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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-Communicator-City Publications-9/12/2014Having trouble viewing this email?Click here CITY NOTIFIED OF MORE POSITIVE MOSQUITO SAMPLES The Tarrant County Public Health Department (TCPHD) has notified the city of Colleyville that three mosquito samples have tested positive for the West Nile virus (WNV). Two of the positive samples came from sites that have previously tested positive; this is the first positive test for the other site. Over the weekend, the city will conduct localized, targeted fogging (spraying) in the affected areas using all-terrain vehicles and backpacks. No fogging will be conducted from trucks on city streets. Residents in proximity to these sites will be notified prior to the start of fogging. We'll continue treatment at these sites with a granular larvacide to get greater coverage in the affected area. City staff will also continue conducting mosquito surveillance. SH 26 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (TxDOT) - update for week of Sept. 15 Traffic shift postponed The traffic shift slated for the end of this week (Sept. 11-12) has been postponed due to rain. It will be rescheduled for a later date. Dedicated right-turn lane on John McCain Road to be closed The dedicated right-turn lane from John McCain Road to southbound SH 26 will be closed starting this Monday to allow the contractor more room to work on the intersection improvement, weather permitting. Drivers will still be able to turn right onto southbound SH 26. Traffic signal at John McCain Road intersection TxDOT will continue to monitor the traffic signal at SH 26 and John McCain Road to make any adjustments that are necessary. A Colleyville police officer will be on site to operate the signal manually during peak morning and afternoon drive times. Please send any questions, concerns, or comments to 26@colleyville.com. SH 26 UTILITY RELOCATION PROJECT (City of Colleyville/utility franchises) - update for the week of Sept. 15 The city is currently relocating water and sewer lines along SH 26 in preparation for the next phase of TxDOT's reconstruction project. This work will be accomplished primarily Page 1of 4 9/12/2014http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=dc90b375-2efc-4d8c-a2b2-0a8fe263a... in the rights-of-way adjacent to the roadway but, at times, some limited lane closures may be necessary. For the most part, crews will bore horizontally along the roadway to provide a new location for the water and sewer lines. Franchise utilities, such as Atmos Energy (gas lines) and ONCOR (overhead power lines) are also relocating their respective utilities. Please send any questions, concerns, or comments to 26@colleyville.com. Water line relocations The outside northbound lane of SH 26, from Felps Drive to Bransford Road (just south of the Texaco station), will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. next week so crews can install a new waterline. A new water line will also be installed in the 4500 block of SH 26 (near Braum's). For that line, crews will bore below SH 26 to allow for the installation. No impact to traffic is anticipated. Atmos Energy line relocations Atmos will be relocating gas lines from Industrial Boulevard to Oak Pointe Drive this week. There will be no lane closures and any impact to traffic in the area should be minimal. All businesses affected by the relocation work have been notified and the city is helping to schedule the work to minimize the impact to those businesses. Atmos will also be boring lines along SH 26, from Church Street to just north of Thompson Terrace. There should be no impact to traffic in that area. Oncor power line relocations Oncor will be moving overhead power lines located along the east side of SH 26 from Brown Trail to Glade Road. There should be no impact to traffic in that area. MORE ROAD CONSTRUCTION SLATED FOR FALL According to the last citizen survey, road conditions and traffic congestion are major concerns for Colleyville citizens. Now a better economy has many cities, including Colleyville, working on long-delayed road and infrastructure projects. In the coming year, the city is dedicating more money than ever before to the repair and reconstruction of Colleyville streets. Unfortunately, better streets require road construction, which isn't pleasant for anyone-but it's necessary to get the roads and streets up to the standards citizens expect. Following is a list of anticipated road and infrastructure projects slated for this fall: SH 26 reconstruction (Grapevine city limits to 1,000 feet south of John McCain Road) This is a TxDOT project that is slated for completion next spring. While the city doesn't control the project, every effort is being made to make both TxDOT and the project contractor accountable for reconstruction activities, and