To: Mark R. Hafner, City Manager
From: Alonzo Liñán, Public Works Director
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution approving a Discretionary Services Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, for the purpose of replacing overhead facilities with underground facilities as part of the Bates Street Reconstruction project, for the Public Works Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents relating thereto on behalf of the City of Keller, Texas.
Action Requested:
Consider a resolution approving a Discretionary Services Agreement (DSA) with Oncor Electric Company LLC in the amount of $62,169.00.
Background:
Design engineers for the Bates Street Reconstruction project worked with the local franchise utilities on burying as much equipment as possible to reduce visual clutter. The city’s franchise agreement with the company requires Oncor to relocate equipment at their own cost when public improvements warrant it, but does not stipulate they must bury poles, lines or other materials. Therefore, the estimated cost for the DSA is calculated with a credit of the estimated cost of relocating Oncor overhead facilities if the City had not requested the facilities to be placed underground.
Financial Impact:
Funding is included in the Streets Capital Improvement Project Fund with funding provided by the General Fund.
Citizen Input/Board Review:
N/A
Legal Review:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the proposed agreement.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial
Council Action:
Staff recommends approval of this item as presented.