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B809
Manager: Vinnie Hunt As Of 07/31/2011

Central Energy Plant Repairs and Capacity Expansion


Status Under Construction Budget: $9,070,000 $5,303,400 Completion Date (est.): 02/28/2012 Expended: $3,400,448 $4,268 Encumbered: $3,447,084 Estimate Given: 03/02/2011 Unobligated: $2,222,468

TOTAL PROJECT Fiscal Year

** Project Cost Estimate IF DIFFERENT from Adopted Budget: Scope: Replace aging plant equipment and infrastructure to provide continuity of service to Police Headquarters, Fire Headquarters and the TCC Complex. Benefits: Critical pieces of existing equipment in the Central Plant are from 20 to 40 years old and must be replaced. Status: 08/03/2011 Phase II (boilers and heating system) permitted and under construction. Chiller equipment purchase awarded under Phase II. Phase III (chilled water system) design has been submitted for building permit approval and the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for construction is being prepared. Next Steps: 08/03/2011 Obtain permit for phase III. Finalize and negotiate GMP for Phase III. Issues: 08/03/2011 Previous issues resolved and no new ones to report.

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K118
Manager: Chris Leighton As Of 07/31/2011

City Public Parking Garage at Plaza Centro


Status Under Construction Budget: $6,675,000 $975,000 Completion Date (est.): 08/31/2011 Expended: $5,344,263 $0 Encumbered: $837,245 Estimate Given: 12/02/2010 Unobligated: $493,492

TOTAL PROJECT Fiscal Year

** Project Cost Estimate IF DIFFERENT from Adopted Budget: Scope: Design and construct City owned, Parkwise operated 400 stall public parking garage on city-owned land west of Union Pacific right of way, east of Toole, between Broadway and 4th. Benefits: Mayor and Council adopted resolution 21313 on June 9, 2009 approving and authorizing a development agreement between the City of Tucson and OT Kino, LLC for development of the Plaza Centro project on two currently city owned parcels on either side of Toole between Broadway and 4th/Congress. The agreement requires the City of Tucson to design and construct a public parking garage on the property as a precondition to the developer purchasing the land and starting his mixeduse, high density, pedestrian oriented development. The City garage will be integrated into the overall development, meeting public parking needs in the area, including those of the Plaza Centro development. Status: 08/05/2011 Construction is nearing completion. Next Steps: 08/05/2011 Soft opening 8/25/11, Grand opening 9/8/1 Issues: 08/05/2011 Curb work on the south side of Congress will follow Garage construction to address roadway safety assessment results.

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S083
Manager: Jesse Gutierrez As Of 07/31/2011

Cushing Street Bridge


Status Under Construction Budget: $2,172,815 $0 Completion Date (est.): 06/29/2012 Expended: $1,865,851 $0 Encumbered: $94,356 Estimate Given: 08/01/2011 Unobligated: $212,608

TOTAL PROJECT Fiscal Year

** Project Cost Estimate IF DIFFERENT from Adopted Budget: Scope: The Cushing Street Bridge construction and roadway improvement project is a vital link in the 3.9-mile Modern Streetcar project. The 320-foot-long signature bridge will provide a shaded east-west connection for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders. When complete, the project improvements will include a new roadway and bridge, asphalt concrete pavement, curb, sidewalk, ramps, driveways, utility relocations and improvements, floodwalls, street lighting and other improvements along Cushing Street, between Avenida Del Convento and the eastbound I-10 frontage road. Please be aware that the budget and expenditures provided here are only for pre-construction design and miscellaneous costs. Construction budget and expenditures are included within the Modern Streetcar Project. Benefits: The extended widening of the I-10 underpass at Cushing, along with the Cushing Street Bridge, will serve as an important multi-modal gateway to downtown. Status: 08/01/2011 On July 14, 2011 approximately 150 residents, elected officials, and dignitaries turned out on the morning of July 14 for the construction kick-off of the Cushing Street Bridge. Next Steps: 08/01/2011 Begin construction. Issues: 08/01/2011 None.

