Item 37 - Construction Management and Inspection Services for Well 32 Rehabilitation

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BLUE MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT Omar M. Dandashi, P.E. Project Manager City of Ontario as lead agency, the project represents the culmination of almost a decade of developing public and private partnerships. With over 52 acres of wetlands, the project provides over 23 acres of open water, 2.5 miles of recreation trails, additional storm water storage capacity for the Prado Basin, and includes the creation of over 20 acres of California native habitat for over 300 species, including endangered species such as the Least Bells Vireo. During the project's implementation phase, a comprehensive federal, state, regional, and local government relations program was developed that included direct project advocacy before the United States Congress, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and a variety of pertinent departments. The project received approximately $7.5 million in grant funding directly and indirectly from the following programs: US Bureau of Reclamation • US EPA / CaIEPA • Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART Program • State Water Resources Control Board Revolving Fund • Department of Water Resources (Integrated Watershed Program / SAWPA) • Natural Resources Agency Construction Manager, Balboa Village Improvement Project, City of Newport Beach (Duration: Construction 2001- 2003; Value: $8.5 Million) —The Balboa Village Improvement Project included a four -square block area in the vicinity of the "Balboa Pier and Fun Zone" on the Balboa Peninsula. The major revitalization of the aging Village provided a draw to the public and promoted redevelopment of the area. The project included upgraded streets and alleys, the addition of traffic calming elements, widening and resurfacing sidewalks, extensive ADA compliance implementation, expanding parking facilities, the addition of new storm drainage, landscaping, lighting, and street furniture to achieve a unified theme and character for the Village. The project was delivered in three-year phases addressing the complex nature of active businesses and residents, circulation, and mass transit to an annual active tourist attraction. Community outreach was a critical element of the project delivery and success. The City staff and construction management developed a unique up -front communications style that allowed a proactive community driven partnership with local businesses and residents. Nominated for ASCE Orange County Project of the Year.