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Home My WebLink About10/18/2005 Blue Sheet Public Works Staff Report .J .; ----'-~~.l-.;,'1l-J- ,j I ~.. (r i L : - -- - - - -- - - .,@D- " - ;_ . _ ~ _ : ,l (' .~. ,pu'illicWolikS Stilt: .~Clmini~tration fHarvey GiII-Direct~:"r of Public Works r jBrea'fllile Lorifice-PW Secretary Jana Camp-Project Coordinator Sandy Farris~Laserfische Scanner :En.gineering Division Kevin Thornton, Division Manager CaF! Larson-Project -Manager Myrlene Francis. Senior ROW Acquisition Agent Pete Saldivar- Senior ROW acquisition Agent Construction ~Division Tim Allen-Division Manager Morris Reyna-Senior Construction.lManager Gus Myers-Construction Inspector Tom Houle-Construction Inspector Jar,n~sFlores-ROW Inspector ~nll:iiiggi/1s-Jr. Engineering Aide Gebbie1?ickard-Doo~ment Control Coordinator Miotfell~'t,White-Student Worker jEnvlrG.m:nental Division Jennifer. Christelman- Division Manager jLisa Ouncan-Environmental Planner Corby Lust->Environmental Aide o "Fraffic E-~gineering Division Fernando Prol-Division Manager Scott Leska-Traffic lingineer Alfonso Rodriguez-Civilj~1J9ioeeringT echnician 'Sha9.8~tamante:En.9il'leei'jngAide . :Sub(tiyJsiomlcngim.eeri,ri.9 Keith Brann-Acting Town Engineer, Division Manager MonicaMoxley"Ei:cngineeri~.g ;r.eel)Qician Paul'BaughmaQ~Engineen'i:ig ;'(i"~nipan .car~leiPa,:,I~lans ,and Records .Coordinator PAGE 1 1i1~~~1::l_~~L~: ~.I.~I j 0J;r [S&ij~~l~'~ \~:r_"-~)~~ ; I ~I 'I;.~) '_~:;=:'l.j.3 ~ r' -- - --~LI-::)- r-;:;::~:-:;/2;'\Tr~Y~TI-~\ 'f['I~11 -ID'I~~~;(iJ""!:\ll --I \_-01 J U LJ,~ ~A ~ ~I..~ .... L..:...-.< 1__11.... :JL~L- _~~ L1\J ~ -. ----~- ---- - ---- -- - - - ---- -. --- - . HONEA HEIGHT SEWER #2002-02 . HONEA HEIGHTS ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS #2003-14 ".;';' I I J , : ~_~I ~I I This Project is a joint project between the Town, Pima County, and USDA Rural Development and consists of constructing sewer mainlines throughout the Honea Heights area. The County will administer the construction of the sewer. Following completion of the mainlines and pavement I rehabilitation, the Town will begin connection of the properties to the sewer. This process will be phased over the next three (3) years. r .r--''''''- ~ This Project consists of rehabilitating the pavement following construction of the sewer mainline by Pima County. Sidewalks will be I added throughout the area once sewer connections have been made to each individual property owner. Estimated Construction Time: Construction will begin following completion of the sewer mainline by Pima County, anticipated for the 2nd Quarter of 2006. 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. " II r' " Estimated Construction Time: Construction began in September with completion anticipated by May 2006 Status: The Project has been awarded to Grimm, Inc. in the amount of $1,248,519.00.1 A Pre-Construction Open House for residents was held July 13, 2005. Pima County issued the Notice to Proceed to Grimm Inc. on September 6. 2005. 1___- PAGE 2 L,' r\ '.,;. ;' '~"nJ '(~::? ~').~ !) ~~, 'l~G(:;;:~i \. /r: I ~,' ~: -~ '1,') ~;')::::~i:)~ :l r' -::] '" -) r:;-L-' C'- ;-,' -'l--'r.~' (~_I .:," f' [-:"'I;'(;::JC- r 7-1 'J 7 -,-' . l ....R -" - 'l - , ..- ~', .':..1 ll~ Ir ~\ ~.t~, .::>"::':', U C~ ,'i'\j i..j,_~,~.l..'.L.'::..I.J ~" r..: s.~' I. .:' II i'~_ '_:::"~_ /) J ~DCR FOR TKE INA ROAD CORRIDOR /' #99-053: / This Project consists of the development of a Design Concept Report (DCR) for the widening and/or reconstruction of Ina Road and the area south of Ina Road between Thornydale Road and Camino Martino extending to Orange Grove Road. The DCR will also look at connectivity, access, and safety for the area between Ina Road and the north, Costco Drive on the south, 1-10 to the west, and Thornydale to the east ,Estimated Construction Time: To be determined. Status: Statements of Qualifications (SOQ's) were received August 4, 2005 from six (6) potential Consultants. <rown Staff reviewed the SOQ's and elected OCR/DESIGN OF BARNETT LINEA \ to interview the top 2 Consultants for final selection. The ,,\interviews were held September 2, 2005. A Letter of PARK AND 1FLOOe CONTROL CHANNEL ~ent was sent to HDR on September 12, 2005. A #2003-16 eontract will be awarded once negotiations are complete. ~ ,~t:.