The Regional Transportation Commission is preparing to rehabilitate Prater Way from Stanford Way to Howard Drive. City of Sparks owns utility infrastructure within the project area, namely sewer and storm drain underground piping. In anticipation of this rehabilitation project, community services field and engineering staff analyzed both systems to determine if there were any portions that needed replacement or upsizing. Based on this analysis, it was determined that sewer facilities in Prater Way were in sufficient condition to not warrant any improvements at this time, and could be rehabilitated without excavating at a later date if necessary.

Storm drain improvements will consist of replacing up to eighteen (18) catch basins with a newer structure that is more efficient and easier to maintain. This will require the installation of associated lateral piping as well. In order to accomplish the proposed work, it was determined that the best method would be to incorporate the replacements into the RTC project, and reimburse RTC accordingly. This will allow the work to be done at the same time as the roadway rehabilitation, reducing traffic. Additionally, this will allow the City to realize a small cost savings in mobilization and traffic control costs.

The City of Sparks and the RTC routinely enter into Interlocal Agreements for work of a similar scope, and have a good working relationship in doing so. Such agreements can allow for a reduction in traffic impacts by performing the work under one project, instead of two. The City can also realize a cost savings from a reduction in mobilization costs and traffic control costs.

1. City Council could approve the agreement as outlined by Staff.

2. City Council could reject the agreement and direct staff further.

3. City council could direct staff to provide other alternatives.