HomeMy WebLinkAbout09905RESOLUTION NO. 9905
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUBDELEGATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PUEBLO AREA
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, FOR
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Agreement For Transportation Planning and Improvement Services dated June 26, 2003,
between the Pueblo Area Council of Governments (PACOG) and the City of Pueblo, a Municipal
Corporation, to provide certain transportation and planning services, a copy of which is attached and
incorporated, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement on behalf of
Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the seal of the City thereto and attest to
the same.
INTRODUCED July 14, 2003
BY Al Gurule/Councilperson
APPROVED: Bill Sova/President of City Council
ATTEST: Gina Dutcher/City Clerk
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution 9905
DATE: July 14, 2003
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/JIM MUNCH
TITLE
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUBDELEGATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE PUEBLO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE CITY OF
PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, FOR TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
ISSUE
Updated and revised sub-delegation agrccment betwccn PACOG and the City for
Transportation Planning Services as specified in We annual Uniform Planning Work
Program (UPWP)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution for the sub-delegation agreement dated June 26, 2003 for the
current year.
BACKGROUND
Resolution is self-explanatory.
FINANCIALIMPACT
PACOG will pay the City up to $351,550 for FY 2003 UPVVP (as amended) services,
$34,000 for Frontier Pathways services, and $5,000 for Transportation Planning Region
services, including federal and local carryover funds from previous fiscal years.
PACOG will continue to provide the local matching funds for these programs for FY
2003.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-011
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2003 PUEBLO AREA COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS' DELEGATION AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING
THE CHAIRPERSON OF PACOG TO EXECUTE SAME
BE IT RESOLVED by the Pueblo Area Council of Governments that:
SECTION 1.
The FY 2003 delegation agreements for the Regional Land Use Planning and
Administration, Transportation Planning and Improvement Services, and
the Older Americans Planning and Implementation Services, copies of which are attached
and incorporated, having been approved as to form by the PACOG Attorney, are hereby
approved.
SECTION 2.
The Chairperson of the Pueblo Area Council of Governments is hereby authorized to
execute said delegation agreements on behalf of PACOG.
INTRODUCED June 26 , 2003
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AGREEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENT
SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 1st day
of January, 2003, by and between the Pueblo Area Council of Governments,
hereinafter referred to as "PACOG" and the City of Pueblo, a Municipal
Corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City".
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the PACOG serves as the Metropolitan Planning
Organization, the Transportation Planning Region for Pueblo County, and the
coordinating agency for the Frontier Pathway Scenic and Histodc Byway;
WHEREAS, the PACOG is eligible to receive funds to perform the work
tasks for these activities and has entered into one or mom agreements with the
State of Colorado and/or the U.S. Department of Transportation for transportation
planning and improvement projects whereby funding may be made available to
the PACOG under provisions of said agreements, and statutes, laws and
regulations referenced in said agreements; and
WHEREAS, the City has the authority, capacity, and ability to undertake
transportation planning and improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, the PACOG desires to contract with City to provides services,
activities and project execution required of PACOG under the aforesaid
agreements through the Urban Transportation Planning Division of the City's
Department of Planning, and others;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the
terms and conditions set forth herein, the parties hereto do mutually agree as
follows:
1. WORK TASKS; RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY
(a) City agrees to satisfactorily perform and complete, using its own
employees or consultants or contractors, the planning services and items of
work, and furnish all labor and materials encompassed within or reasonably
necessary to accomplish the tasks and functions described in the Work Tasks
attached hereto as Exhibit ~A' and incorporated herein by reference, in full
compliance with all provisions of this Agreement
(b) City represents that it: (i) has the requisite authority and capacity to
perform the services and work contemplated in Exhibit "A"; (ii) that it is a home
rule city and political subdivision of the State of Colorado; and (iii) that it is fully
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aware of and understands its duty to perform all functions and services in
accordance with the regulatory requirements set forth in 23 CFR Parts 420 and
450 and 49 CFR Part 18 and those identified in Exhibit "C" hereto.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PACOG
The PACOG shall designate a representative of the PACOG who will be
authorized to make all necessary decisions required of the PACOG on behalf of
the PACOG in connection with the performance of this Agreement and the
disbursement of funds in connection with the program. In the absence of such a
designation, the City Manager and the Pueblo County Attorney, acting jointly,
shall be deemed as PACOG's authorized representative.
3. CITY'S COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
(a) The PACOG will pay to City an amount up to that specified in
subparagraph (c) of this paragraph as full compensation for all services and work
to be performed or undertaken by City under this Agreement which is within the
Work Tasks. Payment of funds to City is subject to the following requirements,
which shall be conditions precedent to payment: (i) that City has expended staff
time for eligible activities or has obligated or expended funds for eligible
approved expenditures, (ii) that City is not in default of any material provisions of
this Agreement nor applicable law or regulation, (iii) that City has submitted
requests for payment or reimbursement detailing the eligible payment or
reimbursement items, (iv) that, if required by the terms or conditions of an
applicable financial assistance agreement, City has certified with each payment
or reimbursement request compliance with the requirements identified in Exhibit
"C" and that all staff time and obligations or expenditures for which payment is
sought were made for and in furtherance of an approved project or work and are
an eligible use of assistance under the law and regulations applicable to such
assistance, and (v) that PACOG has timely received from the Colorado
Department of Transportation and local matches sufficient funds to make the
payment or reimbursement hereunder.
(b) Payment hereunder is also subject to and may only be disbursed in
accordance with applicable regulations including but not limited to those
contained in Exhibit "C" hereto and those set forth in 49 CFR Part 18, as
presently promulgated and as same may be revised from time to time in the
future, all other terms of this Agreement, and any special provisions in the Work
Tasks.
(c) PACOG shall pay to City for services covered by the Work Tasks -
Exhibit "A", a sum not to ex. cd the amounts identified in Exhibit A computed in
accordance with the budget and rates set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto.
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(d) In the event PACOG requests or authorizes work beyond or in
addition to that set forth in the Work Tasks - Exhibit "A", PACOG shall pay
additional compensation to the City. The amount of such additional
compensation shall be negotiated, but in the event the parties fail to negotiate or
are unable to agree regarding compensation, City shall be compensated for staff
time and its costs at the rate set forth in Exhibit "B" and for the work of
subcontractors and consultants in an amount equal to the reasonable actual cost
to City.
4. TERM OF AGREEMENT.
The term of this Agreement shall be from January 1, 2003 to December
31, 2003 unless sooner terminated as herein provided.
5. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
(a) For Cause. This Agreement may be terminated by PACOG for
cause, including any nonperformance by the City, upon thirty (30) days written
notice to City including a statement of the reasons therefore, and after an
opportunity for a hearing has been afforded. If a headng is requested, it shall be
held before the PACOG's governing body at a regular or special meeting of same
whose decision shall be final. The determination of the PACOG as to the cause
of termination and the appropriateness thereof shall be final and binding upon
both PACOG and the City. Cause for termination shall mean any material failure
by City to comply with any term of this Agreement.
(b) For Convenience. This Agreement may be terminated for
convenience in accordance with the provisions of 49 CFR 18.44. This
Agreement shall automatically terminate at the end of its term as well as in the
event of any suspension, reduction or non-receipt of the financial assistance or
grant funds by PACOG.
(c) Post Termination Procedures. In the event of termination, City shall
cease further work and the City shall be entitled to receive just and equitable
compensation for satisfactory work performed through the date of termination for
which compensation has not previously been paid nor reimbursement made.
6. ASSIGNABILITY.
This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred by either party
without the prior written consent of the other party. Any assignment or attempted
assignment made in violation of this provision shall, at the non-assigning party's
election, be deemed void and of no effect whatsoever.
7. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
The City certifies that neither it nor any members of its City Council,
officers or employees has or will derive any personal or financial interest or
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benefit from the activity or activities assisted pursuant to this Agreement, nor has
an interest in any contract, subcontract or agreement with respect thereto, nor
the proceeds thereunder, either for themselves or for those with whom they have
family or business ties, dudng their tenure and for one year thereafter. City shall
avoid all conflicts of interest which are prohibited by applicable federal
regulations, if any, including but not limited to those set forth in 49 CFR
18/36(b)(3) as presently promulgated and as same may be revised from time to
time in the future.
8. CITY RECORDS.
City shall maintain records as to services provided, and reimbursable
expenses incurred in performing the Work Tasks and complete accounting
records. Accounting records shall be kept on a generally recognized accounting
basis and as requested by the PACOG's auditor and acceptable to CDOT and
FHWA. The City agrees to comply with all applicable uniform administrative
requirements described or referenced in applicable state or federal regulations,
including those set forth in attached as Exhibit "C" hereto which are made a part
of this Agreement. The PACOG, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the
Comptroller General of the United States, the Inspector General of the U.S.
Depaf bf,ent of Transportation, and any of their authorized representatives, shall
have the dght to inspect and copy, dudng reasonable business hours, all books,
documents, papers and records of the City which relate to this Agreement for the
purpose of making an audit or examination. Upon completion of the work and
end of the term of this Agreement, the P^COG may require that a copy of all of
City's financial records relating to this Agreement to be turned over to PACOG.
9. MONITORING AND EVALUATION.
The PACOG shall have the dght to monitor and evaluate the progress and
performance of the City to assure that the terms of this Agreement are being
satisfactorily fulfilled in accordance with HUD's, CDOT's, FI-NVA's, PACOG's and
other applicable manitodng and evaluation criteria and standards. The PACOG
may quarterly review the City's performance using on-site visits, progress reports
required to be submitted by the City, audit findings, disbursement transactions
and contact with the City as necessary. If requested, the City shall furnish to the
PACOG quarterly program and financial reports of its activities in such form and
manner as may be requested by the PACOG. City shall fully cooperate with
PACOG relating to such monitoring and evaluation.
10. CITY FILES AND INFORMATION REPORTS.
The City shall maintain files containing information which shall clearly
document all activities performed in conjunction with this Agreement, including,
but not limited to, financial transactions, conformance with assurances, activity
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reports, and program income, if any. These records shall be retained by the City
for a pedod of three years after the completion of the Work Tasks.
11. INDEPENDENCE OF CITY.
Nothing herein contained nor the relationship of City to P^COG, which
relationship is expressly declared to be that of an independent contractor, shall
make or be construed to make City or any of City's agents or employees the
agents or employees of the PACOG. City shall be solely and entirely responsible
for its acts and the acts of its agents, employees and subcontractors.
12. LIABILITY; INSURANCE.
As to the PACOG, City agrees to assume the risk of all personal injury,
including death and bodily injury, and damage to and destruction of property,
including the loss of use therefrom, caused by or sustained, in whole or in part, in
conjunction with or adsing out of the performance or nonperformance of this
Agreement by City or by the conditions created thereby; provided, however, that
nothing in this paragraph is intended, nor should it be construed, to create or
extend any right, claims or benefits or assume any liability for or on behalf of any
third party, or to waive any immunities or limitations otherwise conferred under or
by virtue of federal or state law, including but not limited to the Colorado
Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. 24-10-101, et. seq. City shall provide and
maintain Workers' Compensation insurance coverage or self-insurance on its
employees complying with the requirements of State law.
13. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO IMPROVEMENTS TO
PROPERTY.
(a) In addition to all procurement requirements otherwise applicable to
City pursuant to any other provision of this Agreement or pursuant to any
Requirement of law or regulation incorporated in this Agreement by reference, if
any portion of the funds provided to City under this Agreement is to be used for
making improvements to real property, including new construction, rehabilitation,
or remodeling, then in such event City shall comply with all requirements of this
Paragraph 13.
(b) No improvements shall be undertaken to real property with funds
(or reimbursement) provided hereunder unless and until: (i) plans and
specifications therefore have been prepared by either a registered Professional
Engineer in good standing and duly licensed to practice in the State of Colorado
or an Architect duly licensed and authorized to conduct a practice of architecture
in the state of Colorado; and (ii) all construction contracts for improvements for
which payment is sought from PACOG shall have been awarded only after an
open, competitive bidding process which allows qualified contractors to
reasonably participate.
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(c) If this Paragraph 13 is applicable, no disbursement of funds to City
shall be mede by PACOG hereunder unless and until all conditions precedent to
payment specified elsewhere in this Agreement have been satisfied and City files
with PACOG's designated representative a written request for payment signed by
an architect, engineer, or an officer of City that certifies (i) that the amounts
included in the request for payment have not been included in any prior request
for payment, and (ii) that the improvements listed therein for which payment is
sought have been completed in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications therefor.
(d) In every contract for construction of improvements for which
payment or reimbursement from PACOG is to be provided under this Agreement,
City shall include a contract clause or clauses, requiring the contractor, and all of
the contractor's subcontracts of all tiers, to comply with the applicable
requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act and implementing regulations, and to pay
all laborers and mechanics engaged in work upon the improvements at the
prevailing wage rates for such work as determined by the U.S. Department of
Labor.
14. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.
In connection with the performance of this Agreement, City shall not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or age. City shall endeavor to insure
that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during
employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, national origin, disability
or age.
15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS.
The provisions set forth in this Agreement, and all Exhibits and
attachments to this Agreement, constitute the entire and complete agreement of
the parties hereto and supersede all prior written and oral agreements,
understandings or representations related thereto. No amendment or
modification of this Agreement, and no waiver of any provision of this Agreement,
shall be binding unless made in writing and executed by the duly authorized
officers of both the City and PACOG.
