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Council reviews ALDOT utility relocation reimbursement; estimated engineering/relocation cost $636,438.19
Summary
Staff said conflicts between a state roadway widening project and the city's sanitary sewer require relocation of about 1,220 linear feet of 10-inch force main; estimated engineering and relocation costs total $636,438.19 and the state project is expected to be let in September 2026.
City staff reviewed resolutions authorizing the mayor to execute reimbursement agreements and a utility consultant engineer agreement related to an ALDOT roadway widening project (project STPBH-5939).
Staff explained that proposed roadway improvements conflict with the city’s sanitary sewer and that "these agreements provide the relocation of the facilities located within the right of way," and that the relocation involves approximately 1,220 linear feet of 10-inch sanitary sewer force main. The presenter gave an estimated cost for the engineering service and in-kind relocation of the line at $636,438.19. He also said Jefferson County expects to let the project in September 2026.
Council members asked whether the relocation is fully reimbursable; staff confirmed the work is expected to be 100% reimbursable by the state and noted city choices about betterments (e.g., upsizing pipe) might require additional local funding.
The council asked staff to proceed with executing the reimbursement and consultant agreements as drafted and to advise whether any betterment work would require a city contribution.
