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DATE: December 12, 2023
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: South 224th Street Corridor Phase 3 - PSE Schedule 74
Agreement - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the PSE Schedule 74
Construction Agreement for the South 224th Street Corridor Phase 3
project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public
Works Director and City Attorney.
SUMMARY: The South 224th Street Phase 3 Project will consist of widening the
corridor from 94th Place South to 99th Avenue South. Improvements include a new
turn lane, widened shoulders, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, planter strips, and a
roundabout at the intersection of 98th Avenue South and South 216th Street.
To complete the project, existing overhead utilities need to be relocated
underground in accordance with the City's utility undergrounding ordinance.
Undergrounding of PSE power facilities will be included as part of the project,
communication companies will be undergrounding their facilities independently and
in advance of the project. The Schedule 74 Agreement identifies that PSE will be
responsible for 60% of the costs to underground its utility, while the City is
responsible for 40% of the costs; exclusive of trenching, backfill and restoration,
which are paid for by the City. The total cost to underground PSE's facilities is
$1,309,390.07. The City's 40% share of this cost is $368,135.63, and after
deducting for the value of the duct and vault the City is supplying for PSE's
facilities, the amount due PSE by the City is $134,705.03. A breakdown of these
costs is attached.
This item is being presented to the Committee of the Whole this same night. If this
item does not pass out of Committee unanimously, it will be pulled and placed on
Other Business.
BUDGET IMPACT: None.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Evolving Infrastructure - Connecting people and places through strategic investments in physical
and technological infrastructure.
Sustainable Services - Providing quality services through responsible financial management,
economic growth, and partnerships.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Sched 74 Construction Agreement 224th Corridor (PDF)
SCHEDULE 74 UNDERGROUND CONVERSION
Project Construction Agreement
Project Name: 224th Corridor Project- Phase I II
Project Number: 101143715
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THIS Agreement, dated as of this day of , is fhade by and between The City
of Covington, a Municipal cooperation (the "Government E tity"), and PUGET SOUND ENERGY, Inc., a
Washington Corporation (the"Company").
RECITALS
A. The Company is a public service company engaged in the sale and distribution of electric
energy, and pursuant to its franchise or other rights from the Government Entity, currently locates its
electric distribution facilities within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Government Entity.
B. The Government Entity has determined that it is necessary to replace the existing overhead
electric distribution system within the area specified in the Project Plan (as defined below) (the
"Conversion Area")with a comparable underground electric distribution system, all as more specifically
described in the Project Plan (the "Conversion Project").
C. The Government Entity and the Company have previously entered into a Project Design
Agreement dated as of December 171h of 2017 (the"Design Agreement"), pursuant to which the parties
completed certain engineering design, cost assessment, operating rights planning and other preliminary
work relating to the Conversion Project and, in connection with that effort, developed the Project Plan.
D. The Government Entity and the Company wish to execute this written contract in accordance
with Schedule 74 of the Company's Electric Tariff G ("Schedule 74")to govern the completion of the
Conversion Project, which both parties intend shall qualify as an underground conversion under the
terms of Schedule 74.
AGREEMENT
The Government Entity and the Company therefore agree as follows:
1. Definitions.
(a) Unless specifically defined otherwise herein, all terms defined in Schedule 74 shall have the
same meanings when used in this Agreement, including, without limitation, the following:
i) Cost of Conversion;
ii) Public Thoroughfare;
iii) Temporary Service;
iv) Trenching and Restoration;
v) Underground Distribution System; and
vi) Underground Service Lines.
(b) "Company-Initiated Upgrade"shall mean any feature of the Underground Distribution System
which is required by the Company and is not reasonably required to make the Underground
Distribution System comparable to the overhead distribution system being replaced. For
purposes of the foregoing, a "comparable"system shall include, unless the Parties otherwise
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agree, the number of empty ducts(not to exceed two (2), typically having a diameter of 6"or
less)of such diameter and number as may be specified and agreed upon in the Project Plan
necessary to replicate the load-carrying capacity (system amperage class)of the overhead
system being replaced.
(c) "Estimated Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs"shall mean the Company's good faith
estimate of the Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs, as specified in the Project Plan and as
changed and adjusted from time to time in accordance with Section 6, below.
(d) "Estimated Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs" shall mean the Company's good faith
estimate of the Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs, as specified in the Project Plan and as
changed and adjusted from time to time in accordance with Section 6, below.
(e) "Estimated Reimbursable Upgrade Costs"shall mean the Company's good faith estimate of the
Reimbursable Upgrade Costs, as specified in the Project Plan and as changed and adjusted from
time to time in accordance with Section 6, below.
(f) "Estimated Shared Company Casts" shall mean the Company's good faith estimate of the
Shared Company Costs, as specified in the Project Plan and as changed and adjusted from time
to time in accordance with Section 6, below.
(g) "Estimated Shared Government Costs"shall mean the Government Entity's good faith estimate
of the Shared Government Costs, as specified in the Project Plan and as changed and adjusted
from time to time in accordance with Section 6, below.
(h) "Government-Requested Upgrade"shall mean any feature of the Underground Distribution
System which is requested by the Government Entity and is not reasonably required to make the
Underground Distribution System comparable to the overhead distribution system being
replaced. For purposes of the foregoing, any empty ducts installed at the request of the
Government Entity shall be a Government-Requested Upgrade.
(i) "Party"shall mean either the Company, the Government Entity, or both.
Q) "Private Property Conversion" shall mean that portion, if any, of the Conversion Project for
which the existing overhead electric distribution system is located, as of the date determined in
accordance with Schedule 74, (i) outside of the Public Thoroughfare, or(ii) pursuant to rights not
derived from a franchise previously granted by the Government Entity or pursuant to rights not
otherwise previously granted by the Government Entity.