16. SIGNATURES.
The persons signing this Agreement on behalf of each party represent and
warrant that such persons and their respective party have the requisite power
and authority to enter into, execute and deliver this Agreement and this
Agreement is a valid and legally binding obligation of such party enforceable
against it in accordance with its terms.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, fl3e City and the PACOG have executed this
Agreement as of the date first above written and under the laws of the State of
Colorado.
ATTEST: PUEBLO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
ATTEST: CITY OF PUEBLO.._.) ~ /~_.._._
SCe~retary Pres~'rdent, Pueblo City Council
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EXHIBIT A -- PACOG/City of Pueblo Subdelegation TASKS
Work tasks have been organized into six major sections or categories. These sections are
briefly described below.
1.0 Program Administration and Management
These work tasks address the ongoing administration, progress reporting,
financial reporting, and structure of the transportation planning program.
2.0 Transportation Data and Analysis
These work tasks address data collection, storage, usage, and analysis relating to
short-range and long-range transportation planning.
3.0 Comprehensive Regional Planning
These work tasks address the relationship of transportation planning at a
comprehensive and regional scale. This includes transportation planning as it
relates to other comprehensive regional planning activities such as land use,
economic development, open space preservation, recreation, and other
infrastructure and implementation strategies.
4.0 Multi-modal Management Systems
These work tasks deal with the tools that promote sound planning practices.
These tools include but are not limited to land use regulations, transit policies,
trail policies, neighborhood policies, roadway classifications, and urban design
policies that accommodate various modes of transportation.
5.0 Major Area, Sub-area, or Corridor Studies
These studies examine major transportation corridors and/or specifically defined
areas within the region (typically a "quadrant"). They may include alternatives
analysis, alignment studies, efficiency studies or other similar studies. Quadrant
studies are usually quite large in scale, have regional impacts rather than localized
impacts, and provide the foundation for long range plan updates every five years.
Sub-area or neighborhood studies and plans provide specific transportation
inventories, mid-term (5-10 years) improvement strategies, and address localized
environmental justice issues.
6.0 Transportation Plan Implementation
These work tasks deal with the formal state and local procedures for
implementing transportation plans and projects including TIP and STIP
amendments. These tasks look primarily at funding mechanisms for project
implementation. In FY 2003, a new 2003-2008 TIP will be prepared as part of
the regular update cycle.
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1.0 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
1.1 Management, Support, and Coordination
Objective: To manage, support, and coordinate the continuing transportation
planning process.
Task Responsibilities: Work will be done by the Urban Transportation Planning
Division in coordination with CDOT, FHWA, FTA, and all the member agencies
of PACOG.
Products:
· Program management and fiscal administration
· Regular participation in regional planning activities
· Financial Reporting and progress reports to CDOT and PACOG
· Communications and reports to PACOG Board
· Amendments to current UPWP
· Preparation of FY 2004 UPWP
· Preparation of RFP/RFQs for consultant services
· Administration of consultant contracts.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 42,554
PACOG Match 9,341
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 51,895
1.2 Public Information and Involvement
Objective: To provide accurate and meaningful information to the public, local
units of government and participating agencies regarding the objectives, activities
and progress of the transportation planning program. Within the framework of
FHWA, FTA, and CDOT policies with respect to environmental justice, to create
and maintain an open-door public involvement program and process which meets
the need of the transportation planning process and the needs of the citizenry. To
create opportunities for continuing public participation in transportation planning,
and policy decisions through outreach programs; and to convey public opinion to
staff and decision makers. To determine awareness of and support for various
transportation projects and services for multiple modes of transportation,
especially as they impact minority and low-income groups in the entire region.
Task Responsibilities: Work will be done by the Urban Transportation Planning
Division in coordination with CDOT, FHWA, FTA, and all the member agencies
of PACOG.
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Products:
· Public involvement processes that meet or exceed compliance with federal
requirements, including environmental justice policies.
· Maintenance of written public involvement policies formally adopted by
PACOG.
· Attendance and presentations at public forums, community meetings, and
workshops on transportation planning.
· Public hearing announcements including targeting for local minority
publications.
· Information dissemination on transportation planning upon request to
groups and or individuals.
· An annual status report in a widely read format and assistance in
developing Internet information sites for large local transportation projects.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 9,487
PACOG Match 2,082
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 11,569
1.3 Professional Development
Objective: To maintain and improve the professional capabilities of the
transportation planning staff; and remain informed about state, regional and
national transportation planning functions.
Task Responsibilities: Work will be done by the Urban Transportation Planning
Division in coordination with CDOT, FHWA, FTA, and all the member agencies
of PACOG. Quarterly reports to be made to the TTC/CAC.
Products:
· Professional development of staff
· Participation in STAC Meetings and Workshops
· Attendance at collaborative statewide MPO activities
· Participation in studies of statewide or regional significance
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 5,330
PACOG Match l, 170
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 6,500
2.0 TRANSPORTATION DATA AND ANALYSIS
2.1 Transportation Data Collection and Storage
Objective: To assemble and maintain consistent and accurate information on the
surface transportation system to support the transportation planning and
management functions, including GIS based systems and conversions.
Task Responsibilities: Work will be done by the Urban Transportation Planning
Division in coordination with CDOT, FHWA, FTA, and all the member agencies
of PACOG.
Products:
· Prepare transportation modeling demographic data and GIS files.
· Integrate 2000 US Census Data with urban area data as it is released.
· Apply any available 2000 US Census Data at the TAZ level.
· Continued programming of consistent and regular traffic counting to
support transportation modeling and presentation mapping.
· Continue developing system for calculating local impact of state
highways to support MPO estimates of economic changes.
· Calculate annual statistics and provide maps showing population
growth and transportation network expansion.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 7,411
PACOG Match 1,627
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 9,038
2.2 Traffic Counting Program
Objective: To maintain updated traffic count information/map. To conduct
traffic volume counts and monitor the traffic counting program. This continuous
program will be coordinated with CDOT.
Task Responsibilities: Work will be done by the Urban Transportation Planning
Division in coordination with CDOT, FHWA, FTA, and all the member agencies
of PACOG. If less costly, contracts with outside firms may be used.
Products:
· Updated comprehensive traffic counts at approximately 100
locations within the "3C" area reported in appropriate tables and maps.
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· Additional traffic counts and tabulation conducted outside the "3C"
area within the TPR as a start up program for a county-wide traffic counting
program to provide data for identifying non-urban transportation needs.
· Location specific counts taken by and in cooperation with the City
Traffic Engineer for Transportation System Management programs.
