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~ASE # ~ LOOPING WATERMAIN IN CONJUNCTION WITH T.H. #47/C.R. #116 INTERSECTION PROJECT By: Steve Jankowski, City Engineer Background: At the present time, the City utilities have water lines on both sides of T.H. g47, however, a watermain break south of 142nd Avenue would require interrupting service to all utility customers on that side of the highway. The commercial community is rapidly expanding and many of these businesses are dependent on water service from the City to provide integral services associated with their businesses. The initial stages of the T.H. g47/C.R, gl 16 intersection project is scheduled to begin after Labor Day with the installation of storm water pipes. This project provides a unique opportunity to loop the watermain at C.R. gl 16 and thereby allow for the ability to back feed these areas. Normally, a utility crossing of a state trunk highway would be required to be jacked under the highway, at a cost ranging between $150 and $200 per foot. Installation, in conjunction with this project, will be allowed to be open trenched, eliminating the jacking cost. In addition, restoration costs will be eliminated. The looping will require the installation of approximately 300 feet of watermain. I have prepared plans and have requested a price from the contractor awarded the highway project. I anticipate having a proposal for this work by the time of the Finance Committee meeting, however, the cost will be well under the $25,000 threshold which would require competitive bidding. Recommendation: Because of substantial cost savings by looping this essential piece of watermain in conjunction with the road project, I recommend authorizing the installation in the amount of $ Committee Action: Motion to recommend City Council adopt Resolution g96-08-XXX authorizing the installation of watermain along C.R. g116. (Resolution available at table) Reviewed by: City Engineer City Administrator Finance Officer Parks/Utilities Supervisor City Attorney FC: 08/27/96 ~mt