Title
Interlocal Agreement for Stevens Creek Sewer Phase I and Stream Restoration
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution to approve an interlocal agreement with Mecklenburg County pursuant to which the County will pay the City to construct a portion of the Stevens Creek Sewer Phase I and Stevens Creek Stream Restoration Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
* The City and Mecklenburg County have overlapping projects identified along a portion of Stevens Creek in the Town of Mint Hill. The City and County have negotiated an agreement to construct these projects under one contract, which will provide a mutual benefit.
* The City's portion of the project includes design and construction of approximately 10,000 feet of sanitary sewer ranging from eight to 24 inches diameter, with an estimated construction cost of $4,000,000.
* The County's portion of the project includes design and construction of 10,000 feet of stream restoration along Stevens Creek, with an estimated construction cost of $2,000,000.
* The proposed interlocal agreement outlines cost-sharing for construction and maintenance.
* The City's design contract with GHD Consulting Services Inc. for the sanitary sewer portion of the project was approved by Council on November 14, 2016.
* The City has completed the design phase and has incorporated the County-designed stream restoration portions of the project.
* Charlotte Water is preparing to advertise and receive bids for construction. The final financial obligation will be known once construction bids are received for the project.
* The Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners will be asked to approve the interlocal agreement at their April 10, 2018 meeting.
* The construction contract, budget ordinance to accept the County contribution, and construction administration contract are anticipated to be submitted for City Council consideration in the s...
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