HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_GTAB_06.13.2014Notice of Meeting for the
Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board and the Governing Body
of the City of Georgetown
June 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM
at GMC, 300-1 Industrial Ave, Georgetown Texas 78626
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Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Call to Order
The Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene in Executive Session at the
request of the Chair, a Board Member, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, General
Manager of Utilities, City Council Member, or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, and are subject to action in the
Regular Session that follows.
B Introduction of Visitors
C Industry/CAMPO/TXDOT Updates
D Discussion regarding the Project Progress Reports and Time Lines. – Bill Dryden, P.E.,
Transportation Engineer; Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager; Nat Waggoner, PMP®,
Transportation Analyst and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director.
E Discussion regarding the Airport Project Progress Report and time lines. – Curtis Benkendorfer,
Acting Airport Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Legislative Regular Agenda
F Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the Regular GTAB Board meeting held
on May 9, 2014. - Jana Kern – GTAB Board Liaison
G Consideration and possible recommendation to award a Construction Contract to Legends
Landscape LLC, of Temple, Texas, for the construction of the Improvements to San Gabriel Part
along FM 971 in the amount of $ 302,697.85. – Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer and
Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director.
H Consideration and possible recommendation to award a contract for 2014 Capital Improvements to
Smith Contracting of Austin, Texas in the amount of $679,594.00.– Edward G. Polasek, AICP,
Transportation Services Director, and Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager.
I Consideration and possible recommendation to award a Construction Contract to Patin
Construction Co. of Taylor, Texas, for pedestrian improvements, rehabilitation of the roadway and
curbs on and along 9th Street between Austin Avenue and Main Street, in the amount of
794,947.00– Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director, and Mark Miller,
Transportation Services Manager.
J Discussion and direction to staff regarding the Government and Public Participation Plans,
Reporting Criteria and Project Schedule elements of the 2014 Sidewalk Master Plan and Public
Facility Access Audit. - Nat Waggoner, PMP®, Transportation Analyst and Edward G. Polasek,
AICP, Transportation Services Director.
Adjournment
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice
of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public
at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2014, at __________, and remained so
posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Call to Order
The Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene in Executive Session at the
request of the Chair, a Board Member, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, General
Manager of Utilities, City Council Member, or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, and are subject to action in the Regular
Session that follows.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
n/a
SUBMITTED BY:
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Introduction of Visitors
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
n/a
SUBMITTED BY:
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Industry/CAMPO/TXDOT Updates
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
n/a
SUBMITTED BY:
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion regarding the Project Progress Reports and Time Lines. – Bill Dryden, P.E.,
Transportation Engineer; Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager; Nat Waggoner, PMP®,
Transportation Analyst and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director.
ITEM SUMMARY:
GTAB Projects
Austin Avenue Bridge Evaluation and Repairs
FM 971 Realignment at Austin Avenue
FM 1460 Improvements Project
MS4 Permit Update
N Austin Avenue Sidewalk Improvements
Shell Road at Westbury-Bellaire - Signal Improvements
Sidewalk Master Plan
Smith Branch
Southeast Inner Loop Corridor Study
Southwest Bypass Project (TIP #14C)
Transit Study as Requested by City Council
Transportation Services Operations – CIP Maintenance
GTEC Projects
Project Update and Status Report
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
SUBMITTED BY:
Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
GTAB Project Updates Exhibit
GTEC Status Report - June 2014 Exhibit
Austin Avenue – Bridge Evaluations
(North and South San Gabriel Rivers)
Project No. TBD TIP Project No. N/A
June 2014
Project
Description
Evaluate the repairs necessary to restore full structural capacity to the Austin Avenue
bridges over the North and South San Gabriel Rivers. The process will involve several
phases – I) determination of testing needed, II) structural testing, analyses and
evaluation of test data to determine/recommend corrective measures and a project
budget, III) develop construction plans, specifications and contract documents, estimates
of probable construction costs and, last, IV) construction administration.
Purpose To extend the structural life of the two bridge and provide long‐term vehicular capacity
and pedestrian safety along Austin Avenue.
Project Manager Bill Dryden, P.E.
Engineer Aguirre & Fields, LP
North San Gabriel River Bridge South San Gabriel River Bridge
Element Status / Issues
Design Staff met with Engineer and discussed potential courses of action. There are four basic
paths to consider:
1) Do Nothing. The bridge remains weight limited. Continued rust, deterioration and
lose of concrete could cause the bridges to loose even more capacity in the next
inspection, or ultimately the failure of one or both of the bridges.
2) Short Term Temporary Fix. Seal joints on the beams and paint beams and girders to
restrict rust expansion and continued exterior erosion. We do not know how or if the
continued corrosion the bent caps will be affected by this. The bridge remains
weight limited for now, but it will remain at the same level for next 5 to 10 years.
3) Medium Term Fix. Remove the deck (superstructure) and replace bearings, flanges
and repair rusted beams, deck soffit and concrete. This step would mean the
ornamental pedestrian railing would have to be removed and brought up to
AASHTO/TxDOT standards. It will allow for the removal of the weight restrictions,
but will not allow the additional pedestrian facilities called for in the Downtown
Master Plan. And the substructure (abutment caps, bent columns, wing walls and
back walls) will still be 75 years old. This step may add 15 to 20 years of active life to
the bridge.
4) Replace Structure. This would involve removing existing bridges and replacing with
a new bridge with a 75 year design life. This could support the additional bicycle
and pedestrian facilities called for in the Downtown Master Plan. Construction may
be able to be phased to allow two lanes of the existing bridge to remain open during
construction.
Surveying N/A (TBD)
Environmental/
Archeological
TBD during Phase II
Rights of Way Existing
Utility
Relocations
TBD (future)
Construction TBD
Other Issues The is currently scheduled a combined GTAB/Council workshop for July 8th at Council
Chambers to discuss the issues with the bridges.
FM 971 at Austin Avenue
Realignment Intersection Improvements
Project No. 1BZ TIP No. QQ1
June 2014
Project Description Design and preparation of final plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) for the widening
and realignment of FM 971 at Austin Avenue, eastward to Gann Street.
Purpose To provide a new alignment consistent with the alignment of the proposed Northwest
Boulevard Bridge over IH 35; to allow a feasible, alternate route from the west side go IH 35
to Austin Avenue, to Georgetown High School and a more direct route to SH 130.
Project Managers Bill Dryden, P.E.
Engineer Klotz Associates, Inc.
Element Status / Issues
Design Engineer is progressing to the 60% Plan review phase has been authorized to
proceed with the development of construction PS&E.
Environmental/
Archeological
TBD
Rights of Way Paperwork for the land swap has been completed. We will be developing a ROW
exchange with TxDOT for the realigned roadway.
Utility Relocations TBD
Construction City and TxDOT need to develop an AFA for construction of the project by TxDOT;
schedule TBD.
Other Issues Bids were opened for the construction of the Improvements to San Gabriel Park
along FM 971; Legends Landscape LLC, of Temple, Texas, was the apparent low
bidder; an action item follows on today’s agenda.
FM 1460
Quail Valley Drive to University Drive
Project No. 5RB TIP No. EEa, EEb & EEc
June 2014
Project Description Design and preparation of plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) for the widening and
reconstruction of FM 1460. Project will include review and update to existing Schematic,
Right‐of‐Way Map and Environmental Document and completion of the PS&E for the
remaining existing roadway.
Purpose To keep the currently approved environmental documents active; purchase ROW, effect
utility relocations/clearance and to provide on‐the‐shelf PS&E for TxDOT letting not later
than August 2013, pending available construction funding.
Project Managers Ed Polasek, AICP and Bill Dryden, P.E.
Engineer Brown and Gay Engineers, Inc.
Element Status / Issues
Design Final PS&E was submitted to TxDOT on May 5th.
Environmental/
Archeological
Environmental approved with Project Schematic.
Rights of Way All appraisals are complete. Final offers have been made
for all ROW parcels.
The paperwork has been filed for all parcels requiring
condemnation.
Acquired: 29
Pending: 2
Condemnation: 5
Total: 36
Utility Relocations Ongoing as ROW is being acquired.
Construction Project has been (re‐)scheduled by TxDOT for an August 2014 Letting, with an
anticipated construction start for February 2015.
Other Issues None Pending
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit
June 2014
Project Description Develop a multi‐year implementation plan based on existing and cost effective
future storm water management practices in order to comply with the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer System (MS4) Permit.
Purpose On December 11, 2013, the TCEQ adopted rules for newly regulated MS4s
based on the 2010 Census designation of Urbanized Areas. The City of
Georgetown is now part of Austin Large Urban Area based on those
designations. Our 180 days to submit the Notice of Intent (NOI) and Storm
water Management Plan (SWMP) began on December 11, 2013. The City of
Georgetown (City) has engaged HDR Engineering, Inc. (Engineer) to assist the
City with development of its Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) as a
result of the Cityʹs recent designation as a MS4 operator. Initial services
include a review of available storm water program and water quality
information, a series of meetings with City departments and a City facility
review. Permit submittal deadline to the TCEQ is June 11, 2014.
