REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 21, 2014
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: ANDREW J. BENELLI, PE, City Engineer/Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Services Division
DAVID CISNEROS, Project Manager
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Services Division
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the attached Utility Relocation Agreement with the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) (Council Districts 1, 2 & 3)
Body
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council approve the attached Utility Relocation Agreement with the CHSRA in substantially the form presented subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney's office and authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to sign on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno has negotiated a Utility Relocation Agreement with the CHSRA and has mutually agreed to the majority of the terms and conditions for the relocation of City utilities along the high-speed rail corridor within the City's Sphere of Influence, generally from the San Joaquin River south to American Avenue. Approval by the Council will allow the agreement to be executed subject to City Attorney approval as to form.
BACKGROUND
On May 3, 2012, the Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the CHSRA to develop a Cooperative Agreement between the CHSRA and the City of Fresno. The Agreement, through a series of meetings with staff, negotiating specific terms and conditions, has evolved into a Utility Relocation Agreement, which is now ready for the Council to consider approving.
Utilities, as defined in the agreement, relates to City utilities such as water mains, sanitary sewer mains and the network of fiber optic cables that support the City's Intelligent Traffic System (ITS).
The Agreement requires the CHSRA contractor to relocate all utilities that conflict with the construction of the rail corridor so that services provided by the affected utilities are not interrupted. All relocation work must comply with the City's Construction Standard's and Specifications.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
CHSRA has completed the required Environmental Impact studies for the high-speed rail corridor through Fresno.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Not Applicable
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no impact to the General Fund or any City operating funds associated with the recommended action. All City costs for services provided under the existing agreements, including this agreement, will be paid for by the CHSRA project funding.
Attachment: Utility Relocation Agreement