Public Works Committee Packet 2-20-12
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AGENDA
DATE: February 20, 2012
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Aldermen’s Room – Upper Level of City Hall
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Muskego, WI 53150
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD January 30, 2012
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on any of the following:
1. Janesville Road Reconstruction (Moorland to Lannon)
2. McShane Pump Station Upgrade
3. PPII Reduction & Sanitary Sewer Backup Prevention Programs
4. Tess Corners Drive Reconstruction
5. Pioneer Drive Reconstruction
6. Woods Road Recreational Trail
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 the following:
1. Discussion and make recommendations regarding Pioneer Drive Public Informational Meeting
comments and concerns including recreational trail placement.
2. Discussion and recommendation regarding public works drainage project near S69 W17548
Redman Drive (Redman & Lake).
3. Review alternatives analysis and recommend an alternative for flood relief in the areas of Circle
Drive/Richdorf Drive and Racine Avenue/Richdorf Drive.
4. Discuss New Berlin’s position on the Tess Corners Creek Watershed and discussion of a
floodplain study in relation to Tess Corners Creek at the southern Tess Corners Drive stream
crossing.
5. Review Engineer’s Report including the preliminary assessment role for the Pioneer Drive Water
Main Project.
6. Review and comment on MMSD’s proposed policy entitled “Retroactive Capital Charges for
Property Added Into the District’s Sanitary Sewer Service Area”.
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
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ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipalit y may be
in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental b ody at the above-stated
meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
Also, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services.
For additional information or to request this service, contact Muskego City Hall, (262) 679 -4100.
CITY OF MUSKEGO unapproved
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012
Alderman Noah Fiedler called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Also present were
Alderman Dan Soltysiak, City Engineer David Simpson and Public Utilities Superintendent
Scott Kloskowski. Ald. Keith Werner and Public Works Superintendent Wayne Delikat were
excused.
Ald. Fiedler led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on January 26, 2012.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Ald. Soltysiak moved to approve the minutes of November 21, 2011. Seconded by Ald.
Fiedler. Motion carried 2-0.
STAFF REPORTS
None
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Janesville Road Reconstruction (Moorland to Racine) – City Engineer Simpson stated pre-
bid meeting next Thursday. Moving forward.
Durham Drive Reconstruction & Sanitary Sewer Project – City Engineer Simpson advised
nothing much new. 52% parking lot paid for per Parks and Recreation Director Anderson.
McShane Pump Station Upgrade – 99% done per Public Utilities Superintendent
Kloskowski. Waiting for parts.
PPII Reduction & Sanitary Sewer Backup Prevention Programs – City Engineer Simpson
stated nothing new.
Tess Corners Reconstruction –Talked about already per Ald. Fiedler.
Pioneer Drive Reconstruction – City Engineer Simpson advised will talk about later.
Cornell Drive Storm Sewer Construction – City Engineer Simpson stated completed except
for restoration.
Woods Road Recreation Trail – Will talk about later per City Engineer Simpson.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and Recommendation Regarding Construction of Water Mains within
Pioneer Drive – City Engineer stated during the planning process for the reconstruction of
Pioneer Drive, the design and construction of water main was anticipated. Preliminary
design was completed, which includes a north section and a south section. A survey was
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sent to the 75 residents in the south section that could be affected by this project and the
majority were extremely disinterested. The north section opinions were obtained through
the citizen group and many strongly favor this extension. Recommendation is not to move
forward with the construction of the southern half of the water main on Pioneer Drive.
Proceed with the completion of an Engineer’s Estimate and plan a Public Hearing, and
begin the standard assessment process for the north half of the water main. Ald. Soltysiak
made a motion to approve recommendation. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 2-0.
Discussion and Recommendation Regarding Tess Corners Drive Public Informational
Meeting Comments and Concerns – City Engineer Simpson advised a public informational
meeting was held to display the current construction plans for the Tess Corners Drive
reconstruction. Public meetings are held to help the public gain understanding of the project
and help staff gain valuable feedback from residents. Staff felt the project’s plans were
received well, however there were some concerns and/or questions. Question as to
replacing their existing concrete driveway - it was recommended to do so. It was
recommended to keep the roadway’s centerline in its current location, and not replacing
trees that are removed from the right-of-way..
Discussion and Recommendation of a Floodplain Study in Relation to Tess Corners Creek
at the Southern Tess Corners Stream Crossing - City Engineer Simpson stated that during
the initial planning process for the reconstruction of Tess Corners Drive, staff and the
Committee had discussed studying how revising the culvert crossing of Tess Corners Creek
might affect the floodplain upstream and downstream of the crossing. This study would
have been very easy to complete utilizing the WDNR and FEMA digital models. Since the
reconstruction of Tess Corners began, we have been in contact with the WDNR, FEMA, and
SEWRPC and they have now told us that the model is either lost or does not exist. This
means that we would have to recreate the entire model, have it approved by the appropriate
agencies, and then utilize it to see if there are any alternative culvert configurations that may
result in a reduction to upstream flooding. Foth put a cost estimate together. Foth would
provide all necessary modeling and alternatives analysis to determine if a culvert
modification is possible. Neither WDNR nor Foth was able to speculate as to whether
something can be done to reduce upstream flooding without having the base model in place,
so it is a complete unknown as to what the odds of improving the situation is at this point.
There are many structures in the upstream area that do encounter flooding. The regional
pond that was proposed in New Berlin does not look like a possibility without grants, so this
may be the only remaining alternative to examine. The Committee asked staff to talk to New
Berlin and bring this back to a future meeting.
Discussion and Recommendation Regarding Woods Road Trail Public Informational
Meeting Comments and Concerns – A public informational meeting was to display the
current construction plans for the Woods Road Trail per City Engineer Simpson. Public
meetings are held to help the public gain understanding of the project and help staff gain
valuable feedback from residents. The project’s plans were received well, but there were
some concerns and/or questions. Items brought up that the Committee should discuss were
to consider a ditch enclosure in front of their home in order to move the path closer to the
road - recommendation would be only utilizing ditch enclosures where absolutely necessary
for design reasons. Move the path closer to the road to reduce impact to their front yard –
recommendation utilizing a steeper slope where it will eliminate the need to grade onto
private property. Save the trees shown for removal (ROW) or replace them – recommend
not replacing trees that are removed from right-of-way.
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Recommendation Regarding Approval of Agreement for Access and Ground Water
Monitoring between the City and the Muskego Site Consent Decree Implementation Group –
City Engineer Simpson stated the Muskego Site Groundwater Remediation Group’s
(MSGRG) requested to enter into an agreement for the placement of four additional
groundwater monitoring wells. The MSGRG will be placing these wells which are required
per an agreement they reached with the USEPA. Staff has reviewed the proposed locations
and do not see any negative impacts. The agreement is in the same form as the previously
approved agreement that was entered in for prior wells in 2004. The only difference is the
name of the group. Recommendation would be approval of agreement. Ald. Soltysiak
made a motion to move to approve recommendation. Seconded by Ald. Fiedler. Motion
carried 2-0.