Project Managers Nat Waggoner and Bill Dryden
Engineer/Engineers HDR Architects
Task Status / Issues
Initiation Scope of Services negotiations Feb 2014‐ Completed
Planning February/March 2014‐ Completed
Execution Review and recommendation to Council by GTAB 9May 2013‐ Completed
Adoption by Council 27 May 2014‐ Completed
Submittal to TCEQ 11 June 2014‐ Completed
Monitoring Public Notice of TCEQ Preliminary Determination‐ Forthcoming
Comment period begins on the first date the notice is published and
ends 30 days later, unless a public meeting is held.
Applicant must file with the Chief Clerk a copy and an affidavit of the
publication of notice(s) within 60 days of receiving the written
instructions from the Office of Chief Clerk.
If significant public interest exists, the TCEQ executive director will
direct the applicant to publish notice of the meeting and to hold the
public meeting.
Other Issues None
N Austin Avenue Sidewalk Improvements
Rec Center to Georgetown High School
Project No. 1CV TIP No. None
June 2014
Project Description Design and preparation of final plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) for the sidewalk
improvements along N. Austin Avenue between the Georgetown Recreational Center and
Georgetown High School.
Purpose To provide a safe pedestrian route along North Austin avenue.
Project Managers Bill Dryden, P.E.
Engineer URS Corporation
Element Status / Issues
Design Complete
Environmental/
Archeological
Complete
Rights of Way None
Utility Relocations None
Construction Council awarded the construction contract at its May 27th meeting. Construction
will begin in June.
Other Issues None pending.
Shell Road Signal Improvements
Shell Road at Westbury Lane/Bellaire Drive
Project No. N/A TIP No. None
June 2014
Project Description Design and preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimate for the construction
of signal improvements for the ultimate intersection of Shell Road at Westbury
Lane/Bellaire Drive and to determine future additional rights‐of‐way needs north
of the intersection.
Purpose To better manage traffic movements through and within the intersection.
Project Manager Bill Dryden, P.E.
Engineer Brown and Gay Engineers, Inc.
Element Status / Issues
Design Complete
Surveying TBD
Environmental/
Archeological
TBD
Rights of Way None to be acquired
Utility Relocations None required at this time
Construction Awarded by Council at its May 13th Meeting;
Construction to begin first week of June;
Substantial completion/signal operational by 2nd week of August
Other Issues Hardware order has been placed and expect delivery of all items in early‐ to mid‐
June.
Sidewalk Master Plan and Public Facility Access Audit
June 2014
Purpose The purpose of the City of Georgetown Sidewalk Study and Public Facility
Access Audit is to inventory existing public infrastructure within the City of
Georgetown City Limits, identify design and compliance deficiencies, evaluate
future program requirements, and develop a long term implementation plan.
Project Managers Nat Waggoner and Bill Dryden
Engineer HDR Architects
Task Status / Issues
Initiation ‐Task 1.3‐ Project Kick Off Meeting completed May 15, 2014.
Planning ‐Task 2.1‐ Coordinating Documents review underway.
Execution ‐Schedule of Deliverables
Task Name Start End
ADA Reporting Criteria for Sidewalk Analysis May‐14 Jun‐14
Comprehensive Review of Existing Studies, Plans, and Reports May‐14 Jun‐14
Self‐Assessment Survey of Downtown District May‐14 Jul‐14
Data Collection and Field Inventory Jun‐14 Aug‐14
City Facilities Survey Jul‐14 Sep‐14
Sidewalk Implementation Plan and Project Prioritization May‐14 Oct‐14
Parks and Amenities Survey (NOT FUNDED)Oct‐14 Nov‐14
Government and Public Stakeholder Meetings May‐14 Jan‐15
Public Meetings and Hearings Periodic thru Jan‐15
ADA Transition Plan Update to Council Targeting Jan‐15
Monitoring – Multiple public and government meetings are defined Tasks throughout the
project.
– Task 4.3‐ Preliminary Government Meeting Schedule:
May‐June 2014 City Staff
June 2014 GTAB, GISD
October 2014 Initial GTAB Workshop
Other Issues ADA
– Parks and Rec submitted a budget item request for FY 14/15 for the audit of
their physical facilities (approx. 25). The Task Order will be amended upon
approval of the CIP request, September 2014.
– Downtown District Priority Report expected July 10, 2014.
– Working to solidify public meeting schedule through January 2015
(1) one meeting with City Council,
(2) two meetings with the City’s ADA Task Force, and
(3) three meetings with City Boards & Commissions including Parks, GTAB,
GGAF, etc.
Smith Branch
June 2014
Project Description Voluntary acquisition of eight (8) properties with finished floor elevations below the base
flood elevation in the Smith Branch Watershed
Purpose To reduce future flood damage risk.
Project Managers Wesley Wright, P.E., and Terri Calhoun, SR/WA, R/W‐NAC
Engineer Kasberg, Patrick, & Associates
Element Status / Issues
Design Completed – Flood Study completed in 2013
Environmental/
Archeological
Possible asbestos abatement on properties upon acquisition
Property
Acquisition
Underway – initial discussion and fair market value
offers made to 6 of 8 owners. Awaiting responses and
counter offers. Condemnation is not currently being
considered. This is a willing buyer – willing seller
program
Acquired: 0
Pending: 8
Condemnation: 0
Total: 8
Utility Relocations Will require termination of services
Construction Upon acquisition of any property, structures will be demolished and the lot
returned to grass.
Other Issues None Pending
Southeast Inner Loop Corridor Study
(IH 35 to Rockride Lane)
Project No. None Project No. None
June 2014
Project Description Develop a preliminary design schematic, perform preliminary engineering and report
preparation for the Southeast Inner Loop Schematic Design from IH 35 to Rockridge Lane
(CR 110) and Sam Houston Avenue.
Purpose To determine ultimate alignment, interim and ultimate engineer’s estimates of probable
project costs and ROW needs for the future SH 29 Bypass, connecting the westerly route (SH
29 to IH 35) with Southeast Inner Loop and Sam Houston Avenue.
Project Manager Bill Dryden, P.E.
Engineer Kasberg Patrick and Associates
Element Status / Issues
Design Draft Final Report was presented to GTAB in March.
Meetings with adjacent/affected land owners on‐going.
Draft Final Report will be completed in accordance with all applicable comments
and returned to GTAB in July for Board discussions and possible
recommendation of adoption by Council.
Surveying TBD (future)
Environmental/
Archeological
TBD (future)
Rights of Way To be conceptually established during the preliminary schematic phase and further
refined through the design phase.
Utility Relocations TBD (future)
Construction TBD (future)
Other Issues None at this time.
Southwest Bypass Project
(RM 2243 to IH 35)
Project No. 1CA Project No. 14c
June 2014
Project Description Develop a Design Schematic for the Southwest Bypass from Leander Road (RM 2243) to IH
35 in the ultimate configuration and Construction Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E)
for construction of approximately 1.5 miles of interim 2‐lane roadway from Leander Road
(RM 2243) to its intersection with the existing Inner Loop underpass at IH 35. The portion
from Leander Road to the east property line of Texas Crushed Stone is a GTAB Project; from
the east line to the existing Inner Loop underpass at IH 35 is being funded by GTEC.
Purpose To extend an interim portion of the SH 29 Bypass, filling in between Leander Road (RM
2243) to IH 35 Southbound Frontage Road.
Project Manager Bill Dryden, P.E.
Engineer HDR Engineering, Inc.
Element Status / Issues
Design Engineer is in preliminary engineering and schematic design phase of the facility.
Alignment has been presented to staff and management.
Surveying City stall met with the Surveyor to resolve a conflict in the proposed ROW to be
acquired from Texas Crushed Stone.
Environmental/
Archeological
TBD by preliminary engineering phase.
Rights of Way Conceptually established by the Industrial Agreement; will be refined through the
schematic design phase.
Negotiations ongoing for the remainder of the ROW
Utility Relocations TBD (future)
Construction This project included in the Williamson County 2013 Bond Program to construct 2
lanes of the ultimate roadway.
Other Issues Candidate Project for a potential May 2015 Transportation Bond Election
Transit Study
as Requested by City Council
Project No. None Project No. None
June 2014
Unchanged
Project
Description
Council Motion: Discussion and possible direction to the City of Georgetownʹs Transportation
Advisory Board (GTAB) to conduct an analysis and make a recommendation to the City Council
no later than June 24, 2014 ,regarding the Cityʹs potential future participation in State and
Regional Transportation Organizations including the benefits, conditions, and justification which
would prompt the Cityʹs participation in Project Connect, Lone Star Rail and any other relevant
State and Regional Transportation Organizations that the City should be involved with ‐‐ Steve
Fought, Councilmember, District 4
Amended Motion:
1. The City Manager to determine what time and effort staff have available to conduct this type
of study over the next year. If it is not in the Transportation Division, Planning Department,
Finance Department and/or City Manager’s Office work program, as outlined in the current
draft budget, can it be adequately staffed to complete this level of work over the next year?
2. Is the challenge to research Federal, State and Regional transportation organizations or is it
transit programs? This direction to staff is assuming it is transit programs.
