SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to make a payment to American Electricity Power (AEP), in the amount not to exceed $3,071,160.20 to relocate three (3) existing aerial transmission lines and power poles for the utility conflict with existing communications line for the future State Highway 84 (Hachar-Reuthinger Road), as per the Utility Adjustment Certification provided to the Texas Department of Transportation. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On April 2, 2024, City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) No.3483-02-002 with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for an On-System Project funded through the Urban Connectivity Program, Metropolitan Area Corridor Program, Preventative Maintenance & Rehab Program, and Surface Transportation Program - Metropolitan Mobility. This project consists of constructing a new location roadway, SH 84, from FM 1472 to IH 35, approximately 8.43 mi long. The project includes the limits of the new location roadway Hachar- Reuthinger, previously referenced in AFA 0922-33-165. As a result, the original AFA for CSJ: 0922-33-165 will be terminated. The City of Laredo and the Texas Department of Transportation have negotiated terms of an Advanced Funding Agreement in the estimated amount of $210,626,999.00, with federal participation in the estimated amount of $126,294,218.00, state participation in the estimated amount of $49,266,346.00 and local participation in the estimated amount of $35,700,000.00. State participation will cover 100% of environmental, ROW mapping, PS&E and direct state costs, including overruns. The City of Laredo shall acquire the necessary Right-of-Way and obtain necessary Utility clearances with local funds, including overruns.
BACKGROUND
On May 25, 2023, the Texas Transportation Commission approved the City of Laredo, Webb County, and the Laredo District's request for the designation of SH 84 ...
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