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TOWN OF MARANA
TOWN OF MARANA
STAFF REPORT
JULY 2006
Volume 2, Issue 7
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The Department of Public Works would like to take
this opportunity to congratulate Harvey Gill on his
retirement. After 12 years of service to the Town of
Marana culminating as Director of Public Works,
Harvey has decided to step down as of June, 2006.
His contributions to the Department are many and his
leadership has inspired all that follow him. Due to
Harvey's diligence and insight the Department of
Public Works will continue to thrive and stand strong
on the foundation that Harvey worked so hard to
build. All who worked for Harvey wish him the very
best on all his future endeavors. ( \ II
The staff wishes him good health and ~ \ (
lots of time to bird watch, expand his ~ l ~
photography library, and enjoy life. ~ 1" I
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Welcome to Glen Philips. Glen has been
hired as an Engineering Aide for the
Development Engineering Division within
the Department of Public Works. Prior to
joining the Town of Marana Glen worked
for Habitat Design Studio Inc.
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Welcome to Su Benaron. Su is the Town
of Marana's new Cultural Resources
Manager and has been hired to work
within the Environmental Engineering
Division. For the past four years Su
worked for the Arizona State Museum
and brings with her many years of
Cultural Resource knowledge and
expenence.
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Welcome to Bob Rose, the Town of
Marana's new Right of Way Inspector.
Bob has many years of experience in
construction, which he compiled during his
9 years of work with Granite
Construction Company.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Congratulations to James Flores for his promotion to
Construction Inspector. For the past 5 years James
has worked in the Construction Division as the Right
of Way Inspector and will be sorely missed in that
position; however, all who have worked with James
in the Construction Division are grateful that James's
talent, expertise, and knowledge will remain as an
asset to the Department.
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A big congratulations to Breanne and
Vinny Lorefice on the birth of their
daughter. Kayleigh Elizabeth Lorefice
was born on June 13, 2006 weighing 6 lbs
7oz. Kayleigh joins her older brother
Vinny, 2, and two dogs.
CONGRATULATIONS
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CIP PROJECTS IN DESIGN I,
This Project consists of constructing a new 4 lane divided roadway from the
1-10 Tangerine Road Traffic Interchange through Gladden Farms and
connecting to Moore Road. Included in the Project are multi-use lanes,
sidewalks, and a landscaped median.
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Status: The Town met with ADOT on February 8, 2006 to coordinate
opening day and interim improvements to the Tangerine Road Traffic
Interchange. The Town followed up with a letter to ADOT on February 23,
2006. An IGA with ADOT was approved by Council June 6, 2006.
Advertisement for construction bids is expected in July 2006. A presentation
was made to Council on April 26, 2006. The resolution of intention to form
the District was brought to Council June 6, 2006.
Tangerine
Farms
Wheeler Taft Abbett Library
The 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 an additive
alternate to the base bid. The proposed library will contain state of
the art technology computer labs and a public meeting room.
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Status: The library team, personnel from Public Works, and the Parks Department along with
McGann and Associates met on Monday, February 27,2006 to discuss the conditions between
the two projects.
The library team along with the sub consultants met for a day long session on Monday,
February 13, 2006 to review the entire set of documents prior to finalizing the construction
procurements.
The Construction documents have been completed. The Project will be advertised for bids by
Pima County in coordination with the construction of the Santa Cruz River Bank Protection
Project.
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CIP PROJECTS IN DESIGN
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Grove to the Canada Del Oro Wash
The Project consists of
reconstructing Thornydale Road to
six lanes with multi-use lanes, curb
and gutter, a landscaped median,
sidewalks, traffic signal
modifications, drainage
improvements, and public art.
Twin Peaks/Linda Vista
Traffic Interchange
Phase I of the Project consists of
Environmental Assessment (EA)
clearance, OCR, and 15% plans for the
corridor alignment.
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Status: The 100% plans are
complete. Right(s) of Way
acquisitions and utility relocation
are underway. William Dorgan &
Associates have begun work on the
Thornydale Road Business
Assistance Program. It is
anticipated that this Project will be
advertised for bids in the 3rd quarter
of 2006 with no heavy roadwork
occurring until January 2007.
Phase II consists of the final design of the
Traffic Interchange (TI), a grade
separated structure at the UPRR east of I-I 0
and connection to Linda to Linda Vista!
Camino de Manana.
This Project consists of the development of
a Design Concept Report (DCR) for the
possible realignment of Camino de
Manana to its intersection with Linda Vista
Boulevard to the Tangerine Road/Dove
Mountain Boulevard intersection.
