CIP Newsletter. Animal Shelter

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1 Town of Little Elm 1st Quarter 2013 Animal Shelter The plans include the design and construction of a 3,497 square foot animal shelter located on Mark Tree Lane near the Public Works Service Center and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The new animal shelter facility will have 24 dog kennels, cat room, adoption / viewing room, quarantine room, check-in room, washroom, reception desk and an office. The project will also have 12 dog runs and a sally port for the off loading of animals and food supplies. Project Status The animal shelter was relocated to a temporary location at the old central fire station. This move was necessary due to mold being discovered in the old location. The architect completed the construction documents and the Town s Construction Manager at Risk bid out the project. The Contract was approved by Town Council and construction is underway. Town Council was asked to approve a change order to add a fire suppression system at the August meeting. Currently, the underground utilities, pier installations, grade beams, foundation, and slab are complete. The steel was delivered the last week of November. Current activities are now limited to erecting the steel skeleton of the building. It is safer to keep other trades out of the building while steel is being placed. In the next few weeks, the roofing and the siding will be installed and the electrical and plumbing above ground installations will begin. This project is scheduled to be completed in March of 2013.

2 Page 2 CIP Newsletter Senior Center The Senior Center is now a completed structure, constructed for use by the Senior Citizens of the Town of Little Elm. The New Senior Center is located on the same site as the Recreation Center. The programming for the Senior Center includes a multi-use meeting room space to host senior events, kitchen, classroom, and other multi-use areas. The size of the facility is approximately 5,000 square feet. Project Status Community Recreation Center / Senior Center Community Recreation Center / Senior Center The contractor has completed the construction of the new Recreation Center. The Town hosted an open house to the general public from August The facility was free of charge during this period. The contractor has completed the punch list and Owner requested changes like adjustable height basketball goals and tile behind water fountains. The contractor has conducted Owner training and is now working on finishing the close out documents (as-built drawings, manuals and warranty information) and anticipates closing out the project in the next 30 days.

3 Page 3 Recreation Center The new Recreation Center is newly completed and located off Main Street near the intersection of Main Street and Button Street on a property currently owned by the Town of Little Elm. The site has access off Lakeshore Drive and Main Street. The programming for the Recreation Center includes a multi-use meeting room space to host public events and public/private meetings, multi-use recreational center for basketball, volleyball, exercise area, classroom and instructional leisure activities. The size of the facility is approximately 23,000 square feet.

4 Page 4 CIP Newsletter Graphic showing the scope work at the Courtesy Drop Site Wastewater Interceptor and Lift Station # 4 and # 6 Improvement Project The design includes detailed plans and specifications for the replacement of the existing eighteen inch (18 ) gravity main with a thirty inch (30 ) gravity sanitary sewer from the north side of Eldorado Parkway across from Brenda Lane through the Courtesy Drop Site and the Public Works Service Center into the main WWTP lift station and replacement of the existing service road due to the alignment and depth of the existing gravity sanitary sewer main. Another part of this project is the replacement of Lift Station # 4 on Main Street and Lift Station # 6 on Lakeshore Drive. Both lift stations were installed with the Town s original 1976 Sanitary Sewer System and need to be upgraded to current standards. Improvements will also be made to the courtesy drop site.

5 Page 5 Wastewater Interceptor and Lift Station # 4 and # 6 Improvement Project Project Status The contractor has completed approximately 98% of the total project. Staff will be preforming the final walk through and then presenting the project to Town Council for final acceptance in January Pictured below are the new compactors and the high capacity modular storage bins. These compactors have improved the function of the Town s courtesy drop site significantly. These compactors eliminate debris becoming airborne and condense bulk trash 3 to 1. The modular bins will allow the Public Works Department to purchase material in bulk at reduced prices. Having these materials on hand will also increase response and repair times for the for Parks Department and the Public Works Department.

