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Resolution to Approve an Agreement with Scio Township for the construction of Miller-Maple Transmission Water Main Project ($3,379,614.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to authorize an Agreement with Scio Township ($3,379,614.00) to construct the Miller - Maple Transmission Water Main Project.
In 1993, Scio Township expressed interest in obtaining additional water supply from the City of Ann Arbor. A 1993 study by Black & Veatch calculated the expected future needs of Scio Township and the City, and determined that a 20-inch transmission main extending from the treatment plant to the of intersection of Maple Rd. and Dexter Rd. would provide the necessary capacity to supply the Township.
To begin the project Washtenaw Engineering Co., was retained by the city to prepare a detailed construction drawing and cost estimate for the project. During the project planning process it was determined that additional improvements to the water distribution systems were desired. The City decided to use this opportunity to enlarge the proposed 20-inch main to a 24-inch main to provide additional capacity within the West High Service Area of the City for future needs of city customers. Also, the City combined the water main project with storm sewer work necessary to serve the City of Ann Arbor Water Treatment Plant.
The total cost of those improvements is estimated to be $5,231,144.00. The Scio Township’s share of the project is estimated to be $3,379,614.00, and the City of Ann Arbor share is estimated to be $1,851,530.00.
In order to provide for the appropriate cost sharing of expenses to be incurred by the City on the project, the City and Township agreed that the Township would deposit funds with the City in a Deposit Drawdown Account. As the City pays for services rendered and/or incurs costs, the City will withdraw funds from the Deposit Drawdown Account and report the use of these funds to the Township mon...
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