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ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FEASIBIL TY STUDIES
ALONG THE SANTA CRUZ RWER
This is a three part meeting series: EI Rio Medio, Paseo de las Iglesias and Tres Rios
del Norte. Each meeting highlights one study in particular and provided background
information on the other two projects. Jennifer Christelman, Environmental Division
Manger presented information on Tres Rios at the 18 January, 2006 meeting which
focused primarily on EI Rio Medio. Corby Lust, Environmental Aide presented
information about Tres Rios at the second meeting which was held on 31 January,
2006 and focused primarily on Paseo de las Iglesias. The third meeting is scheduled
for 15 February. The Tres Rios Project will be the primary focus with information on
EI Rio and Paseo dellas Iglesias also available.
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Department of
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February, 2006
Inside this issue:
Department Events 1-2
OP Projects in Design 3-4
OP Projects in 5
Construction
Complete OP Projects 6
Traffic Engineering JO
Division
Environmental 7-9
Engineering Division
Subdivision Engineering '11
Division
"Creating Possibilities"
The Department of Public Works took part in
Mountain View High School's first Annual
Career Fair. 120 different organizations
presented information to over 2300 students.
Presenters spoke to groups of 25-30 students,
rotating every 50 minutes for 5 periods. The
objective was to show the students the
different opportunities awaiting them after
school and to promote higher education. The
students at Mountain View seemed to really
enjoy the day, they were interactive,
polite, and stayed awake for the entire ~
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS I
RICHARDSON ELEMENTARY SCIENCE FAIR AND INVENTION CONVENTION
Thursday, January 19, 2006
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On January 19, 2006, the Department of Public Works sent a representative to
Richardson Elementary School to judge their annual Science and Invention
Fair. Thirty-five individuals judged over 60 projects presented by fourth, fifth,
and sixth graders. Each participant won a ribbon just for participating with the
best in each grade receiving the "grand prize". Topics ranged from "What type
of salt melts ice fastest?", to "Does the presence of music encourage the
growth of plants?" Each project was scored on the following criteria: creativity,
construction of a hypothesis, experiment, research, results, and presentation.
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CIP PROJECTS IN DESIGN
WHEELER TAFT ABBETT LIBRARY
Status: The library team met on Tuesday, 10 January 2006, to
discuss issues with the Geotechnical Report prepared for the Library
Site. Pima County Project Management is in the process of resoling
the issues in order for construction to proceed in a timely manner.
The library team, personnel from Public Works, and the Parks
Department along with McGann and Associates met on Friday, 20
January, 2006 to discuss the conditions between the two (2)
Projects.
The library team along with the sub consultants are scheduled to met
for a day long session on Monday, 13 February, 2006 to review the
entire set of documents prior to bidding.
At this time, it is anticipated that the Project will bid in
March, 2006.
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OCR 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. The Draft
Scope of Work was submitted 9
November, 2005. Scope of work and
fee negotiations are nearing
completion.
Estimated Construction Start Time:
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As Needed Real Property
ACQuisition and Relocation
assistance Services
Status: The Division has
advertised for As Needed Real
Property Acquisition & Relocation
Services. The pre-submittal
conference was 5 January, 2006.
Two firms; Tierra Right of Way and
Universal Field Services,
submitted a Statement of
Qualification and both firms have
been placed on Qualified
Consultants List.
OCR of Barnett Linear Park &
Flood Control Channel
Status: The DCR has been completed. The Town
intends to use the DCR 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 determined
Santa Cruz River District Park Bank Protection
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
has been issued allowing 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. This will be completed the first week in May, 2006.
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CIP PROJECTS IN DESIGN
Twin Peaks/Linda Vista TI
Status: The Environmental Assessment (EA) was delivered to ADOT on Monday, 23 January, 2006. If the
Document (EA) is found acceptable to ADOT, it will be transmitted to FHWA along with the FONS1 for final
determination.
In the Event the EA is found acceptable to both ADOT and FHWA, FHWA would issue the FONS1
accordingly, and this issuance would provide the Town with the direction to proceed with design.
Public Works Staff and URS personnel are continuing to coordinate with Jim Smith of UPRR.
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Silverbell Road
Cortaro Road to Ina Road
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
Thornvdale Road
OG to COO Wash
Status (Phase I): The 100% plans are
complete. Right (s)-of-Way acquisitions 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 nearing completion.
Estimated Construction Start Time:
2nd Quarter 2006
OCR for Camino de Manana/
Oove Mountain
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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Tan~erine 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.
