HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/17/2006 Blue Sheet January 2006 Public Works Staff Report
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CIP Projects in I-J
Design
CIP Projects in 4-5
Construction
CIP Projects 6
Completed
'l'raHic Engineering 10
Division
Environmental 8-9
Engineering Division
Subdivision 7
Engineering Division
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Statement
As Need Real Property
Acquisition and
Relocation Assistance
Services
The Division has advertised
for AS Needed Real Property
Acquisition & Relocation
Services. The pre-submittal
conference was 5 January,
2006 and the SOQs will be
accepted up to 4 pm 19
January, 2006. The
Department anticipates
receiving proposals from
three to five qualified firms.
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Twin Peaks/LInda Vista TI
Status: The Town is in receipt of all comments made regarding the TI Project. Town Staff and
the Consultant's personnel are in the process of compiling the comments and questions and
readying appropriate answers to be included in the final EA.
It is hopeful with the submission of the final EA,
both ADOT and FHWA will approve the
document and FHWA will issue the FONSI
(Finding Of No Significant Impact). It is
anticipated that the final EA and the issuance of
the FONSI will occur in the first quarter of 2006.
With the issuance of the FONSI, the Town will be
in a position to issue the Notice to Proceed to the
Consultant for the final design of the Project and
will allow for the Town to begin negotiations
regarding acquisition of Right (s)-of-Way relative
to the Project.
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The Director of Public Works provided the Mayor and Town Council an update on the Project at
the Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, 20 December, 2005.
Estimated Construction Time: Start 2nd Quarter of 2007.
DCR for Camino de Manana/Dove Mountain
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Status: A Notice to Proceed was issued to
MMLA Psomas Inc. on 23 September, 2005.
Alignment and construction phasing alternatives
were provided to the Town on 22 December
2005. A Public meeting is anticipated in
February 2006. All aspects of the OCR
preparation are on schedule.
Estimated Completion of OCR:
2nd Quarter of 2006
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Status: The Library Team met on Thursday, 15 December, 2005, to review the
Construction Cost Estimate and to discuss the Project in general. The meeting was well
attended by all members of the Team.
The Architectural Firm of Richard & Bauer, LLC presented the Library Design to the
Marana Teen Council on Thursday, 15 December, 2005, at their regularly scheduled
meeting for the month of December. From the comments received, subsequent to the
presentation, the members of the Teen
Council and their advisors were most
pleased with the presentation. The
Teen Council made a motion and was
unanimously passed to establish a
committee for the purpose of
interacting with the Library Team
relative to the "Teen Area" designated
for a portion of the Library.
Estimated DesiQn Completion:
1 st Quarter 2006
Gil ver bell Road
Cortaro Road to Ina
Thornydale Road
OG to CDO Wash
Status: The 100% plans are
complete. The 404 permit has
been issued by the Army Corps
of Engineers. The 2006 Pygmy
Owl Survey will be required prior
to construction.
Estimated Construction Start
Time: To be determined
Status: Phase I-The 100% plans
are complete. Right (s)-of-Way
acquisition and utility relocation
are underway. William Dorgan &
Associates have been selected
for the Thornydale Road
Business Assistance Program.
Scope of Work and fee
negotiations are underway.
Estimated Construction Start
Time:
2nd Quarter 2006
Ganta Cruz RIver DIstrIct Park Bank ProtectIon
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Status: Comments from the previously submitted 95% and 98% plan sets in 2004
have been compiled and submitted to Tetra Tech. These comments include those
received by Pima County. A Contract Change Order is being processed to allow
Tetra Tech to prepare construction plans,
specifications, and a cost estimate for said reach, as
well as channelization of washes A and B of the
Yuma Mine Wash Distributaries from Silverbell Road to the Santa Cruz River.
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DCR for Ina
Road Corridor
Status: Statement of Qualifications
(SOQ) were received 4 August,
2005 from six potential
Consultants. Town Staff reviewed
the SOQ's and elected to interview
the top 2 Consultants for final
selection. The interviews were held
2 September, 2005. A Letter of
Intent with Town Staff and
Consultant was held 4 October,
2005. The Draft Scope of Work
was submitted 9 November, 2005.
Scope of Work and fee
negotiations are underway.
Estimated Construction Start
Time:
To be determined
Tangerine
Farms
Status: 90% plans, specifications,
and cost estimates were submitted
6 October, 2005 and comments
were returned 31 October, 2005.
Ongoing discussions with
developers in the area are
continuing.
