Public Works Committee Packet- 3/21/2016
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AGENDA
March 21, 2016
6:00 PM
Aldermen’s Room – Upper Level of City Hall,
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD February 15, 2016
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on any of the following:
1. Annual Road Improvement Program
2. Woods Road Recreational Trail (Racine Ave to Windover Drive)
3. North Cape Road Recreational Trail (Hwy 36 to Aster Hills Subdivision)
4. Lake Street/Wildwood Drive Storm Sewer
5. Flintlock Drive Storm Sewer
6. Moorland Road Reconstruction
7. Automated Refuse Collection
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
1. Review request from S73 W16582 Janesville Road for a utility bill adjustment
2. Discuss maintenance plan for City owned water towers
3. Recommendation of approval of License Agreement for the Woods Road Pathway
4. Discuss Flintlock Trail storm sewer bids and alternative options
5. Discuss options for WE Energies Recreational Trail Bridge near Bass Bay
6. Approve overweight vehicle citywide signage
7. Discuss refuse cart rollout
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
(The following items have been placed on file for staff review. Upon completion of review, staff
will submit a supplement detailing options and possible course of action to committee
members.)
1. Discuss Princeton Drive traffic calming request
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MEMBERS OF AND POSSIBLY A QUORUM OF MEMBERS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF
THE MUNICIPALITY MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING TO GATHER INFORMATION; NO ACTION
WILL BE TAKEN BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING OTHER THAN THE GOVERNMENTAL
BODY SPECIFICALLY REFERRED TO ABOVE IN THIS NOTICE.
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SERVICE, CONTACT MUSKEGO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, (262) 679-4136.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
February 15, 2016
6:00 PM
Aldermen’s Room – Upper Level of City Hall,
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Alderman Hammel called the meeting to order at 6:01PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderman Hammel, Alderman Borgman, Alderman Engelhardt. Also present Public
Works Director David Simpson.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES HELD January 18, 2016.
Alderman Engelhardt made a motion to approve the MINUTES for the meeting HELD
January 18, 2016. Alderman Borgman seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on any of the following:
Annual Road Improvement Program
Woods Road Recreational Trail (Racine Ave to Windover Drive)
In design as discussed. It will be going to the school board to approve an easement.
North Cape Road Recreational Trail (Hwy 36 to Aster Hills Subdivision)
Design is taking a bit longer than planned. There will be an update when a plan is received
back.
Lake Street/Wildwood Drive Storm Sewer
Went to finance and was awarded to UPI, LLC.
Flintlock Drive Storm Sewer
Moving ahead with design and out to bid soon.
Moorland Road Reconstruction
Automated Refuse Collection
Carts will be delievered by mid-March. It will take approximately 2 weeks to complete
distribution.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
Discuss Hale Park Drive & Fennimore Lane and Off-street Parking Alternative
Alderman Hammel made a motion to propose the solution of no parking signs to
the Public Safety Committee to resolve the issue of parking and ditch damage
on Hale Park Drive & Fennimore Lane. Alderman Hammel also stated that the City
will repair the damage done to the ditches. Alderman Engelhardt seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
Discuss Moorland Road Reconstruction Detour Options and Staging Alternatives
At Princeton and Moorland during phase 1, storm water will need to be rerouted. Full closure
for the intersection will happen later in construction for a month maximum. South of Princeton
will be closed during the whole project. Woods to Moorland will be closed for up to 5 weeks
with an incentive offered for finishing early with a max of 2 weeks. Refer to the website for a
copy of the detour map in the agenda packet. (www.cityofmuskego.org/moorland)
Approval of structural analysis for WE Energies Recreational Trail Bridge near Bass Bay
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve the structural analysis inspection for
WE Energies Recreational Trail Bridge near Bass Bay. Alderman Engelhardt
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Recommendation of award of the 2016 Road Improvement Program
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve the award of the 2016 Road
Improvement Program to Payne and Dolan including the alternate bid for patching
Moorland Road. Alderman Engelhardt seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
(The following items have been placed on file for staff review. Upon completion of review, staff
will submit a supplement detailing options and possible course of action to committee
members.)
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Engelhardt made a motion to ADJOURN at 7:55PM. Alderman Borgman
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
CITY OF MUSKEGO
Public Works Committee
To: Public Works Committee
From: David Simpson, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Subject: Review request from S73 W16582 Janesville Road for a utility bill
adjustment
Date: March 16, 2016
The attached was received from the owner of S73W16582 Janesville Road in regard to a
request for a refund for their sanitary and water bill. This property is billed for their sanitary
sewer usage and water usage based on actual water consumption (as all commercial properties),
which is determined by utilizing the water meter which tells the City how much water was
utilized.
The owner is requesting that we forgive the remaining balance owed on their bill, which is
currently $400.84. Below shows the historical water/sewer usage and the corresponding costs
over the last two years. While the fluctuation is clearly out of the normal usage, this could
certainly be explained by a leaky toilet or faucet, which would be water used and treated. We
have checked the meter and it is reading correctly. Because there is no way to show improper
or incorrect billing it would not be prudent to issue a refund.
Consumption History Total Billed
2014 2015 2014 2015
1st Qtr 2,000 100,000 1st Qtr $191.26 $1,152.85
2nd Qtr 4,000 18,000 2nd Qtr $211.26 $354.05
3rd Qtr 1,000 62,000 3rd Qtr $181.26 $785.01
4th Qtr 49,000 2,000 4th Qtr $659.17 $212.65
56,000 182,000 $1,242.95 $2,504.56
Recommendation for Action:
Deny request for relief from the utility bill for S73W16582 Janesville Road.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Public Works Committee
To: Public Works Committee
From: David Simpson, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Subject: Discuss maintenance plan for City owned water towers.
Date: March 16, 2016
As part of the 2015 budget inspections were performed on all City water towers and
tanks by Dixon Engineering, Inc. The reports have been compiled and are overall
good for three of the four structures inspected. The only tower needing attention is
the Industrial Park water tower that is located at the City Garage. As discussed
during the 2016 budgeting process, the tank is in need of painting of both the
interior and exterior, and the project was budgeted accordingly. I have attached the
inspection report for this tower for your reference. The recommendation page
states that we should paint the interior and exterior of the tower within the next five
years. Because of the report’s recommendations, we would like to push the painting
back to 2017 and send the wireless carriers that are currently mounted on the tower
a letter notifying them of the coming project. This will also allow time for Cricket
to remove their equipment from the site.
Recommendation for Action by Committee:
Recommend delaying the Mercury Drive water tower painting project to 2017.
Members: Steel Structures Council
American Water Works Association
Consulting Engineers Council
5307 S. 92nd Street
Suite 125
Hales Corners, WI 53130
Telephone (414) 529-1859
Fax (414) 529-3120
DIXON ENGINEERING, INC.
December 9, 2015
Scott Kloskowski
City of Muskego
W189 S8235 Mercury Drive
Muskego, WI 53150
RE: Maintenance Inspection Report
Mr. Kloskowski:
Please find enclosed the above referenced report for your 250,000 gallon spheroid water
storage tank. The inspection was completed on October 29, 2015.
The report consists of 1) a cover page, 2) conclusions and recommendations, 3) the
detailed report, 4) the field inspection report, 5) photos and descriptions, and 6) flash
drive.
Brief explanation: 1) The cover page is self explanatory. 2) The conclusions and
recommendations explain in short form what is found and what DIXON recommends if
any repair or maintenance is necessary. 3) This section is the long report that goes into
details to explain what exactly was found and why DIXON makes the recommendations.
4) Field inspection report (FIR) is the form that is filled in when the inspection team is
on-site so the report can be written accurately. 5) Photographs and descriptions give the
Owner a visual record of the condition of the tank and appurtenances. 6) The flash drive
is an Adobe PDF format of the complete report and photos for your convenience.
You will also find a Reservoir Inspection report which you will need to send to the
Department of Natural Resources. Their address is on the top left of the report. Please
fill in the top line with the Facility Identifier # and sign your name and date on the last
page.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call Jim Orr at 608-213-9163.
Thank you for choosing DIXON for your inspection needs.
DIXON ENGINEERING, INC.,
Thomas Van Gemert, Senior Engineer
NACE Certified, AWS-CWI
Enclosure
Dixon
Engineering, Inc.
Maintenance Inspection
250,000 Gallon Spheroid
Water Storage Tank
City of Muskego
Muskego, Wisconsin
Inspection Performed: October 29, 2015
Report Prepared: December 9, 2015
Dixon Engineering, Inc.
5307 S. 92nd Street, Suite 125
Hales Corners, WI 53130
Phone: (414) 529-1859
Fax (414) 529-3120
http://www.dixonengineering.net
Wisconsin@dixonengineering.net
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CONCLUSIONS:
1. The exterior coating is an epoxy system that is in fair condition overall. The coating is
extensively faded and the primary modes of failure are spot coating failures to the
substrate with rust undercutting, delamination, rust bleedthrough, and erosion. The
coating has poor adhesion and there are numerous spot coating failures on the basebell,
riser, bowl, sidewall, and roof.
2. The dry interior coating is an epoxy system that is in fair condition overall. Coating
deterioration includes spot coating failures to the substrate, with rust undercutting,
delamination, rust bleedthrough on the tops of the platforms, the baseplate, the bowl, the
access tube, and spot failures.
3. The wet interior coating is an epoxy system that is in fair condition overall. The coating
appears to have fair adhesion. Below the high water line the coating deterioration
includes spot failures, and pinholes. Above the high water line, the coating is
deteriorating at random areas with minor corrosion.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Schedule regular cleanings and inspections of the tank by an independent third party as
recommended by AWWA, or once every five years.
2. Complete the recommended work in five years. The coating work is the greatest cost and
largest part of the recommendations. The repairs and upgrades should be completed
during the next major tank rehabilitation process when coating repairs are made.
3. Abrasive blast clean the exterior to a commercial grade (SSPC-SP6) condition inside a
dust tight flexible frame containment system, and recoat with a polyurethane coating
system. The estimated cost is $140,000 plus $60,000 for containment.
4. Abrasive blast clean to a commercial grade (SSPC-SP6) the topside of the dry interior
platforms including one foot up the riser walls, the entire access tube, bowl, riser
stiffeners, baseplate, and the other areas of failed coating and apply a spot epoxy coating
system to all prepared surfaces. The estimated cost is $12,000.
5. Abrasive blast clean the entire wet interior to a near white metal condition (SSPC-SP10),
and apply a three-coat epoxy polyamide system. The estimated cost is $70,000.
6. Install a floating impressed current cathodic protection system on the interior. The
estimated cost is $20,000.
7. Install a chain link fence around the tank for security. Obtain quote from a local
contractor.
8. Coat the foundation to help prevent further deterioration. Cost would be incidental to
exterior painting.
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9. Install a screened flap gate on the overflow pipe discharge. The estimated cost is $2,000.
10. Install a 4-inch kick plate on the existing roof handrail. The estimated cost is $2,000.
11. Request the antenna owners to correct deficiencies in cable sealing.
12. Install a neoprene cover over the access tube air gap to eliminate it as a point of possible
contamination. Cost would be incidental to exterior repainting or the installation of a
new roof vent.