Review Status of City Efforts in Response to the Rain Events of July 22-24, 2010 – City
Engineer Simpson advised the City has made great strides toward reducing or eliminating
many areas of concern related to water in basements/homes caused by sanitary sewer
conveyance issues and/or overland flooding problems. To date funds in the amount of
approximately $2-2.2 million have been spent or allocated to help reduce the chance of
flooding and basement backups since the storm of July 22-24, 2010. This cost does not
include staff time or equipment costs that were instrumental in making these projects a
reality. The City has and will continue to bring a high level of protection to its residents.
Review and Recommend Changes to 28.04(17) of the Municipal Code Entitled Purity of
Supply not to be Impaired by Cross Connections – The City is required to implement
changes to our municipal code to comply with NR 810 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code
per City Engineer Simpson. The ordinance will enact the required changes and allow the
City to complete cross connection inspections that are required by the State. This change
has been reviewed and approved by the City’s attorney and can move to Common Council
for final approval. Ald. Soltysiak made a motion to move to approve changes to section
28.04(17). Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 2-0.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
Discussion and Possible Modification of Policy Regarding Mailbox Damage Incurred during
City Maintenance Activities – City Engineer Simpson advised for future Agenda.
Discussion and Possible Modification of Policy Regarding Snow Removal from Private
Driveways – City Engineer Simpson advised for future Agenda.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Soltysiak moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion
carried 2-0.
Jeanne Struck
Recording Secretary
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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: Discussion and make recommendations regarding Pioneer Drive Public
Informational Meeting comments and concerns including recreational trail
Placement
Date: February 17, 2012
On Thursday, January 26th, a public informational meeting was held at City Hall to
display the current construction plans for the reconstruction of Pioneer Drive.
These public meetings are held to help the public gain understanding of the project
and help staff gain valuable feedback from residents.
Overall, staff felt the project’s plans were received well, however, with any project
there were some concerns and/or questions. Many of these questions can be
answered by staff or the consultant, however, there are some items that we felt the
Committee should discuss and are as follows:
Concerns were voiced and a petition was received (attached) related to the
placement of the off road recreational trail planned from Horn Park Drive to
Racine Avenue. 8 of the 10 residences have signed a petition asking that the
planned recreational path be relocated to the street side of the ditch instead of
the currently planned location, which is behind the ditch.
After meeting with the residents and receiving this petition, I asked our
consulting engineers to give us a cost to complete this design change as
well as their opinion regarding placement of the trail. The following is the
quoted text from the design engineer:
“With respect to the proposed location adjacent to the shoulder, I consulted the Wisconsin Bicycle
Facility Design Manual (Manual), which is the so called “bible” for bike/ped trail design in
Wisconsin. In Section 4.3.1., it states that there should be a minimum separation between the
edge of the shoulder and the path of 5 feet. It also states that the path should “preferably” be
placed outside the clear zone of the roadway. For roads with a speed < 40mph and ADT < 750,
the clear zone is 7’-10’ (about the width of the existing shoulder). If the path is placed 5 feet beyond
the shoulder, it would fall in the roadside ditch and there may not be room on either side to regrade
a ditch. The manual also states that if a shared path needs to be closer to the shoulder, a barrier
should be placed between the shoulder and the path (then we need to deal with the barrier
clearance from the path). Leaving the path as currently designed allows the City to meet the
standards/guidelines in the Manual, which will limit the City’s liability in case of an accident along
the route.
Since the trail allows for two-way traffic and the northbound bike traffic on the trail would be going
against southbound traffic must be a safety consideration in this design. Even for pedestrian traffic
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on the trail close to the travelled way and shoulder, a limited recovery area if a car went off the
road results in a serious safety concern. I have designed two-way bike paths that get close to the
existing traveled way; however, those were for short stretches of path.
Given that the path will require construction with a minimum of five feet
off of the edge of shoulder, we will need to regrade the ditches and in
many cases, may need to grade onto private property. This will require
voluntary Temporary Limited Easements be signed by all property owners
that are affected. There may also be utility conflicts that will arise with a
redesign. The redesign will cost an additional $3,300 outside of the
original $77,897 design contract.
Some residents had a concern with the narrowed cross section roadway in the
curb & gutter reconstruction section. This was related mostly to the trucks that
come for deliveries to the businesses in this area.
As part of the Pioneer Drive project, it was envisioned that terraces would
be widened, which would shrink the pavement cross section in order to
provide for traffic calming and area for landscaping. The proposed cross-
section will be 38’ in width as shown below whereas the current width is
44’. I have also attached a picture which demonstrates worst case scenario
utilizing two commercial width trucks parked directly across from each
other utilizing the proposed location of the new curb lines.
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In areas where commercial deliveries are being made, a no parking area
may be needed depending upon the size of delivery truck. We have
modeled the largest semi-truck template and the road is wide enough to
deliver to the existing Horn Brothers Loading Dock. Staff is comfortable
with the planned width with the understanding that traffic will need to
travel slower when the road has parked vehicles on it and we may need to
create a no parking area depending upon truck delivery.
Recommendation:
Discuss each item and direct staff as to how to proceed.
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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: 2. Discussion and recommendation regarding public works drainage
project near S69 W17548 Redman Drive (Redman & Lake)
Date: February 17, 2012
At the last Public Works Meeting, it was brought to my attention that a drainage
concern at and near S69 W17548 Redman Drive had not been alleviated as I had
previously been told.
Staff has surveyed and analyzed the problem and have come up with a potential
solution. The resident is complaining that runoff from adjacent properties is
causing flooding onto their property. I have looked at the historical data in the area
and no drainage patterns have been altered.
Although we cannot go onto private property to complete work, we can grade within
the existing unimproved public right-of-way that exists next to the complainant’s
property. You can see the existing right-of-way on the attached drawing and the
photograph shows the location of the proposed swale within the right-of-way.
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The installation of this swale will alleviate some of the runoff concerns, but not all as
we do not have permission to grade onto the neighbor’s property. Should this
permission be received, we will grade further back and capture more of the runoff
and direct it into the new swale.
It should be noted that the creation of this new swale will require the removal of
some private improvements that have been made within the public right of way.
Also, a new driveway culvert will be needed and grading will occur in the front yard
of the home that will alter the side slopes of the existing ditch, which will make the
ditch wider.
Generally speaking, the City requires homeowners to pay for their own driveway
culvert in most replacement scenarios, however, the Committee can discuss this
requirement further if it wishes based on past projects.
Recommendation:
Direct staff to proceed with ditch construction as shown on the attached drawing
when weather permits this spring. Also, direct staff as to how payment for the
culvert replacement should be handled.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Public Works Committee
To: Public Works Committee
From: David Simpson, P.E., City Engineer
Subject: Review alternatives analysis and recommend an alternative for flood relief
in the areas of Circle Drive/Richdorf Drive and Racine Avenue/Richdorf
Drive
Date: February 17, 2012
Background Information:
The attached memorandum discusses the report findings for the flooding that is
occurring at Racine Avenue & Richdorf Drive and Circle Drive & Richdorf Drive.
The findings have determined that the two areas are linked and that in order to
alleviate flooding near Racine Avenue, we must also reduce the amount of flooding
on Circle Drive.
I have not reviewed these findings with the homeowners yet as I would like the
Committee to review the report and potentially recommend a preferred alternative
solution.
Recommendation for Action by Committee:
Direct staff to work with the MMSD to pursue grant funding to install a side yard swale
system on Circle Drive and examine flood proofing options at the structures near Racine
Avenue.
