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: October 30, 2024 ON-GOING PROJECTS North Park Road Improvements – James Watters MSA received the IaDNR permit for watermain extension on 9/23/24 Private utilities plan to relocate this fall. Workplans for relocation have been reviewed. MSA and City have met with Linn County REC to begin utility relocations. Linn County REC will send invoice to City for relocation. Relocation is expected to begin in December 2024 MSA met with representatives from SouthSlope to review relocation needs. SouthSlope has materials on hand to relocate and can begin this fall/winter. MSA is reviewing relocation plan and will notify SouthSlope when approved. Easements for the project were secured and Project Development Certification Form will be submitted to Iowa DOT Local Systems Bureau by Nov 1 so project can proceed to letting. Project is scheduled for a Bid Letting date of Dec 17, 2024. Highway 6 Concept and Cost Estimate – James Watters MSA submitted comments on predesign agreement to DOT for their review/response in early Oct. DOT is currently looking to see if bridge funding can be secured for replacement box culverts on the project. DOT is also confirming that they are comfortable leaving sidewalk on north side of USH6 between Stephans St and Kimberlite St out of the project. Adding sidewalk in this location would require retaining walls to reduce impacts to surrounding parcel and utility owners. Costs for constructing these improvements would be at City’s expense for sidewalk and retaining walls. MSA delivered D5 Plans to ROW on Oct 4,2024. On Oct 28, MSA met with District 6 DOT Project Manager and ROW Specialist from DOT to discuss ROW needs for the project MSA is awaiting report from DOT recommending replacement of areas of sidewalk along the corridor in order to meet ADA compliance. PROJECT UPDATE Page 1 of 4