The overview
The project was originally planned near the intersection of I-10 and Fair Oaks Parkway, but was deemed infeasible. Revisions shifted the alignment between Fair Oaks Parkway and Leslie Pfeiffer Drive, near the Frost Bank property and the upcoming Cinco De Mayo restaurant property.
Around 700 feet of 3- and 6-inch lines will be replaced with 12-inch lines capable of bringing in approximately 1,000 gallons per minute.
The estimated cost is $393,030, and the current budget is $382,340. Staff said the cost could come more in line with the budget, since the total cost includes a contingency. Current plans are to begin construction in May and finish in June.
The agreement includes the following terms:
- SAWS retains priority to serve its existing customers.
- Activation can only by SAWS personnel upon the city’s request.
- Use is restricted to domestic indoor (essential) use only.
- Each activation is limited to 30 consecutive days unless SAWS approves an extension.
- Certified annual testing of all backflow prevention assemblies is required by the city.
- Term of 10 years, with termination rights for either party
- Includes standard protections found in utility contracts
