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Council briefed on bridge replacement and a decision about Dominion gas-line attachments
Summary
Council members were told UDOT discourages gas lines on bridges and asked the city to decide whether to permit Dominion to attach a gas line to the new bridge; if the city denies attachment, Dominion would bore under the river at its cost. The council agreed to review franchise agreements and may issue a written letter to UDOT. (Date not specified in transcript.)
Council members discussed a pending question tied to the city’s bridge replacement project: whether Dominion may attach its gas line to the new bridge structures.
A council member read an email summary noting that Dominion asked to attach gas lines to the new bridge and that because the city owns the structure it must decide. The memo said UDOT has a strict policy against gas lines on bridges for several reasons, including lack of franchise agreements and seismic-safety concerns. "At a minimum, UDOT would require Dominion to place valves on each end," the council member read.
The transcript shows discussion about who would bear the cost if the city denies the attachment: if denied, Dominion would need to bore under the river at its cost; if accepted, the city should examine franchise agreements and betterment arrangements. Council members asked staff to review the franchise agreement with Dominion and to provide information so the council can advise UDOT in writing about whether the gas attachment is permitted.
No final council decision was recorded in the transcript; members requested additional information and a written recommendation before taking a formal position.
