2020-102 Downtown Construction Projects OverviewDate: December 11, 2020 Report No. 2020-102
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Provide an overview of planned and current construction projects in the greater-downtown area.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, December 9, Council Member Davis requested a comprehensive overview of the
status and schedule of current and planned construction projects in the greater-downtown area.
The Capital Projects and Utilities Departments currently have over $40 million in capital
infrastructure investments that are currently planned, underway, or are nearing completion in the
greater-downtown area. This staff report provides a high-level overview of those capital projects
along with information on planned maintenance and improvement projects by various City
operations.
Capital and Utility Infrastructure Projects
Downtown Storm Sewer Phase I
Description: Upgrade of the drainage system and pavement repair along the Union
Pacific Railroad (UPRR) right-of-way from McKinney to Hickory and on Oak from
Oakland to UPRR.
Estimated Construction Cost: $1.76 M
Project Status: Notice to Proceed for Construction issued December 10, 2020.
Construction to begin by January 2021.
Estimated Completion: Fall 2021
Downtown Quiet Zones
Description: Median and sidewalk improvements at four downtown Union Pacific Rail
Road (UPRR) crossings, including McKinney, Prairie, Sycamore, and Hickory. The
planned improvements, coupled with necessary federal approvals, will result in quiet
zones that exempt train conductors from having to sound their horns when approaching
the designated rail crossings.
Estimated Cost: $1.3 M
Project Status: Design to be completed December of 2020. Should be in construction by
Spring of 2021
Estimated Completion: Fall 2021 for the City’s portion. UPRR has signalization
upgrades to be made at Hickory that are independent of the City’s work.
Estimated Construction Cost: $1.3 M
Project Status: Design to be completed December of 2020. Should be in construction by
Spring of 2021
Estimated Completion: Fall 2021 for the City’s portion. UPRR has signalization
upgrades to be made at Hickory that are independent of the City’s work.
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Downtown Sidewalks and Lighting
Description: Pedestrian lighting improvements on Locust, Elm, Oak, and Hickory
Streets along with sidewalk improvements on Elm and Hickory Streets.
Estimated Construction Cost: $1 M
Project Status: Traffic signal design nearing completion, final construction to begin after
traffic signal components are delivered.
Estimated Completion: Summer 2021
West Hickory Street
Description: Drainage improvements, lighting improvements, and street & sidewalk
reconstruction along W. Hickory Street between Welch and Carroll
Estimated Construction Cost: $3 M
Project Status: Under construction. The first four phases are nearing completion.
Estimated Completion: Summer 2021
PEC-4 Phases 1 & 2
Description: Pecan Creek Tributary Drainage Improvement Project (PEC-4) Phases 1
and 2 will install approximately 1,500 linear feet of box culvert along the Pecan Creek
Upper Tributary between Wainwright St. and Prairie St. This project also includes 6,000
linear feet of water improvements and 7,800 linear feet of wastewater improvements
along Elm St. and Locust St. between Eagle Dr. and Hickory St. The water and
wastewater utility work has been completed. The contractor is currently finishing the
storm drain on Elm. Once completed, paving on Prairie between Locust and Pierce will
begin. The contractor is also working on concrete repair on Elm and Locust.
Estimated Cost: $15.1 M
Project Status: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: Summer 2021
Elm & Locust Phase 2
Description: Drainage upgrades and replacement of water and wastewater lines on
Locust and Elm from US 380 to Hickory Street. In addition to water and wastewater
improvements, project also includes traffic control, paving, sidewalks, and pavement
markings.
Estimated Construction Cost: $20.2 M
Project Status: Under Design
Estimated Completion: Determined Following Design
Bell Avenue
Description: Replace aging infrastructure (water distribution mains, water meters,
wastewater collection mains) along Bell Avenue from University Drive to McKinney
Street.
Estimated Construction Cost: $1.5 M
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Project Status: Construction is currently underway (started in November). The
wastewater main replacement has been completed and the water main replacement
project will begin later this month.
Estimated Completion: Fall 2021
Denton Municipal Electric Operations and Maintenance Projects
Highway 77 & Bentwood
Planned Improvement: Installation of two decorative light emitting diode (LED) lights
and poles
Estimated Completion: Completion in first quarter of calendar year 2021
Elm & Cedar
Planned Improvement: Replacement of one streetlight that currently has damaged
conduit.
Estimated Completion: Completion in first quarter of calendar year 2021
Elm Street Streetlight Replacement
Planned Improvement: Replacement of existing streetlights with LED lights on Elm
Street going north and south from the Denton Courthouse Square. Project is currently 80%
complete.
Estimated Completion: Completion in first quarter of calendar year 2021
Verizon 5G Node Network Project
Planned Improvement: Design and installation of 17 5G network nodes for wireless
communication.
Estimated Completion: Estimated completion in first quarter of calendar year 2021
Solid Waste Improvements
To ensure businesses in the greater-downtown area can continue to receive service from the Solid
Waste and Recycling Department during active construction, Solid Waste is coordinating with
business owners to set out temporary dumpsters. Currently, there are three businesses that have
been impacted by construction on Elm Street, temporary dumpsters were in place for impacted
business on Thursday, December 10. Service in the Downtown valet solid waste and recycling
service area will remain unaffected during the planned construction.
ATTACHMENTS:
Downtown Construction Project Map
STAFF CONTACTS:
Chris Lutrick
Denton Municipal Electric
Executive Manager of Operations
(940) 349-7152
Chris.Lutrick@cityofdenton.com
Date: December 11, 2020 Report No. 2020-102
Brian Boerner
Director of Solid Waste
(940) 349-8001
Brian.Boerner@cityofdenton.com
Rachel Wood
Deputy Director of Capital Projects
(940) 349-7718
Rachel.Wood@cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR: Council Member Davis
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
Capital Projects
Utilities
Denton Municipal Electric
Solid Waste
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
3 hours
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Downtown Projects
Elm & Locust Phase 2
Pec 4 Phase 1 and 2
Downtown Quiet Zones
Downtown StormSewer Phase I
West Hickory Street
Downtown Sidewalks and Lighting
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