3. Narrow the specific analysis to programs that are actually authorized to receive Federal
formula and discretionary funding programs found within the current Federal Transit
Administration. However, that would narrow the field down to three agencies or programs.
Capital Metro, Lone Star Rail and the State of Texas through the Texas Department of
Transportation. CARTS is only a contractor to Capital Metro and provides certain 5310
transit opportunities to persons outside of the Capital Metro Service Area in our jurisdiction.
CAMPO, Project Connect, Project Connect North and My35 are simply planning programs
that include staff from Capital Metro, Lone Star Rail District, and TxDOT and
representatives from local governments.
4. The analysis should be based on how those planning programs will lead to funding through
the project delivery agencies. (Fought amended to include financial risk and benefits to the City)
5. The Council should provide the Board and staff specifics on what type of economic analysis
data will lead to an ultimate decision by the City Council.
6. Finally, some people ‘can’t see what the final project would look like’ or ‘can’t see what a
Transit Oriented Development would look like.’ Years ago, when the City was looking at
transportation options and creating a TOD ordinance, there was a field trip to perform some
on the ground research. Members of the City Council, Planning and Zoning, and staff
(GTAB was not in existence at the time) went and stayed at a TOD to see for themselves.
We should have at least one field trip during this study. Since it has been about 8 years or
so since that first and only field trip, it should be extremely informative to do it again and
see what a TOD looks like today and how the project has performed over the years.
Vote on the original motion as amended: Approved (6‐1) (Hesser opposed)
Project
Manager
Ed Polasek, AICP
Engineer TBD
Project Status Workplan Under Development
Transportation Services Operations
CIP Maintenance
June 2014
Project Description 2012/13‐2014 CIP Maintenance of roadways including, Chip seal, Cutler
Overlays, Fog seal applications and Engineering design of future rehabilitation
projects.
Purpose To provide protection and maintain an overall pavement condition index of
85%.
Project Manager Mark Miller
Engineer/Engineers KPA, Steger Bizzell, Halff
Task Status / Issues
2nd and 6th Street
Engineering
(Halff) 2nd at Austin Avenue intersection improvement along with 6th Street
(Austin Ave. to Rock) Bids taken in May. Item for GTAB consideration 6/13.
(Smith contracting)
9th Street (Main to
Rock)
(KPA) Bids accepted in May. Item for consideration (Patin Construction)
Chip Seal The contractor “Cholla” met with staff for preconstruction on Thursday June
12th.
Fog Seal Fog Seal started June 2nd.
Cutler/overlay Downtown Square outstanding for 2013 work.
Contractor has indicated their intention to mobilize June 18th to 23rd.
Completion of outstanding 2013 work and 2014 work is anticipated by mid‐
July.
Pavement
Evaluation
KPA Engineering: pavement evaluation/scoring and update of 5 year CIP
reflecting changes and updates currently underway. Expecting pavement
score results in July.
Current Capital Improvement Projects TIP
No.
Project
No.
Update On Schedule/
Or Behind
Project
Budget
Project
Cost
Available Current Year
Projected
Current Year
Cost
Current Year
Available
Lakeway Drive Overpass #10 5QL Bridge is OPEN.
PAID TxDOT $2,500,000 on 9/16/2008.
Complete 2,500,000 2,500,000 0 0 0
Wolf Ranch Parkway Extension (SW Bypass to DB
Wood Road)
#14A 5QW Engineer has completed fencing plans, inclusive of
potential environmental mitigation issues.
Engineer has completed the project PS&E, less
actual permitting required at time of construction.
ROW has been acquired.
On Schedule
Unchanged
1,330,000 1,111,233 218,767 283,350 0 283,350
Southwest Bypass (SH29 to RR2243)#14B 5QC Engineer has completed the project PS&E, less
construction contract documents and environmental
permitting required at time of actual construction.
ROW Acquisition process has begun; negotiations
on-going for the Weir and Guy properties.
Wolf property – Acquisition complete.
On Schedule
Unchanged
7,756,432 3,225,132 4,531,300 4,539,107 5,787 4,533,320
Northwest Blvd Overpass #QQ 5QX Engineer has presented the Preliminary Engineering
Report and has begun final PS&E design efforts.
In-process 1,136,178 1,099,076 37,102 571,178 479,588 91,590
NB Frontage Road (2338 to Lakeway)#QQ 5QY Staff and Engineer has met with TxDOT personnel
at both the local Area Office and District
Environmental Division.
In-process
Unchanged
613,822 613,822 0 382,822 382,822 0
ROW - 1460 #EEa
#EEb
#EEc
5RB Final PS&E was submitted to TxDOT May 5th.
Utility coordination on-going as ROW is acquired.
All appraisals are complete. Final offers have been
made for all ROW parcels.
The paperwork has been filed for all parcels
requiring condemnation.
29 of 36 Parcels have been acquired.
On Schedule 11,788,230 5,348,470 6,439,760 6,727,539 2,315,896 4,411,643
Rivery Road 5RF Alignment adopted by Council.
Complete 779,000 29,000 750,000 750,000 0 750,000
Snead Drive 5QZ Engineer continues with the design of the project
PS&E;
Staff has reviewed the 30% plans.
On Schedule 825,100 87,000 738,100 825,100 87,000 738,100
IH 35/ Hwy 29 Intersection 5RJ 650,000 0 650,000 650,000 0 650,000
Current Economic Development Projects Project
Type
Update On Schedule/
Or Behind
Project
Budget
Project
Cost
Available Current Year
Budget
Current Year
Cost
Current Year
Available
Economic Development Projects 1,137,500 1,137,500 1,137,500 0 1,137,500
Oakmont/Rabbit Hill Rd Ext 5RI Engineer has begun design On Schedule 196,000 196000 0 196,000 196000 0
15,866,596 3,467,093 12,399,503
Project to Date Current Year Budget (13/14)
GTEC PROJECT UPDATE AND STATUS REPORT
May 2014
Project to Date Current Year Budget (13/14)
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City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion regarding the Airport Project Progress Report and time lines. – Curtis Benkendorfer,
Acting Airport Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
ITEM SUMMARY:
Airport Projects:
Air Field Electrical Improvements
FAA Tower Quality Evaluation / Inspection
Airport Monthly Financial
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
n/a
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Egnineering Backup Material
Tower Backup Material
Airfield Electrical Improvements
Project No. 1314GRGTN
May 2014
Project Description FY2014 project: Runways / taxiways lighting and signage.
Purpose Improved safety and reliability of airport lighting.
Project Manager Curtis Benkendorfer, Acting Airport Manager
Engineer Garver Engineering
Notes: The FY2014 project design package is in the bidding process.
The FY2015 project, GARVER is submitting the preliminary design
for the FY15 project: Parallel Taxiway and Airfield improvements.
FY2014 and FY2015 projects up to date, on schedule and moving forward.
Georgetown Municipal Airport Contract Tower Program Update
May 2014
Project Description Georgetown Tower FAA Inspection
Purpose Quality Evaluation Inspection
Project Manager Curtis Benkendorfer, Acting Airport Manager
Engineer
Notes
Tower Facility Security Inspection on April 28, 2014
FAA Tower Facility Quality Evaluation on May 6, 2014
Staffing changes – one replacement ATC
Item ____ Page _____
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the Regular GTAB Board meeting held
on May 9, 2014. - Jana Kern – GTAB Board Liaison
ITEM SUMMARY:
Board to review and revise and/or approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on May 9,
2014.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
n/a
SUBMITTED BY:
Jana Kern
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Draft Minutes Backup Material
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible recommendation to award a Construction Contract to Legends Landscape
LLC, of Temple, Texas, for the construction of the Improvements to San Gabriel Part along FM 971 in
the amount of $ 302,697.85. – Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer and Edward G. Polasek, AICP,
Transportation Services Director.
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City of Georgetown engaged the firm of Klotz Associates, Inc. (Klotz), for professional services to
develop the realignment of FM 971 between Austin Avenue and Gann Street along the north side of San
Gabriel Park and part of a 2008 Road Bond project. A portion of the realignment involves a future land
swap with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) using land formerly part of San Gabriel
Park and the existing FM 971 rights-of-way (ROW). Further, since FM 971 is a TxDOT roadway,
construction will be administered by TxDOT, inclusive of design plans and environmental
documentation review. Such review will require the City entering into an Advance Funding Agreement
(AFA) with TxDOT. Before TxDOT will enter the agreement, existing Parks usage facilities need to be
removed from the area which was formerly a portion of the San Gabriel Park, a soccer field and a portion
of the exercise trail.
As part of Klotz' design efforts was for professional services for developing construction Plans,
Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) to relocate the existing use facilities out of the proposed roadway's
rights-of-way and within the limits of San Gabriel Park. The PS&E was completed with an Engineer's
estimate of probable construction costs of $328,100, based upon similar projects.
The project was publicly advertised and sealed bids were received on May 27th from four (4) bidders.
The lowest responsive bid for the construction of the Improvements to San Gabriel Part along FM 971
was received from Legends Landscape LLC, of Temple, Texas, in the amount of $302,697.85.
