There. There we go. Can you hear me now? So, can you hear me now? >> Yeah, I hear you now. >> All right. How you doing? >> Good. Good. >> Good. I thought I'd hop I thought I'd get on early just just to be safe. Oh,
>> okay. Or do you work for the press or who do you work for? >> Well, I I I freelance for the the Fort Worth Report now that I'm not I was with I'm a former journalist. I actually re, you know, was with the Star Telegram for about almost 10 years. Um, and as I tell
people, I I left on my terms before everything hit the fan. So, uh, but I, you know, since I've, uh, quit working full-time on some other things. I've just, um, helped out my former Star Telegram colleagues at the Fort Worth
report doing this kind of stuff. Um, so yeah, we, you know, we try to, the theory behind the Fort Worth report, I don't know if you realize, is to try to cover pretty much every single little meeting, public meeting, you know, that
generally don't get covered. Um, even if they don't make stories, even if they're, you know, just because it makes local reporting real. And uh so yeah, so we we sit in on them and write up little blurbs about them and they publish them.
>> Okay. >> And I had called an I tried to leave a message. I called the number on the uh on the uh public announcement on the on the website, but I don't know if you where it went to. So I app
>> if it's on the website, it should be my number. >> Yeah, it was a four. Well, I thought I had it here, but now I don't. I did have it. Anyway, um it's 3927925
is the me number I called. >> Uh 9215. >> Yeah. So, it's it's wrong on the uh on the web page on the city's page. >> Oh, let me make sure that's correct. >> Yeah. I got some guy that was annoyed
that I was calling him. I'll make a note of that. Let me check and I'll basically just um sit back here in the corner and and listen and not probably, you know, not interject myself or any of that stuff. >> Sure. Sure.
center. >> Hey, Phillip. Good evening. >> Oh, I'm >> Can you hear me? Okay. >> Yes, I can hear you. >> All right. I'm on mute for now. >> Just wanted to test out the uh speaker.
>> All right. And then uh David's there. And then um Maria Kamacho. >> Yes. I'm district aid to Mayor Pro Tim Flores. >> Oh, okay. That's that's what I thought.
Nice to meet you >> as well. Thank you. >> I think I've met you before on another project >> most likely. and muddy solo as well will join and then um Mario Proen will be on too. >> Oh okay. And then uh what does he have a
few words before we start? You know we can do that also. >> I'll prompt him uh through text. So please not surprise. >> Okay. Cuz like we we like to leave the opportunity for the council member to kind of
talk a little bit if if he would like. >> All right. I'll make sure and let him know. Yeah. He did respond. He will say a few words once the meeting begins. Uh, can you all see my screen I'm sharing?
>> Yes. >> Perfect. Hey, Phillip. How are you? Oh, hi Chad. Are you able to hear? >> Yes, sir. I can hear you now. >> Perfect. Uh, yes. So, the mayor Pertm is showing uh and he will say a few words.
So, we're gonna >> Okay, perfect. >> Do that first before the introductions. >> Okay. All right. Uh the time is uh 6 o'clock. Uh we're going to give uh residents till 6:05 uh enough time so that they can
show up. Um >> Okay. Is this >> Yes, this is Philip. >> Are you Philip? >> Can you see? >> Yes, I am Phillip. Okay. Okay. Okay. Oh, you didn't give it to 605. Okay.
All right. Well, I'm Alicia. I live at 3302 Hardy Street. >> Oh, okay. >> Nice to meet you, Alicia. >> Nice to meet you, too. >> Yeah. So, yes. Uh, we're gonna give give, uh, the residents a couple more
minutes to show up. Just hold on tight. >> Am I the only one so far? >> Not really. If you count me, Council Member Flores here. >> Who is that? >> Council member Flores. Thank you for joining us.
>> Flores. Oh, good. Thank you. We're counting you, too. I told all my neighbors, but people don't vote don't do I'm 75 years old. I'm just I'm old and I vote and I keep up with a little bit with politics, but not too much. But
anyway, and I keep up with I try to keep up with what's going on in our city. The project holding 37. Okay. Number
nine. Yes. So, uh, we're just giving, uh, residents a couple more minutes to show up. Thank you for being patient. >> I'm hoping more people will show up. >> Well, I told them, >> but I don't know if they will or not.
