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Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Harry Hartman	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Sign Fabrication Shop							LAST UPDATED:			10/7/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20651		CURRENT PHASE:					PROCUREMENT
% COMPLETE:		42%		PROJECT BUDGET:					901,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		March 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					107,800.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The Construction Documents (CD) for the building have been completed and permitted by the State Manufactured Housing Board. Fabrication of the facility has commenced. Becausof the uniqueness of the site and the surrounding areas, the team is seeking direction on how to proceed with the design of the site drainage system.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Terry Lowe	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
City Hall							LAST UPDATED:			10/10/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20675		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		53%		PROJECT BUDGET:					60,607,800.00$
EST COMPLETION:		December 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					4,203,761.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The Project Team has received approved building plans from the Community Development Department and are anticipating Engineering approval the first part of October. Excavation for the building pad for the parking garage has begun.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Terry Lowe	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Streetscape							LAST UPDATED:			10/7/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20676		CURRENT PHASE:					CONSTRUCTION
% COMPLETE:		99%		PROJECT BUDGET:					5,313,300.00$
EST COMPLETION:		October 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					4,085,880.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The Streetscape is all but complete, the last of the planting was installed, the fountain was activated, and Flags were hung. The punch list of the last remaining items was also developed in September.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Terry Lowe	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Central Plant							LAST UPDATED:			10/9/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20677		CURRENT PHASE:					CONSTRUCTION
% COMPLETE:		99%		PROJECT BUDGET:					8,178,900.00$
EST COMPLETION:		October 2007		TOTAL EXPENDED:					5,922,687.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The punch list approximately 90% complete. The last of the landscape that is associated with the Central Plant began installation in September.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Harry Hartman	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Fire Station #7							LAST UPDATED:			10/7/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20702		CURRENT PHASE:					PROCUREMENT
% COMPLETE:		50%		PROJECT BUDGET:					5,317,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		May 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					427,383.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The Project Team received the first round of comments from the permit review process. The comments were addressed and resubmitted to the City. The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) was approved by Council Sept 13th.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Terry Lowe	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Public Works Yard - Deer Valley							LAST UPDATED:			10/7/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20717		CURRENT PHASE:					PROCUREMENT
% COMPLETE:		0%		PROJECT BUDGET:					10,600,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		June 2010		TOTAL EXPENDED:					-$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
Currently the City’s Water Services Department is developing a site master plan study by which SPA3 (Special Planning Area) will be constructed and expanded over the next several years. As part of the Master Site Plan, an area will be designated for the New Public Works Yard.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Fred Stevens	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Bicentennial Park - Enhancement							LAST UPDATED:			10/7/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20733		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		58%		PROJECT BUDGET:					1,000,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		June 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					149,290.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
September saw a lot of change come to Bicentennial Park. All of the excess soil from the Lizard Run project, in addition to imported soil, was placed to raise the park play areas. Also, the existing parking lot was removed in preparation for new parking that will extend from the park to the Lizard Run project.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Harry Hartman	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Gaines Park Restrooms							LAST UPDATED:			10/1/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20802		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		40%		PROJECT BUDGET:					225,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		January 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					3,973.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
Design and plan review complete. Planned advertising for construction no later than 10/05/07. To council no later than 11/8/07.

Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Harry Hartman	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Santa Fe Fence							LAST UPDATED:			10/1/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20803		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		0%		PROJECT BUDGET:					440,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		January 1900		TOTAL EXPENDED:					-$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
Fence cannot be constructed at this time. Waiting for right-of-way approval by Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad. City has contacted BNSF and requested approval for placement of fence in their right-of-way. However, this could take 6 months to 2 years for approval.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Dave Kohlbeck	Contact Number:		623.222.6025
Alley Improvements							LAST UPDATED:			10/1/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20804		CURRENT PHASE:					PROCUREMENT
% COMPLETE:		0%		PROJECT BUDGET:					100,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		December 2007		TOTAL EXPENDED:					-$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
Limited response from residents on right-of-way dedication to city. Staff planning on giving council update at the October 23rd meeting with options on how to proceed.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Fred Stevens	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Aquatics Facility #3							LAST UPDATED:			10/7/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20806		CURRENT PHASE:					PROCUREMENT
% COMPLETE:		1%		PROJECT BUDGET:					650,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		May 2010		TOTAL EXPENDED:					-$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
Project Management drafted the Design Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Aquatic Facility #3. The RFQ has been forwarded to the project’s stakeholders for review and comment.