Legends Landscape, LLC (Legends) has not previously worked for the City. The Engineer has checked
Legends' references and recommends award of a construction contract to Legends Landscape LLC, of
Temple, Texas, for the construction of the Improvements to San Gabriel Part along FM 971 in the
amount of $302,697.85.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff concurs with the Engineer and recommends award of a construction contract to Legends Landscape
LLC, of Temple, Texas, for the construction of the Improvements to San Gabriel Part along FM 971 in
the amount of $302,697.85.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Attached is a draft of the project Financial Analysis Worksheet. As of the posting of this item, details of
the funding were incomplete. However, this item will not be forwarded to Council until the funding is
complete.
SUBMITTED BY:
Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Financial Worksheet Exhibit
Engineer's Recommendation and Bid Tabulation Exhibit
Project
Number DATE:
PROJECT NAME: 1BZ 5/30/2014
Division/Department:Director Approval
Prepared By: Bill Dryden Trans. Eng'r Finance Approval
TOTAL ANNUAL BUDGET 302,700.00
(Current year only)
Actual Cost Agenda Total Spent
Encumbrance Item & Encumbered % Annual
(A) before agenda item (B)(A + B) Budget
Consulting 0.00 0%
Right of Way 0.00 0%
Construction 302,697.85 302,697.85 100%
Other Costs 0.00 0%
Total Current Year Costs 0.00 302,697.85 302,697.85
Approved
GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNT NUMBER CY Budget
120-9-0880-90-087 302,700.00
Total Budget 302,700.00
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET 382,018.00
(includes all previous yrs)
Prior Years Current Year Total Project % Total
Spent/Encumbered Costs Costs Budget
Consulting 0.00 0.00 0.00 0%
Right of Way 0.00 0.00 0.00 0%
Construction 0.00 302,697.85 302,697.85 79%
Other Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0%
Total Project Costs 0.00 302,697.85 302,697.85
Transportation Services
CIP- Budgetary and Financial Analysis Worksheet
Comments: Project to Clear ROW in advance of executing an AFA with TxDOT.
FM 971
Improvements to San Gabriel Park
FM 971 @Austin Ave
CONSTRUCTION
DRAFT
BID
NO.
ITEM
NO.
ESTIMATED
QUANTITY UNIT ITEM DESCRIPTION & PRICE IN WORDS UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
ESTIMATED
PRICE
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
ESTIMATED
PRICE
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
ESTIMATED
PRICE
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
ESTIMATED
PRICE
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
ESTIMATED
PRICE
1
0700-S 1 L.S.
Insurance, Bonds and Move-In Related Expenses not to
exceed 5% of Total Bid, the sum of
________________________dollars and
_________________________cents per unit
10,500.00$ 10,500.00$ 14,000.00$ 14,000.00$ 8,500.00$ 8,500.00$ 16,000.00$ 16,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$
2
G1 1 L.S.
Barricades and Signs, complete as detailed and specified, the
sum of
____________________________dollars
and _________________________cents per unit
1,200.00$ 1,200.00$ 2,300.00$ 2,300.00$ 6,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$
3
G2 1 L.S.
Site Preparation, complete as detailed and specified, the sum
of
____________________________dollars
and _________________________cents per unit
14,000.00$ 14,000.00$ 22,000.00$ 22,000.00$ 13,750.00$ 13,750.00$ 22,000.00$ 22,000.00$ 95,000.00$ 95,000.00$
4
G4 787 C.Y.
Excavation/Trenching for Dtich, complete in place as detailed
and specified, the sum of
____________________________dollars
and _________________________cents per unit
25.00$ 19,675.00$ 15.00$ 11,805.00$ 27.47$ 21,618.89$ 45.00$ 35,415.00$ 40.00$ 31,480.00$
6
G6-A-SF 552 L.F.
Furnish, Install, and Maintain Silt Fence, complete in place as
detailed and specified, the sum of
____________________________dollars
and _________________________cents per unit
3.00$ 1,656.00$ 2.50$ 1,380.00$ 5.50$ 3,036.00$ 2.75$ 1,518.00$ 2.50$ 1,380.00$
5
G6-A-RB 20 L.F.
Furnish, Install, and Maintain Rock Berm, complete in place
as detailed and specified, the sum of
____________________________dollars
and _________________________cents per unit
32.00$ 640.00$ 29.00$ 580.00$ 82.50$ 1,650.00$ 20.00$ 400.00$ 45.00$ 900.00$
7
G6-B 1 EA
Furnish, Install, and Maintain Stabilized Construction
Entrance, complete in place as detailed and specified, the
sum of
____________________________dollars
and _________________________cents per unit
1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 2,050.00$ 2,050.00$ 3,850.00$ 3,850.00$ 1,100.00$ 1,100.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$
8
G6-C 32 EA
Furnish, Install, and Maintain Tree Protection, complete in
place as detailed and specified, the sum of
____________________________dollars
and _________________________cents per unit
78.13$ 2,500.00$ 368.00$ 11,776.00$ 275.00$ 8,800.00$ 175.00$ 5,600.00$ 200.00$ 6,400.00$
9
G6-D 13,778 S.Y.
Furnish, Install, and Maintain Erosion Control Blankets,
complete in place as detailed and specified, the sum of
____________________________dollars
and _________________________cents per unit
1.50$ 20,667.00$ 1.50$ 20,667.00$ 2.75$ 37,889.50$ 1.50$ 20,667.00$ 1.50$ 20,667.00$
10
SD3 25 C.Y.
Embankment, complete in place as detailed and specified, the
sum of
____________________________dollars
and _________________________cents per unit
35.00$ 875.00$ 27.50$ 687.50$ 220.00$ 5,500.00$ 75.00$ 1,875.00$ 100.00$ 2,500.00$
11
W2-6 72 L.F.
Furnish and Install 6 in. PVC Pipe for Drainage, including
excavation and backfill, complete in place as detailed and
specified, the sum of
____________________________dollars
and _________________________cents per unit
20.00$ 1,440.00$ 38.20$ 2,750.40$ 49.50$ 3,564.00$ 45.00$ 3,240.00$ 40.00$ 2,880.00$
12
C1 4 EA
Concrete for Structures of Trail Bridges, complete in place as
detailed and specified, the sum of
____________________________dollars
and _________________________cents per unit
1,350.00$ 5,400.00$ 1,044.00$ 4,176.00$ 2,750.00$ 11,000.00$ 7,500.00$ 30,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 20,000.00$
13
C2-A 3 EA
Removal and Relocation of Backstops, complete as detailed
and specified, the sum of
________________________dollars and
_________________________cents per unit
750.00$ 2,250.00$ 1,673.00$ 5,019.00$ 1,650.00$ 4,950.00$ 2,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 2,500.00$ 7,500.00$
San Gabriel Park Improvements Bid Tabulation
Patin Construction LLCENGINEER'S ESTIMATE Legends Landscapes, LLC Bobcat Heavy Civil LLC Westar Construction, Inc.
Addendum #1 Bid Form Check YES YES YES * NO **
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BID
NO.
ITEM
NO.
ESTIMATED
QUANTITY UNIT ITEM DESCRIPTION & PRICE IN WORDS UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
ESTIMATED
PRICE
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
ESTIMATED
PRICE
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
ESTIMATED
PRICE
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
ESTIMATED
PRICE
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
ESTIMATED
PRICE
14
C2-B 3 EA
Removal and Relocation of Workout Equipment, complete as
detailed and specified, the sum of
________________________dollars and
_________________________cents per unit
500.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,191.00$ 3,573.00$ 1,650.00$ 4,950.00$ 750.00$ 2,250.00$ 2,500.00$ 7,500.00$
15
C2-C 3 EA
Removal and Relocation of Bench, complete as detailed and
specified, the sum of ________________________dollars
and _________________________cents per unit
250.00$ 750.00$ 845.00$ 2,535.00$ 2,200.00$ 6,600.00$ 500.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 4,500.00$
16
C2-D 3 EA
Removal and Relocation of Trashcan, complete as detailed
and specified, the sum of
________________________dollars and
_________________________cents per unit
250.00$ 750.00$ 336.00$ 1,008.00$ 550.00$ 1,650.00$ 450.00$ 1,350.00$ 1,500.00$ 4,500.00$
17
C2-E 8 EA
Removal and Relocation of Existing Signs, complete as
detailed and specified, the sum of
________________________dollars and
_________________________cents per unit
100.00$ 800.00$ 252.00$ 2,016.00$ 550.00$ 4,400.00$ 350.00$ 2,800.00$ 650.00$ 5,200.00$
18
1301S 1,314 S.Y.
Decomposed Granite Trail, complete as detailed and
specified, the sum of ________________________dollars
and _________________________cents per unit
40.00$ 52,560.00$ 36.30$ 47,698.20$ 33.00$ 43,362.00$ 27.00$ 35,478.00$ 10.00$ 13,140.00$
19
2924 1,093 C.Y.
Ball Field Topsoil, complete as detailed and specified, the
sum of ________________________dollars and
_________________________cents per unit
45.00$ 49,185.00$ 40.25$ 43,993.25$ 55.00$ 60,115.00$ 50.00$ 54,650.00$ 40.00$ 43,720.00$
20
328400 1 L.S.
