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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/2005 Staff ReportsSTAFF REPORTS TO COUNCIL Building Department Clerk's Office Court Finance Department Parks and Recreation Department Planning Department Police Department Public Works / Engineering Department Human Resources Department Water Department h/admin/forms/staff reports For: February 2005 ~ -~ ~VIAR~1\lA /tom TOWN 01= MARANA TEAM WORK- Is all staff working together in outstanding ways, with extraordinary cooperative effort to accomplish ordinary tasks TO: Mayor Bobby Sutton, Jr. Town Council Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager FROM: Water Department Staff SUBJECT: February 2005 Department Report Update DATE: March 2005 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 3007 Number of Customers Billed 66 Number of Disconnects 93 Number of New Connects 133 Number of New Services with Meter Installation 22,943,659 Total Gallons sold 44.64 Acre feet pumped (non-trust wells) Picture Rocks, Happy Acres, Palo Verde, Airport, Sky Diving Center, Continental Reserve and Hartman Vistas 34.28 Acre-feet wholesale water purchased (trust wells) Marana, La Puerta, Oshrin, Falstaff, Honea, and Cortaro Ranch (325,851 gallons =acre foot) ___. DAILY OPERATIONS 1. 350 Blue Stakes completed. 2. 185 Work Orders completed. 3. Repaired fire Hydrant on Cerius Stravenue 4. Installed Ballards around three fire hydrants along Cerius Stravenue 5. Found a buried valve along Picture Rocks Road. Installed new valve sleeve and box. 6. Repaired radio read meters. 7. Potholed water lines within the Redemtorist Renewal Center off of Picture Rocks Road. 8. Began pavement cuts for new service lines at the airport. 9. Construction inspections for Ironwood Reserve offsite water and Heritage Park Road. 10. Collected GPS data of system infrastructure. WATER SERVICE AGREEMENTS BEING NEGOTIATED 1. Cascade Development-Addendum to Hartman Vistas 2. Oasis Development-Addendum to Hartman Vistas 3. Santoria Estates (on West side of Old Silverbell North of Linda Vista intersection). 4. Willow Ridge Agreement is pending. ~n. 5. Agreements for Water Service in San Lucas to Blocks 1-12 Complete. 6. Addendum to Vanderbilt Farms is pending. OTHER 1. Discussions of regional reliability and terminal storage of C.A.P. water being discussed. 2. Anon-potable Master Plan is underway. Discussions with Arizona Department of Water Resources. 3. Non-potable system and storage are in the discussion, and draft, design stage, for the east side of I-10, from Tangerine Rd. to the Pinal County line. 4. Sunset Ranch Estates rate comparison in Progress. 5. Regional water supply organization discussions on hold. 6. Water Issues Being Elevated with Tucson Water. 7. Effluent and Marana Wastewater Treatment Plant in discussions with Pima County. 8. Flowing Wells excess C.A.P. allocation transfer in process at Arizona Department of Water Resources. 9. As of January The Water Department started billing for sewer on our water bills. 2 ~~. VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 .SOWN pF MARCH 2005 ,, 1 7 9 7 gRIZONA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM-CIP PROJECTS IN DESIGN MISSION STATEMENT:. MARANA CONTINENTAL RANCH LIBRARY: "The Town of Marana This Project consists of selecting an Department of tPubiic Architectural Firm for design; design lvorks is committed o ` and construction of a new library to be .providing quality service by consistently deliver- located in the Town near the ing anrf maintaining reli- Walgreen's store located at the able, safe public facilities- corner of Cortaro Road and Silverbell with a productive, re= Road. The new library will be located spectful, and ethical south and somewhat east of the workforce" Walgreens. The library will contain approximately 15,000 square feet of 'VALUE STATEMENTc floor space along with an additional 5,000 square feet of shell area that Our operating values are•" will be bid as an additive alternate. This space is intended to be for the use of the Town. The library is • SATISFACTION intended to house an eventual • RESPECT 100,000 volume book collection with state of the art technology, computer • COMMUNICATION lab, large meeting room, and small REUAB1uTY study rooms. The delivery method for the Project, as selected by Pima • PRODUCTIVITY ', County, is Design-Bid-Build scenario. • CiUAUTY Estimated Design Time: Pima ETHICAL County anticipates a ten (10) month design phase from issuance of the • CONSISTENCY Notice to Proceed. SERVICE Estimated Construction Time: Pima County anticipates a twelve (12) month construction