Public Works Committee Packet- 2/20/2017
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AGENDA
February 20, 2017
5:00 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 HELD January 23, 2017.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on any of the following:
1. Moorland Road Reconstruction
2. 2017 Road Program
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
1. Discussion based upon committees request for clarification of Figure 5 relating to costs
on water study for the proposed middle school prepared by Ruekert & Miekle for the
Muskego Norway School District
DISCUSSION
No formal action may be taken on any of the following:
1. Request for Approval to Pursue a Private Well for New Middle School by the Muskego
Norway School District
2. Water Utility/Public Utility Discussion
- Private Entity Not Contained within City Budget
- New Users Contributions and Recapture Agreements
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
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 23, 2017
5:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Ald. Kubacki called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderman Kevin Kubacki, Alderman Eileen Madden, Alderman Thomas Kapusta and
City Engineer Mike Paulos.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES HELD DECEMBER 19, 2016.
Alderman Madden made a motion to approve the minutes of December 19, 2016.
Alderman Kapusta seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on any of the following:
Moorland Road Reconstruction
Mr. Paulos updated the Committee that Single Source is in the process of sending out offers to
the property owners.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
Review Request for Municipal Water for New Middle School by Muskego Norway School
District
Alderman Madden made a motion to approve the request for Municipal Water for New
Middle School by Muskego Norway School District. Alderman Kapusta seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
Request for Right-of-Way Vacation adjacent to Edgewater Heights
Mr. Paulos explained the driveway layout was changed which required the right of way
vacation to take place. This item has already been approved by Plan Commission and needs
to be approved by Public Works to finalize.
Alderman Madden made a motion to approve request for Right-of-Way Vacation
adjacent to Edgewater Heights. Alderman Kapusta seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Approval of 2017 Road Program
Mr. Paulos reviewed the plans for the 2017 Road Program with the Committee and noted
plans will be going out to bid shortly.
Alderman Madden made a motion to approve the 2017 Road Program. Alderman
Kapusta seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Approval of Heritage Senior Campus Water Main Improvements
Alderman Madden made a motion to contingently approve Heritage Senior Campus
Water Main Improvements. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Ald. Borgman and Mark Hammond, MSP Development, were present and discussed options
for cost savings related to watermain improvements. Mr. Hammond requested not extending
the stub to the east, removing the air release valves, and extending the distance between fire
hydrants from 400 feet to 600 feet. Mr. Paulos explained these issues were disucced with the
Utilities Superintendent and these requirements are city policy and should not be changed.
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 Madden made a motion to adjourn at 6:00 PM. Alderman Kapusta
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kellie McMullen
Transcribing Secretary
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Public Works Committee
To: Public Works Committee
From: Michael N. Paulos, P.E., City Engineer
Subject: Clarification of Figure 5 Relating to Costs on Water Study for the
Proposed New Middle School
Date: February 15, 2017
The Board of Public Works requested a clarification of Figure 5 relating to the costs
of the water study prepared by Ruekert & Mielke for the Muskego Norway School
District. The water main opinion of probable costs are as follows:
1. The water main from the connection at Tudor Oaks and the loop around the
school (approximately 2,630 LF): $359,500
2. The water main from Durham Drive to the school water main loop
(approximately 3,640 LF): $854,650
3. Total water main from Tudor Oaks to Durham Drive (approximately 6,270
LF): $1,214,150
The above opinion of probable costs include 30% to the construction costs for
engineering design, permitting, and construction administration.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Public Works Committee
To: Public Works Committee
From: Michael N. Paulos, P.E., City Engineer
Subject: Request for Approval to Pursue a Private Well for New Middle School by
the Muskego Norway School District (MNSD)
Date: February 17, 2017
The Muskego Norway School District is requesting approval to pursue a private well
for the new middle school. The proposed private well would serve the domestic and
fire protection needs of the new school according to the Muskego Norway School
District. Please see the attached presentation as prepared by the Muskego Norway
School District.
The City of Muskego does not have the authority to approve/disapprove a private
high capacity well (70 gpm or greater) request. Only the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources has the authority to do so. However, please note that the Muskego
Public Works Committee approved the MNSD’s request to serve the proposed middle
school from the municipal water system on January 26, 2017. As part of that
approval, please note that the new middle school shall also be connected to the
municipal water system at Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community as well as extending
the proposed water main south and tie into the existing water distribution system at
Durham Drive thereby creating a truly looped system to greatly increase system
pressure, supply and fire protection reliability. The water main loop connection
concept was discussed with MNSD representatives in April of 2016 with possible
routes to consider. The City’s position on the matter has been consistent for well over
a year.
