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Department of Transportation recommending the Board consider the following regarding the US 50/Silva Valley Parkway Interchange - Phase 1 Project No. 71328:
1) Authorize the Director of Transportation to sign a second PG&E deposit letter; and
2) Authorize payment in the amount of $40,000 for a deposit to PG&E to finalize engineering services required for the cost analysis and engineering for the relocation of existing electrical facilities.
FUNDING: Silva Valley Interchange Set Aside Account.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$40,000 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$40,000 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$40,000 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
Funding for this work is from the Silva Valley Interchange Set Aside account.
Background:
The US 50/Silva Valley Parkway Interchange - Phase 1 Project (Project) is in the design and right of way acquisition phase of project development. On August 17, 2010 the Board of Supervisors authorized an initial deposit of $30,000 to be paid to Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) for the preliminary engineering services to relocate existing PG&E facilities in conflict with the proposed interchange. Subsequent to that action, PG&E has performed preliminary engineering for the Project and expended the $30,000 deposit for which preliminary relocation design was performed, right of way requirements were determined, and preliminary cost estimates were completed.
Reason for Recommendation:
At this time PG&E requires an additional $40,000 deposit to complete the remaining design work which includes final facility design, relocation construction planning and final cost estimating. PG&E has provided written verification that this second deposit is sufficient to complete all design efforts.
This deposit does not change the relocation cost obligation discussed in the previous agenda item. The ultimate cost liability for utility relocation will be defined in the Final Utility Relocation Agreement to be prepared and brought to the Board upon completion of the utility relocation design and prior to construction.
Action to be taken by the Department following Board approval:
1. The Director of Transportation will sign the PG&E deposit letter.
2. The Department will process a check request to the Auditor's Office in the amount of $40,000 to PG&E.
3. The Department will submit this payment to PG&E, with a cover letter, stipulating the Department's position that this deposit for services does not set a precedent for determination of the final cost responsibilities on future County projects.
Contact:
Robert S. Slater, P.E.
Assistant Director of Transportation