(k) "Project Plan"shall mean the project plan developed by the Parties under the Design
Agreement and attached hereto as Exhibit A, as the same may be changed and amended from
time to time in accordance with Section 6, below. The Project Plan includes, among other
things, (i) a detailed description of the Work that is required to be performed by each Party and
any third party, (ii) the applicable requirements and specifications for the Work, (iii) a description
of the Operating Rights that are required to be obtained by each Party for the Conversion Project
(and the requirements and specifications with respect thereto), (iv) an itemization and summary
of the Estimated Shared Company Costs, Estimated Shared Government Costs, Estimated
Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs (if any), Estimated Reimbursable Temporary Service
Costs(if any) and Estimated Reimbursable Upgrade Costs(if any), and (v)the Work Schedule.
(1) "Operating Rights" shall mean sufficient space and legal rights for the construction, operation,
repair, and maintenance of the Underground Distribution System.
(m) "Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs"shall mean (i) all Costs of Conversion, if any, incurred
by the Company which are attributable to a Private Property Conversion, less(ii)the distribution
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pole replacement costs(if any)that would be avoided by the Company on account of such
Private Property Conversion, as determined consistent with the applicable Company distribution
facilities replacement program, plus(iii)just compensation as provided by law for the Company's
interests in real property on which such existing overhead distribution system was located prior to
conversion; provided that the portion of the Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs attributable
to the Costs of Conversion under subparagraph (i)of this paragraph shall not exceed the
Estimated Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs without the prior written authorization of the
Government Entity.
(n) "Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs"shall mean all costs incurred by the Company which
are attributable to (i)any facilities installed as part of the Conversion Project to provide
Temporary Service, as provided for in Schedule 74, and (ii)the removal of any facilities installed
to provide Temporary Service(less salvage value of removed equipment); provided that the
Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs shall not exceed the Estimated Reimbursable
Temporary Service Costs without the prior written authorization of the Government Entity.
(o) "Reimbursable Upgrade Costs" shall mean all Costs of Conversion incurred by the Company
which are attributable to any Government-Requested Upgrade; provided that the Reimbursable
Upgrade Costs shall not exceed the Estimated Reimbursable Upgrade Costs without the prior
written authorization of the Government Entity.
(p) "Shared Company Costs' shall mean all Costs of Conversion (other than Reimbursable Upgrade
Costs, Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs and Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs)
incurred by the Company in connection with the Conversion Project; provided, however, that the
Shared Company Costs shall not exceed the Estimated Shared Company Costs without the prior
written authorization of the Government Entity. For the avoidance of doubt, the "Shared
Company Costs" shall, as and to the extent specified in the Design Agreement, include the
actual, reasonable costs to the Company for the"Design Work" performed by the Company
under the Design Agreement.
(q) "Shared Government Costs" shall mean all Costs of Conversion incurred by the Government
Entity in connection with (i) any duct and vault installation Work which the Parties have specified
in the Project Plan is to be performed by the Government Entity as part of the Government
Work, and (ii) the acquisition of any Operating Rights which the Parties have, by mutual
agreement, specified in the Project Plan are to be obtained by the Government Entity for the
Conversion Project, but only to the extent attributable to that portion of such Operating Rights
which is necessary to accommodate the facilities of the Company; provided, however, that the
Shared Government Costs shall not exceed the Estimated Shared Government Costs without
the prior written authorization of the Company.
(r) "Total Shared Costs"shall mean the sum of the Shared Company Costs and the Shared
Government Costs. For the avoidance of doubt, the Total Shared Costs shall not include,
without limitation, (i)costs to the Government Entity for Trenching and Restoration, or(ii) costs
associated with any joint use of trenches by other utilities as permitted under Section 3(b).
(s) "Work"shall mean all work to be performed in connection with the Conversion Project, as more
specifically described in the Project Plan, including, without limitation, the Company Work(as
defined in Section 2(a), below)and the Government Work (as defined in Section 3(a), below).
(t) "Work Schedule"shall mean the schedule specified in the Project Plan which sets forth the
milestones for completing the Work, as the same may be changed and amended from time to
time in accordance with Section 6, below.
2. Obligations of the Company.
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(a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company shall do the following as
specified in, and in accordance with the design and construction specifications and other
requirements set forth in, the Project Plan (the "Company Work"):
i) furnish and install an Underground Distribution System within the Conversion Area
(excluding any duct and vault installation or other Work which the Parties have
specified in the Project Plan is to be performed by the Government Entity);
ii) provide a Company inspector on-site at the times specified in the Work Schedule to
inspect the performance of any duct and vault installation Work which the Parties
have specified in the Project Plan is to be performed by the Government Entity; and
iii) upon connection of those persons or entities to be served by the Underground
Distribution System and removal of facilities of any other utilities that are connected
to the poles of the overhead system, remove the existing overhead system
(including associated wires and Company-owned poles)of 15,000 volts or less within
the Conversion Area except for Temporary Services.
(b) Upon request of the Government Entity, the Company shall provide periodic reports of the
progress of the Company Work identifying (i)the Company Work completed to date, (ii) the
Company Work yet to be completed, and (iii) an estimate regarding whether the Conversion
Project is on target with respect to the Estimated Shared Company Costs, the Estimated
Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs (if any), the Estimated Reimbursable Temporary
Service Costs (if any), the Estimated Reimbursable Upgrade Costs(if any) and the Work
Schedule.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in the Company's Electric Tariff G, the Company shall own,
operate and maintain all electrical facilities installed pursuant to this Agreement including, but
not limited to, the Underground Distribution System and Underground Service Lines.
(d) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company shall perform all Company
Work in accordance with the Project Plan, the Work Schedule and this Agreement.
3. Obligations of the Government Entity.
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Government Entity shall do the
following as specified in, and in accordance with the design and construction specifications and
other requirements set forth in, the Project Plan (the "Government Work"):
I) provide the Trenching and Restoration;
ii) perform the surveying for alignment and grades for ducts and vaults; and
iii) perform any duct and vault installation and other Work which the Parties have
specified in the Project Plan is to be performed by the Government Entity.