~ ,.,. ~; JT(ANG.tiRtNEfF.~RMS .#2Q0~-36 '-."'" .,.,-..",'1 '" .~.~.,...., ~ "', -=~. llh!s'P.r(!)j'eqt.;consists of,colilstructing a new IfGl!lr (4 )Iai!i~ divideMpadway from'the 1-101 1I;oahgeririe 'Road T-raffic -Ihterchange tlilrough GI~J'ij'd!'!m Farms allld connecting to-Moore .jRoa'l'l.'lmcluded in tAis PrDject are mulit-use "laRes, sidewalks, and a'landscaped median. ~Estifililated COli'lstruction Time: ~'st 'Quarter of 2006. Stalus: 90% plans, specs, and cost ,estimates are expected in late September 2005. 100% plans, specs, and cost estimates are expected in the 4th quarter of 2005. OJilgoing discussions with developers in the;area are continuing r' I This Project consists of preparing a Design Concept Report (DCR) for the construction of a muti-purpose stor.m water conveyance system/linear park between Interstate 10 and the Santa Cruz River, along the current alignment of Barnett Road, and through the proposed 'Payson Farms Development r jEstimated Construction Time: To.be determined. 's'tatus: 'f.he OOR has been completed. l1he Town Jiraten'ds;to use the OCR as a coordination tool to guide ~de~~lp'p.rnent of the 'stormwater conveyance system/ jlin~~rtlQai1<;i'amol'lg staff, iT'.own Council"the Town's 'del1elli\prnei;Jt,paftA'ers, interesteC!l Guts.ide agencies, and .,rne\gerjer-aI1public. This processwas'initialized Gn July 2&',:~e<il5>,ir:l a!~~!iOmary presentation to the Town Counc' . . re is fu.l'I~inlJ;availablelirl the FY 200512086 bl!l~get'~Glr design. PAGE 3 .. ""-"-'"'!f''''--~~~?'''I\''' ~; '. - r If"""". . ''''-'- , . , I ~. ' '.V, '~",' ~, . I . ,'.' \ ' " . I I I ~ I I r I I 01 I ~ :.~'!. ',: r.: ~ -C:'CJ' (~J:~ rTJ..LL[(i:":: '~GC1_:::GE~ ~~~~~-"'_. ~ "J",I_''ll,; ;. ~ i : i:~) ! Iti. ')Jll~ J _ ~>~:..~=7:]:'::':~~:~,: .'," .l!I. .:..- . ."'<..... -,' ':::".>'~ .,,'-;"j 1'[ -,";"1 -Y;:-J:{:-l ',;1 'r r-'[ j'.'::' J f~ '1"1 7 "c' - .1' 1" " ')'.'1::,\ \...:., L -l - U l-,,'L..l~""\.~ _-I",-_J I I~) L J \ J I ~.. ~(_":'~~.....J....._J.. _ \':' j Lh.r L JJ,"-~J'~_J~ j ...-- "." ....- '~ ~,.:~}" '," ~ - . "~ ~,) twiN P.EAKS lINJiERCHANGE #2001-44: Phase;1 oHhe Project consis!s of EAYironmental Assessment{EA) clearance. DeSIgn Concept Report (OCR), and 15% plans for the corridor alignment. Phase II consists of the final design ofthe Traffic Interchange (T1), a grade separated-structure aHhe UPRR east of 1-10 and connection to Unda Vista/Camino de Manana, Estimated Construction Time: Start 2nd Quarter of 2007. Status: Given the number of revisions to the EA and the number of lengthy meetings with both ADOT and FHWA regarding the document, the Town is hopeful that with ADOTs approval of the submittal documents, FHWA will find resolution with the EA so that ,. the Public Hearing can be held in the 4th Quarter of 2005. :: The revised EA was transmitted to FHWA on Wednesday, August 31,2005. The Town is in receipt of the final OCR and staff is in the final stages of reviewing the document. '~ft;tto - _~ "cl:~' -J......