M-8 - 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(s): 515.802.0906 [email protected] DATE: December 21, 2023 ON-GOING PROJECTS North Park Road Improvements – James Watters MSA submitted the funding application to Iowa Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TA Set-aside or TAP) on November 27, 2023. Funding application would be for the funding of the pedestrian accommodation (multi-use trail, pedestrian underpass, etc.) aspects of the project through the Safe Routes to School Program. Notification of award of grant (if awarded) is expected in Spring 2024. MSA is coordinating resubmittal of Concept Statement to Iowa DOT Local Systems Bureau to include proposed roundabout near entrance to Tiffin Elementary. Additional Archaeological field investigations were required due to the increased impact of the roundabout. Field investigations were completed in late November. Resubmittal of Concept Statement is anticipated in December 2023. Highway 6 Concept and Cost Estimate – James Watters Mark Harle with IaDOT District 6 responded to MSA’s conceptual design and cost estimate and was in agreement with the approach. City will work with MSA to develop construction plans and specifications. DOT will acquire any needed right-of-way and handle construction administration and observation. DOT is currently proposing a 60% design submittal in July 2024 to allow for enough time to acquire ROW. To meet this accelerated schedule, MSA prepared and submitted a contract to complete survey of the corridor which was approved at the December 5th council meeting. Contract for design services will be submitted for approval by council in January 2024. Comprehensive Water System Evaluation – Clint Wienen We have received the RO pilot study report from Harn and will incorporate it into the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER). We are working to wrap up the PER and will submit it to the DNR for approval once we receive the Viability Assessment from the City. Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Design – Clint Wienen Survey of the site will begin in January with soil borings being completed by the end of January. Trail Connection between Roundabout and Parking Lot – Andrew Inhelder Project is under construction. McComas-Lacina is targeting completion of paving before winter shut down. Will stabilize project and seed/finish up any work remaining in the spring of 2024. PROJECT UPDATE Page 1 of 3