Please consider the benefits that a municipal water source provides versus a private
well:
1. Costs: The cost for municipal water main construction is approximately
$1,214,150. The costs for a private well, booster pumps, backup generator,
reservoir, water treatment, operating and maintenance costs, testing and
energy costs to meet the fire flow demands of the new school would be
approximately the same as a municipal water source within 5-10 years of
constructing the school.
2. Municipal Water Service is Available: Muskego Municipal Code 28.05(4)(f)
states that new wells must be located in an area where municipal water
service is not available.
3. Storage: The municipal water system has a 750,000 gallon elevated water
tower to supply domestic and fire flow demands and a 600 gallon per minute
well on Durham Drive. According to the sprinkler demand of the school
(1,500 gpm) and the hose allowance (1,250 gpm) a reservoir at the school site
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would be required to be approximately 330,000 gallons for 2 hours of
storage. It is unknown what amount or quality of water a well on the school
site can produce. Well pump test results have been requested of the MNSD,
but not provided.
4. Reliability: The municipal water system is extremely reliable with an
elevated water tower for firefighting capabilities. A private well would
require a back-up generator in case of a power failure. Private well pumps
do fail and do require replacement. This would require that the school is
closed and children sent home and would also severely limit firefighting
capabilities during this unscheduled water outage.
5. Water Quality: Several years ago the Tudor Oaks, Lake Brittany, and Lake
Lore developments connected to the municipal water system as their
community wells were experiencing radium issues and were under WDNR
orders to shut down the wells, remove the radium or connect to municipal
water. Treating radium is extremely expensive. It is unknown what amount
or quality of water a well on the school site can produce. Well pump test
results have been requested of the MNSD, but not provided.
Glacial sediments in southeastern Wisconsin are extremely variable laterally
and vertically, and a location with sand and gravel that could sustain a high
capacity well is not guaranteed on any parcel. A location appropriate for a
high capacity sand and gravel well is a low probability occurrence, and
requires investigation to find such a location, if there is one on a parcel.
Water from sand and gravel wells in southeastern Wisconsin is typically
hard requiring softening. Sand and gravel wells can also have levels of iron
and manganese that require treatment as well. High capacity wells can
usually be constructed in the sandstone aquifer in eastern Waukesha County.
Although wells in that aquifer are known to have exceedances of radium, and
require treatment to remove the radium to safe drinking water levels.
6. Availability: Municipal water is available to the site. Numerous
developments have brought water to their developments entirely at their
cost. Examples of this include Big Muskego Lakes (8,200 LF of water main
extension), Champions Village (8,100 LF of water main extension), and
Kenwood Place (5,800 LF of water main extension). This spring, the
Heritage Senior Campus on Janesville Road will be extending public water
main approximately 1,730 LF to their site and at their cost to serve their
development. The water main required from the middle school property to
Durham Drive to complete the water main loop is approximately 3,640 LF.
7. Possible Effects on neighboring wells: The Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources (WDNR) would review a private well application for a high
capacity well. Part of the WDNR’s review is the effect of the proposed
private well only on the nearest municipal well, not the homeowners’ wells in
the vicinity.
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8. As the attached letter states, Chief Carl Wojnowski of the Tess Corners Fire
Department recommends that the middle school be served by municipal
water for many reasons.
9. In my professional opinion, the municipal water system will provide the
proposed middle school with the most cost effective, safe, reliable, and
sustainable domestic and fire flows to serve and protect the proposed $34
million taxpayer investment for decades and as the MNSD acknowledged in
their attached presentation.
From: Ryan Sands [mailto:rsands@brayarch.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2017 11:40 AM
To: Paulos, Mike <mike.paulos@graef-usa.com>; Scott Kloskowski <SKloskowski@cityofmuskego.org>;
Kathy Chiaverotti <kchiaverotti@cityofmuskego.org>
Cc: Rick Petfalski <rick.petfalski@muskegonorway.org>; Jeremiah Johnson
<jeremiah.johnson@muskegonorway.org>; Matt Wolfert <mwolfert@brayarch.com>; Michael Hacker
<mhacker@brayarch.com>
Subject: 3199 Muskego-Norway SD - Request to Public Works Committee
Good Morning Mike,
Please find attached Muskego-Norway School District’s formal request to the Public Works Committee
for approval to pursue providing a well for the New Middle School. I believe that you already confirmed
that this with be an agenda item for the February 20th meeting at 5:00pm.