AECOM 414.225.5100 tel
1020 N. Broadway 414.225.5111 fax
Suite 400
Milwaukee, WI 53202
www.aecom.com
To: David Simpson, PE
City of Muskego Director of Public Works / City Engineer
From: Aaron Volkening, AECOM
Date: February 17, 2012
Subject: Circle Drive / Richdorf Drive flooding study
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
This memorandum summarizes the alternatives evaluated to mitigate stormwater
flooding at two locations in the Circle Drive / Richdorf Drive area. These alternatives
were studied as part of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s Private Property
Inflow/Infiltration (PPII) reduction study.
The first flooding location is centered on Circle Drive North, east of Richdorf Drive. At
least one private property (S75 W19020 Circle Drive) has experienced damaging
stormwater flooding during heavy rainfall events. Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling
indicates that several other private properties are at risk for structural flooding during a
100-year recurrence interval rainfall.
The second flooding location is at several duplexes on the north side of the intersection
of Racine Avenue and Richdorf Drive. A low driveway/yard area on the east side of
these buildings floods during heavy rainfall events and floodwater has entered the
buildings through the garage doors in at least one instance.
The Detailed Discussion section of this memorandum contains additional information on
the primary causes of these flooding problems.
Alternatives and Recommendations
For Circle Drive, there are two alternatives that are recommended for final consideration,
and it is recommended that one of the two be selected by the City. The less expensive
alternative is to construct a swale between two houses on the north side of Circle Drive
North, to convey surface stormwater overflow to Little Muskego Lake during flood
events. This alternative has an estimated construction cost of $68,000 without a
contingency, $85,000 including a 25% contingency, and $102,000 including a 20%
allowance for design and construction engineering, administrative costs and other
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miscellaneous non-contractor costs. The more expensive alternative is to replace the
existing large corrugated metal arch culvert from Richdorf Drive to the lake with an 11 ft
wide or 12 foot wide by 4 foot high rectangular concrete box culvert. This alternative is
more expensive, but reduces street flooding significantly more, and replaces the existing
corrugated metal pipe. It is estimated that the corrugated metal culvert will have to be
replaced in the next 10-15 years because of pipe age and condition, even if it is not
upgraded for conveyance capacity. This alternative has an estimated construction cost
of 468,000 without a contingency, $585,000 including a 25% contingency, and $702,000
including a 20% allowance for design and construction engineering, administrative costs
and other miscellaneous non-contractor costs.
Neither of the cost estimates for these alternatives include the cost for permanent and
temporary easements, which would be necessary for either alternative. One of the next
recommended steps for this solution is to begin considering in detail the likelihood and
cost of obtaining permanent and temporary easements along the construction routes.
For the duplexes at Racine Avenue and Richdorf Drive, the recommended alternative is
floodproofing the rear sides of these structures by reconstructing the rear exterior wall to
make it as watertight as possible, converting the existing garages to other interior uses
so that no garage door openings are required, providing parking elsewhere on the site,
and making other modifications to these structures to block floodwater entry. A detailed
site inspection and assessment is needed to further scope and cost this floodproofing
construction work, but a very preliminary construction cost estimate is included in the
Detailed Discussion section of this memorandum. Initial estimates indicate that this
alternative would be much less expensive than either another floodproofing alternative
that was considered (regrading the yard and driveway areas so that the garages can
continue to be used, while providing a stormwater pumping station to drain an enclosure
that would be created) or constructing a large new storm sewer on Richdorf Drive from
this area to Circle Drive North.
Please refer to the second part of this memorandum, Detailed Discussion, for further
description of both the recommended alternatives and numerous other alternatives that
were considered but not recommended or determined to be infeasible.
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DETAILED DISCUSSION
Flooding Areas
The first flooding location is centered on Circle Drive North, east of Richdorf Drive. At
least one private property (S75 W19020 Circle Drive) has experienced damaging
stormwater flooding during heavy rainfall events. Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling
indicates that several other private properties are at risk for structural flooding during a
100-year recurrence interval rainfall. This flooding primarily occurs because Circle Drive
North is a low area at the downstream end of a 270 acre drainage basin. There are
several storm sewers that convey runoff from this area to Little Muskego Lake, but these
storm sewers do not have enough hydraulic capacity to convey the expected 100-year
peak flows. In addition, when the storm sewers are at capacity, there is no adequate
surface flow path to convey additional water to the lake. Instead, the surface overflow
path is directly into the garage of S75 W19020 Circle Drive.
The peak water elevation at the intersection of Richdorf Drive and Circle Drive North is
estimated at 798.4 for the 100-year rainfall event, based on computer modeling (a depth
of 1.1 feet above the centerline of the Richdorf/Circle Drive North intersection, 2.5 feet
above the centerline of the low point in Circle Drive North, and 2.6 feet above the garage
floor elevation at S75 W19020 Circle Drive).
The second flooding location is at several duplexes on the north side of the intersection
of Racine Avenue and Richdorf Drive. A low driveway/yard area on the east side of
these buildings floods during heavy rainfall events and floodwater has entered the
buildings through the garage doors in at least one instance. Stormwater flooding at this
location appears to be caused by a combination of several factors:
1. This area is below the peak water elevation at Circle Drive North, and during
heavy flood events water will back up into this area.
2. Even if the peak flood elevations at Circle Drive North were reduced, there is not
enough hydraulic capacity in the driveway culvert / roadside swale system on the
north and west sides of Richdorf Drive to convey the 100-year peak flow from this
duplex area, without continuing to flood the lower floor of the duplexes.
Flood Mitigation Alternatives: Circle Drive North
To reduce the 100-year peak water elevations at the low point in Circle Drive, east of
Richdorf Drive, it is necessary to increase the conveyance of stormwater from Circle
Drive and Richdorf Drive to Little Muskego Lake. The combined capacity of the existing
pipes to the lake (48” x 68” corrugated metal arch pipe and 22”x36” concrete arch storm
sewer) is not enough to convey the 100-year design storm event, and there is no
adequate surface overflow route to the lake.
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Alternatives evaluated for increasing the conveyance to the lake and therefore lowering
upstream peak water elevations include:
1. Add a second storm sewer on Circle Drive North and Oak Court to the lake (with
an outfall at the boat landing). The estimated size was a 38” x 60” elliptical pipe.
2. Replace the existing corrugated metal arch pipe from Richdorf Drive to the lake
(in a side yard easement) with a larger concrete box culvert. Updated modeling
indicates that an 11-ft wide and 4-ft high concrete box pipe would be required to
achieve the necessary peak water elevation reduction during the 100-year event.
3. Replace the existing corrugated metal arch pipe from Richdorf Drive to the lake
with an open channel.
4. Adding a new storm sewer north on Richdorf Drive to the Sochurek property,
then east on the Sochurek property (via an easement that would have to be
acquired) to the lake.
5. Grade an open channel between the houses at S75 W19020 Circle Drive and
S75 W18970 Circle Drive, to convey excess surface flow from the low point on
Circle Drive to the lake.
The hydraulic analysis of these alternatives included an analysis of the effects of the
100-year Little Muskego Lake floodplain elevation of 794.2 on the upstream stormwater
system hydraulics.
Alternatives Determined to be Infeasible
Alternative 1 was determined to be infeasible because there was not enough vertical
clearance to fit the needed pipe size without the pipe sticking out of the ground, even
using a horizontal elliptical pipe or rectangular pipe.
