Item 48 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
The city wants to sign an agreement with TxDOT to move and adjust water and wastewater lines that are in the way of the I-35 Capital Express University project. As TxDOT reworks the highway through central Austin, those underground utilities have to shift to make room — and the city's on the hook for the work. The agreement is capped at $5,006,763 (including a $455,160 contingency), all coming from Austin Water's capital budget.
The official agenda language
Authorize negotiation and execution of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for water and wastewater capacity improvements associated with the relocation and adjustments of existing lines and appurtenances in conflict with the Interstate Highway 35 (IH-35) Capital Express University Roadway Project in the amount of $4,551,603, plus a contingency of $455,160, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $5,006,763. Funding: $5,006,763 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
The roll call
Approved on Consent 9-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes