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<br />REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />genda Date Requested: March 22.2010 <br /> <br />Budl!et <br /> <br /> <br />equested By: John Joerns <br /> <br />Source of Funds: 005 <br /> <br />epartment: Administration <br /> <br />Account Number: 005-9892-788-11-00 <br /> <br />eport: <br /> <br />Resolution: <br /> <br />Ordinance: <br /> <br />x <br /> <br />Amount Budgeted: $650,000 <br /> <br />Ordinance <br /> <br />Amount Requested: $364,2'7; <br /> <br />Exhibits: <br /> <br />Exhibits: <br /> <br />Interlocal Al!reement <br /> <br />Budgeted Item: YES NO <br /> <br />Exhibits <br /> <br />SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />When Harris County was planning improvements to Fairmont Parkway between SH146 and South 16th <br />Street, they were going to re-construct it as a four (4) lane roadway. Due to the commercial area(s) <br />fronting and near Fairmont Parkway and the need for additional turning lanes the City requested <br />consideration of six (6) lanes. Harris County agreed, if the City covered the costs for the additional two <br />(2) lanes. Council agreed and budgeted funds to cover costs of the two (2) additional lanes. <br /> <br />The lnterlocal Agreement establishes the framework for the City's funding. Key features are: <br /> <br />1. City can terminate the Agreement prior to final right-of-way acquisition and final approval of <br />plans, specifications and estimates. <br />2. City contribution is set at $364,275, which includes engineering, construction of2 lanes, utility <br />adjustments and geotechnical services. <br />3. After bid opening and if additional funds are required; <br />a. City and/or County can provide/negotiate the additional funds needed <br />b. Or bids may be rejected <br /> <br />Action Required bv Council: <br /> <br />Ordinance approving the lnterlocal Agreement and authorizing the Mayor to execute the <br />e s. <br /> <br /> <br />3j7)D <br /> <br />Date <br />