13. Install a mud valve in the wet interior to aid with removal of sediment and draining of the
tank. The estimated cost is $4,000.
14. Remove the existing condensate drain line, and install a new drain line with a check valve
routed into the overflow pipe. The estimated cost is $2,000.
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A DISCUSSION ON RESCUE AND RETRIEVAL OPERATIONS FROM ELEVATED
PEDESTAL STORAGE TANKS
A series of accidents involving falls from or in water tanks has highlighted inadequacies
in water tower design and a potentially greater problem. The rescue may be more
dangerous, with potential for more loss of life or injury, than the original accident.
Contractors and engineers are responsible for their own employees, but even with safety
training and proper equipment, accidents will occur. Most rescue squads are local or
neighboring fire departments, with some departments having more practice than others.
Water storage tanks are designed to store water, not for rescue or retrieval convenience.
The following items would make working on and retrieval from water tanks safer. This
discussion is offered as a starting point. We recommend that you meet with your rescue
personnel and draft a rescue plan. A copy of the plan should be kept at the tank and with
the rescue crew.
OSHA may soon require 30-inch manways and hatches with fall prevention on all
ladders. Dixon Engineering has always objected to replacement of ladders especially on
retrofit of existing tanks as new regulations are passed on a relatively frequent basis. We
recommend the changes for the convenience and safety of your employees, rescue
personnel, and others working on the structure. As far as we know, none of these
conversion items recommended are required or mandated by any government agency for
retrofits.
DIXON recommends these changes be made during the next major tank painting project.
RETRIEVAL FROM WET INTERIOR:
Current Access:
Access to the roof is from the dry interior ladders located in the basebell, riser, and access
tube. There is a ladder in the wet interior from the roof hatch to the bowl area. All
ladders are equipped with a fall prevention device. There is an 18 x 24-inch manway in
the access tube for access into the bottom of the wet interior. The roof has a 30-inch roof
hatch for the dry interior, and a 30-inch roof hatch for the wet interior. There is a
handrail on the roof. The area within the handrail is large enough for temporary basket
storage.
There is a full under the bowl, and a condensate ceiling at approximately 20 feet above
the ground in the dry interior. Ladder openings in platforms are 30-inch in diameter.
Procedure:
1. It is not practical to install a 30-inch manway in the bottom of the tank or in the access
tube. Retrieval must be through the roof hatch or roof vent opening by use of a winch
and tripod. Rescue personnel would gain access to the roof using the existing ladders
attached to fall prevention devices. Rescue personnel would enter the tank through the
30-inch roof hatch or the existing bottom manway.
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2. Inside the roof handrail, the rescue crew raises the basket to the roof using a tripod and a
winch. Place the basket on the roof while the tripod is moved over the access tube hatch.
3. Lower the basket down the access tube to the top platform. From the top platform, lower
the basket to ground level through the 30-inch platform hatches with a pulley or winch
connected to an attachment lug welded to the tank’s bowl.
4. From the roof, it is possible to lower the basket over the side to ground level, but that
would require a very large winch and increased loading on the attachment point. On a
rainy, windy, or snowy day, the objective would be to get rescue personnel off the roof as
soon as possible, so lowering through the dry interior is preferred. If it is not possible to
lower the basket down the dry interior a helicopter rescue will be required.
Modifications Necessary (As stated in the recommendations):
1. Weld an attachment lug to the tank’s bowl. Cost would be incidental to coating costs.
Equipment:
Winch or pulley system and tripod
Tag line
Basket
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COST SUMMARY:
Exterior abrasive blast clean and recoat $140,000
Containment 60,000
Dry interior coating 12,000
Wet interior coating 70,000
Install cathodic protection 20,000
Install overflow flap gate 2,000
Install handrail kick-plate 2,000
Install mud valve 4,000
Install 2-inch condensate drain line 2,000
$312,000
Engineering and Contingencies 48,000
Total $360,000
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INSPECTION:
On October 10, 2015, Dixon Engineering, Inc. (DIXON) performed a maintenance
inspection on the 250,000-gallon spheroid water storage tank owned by the City of
Muskego, Wisconsin. Purposes of the inspection were to evaluate the interior and
exterior coating’s performance and life expectancy, assess the condition of metal surfaces
and appurtenances, review safety and health aspects, and make budgetary
recommendations for continued maintenance of the tank. All recommendations with
budgeting estimates for repairs are incorporated in this report. The inspection was
performed by Josh Grover, Staff Technician. The inspector was assisted by Kyle Lay,
Staff Technician and ROV Operator and Mike Pickett, Staff Technician.
The wet interior inspection was completed with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV).
Video of the inspection and still photos are attached. No cleaning, paint thickness, or
adhesion tests were performed in the wet interior during the ROV inspection.
TANK INFORMATION:
The tank was built in 1986 by Chicago Bridge and Iron with a height to low water line of
137-feet; the tank is welded construction. The exterior was last painted in 2001.
CONDITIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
EXTERIOR COATING CONDITIONS:
The coating system is a multiple coat epoxy urethane system.
The coating is in fair condition overall, it is beginning to chalk and fade and there is loss
of gloss. Surfaces have faded due to exposure to ultraviolet light, which is a normal
occurrence for an exterior coating system. There are several coating failures.
While the coating may appear to have an acceptable aesthetic quality, the actual condition
is poor. Adhesion is poor and many minor coating failures will likely soon appear and
allow rust to form on the surface.
The basebell coating is in fair condition. Primary methods of deterioration are spot
coating failures to the substrate with rust undercutting, rust bleed through, and
delaminated topcoat. The coating deterioration is moderate with only a few failures.
The riser coating is in fair condition. Primary methods of deterioration are spot coating
failures to the substrate with rust undercutting, rust bleed through, and delaminated
topcoat. The coating deterioration is moderate with only a few failures.
The bowl coating is in fair condition. Primary methods of deterioration are spot coating
failures to the substrate with rust undercutting and delaminated topcoat. The coating
deterioration is moderate with only a few failures.
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The sidewall coating is in poor condition. Primary methods of deterioration are spot
coating failures to the substrate with rust undercutting, delaminated topcoat, and erosion.
The coating deterioration is extensive with several failures.
The bowl and sidewall are covered with heavy mildew growth.
The roof coating is in poor condition. Primary methods of deterioration are spot coating
failures to the substrate with rust undercutting, rust bleed through, delaminated topcoat,
and erosion. The coating deterioration is extensive with several failures.
Poor adhesion was noted on the ASTM x-cut test areas, with up to 1/8-inch of topcoat to
the substrate coat in areas tested. The tank is not a candidate for overcoating.
Lettering on the tank consists of Muskego in two locations in script style.
There are logos on the sidewall consisting of a lake with ducks. The logo size is
approximately fifteen feet tall and twenty-five feet wide.
EXTERIOR COATING RECOMMENDATIONS:
Plan and budget for total exterior coating removal and recoating in approximately five
years. Fading will continue and more spots will occur, decreasing the tank’s aesthetic
appearance.
Remove the existing coating by dry abrasive blast cleaning the steel to a commercial
grade (SSPC-SP6) and apply a polyurethane system. All blast work would be performed
inside a dust tight flexible containment system using negative air pressure.
Total removal is recommended because the coating no longer has proper adhesion and
will not support additional coats of paint.
The coating system would consist of a full prime coat on the bare metal, a full coat of
epoxy, followed by a two full coats of polyurethane. The polyurethane system offers
excellent abrasion resistance with high gloss and sheen retention. The expected life of
this system is fifteen years. The system can be recoated again in fifteen years, and a
second time approximately fifteen years after the first recoating, extending the total life
of the coating to approximately forty-five years before total removal would be necessary
again. The tank would be removed from service during the painting project. This is
necessary to reduce moisture condensation on the tank’s surface. Polyurethane coatings
have a minimum temperature requirement for application and are sensitive to moisture
during the curing process. If moisture is present during the curing process, the
appearance will become cloudy with little or no gloss. The estimated cost to abrasive
blast clean and recoat with an epoxy polyurethane system is $140,000 plus $60,000 for
containment.
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DRY INTERIOR COATING CONDITIONS:
The dry interior area on this structure is defined as the non-water contact surfaces,
consisting of the basebell, riser, bowl, and access tube.
The coating is an epoxy system that is in good condition overall.
The basebell coating is in good condition. Primary method of deterioration is spot
coating failures to the substrate. The coating deterioration is minor with only a few
failures.
The riser coating is in fair condition. Primary methods of deterioration are spot coating
failures to the substrate and rust bleedthrough. The coating deterioration is minor to
moderate with several failures.
The coating on the top of the platforms is in poor condition. Primary methods of
deterioration are spot coating failures to the substrate with rust undercutting, rust
bleedthrough, and delaminated topcoat. The coating deterioration is extensive with
several failures.
The bowl and access tube coating is in fair condition. Primary methods of deterioration
are spot coating failures to the substrate and rust bleedthrough. The coating deterioration
is moderate with several failures.
DRY INTERIOR COATING RECOMMENDATIONS:
Abrasive blast clean to a SSPC-SP6 commercial standard, the entire topsides of the
platforms including one foot up the riser wall, the baseplate, riser stiffeners, bowl, access
tube, and the other areas of failure throughout the dry interior. The bare metal would be
coated with an epoxy system. The estimated cost of spot repainting is $12,000.
WET INTERIOR COATING CONDITIONS:
The coating is an epoxy system.
The roof coating is in poor condition overall, with the primary areas of deterioration on
weld burns from exterior welding.
The sidewall coating is in good condition with deterioration in the form of pinholes.
There is not any significant damage at the high water line, which would be the area most
affected by ice pressures and ice movement. The failures are minor with only a few
failures.
The access tube coating is in fair condition with deterioration in the form of pinholes and
spot coating failures. There is not any significant damage at the high water line. The
failures are minor to moderate with several failures. Above the water level, the coating is
in poor condition.
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The bowl was covered with approximately 18 inches of sediment that was limiting the
amount of surface visible with the ROV.
The bowl, sidewall, and access tube are covered with mineral staining, which does not
affect the integrity of the coating system.
WET INTERIOR COATING RECOMMENDATIONS:
Remove the coating system by abrasive blast cleaning the metal to a near white grade
(SSPC-SP10) and apply an epoxy coating system. Wet interior coating systems are to be
approved for potable storage tanks contingent upon meeting requirements of National
Sanitation Foundation Standard 60/61.
DIXON recommends application of epoxy coating systems in most applications because
they have good adhesion and abrasion resistant qualities. Their drawbacks include a
minimum application temperature of 50°F (35°F for fast cure), and long cure times. A
typical cure time can be seven days at 70°F and up to twenty-eight days at 35°F. The
estimated cost to apply the three-coat epoxy system is $70,000.
CATHODIC PROTECTION CONDITIONS:
The tank does not contain a cathodic protection system.
The tank does not have clips and a pressure fitting installed for a future cathodic
protection installation.
