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TOWN OF MARANA
STAFF REPORT
September 2006
Volume 2, Issue 9
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TOWN OF MARANA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Congratulation to Keith Brann and Kevin
Thornton on their promotion to Assistant
Director of Public Works. The two will
share the duties of running the
Department of Public Works with Keith in
charge of the Development and Traffic
Engineering Divisions and Kevin
overseeing the Construction, CIP and
Environmental Engineering Divisions.
Aaron Suko is the
newest member of the
Development
Engineering Division;
accepting the position of
Development
Engineering Division
Manager. Aaron career
with the Town of Marana
started with a bang, he
began on July 31, 2006
or the day most of us
fondly refer to as "The
Flood" .
Congratulations to Corby Lust who
has just accepted the position of
Environmental Project Coordinator.
Corby has been working in the
Environmental Division as an
Environmental Aide.
It is with great sadness that the
Department of Public Works
announces the resignation of the
following two employees.
Sandy has decided to
retire. She has worked for
the Town of Marana for
the past 5 years; 2 years
with Courts and the last 3
years with the Department
of Public Works. Sandy is
an accomplished writer
and has decided to spend
her time finishing a few
projects she has in the
works and taking care of
her family. The
Department wishes her all
the best and hopes she
will come back when her
book becomes a best
seller.
Jennifer has worked at the
Town of Marana for the past
13 years; starting as a student
worker and working her way
up to her current position as
Environmental Engineering
Division Manager. Jennifer
will be missed by all who have
had the opportunity to work
with her and the Department
wishes her all the best in her
new endeavors at the City of
Tucson.
TanQerine Farms 2004-36
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.
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 was published from July 24, 2006
through July 31,2006 in the Daily Territorial. A Pre-Bid Conference
followed on August 14, 2006. The Construction bid opening is
scheduled for September 19, 2006.
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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 is
complete. 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. Construction is
anticipated to begin in the 1 st Quarter of 2007.
Silverbell Road. Cortaro Road
to Ina Road
This Project 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 signal.
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Wheeler Taft Abbett Librarv
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.
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.
Twin PeaksILinda Vista
Traffic Interchan2e
Phase I of the Project consists of Environmental Assessment (EA)
clearance, OCR, and 15% plans for the corridor alignment.
Phase II consists of the final design of the Traffic Interchange (TI), a
grade separated structure at the UPRR east of 1-10 and connection
to Linda to Linda Vista/Camino de Manana.
Status:The Final Environmental Assessment (EA) was delivered to
ADOT on Monday, January 23,2006. ADOT and FHWA comments
have been addressed and the FEA and
FONSI were transmitted to FHWA for
signature on March 6, 2006. FONSI was
issued March 14, 2006. The kick off
meeting for final design was held April
11, 2006. The 15% plans were received
May 15, 2006. Comments have been
returned and 30% plans are expected in
October 2006.
OCR for the Ina
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 Draft
Scope of Work was submitted
November 9,2005. Scope of
Work and fee negotiations have
been completed and work has
begun. The NTP was issued to
HDR Engineering on July 5,
2006.
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Santa Cruz River District Park Bank Protection
This Project consists of providing soil cement erosion protection along the
west bank of the Santa Cruz River from Ina Road to Cortaro Road. This
Project will provide protection from the 1 OO-year flood event, for the
development occurring in the northern half of the Project limits and 10-year
erosion protection for the southern half of the Project limits. The appropriate
key-in structure will be constructed on the upstream side of this reach. This
Project also includes channelization of three distributaries of the Yuma Mine
Wash.
Status: 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, B, and C of the Yuma Mine Wash
Distributaries from Silverbell Road to the Santa Cruz River. The bank
protection plans were completed in August, 2006 and the Yuma Mine Wash
Channelization will be completed by September 2006.
Thornvdale Road, Oranae 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.
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.
OCR of Barnett Linear Park
& Flood Control Channel
This Project consists of preparing a DCR for the construction of a multi-
purpose storm 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 Farms Development.
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, interested developers,
Interested outside agencies, utility companies, and the general public. This
process was initialized on July 26, 2005 in a summary presentation to the
Town Council by Jim DeGrood. Coordination with UPRR is currently ongoing.