Thanks,
Ryan
Ryan C. Sands, AIA, NCARB | Bray Architects
Architect
829 S. 1st Street | Milwaukee, WI | 53204
O 414.226.0200 D 414.290.1981 C 414.940.6036
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Muskego-Norway School District | New Middle School
City of Muskego
Public Works Committee Meeting
February 20, 2017
MUSKEGO-NORWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
New Middle School
Our Team
Muskego-Norway School District
A/E Consultant Team
Bray Architects (Architecture)
Kapur & Associates (Civil / Landscape)
Muermann Engineering (Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical)
Construction Manager –CG Schmidt
Fire Protection Specialist –Jensen Hughes
MUSKEGO-NORWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
New Middle School
Introduction
Muskego-Norway School District’s Intent:
Provide a water source for the New Middle School on North
Cape Road to serve both the domestic water demand and fire
protection needs of the building and its occupants according to
all applicable codes and standards
Options considered:
1. Connect to municipal water
2. Construct a private well
Muskego-Norway School District is requesting approval to
pursue installing a private well to serve the New Middle School
MUSKEGO-NORWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
New Middle School
Option 1: Municipal Water
Report from City of Muskego’s consultant Ruekert-Mielke
Recommends two points of connection, one connection to existing 8” water
main at Tudor Oaks and one connection down Hi View Drive to existing 16”
water main at Durham Drive
Cost estimate from Ruekert-Mielke for new 12” water main connecting to both
existing water mains is $933,925 (construction cost only), not including
engineering design, permitting, easement, legal, construction administration
and review costs or contingencies
Report was paid for by Muskego-Norway School District
The municipal water scenario with connections to two different water mains
was approved by the Public Works Committee on January 26, 2017
MUSKEGO-NORWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
New Middle School
Option 1: Municipal Water
Reasons for looking at alternatives to municipal water:
Municipal water service cannot readily be made available
Cost prohibitive
$500,000+ more than a private well with a fire pump and underground
water storage for fire protection
Muskego-Norway School District is still interested in financially
partnering with the City to complete the water main loop extension to
provide municipal water to the Middle School and the added benefits of
redundancy, increased flow and pressure, and extended municipal
water access to the broader community
MUSKEGO-NORWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
New Middle School
Option 2: Private Well | School Precedents
225 schools in the State of Wisconsin are served by private wells per DNR
database
36 schools in Waukesha County are served by private wells per DNR
database
18+ schools, and additional municipal projects, with private wells in
Wisconsin involved our A/E consultant team
5 schools in the Muskego -Norway School District are served by private
wells, including:
Lake Denoon Middle School –opened in 1998 and has an automatic
sprinkler system with fire pump and underground water storage tanks
Mill Valley Elementary –an automatic sprinkler system, with fire pump
and underground water storage tank, is being added as part of referendum
addition/renovation project
MUSKEGO-NORWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
New Middle School
Option 2: Private Well | MNSD Experience
Muskego-Norway School District has experience with private wells
Per their insurance company, MNSD insurance premiums regarding fire
protection are based on whether or not the Middle School building has an
automatic sprinkler system with an adequate water supply, and are not
based on the water source (municipal water or private well)
Lake Denoon’s sprinkler system and fire pump are regularly inspected by
well known fire protection contractor J.F. Ahern
The School District has annual water sampling done for all of their school
buildings served by wells
Estimated testing and maintenance costs for a private well, fire pump, and
underground water storage tank for New Middle School is approximately
$1,000 annually based on the 5 schools in the District currently served by
private wells
MUSKEGO-NORWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
New Middle School
Option 2: Private Well
MNSD is proposing to construct a high capacity well to supply water for the
New Middle School
Well will be designed in accordance with applicable codes including
Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter NR 812 –Well Construction and
Pump Installation
High Capacity Well Approval Application will be reviewed by the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources (WDNR)
Concerns over the proposed Middle School well affecting neighboring wells
will be addressed by the review process performed by the WDNR
Domestic Water Requirements:
Service load –100 GPM (Gallons Per Minute)
Peak demand –168 GPM
MUSKEGO-NORWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
New Middle School
Option 2: Private Well | Fire Protection
Muskego-Norway School District commissioned a report from a third
party firm, Jensen Hughes, who specializes in fire protection. The
report identifies the design requirements to provide a code compliant
fire protection system utilizing a private well with water storage.
