5. Resolution 4564 - Highway 93 South Utilities ExtensionCity of Kalispell
Post Office Box 1997 • Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 • Telephone (406) 758-7700 • FAX (406) 758-7758
REPORT TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jim Hansz, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Resolution 4564 - Highway 93 South Utilities Extension to
Four Corners
MEETING DATE: July 10, 2000
BACKGROUND: In January of 1997 staff received authorization to
develop a design for extending water and sewer utilities from their
present points of termination south along US 93 to the intersection
with Cemetery Road in conjunction with the reconstruction of the
highway by MDT. Through a competitive process, the firm of Forsgren
Associates was selected for the design. A design has been developed
and the work has been integrated into the overall plan for US 93
reconstruction. Development of the design has been discussed at
several City Council work sessions. These work sessions have also
allowed for discussion of potential funding methods.
The current estimate of cost for water facilities is
$920,800.00. Water facilities will include fourteen -inch diameter
mains on each side of the highway with crossings to allow for
intermediate looping.
The current estimate of cost for sewer facilities is
$1,414,900.00. Sewer facilities will include eight -inch diameter
gravity mains on each side of the highway, a pair of similar size
force mains on the east side of the highway, and a lift station
having an ultimate capacity of approximately 750,000 gallons per
day.
This effort has proceeded on the basic premise that it is
desirable to make these extensions at this time to take fullest
advantage of the highway right of way. MDT has indicated that
future installations, after reconstruction, would not be permitted
due to interference with other utilities and reluctance to permit
destruction of new highway improvements. (In this respect it should
be noted that although installation in conjunction with the highway
reconstruction is the preferred approach, future installations
would still remain possible via the use of alternative alignments
and rights of way. However, it is assumed that these alternatives
would be much more costly and difficult, and should therefore be
avoided if possible.)
In 1990 the City and State executed a memorandum of
understanding concerning the reconstruction project. This MOU
included references to utilities but dealt with the relocation and
replacement of existing facilities. The MOU was to be followed by
a utility construction agreement to be signed prior to
construction. MDT will soon prepare this utility agreement.
In order to prepare the utility construction agreement MDT
must know the position of the City regarding the installation of
the proposed new facilities. A final Plan -In -Hand review meeting is
set for July 11, 2000. At this meeting, as at the last meeting, MDT
is expected to request confirmation of the City's desire to
proceed. City staff has previously indicated that there is no
question concerning storm drainage and the existing City utilities
because the current MOU has addressed these items. However, the
formal action regarding new facilities was pending. MDT
representatives candidly expressed strong their opinions that our
qualified answers were unacceptable and that resolution of this
item is required.
Based on the discussion that took place during the work
session June 28th, the attached resolution commits the City to
extending utilities south to Four Corners during the reconstruction
of Highway 93 South.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt Resolution 4564 which
clearly indicates the intent of the Council to extend utilities
south to Four Corners.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Total expenditures for construction are estimated
at $2,335,700. ($920,800 for water and $1,414,900 for sewer)
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Council
Respectfully submitted,
Chris A. Kukulski
City Manager
James C. Hansz, P.E.
Director of Public
Works/City Engineer
Report compiled July 5, 2000
RESOLUTION NO. 4564
A RESOLUTION COMMITTING THE CITY OF KALISPELL TO FUNDING THE EXTENSION
OF MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES FROM THE CITY LIMITS TO FOUR
CORNERS DURING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 93 SOUTH.
WHEREAS, the State of Montana, Department of Transportation, will be
reconstructing U.S. Highway 93 from Seventh Street within
the City limits to an area commonly known as Four Corners
in the near future, and
WHEREAS, a portion of that reconstruction area, from the City limits
to Four Corners, is not currently served by City water and
sanitary sewer utilities, and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of extending municipal water and
sanitary sewer utilities to the area is estimated to be
$2,335,000, and
WHEREAS, during reconstruction is the most desirous time to extend
the municipal utilities needed to Four Corners in order to
take advantage of the reconstruction of U.S. Highway 93
reconstruction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the City Council hereby commits the City of
Kalispell to funding the extension of municipal
water and sanitary sewer utilities South from
the City limits to Four Corners during the
reconstruction of 93 South.
SECTION II. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its passage by the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA, THIS DAY OF JULY, 2000.
Wm. E. Boharski
Mayor
Attest:
Theresa White
City Clerk
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