Backhoe Report

Post Date:04/24/2017 3:00 PM

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Backhoe Report April 21-2017

BACKHOE REPORT for April-May, 2017

 

Prepared by:  Lynn Ware Peek

Community Engagement Liaison

lynn.ware-peek@parkcity.org

 

OLD TOWN

Lowell Avenue (Park City Mtn south to curve to Empire Ave)

    • Construction began April 2017 

    • Start utility work at the Manor / Lowell intersection as the first item of work. . 

    • Meeting held on April 6th to inform nearby residents

    • For further information: Kim Clark; kim.clark@parkcity.org

    1450-1560 Park Avenue Housing Project – Affordable/Attainable Housing

    • Construction began fall 2016 – anticipated completion summer 2017

    • 4 of 8 homes are framed and will be ready for mechanical, electrical, plumbing early April.

    • Of the remaining 4 homes, 2 have their footings and foundations poured and will be ready for framing early April.

    •  The remaining 2 homes will be excavated and footings and foundations poured mid-April.

    • There will be two 1-br units (800 SF), five 2-br units (1,120 SF), and one 3-br (1,300 SF).  Sale prices selection process will likely be announced in late spring, 2017 and move-in date estimated for August/September of 2017.  More information on sale/selection process will be published as the application process and pricing is finalized.

    • For further information: Dave Gustafson; dgustafson@parkcity.org

     

    Woodside Park - Lower Park Avenue affordable housing project

    • Proposed projected construction start September 2017, completion anticipated April 2018

    • Project is still in design stage

    • For further information:  Jonathan Weidenhamer; jweidenhamer@parkcity.org

     

    Kimball Garage (Private Project)

    • Construction began fall 2016 – completion anticipated 2018

    • Restriped Heber Avenue in anticipation of the crane

    • Temporary crane in place

    • Current effort towards an air space agreement with the City and affected neighboring property owners for longer term crane.

    • Contractor required to notify affected owners at least 24 hrs prior to any impactful activity, as determined by the Park City Building and Engineering Department.

    • Rented all parking along Heber to be used for the crane and unloading, once approved.

    • Anticipated early April for installation of new footings under old Kimball Garage. Shore up roads at Main and Heber in preparation of the new building footings and foundations anticipated in April.

    • All scaffolding, covered walkways and construction activity must be removed from the Park Ave, Heber Ave and Main St (both sidewalk and city property) by Nov 21 unless otherwise approved.

    • For further information: Michelle Downard; mdownard@parkcity.org

    Main Street Sidewalk Replacement - 4th Street to Treasure Mountain Inn

    • Anticipated start mid-May 2017 – completion expected September 2017.

    • West side of Main Street from 4th Street to the bulb-out in front of the Treasure Mountain Inn.

    • Install new granite curb, new water meters, granite pavers within a concrete band, new street lights, new benches, trash cans and removable planters/pots at the bulb-outs.  

    • The construction will take place in approximately 100’ sections.  It will take approximately 2 weeks per section for 6 sections. 

    • Access to business will be maintained during the construction but parking will not be available during this period. 

    • Sidewalks from Treasure Mountain Inn to Grappa will likely not start construction until 2018. 

    • For more information: Lynn Ware Peek; lynn.ware-peek@parkcity.org

     

    Main Street Plaza (Brew Pub Parking Lot) 

    • Projected start Spring 2018 anticipated completion Spring 2019

    • Project in the design development phase of drawings.

    • Awaiting analysis of expanded traffic study on circulation with proposed new road connector between Swede Alley and Main Street.

    • Staff working through easements for the subdivision plat. 

    • For more information: Jonathan Weidenhamer; jweidenhamer@parkcity.org       

     

    Parking Technology Project

    • Anticipated rolling closures late May in China Bridge parking structure, one section and entrance at a time.

    • Painting, minor electrical and small areas of concrete work will be scheduled. More details and timeline to follow.

    • Parking outreach will be the focus of the next several months, with stakeholder employee and business group meetings, a monthly public forum, and presentations to local businesses and groups.

    • For more information: Kenzie Coulson; mckenzie.coulson@parkcity.org

     

    PROSPECTOR AREA

     

    Prospector Ave (Bonanza to Gold Dust lane)

    • Mid-June 2017 anticipated start – fall 2017 completion

    • Enhance and promote alternative multi-modal transportation uses and address roadway infrastructure.

    • Create a safe environment for all modes of travel

    • Reduce vehicular speeds by introducing a "complete street" cross section 

    • Defining more efficient use of existing space by better marking travel lanes and bus pullouts

    • Upgrade the street lighting with LED fixtures

    • Improve the roadway drainage

    • Resurface the asphalt pavement

      To be put on the construction email update list, send an email to

      prospectorave@utah.gov

     

    WATER PROJECTS

     

    Old Town – 4th Street

    • Anticipated start August 2017 – completion October 2017

    • Replacement of water line on 4th Street between Swede Alley and Main Street (between Java Cow and Chimayo).  Designs finalized soon then will go to bid.

    • Construction to occur June-July with a short construction window.

    • This stretch was determined to be in need of replacement due to a recorded history of leaks and repairs.

    • The waterline upgrade would also address deficient fire flows in the vicinity of Main Street and Swede Alley.

