2010 Second Quarter Report - Denver...Program Report – Q2 2010 July 26, 2010 Introduction This report outlines the progress and accomplishments on the Better Denver Bond Program

Better Denver Bond Program2010 Second Quarter Report

Civic Center - Voorhies Memorial and

Greek Theater

The Better Denver Bond Program Program Report – Q2 2010

July 26, 2010

Introduction This report outlines the progress and accomplishments on the Better Denver Bond Program (“Program”) during the second quarter of 2010 (April 1- June 30). During this quarter, the Program completed a significant number of projects and advanced many others in the execution pipeline. A major milestone was achieved in this quarter, with over 50% of the Bond Program projects (148) now completed. Over 100 projects are presently in the design or construction phase, making 2010 the most active period for project execution on the Bond Program. Additionally, nearly $300 Million of Bond Program funds have now been contracted or committed, providing a significant boost to the local economy. Beyond current management and oversight of execution, significant progress on legacy program management approaches and systems was achieved this quarter. Monthly legacy meetings with Public Works leadership and Project Controls teams continued. The City’s Technology Services team has engaged staff to begin incorporation of Bond Program systems into City-standard Oracle and Alfresco system platforms. This will make capital project management information available and accessible to a broad group of project and functional group users. To reinforce best practices and communicate new systems and process improvements, additional Project Management Training was conducted in May. Training centered on Primavera planning and scheduling, earned value methodology, the new Public Works budget management system, the development of a new cost management system, and controller processes and guidance for closeout and prompt payment. The City financial team issued $350 Million in new general obligation bonds in June. This bond issuance included $312 Million of the ARRA-stimulus vehicle “Build America Bonds”, which will drive down the costs of bond issuance and long-term debt service with considerable beneficial impact for the City.

Program Highlights At the end of June 2010, the status of projects that comprise the Program is as shown in Table 1.

Q2 - 2010 Project Status

Project Phase Number of Projects June 30, 2010 March 31, 2010

Future Projects 5 17 In Planning Phase 8 13 In Design Phase 55 69 In Construction Phase 69 78 Projects Complete 148 109 Post Program* 2 2 Total Number of Projects 288 288 * Projected to complete after 2012

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BETTER DENVER BOND PROGRAM: PROGRAM REPORT – Q2 2010

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Twentieth St. Rec Center – Window Replacement

At the end of Q2 2010, over 75% of Bond Projects are now either in construction or completed. There are 120 projects currently in progress; 2010 continues to be the most active period of the Bond Program in terms of the number of projects being executed.

Program schedule progress and performance information in Table 2 shows the value of the work completed through Q2 2010 compared to that which was planned, by Purpose. The Earned Value of work completed to date of $188 million is tracking closely to the Planned Value of work scheduled to be completed of $200 million (approximately 6% behind plan). The active Program projects are now 38% complete on an earned value basis.

Q2 - 2010 Earned Value

Purpose Planned Value of Work through June 2010

Earned Value of Work through June 2010

Schedule Variance

1 ‐ Public Office Facilities $ 4,942,000 $ 4,903,000 $ (39,000) 2 ‐ Deferred Maintenance of Cultural Facilities $ 33,712,000 $ 31,366,000 $ (2,346,000) 3 ‐ Health and Human Services Facilities $ 13,483,000 $ 13,041,000 $ (442,000)

4 ‐ Parks System Facilities $ 49,652,000 $ 45,091,000 $ (4,561,000)

5 ‐ Public Safety Facilities $ 19,467,000 $ 20,004,000 $ 537,000 6 ‐ Streets, Transportation and Public Works $ 55,273,000 $ 50,143,000 $ (5,130,000)

7 ‐ Libraries $ 12,862,000 $ 12,993,000 $ 131,000 8 ‐ New Construction of Cultural Facilities $ 2,464,000 $ 2,665,000 $ 201,000

Bond & Program Mgmt $ 7,763,000 $ 7,763,000 $ 0

Total $ 199,618,000 $ 187,969,000 $ (11,648,000)

The Schedule Performance Index (SPI) of 0.94 remained the same as Q1 2010. The positive performance through Q2 2010 was a result of:

• Significant progress on several projects such as:

− Denver Museum of Nature & Science Fire Detection & Suppression − Denver Botanic Gardens – Greenhouse − Denver Municipal Animal Shelter − Denver Health 5th Floor Remodel (Phase 2) − Civic Center – Greek Theater and Voorhies Memorial − Central Park (Stapleton) New Recreation Center − Parks Irrigation Projects − Parks Restroom Rehabilitation Projects − Police Traffic Operations Facility and Firing Range − Public Infrastructure TOD - Southmoor Station − Street Reconstruction: Cherry Creek Drive South Phase 2 − Central Park Blvd. at I-70 Interchange