Department:	WATER SERVICES		Project Manager:		Kinga Stanek	Contact Number:		623.222.7037
SPA 1 Installation of Recharge Wells @ South Plant							LAST UPDATED:			10/5/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20234		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		40%		PROJECT BUDGET:					4,030,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		June 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					310,494.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
Project Team received 100% drawings and specifications, these are in process of review and final approval for advertisement. Project Team had a pre-application meeting with ADWR (Arizona Department of Water Resources) to initiate review of the application.
Department:	WATER SERVICES		Project Manager:		Nancy Eberlein	Contact Number:		623.222.7027
SPA 1 Surprise Center Well Construction							LAST UPDATED:			10/8/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20244		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		52%		PROJECT BUDGET:					1,051,600.00$
EST COMPLETION:		December 2007		TOTAL EXPENDED:					84,334.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
Physical construction has begun! Survey completed, Arizona Public Service (APS) conduit run from the ballpark office north to Paradise Lane, concrete has been formed, poured and finished. Underground well equipment will soon follow.
Department:	WATER SERVICES		Project Manager:		Christine Nuñez	Contact Number:		623.222.7035
SPA 1 Groundwater Savings Facility Permits							LAST UPDATED:			10/1/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20415		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		13%		PROJECT BUDGET:					430,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		August 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					16,450.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
Project delayed until we can get a meeting with the City of Phoenix to negotiate use on their land
Department:	WATER SERVICES		Project Manager:		Todd Gillam	Contact Number:		623.222.7026
SPA 1 16-in Reclaimed Line Statler to Bell Road Lake							LAST UPDATED:			10/2/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20418		CURRENT PHASE:					PROCUREMENT
% COMPLETE:		8%		PROJECT BUDGET:					1,650,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		December 2009		TOTAL EXPENDED:					114,792.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The contract has been signed by Dibble Engineering and our Budget Department. The contract is now in the Legal Department awaiting the attorneys’ signature.
Department:	WATER SERVICES		Project Manager:		Christine Nuñez	Contact Number:		623.222.7035
SPA 1 Litchfield Road WRF Decommission							LAST UPDATED:			10/1/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20459		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		98%		PROJECT BUDGET:					100,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		September 2007		TOTAL EXPENDED:					31,153.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The Litchfield WRF (Water Reclamation Facility) is currently demolished. The City has submitted the clean closure application and is awaiting response/approval of the closure. No change in the past month as the clean closure process may take several months to obtain

Department:	ENGINEERING		Project Manager:		Suneel Garg	Contact Number:		623.222.3424
Right Turn Lane @ Bell & 115th							LAST UPDATED:			10/3/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20715		CURRENT PHASE:					PROCUREMENT
% COMPLETE:		40%		PROJECT BUDGET:					1,100,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		May 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					45,561.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
United Engineering (UE) has been selected to provide the design services. 100% design documents are complete.
Department:	ENGINEERING		Project Manager:		Nick Mascia	Contact Number:		623.222.3400
Fiber Optics - Citywide							LAST UPDATED:			10/2/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20718		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		10%		PROJECT BUDGET:					750,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		August 2009		TOTAL EXPENDED:					-$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
Consultant contract approved Sept 13, 2007. Design kicked off Sept. 27, 2007.
Department:	ENGINEERING		Project Manager:		Suneel Garg and Nick Mas	Contact Number:c		623.222.3424
Historical Lighting Signage for Original Town Site							LAST UPDATED:			10/2/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20735		CURRENT PHASE:					PROCUREMENT
% COMPLETE:		75%		PROJECT BUDGET:					525,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		December 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					24,837.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
Street Lights: Arizona Public Service (APS) is currently installing the lights and is estimated to complete by end of October.Decorative Signs and Signals: Council approved the purchase order and new vendor issued notice to proceed to supply signs.
Department:	ENGINEERING		Project Manager:		Suneel Garg	Contact Number:		623.222.3424
Cotton Lane Widening (North of Bell Road)							LAST UPDATED:			10/3/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20807		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		45%		PROJECT BUDGET:					300,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		June 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					-$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The project is placed for bid closing Oct 11.
Department:	ENGINEERING		Project Manager:		Suneel Garg	Contact Number:		623.222.3424
Litchfield Road (Bell Road to Statler Boulevard)							LAST UPDATED:			10/2/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20808		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		45%		PROJECT BUDGET:					1,300,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		May 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					-$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
Improve Litchfield Road from Bell Road to Statler Boulevard a distance of approximately 1/2 mile. 100% plans are complete and approved. Arizona Public Services (APS) is in the process of finalizing the street light plans
Department:	ENGINEERING		Project Manager:		Suneel Garg	Contact Number:		623.222.3424
Reems Road (Waddell Road to Peoria Avenue)							LAST UPDATED:			10/3/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20809		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		37%		PROJECT BUDGET:					9,500,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		July 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					-$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
100% improvement plans are complete. Waiting for the approval from Maricopa Water District (MWD) for the irrigation channel relocation.