· Integration of annual traffic counts into Long Range Forecasting of
potential loads on major facilities when updating travel demand model.
· To provide some traffic counts for local agencies on an as-needed
and as-available basis.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 4,920
PACOG Match 1,080
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 6,000
2.3 Accident Monitoring Program
Objective: To monitor high-accident locations within the Pueblo Urbanized
Area plus other developed areas in the County where data is available. This is a
continuous program to update and store accident records and to analyze problem
locations. Develop GIS-based exhibits for public and policy-maker presentations.
Task Responsibilities: Work will be done by the Urban Transportation Planning
Division in coordination with CDOT, FHWA, FTA, and all the member agencies
of PACOG.
Products:
· Computerized updated Accident Management Information System
for Pueblo Urbanized Area to be used in conjunction with traffic volume
forecasts to analyze long-term impacts of accidents on facility utilization.
· Annual report to agencies and committees with GIS-based location
maps.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 7,380
PACOG Match 1,620
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 9,000
2.4 Transportation Modeling
Objective: To continue implementing interactive electronic transportation
modeling systems. Using TransCAD modeling software, the UTPD will continue
to integrate traffic, transit, other multi-modal data, and land use and statistical
information into an electronic format which will improve the interfaces with
external GIS software (such as that used by CDOT or other MPOs). The
TransCAD model will provide information on traffic forecasts, route choice
behavior in alternative roadway scenarios, alternative transit scenarios, and other
multi-modal systems along with enhanced transportation network mapping.
Task Responsibilities: The Urban Transportation Planning Division may contract
for professional services to provide training for TransCAD; but will be
responsible for updating and maintaining the model hardware and software.
Products:
· Continued implementation of the TransCAD Modeling System.
· Calibration and validation of existing model while updating.
· Utilizing updated US Census Information to improve the system.
· Develop ArcView/Arclnfo interfaces with TransCAD system.
· Continued staff training for transportation modeling operation.
· Participation in user group workshops with other MPOs.
· Transfer of Long Range Transportation Mapping to transportation
modeling and GIS software.
· Updated network maps using land use projections from the
Comprehensive Plan as it reaches implementation phases.
· A program for continuing calibration of transportation modeling
software using new data as it becomes available.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 22,037
PACOG Match 4,837
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 26,874
2.5 Transportation Design Standards and Impact Fees Study
Objective: To assess standards for subdivisions and land developments located
in the urban/rural fringe areas and assess the potential planning, design, and
financial impacts of the use of transitional construction zones for new
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transportation facilities. To evaluate estimates of the general costs and benefits
associated with additional requirements for private developers and the public.
Task Responsibilities: Urban Transportation Planning Division staff will
participate on the committee coordinating the impact fee studies in cooperation
with the City and the County of Pueblo and private developers as warranted. The
City of Pueblo is separately funding a roadway impact fee study by consultants
which can be used by the UTD to improve regional design standards.
Products:
· A survey of current practices in similar areas in Colorado.
· A series of meetings with stakeholders to obtain local information.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 3,269
PACOG Match 717
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 3,986
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3.0 COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL PLANNING
3.1 Regional Base Map Maintenance and Improvement
Objective: To maintain and improve the necessary base maps for regional
transportation planning in the TransCAD model and ArcView/Arclnfo or other
GIS systems which support transportation planning.
Task Responsibilities: Work will be done by the Urban Transportation Planning
Division in coordination with CDOT, FHWA, FTA, and all the member agencies
of PACOG.
Products:
· Incorporation of 2000 Census geography into base maps.
· Establish interconnected relationship between GIS and TransCAD.
· Publish updated base maps with information from the Regional
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Roadway Corridor and R/W
Preservation Plan. Provide review copies to TTC/CAC and CDOT.
· Provide mapping to support adoption and revision of subdivision
regulations and master street/roadway plans for the City and County.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 9,563
PACOG Match 2,099
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 11,662
3.2 Regional Transportation Plan Maintenance
Objective: To collect data necessary to update the Long Range Transportation
Plan in the year 2003 using information that will be made available after adoption
of and/or amendments to the Long Range Comprehensive Land Use Plan. To
continue to evaluate and make any necessary amendments to the Long Range
Transportation Plan until the complete cycle for producing an updated plan is
completed in 2005.
Task Responsibilities: Work will be done by the Urban Transportation Planning
Division in coordination with CDOT, FHWA, FTA, and all the member agencies
of PACOG.
Products:
· Amendments to the Long Range Transportation Plan as needed.
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· Data collection into electronic files in advance preparation for the
update of the Long Range Transportation Plan in 2005.
· Data analysis and distribution to support Area, Subarea, and
Corridor Studies in the PACOG area.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 4,781
PACOG Match 1,050
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 5,831
3.3 Regional Comprehensive And Transportation Plan Implementation
Objective: To review annexation plans, city and county subdivisions, city and
county zoning change requests, site plans and planned developments for impacts
on transportation and land us impacts affecting the transportation system. To
continue to evaluate the impact of development which may require amendments
to the Comprehensive Plan for the area and the Long Range Transportation Plan.
Task Responsibilities: Work will be done by the Urban Transportation Planning
Division in coordination with CDOT, FHWA, FTA, and all the member agencies
of PACOG.
Products:
· Reports on amendments to the Long Range Transportation Plan.
· Data collection into electronic files and interim reports in advance
preparation for the update of the Long Range Transportation Plan in 2005.
· Data analysis, reports, and distribution to support Area, Subarea, and
Corridor Studies in the PACOG area.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 8,049
PACOG Match 1,767
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 9,816
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4.0 MULTI-MODAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
4.1 Coordination with Transit Company
Objective: To give Pueblo the best opportunity to be multi-modal by
considering transit planning in all transportation planning efforts.
Task Responsibilities: Work will be done by the Urban Transportation Planning
Division in coordination with Pueblo Transit, CDOT, FHWA, FTA, and all the
member agencies of PACOG.
Products: Consideration of transit needs in all planning projects with issues or
recommendations in all reports. Assistance, possibly via consultants, to utilize the
results of the Origin-Destination Survey and the TransCAD Model.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 5,738
PACOG Match 1,259
Cost of CDOT participation
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 6,997
4.2 Coordination with Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning
Objective: To give Pueblo the best opportunity to be multi-modal by
considering bicycIe and pedestrian planning in all transportation planning efforts.
To work with necessary City and County agencies to provide Bicycle and
pedestrian planning services when needed.
Task Responsibilities: Work will be done by the Urban Transportation Planning
Division in coordination with CDOT, FHWA, FTA, and all the member agencies
of PACOG.
