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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-12 Infrastructure Committee Minutes Infrastructure Committee Minutes April 12, 2016 ATTENDEES Councilors: Gibran Graham Joshua Plourde Joe Perry Sarah Nichols Nelson Durgin Joseph Baldacci Staff: John Theriault Andy Rudzinski Dana Wardwell Members of the Public: AGENDA 1. Sewer Abatement Quarterly Report Andy Rudzinski provided a summary of the Sewer Abatement Report. Vote: Moved, Seconded, Unanimous 2. MDOT Agreement: Overweight Construction Vehicles – Interstate 395 Project, Odlin Road to Route 1A, #022644.00 Requested is a routine action that would allow overweight construction vehicles on City streets in conjunction with MaineDOT’s Interstate 395 pavement milling and overlay project. The project begins at the I-395/Odlin Road Intersection and extends along I-395 for 5.02 miles to Route 1A in Brewer. The work will include the eastbound and westbound travel lanes and the on and off ramps. The contractor will be required to repair any resultant damage to City streets. John Theriault provided an outline. Vote: Moved, Seconded, Unanimous Upon final vote, members signed the Overweight Permit. 3. MDOT Agreement: Finson Road Sidewalk, WIN #21661.00 A request to authorize the City Manager to execute a Local Project Agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation for design and construction of a sidewalk on Finson Road for 0.38 miles, beginning at Davis Road and ending 0.04 of a mile south of Blue Hill East. The Maine Department of Transportation has approved funds in an amount not to exceed $151,000.00. The total State/Federal share of 80% is equal to $120,800.00, and the Municipality share of 20% is equal to $30,200.00. As a condition of this funding, the City is required to enter into a Local Project Agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation. 1 John Theriault provided an outline. Vote: Moved, Seconded, Unanimous 4. MDOT Agreement: Ohio Street and Fourteenth Street Intersection Improvements, WIN #20895.00 A request to authorize the City Manager to execute a Local Project Agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation for the design of the replacement of traffic signals, installation of pedestrian signals, rehabilitation of sidewalks and sidewalk ramps, and adjustment of the turning radius at the intersection of Ohio Street and Fourteenth Street. The Maine Department of Transportation has approved funds in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. The total State/Federal share of 90% is equal to $13,500.00, and the Municipality share of 10% is equal to $1,500.00. As a condition of this funding, the City is required to enter into a Local Project Agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation. John Theriault provided an outline. Vote: Moved, Seconded, Unanimous 5. MDOT Agreement: Union Street and Fourteenth Street Intersection Improvements, WIN #20896.00 A request to authorize the City Manager to execute a Local Project Agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation for replacement of traffic signals at the intersection of Union Street (Route 222) and Fourteenth Street and construction of a right-turn lane from Fourteenth Street onto Union Street. The Maine Department of Transportation has approved funds in an amount not to exceed $240,865.00. The total State/Federal share of 90% is equal to $216,778.50, and the Municipality share of 10% is equal to $24,086.50. As a condition of this funding, the City is required to enter into a Local Project Agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation. John Theriault provided an outline. Vote: Moved, Seconded, Unanimous 6. MDOT Agreement: Maine Avenue Resurfacing, WIN #20857.00 A request to authorize the City Manager to execute a Local Project Agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation for resurfacing of 0.4 mile of Maine Avenue from Venture Way to Hammond Street. The Maine Department of Transportation has approved funds in an amount not to exceed $577,410.00. The total State/Federal share of 90% is equal to $519,669.00, and the Municipality share of 10% is equal to $57,741.00. As a condition of this funding, the City is required to enter into a Local Project Agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation. John Theriault provided an outline. Vote: Moved, Seconded, Unanimous 2 7. MDOT Agreement: Maine Avenue Resurfacing, WIN #20856.00 A request to would authorize the City Manager to execute a Local Project Agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation for resurfacing of 0.57 mile of Maine Avenue from Johnson Street to Venture Way. The Maine Department of Transportation has approved funds in an amount not to exceed $657,828.00. The total State/Federal share of 90% is equal to $592,045.20, and the Municipality share of 10% is equal to $65,782.80. As a condition of this funding, the City is required to enter into a Local Project Agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation. John Theriault provided an outline. Vote: Moved, Seconded, Unanimous 8. MDOT Agreement: Penobscot River Walk Improvements, WIN #21767.00 A request to authorize the City Manager to execute a Local Project Agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation for design, right-of-way, construction, and construction engineering for a reconstruction of 750 feet of waterfront sidewalk behind the Sea Dog restaurant, and construction of a new sidewalk for 180 feet along Front Street. The Maine Department of Transportation has approved funds in an amount not to exceed $261,630.00. The total State/Federal share of 80% is equal to $209,304.00, and the Municipality share of 20% is equal to $52,326.00. As a condition of this funding, the City is required to enter into a Local Project Agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation. John Theriault provided an outline. Vote: Moved, Seconded, Unanimous 9. Basement Sump Pump Informational Mailing John Theriault, Andy Rudzinski, and Dana Wardwell provided information and answers regarding the following program: The City of Bangor is initiating a program to locate existing basement sump pumps and foundation drains that are improperly connected to the City’s sanitary sewer. These improper connections add groundwater and stormwater flows to the waste water collection system even though these flows do not require treatment at the plant. As part of the City’s efforts to reduce inflows into the sewer system and reduce the occurrences of combined sewer overflows (CSOs), the City is providing a mailing to all city sewer customers to request that the residents provide information on if they have a sump pump (or basement drain) and where that sump pump is connected. The City will use the provided information when evaluating proposed improvement projects along the sewer collection system and determine if and where sump pumps connection can be modified to eliminate additional flow into the system. 3 The attached program description will be sent with the next round of sewer bills to residents and businesses within Bangor who are currently receiving City sewer service. This program description will also be placed in the Bangor Daily News to make the public more aware of the program. The following is proposed publication to be made available to the public: Sump Pump Identification Program The Bangor Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) shows large increases in flow during wet weather, indicating that a significant amount of infiltration and inflow (I/I) exists. I/I is clean water, such as groundwater and stormwater, which enters the sanitary sewer system. Excessive amounts of I/I can contribute to basement sewer backups and combined sewer overflows. I/I also results in higher costs paid by residents for the operation and maintenance of the sewer system. A large portion of I/I may be from sump pumps improperly connected to the sewer system. State and local regulations prohibit the discharge of sump pumps into the sanitary sewer. A sump pump is properly connected if it discharges to a stormwater drain pipe, to a drywell or to an overland discharge location in your yard or driveway. A sump pump is improperly connected if it discharges to a sanitary sewer when other viable discharge alternatives exist. The City of Bangor is initiating a program for the identification of improper connections to the sanitary sewer. If you suspect that your sump pump (or basement drain) may be connected to the sanitary sewer, please contact the City of Bangor Sewer Maintenance Department at (207) 992-4513. The City will then arrange for an inspection at a time convenient for you to confirm the discharge location of the sump pump. During the basement inspection by City employees, the inspector may need to temporarily introduce dye water into the sump pump system to determine the discharge location. The inspector may also take notes and photographs of the basement’s internal plumbing and related appurtenances. Please help Bangor remove extraneous water from the sewer system and thereby minimize the sewer use charges to the residents for wastewater treatment. At Councilors request, the notification include the estimated impact on the system. Vote: Moved, Seconded, Unanimous Meeting Adjourned. 4