CC MEETING: April 5, 2016
DATE: March 23, 2016
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Cesar J. Molina, Jr., P.E., Director of Engineering
Title
Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Discretionary Service Agreement With Oncor Electric Delivery For The Relocation Of A Steel Utility Pole At The Northeast Corner Of Old Denton Road And PGBT/Trinity Mills Road In An Amount Not To Exceed $156,700.00.
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BACKGROUND:
Old Denton Road between PGBT/Trinity Mills Road and Frankford Road is currently being reconstructed. As part of the project, the roadway is being realigned so that the new lanes line up with the existing bridge over President George Bush Turnpike. Oncor Electric Delivery currently has a steel utility pole that is located in what will be the new turn lane from Trinity Mills Road to Old Denton Road which requires relocation behind the new curb. Oncor will relocate the existing pole provided the City reimburses them for the relocation costs.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Oncor has submitted a Discretionary Service Agreement (DSA) to the City to relocate the utility pole at a cost of $156,700.00. Funding is available in the Streets Consolidated Fund.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
This project will contribute to community sustainability by:
- Sustaining quality of life - The turn lane and alignment of the bridge lanes will improve mobility and create a safer driving condition for motorists.
- Sustaining the environment - Maintaining the turn lane will improve traffic flow and reduce emissions, resulting in cleaner air by eliminating waiting times at the traffic signal.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to enter into a DSA with Oncor Electric Delivery for the relocation of a steel utility pole at the northeast corner of Old Denton Road and PGBT/Trinity Mills Road in an amount not to exceed $156,700.00.