CATHODIC PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS:
Install an impressed current cathodic protection system after interior coating is
completed. The system is designed with a horizontal ring configuration suspended into
the lower one-third of the tank and connected to the sidewall/arms off the access tube.
This design is considered ice-free, formation of ice normally occurs at the high water
level and some along the sidewall. As long as the tank is operated in the upper one-half
of its capacity, the probability of ice damage is very low. The anode used is a platinized
niobium or titanium wire with a design life of approximately ten years. The system also
incorporates copper/copper sulfate reference anodes.
The system is automatically controlled by monitoring the water-to-tank potential. It
provides protection to steel surfaces where holidays (coating pinholes) or coating failures
exist. Cathodic protection operates by inhibiting galvanic cell corrosion where steel is
exposed. The system creates an equipotential across the tank and drives the tank
potential down to a point (-850 millivolts) where corrosion is essentially non-existent.
Only surfaces that are in contact with water are protected because water acts as the
electrolyte for the circuit. Therefore, areas of the roof and upper sidewall are not
protected by the system. The estimated cost is $20,000.
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PIT AND PIT PIPING CONDITIONS:
There is a brick hut built around the piping above the floor in the basebell. The hut is in
good condition.
The piping is in good condition; coating on the piping is in good condition.
SITE CONDITIONS:
The size of the tank site is small and is not fenced.
There is industrial development to the north, east, west, and south.
There is one antenna control buildings adjacent to the tank.
SITE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Install a fence around the tank with a barbed wire top to provide increased security. The
fence should be a minimum of 10-12 feet larger than the bowl diameter to allow room for
containment. Obtain a quote from a qualified fencing contractor.
FOUNDATION CONDITIONS:
The top 10-inches of the foundation is exposed.
The exposed concrete foundation is in good condition and showed minor deterioration
with some cracking.
FOUNDATION RECOMMENDATIONS:
Pressure wash the concrete and coat the exposed concrete to help prevent further
deterioration with an epoxy coating system. The cost would be incidental to exterior
painting.
Regularly remove any vegetation, grass clippings, etc. from behind the anchor bolts. The
wet vegetation can create a corrosion cell compromising structural integrity of the bolts.
GROUT CONDITIONS:
The grout is in good condition with none damaged or missing.
ROOF HANDRAIL AND PAINTER’S RAILS:
A handrail is located on the roof surrounding the roof hatches and the vent; it is in good
condition. The handrail is being used for antenna mounts. There is no kick plate on the
railing.
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A painter’s rail for rigging surrounds the roof handrail; it is in good condition.
There are not enough roof rigging couplings for safety and staging lines during wet
interior paintwork.
ROOF HANDRAIL AND PAINTER’S RAIL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Install a 4-inch kick plate on existing roof handrail. The estimated cost is $2,000.
AVIATION LIGHTS AND ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS:
The tank has a double aviation light on the roof that is in good condition. The light is
operating properly.
The antennas are higher than the aviation lights.
The electrical conduit running up the roof is in good condition.
There are light fixtures located in the dry interior. All of the lights were burnt-out during
the inspection.
AVIATION LIGHTS AND ELECTRICAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Replace the light bulbs in the dry interior lights. Cost would be incidental to any coating
project or work can be performed by in-house personnel.
ANTENNAS:
The roof contains ten antennas. The antennas are attached to the roof handrail.
The riser has fifteen antennas attached to mounting brackets.
The mounting brackets are in good condition.
The antennas cables are routed through openings in the access tube to the dry interior that
are not sealed.
ANTENNA RECOMMENDATIONS:
Request the antenna owner to return and correct the seal problems.
OVERFLOW PIPE CONDITIONS:
The tank has a 10-inch overflow pipe that extends along the access tube in the dry interior
down through the dry riser and exits near the bottom of the basebell.
The discharge end of the overflow pipe is screened. The screen is in good condition.
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The pipe discharges to a storm drain the ground with the required air gap. The discharge
area is in good condition.
OVERFLOW PIPE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Install a screened flap gate on the overflow pipe discharge. The flap gate would allow
water to discharge even if the screen becomes plugged or frosted over. It is designed to
stay closed to prevent rodents or birds from entering the pipe. The estimated cost is
$2,000.
HATCH AND MANWAY CONDITIONS:
The tank has a 30-inch diameter flip-top roof access hatch to the wet interior. The hatch
is in good condition. There is a handhold next to the hatch to aid in entering and exiting
the opening.
The tank has a 30-inch diameter flip-top roof access hatch into the dry interior. The
hatch is in good condition. There is a handhold next to the hatch to aid in entering and
exiting the opening.
The wet interior roof hatch was secured with a padlock.
The roof contains a 24-inch diameter painter’s hatch with a bolted cover that is in good
condition. The hatch is used for ventilation and lighting during maintenance or a rescue.
The tank has an 18 x 24-inch elliptical access manway in the access tube that is in good
condition.
The manway is hinged, the gasket showed no signs of leaking. The crab bolts are mildly
rusted.
The tank has a 30 x 80-inch access door into the basebell. The door is in good condition
and operated properly during the inspection.
The tank has a 20-inch diameter painter’s hatch (bird hatch) at the top of the dry riser.
The hatch is in good condition. There is a handhold next to the hatch to aid in entering
and exiting the opening.
The ladder openings in the dry interior platforms are 30-inch round with lids. There is a
handhold next to the hatch.
VENT CONDITIONS:
The roof vent is a 10-inch screened pressure vacuum design; the vent is in good
condition.
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The roof does contain a vent, but has an access tube air gap that is screened. The screen
is in good condition. This is a possible source for contamination of the water supply;
there was no evidence of entry.
VENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
Install a cover over the access tube gap to eliminate the gap as a point of possible
contamination. Cost would be incidental to exterior repainting.
Annually inspect the roof vent for tears and gaps in the screen, and to ensure the pressure
plate is free to move.
LADDER CONDITIONS:
The dry interior ladders are located in the basebell, riser, and access tube and are in good
condition.
The basebell ladder is in good condition and is equipped with a rail-type fall prevention
device that is in good condition.
The riser ladder is in good condition and is equipped with a rail-type fall prevention
device that is in good condition. Ladder has a cage.
The access tube ladder is in good condition and is equipped with a rail-type fall
prevention device that is in good condition.
The wet interior contains a ladder that from the roof to the bowl and is in good condition
and has a cable-type fall prevention device that is in good condition.
LADDER RECOMMENDATIONS:
Remove cage from the dry interior stem ladder. Cost would be incidental to interior
painting.
FILL PIPE CONDITIONS:
The fill pipe runs through the dry interior into the bottom of the bowl and extends 16
inches into the bottom of the tank. There is a deflector bar over top of the pipe.
EXPANSION JOINT CONDITIONS:
The expansion joint is located in the pit in the base of the tank.
The expansion joint is covered with insulation and is not accessible for inspection.
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INSULATION CONDITIONS:
The fill pipe is covered with rigid foam insulation that is in good condition.
The fill pipe insulation is covered with an aluminum jacket in the bottom of the riser and
a paper cover above the condensate platform.
MUD VALVE CONDITIONS:
The tank does not have a mud valve.
MUD VALVE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Install a mud valve to aid with removal of built-up sediment while the tank is in service,
and aid with cleaning the tank during regular maintenance inspections. The estimated
cost is $4,500.
CONDENSATE DRAIN CONDITIONS:
The condensate drain line runs from the condensate platform, down the inside of the
basebell and exits near the ground.
The line is in poor condition, the drain in the platform appeared plugged.
CONDENSATE DRAIN RECOMMENDATIONS:
Remove the existing condensate drain line, and install a 2-inch condensate drain line with
a check valve connected back to the overflow pipe. Patch the opening in the basebell.
The estimated cost is $2,000.
WET INTERIOR METAL CONDITIONS:
The steel structure is in good condition above the high water line and in good condition
below it.
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DIXON ENGINEERING, INC.
STEEL TANK FIELD INSPECTION REPORT
PEDESTAL TANK
DATE: October 28, 2015
OWNER: City of Muskego
CLIENT CODE: 49-68-21-01
TANK NAME: Industrial
LOCATION: Street: Mercury Drive
City: Muskego
State: Wisconsin
GPS coordinates: N 42° 53’ 39.7“ W 88° 09‘ 01.9”
Ground elevation (Above MSL): 824 feet
TANK SIZE: Capacity: 250,000 gallons
Tank Diameter: 43 feet
Height to bottom (LWL): 137.2 feet
Height to overflow (HWL): 162 feet
Head range: 25 feet
CONSTRUCTION:
Type of structure: Spheroid
Type of roof: Hemisphere
Type of bowl: Hemisphere
DATE CONSTRUCTED: 1986
MANUFACTURER: CB&I
CONTRACT NUMBER: C5223
COATING
HISTORY EXTERIOR DRY INTERIOR WET INTERIOR
DATE LAST
COATED 2001 2001 1986
CONTRACTOR Aero Painting LaBrandt Unknown
COATING SYSTEM Urethane Epoxy Epoxy
SURFACE
PREPERATION Spot Power Tool Spot Power Tool Unknown
COATING
MANUFATURER Tnemec DeVoe Unknown
PERSONNEL: Inspector Josh Grover, Top person Mike Pickett, ROV operator Kyle Lay
TYPE OF INSPECTION: Maintenance
METHOD OF INSPECTION: ROV
DATE LAST INSPECTED: 2010
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SITE CONDITIONS
Fenced: No
Site large enough for contractor’s equipment: Yes
Control building: No
Antenna control site: Yes
Number: 1
Location: Adjacent to tank
Would antenna sites interfere with containment: Yes
SCADA controls: Yes
Location of antenna: Base cone
Site conditions: Well maintained
Neighborhood:
North: Industry
East: Industry
South: Industry
West: Industry
Power lines within 50 feet: No
Are power lines attached to the structure: No
Would power lines interfere with containment: No
Site drainage: Away from tank
Indications of underground leakage: No
Shrub, tree, etc. encroachment: No
Rubbing on the Tank: No
Interference with future containment: No
EXPOSED PIPING
Location: Tank base (above floor)
Condition of structure: Good
Structure is: Dry
Pump present: No
Door condition: Good
Locked: Yes
Altitude valve: No
Condition of pipe coating: Good
Describe coating: Delaminating and spot coating failures to substrate.
Condition of metal: Good
Piping comments: There is a floor drain present.
FOUNDATION
Foundation exposed: Yes
Exposed height: 10-21 inches
Exposed foundation condition: Good
Damage or deterioration: Yes
Type of damage: Cracks
Severity: Minor
Crack location: Random
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FOUNDATION
Total length cracking: 3 feet
Foundation coated: No
Type of base-plate gap filler: Grout
Condition: Good
Filler missing: No
Indications of foundation settlement: No
Undermining of foundation: No
EXTERIOR COATING
Basebell:
Topcoat condition: Fair
Previous system condition: Good
Describe coating: Chalking, fading, delaminating, spot coating failures to
substrate, and rust undercutting.
