Title
Recognize Public Works Week and Review 2015 Construction Projects
Recommended Action
City Manager Recommendation:
Briefing only; no action required.
Report
Issue:
Recognize National Public Works Week, provide a briefing on City projects planned for construction this year, and celebrate awards received.
Presenter(s):
Debbie Sullivan, Deputy Public Works Director
Fran Eide, P.E., City Engineer, Public Works Engineering
Background and Analysis:
May 17 - 23 is National Public Works Week. This year's theme "Community Begins Here" highlights the essential nature of Public Works services in support of everyday quality of life.
This year, Council committed approximately $15 million in funding to maintain the City's infrastructure and City-owned buildings, an investment in what we already own and operate. Work has begun on the 20 projects expected to be in progress this year.
City staff will continue to use a variety of tools to communicate with the public on the construction projects, including an interactive Construction Map on the City's website, an OlyProjects Twitter account, and our traditional informational tools.
Staff will present some of the highlights of this year's construction season, as well as celebrate awards earned in 2014.
2015 projects include:
Downtown Focus
· Improving building systems at the Family Support Center, Fire Station, City Hall and Maintenance Center
· Upgrading the fire sprinkler system at the Washington Center
· Replacing the aging tide gate at Water Street, near State Avenue
· Installing lighting in alleys
· Demolishing the old Housing Authority and County Health Department buildings on the Isthmus
Transportation
· Paving State Avenue between Central Street and Plum Street
· Constructing a sidewalk on 22nd Avenue between Boulevard Road and Cain Road
· Constructing new neighborhood pathways at Moore Street, Decatur Street and Fairview Avenue
· Street maintenance (crack sealing and chip seal) on various streets throughout the City
Utilities
· Replacing aging water mains
· Installing new water quality treatment facility at 4th Avenue and Quince Street
· Repairing sanitary sewer and stormwater pipes
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The community has a high degree of interest in the City's construction projects. Staff will use a wide variety of tools to keep the public informed about construction activity.
Options:
Not applicable.
Financial Impact:
All of the 2015 construction projects are funded through the City's Capital Facilities Plan (CFP).
Attachments:
City Construction Map webpage
OlyProjects Twitter webpage