Denver Municipal Animal Shelter – Work in Progress

Parkfield Lake Park - Work in Progress


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• Several major projects began either design or construction during the quarter including:

Design: − Civic Center Broadway Terrace Improvements − Cheesman Pavilion − Colfax Avenue (Sheridan to Federal) − California Street (14th to 17th) – Streetscape and Sidewalk Construction: − DPAC Newton Rehearsal Space − Congress Park Irrigation − Public Infrastructure TOD – 10th and Osage − Street Maintenance Projects − Library Branch Renovation Projects − Green Valley Ranch Library (New)

• Schedule changes were approved by the Bond Executive Committee to accurately reflect current conditions of project work, such as: − Alameda Parkway Irrigation adjusted to reflect time to resolve Right-Of-Way issues − Parks New Restroom Design-Build projects modified to reflect changes to the

infrastructure/utilities − Parkfield Lake Park modified to reflect coordination of architectural amenities − TREX projects modified to reflect the public involvement process − Central Branch Library adjusted to reflect scope elements required to integrate the work

Program Activities and Accomplishments in Q2 2010 During Q2 2010, the Program has expanded upon the progress and initiatives begun earlier to ensure all project requirements are identified and budgeted for the work being performed.

The Program’s main activities during Q2 2010 are briefly described below: • Project Reviews:

− Conducted additional project reviews for specific projects or groups of projects. The reviews allow dialog between Project Managers, City Departments and the Program Management Team on specific project issues and result in specific actions for follow-up. Reviews were held for several individual or groups of projects, including:

City and County Building Neighborhood House Denver Municipal Animal Shelter Central Denver Recreation Center Civic Center Projects - Greek Theater, Voorhies Memorial and Balustrade Restorations Parkfield Lake Park Development Projects City Park Circulation Improvements City Park Special Feature Renovations Barnum Splash Pad

Barnum Splash Pad, Pool Shade and Pool Slide


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La Alma Outdoor Pool Stapleton Recreation Center Outdoor Pool Slide Structures Berkeley Park Improvements Regional Trails Park Roads and Parking Lots Lowry Fire Station Police Crime Laboratory Police Traffic Operations and Firing Range Central Park Blvd. at I-70 Interchange Public Infrastructure TOD – Southmoor Station Street Reconstruction: Cherry Creek Drive South Phase 2 Cherry Creek Transfer Station TREX Improvement Projects TODs (38th & Blake, Decatur, Louisiana & Pearl) 38th Avenue Underpass Improvements 14th and Colfax Avenue Improvements California Street (14th to 17th) Streetscape and Sidewalk Denver Public Library Renovation Projects (23) Stapleton Branch Library West Denver Branch Library Green Valley Ranch Branch Library

• Risk Management: − Project Managers (PMs) provided completed Risk Assessment forms for each of their

projects for discussion during the project reviews. − PMs continued to gain experience in completing the Risk Assessment form; the more it is

used, the more accurate their assessment and identification of potential risks becomes and the more it is accepted as a valid planning tool.

− The 2010 Q2 forecast presentations made by BLT Department Leads in May provided a look-ahead through the end of 2010, and included issues or risks that might be anticipated at the program and project levels.

− A risk assessment and trend report was developed in May to identify and monitor the projects that are potentially at risk.

− The audit process was completed with a final report from the Auditor’s Office in March 2010. The Bond Program team and CCD functional groups conducted additional training in May related to Audit recommendations and new systems for legacy benefit.

• Communication / Public Outreach: − Conferred with Mayor’s Office and Departmental Communications Managers / Public

Information Officers (PIOs) regarding Q2 special events and outreach. Assisted with planning and support for events and outreach. Provided information and input for officials’ speaking points, developed and produced informational displays

Councilman Hancock, Don Hunt and project representatives at Green Valley Ranch Branch Library site - Tour of District 11 Projects


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- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Police Traffic Operations and

Firing Range Buildings Bill Vidal/Public Works with Denver Police Chief Whitman and others

/materials for the events, and assisted with logistics as requested. Events sought participation of the area Councilperson and Mayor or others. Events included:

Elmendorf Park Playground renovation ribbon cutting held in conjunction with Denver Public Schools conducted on May 11. Provided display board/project information. Cherry Creek Library Renovation completion celebration held May 19. Provided display board, input to speaker points, and help with logistics. City Park Week Celebration, which included information on Bond funded improvements at the park (new restroom, greenhouse renovation, circulation and trails, Duck Lake rehabilitation). Gave input to Proclamation, and attended “County Fair” on June 4 at the park and provided project and program display boards. Eisenhower Recreation Center renovation completion and reopening tour of new facilities held in conjunction with Council representative and area HOA picnic. On June 5. City of Axum Park playground redesign/redevelopment groundbreaking, held June 28th. Coordinated with Sister Cities, Department of Environmental Health and others. New Police Traffic Operations and Firing Range Training Facility ribbon cutting held on June 28th.

