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Contract - FY2023 Short Water Line Extension Program - Phase B
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
John Shutak, Union County Water, Engineering Director, 704-283-3651
ACTION REQUESTED:
1) Accept the scope of services for engineering design, permitting, easement exhibit preparation, and bidding for the FY2023 Short Water Line Extension Program - Phase B as shown in the attached Freese and Nichols, Inc. Task Order 8740-01 in the amount of $177,890.00 and 2) authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) June 20, 2022, Special Meeting, Agenda Item # 22-406 - Adopted Short Water Line Extension Program Ranking Criteria, Cost Share, and Program Open Application Start Date and Duration.
2) September 6, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 22-610 - Approved $100,000 in ARPA funds for well water testing reimbursement for the FY2023 Short Water Line Extension Program and approved updated application period dates for the FY2023 Short Water Line Extension Program.
3) September 19, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 22-649 - Approved FY2023 Short Water Line Extension Program well water testing reimbursement criteria.
4) August 14, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 23-492 - Approved list of recommended applicant projects for the FY2023 Short Water Line Extension Program.
5) November 6, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 23-735 - The Board noted their preference not to utilize condemnation for easement acquisition for the FY2023 Short Water Line Program.
6) April 1, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 24-184 - Approved the updated list of 15 recommended projects where applicants paid the required fees for the FY2023 Short Water Line Extension Program.
BACKGROUND:
The Short Water Line Extension Program, as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), provides for the extension of water lines to serve and provide an environmental benefit to qualifying applicants in Un...
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