Dry film thickness: 16-25 mils
Coating adhesion: 2A
Metal condition: Good
Bottom Shell Steel thickness: 0.640-inch
Riser:
To Topcoat condition: Fair
Previous system condition: Good
Describe coating: Chalking, fading, delaminating, spot coating failures to
substrate, and rust undercutting.
Mildew growth: No
Metal condition: Good
Riser comments: The lower ½ of the riser was repainted when stiffeners were
installed on the interior.
Bowl:
Topcoat condition: Fair
Previous system condition: Good
Describe coating: Chalking, fading, spot coating failures to substrate, and rust
undercutting.
Mildew growth: Yes
Amount: Heavy
Metal condition: Good
Sidewall:
Lettering: Yes
Number: 2
Lettering Content: Muskego
Style: Type Font
Logo: Yes
Number: 2
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EXTERIOR COATING
Estimated Size: 15 x 25 feet
Describe logo: Lake with ducks
Topcoat condition: Poor
Previous system condition: Fair
Describe coating: Chalking, fading, delaminating, spot coating failures to
substrate, rust undercutting, and rust bleedthrough.
Metal condition: Good
Roof:
Topcoat condition: Poor
Previous system condition: Fair
Describe coating: Chalking, fading, delaminating, spot coating failures to
substrate, erosion, and rust bleedthrough.
Dry film thickness: 15-26 mils
Coating adhesion: 2A
Metal condition: Good
Roof comments: There is an excessive buildup of bird droppings.
EXTERIOR APPURTENANCES
Access door:
Size: 30 x 80 inches
Coating condition: Fair
Metal condition: Good
Overhead door:
N/A
Anchor bolts:
Number: 20
Diameter: 2 inches
Coating condition: Poor
Metal condition: Good
Overflow pipe:
Inside diameter: 10 inches
Coating condition: Fair
Metal condition: Good
Condition of screen: Good
Percent of screen open: 99
Flap gate: No
Air gap: Yes
Highest part of discharge to the ground distance: 32 inches
Splash pad: Yes
Type: Storm drain
Condition: Good
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EXTERIOR APPURTENANCES
Roof handrail:
Diameter: 20 feet
Height: 41 inches
Midrail height: 21 inches
Kick plate: N/A
Coating condition: Fair
Metal condition: Good
Painter’s rail:
Diameter: 22 feet
Are butt welds at stand-offs: Yes
Coating condition: Poor
Metal condition: Good
Roof hatches:
Wet interior:
Neck diameter: 30 inches
Distance from center of the tank (to outer edge): 5 feet
Shape: Round
Handhold at opening: No
Hatch security: Lock
Exterior coating condition: Fair
Interior coating condition: Poor
Metal condition: Good
Dry interior:
Neck diameter: 30 inches
Shape: Round
Handhold at opening: No
Hatch security: Chain
Exterior coating condition: Fair
Interior coating condition: Poor
Metal condition: Good
Bolted ventilation hatch:
Neck diameter: 24 inches
Coating condition: Fair
Metal condition: Good
Access Tube Air Gap:
Screened: Yes
Condition: Good
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EXTERIOR APPURTENANCES
Roof vent:
Number: 2
Type: Screened pressure-vacuum and access tube air gap
Neck diameter: 10 inches
Vent material: Steel
Coating condition: Fair
Metal condition: Good
Screen condition: Good
Percent of screen open: 99
Pressure plate free to move: Yes
Vent comments: The access tube air gap is well screened.
Aviation lights:
Condition: Good
Functioning: Yes
Design: Double red
Photoelectric cell: Yes
Items higher than lights: Yes
Identify items: Antennas
Removable cathodic caps:
N/A
Roof rigging points:
Rigging couplings: Yes
Number: 2
Couplings plugged: Yes
Rigging clips: No
Coating condition: Fair
Metal condition: Good
Antennas:
Roof Number: 10
Attached to: Handrail
Cable runs: In dry interior
Riser number: 15
Attached to: Brackets
Cable runs: On exterior
Cable penetrations sealed: No
Antennas or cables interference: No
Antenna pod:
N/A
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DRY INTERIOR COATING
Below the bottom platform:
Topcoat condition: Good
Prime coat condition: Good
Describe coating: Spot coating failures to substrate.
Metal condition: Good
Floor: Concrete
Comments: Spot repairs have been completed.
Bottom platform:
Platform design: Full
Coating condition: Poor
Describe coating: Delaminating, spot coating failures to substrate, rust
undercutting, and rust bleedthrough.
Metal condition: Good
Ladder opening size: 30 inches
Shape: Round
Opening covered: Yes
Handhold at opening: Yes
Drain: Yes
Size: 1 inch
Type: Out basebell
Functioning properly: No
Drain issues: Plugged
Riser above the bottom platform:
Diameter: 10 feet
Topcoat condition: Fair
Prime coat condition: Good
Describe coating: Delaminating, spot coating failures to substrate, and rust
bleedthrough.
Dry film thickness: 10-17 mils
Metal condition: Good
Stem comments: There are stiffeners installed on the lower ½ of the riser
Intermediate platform:
N/A
Top platform:
Platform design: Full
Material: Steel plate
Coating condition: Poor
Describe coating: Delaminating, spot coating failures to substrate, rust
undercutting, and rust bleedthrough.
Metal condition: Good
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DRY INTERIOR COATING
Ladder opening size: 30 inches
Shape: Round
Opening covered: Yes
Handhold at opening: Yes
Riser above the top platform:
Topcoat condition: Fair
Prime coat condition: Good
Describe coating: Spot coating failures to substrate, rust undercutting, and rust
bleedthrough.
Dry film thickness: 9-15 mils
Metal condition: Good
Bowl:
Material: Metal
Topcoat condition: Fair
Prime coat condition: Good
Describe coating: Delaminating, spot coating failures to substrate, and rust
bleedthrough.
Metal condition: Good
Rigging point present above opening: No
Access tube:
Diameter: 42 inches
Topcoat condition: Fair
Prime coat condition: Good
Describe coating: Delaminating and spot coating failures to substrate.
Dry film thickness: 10-16 mils
Metal condition: Good
DRY INTERIOR APPURTENANCES
Electrical:
Lights functioning: No
Number burnt out: All
Globes present: Yes
Number damaged/missing: 1
Grills present: Yes
Number damaged/missing: 1
Enough light for safety: No
Electrical outlets: Yes
Functioning: Unknown – not used
Location: In bottom of dry interior, at top of riser, and at top of access
tube
Electrical comments: The electrical outlet at the bottom of the dry interior was
used and functioned properly. The other outlets were not used.
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DRY INTERIOR APPURTENANCES
Expansion joint:
Location: Bottom of fill pipe
Accessible for inspection: No
Fill pipe insulation:
Type: Rigid foam
Condition: Good
Insulation cover: Yes
Type: Aluminum
Condition: Good
Base ladder:
Toe clearance: 7 inches or greater
Width of rungs: 16 inches
Thickness of rungs: ¾-inch
Shape of rungs: Diamond
Coating condition: Fair
Metal condition: Good
Fall prevention device: No
Cage: Yes
Diameter: 28 inches
Condition: Good
Riser ladder:
Toe clearance: 7 inches or greater
Width of rungs: 16 inches
Thickness of rungs: ¾-inch
Shape of rungs: Diamond
Coating condition: Fair
Metal condition: Good
Fall prevention device: Yes
Type: Rail
Condition: Good
Cage: Yes
Diameter: 28 inches
Condition: Good
Access tube ladder:
Toe clearance: 7 inches or greater
Width of rungs: 16 inches
Thickness of rungs: ¾-inch
Shape of rungs: Diamond
Coating condition: Fair
Metal condition: Good
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DRY INTERIOR APPURTENANCES
Fall prevention device: Yes
Type: Rail
Condition: Good
Painter’s (bird) hatch:
Size: 20 inches
Handhold above hatch: Yes
Coating condition: Fair
Metal condition: Good
Hatch security: Bolt
Manway to wet interior:
Size: 18 x 24 inches
Location: In access tube
Gasket leaking: No
Hinged: Yes
Coating condition: Poor
Metal condition: Good
Mud valve:
N/A
WET INTERIOR COATING
Roof:
Topcoat condition: Fair
Primer coating condition: Fair
Describe coating: Delaminating, spot coating failures to substrate, rust
undercutting, rust bleedthrough, and burn marks from the welding.
Metal condition: Good
Lap seams: Welded
Condition of laps: Good
Sidewall:
Topcoat condition: Good
Primer coating condition: Good
Describe coating: Spot coating breaks to substrate.
Mineral deposits: Heavy
Metal condition: Good
Active pitting: No
Previous pitting: No
Access tube:
Topcoat condition: Good
Primer coating condition: Good
Describe coating: No significant coating deterioration below the water level.
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WET INTERIOR COATING
Mineral deposits: Heavy
Metal condition: Good
Active pitting: No
Previous pitting: No
Access tube comments: Above the high water line, the coating is in poor condition
with spot coating failures to substrate, rust undercutting, and rust
bleedthrough.
Tank bottom:
Covered in sediment could not inspect with ROV
Type: Bowl
Depth of sediment: 24-48 inches
WET INTERIOR APPURTENANCES
Tank ladder:
Toe clearance: 7 inches or greater
Width of rungs: 16 inches
Thickness of rungs: ¾-inches
Shape of rungs: Diamond
Shape of side rails: Flat
Coating condition: Good
Metal condition: Good
Fall prevention device: Yes
Type: Rail
Condition: Good
Cathodic protection: N/A
Clips and pressure fitting present: No
Fill pipe:
Diameter: 12 inches
Height above floor: 12 inches
Deflector over end: Yes
Removable silt ring: No
Mixing system: No
Coating condition: Good
Metal condition: Good
Fill pipe comments: There is moderate mineral staining.
Separate draw pipe:
N/A
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WET INTERIOR APPURTENANCES
Overflow pipe:
Type: Vortex break
Coating condition: Fair
Metal condition: Good
Overflow comments: Delamination to the substrate was noted.
Roof stiffeners:
N/A
Sidewall stiffeners:
N/A
Interior platform:
N/A
Field Inspection Report is prepared from the contractor’s viewpoint. It contains information
the contractor needs to prepare his bid for any repair or recoating. The engineer uses it to
prepare the engineering report. Cost estimates are more accurate if the contractor’s problems
can be anticipated. While prepared from the contractor’s viewpoint, the only intended
beneficiary is the owner. These reports are completed with diligence, but the accuracy is not
guaranteed. The contractor is still advised to visit the site.
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1. The 250,000 gallon spheroid water storage tank is located on Mercury Drive in
the City of Muskego, Wisconsin.
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2. The exterior basebell coating
is in fair condition with chalking,
fading, delamination, and spot
coating failures.
3. Same.
4. The exterior stem coating is in
fair condition with chalking,
fading, delamination, and spot
coating failures.
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5. The exterior bowl coating is in
fair condition with chalking,
fading, and spot coating failures.
6. The exterior sidewall coating
is in poor condition chalking,
fading, delamination, and spot
coating failures.
