Key Biscayne Underground Utility Project: Master Planning Phase

The Frame

What this does

The Village is authorizing $550,569 in professional engineering services to plan the of electric, telephone, and cable lines, which will impact future construction sequencing, traffic management, and utility infrastructure across the Village.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Village of Key Biscayne residents

Residents will be subject to construction activities, traffic management plans, and potential utility service changes.

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

The firm is contracted to provide professional engineering services and is subject to the terms, insurance requirements, and liability limitations of the agreement.

Underground Utility Task Force (UUTF)

The task force is responsible for providing direction, input, and feedback to the consultant on all elements of the master plan.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Village of Key Biscayne is initiating the master planning phase for a multi-year project to move overhead utilities underground. The Village Council has selected Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to lead this phase, which includes data collection, traffic impact assessments, and public outreach. The project is scheduled to conclude in July 2018.

Why It Matters

The Village is authorizing $550,569 in professional engineering services to plan the of electric, telephone, and cable lines, which will impact future construction sequencing, traffic management, and utility infrastructure across the Village.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this project?

The project aims to relocate existing overhead utilities (electric, telephone, and cable) to an underground location to enhance safety, reliability, and aesthetics.

How much will the master planning phase cost?

The Village has authorized a maximum payment of $550,569.00 for the first phase of services.

Who is responsible for the project?

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is the consultant, and the Village Manager, John C. Gilbert, is the primary point of contact for the Village.

How can residents stay informed?

The consultant will maintain a project website, Facebook page, Twitter account, and distribute newsletters and fact sheets throughout the Village.

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Liability Cap

The contract includes a specific liability limitation for the consultant, capped at the greater of twice the IPO compensation or $50,000.

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Connected Entities

personMayra Peña Lindsay“Mayor of Key Biscayne.”Map →

organizationKimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.“The engineering firm selected to provide professional services.”Map →

personJohn C. Gilbert“Village Manager authorized to execute the agreement.”Map →

personJennifer Duque“Village Clerk.”Map →

locationVillage of Key Biscayne“The municipal government overseeing the project.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

keybiscayne.granicus.com

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