Division Responsibilities

  • Create an electronic utility list of all “U” numbers / Utility IDs for the project acquired by computerized application.
  • Retrieve files from the utility list.
  • Retrieve any additional files discovered in a physical search of the ROW Division Utility Portfolio Section files.
  • Examine all files for final payment and discard duplicates.
  • Review all Utility Joint Use Agreements, recorded quitclaims, release of easements, and subordination of mineral leases.
    Retain all keep items for permanent records in OnBase, the electronic content management system.
  • Reduce approved plans or “as-built” plans to half scale.
    Retain for permanent records in OnBase the electronic content management system.
  • Make annotations on the title sheet of the right of way map listing “U” numbers / Utility IDs applicable to the project.
  • Deliver files to Contracts and Finance Section with the completed Utility Branch closeout notice.
  • During ROW Program Office review of the District’s project financial and records closeout request, if any items in the file are missing or incorrect, the Division will:
    • notify the District of its findings and request action to resolve any items noted;
    • notify its Contracts and Finance Section that project closeout will be delayed due to the items noted; and
    • check with the District on a quarterly basis until outstanding items are resolved.