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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11275RESOLUTION NO. 11275 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO SUBMIT TWO GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE EASTERN GATEWAY LANDSCAPE PROJECT AND THE NORTHERN AVENUE TRAIL REPLACEMENT AND STREETSCAPE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE THE SAME WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo supports the construction of landscape improvements and highway runoff pollution mitigation located at the Highway 50 B and 47 interchange, which is an important component of the City's beautification projects; and WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo supports the replacement of the pedestrian /bicycle trail along Northern Avenue and streetscape improvements within the Northern Avenue right of way, which are important components of the City's trail and streetscape beautification projects; and WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo agrees to submit grant applications to the Colorado Department of Transportation for funding from the Transportation Enhancement Program to assist in funding the construction of these projects. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that: SECTION 1 A grant application requesting $350,000 from the Colorado Department of Transportation for funding from the Transportation Enhancement Program to construct landscape improvements and highway runoff pollution mitigation at the Highway 50 B and 47 interchange, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. SECTION 2 A grant application requesting $350,000 from the Colorado Department of Transportation for funding from the Transportation Enhancement Program to replace the pedestrian /bicycle trail along Northern Avenue and streetscape improvements within the Northern Avenue right of way, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. SECTION 3. The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the grant applications in the name of and on behalf of the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same. INTRODUCED April 14, 2008 BY Judy Weaver Councilperson PR 0. � d]UHUl� A !STr= � 1aY: r CLERK ?- �— S l\ 2 S 1 WIN M. - - -- Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM # B DATE: APRIL 14, 2008 DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JERRY M. PACHECO, DIRECTOR TITLE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO SUBMIT TWO GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE EASTERN GATEWAY LANDSCAPE PROJECT AND THE NORTHERN AVENUE TRAIL REPLACEMENT AND STREETSCAPE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE THE SAME ISSUE Should the City Council authorize the submittal of two grant applications to the Colorado Department of Transportation for funding from the Transportation Enhancement Program, to fund landscape improvements at the Highway 50 B and 47 interchange, replace the pedestrian/bicycle trail along Northern Avenue and streetscape improvements within the Northern Avenue right of way and authorize the President of City Council to execute the same? RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution. BACKGROUND The City Planning staff reviewed a list of possible streetscape and other beautification projects with City Council at the March 24, 2008 City Council work session. City Council directed staff to prepare grant applications for the Eastern Gateway Landscape Project and the Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Project. The total cost for Phase 1 of the Eastern Gateway Landscape Project is estimated at $437,500, with $350,000 requested from CDOT Enhancement Funds and $87,500 provided from the Citywide Aesthetic Improvement Fund as a local match. The total cost for the Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Project is estimated at $667,500, with $350,000 requested from CDOT Enhancement Funds, $230,000 from 1 -A County Funds and $87,500 has been budgeted from the Citywide Aesthetic Improvement Fund as a local match. FINANCIAL IMPACT The Phase 1 landscape improvements for the Highway 50 B and 47 interchange are estimated to cost $437,000. The following is a breakdown of the proposed funding for the project: CDOT Enhancement Funds $ 350,000 Citywide Aesthetic Imp. Funds $ 87.500 TOTAL $ 437,500 The Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Project is estimated to cost $667,500. The following is a breakdown of the proposed funding for the project: CDOT Enhancement Funds $ 