SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Utility Work By Highway Contractor Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation to remove natural gas mains during a road improvement project on US Highway 19, at an estimated cost of $10,350.74, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has a project (ID # 434807-3-52-01) to improve the drainage system along US Highway 19, from Anclote River Bridge to south of Brittany Park Blvd in Tarpon Springs. This will involve the removal of approximately 440 feet of 6-inch gas main, which is in conflict with the road project.
Under the Utility Work By Highway Contractor Agreement (UWHCA), the State of Florida’s Department of Transportation general contractor will perform the removal of our existing natural gas mains. A replacement gas main will be installed by Clearwater Gas System’s sub-contractor during the State road project.
Having the FDOT general contractor remove the natural gas mains allows for work to be done in a timely manner and releases Clearwater Gas System from penalty payments.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for this agreement is budgeted and available in capital project 3237323-96377 (Pinellas New Mains and Service Lines).
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A