M-6 - City Engineer - Report

PROJECT UPDATE  A Review of MSA Projects in Your Community City of Tiffin, IA CLIENT LIAISONS: Kevin Bailey, PE / Jake Huck, P.E. Office: 319.364.4773 Cell(s): 319.855.8392/ 563.542.6571 [email protected] / [email protected] DATE: August 2, 2022 ENGINEERING SERVICES Upcoming Projects A summary of major upcoming infrastructure projects are listed below. Major Upcoming Description Next Steps/Schedule Infrastructure Project Wastewater Treatment The current wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) has a Final Compliance with NPDES Improvements chloride compliance schedule. There is not any wastewater Permit required October 1, 2025. treatment equipment/processes designed to remove chloride so typically source control is the only economical means of A draft of the evaluation has meeting compliance. The existing treatment facility is at about been sent to Brett for his review. 50% capacity. However, if the past growth rate continues an After he has a chance to review expansion will be required in the next 6-8 years. the evaluation, the evaluation will be updated as needed and presented to the City. Water System Scope includes additional capacity (wells and water treatment MSA is nearly completed with Improvements plant expansion) and new water tower. It is our understanding the evaluation. We are planning that a new well is the process of being drilled. However, the to send a draft to Brett for his existing treatment plant only has capacity to treat the existing review in the next week or so. wells and the new well will provide redundancy should one of After his review the final the existing wells be out of service. We are evaluating evaluation will be presented to treatment process that would be capable of eliminating the City as well. chlorides to achieve compliance with the future chloride limit at the WWTF. Future expansion will also likely be required if the past growth rate continues (similar to the WWTF). Park Road Improvements We understand this is a high priority project with the City to Design 2023/Construction 2024 relieve congestion on the old 2-lane section of roadway. MSA remains available for planning and design of the final phase of Park Road from near Aster Drive to Hwy 6 when funding becomes available. Highway 6 - City of Tiffin Scope is to develop a concept and cost estimate for Highway 6 MSA submitted preliminary Park Road roundabout to from 900’ west of the roundabout at Park Road west to Main concepts to the IowaDOT; Main Street improvements Street. The concept and cost estimate will be used to determine awaiting their review comments. type of IowaDOT project and potential funding for construction. PROJECT UPDATE Page 1 of 2