Goals FY 2019-2020

MISSION STATEMENT:

To provide engineering services to the City of Bridgeport’s Departments and Commissions and to provide the public with a safe and efficient traffic system by making recommendations, administering public improvement projects, providing technical data, assistance, survey, design, preparation and maintenance of City record maps.

FY 2019 – 2020 SHORT TERM GOALS (Achieving in 1 year or Less): 

1. Begin Design of replacement of Congress Street Bridge as a fixed span.

2. Continue construction of 21 new state of the art intersections on Main Street to replace the antiquated system. Project will be 100% federally funded.

3. Begin construction of 5 new signals on Washington Avenue.

4. Finalize design and permitting and begin construction for the replacement of the Elton Rogers Park Dam as part of Phase 1 of the Ox Brook Flood Control Project.

5. Coordinate with the Town of Fairfield on design and Construction for the replacement of the State Street/Commerce Drive Bridge.

6. Complete overhaul of Central Traffic Control Command center under federally funded (100%) State project 15-360.

7. Implement a City bridge inspection program for 60+ bridges. The program will consist of an RFQ/RFP to identify a qualified structural consultant to periodically review the condition of bridges in the City and report on conditions and of required improvements/replacements.

8. Begin design and permitting for the replacement of two (2) bridges that will be identified as part of the City’s bridge inspection program.

9. Continue to assist developers regarding Engineering best practices and City requirements for ongoing developments such as Steel Point, Downtown North, school building Committee and a multitude of private and private/public enterprises.

10. Assist Public Facilities and OPED in administering Federal Aid and Capital Improvement projects such as Downtown Urban Enhancement, Ash Creek Pedestrian bridge and Lafayette Circle Realignment.

11. Continue design and permitting of Seaview Avenue Corridor project.

12. Closeout of the 15-359 Pequonnock River Trail project. Help facilitate reimbursements for expended construction dollars.

13. Complete design of federally funded traffic signal project replacing 7 signals on Park Avenue.

14. Assist the School Board in implementing a school zone signage requirement for all new schools and to retrofit existing school with the appropriate signage.

15. Implementation of FEMA’s CRS (Community Rating System) for flood insurance premium reduction.

16. Assist WPCA with MS4 permitting.

1. Complete construction for the replacement of the Elton Rogers Park Dam as part of Phase 1 of the Ox Brook Flood Control Project.

2. Complete construction of the replacement of the State Street/Commerce Drive Bridge.

3. Continue with enhancements to the City’s traffic signal network and work with State officials to secure funding for traffic signal replacements.

4. Prioritize bridge construction projects based on priority list developed through Bridge selection RFQ.

5. Design and construction of bridge projects as established by Bridge priority index.

6. Continue to assist developers regarding Engineering best practices and City requirements for ongoing developments such as Steel Point, Downtown North, school building Committee and a multitude of private and private/public enterprises. 

7. Complete design, permitting and construction of Seaview Avenue Corridor project (15-371).

8. Complete design, permitting and construction of the Lafayette Circle Realignment project (15-368).

9. Complete design, permitting and construction of the Park Avenue traffic signal corridor. At a minimum 7 signals will be constructed in this time frame. Additional funding will be applied for and design of the remaining signals along the corridor will be completed along with the associated construction.

10. Assist the School Board in implementing a school zone signage requirement for all new schools and to retrofit existing school with the appropriate signage. As par to this we will look to develop a plan to install solar powered school zone flashers in City schools.

11. Finalize application to FEMA’s CRS (Community Rating System) for flood insurance premium reduction. Through this program City residents can save between 5 and 40% on flood insurance premiums based on administrative functions within various departments and through the City’s permitting process.

12. Continue to assist WPCA and Public Facilities with MS4 permitting.

13. Complete Construction of the Seaside Landfill RCRA site closure.

14. Complete design, permitting and construction of the congress Street Bridge replacement.

FY 2019 – 2020 LONG-TERM GOALS (Achieving in greater than 5-years):

1. To maintain engineering maps, records and survey monument system, to aid and promote development in the City.

2. To provide technical assistance and data to City Departments, Commissions, Boards, residents and businesses of the City, and to respond efficiently to citizen requests and complaints to enhance the quality of life and aid in development.

3. Continue design and construction of the Ox Brook Flood Control Project. Assist State representatives and other elected officials with bonding applications for Ox Brook, Island Brook, Northeast and Rooster River Flood Control projects.

4. Design and construction of bridge projects as established by Bridge priority index.

5. Continue to assist developers regarding Engineering best practices and City requirements for ongoing developments such as Steel Point, Downtown North, school building Committee and a multitude of private and private/public enterprises.

6. Coordinate with the Town of Trumbull, Town of Stratford and the Town of Fairfield to make improvements along Old Town Road for traffic calming and safety.

7. Coordinate with the Town of Fairfield to make improvements along Park Avenue for traffic calming and safety.

1. Closeout construction paperwork for the replacement of the Capitol Avenue over Rooster River bridge.
6 MONTH STATUS: Project is closed out.

2. Closeout construction paperwork for the replacement of the Arctic Street over Pembroke Lakes bridge.

6 MONTH STATUS: Project is closed out.

3. Begin Design of replacement of Congress Street Bridge as a fixed span.
6 MONTH STATUS: Project has begun preliminary design.

