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: September 27, 2024 ON-GOING PROJECTS North Park Road Improvements – James Watters MSA submitted final plans, specifications, and estimate for the project on 9/17/2024. These documents were submitted to the IaDOT Local Systems Bureau for processing in preparation for the Letting process. MSA received the Army Corp of Engineer’s 404 permit approval on 9/9/2024 MSA received the IaDOT Work in ROW permit for the project on 9/13/24 MSA has submitted the IaDNR permit for watermain extension. IaDNR is reviewing IaDOT Standard Construction Specification updates prior to approving permit Private utilities plan to relocate this fall. Workplans for relocation have been reviewed. Utilities will be reaching out to City for next steps in developing agreements for utility relocations. Highway 6 Concept and Cost Estimate – James Watters DOT has submitted a draft predesign agreement for cost share of the project. MSA has reviewed and has comments to forward to the DOT for review. MSA is working towards a plan deliverable milestone on Oct 4, 2024 that will set the stage for any ROW acquisition needed for the project. DOT reached out MSA to discuss the inclusion of needed ADA improvements on US 6 between Grant Street and Roberts Ferry Rd. DOT wants to include any sidewalk and pedestrian ramp crossings not currently in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the project. DOT will complete report of areas needing replacement and will forward to MSA when ready. Comprehensive Water System Evaluation – Clint Wienen Comments from the DNR were received regarding the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER). Responses to the comments were sent to the DNR on August 22, 2024. The PER has not received official DNR approval to date for the PER or the Variance Request for the clearwell. 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. PROJECT UPDATE Page 1 of 4