Automatic Sprinkler System designed to meet NFPA 13
Fire Pump
Underground water storage tanks (filled by the well)
Interior wall hydrant (per Tess Corners Fire Department)
Exterior dry hydrant connection to underground water storage tanks
(per Tess Corners Fire Department)
The Middle School building is designed as Construction Classification
Type IIB in which building elements are constructed of
noncombustible materials (per 2009 International Building Code 602.2)
Typical Underground Water Storage Tank (filled from the well)
Typical Vertical Turbine Fire Pump in a Wet Pit (filled from the water storage tank)
MUSKEGO-NORWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
New Middle School
Option 2: Private Well | Fire Protection
New Middle School fire protection will be designed to meet the applicable codes and standards, including:
2009 International Building Code (IBC)
IBC 903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where the provisions of this code require that a building or portion
thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with this section, sprinklers shall
be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13
NFPA 13 (National Fire Protection Association)–Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
2009 Wisconsin Enrolled Commercial Building Code
City of Muskego Municipal Code
City of Muskego Chapter 30 Building Code
City of Muskego Chapter 32 Fire Prevention Code
Questions?
From: Rick Petfalski [mailto:rick.petfalski@muskegonorway.org]
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 5:08 PM
To: Paulos, Mike <mike.paulos@graef-usa.com>; Ryan Sands <rsands@brayarch.com>
Cc: Jeremiah Johnson <jeremiah.johnson@muskegonorway.org>; Matt Wolfert
<mwolfert@brayarch.com>; Michael Hacker <mhacker@brayarch.com>
Subject: Re: City of Muskego Public Works Committee - February Meeting & Agenda
Thanks Mike. That direction does help. I’m sure you can understand our reluctance to over-engineer if a
well is a non-starter from the committee’s view. Ryan will follow up with any questions.
Have a great night.
Best Regards,
Rick Petfalski
From: "Paulos, Mike" <mike.paulos@graef-usa.com>
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 5:03 PM
To: "rick.petfalski@muskegonorway.org" <rick.petfalski@muskegonorway.org>, Ryan Sands
<rsands@brayarch.com>
Cc: Jeremiah Johnson <jeremiah.johnson@muskegonorway.org>, Matt Wolfert
<mwolfert@brayarch.com>, Michael Hacker <mhacker@brayarch.com>
Subject: RE: City of Muskego Public Works Committee - February Meeting & Agenda
Hi Rick,
Hope all is well. It is completely up to you what information you would like to present for the agenda
packets. My goal is to have as much information available so the Board can make an informed decision
and avoid the inefficiencies of having to table it for future BOPW meetings. Again, it is your call. Please
feel free to call me with any questions.
Thanks,
Michael N. Paulos, P.E., C.D.T., LEED AP
Municipal Market Team Leader
Principal
One Honey Creek Corporate Center
125 South 84th Street, Suite 401
Milwaukee, WI 53214-1470
414 / 259 1500 office
414 / 266 9086 direct
414 / 259 0037 fax
Mike.Paulos@graef-usa.com
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From: Rick Petfalski [mailto:rick.petfalski@muskegonorway.org]
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 4:05 PM
To: Paulos, Mike <mike.paulos@graef-usa.com>; Ryan Sands <rsands@brayarch.com>
Cc: Jeremiah Johnson <jeremiah.johnson@muskegonorway.org>; Matt Wolfert
<mwolfert@brayarch.com>; Michael Hacker <mhacker@brayarch.com>
Subject: Re: City of Muskego Public Works Committee - February Meeting & Agenda
Mike,
Thanks for the list of information needed for the meeting. As a past alderman and chairman of the
Public Utilities Committee, I don’t recall this level detail ever being requested from a developer who was
requesting permission to pursue a well.
Our impression was that we were requesting an agenda item for approval to pursue a well. This level of
detail is usually required for permitting. I would think the committee would agree that they wouldn’t
want their tax dollars spent to this level if they are not going to entertain the prospect of a well to begin
with. If the committee does approve the well option, wouldn’t then be the time spend the public funds
to gather this level of detail? Obviously if a well is approved and engineering and field tests indicate we
can’t get sufficient flows or water quality, we would be forced to use the municipal water option at that
point.
Thanks for your time. We look forward to some clarified direction. Have a great night.