− Presentations: Provided information or made presentations to professional groups, neighborhood associations, or the like on program status, projects in construction, or bid opportunities :

CMAA (Construction Management Association of America) Owners Night held April 8th

OED (Office Economic Development) and Grow Denver panel on “Capitalizing on Contracting Opportunities with the City and County of Denver”(April 27)

INC (Inter-Neighborhood Council) held mid May − Media Support to PIOs (media outreach or in response to inquiries): story in Denver

Business Journal (April 2010) regarding business opportunities and stimulus effect of Bond projects in the design and construction industry.

− Other support, input and guidance provided for 15th Street Reconstruction information for flyer mailing to business/neighbors (April

and again in June) Police Crime Lab neighborhood meeting notice mailing (mid May) Central Park Boulevard/I-70 Interchange direct mailing draft for summer (June) Training for Project Managers: participated in Bond Program Training of Project

Managers covering several topics, including public and media communications Provided information and led tour of Council District 11 projects with Councilman

Hancock Initiated and gathered input and testimonials from library customers and Recreation

Center customers regarding the bond-funded improvements − Council Briefings: The Bond Program team continued quarterly outreach meetings with

individual City Council members.


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- Groundbreaking Ceremony - City of Axum Projects

Mayors Hickenlooper and Hagos of Axum, Councilmembers and partners participated

Provided an opportunity to discuss all Bond projects in each member’s district Provided Program schedule information tailored to the Council Member’s District, Forwarded comments/questions received from Council members at these meetings

to the relevant City Departments for their information or follow-up as appropriate − Bond Signage: Provided signs at 10 additional sites for a total of 128 signs to date. − Citizen Inquiries: Responded to approximately 30 email and phone call inquiries, touching

on topics such as bidding for Green Valley Ranch Library, Duck Lake rehabilitation, Sustainability Closeout forms, the Westside Library status, program plans and goals, Highland Park work status, contract work opportunities, potholes, old trolley tracks on 15th Street, Selection of Construction Management / General Contractor for Eastside Denver Human Services, and MLK Boulevard contractor clean-up.

− Program Web Site: Posted information and updates to the Program web site on the Bond Issuance, bond project special event and public meeting notices, project design renderings and progress photos, and quarterly Program information. Posted project specific information provided by Project Managers.

• 3rd Party Projects (Denver Health and Hospitals, Denver Botanic Gardens and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science): − 3rd Party Project Managers (PMs) continue to provide monthly status input using the same

reporting criteria as City PMs − Denver Museum of Nature and Science Maintenance: five of the seven defined projects are

complete (the Phipps Renovation, Elevator Installation, Diorama Film Installation, Restroom/Plumbing Renovations and Boiler Installation); the remainder are being designed or are under construction

− Denver Botanic Gardens: one of two projects is complete (the Irrigation and Access Improvements) and the Greenhouse Replacement is under construction, to be completed in Q3 2010

− Denver Health and Hospital Building 5th Floor Renovation: construction work continues within budget; expect to complete by the end of the year

• Land Acquisition: The Real Estate Department remains actively engaged in finding suitable locations for those projects that need land or right-of-way. The following are the significant actions during this report period: − Search completed for potential West Denver (Westside) Library site, with Library

Commission selection of Avondale (Colfax and Irving) in June. − Central Denver Recreation Center site was acquired in March 2010; actions are now

underway to manage the site and implement interim uses (note: this Bond Project, by Ordinance, is only intended to acquire land and develop designs; construction of the recreation center is pending other sources of funding).

− Right-of-way acquisition necessary for the Federal Boulevard project continues. − Barnum Park land acquisition is tied to the Valley Highway EIS which is presently not

programmed. Acquisition activity is pending CDOT actions.


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• Technology Services (TS) Coordination:

– The Bond Program and Technology Services are continuing to coordinate Technology infrastructure requirements for incorporation into bond projects.

– Steering committee meetings between Technology Services leadership and Bond Program leadership continued. Processes and procedures for program and project cost allocation and funding were discussed and reviewed.

• Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO) Coordination: − DSBO staff is continuing to support a significant workload related to the Bond Program

activities; their workload will continue to be coordinated with the Program Schedule. − DSBO continues as a regular participant in weekly BLT meetings.

