23-R-45 FM 1518 Water and Sewer Main Advance FundingRESOLUTION NO. 23-R-45
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF
TEXAS FOR THE RELOCATION OF UTILITIES -SPECIFICALLY
WATER AND SEWER MAINS ALONG FM 1518 AS PART OF THE
JOINT-BID WITH TXDOT IN PREPARATION FOR THE FM 1518
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is undertaking the FM
1518 Project and has acquired addition a] right of way for the widening of the highway; and
WHEREAS, water and sewer facilities of the City of Schertz, Texas, (City) is located in
conflict with the planned TxDOT improvements to FM 1518; and
WHEREAS, the City will advance funding to the State of Texas for estimated costs to be
incurred in adjustment, removal, and relocation of the utilities; and
WHEREAS, City Staff has recommended that the City enter into Advance Funding
Agreements (AF A) for Water and Sewer with the State of Texas for the relocation of utilities
along FM 1518.
NOW IBEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the TxDOT
Water·Advance Funding Agreement and Sewer·Advance Funding Agreement in
substantially the form set forth as Exhibit A and B r espectfully.
Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and
such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as
a part of the judgment and findings of the City Council.
Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any
provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the
provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved
herein.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 5. lf any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the
application of such provision to other persons and c ircumstances shall nevertheless be
valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted
without such invalid provision.
Sec tion 6. It is officially found, determined-, and declared that the meeting at which this
Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and
subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this
Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as
amended.
Section 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage,
and it is so resolved.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 23:day of May, 2023.
ATTEST:
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02-028
AFA CSJ # ______ _
Utility ID: U00009787
District# 15 AFA ID Z00005886
Code Chart 64 #_3=8::;....;4:.....:.4..=;..0 __ _
Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E
ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY UTILITY RELOCATfON
CONTRIBUTIONS ON STATE HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the State of Texas, acting through the Texas
Department of Transportation ("State") and City of Schertz ("Utility"),
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Transportation Code, Chapters 201, 221, and 361, authorize the State to lay out,
construct, maintain, and operate a system of streets, roads and highways that comprise the State
Highway System; and,
WHEREAS, Transportation Code, Chapter 203, Subchapter E, Transportation Code §203.092
authorizes the State to regulate the placement of public utility facilities along a state highway; and,
WHEREAS, Texas Transportation Commission Minute Order Number 115291 .115814. 116292
authorizes the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement generally described as:
FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E ("Project"); and,
WHEREAS, Utility possesses facilities that are affected by the above mentioned highway
improvement and Utility, and the State agrees that it is more economical or efficient for such
relocation to be effected by including said contract in the State's highway construction contract;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and
agreements of the parties hereto, to be by them kept and performed as hereafter set forth, the
State and Utility do agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Time Period Covered
This agreement becomes effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes the
agreement fully executed, and the State and Utility will consider it to be in full force and effect
until the Project described in this agreement has been completed and accepted by all parties or
unless terminated, as provided.
2. Project Funding and Work Responsibilities
A. The State will authorize the performance of only those Project items of work which are
eligible for relocation reimbursements or for which Utility has requested and has agreed to
pay for as described in Attachment A -Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, which
is attached to and made a part of this contract. In addition to identifying those items of work
AF A Utility Page 1 of 5 Revised 04/23/2021
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02-028
AFA CSJ # ______ _
Utility ID: U00009787
District# 15 AFA ID Z00005886
Code Chart 64 # 38440 ----~~---Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E
to be paid for by payments to the State, Attachment A -Payment Provision and Work
Responsibilities, also specifies those Project items of work that are the responsibility of
Utility and will be carried out and completed by Utility, at no cost to the State. The Utility
shall be responsible for costs that are shown on Attachment B, Estimated Utility Costs,
which is attached to and made a part of this agreement.
B. If the Utility will perform any work under this contract for which reimbursement will be
provided by or through the State, the Utility must complete training before a letter of
authority is issued. Training is complete when at least one individual who is working
actively and directly on the Project successfully completes and receives a certificate for the
course entitled Local Government Project Procedures and Qualification for the Texas
Deparlment of Transporlation. The Utility shall provide the certificate of qualification to the
State. The individual who receives the training certificate may be an employee of the Utility
or an employee of a firm that has been contracted by the Utility to perform oversight of the
Project. The State in its discretion may deny reimbursement if the Utility has not designated
a qualified individual to oversee the Project.
C. Payment under this contract beyond the end of the current fiscal biennium is subject to
availability of appropriated funds. If funds are not appropriated, this contract shall be
terminated immediately with no liability to either party.
3. Termination
A. This agreement may be terminated in the following manner:
1. By mutual written agreement and consent of both parties;
2. By either party upon the failure of the other party to fulfill the obligations set forth in this
agreement; or
3. By the State if it determines that the performance of the Project or utility work is not in
the best interest of the State.
