M-8 - City Engineer's Report

PROJECT UPDATE  A Review of MSA Projects in Your Community City of Tiffin, IA CLIENT LIAISON: Andrew Inhelder, PE Office: 319.364.4773 Cell(s): 515.802.0906 [email protected] DATE: May 30, 2024 ON-GOING PROJECTS North Park Road Improvements – James Watters City did not receive TAP funding for this project and the public information meeting is now scheduled for June 25th. Current tasks MSA is working with the City on acquiring necessary Right of Way for the project and coordination for a Public Involvement Meeting. The meeting has been tentatively scheduled for June 11, 2024, from 5-7 pm at City Hall. The meeting will be an open house style meeting where the public can attend and ask questions regarding the project. Comment cards will be available for the public to leave feedback on the project. Highway 6 Concept and Cost Estimate – James Watters Field exam is scheduled for June 26th. DOT confirmed two box culverts will be replaced and the western most culvert will be extended. MSA continues to work on preparing preliminary plans for the Field Exam meeting. Comprehensive Water System Evaluation – Clint Wienen The Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) has been submitted to the DNR for their review and approval. The DNR requested that a waiver request be submitted for consideration for installing the base slab of the clearwell below the 100-year flood elevation. The waiver request has been submitted but we have not received any comments regarding the waiver request or the PER. Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Design – Clint Wienen A 60% design review meeting is scheduled for June 4th. Comments provided will be incorporated into the final design. We are currently planning to submit the plans and specifications to the DNR in mid-July for permitting. The intent is to bid out the control package and the generator in June/July so the equipment can be delivered in a timely manner in order for the treatment plant to go online in 2025. Trail Connection between Roundabout and Parking Lot – Andrew Inhelder Final closeout documents being signed and sent to City for approval. Grass has grown over most of the site. Contractor reseeded for a 3rd time recently to fill in the bare spots. Pedestrian light (RRFB) on eastern leg of roundabout at Hwy 6 & Park Road. – Andrew Inhelder City Council approved RRFBs. Shop drawings have been sent to the DOT for review/approval. Contractor to submit an updated schedule to install RRFBs. PROJECT UPDATE Page 1 of 3