Products: Consideration of bicycle and pedestrian needs in all planning projects
with written identification of issues or recommendations in all reports. Technical
assistance, possibly requiring outside consultants, as needed to identify potential
commuter bicycle paths, trip origins and destinations.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 4,777
PACOG Match 1,049
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 5,826
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5.0 MAJOR QUADRANT OR CORRIDOR STUDIES
5.1 Southeast Quadrant Study - E. of 1-25 and S. of CO 47 and U.S. 50 East
Objectives: To provide an overview of the existing major roadways and other
transportation facilities in the Southeast quadrant of Pueblo, including the
urbanized east side between the Arkansas River and CO 47. The study will
examine alternatives for roadway connections in the east and south of the City of
Pueblo and connections to the rest of Pueblo County located east of Interstate 25
and South of highways 47 and 50. To consider the environmental justice issues
which may arise as a result of future transportation improvements.
To coordinate with the 1-25 preferred alternative which was identified in FY 2002
particularly north of the Arkansas River where several interchange closings or
reconstruction ~vill be required. To examine how the possible realignment of 1-25
access will affect the entry points into well-established neighborhoods and to
examine how the arterial or collector street network may need to be improved to
work better with the proposed 1-25 realignment. To consider alternative
alignments for access to Highway 227, Highway 47, U.S. 50 and Highway 96. To
evaluate the transportation and land use impacts of alternative types and locations
of roadway access in the area. To study the use of public transit in the area, and
how routes and accessibility can be improved to better serve a relatively large
transit dependent population.
Task Responsibilities: The Urban Transportation Planning Division, will conduct
this study.
Products: A summary of issues and roadway alternatives to the major routes
identified in the study. Overview of potential expanded transit alternatives for
fixed routes, Park-and-Ride or Drop-and-Ride for commuter traffic coming into
downtown Pueblo from the east and south in major corridors. Identification of
pedestrian and bicycle routes which could be used by in-town commuters.
The executive report will also identify and list all potentially conflicting issues to
be resolved, identify goals and objectives, identify potential neighborhood and
land use impacts, and recommend transportation strategies for this large area of
Pueblo and Pueblo County.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 12,352
PACOG Match 2,712
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 15,064
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5.2 Neighborhood and Subarea Studies (2 - 4, depending on areas identified)
Objectives: To provide an overview of the existing major roadways and other
transportation facilities in established neighborhoods which are redeveloping; and
to examine alternatives for roadway connections which will preserve and protect
the Eastside neighborhood areas and other areas which may be identified as
having special needs. To provide analysis and recommendations with respect to
environmental justice issues within selected neighborhood areas.
To coordinate with the 1-25 preferred alternative identified in FY 2001. To
examine how the realignment of 1-25 access will affect the entry points into newly
developing areas as well as well-established neighborhoods and to examine how
the arterial or collector street network may need to be improved to work better
with the proposed 1-25 realignment. To consider alternative alignments which
will enhance neighborhood integrity and examine the land use impacts of
alternative types and locations of roadway access within sensitive areas.
Task Responsibilities: The Urban Transportation Planning Division will conduct
these neighborhood studies in cooperation with the Community Development
depa~ment and neighborhood representatives.
Products: An executive summary of issues and possible roadway alternatives
including connections to 1-25 or other major boundary facilities in the selected
areas and subareas. Supporting maps for summary and alternatives. An overview
of potential expanded transit alternatives such as fixed route extensions, special
needs transit services, and Park-and-Ride or Drop-and-Ride locations for
commuter traffic or to serve targeted major employment centers.
The reports will also identify and list all potentially conflicting issues to be
resolved, identify goals and objectives, identify potential neighborhood and land
use impacts, and recommend transportation strategies for these areas with
particular emphasis on identifying and addressing environmental justice issues.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 9,882
PACOG Match 2,169
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation ~-
TOTAL Work Task Cost i2,051
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5.3 Southwest Quadrant Study - W. of 1-25 and S. of the Arkansas River
Carryover to completion from FY 2002
Objectives: To provide an overview of the existing major roadways and other
transportation facilities in the Southwest quadrant of Pueblo and to examine
alternatives for roadway connections in the west and south of the City of Pueblo
and connections to the rest of Pueblo County located West of Interstate 25 and
South of the Arkansas River.
To coordinate with the 1-25 realignment study that will be nearly completed in FY
2001 particularly south of Pueblo Blvd. where an additional interchange or
interchanges may be required. To examine how the possible realignment of [-25
access will affect the entry points into newly developing areas as well as well-
established neighborhoods and to examine how the arterial or collector street
network may need to be improved to work better with the proposed 1-25
realignment. To consider alternative alignments for western access to Pueblo
Blvd., Highway 78, and Highway 96 and evaluate the transportation and land use
impacts of alternative types and locations of roadway access in the area.
Task Responsibilities: The Urban Transportation Planning Division, will contract
for professional services to conduct this study
Products: An executive summary of issues and possible roadway alternatives
including connections to 1-25, Pueblo Blvd., Highway 78 and Highway 96,
including access and connectivity to Bandera, Lake Avenue, Red Creek Springs,
Purcell, an Outer Loop Expressway, and other roads in southwest Pueblo.
Supporting maps for summary and alternatives. An overview of potential
expanded transit alternatives such as fixed route extensions, Park-and-Ride or
Drop-and-Ride locations for commuter traffic coming into Pueblo from the west
and south in major corridors.
The executive report will also identify and list all potentially conflicting issues to
be resolved, identify goals and objectives, identify potential neighborhood and
land use impacts, and recommend transportation strategies for this large area of
Pueblo and Pueblo County.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 8,000
PACOG Match 2,000
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 10,000
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5.4 Neighborhood and Subarea Studies - Bessemer and Three Others
Carryover to completion from FY2002
Objectives: To provide an overview of the existing major roadways and other
transportation facilities in established neighborhoods which are redeveloping; and
to examine alternatives for roadway connections which will preserve and protect
the Bessemer Neighborhood area and three other areas to be determined. To
provide analysis and recommendations with respect to environmental justice
issues within selected neighborhood areas.
To coordinate with the 1-25 realignment study that will be nearly completed in FY
2001. To examine how the possible realignment of 1-25 access will affect the
entry points into newly developing areas as well as well-established
neighborhoods and to examine how the arterial or collector street network may
need to be improved to work better with the proposed 1-25 realignment. To
consider alternative alignments which will enhance neighborhood integrity and
examine the land use impacts of alteInative types and locations of roadway access
in Bessemer and the other selected area.
Task Responsibilities: The Urban Transportation Planning Division, may contract
for professional services to conduct one or more of these studies.
Products: An executive summary of issues and possible roadway alternatives
including connections to 1-25 or other major boundary facilities in the selected
areas and subareas. Supporting maps for summary and alternatives. An overview
of potential expanded transit alternatives such as fixed route extensions, special
needs transit services, and Park-and-Ride or Drop-and-Ride locations for
commuter traffic or to serve targeted major employment centers.
