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November 10, 2021
RE: Fairchild Street Reconstruction Project
Dear Property Owner/Resident:
Shive-Hattery has been hired by the City of Iowa City to perform preliminary and final design services for
the Fairchild Reconstruction Project. The project generally includes the reconstruction of Fairchild
Street from Clinton Street to Linn Street.
As a property owner/resident located near the project, we would like to invite you to attend an
informational meeting to discuss the proposed improvements to Fairchild Street. The meeting will
feature exhibits that illustrate the planned improvements, including how the project will be built, traffic
access during construction, and anticipated schedule. Residents are invited to learn more about the
proposed improvements, provide feedback to the design team, and ask questions related to the project.
The meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, November 18th, 2021 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Zoom Meeting Information
Topic: Fairchild Street Reconstruction Public Meeting
Time: Nov 18, 2021 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86263924935
Meeting ID: 862 6392 4935
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbDNzlI0US
The meeting will include a formal presentation to start and the design consultant along with City staff
will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding the project for the remainder of the
meeting time.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, please feel free to fill out the enclosed comment form and mail
it back at your earliest convince or feel free to contact us at:
Alin Dumachi, P.E., Civil Engineer Dave Panos, P.E., Project Manager
City of Iowa City – Engineering Division Shive-Hattery
Phone: (319) 356-5140 Phone: (319) 892-3660
Alin-dumachi@iowa-city.org dpanos@shive-hattery.com
(see reverse for project information)
PROJECT INFORMATION
SUMMARY OF IMPROVEMENTS: This project will include replacement of Fairchild Street from Clinton
Street to Linn Street. The work will include removal and salvage of the existing brick street. Rebuilding
the street with a new concrete base and re-installation of the brick surface with new concrete curb and
gutter. This work will result in a completed street similar to the current Davenport Street between
Clinton Street and Linn Street. Sidewalk along each side of Fairchild will also be replaced and sidewalk
at the intersections will be replaced to add ADA complaint sidewalk ramps. The work will also include
the following:
• New 8” Water Main
• New drainage system including storm sewer piping and intakes
PROJECT TIMELINE: The project is anticipated to start in Spring 2022, with completion by Fall 2022.
HOW WILL IMPROVEMENTS BE PAID FOR? The project will be funded by City Road Use tax revenues
and was budgeted under the City Capital Improvement Program. Costs for improvements will not be
assessed to properties adjoining the project.
WILL STREETS BE CLOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION? Construction on Fairchild Street will require
closure of Fairchild Street.
WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO MY PROPERTY? Work will require removal and replacement of driveways.
Access will be limited to alleyway access for property with alley access. Property with only access from
Fairchild will require staged driveway construction to maintain access.
WILL SIDEWALKS BE REPLACED? Sidewalk will be replaced within the project limits. Sidewalk ramps
will be installed or replaced to meet code and ADA requirements.
WILL MY WATER/SANITARY SEWER SERVICE BE DISRUPTED? Minor interruptions to water or service of
select properties will occur and will need to be coordinated to reduce impact. The City contractor will
coordinate service interruptions directly with property owners to minimize inconvenience.
Thank you for your collaboration as we work to improve our streets.