Project Update

April 11th , 2011

Roadway Projects

• Opened both Northbound lanes 2/22 • Street lighting conflict with CenterPoint

power lines scheduled for completion by the end of April

• Work continues on the project to complete outstanding items

Cullen Parkway

Cullen Parkway

Phase II – Mary’s Creek Bypass to SH35

• Opened to 4 lanes on 4/6 • Completed landscape and irrigation

installation; conducted substantial completion inspection with TxDOT

• Completed major sidewalk and brick paver installation

• Continued traffic signal installation network

Dixie Farm Road

• One lane closure between SH 35 and Veterans allowing only westbound traffic

• Brush cleared between Veterans and BNSF railroad tracks

• Began installing 10x4 RCB east of Veterans • Conflicts were identified with the relocation

of three CenterPoint Energy power poles and a resolution has been initiated.

• Utility relocation continues

Walnut Reconstruction

Construction Phase III – Morgan to Harkey and CR 89

• Contractor completed paving at the remediation areas east of FM 1128

• CenterPoint installed 2nd arm for Southfork streetlights; working on plan for Magnolia streetlights

• Initiated ditch re-grading, base and asphalt work on east side of FM 1128

• Late April/Early May opening

Magnolia Road

• Green Armor installation is scheduled to be

complete by mid-April • Final walk-through scheduled for the end of

April

Town Ditch Phase III

• Orange Street has been closed to westbound traffic between SH 35 and Mykawa to begin the installation of utilities and grading

• Began installation of inlets • Continued coordination with the utility

companies • AT&T has many conflicts that are affecting

the project

Orange Street

• Returned plan review of 100% plans with

drainage updates to the engineer for revisions • Traffic counts and noise measurements

completed for Noise Impact Analysis; Engineer working on draft report submission

• ROW acquisition underway – 61 of 65 parcels acquired, 4 in condemnation (May 16th)

Bailey Road (Veterans to FM1128)

• Irrigation and landscaping ongoing; working with HOA for upgrades

• Final clean-up in progress

McHard Road (Country Place to Cullen)

McHard Road (Soundwall Construction)

• CenterPoint installed new transmission lines

along north side of McHard in order to de-energize and remove lines on the south side.

• North side wall placement complete with the exception of Sound Fighter gate installation

• Majority of south side mow strip, column, and panel placement complete

• Two lanes of paving Flea Market to Walmart • Working with TxDOT to address local

business concerns • USACE issued permit for low water crossing

on Hickory Slough • All utilities have been relocated along SH35

with the exception of the contaminated soil area & water line on bridge

SH35 – BW8 to FM518

• Utility relocates and coordination ongoing • Initiated slip form from Kirby to Clear

Creek Bridge • Bridge deck at Clear Creek Bridge poured • Storm Sewer Completed

FM 2234 Widening

• Cabinet box, controller and signal heads delivered to contractor site

• Bollards installed and painted • CenterPoint pole adjustments and tree

clearing scheduled for completion this month

Interim Traffic Signal Installation – Mykawa Road at Brookside Road

Drainage Projects

Detention Pond • Pond B excavation complete; Pilot channel

installation in progress • Excavation of diversion channel from Pond A to

CR 143 complete • Hauling activities and fill placement at designated

fill sites continued • City staff finalized pump configuration • Waiting for engineer to complete plan revisions

for pump station

Cowart Creek Diversion

Diversion Ditch • Conoco Phillips issued NTP • CR100 closure thru next week • Veterans closure late April – 4-6 weeks • Awaiting re-submittal of 90% N/S Ditch

plans

Cowart Creek Diversion

Facility Projects

• Completed below slab utilities, water, sewer,

electrical, and data • 95% complete on Site Utilities, including internal

drainage, electrical and phone and prep’d for installation of fiber optic to PSB

• Poured slab with cut outs for tilt wall panels • Reviewing Building access control options and costs

Hillhouse Road Service Center

• Continuing work on Interview Room Recording System – New cameras & mics were installed in two rooms for a

three week test period – Audio, video, and playback of new equipments meets

needs – Contractor directed to install this setup in all interview

rooms • Performed Final Acceptance Walkthrough on

March 21st . The contractor is working to complete additional items

Public Safety Building

• Held final walk-through • Continued working through warranty items,

Fire Marshal’s issues, and Architectural Barrier issues resolved

• All furniture has arrived • Intercom system was installed

Fire Station #5

• Underground utilities complete • Began erection of pre-engineered building • Driveways and 50% of parking/paving has

been poured

Fire Station #6

• HGAC grant application has been submitted • Staff has reviewed 60% design plans and

specs • Working to advertise the project once the

HGAC grant is approved

Pearland Gateway – Project Stars

Parks

• Revised plans received from architect. Held pre-development meeting with Planning to clarify permitting issues with shade structures

• Plans submitted for review through development department and CIP review processes

Trail Connectivity

• Held progress meeting to review park amenities, type and cost of fields, and brought project in line with current budget and cost estimates

• Met with BDD4 to review pond function, H&H model, access, and property acquisition, and identified need for Interlocal Agreement

• CR403 Extension per SPA with MUD#16 • Set up coordination meeting with MUD #16

Engineer and developer

Sports Complex at Max Road

Utility Projects

30” Waterline Interconnect

• The sub-contractor has drilled the piers on the North side of Clear Creek for the aerial crossing

• The 30” waterline has been pressure tested from McHard to the Alice Street Water Plant

• Completed installation of 20” distribution waterline from Alice Street Water Plant along McHard to Old Alvin Rd.

• Fuqua line and meter station underway • CoH 72” line scheduled for completion in July 2011

City of Houston Interconnect

20” waterline with Gate Valve at Alice Street Water Plant

City of Houston Interconnect

Alice Street Water Plant • Industrial TX continued working on the pump

building and chemical facility • Preload completed the construction of the interior

of the ground storage tank • Upon completion of the 30” waterline, Preload

will test the ground storage tank • Poured the slab for the turbine facility

South SH 35 Interim Lift Station at Industrial Drive

• Plans were revised. Request for proposal submitted to the contractor

• Proposal received from contractor and is currently under review

• Revisions will result in a deductive Change Order

• Revised Design Services proposal to remove filter lift station & filter evaluation from design effort after filter evaluation letter report was completed

• Negotiated revised design contract • Prepared contract for presentation to

Council for award

Longwood WWTP Rehabilitation

• Plant personnel are cleaning out the old storage basin to be reconstructed as the new thickener, for surveyor work on topographic plant site

• Met with geotech engineer and structural engineer on site to discuss bridge design issues

• Structural design of bridge and thickener equipment is underway

Barry Rose WWTP Rehabilitation

• Negotiated design contract • Engineer prepared revised proposal • Presenting agreement and proposal to Council for

consideration

Hatfield Basin Trunk Sewer

• Held project kick-off meeting • PER phase underway

Twin Creek Regional Lift Station

Far Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

• Staff received and reviewed proposal for

equipment repairs and upgrades from decanter manufacturer

• Scheduling to meet with UV system manufacturer

Old Alvin 20” Waterline

• Contract for PER services awarded at Council • Held Kick-off meeting

Project Update

Questions/Comments

April 11th , 2011