• Public Art: The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs’ (DOCA) Public Art Process is underway for the projects listed below. In many cases, the art is envisioned to be integrated into the project structure or area grounds. − Denver Botanic Gardens: RFQ for a Signature Pavilion was issued. Semi-finalists will be

selected in late July or August. − Westwood Child Care Facility: Michael Juarez was selected to produce a mural for the

exterior entry wall of the school. Additional exterior work by Robert Tully is also anticipated in the playground. Work is currently being fabricated and installed on site.

− Eastside Human Services Facility: Artist Ray King was selected to create a colorful suspended glass sculpture for the new facility. Artist is in final design phase for the project.

− Denver Municipal Animal Shelter: Artists Laura Haddad and Tom Drugan were selected to create an artwork consisting of three separate pieces to be placed along the bike trail, in front of the shelter, and inside the lobby of the shelter. Contract has been executed and design is underway.

− Sloan's Lake Park: Andy Dufford, a Denver artist and Sloan's Lake neighborhood resident, was selected for a public art commission and is currently carving a stone sculpture as an interactive lake totem, to be integrated into the Marina construction.

− Parkfield Lake Park: A Los Angeles-based design/art team of Jenna Didier and Oliver Hess (called Infranatural) was selected for an integrated project and are in final design phase to create an interactive fog “sculpture” in the play area of the park.

− Ruby Hill Park: Denver-based sculptor Erick Johnson was selected to create a kinetic sculpture for the area near the crest of the hill (expected installation in late 2010).

− Cherry Creek Trail & Cherry Creek Solid Waste Facility: Denver-based artist Michael Clapper was selected to create a stone bench and sculptural feature for the Cherry Creek Trail. The artwork will create a beautiful respite area near the creek. It will be installed in late summer of 2010.

− Central Park (Stapleton) Recreation Center: Artists Marek Walczak and Wesley Heiss were selected to create two interactive sculptures in the lobby and stairwell of the recreation center. Installation is planned for 2011.

− La Alma Pool: RFQ has been issued. Semi-finalists will be selected in late July or early August.

Yale Avenue (Federal Blvd to Tennyson St) Street

Reconstruction


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− Police Crime Lab: Five semi-finalists have been chosen. A date will be selected in August for proposals to be presented to the selection panel.

− Police Traffic Operations and Firing Range: Artist Bob Zoell was selected to do a mural along the east facing walls. PAC and DCCA need to approve selection.

− Quincy Avenue: Artist Steven Schactman was selected to create a sculptural bridge along Quincy. Contract negotiations are in progress.

− 14th Street Streetscape and Sidewalk: Five semi-finalists have been chosen. Selection panel will meet in late July to select an artist.

− Central Park Boulevard: Five semi-finalists were selected for the project. Artists will have a site visit in August.

− Tennyson Corridor: Project Selection Panel has been approved. Orientation meeting was in June; RFQ to be out by July.

− Green Valley Branch Library: Erik Carlson was selected to produce an interactive media-based project for the new library. Contract has been completed and design is underway.

− Stapleton Library: Artist Steven Appleton was selected to create an integrated environmental sculptural series for the building.

• Sustainability: The Sustainability Committee continued to meet twice a month to review projects for compliance with Greenprint Denver and Executive Order 123. Project managers continue to identify innovations and opportunities to incorporate sustainability. The Committee continues to insure that appropriate sustainable concepts are being integrated in all projects. In addition, the Committee reviews completed projects for compliance. The Committee is collecting project close-out information to aggregate sustainability metrics to identify and measure success. Immediate savings are expected to be realized in new vertical buildings, when compared against base-code construction.

Examples: − Green Valley Ranch Library: The 26,000 sq. ft. structure will use an under-floor air

distribution system along with evaporative cooling and a “sensible energy recovery wheel” to condition outdoor air without mechanical refrigeration. Overall projected energy savings for the building operation is over $41,000 annually. This represents 66.8% in energy use savings and 63.7% in energy cost savings over standard construction practices. In addition, the project qualified for $21,000 in Xcel Energy cooling rebates.

− Central Park (Stapleton) Recreation Center: The building is working to achieve LEED Gold certification. A combination of daylight harvesting using skylights and Solatubes, high performance window glass, and solar shading will shed 70% of the solar heat gain and reduce room lighting demands. LED parking lot lighting will be installed to save 30% energy use. A 15 kW solar photovoltaic system that returns electricity back to the grid will be installed as a demonstration project. The natatorium will use a special heat distribution system as well as a pool cover on the lap pool to achieve 15-20% energy savings.

