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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12187SE SE RESOLUTION NO. 12187 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO SUBMIT FOUR GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE NORTHERN AVENUE TRAIL REPLACEMENT AND STREETSCAPE PROJECT PHASE 2, GRAND AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT, THE ORMAN AVENUE BICYCLE LANE PROJECT, AND TOURIST DESTINATION SIGNS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE THE SAME 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 streetscape improvements, street realignment, creation of bicycle lanes, and historic interpretive signage relating to City Hall and Memorial Hall along and within Grand Avenue, which are important components of the City’s beautification projects; and WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo supports installing striped bicycle lanes on Orman Avenue beginning at Lincoln Avenue extending to Indiana Avenue to create a safe and accessible bicycle connection from City Park to Minnequa Lake; and WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo supports the second phase of installing tourist destination signs to direct visitors to the City’s attractions located off of Pueblo Boulevard, including but not limited to, Pueblo Motorsports Park, the Nature and Raptor Center, City Park, Elmwood Golf Course, Lake Pueblo State Park, and Lake Minnequa. 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 for the Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Project, Phase 2, 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 for the Grand Avenue Streetscape Project including street realignment, creation of bicycle lanes, landscaping, and interpretive signage relating to the history of City Hall and Memorial Hall, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. SECTION 3. A grant application requesting $58,464 from the Colorado Department of Transportation for funding from the Transportation Enhancement Program to install a striped bicycle lane on Orman Avenue beginning at Lincoln Avenue extending to Indiana Avenue, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. SECTION 4. A grant application requesting $41,300 from the Colorado Department of Transportation for funding from the Transportation Enhancement Program to install the second phase of wayfinding signs to direct tourists to the City’s attractions located off of Pueblo Boulevard, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. SECTION 5. 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 June 27, 2011 BY: Larry Atencio COUNCILPERSON Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION DATE: JUNE 27, 2011 AGENDA ITEM # M-5 DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JERRY M. PACHECO, DIRECTOR TITLE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO SUBMIT FOUR GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE NORTHERN AVENUE TRAIL REPLACEMENT AND STREETSCAPE PROJECT PHASE 2, GRAND AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT, THE ORMAN AVENUE BICYCLE LANE PROJECT, AND TOURIST DESTINATION SIGNS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE THE SAME ISSUE Should the City Council authorize the submittal of four grant applications to the Colorado Department of Transportation for funding from the Transportation Enhancement Program for the Northern Avenue Trail and Streetscape Project, Phase 2, Grand Avenue Streetscape Project, Orman Avenue Bicycle Lanes Project, and the Tourist Destination Sign Project? RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution. BACKGROUND The four grant applications consist of the following: Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Project, 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 landscaped median will consist of removing the existing asphalt and the addition of trees, shrubs, western water-wise perennial planting and an irrigation system. Grand Avenue Streetscape Project The Grand Avenue Streetscape Project is a multifaceted project that includes aesthetic improvements, increased safety measures