(b) Other utilities may be permitted by the Government Entity to use the trenches provided by the
Government Entity for the installation of their facilities so long as such facilities or the installation
thereof do not interfere (as determined pursuant to the Company's electrical standards)with the
Underground Distribution System or the installation or maintenance thereof. Any such use of the
trenches by other utilities shall be done subject to and in accordance with the joint trench design
specifications and installation drawings set forth or otherwise identified in the Project Plan, and
the Government Entity shall be responsible for the coordination of the design and installation of
the facilities of the other utilities to ensure compliance with such specifications and drawings.
(c) Upon request of the Company, the Government Entity shall provide periodic reports of the
progress of the Government Work identifying (i)the Government Work completed to date,
(ii)the Government Work yet to be completed, and (iii) an estimate regarding whether the
Conversion Project is on target with respect to the Estimated Shared Government Costs and the
Work Schedule.
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(d) The Government Entity shall be responsible for coordinating all work to be performed in
connection with the street improvement program within the Conversion Area.
(e) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Government Entity shall perform all
Government Work in accordance with the Project Plan, the Work Schedule and this Agreement.
4. Work Schedule.
(a) The Government Entity and the Company have agreed upon the Work Schedule as set forth in
the Project Plan. Changes to the Work Schedule shall be made only in accordance with
Section 6, below.
(b) Promptly following the execution of this Agreement, and upon completion by the Government
Entity of any necessary preliminary work, the Government Entity shall hold a pre-construction
meeting involving all participants in the Conversion Project to review project design, coordination
requirements, work sequencing and related pre-mobilization requirements. Following the pre-
construction meeting, the Government Entity shall give the Company written notice to proceed
with the Work at least ten (10) business days prior to the commencement date specified in the
Work Schedule.
(c) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each Party shall perform the Work
assigned to it under this Agreement in accordance with the Work Schedule. So long as the
Company performs the Company Work in accordance with the Work Schedule, the Company
shall not be liable to the Government Entity(or its agents, servants, employees, contractors,
subcontractors, or representatives)for any claims, actions, damages, or liability asserted or
arising out of delays in the Work Schedule.
5. Location of Facilities.
All facilities of the Company installed within the Conversion Area pursuant to this Agreement shall be
located, and all related Operating Rights shall be obtained, in the manner set forth in the applicable
provisions of Schedule 74, as specified by the Parties in the Project Plan.
6. Changes.
(a) Either Party may, at any time, by written notice thereof to the other Party, request changes in the
Work within the general scope of this Agreement(a "Request for Change"), including, but not
limited to: (i) changes in, substitutions for, additions to or deletions of any Work; (ii) changes in
the specifications, drawings and other requirements in the Project Plan, (iii) changes in the Work
Schedule, and (iv)changes in the location, alignment, dimensions or design of items included in
the Work. No Request for Change shall be effective and binding upon the Parties unless signed
by an authorized representative of each Party.
(b) If any change included in an approved Request for Change would cause a change in the cost of,
or the time required for, the performance of any part of the Work, an equitable adjustment shall
be made in the Estimated Shared Company Costs, the Estimated Shared Government Costs,
the Estimated Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs (if any), the Estimated Reimbursable
Temporary Service Costs (if any), the Estimated Reimbursable Upgrade Costs (if any)and/or the
Work Schedule to reflect such change. The Parties shall negotiate in good faith with the
objective of agreeing in writing on a mutually acceptable equitable adjustment. If the Parties are
unable to agree upon the terms of the equitable adjustment, either Party may submit the matter
for resolution pursuant to the dispute resolution provisions in Section 10, below.
(c) The Work Schedule, the Estimated Shared Company Costs, the Estimated Shared Government
Costs, the Estimated Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs, the Estimated Reimbursable
Temporary Service Costs and/or the Estimated Reimbursable Upgrade Costs shall be further
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equitably adjusted from time to time to reflect any change in the costs or time required to
perform the Work to the extent such change is caused by: (i) any Force Majeure Event under
Section 11, below, (ii)the discovery of any condition within the Conversion Area which affects
the scope, cost, schedule or other aspect of the Work and was not known by or disclosed to the
affected Party prior to the date of this Agreement, or(iii) any change or inaccuracy in any
assumptions regarding the scope, cost, schedule or other aspect of the Work which are
expressly identified by the Parties in the Project Plan. Upon the request of either Party, the
Parties will negotiate in good faith with the objective of agreeing in writing on a mutually
acceptable equitable adjustment. If, at any time thereafter, the Parties are unable to agree upon
the terms of the equitable adjustment, either Party may submit the matter for resolution pursuant
to the dispute resolution provisions in Section 10, below.
(d) Notwithstanding any dispute or delay in reaching agreement or arriving at a mutually acceptable
equitable adjustment, each Party shall, if requested by the other Party, proceed with the Work in
accordance with any approved Request for Change. Any request to proceed hereunder must be
accompanied by a written statement setting forth the requesting Party's reasons for rejecting the
proposed equitable adjustment of the other Party.
7. Compensation and Payment.
(a) Subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement (including,without
limitation, the payment procedures set forth in this Section 7), payment in connection with the
Conversion Project and this Agreement shall be as follows:
I) The Total Shared Costs shall be allocated to the Parties in the following
percentages: (A) sixty percent(60%)to the Company, and (B)forty percent (40%)to
the Government Entity.
ii) The Government Entity shall pay one hundred percent(100%)of all Reimbursable
Private Conversion Costs, if any.
iii) The Government Entity shall pay one hundred percent(100%) of all Reimbursable
Upgrade Costs, if any.
iv) The Government Entity shall pay one hundred percent(100%) of all Reimbursable
Temporary Service Costs, if any.
v) The Government Entity shall pay one hundred percent (100%)of the costs it incurs
to perform that portion of the Government Work specified in Section 3(a)(i)and (ii)
(i.e., Trenching and Restoration and surveying).
vi) The Company shall pay one hundred percent(100%) of the costs it incurs to design,
provide and construct any Company-Initiated Upgrade.
vii) The Company shall pay one hundred percent (100%)of the costs it incurs to obtain
Operating Rights outside the Public Thoroughfare.
