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Consider a resolution authorizing the President to execute an Agreement between Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PEC) and the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) regarding design and construction of permanent power to the Phase 2 Raw Water Delivery System.
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BACKGROUND:
This agenda item is a resolution authorizing the President to execute an agreement between PEC and the BCRUA regarding design and construction of permanent power facilities to the Phase 2 Raw Water Delivery System.
This agreement is very similar to the “temporary power” agreement with PEC, which was approved by the BCRUA Board in 2020. The temporary power project was completed in 2022 at a cost of approximately $5.1 M. Both power projects plus the final project called the “nameless substation” upgrade project are necessary to provide adequate power supplies for the Phase 2 Raw Water Delivery project. BCRUA general counsel and staff are currently working with PEC legal staff on an agreement for the Nameless Substation upgrades which should be ready for Board approval in a month or two at the latest.
The permanent power project consists of new and upgraded power poles and electric lines extending from an existing electric substation on Nameless Rd (aka Nameless substation) to Trails End Rd, where it will connect to the new and upgraded poles and electric lines installed with the temporary power project (see attached map).
AGREEMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Easement Acquisition - Easement acquisition has been in process for several years under the existing Phase 1C design/Phase 2 land rights contract, and is nearing completion. As with the temporary power project, BCRUA is responsible for all acquisition activities and associated costs for this effort.
Design - BCRUA will manage and pay all costs associated with design of the permanent power project, subject to PEC input, review and approval. BCRUA will contract with M&S Engineering (as we did with the temporary powe...
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