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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHANGE ORDER - REQUISITION - 22980Transportation Services Transportation Planning CHANGE ORDER FORM City of Fort Collins PROJECT TITLE: Mason Transportation Corridor PROJECT NUMBER: 30521900 CONTRACTOR: Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (PO #2206648) CHANGE ORDER NUMBER: 2 In preparing change orders show in order as separate numbered paragraphs the following: 1. Reason for change. 2. Description of change. 3. Change in contract cost. 4. Change in contract time. 1. & 2. See attached for reason and description of change. 3. The contract cost will increase by $271,777.60 4. The contract time will be extended thru December. 2006. ORIGINAL CONTRACT COST TOTAL APPROVED CHANGE ORDERS TOTAL PENDING CHANGE ORDERS TOTAL THIS CHANGE ORDER ADJUSTED CONTRACT COST (Assuming all change orders approved) ACCEPTED BY: SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY: APPROVED BY: APPROVED BY: cc: City Clerk Contractor Purchasing Project File Area Direc r) i►"' Agent) $1,642,542.00 $96,120.00 $0.00 $271,777.60 $2,010,439.60 DATE: a� DATE: f 1 TE: DATE: 6. 01-0 4S DATE: 6 , /%%- ag DATE: 215 North Mason • First Floor • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 224-6058 • FAX (970) 221-6239 Mason Transportation Corridor Phase III Scope of Services Mason Trail — Spring Creek to Laurel Street • BNSF Coordination Meeting FHU anticipates four coordination meetings with the BNSF to discuss trail elements. We anticipate two railroad strategy meetings and two railroad coordination meetings. • FIRIFOR Review Meeting — FHU will submit up to 10 sets of plans and specifications for review by the City and CDOT. This meeting will be held once the Final Design plan package is identified and completed to an appropriate level of detail. This meeting will be conducted to discuss the comments to the plans. FHU will prepare graphics, facilitate the meeting, and prepare meeting minutes. 3.6 Final Revisions and Bidding FHU will incorporate the comments from the review meeting and will prepare a set of "for bid" plans. These will be provided in 11 "x17" format. A 24" x 36" set of reproducible mylars and digital copies of the final drawings will be provided to the City. The City will produce copies to advertise the project, to accept bids from the contractors, and to award the contract. FHU will support the bidding through our attendance at the pre -bid meeting with the contractors, by responding to questions during the bidding process, and by assisting the City with review of the bids. 3.7 Project Management FHU will provide prudent and continuous management of FHU staff and subconsultants. Monthly progress reports will be provided to the City's Project Manager, and as -needed telephone coordination meetings will be conducted to assure that work is progressing and to resolve issues at the earliest possible time. FELSBURG HOLT & U LL E V I L 8 April 14, 2005 Project Schedule Mason Trail - Spring Creek to Laurel Street 2005 2006 iASI( Proje' ( IGck UH Meru," I,�I.t CIIIC1111111 , , , At, gnmrnt{v. 1,,,. n .. . . i.,.E,.... ,I li „I: i. �,... o.n1 Urh.at ftesi �n Fcattn'e. �� { itt �Yn11n1r111 .1{ t ir.tl.lnte` . . 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Jim Original Contract Cost $1,642,542.00 Total approved change orders $96,120.00 Change Order # 2 $271,777.60 Background: The Transportation Department is requesting the approval of a change order for the total amount of $271,777.60 with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig for design work for the MTC Trail addition extending north of the Spring Creek trail through the Colorado State University (CSU) campus. Funding for this additional MTC design work has been provided by a Surface Transportation — Urban (STU) grant to the City of Fort Collins from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). This new grant funding was added to the existing Building Community Choices (BCC) funds and the other grant funds received for this trail project by City Council on February 1, 2005. In the future, the City will continue to pursue additional grant funding to cover the additional construction costs for this northern segment of the MTC Trail. This extension of the MTC Trail northward from the Spring Creek Trail is consistent with the adopted Master Plan for the Mason Transportation Corridor Project. The reasons for amending the City's existing contract with FHU include that this approach is more cost-effective and beneficial to the City given FHU's expertise with prior design of the overall MTC project. Their extensive knowledge and direct experience on the MTC project team offers the best opportunity for continuity and streamlining between the previous MTC work efforts and this next phase of the corridor project. FHU has an outstanding working relationship established with City staff, Colorado State University staff, the