M-6 - Engineer's Report

PROJECT UPDATE  A Review of MSA Projects in Your Community City of Tiffin, IA CLIENT LIAISONS: Joe Elsinger P.E. / Abby Mouw, P.E. Office: 319.364.4773 Cell(s): 319.540.9115/ 563.260.6880 [email protected] / [email protected] DATE: April 5, 2022 ENGINEERING SERVICES 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, removing chloride from the wastewater collection system, or 2025. Major WWTF upgrades additional treatment at the plant. Another major consideration often takes 3 years from is that the existing treatment facility is at or near capacity for planning to project completion, BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand) loadings. Future growth for therefore it is recommended to the City will require additional treatment capacity. begin planning later this year. Water System Scope includes additional capacity (wells) and new water tower. Planning through project Improvements Work is underway to provide additional capacity with new wells completion for water treatment as required by additional demand. If the City chooses to reduce & storage improvements (new chloride in the wastewater system (see above) by treating the tower) takes 2-3 years. Scope water treatment plant’s backwash water and/or reducing may be dependent on WWTF softener usage by customers, significant modifications will be compliance schedule listed required to the City’s water treatment processes. above as well. 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. Deer View Avenue and Tall DOT has requested concurrence from the City on permanent TBD Grass Avenue & Hwy 6 improvements to intersection within 5 years of installation of Intersection Improvements temporary traffic signals in 2020. Scope includes both pedestrian and vehicle accommodations. Background Information Collection MSA is working with Administrator Boldt on obtaining and reviewing information on recent projects and studies to better prepare us to serve the City as part of our transition plan. This is a large effort, but this work on the front end of the process will pay off over time. This work is done at no charge to the City, as part of the transition phase. PROJECT UPDATE Page 1 of 2