phase from issuance of the Award of the Bid. Status: The architectural Services contract with Richard & Bauer has been executed by both the County and the Architect. The Notice to Proceed is anticipated to be issued within two (2) weeks. The kick-off meeting is tentatively scheduled for the week of 06 March, 2005 HONER HEIGHTS ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS: This Project will involve the development of construction plans for roadway and drainage improvements for Honea Heights subdivision, located between Sanders and Sandario Road, between Moore Road and the Santa Cruz River. Estimated Construction Time: Following completion of the Honea Heights .Sewer, approximately 1st quarter of 2006. Status: Fees and scope of work are being negotiated. •.~.•.e..~R,.. Inside this issue: CIP Projects in i-4 Design CIP Projects in 5-6 Construction Completed Projects 7-8 Traffic Division 9 Environmental 10-12 Division ~t~Ejj'A~iTNIENT;OF,P1~B~.;'C ~~. . ~M~ ~~ r ~~ '`''f CiP PRfl]ECTS 'IN DESIGN (cantin~ed), TWIN PEAKS INTERCHANGE: This Project consists of Environmental Assessment clearance, DCR, and 15% plans for the corridor alignment, Phase I; final design for TI, grade separated railroad structure east of I-10, and connecting the existing roadway system to the east, Phase II. Estimated Construction Time: 4th quarter of 2006. Status: Staff has completed the review of the Traffic Impact Analysis for the Project, and the comments have been transmitted to the Consultant for inclusion in the final report. Consultant is revising the EA to reflect the mitigation measures which were agreed to by the Town and ADOT during our meeting in January, 2005. Staff met with personnel from FHWA and ADOT in February to discuss the logistics of receiving the federal funding allocated to the Project. The Consultant and the Town are continuing to work on the public hearing which is an ADOT requirement. The EA and DCR are anticipated to be completed in the first quarter of 2005. MOORE ROAD IMPROVE- MENTS: This Project will involve the development of a Preliminary Design Report and subsequent final Construction Documents. The Project consists of improve- ments to driving surface and drainage crossings from Camino de Oeste to Thornydale Road. Estimated Construction Time: To be detenmined Status: The Notice to Proceed was given to the Design Consultant on October 23, 2003 The Preliminary Design Report and Plans have been received. TANGERINE FARMS ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT- TANGERINE ROAD TI TO MOORE: This Project consists of a new four-lane roadway with a landscaped median, curb and gutter, multi-purpose lanes, sidewalks, landscaping and drainage improvements. Estimated Construction Time: To be determined Status: The survey for the Project is underway and is expected to be complete in the 1 st quarter of 2005. The Notice to Proceed for the design phase was issued in January 2005. INA ROAD BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS- BRIDGE OVER THE SANTA CRUZ: This Project consists of constructing a new bridge over the Santa Cruz River and demolishing the existing bridge. Construction will also include rehabilitating the existing Grade Control Structure, and reconstructing the soil cement bank protection on the east and west side of the Santa Cruz River. The reconstruction of the bank protection will include provisions for a pedestrian path. Estimated Construction Time: 2008-2009 Status: The Bridge Improvement Plans, Design Concept Report (DCR), Bridge Selection Report, Bridge Stability Analysis and the amended Bridge Inspection Report have been submitted to ADOT's Phoenix office. The Town is awaiting final approval of the ACOE Permit. DISTRICT PARK BANK PROTECTION: This Project consists of providing soil cement for bank protection along the west bank of the Santa Cruz River from Ina Road to Cortaro Road. Phase I of the Project will be from Cortaro Road to the Yuma Wash. Estimated Construction Time: 3rd quarter of 2005 Status: Tetra Tech is the Design Engineer. Tetra Tech is working on revisions to Phase I of this Project. An individual 404 permit application has been submitted to the Army Corp of Engineers and is anticipated to be issued to the Town by the first quarter of 2005. Construction will begin after all permits are obtained, design is complete, and Rights-of-Way are acquired. ~DfiP~~ > ~~ V~I~KS, E ,.,~ ,- ~ _ _, . bt3LtiM~ 3; ISSUE l _ ._. _ . CIP PR03ECTS gN. DESIGN (continued) DCR FOR THE INA ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT: This Project will involve the development of a Design Concept Report to improve Ina