APWA AZ Newsletter 2019 April
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April 7, 2019 April 10, 2019 April 10, 2019 NEWSLETTER SPONSORS
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Arizona has been fortunate that, as it, and the country, climbed its way out of the Great Recession the consultants and contractors who support the chapter have been able to again provide generous financial support. That support, combined with good fiscal management of funds, Arizona's share of the proceeds of the inaugural 2015 PWX, and successful annual conferences in the following years, the chapter has accumulated a surplus of funds that we were carrying in our general checking account. The chapter also had a couple of small investment accounts that were not performing as well as some other options. Sincerely,
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2019 APWA National Top Ten Leaders of the Year Jennifer Toth Beth Huning New Members
New Member Spotlight
Name and Title: Kevin Perko, P.E. / Public Works Program Manager Agency: Rick Engineering Company With APWA Since: 2019 Describe your job responsibilities: Procure and manage public works projects, marketing and business development for new work, and managing in-house staff. What was your favorite project to work on in the last 10 years? Construction Administrator for the US 2 Widening Project from the Montana State Line to Junction US85, North Dakota Department of Transportation. As CA for the 17.7-mile widening, asphalt rehabilitation and concrete overlay roadway project, I was responsible for the contract administration, inspection, materials sampling, and project office documentation including preparation of all scoping documents, coordinating the project startup with project stakeholders, managing the consultant field staff, providing senior oversight, and preparing consultant and contractor billing documents. Due to the weather-related shortened construction period, the project was completed in five months (except for landscaping, which was installed after the next spring thaw!). Where have your travels taken you?: To 38 US states and 35 National Parks Name one thing not many people know about you: I’m a University of Florida alumnus – Go Gators! (well, maybe next year) Who's Who in Public Works
Name: Casey Ambrose, PE Agency: Town of Gilbert Title: Sr. Project Manager, Capital Improvement Projects What are you responsible for in your new role? Sr. Project Manager, Capital Improvement Projects How long have you been in this position? 1+ Year Where did you work previously? Ritoch Powell Associates What Challenges do you experience in your role? One of my biggest challenges in my role is interfacing with the public, being able to take what I know and translate it to others, who do not understand what I do on a daily basis. How long have you been an APWA member? 4 years Have you served on the Board or any committees? Co-Chair Diversity Committee 1-year; 3 member years What benefits do you get out of being a member? One of the biggest benefits of being a member is the network of colleagues you develop. Connections with municipalities, consultants, contractors, etc. provide you with opportunities to reach out and discuss problems or issues and find various solutions or ideas that you may not have thought of. It gives you a network of people to discuss industry changes with and have an opportunity to hear others viewpoints. What would you like to share with APWA Members? I would suggest getting involved in a committee. It is one of the best ways to develop more personal connections with others involved in APWA as a whole. Tell us about your family and hobbies: My family keeps every minute that I am not at work busy. I have two girls that play competitive soccer, which requires my husband and I to attend countless nights of practice and endless weekends of games and tournaments. We try to plan a family trip at least once a year to help break up the chaos that seems to be our daily lives. But, whenever we need a quick slowdown from the day-to-day grind we have a family night where everyone pitches in and helps cook dinner and pick a movie for all of us to watch. Those are my favorite days! Newsletter Contest Winner Public Works Job Opportunities City of Goodyear Deputy Director of Engineering https://workzone.apwa.net/career/38750/Deputy-Director-Engineering-Arizona-Az-Goodyear Civil Engineer https://workzone.apwa.net/career/38755/Civil-Engineer-Arizona-Az-Goodyear Construction Inspector I (Temporary) https://workzone.apwa.net/career/38756/Construction-Inspector-I-Temporary-Arizona-Az-Goodyear Sr. Equipment Mechanic Specialist – Materials Recovery Facility City of Mesa City of Mesa City of Surprise CIP Project Manager – Future Opening Associate Engineer – Future Opening
Chandler Fire Training Center Expansion – Burn Building
From Award Submittal The City of Chandler and the Chandler Fire, Health & Medical (CFHM) Department opened a state-of-the-art training facility to serve the organization’s 214 sworn firefighting personnel, along with personnel from several neighboring and regional firefighting agencies. The Fire Training Center Expansion – Burn Building project was built within the City’s existing Fire Training Center at 3550 S. Dobson Road. The Fire Training Center Expansion – Burn Building project was designed to provide firefighters the ability to train in real fire conditions within a structure that mimics the appearance and function of four separate building environments that firefighters might encounter in the community. It was originally designed in 2009, but due to the economic downturn caused by The Great Recession the project was shelved until a design update was funded in 2015. Protecting the environment during the project - Dust control permits for the project were obtained by the contractor from the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department