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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $92,500.05 to Texas New-Mexico Power for primary power pole design and construction relocation services associated with the Clear Creek Village Soundwall Project (ST2202) (Executive Director of Capital Projects)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize payment of Texas New-Mexico Power (TNMP) Invoice for the primary power pole design and construction relocation services associated with the Clear Creek Village Soundwall Project (ST2202).
The installation of the soundwall project was identified in TxDOT’s environment study as being beneficial to reduce IH 45 traffic noise volume and was accepted by the Clear Creek Village property owners. TxDOT will design and install the soundwall, but City is to acquire easements and relocate existing franchise utilities prior to the construction of TxDOT’s sound wall. The proposed 14-foot sound wall for the Clear Creek Village subdivision is a collaborative effort between the City of League City, Galveston County, Clear Creek residents, and TxDOT.
On April 26, 2022, this project was formally added to the FY2022 Capital Budget as a Budget Amendment, in the amount of $20,000 for the land acquisition. These funds have been carried forward with the project. On June 11, 2024, the Council approved an additional funding of $200,000 for the land acquisition and utility relocations for the portion of the wall outside TxDOT’s right-of-way (see Attachment 3). The Clear Creek Homeowner’s Association is to assume all maintenance obligations of the portion of the soundwall outside TxDOT right-of-way. We have provided the HOA a draft maintenance agreement for review /execution.
To date, three (3) of the five (5) easement parcels have been acquired and the staff is currently working on the last 2 parcels. Also, staff have been working with TNMP and other franchise utility companies to relocate their lines. This current Agenda ...
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