Furnish and Install Irrigation System, including excavation and
backfill, complete in place as detailed and specified, the sum
of
____________________________dollars
and _________________________cents per unit
30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 6,250.00$ 6,250.00$ 27,500.00$ 27,500.00$ 25,000.00$ 25,000.00$ 35,000.00$ 35,000.00$
21
329200-RS 6,556 S.Y.
Bermuda Roll Sodding, complete as detailed and specified,
the sum of ________________________dollars and
_________________________cents per unit
5.00$ 32,780.00$ 8.70$ 57,037.20$ 5.50$ 36,058.00$ 4.00$ 26,224.00$ 4.50$ 29,502.00$
22
329200-TS 1,544 C.Y.
Onsite Topsoil, complete as detailed and specified, the sum
of ________________________dollars and
_________________________cents per unit
25.00$ 38,600.00$ 5.10$ 7,874.40$ 13.20$ 20,380.80$ 21.00$ 32,424.00$ 4.00$ 6,176.00$
23
329200-NS 13,778 S.Y.
Native Seeding for Erosion Control and Hydromulch,
complete as detailed and specified, the sum of
________________________dollars and
_________________________cents per unit
0.75$ 10,333.50$ 1.05$ 14,466.90$ 1.09$ 15,018.02$ 1.25$ 17,222.50$ 1.00$ 13,778.00$
24
329300 35 EA
Tree Plantings - 3 in. Caliper , complete as detailed and
specified, the sum of ________________________dollars
and _________________________cents per unit
450.00$ 15,750.00$ 392.50$ 13,737.50$ 550.00$ 19,250.00$ 1,200.00$ 42,000.00$ 850.00$ 29,750.00$
25
155 C.Y.
Removal and Stockpile of Existing Granite Trail, complete as
detailed and specified, the sum of
________________________dollars and
_________________________cents per unit
60.00$ 9,300.00$ 8.50$ 1,317.50$ 38.50$ 5,967.50$ 15.00$ 1,875.00$ 20.00$ 2,500.00$
Sub Total 324,111.50$ 300,697.85$ 375,359.71$ 394,088.50$ 409,473.00$
700S-TM 1 LS MOBILIZATION (8%)3,988.50$ 2,000.00$ 5,500.00$ 15,000.00$ 4,500.00$
BIDDERS WRITTEN TOTAL 328,100.00$ 302,697.85$ 380,859.71$ 409,088.50$ 413,973.00$
25 30 C.Y.15.00$ 450.00$ 20.00$ 600.00$
ENGINEER'S VERIFIED TOTAL
*Correct Bid Sheet, incorrect total based off quantity
**Incorrect Bid Sheet
ERRORS
$414,573.00 **$409,538.50 *380,859.71$ 302,697.85$ 328,100.00$
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City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible recommendation to award a contract for 2014 Capital Improvements to
Smith Contracting of Austin, Texas in the amount of $679,594.00.– Edward G. Polasek, AICP,
Transportation Services Director, and Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager.
ITEM SUMMARY:
This project consists of redesign and construction of 2nd St approach east of Austin Avenue, 6th
Street (Austin Avenue to Main Street) pavement and Downtown Master Plan Improvements and
various identified utility improvements throughout the City.
The City of Georgetown took bids for the Capital improvements on Tuesday, may 27th. There
were five (4) competitive bids received. The low bid was from Smith Contracting of Austin Texas
with a bid of $679,594.00.
The City has used Smith Contracting on various street and utility projects in the past with
satisfactory results.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff concurs with Halff Associates, Inc. and recommends award of the Construction Contract to
Smith Contracting totaling $679,594.00.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
See attached CIP Budgetary & Financial Analysis Worksheet
SUBMITTED BY:
Mark Miller (jk)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Budget Sheet Backup Material
Engineer's Letter of Recommendation Backup Material
Bid Tabs Backup Material
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible recommendation to award a Construction Contract to Patin
Construction Co. of Taylor, Texas, for pedestrian improvements, rehabilitation of the roadway and
curbs on and along 9th Street between Austin Avenue and Main Street, in the amount of
794,947.00– Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director, and Mark Miller,
Transportation Services Manager.
ITEM SUMMARY:
The 9th Street rehabilitation project was identified in 2014 as part of the 2012 pavement analysis
and 5 year CIP program. The project consists of rehabilitation of the curbs and pavement as well
as implementation of “sidewalk / parking” improvements identified in the Downtown Master Plan.
The City of Georgetown took bids for the 9th Street improvements on Wednesday, may 14th.
There were five (5) competitive bids received. The project was split into two segments and bid
separately so possible award options could be made pending availability of funds.
Staff is recommending award of all bid parts (A through D) of the rehabilitation of 9th St. 9 (Rock
St. to Main St.) for a total contract award in the amount of $794,947.00 to Patin Construction Co.
of Taylor, Texas.
The City has used Patin Construction on numerous street and utility tasks in the past with
satisfactory results.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff concurs with KPA and recommends award of the Construction Contract to Patin
Construction of Taylor, Texas for bid parts A through D totaling of $794,947.00.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
See attached CIP Budgetary & Financial Analysis Worksheet
SUBMITTED BY:
Mark Miller (jk)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Budget Backup Material
Engineer's Letter of Recommendation Backup Material
Bid Tabs Backup Material
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and direction to staff regarding the Government and Public Participation Plans,
Reporting Criteria and Project Schedule elements of the 2014 Sidewalk Master Plan and Public
Facility Access Audit. - Nat Waggoner, PMP®, Transportation Analyst and Edward G. Polasek,
AICP, Transportation Services Director.
ITEM SUMMARY:
The purpose of the City of Georgetown Sidewalk Study and Public Facility Access Audit is to
inventory existing public infrastructure within the City of Georgetown City Limits, identify design
and compliance deficiencies, evaluate future program requirements, and develop a long term
implementation plan.
The project team has included GTAB in the Government Body Stakeholder Matrix and finds value
in guidance the Board may offer. During the May GTAB meeting, the Board requested that the
project team provide a project update apart from the regular GTAB agenda. The June 13th project
update will compliment and serve as a primer for the GTAB Workshop currently scheduled for 30
October 2014. Staff will present the Government and Public Participation Plans, Reporting
Criteria and Project Schedule elements of the 2014 Sidewalk Master Plan and Public Facility
Access Audit.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No Immediate impacts this FY. Recommendations will be incorporate in capital planning efforts
for multiple departments in years 2014-2024.
SUBMITTED BY:
Nat Waggoner, PMP®
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Government Participation Plan Exhibit
Public Participation Plan Exhibit
Sidewalk Assessment Criteria Exhibit
SWMP Project Schedule Exhibit
2014 Sidewalk Master Plan and Public Facility Access Audit
Government
Participation Plan
Project Objective
The purpose of the City of Georgetown Sidewalk Master Plan is to inventory existing sidewalk
infrastructure, identify design deficiencies, evaluate future infrastructure requirements and
develop an implementation plan for all sidewalk facilities within the City of Georgetown City
Limits.
The 2014 Sidewalk Master Plan and Public Facility Access Audit Team is comprised of members
from City of Georgetown (City) staff, HDR Engineering, Inc. (HDR), and Altura Solutions, L.P.
(Altura).
The tasks associated with the Plan will include the following:
1. Project Management
2. Comprehensive Review of Existing Studies, Plans, and Reports
3. Data Collection and Field Inventory
4. Government Meetings
5. Sidewalk Implementation Plan and Project Prioritization
6. Public Meetings and Hearings
7. ADA Reporting Criteria
8. City Facilities Survey
9. Self-Assessment Survey of Downtown District
10. ADA Transition Plan Support
Definition of Planning Area
The Sidewalk Master Plan planning area includes the City’s corporate limits and excludes the
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).
Purpose of Government Participation Plan
The purpose of the Government Participation Plan is to establish coordination goals and
implementation strategies for raising intergovernmental awareness and participation in the
Sidewalk Master Plan development process. This will be achieved through the following:
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Formalizing the government agency coordination process;
Describing overarching roles, responsibilities, and strategies for agency involvement;
Facilitating and documenting the process by which the HDR Team will interact with
government agencies;
Promoting an efficient and streamlined process and good project management through
coordination, scheduling, and early resolution of issues; and
Establishing the anticipated schedule for coordination activities.
Guiding principles for the Government Participation Plan include the following:
Transparent and honest interaction with agencies;
Listen to and value the input of agencies;
Engage in meaningful, constructive and open dialogue with agencies;
Collaborate with agencies; and
No preconceived notions about the ultimate outcome of the process.
Government Participation Plan
The goal of the Government Participation Plan is to facilitate project implementation by
formalizing agency involvement. The Government Participation Plan consists of the following
strategies and corresponding action items:
Strategy #1 – Engage government agencies through meetings and workshops that foster
interactive, two-way communication.
ACTION ITEM
Meet with key staff members of related agencies to discuss related Sidewalk Master Plan
elements.