B. If the agreement is terminated in accordance with the above provisions, Utility will be
responsible for the payment of Project costs incurred by the State on behalf of Utility up to
the time of termination.
4. Right of Access
If Utility is the owner of any part of the Project site, Utility shall permit the State or its authorized
representative access to the site to perform any activities required to execute the work.
5. Adjustments Outside the Project Site
Utility will provide for all necessary right of way and utility adjustments needed for performance
of the work on sites not owned or to be acquired by the State.
6. Responsibilities of the Parties and Indemnity
Utility acknowledges that it is not an agent, servant, employee of the State, nor is it engaged in
a joint enterprise, and it is responsible for its own acts and deeds and for those of its agents or
employees during the performance of the work on the Project. To the extent permitted by law,
AFA Utility Page 2 of 5 Revised 04/23/2021
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02-028
AFA CSJ # ______ _
Utility ID: U00009787
District# 15 AFA ID 200005886
Code Chart 64 #_3"""'8'-'4'""'"4=-0 __ _
Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E
Utility agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State, its agents and employees, from all
suits, actions, or claims and from all liability and damages for any and all injuries or damages
sustained by any person or property in consequence with the performance of design,
construction, maintenance. or operation of the Utility facility. Such indemnity includes but is not
limited to any claims or amounts arising or recovered under the "Worker's Compensation Law",
the Texas Tort Claims Act, Chapter 101, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code; or any other
applicable laws or regulations, all as time to time may be amended.
7. Sole Agreement
In the event the terms of the agreement are in conflict with the provisions of any other existing
agreements between Utility and the State, the latest agreement shall take precedence over the
other agreements in matters related to the Project.
8. Successors and Assigns
The State and Utility each binds itself, its successors, executors, assigns, and administrators to
the other party to this agreement and to the successors, executors, assigns, and administrators
of such other party in respect to all covenants of this agreement.
9. Amendments
By mutual written consent of the parties, the scope of work and payment provisions of this
agreement may be amended prior to its expiration.
1 o. Inspection and Conduct of Work .
Unless otherwise specifically stated in Attachment A -Payment Provision and Work
Responsibilities, to this contract, the State will supervise and inspect all work performed
hereunder and provide such engineering inspection and testing services as may be required to
ensure that the Project is accomplished in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications. All correspondence and instructions to the contractor performing the work will
be the sole responsibility of the State. Unless otherwise specifically stated in Attachment A to
this contract, all work will be performed in accordance with the Utility Accommodation Rules as
set forth in 43 Texas Administrative Code §21.31 et. seq. adopted by the State and
incorporated in this agreement by reference, or special specifications approved by the State.
11. Maintenance
Upon completion of the Project, Utility will assume responsibility for the maintenance of the
completed Utility facility unless otherwise specified in Attachment A to this agreement.
12. Notices
All notices to either party by the other required under this agreement shall be delivered
personally or sent by certified or U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to such party at the
following addresses:
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Utility:
____ City of Schertz _____ _
____ 1400 Schertz Parkway, Bldg. 2
____ Schertz,Texas78154
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02-028
AFA CSJ # ______ _
Utility ID: U00009787
District# 15 AFA ID Z00005886
Code Chart 64 #-'3""""8~44""'""0"---
Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E
State:
Director of Contract Services
Texas Department of Transportation
125 E. 11th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail, unless
otherwise provided in this agreement. Either party may change the above address by sending
written notice of the change to the other party. Either party may request in writing that such
notices shall be delivered personally or by certified U.S. mail and such request shall be
honored and carried out by the other party.
13. State Auditor
The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the
State directly under this contract or indirectly through a subcontract under this contract.
Acceptance of funds directly under this contract or indirectly through a subcontract under this
contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the
legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds.
An entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation must provide the state auditor with
access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit.
14. Signatory Warranty
Each signatory warrants that the signatory has necessary authority to execute this agreement
on behalf of the entity represented .
15. Access to Information
The Utility is required to make any information created or exchanged with the state pursuant to
this contract, and not otherwise excepted from disclosure under the Texas Public Information
Act, available in a format that is accessible by the public at no additional charge to the state.
AFA Utility Page 4 of 5 Revised 04/23/2021
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02·028
AFA CSJ # ______ _
Utility ID: U00009787
District# 15 AFA ID Z00005886
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Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E
Each party is signing this agreement on the date stated under that party's signature.