Estimated Construction Start
Time:
3rd Quarter of 2006
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DCR of Barnett Linear Park and Flood Control Channel
Status: The OCR has been
completed. The Town intends to use the
OCR as a coordination tool to guide
development of the storm water
conveyance system/linear park among
Staff, Town Council, the Town's
development partners, interested outside
agencies, and the general public. This
process was initialized on 26 July, 2005 in
a summary presentation to the Town
Council by Jim DeGrood.
Estimated Construction Start Time:
To be determine
Mission + Value Gtatements
are:
"The Town of Marana
Department of Public Works is
committed to providing quality
service by consistently delivering
and maintaining reliable, safe
public facilities with a productive,
respectful, and ethical
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Productivity ,
Reliability,
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~ The Project has been awarded to Grimm, Inc. in the amount of
$1,248,519.00. Pima County issued the Notice to Proceed to Grimm Inc. on
6, September, 2005. The first half (west half) of the Project has been
pulverized in the sewer trench locations and Grimm began digging at the
intersection of Sanders and Swanson on Tuesday 3 January, 2005.
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Estimated Construction Completion: 2nd Quarter of 2006
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Honea HeIghts Roadway Improvements
Status: Plans have been submitted to Pima County and the Contractor,
Grimm Inc. to provide a cost proposal to complete this work with the current
Honea Heights Sewer Improvement Project. The proposal has been
received and comments have been forwarded to the County and the
Contractor.
Estimated Construction Start Time: Construction will begin following
completion of the sewer mainline by Pima County, anticipated for the 2nd
Quarter of 2006.
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Ganta Cruz River
Ghared Use Path
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that extends behind Continental Ranch
from Coyote Trails Schools to EI Rio
Neighborhood Park is up and running.
The path paving, rest nodes and PCCP
concrete paving has been completed.
The landscaping phase is underway.
Activity from the surrounding
neighborhood is already apparent.
Estimated Construction Completion:
Mid-March
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Status: Hunter Contracting was awarded the contract for the second phase
of this Project. A partnering conference took place at Heritage Highlands on
19 August, 2005 and included representatives from the Town of Marana,
Pima County, Hunter Contracting, subcontractors, and all local utility
companies. This partnering conference was organized to help alleviate
potential issues that could cause delay. A very efficient working relationship
has transpired between all parties involved. Scheduled weekly meetings are
held in the on-site trailer at Cortaro Farms Road and Cerius Stravenue every
Wednesday beginning at 8AM. Hunter Contracting has been working under
an interim Notice to Proceed which allows for the removal and salvage of
plants, archeological recovery, and the relocation of electric, gas, telephone,
and cable TV utilities within the Project site and is anticipated to last 3 to 4
months.
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Northwest Marana Town
Center, Roads, Infrastructure
and Off-site Improvements
Status: Punchlist and additional item
work continues through January for
Grier Road, Civic Center Drive, and
Marana Main Street Improvements.
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Dove Mountain!
Tangerine Roads
SUMMARY OF COMPLETED PROJECTS FOR PAST FISCAL YEAR
2005-2006
TRAFFIC SIGNAL @ SILVERBELUWADE
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT SANDARIO
ROAD/TWIN PEAKS INTERSECTION
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT TANGERINE
ROAD/DOVE MOUNTAIN INTERSECTION
COMPLETED JANUARY 2005
$211,825.15
COMPLETED MAY 2005
$29,635,000.50
COMPLETED JUNE 2005
$8,000.00
COMPLETED SEPTEMBER 2005
$260,505.00
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This is a subdivision located in the Northwest corner of Moore
and Sandario Roads. Meritage Homes is the developer.
Rancho Marana is providing the rights-of-way and construction
of a portion of Clark Farms Boulevard and Tangerine Farms
Road. Rancho Marana
also borders Barnett Road
and has dedicated Right-
of-Way for the future
channel.
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Rancho Marana
The models
subdivision
streets are
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Gladden Farms
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This subdivision is the first large scale conversion of Marana farm fields to a
subdivision. Forrest Cities is the overall developer, however many of the
standard homebuilders have been developing blocks. Gladden Farms has
constructed a new sanitary sewer system along Moore Road. They have
constructed an internal roadway
infrastructure including Gladden Farms
Drive and Lon Adams Roads. Currently
they have graded out a portion of the
future Tangerine Farms Road alignment to
install more sanitary sewer. A dual water
system of potable and non potable water
has also been constructed. At the end of Lon Adams Road a new regional
park will be constructed by Gladden Farms. Phase I of Gladden Farms I is
complete, blocks should be coming before Council for acceptance in
February 2006. Home count is around 600 thus far. The roadways and
major utilities for Phase II have been constructed. The park site was bid and
work is underway. Tangerine Farms Road alignment has been rough graded
to allow sewer construction.