The executive report will also identify and list all potentially conflicting issues to
be resolved, identify goals and objectives, identify potential neighborhood and
land use impacts, and recommend transportation strategies for these areas with
particular emphasis on identifying and addressing environmental justice issues.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 4,000
PACOG Match 1,000
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 5,000
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6.0 TRANSPORTATION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
6.1 Transportation Improvement Program
Objective: To maintain and amend, as appropriate, the Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) for FY 2003 - 2008.
Task Responsibilities: Work will be done by the Urban Transportation Planning
Division in coordination with CDOT, FHWA, FTA, and all the member agencies
of PACOG.
Products: Review adopted 2003 - 2008 Transportation Improvement Program to
assure that all sources of federal, state, and innovative funding sources are
accurately accounted for. Evaluate, recommend, and process amendments to the
2003 - 2008 Transportation Improvement Program, as necessary.
Funding:
Consolidated Grant: 5,228
PACOG Match 1,148
Cost of CDOT participation 0
Other Participation 0
TOTAL Work Task Cost 6,375
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Pueblo Area Council of Governments
UPWP/CPG Amendment for FY 2003
May, 2003
In the past three years, numerous changes in technology, financial accounting systems,
and regulatory requirements have occurred. While no single factor has rendered the
former budgeting and billing-by-fixed-allocation-with-exceptions inoperable, the
combination of all these factors now require that a completely different approach to the
administration of the UPWP/CPG be implemented. Inherent in the new approach, in
addition to resolving some accounting issues, is a shift in philosophy to a "management
by objective" system to replace the outdated "incremental task-at-a-time" method. At
least three different proposed allocation systems to assign PACOG/UPWP costs to the
"sub-task-lever' were developed for the old UPWP system between July 1 and early-
December, 2002 but none were found to be acceptable to CDOT's DTD.
The new MBO system was planned to be introduced during preparation and review of
the FY 2004 UPWP, but the serious billing problems resulting in unacceptable delays
going back even into the FY 2002 UPWP required immediate and focused attention. To
address these delays, a special review meeting was held by representatives of CDOT,
FHWA, PACOG, and the City of Pueblo (as agent for PACOG) on January 31, 2003.
An agreement was reached about (1) consolidation and reclassification of certain cost
elements to take advantage of the City's HTE Financial Accounting System, (2) more
accurately reflect the actual work being funded and performed via the UPWP, and (3)
more clearly define the difference between normal ongoing administrative/MPO
functions, and specific projects or tasks which may be part of any given fiscal year's
transportation planning program.
Subsequent to the meeting, all financial accounting and billing would be calculated by
the Finance Department, then transmitted to the MPO Administrator who would then
develop a monthly (quarterly) progress report. Some of the more significant accounting
changes agreed to be necessary to implement the new system were:
(1) To resolve the fundamental problem which could not be resolved with task
allocation coefficients, all of the MPO Administrator's salary and personnel benefit
expenses would be charged to the single line item 1.1 Management, Support, and
Coordination. This consolidation would result in the elimination of the costs of the
previous Tasks 2.5, 3.3, 4.1, 6.1, and a small part of 4.2. Each of these would become
major objectives in 1.1 and the progress of each would be reported monthly, along with
the estimated costs involved. Over time, the annual cost estimates would become more
refined and revised as necessary.
(2) In addition to the Administrator, other support personnel costs charged to Task 1.1
would include the 0.3 FTE Senior Clerk, a 20-24 hr./wk. FTE part-time clerk, telephone
charges, office supplies, and operating supplies. Each of these expenses would be
summarized by line item monthly through the City's HTE System.
(3) Task 1.2 Public Information and Involvement costs would be postage, advertising,
and printing and binding. The latter would include the annual updates and reprinting of
the Regional Trails Plan, thereby eliminating the remainder of Sub-task 4.2.
(4) The development of integrated GIS databases and mapping capabilities has erased
the distinction between those two functions. These were previously shown as separate
line items 2.1 and 3.1, but they would now be combined into a single Task 2.1
Transportation Data and Mapping and the Sr. Socioeconomic Planner (approx. 0.3 FTE)
would report his actual time spent working on UPWP support functions in that single
work category. Total charges would be calculated monthly from actual reported hours.
(5) Tasks 2.2 and 2.3 would remain essentially unchanged and work would continue to
be performed by the City Transportation Department or through its traffic counting
contractors. The latter approach has saved approximately 40% of the costs of doing the
annual counts with city personnel and equipment, thereby freeing those resources to do
special studies as may be required.
(6) With the continuing technological improvement and integration of GIS and travel
demand forecasting systems (notably ArcView and TransCAD) the distinctions between
modeling, planning, and plan/mapping maintenance have virtually disappeared. These
functions would all be the responsibility of the Sr. Transportation Planner as a revised
Task 2.4 Transportation Modeling and Planninq, and all of his/her personnel costs will
be charged and reported monthly in this line item. This consolidation would include the
previous Task 3.2 and possibly small parts of 4.1 and 4.2, thereby eliminating the costs
associated with them. Progress on the tasks would be reported as one of the objectives
under Task 1.1.
(7) Tasks 5.1 and 5.2 (SE Quadrant and Neighborhood Studies) were originally
planned to be conducted by the Sr. Transportation Planner "in-house" but the delay in
filling the position (some 7-8 months) now require that consultants be employed to carry
out these studies. If possible, these may become part of the larger and accelerated
Long Range Plan Update discussed in (8) below. Tasks 5.3 and 5.4 are completed and
the carryover funds for these projects are expended or encumbered.
(8) Task 2.6 Long Range Plan Update This line item was created to serve as a
"savings account" from each year's UPWP in order to accumulate a sufficient amount of
funds to do the necessary surveys, studies, analyses, revision of
models/databases/maps, and other development costs for the required periodic update
(usually every five years) of the Regional Long Range Transportation Plan. This is also
a repository for unspent CPG (which are also designated for the LRP update process).
This work would be performed by consultants (an RFP/RFQ is being developed which
may also encompass the scopes and funds for tasks 5.1 and 5.2). The work is
expected to carryover directly into FY 2004 and be completed by September 2004
(instead of FY 2005) to meet the accelerated schedule currently required by CDOT.
