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Joint Project Agreement with the City of St. Petersburg for the construction of underground utilities associated with the 71st Street North Project, from 38th Avenue North to 54th Avenue North, roadway, and drainage improvements.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with the City of St. Petersburg (City) for the construction/relocation of underground utilities associated with the 71st Street North Project, from 38th Avenue North to 54th Avenue North, roadway and drainage improvements.
• The County will replace/relocate approximately 1,080 linear feet of City utilities due to conflict with the proposed roadway and drainage improvements along 71st Street North.
• The City estimates the utility work for the project will cost $493,542.00, which includes a 5% County construction, contract administration, compaction, and backfill testing contingency. The JPA provides the mechanism for the City to pay the County for utility work as part of the roadway and drainage improvements.
• Construction is anticipated to begin in January 2025 and will be completed by January 2026.
• The City’s JPA funding will be receipted into an escrow account. Depending on bids, contract sums, and work completion, the City may be required to contribute more funding or be reimbursed (less the 5% contingency) if final costs are less than the escrow amount.
• Funding for the County’s portion of work is budgeted under the 71st Street North Roadway and Sidewalk Improvements from 38th Avenue North to 54th Avenue North Project 004539A included in the Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Penny for Pinellas at $4,632,000.00 and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act at $6,279,000.00.
PID 004539A; JPA is effective upon execution and will expire when construction is complete; Total amount is $493,542.00 to be paid to the County by the City.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs.
4.5 Provide safe and effective transportation systems to support the efficient flow of motorists, commerce, and regional connectivity.
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support.
Summary:
Summary
JPA in the amount of $493,542.00 for the purpose of City utility relocation in the County right-of-way. The JPA includes a funding mechanism for the City to pay the County five percent (5%) of the construction cost for construction contract administration and further identifies both the County’s and the City’s responsibilities throughout the construction duration of the project.
The County intends to construct roadway and drainage improvements on 71st Street North from 38th Avenue North to 54th Avenue North in St. Petersburg. Construction will involve adjustment, relocation and/or installation of the City’s utility facilities along, over and/or under the project area. Therefore, the County and the City propose entering a JPA for the utility work to be completed by the County’s contractor as part of the construction of the project.
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Background Information:
The primary work to be performed by the County contractor for the City is the replacement, relocation or adjustment of approximately 434 linear feet of the City’s 8-inch ductile iron pipe and 646 linear feet of 6-inch ductile iron pipe in conflict with the proposed roadway and drainage improvements as part of County PID No. 004539A, located on 71st Street North from 38th Avenue North to 54th Avenue North.
Fiscal Impact:
This JPA agreement will be receipted into an escrow account. The City’s utility portion will be expensed from the escrow account.
Funding for the County’s portion of work is budgeted under the 71st Street N Roadway and Sidewalk Improvement from 38th Ave. N. to 54th Ave. N. Project 004539A included in the Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Penny for Pinellas at $4,632,000.00 and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) at $6,279,000.00.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
City of St. Petersburg
Attachments:
JPA
Exhibit A - Cost Estimate
Project Location Map