HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 10 15 Regular 600 Tuscawilla Fountains Update TUSCAWILLA LIGHT
BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
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Public Hearin
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October 15, 2014
Meeting
REQUEST: The Community Development Department wishes to provide an update to the TLBD
advisory committee in regards to the repairs at the Tuscawilla fountains.
SYNOPSIS: After 13 years of operation, an assessment was made of the fountains at the entrance of
Tuscawilla off of Tuscawilla Road. A number of upgrades and maintenance issues were identified and
work began in late spring of 2014. This work effort is nearing an end and should be complete by the
end of November 2014.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District(TLBD)entrance fountains were put into operation
approximately 13 years ago as part of the original TLBD Phase I beautification project. Routine
maintenance and chemical programs have contributed to an operational "up-time" of 96-percent for the
water features.
In order to improve the reliability of the fountains for the foreseeable future and to address some
functional obsolescence, the fountain project has addressed the following areas:
• Repair and resurface fountain basins (3 per fountain)
• Repair leaks in suction intake manifolds and piping
• Replace worn systems including fountain jets, lighting pumps, wiring and vault controls
• Install secondary and post-secondary lighting (surge) suppression
• Replace primary sump and install secondary sump systems in vaults
• Install a primary generator system at the main power feed to supply power during a
storm/outage to the controls, sump pumps, exhaust fans and lighting
• Install an acid injection pump systems to balance water ph resulting in more effective
chlorination; reduced operating costs
• Install ground dewatering system to remove excess water from the fountain basin and vaults
October 15,2014
TLBD Committee Agenda,Item 600
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• Replace vault covers and hardware
• Replace waterfall upper and lower check valves
• Repair integrated brick walls and entrance features
• Install drainage system to remove excess groundwater to the storm drain system
At the present time all work has been completed except for the drainage system to remove excess
ground water. Staff is working with a contractor to initiate this work within the next two weeks. In
addition to the repair efforts outlined above, staff identified the need for sand filters to be installed on
each fountain to filter sediment and small particles out of the water. This material has been the source
of much of the nozzle erosion and some pump problems over the years. The installation of these filters
has been completed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This proj ect was funded from the TLBD Phase I debt service fund account.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: The Meeting Agenda and this Agenda Item have been forwarded
to the TLBD members and are available on the City's Website,LaserFiche, and the City's Server. The
Agenda has been forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission; City Manager; and City
Attorney/Staff. Additionally, the Meeting Agenda has been sent to media/press representatives, all
Homeowner's Associations on file with the City, all individuals who have requested Agenda
information, Department Directors; and also posted outside City Hall; posted inside City Hall with
additional copies available for the general public.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the TLBD advisory committee review the information contained herein and discuss
any questions they may have with staff.
ATTACHMENTS:
TLBD quarterly meeting
TLBD Quarterly Meeting-October 15,2014 Attachment A
Year-Ended September 30, 2014
Unaudited data at October 8,2014
TLBD TLBD Phase 1&2
Maintenance Debt Service
Fund Funds
Beginning Fund Balance (10/1/2013) $ 282,529.02 $ 286,550.00
Net Increase (Decrease) to Reserve $ 14,226.82 $ (26,368.33)
Ending Fund Balance (9/30/2014) $ 296,755.84 $ 260,181.67