Status:The Final Environmental Assessment
(EA) was delivered to ADOT on
Monday, January 23,2006. ADOT and
FHW A comments have been addressed and
the FEA and FONSI were transmitted to
FHW A for signature on March 6, 2006.
FONSI was issued March 14, 2006. The kick
off meeting for final design was held April
II, 2006. The 15% plans were received May
15,2006. Land comments have been returned
and 30% plans are expected in October 2006.
Status: The OCR Phase of this project is
nearing completion. All aspects of the
OCR have been addressed. The Town
intends to begin the design phase in the
coming months.
DCR of Barnet~ Linear Park
& Flood Control Channel
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CIP PROJECTS IN DESIGN I
Santa Cruz River District Park Bank Protection
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This Project consists of providing soil cement bank protection along the west bank of
the Santa Cruz River from the Yuma Mine Wash to Cortaro Road. This entire reach
will provide protection from the 100-yrar flood event, for the development
occurring in the immediate vicinity. The appropriate key-in structure will be
constructed on the upstream side of this reach. This Project also includes
channelization of two distributaries of the Yuma Mine Wash.
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 last week of July, 2006. Coordination with
the District Park and Silverbell Road Project teams is ongoing.
DCR of Barnett Linear Park
& Flood Control Channel
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This Project consists of preparing a DCR for the construction of a multi-purpose stonn
water conveyance system/linear park between 1-10 and the Santa Cruz River, along the
current alignment of Barnett Road, and through the proposed Payson Fanns
Development.
Status: The DCR has been completed. The Town intends to use the DCR as a
coordination tool to guide development of the stonn 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 July 26, 2005
in a summary presentation to the Town Council by Jim DeGrood. A meeting with
Union Pacific Railroad took place on March 6, 2006 and coordination is currently
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CIP PROJECTS IN DESIGN
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Silverbell Road, Cortaro Road
to loa Road
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This Proj ect consists of reconstructing
Silverbell Road to four lanes with two-way
left-turn lanes. The Project will also improve
the horizontal and vertical alignments and add
curb and gutter, multi-purpose lanes, a
sanitary sewer system, sidewalk landscaping,
public art, drainage improvements, and
intersection alignment improvements at Ina and
Silverbell, which includes a new traffic
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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. Currently,
there is a design change underway mainly
associated with 2 culverts such that the Town's
goals can be met in the area between
Silverbell Road and the Santa Cruz River.
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DCR for the loa
Road Corridor
This project consists of the development of a
OCR for the widening and/or reconstruction of
Ina Road and the area south of Ina Road between
Thornydale Road and Camino Martin extending
to Orange Grove Road. The OCR 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.
Status: Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) were
received August 4, 2005 from 6 potential
Consultants. Town staff reviewed the SOQ's and
elected to interview the top 2 Consultants for final
selection. The interviews were held
September 2,2005. The Draft Scope of Work was
submitted November 9,2005. Scope of Work and
fee negotiations have been completed and work
has begun.
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Capital Improvement Projects in Construction I
Cortaro Farms Road
This Project consisted of two phases, phase I in now complete.
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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 signal improvements, and
public art. This Project will greatly improve traffic safety and the flow of
traffic through this area.
Status: New water mainline installation is complete with the exception of
approximately 500' of 8" mainline that will run south from the intersection
of Cortaro Farms and Sandy Desert Trail to service the future subdivision
which will be installed after construction of the Con-Arch drainage culvert
is completed in this area. Construction of the Con-Arch drainage culvert at
the intersection of Cortaro Farms and Camino de Oeste began the week of
April 17, 2006. The archaeological excavations between Hoplin Lane and
the UPRR have been backfilled to allow drainage work to be performed in
this area which is slated for late summer or early fall. Traffic is currently
using a temporary detour along the north side of Cortaro Fanns and Hunter
will construct the south side of Cortaro Fanns during this detour and
anticipate paving the south side by early July 2006 from Cerius Stravenue to
Camino de Oeste.
Town of Marana Monument Sign
The Monument Art Municipal Complex
Entry Sign, located at the end of the
curved wall on the north east end of the
Administration Building has been
completed. The sign continues the laid
stone on a concrete base of the building
and nearby walls, and also has two
different mural signs made of ceramic tile
by local artist Brian Jones. The mural
motif is water, cotton, and desert. The
ceramic tile mural continues the motif of
similar ceramic tile mural signs used
throughout the Town.
