Title
Utility Relocation Agreement for I-85 North Bridge
Action
Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Duke Energy in an amount up to $2,500,000 for the relocation of transmission facilities for the I-85 North Bridge.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Jennifer Smith, General Services
Veronica Wallace, General Services
Explanation
§ The Interstate 85 North Bridge Project, located in Charlotte’s northeast corridor in Council District 4, will connect Research Drive to J.W. Clay Boulevard.
§ The project requires Duke transmission towers, lines, and poles be raised to provide clearance for the new bridge across Doby Creek.
§ The bridge will connect University City residential, retail, and educational centers on the east side to University Research Park business and employment centers on the west side.
§ This one-time payment to Duke Energy is included in the project’s budget.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan
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