Alternative 3 was determined to be infeasible because a large enough open channel
could not be placed between the two adjacent houses to convey the 100-year flood while
using acceptable side slopes. (The reason a concrete box sewer will provide the
necessary conveyance here is its reduced hydraulic roughness).
The remaining alternatives appeared to be feasible and the relative
advantages/disadvantages were reviewed for each alternative. A conceptual
construction cost estimate was also developed for each alternative.
Replacing the existing corrugated metal arch culvert with a larger concrete box culvert
(Alternative 2 from the above list)
XPSWMM hydrologic/hydraulic computer modeling indicates that replacing the existing
48” x 68” corrugated metal arch culvert with an 11’ wide x 4’ high concrete box culvert
will reduce the 100-year peak water elevation at Circle Drive and Richdorf Drive from
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798.35 feet to 795.9 feet. In addition to this new pipe, a portion of the swale in the south
side of Circle Drive North, east of Richdorf drive, would have to be raised 2 feet to an
elevation of 796.5 to limit surface overflow to the east, and some swale regrading would
be required to redirect flow away from this new high point. Also, under this alternative
the Circle Drive relief storm sewer should be bulkheaded at Richdorf Drive (while
remaining in service further east).
These improvements will reduce the estimated peak 100-year water elevation at the
Circle Drive low point to an elevation of 795.1 which is below the garage floor at S75
W19020 Circle Drive. The garage floor has an elevation of 795.77 and is the critical low
point in this area.
The estimated construction cost for this alternative is:
Construction subtotal $468,000
Construction contingency (25%) $117,000
Construction subtotal with contingency $585,000
Engineering, admin, legal, etc.(20%) $117,000
Total estimated cost $702,000
The bulk of this project cost is in the 11x4 box culvert, including a higher-than-usual unit
pricing where there will be tight clearances between the two houses and difficult
construction maneuvering / staging. The estimate also includes temporary sheet pile
shoring which would likely be necessary for trenching areas in close proximity to the
existing houses..
The easement for the existing culvert is 10 feet wide, and modeling indicates that an 11-
foot-wide inner width box culvert would be required to manage the 100-year peak storm
flow. The outer width of the box culvert would be larger. Therefore, a narrow strip of
additional permanent easement would have to be acquired under this alternative.
Temporary construction easements would also be necessary. The estimated project
cost listed above does not include the cost of these easements.
If this project were selected for design and construction, an evaluation would be done
during the design phase to determine if a 12x4 rectangular cross section would be a
more appropriate pipe size than an 11x4 cross section, based on typical availability and
pricing of these sections.
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Install a new storm sewer north on Richdorf Drive to the Sochurek property,
(Alternative 4 from the above list)
Another route for additional conveyance to the lake is to install a new storm sewer from
the intersection of Richdorf Drive and Circle Drive North, north along Richdorf Drive, to
the “Sochurek property” at W191S7500 Richdorf Drive. The storm sewer will then run
south of the Sochurek house into the backyard and to a new lake outfall. The existing
arch metal culvert to the lake would be left in place. XPSWMM modeling indicates that a
6’ x 4’ rectangular concrete box culvert would manage the 100-year design event,
resulting in a peak water elevation of 796.1 at the northeast corner of the intersection of
Richdorf Drive and Circle Drive North.
The Sochurek house and property is currently abandoned; the owner recently passed
away and apparently has no heirs, so the status of the estate is uncertain. A permanent
easement or right of way would have to be acquired on this property, as well as
temporary easements for construction.
In this alternative, like the previous one, the elevation of the ground on the south side of
Circle Drive North, just east of Richdorf drive, would have to be raised to approximately
796.5 to limit surface overflow to the east. Also, under this alternative the Circle Drive
relief storm sewer should be bulkheaded at Richdorf Drive. These modifications would
reduce the estimated 100-year peak water elevation at the Circle Drive North low point
to 796.1, below the elevation of the nearby floodprone garage.
The preliminary cost estimate for this alternative is $546,000, as shown in the table
below.
Construction subtotal $364,000
Construction contingency (25%) $91,000
Construction subtotal with contingency $455,000
Engineering, admin, legal, etc.(20%) $91,000
Total estimated cost $546,000
As with the previous alternative, this alternative does not include the costs of land and
easement acquisition.
This alternative requires a longer run of new rectangular box culvert compared to the
previous alternative (420 feet vs. 290 feet). However, initial construction cost estimates
are lower for this project. Primary reasons include the significantly smaller sewer cross
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section (6x4 vs. 11x4) and the fact that trenching and pipe installation will not be as
tightly constrained along this route (for example, there appears to be a lesser chance of
the need for temporary sheet piling to shore the trench sides in close proximity to
buildings). However, this cost does not account for the replacement of the existing arch
CMP, which is anticipated to be needed in the next ten-fifteen years because of pipe age
and condition, regardless of whether its conveyance is increased or not.
Construct an open channel between two houses on the north side of Circle Drive North
to the lake, (Alternative 5 from the above list)
In this alternative, a swale or shallow open channel would be excavated from the low
point on the north side of Circle Drive North (in front of S75 W19020 Circle Drive), to the
side lot line between this house and the house to the east, through the backyard and to
the lake. This channel would convey surface runoff overflow that accumulates in the
vicinity.
XPSWMM modeling predicts that the 100-year peak water elevation adjacent to the
garage at S75W19020 would be reduced to 795.5. This is just below the garage floor
elevation of 795.77.
One disadvantage / constraint for this alternative is the space between the two houses.
To achieve enough capacity in the channel, the channel bottom would be excavated to
an elevation of 793, from the existing ground elevation of approximately 796. Part of the
grading would occur on the property to the east. With 3:1 side slopes on the channel,
excavation would need to start about 5 feet from each house side wall. Therefore, the
existing paved drive/parking area on the side of S75W19020 would have to be removed.
This would still leave five feet of flatter ground for a walkway along the side of the house.
Several utility service lines would also have to be relocated, and several large trees will
likely have to be removed. An alternative for a shallower swale that preserved the paved
area alongside the house was also hydraulically evaluated, but did not provide enough
capacity.
While this alternative appears to reduce the predicted 100-year peak water elevation
below the low garage elevation, it does not provide as much freeboard (a margin of
safety) as the alternatives of installing new pipes to the lake. With this swale, the 100-
year peak water elevation is estimated to be 0.3 feet below the garage elevation, vs. 0.7
feet below with the new pipe alternatives. A larger / deeper swale to reduce this peak
elevation further does not appear to be feasible, based on space constraints where the
swale would pass between the two houses.
The estimated cost for this option is $102,000, as shown in the next table.
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February 17, 2012
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Construction subtotal $68,000
Construction contingency (25%) $17,000
Construction subtotal with contingency $85,000
Engineering, admin, legal, etc.(20%) $17,000
Total estimated cost $102,000
This does not include the costs of land easements.
Another disadvantage of this alternative is that it does not reduce peak flood elevations
along Richdorf Drive significantly, unlike the previous two alternatives which draw down
the water around the intersection of Richdorf and Circle Drive North. The peak water
surface at the intake to the existing culvert is reduced to 797.8 Therefore, there will still
be substantial backwater on the upstream Richdorf Drive drainage system, which floods
the low area at the Racine/Richdorf duplexes, as will be discussed later in this report.