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Capital Improvement Projects in Construction
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Honea Heights Sewer
Improvements
This Project is a joint project between the
Town, Pima County, and USA 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 rehabilitation, the Town will
begin connection of the properties to the
sewer. This process will be phased over
the next three years.
Pavement Rehabilitation
The Town of Marana contracted with
International Surfacing Systems out of
Chandler, Arizona, to complete chipseal
applications on a number of roadways
within the Town's limits. These roadways
included all or parts of the following:
Marana Road, Barnett Road, Sanders
Road, A vra Valley Road, Twin Peaks
Road, Camino Martin, Jeremy Place,
Camino de Manana, and Massingale Road.
This Project included a special decorative
chip seal application on the northern
segment of Scenic Drive. In addition, the
Project included fog coat application to the
following paving lots. Marana Operations
Center Parks and Recreation Building,
Ora Mae Ham Park, and the Senior Center
Main and West lots. The Project also
included repairing the intersection of
Marana Road and Sandario Road. New
pavement striping was included, which
was completed by Road Markings, out of
Tempe Arizona.
Status: Pima County issued the
Notice to Proceed to Grimm Inc. on
September 6, 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 January 3,2006. After some
set-backs, Grimm has completed
approximatel y 10% of the mainline
installation and is anticipating completion
by the Fall of 2006.
Honea Heights Roadway Improvements
This Project consists of rehabilitating the pavement following construction of the sewer mainline
by Pima County. Sidewalks will be added throughout the area once sewer connections have been
made to each individual property owner.
Status: This work will be advertised for bids following completion of the sewer.
improvements. Plan revisions are ongoing and will be completed soon.
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Traffic Engineering Division
The Traffic Engineering Division conducted a study that determined that the
installation of a HAWK traffic signal is warranted on Silverbell Road in
front of the Coyote Trail Elementary School. This is a location at which a
significant number of the school's students cross Silverbell Road with the
assistance of an adult crossing guard. The HAWK is a traffic signal that
once activated by a pedestrian push-button provides a solid red
indication and a "wig-wag" red indication to stop vehicles while
pedestrians safely cross the road. This type of signal is currently being
used throughout the Tucson region at various locations. It is expected that the
HAWK signed will be installed within the next 60 days.
A study was recently conducted at the Silverbell Road/Wade
Road intersection to detennine 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.
HAWK Sig al
Study on Silv rbell
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Pedestrian Safety at the
Silverbell RoadlWade Road
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Silverbell Road &
Continental Reserve
The Traffic Engineering Division has conducted a study to detennine 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
perfonned in accordance with the Manual on Unifonn 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 comer of the intersection, will be responsible for funding the design and
construction of the traffic signal.
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Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES)
This project was initiated by a Federal mandate establishing the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System's (NPDES) Phase II storm water 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 Stonn Water Runoff Control
6. Municipal Operations Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
Status:
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 Stonn water coloring book for
younger children. Staff is working with the GIS Department to plan our stonn sewer system
mapping needs, and with the Subdivision Engineering Division and stake holders to establish stonn
water ordinance content for managing storm water discharges fonn construction sites. The
Environmental Division has begun reviewing all Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans
(SWPPPs) for grading permits and CIP Projects.
Staff are in the process of developing a list of internal storm water team members with anticipated
departmental/divisional responsibilities and goals and hope to get the team together early this
summer for a first meeting. The first draft of the Town's storm water ordinance is being reviewed
internally and will be reviewed and developed further with the storm water team and external
stakeholders beginning this summer or autumn.
The Town of Marana recently completed a Stormwater Art Contest. The Town has a large number
of entries in the contest from students ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade. The Town
received donations from numerous businesses within the community including passes to Breakers
Water Park, and Gift Certificates from Arby's, Donut Wheel, IHOP, and the Dairy Queen.
The Town of Marana's Stonnwater Program was audited by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EP A) on May 23-25, 2006. When the Town receives the results from this audit, it will include the
programs high points, program recommendations, and the program's deficiencies. The Town will
be making some modifications to the program based on this audit, but overall showed many high
points during this evaluation process.
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The Yuma Mine Wash and District Park sites
are rich in archaeological and historical artifacts
from Hohokam Indians and the Boroquez-
Aguirre Ranch sites. The Town of Marana entered into a Partnering Agreement with Old Pueblo
Archaeology to excavate, stabilize, and interpret the historical and cultural significance of the
discoveries, and to provide public education and opportunities for public participation at the
archaeological sites. Old Pueblo was authorized by the Town to submit a grant application for
Heritage Grant Funds from Arizona State Parks. The grant supplies money for the security,
stabilization, interpretive, and educational aspects of the partnering agreement. Old Pueblo hosts
public education tours each year and offers opportunities for the public to participate in the
archaeological digs at the Yuma Mine Wash site.