(b) Based on the allocation of responsibilities set forth in Section 7(a), above, the Parties shall
determine the net amount payable by the Government Entity or the Company, as applicable, to
the other Party under this Agreement (the"Net Amount"). The Net Amount shall be determined
by using the amount of the Total Shared Costs allocated to the Government Entity under
Section 7(a)(i), and adjusting such amount as follows:
i) Subtracting (as a credit to the Government Entity)the amount of the Shared
Government Costs.
ii) Adding (as a credit to the Company)the amount of all Reimbursable Private
Conversion Costs, Reimbursable Upgrade Costs and Reimbursable Temporary
Service Costs.
iii) Subtracting (as a credit to the Government Entity)any payments previously made to
the Company by the Government Entity under the Design Agreement which, under
the terms of the Design Agreement, are to be credited to the Government Entity
under this Agreement.
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The Net Amount, as so calculated, (A)will be an amount payable to the Company if it is a
positive number, and (B) shall be an amount payable to the Government Entity if it is a negative
number.
(c) Within sixty(60) business days of completion of the Conversion Project, the Government Entity
shall provide the Company with an itemization of the Shared Government Costs(the
"Government Itemization"), together with such documentation and information as the Company
may reasonably request to verify the Government Itemization. The Government Itemization
shall, at a minimum, break down the Shared Government Costs by the following categories, as
applicable: (i) property and related costs incurred and/or paid by the Government Entity,
including any costs of obtaining Operating Rights, and (ii) construction costs incurred and/or paid
by the Government Entity, including and listing separately inspection, labor, materials and
equipment, overhead and all costs charged by any agent, contractor or subcontractor of the
Government Entity.
(d) Within thirty(30) business days after the Company's receipt of the Government Itemization and
requested documentation and information, the Company shall provide the Government Entity a
written statement(the "Company Statement")showing (i) an itemization of the Shared Company
Costs, (ii) the Parties' relative share of the Total Shared Costs based on the Company's
itemization of the Shared Company Costs and the Government Entity's itemization of the Shared
Government Costs set forth in the Government Itemization, (III) any Reimbursable Private
Conversion Costs, (iv) any Reimbursable Upgrade Costs, (v)any Reimbursable Temporary
Service Costs, (vi)any credits to the Government Entity for payments previously made to the
Company by the Government Entity under the Design Agreement which, under the terms of the
Design Agreement, are to be credited to the Government Entity under this Agreement, and
(vii)the Net Amount, as determined in accordance with Section 7(b), above, together with such
documentation and information as the Government Entity may reasonably request to verify the
Company Statement. The itemization of the Shared Company Costs included in the Company
Statement shall, at a minimum, break down the Shared Company Costs by the following
categories, as applicable: (i) design and engineering costs, and (ii)construction costs, including
and listing separately inspection, labor, materials and equipment, overhead and all costs charged
by any agent, contractor or subcontractor of the Company.
(e) Within thirty(30) business days after the Government Entity's receipt of the Company Statement
and requested documentation and information, the Net Amount shall be paid by the owing Party
to the other Party, as specified in the Company Statement.
8. Indemnification.
(a) The Government Entity releases and shall defend, indemnify and hold the Company harmless
from all claims, losses, harm, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including, but not limited
to, reasonable attorneys'fees) caused by or arising out of any negligent act or omission or willful
misconduct of the Government Entity in its performance under this Agreement. During the
performance of such activities the Government Entity's employees or contractors shall at all
times remain employees or contractors, respectively, of the Government Entity.
(b) The Company releases and shall defend, indemnify and hold the Government Entity harmless
from all claims, losses, harm, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including, but not limited
to, reasonable attomeys'fees) caused by or arising out of any negligent act or omission or willful
misconduct of the Company in its performance under this Agreement. During the performance
of such activities the Company's employees or contractors shall at all times remain employees or
contractors, respectively, of the Company.
(c) Solely for purposes of enforcing the indemnification obligations of a Party under this Section 8,
each Party expressly waives its immunity under Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington, the
Industrial Insurance Act, and agrees that the obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
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provided for in this Section 8 extends to any such claim brought against the indemnified Party by
or on behalf of any employee of the indemnifying Party. The foregoing waiver shall not in any
way preclude the indemnifying Party from raising such immunity as a defense against any claim
brought against the indemnifying Party by any of its employees.
9. Conversion of Service to Customers within Conversion Area.
(a) Upon commencement of the Work, the Government Entity shall notify all persons and entities
within the Conversion Area that service lines to such customers must be converted from
overhead to underground service within the applicable statutory period following written notice
from the Government Entity that service from underground facilities are available in accordance
With RCW 35.96.050. Upon the request of any customer, other than a single family residential
customer, within the Conversion Area, the Company shall remove the overhead system and
connect such persons' and entities' Underground Service Lines to the Underground Distribution
System.
(b) The Parties acknowledge that single family residences within the Conversion Area must(i)
provide a service trench and conduit, in accordance with the Company's specifications,from the
underground meter base to the point of service provided during the conversion, and (ii) pay for
the secondary service conductors as defined in Schedule 85 of the Company's Electric Tariff G.
The Government Entity shall exercise its authority to order disconnection and removal of
overhead facilities with respect to owners failing to convert service lines from overhead to
underground within the timelines provided in RCW 35.96.050.