350,000 1 -A Funds $ 230,000 Citywide Aesthetic Imp. Funds $ 87,500 TOTAL $ 667,500 The City will appropriate and budget funds for the projects prior to approval of the grant agreements with the Colorado Department of Transportation. The City will assume responsibility for the maintenance of the projects following the completion of construction and warranty periods. FY09- Transportation Enhancement Program Application Colorado Department of Transportation — Region 2 Appendix A ELIGIBLE APPLICANT AGENCY - indicate ONE Municipality ® Count El MPO /RPC [3 State Age n ❑ FederelA enc ❑ Phased A lication ❑ APPLICANT NAME ADDITIONAL SPONSORS City of Pueblo PROJECT NAME /ROUTE /FACILITY Pueblo Eastern Gateway Landscape Project APPLICANT MAILING ADDRESS (City, State, Zip) PROJECT MAILING ADDRESS (City, State, Zip) 1 City Hall Place 211 East "D" Street Pueblo, CO 81003 Pueblo, CO 81003 !, APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON (Including Title and Telephone) PROJECT PERSON (Including Telephone) Beritt Odom Beritt Odom Planner (719) 553 -2339 (719) 553 -2339 LOCATIONIADDRESS COUNTY MUNICIPALITY Highway 50 B and 47 Interchange Pueblo Pueblo PROJECT LIMITS (mileposts, intersecting roadways, rivers, other geographic features) The project will be constructed within the State right of way spanning the internal portions of the Highway 50 B and 47 interchange. ONE SENTENCE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The proposed project includes soil preparation for grassland and trees; establishing runoff irrigation systems as well as traditional irrigation systems; grading the site and planting rows of ornamental trees, which will greatly enhance the appearance of the Highway 50 B and 47 interchange; mitigate highway runoff pollution and create a buffer between the hi hwa s and surroundin uses. PROJECT CATEGORY — check all that apply PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ❑ Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities ❑ Acquisition of historic sites ❑ Provision of safety & educational activities ❑ Historic highway programs ❑ Preservation of abandoned railway corridors ❑ Historic preservation TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS ❑ Establishment of transportation museums ❑ Acquisition of scenic easements 8 scenic areas ❑ Rehabilitation 8 operation of historic structures or facilities ❑ Scenic highways programs ❑ Archeological planning and research X Landscaping & other scenic beautification ENVIRONMENTAL ❑ Provision of tourist & welcome center facilities X Mitigation of water pollution due to highway runoff ❑ Control & removal of outdoor advertising ❑ Reduction of vehicle - caused wildlife mortality • 1. TOTAL TE PROJECT COST 3. OTHER FUNDING 6, FUNDS REQUESTED FROM TE PROGRAM $ 437,500 $ 350,000 SECURED ❑$ APPLIED FOR ❑ $ 2. MATCHING FUNDS 7. SOURCE OF LOCAL MATCH City of Pueblo General Funds Cash $87,500 4. 20% Match. 20% 8. DATE LOCAL MATCH AVAILABLE In -kind $ January 2008 Total $ 87,500 5. TOTAL PROJECT COST -OTHER SOURCES 9. PREVIOUS FUNDS FROM TE PROGRAM $$350.000 FOR THIS PROJECT $ -0- RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS — check all that you included with this application ® Attachment A - Description of proposed project ® Attachment F - Budget and implementation schedule ® Attachment B - Maps, plans and photographs ® Attachment G - Proposed maintenance plans, agreements, covenants ® Attachment C - Statement of eligibility for Project Category ® Attachment H - Resolutions of support and letters of approval ® Attachment D - Benefits of proposed project ® Attachment I - Rightaf-Way Acquisition /Legal property description ® Attachment E - Environmental Review NAME — please type or print TITLE BARBARA VIDMAR President SIGNATURE DATE April 14, 2008 Appendix A Pueblo Eastern Gateway Landscape Project CDOT TE Grant Application City of Pueblo April 15, 2008 Attachment A — Description of the Proposed Project The Eastern Gateway Landscape Project is a Transportation Aesthetic and Environmental project that consists of extensive landscaping and highway runoff mitigation within the State Highway 50 B and 47 interchange. This interchange is a highly visible and heavily traveled portion of State Highway that also serves as a gateway, from the east into the City of Pueblo. All traffic heading west on Highway 50 from the Pueblo Memorial Airport, Pueblo Memorial Airport Industrial Park and eastern portions of the State utilize the interchange to connect to their desired destinations within the