HomeMy WebLinkAbout08704ORDINANCE NO. 8704
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT CONTRACT, STE-M086-068 (19288)
BETWEEN THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, ESTABLISHING CAPITAL
PROJECT NO. PL1402, NORTHERN AVENUE
STREETSCAPE AND TRAIL PHASE 2 PROJECT,
BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $550,000, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF THE LOCAL MATCH FROM CP1111, AND
AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO
EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, the State of Colorado, Department of Transportation, has
offered funds through Contract STE-086-068 (19288) – Northern Avenue Streetscape
and Trail Phase 2 Project;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Contract between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and
the State of Colorado, for the use and benefit of the State Department of Transportation
for Transportation Enhancement Project STE M086-068 (19288) (hereinafter referred to
as the “Contract”), a copy of which is attached, having been approved as to form by the
City Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
Subject to encumbrances by the Colorado Department of Transportation, funds
from STE M086-068 (19228) in the amount of $350,000 and City local match of
$200,000 or total of $550,000, are hereby budgeted and appropriated for the Northern
Avenue Streetscape and Trail Phase 2 Project, Project No. PL1402.
SECTION 3.
The local match funds in the amount of $200,000 shall be transferred from
Capital Project CP1111 to Capital Project PL1402.
SECTION 4.
The President of the City Council is authorized to execute and deliver said
Contract in the name of the City and the City Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City
thereto and attest same.
SECTION 5.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform
any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Ordinance and the attached agreement
to effectuate the transactions described therein.
SECTION 6.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage
and approval.
INTRODUCED: February 24, 2014
BY: Chris Kaufman
COUNCILPERSON
PASSED AND APPROVED: March 10, 2014
Background Paper for Proposed
ORDINANCE
DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2014
AGENDA ITEM # R-1
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STEVEN MEIER, DIRECTOR
TITLE
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT CONTRACT,
STE-M086-068 (19288) BETWEEN THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION,
ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT NO. PL1402, NORTHERN AVENUE
STREETSCAPE AND TRAIL PROJECT PHASE 2, BUDGETING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,000, AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSFER OF THE LOCAL MATCH FROM CP1111, AND AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
ISSUE
Should City Council approve a Transportation Enhancement Contract between the
Colorado Department of Transportation and the City of Pueblo, establish Capital Project
No. PL1402, Northern Avenue Streetscape and Trail Project Phase 2, budget and
appropriate funds in the amount of $550,000, authorize the transfer of local match from
CP1111, and authorize the President of City Council to execute same?
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND
The City of Pueblo has been awarded a Transportation Enhancement Grant from the
Colorado Department of Transportation for the second phase of the Northern Avenue
Streetscape and Trail Project. The Project will landscape the right-of-way in the
median, replace an asphalt trail with concrete trail, and update crosswalks at roadway
crossings. The Project is located on Northern Avenue between Hollywood Drive and
Prairie Avenue. Phase 1 was completed in 2010 and was from Vinewood Avenue to
Hollywood Drive. The scope of work includes 10 and 8 foot concrete trails, handicap
crosswalk ramps, trees, western landscaping, and irrigation in the median.
The Planning and Public Works Departments are performing the design and
construction management. Design and engineering is anticipated to be completed in
2014 for construction in the Spring of 2015, pending CDOT approvals and clearances.
Project Funding Breakdown:
Federal Funds (CDOT Enhancement) $350,000
Local Agency Match (1A Funds)
$200,000
Total Budget
$550,000
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $550,000 shall be budgeted and appropriated for the Northern
Avenue Streetscape and Trail Project Phase 2, PL1402. Funds in the amount of
$200,000 required as local match are transferred from CP1111 to PL1402. Design and
construction administration will be performed in-house.
Additional funds estimated in the amount of $3,000 annually will need to be budgeted
for the maintenance of the landscaped median.