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Farm Field 5
are up in this
and the interior
paved. Homes
very fast.
This is a subdivision in the Northeast
corner of Moore and Sandario Roads.
Nicholas Homes is the developer.
Farm Field 5 will construct part of
Clark Farms Road and will construct
some offsite sewer to connect to the
Gladden sewer.
This Project is in the grading phase at
this time, utility work should begin
within the next month.
COMING DEVELOPMENTS
SANDERS GROVE-Specific plan approved by Council
PAYSON FARMS-Final plat approved by Council
FIANCHETTO FARMS-Final plat to go before Council soon
GLADDEN FARMS II (section 35)-Specific plan approved by P&Z
VANDERBILT FARMS-Starting to see improvement plans
TANGERINE COMMERCE PARK-Specific plan approved by Council
VILLAGES AT BARNETT-Rezone approved by Council
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Status: The SWWP is available on the Town's website
for a public review and comment period prior to staff
taking the document to Town Council for approval in
February 2006. The Town has been phasing into full
compliance with its MS4 permit since the original NOI
and initial draft SWWP were submitted for the 10
March, 2005 deadline. A storm water calendar using
artwork from last year's storm water artwork contest for
MUSD children was distributed to Town staff and is
available on the Town's website. 575 calendars were
distributed at the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony. Staff
continues to develop outreach and public involvement
activities for 2006. The Environmental Division has
begun reviewing all Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plans (SWPPP) for grading permits and CIP Projects,
and is coordinating with the Subdivision Engineering
Division on developing interim policies for storm water
pOllution prevention and is drafting a storm water
ordinance for the Town.
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Arizona Pollution
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Old Pueblo Archeology
PartnerIng and Heritage Fund
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Status: Tours and public assisted digs resumed in October, 2005. Old
Pueblo is under contract to provide archaeology services to the Silverbell/lna
Road construction Project. The supplemental report on the Yuma Mine
Wash sites and Bojorquez-Aguirre Ranch sites were filed with the Army
Corps of Engineers in September, 2005. These sites will require additional
data recovery work. Old Pueblo is currently cooperating with Parks and
Recreation on the concept of the native garden, interpretive trails through
the Hohokam site, preservation of the Bojorquez-Aguirre Ranch site, and
interpretive signage.
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The Heritage Fund grant contains a conservation agreement with Arizona
State Parks. This agreement conflicts with several of the CIP Project goals.
The Town of Marana sent a request for amendments to the conservation
easement agreement to Arizona State Parks after a November 2, 2005
meeting with staff to discuss the original amendment packet sent explaining
the conflicts. HPAC made a recommendation on December 5,2005 to
accept the proposed amendment to the current conservation easement. The
final decision now rests with Arizona State Parks Board, who will meet on 19
January, 2005.
Environmental
Overlay District
Status: Town Staff continues to meet to discuss
alternatives. Alternatives considered to date
include a wash buffer concept, 30% allowable
disturbance, and buffers determined by individual
developers based on the centerline of the 100-year
floodplain limits and the flow of the wash Specific
limits are not yet established due to various issues.
Gunflower Citizen's
Advisory Committee
Status: The Environmental Division has met with this group
to help facilitate between the citizens of continental Ranch,
Pima County Environmental Services and the Arizona
Department of Environmental Quality.
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'IOWN OF . HabItat Conservation
IIARANA . PlannIng
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. ~ The Town received a check for $97,218.48 from Arizona Game &
. Fish Department in reimbursement for the Year One grant items. Staff
· members are working with Game & Fish to finalize the task items, job
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. statement and IGA for the Year Two grant. The Town is cooperating with the
. US Fish & Wildlife Service, Pima County, and the City of Tucson to discuss
. regional habitat conservation planning efforts. Staff is working with Arizona
Game & Fish to finalize Year 2 Job Statement and IGA. Staff expects to
receive comments from USFWS in the 1 st Quarter of 2006 and then resume
planning.
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TItle 16-Effluent Re-Use
PlannIng
Status: This Project will take much of the agriculture on the south side
of the Santa Cuz river off groundwater, protect water quality in our
aquifers, and provide a reliable, low-cost water supply for the agricultural
economy. The Town will also have the backbone of a non-potable supply
system on the south side of the Santa Cruz River, which will be able to
supply turf and exterior use if that area urbanizes in the future. The Town
is currently working with the Bureau of Reclamation on this Project.