− City Park New Restroom: Using on-site renewable energy and passive mechanical strategies, the City’s first net-zero building has been completed. A solar chimney provides constant natural ventilation to the building and reduces utilization of the mechanical exhaust system. This prototype for future restrooms features 25% recycled content materials.

Pulaski Park Playground

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– Cherry Creek Branch Library: Renovations include new high efficient condensing boilers; new high efficient lighting; improved Building Automation System; recycled content, low-VOC carpet; low-VOC paint; FSC-certified millwork; on-demand water heaters; and low flow fixtures.

− Montbello Branch Library: Renovations include 7 Coolerado units; new Building Automation System; new insulated skylights; new high efficiency lighting; recycled content, low-VOC carpet; low-VOC paint; low flow fixtures.

− Police Traffic Operations and Firing Range: Renovated a warehouse into office space and constructed a new Police Firearms Training Facility. The complex features reuse of an existing building on a compact, efficient site. Sustainability features include: 48% water savings against LEED criteria, tilt up walls with continuous insulation, high-efficiency boilers and water heaters, low-lighting density, and variable air volume roof top units.

• Legacy Tools and Processes: As of Q2 2010 the Bond Program has accomplished the following: – Formalized key elements and goals of legacy Capital Projects Management capability with

Public Works and Technology Services stakeholders. – Developed end-state Capital Projects Management architecture and ensured that

architectural capabilities are aligned with the City’s strategic direction. Key elements of the architecture include providing support for:

Capital Projects Planning Budget Management Schedule Management Procurement Management Contracts Management Progress and Performance Management Cost Management Document Management

– Achieved progress pertaining to the Capital Projects Data Warehouse: Worked with City and County of Denver Technology Services team to develop a

Business Requirements Specification for the Oracle Business Intelligence reporting solution. This platform is consistent with the City’s strategic direction.

Identified platform architecture. – Initiated implementation of long-term Oracle-based solution for Project Management Plan

Application platform. The application supports the Public Works Budgeting process and provides data to support Capital Projects Data Warehouse and Progress and Performance Tracking.

– Developed Cost and Commitment Reporting: Developed additional reporting capabilities Documented key gap closure requirements necessary to ensure that PeopleSoft

cost and commitment data can be accurately integrated with Capital Project Data

- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Elmendorf Park Playground Renovations

Kevin Patterson/Parks& Rec with DPS representatives and

students


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2010 Financial Information

The Better Denver Bond Program continues to meet its financial objectives. • As of June 30, 2010 $165.0 Million has been expended on projects, while encumbrances total

$117.9 Million. • The total encumbrances and expenditures of $282.9 Million reflects that over 50% of the Bond

Program project funding has now been contracted or committed. • Debt service interest costs have been substantially reduced by use of the commercial paper

program prior to bond issuance. • $350 Million in General Obligation bonds were issued in June. This bond issuance refunds all

outstanding commercial paper draws and finances the majority of planned project expenditures through mid-2012.

• General Obligation bond issuances through June 2010 totaled $428 Million.

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Purpose Spent Pre-Encumbered Encumbered Post- Program Balance Total Refurb City Buildings 4,908,874 - 711,327 - 4,799,864 10,420,066 Refurb Cultural Ctrs 27,391,893 - 12,351,680 18,500,000 2,694,336 60,937,909 Health & Human Services 14,113,797 - 11,285,929 - 23,469,605 48,869,331 Parks & Recreation 38,361,465 493,428 24,771,526 - 30,403,771 94,030,190 Public Safety 19,661,225 22,959 3,773,393 - 42,109,789 65,567,366 Public Works 45,452,608 49,680 27,074,833 - 78,065,111 150,642,232 Libraries 12,435,335 1,735,015 9,581,547 - 28,421,140 52,173,037 Expansion of Culturals 2,724,802 - 28,338,783 38,636,916 721,251 70,421,751

165,049,999 2,301,082 117,889,018 57,136,916 210,684,867 553,061,882

Central Park (Stapleton) Recreation Center – Work in Progress


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2010 Current Forecast:

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During this quarter, cumulative Earned Value (i.e. progress) for the Program is $188M. A significant number of the major projects (listed earlier in this report) have initiated either design or construction during this quarter. Looking forward, bid and procurement activity on the majority of the remaining larger Bond projects in mid-2010 will lead to peak construction dollar volume in late 2010 and 2011.

The vast majority of all Bond Program projects have been accelerated and are slated to complete by the end of 2011, as requested by the Mayor. Remaining projects with 2012 planned value are: 1) West Denver Branch Library, 2) the Denver Museum of Nature & Science New Storage and Education Center, 3) the new Fire Station at Lowry (due to the present land acquisition schedule), and 4) 38th Avenue Underpass Improvements.

