M-9 - City Engineer 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: 515.802.0906 [email protected] DATE: February 27, 2025 ON-GOING PROJECTS North Park Road Improvements – James Watters MSA is reviewing Construction Administration requirements and expects to submit a cost estimate and contract for these services for the North Park Rd project in March 2025. Construction contract for Boomerang (Prime Contractor) was approved by IaDOT in early February. Preconstruction meeting for project was held on February 18th at City Hall Construction is expected to begin for tree clearing and fence removal on February 26th . Construction is expected to begin for storm sewer work on south end of project near US6 roundabout on March 3rd. Highway 6 Concept and Cost Estimate – James Watters MSA/City are awaiting final PreDesign agreement from DOT for project. MSA revised current D5 (Plans to Right of Way) plan set and estimate and resubmitted to DOT on 2/10/2025. Right of way acquisition will begin in 2025 for the project. DOT completed the layout of proposed ROW for project and submitted to project team on 2/21/25. Next step would be to communicate these needs in plans to private utilities for coordination of utility impacts. Public Engagement meeting for the project is tentatively scheduled for mid to late April 2025 and held at City Hall. Comprehensive Water System Evaluation – Clint Wienen The PER was approved on December 30, 2024. The Viability Self-Assessment was approved on January 6, 2025. The Variance Request for the clearwell was received on February 3, 2025. Therefore, all approvals have been received at this time. Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Design – Clint Wienen The plans, specs, and construction schedules were sent to the DNR on August 29, 2024 for approval. Comments were received from the DNR on February 10, 2025. MSA responded to the comments on February 14, 2025. Additional comments were received from the DNR on February 20, 2025. MSA is planning to respond in a timely manner and it is expected the construction permit will be issued thereafter. Hwy 6 Trail Routing Options. – Andrew Inhelder MSA compiled several conceptual options with cost impacts and have sent to City Staff. PROJECT UPDATE Page 1 of 3