Benefit:
Allows local jurisdictions to have early involvement in planning process and promotes multi-
jurisdictional ownership.
Schedule:
On-going
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Strategy #2 –Document, thoroughly analyze and promptly provide feedback regarding
comments or concepts suggested during development of the Sidewalk Master Plan.
ACTION ITEM #1
Document agency coordination meetings on a meeting summary form.
Benefit:
Provides a record of agency coordination meetings and the feedback received.
Schedule:
On-going – Document correspondence, phone calls and notes from in-person discussions.
TBD –Finalize Meeting Summary Form and make it available to Project Team.
ACTION ITEM #2
Document written comments related to the project, including those submitted via mail, fax,
online comment form or email.
Benefit:
Provides a record of written comments and ensures a proper response to those comments.
Schedule:
On-going – Develop a project comment log.
On-going – Written comments received will be forwarded to the HDR Team.
On-going – The HDR Team will include comments in the project comment log to document
feedback.
Communication Plan and Protocols
The City of Georgetown Transportation Services Director (Director) will be the primary point of
contact for media, elected officials, City Staff, and agency requests. All requests will be directed
to the Director through the City’s Project Manager.
The City’s Project Manager will share comments with the HDR Team, as appropriate, within
five (5) business days of receiving the comments.
The HDR Team may coordinate directly with City Staff and/or other government agencies
during development of the Sidewalk Master Plan. The HDR Team will share comments with
the City, as appropriate, within five (5) business days of receiving the comments.
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Government Participation Tasks and Responsibilities
The following matrix highlights outreach and informational tasks identified in this Government
Participation Plan and indicates the group responsible for the task. If listed as “lead” on a task,
that member of the Team is responsible for implementing the task, and utilizing the member
marked “support” to assist in coordination and participation as necessary. Assignees marked
“lead” are held responsible for implementing their tasks. Outreach materials and strategies will
be reviewed and approved by the City.
Government Coordination Task City of
Georgetown
HDR/
Altura
Government Participation Plan Support Lead (HDR/Altura)
Local Agency Contact List Support Lead (HDR/Altura)
Project Comment Log Support Lead (HDR/Altura)
Communication with City Staff Support Lead (HDR/Altura)
Elected Official & Community Leader Briefings Lead Support (HDR/Altura)
Government Meetings Support Lead(HDR/Altura)
Meeting Scheduling Lead Support (HDR/Altura)
Meeting Agendas Support Lead (HDR/Altura)
Meeting Minutes Support Lead (HDR/Altura)
Meeting Exhibits Support Lead (HDR/Altura)
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Government Involvement Schedule*
Government Coordination Task Start End Scheduled
4.1 Government Participation Plan 1-May-14 31-May-14 N/A
4.3 Government Meetings 1-Jun-14 15-Aug-14 N/A
4.3.1 City of Georgetown City Staff 1-Jun-14 15-Aug-14
4.3.1.1 City of Georgetown GIS 1-Jun-14 15-Aug-14 27-May-14
4.3.1.2 City of Georgetown Parks 1-Jun-14 15-Aug-14
4.3.1.3 City of Georgetown Facilities 1-Jun-14 15-Aug-14
4.3.1.4 City of Georgetown Downtown Interests
(City Manager’s Office) 1-Jun-14 15-Aug-14 12-Jun-14
4.3.2 Georgetown Transportation Advisory
Board (GTAB) Members 1-Jun-14 15-Aug-14 13-Jun-14
4.3.3 Georgetown Independent School District
Staff 1-Jun-14 15-Aug-14
4.3.4 Georgetown Housing Authority 1-Jun-14 15-Aug-14
4.3.5 Georgetown Long Range Planning
Department 1-Jun-14 15-Aug-14
4.3.6 Texas Department of Transportation 1-Jun-14 15-Aug-14
4.3.7 Williamson County 1-Jun-14 15-Aug-14
6.1 Initial Workshop with GTAB 31-Oct-14 31-Oct-14
8.0 City Facilities Survey 10-Jul-14 3-Sep-14
10.1 Public Meetings and Hearings 1-May-14 31-Dec-14
10.1.1 City ADA Task Force Meeting No.
1
1-May-14 31-Dec-14
10.1.2 City ADA Task Force Meeting No.
2
1-May-14 31-Dec-14
*Dates are preliminary and subject to change
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Project Team Contact Information:
City of Georgetown Staff
Name Ed Polasek
Title Director, Transportation Services
Department Transportation Services
Address 300-I Industrial Ave. Georgetown, TX 7626
Phone (512) 930-8171
Email ed.polasek@georgetown.org
Name Nathaniel Waggoner
Title Transportation Services Analyst (Project Manager)
Department Transportation Services
Address 300-I Industrial Ave. Georgetown, TX 7626
Phone (512) 930-8171
Email nathaniel.waggoner@georgetown.org
HDR
Name Leslie Pollack
Title Project Manager
Address 504 Lavaca Street, #1175 Austin, TX 78701
Phone (512) 904-3700
Email leslie.pollack@hdrinc.com
Name Mark Borenstein
Title Project Principal
Address 810 Hesters Crossing Rd, Suite 120 Round Rock, TX 78681
Phone (512) 685-2908
Email mark.borenstein@hdrinc.com
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Altura Solutions
Name Jesus Lardizabal
Title Accessibility Consultant
Address 818 Morrow Street Austin, TX 78757
Phone (512) 410-7059
Email jel@alturalp.com
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Local Agency Contact Information:
Below is a potential list of agency contacts that HDR Team will schedule meetings to solicit
input for the City of Georgetown Sidewalk Master Plan.
City of Georgetown Staff
City of Georgetown Staff
Name Kimberly Garrett
Title Parks & Recreation Director
Department Parks & Recreation
Address 1101 N. College Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone (512) 930-3525
Email kimberly.garrett@georgetown.org
City of Georgetown Staff
Name Eric Nuner
Title Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
Department Parks & Recreation
Address 1101 N. College Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone (512) 930-3525
Email eric.nuner@georgetown.org
City of Georgetown Staff
Name Trish Long
Title Facilities Project Coordinator
Department Facilities
Address 250 W L Walden Drive, Building 4 Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone (512) 931-7714
Email trish.long@georgetown.org
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City of Georgetown Staff
Name Jackson Daly
Title Executive Assistant to the Assistant City Manager
Department City Manager’s Office
Address 111 E. 8th Street Georgetown, TX 78627
Phone (512) 931-7679
Email jackson.daly@georgetown.org
City of Georgetown Staff
Name Dave Hall
Title Chief Building Official
Department Inspection Services
Address 300-1 Industrial Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone (512) 930-2547
Email dave.hall@georgetown.org
City of Georgetown Staff
Name Jordan Maddox
Title Principal Planner
Department Planning
Address 300-1 Industrial Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone (512) 930-3584
Email jordan.maddox@georgetown.org
City of Georgetown Staff
Name Mark Miller
Title Transportation Services Manager
Department Transportation Services
Address 300-1 Industrial Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone (512) 930-2576
Email mark.miller@georgetown.org
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City of Georgetown Staff
Name Sasha Lockamy
Title Systems Engineering Associate
Department Systems Engineering
Address 300-1 Industrial Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone (512) 931-7618
Email sasha.lockamy@georgetown.org
City of Georgetown Staff
Name Matt Synatschk
Title Senior Planner
Department Planning
Address 300-1 Industrial Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone (512) 930-3581
Email matt.synatschk@georgetown.org
City of Georgetown Staff
Name Jennifer Bills
Title Housing Coordinator
Department Planning
Address 300-1 Industrial Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone (512) 930-8477
Email jennifer.bills@georgetown.org
Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB)
Name Truman Hunt
Title Chair, Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board
Department
Address 300-1 Industrial Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone (512) 930-8473
Email thunt@aol.com
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Georgetown Independent School District Staff
Name David Biesheuvel
Title Director-Maintenance, Construction & Facilities
Department Georgetown ISD
Address 603 Lakeway Drive, Georgetown, TX 78628
Phone (512) 943-5129
Email biesheuveid@georgetownisd.org
Texas Department of Transportation
Name Gerald Pohlmeyer
Title Engineering Specialist IV
Department Georgetown Area Office
Address 2727 S. Austin Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone (512) 930-5402
Email gerald.pohlmeyer@txdot.gov
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Williamson County
Name Joe England
Title County Engineer
Department Williamson County, Department of Infrastructure
Address 3151 S. E. Inner Loop, Suite B Georgetown, Texas 78626
Phone (512) 943-3330
Email jengland@wilco.org
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Public
Participation Plan
Project Objective
The purpose of the City of Georgetown Sidewalk Master Plan is to inventory existing sidewalk
infrastructure, identify design deficiencies, evaluate future infrastructure requirements and
develop an implementation plan for all sidewalk facilities within the City of Georgetown City
Limits.
The 2014 Sidewalk Master Plan and Public Facility Access Audit Team is comprised of members
from City of Georgetown (City) staff, HDR Engineering, Inc. (HDR), and Altura Solutions, L.P.
(Altura).