6 Page 6 CIP Newsletter Little Elm Library Remodel Expansion includes renovation to the existing library as well as making modifications allowing the use of additional space within Town Hall. The $835,000 expansion and renovation will double the current library space and enable more room for a larger book and audiovisual collection, more space for all age programming, separate areas for adults and youth, increased computer availability, additional meeting rooms, and quiet study areas. The expansion includes relocation of the utility billing office to an upstairs space of Town Hall along with other work on the second floor of Town Hall that will address acoustics and efficient space planning. Funding for this project is available through the approved Recreation and Leisure Bonds Library Expansion Project. A rendering of the Teen Room

7 Page 7 Project Status Little Elm Library Remodel Modifications of the second floor office space, which included filling in the circular lobby floor opening, filling in the rectangular opening at the Council Chambers entrance, and the relocation of the Water Billing Department are now complete. With this upfront work completed the Library renovation/expansion is well underway. The Little Elm Library Phase 1 expansion is nearing completion (the area previously occupied by the Police Department). Currently, the contractor is painting, installing new light fixtures, built in cabinets, lava tile in the children s area (a tile that changes color when pressure is applied to the tile), glass walls and preparing the floor for carpet installation. It is expected that the flooring installation will begin the week of December 17th and then on December 20th the Library shelving will be delivered. The Library will be closed to the public (relocated to the Little Elm Community Center) from December 12th to January 14th. Staff will move from its current location and re-open on January 14th in the former police and utility billing area of Town Hall. The Phase 1 area is approximately 40% larger than the existing Library and will provide space for an expanded book collection, children s area, public seating, interior book drop, business center, storage and expanded staff work areas. Once this move is complete, workers will start remodeling the existing Library space (now currently occupied by the Library). This will provide new book display, expanded public computer area, computer training area, meeting room, teen room, public seating, two study rooms and more than double the existing library. Actual constructed Teen Room

8 Page 8 CIP Newsletter Elevated Water Tower Site - Two Million Gallon (2 MG) This project will include a two million gallon elevated water tower storage tank. Town Council approved the tower location. The tower is to be located at the intersection of Little Elm Parkway and Eldorado Parkway on property that is currently owned by the Town. This will complete the ultimate need for elevated water within the Town.

9 Page 9 Elevated Water Tower Site - Two Million Gallon (2 MG) Project Status Town Council approved the purchase of the surplus right-of-way from TxDOT for property located at the southwest corner of Eldorado Parkway and Little Elm Parkway. Town Council approved this land swap that benefited the Town and the adjacent land owner. The design engineer submitted the plans to TCEQ in order to expedite the schedule. The Eldorado EST project recently bid with Landmark Structures as the low bidder. The construction contract was presented and awarded at the December 4th Town Council meeting. Construction of the Eldorado EST is scheduled to be finished by July On December 4 th Town Council awarded the construction contract to Landmark for $5,569, Now that the contract is approved Staff will schedule the preconstruction meeting and get the project started soon after January 1, 2013.

10 Page 10 Projects Completed or Closed Out in the Last Year Public Safety Center Kings Crossing Lift Station Lewisville Lake Boring Project Main Street Irrigation Well Eldorado Parkway Streetscape and Gateway Improvements Witt-Woodlake Connector Cottonwood Ball Park Irrigation Well Eldorado Water and Wastewater Project Main Street (West) Paving and Drainage Phase I Back Up Generator Project Solar Cell Grant Project Projects to be Completed or Closed Out in the Next Couple Months Wastewater Interceptor and Lift Station # 4 and # 6 Improvement Project Lobo Lane & Drainage Project Veterans Memorial Bridge FM 423 Water & Sewer Relocation Phase 1 Senior Center Recreation Center

