk FROM: Jeff Bailey, P.E., Acting Director of Public Works SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $280,800 FROM THE UNDERGROUND FEES ESCROW ACCOUNT FOR RELOCATING OVERHEAD ELECTRIC FACILITIES UNDERGROUND ON SANTA FE AVENUE BETWEEN NORTHERN AVENUE AND AGRAM AVENUE SUMMARY: Attached for your consideration is a resolution to authorize the expenditure of escrow funds up to the amount of $280,800 from the Black Hills / Colorado Electric Company, L.P. (“Black Hills”) Underground Fee to relocate overhead electric facilities underground. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: th City Council has authorized use of funds for prior projects including 11 Street between Greenwood and Albany and along the I-25 corridor. BACKGROUND: City staff and the Eiler’s Heights neighborhood have been working on a public improvement at the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and Mesa Avenue. Phase I of the project will make corner improvements and replace the traffic signal. As part of the project it is desirable to relocate the existing overhead electric utilities underground between Northern Avenue and Agram Avenue. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None. Funds in the amount of $280,800 are available in the Black Hills Underground Fee escrow fund. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: City staff has been in coordination with the Eiler’s Heights neighborhood with respect to the pubic improvement project and the placement of the exiting overhead electric line underground. ALTERNATIVES: Denying the Resolution cause the existing overhead electric line to remain above ground and will require modifications to the traffic signal plan. RECOMMENDATION : Approval of the Resolution. Attachments: Black Hills Energy Cost Estimate IOW ANIMMINIMMO 41=111111•111.0 INVOICE FOR Mack Mis Energy CITY OF PUEBLO Improving life with energy Customer Billing Information: Job Information: Name CITY OF PUEBLO Quote Date 11129/18 Address 350 ALAN HAMEL AVE PS WO# CityState•Zip PUEBLO,CO 81003 PS Blanket# 115114 101 E 214 Phone 719 553 2722 AS WO# 20835 Account# Service Req# 42733 Email pwhittlef@pueblo.us Estimator Cathy Gutierrez Job Address: Contact Information: Name CITY OF PUEBLO Name PEPPER WHITTLEF Address 1107 S SANTA FE AVE Address 350 ALAN HAMEL AVE CityState•Zip PUEBLO,CO 81006 CityState•Zip PUEBLO, CO 81003 Phone 719 553 2722 Phone 719 553 2722 Description: CONVERT 3 PHASE OVERHEAD MAIN LINE CIRCUIT TO UNDERGOUND USING 1000 15KV UNDERGROUND CABLE, 1 PME-9, 1 -3 PHASE BY-PASS CABINET, REPLACE 3 PHASE OVERHEAD TRANSFORMER BANK WITH 75 KVA PADMOUNT TRANSFORMER, 6" BORE FOR MAIN CIRCUIT, 4" BORE TO FEED PADMOUNT TRANSFORMER, REPLACE STREET LIGHTS USING EXISTING LED FIXTURES, ALUMINUM POLES, 25 KVA OVERHEAD TRANSFORMER AND 2" BORE Cost $233,991.56 Please Return Payment to: Primary Allowance Service Allowance Total Cost $233,991.56 Black Hills Energy Attn: New Business 105 S. VICTORIA AVENUE PUEBLO, CO 81003 NOTE: Additional charges may occur due to blasting, rock,frost, road maintenance,etc. Company is not responsible for repairs of landscaping or driveways. **Price is firm for 120 days from Date of Invoice**