PINE-STRAWBERRY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
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MEETING DATE: |
January 7, 2025 |
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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 has been finished on the original project.
- Work is completed on the Change Order portion of the project.
- Pressure and water testing are complete.
- The Contractor is completing punch list items.
- Pavement is scheduled for the week of January 6th.
- Final completion 2-04-25
- Portals 1 & 2: Construction is complete.
- The contractor is working on small punch list items.
Deep Well Project SV3
- Based on the bid for the Booster Station, Water Storage Tank, and Associated Equipment, PSWID is recommending Summit Construction for the project.
- Awaiting USDA approval of the selection.
- Value Engineering discussions have resulted in a decision to separate the well equipment from the bid. A separate procurement will be conducted after the well is developed and tested.
- Received change order from KP Ventures Drilling & Pump to remobilize and complete the installation, development and testing of the new well.
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 on waterline projects.
Non-USDA/WIFA Project Initiatives:
- Well and Water Production Infrastructure-
- 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 is available to consult on well and system 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.