And just to let staff know, uh I know that my office also uh posted on social media the news about this meeting with a link. >> Thank you for that. >> Mhm. >> Cardinal was 603. So give it to 605, right?
Yes. I think we're starting the meeting at five after. Correct. >> Yes. Uh it's a couple more minutes. Yeah. Five after uh other people join us. Okay. Philip, is someone monitoring the chat
for you? And is your engineer here? >> Uh, my engineer's here. Uh, David Palasios. >> Hey, David. I'm sorry I couldn't see you. David's going to be taking notes and monitoring the chat. Is that correct? >> He will be now.
>> Okay. And uh yeah, I have this recording. >> Yes, it's 605. >> Yes, let's get started. Uh so we have uh Council Member Flores uh here. So uh he has a couple words for us and then we
can uh start the introductions. >> Wonderful. Well, thank you staff and thank you uh everyone who is currently on and those that might join us. My name is Council Member Flores. represent uh the residents of district 2. I I'm excited that this project is happening
because with each step that we take to improve our public infrastructure in our city, especially in our older neighborhoods, I think that we progress to making the city more livable. So, in this project, the plan is to include installation of sidewalks from Hardy
Street. uh that is starting from uh 33rd Street all the way to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and that's going to be inclusive of constructing ADA compliant ramps for our disabled residents and
also including driveway approaches that need to be replaced. So this project does include more than sidewalks and uh you know Hardy Street is one of our older streets and needs attention and that's what we're going to do here. So, appreciation to staff and uh look forward to hearing about the
presentation. >> Thank you, Councilman. >> All right. Uh let's start with our introductions. >> You're on mute. You're on mute. >> Y'all can't hear you. Philip, you're still on mute.
>> Okay, there you go. Uh so, welcome to the pre-construction meeting uh for the uh 2022 bond sidewalk year 2 uh Hardy Street. So, this is uh city project number 104 758 uh council district 2. Uh
my name is Philip Tren and I'm the project manager. And then uh let's introduce uh city staff here. Uh we have uh Chad Allen, our uh program manager, and introduce yourself, Chad. >> Good evening, everyone. My name is Chad Allen. I'm the engineering manager for
the mobility team. And yes, we're happy to be here tonight presenting about uh this project. This is one of the projects on my team and we're um pleased to be about to start construction. Thank you, Philip. >> All right. Thank you. And then we have also uh Mark Kits as our inspector.
Go ahead and introduce yourself, Mark. Yes. Hi. Uh, sorry I had to unmute. Uh, Mark Kits, uh, with the city of Fort Worth, TPW, senior inspector. >> So, a lot of the, uh, citizen concerns and calls will, you know, Mark will be
there in the field to address them. And then we have our uh engineer of record. Uh this is Creado uh Dunaway company. So David Palasios. Go ahead and say hi David. >> Hi. Are you able to hear me?
>> Hi, I'm Dave Palasios. I'm the project engineer for Dunaway. I'm also the lead designer for this project. >> Thank you for the introduction. All right. And then our uh contractor uh Capco Concrete Structures
is Capco on the call today. John, not sure, but I did remind him about that. Well, let's uh move on from that and then uh so that's the meeting. as the introductions.