THE UTILITY
Signature
Steve Williams
Typed or Printed Name
City Manager
Title
Date
THE STATE OF TEXAS
District Engineer -Gina Gallegos
Date
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ATTACHMENT A
CCSJ # 0465#02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02-028
AFA CSJ # ______ _
Utility ID: U00009787
District #J..§_ AFA ID Z00005886
Code Chart 64 # "'""38..._4._..4""""0 __ _
Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E
PAYMENT PROVISION AND WORK RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Description of the Work Items
The parties agree that the existing 2", 3", 6", 8" & 12" water lines shall be relocated and
adjustments shall be made along FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10E. The 2", 3", 6", 8" & 12" water
line facilities shall be owned, operated, and maintained by Utility from and after completion and
final acceptance by the State and Utility. The estimated total construction cost for the relocated
and adjusted facilities is $7,694 ,438.00. The parties agree that it is their intent to complete the
relocation improvements within this estimate of cost.
2. Actual Cost Agreement
Utility will be responsible for paying all costs associated with the planning, specification, and
estimate (PS&E) development, and construction of the proposed utility work to the extent such
is not reimbursed pursuant to state law. All the costs associated with construction of the 2", 3"!
6" I 8" & 12" water line items for the Project shall be provided as defined under the Standard
Utility Agreement, Utility Joint Use Agreement, and/or the Agreement to Contribute Funds
executed between the State and Utility.
3. Schedule of Payments
A. At least forty-five (45) days prior to the date set for receipt of the construction bids, the Utility
shall remit its remaining financial share for the State's estimated construction oversight and
construction costs. Utility must advance to the State one hundred percent (100%) of its
share of the estimated Project utility construction costs. The amount to be advanced for the
utility improvements is estimated to be$ 7 ,694.438.00. (See Attachment B-Estimated
Utility Costs)
B. Jn the event the State determines that additional funding is required by the Utility at any time
during the Project, the State will notify the Utility in writing. The Utility is responsible for one
hundred percent ( 100%) of the authorized project cost and any overruns. The Utility will
make payment to the State within thirty (30) days from receipt of the State's written
notification.
C. Whenever funds are paid by the Utility to the State under this agreement, the Utility will
remit a warrant made payable to the 'Texas Department of Transportation." The warrant
will be deposited by the State and managed by the State. Until the final Project accounting,
funds may only be applied by the State to the Project.
D. Upon completion of the Project, the State will perform an audit of the Project costs. Any
funds due by the Utility, the State, or the Federal Government will be promptly paid by the
owing party.
4. Work Responsibilities [The following list is for illustrative purposes only. The
contracting district/division is responsible for allocating each party's
responsibilities within the agreement.]
A. The Utility shall provide the following services under this contract:
AFA Utility Page 1of4 Attachment A 4/18/2023
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02-028
AFA CSJ # ______ _
Utility ID: U00009787
District #J.§_ AFA ID Z00005886
Code Chart 64 # =-38=-4"-'4-=-0 __ _
Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E
i. Responsible for engaging the services of a Texas Registered Professional Engineer to
prepare drawings and technical specifications for waterline relocations and
adjustments along FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10E.
ii. Provide the plans and specifications to the State to include in the current planning
specifications and estimate package being prepared by representatives of the Texas
Department of Transportation's San Antonio District North Bexar Area Office.
iii. Secure all necessary permitting as may be required for the installation of the 2", 3", 6",
8" & 12" water line.
iv. Arrange and coordinate with the contractor, through the State, materials and
equipment testing, rejection of all work not conforming to minimum requirements of the
construction contract documents, maintenance of the proposed 2", 3", 6", 8" & 12"
water lines during construction, and the relocation of 2". 3", 6", 8" & 12" water lines and
connection of services to customers.
v. Advise the State of work that Utility determines should be corrected or rejected.
vi. Arrange, observe, and inspect all acceptance testing and notify the State of the results
of these activities.
vii. Provide inspection services for the construction, notify the State of defects and
deficiencies in the work, and observe actions of the contractor to correct such defects
and deficiencies.
viii. Assume all responsibility for the maintenance of the existing 2". 3", 6". 8" & 12" water
lines during and upon completion of the construction contract.
ix. Ensure all Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and all other regulatory rules,
regulations and laws are strictly adhered to.
x. Prepare and submit both a certificate of substantial completion and a list of observed
items requiring completion or correction for the relocations and adjustments to the
Project Engineer for concurrence.
xi. Coordinate all construction activities performed by Utility's staff for the relocations and
adjustments through the Project Engineer.
B. The State shall provide the following services under this contract:
i. Combine the 2", 3", 6", 8" & 12" water lines relocation and adjustment plans with the
plans being prepared for the Project.
ii. Review and approve the final construction plans prior to any construction-related
activities. In order to ensure federal and/or state funding eligibility, projects must be
authorized by the State prior to advertising for construction.
iii. Advertise for construction bids, issue bid proposals, receive and tabulate the bids, and
award and administer the contract for construction of the Project.
iv. Negotiate and administer all field changes and change orders required for the Project.