Floodproofing of three properties on Circle Drive North
An alternative to pursuing a reduction in the peak water elevation on Circle Drive North
is flood proofing the properties to minimize damage that occurs during high water
events. A berm would be built across the front yards of the three houses to block
floodwater from the structure. A key issue for this alternative is that part of the
driveways must also be raised to keep floodwater from reaching the garage openings.
However, it is assumed that the existing garage floor elevation must be maintained.
Therefore, the driveways will have to be regraded and repaved to create an elevated
section of the driveway that is higher than the expected 100-year peak water elevation,
while sloping back down to the existing elevation of the public street and the garage
floor. Based on available space, this will require driveway slopes up to 10%.
The raised driveways and berms will also create small enclosed areas that are not
connected to the rest of the drainage system. A method of draining these areas by
gravity or pumping must be provided. For the two properties on the north side of Circle
Drive, gravity drainage around the sides of the houses and to the north would be
possible, using shallow swales or underground drain tile. For the property on the south
side of the road, piping could be provided to drain the enclosed area to the roadside
swale during low flow events, but during high flow events the water outside of the berm
would surcharge back through the drainage pipe, so backflow prevention would have to
be used. Therefore, a means of draining the enclosed area during high flow events
needs to be provided. A small stormwater pump station appears to be the only feasible
way of doing that.
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February 17, 2012
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The estimated cost for this option is $276,000, as shown in the table below.
Construction subtotal $184,000
Construction contingency (25%) $46,000
Construction subtotal with contingency $230,000
Engineering, admin, legal, etc.(20%) $46,000
Total estimated cost $276,000
A major cost item in this alternative is the stormwater pumping station for the driveway of
S75W18983 Circle Drive. That item is estimated to have a construction cost (without
contingency or engineering) of $45,000. The estimated pumping rate to control the 100-
year rainfall event is 200 gpm. Redundancies such as two pumps and a standby
natural-gas generator would be included.
There are several disadvantages of this alternative that should be considered in addition
to reliance on a stormwater pumping station. This alternative does not reduce peak
water elevations on the roads and only protects selected private properties from those
high water elevations. Therefore, road flooding will continue to occur. The road flooding
will make it impossible to implement conveyance improvements to reduce the peak
water elevations in the Racine Ave. / Richdorf Drive area, as backwater from Circle Drive
extends all the way to that area. Also, the driveway berming will affect the ease-of-use
of those driveways, though the 10% slope will still be within the maximum driveway
slope allowed by the City of Muskego.
Flood Mitigation Alternatives: Racine Avenue / Richdorf Drive duplexes
In existing conditions, the peak floodwater elevations in the vicinity of Richdorf Drive and
Circle Drive North extend all the way up Richdorf Drive, to the floodprone duplexes at
the intersection of Richdorf Drive and Racine Avenue. Therefore, unless steps are first
taken to reduce the peak water elevations at Circle Drive North, there are no feasible
alternatives to reduce the peak water elevations at the Racine/Richdorf area. However,
there are several floodproofing options that would protect the Racine/Richdorf area
duplexes against the existing high water elevations.
However, even if downstream water elevations were reduced, the 100-year peak flood
elevation at Richdorf/Racine is still predicted to be above the duplex lower floor
elevations because of severe capacity restraints in the drainage system between this
area and Circle Drive North. Therefore, a project would be needed to increase
stormwater conveyance on the north and west sides of Richdorf Drive, from Racine
Avenue to Circle Drive North.
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February 17, 2012
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Conveyance alternative:
If a project were implemented at Richdorf / Circle Drive North to reduce water elevations
there (such as replacement of the existing culvert to the lake, or installation of a relief
storm sewer to the Sochurek property), then it would be feasible to reduce water
elevations at the Richdorf / Racine area by increasing the capacity of the Richdorf Drive
drainage system. We first evaluated the possibility of greatly enlarging the roadside
swale/ditch on the north and west sides of Richdorf Drive, and replacing the existing
driveway culverts with much larger driveway culverts. However, updated hydraulic
modeling indicates that this is not an alternative that would reduce the 100-year peak
elevation below the elevation of the duplex ground floor. The head losses in the
numerous transitions between open ditch flow and culvert flow increased the hydraulic
grade line too much. Therefore, we then considered an enclosed storm sewer along this
route instead. The modeling indicates that a 7’ x 4’ rectangular concrete storm sewer
(for a distance of approximately 700 feet) would be hydraulically adequate for the 100-
year event. Some surface grading, repaving and piping would also be required in the
rear yard/driveway area of the duplexes, in order to better drain this area to the new
storm sewer. This estimated cost of this alternative is:
Construction subtotal $680,000
Construction contingency (25%) $170,000
Construction subtotal with contingency $850,000
Engineering, admin, legal, etc.(20%) $170,000
Total estimated cost $1,020,000
This cost is in addition to the implementation of a downstream alternative which lowers
the peak hydraulic grade line (HGL) elevation at Circle Drive, which is estimated to cost
in the range of $550,000 to $700,000. Other downstream alternatives, such as the
Circle Drive side yard swale or the Circle Drive floodproofing, do not provide the
necessary HGL reduction.
Floodproofing option #1: Driveway berming to protect existing garages
If the existing 100-year water elevation on Richdorf Drive adjacent to the duplexes
cannot be lowered, then floodproofing of the structures would be required to reduce
flood damages. We evaluated two floodproofing options. The first option would be to
create a high point in the driveway between the garage/ground floor and the roadway,
and connect this high point to yard berming, blocking floodwater from the structure. This
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alternative appears topographically feasible. Similar to the Circle Drive floodproofing
option, driveway slopes will need to be at or close to 10% to approach the high point
from either side, which will affect ease of use of the driveway. Also, this berming and
regrading will create internally drained areas that will have no gravity drainage outlet
during high flow events, like the Circle Drive floodproofing option. Pumping appears to
be the only feasible option to drain the enclosed area during large runoff events.
Therefore, a stormwater pump station with a capacity of approximately 400 gpm would
be required.
The estimated cost of this alternative is:
Construction subtotal $134,000
Construction contingency (25%) $34,000
Construction subtotal with contingency $168,000
Engineering, admin, legal, etc.(20%) $34,000
Total estimated cost $202,000
The single most costly component of this alternative is the stormwater pumping station,
including multiple pumps and a standby natural-gas generator.
Floodproofing option #2: Convert garages to interior space, floodproof rear walls
of duplexes
A second floodproofing option was considered for the Racine / Richdorf duplexes, in
which the rear (northeast) wall of the structures would be permanently closed off and
floodproofed. (In contrast with Option 1, where the garage openings would remain and
continue to be used). Water would be allowed to pond against/near the building or
surrounding fill, but all current entrance points below the peak 100-year water elevation
would be sealed off, and the exterior wall would be reconstructed to reduce the
possibility of leakage.
It is difficult to estimate a detailed scope and cost of construction prior to doing a detailed
inspection and structural assessment of the existing duplexes, but this floodproofing
alternative is likely to include all or most of the following components.
1. Reinforce, extend or replace the existing foundation along the rear wall, if a
structural assessment indicates it would allow significant water infiltration in its
current condition, could not safely support the reconstructed exterior wall that
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would be placed above it, or could not support the expected hydrostatic and
buoyancy forces that occur during a flood.