7. The foundation of the tank is
in good condition with minor
cracks. Grout between
foundation and base plate is also
in good condition.
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8. The anchor bolt coating is in
poor condition. Metal condition
is good.
9. The exterior overflow coating
is in fair condition.
10. The overflow discharges to a
storm drain. Drain is in good
condition.
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11. The overflow screen is in
good condition.
12. The access door into the dry
interior metal is in good
condition. Coating is in fair
condition.
13. The pit-piping is located in
the basebell enclosed within a
brick building. Coating and
metal condition are good.
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14. The dry interior basebell
coating is in good condition.
With some spot coating failures.
15. The exterior of the pipe
building is in good condition and
the ladder that goes to platform
above building is also in good
condition.
16. The platform above building
is in good condition.
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17. The condensate platform
coating is in poor condition with
extensive rust undercutting and
rust bleedthrough.
18. Support beams have been
installed in the dry interior stem.
Many of them are showing rust
bleedthrough.
19. Same.
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20. The top platform coating is in
poor condition with
delamination, rust undercutting
and rust bleedthrough.
21. Same
22. The dry interior bowl coating
is in fair condition with
delamination, spot coating
failures, and rust bleedthrough.
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23. The dry access tube coating
is in fair condition with
Delamination and spot coating
failures.
24. Same
25. The ladder extending through
the dry interior is in fair
condition overall. The stem
ladder is caged.
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26. The manway into the wet
interior is located in the access
tube. Coating is in poor
condition.
27. The exterior roof coating is
in poor condition with chalking,
fading, delamination, spot
coating failures, erosion, and rust
bleedthrough.
28. Same
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29. The roof hatch to the dry
interior is in good condition; the
coating is fair.
30. The access tube air gap is
screened. Screen is in good
condition.
31. The bolted ventilation hatch
coating is in fair condition.
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32. The coating on the roof
hatch into the wet interior is in
fair condition.
33. The roof vent coating is in
fair condition. Screen condition
is good.
34. Aviation lights are in good
condition.
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35. The wet interior ladder metal
condition above the high water
line is in good condition. Coating
condition is poor.
36. The wet interior roof coating
is in poor condition with
delamination, spot coating
failures, rust undercutting and
rust bleed-through. Also burn
marks from exterior welding are
present.
37. The coating on the access
tube above the high water line is
in poor condition with spot
coating breaks, rust undercutting,
and rust bleedthrough.
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38. The overflow in the wet
interior has a vortex break.
Coating is in poor condition and
metal is in fair condition.
39. (All further photos taken
from ROV video) The wet
interior sidewall coating is in
good condition with some
pinholes.
40. Same. Heavy mineral
staining is present on the surface.
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41. The wet interior floor coating
is in good condition. Floor close
to the access tube was covered
with sediment and could not be
inspected.
42. Same
43. The access tube below the
high waterline is good condition
with heavy mineral staining.
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44. The fill pipe coating is in
good condition. Metal is in good
condition.
45. The wet interior manway
coating is in good condition.
46. The ladder below the
high-water-line is in good
condition.
CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Public Works Committee
To: Public Works Committee
From: David Simpson, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Subject: Recommendation of approval of License Agreement for the Woods Road
Pathway
Date: March 16, 2016
Staff attended the February 15th school board meeting to present the proposed
Woods Road trail plans and ask for an easement from the District to construct the
pathway on their property. The Board was receptive to the idea and asked to
forward our draft easement on to their legal counsel. Since that time the District’s
attorney and staff have asked to instead consider a License Agreement that would
allow us to place the pathway on their property instead. We have worked with the
City Attorney and the School’s staff and legal counsel to come to an agreement that
we believe can work for all parties. The attached agreement will allow us to place
our trail on their property in perpetuity with no out of the ordinary care required. I
have also attached a draft version of the construction plans for reference.
This draft agreement will also be going to the School Board tonight for their
approval. If the Board and the PW Committee approve this agreement tonight, we
will look for final approval at tomorrow night’s Common Council meeting.
Finalization of this will allow for staff to final the plans and have the project out to
bid by April 7th.
Recommendation for Action by Committee:
Approval of the License Agreement between the City of Muskego and the Muskego-
Norway School District for the construction of the Woods Road recreational trail.
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LICENSE AGREEMENT
.THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT (this “License”) is made and entered into effective as
of March ____, 2016 (the “Effective Date”), by and between MUSKEGO-NORWAY
SCHOOL DISTRICT (“Licensor”) and the CITY OF MUSKEGO, WAUKESHA
COUNTY, WISCONSIN (“Licensee”). Individually, each of the Licensor and the Licensee a
“Party” and, collectively, the “Parties”.
1. Grant of License. Licensor, for and in consideration of the covenants,
conditions, and agreements contained herein, hereby grants a nonexclusive perpetual license and
permission unto Licensee, to develop and use a part of Licensor’s property as a recreation trail
and to construct and maintain thereon a trail for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing and
other similar non-motorized recreational uses (the “Trail”) for use by the general public and for
no other purpose or purposes whatsoever (except those purposes as may be determined by
Licensor for its own use). The part of Licensor’s property on which this License is granted and
on which the Trail will exist is more particularly described on Exhibit A and referred to herein
as the “Premises”. The parcel or parcels of the Licensor’s property of which the Premises are a
part is referred to herein as the “Property”.
2. Base Rent. No rent shall be due from Licensee to Licensor for the use of the
Premises hereunder.
3. Assignment. Licensee shall not assign this License nor permit any transfer by
operation of law or otherwise of the interest in the Premises acquired through this License unless
otherwise approved by Licensor in writing.
4. Acceptance of Premises. Licensor offers and Licensee agrees to take the
Premises in an “as is” condition and Licensor makes no warranty or representation of any kind
as to the condition, quality or suitability of the soil, subsoil or surfacing of the Premises or
anything thereon or therein, unless the same is specifically set forth in this License, for the
purposes to which Licensee will utilize the Premises. Licensee has examined the Premises and
knows the condition thereof and no representations as to the condition and repair thereof and no
agreements to make any alterations, repairs or improvements in or about the Premises have been
made by Licensor. Licensee’s taking possession of the Premises shall be conclusive evidence as
against Licensee that the Premises were in good order and satisfactory condition for use as a
Trail and other permitted ancillary uses. Licens or shall not be liable for any damages arising
from acts or omissions of Licensee or its invitees or users of the Premises, whether authorized to
use the Premises or not.
5. Permitted and Prohibited Uses. The Premises shall be used for the purpose of
constructing, installing, operating, maintaining, using, repairing, and removing a recreation trail
and permitted appurtenances thereto for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing and other
similar non-motorized recreational uses and for no other reason whatsoever. No vehicles, trucks,
cars or equipment are to be parked or materials stored on the Property or Premises at any time
without specific written approval of Licensor. Furthermore, the Licensee agrees that no
motorized vehicles, including but not limited to cars, trucks, snowmobiles, motor bikes, mini-
bikes, motorcycles, mopeds, go-carts and all-terrain vehicles will be used, operated or permitted
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on the Property or Premises. However, Licensee shall be permitted to use motorized vehicles for
the development of the trail, patrol, maintenance and other permitted uses of the Premises. The
Licensee also agrees that no horses will be used or permitted on the Property and Premises.
6. Signage. Licensee shall not place or maintain or allow to be placed or
maintained by any person or persons, any signs or advertising billboards upon the Property or
Premises at any time, except as required or permitted by this Section. Licensee may install and
maintain signs that are necessary to identify the Trail and occupancy of the Premises in
accordance with applicable law. All signs must be approved by Licensor prior to erection or
installation on the Property or Premises.
7. Zoning and Permits. Licensee hereby agrees that Licensor has made no
representations that the Premises are properly zoned for the proposed use by Licensee, and it is
expressly understood that Licensee hereby assumes any and all obligations and responsibilities
with respect to compliance with all applicable zoning laws and ordinances of any regulatory
bodies which may have jurisdiction. Any change in zoning must be approved by Licensor. This
License is conditioned on Licensee’s obtaining all necessary permits and authority for the
proposed use. All permits required hereunder shall be acquired by Licensee at its sole cost and
expense. If permits are required, a copy of the final permits must be provided to the Licensor
prior to the commencement of any work on the Premises by Licensee and within a reasonable
time for Licensor to review the permits.
8. Governmental Jurisdiction. Licensee shall, in the use and occupancy of the
Premises, comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the City of Muskego,
Waukesha County, the State of Wisconsin, and all other governmental bodies having
jurisdiction, over the operation of Licensee’s or Licensor’s business or occupation of the
Property and Premises.
9. Construction and Other Liens. Licensee shall have no authority, express or
implied, to create or place any lien or encumbrance of any kind or nature whatsoever upon, or in
any manner to bind, the interest of Licensor in the Premises or Property for any claim in favor of
any person dealing with Licensee, including those who may furnish materials or perform labor
for any construction or repairs. Licensee covenants and agrees that it will pay or cause to be paid
all sums legally due and payable by it on account of any labor performed, materials, services or
supplies furnished in connection with any work performed on the Premises by or at Licensee’s
direction on which any lien is or can be validly and legally asserted against its interest in the
Premises or the improvements thereon and that it will save and hold Licensor harmless from any
and all loss, liability, cost or expense, including costs of suit and reasonable attorney’s fees,
based on or arising out of asserted claims or liens against the Leasehold estate or against the
right, title and interest of the Licensor in the Premises and Property or under th e terms of this
License. Licensee will not permit any construction lien or any other liens which may be
imposed by law affecting Licensor’s interest in the Premises and Property to be placed upon the
Premises or Property arising out of any action or claimed action by Licensee, and in case of the
filing of any such lien Licensee will promptly pay same. Licensee shall provide Licensor with
Lien Waivers from all contractors and subcontractors for all work performed and material and
services supplied by or on its behalf at the Premises or Property. If any such lien shall remain in
force and effect for ten (10) days after written notice thereof from Licensor to Licensee and
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Licensee has not posted with Licensor a bond in the amount of at least 125% thereof, Licensor
shall have the right and privilege of paying and discharging the same or any portion thereof
without inquiry as to the validity thereof, and any amounts so paid, including expenses and
interest, shall be due from Licensee to Licensor and shall be paid to Licensor immediately on
presentation of a bill therefor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Licensee shall have the right to
contest any such lien in good faith and with all due diligence so long as any such contest, or
action taken in connection therewith, protects the interest of Licensor and Licensor’s mortgagee
in the Property, and Licensor and any such mortgagee are, by the expiration of said ten (10) day
period, furnished such protection, and indemnification against any loss, liability, cost or expen se
related to any such lien and the contest thereof as are satisfactory to Licensor and any such
mortgagee. If Licensee has posted a bond with Licensor in the amount of 125% of the liens, such
liens can and will be cleared within 180 days of filing. However, Licensor reserves the right at
any time prior to the expiration of said 180 day period to make a demand on said bond to clear
its title in the event such liens would prevent Licensor’s lawful use or transfer of its property in
any way or to prevent any loss of Licensor’s fee simple ownership rights. Licensor reserves the
right to make demand on any such bond immediately upon expiration of said 180 day period.
