PINE-STRAWBERRY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Board Action Item
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MEETING DATE: |
August 29, 2024 |
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AGENDA ITEM: |
6.b |
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PRESENTER: |
Paul Hendricks |
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SUBJECT: |
Discuss and Take Possible Action Regarding the Status, Prioritization, and Funding of Capital Projects |
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: USDA PROGRAM(S) & OTHER INITIATIVES
USDA Capital Program:
Phase 1
Water Line Replacement Projects:
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- The WIFA/USDA funded water line replacement project Dashboard Report is online.
Construction Activities:
- White Oak/Cedar Meadows: Construction is scheduled to finish October 5, 2024. Cedar Meadow – 100% of the 5,358 LF of water line has been installed.
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- The contractor has completed pressure testing pipelines and is installing services.
- A Change Order is being processed to connect an additional area that will complete waterline replacements in the area.
- The paving of the roadway areas where the waterline was installed has been completed. The contractor is still working on site restoration.
- Portals 1 & 2: Construction is scheduled to finish November 29, 2024. The project is on schedule. 11,880 LF out of 12,278 of 6” water line and 3,730 LF out of 4,460 of 4” water line has been installed.
- The contractor has several crews working in the area to finish the installation of the main water lines. Crews are working in several areas at the same time to improve efficiency.
The new intermediate booster station will be ready for service when the new water line is placed in service.
Deep Well Project SV3
- The ADEQ approved the Approval to Construct permit for the Well Equipment, Booster Station, Water Storage Tank, and associated equipment.
- The advertisement and bidding are now scheduled with bid opening in late October.
USDA Capital Program
Interim Financing from WIFA for USDA Projects
- PSWID continues to process WIFA construction loan funds for disbursements requests on active construction projects.
- Sunrise Engineering continues to provide the USDA required, full time Resident Project Representative (RPR) construction observation services.
Non-USDA/WIFA Project Initiatives:
- Well and Water Production Infrastructure-
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- District Staff continue work related to the inspection, well capacity testing, repair, and improvement of existing wells and booster stations to maintain water system reliability to meet summer water demands.
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- Well Status Logs are reviewed and updated.
WIFA Project Meeting Items Review and Action:
- Review the USDA project list and procurement issues.
- WIFA Disbursements are reviewed and processed.
- Project Issues are addressed.
- EUSI personnel make construction project site visits to observe construction activities.
- EUSI personnel accompany District Staff as requested on field site visits and discuss water system and project issues.
- EUSI staff check the status of the WIFA Labor Boards on active projects.