SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve First Amendment to the Clearwater Undergrounding of Electric Utilities Project Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On March 17, 2025, City Council approved an ILA with PSTA providing funding and management of Duke to underground electric utilities along the west side of Myrtle Ave., Cleveland St. to Court St. in support of the new city hall, MSB renovations and the PSTA multi modal transit center projects. The city paid Duke a total of $671,431.56 with PSTA reimbursing the city for 25% of the total cost or $167,858. Council approved use of CRA funds to cover the city’s portion of this utility undergrounding work.
This first amendment provides for PSTA’s additional contribution of $14,967.49 for work required to connect CSX equipment, not originally anticipated. PSTA’s payment to Duke will be a pass-through cost to the city. No additional funding is needed by the city.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Investment in undergrounding of overhead power lines in the downtown core supports all five of the strategic priorities below.