Licensor agrees to notify Licensee of its intent to secure the release of any such liens from th e
posted bond.
10. Diggers Hotline. Licensee shall contact “Diggers Hotline” to locate any
underground facilities at least five (5) days prior to any work, excavation or construction on the
Property and Premises in order to determine the location of electric, telephone, water,
communication and natural gas facilities within the Property, Premises and surrounding Property
in the vicinity of the contemplated work and the applicable clearance requirements for work
performed in the proximity of such facilities.
11. Plan Review and Approval. Licensee shall submit to Licensor for its review
and written approval at least 30 days prior to the start of construction of the Trail, detailed site
plans and construction drawings (the “Plans”), including the proposed location of the Trail with
respect to the Property, which Plans shall also include any desired tree and brush removal,
proposed grade changes, Trail cross sections, signs and other improvements to the Premises
which Licensee desires to construct or install. If Licensee intends to use any fill on Licensor’s
Property, Licensee shall include the type and source of any fill material on the Plans and any fill
material used shall be subject to inspection and analysis by Licensor for the presence of
Hazardous Material as defined in Section 23 hereof. Licensee will not install or construct or
permit to be installed or constructed, any improvements upon, or make any alterations or
substantive changes to the approved plans for the Premises without first submitting plans and
specifications to Licensor and receiving Licensor’s approval thereof.
12. Runoff Control. Licensee and its contractors shall follow those best
management practices to prevent or control site runoff and erosion in accordance with the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (hereinafter “WDNR”) publication “Wisconsin
Construction Site Best Management Practice Handbook.” It shall also be the responsibility of
the contractor to determine if and when a permit to discharge storm water associated with a
construction activity as per Wisconsin NR 216, or subsequent statute, law, ordinance, act, rule
or regulation, is required. Following the completion of Licensee’s work, all adjoining areas shall
be restored.
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13. Drainage and Grade Changes. Licensee shall be permitted, at its sole cost and
expense, to grade, level, and apply crushed stone and/or asphalt paving and plant grass on the
Trail and Premises as may be permitted by Licensor except that the Licensee shall not in any
manner alter or change the original ground grade level of the Premises, or alter in any manner
the drainage on the Property or Premises without obtaining written permission from Licensor.
Licensor, at its sole discretion, may require Licensee to install such drainage facilities as
Licensor may deem necessary to adequately drain the Property and Premises, which facilities are
made necessary due to or arising out of any filling, grading, leveling, paving or use by the
Licensee hereunder. All such drainage facilities (including culverts, storm sewers, ditches, etc.)
shall be installed by and at the expense of the Licensee and to the complete satisfaction of
Licensor. Any existing culverts that run beneath Licensor’s Property must be maintained or
enhanced; they can not be removed, filled or otherwise blocked. As long as this License is in
effect, Licensor hereby agrees not to change the ground grade level of the Premises unless
Licensee provides its prior written approval to such change.
14. Maintenance and Landscaping. Licensee shall, at its sole cost and expense,
keep the Premises routinely mowed and free of weeds to the satisfaction of Licensor and may
trim trees and shrubs as necessary. Licensor reserves the right to cut down any trees and shrubs
on the Property and Premises and to build and maintain fences on the Property and Premises;
provided that any such fence does not cross the Trail. Licensee agrees to not to remove any
existing fence in place unless Licensee obtains the prior written approval of Licensor to remove
such existing fence. Licensee further agrees that it shall maintain the entire Premises as a Trail
as described hereinabove, and perform such other landscaping maintenance necessary to
maintain an appearance suitable to such use as a trail for biking, hiking and cross-country skiing
and other similar non-motorized recreational uses. Licensee shall not plant any trees or shrubs
on the Property or Premises without the express written permission of the Licensor. Licensee
agrees to keep the Property and Premises clean and free from all de bris, rubbish, litter and trash.
Licensee shall be permitted or upon request of Licensor, to place trash containers at convenient
locations on the Premises. Such containers shall be emptied on a regular basis, prior to
overflowing or creating a nuisance, by Licensee. Licensee shall plow or otherwise remove any
and all snow from the Trail. Licensee agrees that the Trail shall receive the same timely
attention and care as city walks abutting Licensor’s other property with respect to snow removal.
15. Solid Waste. Licensee shall not cause or permit any solid wastes to accumulate
or be stored in or about the Premises. All solid wastes shall be properly stored, handled and
routinely disposed of off the Property and Premises in a manner that complies with applicable
federal, state and local laws, codes and/or regulations. Licensee shall not store, handle or dispose
of solid wastes in a manner that will pollute or contaminate the atmosphere, ground or water or
which may adversely affect the health, welfare or safety of persons whether located on the
Property, Premises or elsewhere.
16. Hazardous Materials. Licensee its agents, employees, contractors, and invitees
shall not cause or permit any Hazardous Material to be brought upon, kept, or used in or about
the Property or Premises. Licensee shall not discharge, leak, or emit, or permit to be
discharged, leaked, or emitted, any material into the atmosphere, ground, storm water or sanitary
sewer system, or any body of water, if such material (as determined by th e Licensor or any
governmental authority) does or may pollute or contaminate the same, or may adversely affect
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(a) the health, welfare, or safety of persons, whether located on the Property, Premises or
elsewhere; or (b) the condition, use, or enjoyment of any other real or personal property.
As used herein, the term “Hazardous Material” means:
a. Any “hazardous waste” as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act of 1976, as amended from time to time, and regulations promulgated
thereunder;
b. Any “hazardous substance” as defined by the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as
amended from time to time, and regulations promulgated thereunder;
c. Any oil, petroleum products, and their byproducts; and
d. Any substance which is or becomes regulated by any federal, state, or local
governmental authority.
Licensee agrees that it shall be fully liable for all costs and expenses related to the use,
storage, and disposal of Hazardous Material kept on the Premises by the Licensee and the
Licensee shall give immediate notice to the Licensor of any violation or potential violation of
the provisions of this Section. Licensee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Licensor and
its agents from and against any claims, demands, penalties, fines, liabilities, settlements,
damages, costs, or expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ and consultant fees, court
costs, and litigation expenses) of whatever kind or nature, known or unknown, contingent or
otherwise, arising out of or in any way related to:
aa. The presence, disposal, release, or threatened release of any such Hazardous
Material which is on, from, or affects soil, water, vegetation, buildings, personal
property, persons, animals, or otherwise;
bb. Any personal injury (including wrongful death) or property damage (real or
personal) arising out of or related to such Hazardous Material;
cc. Any lawsuit brought or threatened, settlement reached, or government order
relating to such Hazardous Material; or
dd. Any violation of any laws applicable thereto.
The provisions of this Section shall be in addition to any other obligations and liabilities
Licensee may have to Licensor at law or equity and shall survive the transactions contemplated
herein and shall survive the termination of this License.
Provided Licensee is not in violation of any federal, state or local laws, rules, ordinances
or orders existing at the signing hereof or at some future date pertaining to vehicular discharge,
leak, release or emission of any antifreeze, oil, petroleum products and their byproducts from
Licensee’s vehicles or those of its employees, contractors, visitors and invitees affecting the
Premises and Property and provided any such discharge, release or emission is in the typically
small amounts associated with parking lot and driveway usage, Licensee shall not be considered
to be in violation of this Section. Any larger discharge, leak, release or emission of antifreeze,
oil, petroleum products and their byproducts resulting in pooling or runoff of the products must
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be quickly and thoroughly cleaned up by Licensee and properly disposed of off Licensor’s
Property or Licensee will be considered in violation of this Section.
Licensee shall not be considered in violation of this Section due to the presence of fuel in
the fuel tanks of its vehicles or the vehicles of its employees, agents, contractors and invitees.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude Licensee from using Hazardous
Materials in the routine maintenance of the Premises without the prior consent of Licensor so
long as such materials are readily available to the general public or are applied by a contractor
licensed for such application and are used in compliance with federal, state or local laws and
regulations for its intended purpose and is applied in the manner and quantities recommended by
the product manufacturer and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection.
17. Job Inspector Notification. Licensee agrees to contact Jeremiah Johnson, 262-
971-1807, or such other person or phone number as Licensor may from time to time designate,
within the specified time limits to inform him about the following occurrences:
a. At least seven (7) days prior to the commencement of the project herein
permitted.
b. Within seven (7) calendar days after the termination of the License herein
permitted with a plan for restoration.
c. Within seven (7) calendar days after the restoration has been completed.
It is not Licensor’s intent to serve as or in lieu of a building inspector, but to serve and
protect Licensor’s interest in the Property and Premises and other improvements.
18. Indemnification/Insurance: Licensee hereby agrees to indemnify, save and
hold harmless Licensor, its officers and employees against any and all loss, cost, liability,
damage and expense, including attorney’s fees incurred by Licensor on account of any injury to
or death of any person or persons whomsoever or on account of damage to property sustained by
any person or persons whomsoever caused by, connected with or arising directly or indirectly,
wholly or in part, from any Permitted Use of the Premises resulting in any manner from the
privileges herein given, or the failure of Licensee to observe the covenants of this License;
excepting, however, any claims or actions arising out of the sole negligence or willful acts of
Licensor. Licensee agrees to deliver to the Licensor upon request a certificate to the effect that it
has in full force and effect a comprehensive general liability insurance policy, which may be
supplemented by an umbrella policy, issued by a reputable insurance company and Bodily
Injury Liability coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 each person, $2,000,000 each accident,
and Property Damage Liability coverage in the amount of $250,000 each accident, and further
providing that Licensor will receive at least ten (10) days notice in writing of any cancellation
thereof and naming Licensor as an additional insured. Licensee agrees to continue such
insurance in force during the entire term of this License, and shall furnish upon request like
certificates for any renewal thereof.
19. Removal of Improvements: Licensee hereby agrees, upon Licensee’s
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abandonment of the Premises and/or cessation of use of the Premises, if so requested in writing
by Licensor, to remove promptly, at its sole cost and expense, all or part of its improvements
including Trail surfaces and drainage structures from the Property or Premises. In the event
Licensee cannot or is unable or unwilling to remove said improvements and related facilities as
directed by Licensor, Licensee hereby authorizes Licensor to do so, and Licensee hereby agrees
to reimburse Licensor for any and all expenses incurred in connection therewith, including
restoration as hereinafter required, upon presentation of a bill therefor, and Licensee hereby
agrees to indemnify and save harmless Licensor from all liability of any kind whatsoever that
Licensor may have incurred by such removal.
20. Restoration. Licensee agrees that upon Licensee’s abandonment of the Premises
and/or cessation of use of the Premises, the Property, including the Premises shall be restored to
the condition existing prior to any disturbance or improvement from the aforementioned use of
Property and Premises. Included, but not limited to, in such restoration, after construction and
subsequent to termination of this License, shall be the spreading of topsoil and sowing perennial
type grass seed on any disturbed areas, replacement of crushed stone and/or paved surfacing,
replanting of shrubs and other ground cover and repair of fences and gates or other damages
incurred due to or arising out of the permission herein given.