for pedestrian and bicycle traffic, improved vehicular traffic flow and historic preservation components through interpretive signage. The aesthetic improvement portion of the project includes decorative theatrical themed paving and widened sidewalks. The final portion of the project focuses on promoting multimodal traffic, safety, and improving vehicular traffic flow. Orman Avenue Bicycle Lane Project The Orman Avenue Bicycle Lane Project will install a striped bicycle lane on Orman Avenue beginning at Lincoln Avenue extending to Indiana Avenue. The project goal is to create a safe, accessible bicycle connection from City Park to Minnequa Lake. Tourist Destination Sign Project The Tourist Destination Sign Project is the second phase of the overall project for installing wayfinding signs to direct tourists to the City’s attractions. The second phase concentrates on tourist destinations off of Pueblo Boulevard, such as Pueblo Motorsports Park, the Nature and Raptor Center, City Park, Elmwood Golf Course, Lake Pueblo State Park, and Lake Minnequa. FINANCIAL IMPACT The four grant application budgets are as follows: The Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Project improvements are estimated to cost $543,878. The following is a breakdown of the proposed funding for the project: CDOT Enhancement Funds $ 350,000.00 1-A Funds $ 193,878.00 TOTAL $ 543,878.00 The Grand Avenue Streetscape Project is estimated to cost $437,500. The following is a breakdown of the proposed funding for the project: CDOT Enhancement Funds $350,000.00 City of Pueblo cash match $ 87,500.00 TOTAL $437,500.00 Orman Avenue Bike Lane Project is estimated to cost $73,080. The following is a breakdown of the proposed funding for the project: CDOT Enhancement Funds $58,464.00 City of Pueblo in-kind match $14,616.00 TOTAL $73,080.00 Tourist Destination Sign Project is estimated to cost $51,755. The following is a breakdown of the proposed funding for the project: CDOT Enhancement Funds $41,300.00 Donations and City in-kind match $10,455.00 TOTAL $51,755.00 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. FY 2012 - Transportation Enhancement Application - CDOT Region 2 ELIGIBLE APPLICANT AGENCY - indicate ONE Municipality X County ❑ MPO /RPC ❑ State Agency ❑ Federal Agency ❑ Phased Application X APPLICANT NAME ADDITIONAL SPONSORS City of Pueblo None PROJECT NAME /ROUTE /FACILITY Pueblo Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Project -Phase 2 APPLICANT MAILING ADDRESS (City State, Zip) PROJECT MAILING ADDRESS (City State, Zip) 1 City Hall Place 211 E. D Street Pueblo, CO 81003 Pueblo, CO 81003 APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON (Including Title and Telephone) PROJECT PERSON (Including Telephone) Bill Zwick Bill Zwick City of Pueblo Landscape Architect (719) 553 -2246 (719) 553-2246 LOCATION /ADDRESS COUNTY MUNICIPALITY Northern Avenue Pueblo Pueblo PROJECT LIMITS (mileposts, intersecting roadways, rivers, other geographic features) Along Northern Avenue west of Prairie Avenue and east of Hollywood Boulevard /Lehigh Avenue. ONE SENTENCE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The Northern Avenue Trail Replacement and Streetscape Project- Phase 2 Project will enhance the aesthetic appeal of the street by replacing the existing concrete median with a landscaped median and improve the safety along the existing multi -modal trail by replacing the decapitated asphalt trail with a concrete trail. ELIGIBILITY' PROJECT CATEGORY — check all that apply PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION X Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities ❑ Acquisition of historic sites ❑ Provision of safety & educational activities ❑ Historic highway programs ❑ Preservation of abandoned railway corridors ❑ Historic preservation ❑ Establishment of transportation museums TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS ❑ Acquisition of scenic easements & scenic areas ❑ Rehabilitation & operation of historic structures or facilities ❑ Scenic highways programs ❑ Archeological planning and research X Landscaping & other