Due to the exceptional fund-raising challenges faced by the Boettcher Concert Hall projects (both deferred maintenance and new construction), these projects remain in the ‘Post Program’ status category (projected to be completed after 2012).

1 Earned value is attained by multiplying the % complete of project activities by their respective budgets. 2 Boettcher projects are now Post Program and no earned value is included through 2012.

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- Opening Celebration - Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library

Councilwoman Robb and Shirley Amore/DPL


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Economic Outlook: The current economic conditions continue to have a favorable and beneficial impact on Bond Program projects. The numbers of bidders and highly competitive environment has resulted in significant “buyer’s market” for Bond Program and other capital projects in the Denver metropolitan area. According to information from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), there has been a 4.2% year-over-year increase in the Producer Price Index (PPI), a weighted average of prices of materials used in all types of construction. Many individual material items have experienced significant price increases (i.e. steel +30.5%, lumber and plywood +18%, copper +13%, aluminum +11.5%). General and subcontractors are continuing to feel the impacts of significant reductions of available work. Even with these material price increases, the PPI for finished non-residential buildings (which includes labor costs, overhead, profit in addition to the aforementioned materials) dropped 2 to 4% on a year-over year basis. Looking forward, Ken Simonson, Chief Economist for AGC, believes that the PPI increases may be on the order of 6 to 8%, especially after 2010. For the Bond Program, the vast majority of all project procurement will have been achieved by the end of Q1 2011, likely minimizing the impact of material cost increases. The construction industry’s national unemployment rate of 20.1% is at the highest level since 1996, and more than twice the national average for all workers. Colorado has lost nearly 15% more construction jobs than last year at this time. According to Simonson: “The recession may have ended a year ago for most of the economy, but for construction, job losses and business closures continue every month. In a few months….many companies are likely to have closed their doors, and materials costs will be rising again.” With nearly $300 Million in contract commitments and expenditures to-date and over $200 Million forthcoming in the next 18 months, the Bond Program will continue to create and preserve contracting and job opportunities in the local community during a very challenging economic time.

The City and Bond Program team are continuing to accelerate the Bond Program schedule as rapidly as possible to get the work into the community. Outreach efforts with local design and construction trade associations, as well as small businesses, continued in Q2 2010. Advance notices of opportunities continue to be posted on both the City Public Works and Better Denver Bond Program

Source: BLS state and regional employment report, courtesy of AGC of America

Source: BLS producer price index (PPI), courtesy of AGC of America

websites, to ensure maximum awareness of project opportunities.


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Completed Bond Projects A list of Bond projects completed to date is shown below.

Total Projects Completed: 148 *Completed in Q2 2010

Purpose Project Department PM 1 C&CB 5th Floor‐HVAC & Remodel for Sheriff Facilities Alson 1 C&CB Basement‐HVAC & Electrical for OEM Facilities Guerrero 1 C&CB Replace Concrete Sidewalks Facilities Luxa 1 C&CB Window Blinds Facilities Luxa 1 200 West 14th Street (Permit Center) Deferred Maintenance Facilities Guerrero 2 DBG Irrigation and Access Improvements 3rd Party Aljonovich 2 DMN&S Boiler Installation 3rd Party Joplin 2 DMN&S Diorama Film Installation 3rd Party Joplin 2 DMN&S Elevator Installation 3rd Party Joplin 2 DMN&S Phipps Renovation 3rd Party Joplin 2 DMN&S Restroom/Plumbing Renovations 3rd Party Joplin

2 DPAC Newton Rehearsal Space ‐ Elevator & Lobby Improvements Public Works Alson

3 Edna Oliver Child Care Center Renovation Facilities Luxa 3 Lowry Child Care Center Renovation Facilities Luxa 3 Northeast Child Care Center Renovation Facilities Luxa 4 6th Avenue Parkway Irrigation Parks & Rec Wilgenbusch4 Alamo Placita Park Irrigation* Parks & Rec Hernandez 4 Argo Park Playground Improvements* Parks & Rec Hadley 4 Athmar Recreation Center Improvements Parks & Rec Schwarz 4 Auraria Median Irrigation Parks & Rec Bernstein 4 Aztlan Outdoor Pool Shade and Slide Structures* Parks & Rec Perry 4 Aztlan/Quigg Newton Recreation Center Improvements Parks & Rec Schwarz 4 Barnum Outdoor Pool Shade Structures Parks & Rec Perry 4 Berkeley Outdoor Pool Shade and Slide Structures* Parks & Rec Perry 4 Berkeley Park Irrigation Parks & Rec Binard 4 Berkeley Park Restroom Rehabilitation Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Bible Park North Restroom Rehabilitation* Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Chaffee Park Restroom Rehabilitation Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Cherry Creek Greenway Trail Parks & Rec Gannon 4 Cherry Creek Trail Improvements Parks & Rec Gannon 4 City of Kunming Park Irrigation Parks & Rec Hernandez 4 City Park Bandstand Parks & Rec Luxa 4 City Park Greenhouse Renovations* Parks & Rec Kontas

