Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Capital Projects
CM/ ACM: Jon Fortune
Date: 4/18/2017
SUBJECT
Title
Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding an update from the Capital Projects department on the status of key projects and overall program update.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In late February 2017, the City reorganized and created a new Capital Projects Department, the sole focus of which would be the design, construction, project management, and successful completion of the City's capital improvement and bond programs. Galen Gillum, from Denton Municipal Electric, is serving as Interim Director of Capital Projects. The following report is a brief update and overview of major items and next steps.
Update on Key Projects
The following project updates will be highlighted in a presentation on Tuesday:
1. Bell Avenue Resurfacing (through TWU campus)
Project Schedule:
Estimated to start June 1, 2017 and complete by July 29, 2017
Project Cost:
$370,126
($134,327 from the 2012 Bond Program for portion from Administration to College and $235,889 from O&M budget)
Scope of Work:
5'' mill and overlay project on Bell (from Texas St to U.S. 380), including replacement of 4,200 ft. of damaged curb & gutter; partial wastewater line replacement
Site or Access Items:
* Project schedule will be shortened by 10 days since both sides of Bell Avenue can be closed at the same time;
* Construction safety fence will be put up to address foot traffic safety concern. Due to TWU summer break schedule, there should be less foot traffic at this time;
* Utilities will be replaced when the total redesign and reconstruct is done.
2. Bell Avenue Sidewalk (near Civic Center)
Project Schedule:
Started on March 21, 2017 with a goal to complete by April 25, 2017. If deemed not feasible, construction will stop at a safe point and the contractor will demobilize and resume following the Arts and Jazz Festival.
Project Cost:
Estimated final cost is $150,000
(from Sidewalk Bond...
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