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COMMISSION AGENDA
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PUBLIC HEARING
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May 13, 2002
Meeting
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Authorization
REQUEST: Public Works Department Updating the City Commission on the Status of
the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Project
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to update the City Commission on the progress
of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District.
CONSIDERA TIONS:
Attached is the April monthly progress report for the Tuscawilla Lighting and
Beautification District. Change orders #3 and #4 were approved on April 220d.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. April Report
COMMISSION ACTION:
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A TT ACHMENT NO. 1
Monthly Status Report - April 2002
Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District
Entry Way Enhancements
The scope of work for this project consists of new entryway enhancements, new irrigation and
re-Iandscaping of the center median islands along Winter Springs Boulevard.
This is a phased project with a contract completion date established as May 16th, 2002. Work in
place to date is as follows:
General
1. At Tuscawilla and Winter Springs Boulevard entrance, brick pavers around the perimeter
of the ponds is complete. Final grading is 95% complete, landscaping to include laying
of sod is in progress.
2. At the Vistawilla Entrance, no progress this month, Landscaping is scheduled to start the
week of 5/6/02.
3. Trotwood entrance - damaged sidewalk has been removed and re-poured on the
Southside of the entrance.
4. Seneca and Winter Springs entrance, irrigation is complete, landscaping scheduled for the
week of 5/6/02.
5. Shetland and Citrus entrance, no change, landscaping scheduled for the week of 5/6/02.
6; Tuscora entrance, sign wall unacceptable on the East side of Tuscora, field order issued
for Contractor to correct. No new progress to report at this time.
7. At the Seneca entrance - the brick walls are complete on both sides of the roadway.
8. The center median islands along Winter Springs Boulevard are 100% complete. Islands 8
thru 23 have been substantially inspected. Contractor has requested final inspection for
the above mentioned islands. Inspection set for Friday, May 3rd, 2002,'
9. Signs have been installed at all entrance walls - substantial inspection held - Contractor
working on deficiencies. Awaiting request for final inspection.
Action Items:
1. Homeowners have concerns regarding pond bottom - finish is too rough, Architect to
address concerns.
2. Homeowner at the South Side of Trotwood has concerns regarding ruts and landscaping
in his yard. Contractor has removed and re-poured portion of sidewalk adjacent to
homeowner's property.
3. Kangie Graham has voiced her opinion regarding Contractors abuse of trees. Contractor
aware of Ms. Graham's concerns.
4. SRI to issue controls and wall types for alternate 1,2 and 3. Sites have been laid out.
5. Brick pavers to be reinstalled at bull nose ends of islands after irrigation mains repaired.
6. Contractor working to correct deficiencies as they are brought to his attention.
7. Landscaping and irrigation needs to be addressed at the Trotwood Entrance, not in
contract.
8. Masonry Contractor is working to correct unacceptable brickwork brought to his
attention by the Architect.
John S. NeSmith
Construction Administrator