Colorado Department of Transportation representatives as well as the key players within the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company. FHU is very familiar with the specific CDOT requirements for grant -funded projects. FHU understands how the bicycle/pedestrian trail component integrates with the overall MTC objectives. FHU has done extensive research regarding the storm drainage/floodplain issues related to the proposed trail underpass of Prospect Road. Overall, FHU's excellent performance on the prior phases of the MTC project and in-dept knowledge of this corridor segment north of Spring Creek, makes the amendment to their existing contract quite sensible for the City. Amending FHU's contract to include this new design work has been approved by CDOT. With City approval, this phase of the project is poised to begin work immediately. The design of the extension of the MTC trail to the north is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2006. The City will continue to pursue any funding options that include federal, state and local sources, as well as public -private partnerships, to construct this future segment of the MTC trail project. This proposed amendment to the existing FHU contract for the MTC trail project is scheduled for the June 7th City Council meeting. Attached is a copy of the Agenda Item Summary prepared for the upcoming Council meeting. CC: Ingrid Decker; John Stephen; Kathleen Bracke; Mark Jackson; Mike Herzig; Ron Phillips; Sandy O'Brien; Tara Leman; Tom FRAZIER; Wanda Krajicek AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT ITEM NUMBER: 24 DATE: June 7, 2005 STAFF: Jim O'Neill Tom Frazier Kathleen Bracke Resolution 2005-062 Authorizing the City to Enter into a Change Order with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig to Amend an Existing Agreement to Include the Design of the Mason Transportation Corridor Trail Project North from the Spring Creek Trail to Connect with the Colorado State University Campus as an Exception to the Competitive Process over $100,000. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. FINANCIAL IMPACT The contract amendment with the existing Mason Transportation Corridor (MTC) consulting firm, Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, is $271,777.60. Funding for this additional MTC design work has been provided by a Surface Transportation — Urban (STU) grant to the City of Fort Collins from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). This new grant funding was added to the existing Building Community Choices (BCC) funds and the other grant funds received for this trail project by City Council on February 1, 2005. This new grant will fund the design of the MTC Trail addition extending north of the Spring Creek trail through the Colorado State University (CSU) campus. The first phase of the trail extends south of Spring Creek to the Fossil Creek Trail, south of Harmony Road. In the future, the City will continue to pursue additional grant funding to cover the additional construction costs for this northern segment of the MTC Trail. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Resolution will authorize the City Manager to amend the existing agreement, by change order, with the consulting firm of Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU), which designed the southern portion of the trail, to include the design for the Mason Transportation Corridor (MTC) Trail project north from the Spring Creek Trail through the CSU campus. In the future, the City will continue to pursue additional grant funding to cover the construction costs for this segment of the MTC Trail. This extension of the MTC Trail northward from the Spring Creek Trail is consistent with the adopted Master Plan for the Mason Transportation Corridor Project. Mason Trail Fee Proposal Fort Collins, Colorado April 14, 2005 MFELSBURG r4 & ULLEVIG City of Fort Collins PROJECT FEE SUMMARY BY TASK - April 14, 2005 PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING FEE TOTAL = $271,777.60 FEE ESTIMATE BY TASK Fee Fee Percent Task Estimate ODC's Sub's Subtotal of Total Trail/Roadway Alignments $41,720.00 $1,586.00 $38,391.10 $81,697.10 0.30 Hydrology and Hydraulics $39,000.00 $1,950.00 $40,950.00 0.15 Structures $30,820.00 $1,541.00 $13,541.00 $45,902.00 0.17 Environmental Mitigation $11,530.00 $576.50 $7,155.50 $19,262.00 0.07 Railroad Coordination $12,650.00 $632.50 $3,740.00 $17,022.50 0.06 Project Management $42,280.00 $2,114.00 $44,394.00 0.16 Public Relations/Involvement $22,550.00 $22,550.00 0.08 Subtotal $178,000.00 $8,400.00 $85,377.60 $271,777.60 1.00 DBE Involvement: Kumar & Associates (Hazardous Materials) _ HC Peck & Associates (Railroad Coordination) _ City Visions (Public Involvement) = Total $7,155.50 $3,740.00 $17,050.00 $27,945.50 10.3% Mason Transportation Corridor Phase III Scope of Services Mason Trail — Spring Creek to Laurel Street SCOPE OF SERVICES FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG 1. PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DESIGN MASON TRAIL — SPRING CREEK TRAIL TO LAUREL STREET The Mason Street Transportation Corridor Master Plan (October 2000) and the Environmental Analysis and Preliminary Engineering phase of the Mason Transportation Corridor project resulted, in part, in a conceptual design for the Mason Trail. The conceptual design of the preferred alternative, including the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) portion, was depicted on aerial photography and is included in the Mason Transportation Corridor Alternatives Analysis Report (July 2004). In this report, the conceptual design followed the alignment identified in the Master Plan, but with alternative options for certain segments. It is our understanding that the design of the Mason Trail from the Spring Creek Trail to Laurel Street will follow the design of the Master Plan. In summary, the Master Plan bike and pedestrian trail alignment is along the west side of the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) from Spring Creek to Lake Street, crossing Prospect Road via a grade -separated crossing. At Lake Street, the trail changes modes from an off-street trail to on -street bike lanes along both exclusive BRT (Lake Street to University Avenue) and shared BRT/public roadways (University Avenue to Laurel Street) with the roadway/bike lane alignment being along the east side of the BNSF tracks to Old Main Drive. The bike lane mode continues northward; however, the roadway/bike lanes are split on either side of the BNSF tracks between Old Main Drive and Laurel Street. The Scope of Work for this project will be conducted in two phases: A Preliminary Design phase will refine the Master Plan alignment and design features that includes the following basic design parameters: a) an off-street bike/pedestrian trail between Spring Creek and Lake Street with a grade -separated structure crossing of Prospect Road, 2) a new "roadway"/bike lane/sidewalk between Lake Street and University Avenue, and 3) the addition of bike lanes along the existing public street between University Avenue and Laurel Street (possibly with roadway widening). 2. The Final Design is also based on the Master Plan alignment and design features; however, depending upon available monies for project construction, this phase could be modified to reflect only those elements fiscally possible for implementation. Final design of the project will not be conducted until there is a clear understanding of the budgetary limitations for project construction. We have provided budget options for the project based on the final design of only a part of the entire alignment or for the entire alignment. FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG 1 April 14, 2005 Mason Transportation Corridor Phase III Scope of Services Mason Trail — Spring Creek to Laurel Street Critical design issues related to the above project approach include: • Coordination with Future BRT System — The Preliminary Design will include accommodations for the future BRT system between Lake Street and Laurel Street. This work would include the design of the new "roadway"/bike lane/sidewalk section between these two streets to accommodate the future bus operations and would also accommodate the footprint of a future BRT station in the southeast corner of the intersection of University Avenue and the BNSF tracks. • Crossing of Prospect Road - The crossing of Prospect Road creates challenges in regards to drainage, utility and floodplain design and mitigation for a bike/pedestrian structure. There are unique challenges associated with how the crossing could be designed, including: 1) providing parking lot access in the northwest corner of the Prospect Road intersection with the BNSF tracks and 2) assuring that, if an underpass is designed, the Spring Creek flood flows do not cross under Prospect Road and flood areas to the north. A preliminary design for both an underpass and an interim at -grade crossing will be completed, potentially with the final design only including the at -grade crossing if funds are limited. • Floodplain Impact Mitigation — The area upstream of the BNSF embankment encompasses the floodplain and floodway of Spring Creek with this floodway area being regulated by FEMA and the City of Fort Collins. It will be necessary to conduct hydraulic modeling of the Spring Creek floodplain area to ascertain trail impacts to flood elevations. City floodplain regulations allow encroachments or fill in the floodway as long as the modeling of those encroachments indicate that there will not be a rise in water surface elevation, or if there is a rise in water surface elevation resulting from the encroachment, that the encroachment must be mitigated on adjacent properties and a CLOMR must be prepared. Changes to the floodplain, for example water surface elevations or floodplain boundaries, would