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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:
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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
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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**