10. Dispute Resolution.
(a) Any dispute, disagreement or claim arising out of or concerning this Agreement must first be
presented to and considered by the Parties. A Party who wishes dispute resolution shall notify
the other Party in writing as to the nature of the dispute. Each Party shall appoint a
representative who shall be responsible for representing the Party's interests. The
representatives shall exercise good faith efforts to resolve the dispute. Any dispute that is not
resolved within ten (10) business days of the date the disagreement was first raised by written
notice shall be referred by the Parties' representatives in writing to the senior management of the
Parties for resolution. In the event the senior management are unable to resolve the dispute
within twenty (20) business days(or such other period as the Parties may agree upon), each
Party may pursue resolution of the dispute through other legal means consistent with the terms
of this Agreement. All negotiations pursuant to these procedures for the resolution of disputes
shall be confidential and shall be treated as compromise and settlement negotiations for
purposes of the state and federal rules of evidence.
(b) Any claim or dispute arising hereunder which relates to any Request for Change or any equitable
adjustment under Section 6, above, or the compensation payable by or to either Party under
Section 7, above, and which is not resolved by senior management within the time permitted
under Section 10(a), above, shall be resolved by arbitration in Seattle, Washington, under the
Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect.
The decision(s) of the arbitrator(s) shall be final, conclusive and binding upon the Parties. All
other disputes shall be resolved by litigation in any court or governmental agency, as applicable,
having jurisdiction over the Parties and the dispute.
(c) In connection with any arbitration under this Section 10, costs of the arbitrator(s), hearing rooms
and other common costs shall be divided equally among the Parties. Each Party shall bear the
cost and expense of preparing and presenting its own case (including, but not limited to, its own
attorneys'fees); provided, that, in any arbitration, the arbitrator(s) may require, as part of his or
her decision, reimbursement of all or a portion of the prevailing Party's costs and expenses
(including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys'fees) by the other Party.
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(d) Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing, the Parties shall continue to perform their
respective obligations under this Agreement during the pendency of any dispute.
11. Uncontrollable Forces.
In the event that either Party is prevented or delayed in the performance of any of its obligations
under this Agreement by reason beyond its reasonable control (a"Force Majeure Event"), then that
Party's performance shall be excused during the Force Majeure Event. Force Majeure Events shall
include, without limitation,war; civil disturbance; flood, earthquake or other Act of God; storm,
earthquake or other condition which necessitates the mobilization of the personnel of a Parry or its
contractors to restore utility service to customers; laws, regulations, rules or orders of any
governmental agency; sabotage; strikes or similar labor disputes involving personnel of a Party, its
contractors or a third party; or any failure or delay in the performance by the other Party, or a third
party who is not an employee, agent or contractor of the Party claiming a Force Majeure Event, in
connection with the Work or this Agreement. Upon removal or termination of the Force Majeure
Event, the Party claiming a Force Majeure Event shall promptly perform the affected obligations in
an orderly and expedited manner under this Agreement or procure a substitute for such obligation.
The Parties shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to eliminate or minimize any delay caused
by a Force Majeure Event.
12. Insurance.
(a) PSE shall, and shall require each of its contractors to, secure and maintain in force throughout
the duration of the Conversion Project (or, if sooner, until termination of this Agreement)
comprehensive general liability insurances, with a minimum coverage of$2,000,000 per
occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate for personal injury; and $2,000,000 per occurrence/
aggregate for property damages, and professional liability insurance in the amount of$2,000,000
(b) The Government Entity shall ensure that each of its contractors performing any Government
Work secures and maintains in force throughout the duration of the Conversion Project(or, if
sooner, until termination of this Agreement) insurance policies having the same coverage,
amounts and limits as specified Section 12(a), above.
(c) In lieu of the insurance requirements set forth in Section 12(a), above, the Company may self-
insure against such risks in such amounts as are consistent with good utility practice. Upon the
Government Entity's request, the Company shall provide the Government Entity with reasonable
written evidence that the Company is maintaining such self-insurance.
13. Other.
(a) Agreement Subject To Tariff. This Agreement is subject to the General Rules and Provisions set
forth in Tariff Schedule 80 of the Company's electrical Tariff G and to Schedule 74 of such Tariff
as approved by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and in effect as of the
date of this Agreement.
(b) Termination. The Government Entity reserves the right to terminate the Conversion Project and
this Agreement upon written notice to the Company. In the event that the Government Entity
terminates the Conversion Project and this Agreement, the Government Entity shall reimburse
the Company for all costs reasonably incurred by the Company in connection with the Work
performed prior to the effective date of termination. In such event, the costs reimbursable to the
Company (i)shall not be reduced by any Shared Government Costs or other costs incurred by
the Government Entity, and (ii) shall be paid within thirty (30) days after the receipt of the
Company's invoice therefor. Sections 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13 shall survive any termination
of the Conversion Project and/or this Agreement.
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(c) Facilities Greater Than 15,000 Volts. Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way affect the rights
or obligations of the Company under any previous agreements pertaining to the existing or future
facilities of greater than 15,000 Volts within the Conversion Area.
(d) Compliance With Law. The Parties shall, in performing the Work under this Agreement, comply
with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.
(e) No Discrimination. The Company, with regard to the Work performed by the Company under
this Agreement, shall comply with all applicable laws relating to discrimination on the basis race,
color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, or the presence of any physical or sensory
handicap in the selection and retention of employees or procurement of materials or supplies.
(f) Independent Contractor. The Company and the Government Entity agree that the Company is
an independent contractor with respect to the Work and this Agreement. The Company is acting
to preserve and protect its facilities and is not acting for the Government Entity in performing the
Work. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and
employee between the Parties. Neither the Company nor any employee of the Company shall
be entitled to any benefits accorded employees of the Government Entity by virtue of the Work
or this Agreement. The Government Entity shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise
deducting federal income tax or social security or contributing to the State Industrial Insurance
Program, or otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to the Company, or any
employee of the Company.
(g) Non waiver of Rights or Remedies. No failure or delay of either Party to insist upon or enforce
strict performance by the other Party of any provision of this Agreement or to exercise any other
right under this Agreement, and no course of dealing or performance with respect thereto, shall,
except to the extent provided in this Agreement, be construed as a waiver or, or choice of, or
relinquishment of any right under any provision of this Agreement or any right at law or equity not
otherwise provided for herein. The express waiver by either Party of any right or remedy under
this Agreement or at law or equity in a particular instance or circumstance shall not constitute a
waiver thereof in any other instance or circumstance.