>> All right. Uh so just to reiterate, yes, this is uh to provide the information on the because we're going to start construction very soon. Uh the construction of sidewalk improvements on 33rd Street from Stroll to Hardy and
then on Hardy Street from 33rd to Union Pacific Railroad. So, we'll go over the project limits, project scope, uh typical construction projects, uh project phasing and traffic control, a project schedule, and notifications, and
then we'll leave uh time for questions at the end. So just uh zoomed out to the overall view, the overall project location is north of 183 and then west
of 35W. So zooming in a little bit more. Uh so you can see Stroll Street the 33rd starting from Stroll and then it goes to Hardy and then on Hardy Street it goes
from 33rd Street all the way to the railroad. It's about uh 1300 ft of sidewalk improvements. We'll go into more detail as we move on. So the project objectives is to um
provide improved um pedestrian mobility, connectivity and improved safety uh by constructing the sidewalks, the compliant ADA driveways, uh compliant pedestrian curb ramps along
both uh 33rd and Hardy Street. Uh there will also be uh relocation of water meters and water laterals and the the project aims to provide safe access to the surrounding um businesses
and neighborhoods and it's funded by the 2022 bond program. So here's a before picture and uh here's what you can expect afterwards. So there will be um improved driveways and uh
sidewalks along with improved ramps and crossings. So here on uh 33rd Street, we're uh constructing new sidewalk on the the south side of uh 33rd and then uh we're providing the connection to the north
side of 33rd Street. And then here are the pictures of the improved ramps and crossings. And then on Hardy Street, we're both doing both we're constructing both sides of uh Hardy Street. There
will be some um water meter improvements um along the certain properties and also you can see the driveway improvements along with the um the ramp and sidewalk improvements.
All right. So, as a citizen, you might be concerned about, you know, what's going to happen during the construction process. So, we're going to go over that. So, we'll >> Okay. >> So, we'll notify the um the citizens. Usually, we'll do like
door hangers and then we'll do a project signs. So, I'll go over that, too. Um then, a traffic control implementation. Uh we'll do erosion control. Then, we'll start the site clearing. We'll install the sidewalk, ramps, driveways,
and then uh we'll do the striping install. and then uh traffic control will and erosion control will remove that and then we'll clean up. So that's pretty much what's going to happen there. Uh so the for the traffic control the the
project will include uh several driveway reconstructions uh water lateral and water meter improvements. So in order to minimize the impacts, we'll replace one panel at a time um so that the citizens can have access to their driveways.
Um we do not anticipate any street closures or detours. So the streets you'll still have access to your homes. So, uh, as far as project schedule, the anticipated start date is, uh, late March, early April. So, we're going to
say April 2026 and, uh, project duration is going to be 90 calendar days. Anticipated completion in July 2026. Um, so standard working hours and then, uh, project notification. And
so we'll do the project signs and then uh notices. Uh the start could be affected by weather, but this is our anticipated start date. Um so you know some typical Q&As's.
So typical width of the sidewalk, it's typically 5 foot when detached from the roadway and then six foot when attached to the curb. We'll try to uh where the existing trees are located, we can reduce it to try to
preserve some of the trees depending on what's on the plans. Um are we impacting driveways in this project? If so, will there be access to the property during driveway con reconstruction? Uh there will be multiple driveway
reconstructions on this project and we will uh replacing one panel at a time uh to provide continuous access to the property. Will the trees and landscaping rules be necessary? Um yes, there will be um some
tree and landscaping removals to accommodate the proposed concrete sidewalk. Uh the city and contractor will coordinate with the property owner in regards to existing landscaping. And then will traffic lanes be temporarily closed or detourred? Uh we
do not anticipate any street closures or detours associate associated with this projects. All right. Uh what about your irrigation system? Will existing irrigation systems or grass be impacted with this projects?
If an existing irrigation system or grass parkway is impacted by the construction, the contractor will be required to repair the site to pre construction conditions. If an irrigation system is within the
limits of the proposed improvements, the system will be adjusted by the contractor. So yes, there will be um repairs done. Uh will the construction materials and equipment be left on site during construction? Yes, the contractor
will keep materials and equipment on site during construction. However, travel lanes will be reopened when the contractor is not on site. In addition, the contractor will clean up the work site every day prior to them leaving for the day.
All right, the time for some questions. >> I have a question. >> Sure. >> Okay. Now, did you say that they're going to because there's a water hydrant for the fire department that didn't How are they going to do that? They're going to remove that. And
she also has a mailbox on the end. my neighbors 3322. >> All right, let's go back. >> Oh, they gonna miss those. >> Oh, uh the the water the water meters. No, they're we're going to reconstruct.