Road and the area south of Ina Road between Thornydale Road, I-10, and Orange Grove Road. Estimated Construction Time: To be determined. ~ Status: This Project is currently on hold. HONEA HEIGHTS SEWER IMPROVEMENTS: This Project consists of constructing/installing the ', sanitary sewer mainline and incidentals for the ', residents of the Honea Heights Subdivision. Estimated Construction Time: 2nd Quarter 2005 Status: The plans have been approved for bid by USDA Rural Development. DCR/DESIGN OF BARNETT LINEAR PARK AND FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT: This Project involves the development of a Design Concept Report for the Barnett Linear Park and Flood Control Project. The Project consists of utilizing the existing Barnett Roadway alignment for a major outlet channel/linear park from I-10 to the Santa Cruz River. Estimated Construction Time: To be determined. Status: The Cultural investigation and the multi-purpose concepts are complete for the original scope. The final Draft Environmental Assessment was submitted and was reviewed by Town Staff. Comments were submitted back to AMEC mid-January. The Town is waiting for a final report from the Consultant. The final hydraulic study is underway and preliminary findings are being calculated. DCR FOR CAMINO DE MANANA/DOVE MOUNTAIN EXTENSION: This Project involves the development of a Design Concept Report for the possible realignment of Camino de Manana from its intersection with Linda Vista Blvd to an alignment with Dove Mountain Blvd at Tangerine Road. Estimated construction Time: To be determined. Status: This Project is currently on hold. '-1 z { ".C r ~, ~:. : 1 SILVERBELL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS- CORTARO ROAD TO INA ROAD: This Project consists of reconstructing the roadway from two lanes to four lanes with curb and gutter, multi-purpose lanes and sidewalks, and providing for a continuous center turn lane, f sanitary sewer system construction, and intersection ~. improvements at Ina/Silverbell, which includes a new traffic signal system. Estimated Construction Time: 3rd quarter of 2005 Status: Environmental, Biological, DCR, Geotechnical Reports, Pavement Design Summary, Archaeological and Drainage Reports are complete and have been accepted. The 404 Permit application has been submitted to the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and is expected to be complete within the first quarter of 2005. The third year of Pygmy Owl Survey has been completed. The Town is in receipt of the final Sanitary Sewer Basin Study and the Study has been accepted by both the Town and PCWWM. A public open house was held on January 15, 2004. The Town is working with ADOT to determine the best schedule to coordinate the I-10 Widening Project with the Silverbell Project. The 100% plans have been received. `.~ * ~ ~ ~ ~. r I v. ~ ,_ ~.. . ;~ - - -. ~` ~' ~~ - ~ ~, ~ ; ~' , ,~ jj,9~~~7~J1~l+f~' t~f PUBLIC WORKS: r„ ~~~~ ~~~~ ~~ ~/ .. ?_. , r...„ ~ 1.M.~ -~ CIP PRO]ECTS IN DESIGN (continued) SANTA CRUZ RIVER SHARED Construction will need to be Determination (ED) has been USE PATH, PHASE I AND II: completed such that the ADOT accepted by ADOT. In late April 2003, the This Project consists of the design funds are properly tracked; Town selected Castro Engineering for the and construction of a 14' wide paved however, construction can be path design and Structural Grace for asphalt path from Cortaro Road to completed as a single project. design of the pedestrian bridges. The Coachline Blvd. via the EI Rio Park Estimated Construction Time: To artistic concepts for the Project have been Development. Two pedestrian be determined presented and endorsed by the Mayor and bridges provide major drainage Council, Marana Parks Committee, the crossings for the path. Status: The Environmental Public Works Art Project Committee, Continental Ranch, Sunflower Phase I consists of building a shared Homeowners Associations, the use path between Cortaro Road and Construction Committee and the Building Twin Peaks in the over bank and Committee. The project was advertised intermediate bank areas of the Santa '~ and bids were received ;however, bids Cruz River. Phase II consists of a . were rejected in the best interest of the continuation of the shared use path ~ Town. Public Works Staff is in the process in Phase I from Twin Peaks to EI Rio .; of evaluatin o tions for Project Delive 9 P f rY Park. Each phase is partially funded and will make a recommendation to Town under ADOT's Transportation Management during March 2005. Enhancement Program. THORNYDALE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS/ ORANGE GROVE TO CDO WASH: This Project consists of reconstructing and widening Thornydale Road to six lanes from Orange Grove to the CDO Wash along with the reconstruction/widening of the approach roads, sidewalks, curb, curb and gutter, traffic signal modifications, drainage facilities, median islands, street lighting and art work are also included as part of the Project. Estimated Construction Time: 1st quarter of 2006 Status: The 100% Improvement Plans have been received, the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Cultural Resources, Drainage and Geotechnical (for traffic signal) Reports have been accepted. The Traffic Engineering and Access Management Reports have been accepted. HELP Loan funding has been approved. ROW acquisition and utility relocations will occur during 2005. CORTARO FARMS ROAD-UPRR TO STARGRASS DRIVE: This Project consists of reconstructing the roadway from two lanes to four lanes with a landscaped median, curb and gutter, multi-purpose lanes, sidewalks, landscaping, drainage improvements, and intersection improvements which includes a new traffic signal system at Cortaro Farms Road and Hartman Lane. An interim Project including turn lanes, a traffic signal, and a new Town of Marana waterline at the intersection of Cortaro Farms Road and Hartman Lane will be accelerated ahead of the final Project. Estimated Construction Time: Interim Project: 1 st Quarter 2005, 90 day construction period Final Project: 2nd Quarter 2005, 240 day construction period Status: Interim Project: Contract has been awarded. Notice to Proceed will be issued in March 2005. Final Project: The 100% Phase II plans have been received and review is underway by Town Staff. The Traffic Engineering Report has been accepted. Right-of-Way acquisition is in process. r~ ~ , y y(. ~,;, ._ ___ ~,~ ~ i ~ -. - _ i ] ~QEPAR~ ~ f~ i3M~ ~, I$SU E 1- CIP PR03ECTS IN CONSTRUCTION TOWN OF MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX: This Project consists of the design and construction of a new Town Government Complex and will integrate the Muniplex and surrounding facilities with the Ora Mae Harn Park which will eventually abut the Barnett Linear Greenbelt Park and Flood Control Channel that will run from I-10 to the Santa Cruz River. This linear park will also serve as a relief conduit for excess water from the Tortolita Mountain fan run off. Status: During February 2005, D.L. Withers, the CM, turned over Buildings B & C (Marana Police Department and Marana Courts respectively) to the Town. Both the Marana Courts and the Police Department have successfully transitioned into their new accommodations. The Contractors can now complete final Testing and Balancing (T&B) for HVAC Mechanical systems. Completion of minor punch list items is on-going. In Building A, third floor, the ceiling the is being installed, mill work is on-going, and carpet installation began at the end of the month with furniture installation to begin in March. Security, Audio/Video (AN) Controls, data and telecom, special systems installation is on-going throughout Building A. Important milestones of Courts and MPD, 911/ Dispatch, moving into their new buildings were achieved in February. ~ ~` }q,. Tony Casella and the IT Department have moved into their new offices in Building A (Administration and Council); along with 911/Dispatch Department into Building B. Much credit goes to Tony, his IT Staff, and his subcontractors for making the move possible. In Building A, first floor, the Council Chamber has been painted and the ceiling grid installed, with HVAC; electric and controls are 90% complete, handrails have been installed in the Atrium Lobby, the public elevators are 90% complete, and the ceiling grid in the reception area is in the process of being installed. In Building A, second floor, the ceiling is complete, the flooring is 95% complete, furniture is being installed, hand railing is being installed on the balcony with pre-finished metal trim, and flooring and lighting continues. Continuous rain has produced delays for site flatwork, as well as causing delays and inconvenience with general construction. However, concrete sidewalks are being placed when possible. Rain also delayed progress of stone work and general off-site work on the roads and utilities for Grier Road, Civic Center Drive, and Marana Main Street. A model of the Project continues to be on display located in the Town Hall for viewing. ``~ ~ _ -~ ~j e, ^ - 1 ~ ~ ~ ~I+ PUH1.iC WORKS s~ ~~~v „~. ._. .. CIP COMPLfTfQ PRO]ECTS ^~"'" TOWN SEAL: ART FOR MUNICIPAL COMPLEX: The Town has commissioned local artist To Ree'Nee Wolf