Best Regards,
Rick Petfalski
From: "Paulos, Mike" <mike.paulos@graef-usa.com>
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 2:45 PM
To: Ryan Sands <rsands@brayarch.com>
Cc: Jeremiah Johnson <jeremiah.johnson@muskegonorway.org>, "rick.petfalski@muskegonorway.org"
<rick.petfalski@muskegonorway.org>, Matt Wolfert <mwolfert@brayarch.com>, Michael Hacker
<mhacker@brayarch.com>
Subject: RE: City of Muskego Public Works Committee - February Meeting & Agenda
Hi Ryan,
Hope all is well. Yes, your request will be placed on the agenda for February 20th at 5:00 pm along with
your supporting documentation. Please submit your information packet detailing the private well plan
and details. An engineering report stamped by a Wisconsin professional engineer that includes well
capacities, test well reports, fire flow demand requirements, site water main layout, well house, booster
pumps, backup generators, and reservoir details along with all associated construction costs and design
calculations. Please also include all operation and maintenance costs for the system. We will need the
information for our review no later than February 9th at Noon to make the February agenda. Please feel
free to call me with any questions.
Thanks,
Michael N. Paulos, P.E., C.D.T., LEED AP
Municipal Market Team Leader
Principal
One Honey Creek Corporate Center
125 South 84th Street, Suite 401
Milwaukee, WI 53214-1470
414 / 259 1500 office
414 / 266 9086 direct
414 / 259 0037 fax
Mike.Paulos@graef-usa.com
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From: Ryan Sands [mailto:rsands@brayarch.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 4:35 PM
To: Paulos, Mike <mike.paulos@graef-usa.com>
Cc: Jeremiah Johnson <jeremiah.johnson@muskegonorway.org>; Rick Petfalski
<rick.petfalski@muskegonorway.org>; Matt Wolfert <mwolfert@brayarch.com>; Michael Hacker
<mhacker@brayarch.com>
Subject: City of Muskego Public Works Committee - February Meeting & Agenda
Good Afternoon Mike,
I am writing to inquire on behalf of the Muskego-Norway School District regarding getting on the agenda
for the February meeting of the Public Works Committee. The School District appreciates the
Committee’s approval for connecting the New Middle School to municipal water. However, in an effort
to keep options available they would like to put together a formal request to the Committee for
providing water to the New Middle School via a private well.
Based on the third Monday of the month schedule we are assuming February 20 is the next Committee
meeting, but please confirm the date and time. Please also let us know what information is needed to
formalize this request and when the City needs to receive it by to get put on the agenda.
Thanks,
Ryan
Ryan C. Sands, AIA, NCARB | Bray Architects
Architect
829 S. 1st Street | Milwaukee, WI | 53204
O 414.226.0200 D 414.290.1981 C 414.940.6036
www.brayarch.com
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From: David Simpson [mailto:dsimpson@cityofmuskego.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 12:43 PM
To: Joe.Schmidt@cgschmidt.com; jeremiah.johnson@muskegonorway.org
Cc: julie.kelly@muskegonorway.org; kelly.thompson@muskegonorway.org; Jeffrey
Muenkel; mhacker@brayarch.com; Dan.Duerrwaechter@cgschmidt.com; Scott Kloskowski
Subject: RE: Permitting
Hi Joe- I have attached the sanitary asbuilt as well as a sketch of the two routes we think would be most
viable for the water main loop connection. You may also want to start reaching out to Franklin to begin
discussions on what their driveway entrance requirements will be.
Thanks, Dave
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City of Muskego
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From: Joe.Schmidt@cgschmidt.com [mailto:Joe.Schmidt@cgschmidt.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2016 9:48 PM
To: David Simpson; jeremiah.johnson@muskegonorway.org
Cc: julie.kelly@muskegonorway.org; kelly.thompson@muskegonorway.org; Jeffrey
Muenkel; mhacker@brayarch.com; Dan.Duerrwaechter@cgschmidt.com
Subject: RE: Permitting
Dave,
Thank you for all the information. I look forward to our upcoming discussions.
If there is information from your GIS system to begin looking at the building service utilities that you can
share that would be very helpful for our team.
Joseph Schmidt, PE
Preconstruction Manager
CG SCHMIDT INC.
11777 West Lake Park Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53224
Direct: (414) 577-1147
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From: David Simpson [mailto:DSimpson@cityofmuskego.org]
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2016 8:04 AM
To: Jeremiah Johnson
Cc: Julie Kelly; Kelly Thompson; Schmidt, Joe; Jeffrey Muenkel
Subject: RE: Permitting
Jeremiah- We are always willing to meet and discuss project requirements so feel free to let us know
when you are ready to meet. I would imagine the biggest topic from the Engineering end of things will be
how to get water service to the new school as well as access issues. I am sure there will be other
questions relating to storm water management as well.