We're not going to remove any water. >> Is that a mailbox? Yeah, she's got a mailbox that stands out there like, you know, out >> the mailbox will not be impacted.
>> Okay. Cuz how much how many feet in? >> It's about 4 and 1/2 ft from behind the curb. So, it will not it will go right behind the mailbox. >> Oh, okay. Behind the mailbox. 4 and 1/2 ft. And then how much how much Okay.
Then there's the sidewalk. Then how much more for the property? Four and a half ft in. And then how much towards the property? >> Uh don't remember off the top of my head, but it's >> existing right away.
>> Oh, I don't have any. Let me see if I can put something up. >> See, I mean, >> I talked to her. She might asked me. >> What's that? I'll stop sharing
then >> and that'll be all the way down because I live at 3302. So it'll be coming in front of my fence. How are you going to do it with a water meter? We have water meters in the front. You said it was 3302 or 3322.
>> Well, hers is 3322 that had the fire hydrant and had the mailbox. Mine is 3302 that I have the water, you know, the where the water meters out there. So I don't know how from 4 foot in it's going to be
>> it's going to take because that's city property but then I have my fence so it's going to be very narrow through there. Am I right? Let me know if you're able to see my screen because I can't tell on mine. >> Yeah, we can see it.
>> Okay. If we could zoom into those two properties, it'd be great. Okay, perfect. >> Excuse me. >> So, this one right here, the mailbox is right right butting the curb right here, but we're going right behind it. So, we will not be touching that mailbox.
As for the fire hydrant, we're As for the fire hydrant, we're also not touching the fire hydrant either. >> So, it's going to go behind it. >> Yes. >> All the way through. Okay. out there at 33. I have a fire hydrant. I'm not fire
hydrant. I have my my my water my water meters out there. >> Repeat which one was your property again? >> 3302 Hardy 3302. >> The water meter is there. And then >> Oh, we're not touching your water meter.
This one will actually just be adjusted with a concrete collar. It's not going to be moved or anything. >> Okay. So, they're not going to move the water the water meters >> on your property. No, >> the one that's in the sidewalk would
just be adjusted with a concrete collar. >> Concrete collar. Okay. Okay. >> My question. >> Are you okay? That was my question. Okay. And it's going to be on both sides, right?
Correct. >> Okay. >> It's going to go all the way to the truck. >> I heard somebody say they had a question. >> That was me. >> Oh, I heard somebody else say ask a they're wanting to ask a question.
I'm the only one that's a homeowner that's on the phone. here. >> Okay. >> It was me as I said I had a question. That was my question. >> Okay. >> And when is it going to when we're going to take place? What day?
>> Uh construction will start late in March or early April. >> Yeah. >> Oh, the month or early April. Okay. >> Yeah. Early April. >> Early April. Okay. >> Yeah. or or late late March,
>> which is next week, >> right? >> Yeah. Philip uh scheduled construction start according to the contractor and I verified this should be Monday, March 30th. >> March 30th. >> March.
>> Okay. Thank you. And sometimes they'll they'll need to um do the traffic control or or something and then it delays it by a week. Um but if they're ready, then that's good.
>> Staff, this is council member Flores. Uh could you put up the slide that shows the project point of contact again in case others may have questions? >> Uh sure. That was the last slide, but we can get to that. Yeah, >> sure. >> I haven't got to that yet.
>> Perfect. Thank you. >> Oh, she's been a sl Okay, that was the only question I had. Uh other than we're going to get pavements, we're going to get sidewalks, and we're going to get AKA pavements, right?
>> Yeah. So, pavement. So, yeah. sidewalk ramps and uh driveways on certain select um properties. >> Okay. >> All right. Let me share my screen. Um
share. So before we go to the last slide with the contact, um I know someone called me about, you know, like their uh house had some storm water issues. And if that's the case, um you can report it to the My
Fort Worth app and then they can um the storm water group can look into that those storm water issues. So that's not related to my project, but it is uh related to the city. So they can definitely report it to the My Fort
Worth app. Just a reminder there. I'm going to go to the next slide. And so here are all the contact information. So, um, here's my contact information, Phillip. And then here's my phone number. And then, uh, Mark Kits is the
inspector. And then here's the, um, phone number for the construction office. And then his email and my email. >> Okay. >> Yeah. Thank you. Thank you.
