Project Update

May 9th , 2011

Roadway Projects

• Completion evaluation walk-through was

conducted by TxDot Wednesday, April 27th • CenterPoint has completed about 70% of

the line relocation along the east side of the project lieu

• 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 • Closed Friendswood/Hastings for

permanent asphalt tie in • City staff initiated inspections of right of

way, landscape, water, sanitary, storm and paving

Dixie Farm Road

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

• Approximately 90% of the 4x4 and 60% of the 9x4 boxes have been laid

• CenterPoint relocation work is pending and is not impeding the construction progress

Walnut Reconstruction

Construction Phase III – Morgan to Harkey and CR 89

• Turned signals on at Morgan/Southfork and Cullen/Southfork and opened Southfork to traffic on April 14th

• Completed FM 1128 asphalt widening work • Completed testing of all sanitary lines • Grand opening on May 18th

Magnolia Road

• Held final walk-through on April 11th and

noted several items that need to be addressed

• Pipe & Tube approved the work that was completed by the contractor on their property

• Working to close-out the project

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

• Installed approximately 90% of inlets • Working to televise the existing 60” storm sewer

line on the north side of the roadway • Working to resolve several conflicts with AT&T • Initial paving between SH35 and R/R today

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

• Advertised ROW clearing contract. • ROW acquisition underway – 61 of 65

parcels acquired, 4 in condemnation (May 16th)

Bailey Road (Veterans to FM1128)

• Irrigation and landscaping about to begin

• Final clean-up in progress

McHard Road (Country Place to Cullen)

McHard Road (Soundwall Construction)

• Comcast completed utility relocations • Wall panel, caps, coping, and Soundfighter

gate installation completed • Drainage swale installation and sidewalk

replacement started

• 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

SH35 – BW8 to FM518

• Bridge deck at Relief Bridge and Clear Creek Bridge poured

• Traffic switch scheduled for the end of May

FM 2234 Widening

• Signal has been turned on

Interim Traffic Signal Installation – Mykawa Road at Brookside Road

• Contract documents have been transmitted for execution by the Contractor

• Project Number has been issued

Adaptive Traffic Signal Improvements

Drainage Projects

Detention Pond • Pond construction complete • Design of pump station at 90%

Cowart Creek Diversion

Diversion Ditch • Conoco Phillips issued NTP • Installation of box culverts at CR100 and

road restoration complete • Closure of CR 143 (Veterans) for box

installation and pipeline relocation until 6/13

• Awaiting re-submittal of 90% N/S Ditch plans

Cowart Creek Diversion

Facility Projects

• Pricing for installation of fiber optic to PSB has been completed; preparing in house crossing design for submittal to TxDOT for permit

• Pouring the final four wall panels this week of the twenty four total required for the building

• Installation of new fuel system at Orange Street facility currently waiting for equipment to arrival for final installation of system at Orange Street

Hillhouse Road Service Center

• Continuing work on Interview Room Recording System – Ordering equipment for installation the new cameras &

mics • Contractor has completed list of final adjustments

and repairs except for some outstanding parts that are on order

Public Safety Building

• Continuing to work through warranty items

• Released contractor’s retainage

Fire Station #5

• Driveways and parking/paving has been

completed

Fire Station #6

• HGAC grant application has been submitted • 100% design plans and specs are in review • Working to advertise the project once the

HGAC grant is approved

Pearland Gateway – Project Stars

Parks

• Advertise for bids this week

Trail Connectivity

• Held progress meeting to review site layout, utility layout, park budget and pond inflow

• Initiated work on Interlocal agreement with BDD4

• Met with MUD engineer and developer on CR 403 and items of coordination

• Obtained and reviewed proposal for additional scope from engineer regarding CR 403

Sports Complex at Max Road

Utility Projects

30” Waterline Interconnect

• The subcontractor continued to construct the support structures for the aerial crossing and has completed 5 of the 10 support columns and taken delivery of the steel pipe for the aerial crossing

• The meter station construction of the project was on hold this month due to the need for additional City of Houston permits

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

City of Houston Interconnect

City of Houston Interconnect

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

building, turbine facility foundation, 24” process waterline, and chemical facility

• Preload completed the construction of the ground storage tank and demobilized from the site

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

South SH 35 Interim Lift Station at Industrial Drive

• Change order negotiated and executed with contractor for installation of gravity sewer line in lieu of temporary lift station

• Contractor delivered submittals for new project scope

• Held design kick off meeting on May 5th

• Received final version of letter report on filter evaluation

• Completed execution of design contract • Issued NTP on May 2nd

Longwood WWTP Rehabilitation

• Topographic survey underway • Located and obtained copies of 1967 original

plans, and upgrade plans from 1978 and 1985 • Received and reviewed 30% plans and outline of

specs

Barry Rose WWTP Rehabilitation

• Held design kick off meeting with engineer • Obtained lift station access and started gathering

data • Engineer submitted draft schedule

Hatfield Basin Trunk Sewer

• Held project kick-off meeting • Initial lift station site location

recommendation presented to and discussed with the City; Engineer is authorizing surveying of planned route and site

Twin Creek Regional Lift Station

Far Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

• Continued discussion with decanter manufacturer • Developed small contract to evaluate plant design

operational parameters, decanter performance, and plant performance

Old Alvin 20” Waterline

• Held first monthly progress meeting • Draft of PER submitted with initial report from

arborist

Project Update

Questions/Comments

May 9th , 2011