Thanks, Dave
David Simpson, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
City of Muskego
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From: David Simpson
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 3:47 PM
To: 'Jeremiah Johnson'
Cc: Julie Kelly; Kelly Thompson; joe.schmidt; Jeffrey Muenkel
Subject: RE: Permitting
Jeremiah- Jeff Muenkel is in charge of Building Inspection so I will let him answer your questions. I have
copied him on this email. I will be involved with your approval process from the Engineering side of
things and Jeff will handle all Planning and Building items. I am sure we can assist in any way you might
need when working through the approval processes.
Thanks, Dave
David Simpson, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
City of Muskego
Direct (262) 679-5686
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From: Jeremiah Johnson [mailto:jeremiah.johnson@muskegonorway.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 3:33 PM
To: David Simpson
Cc: Julie Kelly; Kelly Thompson; joe.schmidt
Subject: Permitting
Hi Dave-
I understand this will need a greater level of discussion, but we have begun to map out our
building plans and wondered if we could work out an arrangement for permitting costs. Some
have noted that the City has worked on a time and material basis for permitting during past
District projects? Is that something we could come around in the coming month? Looking
forward to all of the work will we be doing with you in the coming year!
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Jeremiah Johnson SHRM-CP, CSRM
Buildings & Grounds Supervisor | Safety Coordinator | Muskego-Norway School District
| 262.971.1807
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MEMO
TO: Mike Paulos, P.E., Director of Public Works, City of Muskego
FROM: Scott Beduhn, P.E., Senior Project Manager, Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.
DATE: January 13, 2016
SUBJECT: New Middle School Evaluation
The Muskego Norway School District is planning to construct a new middle school on district owned land
within the City of Muskego. The new school will be located east of Durham Drive and south of McShane
Drive along the eastern municipal boundary. Figure 1 illustrates the general location of the proposed
school. Being within the City of Muskego the school will be served with municipal water. This technical
Figure 1
TUDOR OAKS SENIOR
LIVING COMMUNITY
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memo summarizes the results of an evaluation regarding the water system improvements necessary to
adequately serve the school’s domestic and fire protection requirements.
As can be seen in Figure 1, the proposed school is located within an area of limited existing water
system infrastructure. To serve the needs of the school, the school district is proposing to extend water
service from the Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community located north of the school site. City staff have
asked Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. (R/M) to evaluate the capacity of the school district’s proposed water
system improvements. Specifically, the scope of work is to evaluate the following:
1. Determine the flows and pressure available at the New Middle School with the single point of
connection to the water main on the Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community property to
determine if the fire flows available will be sufficient for the fire protection at the new middle
school.
2. Determine the flows and pressure available at the New Middle School with the full loop
connecting to two different mains, Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community and along Hi View Drive
to connect at Durham Drive
If needed, the evaluation is also intended to identify if additional water system improvements may be
necessary to adequately serve the proposed school.
There are two basic criteria utilized to establish capacity. The first is the system’s ability to provide
adequate pressure under normal usage conditions and the second is the system’s ability to provide the
anticipated level of fire protection. Domestic demand was provided by representatives for the school
district and is anticipated to be 118 gallons per minute (gpm) under average conditions and 197 gpm
under peak conditions.
Fire protection needs can vary significantly from structure to structure and are calculated based upon
numerous factors including, type of building construction, building occupancy and use, building height
and the proximity of the building to other structures. Due to the number of factors that influence a
building’s fire protection need, the most feasible means to determining a buildings fire protection need
is to consult with the local fire department. The following fire protection requirements were provided
by representatives of the school district after consultation with the school’s fire system designer and
local fire department:
1. The school will be equipped with an internal sprinkler system which will designed to deliver
1,500 gpm at a minimum pressure of 50 pounds per square inch (psi). The delivery rate includes
both the sprinklers and an internal hose allowance.
2. The fire department has determined the need for an external hose allowance of 1,250 gpm at a
residual pressure of 20 psi.
3. The total fire protection need is equivalent to the sum of the sprinkler system and the external
hose allowance for a total of 2,750 gpm.
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Utilizing the City of Muskego’s existing water system computer model, a representation of the proposed
water system extension to serve the proposed school was added. The model representation is shown in
Figure 2. The model was then run to calculate both pressure and flow characteristics using the demands
identified above. The first scenario was to identify the average and peak hour pressure with the
development in place. Based upon the model results it is estimated that the pressure will be
approximately 55 to 60 psi at the proposed connection to the school. (The pressure will vary slightly
based upon the actual demand and conditions of operation).
The second scenario was to identify the availability of fire protection. As identified above, there are two
components of fire protection that need to be evaluated. The first component is the internal sprinkler
system and the second is the external hose allowance requested by the fire department. While the
external hose allowance does not have a minimum required operating pressure, the sprinkler system
does. The fire sprinkler’s minimum operating pressure, as stated above, is understood to be 50 psi.
