Description
Title: 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.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering the approval of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure along the Interstate Highway 35 (IH-35) corridor, specifically between Martin Luther King Blvd and US 290 East. The total estimated cost for this project is $5,006,763, funded through Austin Water's Capital Budget. This agreement will facilitate the relocation and adjustment of existing water and wastewater lines that conflict with TxDOT's planned roadway upgrades. The project aims to enhance infrastructure capacity to support the growing Austin area and includes the installation of new appurtenances like service lines and valves. The construction is projected to begin within six to eight months after July 2026, following Tx