The Public Works Department was nearing the completion of the roadway improvement designs of Ardmore Way, Manor Drive, Singer Drive, Powell Drive and Morse Drive when a community meeting was held with residents to update them on the progress of the planned improvements. During the community meeting, residents inquired as to whether gas mains could be installed as a part of the project. City staff noted the request and made contact with the Florida Public Utilities Company (FPU) with respect to having the gas mains installed within the proposed project boundaries.
After multiple discussions with FPU, it was determined that the installation of gas mains is feasible and that the gas mains can be installed as a part of the roadway improvement project. Based on the size of the main needed to facilitate use by residents, the length of gas main that needs to be installed and the number of customers needing to be served FPU determined that the installation cost would be $103,655. As a part of the installation fee, FPU will design and install all gas mains within the affected area. FPU will hire its own contractor to install the gas mains and the work will be performed in conjunction with the City’s roadway improvement project. After the initial installation, FPU will be responsible for all maintenance and operation of gas mains installed.
Staff requests that City Council approve authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Extension of Facilities agreement between the City and the Florida Public Utilities Company in the amount of $103,655 to provide gas main extensions on Ardmore Way, Manor Drive, Singer Drive, Powell Drive and Morse Drive.