M-7 - 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: November 30, 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 for approval at council’s December 5th meeting. Contract for design services will be submitted for approval by council in January 2024. Comprehensive Water System Evaluation – Clint Wienen MSA has provided cost estimates for building type options to the City along with renderings for the proposed water plant upgrades. Harn indicated they expect to have the pilot study report completed by mid-December. MSA will submit the Preliminary Engineering Report to the DNR for approval once the pilot study report is received and the City makes a decision on the building type. Trail Connection between Roundabout and Parking Lot – Andrew Inhelder Project is bidding on November 30th. Council to review bids at their December meeting and potentially award. PROJECT UPDATE Page 1 of 3