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Approval to provide blanket authorization for the Manager’s execution of the documents required by the North Carolina Department of Transportation as part of the Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant Utilities Administration Building II Project.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: February 10, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) requires various applications, permits, encroachment agreements, and other similar documents to be completed and executed by a property owner when its development and construction will access or otherwise affect a DOT right-of-way, or other aspects of State Maintained roadways. As part of the necessary steps in the Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant (TWWTP) Utilities Administration Building II Project, the Board is requested to authorize the County Manager (including appropriate staff authorized by the Manager in writing) to execute all necessary North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) Agreements, including but not limited to the following documents and/or amendments:
1. Right of Way Encroachment Agreement for Curb and Gutter, Pavement Widening and Storm Drainage. This Agreement will allow for the installation of storm pipe and other improvements within the DOT right-of-way on NC 55 Hwy near the Route 55 and TW Alexander Dr. intersection. This is the same form as item 4 below but will serve the construction and improvements described here. The items under this agreement will be installed by the applicant (Durham County, the second party on the encroachment agreement) and ultimately owned and maintained by NCDOT.
2. Three Party Right of Way Encroachment Agreement on Primary and Secondary System. This Agreement will allow for the Ductile Iron Pipe (“DIP”) sewer line (bore and jack, encased) and all necessary appurtenances on NC 55 Hwy near the Route 55 and TW Alexander Drive intersection. The three parties are Durham County, NC DOT, and the City of Durham (the municipality who will ultimately maintain the utility).
3. Street and Driveway Access Permit Applications (3). These documents are required and will allow street/driveway access to and from the Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant property from a state road and right-of-way.
4. Right of Way Encroachment Agreement for Curb and Gutter, Pavement Widening and Storm Drainage. This Agreement will allow for the installation of a turn lane and other improvements within the DOT right-of-way, northeast of the Hwy 55/TW Alexander Drive intersection. This is the same form as item 1 above but will serve the construction and improvements described here. The items under this agreement will be installed by the applicant (Durham County, the second party on the encroachment agreement) and ultimately owned and maintained by NCDOT.
Attachments: 1-6: items noted above. 7: Form Descriptions. 8: NC DOT Driveway and Access Policy. 9: Construction Drawings.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This aligns with the Durham Strategic Plan Focus Area of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment, Goal 1: Plan for long-term use of County land, facilities, and equipment.
Resource Persons: Brenda Hayes-Bright, Assoc. AIA, CDT, Project Manager; Peri Manns, ASLA, Deputy Director of E&ES; Stephanie Brixey, Deputy Director of E&ES; Jay Gibson, P.E., Director of E&S; Nathan Mckinney, Senior Assistant County Attorney.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager or her designee to execute the applications, agreements, amendments, and any other documents required by the North Carolina Department of Transportation as part of the Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant Utilities Administration Building II Project, upon legal review and approval as to form by the County Attorney’s Office.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________