Planning Phase (Completed August 2003)
City staff worked with USInfrastructure, Inc. (USI) to plan improvements in the Tryon/Bank project area. Problem areas were identified through a review of citizen calls to 704-336-RAIN and responses to a neighborhood questionnaire. Potential flooding in additional areas was identified through analyses by USI of the drainage system. USI developed alternative solutions to address the problem areas and alleviate flooding.
Design Phase (Completed February 2004)
Detailed construction drawings were prepared for the project as well as easement exhibits for each property owner directly affected by the construction. Numerous details were finalized, including pipe sizes and alignments, inlet sizes and locations, utility relocations, landscape changes, and easement requirements.
Permitting Phase (Concurrent with Design Phase)
During the permitting phase, water quality permits and certifications were obtained from Federal and State agencies. Permit applications were submitted to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the US Army Corps of Engineers. An erosion and sediment control plan was submitted to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Land Resources. A right-of-way encroachment application was submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Property Easement Acquisition Phase (Completed June 2004)
The City's real estate staff worked directly with affected citizens to acquire temporary and permanent easements for the project. Affected property owners were asked to grant easements to allow the City to access their properties for construction of the improvements and to conduct future maintenance of the drainage system.
Bid Phase (Completed March 2004)
During the bid phase, construction plans were provided to qualified contractors for the preparation of construction bids. The City follows North Carolina regulations governing the bidding process; the lowest responsible bidder was selected to construct the project.
Construction (Completed December 2004)
Construction began in April 2004 and was completed in December 2004. Replacement of the culvert at Tryon Street, originally intended to be part of this project, was eliminated from the project due to permitting issues, and the need to have the remaining system improvements completed in time for occupation of the CATS Bus Maintenance Facility. Because South Tryon Street is a state-maintained roadway, the state is responsible for any improvements to the South Tryon Street culvert. Project objectives were met by construction of the system improvements.