Prepared by: Bill Moore, MPO Administrator
SUBDELEGATION PACOG AND CITY OF PUEBLO EXHIBIT B
AGREEMENT JUNE, 2003 UPWP BUDGET AS AMENDED
Estimated ~ Consolidated PACOG Funds for
Costs for ~!! Planning local Projects
Task Description Objectives ~ Grant match Continued
and/or Results ~ 82% 18% to FY 2004
1.0 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ~
~ $ 74,872 $ 16,435 $
1.1 Management, Support and Coordination
1: General Administration -70% $ 64,000
2: Comp. Plan Implementation ~7.5% $ 6,750 ~
3: Coordination with Transit System -7, 5% $ 6, 750 ~
4: Coordination with Bike/Pad Plans - 2% $ 1,800 ~1~
5.. TIP Development and Amendment ~ l O% $ 9,000
6: Design Standards/impact Fees ~3% $ 2, 700 ~,~
1.2 Public Information and Involvement ~ $ 10,496 $ 2,304 $
1: Information, Outreach, Policies -60% $ 7,700
2: Involvement/Environmental Justice -40% $ 5,1 O0
1.3 Professional Development ~f ~1~ $ 5,740 $ 1,260
1: Travel to meetings ~43% $ 3,000
2: Professional training and conferences -43% $ 3,000
3. Dues and publications- 14% $ 1,000
2.0 TRANSPORTATION DATA & ANALYSIS I~ ~
2.1 Transportation Data and Mapping I~ $ 11,502 $ 2,525 $
1: Obtain/update socioeconomic data ~50% $ 7,000
2: Integrate data and mapping functions -40% $ 5,600
3: Prepare long range forecasts ~10% $ 1,400
2.2 Traffic Counting
$ 4,920 $ 1,080 $
1 Conduct approximately 1 O0 traffic counts
2.3 Accident Monitoring $ 7,380 $ 1,620 $
1' Update and maintain databases -50% $ 4,500
2. Analyze, prepare reports/forecasts ~50% $ 4,500
2.4 Modeling, Plannin~l, and Maintenance partialyear , ¼~t~.a~ $ 17,095 $ 3,752 $
1. Updating/calibrating TransCAD Model -40% $ 8,000
2. Develop/maintain ArcGIS projects ~40% $ 8,000
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.eserved for p~ .... ~ ~{ 9cts
2.6 Long Range Plan Update $?~ ~ !~ $ 96,803 $ 21,249 $ 118,052
~eserved for pe~ ~ jects $
~:eserved for po~ ~jects $
5.0 MAJOR AREA & SUB-AREA STUDIES
5.1 SE Quadrant Transportation Study ~.~ ~ $ 24,600 $ 5,400
5.3 Carryover- SW Quadrant Study i~ ,~'~. ~ $ 11,351 $ 2,492
5.4 Carryover- Neighborhood Plans ~ ~!67~* $ 15,313 $ 3,361
........... Reserved for po~l~f~t~;~ jects $
GRAND TOTAL FOR FY 2003 r~,$;,~~/ ~i~ $ 118,052
All Funding Sources
FY 2003 Consolidated Grant (federalt $ 162,757
Added funds to reach minimum $180,000 $ 17,243
Accumulated Carn/over FY2000-2002 $ 108,271
FY 2003 UPWP Federal CPG Funds $ 288,271
FY 2003 PACOG Matching Funds $ 63,279
Total FY 2003 UPWP Funding $ 351,550
Estimated Total FY 2003 UPWP Expenditures $ (233,498)
Estimated Total Unspent Balance for Task 2.6 $ 118,052 Note: Federal = 96,803, PACOG = 21,429
EXHIBIT C
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
PUEBLO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND TIlE STATE OF COLORADO
This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) made this __ day of , by and between
the STATE OF COLORADO for the use and benefit of the COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, herein referred to as CDOT, and the PUEBLO AREA COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS hereinafter referred to as PACOG.
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) have established guidelines pursuant to various Federal statutes which
call for a Continuing, Comprehensive and Cooperative Urban Transportation Planning Process
to be carried out in a manner consistent with Comprehensive Urban Regional Planning within
each urbanized area of the United States; and,
WHEREAS, the Governor has designated the PACOG as the Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) to assume responsibilities in accordance with Section 450.112 of the joint
FTA/FHWA Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Regulations, 23 C.F.R. 450. 100 et.
Seq., in cooperation with the State (Figure 1); and,
WHEREAS, the PACOG, a forum for cooperative decision making by local elected
officials, is empowered pursuant to Part 2 of Article 1, Title 29 and Article 28, of Title 30,
C.R.§ 1973, as amended, to make and adopt a Regional Plan for the physical development of
the territory within its geographical area, including transportation and land use plans; and
nothing contained in this MOA shall be construed to abrogate or delegate the exercise of
statutory powers and duties of PACOG as the appropriate entity under State and Federal law to
review and to take action on all matters within the scope of its statutory responsibilities; and,
WHEREAS, the Colorado Transportation Commission is responsible for formulating
the general policy with respect to the supervision, construction and maintenance of state
highways in this State, for adopting all state highway budgets and construction priorities and
approving extensions or abandonments of the state highway system, and for selecting or
designating any highway, road, or street projects for expenditure of Federal-Aid funds
apportioned to the State, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to
abrogate or delegate the exercise of the statutory powers and duties of the Colorado
Transportation Commission as the appropriate State agency under State and Federal law to
review and take action on all matters within the scope of its statutory responsibilities; and,
WHEREAS, the CDOT is the authorized State agency to implement Colorado
Transportation Commission policy and direction and enter into all applicable contracts and
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agreements with the other units of government and to take such other actions as may be
necessary to comply with Federal laws and regulations; and,
WHEREAS, PACOG and the CDOT desire to participate in the Continuing,
Cooperative, and Comprehensive Urban Transportation Planning Process within the Pueblo
Urbanized Area; and,
WHEREAS, Federal regulations require the Urban Transportation Planning Process to
be coordinated with the State's air quality planning and conducted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1857;
and,
WHEREAS, Federal regulations require the urbanized area's transportation plans and
programs to be consistent with the area's comprehensive long-range land use plan, urban
development objectives, and th._.~e area's overall social, economic, environmental, system
performance, and energy conservation goals and objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the parties hereto do mutually agree
as follows:
A. APPLICABILITY
The PACOG and CDOT hereby agree to carry out the Continuing, Cooperative, and
Comprehensive Transportation Planning Process which is required to be carried out in the
Pueblo Urbanized Area under Title 23 U.S.C. Section 134, and 49 U.S.C. Section 1601, et seq.,
as amended, as implemented by the applicable regulations, in order for the region to qualify for
Federal transportation funds.
B. OBJECTIVES
The Urban Transportation Planning Process shall provide factual information, forecasts, plans,
programs and other data so that the full value of this planning data can be utilized in the
transportation development process. The Urban Transportation Planning Process shall be an
integral part of the Comprehensive Planning Process of the Pueblo Urbanized Area. As such,
the Urban Transportation Planning Process has the following specific objectives:
l. To meet the urban transportation planning requirements established by, or pursuant to,
Federal statutes so as to continue to qualify Local, Regional, and State agencies for Federal
capital, planning, maintenance and operating assistance.