Keiser to produce three Town Seals in Italian glass mosaic tiles to go into the new Municipal Complex. To Ree'Nee produced designs and a completed three foot seal to present to the Building Committee and to the Mayor and Council for approval. The pictures shown herewithin are two of the Town Seals in production. These Seals will be displayed throughout the new Town I Complex. To Ree'Nee is also producing a four foot diameter Seal that will go on the wall behind the Council I Dais in the Council Chamber. -y ~~~ iVOLUM~ 3;'t~ NORTHWEST MARANA TOWN CENTER, ROADS, INFRASTRUCTURE. AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS: This Project will design and construct the offsite utilities, roads, landscape, and other infrastructure and establish the layout of the main Town Center corridors. Status: Civic Center Drive has been opened up from Barnett Road to the Marana Apartments and Marana Main Street. Civic Center Drive opened to the N.W. Fire Station #36 during February. Street lighting has begun on these streets and will be complete in March. Landscaping, sidewalks, and paving installation on Main Street and ', Civic Center Drive is progressing and will continue 'through March. Underground utilities on Grier Road are expected to be complete in early March, after which curbs, sidewalks, and paving on Grier Road and Civic Center Drive at Lon Adams is expected to begin and continue through early July, 2005. ~DEP~rR~'ME~i"i'r~3~ ~ ~ ~~ Y ~~ CiP COMPLETED PRC},7ECTS PAVEMENT PRESERVATION 2000 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION COI~~IPLETED JUNE 2000 2001 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION COMPLETED JULY 2001 2002 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION COMPLETED JUNE 2002 2003 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION COMPLETED OCTOBER 2003 2003 WADE RD OVERLAY, W OF SILVERBELL COMPLETED DECEMBER 2002 PARKS CONTINENTAL RANCH NEIGHBORHOOD PARK C.R. PARCELS 13 & 14 COMPLETED FEBRUARY 2004 SANTA CRUZ CORRIDOR TRAIL PHASE I COMPLETED APRIL 2004 COYOTE TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARKING AND SPORTS FIELD IMP. COMPLETED FEBRUARY 2003 EL RIO PARK COMPLETED DECEMBER 2003 TRANSPORTATION EMIGH ROAD, SANDARIO TO SANDERS NEW WESTBOUND CORTARO ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE SANTA CRUZ RIVER CORTARO ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, SILVERBELL TO 1-10 SANDRA ROAD BUS TURNAROUND EMIGH ROAD DRIVEWAY/DRAINAGE, AT MARANA HIGH SCHOOL CORTARO ROAD REALIGNI~~NT, 1-10 TO CERIUS STR~IVENUE LINDA VISTA BLVD., EL CAI~IINO DE MANANA TO 1 /4 MILE WEST OF HARTMAN 'I SCENIC DRIVE IMI'ROVEI~~NTS TANGERINE ROAD, BREAKERS TO THORNYDALE TANGERINE ROAD PARK AND RIDE CO1~IPLETED AUGUST 2001 COMPLETED MARCH 2002 COMPLETED FEBRUARY 2003 COMPLETED JUNE 2003 COMPLETED JUNE 2003 COMPLETED JULY 2003 COMPLETED APRIL 2004 C0~IPLETED JUNE 2004 COMPLETED APRIL 2004 COMPLETED SEPTEMBER 2004 $347, 400.00 $511,700.00 $1,035,900.00 $1,082,500.00 $46,700.00 $2,608,600.00 $128,700.00 $895,200.00 $213,300.00 $996,100.00 $3,165,400.00 $7,941,700.00 $17,400.00 $17,000.00 $876,700,00 $82,900.00 $279,500.00 $1,589,600.00 $305,600.00 . •. ~'woR"arY ~ '9f~ ~B~ic woRKS vo~uM~ 3, iss~~ ~ CIP COMRLE7ED PRO]ECTS (co.ntinued) c ~;~~i!~~ifa.,t"`r' G= CGI~f ~L.FTEE~ P~,t~JEG i S ~ccsr~tsruec' TRAFFIC SIGNALS/LIGHTING TRAFFIC SIGNALS, INA/ SILVERBELL INTERSECTION COMPLETED FEBRUARY 2002 $124,000.00 COSTCO DRIVE STREET LIGHTING COMPLETED MAY 2003' $41,200.00 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS HANDICAP RAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS COMPLETED FEBRUARY 2002 $97,700.00 COACHLINE BLVD. SIDEWALKS LANDSCAPING, N/0 TWIN PEAKS COMPLETED OCTOBER 2003 $289,200.00 XQEPAR7MEN'~'~~t'9F PUBI~-~G V1r~K$ f 1 ~11a0.~.~~,r~,~.~1.~~3~- ~ TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION TRAFFIC SIGNAL at TANGERINE ROAD/ DOVE MOUNTAIN BLVD. INTERSECTION The Town is working together with a Dove Mountain developer to have a traffic signal installed at the Tangerine Road/Dove Mountain Blvd. intersection. The signal design phase has been completed and the Project is currently being advertised. It is anticipated that the signal will be in place some time this summer. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM The Traffic Engineering Division is in the process of finalizing the Town of Marana's Safe Routes to School Pilot Program at Twin Peaks Elementary School. The Town of Marana's Safe Routes to School Programs' goal is to develop educational, engineering and enforcement tools with which to help provide safe trips for elementary and middle school students on their way to and from school. Via the Pilot Program at Twin Peaks a documented process was developed so that ~~ those immediately involved with the program (Department of Public Works' Traffic Engineering Staff, police, school administration, teachers and parents) all understand the procedures and their respective roles in the process. Town Staff will continue to work with the Safe Routes to School Committee for Twin Peaks to implement a safe routes plan and an educational campaign for the school. The Committee includes the school's Principal, the school's Police Resource Officer, the Marana Unified School District's Director of Operations, and Scott Leska of the Department of Public Works Staff. CORTARO FARMS ROAD/HARTMAN LANE INTERIM SIGNAL PROJECT -~. r~. ~~ l 'a ~ ~~~~, °r, 1. ,~, The Town's Cortaro Farms Road Project, which will widen the road to four lanes with a raised median from the Union Pacific Rail Road tracks east to Star Grass Drive, involves two phases. During Phase I an interim traffic signal will be installed at the Cortaro Farms Road/Hartman Lane intersection, along with an eastbound left-turn lane on Cortaro Farms Road and southbound right-turn lane on Hartman Lane. This Project, which should greatly enhance the traffic safety at that location, has been advertised and awarded. Work is expected to begin within the next 30 days. The design plans for the Phase II improvements are in their final stage and should be completed by March. TRAFFIC SIGNAL at SILVERBELL ROAD-WADE ROAD INTERSECTION (comuleted project) A traffic signal study conducted at the Silverbell Road/Wade Road intersection found that the installation of a traffic signal is warranted at that location. The signalization will make this a much safer intersection for motorists exiting Wade Road, pedestrians crossing Silverbell Road, as well as emergency vehicles entering the intersection from the Northwest Fire/Rescue District's Station on Wade Road. The signal was activated and became fully operational on 6 January, 2005. Aribbon- cutting ceremony, sponsored by the Continental Ranch community, was held on 23 January, 2005. GRANT PROPOSAL for ACCIDENT DATABASE The Traffic Engineering Division has prepared a grant proposal to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to request funding for the development of a traffic accident computer database. The purpose of the accident database is to provide a tool that our staff will be able to retrieve the accident information needed to effectively conduct traffic engineering studies. At this time, Department of Public Works Staff has to spend much time reviewing large numbers of individual accident reports in order to perform studies. With the database, the Department of Public Works Traffic Division will be able to quickly retrieve accident data according to date, time-of-day, location, type of accident, weather, severity of accident and other pertinent information that will greatly enhance our ability to analyze accident causes and recommend corrective measures. The sooner we can complete our studies, the sooner that traffic safety improvements can be imple- mented. ~D~P~~~`~~PUBLI!i~ ~Yt~RKS EilQL.UME ~~: T55U~:.,1Y ENVIRONMENT/~L ENGINEERING DIVISIC3N TRES RIGS DEL NORTE: This Study is a cooperative effort between the City of Tucson Water Department, Pima County Flood Control District and the Town of Marana in conjunction with the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The purpose of this Study is to evaluate approximately an eighteen mile stretch of the Santa Cruz River from Prince Road to Sanders Road for potential projects such as habitat restoration, water supply, flood control, and recreation. STATUS: The local sponsors met February 23, 2005 to finalize the draft Recreation and Water Supply Plans. The Town of Marana is working with staff of other governmental agencies to develop the best overall plan for the Town. A 75% product is expected for the F-5 study around June 2005. The F-5 document is not expected to be 100% until the first quarter of 2006. SANTA CRUZ VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA: The vision of a National Heritage Area designation for the Santa Cruz Valley in Southern Arizona is gaining momentum due to a convergence of local efforts to conserve natural resources and open spaces; to presence historic structures and archaeological sites; to educate the public about the history and cultures of this region; to increase national recognition of the region; to develop heritage tourism and bring other economic benefits to local communities; and to improve cultural ties across the U.S.