2nd Street Drainage and Paving Improvements Public Meeting December 15, 2009

AGENDA Introductions Project Description Comment Sheet Location Budget The work Schedule Construction Communication Comment Sheet Discussion - Q/A Adjourn

Introductions Mayor / City Council Jim Dunaway, City Manager Dennis Kleppe, City Construction Inspector Esther Walton, City of Taylor Casey Sledge, P.E. - Sledge Engineering /City Engineer Mike Moya, P.E. – Halff Associates Eric Ratzmann, P.E. – Halff Associates Noah Shaffer, EIT – Halff Asociates 3

2nd St - Project Description Location

2nd St - Project Description Budget 2nd Street Project is a Williamson County Project with an Agreement with the City of Taylor Roadway to be removed from TxDOT system, reconstructed by County, and owned by City County contributing up to $14.2 million City paying for water & wastewater replacements, and any amenities or cost overruns – estimated at $2.5M Phase 1: Drainage Project – $4 million (Awarded 12/15/09) Phase 2: Paving Project – $9 million (estimate) Private Utility Relocations - $1million (fiber optics, etc) Design, easements, UPRR permits $2 million $16 million = total estimated cost

2nd St - Project Description the work The Project: Phase 1 – Drainage New large culverts under Railroad tracks in 4 major locations Associated storm drain pipes, earthen channels, lined channels Also includes the box culvert from railroad tracks to Sturgis St south of tracks – will complete Dickey St Drainage project Minimal street closures Limited effects on property owners Private Utilities already relocated Drainage design will carry the 100-year storm event under the railroad tracks Significant flooding relief with this Phase alone

2nd St - Project Description the work The Project: Phase 2 – Paving from US79 to Main Street Includes replacing all water mains with 8” PVC mains and fire hydrants Includes replacing all wastewater lines with new PVC mains Includes drainage pipes to carry drainage under 2nd Street to Phase 1 work Private utilities still need to be relocated Includes removing traffic signal at Talbot Includes adding new full traffic signal at Sloan Street Includes new curb/gutter pavement; 4-lanes with dedicated turn lanes at key intersections New pavement will be an average of 18” lower than existing pavement for drainage

2nd St - Project Description the work The Project: Phase 2 (cont’d) – Paving from US79 to Main Street Sidewalks designed on both sides of street New street lighting will be installed throughout Driveways will be replaced Many driveways will have to be adjusted due to lowered street; may need to replace driveway behind ROW for optimal slopes Note proposed driveway locations Some driveways planned to be eliminated for safety Some driveways relocated or added for access Parking Changes, some parking areas no longer accessible Due to curb/gutter section, parking along road and shoulder no longer available

2nd St - Project Description the work The Project: Phase 2 (cont’d) – Paving from US79 to Main New street will create parkway areas of grass/sidewalk

2nd St - Project Description Schedule Schedule: Phase 1 – Drainage County Awarded Bid 12/15/09 Break ground February 2010 Construction complete December 2010 Phase 2 – Paving Design complete Private Utilities relocated January-March 2010 Break ground March 2010 or later – pending easements, private utilities, TxDOT Construction complete in 2012

2nd St - Project Description Construction Construction Sequencing / Access Biggest concern of the project Plans include specific phasing and sequencing for contractor to adhere to Final sequencing and phasing will be determined once contractor is selected Primary issue is to keep access open, traffic flowing, and utilities functioning In general, having the contractor finish work in a specific area means longer total construction time – as opposed to spreading the work out and having s shorter total construction time Once the contractor is selected and the number of available work crews is determined, the appropriate balance will be outlined

2nd St - Project Description Communication City will inspect the project daily 2nd evening public meeting before Paving work begins Further evening meetings as needed Standing weekly meeting at City Hall for public input / information sharing during construction Fire/Police closure notifications e-mail issues, news, access needs The more involved you are, the better we can deliver this project

COMMENT SHEET Special Needs Business hours After hours deliveries Contact info Special access needs Leave comments tonight, deliver to City Hall, or email Dennis Kleppe or Casey Sledge

Questions? Open for discussion / comments / questions

2nd Street Drainage and Paving Improvements ADJOURN 2nd Street Drainage and Paving Improvements Public Meeting December 15, 2009