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Tres Rios picture of the SCR
(Picture courtesy of Pima County)
Status: The City of Tucson, Pima County Regional Flood Control District and the Town of
Marana are coordinating a three-part public meeting series to demonstrate the regional
effort for three U.S. Army Corps of Engineer projects in the Santa Cruz River: Paseo de las
Iglesias, EI Rio Medio, and Tres Rios del Norte. The Tres Rios del Norte meeting is
scheduled on 15 February, 2006 at Twin Peaks Elementary.
Staff expects a draft Feasibility Study for the summer of 2006 with another public meeting
to beheld following the release of the document, pending Army Corps availability and
funding.
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The Traffic Engineering Division has conducted a study to determine
whether a traffic control signal is warranted at the intersection of
Silverbell Road and Continental Reserve Loop/Somerton Drive. The
study included turning movement counts as well as observations of
the traffic operations at the intersection. In addition, accident data for
the intersection was researched and analyzed. Once the appropriate
data had been collected, a traffic signal warrant analysis was
performed in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices. The results of the study found that a traffic control signal is
not warranted at the subject location at this time. Town staff will
continue to monitor this intersection closely to determine whether a
signal will eventually be warranted. It is noted that if a traffic signal is
warranted at this location, the developer of the Northwest Medical
Center, located on the southwest corner of the intersection, will be
responsible for funding the design and construction of the traffic
signal.
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Fan-TIlt-Zoom Cameras at
Town GIgnaHzed
IntersectIons
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The Traffic Engineering Division is currently pursuing the purchase of pan-
tilt-zoom video cameras, which will be installed at Town intersections with
traffic signals. The installation of the cameras on the traffic signal poles will
allow Town office staff to monitor the real-time traffic operations at various
critical intersections throughout the Town from their desks. From their desks
they will be able to actually control the cameras and either pan them for a
360-degree view of the intersection or zoom to view the operations up-close.
The use of these cameras will greatly enhance the Town's ability to quickly
identify and resolve safety and operational problems at our most traveled
intersections. At this time Town staff is working closely with the IT
department and traffic signal technicians to determine which is the most
cost-effective type and brand of camera to purchase. Stay tuned to this page
for further developments in this exciting effort.
CoachlIne Boulevard
In-Gtreet Crosswalk
IndicatIon
In-street LED-illuminated raised
pavement markers and advance warning
system have been installed at Coachline
Boulevard at the Continental Ranch
Community Center. This Project started
in FY 2004-2005 with the procurement of
the ADA compliant equipment with voice
and audible crossing indications.
The Project should be completed on or
about the end of the 1 st Quarter of 2006.
PEDES'I'RIA. SAFE'I'Y A'I' 'l'HE SILYERBELL ROAD/WADE ROAD
IM'I'ERSEC'I'IO.:
A study was recently conducted at the Silverbell Road/Wade Road intersection to determine if any
improvements to the pedestrian signal timings and traffic signing are required at this location. The
study found that the existing pedestrian signal timings and signing are adequate and no safety
deficiencies exist at the intersection. However, in order to enhance the margin of safety for elderly
pedestrians and young students, who tend to walk more slowly, the pedestrian signal timings for
crossing both legs of Silverbell Road will be increased. In addition, regulatory signs advising
drivers that are turning, need to yield to pedestrians will be installed on the Wade Road approaches
to the intersection. The signal timing and signing improvements will be made in the very near future.
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PUBLIC WORKS S,.AFF
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Public Works Staff: Administration
Harvey Gill JR.-Director of Public Works
Breanne Lorefice-PW Secretary
Jana Camp-Project Coordinator
Sandy Farris-Laserfische Scanner
CIP Engineering Division
Kevin Thornton, Division Manager
Carl Larson-Project Manager
Myrlene Francis, Senior ROW Acquisition Agent
Pete Saldivar- Senior ROW Acquisition Agent
Construction Management Division
Tim Allen-Division Manager
Morris Reyna-Senior Construction Manager
Gus Myers-Construction Inspector
Tom Houle-Construction Inspector
James Flores-ROW Inspector
Ben Higgins-Jr. Engineering Aide
Debbie Pickard-Document Control Coordinator
Michelle White-Student Worker
Environmental Division
Jennifer Christelman- Division Manager
Lisa Duncan-Environmental Planner
Corby Lust- Environmental Aide
Traffic Engineering Division
Fernando Prol-Division Manager
Scott Leska-Traffic Engineer
Alfonso Rodriguez- Engineering Technician
Shad Bustamante-Engineering Aide
Subdivision Engineering
Keith Brann-Acting Town Engineer, Division Manager
Monica Moxley-Engineering Technician
Paul Baughman-Engineering Technician
Carole Paul-Plans and Records Coordinator