M-6 - City Engineer Report

PROJECT UPDATE  A Review of MSA Projects in Your Community City of Tiffin, IA CLIENT LIAISONS: Kevin Bailey, PE / Abby Mouw, P.E. Office: 319.364.4773 Cell(s): 319.855.8392/ 563.260.6880 [email protected] / [email protected] DATE: May 2, 2022 ENGINEERING SERVICES Transition Announcement Joe Elsinger is stepping down in May. MSA remains committed to providing full, quality service to the City of Tiffin. Kevin Bailey, PE is transitioning in as lead for City of Tiffin projects. Kevin, Abby and Joe met with the City Administrator and Staff on 4/25 to discuss the transition and current projects. Joe has enjoyed working with the City of Tiffin but has decided to make a career change on the Mayo Clinic’s Facilities and Operations team. The City of Tiffin should expect our current level of service to continue uninterrupted. Upcoming Projects As MSA gains familiarity with the City’s infrastructure and engineering needs, we will continue to advise the City on anticipated major projects for planning purposes. 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. This may be addressed by Permit required October 1, 2025. removing chloride from the wastewater collection system, or MSA has prepared scope of additional treatment at the plant. Another major consideration services for initial evaluation. is that the existing treatment facility is at or near capacity for BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand) loadings. Future growth for the City will require additional treatment capacity. Water System Scope includes additional capacity (wells and water treatment Planning through project Improvements plant expansion) and new water tower. Work is underway to completion for water treatment provide additional capacity with new wells as required by & storage improvements (new additional demand. If the City chooses to reduce chloride in the tower) takes 2-3 years. MSA has wastewater system (see above) by treating the water treatment prepared scope of services for plant’s backwash water and/or reducing softener usage by initial evaluation. customers, significant modifications will be required to the City’s water treatment processes. 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. PROJECT UPDATE Page 1 of 2