Argo Park Playground Improvements


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4 City Park Irrigation Parks & Rec Herwig 4 City Park New Restroom* Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 City Park Pavillion Renovations Parks & Rec Herwig 4 City Park Tennis Restroom Rehabilitation Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Civic Center Greek Theatre Restoration* Parks & Rec Wagner 4 Civic Center Voorhies Memorial Restoration* Parks & Rec Wagner 4 Congress Outdoor Pool Shade Structures Parks & Rec Perry 4 Cook Outdoor Pool Shade Structures Parks & Rec Perry 4 Cook Park Restroom Rehabilitation* Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Cranmer Park Irrigation Parks & Rec Murayama 4 Crestmoor Park Restroom Rehabilitation* Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Eisenhower Outdoor Pool Shade Structures Parks & Rec Perry 4 Eisenhower Recreation Center Improvements* Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Elmendorf Park Playground Improvements Parks & Rec Hadley 4 Frontier West Park Irrigation Parks & Rec Hernandez 4 Garfield Outdoor Pool Shade Structures Parks & Rec Perry 4 Garland Park Irrigation* Parks & Rec Hernandez 4 Glenarm Recreation Center Improvements Parks & Rec Schwarz 4 Globeville Outdoor Pool Shade Structures Parks & Rec Perry 4 Green Valley Ranch East Irrigation Parks & Rec Murayama 4 Green Valley Ranch Outdoor Pool Shade and Slide Structures* Parks & Rec Perry 4 Harvard Outdoor Pool Shade Structures Parks & Rec Perry 4 Harvey Outdoor Pool Shade Structures Parks & Rec Perry 4 Harvey Park Recreation Center Improvements Parks & Rec Schwarz 4 Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center Improvements Parks & Rec Schwarz 4 Highline Canal at Iliff Improvements* Parks & Rec Gannon 4 Jefferson Park Restroom Rehabilitation Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Kennedy Restroom Rehabilitation* Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 La Alma Recreation Center Improvements Parks & Rec Schwarz 4 La Familia Recreation Center Improvements Parks & Rec Schwarz 4 Lincoln Park Booster Pumps* Parks & Rec March 4 Lincoln Park Irrigation Parks & Rec March 4 Magna Carta Park Irrigation Parks & Rec Hernandez 4 McWilliams Park Restroom Rehabilitation* Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Montbello Recreation Center Improvements Parks & Rec Schwarz 4 Montclair Recreation Center Improvements Parks & Rec Schwarz 4 Observatory Park Playground Improvements* Parks & Rec Hadley 4 Observatory Park Restroom Rehabilitation* Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Overland Pond Park Irrigation* Parks & Rec Hernandez

Observatory Park Playground Improvements


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4 Park Roads & Parking Lots Improvements ‐ 2008/2009 Parks & Rec Robertson 4 Parkfield Lake Park Development Phase 2* Parks & Rec Henke 4 Pferdesteller Park Playground Improvements Parks & Rec Hadley 4 Pferdesteller Park Restroom Rehabilitation Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Pulaski Park Playground Improvements* Parks & Rec Hadley 4 Pulaski Park Restroom Rehabilitation* Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Robinson Park Restroom Rehabilitation* Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Ruby Hill Outdoor Pool Shade and Slide Structures* Parks & Rec Perry 4 Rude Indoor Pool Slide Structures Parks & Rec Perry 4 Rude Park Restroom Rehabilitation Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Scheitler Recreation Center Improvements Parks & Rec Schwarz 4 Silverman Park Restroom Rehabilitation Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Southwest Outdoor Pool Shade Structures Parks & Rec Perry 4 Swansea Outdoor Pool Shade and Slide Structures* Parks & Rec Perry 4 Twentieth Street Indoor Pool Surfaces Restoration Parks & Rec Schwarz 4 Twentieth Street Recreation Center Improvements Parks & Rec Robertson 4 Valverde Park Irrigation Parks & Rec Hernandez 4 Verbena Park Irrigation* Parks & Rec Kupcho 4 Veteran's Park Irrigation* Parks & Rec Hernandez 4 Veteran's Park Restroom Rehabilitation* Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 4 Village Place Park Irrigation* Parks & Rec Hernandez 4 Wagon Trail Improvements (formerly called Wagon Wheel Trail) Parks & Rec Gannon 4 Washington Park Irrigation Parks & Rec Murayama 4 Washington Park Recreation Center Improvements Parks & Rec Robertson 4 Washington Park Restroom Rehabilitation* Parks & Rec Fitzpatrick 5 Fire Station #11 Renovation Facilities Guerrero 5 Fire Station #23 Renovation Facilities Guerrero 5 Fire Station #24 Renovation Facilities Guerrero 5 Fire Station #25 Renovation Facilities Guerrero 5 Fire Station #6 Renovation Facilities Guerrero 5 Firing Range & Traffic Operations Facility (New)* Public Works Sheehan 6 CC Drive South ‐ Phase 1 Improvements Public Works Ohlrogge 6 CCTS Existing Hopper Repair Facilities Guerrero 6 CCTS New Office Annex (Metal Building) Facilities Alson 6 CCTS New Salt Canopy Cover Facilities Guerrero 6 Colfax & 14th Avenue ‐ Phase 1 Improvements* Public Works Grissom 6 Hampden Travelshed (Dahlia ‐ Yosemite) Improvements* Public Works Harmer 6 Public Infrastructure TOD ‐ Southmoor Station* Public Works Harmer 6 Street Maint: 13th Ave (Kalamath St to Osage St) Public Works Mutz

