AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval, by motion, of Change Order #8 for the N. LBJ and Oak Ridge Utility Improvements Project by replacing a water main between Ed JL Green and the University Drive intersection in the not to exceed amount of $391,000.00.
Body
Meeting date: December 4, 2018
Department: Engineering & Capital Improvements
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $391,000.00
Account Number: C348
Funds Available: $600,000
Account Name: Drainage and W/WW Bond Funds-N.LBJ Sewer Main/Oakridge Lift Station
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Approval of Resolution 2018-07R Design Agreement with K Friese + Associates. Approval of Resolution 2016-88R North LB J Construction Award.
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Background Information:
In November 2017 a water main ruptured along Sessom Drive near the Salt Grass Restaurant causing significant damage to the road. The 70 year old water main broke immediately adjacent to the culvert under the road carrying the Sessom Creek which it passes through. An immediate repair could not be conducted without causing significant disruption to the culvert. This water main has broken several times prior to November 2017 and it was decided to commence a design to replace the water main between Ed JL Green and the University Drive inters...
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