HomeMy WebLinkAboutA020 - Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 13th and Grand Power Line Relocation project, and setting April 29, 2026, as bid due date, and May 12, 2026, as date of Public HearingITEM #:22
DATE:03-24-26
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:13TH AND GRAND POWER LINE RELOCATION
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department plans to widen the intersection of 13th Street and Grand
Avenue in the 2027 construction season. Public Works has requested that during the 2026
construction season, public and private utility companies relocate their facilities that conflict
with the project. An outside contractor will be hired to supply labor, equipment, and materials
to relocate the power poles. P rivate communication company attachments on the City's power
poles will be relocated or buried at the individual communication company's expense.
The Electric Department has contracted with DGR Engineering, Rock Rapids, IA to develop
plans and specifications to relocate several power poles for this upcoming project. The
engineer's estimate for this project is $700,000. The FY 2026/27 Capital Improvements Plan
contains $100,000 for this work in the Streetlight and Line Relocations project. Previously, a
sizeable balance of funding for this relocation work had been accumulated and carried over,
but this funding was dropped when it was not clear when the project would occur.
To address the shortfall in funding, Electric Department staff will identify funding for other
Electric projects that may be reallocated to this project. Staff will provide a specific funding
source at the time the bids are reported to Council. A project budget is shown below:
Funding Source Revenues Expenses
2025/26 Streetlight & Line
Relocation CIP $ 36,000
2026/27 Streetlight & Line
Relocation CIP 100,000
Reallocated Electric
Department Funds 600,000
Engineering $ 36,000
Construction (Engineer's
Estimate) 700,000
TOTAL $ 736,000 $ 736,000
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve preliminary plans and specifications for the 13th and Grand Power Line
Relocation project, set April 29, 2026, as the bid due date, and May 12, 2026, as date of
Public Hearing and award of contract.
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2. Do not proceed with the project at this time.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
For Public Works to begin the reconfiguration of the 13th Street and G r a n d intersection, the
Electric Department will need to move its electric infrastructure in the vicinity. So as not to
interfere with Public Works' planned project, nor cause a delay in their 2027 construction
window, Electric needs to accomplish its work in 2026. Therefore, it is the recommendation of
the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as stated above.
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