-~ .r,: ~~ . '<~' '" v: <:~~,'~ __ ~~~~l MARAN A CONTINENTAL RANCH LIBRARY #2003-04: The.proposed "Wheeler Taft Abbett Library" is intended to house an eventual 100,000 volume book collection;in a proposed 15,000 square foot building. A 5,000 square foot shell space will be bid as I i an adl'litive altemate to the base bid. The proposed library will contain state of the art technology I computer labs and a,public meeting room. I I :i'" ~ w~~~ c:- ~ r ' Estimated DesiQn Time: It is anticipated that the design will be completed in the 1 st Quarter of I 2006. II Estimated Construction Time: The construction phase is anticipated to have a duration of approximately'twelve (12) months. Status: The firm of Richard & Bauer presented the "Schematic Design" to the Library Team, Greg Wexler, SVP; three (3) architects of the firm of Fehr Grossman Cox from Houston, Texas; three (3) realtors of the firm Option Realty Group of Houston, Texas; along with selected members of the Town's staff, Pima County, and Department Heads. The architects of Fehr ~rossman Cox and Richard &'Bauer exchanged ideas regarding the proposed library architecture and the propos.ed regional park to be constructed adjacent to the library. Representatives of both firms discussed the adjacent parG.els ~~ur.rQumClif'lg the library relative t~ the .type of structures most likely .to be proposed on the .parcels. All parties agreed . to me!3t iagailll.to discuss specifics in detail as they ma,Y relate to architecture, parking, landscaping and roadways. ! I The:L,ibrar;y'1J1eam'is s,chedtJled,to meet on.Wed(les,day, 0ctober 5,2005 to review.the preliminary construction plans and I sp~cifiGajiQfls sliJbmitted to the Team on Friday, ~ptember 16,2005. 0n W~r;f~.sGl$lY. October 5, 2005, the Arts Gommittee Team willlbe personally introduced to the three (3) artists who were shor;tJlistlr~:d.~~ng.the arts committee meeting oniAugust 23,2005. The artislswill'be introduced to the architect ofthe libra~~n <ilr;t,'~ffect'for them to retlilm to committee, at a'later day, with their art proposals. .... .a;.. ;",,!',.- ~ ...~ t, ;, '1:,.- PAGE 4 1 " " -'::;'j 'j 1 I I I II II II " II I II II II II II II II II II II I !I II ~ t (' l " '-', \ ;, I' ":, ~ : ",-: ::.::'~.=J :;.Jl!JJI : n '\'"[A.~l;:.m~ '"l~J!, I J ,', j~ ::i) '-~-f~\ll:j.1 (' 0'\'] iJ l-;-:'~(l-'\1 ,((~~ 1"-) -['~,'-I ll~i c;TcJ';j':' \.'::::1 11 I.\.... 1L_ L ~ ~ _ ~ I I ~ ~ . -=:.J, .f_ ~ - r' PAGE 5 1 r' !E:L::i.~-~~'UuS'tl?1J[f W r ~\IJi3&rS \::(,@!:;?t~ 'i'li'~}J Jcl': I ~ '!'D 1~3lJ]:l ': (m[lJ [y{;:.1CQ]J~~L10 )-Q~ @g)[,~lJTI.J:lll~ln[.@[Kj : CORTARO FARMS ROAD-UPRR TO STAR GRASS DRIVE #99-076: r f' SANTA CRUZ RIVER SHARED USE PATH #99-003: This Project consists of constructing a 14-foot wide shared use path that will extend behind Continental Ranch from Coyote Trails Elementary to EI Rio Neighborhood Park, a distance of approximately 2,7 miles. The path will be located along the westerly intermediate bank of the Santa Cruz River. The Project also includes landscaping and two (2) rest nodes. Estimated Construction Time: The Notice to Proceed was issued to the Contractor, Grimm Inc. with construction beginning on October 3, 2005. The Project is anticipated to be complete in six (6) months. Status: Granite Construction was awarded the contract on August 8, 2005. The contract has been executed and a Pre-Construction conference was held September 7,2005. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for October 5,2005. This Project consists of two phases. Interim Project Phase I: The first phase consists of construction improvements to the intersection of Hartman Lane/Cortaro Farms Road. Included are new turn lanes, signalization of the intersection and replacement of a Town of Marana existing waterline. Status: Phase I is substantially complete. The traffic signal was energized and placed in full operation on July 21, 2005. Waterline anticipated to be complete in early October 2005. Phase II: The second phase consists of widening Cortaro Farms Road from the railroad tracks to Star Grass Drive. The Project includes widening, drainage, striping and signage, sewer, traffic ignal improvements, and public arts. This Project will greatly prove traffic safety and the flow of traffic through this area. Status: Phase II advertised for bid in June of 2005. Hunter Contracting was awarded the