All change orders increasing construction costs for Utility's Project shall be submitted
to Utility for review and approval together with an evaluation. Utility agrees to review
and either approve or disapprove all change orders within five (5) business days after
receipt of such order unless Utility Board's approval is necessary in which case Utility
shall bring the item to Utility Board as soon as reasonably possible.
AFA Utility Page 2 of 4 Attachment A 4/18/2023
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02-028
AFA CSJ # ______ _
Utility ID: U00009787
District #...1.§_ AFA ID 200005886
Code Chart 64 # =38::;....;4:.....:.4..:;..0 __ _
Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E
v. Provide overall project management to supervise the day-to-day activities of the
construction and monitor the activities of the contractor to promote the timely and
efficient completion of the Project in accordance with the approved Plans and
Specifications and construction schedule.
vi. Conduct field observations and coordinate with Utility's inspectors and the contractor to
cure defects and deficiencies in the construction prior to final acceptance.
vii. Make timely payment to the contractor for work performed in connection with the
Project.
viii. Ensure access and permit Utility's inspectors and other authorized representatives to
inspect the waterline construction at all times.
ix. Conduct and coordinate final inspection of the Project in the presence of Utility's
Engineer and Inspector, transmit final list of items to be completed or repaired and
observe ·contractor correction of same.
x. Maintain job file.
AFA Utility Page 3of4 Attachment A 4/18/2023
AFA Utility Page 4 of 4
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02-028
AFA CSJ # ______ _
Utility ID: U00009787
District #-1§_ AFA ID Z00005886
Code Chart 64 # 38440 ~~---
Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E
Attachment A 4/18/2023
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02-028
AFACSJ#~~~~~~
Utility ID:U00009787
District #..1§. AFA ID 200005886
Code Chart 64 #-=3-"'-84_,__4=0 __ _
Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E
ATTACHMENT B
ESTIMATED UTILITY COSTS
Based on various calculations, following are those amounts due and payable tor Utility's costs
associated with this project.
Total Estimated Costs
$7 ,694.438.00
Less Betterment Amount Due from Utility
$0
Amount of total utility relocation Costs
$7 ,694,438.00
Estimated Amount Eligible for Reimbursement
(Calculated eligibility Ratio-0 %)
$0
Amount of Utility Adjustment Due from Utility
$ 7 ,694.438.00
Estimated amount to be included in Construction Agreement
A. Betterment
B. Utility Adjustment
GRAND TOTAL
Betterment Ratio Calculation
Estimated Betterment Costs
1 ... .
2 ... .
Betterment Calculation:
Total Costs of Betterment (Estimated)
Total Costs of Project (Estimated)
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$0
$ 7 ,694.438.00
$ 7 ,694,438.00
$0
$ 7 ,694,438.00
Attachment B
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02-028
AFACSJ#~-----
Utility ID:U00009787
District #...1§ AFA ID 200005886
Code Chart 64 #-=3=84~4.:..::0;_ __
Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E
Betterment Percentage for final cost determination: ._Q % of final cost of relocation
Determination of Betterment -Comparison of estimated cost to replace "as is,,
versus estimated costs associated with the betterment.
Item A:
Item B:
FM 1518 -CITY OF SCHERTZ
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ITEM NO. (DESCRIPTION UNIT O.TY Ava Bid 1 Cos.I
WATER
1 ~" P'l/C 0.2241 S O:R.21 PJPE INST Al1A TION Lf 2-89 s 46.00 $ 13294.00 --2 3" P'/C 0..2241 SDR-21 Pl PE l~ISTAL!.A TION .Lf ···~-.. ~-4{!,AA_ _$_. 19200
3 6" Pl.IC C.000 'f;R~14PJPE IN sT AUATION - -
LF 2~ $ 67.00 ,j_17,1S2.00
4 ii"Pi/CC-900 DR-14 PIPE INSTALLATION LF 737 _$_ 91.00 $ 67,067.00 --5 -12" PVC C-!.lOO OR-14 PIPE INST AUA T!ON LF 23~31 $ 140.00 $ 3294.340.00
7 SERVJCE RELAY !SHORT 1">1TYPE •K" COPPERl EA 32 $ 2500.00 $ SG ,000.00
e SERVICE RELAY !LONG 1"1 <TYPE"!<" COPPER I flNCL. SU:EVE't EA S8 $ 5.800.00 $ ~s~
9 Z' GATEVAl..VES ~ 4 .1__.1,100.00 $ 4 ,400.00 ,._
10 3" GATE VALVES EA -1-_ $ 3Gl2.00 $ 3.042.00 -1 T s• .GATE 'I A.l 'JES. EA :r ~:fSl:rD.00 '$' 7 .920~00-----u-B" GA TE V Al. '.'ES EA 9 $ 4200.00 $ 37 .800.00
13 12"GATEVALVES E." 59 $ 4 .500.00 $ 26S 500.00
15 12" PRESSURE REDUCING VAt VE COMPLETE -EA 1 .cl 100.DDO.OO $ 100000.00
16 FIRE HYDRANT ASSEMBLY EA 34 $ 6.000.00 $ 204000.00 -17 GREY IRON ANO OUC 1 IL.E-IRON FIITING S roo m $ 10.000.00 ,.L_ 69.700.00 ----18 COt~CRE1E ENCASEMENT CRADLES SADDLES AND COLLARS CY 63 $ 350.00 $ "'"050.00
19 TIE-JN ICOMP )(2') EA 1 $ 1.980.00 $ 1.950.00
20 TIE-IN (£QM.el'.(3'i EA 1 s 2.20.0.01;1 L 2,200.00.
21 T!E-!N (COMPi{G") EA 2 $ 4.000.00 $ ~,.= !),090.,PR "'22-TIE-IN fCOMPi?in" -et;·• -·1r· l-s~ooo.oo -$ ~.ooa.oo n-TIE-lN ICOMP.ll:!TI EA 19 $ 7 .009.00 $ 133.171.00 .
25 JACKING BORING OR TUNN!=UNG PIPE LF 790 $ 680.00 $ 537?00.00
26 a• Pl/C C-900 DR-14 PIPE INSTAUA110N ICARR!ER PIPEl LF 438 $ 60.00 $ .26280.00
2] --1Z PVC C·OOG OR.14 PIPE INST All.A TION (CARRlER PIPE~ -_!:L 2.296 $ 90.00 $ 200 ,€40.00
28 16" STEEL CASING (\'I/ATER) LF '43e $ 370.00 l-·~·06_Q,Q9.. ~29-· 2<J' STEEL CASING (WATER) -ti="' --~ $---350:00· 672480.00
30 1" AIR RELEASE ASSEM6L Y EA 9 $ 2 900.00 $ 26100.00
2>1 2" AIR RB.EASEASSEMBL Y EA 9 $ 3200.00 $ 2a.aoo.oo
31A GROUT ABAMOONMENT WATER MA.~N (12 IN \ lF 411 $ 29.00 ~ 11 919.00
316 REMOVE EXISTING WATER IJJNES u= 35.438 $ 12.00 s 425256.00
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SUBTOTAL $ 6.994 ,943.00
47 MOBILIZATiON (1 Qo.(.i ·-··-· ----$~-.... 699,494.3[f
TOTAL $7.694.437.30
TOTAL FOR CONSTRUCTION $7.694,438.00
AFA Utility Page 2 of 2 Attachment B
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02-028
AFACSJ#~-----
Utility ID: U00009788
District# 15 AFA ID Z00005925
Code Chart 64 # 38440 ~~~---
Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E
ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY UTILITY RELOCATION
CONTRIBUTIONS ON STATE HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the State of Texas, acting through the Texas
Department of Transportation ("State") and City of Schertz ("Utility"),
WITNESS ETH
WHEREAS, Transportation Code, Chapters 201, 221, and 361, authorize the State to lay out,
construct, maintain, and operate a system of streets, roads and highways that comprise the State
Highway System; and,
WHEREAS, Transportation Code, Chapter 203, Subchapter E, Transportation Code §203.092
authorizes the State to regulate the placement of public utility facilities along a state highway; and,
WHEREAS, Texas Transportation Commission Minute Order Number 115291 .115814.116292
authorizes the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement generally described as:
FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E ("Project"); and,
WHEREAS, Utility possesses facilities that are affected by the above mentioned highway
improvement and Utility, and the State agrees that it is more economical or efficient for such
relocation to be effected by including said contract in the State's highway construction contract;
NOW TH~REFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and
agreements of the parties hereto, to be by them kept and performed as hereafter set forth, the
State and Utility do agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Time Period Covered
This agreement becomes effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes the
agreement fully executed, and the State and Utility will consider it to be in full force and effect
until the Project described in this agreement has been completed and accepted by all parties or
unless terminated, as provided.
2. Project Funding and Work Responsibilities
A. The State will authorize the performance of only those Project items of work which are
eligible for relocation reimbursements or for which Utility has requested and has agreed to
pay for as described in Attachment A -Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, which
is attached to and made a part of this contract. In addition to identifying those items of work
AFA Utility Page 1of5 Revised 04/23/2021
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02-028
AFA CSJ # ______ _
Utility ID: U00009788
District# 15 AFA ID Z00005925
Code Chart 64 #_3=8::;....:4:.....:.4-=-0 __ _
Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E
to be paid for by payments to the State, Attachment A -Payment Provision and Work
Responsibilities, also specifies those Project items of work that are the responsibility of
Utility and will be carried out and completed by Utility, at no cost to the State. The Utility
shall be responsible for costs that are shown on Attachment B, Estimated Utility Costs,
which is attached to and made a part of this agreement.
B. If the Utility will perform any work under this contract for which reimbursement will be
provided by or through the State, the Utility must complete training before a letter of
authority is issued. Training is complete when at least one individual who is working
actively and directly on the Project successfully completes and receives a certificate for the
course entitled Local Government Project Procedures and Qualification for the Texas
Department of Transportation. The Utility shall provide the certificate of qualification to the
State. The individual who receives the training certificate may be an employee of the Utility
or an employee of a firm that has been contracted by the Utility to perform oversight of the
Project. The State in its discretion may deny reimbursement if the Utility has not designated
a qualified individual to oversee the Project.
C. Payment under this contract beyond the end of the current fiscal biennium is subject to
availability of appropriated funds. If funds are not appropriated, this contract shall be
terminated immediately with no liability to either party.
3. Termination
A. This agreement may be terminated in the following manner:
1. By mutual written agreement and consent of both parties;
2. By either party upon the failure of the other party to fulfill the obligations set forth in this
agreement; or
3. By the State if it determines that the performance of the Project or utility work is not in
the best interest of the State.
B. If the agreement is terminated in accordance with the above provisions. Utility will be
responsible for the payment of Project costs incurred by the State on behalf of Utility up to
the time of termination.
4. Right of Access
If Utility is the owner of any part of the Project site, Utility shall permit the State or its authorized
representative access to the site to perform any activities required to execute the work.
5. Adjustments Outside the Project Site
Utility will provide for all necessary right of way and utility adjustments needed for performance
of the work on sites not owned or to be acquired by the State.
6. Responsibilities of the Parties and Indemnity
Utility acknowledges that it is not an agent, servant, employee of the State, nor is it engaged in
a joint enterprise, and it is responsible for its own acts and deeds and for those of its agents or
employees during the performance of the work on the Project. To the extent permitted by law,
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Utility agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State, its agents and employees, from all
suits, actions, or claims and from all liability and damages for any and all injuries or damages
sustained by any person or property in consequence with the performance of design,
construction, maintenance, or operation of the Utility facility. Such indemnity includes but is not
limited to any claims or amounts arising or recovered under the "Worker's Compensation Law",
the Texas Tort Claims Act, Chapter 101, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code; or any other
applicable laws or regulations, all as time to time may be amended.
7. Sofe Agreement
In the event the terms of the agreement are in conflict with the provisions of any other existing
agreements between Utility and the State, the latest agreement shall take precedence over the
other agreements in matters related to the Project.
8. Successors and Assigns
The State and Utility each binds itself, its successors, executors, assigns, and administrators to
the other party to this agreement and to the successors, executors, assigns, and administrators
of such other party in respect to all covenants of this agreement.
9. Amendments
By mutual written consent of the parties, the scope of work and payment provisions of this
agreement may be amended prior to its expiration.
10. Inspection and Conduct of Work
Unless otherwise specifically stated in Attachment A -Payment Provision and Work
Responsibilities, to this contract, the State will supervise and inspect all work performed
hereunder and provide such engineering inspection and testing services as may be required to
ensure that the Project is accomplished in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications. All correspondence and instructions.to the contractor periorming the work will
be the sole responsibility of the State. Unless otherwise specifically stated in Attachment A to
this contract, all work will be performed in accordance with the Utility Accommodation Rules as
set forth in 43 Texas Administrative Code §21.31 et. seq. adopted by the State and
incorporated in this agreement by reference, or special specifications approved by the State.
11. Maintenance
Upon completion of the Project, Utility will assume responsibility for the maintenance of the
completed Utility facility unless otherwise specified in Attachment A to this agreement.
12. Notices
All notices to either party by the other required under this agreement shall be delivered
personally or sent by certified or U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to such party at the
following addresses:
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Utility:
____ City of Schertz _____ _
____ 1400 Schertz Parkway, Bldg. 2
____ Schertz, Texas78154
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02-028
AFA CSJ # ______ _
Utility ID: U00009788
District# 15 AFA ID 200005925
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Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E
State:
Director of Contract Services
Texas Department of Transportation
125 E. 11th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail, unless
otherwise provided in this agreement. Either party may change the above address by sending
written notice of the change to the other party. Either party may request in writing that such
notices shall be delivered personally or by certified U.S. mail and such request shall be
honored and carried out by the other party.
13. State Auditor
The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the
State directly under this contract or indirectly through a subcontract under this contract.
Acceptance of funds directly under this contract or indirectly through a subcontract under this
contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the
legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds.
An entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation must provide the state auditor with
access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit.
14. Signatory Warranty
Each signatory warrants that the signatory has necessary authority to execute this agreement
on behalf of the entity represented.
15. Access to Information
The Utility is required to make any information created or exchanged with the state pursuant to
this contract, and not otherwise excepted from disclosure under the Texas Public Information
Act, available in a format that is accessible by the public at no additional charge to the state.
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Each party is signing this agreement on the date stated under that party's signature.
THE UTILITY
Signature
Steve Williams
Typed or Printed Name
City Mana ger
Title
Date
THE STATE OF TEXAS
District Engineer -Gina Gallegos
Date
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ATTACHMENT A
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02-028
AFA CSJ # ______ _
Utility ID: U00009788
District# 15 AFA ID 200005925
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PAYMENT PROVISION AND WORK RESPONSIBILITIES
1 . Description of the Work Items
The parties agree that the existing 8" Sanitary Sewer lines shall be relocated and adjustments
shall be made along FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10E. The 8" Sanita ry Sewer line facilities shall
be owned, operated, and maintained by Utility from and after completion and final acceptance
by the State and Utility. The estimated total construction cost for the relocated and adjusted
facilities is $594 ,619.00. The parties agree that it is their intent to complete the relocation
improvements within this estimate of cost.
2. Actual Cost Agreement
Utility will be responsible for paying all costs associated with the planning, specification, and
estimate (PS&E) development, and construction of the proposed utility work to the extent such
is not reimbursed pursuant to state law. All the costs associated with construction of the 8"
Sanitary Sewer line items for the Project shall be provided as defined under the Standard Utility
Agreement, Utility Joint Use Agreement, and/or the Agreement to Contribute Funds executed
between the State and Utility.
3. Schedule of Payments
A. At least forty-five (45) days prior to the date set for receipt of the construction bids, the Utility
shall remit its remaining financial share for the State's estimated construction oversight and
construction costs. Utility must advance to the State one hundred percent ( 100%) of its
share of the estimated Project utility construction costs. The amount to be advanced for the
utility improvements is estimated to be$ 594 ,619.00. (See Attachment B -Estimated Utility
Costs)
B. In the event the State determines that additional funding is required by the Utility at any time
during the Project, the State will notify the Utility in writing. The Utility is responsible for one
hundred percent ( 100%) of the authorized project cost and any overruns. The Utility will
make payment to the State within thirty (30) days from receipt of the State's written
notification.
C. Whenever funds are paid by the Utility to the State under this agreement, the Utility will
remit a warrant made payable to the 'Texas Department of Transportation." The warrant
will be deposited by the State and managed by the State. Until the final Project accounting,
funds may only be applied by the State to the Project.
D. Upon completion of the Project, the State will perform an audit of the Project costs. Any
funds due by the Utility, the State, or the Federal Government will be promptly paid by the
owing party.
4. Work Responsibilities [The following list is for illustrative purposes only. The
contracting district/division is responsible for allocating each party's
responsibilities within the agreement.]
A. The Utility shall provide the following services under this contract:
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Utility JD: U00009788
District #J..§_ AFA ID Z00005925
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Project: FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10 E
i. Responsible for engaging the services of a Texas Registered Professional Engineer to
prepare drawings and technical specifications for waterline relocations and
adjustments along-FM 1518 from FM 78 to IH 10E.
ii. Provide the plans and specifications to the State to include in the current planning
specifications and estimate package being prepared by representatives of the Texas
Department of Transportation's San Antonio District North Bexar Area Office.
iii. Secure all necessary permitting as may be required for the installation of the 8"
Sanita ry Sewer line.
iv. Arrange and coordinate with the contractor, through the State, materials and
equipment testing, rejection of all work not conforming to minimum requirements of the
construction contract documents, maintenance of the proposed 8" Sanita ry Sewer lines
during construction, and the relocation of 8" Sanita ry Sewer lines and connection of
services to customers.
v. Advise the State of work that Utility determines should be corrected or rejected.
vi. Arrange, observe, and inspect all acceptance testing and notify the State of the results
of these activities.
vii. Provide inspection services for the construction, notify the State of defects and
deficiencies in the work, and observe actions of the contractor to correct such defects
and deficiencies.
viii. Assume all responsibility for the maintenance of the existing 8" Sanita ry Sewer lines
during and upon completion of the construction contract.
ix. Ensure all Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and all other regulatory rules,
regulations and laws are strictly adhered to.
x. Prepare and submit both a certificate of substantial completion and a list of observed
items requiring completion or correction for the relocations and adjustments to the
Project Engineer for concurrence.
xi. Coordinate all construction activities performed by Utility's staff for the relocations and
adjustments through the Project Engineer.
B. The State shall provide the following services under this contract:
i. Combine the 8" Sanita ry Sewer lines relocation and adjustment plans with the plans
being prepared for the Project.
ii. Review and approve the final construction plans prior to any construction-related
activities. In order to ensure federal and/or state funding eligibility, projects must be
authorized by the State prior to advertising for construction.
iii. Advertise for construction bids, issue bid proposals, receive and tabulate the bids, and
award and administer the contract for construction of the Project.
iv. Negotiate and administer all field changes and change orders required for the Project.
