Authorize Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon Department of Transportation for stormwater drainage facility improvements for the US 26 (Powell Blvd): Outer Powell Stormwater Improvements Project for an estimated cost of $495,000

The City of Portland ordains: Section 1. The Council finds: ODOT’s US 26 (Powell Blvd): SE 99th Ave – East City Limits Project will construct roadway and drainage improvements before transferring jurisdiction of the roadway and drainage system to the City of Portland. The purpose of the project is to design and construct improvements to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes and help vehicles, pedestrians, transit, and bicyclists share the road with fewer conflicts. The Bureau of Environmental Services requested improvements to the drainage design that go beyond ODOT standards that will be made at BES expense. The estimated cost is $495,000.00. Funds will be made available in the Sewer System Operating Fund, FY 2022-2023 Budget, Bureau of Environmental Services, Project Number E11502. NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs: The Bureau of Environmental Services Director is authorized to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with ODOT for the purposes described in Section 1, in the amount of $495,000.00, in a form similar to Exhibit A. The Mayor and City Auditor are hereby authorized to pay for the Intergovernmental Agreement from the Sewer System Operating Fund Budget when demand is presented and approved by the proper authority.