The tasks associated with the Plan will include the following:
1. Project Management
2. Comprehensive Review of Existing Studies, Plans, and Reports
3. Data Collection and Field Inventory
4. Government Meetings
5. Sidewalk Implementation Plan and Project Prioritization
6. Public Meetings and Hearings
7. ADA Reporting Criteria
8. City Facilities Survey
9. Self-Assessment Survey of Downtown District
10. ADA Transition Plan Support
Definition of Planning Area
The Sidewalk Master Plan planning area includes the City’s corporate limits and excludes the
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).
Purpose of Public Participation Plan
The purpose of the Public Participation Plan is to establish coordination goals and achieve
valuable public involvement and input during the Sidewalk Master Plan development process.
Public participation will be gained through the following:
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Formalizing overall public involvement and available tools and strategies for consistent
communication with stakeholders;
Outlining overarching roles, responsibilities, and strategies for public involvement;
Facilitating and documenting the process by which the HDR Team will interact with
stakeholders;
Promoting an efficient and streamlined process and good project management through
coordination, scheduling, and early resolution of issues; and
Establishing the anticipated schedule for outreach activities.
Guiding principles for the Public Participation Plan include the following:
Transparent and honest interaction with stakeholders;
Listen to and value the input of stakeholders;
Engage in meaningful, constructive and open dialogue with stakeholders;
Collaborate with stakeholders; and
No preconceived notions about the ultimate outcome of the process.
Public Participation Plan
The goal of the Public Participation Plan is to ease project implementation by formalizing
agency involvement. The Public Participation Plan consists of the following strategies and
corresponding action items:
Strategy #1 – Inform stakeholders/public by providing easy-to-access information regarding
the project. Information must be meaningful, accurate and timely.
ACTION ITEM
Develop a vision for the Sidewalk Master Plan that highlights existing deficiencies and the
sensible public involvement approach to identify solutions.
Benefit:
The public will understand the problem the project is solving and will enable their effective
involvement in the Plan.
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Schedule:
TBD – Draft vision will be constructed during the first Open House presentation during the 4th
quarter of 2014.
TBD – Adopted vision will be presented during the second Open House presentation during
the 4th quarter of 2014.
TBD – Adopted vision will be incorporated into the project website, in future project materials
and the completed, official plan adopted by City Council in 2015.
Strategy #2 – Engage the stakeholders/public through meetings and workshops providing
interactive, two-way communication.
ACTION ITEM #1
Conduct two (2) public open house meetings to understand sidewalk infrastructure challenges
within the City. The meetings will encourage feedback regarding sidewalk priorities and will
facilitate the development of those challenges. The first open house will be conducted after
completion of the data collection and field inventory. The second open hours will be conducted
after completion of the sidewalk prioritization process. Each public meeting will use an open
house format to communicate the purpose and process of the Sidewalk Master Plan and gather
input from the attendees; allowing participants to sign in and collect input through the use of
common techniques (e.g., comment forms, interactive exhibits including maps, project update
email distribution lists, etc.).
Meeting notices (including print and electronic mailings, flyers, posters and push cards for
distribution in the study area), letters to public officials, and media release announcements to
publicize these meetings shall be distributed no less than 30 days prior to the meeting in order
to maximize participation. All records of participation and comments received shall be
documented and made available for internal use and summarized for public use.
Public Open House #1 – Introduction to the Sidewalk Master Plan Process
1. Overview of Sidewalk Master Plan Process
a. The Vision
b. Goals and Objectives
2. Present Existing Conditions
a. Sidewalk Locations
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b. Sidewalk Deficiencies
3. Describe the Public Input Process
4. Dialogue to focus on elements/improvements important to stakeholders
Public Open House #2 – Present Draft Sidewalk Prioritization and Master Plan
1. Overview of Sidewalk Master Plan Process
a. The Vision
b. Goals and Objectives
2. Present Existing Conditions
a. Sidewalk Locations
b. Sidewalk Deficiencies
3. Describe the Public Input Process
4. Discuss Proposed Improvements, Prioritization, and Strategies
Benefit:
Provide an opportunity for two-way communication between project team and the public
regarding the project.
Schedule:
TBD – Open Houses will be conducted in the 4th quarter of 2014.
TBD – Finalize methodology and schedule for announcement of Open House meetings.
Medium Message/Purpose Schedule
Paper of Record Publish Meeting Notice No later than 30 Days prior to
meeting
City Reporter DRAFT Sidewalk Plan After Prioritization Process
City Social Media
Accounts
Get Involved, Be Heard Pre Open Houses, Council
Adoption
City Website Project Updates July 2014
Email Account Project Updates, Public Input July 2014
ACTION ITEM #2
The Plan Team will create an electronic version of the Open House presentation materials for
hosting on the City’s website as well as a summarized mail stuffers. This will include
opportunities for citizen comment.
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Benefit:
Because people may be unable to attend meetings in person, an online open house meeting is a
useful option for citizens who find themselves unable to participate in person. The online open
house provides an additional option for people to get information and provide feedback about
the project, in a manner that may be more convenient, comfortable and accessible.
Schedule:
TBD – The HDR Team will provide materials from open houses to the City for hosting in City’s
website for virtual open house.
Strategy #3 –Document, thoroughly analyze and promptly provide feedback regarding
comments or concepts suggested during development of the Sidewalk Master Plan.
ACTION ITEM #1
Document written comments related to the project, including those submitted via mail, fax,
online comment form or direct email.
Benefit:
Provides a record of written comments and manages proper response to those comments.
Schedule:
On-going – Develop a project comment log.
On-going – Written comments received will be forwarded to the Plan Team.
On-going – The Plan Team will include comments in the project comment log to document
feedback.
ACTION ITEM #2
Document the Open House meetings.
Benefit:
Provides a record of activities at Open House meetings.
Schedule:
Following the Open House meeting(s) – Develop a Public Meeting Summary Report which will
include comments received, attendance sheets and handouts, documents, displays and
presentations provided during the meeting.
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ACTION ITEM #3
Ensure that public comments/feedback is provided in a timely fashion to appropriate Project
Team members.
Benefit:
Allow proper consideration of public comment during the planning process.
Schedule:
TBD – The City will forward a summary of comments received for that week to the Project
Team and request a response.
On-going – Responses, prepared by HDR or Altura and approved by City, will be provided to
the person who submitted the comment.
On-going – HDR will include comments in the project comment log to document feedback.
Public Comments/Feedback Tasks City of Georgetown HDR/
Altura
Project Website
Set-Up/Ownership Lead Support (HDR/Altura)
Content Support Lead (HDR/Altura)
Project Email
Set-Up/Ownership Lead Support (HDR/Altura)
Responses Support Lead (HDR/Altura)
Project Comment Log
Set-Up/Ownership Support Lead (HDR/Altura)
Comment and Response
Documentation Support Lead (HDR/Altura)
Strategy #4 – Presentation of the Sidewalk Master Plan.
ACTION ITEM#1
Provide a briefing of the study to the City Council in Workshop format after the draft Sidewalk
Prioritization and Master Plan report is developed.
Benefit:
The presentation will provide an opportunity for direct input from the public to elected
officials. The presentation will also provide the general public an opportunity to hear direction
and guidance for the Plan by elected officials.
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Schedule:
TBD (Oct – Dec 2014) – After City approval of the Study, finalize presentations for City Council.
ACTION ITEM#2
Provide a briefing of the study in Public Hearings after initial City Council workshop. One
GTAB hearing and two City Council hearings are anticipated.
Benefit:
The presentation will provide an opportunity for direct input from the public to elected
officials. The presentation will also provide the general public an opportunity to hear direction
and guidance for the Plan by elected officials.
Schedule:
TBD (Oct – Dec 2014)
Communication Plan and Protocols
The City of Georgetown Transportation Services Director will be the primary point of contact
for media, elected officials, City Staff, and agency requests. All requests will be directed to the
Transportation Services Director through the City’s Project Manager.
The City’s Project Manager will share comments with the HDR Team, as appropriate, within
five (5) business days of receiving the comments.
The HDR Team may coordinate directly with City Staff and/or other government agencies
during development of the Sidewalk Master Plan. The HDR Team will share comments with
the City, as appropriate, within five (5) business days of receiving the comments.
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Public Participation Tasks and Responsibilities
The following matrix highlights outreach and informational tasks identified in this Public
Participation Plan and indicates the group responsible for the task. If listed as “lead” on a task,
that member of the Team is responsible for implementing the task, and utilizing the member
marked “support” to assist in coordination and participation as necessary. Assignees marked
“lead” are held responsible for implementing their tasks. Outreach materials and strategies will
be reviewed and approved by the City.