City. Currently, the interchange is overgrown with weeds and is surrounded by less than pleasing views of salvage yards and other industrial uses. Trash and debris, blown in from neighboring properties, often collects within the low points of the interchange further degrading the landscape. The proposed project will ultimately enhance the motorist's highway driving experience and create a welcoming gateway into the City by buffering the site and creating a pleasant atmosphere. In addition to improving the overall appearance of the interchange, pollution stemming from highway runoff will be mitigated through a drainage system that will irrigate the grassland and ornamental trees. Due to its expansive nature, approximately 28- acres, the Eastern Gateway Landscape Project will be completed in two phases. The first phase will landscape the internal portions of the interchange, which is approximately 10- acres of right of way and the second phase will complete the project by landscaping all external portions of the interchange right of way equaling approximately 18- acres. Initial funding for the project will come from the City of Pueblo Aesthetic Improvement Fund and will total $87,500 for Phase 1, which is 20% of the total cost. The City Aesthetic Improvement Fund will also finance Phase 2. Perpetual maintenance monies from the City Aesthetic Improvement Fund have been budgeted and will be available for all future maintenance expenses stemming from both phases of the project. Project components consist of preparing the soil for grassland and trees; establishing runoff irrigation systems as well as traditional irrigation systems to supplement watering; grading the site and planting rows of ornamental trees that will act as a buffer and focal point of the project. Phase 1 will be completed in December 2009 and Phase 2 will be completed in December 2010. All landscaping materials will be "Western Water Wise Plants ", which are drought tolerant and require less water and maintenance than traditional landscaping materials once established. Page 1 of 1, Attachment A FY09- Transportation Enhancement Program Application Colorado Department of Transportation — Region 2 Appendix A ELIGIBLE APPLICANT AGENCY - indicate ONE Municipality Z County ❑ MPO /RPC ❑ State Agency ❑ Federal Agency ❑ Phased Application Z APPLICANT NAME ADDITIONAL SPONSORS City of Pueblo PROJECT NAME/ROUTE /FACILITY Pueblo Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Project APPLICANT MAILING ADDRESS (City, State, Zip) PROJECT MAILING ADDRESS (City, State, Zip) 1 City Hall Place 211 East "D Street Pueblo, CO 81003 Pueblo, CO 81003 APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON (Including Title and Telephone) PROJECT PERSON (Including Telephone) Kelly Grisham Kelly Grisham Planner (719) 553 -2254 (719) 553 -2254 LOCATION /ADDRESS COUNTY MUNICIPALITY Northern Avenue Pueblo Pueblo PROJECT LIMITS (mileposts, intersecting roadways, rivers, other geographic features) Northern Avenue between Pueblo Boulevard and Moore Avenue ONE SENTENCE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Project will enhance the appearance of the existing hard - surface medians by removing the asphalt and adding landscaping and will enhance the existing bicycle and pedestrian trails on both sides of Northern Avenue by replacing the existing asphalt trails with concrete. PROJECT CATEGORY - check all that apply PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION Z Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities ❑ Acquisition of historic sites ❑ Provision of safety & educational activities ❑ Historic highway programs ❑ Preservation of abandoned railway corridors ❑ Historic preservation TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS ❑ Establishment of transportation museums ❑ Acquisition of scenic easements & scenic areas ❑ Rehabilitation & operation of historic structures or facilities ❑ Scenic highways programs ❑ Archeological planning and research ® Landscaping & other scenic beautification ENVIRONMENTAL ❑ Provision of tourist & welcome center facilities ❑ Mitigation of water pollution due to highway runoff ❑ Control & removal of outdoor advertising ❑ Reduction of vehicle- caused wildlife mortality I. TOTAL TE PROJECT COST 3. OTHER FUNDING 6. FUNDS REQUESTED FROM TE PROGRAM $ 667.500 $ 35C.000 SECURED e $ 230.000 - Pueblo County I -A Funds APPLIED FOR ❑ $ 2. MATCHING FUNDS 7. SOURCE OF LOCAL MATCH City of Pueblo General Funds Cash $ 87.500 4. / Match: 47.6% B. DATE LOCAL MATCH AVAILABLE In -kind $ 0 January 2008 Total $ 87.500 5. TOTAL PROJECT COST - OTHER SOURCES 9. PREVIOUS FUNDS FROM TE PROGRAM FOR S 317,500 THIS PROJECT $ -o- RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS -check all that you included with this application ® Attachment A - Description of proposed project Z Attachment F - Budget and implementation schedule ® Attachment B - Maps, plans and photographs ® Attachment G - Proposed maintenance plans, agreements. covenants Z Attachment C - Statement of eligibility for Project Category ® Attachment H - Resolutions of support and letters of approval ® Attachment D - Benefits of proposed project ® Attachment I - Right -of -Way Acquisition /Legal property description ® Attachment E - Environmental Review NAME- please type or print TITLE BARBARA VIDMAR President RE DATE April 14, 2008 Appendix A Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Project CDOT TE Grant Application City of Pueblo April 14, 2008 Attachment A - Description of Proposed Project The project is located within the existing City of Pueblo right -of -way of Northern Avenue between Pueblo Boulevard and Moore Avenue (the trail to the southeast of Northern Avenue terminates at Wedgewood Lane). Northern Avenue, beginning at Pueblo Boulevard, is the southern access to the Colorado State Fair Grounds. By making the trails and medians more aesthetically pleasing, this enhancement project will help to create a better impression of the area to the visitors of the State Fair each year, making this project not only beneficial to the Pueblo citizens, but to all Colorado citizens. The trails will also be made more usable through this project by creating a smoother surface and by making them fully handicap accessible. The goal of the project is to enhance and improve the existing trails and raised medians along Northern Avenue. The overall project will include the following upgrades to the existing bicycle and pedestrian trails and streetscape: The project will reconstruct 8,398 linear feet of existing asphalt bicycle and pedestrian trails located on each side of Northern Avenue by replacing them with concrete. The existing trails are constructed of asphalt at approximately 8' wide; however, due to the overgrowth and deterioration of the trails, the usable path is not more than 6' wide. The trail on the northwest side of Northern Avenue is defined as an off roadway trail on the City of Pueblo Bicycle Routes & Recreational Trails Map so it will be reconstructed at 10' wide. The trail on the southeast side of Northern Avenue is not listed as a formal trail on the Map; therefore, the project will reconstruct this trail at 8' wide. The project will also utilize the existing raised medians in Northern Avenue to provide landscaping. The landscaping portion of the project will consist of the removal of the unpleasant and harsh asphalt in the medians and the addition of western water - wise landscape. The project will provide approximately 39,850 square feet of landscaping in the wider portions of the medians and will include trees, shrubs, perennial plantings and an irrigation system. Along the narrower portions of the medians, where landscaping is not feasible, the project will provide approximately 8,400 square feet of decorative stamped, color concrete. Due to the size of the project, the Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Project will be divided into two phases. Phase 1 of construction will include complete trail reconstruction and median landscape from Vinewood Lane to Lehigh Avenue and is scheduled to begin in September 2009 and will be completed by December 2009. Phase 2 of the project will include the remainder of median landscape from Lehigh Avenue to Prairie Avenue, additional trail construction from Moore Avenue to Prairie Avenue and will be completed by December 2010. The Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Project is estimated to cost $667,500. The CDOT TE -21 grant request for the Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Project in the amount of $350,000 will be matched with $230,000 from the Pueblo County 1 -A Funds and $87,500 cash match from the City of Pueblo Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Project CDOT TE Grant Application City of Pueblo April 14, 2008 Aesthetic Improvements Fund. City's Parks and Recreation Department will continue the maintenance of the trails. The maintenance of the medians will be provided by a separate contract and will be financed through the City of Pueblo Aesthetic Improvement Fund.