contract. During September, Hunter has begun an interim preparatory phase prior to the main construction Project. This interim phase will allow for the removal and salvage of plants, archeological recovery, and the relocation of electric, gas, telephone, and cable TV utilities within the Project area and is anticipated to last 3 to 4 months. NORTHWEST MARANA TOWN CENTER. ROADS. INFRASTRUCTURE, AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS 2002-01: This Project consists of designing and constructing the offsite utilities, roads, landscape, and other infrastructure and establish the layout of the main Town Center corridors. Status: Punchlist and additional item work continues through October for Grier Road. Civic Center Drive, and Marana Main Street improvements PAGE 6 @)~:;::C;~J1!iJI:'(I.ft~Ll' @lil ~{{!8~ VG(i~);J[~~. ~Ylf':, LJ J ;,Jj ].:i) :::h~}IJ~ J . (' , r;:-'I (~) (rY.-; .r~lll;;-~llr::;r-U GJI'\1 RGJ(O-"'l JI-';;:{C'~U' ~'r1'l 3"( '_:itY0'.~.rJ5tlYrv~ I ~_'_"..l ~... J J~:L=J .~ 1r'~j\.".,~~....L::J......::::::J [::::.J S",-~J....l J ,--t..J".~L~ -L.:..:.l_--,U_'~ . SUMMARY OF COMPLETED PROJECTS FOR PAST FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 TRAFFIC SIGNAL@ SILVERBELLlWADE COMPLETED JANUARY 2005 $211,825.15 MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COMPLETED MA Y 2005 $29,635.50 ALL-WA Y STOP CONTROL AT SANDARIO COMPLETED JUNE 2005 ROAD/TWIN PEAKS INTERSECTION $8000.00 COMPLETED SEPTEMBER 2005 $260,505.00 TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT TANGERINE ROAD/DOVE MOUNTAIN INTERSECTION 1_____ __ _u_ r r :-.:J PAGE 7 IlCJ;:":';~~l':J"L::Lf ~~c= J:QJl"~U ~{s \2:tQla~ \>:;@[1~G-'::@]1]] ~~13:1' r' TjlI?[~Tr-~ [~Krxill~l[;j ][fJ,~,?!\t" " =Dlr\t'jfffj]@)[\] '. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AT THE SILVERBELL ROADIWADE ROAD INTERSECTION #2004-03: A study was recently conducted at the Silverbell RoadNVade 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 older 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 tuming, 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. . " In order to enhance the safety of students crossing Silverbell Road in the area of Coyote Trails Elementary School, the Traffic Division recommended that significant improvements be made to the existing traffic signs and markings on Silverbell Road. New signs and markings, including a variety of school-related warning signs, as well as school crossing pavement markings were installed prior to the start of the 2005 school year. It is expected that all of the appropriate signs and marking changes, should help greatly to raise drivers awareness of the school crossing conditions. ~ COACHLlNE BOULEVARD IN-STREET CROSSWALK INDICATION: UPGRADING OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR COYOTE TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: In-street LED-illuminated raised pavement markers and advance warning 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. Status: The Project should be completed on or about the end of the 4th Quarter of 2005. " . Jil! ,', ,.,!~.~~.- ~'''''/'.~ t'':' . -'. "', -- ~ -..;;-s>~ .:~. ""_ . ~ - . - . ~ . .,d;.. ~ ,~ LED ILLUMINATED PAVEMENT MARKERS AS-NEEDED TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES: f' In order to augment our traffic engineering capabilities, the Division has reviewed Statement of Qualification packages from ten consulting firms who are interested in performing traffic engineering services for the Town. The Town will award As-Needed Traffic Engineering Service Contracts, renewable annually, to up to five of the consultants who are found most qualified to assist the Town with such services as traffic signal plan design, travel demand modeling, preparation or review of traffic impact analyses, and traffic signal construction administration and inspection. At this time the Town has selected