Cortaro Farms Road UPRR to Star Grass
This Project consisted of two phases, phase I in now complete.
Phase II: The second phase consists of widening Cortaro Farms
Road from the railroad tracks to Star Grass Drive. The Project in-
cludes widening, drainage, striping and signage, sewer, traffic sig-
nal improvements, and public art. This Project will greatly improve
traffic safety and the flow of traffic through this area.
Status: Currently curb and sidewalk for the south half of Cortaro
Farms is approximately 95% complete from Cerius Stravenue to the
east end of the project. Handicap ramps are being installed as well
as future street lighting conduit. Placement of roadway base course
material on the south half from Cerius Stravenue to Camino de
Oeste is underway with paving scheduled for mid August.
Construction of the Con-Arch drainage culverts is approximately 35%
complete and excavation for the culverts near the railroad tracks is
underway. The project is scheduled for completion in mid December.
Honea Heiahts 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.
Status: This Project is on hold. Grimm Contracting has filed
bankruptcy.
Honea Heiahts Roadwav 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. This portion of the Project is also on hold.
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HAWK Sianal
. Study on Silverbell Road at Coyote Trail
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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. The
HAWK design was complete just in time for the new school year.
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Pedestrian Safety at the
Silverbell Road/Wade Road Intersection
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
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.
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.
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
October 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 fall.
The Town is currently evaluating the existing HCP Draft and
reflecting against the Pygmy Owl decision to decide what the next
stop shall be.
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Old Pueblo Archaeoloav Partnerina
& Heritaae Fund
he 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.
Status:
State Parks approved the amendments to the conservation
easement on March 16, 2006. Staff will continue to work with State
Parks on gaining permission 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.
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Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDESl
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 Storm 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 Storm water coloring book for younger children. Staff is
working with the GIS Department to plan our storm sewer system
mapping needs, and with the Subdivision Engineering Division and stake
holders to establish storm water ordinance content for managing storm
water discharges form 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 Stormwater Program was audited by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 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.
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 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 Army 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
currently drafting a plan for implementation for submittal to the
Corps. The Town received a draft document from the Corps at
the end of August.
SUMMARY OF COMPLETED PROJECTS FOR PAST FISCAL YEAR
2006-2007
PAVEMENT REHABILIA TION 2006
COMPLETED JUL Y 2006
$1,100,000.00
HA WI( SIGNAL AT COYOTE TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COMPLETED AUGUST 2006
$100,000.00
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RIGHT OF WAY
PERMITS
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PERMITS ISSUED:
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FLOOD CONTROL PERMITS
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HAZARD SHEETS: 25
PERMITS ISSUED: 0
SUBDIVISION PERMITS
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GRADING PERMITS T2: 10
UTILITY PERMITS FORM A: 13
UTILITY PERMITS FORM B: 4
CUSTOM LOTS T1: 4
Administration
Keith Brann- Town Engineer, Assistant
Director of Pubic Works
Kevin Thornton, Assistant Director of Public
Works
Jana Camp-Project Coordinator
Sandy Farris-Laserfische Scanner
Debbie Pickard-Document Control Coordinator
Woody Baughman-Student Worker
CIP Enqineerinq Division
Scott leska-Division Manager
Carl Larson-Project Manager
Myrlene Francis, Senior ROW Acquisition Agent
Pete Saldivar- Senior ROW Acquisition Agent
Construction Manaqement Division
Morris Reyna-Division Manager
Tim Allen-Technical Service Manager
Tom Houle-Construction Manager
James Flores-Construction Inspector
Mac Murray-Construction Inspector
Robert Rose-Right of Way Inspector
Ben Higgins-Jr. Engineering Aide
Environmental Division
Jennifer Christel man- Division Manager
Su Benaron, Cultural Resource Manager
Corby Lust- Environmental Project Coordinator
Development EnqineerinQ Division
Paul Baughman-Engineering Technician
Gus Myers-Engineering Technician
Glenn Phillips-Engineering Aide
Carole Paul-Plans and Records Coordinator
Traffic Enqineerinq Division
Fernando Prol-Division Manager
Alfonso Rodriguez- Engineering
Technician
Shad Bustamante-Engineering Aide