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Public Works
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the City of Roswell, GA for water main betterments and relocations associated with the road improvements to Woodstock Road between SR-92 and Allenbrook Lane in the City of Roswell, GA, in an estimated amount of $1,223,520.00. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
GA CONST Art. 9, § 3, ¶ I provides that the County may contract for any period not exceeding 50 years with any other public agency, public corporation, or public authority for joint services, for the provision of services, or for the joint or separate use of facilities or equipment; but such contracts must deal with activities, services, or facilities that the contracting parties are authorized by law to undertake or provide. O.C.G.A § 36-10-1 provides that all official contracts entered into by the County governing authority with other persons on behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered on its minutes.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☐
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Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: The City of Roswell is currently planning on improving Woodstock Road between SR-92 and Allenbrook Lane. The project will include road widening with landscaped medians and sidewalk improvements. As part of this roadway project, approximately 3760 linear feet of 10-inch cast iron water main with appurtenances will be required to be relocated within the current right-of-way. Water service will remain uninterrupted during the construction period. This project involves replacing an existing 10-inch cast iron (CI) waterline with a new 10-inch ductile iron (DI) waterline as a system betterment. Ductile iron is a superior material for water mains due to its increased strength, flexibility, and durability. Unlike cast iron, ductile iron better withstands ground movement, internal pressure, and external loads, significantly reducing the risk of pipe failure. Its enhanced corrosion resistance and compatibility with modern jointing systems contribute to a longer service life and reduced maintenance costs. The City of Roswell will bid on the roadway improvements in July 2025. The City of Roswell is now requesting the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the City of Roswell to allow the City of Roswell to include the water main relocation work as part of their project. Fulton County would then reimburse the City of Roswell after the construction work has been completed by their contractor. Fulton County staff will be on-site during the relocation of the water main to ensure that its construction is done to Fulton County standards. The cost of the relocation and installation of the impacted water mains is $1,223,520.00 and has been budgeted for as part of the water and sewer fund and included in the 2016-2026 Capital Improvement Program.
Community Impact: Currently, Fulton County has a 10-inch (CI) water main serving properties along this section of Woodstock Road. The road improvements will affect the existing water lines that serve the developments in this area as well as the distribution system into the City of Roswell. There will be isolated water outages during the construction of the project as services are disconnected from the existing water main and tied into the new main.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Public Works believes that the most cost-effective way to complete the water main relocations is by allowing the City of Roswell to bid out the work as part of their roadway project. Therefore, Public Works recommends that Fulton County enter into the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA).
Project Implications: The road improvements impact the existing water mains due to modifications of existing grades as a result of road widening along Woodstock Road that will require the water main to be relocated and valves to be adjusted to match the proposed roadway surface. The existing water main relocations must occur to maintain water service in this area.
Community Issues/Concerns: During construction of the relocations, water service is to be maintained and temporary interruptions may occur during tie-ins with the existing water main.
Department Issues/Concerns: The Public Works Department is not aware of any issues or concerns with this proposed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA). This type of arrangement between the City of Roswell and Fulton County has worked well on past projects.
Contract Modification
New Procurement
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
The City of Roswell
Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Exhibit-A IGA Woodstock Road
Exhibit-B Cost Estimate Woodstock Road
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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The City of Roswell
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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No
Total Contract Value
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This Request: |
$1,223,520.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$1,223,520.00 |
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
Water & Sewer Renewal and Extension Fund, 203-540-5400-H065