>> I thank you for for taking your time and and doing this meeting, but I also thank you for for getting us sidewalks cuz we needed it real bad. We also need gut what do you call those? Gutters when rain. Oh, if you were uh talking about the
storm water issues, that would be um >> just report it to the My Fort Worth app >> and then um somebody from the storm water group will will uh take a look and inspect it. >> My Fort Worth app. >> Yeah, I have that pulled up on the
screen right now. It's a free app you can download from uh the city web page if you if you want to ma'am >> for Android and iPhone. >> Yeah. And you can make uh you know reports of like what you feel is uh
issues going on in the city and then the appropriate party will look into it for you. >> Wow. >> Okay. >> And we appreciate you attending tonight. Thank you. It sounds like you're going to spread the word to your neighbors, so
that's very helpful, too. So, thank you. >> I will. I'll tell them. Well, they in the corner, she speaks Spanish. She's a citizen, but still. Um, and uh I I like to be neighborly. I wish we could be like my sister said in Minnesota,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, how they help out, neighbors helping neighbors. I wish we could be that way. I really do because Texas is friendly and we got to take care of each other and I think the city because I called about these sidewalks years ago. I think it's been
10 years that we needed sidewalks. I was the one that did it. I initiate a lot of stuff. Uh, Congressman uh, Cardinals Roy, I do I uh, try to try to initiate that good goodness for this community and for this
neighborhood because uh, I'm a single parent. I raised my daughter by myself. I'm 75 years old. I live alone, which is okay. Uh, and uh, and I just I feel comfortable in my
home. I want to stay here and I'm glad that we're going to upgrade the neighborhood and thank you for doing that. It's an old neighborhood. It's well overdue. >> Thank you for reporting. >> Thank you. Thank you so much.
>> Of course. You're welcome. And thank you for being a an attendant at our meeting. >> Oh, you're welcome. Like I said, I reported it I think it's been five or 10 years ago, but I was very patient. Your patience is rewarded. Thank you.
>> That's true. Uh uh uh Captain, uh like I said, I said we needed it. You know, I needed when I was raising my daughter, well, she's 48. She liked to ride the bicycle and I would walk with her. I didn't ride, but I would walk with her,
but cuz I'm overprotective mother, I guess. So, she's going to be four times. Uh but anyway, uh cuz we didn't have sidewalks, so I like I was going to help her protect her when a car get hit. I'd
rather get hit than hers. It was good. Good. She turned out to be a good little pencil. >> Yes. >> Very good. Anyway, thank you so much. >> Sure. Thank you. >> Okay. >> And thank you, Steph. >> Yeah. Thank you. Thank you, Philip.
>> All right. Thank you all. >> All right. So that's all. >> That's all. >> Okay, I'm gonna hang up. Thank you. Byebye. >> Good job, Phillip. Thank you. >> Byebye. >> Thank you all for attending. >> Everyone have a good evening.
>> All right. Have a good evening. >> You do the same. >> Bye. Have a good day. Hey, Phillip, are you still on? >> Uh, yes, I'm still on. >> Hi. I'm sorry. Would it be possible to get I I know at the top the uh the
splash plate said that there would be a recording of this would be available, but is it possible just to get a copy of that of the presentation? >> Yes, we'll post both the presentation and the recording on the city website.
>> Okay. And uh do I just do I go to that same page where I found the wrong phone number? >> Yeah, I'll I'll update that. I don't remember what gig that was, but that's how I identify it. >> Uh, yes, it's the uh city capital projects uh web page, and so um it
should be posted on there also. >> Okay, I appreciate it. Thank you. >> All right. Thank you. >> All right. >> Bye. >> Bye. >> Bye.