and dust mitigation procedures were followed. Special consideration was given and additional measures taken when concerns were raised by an adjacent property owner (Intel) with industrial operations that are highly sensitive to dust. These additional steps were taken even when the dust causing the concern was generated by multiple construction projects in the vicinity, and not from the Fire Training Center Expansion – Burn Building project. The project contractor implemented best practices for a Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plan (SWPPP), even though a permit with Arizona Department of Environment Quality was not required due to the limited size of the project’s square foot area of disturbance. The site’s installed SWPP protections received regular inspections by City of Chandler Storm Water staff and City inspectors. These inspections were to ensure proper designated washout containers and filters/barriers were maintained and in place to protect the underground aquifer from construction site material contamination via any of the site’s drywells and retention areas. Challenges - A significant challenge that had to be addressed was the project design update that had to be completed prior to the start of the project. This project was originally designed in 2009, but due to the economic downturn caused by The Great Recession, the project was delayed. When economic conditions improved, the design update was funded in 2015, and construction began in early 2016. Additional conditions deemed of importance to the public works agency - The specific training capabilities and safety features required to receive classification as a Class A training facility required unique expertise and quality control diligence on the part of the contractor, inspectors and CFHM Department staff. For example, the project includes highly specialized burn building training equipment and systems, such as high temperature linings, smoke exhaust systems, and Apollo automation controls. These distinct features required the use of specific subcontractors with unique capabilities and experience to install them. Project Impact on the Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department - With 255,464 residents, Chandler is the fourth largest city in the State of Arizona. The rapid growth Chandler experienced over the past few decades has brought an evolution in population density, building use, construction methods and service delivery needs of the community. In addition, materials used in homes and businesses have changed and now include many more plastics and man-made products which burn differently than materials of the past. The environment a firefighter must work within during a fire attack is created by the variables of the building such as entrances, exits, floor layout, height and occupancy type. Moreover, the fire itself, which includes the size, intensity, location and products of combustion, create a critical component of this environment. The Chandler Fire Training Center Expansion – Burn Building project was designed to address these The north face of the structure presents a warehouse front with a loading dock and metal roll-up doors The design of this 9,000-square-foot building greatly enhances the training capabilities of Chandler firefighters as well as several other area fire departments that CFHM The primary reason for the prevalence of gas fed fire training buildings is related to the safety features The Chandler design team worked diligently to keep a sharp focus on training safety. They understood that a clear deficiency of older training buildings that use combustible materials was the lack of safety options. To assuage these concerns, the new fire training building is equipped with an advanced exhaust system. With the push of a button, training staff can open up the building, increasing light and fresh air, while simultaneously initiating exhaust fans which remove super-heated gasses and harmful products of combustion. This feature offers a built-in mechanism to enhance safety during these training scenarios. Another innovation within this structure is the ability to train other firefighter skills. CFHM is an all- The Chandler Fire Training Center Expansion – Burn Building project was funded primarily from voter-approved bonds, which demonstrates the confidence voters have in the City’s fiscal leadership and the community’s commitment to the safety of the men and women protecting the people of Chandler and the region.
Nomination packages are brief (about two pages) and should conform to the precise requirements described within the form. In general this includes the project champion/contact, a short description of the project, the challenges that were addressed, and the sustainability outcome. It is due by 5pm MST on Friday, April 19, 2019. The nomination package should be uploaded as a single PDF file and include the completed two page nomination form plus any supplemental material (project photos, letters of support, and project documentation). Supplemental material is not required. This nomination only needs to be a minimum of 2 pages, and can be any project in the area. Please send any questions to metis.awards@asu.edu To submit nomination packages and find more information, visit https://metis.asu.edu/awards/. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This e-mail message is intended to be received only by persons entitled to receive the confidential information it may contain. E-mail messages to clients of Wood/Patel may contain information that is confidential and legally privileged. Please do not read, copy, forward, or store this message unless you are an intended recipient of it. If you have received this message in error, please forward it to the sender and delete it completely from your computer system. Message from MAG | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