4. Assist OPED with establishment of Pequonnock River north of Congress Street as a non-navigable waterway.
6 MONTH STATUS: Congress has passed a water bill. The Pequonnock River from Congress Street north has been deemed non-navigable.

5. To maintain engineering maps, records and survey monument system, to aid and promote development in the City.
6 MONTH STATUS: On going as a course of Administrative function.

6. To provide technical assistance and data to City Departments, Commissions, Boards, residents and businesses of the City, and to respond efficiently to citizen requests and complaints to enhance the quality of life and aid in development.
6 MONTH STATUS: On going as a course of Administrative function.

7. Continue construction of 21 new state of the art intersections on Main Street to replace the antiquated system. Project will be 100% federally funded.
6 MONTH STATUS: Project is into its second year of construction. Scheduled completion in FY2020.

8. Begin construction of 5 new signals on Washington Avenue.
6 MONTH STATUS: State DOT has begun construction. Once complete the signals will be turned over to the City following acceptance.

9. Continue to assist State Representatives in securing State bonding funds for various flood control projects.
6 MONTH STATUS: Bond application assistance has been offered to state representatives and senator. We are willing and able to assist when required.

10. Finalize design and permitting and begin construction for the replacement of the Elton Rogers Park Dam as part of Phase 1 of the Ox Brook Flood Control Project.
6 MONTH STATUS: Design has been completed. Project is with permitting agencies for approval. Construction scheduled to begin in Calendar year 2019.

11. Coordinate with the Town of Fairfield on design and Construction for the replacement of the State Street/Commerce Drive Bridge.
6 MONTH STATUS: Interlocal agreement between the City and the Town of Fairfield has been executed. Consultant selection process has begun. Design will begin early 2019.

12. Complete overhaul of Central Traffic Control Command center under federally funded (100%) State project 15-360.
6 MONTH STATUS: Hardware installation has been completed. The new hardware components will be integrated as part of the 15-360 Main Street Construction.

13. Implement a City bridge inspection program for 60+ bridges. The program will consist of an RFQ/RFP to identify a qualified structural consultant to periodically review the condition of bridges in the City and report on conditions and of required improvements/replacements.
6 MONTH STATUS: Final list of City owned bridges and culverts has been completed. RFQ fro consultant selection in early 2019.

14. Begin design and permitting for the replacement of two (2) bridges that will be identified as part of the City’s bridge inspection program.
6 MONTH STATUS: Next critical bridges to be determined by Bridge Inventory RFQ. Possible funding source identified and will be applied for.

15. Continue to assist developers regarding Engineering best practices and City requirements for ongoing developments such as Steel Point, Downtown North, school building Committee and a multitude of private and private/public enterprises.
6 MONTH STATUS: On going as a course of Administrative function.

16. Assist Public Facilities and OPED in administering Federal Aid and Capital Improvement projects such as Downtown Urban Enhancement, Ash Creek Pedestrian bridge and Lafayette Circle Realignment.
6 MONTH STATUS: Continued coordination with Public Facilities and OPED. Project management for the 15-368 Lafayette Circle project will now be overseen by Engineering.

17. Continue design and permitting of Seaview Avenue Corridor project.
6 MONTH STATUS: Project has progressed to Final design and permitting. Construction scheduled to commencing in 2020.

18. Closeout of the 15-359 Pequonnock River Trail project. Help facilitate reimbursements for expended construction dollars.
6 MONTH STATUS: Project is in final DOT closeout. City has received a large portion of the outstanding reimbursement since Engineering took over this stagnant project. Project will be finalized in early 2019.

19. Complete design of federally funded traffic signal project replacing 7 signals on Park Avenue.
6 MONTH STATUS: Project is beginning Preliminary design. Expected Final design in 2019 with construction commencing in 2020.

20. Assist the School Board in implementing a school zone signage requirement for all new schools and to retrofit existing school with the appropriate signage.
6 MONTH STATUS: Ongoing as part of school construction and as part of administrative functions related to the Board of Police Commissioners.

21. Implementation of FEMA’s CRS (Community Rating System) for flood insurance premium reduction.
6 MONTH STATUS: Application has been received and processed by FEMA. FEMA will perform on site review in Spring 2019.

22. Assist WPCA with MS4 permitting.
6 MONTH STATUS: Ongoing as part of WPCA’s continued effort to stay in compliance with the MS4 permit requirements.

23. Finalize design of Lafayette Boulevard median opening reconstruction and assist Public Facilities in bidding and construction of the project.
6 MONTH STATUS: Design and Construction have been completed.

24. Assist ITS department in implementation of City Wide Fiber construction.

6 MONTH STATUS: Pole right agreements have been executed through the efforts of City Attorney. Applications have been submitted to United Illuminating and Frontier. Construction will begin and be completed in 2019.

FY 2018 – 2019 ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT:

1. Assist WPCA and City’s GIS department with establishment of MS4 mapping and City sewer

    GIS mapping.

2. Provide DOT with yearly HPMS Local Road Surface improvement data.

3. Coordinate with State DOT along state routes, such as East Main Street, and

    implementation of public safety improvements as components of those projects.  

    Examples of this are sidewalk installations along East Main Street at Beardsley Park.