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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.
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Lead Department
Austin Water
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $5,006,763 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water.
For More Information:
Eva Moore, Austin Water, eva.moore@austintexas.gov
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
May 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
The roadway in this Advance Funding Agreement was identified as a transportation improvement project by TxDOT. Austin Water's existing water and wastewater lines in conflict with the TxDOT transportation improvements are required to be relocated to accommodate the proposed improvements. This agreement will allow water and wastewater infrastructure capacity to be increased as a part of the relocation. Executing this Advanced Funding Agreement will bring together the efforts of TxDOT and Austin Water in the design and construction of the roadway improvement and utility adjustments to reduce impacts to the public and reduce cost.
This project includes the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines along IH-35 from Martin Luther King Blvd. (MLK Blvd) to US290 East, also known as IH-35 Capital Express University Project. The work consists of relocating and construction of approximately 21,009 linear feet of water lines, ranging from eight inches to forty-eight inches in diameter, and approximately 7,617 linear feet of wastewater li...
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