SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of In-House Water Line Extension Program Resolution to Support MCIH-MO9-01 (Budget Impact - Neutral; $23,320 as approved in FY 2023-24 budget)
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Jody Kirkman, P.E., Utilities |
Utilities |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On May 21, 2024, the Board approved Ordinance 2024-13 for the addition of the In-House Water Line Extension Program to include projects funded by the Board and constructed by the Marion County Utilities (MCU) In-House Construction Crew. The Program requires the Board to establish, by Resolution, a one-time Capital Connection Fee as pro rata-share for the parcels connecting residential dwellings (Benefitting Lots) participating in the Program and the payment terms and conditions applicable.
During General Public Comment, the owner of Worth Construction & Remodeling, Inc, spoke about a pending Water Main Extension Agreement (Agreement) WME-006. Considering the owner had purchased the lot while the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) line extension grant program was still ongoing with the intent of utilizing the program, the Board requested the owner and MCU to research alternatives, at which time the Utilities Director proposed the work could be performed by the MCU In-House Construction Crew with the understanding that this was a unique circumstance.
MCU is presenting a Resolution for the work formerly identified as WME-006, which includes installation of 341 feet of six-inch water main to serve the project area as identified in the Resolution under Exhibit A. MCU total costs are defined in the Resolution under Exhibit B, which includes 10% contingency to allow for unforeseen circumstances during construction. The Resolution defines the project area, total project cost, Benefitting Lots, and capital connection fee per parcel. The new water main will provide service to eight (8) additional parcels along the route.
The total anticipated project cost is derived from MCU construction cost ($23,026.60), right-of-way permitting fee ($200), 10% contingency ($2,392.66), and plan design fee ($700). When the pro rata share cost is derived for each parcel located within the project area, each owner will pay the anticipated pro rata share of $3,289.91 per parcel. When the work is complete, a final resolution will be presented to the Board certifying MCU actual costs; any overage paid by any benefitting lot owner will be refunded.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; project cost is estimated to not exceed $26,319.26, which includes $700 design fee. Funding is from line ZF448536 - 563102 with Project Code UTC000099.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve recommendation and authorize the Chair and Clerk to execute the presented Resolution.
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