1. 2nd Street Drainage and Paving Improvements
Public Meeting
December 15, 2009

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

3. 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

4. 2nd St - Project Description
Location

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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
issues, news, access needs
The more involved you are, the better we can deliver this project

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

14. Questions?
Open for discussion / comments / questions

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