five consultants to whom will be awarded Traffic Engineering Service Contracts. Once the contracts are awarded, we will issue Task Order Authorizations as services are required. It is expected that the assistance provided by the selected consultants will greatly expand our capacity to provide timely and professional traffic engineering services to our customers. -- - - - .. - .. . PAGE 8 -- --1 [l) -, ;~}~. ,),~ 'JT:JIT' (~7 [ ~lcIIJc~fLlli: \!A~llill.:'~;f;l :,l~~'1 ;0 I'J~ J't) ,~i:3 ~ r' I -I~'J~~7Jllli{0] ~ II ~Lic;r:\ffiT f:J1 r~l i::: kc~8[j(] ~ ~:illJ:X9 .5j O? '~~1]{~':\<J . ~~~,~~~~'r'f~{ :.1:::]' ~ ',. :.,. ~~' '- ~;j ~'.. ~.. SCENIC DRIVE RESTORATION r .. !:' ",.f ....oii:- #~_. f:;." ~.;! . .' ~ll*-i:~If't:Fl . . . 'y, ~ .;:. J a ;,.. .....~. Status: The Environmental Division has met with this group to help facilitate between the group, Pima County Environmental Services and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. SUNFLOWER CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE: This is a group of citizens in continental Ranch that are concerned with the Air Quality in the Town of Marana and the neighboring impacts in the County. r PAGE 9 , .1 1lG:i.-;:[~l::;Ul~'1 tW@[=' [J~-~::': 1.H:~~ \!;%)l~~@ 1,'.,(c)I,LJi,l;.1Y) ?;1~(tfJ~ ~ r- LJ.~ IV!;I t~})~L~I'lL:L~JI ~!c~ fl. r:I\}3~ilil\Il~1~UI/ 0] '~TI\]~l~:CijJ ,I ,{~~j;l~j j n- .~}~ f) I TRES RIOS 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; a provide a Feasibility Study of the findings. Status: The Army Corps of Engineers has received comments from all local sponsors for the 75% Draft Feasibility Study. The 95% report will be completed by October 31,2005 with anticipated public release in the 4th quarter of 2005. RECON Consulting is currently developing the EIS for the project in conjunction with the F5 Feasibility Report. The next meeting on September 28, 2005 will focus on a communication plan and schedule for public review. ~ TITLE 16-EFFLUENT RE-USE PLANNING: ":oiIioM. ';.!t.'~III!!:"gH":''' ,~.:.... ~~ :'":'I';'~'-w .nr--". '''i-~ -- =.-..;; .___.._ - ... -:. '00' -:.Jt"". 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 i water infrastructure projects that meet the programs criteria. I Status: This Project will take much of the agriculture on the south side of the Santa Cruz 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 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. We are currently working with the Bureau of Reclamation on providing water consumption estimates for parks and turf areas along the pipeline. r I ENVIRONMENTAL OVERLAY DISTRICT: ~ 'j-'~~'U~:.r.t-_.;"~, ....',J'.,,-.i.;,,0:.:iJ!:;M;~ ;,-,. i.~~',..l:'., ..;':'~. '<., ~'l:~_.' :. ,.,.~" .,':. .'~.'i '!;.;:-. ''''' .L~ The Environmental Division is currently working with other departments to develop an overlay that will protect the Riparian Corridors through the Tortolita Fan area. Status: Staff is working with Planning and Development Services to refine the goals of conservation in the Tortolita fan area, allowing for reasonable development by land owners, while still achieving conservation goals. An interim policy has been developed from the overlay draft, and changes to Title 17 of the Land Development Code have been drafted and are under review by the Planning Department. ,.. ARIZONA POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM: This Project was initiated by a federal mandate in which Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) was given primacy. Status: ADEQ has returned comments on the Town of Marana Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP), and the Town revisions are due October 30, 2005. Staff is working on revisions to the SWMP, in preparation for re-submittalto ADEQ, and for release for a public comment period in November 2005. Staff will be attending Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) I meetings with SAHBA's sub-committee October 20050, to answer any questions, or participate in discussions on the topic. A staff member will be attending a storm water conference focusing on public involvement in October 2005. ------ ---- -- ----- - - - -1 PAGE 10 (' ~:' _ "':1,' ii" : Fj'] (!]