Regardless of the component of fire protection, the current regulatory requirements for minimum
allowable system pressure must be met. The current minimum allowable water system pressure during
an emergency (fire) condition is 20 psi.
The evaluation of fire protection availability was performed utilizing three individual analyses as follows:
1. The fire sprinkler in operation without the external hose allowance.
2. The external hose allowance without the sprinkler system.
3. Both components of fire protection simultaneously.
Existing 8‐inch water main
Existing 12‐inch water main
Proposed 8‐inch water main
Proposed connection to existing
water system.
Figure 2
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In all cases, it is assumed that the school’s domestic demand at the time of the fire is equal to the
anticipate peak demand. Utilizing the proposed water system improvements as shown in Figure 2, the
model simulations provide the following results:
1. When applying the sprinkler system demand and peak hour domestic demand at the proposed
school service connection, the model simulation results in a negative pressure. The negative
pressure is an indicator that the system is unable to deliver the desired flow. Model simulated
pressure at the proposed fire hydrants surrounding the school range from approximately 6 psi
to 15 psi.
2. The simulated available hydrant fire flow (external hose allowance) is approximately 1,250 gpm
or less while maintaining a 20 psi residual pressure. The actual available flow rate would be
dependent upon the conditions of operation and customer demand at the time of the fire.
3. As is evident from the simulated results of the individual fire protection components, the
simultaneous operation of both the sprinkler system and external hose allowance cannot be
achieved with the proposed water system improvements.
As is most often the case, and exhibited in this instance, fire protection is the criterion by which water
main geometry (sizes and locations of mains) is generally determined. Although the water system
improvements proposed by the school district will meet the needs of the anticipated domestic flow, the
improvements will not provide sufficient capacity to meet the requirements for fire protection. To
identify the potential improvements necessary to meet the fire protection need, several alternatives
were evaluated. The alternatives consisted of both single and looped water mains of various sizes as
generally described in the scope of work.
The first alternative considered was an
increase in main size from the point of
connection to the existing water main at
Tudor Oaks to the entrance of the school.
As illustrated in Figure 3, this alternative
increases the size of the proposed 8‐inch
diameter water main to 12‐inches from
Tudor Oaks to the proposed school
service line. The alternative also includes
an increase to the proposed 6‐inch
diameter water service to 8‐inches due to
a significant pressure loss exhibited under
fire flow conditions.
Although a single 12‐inch water main
increases the overall capacity, the increased main size is only able to deliver approximately 1,500 gpm at
a residual pressure of 20 psi. The increased capacity would be sufficient to meet the external hose
allowance requirement or the sprinkler system (provided the school would be equipped with a
dedicated pump to increase the sprinkler system operating pressure), but is not sufficient to meet the
total fire protection requirement of both sprinkler and external hose allowance.
Figure 3
12‐inch water main
8‐inch water service
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The second alternative considered was to
extend additional water main to the south
to create a loop, connecting at the
existing 16‐inch water main at Durham
Drive and Hi‐View Drive. Under this
alternative, the original proposed main
sizes were utilized except for the water
service which, as mentioned above, is
recommended to be a minimum of
8‐inches to minimize the pressure losses
during a fire event. The alternative is
illustrated in Figure 4.
Extending water main to complete a loop
will create an additional path for water to
flow. The additional conveyance will
provide an increase in overall capacity when compared to that of a single main. Under this alternative,
the capacity of the improvements is sufficient to deliver the sprinkler system requirements at a residual
pressure slightly less than 30 psi or is capable to deliver the external hose allowance with a total
anticipated capacity of approximately 1,700 to nearly 1,900 gpm at a residual pressure of 20 psi. While
the looped main configuration provides additional capacity, it is still not sufficient to deliver the
requirements of both the sprinkler system and external hose allowance simultaneously. Simulating the
simultaneous operation of the sprinkler system and an external hose allowance, the available external
hose allowance is limited to approximately 250 gpm while maintaining a minimum pressure of 20 psi.
As neither of the above alternatives will provide sufficient capacity to meet the total fire flow
requirement, additional alternatives must be considered that logically include both an increase in water
main diameter and additional main to create a loop. The following three additional alternatives were
simulated with the model:
1. Alternative 3: Combine Alternatives 1 and 2, utilizing 12‐inch diameter water main from the
connection at Tudor Oaks to the service connection at the school and utilizing additional 8‐inch
diameter water main to create a loop back to Durham Drive.