2. Replace all or portions of the rear exterior walls with watertight concrete or
masonry construction that is designed to withstand the expected hydrostatic
forces during a flood event.
3. Close off all existing garage doors, entry doors and windows that are below the
estimated 100-year flood elevation (plus an allowance for freeboard).
4. Remodel the existing garages into other interior space.
5. Provide outdoor parking elsewhere on the property (ideally on a pad raised
above the expected 100-year flood elevation). Or provide covered parking,
though our cost estimate does not include replacement garages or carports.
6. Construct new rear entry doors into each unit that are inside of small concrete
watertight stairwells, with the tops of the stairwells above the 100-year flood
elevation so the stair structures would act as flood barriers. Consideration will be
required on how to drain any water that will collect at the bottom of these
stairwells – a direct piped connection to the nearest swale cannot be made
without backflow prevention; otherwise floodwater would be able to bypass the
stairwell barrier.
7. Install new windows in the rear exterior wall above the 100-year flood elevation
(plus freeboard), or install watertight glass block windows.
8. Elevate or relocate the existing mechanical and HVAC equipment that is
currently located at existing ground levels outside of the rear wall.
9. Backfill and grade against the new wall to provide positive drainage away from
the buildings.
10. Apply sealants or other waterproofing to foundations and walls that will be below
the 100-year flood elevation.
11. Regrade/restore the rear driveway/parking area.
As mentioned above, a detailed cost estimate for this alternative cannot be developed
until a detailed site inspection and structural assessment is done to determine which of
the above items will be necessary. Also, discussions with the property owner should be
held prior to development of a detailed cost estimate, to confirm what the scope of
remodeling of the interior space will be and how parking will be provided for. Our very
preliminary cost estimate for this type of project is for a $83,000 construction cost
without contingency, a $104,000 construction cost if a 25% construction contingency is
added in, and a $124,000 total cost when a 20% allowance for design, construction
management, administration and other miscellaneous costs are added in. The important
finding is that this alternative is likely to be 50-70% of the cost of the floodproofing option
that keeps the garages and installs a stormwater pumping station, and hundreds of
thousands of dollars less than installing a new storm sewer in Richdorf Drive to serve
this area.
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Conclusions
The two alternatives recommended for final consideration to address the Circle Drive
flooding are:
1. Replacement of the existing culvert to the lake with a new rectangular box culvert
or
2. Construct an open channel/swale between two houses on the north side of Circle
Drive north to the lake
The culvert option has the higher cost than the swale option but will reduce peak water
elevations on and adjacent to Richdorf Drive, not just the low properties on Circle Drive
North. This reduced HGL would also allow conveyance improvements to be made on
Richdorf Drive to reduce upstream flood elevations at some point in the future (though
those upstream conveyance improvements are not recommended at this time).
The swale in the side yard between the two Circle Drive houses appears to be much
less expensive. The new swale would require negotiation with two new residents and a
change in the potential use of areas of their property.
The new storm sewer route to the Sochurek property is not recommended at this time
because the existing culvert is anticipated to require replacement in the next ten years
anyway because of the age and condition of the metal pipe, even if no conveyance
improvements were made. The City prefers to operate and maintain one large
conveyance route to the lake rather than two. If for some reason, the City could not
come to terms with residents regarding replacing the aging corrugated metal pipe with a
new box culvert or the construction of a new open channel/swale, this alternative would
be a viable substitute.
The Circle Drive floodproofing option is not recommended because of its reliance on a
stormwater pumping station which has increased operational and maintenance
expenses and a higher potential for failure, even with the redundant pumps and backup
generator that would be recommended. Also, the driveway regrading would have an
impact on ease-of-use and aesthetics of the driveways and front yards.
The alternative recommended for the Racine/Richdorf flooding location is Floodproofing
option #2, the conversion of the existing duplex garages to other interior space, provide
alternate parking, and permanently floodproofing the rear walls of the duplexes.
This alternative appears to be much less expensive than either a floodproofing option
requiring a stormwater pump station, or a major storm sewer installation on Richdorf
Drive, while still minimizing damage to private property during the 100-year event if done
properly. The next recommended step for this solution is to conduct a home inspection
and structural assessment of the rear wall / garage area of the duplexes, to refine the
scope of the floodproofing work and refine the construction cost estimate.
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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 New Berlin’s position on the Tess Corners Creek Watershed and
discussion of a floodplain study in relation to Tess Corners Creek at the
southern Tess Corners Drive stream crossing
Date: February 17, 2012
At last month’s Public Works Meeting we discussed the flooding in the Gaulke
Drive area that occurs due to flooding of Tess Corners Creek.
I met with New Berlin’s staff to go over their status. New Berlin is not interested in
cost sharing in the cost of the construction of a retention pond, however, they would
be agreeable to participating in the process. The attached wa tershed map shows the
contributing area of New Berlin that drains through Tess Corners Creek. As you
can see, there is a large area of undeveloped land in this watershed. New Berlin’s
stormwater ordinance requires that all new development reduce their flow rates
from a pre-developed 10 year recurrence runoff event down to equal a post -
developed 100 year recurrence event. Given this information, as development
occurs in New Berlin, flow rates should be reduced into Muskego.
Also, there is a possibility that Ruekert & Mielke may have an old digital copy of the
data is lost at the WDNR and SEWRPC. I asked that they attempt to find this data
and let me know prior to the Public Works Committee meeting if at all possible.
Recommendation:
Dependent upon the possibility of R&M having a digital floodplain study.
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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: Review Engineer’s Report including the preliminary assessment role for
the Pioneer Drive Water Main Project.
Date: February 17, 2012
The Common Council has adopted resolution 009-2012 entitled “Preliminary
Resolution Declaring Intent to Exercise Special Assessment Police Powers Under
Section 66.0703 WI Statutes as to the Pioneer Drive Water Main Extension Project”.
This was the first step in potentially creating a project in which special assessments
are levied. Per policy, I have now completed an Engineer’s Report whi ch describes
the detailed assessment based on the benefit received by each parcel. The report
and an exhibit are attached for your review.
A Public Hearing will be scheduled for March 13, 2012 at the Common Council
meeting that night. The Public Works Committee will then be able to discuss the
Public Hearing Comments per the attached Draft Timeline.
Recommendation:
Move forward with mailing public hearing notices which will include estimated
special assessment costs as presented.
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FINAL REPORT OF THE ENGINEER
ON WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS
PIONEER DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION
CITY OF MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN
In accordance with Common Council Resolution #009-2012, this office herewith submits
our report on the assessments for the water main improvements in the City of Muskego
for purposes of calculating the assessment roll. All of the data shown is based on
estimated project costs. The footages are estimated at the time the drawings were
completed, and as such the final project and assessment costs may vary.
This report consists of the following schedules:
Schedule 1 - Summary of assessments and estimate of total project costs (pages 2-3).
Schedule 2 - Estimate of assessment for each parcel of property affected (pages 4-5).