? ~.:S~ ~;l; Tc; \Y.\'l.c;;[:J[~ \~ri"11,lJ;D ~nJ }_BJ'J.~ J, r r" PAGE 11 [D}::g~':-;~rr;' t;;S] cc::.:? [:":~~~ \~!,(o]X28C r,~:rjL,I'"'J~.L~ J DJ n~1J[3 J -'.'. r- . : I ~~I~~Y~;LGi,,~X~JL~' !I ~l ~ r7~i1 [][;~~~~J ~ ~: ;,If~~@ ITDIT\~7j1stC0[ ~I II S=0ulJJlJ) J!J~SJ J . . HABITAT CONSERVATION PLANNING: .- .. 11'(..... ""\.. . ',\. J ... ,r-~ ,.'\ ~...\ / f~-. ;\ ~, l..;.i'" - j"." '" . j,'" , ,. .,. ': '~I ........ .. ," .......r'i l). ~-. y -.s.~--- 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 Lesser Long-Nosed Bat and Pale Townsend's Big-Eared Bat. Status: The Arizona Game and Fish Department has processed the Town of Marana's application for the "Year 3" HCP grant. The Town will be notified of the grant status once the evaluation has taken place. Staff is working on finalization of "Year 2" grant with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The Town of Marana is working with Pima County, City of Tucson, Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Monument, Bureau of Land Management, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for the coordination of planning efforts that are ongoing in the Tucson Basin area. The Town of Marana has also received and responded to a draft concept paper regarding a joint HCP effort. r' EXPANDED TORTOLlTA 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 will benefit the residents, the envir~mment, and potentially assist with the recovery of endangered species. Status: Continued on-going coordination between Town staff and State Lands staff to determine a feasible option for acquiring state land for preservation of open space. r- PAGE 12 Aizona PhOil nix . C <<on ado thtional Fof@st l'.S. nSII .. WIUIt.Jt'1': "1'.1(\'k".: IJ::~f-\'r"'j:-'.TYJJ~:rf (:D} [;J.I[!8Od...'TS ~:\l'KiUf.1.~ 'il:Jl,D;;:{~ C:iD) ~"'i1'JB ~ ' . (' :: ~JluJifDIT\~7[~~WCQJ[;(] ]~lf-tGJ]]mJ' ] ~0 sXrv]BJ:IFJ .;". OASIS HILLS: A small subdivision under the original Acacia Hills specific plan. Currently, the original Acacia Hills and NorthPoint specific Plans are being consolidated into one plan known as Cascada. The first phase is located at Oasis and Camino De Manana. Developer: Redpoint Development Kev Infrastructure: Oasis Hills will be bringing sewer and water to Oasis Hills. They are also constructing a second water storage tank at Hartman Lane and Linda Vista Boulevard that will ultimately serve Cascada. Redpoint has also stockpiled material in the vicinity for the future Cascada. Timeframe: Construction of the sewer and water is almost completed. Linda Vista Road was shut down during the construction and should reopen at the end of September 2005. The overall subdivision needs to wrap up a LOMR error in the region before it can go forward. o HARTMAN VISTA: Large R6 development at Hartman Lane and Linda Vista Boulevard. Developer: Originally done by Redpoint development under another name, the subdivision has essentially been turned over to KB Home. Kev Infrastructure: Hartman Vistas brought Marana Water up to 1 the subdivision and constructed a water storage tank at Hartman Lane and Linda Vista Boulevard. I Timeframe: Hartman Vistas is wrapping up some of the final residences and should be completed in early 2006. '- COMING SOON f' Willow Ridge: South of Cortaro Road at Camino de Oeste, the first phase will be 155 R6 lots. It appears the homebuilder will be Lennar. Much of the key infrastructure for this project is being constructed as a joint venture with our Cortaro Road widening Project. The signal at Hartman Lane and Cortaro Farms Road was the first phase of this Project. PAGE 13