require a CLOMR submittal to FEMA for approval. If a CLOMR is required, a LOMR would be submitted after construction based on as -built information to formally revise the City and FEMA mapping. It is understood that design is currently underway by the Fort Collins Utilities Department for flood control facilities along Spring Creek. Construction is anticipated in the fall of 2005 and into 2006 with one of those improvements being reinforcement of the BNSF embankment. Coordination with these projects will be crucial to the success of the Mason Trail. Currently there are two hydrologic and hydraulic models pertaining to Spring Creek — the FIS model and the effective revised City model. The City has submitted revised hydrologic and hydraulic models to FEMA for review to change the official FEMA floodplain models. FEMA has approved the use of the revised City models and analyses of the proposed improvements should be based on the City models. FELSBURG HOLT & U L L E V I G 2 April 14, 2005 Mason Transportation Corridor Phase III Scope of Services Mason Trail — Spring Creek to Laurel Street • Environmental Impacts — There may be impacts to wetlands near/adjacent to Spring Creek. Every opportunity will be availed to avoid or minimize these impacts. If impacts are unavoidable and mitigation is needed, mitigation will first be conducted on -site if possible, or at the site used for previous Mason Trail designs, i.e., at the site to the north of Horsetooth Road and on the west side of the BNSF tracks. FHU will be responsible for the following environmental clearances: 1) wetlands (including a 404 permit, if needed), 2) threatened and endangered species, 3) hazardous materials, 4) NPDES, and 5) Section 4f analyses. Environmental information contained in the Mason Transportation Corridor Alternatives Analysis Report will be utilized to the extent practical. Other impacts such as noise and air quality are not determined to be significant and do not require further analysis. The Colorado Department of Transportation has indicated that they will complete the archeological, paleontology and historical environmental clearances for the project. • Northwest Quadrant Access - It will be necessary to research property boundaries/access issues and constraints related to the residential parking lot in the northwest corner of the BNSF tracks/Prospect Road intersection. • Parking Mitigation — It is our understanding that CSU has enlarged the surface parking lot in the southeast corner of the BNSF/University Avenue intersection. It will be necessary to evaluate and mitigate parking impacts near University Avenue and for on - street parking between University Avenue and Laurel Street. Discussions with CSU will be critical to understanding opportunities and constraints in regards to parking replacement. 2. REQUESTED CITY DATA We understand that the City will furnish specific information to facilitate decision -making and trail design to the extent that current information is available, including: • Survey — This information will include all of the planimetric and topographic features of the design corridor, tied to the High Accuracy Reference Network (HARN). In addition, the survey will show all right-of-way and easement information, including easements provided by the BNSF to Colorado State University (CSU) and/or other property owners. Furthermore, the survey will include underground and overhead utility information including utility profile data for sanitary and storm sewers and other utilities as necessary. This information is likely only needed near the Prospect Road intersection with the BNSF, but is of critical importance in this area. • Right -of -Way Research - Research property boundaries/access issues and constraints related to the residential parking lot in the northwest corner of the BNSF tracks/Prospect Road intersection. The City of Fort Collins will conduct these investigations, coordinate potential solutions with CSU and private property owners and recommend the alternative access concept. FHU will design said access. FELSBURG HOLT & U LL E V I L 3 April 14, 2005 Mason Transportation Corridor Phase III Scope of Services Mason Trail — Spring Creek to Laurel Street • Development Plans — The City will provide FHU access to current development plans including the proposed recreational fields planned within the Spring Creek floodplain to the west of the BNSF tracks and to the south of Prospect Road, and any development plans that may arise for the former trailer park on the east side of the BNSF tracks and to the north of Creekside Park. • Lighting/Security Plans — Fort Collins Light & Power will provide the lighting plans and installation for the project. It is our understanding that lighting requirements will be a minimum of 1.0fc. FHU will facilitate discussions between Fort Collins Light & Power, and Fort Collins and CSU Police Departments in regards to lighting locations and locations related to security