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Status:
State Parks approved the amendments to the conservation easement on March 16, 2006. Staff
will continue to work with State Parks on gaining pennission for work that needs to occur
within the amended easements, including backfilling trenches, mitigation negotiation for
encroachment into the easement by bank protection and tributary channels, installation of the
Ramada over the historic features, and installation of fencing around the historic Aguirre Ranch
building remains. Staff is preparing a request for an extension of the grant deadline from
December 4,2006 to December 4,2007. This will be submitted by July 6,2006. The 2nd ~
quarterly report will be submitted by the end of July.
res Rios Del N orte 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 form Prince Road to Sanders Road for potential projects such as habitat restoration, water
supply, flood control, and recreation; and provide a Feasibility Study of the findings.
Status: Committee members requested that the Anny Corps of Engineers delay the public
release of the Draft Feasibility Study until August to allow staff more time to review the current
project. The City of Tucson, Pima County, and the Town of Marana are cUITently drafting a plan
for implementation for submittal to the Corps.
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Habitat Conservation Plan
The first draft of the Town's Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP)
considers six target species in total. Species will be re-assessed, and additional
species will be considered in the revised draft. Current target species include the
Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl, Western Burrowing Owl, Tucson Shovel-Nose
Snake, Lesser Long-Nosed Bat, and Pale Townsend's Big-Eared Bat.
Status: Staff members are working with Game & Fish to finalize the IGA for the
Year Two grant, and expect to take it to Council in April 2006. Comments on the
MSHCP were received from the US Fish and Wildlife Service in March 1,2006, and
comments are being evaluated to determine the goals and tasks for the stakeholder
working group and technical biology team when they are reconvened this summer.
The Town is currently evaluating the existing HCP Draft and reflecting against the
Pygmy Owl decision to decide where to proceed from here.
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SUMMARY OF COMPLETED PROJECTS FOR PAST FISCAL YEAR
2005-2006
MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
COMPLETED MAY 2005
$29,635,000.50
TRAFFIC SIGNAL @ SIL VERBELLlW ADE
COMPLETED JANUARY 2005
$211,825.15
ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT SANDARIO ROAD/TWIN 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
SANTA CRUZ SHARED USE PATH
COMPLETED MARCH 2006
$1,248,000.00
CORTAROFARMSPHASEI
COMPLETED APRIL 2006
$384,640.27
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Department Permits
FLOOD CONTROL PERMITS
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HAZARD SHEETS: 22
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PERMITS ISSUED: 2
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RIGHT OF WAY PERMITS
JUNE
PERMITS ISSUED: 27
SUBDIVISION PERMITS
JUNE
GRADING PERMITS T2: 5
UTILITY PERMITS FORM A: 7
UTILITY PERMITS FORM B: 2
CUSTOM LOTS TI: 1
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS STAFF
Administration
Keith Brann- Town Engineer, Assistant
Director of Pubic Works
Kevin Thornton, Assistant Director of Public
Works
Breanne Lorefice-PW Secretary
Jana Camp-Project Coordinator
Sandy Farris-Laserfische Scanner
MISSION
STATEMENT
"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.
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CIP Enaineerina Division
Scott Leska-Division Manager
Carl Larson-Project Manager
Myrlene Francis, Senior ROW Acquisition Agent
Pete Saldivar- Senior ROW Acquisition Agent
VALUE
STATEMENT
Our operating values are:
Satisfaction
Respect
Communication
Reliability
Productivity
Quality
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Construction Manaaement Division
Morris Reyna-Division Manager
Tim Allen-Technical Service Manager
Tom Houle-Construction Manager
James Flores-Construction Inspector
Robert Rose-Right of Way Inspector
Ben Higgins-Jr. Engineering Aide
Debbie Pickard-Document Control Coordinator
Environmental Division
Jennifer Christelman- Division Manager
Su Benaron, Cultural Resource Manager
~orby Lust- Environmental Aide
Traffic Enaineerina Division
Fernando Prol-Division Manager
Alfonso Rodriguez- Engineering
Technician
Shad Bustamante-Engineering Aide
Development Enaineerina Division
Paul Baughman-Engineering Technician
Gus Myers-Engineering Technician
Glen Philips-Engineering Aide
Carole Paul-Plans and Records Coordinator
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