(h) No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement. Nothing
contained in this Agreement is intended to confer any right or interest on anyone other than the
Parties, their respective successors, assigns and legal representatives.
(i) Governmental Authority. This Agreement is subject to the rules, regulations, orders and other
requirements, now or hereafter in effect, of all governmental regulatory authorities and courts
having jurisdiction over this Agreement, the Parties or either of them. All laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, orders and other requirements, now or hereafter in effect, of governmental
regulatory authorities and courts that are required to be incorporated into agreements of this
character are by this reference incorporated in this Agreement.
Q) No Partnership. This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to create an association,
joint venture or partnership between the Parties or to impose any partnership obligations or
liability upon either Party. Further, neither Party shall have any right, power or authority to enter
into any agreement or undertaking for or on behalf of, to act as or be an agent or representative
of, or to otherwise bind the other Party.
(k) Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement or the application of any such
provision shall be held invalid as to either Party or any circumstance by any court having
jurisdiction, such provision shall remain in force and effect to the maximum extent provided by
law, and all other provisions of this Agreement and their application shall not be affected thereby
but shall remain in force and effect unless a court or arbitrator holds they are not severable from
the invalid provisions.
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(1) Notice. Any notice under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be faxed (with a copy
followed by mail or hand delivery), delivered in person, or mailed, properly addressed and
stamped with the required postage, to the intended recipient as follows:
If to the Government Entity: City of Kent
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Attn: Abdunaser Almaroof
Phone Number: 253-856-5535
If to the Company: Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
6905 South 2281h Street
Kent WA 98032
Attn: Katie Dierick
Phone Number: 253-268-6331
Any Party may change its address specified in this Section 13(I) by giving the other Party notice
of such change in accordance with this Section 13(1).
(m)Applicable Law. This Agreement shall in all respects be interpreted, construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington (without reference to rules governing
conflict of laws), except to the extent such laws may be preempted by the laws of the United
States of America.
(n) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with respect
to the subject matter hereof and all other agreements and understandings of the Parties, whether
written or oral, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement are hereby superseded in
their entireties; provided, however, that except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, nothing
herein is intended to or shall alter, amend or supersede the Design Agreement and the same
shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms.
(o) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
respective successors, assigns, purchasers, and transferees of the Parties, including but not
limited to, any entity to which the rights or obligations of a Party are assigned, delegated, or
transferred in any corporate reorganization, change of organization, or purchase or transfer of
assets by or to another corporation, partnership, association, or other business organization or
division thereof.
Government Entity: Company:
City of Kent PUGET SOUND ENERGY, INC.
BY� � BY
ITS Mayor ITS
Date Signed 12/21/2023 Date Signed 13
Approved as to form:
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PUGET SOUND ENERGY
The Energy To Do Great Things
Exhibit "A" Project Plan
Schedule 74 Underground Conversion
City of Kent — 2241h Corridor Project Phase III
PSE Project Number: 101143715
11/03/2023
Pursuant to Puget Sound Energy("PSE") Rate Schedule 74 and as described in this Project Plan,
PSE will convert its existing overhead electrical distribution system of 15,000 volts or less to an
equivalent Underground Distribution System. This Project Plan describes the scope of
construction work(the "Construction Work")to be performed by PSE and the City of Kent (the
"City") for the conversion of certain PSE electrical distribution system facilities as described
herein(the "Conversion Project"). Construction of this Conversion Project is contingent upon
and shall commence only after both written acceptance of this Project Plan and written execution
of a Schedule 74 Construction Agreement by the City and PSE.
This Project Plan includes and consists of:
• Description of the Construction Work to be performed
• Construction Drawings, Standards, Specifications and Requirements for the Construction
Work(attached)
• Construction Work Schedule
• Construction Costs Estimate Summary(attached)
Revisions to this Project Plan must be mutually Uproved by the City and PSE.
Construction Work
This Conversion Project will replace PSE's existing overhead electrical distribution system with
an Underground Distribution System within the following area the job runs along S 218`s St from
94th PI S to 98 h Ave S. The work continues along 98'Ave S to S 2160, St where the project limit
ends at 99'h Ave S. The Conversion Project is approximately 3000 feet in length, including
laterals and road crossings.
The Conversion Project includes modification or replacement of all existing services lines within
the Conversion Area to connect to the Underground Distribution System and removal ofPSE's
existing overhead electric distribution facilities (including PSE distribution poles and pole
mounted street lights) from the Conversion Area
There are no Company Initiated Upgrades, Government Entity Requested Upgrades or
Temporary Service elements included in the Conversion Project Scope of Work.
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Responsibilities ofParties
City Responsibilities
a) At least ten(10) business days prior to the scheduled commencement of Construction Work,
hold a pre-construction meeting involving all participants in the Conversion Project to review
project design, coordination requirements, work sequencing and related premobilization
requirements.
b) At least ten(10)business days prior to the scheduled commencement of Construction Work,
give PSE written notice to proceed with the Construction Work to allow for delivery of PSE
materials to the job site and scheduling of PSE's on-site Inspector.
c) Provide written notice to customers within the Conversion Area in advance of Conversion
Project Construction Work start. The notice will include contact information for both the
City and PSE,the expected Conversion Project schedule, anticipation of service interruptions
and work required to be performed by customers.
d) Coordinate other utility conversion, removal and relocation from PSE's poles.
e) Provide all surveying for equipment placement, locations, and establish all grade elevations
for the Underground Distribution System within the Conversion Area.
f) Provide all necessary excavation, bedding, backfill, off-site disposal, site restoration and
coordination for installation of the Underground Distribution System. This includes
trenching, backfill, and restoration for cut-over and transfer of existing underground system
and service lines from the existing overhead distribution system to the new Underground
Distribution System.
g) Coordinate private property trenching, excavation and restoration activity with private
property owners affected by this Conversion Project.
h) Provide flagging and traffic control as required for all work performed by the City.
i) Install and proof all ducts and vaults for the Underground Distribution System(excluding
work in ducts or vaults containing energized cables or equipment—see PSE Responsibilities)
in accordance with PSE standards and specifications using ducts and vaults provided by PSE.
