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Resolution to Authorize a Reimbursement Agreement with DTE Energy for the Removal of Street Lights for the E. Stadium Boulevard Bridges Replacement Project ($42,832.00)
Memorandum
Attached please find a resolution that will authorize a reimbursement agreement with DTE Energy (DTE) to remove existing street lights within the E. Stadium Boulevard project limits pursuant to the E. Stadium Boulevard Bridges Replacement Project. The estimated cost of the agreement is $42,832.00.
In order to complete the project’s construction, it is necessary for DTE to remove twenty-three (23) of its existing street lights so that the contractor can work safely. As part of DTE’s work, it also will “re-circuit” some of its existing street lights in the area so that the remaining street lights can be reliably operated and maintained. In accordance with rulings of the Michigan Public Services Commission, it is the City’s responsibility to coordinate and reimburse DTE for its costs to remove and re-circuit the street lights. On December 9, 2011 we received the estimated cost for this work from DTE and are now requesting your authorization to pay DTE for the work.
As part of the East Stadium Boulevard Bridges Replacement Project’s construction, the project contractor, Dan’s Excavating, Inc., will install new, energy efficient, LED street lights. The design and appearance of the new street lights will be similar to those that have been placed on W. Stadium Boulevard over the course of the last several years and as we’ve presented at other times during the course of the project’s development.
Funding for the reimbursement to DTE for its costs will come from the E. Stadium Boulevard Bridges Replacement project budget. The agreement between the City and DTE will be in a standard form prepared by DTE.
Staff
Prepared by: Homayoon Pirooz, P.E., Project Management Manager
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, P.E., Interim Public Services Administrator
Approved by: Steven D. Po...
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