153.23 Utility
| Available Utility Boilerplate Agreements | What_triggers_the_use of this agreement? When is it used? | Who are the drafters? | Who needs to review the document prior to execution1? | Who signs for MoDOT?2 | Is acknowledge- ment by a notary public required? |
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| UT01_Master_ Reimbursable_ Utility_Agreement |
Used for reimbursable relocation with a utility that does not have an existing Master Reimbursable Utility Agreement (MRUA) and would like to enter into one. For STIP project relocations. Having an MRUA expedites the agreement process for future relocations. | District Utilities Engineer (DUE) | Design Liaison, Chief Counsel's Office | The Director, Chief Engineer, Chief Financial Officer, or Assistant Chief Engineer | Chief Counsel's Office | Commission Secretary's Office | Yes | EPG 643.2.1.8.3 |
| UT01A_Master_ Reimbursable_ Utility_Agreement _for_Design_Build |
Used for reimbursable relocation with a utility that does not have an existing Master Reimbursable Utility Agreement (MRUA) and would like to enter into one for a design build project. For STIP project relocations. | District Utilities Engineer (DUE) | Design Liaison, Chief Counsel's Office | The Director, Chief Engineer, Chief Financial Officer, or Assistant Chief Engineer | Chief Counsel's Office | Commission Secretary's Office | Yes | EPG 643.2.1.8.3 |
| UT02_Reimbursable _Agreement_ Lump_Sum |
Project specific reimbursable relocation agreement used for STIP project relocations. | District Utilities Engineer (DUE) | Design Liaison, Chief Counsel's Office | The Director, Chief Engineer, Chief Financial Officer, or Assistant Chief Engineer | Chief Counsel's Office | Commission Secretary's Office | Yes | EPG 643.2.1.8.1 |
| UT03_Reimbursable _Agreement_ Actual_Cost |
Project specific reimbursable relocation agreement used for STIP project relocations. | District Utilities Engineer (DUE) | Design Liaison, Chief Counsel's Office | The Director, Chief Engineer, Chief Financial Officer, or Assistant Chief Engineer | Chief Counsel's Office | Commission Secretary's Office | Yes | EPG 643.2.1.8.2 |
| UT03- LGC_Reimbursable_ Utility_Agreement _Actual_Cost_ (Laclede_Gas) |
Project specific reimbursable relocation agreement used for Laclede Gas (Mo Gas Energy) only, when they occupy private easement. | District Utilities Engineer (DUE) | Design Liaison, CCO | The Director, Chief Engineer, Chief Financial Officer, or Assistant Chief Engineer | Chief Counsel's Office | Commission Secretary's Office | Yes | - |
| UT04_ Reimbursable_Agreement _Actual_Cost_ (Commission_Project) |
Used for utility work that is to included in the roadway project and is reimbursed through the roadway contract. Typically only water or sewer relocations. | District Utilities Engineer (DUE) | Design Liaison, Chief Counsel's Office | The Director, Chief Engineer, Chief Financial Officer, or Assistant Chief Engineer | Chief Counsel's Office | Commission Secretary's Office | Yes | EPG 643.2.1.8.4 |
| UT05_ First_Supplemental_ Utility_Agreement |
Used to update an existing agreement with new information to continue to do business. An example would be Buy America. | District Utilities Engineer (DUE) | Design Liaison, Chief Counsel's Office | The Director, Chief Engineer, Chief Financial Officer, or Assistant Chief Engineer | Chief Counsel's Office | Commission Secretary's Office | Yes | - |
| UT10_ Easement_for_ Highway_Construction _(Access_Controlled) |
Used when a STIP project right of way limits overlap an existing utility easement on private property. Defines the limits of access. May be used in conjunction with one or more of the above agreements. | District Right of Way, District Utilities Engineer (DUE) | Central Office Right of way, Chief Counsel's Office | Executive Team/Chief Counsel's Office/Commission Secretary's Office, State Design Engineer, Right-of-Way Director, General Services Director, or respective District Engineer | - | - | Yes | EPG 643.2.1.5 |
| UT11_ Easement_for_ Highway_Construction _(Normal_Access) |
Used when a STIP project right of way limits overlap an existing utility easement on private property. May be used in conjunction with one or more of the above agreements. | District Right of Way, District Utilities Engineer (DUE) | Central Office Right of way, Chief Counsel's Office | Executive Team/Chief Counsel's Office/Commission Secretary's Office, State Design Engineer, Right-of-Way Director, General Services Director, or respective District Engineer | - | - | Yes | EPG 643.2.1.5 |
| UT12_ Temporary_ Utility_Easement _Agreement |
Used to obtain a temporary utility easement on private property until permanent right of way can be obtained. | District Right of Way | Central Office Right of way, Chief Counsel's Office | Executive Team/Chief Counsel's Office/Commission Secretary's Office, State Design Engineer, Right-of-Way Director, General Services Director, or respective District Engineer | - | - | Yes | EPG 643.2.1.5 |
| 1 Any agreement that is changed from its original form must be reviewed by CCO. Please refer to EPG 153.1.4 Step 3, Chief Counsel’s Office (CCO) Review and throughout EPG 153 for guidance on when to contact CCO. When in doubt, do not hesitate to contact CCO for guidance. | ||||||||
| 2 Can also be found in the Execution of Documents Policy | ||||||||