"Proofing" as used herein is defined as verification using a mandrel that the duct and vault
system is free and clear of damage, installed to the proper grade and at the proper location
and contains a pulling line.
j) Provide at least five (10) business days' notice for scheduled delivery of PSE vaults by PSE's
vault supplier.
k) Provide secure staging and storage area(s) for duct and vault materials provided by PSE. The
City shall be responsible for the security and condition of these materials until they are
installed and accepted by PSE or returned to PSE's custody.
1) Provide labor and equipment for the off-loading of PSE duct and vault materials delivered to
the job site.
m) Promptly following notice from PSE that the Underground Distribution System has been
energized, provide notice to customers within the Conversion Area informing them of their
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obligation and responsibility to convert their overhead service lines to underground service
lines as provided by state law or to modify existing underground service lines for connection
to the Underground Distribution System Affected service lines are listed in the Service
Lines section of this Project Plan.
n) Facilitate weekly(or as otherwise agreed by the City and PSE) construction coordination
meetings to include all relevant parties participating in the conversion including PSE and it's
contractor(s), the City and it's contractor(s), and other utilities.
o) Modify, reroute or replace service lines to City owned facilities to connect to the
Underground Distribution System.
p) Following notification from PSE that Construction Work is complete, provide to PSE any
Shared Government Costs as provided for in the Construction Agreement.
Puget Sound Energy Responsibilities
a) Provide all duct and vault materials, cables, electrical equipment and components necessary
for installation of the Underground Distribution System including certifications of materials
origins (COMOs) as may be required for products that must meet applicable provisions of the
Buy America Act as administered by the Federal Highways Administration(FHWA) and/or
the Federal Transit Administration(FTA).
b) Following notice from the City, deliver or cause to be delivered all duct and vault materials
to the designated staging/storage area(s). Acknowledge delivered quantities and condition of
duct and vault materials by signing shipping manifests.
c) Following notice from the City, provide inspection services needed for overseeing the proper
installation of ducts and vaults by the City.
d) Accept delivery of the completed duct and vault system once the new system has been
proofed (as described above) by the City. PSE will provide a mandrel to the City to be used
in proofing of the duct and vault system.
e) Provide PSE electrical workers to complete duct installation and proofing when such work is
performed at or in any energized vault containing energized cables or equipment.
t) Install(except for ducts and vaults installed by the City) and energize the Underground
Distribution System. Provide written notice to the City when the Underground Distribution
System is energized.
g) Perform cut-over and transfer of existing Underground Distribution System and existing
underground service lines from the overhead distribution system to the new Underground
Distribution System where applicable (see City Responsibility item"f' concerning trenching
responsibility). PSE will notify the City for excavation and the affected customers at least
two (2)business days prior to installation, transfer, and connection of underground service
lines. Affected service lines are listed in the Service Lines section of this Project Plan.
h) Install and connect replacement underground service lines to single family residences and
connect modified and replacement non-residential underground service lines provided by
customers within the Conversion Area pursuant to PSE Tariff Schedule 85. Affected service
lines are listed in the Service Lines section of this Project Plan.
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i) Remove the existing overhead electric distribution system including, conductors, equipment,
down guys, anchors and poles after all service lines to customers within the Conversion Area
are connected to the Underground Distribution System and all other utilities have been
The Underground Distribution System will be located within existing Public Thoroughfare. No
additional operating rights have been identified as being needed for this Conversion Project.
Construction Work Schedule
The Construction Work will be performed in accordance with the following Work Schedule,
unless this schedule is revised by mutual agreement of the City and PSE or circumstances
beyond the reasonable control of the City and/or PSE preclude such performance.
Installation of ducts and vaults: PSE's anticipated inspection day are based on 50 feet of trench
production per day. Approximately 3,000 feet of JUT at 50 feet per day would be 480 hours of
inspection or, 60 working days. PSE's anticipated schedule is subject to change. The City's General
Contractor will control the duct and vault installation schedule.
Installation and eneraization of the Underground Distribution System: PSE anticipates 31
working days to build the new underground system.
Removal of overhead facilities: PSE anticipates wreck out of overhead facilities to be
approximately 5 working days of work.
Construction Cost Estimate
The estimated costs to perform the Construction Work and the allocation of costs between the
parties are presented in the attached Construction Costs Estimate Summary. These estimated
costs are valid for ninety(90) days from the date shown on the attached Construction Costs
Estimate Summary. If this Project Plan and a Schedule 74 Construction Agreement are not fully
executed within ninety(90) days from this date,the estimated costs shall be subject to revision.
The scope of work provided for in the previously executed Design Agreement has been
completed with written acceptance of this Project Plan by the City and PSE. The Construction
Cost Estimate reflects and provides for Construction Work costs commencing with PSE
attendance at the required pre-construction meeting and receipt of the City's written notice to
proceed with Construction Work. Work performed and/or costs incurred by PSE in response to
City request following acceptance of the Project Plan and prior to the pre-construction meeting
are not included in the Construction Cost Estimate, and shall be subject to addition to the
Construction Cost Estimate by revision as described below.
Estimated Inspection and Service Provider Outside Services costs are based on 2024 contract
rates. Costs for Construction Work performed by PSE after 2024 shall be subject to revision to
reflect PSE Service Provider contract rates which become effective after this date.
