Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT AND A PIPELINE OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT FOR THE HUDSON DRIVE WATERLINE PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: A permanent easement is needed for the construction and maintenance of a new 12-inch waterline on Ohio Edison property and a pipeline occupancy agreement is needed in order to connect the new 12-inch waterline with the existing 12-inch waterline at the Metro Regional Transit Authority (RTA) tracks.
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Legislative History
17-176 - Permission to Enter into a Lease-Purchase Agreement with Arlington Valley Farms; Passed 3/20/2018
18-42 - Permission to Advertise, Bid and Award Contract for the Hudson Drive Waterline Project; Passed 3/20/2018
18-105 - Amended 18-42 to include a second waterline connection option; Passed 7/24/2018
Purpose & Explanation
The Hudson Drive Waterline Installation Project will consist of the installation of up to 4,505 lineal feet of new 12”watermain that will run along Hudson Drive and connect into an existing water main at the Metro RTA Railroad tracks under the bike and hike trail.
The Ohio Edison easement is being purchased for the construction and future maintenance of the new 12-inch waterline on Ohio Edison property (Summit Metroparks Hike & Bike Trail) as shown on the attached exhibit. One (1) permanent, 20-foot wide easement (total area is 0.807 acres) is being purchased for the construction and maintenance of the new 12-inch waterline that will service the Hudson Drive and Hudson Gate Drive area.
The total cost of the Ohio Edison easement is $24,210.00 which is based upon a cost, established by the Ohio Edison Company, of $30,000/acre (0.807 acres x $30,000/acre = $24,210.00).
The pipeline occupancy agreement is needed in order to install and maintain a new 12-inch waterline as part of the Hudson Drive Waterline Installation Project within the Metro RTA property.
The total cost due to Metro RTA for the pipeline occupancy permit is $10,500.00 which is established by Metro RTA.
The total cost for both easement is $34,710.00
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other: Easement
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes: To begin construction of the project this summer.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends Council approve the purchase of the permanent easement from The Ohio Edison Company and approve the pipeline occupancy agreement with Metro RTA for the Hudson Drive Waterline Installation Project. We further recommend that Council authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to execute this transaction. The City staff is also requesting that an emergency clause be added to the legislation in order to begin construction of the project this summer and protect the public welfare and safety.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, P.E, P.S., Assistant City Manager - Professional Services
Bradley S. Kosco, P.E., P.S., City Engineer