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Sustainable Public Rights of Way (SPROW)•Field visit to sites with SPROW related projects:
• Hi Line Drive – Complete Street/Mixed Use/Transit Connection
• Houston Street/Victory – Protected Bike Lanes
• Main Street – Complete Streets/Retail Activation
• Mockingbird Station – Pedestrian Bridge with Retail Activation and Transit Access
• Klyde Warren Park
• Margaret Hunt Hill/Ron Kirk bridges/Trinity Groves – Pedestrian Bridge and retail activation
• Singleton/Sylvan Thirty/Belmont – Complete Streets/Bike Lanes/Retail Activation
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Public Works Construction Standards• Anticipated Release Date: Fall 2017
•Will be available for purchase as a PDF
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Public Works Construction Standards Division 100 – Complete pending PWC review. Division 200 – Complete pending PWC review. Division 300/400 – Under NCTCOG review. Division 500/600 and Division 700/800 – Draft versions complete
and will be posted on NCTCOG website to view.
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Public Works Construction Standards• To review the draft documents of each Division, please go to: http://www.nctcog.org/envir/SEEDevEx/pubworks/standards.asp
• Drafts documents of Division 600, 700, 800 are posted
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Public Works Construction Standards• Public comment period will occur prior to release and final adoption by the Public Works Council and NCTCOG Executive Board.
• Anticipated Timeframe: July 2017-August 2017
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integrated Stormwater Management (iSWM) Just announced - Fort Worth is now an official Silver-Certified City!
We will be presenting their award soon.
Still working with Halff Associates on various work plan items. Currently, they are focusing on preparing Construction Control Standard Details.
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City of Kennedale was awarded Silver Status at their City Council Meeting on April 17.
integrated Stormwater Management (iSWM)
Autonomous Vehicles and Impacts to Infrastructure
Contact Information:Lauren IsaacDirector of Business Initiatives, EasyMile
lauren.isaac@easymile.com
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(AV Road Trip 2017) Arlington Convention Center, Texas, USAOn 2nd February 2017, the EZ10 driverless shuttle was demonstrated at Arlington Convention Center in Texas.
Oncor Proposed Rate Revision for LEDsContact Information:Kristina RonnebergTransp/Air Quality Planner III, NCTCOGKRonneberg@nctcog.org
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18th Annual Public Works RoundupDate: May 10, 2017
Location: Grapevine Convention Center
Grapevine, TX
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18th Annual Public Works Roundup
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Thank you for attending our Roundup! We look forward to seeing you next year!
FY 2017 Work Program UpdateAdditional Activities:
Develop Partnerships with Regional Associations for exploration of training opportunities: Partner with regional chapter of the Texas Public Works Association (TPWA), the American Public Works Association (APWA), the Texas Floodplain Management Association (TFMA), UT Arlington’s Public Works Training Institute, the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association, and/or local private sector entities to develop specific trainings for public works members.
Training for Contractors or Inspectors: Develop or bring in training to address equipment operating, safety, and other issues for contractors, inspectors, and public works members.
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FY 2017 Work Program Update• Upcoming trainings:
1. Construction best practices
2. Field issue courses (i.e. erosion control or storm water management) for utilities and streets
• July and August timeframe.
•Currently requesting applications for instructors, if you or anyone you know would like to apply to be an instructor for one of these trainings, please let me know.
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Requesting Instructors for Public Works Trainings
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To apply for these trainings, please visit: https://trainatcog.silkroad.com/.
Save the Date!Upcoming trainings and events in the region:
•ADA Compliance Training: August 7-8 (1 and a half day course) and October 4 (1 day course)
•AGC/TxDOT Regional Safety Seminar in Grapevine on June 15, 2017
•Dallas Area Forecast Meeting and Fish Fry: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at T-K-O Equipment Co. which is located at 2850 Hardrock Road in Grand Prairie. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a brief reception and the fish fry will follow at 6:00 p.m.
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FY 2018 Work Program Discussion• Potential additional program activities for FY 2018:
A. Develop Partnerships with Regional Associations for exploration of training opportunities: Partner with regional chapter of the Texas Public Works Association (TPWA), the American Public Works Association (APWA), the Texas Floodplain Management Association (TFMA), UT Arlington’s Public Works Training Institute, the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association, and/or local private sector entities to develop specific trainings for public works members.
B. Training for Contractors or Inspectors: Develop or bring in training to address equipment operating, safety, and other issues for contractors, inspectors, and public works members.
C.SPROW Field Visits: Host SPROW-related field visits to requested sites for education and case study purposes.
D. Continuation of Cooperative Purchase of Public Works materials: Continuation of cooperative purchase programs to include desired Public Works resources. For example, this year, we are working on a cooperative purchase program for pavement management prioritization systems.
E. Public Outreach: Explore the creation of creative contests for Public works infrastructure accomplishment information or outreach in the region. This could include partnerships with professional organizations and/or universities. Could also include Public Works Shadow Day or other community outreach events.
•Additional suggestions?
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Commitment Response Forms• Cost shares for FY2018 remain the same as the FY2017 cost shares.
• Commitment Response Forms will be sent out in July by email.
• Will be sent by email, please sign and return by email to Kori Mullen at kmullen@nctcog.org.
• If the contact person or signatory has changed, please let us know. If you need you cost share form sooner, please also let me know.