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S30N
Manager: Tom Fisher As Of 07/31/2011 Status In Design Budget: $84,674,000 $16,000,000

Downtown Links - Barraza-Aviation


Completion Date (est.): 12/30/2016 Expended: $9,589,338 $80,460 $84,664,100 Encumbered: $580,933 Estimate Given: 08/31/2010 Unobligated: $74,503,729

TOTAL PROJECT Fiscal Year

** Project Cost Estimate IF DIFFERENT from Adopted Budget:

Scope: The project will be a modest, four-lane roadway north of the Union Pacific railroad tracks that will connect Barraza-Aviation Parkway to 22nd Street and I-10, offering an alternate access to Downtown, plus new underpass with the Union Pacific railroad. Benefits: The project will provide an additional transportation link to the existing arterial system that will allow alternate access and egress to Downtown Tucson. Additionally, the project removes an existing atgrade railroad crossing with the construction of a new underpass and provides safety improvement to three other crossings Status: 08/05/2011 The 8th Street Drainage plans are $100% complete. Went out to bid on July 11th and bid openings are scheduled for August 12th. Construction to start in mid September.The Urban Overlay District (UOD) is currently under review by DSD. A traffic impact analysis (TIA) draft is completed and under review Next Steps: 08/05/2011 The St. Mary's segment design is 99% complete and will go out to bid in October. Issues: 08/05/2011 The middle segment of the corridor is at 30% design and on hold due to lack of RTA funds at this time.

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JA03
Manager: Jessie Sanders As Of 01/31/2011 Status Pre-Development Budget: $20,422 $0

Gadsden Development
Completion Date (est.): 04/14/2014 Expended: $20,422 $0 Encumbered: Estimate Given: 11/02/2009 Unobligated:

TOTAL PROJECT Fiscal Year

** Project Cost Estimate IF DIFFERENT from Adopted Budget: Scope: Planned development includes 125 room boutique hotel, 400 residential units (of which 17.5% will be offered to households at or below 80% of Area Medium Iincome (AMI) and 17.5% will be offered to households between 80% and 125% of AMI) Additional development include office space, market, restaurant, and other commercial uses. Benefits: This project brings new neighborhood approved development to the westside as a planned extension of Downtown. Status: 08/01/2011 The closing on Block 3 (aka Block G) is complete and construction of the New Armory Building is underway. Reporting on the New Armory Building is now being done as a separate project. Reporting under this project will again just focus on Gadsden. Next Steps: 08/01/2011 Begin effots with Gadsden to amend the Development Agreement (DA) to remove any ambiguities and to determine when credits that are authorized in the DA, are earned. Gadsden has been contacted twice for the purpose of starting these discussions. Issues: 06/01/2011 Need to amend the Development Agreement (DA) to remove any ambiguities and to determine when credits that are authorized in the DA, are earned.

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J050
Manager: Jessie Sanders As Of 01/31/2011 Status On Hold Budget: $2,117,430 $64,494

Mission San Agustn Garden


Completion Date (est.): Estimate Given:

Expended: $2,052,936 $0

Encumbered: $10,585

Unobligated: $53,909

TOTAL PROJECT Fiscal Year

** Project Cost Estimate IF DIFFERENT from Adopted Budget:

$1,000,000

Scope: Design and construction of replica of historic Mission Gardens, with historically accurate sizing of adobe walls, and interior spaces designed to have plantings representing several eras of Tucson agriculture, from ancient to modern. Site infrastructure designed to include irrigation, electrical needs, and currently contains raised bed cedar planters in "modern" portion of the 4 acre area. Benefits: The Mission Garden is a reconstruction of the Spanish Colonial walled garden that was part of the historic San Agustn Mission. Rebuilt on its original site and located today in the heart of downtown Tucson, the Mission Garden will feature heirloom plants and living Timeline Gardens, interpreting 4000 years of Tucson agriculture. Status: 02/01/2011 The City is developing a Development and Management Plan for the Mission Garden prior to drafting a new IGA between the City and the County. Wells Fargo has offered to help with a Business Plan. The Tucson Parks Foundation has expressed an interest in helping support such things as irrigation costs. Next Steps: 02/01/2011 Keep working with the Friends of Tucsons Birthplace, Pima County, Wells Fargo, and the Tucson Parks Foundation to bring the Garden alive. Issues: 02/01/2011 The Garden wall was hit with major graffiti again.