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Estimated Construction Start Time:
3rd Quarter 2006
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CIP PROJECTS IN CONSTRuCTION
Cortaro Farms Road UPRR to Star Grass
Status: Hunter Contracting was awarded the contract for the second
phase of this Project. Hunter started the process of installing the storm
drains along the project route Monday, 30 January, 2006. The Town of
Marana anticipates the traffic detour to be put in place beginning the
week of 13 February, 2006 to coincide with the building of the south half
of the road from Hartman Road to Star Grass Road.
Santa Cruz River Shared Use Path
-- - - --. Status: All paving work has
, been completed as of 1
January, 2006. Concrete
work was finalized on 16
January, 2006. Carefree
Landscaping is in the
process of planting trees
and shrub and install an
irrigation system along the
path.
Estimated Completion of
Construction: Anticipated to be mid-March
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Estimated Completion of Construction: December 2006
Honea Heiqhts 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.
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Estimated Construction Start Time:
Anticipated 2nd Quarter of 2006
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Northwest Marana Town Center,
Roads. Infrastructure and
Off-Site Improvements
Status: Punch list and additional
item work continues through
February for Grier Road, Civic
Center Drive, and Marana Main
Street Improvements.
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Honea Heiqhts Sewer
Status: 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 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.
Estimated Completion of
Construction:
2nd Quarter of 2006
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Completed crp Ptojects
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SUMMARY OF COMPLETED PROJECTS FOR PAST FISCAL YEAR
2005-2006
TRAFFIC SIGNAL@SILVERBELLjWADE
COMPLETED JANUARY 2005
$2 J 1.825. J 5
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
COMPLETED MAY 2005
$29.635,000.50
ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT SANDARIO
ROADjTWlN PEAKS INTERSECTION
COMPLETED JUNE 2005
$8.000.00
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT TANGERINE
ROAD/DOVE MOUNTAIN INTERSECTION
COMPLETED SEPTEMBER 2005
$260,505.00
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT HARTMAN /
CORTARO ROAD
COMPLETED OCTOBER 2005
$379,489.02
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Hartman and Cortaro Farms Road
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Envitonmental Division
Arizona Pollutant DischarQe Elimination System (AZPDES):
This project was initiated by a Federal mandate establishing the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System's (NPDES) Phase II stormwater program. The Arizona
Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has primacy over this program in Arizona. Six
minimum control measures (MCMs) mandated by ADEQ for compliance with the program
include:
1. Public Education and Outreach
2. Public Participation and Involvement
3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
4. Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
5. Post-Construction Storm Water Runoff Control
6. Municipal Operations Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
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Status: The SWMP is available on the Town's website for a public review and comment
period. The comment period ends January 31,2006. The document will be taken 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 SWMP were submitted for the
March 10, 2003 deadline. Staff distributed 1100 stormwater calendars using MUSD
schoolchildren's artwork from last year's stormwater artwork contest. The Environmental
Division is getting ready to kick off another artwork contest this Spring and expects a wider
participation than last year as a result of all the outreach conducted over the past year. Staff
continues to develop outreach and public involvement activities for 2006, including working
with Marana High students to create artwork for a Town of Marana Stormwater coloring
book for younger children. Staff is working with the GIS department to determine storm
sewer system mapping needs, and with the Subdivision Engineering Division and
stakeholders to establish stormwater ordinance content for managing stormwater
discharges from construction sites. The Environmental Division has begun reviewing all
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for grading permits and CIP projects.
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Environmental Engineering Division
Old Pueblo Archaeoloav Partnerina & Heritaae Fund:
Status: Tours and public-assisted digs resume the week of February 13, 2006 and
continue through mid-March 2006. Old Pueblo is under contract to provide
archaeology services for the Silverbell/lna Road construction (99-050). The
supplemental report on the Yuma Mine wash sites and Bojorquez-Aguirre Ranch
sites were filed to the Corps of Engineers in September. These sites will require
additional data recovery work. Old Pueblo is currently cooperating with Parks &
Recreation on the concept of the native garden, interpretive trails through the
Hohokam site, and preservation of the Bojorquez-Aguirre Ranch site, and
interpretive signage.
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. Arizona State Parks staff
made a recommendation to HPAC at the December 5, 2005 HPAC meeting to
approve the amendments. HPAC made a recommendation to the Arizona State
Parks Board to approve the amendments. The Chair of the State Parks Board tabled
the item at the January 19, 2006 to allow the State Parks attorney to revise the legal
documents so that everything is ready for the Board to approve. The meeting will be
on the March agenda, for Marana's convenience in the location of the meeting.
