Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for joining the virtual construction community meeting for the project West 7th Street castine water main replacement project. So this is a re-recording of the meeting held at
September 22nd Monday at 6 p.m. So the original questions asked as part of this meeting would not be part of the presentation here. The city project number is 105062-5 and the project would be in council
district 9. We appreciate your time and interest in learning more about this project. So here's what we will be co covering tonight. So we'll go over the introduction, the project overview, the project area, some of the frequently
asked questions and the timeline of the project. So your project team in includes uh myself, I am the project manager for this project and you could contact me at
8173927803. The city inspector is going to be Pedro Hernandez and you can reach Pedro at 682269 5735. You could also contact us on the emails
displayed in the screen. The contractor for this project is Gratex and the engineering design consultant is Chemly Horn. So why are we doing this improvement project? So this project is part of city
of forward's initiative to replace the aging cast iron water manes. We prioritize our projects based on various factors such as the water main break history, the leak history, CCTV inspection, age of the line and the
material. In this project, we're also upsizing the existing 8 in water to a 12 in to support the future developments along the corridor. So project overview. So as part of the project, we would be replacing castine
water mains along 7 street dated back to 1950s. The project area runs along 7th Street from Carol to University Drive and the proposed water is along the westbound
lane in 7th Street. So the construction will primarily impact businesses along the westbound lane along seventh street and as part of this project we would be replacing around,850
linear feet of castine lines. So now we will go over some of the frequently asked questions. So when will construction start? So the contractor is anticipated to mobilize in
the project area by October 6th. The construction period is 120 calendar days. That's roughly 4 months. And the contractor will start at the intersection of Carol Street and West 7th Street.
How do we know construction is starting? So as part of the notification, you'll receive two door hangers. One 7 day before and another one one day before the construction begins. So this is how a 7-day door hanger would look like. And
this is how like a one-day door hanger would look like. And the door hangers would also include the contact information for the inspector. We would also be keeping this information on the project web page. So that is another
reference point. Also, we'll be reaching out in advance to some of the businesses before our 7-day point to let you know that things are coming. So, will our water be turned off during construction? Yes, briefly 15 to 30
minutes during service transfer. So once the new line is being constructed, we will transfer your service from the existing to the temporary line and once the new line is constructed, we will again switch back your connection from
the temporary to the new water service line. And businesses will typically receive a 48our advanced notice to using flyers before the water is turned off. And the contractor will also knock on the door and let the customers know that
water will be turned off. Do you replace a water service line up to my business? So we replace the cityowned service up to the meter which includes the meter and the meter box. Anything beyond that is private and the
owner's responsibility. So why is water running down the stream? So before the new line goes into service, we will have to flush the new lines and the lines has to pass two bacteriological test before we can put
them back into service. So as part of the process, you may see water running down the street. So when it is time to sample the water flowing through the waterme the contractor will place traffic cones around the valves to prevent anyone from parking over the
valve. So do not move the cones, do not park over the cones and do not turn off the water valve. Will construction affect my irrigation system? So the contractor has to cap the irrigation line before the construction
starts. The contractor may ask the property owners to turn on the irrigation system so that the sprinkler heads can be located and flagged. And the contractor will be replacing any damaged irrigation system if it happens
as part of their project. Will customers be able to access my business area? So uh there will be temporary restriction during pavement work or driveway work right in front of your business. So we will notify you 48
hours in advance so that you can plan accordingly. We would also say we would work with you ahead of time to minimize any impact your business due to a water or driveway shutdown especially during your peak business hours. And the
contractor is responsible for making sure that all the businesses have an in and out service at all times to minimize any impact to those businesses and all driveways shall have at least a temporary riding surface at the end of
each day. What happens if my property is damaged during construction? So the contractor and our inspector will document conditions before work begins. They would be taking timestamp pictures and
videos of existing pavements, water valve covers, sprinkler systems in the parkway, the condition of the trees, grass, etc. We also highly encourage that you take time timestamp pictures, videos of the property before any
construction. Any damage caused by the construction will be repaiired. Will there be lane closures during construction? So traffic lanes would be closed and detours will be in place when the water man is being removed, replaced
or when the trench is being repaired. So for notifications or information regarding this uh please check the city's website. So if you click on this, you can click on the council district and it will show you like the street
name to and from limits and also like a tentative start date and projected date for each closure and the contractor will have a traffic control plan before he starts his work.
What are the construction hours for the project? So, the construction hours are typically Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and a possibility of s Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4 or 5:00 p.m.
How do I report an emergency or non-emergency? For emergencies, you could contact 817 3924477. And for non-emergencies, you could use the My Fortworth app, which you can download from the Apple
Store or the Google Play. In addition, you can report SE flows, leaks, water domain, and other issues through the My Fort. So, where can you can I get more information about the project? So, if
you go to the my uh sorry, if you go to the www.fort forward Texas.gov and type in the project number 105062. This is a project page for the project and you will know about the status and
information more information about this project in the project page. I would also highly recommend that you subscribe to this page so that you get notifications and up any updates related to this project. A link to this PDF and
the presentation of this pro project would be uploaded in the same web page. Again, your project team includes uh Parvati and the project manager and the inspectors Pedro. You can reach us at
the numbers and the email ID shown. And your project team also includes the contractor Graphics and the engineering design consultant Kemley Horn. Thank you all for joining the meeting.
All >> righty. Thank you. >> Thank you.