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File #: 11-1579    Version: 1 Name: 1/23/12 - E. Stadium Bridges - DTE Street Light Removal
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/23/2012 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/23/2012 Final action: 1/23/2012
Enactment date: 1/23/2012 Enactment #: R-12-020
Title: 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)
Attachments: 1. dte energy - street light removal agreement - 111209.pdf
Title
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. Powers, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, It is necessary that twenty-three (23) existing DTE Energy street lights within the E. Stadium Boulevard project limits be removed so that construction of the E. Stadium Boulevard Bridges Replacement Project can proceed safely;
 
Whereas, As part of DTE's work, it also is necessary that DTE "re-circuit" some of its existing street lights in the area so that the remaining street lights can be reliably operated and maintained;  
 
Whereas, It is the City's responsibility to coordinate and reimburse DTE for its costs to perform this work;
 
Whereas, This work can be performed now because E. Stadium Boulevard is closed to traffic and the street lights are no longer needed;
 
Whereas, The City has received the estimated costs from DTE Energy for the needed work; and
 
Whereas, The funding to reimburse DTE for this work is available in and will come from the E. Stadium Bridges Replacement project budget.
 
RESOLVED, That Council authorize the City to enter into a reimbursement agreement with DTE Energy, Inc. for its costs to perform needed street light removal and re-circuiting work so that the E. Stadium Bridge Replacement Project can proceed safely and without delay;
 
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the reimbursement agreement after approval as to substance by the City Administrator and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
 
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized and directed to take the necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution.