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County seeks $48,750 to relocate utilities for Causeway Reservoir bridge work; Rocky Mountain Power to perform summer relocation
Summary
Weber County staff asked commissioners to approve a budget change to provide up to $48,750 for utility relocation outside the road corridor for the Causeway Reservoir bridge project after Rocky Mountain Power indicated the work is not covered by its franchise agreement.
Weber County staff told commissioners on Feb. 24 they need an additional $48,750 to pay Rocky Mountain Power to relocate power lines outside the county road corridor as part of a federal highways bridge project at Causeway Reservoir.
County staff said the project — which will replace a bridge over Beaver Creek near the former Red Rock Grill site — has already received county contributions totaling $555,000. The county had set aside $20,000 for right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation, but Rocky Mountain Power said moving lines outside the road corridor is not covered by its franchise agreement with the county, so the utility relocation cost falls to the county.
Staff said Rocky Mountain Power estimated the relocation will cost $48,750; the estimate includes use of cranes. Rocky Mountain Power crews indicated they could complete the relocation in three to four days and can perform the work as soon as late May or early June. After the relocations, staff plans to advertise the construction contract this fall, with about 18 months of construction anticipated depending on bids.
Commissioners agreed to have staff prepare a budget change to add the funds to the county capital projects fund, while noting some previously obligated county funds remain unspent and could offset the expense if needed. Staff also said that federal grants or other reimbursements may reduce the county’s final net cost depending on evolving federal funding decisions.