scenic beautification ENVIRONMENTAL FY 2012 - Transportation Enhancement Application - CDOT Region 2 ❑ 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 Page 2 FUNDING a x x ' '` * '' 'Y ,1 k t TOTAL TE PROJECT COST 3. OTHER FUNDING 6. FUNDS REQUESTED FROM TE $ 543,878 PROGRAM $ 350,000.00 , SECURED ❑ $ Enter Amount 2. MATCHING FUNDS 7 SOURCE OF LOCAL MATCH APPLIED FOR ❑ $ Enter Amount Pueblo County 1 -A Funds Cash $ 193,878 4 % Match: 35.6% 8. DATE LOCAL MATCH AVAILABLE Donations Not Applicable January 2012 In -kind Not Applicable 5. TOTAL PROJECT COST OTHER 9 PREVIOUS FUNDS FROM TE PROGRAM SOURCES Not Applicable FOR THIS PROJECT $ 272,810.00 Total $ 193,878 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION , .. Exa. '_x.. ', {fi' s ,. ..„ -, . „1'.... RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS — check all that you included with this application X Attachment A Description of proposed project X Attachment F Budget and implementation schedule X Attachment B Maps, plans and photographs X Attachment G Proposed maintenance plans, agreements, covenants X Attachment C Statement of eligibility for Project Category X Attachment H Resolutions of support and letters of approval X Attachment D Benefits of proposed project X Attachment I Right -of -Way Acquisition /Legal property description X Attachment E Environmental Review SIGNATURE a NAME — please type or print TITLE Ray Aguilera President of City Council SIGNATURE n DATE l',� � A June 27 2011 FY 2012 - Transportation Enhancement Application - CDOT Region 2 T k ELIGIBLE APPLICANT AGENCY - indicate ONE Municipality ® County ❑ MPO /RPC ❑ State Agency ❑ Federal Agency ❑ Phased Application ❑ APPLICANT NAME ADDITIONAL SPONSORS City of Pueblo PROJECT NAME /ROUTE /FACILITY Pueblo Memorial Hall / Grand Avenue Streetscape APPLICANT MAILING ADDRESS (City State, Zip) PROJECT MAILING ADDRESS (City State, Zip) #1 City Hall Place 211 East D Street Pueblo Colorado 81003 Pueblo, Colorado 81003 APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON (Including Title and Telephone) PROJECT PERSON (Including Telephone) Bill Zwick Landscape Architect Bill Zwick (719) 553-2259 (719) 553-2259 PR OJE CT ESRIPTIO ..,.. } , , "¢ . , > LOCATION /ADDRESS COUNTY MUNICIPALITY Grand Avenue & Union Avenue Pueblo Pueblo USGS Quad /Section/Township /Range PROJECT LIMITS (mileposts, intersecting roadways, rivers, other geographic features) Between Grand Avenue and HARP and Union Avenue and Central Main Street ONE SENTENCE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The project includes site and streetscape improvements, handicap ramps, traffic signals, lighting and a new roadway with bicycle lanes. ELIGIBILITY 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 Z Historic preservation ❑ Establishment of transportation museums TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS ❑ 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 FY 2012 - Transportation Enhancement Application - CDOT Region 2 Page 2 FUNDING r } 1 TOTAL TE PROJECT COST 3. OTHER FUNDING 6. FUNDS REQUESTED FROM TE $ 437 500 PROGRAM $ $350,000 SECURED ❑ 2. MATCHING FUNDS 7 SOURCE OF LOCAL MATCH APPLIED FOR ❑ City Transportation Department and Memorial Hall Bond Cash $ 87,500 4 % Match: 26 8. DATE LOCAL MATCH AVAILABLE Donations $ January 2012 In -kind $ 5. TOTAL PROJECT COST OTHER 9 PREVIOUS FUNDS FROM TE PROGRAM SOURCES $ 10 million Memorial Hall FOR THIS PROJECT Total $ 87 500 $ 0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION{ 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 Right -of -Way Acquisition /Legal property description ® Attachment E Environmental Review SIGNATURE NAME — please type or print TITLE Ray Aguilera President, Pueblo City Council SIGNATURE DATE June 27 2011 FY 2012- Transportation Enhancement Application - CDOT Region 2 ELIGIBLE APPLICANT AGENCY — indicate ONE Municipality ® County ❑ MPO /RPC ❑ State Agency ❑ Federal Agency ❑ Phased Application ❑ APPLICANT NAME ADDITIONAL SPONSORS City of Pueblo — Pepper Whittlef PROJECT NAME /ROUTE /FACILITY Orman Avenue Bicycle Lanes APPLICANT MAILING ADDRESS (City State, Zip) PROJECT MAILING ADDRESS (City State Zip) 350 S. Grand Avenue 350 S. Grand Avenue Pueblo, CO 81003 Pueblo, CO 81003 APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON (Including Title and Telephone) PROJECT PERSON (Including Telephone) Pepper Whittlef Traffic Engineer Pepper Whittlef 719- 553 -2722 719- 553 -2722 .. ...., `, Er ,PROJECT,,DESCRIP tie) N �4 LOCATION /ADDRESS COUNTY MUNICIPALITY Orman Avenue — Lincoln St to Indiana Ave Pueblo City of Pueblo USGS Quad /Section/Township /Range Double Click Here to Enter Text PROJECT LIMITS (mileposts, intersecting roadways, rivers, other geographic features) Orman Avenue — Lincoln St to Indiana Ave ONE SENTENCE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Installation of on- street bicycle lanes. ELIGIBILITY N 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 ❑ Establishment of transportation museums TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS ❑ 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 FY 2012- Transportation Enhancement Application - CDOT Region 2 Page 2 FUNDING �, h , 1 TOTAL TE PROJECT COST 3. OTHER FUNDING 6. FUNDS REQUESTED FROM TE $ 73,080 PROGRAM $ 58,464 SECURED ❑ $ 2. MATCHING FUNDS 7 SOURCE OF LOCAL MATCH APPLIED FOR ❑ $ Enter Amount In -Kind labor — supply and install traffic signs Cash $ 0 4 % Match: 20% 8. DATE LOCAL MATCH AVAILABLE Donations $ 0 Beginning of Project In -kind $ 14 743 5. TOTAL PROJECT COST OTHER 9 PREVIOUS FUNDS FROM TE PROGRAM SOURCES FOR THIS PROJECT $ 73,207 $ 0 Total $ 14 743 .."ADDITIONAL—.INFORMATION' 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 El 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 SIGNATURE NAME — please type or print TITLE Ray Aguilera President of City Council SIGNATURE DATE \k)iti June 27 2011 FY 2012 - Transportation Enhancement Application - CDOT Region 2 ELIGIBLE APPLICANT AGENCY — indicate ONE Municipality ® County ❑ MPO /RPC ❑ State Agency ❑ Federal Agency ❑ Phased Application ❑ APPLICANT NAME ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Pepper Whittlef City of Pueblo Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce and Destination Pueblo PROJECT NAME /ROUTE /FACILITY Pueblo Wayfinding Signs Phase II APPLICANT MAILING ADDRESS (City State, Zip) PROJECT MAILING ADDRESS (City State, Zip) 350 S Grand Avenue 350 S. Grand Avenue Pueblo, CO 81003 Pueblo, CO 81003 APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON (Including Title and Telephone) PROJECT PERSON (Including Telephone) Pepper Whittlef Traffic Engineer Pepper Whittlef 719 - 553 -2722 719 - 553 -2722 PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOCATION /ADDRESS COUNTY MUNICIPALITY Various locations Pueblo City of Pueblo USGS Quad /Section/Township /Range Double Click Here to Enter Text PROJECT LIMITS (mileposts, intersecting roadways, rivers, other geographic features) Various locations, see map in Attachment B ONE SENTENCE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Project will install tourist destination signs ELIGIBILITY,3, �� 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 ❑ Establishment of transportation museums TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS ❑ 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 Z 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 FY 2012 - Transportation Enhancement Application - CDOT Region 2 Page 2 1 TOTAL TE PROJECT COST 3. OTHER FUNDING 6. FUNDS REQUESTED FROM TE $ 51 755.00 PROGRAM $ 41,300 SECURED ❑ $ 0 2. MATCHING FUNDS APPLIED FOR ❑ $ 0 7 SOURCE OF LOCAL MATCH In Kind and Donation Cash $ 0 4 % Match: 20% 8. DATE LOCAL MATCH AVAILABLE Donations $ 2,500.00 $10,460.85 In -kind $ 7 960.85 5. TOTAL PROJECT COST OTHER 9 PREVIOUS FUNDS FROM TE PROGRAM SOURCES $ 48,811 85 FOR THIS PROJECT $0 Total $ 10,460.85 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION t F„ 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 Right -of -Way Acquisition /Legal property description ® Attachment E Environmental Review ,.. SIGNATURE . �. NAME — please type or print TITLE Ray Aguilera President of City Council DATE June 27 2011