Approval of $5M Agreement for Water Line Relocation for I-35 Project

Original title: Authorize negotiation and execution of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for water and wastewater capacity improvements associated with the relocation and adjustments of existing lines and appurtenances in conflict with the Interstate Highway 35 (IH-35) Capital Express University Roadway Project in the amount of $4,551,603, plus a contingency of $455,160, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $5,006,763. Funding: $5,006,763 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.

Record date · May 28, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Austin City Council is considering an agreement to pay the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for moving and upgrading water and wastewater lines that interfere with the I-35 Capital Express University Roadway Project. The total cost of the agreement is capped at $5,006,763, which will be funded through the Austin Water Capital Budget.

Why it matters

This agreement authorizes the expenditure of $5,006,763 from the Austin Water Capital Budget to relocate utility infrastructure necessitated by the state's I-35 expansion project.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Austin Water customers

The project utilizes funds from the Austin Water Capital Budget to relocate utility lines.

Directly affected

Texas Department of Transportation

The agency will receive funds to manage the relocation of utility lines in conflict with their highway project.

Key Facts

The City Council is authorizing an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
The agreement covers water and wastewater capacity improvements and line relocations.
The work is required due to conflicts with the I-35 Capital Express University Roadway Project.
The base cost for the project is $4,551,603.

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A contingency fund of $455,160 is included in the agreement.
The total agreement amount is capped at $5,006,763.
Funding is sourced from the existing Capital Budget of Austin Water.
The file number for this item is 26-1696.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city paying for utility work on a state highway project?

The city is responsible for its water and wastewater infrastructure; when these lines conflict with state highway construction, the city must fund the relocation and adjustments.

Where is the money for this project coming from?

The $5,006,763 is being drawn from the existing Capital Budget of Austin Water.

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