Highline Canal Trail Bridge – Work in

Progress

Highline Canal Trail Bridge – Completed


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6 Street Maint: 13th Avenue (Colorado Blvd to York St) Public Works Reynolds 6 Street Maint: 1st Ave (Federal Blvd to Irving St) Public Works Cabanillas 6 Street Maint: 31st Ave (N. Williams St to N. York St) Public Works Cabanillas 6 Street Maint: 3rd Ave (Steele St to Colorado Blvd) Public Works Mutz 6 Street Maint: 46th Ave (N. Jason St to N. Pecos St) Public Works Cabanillas 6 Street Maint: 8th Ave (Zuni St to Federal Blvd) Public Works Mutz 6 Street Maint: Clarkson St (E 8th Ave to E 20th Ave) Public Works Mutz 6 Street Maint: DTC (I‐225 to Belleview Ave) Public Works Haun 6 Street Maint: E 11th Ave (Monaco Pkwy to Yosemite St) Public Works Mutz 6 Street Maint: E 1st Ave (Corona St to University Blvd)* Public Works Mutz 6 Street Maint: E 8th Ave (Downing St to York St) Public Works Mutz 6 Street Maint: E Iowa Ave (S Logan St to S Lafayette St) Public Works Mutz 6 Street Maint: Evans Ave (S Holly St to S Quebec St) Public Works Mutz 6 Street Maint: Irving St (W 17th Ave to W 32nd Ave) Public Works Mutz 6 Street Maint: Irving St (W Mississippi Ave to W Florida Ave) Public Works Mutz 6 Street Maint: Kalamath St (48th Ave to 52nd Ave) Public Works Mutz

6 Street Maint: Martin Luther King Blvd (Colorado Blvd to Quebec St)* Public Works Reynolds

6 Street Maint: Park Avenue West (Colfax Ave to Welton St) Public Works Mutz 6 Street Maint: Perry St (Ellsworth Ave to 6th Ave) Public Works Mutz 6 Street Maint: Quincy Ave (S Wadsworth to County Boundary) Public Works Mutz 6 Street Maint: Stapleton Industrial Neighborhood Public Works Mutz 6 Street Maint: Steele St (39th Ave to I‐70) Public Works Mutz 6 Street Maint: Tennyson Street (26th Ave to 32nd Ave) Public Works Ohlrogge 6 Street Maint: University Blvd (Buchtel St to Asbury St) Public Works Haun 6 Street Recon: Holly (Cherry Creek Dr to Evans Ave) Public Works Reynolds 6 Yosemite Sound Wall Improvements Public Works Barwick 7 Barnum Branch Renovations Facilities Matthews 7 Blair Caldwell Branch Renovations Facilities Matthews 7 Byers Branch Renovations* Facilities Matthews 7 Cherry Creek Branch Renovations* Facilities Matthews 7 Decker Branch Renovations Facilities Luxa 7 Field Branch Renovations Facilities Matthews 7 Hampden Branch Renovations Facilities Luxa 7 Park Hill Branch Renovations Facilities Luxa 7 Smiley Branch Renovations Facilities Matthews 7 Westwood Branch Renovations Facilities Matthews 7 Woodbury Branch Renovations Facilities Matthews

*Completed in Q2 2010

Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library Renovations

2010 Second Quarter Report - Denver...Program Report – Q2 2010 July 26, 2010 Introduction This report outlines the progress and accomplishments on the Better Denver Bond Program

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