Department:	ENGINEERING		Project Manager:		Nick Mascia	Contact Number:		623.222.3400
Traffic Signals							LAST UPDATED:			10/2/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		29999		CURRENT PHASE:					Various Stages
% COMPLETE:		0%		PROJECT BUDGET:					7,477,400.00$
EST COMPLETION:		Various Stages		TOTAL EXPENDED:					3,506,008.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
This project has various intersections at various stages of design, procurement, and construction. The detail portion will provide the specific information on each intersection.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Terry Lowe	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Public Safety Building							LAST UPDATED:			10/7/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20219		CURRENT PHASE:					CONSTRUCTION
% COMPLETE:		99%		PROJECT BUDGET:					31,701,300.00$
EST COMPLETION:		October 2007		TOTAL EXPENDED:					25,388,175.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The entire construction of the Public Safety Facility is 98%. The last 2% accounts for the punch list and any misc. items that are as of yet unresolved. The Fire Department, the Court and Prosecution were relocated into the Facility in September. The Grand Opening is scheduled for Saturday, November 3rd.

Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Terry Lowe	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Lizard Run Pedestrian Walkway							LAST UPDATED:			10/7/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20517		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		58%		PROJECT BUDGET:					1,023,800.00$
EST COMPLETION:		June 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					124,923.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The contractor has completed the mass grading of the site. This involves staking the site to identify the final elevations and the project area then shaping the earth accordingly. Excavation commenced for the installation of the sidewalk and gabion wall. In addition, all drywells for the site have been installed.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Harry Hartman	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Fire Station #6							LAST UPDATED:			10/7/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20559		CURRENT PHASE:					CONSTRUCTION
% COMPLETE:		100%		PROJECT BUDGET:					4,990,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		August 2007		TOTAL EXPENDED:					4,297,675.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The Grand Opening for the FS306 took place September 22nd.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Harry Hartman	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Fire Station #5							LAST UPDATED:			10/7/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20602		CURRENT PHASE:					CONSTRUCTION
% COMPLETE:		98%		PROJECT BUDGET:					5,870,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		October 2007		TOTAL EXPENDED:					5,058,992.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The construction of the Fire Station is approximately 95% complete. Final testing and inspections were completed in September. The Fire Department is scheduled to occupy the facility on the 1st of October. The Grand Opening has been set for Saturday, October 13th.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Terry Lowe	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Surprise Farm Park Development							LAST UPDATED:			10/10/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20606		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		39%		PROJECT BUDGET:					5,620,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		January 2009		TOTAL EXPENDED:					305,889.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The modification of the scope of the project for Surprise Farms Park require additional design services to be put forth. These additional services will be brought before council on October 23rd for approval. The modifications to the scope have lead to a delay in the project’s schedule.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Terry Lowe	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Skate/Bike Park							LAST UPDATED:			10/7/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20618		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		28%		PROJECT BUDGET:					950,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		June 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					14,172.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The City received the 60% design documents from the designer in September. Comments will be generated by the Project Management Division (PMD) and returned to the designer in October.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Harry Hartman	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Fire Station #2 Remodel							LAST UPDATED:			10/10/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20624		CURRENT PHASE:					PROCUREMENT
% COMPLETE:		75%		PROJECT BUDGET:					769,200.00$
EST COMPLETION:		February 2008		TOTAL EXPENDED:					35,138.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The exterior site improvements for the Station were completed in September. Council gave approval to the GMP for the interior remodel which commenced towards the end of the month. Presently, the existing interior partitions are being demolished. Demolishing should continue into October.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Terry Lowe	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Public Safety Park Development							LAST UPDATED:			10/10/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20635		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		39%		PROJECT BUDGET:					200,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		January 2009		TOTAL EXPENDED:					20,000.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The modification of the scope of the project for Surprise Farms Park require additional design services to be put forth. These additional services will be brought before council on October 23rd for approval. The modifications to the scope have lead to a delay in the project’s schedule.
Department:	PUBLIC WORKS		Project Manager:		Harry Hartman	Contact Number:		623.222.6000
Wash Racks							LAST UPDATED:			10/9/2007
PROJECT NUMBER:		20645		CURRENT PHASE:					DESIGN
% COMPLETE:		100%		PROJECT BUDGET:					180,000.00$
EST COMPLETION:		September 2007		TOTAL EXPENDED:					154,126.00$
UPDATE SYNOPSIS:
The construction of Wash Rack at the old Litchfield sewer plant is 100% complete.

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