measures. FHU will include the proposed light standard locations along the corridor. • Spring Creek Floodplain — Current hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for the Spring Creek basin as well as project modeling and plans for the Spring Creek Flood Control Project. These models utilize the HEC-Ras and MODSWMM software. The updated or effective City models have been submitted to FEMA for review and adoption. FEMA is allowing the use of these data for analysis prior to its adoption since it is the best available information. Copies of the City's floodplain regulations and "Guidelines for Submitting Floodplain Modeling Reports to the City of Fort Collins". Plans pertaining to Fort Collins Utilities Department flood control improvements must also be provided. 3. PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DESIGN The FHU team will perform the following work assignments to refine the details and resolve the issues discussed above. • Mason Trail Design - FHU will establish geometric definition of the trail alignment using the Inroads software package. Cross -sectional elements will be added to these alignments to establish slope limits. These will be compared to existing railroad and private rights -of -way. Slopes will be adjusted, as possible, to remain inside the existing right-of-way. Refinements of the horizontal and vertical alignments will be made to "best fit" the corridor. FHU will request review and approval of the trail alignment by the BNSF where the trail is inside BNSF right-of-way. • Hydrology and Hydraulics — FHU will review the existing drainage patterns within the corridor and will evaluate the impacts that the trail will have on these flow patterns; drainage systems will be designed to maintain the historic flow patterns. The likely system will involve cross culverts and extensions of existing ones. A final drainage report will be prepared specific to this segment of the corridor. FHU will analyze the open channel sections of Spring Creek to confirm the hydraulics and to develop alternative solutions for incorporating the trail. Drainage improvements to the CSU section (Locust Street Outfall) will be investigated to further improve this area. Submit for review and approval a Drainage and Floodplain Modeling Report that includes existing and proposed hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage patterns and floodplain mapping. �FELSBURG ' HOLT & U LL E V I G 4 April 14, 2005 Mason Transportation Corridor Phase III Scope of Services Mason Trail — Spring Creek to Laurel Street If a CLOMR is required, it will be submitted for review and approval also. FHU will process the NPDES permit for the project. • Structural Design — The major structural design effort will be for the grade -separation structure for the trail crossing at Prospect Road. An underpass structure has been identified to be the preferred crossing at this location, likely consisting of 'open trench" construction of a box culvert and retaining walls. FHU will evaluate the constructability of an underpass, following the Master Plan concept, and will identify any fatal flaw to implementation. The main design issues will include 1) addressing drainage, safety, and maintenance concerns at the structure due to influence from the Spring Creek flood plain, 2) identification and mitigation of conflicting underground utilities at Prospect Road, and 3) developing a construction phasing scheme to minimize traffic disruption at Prospect Road. If an underpass fatal flaw is found, a preliminary evaluation of the potential for constructing an overpass will be conducted. A "minor" bridge structure will be required to cross the trail over Spring Creek. A detailed investigation of effects from the Spring Creek floodplain will be required at this structure, as it will likely be vulnerable to inundation from high flood -waters. A "break- away" pre -fabricated bridge structure that can be re -set after a flood event will be considered for this location. The Alternatives Analysis Report identified several minor retaining walls to accommodate the vertical trail alignment, and to avoid cutting and filling outside of the designated trail easements/right-of-way. The wall types will be evaluated at each location, with the goal to apply one type of wall in all locations for aesthetic consistency along the trail. • Crossing Details — At -grade crossing details of Lake, Pitkin and Laurel Streets, University Avenue and Old Main Drive will be designed. We anticipate that pavement treatments similar to the crossing designs in previous Mason Trail plans would be used; however, alternative treatments on signing, striping and/or in -pavement lighting will be presented for project team review. FHU will design an at -grade crossing of Prospect Road as a substitute to a grade -separated structure. This work would include establishing the alignment for the crossing, materials to be placed in the crossing, curb ramp