Construction Notification Presentation
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City Project Notification Policy City Council Connectivity Subcommittee July 30, 2025 Agenda and Goals of Meeting • Discuss the current state of Chandler’s construction notification policies • Current practices with strengths and weaknesses • Identifying gaps for each type of project • Recommend strategies for improved communication • Construction Notification occurs for the following types of projects: • Fiber installation projects • CIP projects • City maintenance projects • Non-city projects (private development/other agencies) FIBER INSTALLATION PROJECTS • Broadband infrastructure and digital equity are crucial for Chandler's goal to be the most connected city. • High-speed internet fosters economic growth, education, healthcare access, and social inclusion. • Construction to build the necessary infrastructure is not always convenient. • Agencies are federally required to allow fiber to be built in the right-of-way. The city cannot deny permits if they meet engineering requirements. • Fiber installation projects meet the City Council Strategic Framework by meeting the following objectives: • Forward-thinking transportation and technology networks with fiber and wireless technology providers that quickly and reliably connect people and business. • Chandler strives to be the Most Connected City and a Community of Innovation 2 FIBER CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION PROGRAM History of the Program: • January 2002 - Ordinance 3246 - Construction Signs Required • November 2020 - Council Subcommittee on Small Wireless in Right-of-Way • November 2020-December 2020 - Staff worked with the industry to develop notification policy - DSP-201, implemented in December 2020 Current Practices: • Notice businesses and residents within 300 feet of construction at least 7 days in advance. • HOAs must be noticed at least 10 days in advance. • Proof of notification must be available at the preconstruction meeting. • If more than 2 weeks between notice and construction start a 2nd notice is required. 2 Notifications delivered: • ~500 homes per Fiber To The Home (FTTH) permit on average; • Total Issued FTTH permits as of 5/19/2025 = ~102 permits • More than 51,000 notifications have been delivered for FTTH projects FTTH Builds • 7 Providers actively building FTTH in Chandler • ~51,000 homes* passed to date *Some of those areas pass the same homes twice – construction fatigue is an issue in neighborhoods with providers coming in after each other, or when followed by a city driven project. Current Process - Strengths and Weaknesses • Strengths • Residents are generally more informed today • Notices do help cut down on complaints • Providers are providing the proof of notification • Weaknesses • Locate markings often go out before notices • Door hangers look like advertisements (because they are) • If work doesn’t start companies fail to re-notice • Companies often overlook notifying businesses • Business employees often fail to share construction information • Construction signs aren’t always put out as required • Residents can’t tell the difference between city and non-city projects Current Industry Door Hanger examples: City Capital Improvement Projects • How Does a Project Become a CIP Project? • Projects are approved yearly through the budget to address needs identified through: • City master plans • City approved bond projects • Lifecycle replacement • Public requests • State or Federal compliance requirements • Emergency Repairs • Projects involving new construction-as opposed to maintenance- require a Professional Engineer to provide a design City CIP Projects • Two phases for each CIP project- design phase and construction phase • Public outreach is different for each project due to the following considerations: • Project impacts to the public • Size of project area • Duration of project, especially the portion that impacts the public • Rapid schedule changes Current Practices for CIP Projects Design Phase • Website • Project Hotline • Social Media Outreach • E-Blasts • Mailers – Post Cards • Public Meetings • Transportation Commission • Business Outreach • Resident Outreach Construction Phase • Website • Project Hotline • Social Media Outreach • E-Blasts • Mailers – Post Cards • Door Hangers • Public Meetings • Contruction Signage • Traffic Restriction Website City CIP Projects • Public Outreach by the Numbers • 1,400 - Monthly E-Blasts • 19,887 - Mailers on 7 current projects • 15 - Calls to the Hotline per month • 10 to 25 - Typical Public Meeting Attendance • 16,967 - Number of hits on Project Website this calendar year • 7,907 - Number of hits on Traffic Restriction Website this calendar year CIP Projects Strengths and Weaknesses • Strengths • Public Information Officer attends weekly meetings to share complaints with Contractor, City Staff, and Consultant. • This provides quick responses to residents from all parties. • Post Cards are easily tracked to verify they were delivered. • E-Blasts bring information to the public on a regular basis. • Website has good information on the project and used in any native language of a Chandler resident • Weaknesses • Cost City Maintenance Projects • Mill and Overlay Program Right of entry letter (Signature Required) (ADA driveway impacted residents only) • 6-8 months prior to ADA work. (Mailer) • 2nd attempt 30 days before ADA (door to door) • Depending on situation may requires a 3rd attempt. (Hand delivered) ADA • Pre warning signs 5-7 days before work begins (project information on signs) • Door hanger 72 hours Before Work begins (to residents impacted by work) Mill and Overlay/Seals • Pre warning signs 5-7 days before work begins (project information on signs). • Door hanger 72 hours before work begins ( On affected streets only) City Maintenance Projects • Resident Notification Examples Recommended Improvements • Update Door Hangers • Uniformity of door hangers regardless of city or non-city driven project • Consistency with construction sign code • QR Code allowed, but for a project website (not just a sign up for service website) • Barricade panels with information plaques • Including the right information • Keeping them up to date • Construction Signs • Mandatory Traffic Control Plan • DSP-201 Policy Update • Modify language to limit the notice going out no more than 30 days in advance of construction rather than 2 weeks. • Citywide Construction Hotline – Contract, FTE or Temp (for pilot) • Clearinghouse for business and resident concerns and complaints • A dedicated employee who is trained and updated on all active projects in the city. Proposed Door Hanger Format: • Align with Construction Sign requirements in City Code 46-2.7(E) Next Steps and Timelines • Update Utility Permit Manual for publish in July 2025 to include: • Door hanger specifications; • Project website requirement for large build projects expected to last more than 3 months; • Barricade panel update requirements. • Construction Signs • Mandatory Traffic Control Plan (implemented along with the new TCP program) • DSP-201 Policy Update for publish in July 2025 • Modify language to limit the notice going out no more than 30 days in advance of construction rather than 2 weeks. • Citywide Construction Hotline – Pilot Program • Central point to answer questions for residents • Provide updates and contact information for all construction projects • Potential partial funding from FTTH contract for position Questions? https://www.chandleraz.gov/government/departments/development-services/telecommunications-and-utility-franchise