11 Page Utility Relocation Project The design includes detailed plans and specifications for the replacement of the existing ten inch (10 ) force main with a fourteen inch (14 ) sanitary sewer force main from just north side of Frisco Ranch down to the existing Kroger force main recently installed and into an existing manhole on Eldorado Parkway just before the Woodlake Parkway intersection. The existing sanitary sewer force main is undersized for future development on the Doe Creek Peninsula. In addition to the force main, there are several sections of existing water and sanitary sewer gravity mains within the limits of the FM 423 TxDOT improvements that need to be adjusted or relocated due to conflicts. Funding for this design and construction is available through the Utility CIP Bond Fund. A majority of the work will be reimbursable to the Town from TxDOT since these lines are within existing easements. The design engineer believes that reimbursable number to be approximately eighty percent (80%) from experience on dealing with reimbursement relocation projects in the past with TxDOT. Project Status The contractor is complete with the Phase 1 force main construction and is working on completing the final punch list items. The Phase 1 waterline project is scheduled to be complete by the end of December Phase II design has been completed and the TxDOT Reimbursement Application was submitted back to TxDOT, along with the required notification for TCEQ. Once TxDOT and TCEQ approval has been received, FNI will prepare the project for bid.

12 Page 12 CIP Newsletter Little Elm and Denton County Projects Lobo Lane Paving & Drainage Project The project includes the design and construction of underground storm water system to improve drainage and construction of a concrete street with sidewalk improvements, a trail to connect Cottonwood Park to Little Elm Park along the West side of Lobo Lane adding street lighting, and landscape enhancements. Improvements will provide increased capacity for existing schools, marina development, Cottonwood Sports Complex, and industrial development. The project scope was increased to include extending Lobo Lane through Little Elm Park and connecting to newly finished Main.

13 Page 13 Little Elm and Denton County Projects Lobo Lane Paving & Drainage Project Project Status The easement from the United States Army Corps of Engineers has been received. All contractor work has been completed with the exception of the connection of the soccer field lighting to CoServ power. CoServ is in the process of bringing power to the soccer lighting.

14 Page 14 CIP Newsletter Little Elm and Denton County Projects Witt Road Bridge This project includes design and bridge construction for Witt Road over the Cottonwood Creek. The old bridge had an extremely low elevation and was frequently closed due to high water. This roadway connects FM 423 to Eldorado Parkway and is instrumental to local mobility and emergency response time. This bridge is located on the only north-south thoroughfare through Little Elm. Group of attendees at the Veterans Bridge Dedication Ceremony Pictured are the banners on the bridge light poles

15 Page 15 Little Elm and Denton County Projects Project Status Witt Road Bridge and Streetscapes/ Veterans Memorial Bridge On November 11th, the Town of Little Elm held a Veterans Memorial Bridge Dedication Ceremony. There were approximately 400 people in attendance. Several dignitaries and elected officials were also present. The American Legion took a major roll with a Flag Presentation and providing several military vehicles. Banners with the names of Little Elm s active military personnel were installed on the bridge street light poles. Witt Road Bridge Pictured is the overlook Bridge Structure - Work on the bridge rails; both pedestrian and traffic, continues on both ends of the bridge. The North bound lanes have been opened to the public since September. The project engineer is putting together a schedule for preliminary inspection/ walking for the bridge structure itself in the next 7-10 days. Electrical power up is scheduled to take place prior to Christmas day. Road, Trails and Landscaping All Road concrete has been poured. Trails are completely paved and sidewalks are at 96% completion. Landscaping and irrigation is at 82% and the second phase of the project going north towards Eldorado is 46% complete. Screening walls are at 38% at the Glen Cove section on Witt and the Marina Vista section begins this week with Board on Board fencing. View of the completed bridge surface