-Mexico border. STATUS: The Town of Marana showed support of the application and designation of the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Area by passing Resolution No. 2003-133 at the Town Council Meeting on October 21, 2003. Preservation and development is ongoing. SCENIC DRIVE RESTORATION: Environmental Staff has met concerned citizens interested in work to restore portions of the Scenic Drive wildlife corridor. STATUS: The Environmental Division is in the scoping stages of this Project. Meetings with local residents and other interested parties have identified specific areas of concern. ARIZONA POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM: This project was initiated by a federal mandate in which Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) was given primacy. Six minimum control measures have been defined for compliance, they are as follows: 1. Public Education and Outreach 2. Public Involvement and Participation 3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 4. Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control 5. Control of Post-Construction Site Runoff 6. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping. G~~an W ester .; w Cart He~P~ ~ STATUS: The Environmental Division of the Town is ~' preparing activity packets for the MUSD school outreach in March. Grades included are 5th, 6th, and 7th. A total of between 550-570 children will attend these presentations in the month of March. We will kick-off our stormwater pollution prevention artwork contest at the same time. The first quarterly report was submitted on February 24th, along with a request for reimbursement for $14,386.34. The Town's match for this quarter was $10,271.43, mainly in personnel time spent on the Projects. The total amount was $24,657.77. We still have over $20,000.00 remaining in the grant, 95% of which is personnel salaries on the Town's side, and approximately 85% on ADEQ's side. Two staff members attended a NPDES workshop in Scottsdale on February 21st sponsored by Bentley Systems and paid for through the grant. Staff completed data entry of stormwater outtall information currently known into the StormView module of Cartegraph the week of February 14,2005. Jack Avis in the GIS department was very helpful in coordinating this activity. StormView will help the Town to track illicit discharge and other public concerns or problems within the Town, especially once Call Link becomes activated. .: ENVIRONMENTAL 'ENGINEERi~tG DIVISION (continued} PROPOSED MITIGATION LAND DEVELOPMENT: The Environmental Division is currently developing a log and map of the existing and proposed mitigation lands for the Town of Marana. The purpose of this Project is to provide information and support for the Bajada Environmental Resource Overlay District (BEROD) and the Town's Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and future developments within the Town of Marana. This map will provide information on the maximum percent disturbance and the binding agreement that requires the mitigation. BERRY ACRES LOMB: This Letter of Map Revision (LOMB) will potentially '~ _ _ 'remove the majority of the Berry Acres Subdivision r;. ~; from the Federal Emergency Management Agency a.~ ' (FEMA) floodway. The properties will remain in the '~ floodplain designated as a Zone AE, but will allow for ~ development and redevelopment in the area. STATUS: This LOMB is anticipated to be effective March 10, 2005. The Town of Marana is working with the Pima County Flood Control District and affected residents for the acquisition of properties that are still located in the floodway. SUNFLOWER CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Environmental Staff met with a citizen's group from the Continental Ranch area on January 27, 2005. These citizens are interested in the creation of a Citizen's Advisory Committee, along the lines of the one that the City of Tucson is now organizing. This will be a good move, as often, the municipality can get volunteers on these committees who are retired from a career with years of expertise in an area that is very useful. STATUS: This group wants to meet again, along with Pima County department of Environmental Quality-Air Quality Division, representative to discuss air quality issues in the Continental Ranch area. The group would like to see Marana become proactive in developing an Environmental Department with enforceable Town codes relating to air quality and other environmental issues including wastewater. TITLE 16-EFFLUENT RE-USE PLANNING: The Title 16 process began several years ago as a regional effluent re-use planning