21. Breach of License. In the event Licensee shall breach or violate any of the
terms, conditions or provisions of this License, or if any governmental agency having
jurisdiction shall serve any demand, order or notice, including violations relating to zoning or
municipal ordinances, upon Licensor or Licensee, the Licensee shall, at its sole cost and
expense, correct said breach or violation and comply with said demand, order or notice within
30 days of its receipt of such written notice or as stated within said demand, order or notice.
22. Restrictions on Premises. It is understood and agreed that this License is
subject to all existing easements, grants and licenses. While this License is in effect, Licensor
hereby agrees not to build any improvements or plant any trees or shrubs on the Premises that
would prohibit or limit the use of the Trail for the purposes described herein.
23. Police Protection. Licensee shall be permitted to provide or arrange for the
provision of all law enforcement and shall be permitted to reasonably require such law
enforcement personnel to patrol the Premises as it deems reasonable under this License.
24. Notices. Any notice pursuant to this License shall be given in writing by (a)
personal delivery, or (b) reputable overnight delivery service with proof of delivery, or (c)
United States Mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or (d)
legible facsimile or electronic (email) transmission sent to the intended addressee at the address
set forth below, or to such other address or to the attention of such other person as the addressee
shall have designated by written notice sent in accordance herewith, and shall be deemed to have
been given either at the time of personal delivery, or, in the case of expedited delivery service or
mail, as of the date of first attempted delivery at the address and in the manner provided herein,
or, in the case of facsimile transmission, as of the date of the facsimile transmission provided
that an original of such facsimile is also sent to the intended addressee by means described in
clauses (a), (b), or (c) above. Unless changed in accordance with the preceding sentence, the
addresses for notices given pursuant to this Agreement shall be as follows:
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To Licensor: Jeremiah Johnson
Buildings & Grounds Supervisor/Safety Coordinator
Muskego-Norway School District
S87 W18763 Woods Road
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1807
jeremiah.johnson@muskegonorway.org
To Licensee: David Simpson, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
City of Muskego
W182 S8200 Racine Ave., Box 749
Muskego, WI 53150-0749
Direct (262) 679-5686
DSimpson@cityofmuskego.org
25. Waiver of Terms and Conditions. Failure of Licensor or Licensee to enforce or
insist upon compliance with any of the terms or conditions of this License shall not constitute a
general waiver or relinquishment of any such terms or conditions, but the same shall be and
remain at all times in full force and effect.
26. Costs and Attorney Fees. In the event litigation is commenced by Licensor or
Licensee to enforce any provision of this License, the prevailing Party (as determined by a
judgment in favor of one Party or the other) shall be entitled to recover from the other, as
additional costs, its reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred in connection with such action.
27. No Joint Venture. The agreements contained herein are not intended, nor shall
the same be deemed or construed, to create a partnership between Licensor and Licensee, to
make them joint ventures, nor to make Licensor in any way responsible for the debts or losses of
Licensee.
28. Obligations Survive. All obligations of Licensee hereunder not fully performed
as of the expiration or earlier termination of the term of this License shall survive the expiration
or earlier termination of the term hereof, including, without limitation, all payment obligations
with respect to taxes and all obligations concerning the condition of the Property.
29. Binding Effect. The covenants and agreements herein contained shall inure to
the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns,
except as otherwise provided herein.
30. Captions. The captions in this License are inserted only as a matter of
convenience and for reference and in no way define, limit, construe or describe the scope or
intent of such sections or paragraphs of this License nor in any way affect this License.
31. Severability of Provisions. If any term, covenant or condition of the License or
the application thereof to any person or Party or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or
unenforceable at any time, the remainder of the License, or the application of such term,
covenant or condition to persons, Parties, or circumstances other than those as to which it is held
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invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and each term, covenant or condition of
this License shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
32. Interpretation. The laws of the State of Wisconsin shall govern the validity,
performance and enforcement of this License. Whenever the singular number is used, the same
shall include the plural, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter genders.
33. Acceptance. Licensee hereby accepts this License upon the terms, conditions,
restrictions hereinbefore set forth, and does covenant to keep and perform each and every one of
said terms conditions and restrictions.
The Parties are signing this License Agreement as of the date in the introductory
paragraph.
LICENSOR:
MUSKEGO-NORWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
By:____________________________________
Kelly Thompson
Superintendent
LICENSEE:
CITY OF MUSKEGO
By: ____________________________________
Name: _________________________________
Title: __________________________________
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of License Premises
Licensor’s Property:
Being part of Northeast ¼ and Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 21, and the Northeast
¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 20, all in Town 5 North, Range 20 East, City of Muskego,
Waukesha County, Wisconsin, as described in documents recorded in the Waukesha County
Register of Deeds office by Warranty Deed on February 23, 1956 in Volume 696 Pages 380-
382, excepting that portion sold for highway purposes in document number 3842675, together
with Warranty Deed recorded on October 10, 1977 in Reel 266 Image 432 as document number
1019777, and Warranty Deed recorded on June 14, 1988 in Reel 1007 Image 997 as document
number 1484141, and Warranty Deed recorded on August 25 1988 in Reel 1034 Image 11 as
document number 1497439, together with Warranty Deed recorded on June 12, 2001 as
document number 2664739
License Premises:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northeast ¼ of said Section 20; thence S 01°01’37”
E 33.00 feet to the Southerly existing Woods Road right of way line; thence S 88°35’07” W
along said Southerly existing right of way line 670.45 feet, to the point of beginning; thence S
01°01’25” E 7.00 feet, to the Southerly ultimate Woods Road right of way line; thence S
88°35’07” W along said Southerly ultimate right of way line 680.94 feet to the Northeast corner
of Outlot 1 in the Settlement Subdivision; thence N 01°21’19” W 7.00 feet to the said Southerly
existing Woods Road right of way; thence N 88°35’07” E along said Southerly line 680.98 feet,
to the point of beginning.
Together with an area more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the Northwest ¼ of said Section 21; thence S
01°01’37” E 33.00 feet to the Southerly existing Woods Road right of way line, said point also
being the point of beginning; thence N 88°34’31” E along the Southerly existing Woods Road
right of way line 1,013.97 feet; thence S 01°25’29” E along said existing right of way line 12.00
feet; thence N 88°34’31” E along existing right of way line 400.00 feet; thence S 01°25’29” E
along said existing right of way line 15.00 feet; thence S 88°34’31” W 422.45 feet; thence N
01°25’29” W10.00 feet; thence S 88°34’31” W 991.64 feet, to the West line of the Northwest ¼
of said Section 21; thence S 88°35’07” W 106.24 feet; thence N 01°01’37” W 17.00 feet, to the
existing Southerly Woods Road right of way; thence N 88°35’07” E along said existing right of
way 106.24 feet, to the point of beginning.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Public Works Committee
To: Public Works Committee
From: David Simpson, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Subject: Flintlock Trail Storm Sewer- Bid Alternatives
Date: March 17, 2016
Bids for the Flintlock Trail Storm Sewer project were opened and read aloud on
March 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the City of Muskego City Hall and were as follows:
Contractor Total Base Bid
Alternate
Bid A
(Pipe Lining)
Alternate
Bid B
(Open Cut)
Genesis Excavators $63,849.30 $33,638.00 $25,298.00
Musson Brothers $64,952.00 $27,105.00 $23,630.00
Mid City Plumbing & Heating $78,855.00 $35,445.00 $31,970.00
The Wanasek Corp. $84,320.00 $20,572.00 $25,572.00
Globe Contractors $79,808.00 $94,520.00 $30,858.00
UPI $72,207.00 $29,885.00 $26,827.00
All-Ways Contractors $58,877.00 $31,136.00 $21,267.00
This project includes the replacement of a large metal storm sewer that is
beginning to fail as the bottom is totally rusted away. The base bid section falls
within an existing easement, that allows the City to replace the storm sewer
without compensation to the owners (see attached). The alternate bid includes a
section of storm sewer on private property that was installed without an easement.
Alternate A includes lining the pipe so that the yard would not be disturbed and
alternate B includes an open cut technique. As you can see the low bid would be
All-ways Contractors and has an increased cost of almost $10,000 to line the pipe.
Knowing that the lining is much more expensive I would like to pursue the
acquisition of a storm sewer easement, which will reduce costs. The total project
cost in this scenario would be $80,144 for construction plus easement costs. The
budget for this project is $75,000, so we would have to go over budget, however,
the other storm sewer project this year will be under budget by about $20,000, so
we will still be under budget on storm sewer projects.
Recommendation for Action by Committee:
Recommend approaching the property owners of the property with no easement to
work toward the acquisition of a permanent easement in hopes of awarding Base
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Staff Report to Public Works Committee
To: Public Works Committee
From: David Simpson, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Subject: Discuss options for WE Energies Recreational Trail Bridge near Bass Bay
Date: March 17, 2016
At the last PWC meeting we discussed having GRAEF analyze the existing bridge to
verify that WE Energies opinion of condition was correct. Before authorizing that
work to begin I reached out to WE Energies again and asked if they would provide
a copy of any documentation that they already have. They provided the attached
and I asked GRAEF to briefly review the document, which they did free of charge.
They agreed with the report and stated that spending the money to have them
inspect the structure would not provide different results so I didn’t authorize them
to proceed with anything.
I did have discussions with the WDNR that indicate they may consider a box culvert
instead of a bridge as originally thought. This would be a less expensive option and
would require engineering for design, floodplain study, and permitting. This would
likely be in the range of $10-15K. I believe we should move ahead with engineering
this year so that we can plan for 2017 construction.
Recommendation for Action by Committee:
Proceed with obtain cost to complete engineering in 2016 for 2017 construction of a
box culvert.
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Muskego, Wisconsin
Power Transmission Corridor
BRIDGE STRUCTURAL INSPECTION
REPORT
November 30, 2015
16815 West Wisconsin Avenue
Brookfield, WI 53005
Phone: 262-784-7690
Fax: 262-784-6847
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. DEFINITION OF SCOPE ............................................................................................... 1
2. BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................ 1
3. FIELD INSPECTION ..................................................................................................... 2
Bridge Structure No. 1 ............................................................................................ 2
4. ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................. 3
Bridge No. 1 ............................................................................................................... 3
Future Expectations .................................................................................................. 3
Historical Significance .............................................................................................. 3
5. WISCONSIN DNR PERMITTING .................................................................................. 3
Bridges ....................................................................................................................... 3
6. BRIDGE OPTIONS ....................................................................................................... 4
Option 1 - Do Nothing: .............................................................................................. 4
Effect on Operations .............................................................................................. 4
Future Expectations ............................................................................................... 4
Option 2 - Remove Existing Bridge with No Repalcement...................................... 4
Effect on Operations .............................................................................................. 4
Future Expectations ............................................................................................... 4
Option 3 - Replace Bridge with Box Culvert ............................................................. 4
Effect on Operations .............................................................................................. 4
Future Expectations ............................................................................................... 5
Option 4 - Replace Bridge with Pedestrain Type Bridge ......................................... 5
Effect on Operations .............................................................................................. 5
Future Expectations ............................................................................................... 5
Installation ............................................................................................................... 5
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APPENDICES
Appendix A – Site Map/Positional Exhibit
Appendix B – Inspection Photos
Appendix C – Cross - Section of Existing Bridge
Appendix D – Structure Replacement Options & Layouts
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STRUCTURAL BRIDGE INSPECTION
DEFINITION OF SCOPE
We completed the following tasks with regard to the bridge structure located over
Quietwood Creek on the Muskego Recreation Trail along the corridor between Sandy
Beach Drive and Ladwig Drive in the City of Muskego.