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17 Page 17 Little Elm and Denton County Projects Main Street (East) & Lakeshore Realignment Phase II The Main Street Phase II Improvements will reconstruct Main Street from the Clark Street intersection to Eldorado Parkway. Also included is a realignment of Lakeshore Drive to Clark Street with parking and a bus loop turn around at the LEISD King Early Learning Center. This new section will be a thirty one foot (31 ) concrete pavement, eight foot (8 ) trail sidewalk along the North side of Main Street and a five foot (5 ) sidewalk on the South side with new barrier free ramps and stamped intersection crossings, trees along the curb, water, wastewater gravity line and force main, irrigation, street lighting, and underground drainage improvements. These drainage, water, and utility improvements are designed to improve access and serve future expansion with the Community Recreation Center & Senior Center Site, Main Street, Lakeshore Drive, Button Street, and Clark Street. Project Status The design completed 100% plans and specs for Lakeshore Main. The project was put out to bid and bids were opened the last week in October. Since that time, Staff has been working with the design engineer and the contractor to produce a scope of work to include changes to Beard Park. On December 4th, Town Council approved a change order to redesign the electrical drawing and make changes to the Beard Park parking lot design. The changes to Beard Park were necessary to accommodate the new wake board facility. King Road West King Road will be widened to four-lanes from Witt Road West to the Town Limit. This project will provide a four-lane undivided roadway which would service transportation needs for the surrounding neighborhoods, Hackberry Elementary School, and improved access for commercial and retail businesses along King Road. The improved roadway will improve access and increase development along King Road and Witt Road. Project Status The design engineer met with the Town and turned in 100% plans and specs for the King Road (signed and sealed) project. Plans for this project will be held until funding becomes available.

18 Page 18 Texas Department of Transportation Projects Aerial view of the Little Elm Bridge Eldorado Parkway Through Little Elm (FM 720) JD Abrams continues work throughout the project limits. They have now installed and moved the traffic to the temporary paving necessary for completing the Phase 1 construction. The contractor has installed a large amount of the Phase 1 storm sewer and will continue with its installation. Construction of the bridge across Lewisville Lake is well underway. All of the bridge beams are in place and the contractor completed all but a few sections of bridge deck. JD Abrams is projecting that the first half of the bridge will be complete and open to traffic in early 2013 and will begin the demo of the old bridge soon after that. Staff will continue to attend the weekly construction meetings and coordinate any necessary road or lane closures.

19 Page 19 Texas Department of Transportation Projects FM 423 (Middle Section, from 720 to just North of The Colony) Austin Bridge and Road was awarded the bid for this project ($29 Million). The construction is underway with completion expected in December Austin Bridge and Road is continuing to work on the stamped concrete in the medians and other final details and expects to have all traffic lanes open by the end of December Other than that, only a few items remain to be completed on this project. FM 423 Eldorado Parkway to US 380 (North Section) TxDOT has acquired most of the right of ways (ROWs). Utility relocation has now commenced and all utility companies are scheduled to be completed by July The design plans are finished and TxDOT is anticipating bidding the project out in the spring. TxDOT is projecting construction to take approximately months. Staff will continue to attend the Monthly Utility Coordination Meeting. FM 720 (Eldorado Parkway to US 380) The design plans are 60% complete and TxDOT continues to develop the construction documents. TxDOT has obtained the environmental clearance to start the right-of-way process. The engineer will now work on the completion of the right-of-way map. The construction documents were expected in March of The project is expected to be bid out in fall of Aerial view of the Little Elm Bridge

20 Page 20 The Town with a Lake Attitude! 100 West Eldorado Parkway Little Elm, Texas For Question and Comments Please ltompkins@littleelm.org Public Safety Center Plans include the design and construction of an approximately sized 42,000 square foot combined police facility and central fire station to be located on Eldorado Parkway in front of Town Hall. The police facility will accommodate current overcrowding issues and future staff growth. The facility will include a jail, municipal court office, sally port, juvenile/victim interview rooms, storage, evidence storage, emergency operations center, patrol officer, and detective work areas. The new central fire station provides sufficient accommodations to properly operate a future, two company fire station. Productivity and efficiency improves overall when operating the departments under one roof. As the Town s growth continues, the central fire station will be able to manage the anticipated increase in call volume and services. The new facility will be able to house two engine companies, medic crews, future rescue company, future battalion chief, administration personnel, training room, hands-on training room, inspections, investigations, EMS supplies, bunker gear supply, rehab, conference room, and emergency operations center. Project Status The building is complete and the contractor has finished punch list items and change items. This project was presented to council for acceptance. This project will be removed from future reports.