Engineering Department
City of Muskego
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
P.O. Box 749
Muskego, WI 53150
February 16, 2012
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Schedule 1
2. Estimated Main Costs
1. 10” Water Main, Granular Backfill
without pavement restoration 272 LF $115.00 $31,280
2. 10” Water Main, Granular Backfill
with pavement restoration 202 LF $155.00 $31,310
3. Hydrant & Valve 2 EA $4,000 $8,000
4. Connect to Existing Main 2 EA $2,500 $5,000
Total Estimated Construction Costs
$75,590.00
15% Administration, Engineering, Contingency
$11,338.50
Total Estimated Project Cost
$86,928.50
3. Estimated Lateral Costs
ITEM # DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY. UNIT $ TOTAL
1. 2” HDPE Water Service Lateral &
Curb Stop 350 LF $65.00 $22,750
1. Estimated Project Costs
ITEM # DESCRIPTION QTY. UNIT UNIT $ TOTAL
1. 10” Water Main, Granular Backfill
without pavement restoration 272 LF $115.00 $31,280
2. 10” Water Main, Granular Backfill
with pavement restoration 202 LF $155.00 $31,310
3. Hydrant & Valve 2 EA $4,000 $8,000
4. Connect to Existing Main 2 EA $2,500 $5,000
5. 2” HDPE Water Service Lateral &
Curb Stop 350 LF $65.00 $22,750
6. 2” Lateral Corp Stops 10 EA $400 $4,000
Total Estimated Construction Costs
$102,340.00
15% Administration, Engineering, Contingency $15,351.00
Total Estimated Project Cost $117,691.00
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2. 2” Lateral Corp Stops 10 EA $400 $4,000
Total Estimated Construction Costs $26,750.00
15% Administration, Engineering, Contingency $4,012.50
Total Estimated Project Cost $30,762.50
4. Estimated Calculations
A. Frontage Assessments
Total Front Footage of Project: 836.00
Total Estimated Main Costs: $86,928.50
Frontage Assessment Cost Per Foot (150 foot max) = $103.98 per foot
B. Lateral Assessments
Total Number of Laterals: 10
Total Estimated Amount of Lateral Costs: $30,762.50
Total Cost Per Lateral = $3,076.25
C. Estimated Assessable Costs
836.00 lineal feet at $103.98 per foot = $86,928.50
10 Water Laterals at $3,076.25 each = $30,762.50
Total Assessable Costs = $117,691.00
D. Estimated Non-Assessable Costs
None
2/16/2012 Schedule 2- Pioneer Drive Water Main Extension- Schedule of Proposed Assessments- DRAFT Page 4
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PROJECT LOCATION: Pioneer Drive Water Main Unit Cost (L.F.)=103.98$
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Water Main Extension Water Lateral (Each)=3,076.25$
The Following Properties Are Benefited By The Improvements:
NO.PROPERTY ADDRESS TAX KEY #DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTALS TOTAL COST
HORN BROTHERS INC Total Frontage (L.F.)75.00
1 W180S7725 PIONEER DR MSKC2195957 Assessable (L.F.)75.00 103.98$ 7,798.50$
P O BOX 5 Deferred (L.F.)103.98$ -$
MUSKEGO WI 53150 Water Lateral (Each)1 3,076.25$ 3,076.25$
10,874.75$
ROBERT J & DARLENE JANSA Total Frontage (L.F.)70.00
2 W180S7705 PIONEER DR MSKC2195958 Assessable (L.F.)70.00 103.98$ 7,278.60$
9430 W GRANGE AVE Deferred (L.F.)103.98$ -$
HALES CORNERS WI 53130-1636 Water Lateral (Each)1 3,076.25$ 3,076.25$
10,354.85$
STEVEN J MAINUS Total Frontage (L.F.)53.00
3 W180S7683 PIONEER DR MSKC2195959 Assessable (L.F.)53.00 103.98$ 5,510.94$
S76W15081 ROGER DR Deferred (L.F.)103.98$ -$
MUSKEGO WI 53150 Water Lateral (Each)1 3,076.25$ 3,076.25$
8,587.19$
PRECISION INVESTMENT PROPERTIE Total Frontage (L.F.)54.00
4 W180S7695 PIONEER DR MSKC2195959001 Assessable (L.F.)54.00 103.98$ 5,614.92$
12113 W EDGERTON AVE Deferred (L.F.)103.98$ -$
HALES CORNERS WI 53130 Water Lateral (Each)1 3,076.25$ 3,076.25$
8,691.17$
CITY OF MUSKEGO Total Frontage (L.F.)73.00
5 LIFT STATION W180S7677 PIONEER DR MSKC2195960 Assessable (L.F.)73.00 103.98$ 7,590.54$
W182S8200 RACINE AVE Deferred (L.F.)103.98$ -$
MUSKEGO WI 53150 Water Lateral (Each)3,076.25$ -$
7,590.54$
WINIFRED PODEVELS TRUST Total Frontage (L.F.)41.00
6 W180S7673 PIONEER DR MSKC2195961 Assessable (L.F.)41.00 103.98$ 4,263.18$
PO BOX 595 Deferred (L.F.)103.98$ -$
MUSKEGO WI 53150 Water Lateral (Each)1 3,076.25$ 3,076.25$
7,339.43$
CITY OF MUSKEGO Total Frontage (L.F.)70.00
7 (EXTENSION OF PARKS GARAGE)W179S7726 PIONEER DR MSKC2196988 Assessable (L.F.)70.00 103.98$ 7,278.60$
W182S8200 RACINE AVE Deferred (L.F.)103.98$ -$
MUSKEGO WI 53150 Water Lateral (Each)3,076.25$ -$
7,278.60$
OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS
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NO.PROPERTY ADDRESS TAX KEY #DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTALS TOTAL COST
RICHARD C & LYNETTE A GRIMME Total Frontage (L.F.)80.00
8 W179S7714-16 PIONEER DR MSKC2196989 Assessable (L.F.)80.00 103.98$ 8,318.40$
15380 W COLLEGE AVE #REF!Deferred (L.F.)103.98$ -$
MUSKEGO WI 53150 Water Lateral (Each)1 3,076.25$ 3,076.25$
11,394.65$
DONALD J & JENNIFER REIDY Total Frontage (L.F.)50.00
9 W179S7702 PIONEER DR MSKC2196990 Assessable (L.F.)50.00 103.98$ 5,199.00$
W136S8445 HOLZ DR #REF!Deferred (L.F.)103.98$ -$
MUSKEGO WI 53150 Water Lateral (Each)1 3,076.25$ 3,076.25$
8,275.25$
UPSTAGE HOLDINGS LLC Total Frontage (L.F.)50.00
10 C/O PETER & CINDY DIEDRICH W179S7696 PIONEER DR MSKC2196991 Assessable (L.F.)50.00 103.98$ 5,199.00$
132 W MAIN STREET Deferred (L.F.)103.98$ -$
EVANSVILLE WI 53536 Water Lateral (Each)1 3,076.25$ 3,076.25$
8,275.25$
PAULA E MILBAUER Total Frontage (L.F.)60.00
11 MSKC2196992 Assessable (L.F.)60.00 103.98$ 6,238.80$
W179S7680 PIONEER DR Deferred (L.F.)103.98$ -$
MUSKEGO WI 53150 Water Lateral (Each)3,076.25$ -$
6,238.80$
PAULA MILBAUER Total Frontage (L.F.)40.00
12 W179S7678 PIONEER DR MSKC2196993 Assessable (L.F.)40.00 103.98$ 4,159.20$
W179S7680 PIONEER DR Deferred (L.F.)103.98$ -$
MUSKEGO WI 53150 Water Lateral (Each)1 3,076.25$ 3,076.25$
7,235.45$
GERTH HEATING CO Total Frontage (L.F.)40.00
13 C/O AL GERTH W179S7672 PIONEER DR MSKC2196994 Assessable (L.F.)40.00 103.98$ 4,159.20$
W179S7672 PIONEER DR Deferred (L.F.)103.98$ -$
MUSKEGO WI 53150 Water Lateral (Each)1 3,076.25$ 3,076.25$
7,235.45$
BOHRER LIVING TRUST Total Frontage (L.F.)80.00
14 S76W17957 JANESVILLE MSKC2196996001 Assessable (L.F.)80.00 103.98$ 8,318.40$
34100 SUNSET DR Deferred (L.F.)103.98$ -$
OCONOMOWOC WI 53166 Water Lateral (Each)3,076.25$ -$
8,318.40$
Assessable Frontage (L.F.)836.00 103.98$ 86,927.28$
Deferred Frontage (L.F.)- 103.98$ -$
Water Lateral (Each)10 3,076.25$ 30,762.50$
Non-Assessable Frontage (L.F.)0 103.98$ -$
Total Frontage (L.F.)836.00
TOTAL ASSESSABLE=117,689.78$
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TIMELINE
PIONEER DRIVE WATER EXTENSION PROJECT
(Dates are subject to change as project moves forward.)