2. Alternative 4: Utilize the proposed 8‐inch water main from Tudor Oaks, but increase the
diameter of the additional looping main from 8‐inches to 12‐inches.
3. Alternative 5: Utilize 12‐inch diameter water main from the connection at Tudor Oaks all the
way to Durham Drive.
For comparison, model simulations for Alternatives 3, 4 and 5 were performed to determine the amount
of external hose allowance available when occurring simultaneous with sprinkler system operation and
applying the anticipated domestic demand. The model simulation results are as follows (values
represent the approximate hydrant flow available while maintaining a 20 psi residual pressure):
1. Alternative 3: 500 gpm
2. Alternative 4: 750 gpm – 900 gpm
3. Alternative 5: 1,100 gpm – 1,200 gpm
Figure 4
Additional 8‐inch water main
Proposed connection to
existing 16‐inch main
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With a target hydrant flow of 1,250 gpm, only Alternative 5 offers the possibility to achieve the desired
hydrant flow while simultaneously operating the sprinkler system. As the modeling represents a
snapshot in time, the actual available hydrant flow may be slightly more or less than the model
simulated values, again depending on the actual conditions of operation and demands at the time of the
fire. As the current conditions of operation utilized in the model are generally conservative (no well
pumps operating and towers 10 feet below overflow), the available hydrant flow, although likely more,
may also be less than the simulated results if the actual tower water levels are lower than simulated in
the model. Also, as the available flows are calculated with a residual pressure of 20 psi, it will be
necessary for the school to be equipped with a dedicated pump to increase the sprinkler system
pressure to acceptable operating levels.
It is also worthwhile to note that the model simulations represent what is most likely an initial condition
that will change over time as the water system expands and additional improvements are completed.
Thus, what is marginally adequate now, may be more than adequate in the future. Future water main
improvements near the school should increase local flow capacity which will likely result in an increase
in available fire protection flow at the school. The school district, the City, and the fire department
should therefore determine if the anticipated initial condition of marginal adequacy is sufficient, or if
additional improvements are necessary to increase the “margin of error.”
To increase the margin of error the school district and City may consider extending larger diameter
water main east from Durham Drive. Utilizing larger diameter main, most likely 16‐inches in diameter,
will increase flow availability at the school. It is likely not necessary that the entire length of main
between Durham Drive and the school would need to be increased, but the amount would be
dependent upon how much of a margin of error is desired. Alternately, if it is possible, the school
district may consider changes to the school’s sprinkler system that may reduce the total flow rate
required during a fire event.
In a related, yet wholly independent topic, is the need for reliability. Water systems are planned and
designed to provide reliability which is intended to ensure continuation of service in the event of a
water main failure. Maintaining water service to facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, child day
care centers, and schools is considered particularly important in protecting the occupants of those
facilities. As a single water main provides no reliability and would likely require the evacuation of such
facilities if left without water, it is the least desirable service option and should be avoided whenever
possible. A minimum of two feeds should be utilized to ensure that the minimum requirements for
facility operation can be met with one feed out of service.
The definition of “minimum requirements” however needs to be determined and may be more than is
defined by local, state, or federal regulation. While the anticipated domestic demand is certainly within
the definition of minimum requirements, for the safety and protection of the inhabitants of the facility,
a minimum amount of fire protection should also be part of the minimum requirements. As
demonstrated in Alternatives 1 and 2, a single main can provide a sufficient flow to meet the domestic
demand and internal fire protection (sprinkler system) plus a small percentage of the desired external
hose allowance, which may be sufficient to meet the definition of minimum requirements.
Therefore, based upon both hydraulic performance and reliability, a looped 12‐inch (or larger) water
main as illustrated in Figure 5 is the recommended alternative. Based upon the 12‐inch diameter loop
alternative, the anticipated total fire protection available is estimated to be approximately 2,700 gpm
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with both connecting mains in service and approximately 1,500 to 1,900 gpm should one connecting
main be out of service.
In addition to the evaluation of service to the proposed school, the City of Muskego requested an
opinion of probable cost for the construction of the extended water main from the school site to
Durham Drive. Based upon the route identified in Figure 5, the estimated cost to construct a 12‐inch
diameter water main approximately 3,640 feet is $675,000, excluding engineering or administrative
fees.
SAB:sab
cc: Scott Kloskowski, City of Muskego
Dan Butler, PE, Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.
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Figure 5
Connection to existing water system
at Tudor Oaks
Connection to existing water system
at Durham Drive
12‐inch water main
8‐inch water main