Changes in Construction Work scope, performance and/or schedule can result in actual
Construction Costs that differ from estimated costs shown in the Construction Cost Estimate
Summary. In the event performance of the Construction Work cannot or does not proceed
substantially as provided in this Project Plan, such changes shall promptly be brought to the
attention of PSE and the City when anticipated or known and shall be documented in a revision
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to the Construction Cost Estimate (a"Cost Estimate Revision") mutually agreed and executed by
the City and PSE.
Proiect Assumptions
The project design, construction plans and cost estimates are based on and reflect the following
assumptions. Construction conditions that are not consistent with these assumptions may result
in a request for change or an equitable adjustment to project compensation under Section 6 of the
Construction Agreement and addressed by a Cost Estimate Revision.
Cost Assumptions
1. The Construction Work will be performed in accordance with the Construction Drawings and
Construction Work Schedule.
2. PSE's Project Manager will accept or reject (with written justification)the duct and vault
installation work performed by the City within five (5)business days notice of completion
from the City. In the event PSE rejects any of the ducts or vaults (with reasonable written
justification), the City will perform the necessary remedial work. The City will then re-notify
PSE and PSE shall have five (5)business days to accept or reject the remedial work.
3. All PSE cables can be pulled through the ducts and vaults system, including existing ducts and
vaults if applicable, to be used for the Conversion Project utilizing normal cable pulling
equipment and methods.
4. A City Street Use permit is the only permit necessary for PSE to perform its work for this
Conversion Project and will be issued within two (2)weeks of PSE submitting a complete
permit application(including any supporting documentation reasonably required by the City).
There will be no charge for the permit or inspection fees.
5. The estimated daily productivity rate for PSE duct and vault installation is based on the City's
contractor opening a minimum of 50 feet of trench per working day. The daily productivity
rate is used to estimate the number of days a PSE Inspector will be required during installation
of ducts &vaults. The Inspector will be scheduled in full day increments and in one
continuous effort. Changes to a continuous schedule require a minimum of five days advance
notice and must be mutually agreed between the City and PSE.
6. Attendance by the PSE Project Manager at scheduled weekly construction coordination
meetings is included and reflected in the Construction Cost Estimate during periods when the
PSE ducts and vaults are actively being installed and when the PSE line crew is performing
installation, energization, cut-over and removal work. Attendance at additional meetings that
may be requested/required during other periods will be addressed by a Cost Estimate Revision.
7. Traffic control provided by PSE assumes the use of two flaggers, basic signage and simple
channelization. Additional traffic control measures are not included and if
requested/required will be addressed by a Cost Estimate Revision.
8. Work to be performed by PSE does not include installation and/or removal of Temporary
Service facilities at the request of others during construction.
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9. Cut-over and transfer work will be completed during regular working hours except as
described in Schedule Assumption#3 below. Changes in the performance of this work will
be addressed by a Cost Estimate Revision.
10. New guy anchors shall be installed prior to installation of new ducts in the same area.
11. When Fluidized Thermal Backfill (FTB) is used, associated cost will be allocated 100% to
PSE when required for a Company Initiated Upgrade and otherwise 100% to the City.
12. Installation of protective bollards may be necessary at some locations and may not be
included in the project design. In the event unplanned bollards are required, associated costs
will be a Shared Cost and addressed by a Cost Estimate Revision.
Schedule
1. There will be a total of two (2)PSE crew mobilizations as follows: i) one mobilization of an
underground line crew for installation of underground conductors and equipment; and ii) one
mobilization of an overhead line crew for removal of the existing overhead facilities. Once
mobilized PSE crews will have continuous productive work until all PSE Construction Work
is complete.
2. All PSE Construction Work will be performed during regular working hours from 8:OOam to
4:OOPM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. PSE and the City will mutually agree
to weekly work schedules for the Construction Work. PSE shall be allowed to perform PSE
work as scheduled without changes or interruptions caused by other construction activities.
3. PSE customers within the Conversion Area will experience interruption of electric service
during performance of the Construction Work when cutting over and transferring system and
customer loads from the overhead distribution system to the Underground Distribution
System. Cut-over and transfer work will be performed during the regular working hours
specified in Schedule Assumption#2 above except as otherwise provided below. PSE will
notify customers at least two (2)business days in advance of scheduled service interruptions.
Additional Considerations
Service Lines
Service lines within the Conversion Area must be modified or replaced to provide underground
service from the Underground Distribution System as described in as listed in the Construction
Drawings. Performance of the work and associated costs shall be governed by PSE Tariff
Schedule 85. All service line relocations and conversions are listed in the PSE construction
design.
New Service
Connection of new or increased load for City facilities (such as new traffic signals) under terms
of PSE Tariff Schedule 85 will be addressed on a separate work order and work sketch.
Additional costs may apply and will be quoted separately.
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PSE Design & Construction Standards
This Conversion Project has been designed and will be constructed in accordance with PSE
design and construction standards in effect as of the date of this Project Plan. PSE standards
applicable to Construction Work to be performed by the City have been provided to the City in
PSE's "Electric Distribution Trench/Duct/Vault Construction Standards, 2013". All relevant
PSE standard described above are attached to this Project Plan by this reference.
Temporary Support (Holding) of PSE Poles
Whenever any pole(s) are required to be temporarily supported (held) due to excavation in
proximity to such poles, the City will coordinate with PSE to provide such support. The need to
temporarily support such poles shall be determined by PSE, and if required, such support shall be
provided by PSE. As used herein, "temporary support"means supporting one or more poles for
a continuous working period of ten hours or less.
Adiustine Enereized Vaults to Final Grade
If PSE is required to adjust (newly installed) and energized vault lids to final grade PSE will
submit a change order to the City for labor and materials required for finial adjustment. This
change order will be 100% City Cost. Any"existing" energized vault's that require final grade
adjustments will be performed by PSE at 100% PSE cost.
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Acceptance o f Pro jeet Plan
The City and PSE mutually agree to and accept this Project Plan as of the date indicated below:
For the For PSE:
By:
Its: City of Kent, Mayor Its:
Date: 12/21/2023 Date: �a
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