AFA Utility
All change orders increasing construction costs for Utility's Project shall be submitted
to Utility for review and approval together with an evaluation. Utility agrees to review
and either approve or disapprove all change orders within five (5) business days after
receipt of such order unless Utility Board's approval is necessary in which case Utility
shall bring the item to Utility Board as soon as reasonably possible.
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v. Provide overall project management to supervise the day-to-day activities of the .
construction and monitor the activities of the contractor to promote the timely and
efficient completion of the Project in accordance with the approved Plans and
Specifications and construction schedule.
vi. Conduct field observations and coordinate with Utility's inspectors and the contractor to
cure defects and deficiencies in the construction prior to final acceptance.
vii. Make timely payment to the contractor for work performed in connection with the
Project.
viii. Ensure access and permit Utility's inspectors and other authorized representatives to
inspect the waterline construction at all times.
ix. Conduct and coordinate final inspection of the Project in the presence of Utility's
Engineer and Inspector, transmit final list of items to be completed or repaired and
observe contractor correction of same.
x. Maintain job file.
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District# 15 AFA ID Z00005925
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Attachment A 4/18/2023
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
RCSJ # 0465-02-028
AFACSJ#~-----~
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District #J,,2 AFA ID 200005925
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ATTACHMENT B
ESTIMATED UTILITY COSTS
Based on various calculations, following are those amounts due and payable for Utility's costs
associated with this project.
Total Estimated Costs
$594 ,619.00
Less Betterment Amount Due from Utility
$0
Amount of total utility relocation Costs
$594.619.00
Estimated Amount Eligible for Reimbursement
(Calculated eligibility Ratio -0 %)
$0
Amount of Utility Adjustment Due from Utility
$ 594 ,619.00
Estimated amount to be included in Construction Agreement
A. Betterment
B. Utility Adjustment
GRAND TOTAL
Betterment Ratio Calculation
Estimated Betterment Costs
1 ... .
2 ... .
Betterment Calculation:
Total Costs of Betterment (Estimated)
Total Costs of Project (Estimated)
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$0
$ 594 ,619.00
$ 594,619.00
$0
$ 594.619.00
Attachment B
CCSJ # 0465-02-027
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Betterment Percentage for final cost determination: ._Q % of final cost of relocation
Determination of Betterment-Comparison of estimated cost to replace "as is"
versus estimated costs associated with the betterment.
Item A:
Item B:
FM 1518 -CITY OF SCHERTZ
OPCC
ITEM NO. OESCRIPTION UNIT I QTY Avo Bid Cost
SEWER
32 TRENCH EXCAVATION SAFE1Y PROTECTION LF 1 213 s 7.00 $ 8,491.00
33 REMOVE SANITARY SEWER MAIN f8"\ LF 1,385 s 29,00 $ 40,165.00
34 REMOVE SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE EA 10 s 1 500,00 $ 15 000.00
35 8" PVC SANITARY SEWER LINE 1115 PSI ! LF 294 s 105.00 $ 30.870.00
36 8'' PVC SANITARY SEWER LINE 1160 PSI ) LF 696 $ t40.00 s 97.440.00
37 SANITARY SEWER LATERALS LF 48 $ 140.00 s 6 720.00
38 SANITARY SEWER TWO·WAY CLEANOUT EA 6 $ 5,070.00 $ 30,420.00
39 SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE t0'-6')(5' DIA.) EA 8 s 8,200.00 s 65 600.00
40 EXTRA DEPTH MANHOLES (> 6'1 <5' DIA.) !VERTICAL FEET) VF 31l.10 s 714.00 $ 21 491.40
41 8" CARRIER PIPE (PVC J r115 PSI) LF 227 s 105.00 $ 23,835.00
42 S" CARRIER PIPE (PVC) !160 PSI ) LF 106 $ 140.00 $ 14.840.00
43 16" STEEL CASING (SEWER l LF 333 $ 370.00 $ 123.210.00
44 JACKING. BORING OR TUNNELING PIPE LF 82 s 680.00 $ 55 760.00
45 CONCRETE ENCASEMENT. CRADLES, SADDLES AND COLLARS CY 0.30 s 350.00 s 105.00
46 SEWER MAIN TELEVISING INSPECTION !POST-CONSTRUCTION I LF 1.323 s 5.00 s 6.615.00
SUBTOTAL $ 540,562.40
47 MOBILIZATION (10%1 $ 54,056.24
TOTAL $594.618.64
TOTAL FOR CONSTRUCTION $594,619.00
This OPCC was prepared usin9 past bid tabulations from the San Antonio region and does not represent future eost ior the project.
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