FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering
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REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT MANHOLE FRAME AND COVER ADJUSTMENTS ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve the Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Newport Beach titled "Reimbursement Agreement (Orange County Sanitation District Manhole Adjustment)" for an amount not to exceed $689,699 for Orange County Sanitation District manhole frame and cover adjustments on Pacific Coast Highway in the City of Newport Beach in a form approved by Special Counsel.
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BACKGROUND
Caltrans is performing street improvements on the Pacific Coast Highway from the Santa Ana River to Jamboree Road in the City of Newport Beach for a total bid amount of $10,440,096. This project generally consists of asphalt pavement resurfacing and associated improvements within the existing right-of-way. The City of Newport Beach (City) and the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) are responsible for adjusting the elevation of their existing manholes and valve boxes within the public right of way to maintain road safety and system function.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Protect OC San assets
* Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities
* Ensure the public's money is wisely spent
PROBLEM
OC San owns 103 manholes and 15 valve boxes within the limits of the Caltrans work area. These manholes and valve boxes require adjustment to a final grade after the pavement is resurfaced to maintain road safety and sewer accessibility. The City also has similar utility access points that must also be adjusted for the Caltrans work.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Perform the adjustment work as a combined project with the City, separate from the Caltrans project. Enter into a r...
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