Field inspected the existing bridge structure to determine its current condition.
Determined the possible types of replacement structures or repairs and presented
them in this report as predesign.
Spoke with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and the
City of Muskego to identify hydraulic or wetland concerns.
Prepared this inspection report outlining the current conditions of the structure
and providing recommendations for repair, retrofit, or replacement, including
proposed structure details.
BACKGROUND
The bridge structure included in this report is located in the City of Muskego, Wisconsin
along the power transmission corridor that extends from Sandy Beach Drive east to
Ladwig Drive. Quietwood Creek flows under the existing structure, connecting Little
Muskego Lake to Bass Bay. Appendix A includes a site map/positional exhibit for a
graphical representation of the project extent and the structure location.
The corridor was originally built in 1904 by the Milwaukee Light, Heat & Traction
Company (MLH&T Co), a subsidiary of The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light
Company (TMER&L Co), to extend its electric trolley service from Milwaukee to
Muskego Lakes. The rail line was originally designed to carry 40-50 ton trolley cars
traveling at up to 61 miles per hour. The TMER&L was merged into Wisconsin Electric
Power Company in 1938, and the trolley line between Hales Corners and East Troy was
abandoned on August 12, 1939. The Wisconsin Electric Power Company went through
various mergers and acquisitions and became We Energies in 2002 and is currently a
division of the WEC Energy Group.
Since the abandonment of the rail line on August 12, 1939, the railroad tracks have been
removed and the track bed has become an access road to service the power transmission
lines present along the corridor. The existing bridge structure was built in 1904 when the
corridor was constructed and is now approximately 111 years old. The name of the
builder/operating entity and the year that the bridge was constructed are both stamped
into the concrete of the existing bridge parapet.
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FIELD INSPECTION
On October 12, 2015, ATI and We Energies conducted a walk-down inspection of the
bridge. On October 21, 2015, ATI conducted a field inspection of the bridge structure.
The inspection began at Sandy Beach Drive and progressed to the east along the corridor
up to the bridge.
Bridge Structure No. 1
Bridge Structure No. 1 is located approximately 30 feet east of the east edge of pavement
of Sandy Beach Drive. The structure is comprised of two abutments approximately 28
feet long, not including the wing walls, spaced approximately 8 feet apart. The bridge
deck abutments are approximately 8’-6” tall and are severely undermined due to scour.
The abutments appear to be gravity type and the base appears to be founded on the native
soil or fieldstone.
The bridge deck consists of small steel beams made of angles and plates spanning
between the abutments and then encased in concrete. The steel beams were only visible
where the concrete was deteriorated and had spalled off of the steel. It appears that there
was originally approximately 2 inches of concrete cover over the steel. The concrete deck
was cast on top of the abutments and it extended below the steel in between the
abutments to make the bridge act as a single monolithic structure. The bridge parapets are
approximately 3 feet tall, are 18 inches wide and are approximately 12 feet long each.
The abutments have minor spalling of the concrete and some cracking was observed near
the base of the abutments.
The wing walls on both sides of the bridge are approximately 12 feet long. On the north
side (upstream) of the structure, the abutment wing walls are angled at approximately 45
degrees, creating a flared end. The wing walls on this end have large, full height cracks
located approximately 1 foot from where the angle begins at the end of the abutment. One
of the wing walls is leaning away from the stream. The north wing walls are tapered,
starting at full height at the abutment and tapering down at approximately a 45 degree
angle. The wing walls on the south side (downstream) are straight and are full height for
their entire length. The south wing walls do not have full height vertical cracks at the end
of the abutment and where the wing wall begins. Approximately 12 inches of water was
flowing under this structure at the time of the inspection. Photos of this structure (Nos.1-
24) can be found in Appendix B.
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ASSESSMENT
Bridge No. 1
The Bridge No.1 substructure and superstructure was observed to be in critical condition.
The abutments and wing walls are severely undermined due to scour. The deck is very
deteriorated and significant cracking was observed in the abutments, wing walls and the
underside of the deck. Based on the condition of the structure, we recommend that the
entire bridge structure be removed or replaced.
Future Expectations
The corridor is privately owned and will only see occasional loading from the vehicles
needed to service the power transmission lines and from pedestrians and bicycles using
the recreation trail that was made in the ROW. The type of repair or replacement should
be based on the desired life span and load carrying capabilities of the structure. Based on
discussion with We Energies, this bridge is not vital to their operations on this portion of
the ROW and they have access to the other side from Ladwig Drive and therefore it is not
necessary to replace this structure for continued power transmission operations and
maintenance.
Historical Significance
It was unknown at the time of this report whether this bridge structure has any historical
significance to the local residents or municipality.
WISCONSIN DNR PERMITTING
ATI contacted the WDNR and the City of Muskego to discuss its permitting requirements
and the possible ramifications of replacing or removing the bridge structure. Following is
a summary of the discussion.
Bridges
The bridge structure will require an individual permit. A hydrologic/hydraulic evaluation
may not be required based on WDNR requirements but the City of Muskego will require
the evaluation.
If a pre-cast concrete box culvert is used to replace a bridge structure, a natural bottom is
required. With this requirement, the box culvert must be oversized to provide additional
height to allow for the placement of fieldstone in the bottom.
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BRIDGE OPTIONS
Option 1 – Do Nothing
Do nothing. Leave all structures as they currently exist with the current deterioration.
Effect on Operations
This option will affect the use of the corridor for maintenance and servicing of the power
transmission lines, and potentially make the access road impassible in the near future.
Future Expectations
All structures will continue to degrade over time; monitor the structures as the
deterioration progresses.
The concrete decks will continue to deteriorate until they collapse. The abutments of
Bridge No. 1 will continue to be undermined until the abutments collapse. It is likely that
within 5 years, the structures could become unusable and will affect the safety of the
individuals accessing the road.
Option 2 – Remove Existing Bridge with No Replacement
Remove existing bridge structure and reshape stream banks to match surrounding natural
stream or as required by DNR regulations.
Effect on Operations
This option would require the temporary closure of the access road/recreational trail
while the existing structure is removed, and right-of-way areas would be off limits. This
structure is not vital to We Energies operations since the switches and power lines along
this section are accessible from either side. Removal of the existing bridge structure
would disrupt the use of the ROW as a recreational trail.
Future Expectations
The removal of the existing bridge structure and reshaping of the stream banks with
erosion protection will have an indefinite life-span.
Option 3 – Replace Bridge with Box Culvert
Remove existing bridge structure and replace with precast concrete box culvert structure.
Effect on Operations
This option would require the temporary closure of the access road while the structures
are being replaced, and areas of the right-of-way would be off limits. Construction would
begin at the east end and progress toward the west end.
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Future Expectations
The new bridge structures will have usable lifespans of approximately 50-75 years.
Option 4 – Replace Bridge with Pedestrian Type Bridge
Remove the existing bridge structure and replace with steel Continental Truss (or
equivalent) Pedestrian bridge structure.
Effect on Operations
This option would require temporary closure of the access road while the structures are
being replaced, and areas of the right-of-way would be off limits. Construction would
begin at the east end and progress toward the west end.
Future Expectations
The new bridge structures will have usable lifespans of approximately 50-75 years.
Installation
Installation of any of these options to the site and to the actual location of the structure
will be very simple as the bridge structure is located very near to Sandy Beach Drive.
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APPENDIX A
Site Map/
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APPENDIX B
Inspection Photos
Figure 1: Bridge 1 - Location (Looking West)
Figure 2: Bridge 1 - Un-Named Tributary Flowing Under Bridge
(Looking North)
Figure 3: Bridge 1 - Location Map on Pole Adjacent to Bridge
Figure 4: Bridge 1 - North Parapet Wall
Figure 5: Bridge 1 - Parapet Wall
Figure 6: Bridge 1 - 1904 Milwaukee Light, Heat & Traction Co (M.L.H.& T. CO)
Figure 7: Bridge 1 – South Side (Looking over Parapet)
Figure 8: Bridge 1 - North Side (Looking over Parapet)
Figure 9: Bridge 1 - Exposed Steel Beam on South Side of Deck
Figure 10: Bridge 1 - Close-up of Exposed Steel Beam on South Side of Deck
Figure 11: Bridge 1 - Spalling Concrete on the Underside of the Deck (South Side near West
Abutment)
Figure 12: Bridge 1 - Spalling Concrete on the Underside of the Deck (South Side near East
Abutment)
Figure 13: Bridge 1 - Northeast Wing Wall
Figure 14: Bridge 1 - Northwest Wing Wall
Figure 15: Bridge 1 - Undermining of East Abutment
Figure 16: Bridge 1 - Undermining of West Abutment
Figure 17: Bridge 1 - Undermining of West Abutment 2
Figure 18: Bridge 1 - Undermining of Southeast Wing Wall
Figure 19: Bridge 1 – Undermining of Southwest Wing Wall
Figure 20: Bridge 1 - Structural Plate Culvert Downstream from Bridge 1
Figure 21: Bridge 1 - Northwest Wing Wall
Figure 22: Bridge 1 - Northeast Wing Wall
Figure 23: Bridge 1 - South Wing Walls (Looking North)
Figure 24: Bridge 1 - Un-Named Tributary Flowing Under Bridge
(Looking South)
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APPENDIX C
Cross-Section of
Existing Bridge
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APPENDIX D
Structure
Replacement
Options & Layouts
CITY OF MUSKEGO
Public Works Committee
To: Public Works Committee
From: David Simpson, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Subject: Overweight vehicle citywide signage.
Date: March 17, 2016
As part of the City’s goal to reduce truck traffic on City owned streets, the Police
Department has trained one of their Sergeants on how to properly enforce
overweight vehicle ordinances.
Since enforcement has begun, there have been multiple trucks stopped and to this
point over $20,000 of forfeitures collected or agreed to be paid. With the stepped
up enforcement, it has come to light that we may need more signage to make sure
overweight vehicle drivers are aware of the regulation so that they cannot argue
against paying a potential citation.
The City Attorney is recommending that we place a sign at every entry point to
the City that states there is no trucking of 10,000 pounds on City streets. This
would amount to 37 signs and each sign would cost about $50 in materials (sign
and post). The total cost of the project will be about $1,850 and can be done with
staff as time permits. This may result in an overage to the sign budget, but clearly,
the revenue that has already been generated will cover any overage.
Recommendation for Action by Committee:
Recommend placing signs at all entry points to the City that states no vehicles over
10,000 pounds on City streets with final language to be approved by the City
attorney.