PINE-STRAWBERRY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Board Action Item
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MEETING DATE: |
September 26, 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 the pipelines and all services have been installed.
- The cost for the Change Order is being reviewed prior to processing for funding approval.
- The Permit for Approval to Construct is in process with ADEQ.
- Portals 1 & 2: Construction is scheduled to finish November 29, 2024. The project is on schedule. 100% of the 12,278 LF of water line has been installed.
- The contractor has started pressure testing the main pipeline.
- There are 8 more services to be completed.
- Paving has started in the roadway areas where the waterline was installed.
Deep Well Project SV3
- The pre bid meeting was held September 5, 2024 for the Well Equipment, Booster Station, Water Storage Tank, and associated equipment.
- The bid opening is scheduled for October 24,2024.
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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- EUSI reviews well status with District Staff.
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.