the delays and congestion being caused by the project. Jackson/Cheek-Sparger roundabout construction (200 feet north of Jackson/Cheek-Sparger intersection) Jackson Road is currently closed while the roundabout is being built. The road is scheduled to re-open to thru traffic in November. Jackson Road rehabilitation (Sherwood Lane to Glade Road roundabout) This is a Tarrant County project slated to begin in October. While the city provides the Page 2of 4 9/12/2014http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=dc90b375-2efc-4d8c-a2b2-0a8fe263a... funding for the project, the county provides the equipment and manpower. Complete rehabilitation of the road will necessitate the closure of the road for about 45 days. Lavaca Trail rehabilitation Rehabilitation of Lavaca Trail, off Precinct Line Road, has necessitated closure of the road to thru traffic. The road is anticipated to re-open by mid-October. This is a county project. Pleasant Run Road Reconstruction Scheduled to start in October, full reconstruction of Pleasant Run Road from Veranda Lane (in the Village) to Bogart Drive will necessitate closure of the road to thru traffic. Staff will work to accommodate local traffic. The duration of the project is projected to be 270 days. Quiet Zones Colleyville has three rail crossings that must be reconfigured to establish quiet zones so that trains won't be required to sound their horns when nearing grade crossings. Work at the John McCain Road crossing is not extensive but will require brief closures during off-peak hours. A flagman will be onsite for traffic control and safety. The crossings at Pleasant Run and Bransford roads will be closed for installation of the quad gates required to establish a quiet zone. The Bransford Road crossing is scheduled to be closed for 30 days starting in mid-September. When it reopens, the Pleasant Run Road crossing will close for 30 days to allow for quad gate installation. Updates and suggested alternate routes will be posted at Colleyville.com and sent through the city's free e-news service. Note that weather conditions and other factors may alter schedules. ORANGE BARREL REPORT The latest Orange Barrel Report is available online now at Colleyville.com. View it here. PROGRESSIVE WASTE SOLUTIONS RATE INCREASE Residential rates for Progressive Waste Solutions, the city's trash and recycle provider, will increase 1.8 percent effective Nov. 1, 2014. The current residential rate is $12.76 per month--the new rate will be $12.99 per month. As negotiated by the city in the Progressive Waste Solutions contract, residential rates have been frozen for the past three years. The increase reflects a rise in the Consumer Price Index. Residents will see the new rate reflected in the November billing period. November marks the beginning of the fourth year of a six-year contract between the city of Colleyville and Progressive Waste Solutions. The contract is an exclusive agreement that began on Nov. 1, 2011 with a termination date of Oct. 31, 2017. The city has an option to renew at that time for an additional five-year period. DIRT DOCTOR COMING TO COLLEYVILLE CENTER - OCT. 1 The Colleyville Garden Club will host Howard Garrett, the Dirt Doctor, at Colleyville Center on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10:00. It's a free program and open to the general public. Page 3of 4 9/12/2014http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=dc90b375-2efc-4d8c-a2b2-0a8fe263a... Garrett will explain the benefits of an organic program for gardening and landscaping. The "doctor" will also show how to achieve a 40-50% savings in water use with an organic strategy. He'll take questions from the audience regarding common issues such as pests, plants, best practices. The Dirt Doctor provides state-of-the art advice on organic gardening, landscaping, water conservation, composting, pest control, and leading a healthier lifestyle. For details, visit ColleyvilleGardenClub.org. MARKET STREET DONATES $1,250 TO COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY At the library's annual Summer Reading Program Grand Finale on Aug. 1, Market Street participated as a food vendor--selling refreshments at a minimal charge. The store pledged to donate the proceeds from their sales to the library. In addition, Market Street offered to match the event food sales. On Aug. 25, Market Street presented the library with a donation of $1,250. Thanks, Market Street! FIRST CHOICE HELPING POLICE AND FIRE ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS Through Sept. 21, First Choice Emergency Room will donate $10 for every visitor 21 or older who tours their emergency facility. Drop by and visit any time-no reservations are necessary. First Choice is located at 5000 SH 121. Visit online at fcer.com. Page 4of 4 9/12/2014http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=dc90b375-2efc-4d8c-a2b2-0a8fe263a...