2. To provide for appropriate integration of transportation planning efforts with the other
elements of comprehensive area wide planning.
3. To develop, update, and adopt transportation plans to reflect changing conditions so that
transportation facilities can be designed to serve development objectives and meet future
travel demand with a level of service consistent with regional policies.
4. To translate these plans into action programs with priority recommendations for the
improvement of transportation systems and cooperate in the provision of necessary
information for implementation of facilities and services.
5. To maintain a transportation planning capability within the framework of comprehensive
planning activities of the PACOG in order to achieve the above objectives and to serve the
State's future highway planning needs.
C. PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY
The PACOG as the MPO in cooperation with the State and operators of publicly owned mass
transit services will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Comprehensive
Urban Transportation Planning Process as described herein, and for preparing and adopting all
plans, programs, and documents of the Urban Transportation Planning Process, as required by
Federal regulations.
It shall be the responsibility of the PACOG to ensure that the necessary activities in the Pueblo
Urbanized Area involving cooperative planning among all participating agencies are carried out
in order to develop the plans and programs in accordance ~vith the process described in this
Agreement, and the preparation of any other documents required under the Urban
Transportation Planning Process. As participants in the cooperative Urban Transportation
Planning Process, the PACOG and CDOT shall be responsible for carrying out selected
elements of this planning process.
D. URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS
1. Required Documents: The Comprehensive Urban Transportation Planning Process for the
Pueblo Urbanized Area shall be carried out through a series of activities for which
specifications are contained in the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) prepared by
the PACOG in cooperation with CDOT. Findings and recommendations of the Urban
Transportation Planning Process are documented in the Transportation Plan and
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Each of these three primary documents, which
are required by 23 CFR 450.110(b), is described below.
a) Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
A UPWP will be prepared annually or biannually to describe transportation and related
planning activities anticipated during the next one or two-year period. This includes
planning work to be performed with Federal planning assistance and with funds
available under Sections 8 and 9 of 49 U.S.C. 1607. The UPWP shall identify specific
responsibilities, manpower requirements, and financial requirements necessary for
accomplishment of scheduled activities.
b) The Long-Range Transportation Plan
The Long Range Transportation Plan shall address Long-Range needs (20-year
horizons) in terms of public policies and major changes or additions to existing
transportation facilities, by location and mode. Significant economic, social, and
environmental impacts associated with the adopted plan will be described.
The Transportation Plan shall also describe the Long-Range forecast of the
socioeconomic parameters and land use upon which transportation forecasts are
predicated. Trends or changes in development, travel, technology, demographic
allocations, goals and objectives will be evaluated and revie~ved annually to determine
whether or not changes to the Long-Range Plan are needed.
c) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
The TIP is a staged, six-year program of projects, consistent with the Transportation
Plan. The TIP will be updated biannually, to maintain a program of projects for the
forthcoming six-year period. The Biannual Element, which is the first two years of the
TIP, must include a list of all Transportation Improvement Projects proposed for
implementation during the first two program years.
E. ORGANIZATION AND ADMiNISTRATION
1. Pueblo Area Council ofGovemments (PACOG): The Governor has designated the PACOG
as the MPO for Pueblo County. In its capacity as the MPO Policy Body, the PACOG shall
include one non-voting representative of the Colorado Department of Transportation
Commissioner for Region 10. The CDOT representative shall be entitled to all privileges,
responsibilities, and powers ascribed to PACOG members under the PACOG Articles of
Association, except that of voting. All policy actions will be conducted within the above
described policy-making structure. In the following portions of this MOA this structure will
be referred to as the "PACOG Transportation Policy Structure."
2. Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC): Citizen involvement is afforded at all stages of the
Urban Transportation Planning Process beginning with the definition of goals and
objectives and extending through the choice of alternatives for both land use and
transportation. The CAC will consist of nine members. Of the nine members, three shall
be selected from the current City Planning and Zoning Commission, three members shall be
selected from the current County Planning and Zoning Commission, and three members
shall be selected from the Pueblo community at large. The nine CAC members shall be
recommended to the PACOG each year for confirmation. The CAC will meet as an
advisory committee no less than quarterly. With an affirmative vote of the majority of the
CAC members (five members); recommendations may be taken to the PACOG
Transportation Policy Structure for policy action.
3. Transportation Technical Committee (TTC): This committee includes representatives
from municipalities, counties, and implementing organizations within the urbanized area,
as well as appropriate State and Federal agencies. The TTC is responsible for developing
transportation plans and programs and serving as an information agent to the CAC. After
giving formal notice to the CAC, the TTC may make recommendations to the PACOG
Transportation Policy Structure for policy action.
F. PREPARATION AND ENDORSEMENT OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
In general, the process for producing and/or updating the documents required of the
Urban Transportation Planning process originates at the local level and culminates at the
Federal level in a manner consistent with Federal requirements. That process basically
provides that: documents approved by PACOG shall be considered approved at the local
level; documents approved by the Colorado Transportation Commission and the Colorado
Air Quality Control Commission shall be considered approved at the State level; and
documents approved by the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit
Administration (and the Federal Intermodal Planning Group, in the case of Unified
Plarming Work Programs) shall be considered approved at the Federal level. All
documents approved through this process shall be considered effective and in full force as
of the date of local approval unless otherwise indicated or returned by the State or Federal
endorsing agencies.
G. MEETINGS AND STATE PLANNING REQUIREMENTS
The responsibility for meeting all Federal and State Urban Transportation Planning
requirements shall be upon the MPO with the involvement and cooperation of the State.
This will be necessary to ensure implementation feasibility in accordance with CDOT
Policy Directive 1605.
H. GEOGRAPHY
The Urban Transportation Planning Process shall be carried out within the Pueblo
Urbanized Area, which is described in the UPWP for the Pueblo Urbanized Area along
with a map visually outlining the geographic boundaries of the urbanized area.
I. COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
During the performance of activities set forth in this Memorandum of Agreement, no
person shall, on the grounds of face, color, religion, sex or national origin, be excluded
from participation in or be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination
under any program agreed to under this MOA. This is in compliance with all provisions
of Title VI of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, as supplemented by the 1968 Civil
Rights Act as has been incorporated into the Title VI Assurances executed by the CDOT.
J. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
Any alteration, extension, supplement, or modification of the terms of this MOA as
detailed herein shall be agreed to in writing by the parties to this MOA.
K. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
This MOA was entered into by the parties to carry out the Urban Transportation
Planning Process. Any one of the parties may terminate its interest and its
obligations under this MOA by giving at least sixty (60) days notice in writing to
the other parties.
L. PREVIOUS AGREEMENTS
ersedes the previous MOA between PACOG and CDOT dated