Title
Approving a resolution with the caption reading: Resolution of the City of Pflugerville adopting the findings and recommended action items from the Downtown Utility Analysis (Overhead to Underground Utility Relocations).
Summary
The Downtown Action Plan identified a need for the inventory and analysis of the overhead utility lines, water and wastewater infrastructure. The Downtown Utility Analysis: Overhead to Underground Utility Relocations was performed by Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. (CobbFendley) for planning purposes to assist the City in identifying the costs associated with relocating overhead utilities underground. The study focused on the Downtown Core and areas along east and west Pecan Street. The study included a record research (Subsurface Utility Engineering Level D) for existing utilities, data collection with field audits of existing telecommunication / electric poles, and conceptual overhead to underground design analysis in order to produce cost estimates based upon high-level material costs. From such design analysis, eight (8) potential phases for the relocation of these facilities underground were developed based on aesthetics and the functionality of the system. The water and wastewater systems in the area were also analyzed at a schematic level to determine if concurrent construction would be a benefit to the City and determine if further investigation of the water and wastewater systems was needed.
Prior to the relocation of the overhead utility lines underground in Downtown, the City shall pursue the following recommended action items:
1. Identify other desired improvements within the study area that may be coupled with the overhead to underground project phases (e.g., streetscape, pedestrian, street, drainage, utilities, and alley improvements).
2. Conduct further detailed water and wastewater systems analysis within Downtown.
3. Once funding is secured, pursue detailed design and a thorough SUE investigation.
Prior City Council Action
The Downtown Action Plan was adopted on September 25, 2018.
City Council authorized the contract for professional services associated with the Downtown Utility Analysis on September 8, 2020.
Funding Expected: Expenditure
Budgeted Item: Yes - FY20 Budgeted item
Amount: $231,270.37 (Plus an additional $20,000 allocation to SUE Level C & B which was unused)
1295 Form Required? Yes - completed at time of contract
Legal Review Required: N/A
Attachments
Resolution
Exhibit A - Downtown Utility Analysis Final Report
Recommended Action
Approve the Resolution.