Title
Orland Park 159th St. Plaza - Water Main Location Conflict
History
Orland Park 159th Street Plaza is the small commercial/retail development located at the NW corner of 159th St. & 94th Avenue, approved by the Board of Trustees on Feb. 20, 2012. There are two buildings on the site, one along the west line of the property and one at the SE corner, holding the corner of 159th & 94th.
Previously this site was a Mobil (Amoco) gas station that was built in the early 90's. Therefore, public utilities already existed on the site prior to Orland 159th St. Plaza. Some utilities were present as a result of the gas station construction and some as a result of the Target retail store development. Water main along the south line of the property was constructed when 159th St. intersection improvements were done ~2008. The water main along the east line has been in place since the late 1980s.
The site layout as designed by the project engineer accounted for the existence of the aforementioned water mains along both the 159th St. frontage (south), as well as the 94th Ave. frontage (east). Buildings were constructed per approved plans this spring. However, upon tapping the east water main to serve the building at the SE corner, it was discovered the water main was much closer to the building than originally anticipated by the design engineer. Furthermore, it was discovered that the main crossed under the SE corner of the building outside of the proposed utility easement.
Given the apparent need for relocation of the existing water main by the Village due to the fact that the water main was lying slightly outside the easement, staff and the developer recommend sharing the cost of relocating the water main. The length of affected water main is approx. 125 feet total plus ancillary fittings. The developer has revised the public utility easement on the plat as well.
Attached are exhibits illustrating the cost of relocation. Actual construction cost is based upon a proposal from the developer's contractor to complete the work, reviewed by staff for reasonability.
On July 15, 2013, this item was reviewed by the Development Services & Planning Committee, recommended for approval and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
The cost to the Village for this water main relocation is $9,798,75. Funds for this work are available in account # 031-6002-470500 (Underground Water & Sewer Lines) - Line Item -$100,000 - Distribution System Improvements
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve payment to G & H Developers Corp. in the amount of $9,798.75 for water main relocation at the NW corner of 159th St. & 94th Avenue. Funding to come from the Underground Water & Sewer Lines acct. 031-6002-470500, Distribution System Improvements line item of $100,000.