alignment, and pedestrian actuated traffic signal design. The trail crossing of the BNSF tracks at Lake Street may need to be designed to meet BNSF standards. It is not anticipated at this time that a formalized crossing of the BNSF at Old Main Drive (for southbound bikes/pedestrians) will be necessary. • Landscape/Urban Design — Landscaping and urban design features will be designed for the corridor. The work could include the design of rest areas, the locations of drinking fountains, picnic areas and wayfinding signage along the trail. Landscape features to enhance the aesthetic nature of the corridor would be designed. FELSBURG HOLT & U LL E V I L 5 April 14, 2005 Mason Transportation Corridor Phase III Scope of Services Mason Trail — Spring Creek to Laurel Street • Environmental Mitigation — FHU will be responsible for identifying the potential wetland and Threatened and Endangered Species environmental impacts of the project, develop alternative solutions if necessary to avoid or minimize the potential impacts, prepare environmental studies and delineations as needed, providing mitigation measures and preparing the proper permits. If needed, wetland mitigation and revegetation plans will be included in the construction plan set. FHU will be responsible for preparation of a 404 permit for submittal to the Corp of Engineers. 3.1 Plan Production FHU will prepare final design plans for review and comment once the extent of the final design has been identified. Final design plan sheets will be prepared to CDOT standards and will include: • Title Sheet (FHU) • Standard Plans List (FHU) • Typical Sections and General Notes (FHU et al) • Details (FHU et al) • Plan Sheets (FHU et al) • Profile Sheets (FHU) • Structural Plans and Details (FHU) • Intersection Crossing Details (FHU/EDAW/Fehr & Peers) • Crossing Details at BNSF Tracks (FHU) • Traffic Signal Plans (FHU) • Signing/Striping Plans (EDAW/FHU) • Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plans (FHU) • Cross -Sections (FHU) • Landscape Plans and Details (EDAW) • Environmental Mitigation and/or Revegetation Plans and Details (Kumar/FHU) • Urban Design (EDAW) 3.2 Right -of -Way Plans FHU will assist the City Surveyor with production of right-of-way plans for this project. Right-of- way will be acquired using CDOT standard procedures. This will require production of right-of- way plans, a legal description for each parcel and a control diagram. FHU will provide drafting services for the production of the right-of-way plans including preparing an exhibit for each property owner that graphically depicts the work to be performed. FELSBURG C' HOLT & ULLEVIG 6 April 14, 2005 Mason Transportation Corridor Phase III Scope of Services Mason Trail — Spring Creek to Laurel Street 3.3 Railroad Right -of -Way and Coordination FHU will assist with coordination for use of BNSF right-of-way as necessary. Anticipated coordination items include: ■ Preparation of applications for Temporary Occupancy Permits for activities on railroad property such as surveying and geotechnical investigation to be processed through the BNSF's real estate group, Staubach Global Services, Inc. ■ Phone/electronic coordination with the BNSF Roadmaster for activities on railroad property and flagging protection, when needed. ■ Phone/electronic coordination with BNSF Denver Engineering Division for guidance on elements to be placed inside BNSF right-of-way • Preparation of applications and exhibits associated with long term occupancy of design elements on BNSF right-of-way property (i.e., easement agreement) ■ Phone/electronic coordination with Staubach Global Services, Inc. to progress applications and obtain periodic status of applications 3.4 Project Specifications FHU et al will prepare project specifications following the CDOT format. 3.5 Opinion of Probable Cost FHU will quantify project elements at the Preliminary Design phase, developing an Opinion of Probable Cost, to assist the City in identifying the extent of the Final Design. 3.5 Coordination and Reviews FHU will conduct coordination meetings with the City, CSU, CDOT, its subconsultants and the public. The following meetings are programmed: • Project Coordination Meetings — These meetings will be held monthly with CDOT, CSU and City of Fort Collins staff to present the project progress and to resolve issues. Two additional meetings with CSU staff are anticipated to discuss specific campus issues. FHU will schedule, conduct, and prepare the meeting minutes. Six progress meetings are anticipated. • Public Meeting — FHU will conduct two public meetings in an Open House format to share the details of the plans and the construction schedule. • Miscellaneous Coordination Meetings — FHU will attend up to three other coordination meetings with other vested interest groups such as the irrigation companies, property owners, and utility companies. FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG J April 14, 2005