effort, which was initially coordinated by the Tucson Regional Water Council. Title 16 is a funding mechanism available through the Bureau of Reclamation that offers 50% Federal matching funds for planning and 25% Federal matching funds for construction of water infrastructure projects that meet the programs criteria. STATUS: This Project will take much of the agriculture on the south side of the river off groundwater, protect water quality in our aquifers, and provide a reliable, low-cost water supply for the agricultural economy. We will also have the backbone of anon-potable supply system on the south side of the Santa Cruz, which will be able to supply turf and exterior use if that area urbanizes in the future. We are currently working with the Bureau of Reclamation on providing water consumption estimates for parks and turf areas along the pipeline. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT: The Environmental Division and the Planning Department are working together on trying to organize the application for the Town to be designated as a Certified Local Government (CLG). This certification is through the State Historic Preservation Office. It requires a Cultural and Historical Preservation Board to be active in surveying and inventorying the cultural and historical resources in the Town, as well as in reviewing development issues that would affect the Town's cultural and historical features. The CLG process requires us to develop an overlay of the general areas of the Town containing cultural and historical features that should be considered for preservation during the planning review process. The features chosen by the Town to be preserved will eventually include a historic district and will establish a visual and tangible lesson on the rich history and culture of the area for future generations of residents and visitors to learn about and to appreciate. Certification under this program would offer the Town opportunities to receive grant funding for preservation projects in the Town. This Project is currently on hold due to staff workloads. _ i "i~~Jl~Ii~S ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DIVISION {continued) FLOODPLAIN UPDATES: Number of Permits Processed (February): 5 Number of Flood Hazard Information Sheets Completed:l5 -~ ,~ The Town has not yet received the FEMA report on the study conducted by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in late August. .-` ~ _ ,. Four Marana staff members will be attending a training class with the Pima County Flood r .~_ Control District on February 28 and March 1, 2005 for culvert hydraulics. `i ~', i EXPANDED TORTOLITA PRESERVE CONCEPT: The Town of Marana's Tortolita Preserve consists of 2400 acres. The Town of Marana is looking to expand the existing 2400 acres of Preserve land by an additional 16,200 acres. The Town has started a dialogue with the Unites States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Arizona State Land Department. This Project would benefit the residents, the environment, and potentially assist with the recovery of an endangered species STATUS: On-going coordination between Town staff and State Lands to see what is a feasible option for acquiring state land for preservation of open space. BLM CONFLICT RESOLUTION: Town of Marana is working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and various stakeholders on addressing recreational shooting issues on the BLM, Forest Service and other Public lands. Status: Planning continues for the second public workshop. HABITAT CONSERVATION PLANNING: The Town of Marana's Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) considers six species in total. There are specific strategies for four of these species. These four species include the Tucson Shovel-Nose Snake, the Ground Snake, the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl, and the Burrowing Owl. The conservation measures used in the strategies for these four species also acted as conservation measures for two additional species, the Lessier Long-Nosed Bat and Pale Townsend's Big-eared Bat. STATUS: The Town is currently in the process of applying for the "year 2" grant form the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The Town is also working on a planning fair that will provide the audience with information on the Town of Marana's, the City of Tucson's, and Pima County's Habitat Conservation Plans as well as the land Management Agencies planning efforts that are ongoing in the Tucson Basin Area. This has been scheduled for March 10, 2005. GIS is involved in the effort as well to provide maps and help facilitate the meeting.