Public Coordination Task City of
Georgetown
HDR/
Altura
Public Participation Plan Support Lead
(HDR/Altura)
Project Comment Log, Project Emails, Project Website Support Lead
(HDR/Altura)
Communication with GTAB and City Council Lead Support (HDR)
Elected Official & Community Leader Briefings Lead Support
(HDR/Altura)
Public Open Houses Support Lead(HDR/Altura)
Meeting Scheduling Lead Support
(HDR/Altura)
Meeting Agendas Support Lead
(HDR/Altura)
Meeting Minutes Support Lead
(HDR/Altura)
Meeting Exhibits/Flyers/Forms, etc. Support Lead
(HDR/Altura)
GTAB and City Council Workshops/Hearings Meetings Lead Support
(HDR/Altura)
Meeting Scheduling Lead Support
(HDR/Altura)
Meeting Agendas Support Lead
(HDR/Altura)
Meeting Minutes Support Lead
(HDR/Altura)
Meeting Exhibits Support Lead
(HDR/Altura)
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Public Involvement Schedule*
Public Coordination Task Start End Scheduled
4.1 Public Participation Plan 1-May-14 31-May-14 N/A
4.4 Public Open House 1 2-Sep-14 30-Sep-14 TBD
6.2 Public Meetings and Hearings 3-Nov-14 31-Dec-14 TBD
6.2.1 Public Open House No. 2 3-Nov-14 14-Nov-14
6.2.2 City Council (Workshop) 11-Nov-14 11-Nov-14 11-Nov-14
6.2.3
Georgetown Transportation
Advisory Board (Public Hearing) 14-Nov-14 14-Nov-14 14-Nov-14
6.2.4
City Council (Public Hearing/1st
Reading) 25-Nov-14 25-Nov-14 25-Nov-14
6.2.5
City Council (2nd
Reading/Adoption) 9-Dec-14 9-Dec-14 9-Dec-14
10.0 ADA Transition Plan Support 1-May-14 31-Dec-14 Ongoing
10.1 Public Meetings and Hearings 1-May-14 31-Dec-14 TBD
10.1.3
City Board/Commission Meeting
No. 1 1-May-14 31-Dec-14 TBD
10.1.4
City Board/Commission Meeting
No. 2 1-May-14 31-Dec-14 TBD
10.1.5
City Board/Commission Meeting
No. 3 1-May-14 31-Dec-14 TBD
10.1.6 City Council Meeting 1-May-14 31-Dec-14 TBD
*Dates are preliminary and subject to change
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Project Team Contact Information:
City of Georgetown Staff
Name Ed Polasek
Title Director, Transportation Services
Department Transportation Services
Address 300-I Industrial Ave. Georgetown, TX 7626
Phone (512) 930-8171
Email ed.polasek@georgetown.org
Name Nathaniel Waggoner
Title Transportation Services Analyst (Project Manager)
Department Transportation Services
Address 300-I Industrial Ave. Georgetown, TX 7626
Phone (512) 930-8171
Email nathaniel.waggoner@georgetown.org
HDR
Name Leslie Pollack
Title Project Manager
Address 504 Lavaca Street, #1175 Austin, TX 78701
Phone (512) 904-3700
Email leslie.pollack@hdrinc.com
Name Mark Borenstein
Title Project Principal
Address 810 Hesters Crossing Rd, Suite 120 Round Rock, TX 78681
Phone (512) 685-2908
Email mark.borenstein@hdrinc.com
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Altura Solutions
Name Jesus Lardizabal
Title Accessibility Consultant
Address 818 Morrow Street Austin, TX 78757
Phone (512) 410-7059
Email jel@alturalp.com
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Criteria
The sidewalk assessment criteria and evaluation categories described below are for use in
sidewalk assessment and preparation of a sidewalk implementation plan. The categories do not
include evaluation criteria for the detailed ADA Assessment Survey for the Downtown District.
Evaluation Category Description
Sidewalk Condition
1 Excellent New or nearly new sidewalk
2 Good Functional sidewalk, good condition, may be of
insufficient width
3 Passable Functional sidewalk with no noticeable
failures, may be of insufficient width
4 Limited Failures Functional with some spot failures
5 Failing Nonfunctional, cannot be used by wheelchairs,
difficult for pedestrians
6 No Sidewalk
Other Sidewalk Information Applicable to sidewalks in number 4 and 5
conditions
Faulting (Yes/No)
Distortion (Yes/No)
Sunken (Yes/No)
Repair Area Estimated area in need of repair (linear feet)
Obstructions
Number Number of obstacles in sidewalk resulting in
sidewalk width less than ~36”
Type Utility pole, fire hydrant, meters,
tree/vegetation, sign, bench, trash receptacle,
other
Sidewalk Width (3’-12’) Approximate width based on aerial and field
observation
Sidewalk Slope
Exceeds running slope of pavement
(Yes/No)
Slope of sidewalk as compared to adjacent
roadway based on field observations (no
measurements)
Driveways
Number Number of driveways in segment
Pedestrian Ramps
Number Number of pedestrian ramps on corner
(typically 1 or 2)
1 Good Good functional ramp, does not need
replacing
2 Functional Functional ramp though does not appear ADA
compliant (missing warning surface, skewed
directionality)
3 Non Functional Non functional ramp (excessive slope, broken)
4 No Ramp No ramp present
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Other Pedestrian Ramp Information Applicable to pedestrian ramps in number 2
and 3 conditions
Faulting (Yes/No)
Distortion (Yes/No)
Sunken (Yes/No)
Slope (Good/Excessive)
Detectible Warning Surface
(Present/Not Present)
Crosswalk (Marked/Unmarked) Presence of striped crosswalk
Pedestrian Activated Signals(Yes/No) Presence of pedestrian push buttons
Notes:
Sidewalks will be evaluated on a segment basis, where a segment is defined a roadway
segment between two roadway intersections.
City of Georgetown 2014 Sidewalk Master Plan and Public Facility Access Audit Project Schedule
Task Task Name Days Start End May 14 Jun 14 Jul 14 Aug 14 Sep 14 Oct 14 Nov 14 Dec 14 Jan 15
1.0 Project Management 245 1-May-14 1-Jan-15
2.0 Comprehensive Review of Existing Studies, Plans, and Reports 60 1-May-14 30-Jun-14
D Plan Relationship Matrix D 30-Jun-14 30-Jun-14
3.0 Data Collection and Field Inventory 122 1-May-14 31-Aug-14
D Sidewalk Inventory D 31-Aug-14 31-Aug-14
4.0 Government and Public Stakeholder Meetings 245 1-May-14 1-Jan-15
4.1 Government Participation Plan 30 1-May-14 31-May-14
D Government Participation Plan D 31-May-14 31-May-14
4.2 Public Participation Plan 30 1-May-14 31-May-14
D Public Participation Plan D 31-May-14 31-May-14
4.3 Government Meetings 75 1-Jun-14 15-Aug-14
D Meeting Summaries D 15-Aug-14 15-Aug-14
4.4 Public Open House 1 28 2-Sep-14 30-Sep-14
5.0 Sidewalk Implementation Plan and Project Prioritization 180 1-May-14 28-Oct-14
5.1 Sidewalk Implementation Plan 45 2-Sep-14 17-Oct-14
D Plan Relationship Matrix D 31-Oct-14 31-Oct-14
5.2 Project Prioritization 59 2-Sep-14 31-Oct-14
5.3 Funding Forecasts 59 2-Sep-14 31-Oct-14
D Prioritized Project Matrix D 31-Oct-14 31-Oct-14
D Sidewalk Study Report D 31-Oct-14 31-Oct-14
6.0 Public Meetings and Hearings 245 1-May-14 1-Jan-15
6.1 Initial Workshop with GTAB 1 31-Oct-14 31-Oct-14
6.2 Public Meetings and Hearings 58 3-Nov-14 31-Dec-14
D Plan Relationship Matrix D 2-Jan-15 2-Jan-15
D Prioritized Project Matrix D 2-Jan-15 2-Jan-15
D Sidewalk Study Report D 2-Jan-15 2-Jan-15
7.0 ADA Reporting Criteria for Sidewalk Analysis 13 17-May-14 30-May-14
D ADA Criteria List D 30-May-14 30-May-14
8.0 City Facilities Survey 55 10-Jul-14 3-Sep-14
8.1 Survey of 23 City Buildings 40 10-Jul-14 19-Aug-14
D City Building Findings Reports D 19-Aug-14 19-Aug-14
8.2 Priority Report 14 20-Aug-14 3-Sep-14
D Priority Report D 3-Sep-14 3-Sep-14
9.0 Self Assessment Survey of Downtown District 43 27-May-14 9-Jul-14
9.1 Survey of Downtown District Sidewalks 30 27-May-14 26-Jun-14
D Downtown Districts Report D 26-Jun-14 26-Jun-14
9.2 Priority Report 13 27-Jun-14 10-Jul-14
D Priority Report D 10-Jul-14 10-Jul-14
10.0 ADA Transition Plan Support 245 1-May-14 1-Jan-15
10.1 Public Meetings and Hearings 245 1-May-14 1-Jan-15
D Best Practices Document D 2-Jan-15 2-Jan-15
11.0 Parks and Amenities Survey (NOT FUNDED)55 1-Oct-14 25-Nov-14
11.1 Survey of 27 City Parks and Park Amenities (NOT FUNDED)40 1-Oct-14 10-Nov-14
D City Parks Findings Reports D 10-Nov-14 10-Nov-14
11.2 Priority Report (NOT FUNDED)14 11-Nov-14 25-Nov-14
D Priority Report D 25-Nov-14 25-Nov-14
D = Deliverable
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