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MRC3
Manager: Shellie Ginn As Of 07/31/2011 Status In Design Budget: $196,822,000 $67,250,500

Modern Streetcar
Completion Date (est.): 09/30/2012 Expended: $36,910,116 $601,789 Encumbered: $49,353,550 Estimate Given: 12/04/2009 Unobligated: $110,558,334

TOTAL PROJECT Fiscal Year

** Project Cost Estimate IF DIFFERENT from Adopted Budget: Scope: A four-mile modern streetcar line that connects the University of Arizona to the 4th Avenue commercial district, downtown and the redevelopment area west of downtown. Benefits: The purpose of the Tucson Modern Streetcar Project is to address the need for improved connectivity between Tucson's major activity centers. The modern streetcar will serve as an urban transit circulator to address the transportation needs of the residents, workers, students, and visitors traveling in the corridor. The City of Tucson and other local decision-makers have been focused on addressing this need, as documented in previous transportation planning and development initiatives. More specifically, the proposed project is based on the need to connect major activity centers, create economic development, support population and employment growth, improve transit service, and mitigate parking constraints. Status: 08/08/2011 Design of the project is nearly 100% complete. Design plans for all line segments, systems, streetcar stops, and the maintenance facility are being reviewed by TDOT and stakeholders. Private utility companies have begun utility relocations in advance of the project. The special trackwork and traction power substation vendors have been selected. Next Steps: 08/08/2011 Completion of design plans to the satisfaction of TDOT and project stakeholders. Issue bid solicitation for civil/track/systems construction in Fall 2011. Issues: 08/08/2011 No new issues. The previous item regarding the property being acquired by COT for the Downtown Links 8th Street/Tucson Arroyo box culvert is unresolved. The property acquisition has not been finalized yet; this needs to occur prior to the start of streetcar construction. Several downtown projects adjacent to the alignment also must consider streetcar construction during their project planning

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R978
Manager: Rob Just As Of 07/31/2011

Reid Park Africa Expansion - Elephant Exhibit


Status Under Construction Budget: $9,722,020 $5,203,424 Completion Date (est.): 01/03/2012 Expended: $4,563,493 $44,897 $0 Encumbered: $4,623,094 Estimate Given: 06/06/2011 Unobligated: $535,432

TOTAL PROJECT Fiscal Year

** Project Cost Estimate IF DIFFERENT from Adopted Budget:

Scope: Design and construct a 7-acre expansion of the Reid Park Zoo. This expansion will include connecting pathways from the current zoo footprint, restrooms, drinking fountains, and a 3-acre elephant exhibit and holding facility. This project is a joint effort between the City of Tucson and the Reid Park Zoological Society. Benefits: Expedition Tanzania will be providing important improvements for the nationwide lephant program. Additionally, it will provide guests with a dynamic educational exhibit to explore and enjoy. The community has been extremely supportive, and should be very proud of this achievement. Status: 07/07/2011 Construction is in progress and on schedule. Next Steps: 07/07/2011 Substantial Completion of Construction. Issues: 07/07/2011 None.

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M611
Manager: Tom Fisher As Of 07/31/2011

Ronstadt Transit Center Improvements


Status In Design Budget: $2,797,458 $1,097,000 Completion Date (est.): 09/30/2011 Expended: $236,358 $7,126 $0 Encumbered: $3,555 Estimate Given: 03/07/2011 Unobligated: $2,557,545

TOTAL PROJECT Fiscal Year

** Project Cost Estimate IF DIFFERENT from Adopted Budget:

Scope: Design and construct safety, security, and comfort improvements as part of a comprehensive CPTED study. CPTED= Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. Benefits: --rebuild the east median island to accommodate additional bus bays --upgrade lighting and video surveillance systems --upgrade cooling towers for passenger comfort --enclose arcade openings with decorative metal fencing --simplify and enhance directional and regulatory signage --replace broken pavers with concrete walkway Status: 08/05/2011 Base plans are 100% complete and permitted. Adding three plan amendments before going out to bid in late August/early September. Next Steps: 08/05/2011 Go out to bid in late August/early September. Issues: 08/05/2011 None.

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