    • For further information: Nick Graue; nick.graue@parkcity.org

     

    Park Meadows – Creekside

     
    • Anticipated start Spring/Summer 2017 – December 2017

    • The new filtration building will add filtration to the Park Meadows well as required by the Utah division of drinking water.  

    • The well is under direct influence of surface water. The added filters will round out the existing process consisting of ultraviolet (UV) light and chlorine for disinfection.

    • New building will have a covered patio as an amenity to the nearby park.  

    • The existing well buildings will be demolished and the area will be landscaped.

    Quinn’s Junction Water Treatment Facility

    • Under construction currently – anticipated completion July 2017

    • Add additional filtration to remove total organic carbon (TOC) and manganese from the source water (Weber river). During spring run off or heavy rain events, high concentrations of TOC and manganese are found in the water and have in the past either reduced the production capacity or shut the plant down.  These new filters will allow full production during these events.

    • Add a back wash tank to better clean the existing filters and the new filters.

    Energy

    • Optimize operations by better using tank storage to pump during off peak times, modifying and replacing pumps with more efficient and variable speed pumps.  

    • Install a new pipeline that will dramatically increase the efficiency of the connection to Jordanelle Special Service District's system and reduce the pumping required in our system.  

    • The new connection will bring water in at the top of our system rather than at the existing location near St Regis Hotel.  

    New meters

    • Continue to replace large customer meters that are old and inaccurate.  More accurate metering provides feedback and awareness to customers on actual water use so they are more likely to reduce their use.

    • For further information: Clint McAfee; clint.mcafee@parkcity.org

     

    ROAD PROJECTS

     

    SR 248 from US40 to SR32

    • Repaving. Start May 1 - completion anticipated late August

    Bonanza Drive to US40

    • Questar performing sub-surface utility work. Start anticipated June 1 - complete by October 15.

    • For further information; Alfred Knotts; alfred.knotts@parkcity.org

     

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    Some ideas are so widely held that they generate little scrutiny or even a second thought. While often factual, such common wisdom can also be based on outdated or erroneous information—old-wives tales or urban legends. Widespread misconceptions about home energy use—often taken as fact—can cost homeowners on their energy bills and lead to unnecessary home maintenance and reduced comfort.

    Following are some common home energy myths that may be costing you.

    1. Setting the thermostat higher or lower will heat or cool the house faster.

     Many a homeowner has come home to an uncomfortable house and set the thermostat higher or lower than necessary, thinking it will warm or cool faster. In reality, a furnace or air-conditioner works at the same speed, no matter what the thermostat setting. A home will warm up to 68ºF just as quickly if the thermostat is set at 68ºF as it would if the thermostat was set at 80ºF. In such instances, energy may be wasted as the heating or cooling system continues to run after it  reaches your desired set point.

    2. A heating and cooling system "works harder" to reach a comfortable temperature after setback or set forward.Many people do not adjust their thermostat at night or while the home is unoccupied because of the common misconception that the heating or cooling system must "work harder" or use more energy to reheat or re-cool the house. This is not how a thermostat works. The system turns on to reach a set level and then shuts off when that level is reached. It can be likened more to a switch that shuts on and off, rather than a gas pedal that accelerates faster the more you step on it.

    3. Energy efficiency and energy conservation are the same thing.
    Efficiency refers to using less to perform a specific task. Examples include replacing traditional lighting with LEDs (light emitting diodes), or installing a high performance appliance. Conservation refers to reducing your need for energy through changes in behavior, such as setting the thermostat lower or riding a bike to work.

    4. When an appliance is turned off, it is off.
    Many appliances and electronic devices—such as coffee makers and cell phone chargers—in the home continue to use power after they have been switched off. Sometimes as much as if they were on! This is known as standby power or “phantom load.” The only way to stop the power usage by these devices is to unplug them.

    5. Leaving lights, computers and appliances on uses less energy than turning them on and off.
    In most cases, the small surge of power needed to start a device is much less than the power that is wasted by leaving it on when it is not needed.

    6. Duct tape is the best choice for sealing ducts.
    Duct tape has very low durability when used to seal ducts, according to laboratory research. On new installations duct tape will not last long without extensive surface preparation, especially in dirty or dusty locations. Over time, duct tape will fall off as the adhesive dries out and the tape starts to wrinkle. Mastic or metal-backed tapes—available at your local hardware or do-it-yourself retailer—are better choices for duct sealing.

    7. Purchasing an efficient air-conditioner or furnace will automatically reduce energy bills.
    This is true to some extent, but optimal savings will not be achieved unless the system is sized and installed correctly. Installing an efficient, but over-sized, system can negate much of the potential savings, while a poorly designed duct system can also have an impact on efficiency and comfort. Windows, doors, and insulation also play a factor in heating and cooling efficiency. 

    8. Dimming lights by 50% will cut lighting costs in half.
    In reality, the relationship is not quite direct and the savings may be less than expected. Dimmed lights do use less power, but when lights are dimmed, the voltage drops and the filament becomes cooler. This causes a loss in overall efficiency.

    9. Closing off vents will help to lower heating and cooling costs.
    Closing or covering up vents is typically not a good way to save on energy costs. Heating and cooling systems balance their load throughout the duct system. If one vent gets closed off, it throws the system off balance. Pressure can build up in the duct work, causing leakage and less air circulating in your home. This reduces system efficiency and home comfort.