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: August 29, 2024 ON-GOING PROJECTS North Park Road Improvements – James Watters Public involvement meeting was held at Tiffin City Hall on 6/25/24. Comments and feedback received at the meeting where generally in support of the project and many attendees were interested in staging of the project. Project is anticipated to be constructed over two construction years with final closeout anticipated in 2027. Army Corp of Engineers Permit has been submitted for the project on 6/18/24. Army Corp is requesting purchase agreements for wetland and streambank credits. Purchase of these credits from area wetland and stream credit banks is required to mitigate impacts to the stream crossing of N Park Rd, south of Mopar Drive, which is considered a Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and is federally regulated. MSA has contacted area wetland and stream credit banks and will forward cost and purchase agreements to the City when ready. MSA has submitted the IaDNR permit for watermain extension. MSA is discussing with private utilities for relocations as needed. UPN plans to complete their relocation this fall. MSA is working on final plans, specifications, and estimate for the project. These documents were submitted to the IaDOT Local Systems Bureau for review. Final plans submitted for letting will occur on September 17, 2024. PROJECT UPDATE Page 1 of 4