01/30/2012 Public Works Committee directs City Engineer to move forward with the project.
02/14/2012 Preliminary resolution approved by the Common Council.
02/20/2012 Public Works Committee reviews assessment roll with City Engineer and recommends
method of assessment.
02/22/2012- City Engineer to provide map, legal description, two sets of labels to Clerk.
City Engineer to provide assessment roll to Clerk.
02/23/2012 Clerk submits Notice of Public Hearing to CNI for publication; notice is published at least
10 days but not more than 40 days before the public hearing.
02/27/2012 Clerk mails copy of hearing notice (including map and legal description) and
assessment roll to property owners. Clerk prepares Affidavit of Mailing.
03/01/2012 Publication of public hearing notice.
03/13/2012 Public hearing is held before the Common Council.
03/19/2012 Public Works Committee reviews public hearing comments
04/16/2012 Public Works Committee meeting to review and recommend award of bid.
04/24/2012 Council considers recommendations from Public Works and takes action on Final
Assessment Resolution and Award of Bid for the project.
04/26/2012 Clerk submits Final Assessment Resolution and Installment Notice to CNI
for publication.
04/26/2012 Clerk mails Final Assessment Resolution and Installment Notice to property owners.
Clerk prepares Affidavit of Mailing
05/03/2012 Publication of Final Assessment Resolution and Installment Notice
cc: Mayor Scott
Aldermen Renee
Sharon Dave
Laura Jeff
Cindy Marianne
Jill Jeanne S.
CityHall: Assessments: Pioneer Drive Water Project/Timeline
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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: Review and comment on MMSD’s proposed policy entitled “Retroactive
Capital Charges for Property Added Into the District’s Sanitary Sewer
Service Area”
Date: February 17, 2012
Please review the attached policy proposed by the MMSD and a letter in response to
this policy for all information on this topic.
Recommendation:
Approve the letter as drafted for distribution.
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February 21, 2012
Mr. Kevin Shafer
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
260 West Seeboth Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204-1446
RE: Response to Proposed Policy Creation Regarding Capital Charges
Dear Mr. Shafer:
The City of Muskego’s Public Works Committee has reviewed the MMSD’s proposed policy
titled “Retroactive Capital Charges for Property Added Into the District’s Sanitary Sewer Service
Area”. The City of Muskego would like the MMSD to reconsider this policy based on the
following:
The implementation of this policy will dramatically affect the future of sewer service to
properties within the City of Muskego. By implementing this rule, existing homes that are
currently outside the existing sanitary sewer service boundary will suffer a great burden
should the City wish to expand its sewer service area. The proposed rule, in theory, is meant
to recover monies spent associated with capital improvement costs that are necessary to serve
the parcels that are being brought into the district. However, the ultimate goal, which I
believe is shared by the City of Muskego and the MMSD will be hampered if this rule is put
into place. The goal that I speak of is the preservation of health and the promotion of a clean
and healthful environment.
Development Affected. By instituting this rule, many future developers may choose to create
less dense subdivisions, thereby allowing the use of on-site treatment as opposed to paying the
capital charges that may be imposed on their development. Should this occur, all the facilities
planning and sizing of downstream facilities appropriately will have been done for nothing.
Another possible outcome of this change may result in high amounts of development
occurring immediately following the adoption of facilities plans in order to avoid a high
payment to the district.
Parcels Affected. Currently, when a boundary change request is brought forward by a
potential developer, the City of Muskego will include parcels near the Development in order
to promote the connection to sewers should it become available through the development
process, or potentially, through City run projects. Because the rules currently have no penalty
for being brought into the district, there are generally few objections from the residents that
own these parcels. While the City may have the power to collect this proposed charge from
the developer of vacant land who is requesting the boundary change, it does not have the
authority to collect the charge from existing homeowners who may not be provided sewer
service at this time. Should this rule change happen, an average home, with a land value of
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Muskego, Wisconsin 53150-0749
(262) 679-4145 FAX (262) 679-5614
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$100,000, will need to pay approximately anywhere from $300-$3000 (even if they don’t
connect to sewer) depending on the date of the most recent facilities plan. These costs will be
on top of the large expenses that come with converting a home from private treatment to
connection to the public system. Given this, there will be great pressure to exclude these
properties from the boundary adjustment request. I believe, in many cases, these homes that
would have otherwise been included in the boundary amendment, and ultimately connect to
sewer, will now be excluded from the boundary amendment and remain on private systems.
Also, in many cases, a boundary adjustment may be completed and sewerage facilities may
not become available to properties within it for many years. In these cases, the MMSD will
receive an up front payment along with many years of annual payments for properties that are
not actually being served by sanitary sewer facilities. If any type of payment is ultimately
required, it should be paid when a property actually receives sewer service and then the
community could collect the fee at the time of the plumbing permit issuance.
Past Practice. The practice of facilities being constructed within the district for future land
use and being constructed using capital improvement dollars has been standard practice for
the MMSD. To change this rule now will be punishing those communities and potential
future users that have just not developed as quickly as other users. There is no truly equitable
way to “back charge” new users that are being placed into the district.
In Summary. The implementation of this rule will directly and indirectly cause more private
sewage systems to be installed and others to be continued to be used when potential for sewer
extensions exist. I believe that changing the rules well more than “half way through the
game” is unfair to future users and will negatively impact the preservation of health and the
promotion of a clean and healthful environment in the MMSD service area.
The City appreciates the time that you have put into reviewing district policy and a thank you for
taking the time to consider input from all affected communities. Please do not hesitate to call me
directly to discuss these or any other issues you may have at 262-679-5686.
Thank you,
City of Muskego
David Simpson, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
cc: Public Works Committee, via e-mail
Mayor Kathy Chiaverotti, via e-mail
Scott Kloskowski, via e-mail
Jeff Muenkel, via e-mail
Tim Bate, MMSD, via e-mail
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