06/13/2017 Resolutions 2017-164RESOLUTION 2017-164
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2014, via Resolution No. 2014-179, City Council approved
the City entering into an agreement with CenturyLink to provide utility services for the Capital
Avenue; Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue widening project; and
WHEREAS , the total estimate at the time of the agreement for such relocation work
was $272,388.74, which was to cover non-betterment expenses less any credits for salvaged or
junked materials; and
WHEREAS, the facilities resided in a private easement formerly owned by
CenturyLink on the north side of Capital Avenue, resulting in the relocation work qualifying as a
project cost and eligible for federal aid; and
WHEREAS, once relocation of the CenturyLink utilities were underway unexpected
work arose which consisted of adjustment to an additiona12,090 feet of conduit and cable, additional
underground utility vaults, soil condition issues, inclement weather, and special ordering of specific
equipment in a short timeframe to keep the overall project on schedule; and
WHEREAS, the additional work caused an increase in CenturyLink expenses of
$160,327.24; and
WHEREAS, utility relocation costs for Northwestern Energy and Grand Island
Utilities were under the cost estimate by a total of $382,279.60 therefore a reallocation of utility
funds and federal authorization to cover these additional expenses at the 80/20 cost share was
requested and approved; and
WHEREAS, the reallocation of funds will allow the City to be reimbursed
$346,172.79 of the total CenturyLink invoice of $432,715.98, for a final City expense of $86,543.19.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the total CenturyLink invoice in the amount of
$432,715.98 is hereby authorized and approved for payment.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 13, 2017.
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Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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