PROJECT NO. CIP 97-182 MYRTLE AVENUE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT FOR TEMPORARY
STREET LIGHT SYSTEM

 

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the appropriation for FY 2000-01 of $10,173.28 from the Myrtle Avenue Utility Undergrounding District Improvement Fund for the completion of Project No. CIP 97-182 Myrtle Avenue Utility Undergrounding.

Background:

The scope of work for this project calls for the new underground system street light concrete poles to be installed in the same locations as the existing overhead system wooden poles.

The underground system conduits were installed accordingly. However, since Verizon Communications’ work schedule lagged behind Edison’s work, Edison was unable to remove the wood poles after removing the overhead systems. Therefore, the wood poles had to remain in place so that Verizon could continue to provide telephone service to its customers.

Consequently, Edison had to install a temporary system to maintain street lighting in the district until the wooden poles could be removed and the permanent underground streetlights were connected.

Since this temporary work was not included in the original scope of work for cabling, Southern California Edison has invoiced the City for the work. The invoice is in the amount of $10,173.28. According to Edison, the invoice covers the following:

• 14-1 foot risers
• 45 feet of underground cable per streetlight
• 14 terminations
• 15 hours of labor in and out

Analysis:

Staff has investigated this request and found it to be in order and is recommending that it be honored.

Fiscal Impact:

Since the project funds have been depleted, an additional appropriation is necessary to cover the $10,173.28 invoice.