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Nathan Willey
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bdornfeld, Steve Glynn
05/24/2019 10:18 AM
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Liz Calhoun, Diane R Voss
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To: bdornfeld@thetailwindgroup.com, Steve Glynn<sglynn@mohsconstruction.com>
Cc: Liz Calhoun/COA@COA, Diane R Voss/COA@COA
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The Quarters SWIv1P as-built review 3-1-19.pdf
Hi Betsy,
Just following up on the SWMP as-built review comments we had sent a couple months ago.
Please let me know when a response or revised report will be submitted.
Thank you,
Nathan Willey, P.E.
Civil Engineer 11
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Office:515.239.5436 1 Fax: 515.239.5404
City Hall,515 Clark Avenue I Ames, IA 50010
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From: Nathan Willey/COA
Date: 03/01/2019 04:25PM
Cc: Liz Calhoun/COA@COA
Subject: The Quarters SWMP as-built review 3-1-19
(See attached file: The Quarters SWMP as-built review 3-1-19.pdf)
Hi Betsy,
Attached is our review of the SWMP as-builts for The Quarters in Ames. Please address our
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review comments and have the as-built report revised and then emailed to Liz Calhoun and
myself.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Nathan Willey, P.E.
Civil Engineer 11
nwi11eV@Dcity.arnes.ia.us
Office:515.239.5436 1 Fax: 515.239.5404
City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue I Ames, IA 50010
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City of Ames Public Works Department
The Quarters SWMP As-Built Review
3-1-19
1. Add the as-built flow line elevations for the following intakes:A-1,A-2,A-3,A-6,A-13,A-20,
A-21,A-28,A-34,A-41, and A-42. These elevations are needed to determine the as-built pipe
slopes.
2. Double check the as-built flowline elevation of intake A-51. The given elevation indicates this
intake is in a sump condition.
3. Many of the storm sewers were constructed flatter than designed with some having no slope or
even a slight reverse slope. It is anticipated that they will more quickly reach capacity and will
require more frequent cleaning. Therefore,the financial security for maintenance will need to
include more frequent inspections and potential pipe/intake cleanings. Also note in the as-built
report that the flatter slopes will require more frequent maintenance inspections.
4. In several locations there is minimal freeboard between the grate elevation and the first-floor
elevation. In the as-built report,state that the overflow failure paths from all intakes may need
to be regraded to assure that runoff will not enter the buildings under heavy runoff conditions.
5. Show the location and elevation of the top of the bank and emergency spillway of the
retention/infiltration basin.
6. Add the as-built flowline elevations to the outlet structure detail.
7. Provide a completed City of Ames Elevation Certificate for each building. The elevation
certificate can be found on page 26 of the Post Construction Storm Water Technical Guidance
Documents located at: http://www.cityofames.org/home/showdocument?id=18635
8. Provide adequate vegetative cover in the basin area. Due to current weather conditions,this
item can be added to the maintenance financial security amount and completed later when
conditions are more favorable for planting.
9. Repair the defects noted within the as-built report and clean (jet) all existing debris and
sediment from within the storm sewer system.
10. Verify that all storm water management system pipes, culverts,and structures are free of
defects and clear of debris and sediment. Video inspection and/or photos of the interior of all
intakes and manholes are required to show that the system is clean.
11. Submit a list of the yearly maintenance items and their estimated costs (include the cost of
establishing vegetative cover in the basin area from#8 above). This estimate will be used to
determine the 4-year maintenance financial security amount.
12. FYI-The security on file for installation will be released after the following:
a. As-built plans are approved (satisfy the above comments).
b. Financial security for 4 years of system maintenance has been accepted.
13. FYI-Financial security for maintenance can be obtained through one of the following:
a. Performance Bond. Use the "Financial Security and Performance Bond"form located at:
https://www.cityofa mes.org/govern ment/depa rtments-divisions-i-z/publ ic-
works/stormwater-progra m
b. Letter of Credit. A letter of credit will be subject to legal review before final acceptance
and must be renewed until full or partial release has been authorized.
c. Cash or Check. Any cash or check given for security will be deposited into a non-
interest-bearing account until full or partial release has been authorized.
Contact Liz Calhoun, ( Icalhoun@city.ames.ia.us, 515-239-5575) or Nate Willey
(nwilley@city.ames.ia.us, 515-239-5436)with any SWMP as-built review questions.