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buffelgrass (Pennisetum ciliare, formerly
Cenchrus ciliare)
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Invasive Species and Noxious Weeds
Manaaement
Status: Staff was contacted several months
ago requesting information on invasive species
and noxious weed management in the Town of
Marana. Specifically, in regards to the newly
listed Arizona Noxious Weed - buffelgrass
(Pennisetum ciliare, formerly Cenchrus ciliare).
Staff received a very good identification video
to share with staff, and corrected file errors to
make it readily viewable. IT made copies of the
video, which will be sent to Maintenance and
Operations staff for viewing. Staff will work in
cooperation with County and other local
jurisdictions toward forming Weed
Management Areas (WMAs). Grants are
available to assist organizations in controlling
or eradicating invasive species, and staff will
seek grants to eradicate buffelgrass in Town
limits as a priority. Buffelgrass is a highly fire
adapted species, and the major cause of
wildfires in the Sonoran desert.
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Environmental Overlav District
Status: Town staff continues to discuss alternatives.
Alternatives to date include a wash buffer concept, 30%
allowable disturbance, and buffers determined by individual
developers based on the centerline of the 1 OO-year floodplain
limits and the flow of the wash. Specific limits are not yet
established due to the planning of the Tangerine Corridor,
potential endangered species de-listing, and existing Biological
Opinions.
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Habitat Conservation PlanninQ:
Status: 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 IGA for the Year
Two grant, and expect to take it to Council in
March 2006. 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 met with
USFWS, the Army Corps of Engineers, City of
Tucson, Pima County, and AZGF staff to
discuss the possibility for developing a
programmatic Biological Opinion for the HCPs.
ACOE staff pointed out the difficulty of
encompassing actions involving individual
permits into such a permit. The possibility
exists for developing a permit that covers more
than nationwide permit type activities. Another
meeting is planned for March 2006 to discuss
the issue further. Comments from the US Fish
and Wildlife Service are expected on the draft
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Tres Rios del Norte (TRDN)
Status: Staff expects to have a Draft
Feasibility Study for public release and
comment by Summer 2006. A series
of three public meetings is scheduled
to highlight US Army Corps of Engi-
neer projects in the Santa Cruz River:
EI Rio Medio, Paseo de las Iglesias
and Tres Rios del Norte. The first
meeting in this three-part series was
held on Wednesday, January 11, 2006
and featured the EI Rio Medio project.
The meeting featuring Paseo de las
Iglesias will be held on Tuesday,
January 31,2006. The Town of
Marana will hold the meeting for Tres
Rios del Norte on February 15, 2006
at Twin Peaks Elementary.
Title 16-Effluent Re-Use PlanninQ
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.
Sunflower 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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Ttaffic Engineeting Division
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Pedestrian Safety at the Silverbell RoadlWade Road Intersection
A study was recently conducted at the Silverbell RoadlWade 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 were increased. In addition, regulatory signs advising
drivers that are turning, that they need to yield, to pedestrians were installed on the Wade Road
approaches to the intersection.
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Silverbell Road & Continental Reserve Loop
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.
Coachline Boulevard
In-Street Crosswalk
I n-street LED-illuminated raised
pavement markers and advance warning
system will be 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.
Pan- Tilt-Zoom Cameras at
Town Sh:malized Intersections
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS I
Subdivision Engineering Division
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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
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CIP Engineering Division
Kevin Thornton, Division Manager
Carl Larson-Project Manager
Myrlene Francis, Senior ROW Acquisition Agent
Pete Saldivar- Senior ROW Acquisition Agent
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Subdivision Engineering Division
Keith Brann- Town Engineer, Division Manager
Monica Moxley-Engineering Technician
Paul Baughman-Engineering Technician
Carole Paul-Plans and Records Coordinator
Environmental Division
Jennifer Christel man- Division Manager
Lisa Duncan-Environmental Planner
Corby Lust- Environmental Aide
Administration
Harvey Gill JR.-Director of Public Works
Breanne Lorefice-PW Secretary
Jana Camp-Project Coordinator
Sandy Farris-Laserfische Scanner
Traffic Engineering Division
Fernando Prol-Division Manager
Scott Leska-Traffic Engineer
Alfonso Rodriguez- Engineering Technician
Shad Bustamante-Engineering Aide