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FY 2018 Public Works Council Membership Update
Public Sector Standing Member
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Current Member City/County
Mindy Carmichael City of Arlington
Kenneth Jones City of Dallas
Greg Simmons City of Fort Worth
Stephanie Griffin City of Grand Prairie
Tim James City of Mesquite
Gerald Cosgrove City of Plano
Jim Lockart City of Richardson
Joe Trammel Tarrant County
Current Member City/County RepresentsJim Proce City of Rowlett Northeast Dallas
Jeremy Hutt City of Colleyville Northeast Tarrant
Eric Tamayo Town of Northlake Northwest
Mike Garza City of Coppell Northwest Dallas
Joseph Alvarez City of Westworth Village Northwest Tarrant
Sheyi Ipaye City of Forest Hill South Tarrant
Jeff Chambers City of Waxahachie Southeast
Andrew Waits City of Lancaster Southeast Dallas
Public Sector Subregional Representative
FY 2018 Public Works Council Membership Update
Private Sector
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Current Member Firm Represents
Paul CauseyAssociated General
Contractors of TexasAssociated General Contractors
Chris ChaPacheco Koch Council of Engineering Companies
Eric JohnsonAustin Bridge and Road Associated General Contractors
Brad TribbleKimley-Horn Council of Engineering Companies
Other Program ActivitiesCooperating Technical Partnership (CTP):
• Flood Risk Review meetings have been held with Irving, Corinth, and Shady Shores to close out their FY 15 Projects.
•Discovery webinars were held April 19th and 24th. Discovery meetings will be held in June for Cedar and Denton Watersheds.
• Denton: June 13th in Flower Mound; June 21st in Decatur
• Cedar: June 15th in Terrell; June 20th in Gun Barrel City
• Currently waiting on feedback for an extension request for the FY 15 Denton and Cedar Discovery projects.
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Other Program ActivitiesCooperating Technical Partnership (CTP):
• An RFP is going out soon for a consultant for FY 16 projects: East Fork Discovery, Flood Risk Project on West Buffalo Trib 1 and McAnear Creeks in the City of Cleburne, and Flood Risk Project on Silver Creek in Tarrant County.
• Final FY 17 Business Plan submitted March 30th. Waiting on feedback from FEMA for project funding. Currently reaching out to prospective communities for Flood Risk Projects in Benbrook, Weatherford, and the Marys Creek Watershed, and are currently hoping to perform Discovery on the Richland-Chambers watershed.
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Other Program ActivitiesCommunity Rating System (CRS) Users Group:
Next Floodplain Administrator’s/CRS Users Group Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 23, from 12 pm to 2 pm in the 911 Training Center here at NCTCOG. The topic will be “Enforcing Historical Violations,” and will feature a panel of speakers.
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Public Works Emergency Response Team (PWERT) UpdateContact Information:
Next PWERT Meeting:
June 14, 2017, 9:30-11:00
NCTCOG, Metroplex Conference Room
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Mistie Gardner, Vice ChairNCT PWERTmistie.gardner@cor.gov
Jessica Mason, NCTCOG RepNCT PWERTJMason@nctcog.org
Manny Palacios Jr., ChairNCT PWERT
mpalacios@weatherfordtx.gov
Pavement Analysis Services
Master contracts have been executed between NCTCOG and four vendors!
Participating entities can choose from a menu of options including digital image collection, ADA ramp location and configuration, Pavement Condition Index (PCI) scores, budget estimates, and training.
Entities wishing to participate need to sign an Interlocal Agreement with NCTCOG’s SHARE Program before using this service.
For more information: http://www.northtexasshare.org/SHARE_partners/pavement-management-services/
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Upcoming General Meetings
Date Venue Location
June 20, 2017 North Texas Tollway Authority Frisco
August 15, 2017 TBD Dallas
November 9, 2017 Richardson Civic Center Richardson
December 5, 2017 Recreation Center Cedar Hill
NCTX Chapter Events• Six General Meetings
• Community Service• Food Banks
• Trash Bashes
• Fund Raising for Scholarships• Golf Tournament
• Sporting Clay Event
• Fishing Tournament
• Scholarships
• Education• General Meetings
• Roundtables
• One-Day
• Awards
• Student Branch
• Social Event• Young Members
NCTX Chapter Events
Membership• APWA is running “NEVER BEEN A MEMBER”
special in 2017. If you have never been a member, your first year dues are only $95 (1/2 price). Call 1-800-848-2792.
Conference Summary
• TPWA 2017 Annual Conference & Equipment Show• June 14-17, 2016 – San Antonio, Texas
• APWA Annual Conference• August 27-30, 2017 – Orlando, Florida
Branch Information
• Web Site - http://www.nctx-tpwa.org
• Donna Evanoff Renner, P.E. Client Service Manager
1820 Regal Row Dallas, TX 75235
P: 214.589.6991 | Mobile: 214.762.5778 drenner@cpyi.com | www.cpyi.com
Next Public Works Council Meeting
The next PWC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 17, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., in NCTCOG’s Metroplex Conference Room.
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Public Works Staff
EDITH MARVIN, PE, CFM
DIRECTOR
EMARVIN@NCTCOG.ORG
(817) 695-9211
MIA BROWN, CFM
CRS, CTP
MBBROWN@NCTCOG.ORG
(817) 695-9227
DERICA PETERS, CFM
iSWM
DPETERS@NCTCOG.ORG
(817) 695-9217
KORI MULLEN
PUBLIC WORKS, CONSTRUCTION
STANDARDS, CTP
KMULLEN@NCTCOG.ORG
(817) 695-9215
@NCTCOGENV
@NCTCOGENV
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ALLISON HENRY
SPROW
AHENRY@NCTCOG.ORG
(817) 695-9107
TAMARA COOK, AICP
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
TCOOK@NCTCOG.ORG
(817) 695-9221
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