HomeMy WebLinkAbout11609RESOLUTION NO. 11609
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO
TO SUBMIT THREE GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
FUNDING FROM THE TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE EASTERN
GATEWAY LANDSCAPE PROJECT PHASE 2, THE
NORTHERN AVENUE TRAIL REPLACEMENT AND
STREETSCAPE PROJECT PHASE 2 AND SANTA FE
AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE 2 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 second phase of 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 supports the Santa Fe Avenue Phase 2
improvement project at the intersections of 7 and 8 Streets.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO. that:
SECTION 1.
A grant application requesting $350,000 from the Colorado Department of
Transportation for funding from the Transportation Enhancement Program to construct
phase 2 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.
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A grant application requesting $350,000 from the Colorado Department of
Transportation for funding from the Transportation Enhancement Program for the phase
2 replacement 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.
A grant application requesting $350,000 from the Colorado Department of
Transportation for funding from the Transportation Enhancement Program to construct
the Santa Fe Avenue Phase 2 improvement project at the intersections of 7 and 8
Streets including curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm inlets and landscape improvements, a
copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved.
SECTION 4.
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.
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INTRODUCED: May 11, 2009
BY: Judy Weaver
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Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM # 7
DATE: MAY 11, 2008
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
JERRY M. PACHECO, DIRECTOR
TITLE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO SUBMIT THREE GRANT
APPLICATIONS TO THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
FUNDING FROM THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE
EASTERN GATEWAY LANDSCAPE PROJECT PHASE 2, THE NORTHERN AVENUE
TRAIL REPLACEMENT AND STREETSCAPE PROJECT PHASE 2 AND SANTA FE
AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE 2 AND AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE THE SAME
ISSUE
Should the City Council authorize the submittal of three 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, construct improvements on
Santa Fe Avenue from the intersections of 7 and 8 Streets and authorize the
President of City Council to execute the same?
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
The three grant applications include projects that the City Planning staff reviewed with
City Council at the March 24, 2008 City Council work session. The proposed projects
are additional phases of previously funded CDOT transportation improvement grant
projects that have been supported by City Council. The project descriptions and
funding sources are listed below:
Pueblo Eastern Gateway Phase 2
The project is a continuation of the improvements to the SH47, SH96, and East 4 t "
Street interchange that is currently being improved with trees bordering the interchange.
The Eastern Gateway project also has received $175,000 in CDOT funding to complete
all internal portions of the interchange right -of -way. The Phase 2 project included in this
application will provide landscaping of all external portions of the interchange right -of-
way equaling approximately 18- acres. The total cost for Phase 2 of the Eastern
Gateway Landscape Project is estimated at $437,500, with $350,000 requested from
CDOT Enhancement Funds and $87,500 that would need to be budgeted from the
Citywide Aesthetic Improvement Fund as a local match if the project is funded.
Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Protect Phase 2
The project will reconstruct 8,398 linear feet of existing asphalt bicycle and pedestrian
trails located on each side of Northern Avenue. The trail on the northwest side of
Northern Avenue will be reconstructed at a 10' width. The trail on the southeast side of
Northern Avenue will be reconstructed at an 8' width. 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 sod, trees, shrubs, western water -wise perennial
planting and an irrigation system. The total cost of the project is estimated to be
$543,877 with $350,000 requested from CDOT Enhancement Funds, $106,377 from 1-
A County Funds and $87,500 that would need to be budgeted from the Citywide
Aesthetic Improvement Fund as a local match if the project is funded.
Santa Fe Avenue Improvements Phase 2
The project is a continuation of the improvements along Santa Fe Avenue between of
5th and 6 Streets that were completed in 2008. The phase 2 improvements include
curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm inlet upgrades and streetscape improvements along
Santa Fe Avenue and at the intersections of 7 and 8 Streets. The total cost of the
project is estimated to be $437,500, with $350,000 requested from CDOT Enhancement
Funds and $87,500 that would need to be budgeted from the Citywide Aesthetic
Improvement Fund as a local match if the project is funded.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Phase 2 Eastern Gateway Landscape improvements 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 Phase 2 Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Project
improvements are estimated to cost $543,877. The following is a breakdown of the
proposed funding for the project:
CDOT Enhancement Funds $ 350,000
1 -A Funds $ 106,377
Citywide Aesthetic Imp. Funds $ 87,500
TOTAL $ 543,877
The Phase 2 Santa Fe Improvement Project is estimated to $437,500. 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 City will appropriate and budget funds for the projects that receive enhancement
grant funding 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.