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ORDINANCE NO. 9130
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE OF
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$25,000, ACCEPTING MATCHING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE PUEBLO
CONSERVANCY DISTRICT $15,000, TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $10,000 FROM CI1111, ESTABLISHING PROJECT
NUMBER PL1703 AND BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 RELATING TO THE PUEBLO ARKANSAS
RIVER FLOOD LEVEE MASTER PLAN PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING
THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, the State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs has offered funds through
Contract EIAF 8250; NOW THEREFORE,
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 Department of Local Affairs EIAF 8250 (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 State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs, funds from
EIAF 8250 in the amount of $25,000 are hereby budgeted and appropriated for the Arkansas
River Levee Master Plan Project, PL1703.
SECTION 3.
Matching funds in the amount of $25,000 are hereby budgeted and appropriated for said
Project from the Pueblo Conservancy District in the amount of $15,000 and the amount of $10,000
is authorized to be transferred from Capital Improvement Project No. CI1111, and deposited to
PL1703.
SECTION 4.
On October 3, 2016, the Colorado Department of Transportation awarded the City of
Pueblo $200,000 in Transportation Alternates Program (TAP) funds to be used for the Arkansas
River Levee Master Plan Project. Funding from TAP will not be available until July 2017. The
funds budgeted and appropriated in accordance with this Ordinance shall be authorized to be
expended contingent upon execution of the funding contract with CDOT.
SECTION 5.
The President of the City Council is authorized to execute and deliver the Contract in the
name of the City and the City Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City.
SECTION 6.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of the Ordinance and Contract to effectuate the policies and procedures
described therein.
SECTION 6.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED May 8, 2017
BY: Ed Brown
PASSED AND APPROVED: May 22, 2017
City Clerk’s Office Item # R-2
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
ORDINANCE
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
May 8, 2017
TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Steven Meier, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000,
ACCEPTING MATCHING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE PUEBLO
CONSERVANCY DISTRICT $15,000, TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $10,000 FROM CI1111, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER
PL1703 AND BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$50,000 RELATING TO THE PUEBLO ARKANSAS RIVER FLOOD LEVEE
MASTER PLAN PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY
COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance establishes the Pueblo Arkansas River Flood Levee Master Plan Project and
appropriates funds by approving a grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, in the
amount of $25,000, accepting funds from Pueblo Conservancy District of $15,000, and providing
for City matching funds of $10,000.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council approved the submittal of the grant application for Arkansas River Flood Levee
Master Plan Project in 2016.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Planning and Community Development, in partnership with the Pueblo
Conservancy District (PCD) and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), has obtained
funding in the amount of $25,000 from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. The Pueblo
Conservancy District is providing $15,000 and the City of Pueblo is providing $10,000 in local
match monies which is being transferred for Project CI1111. October 3, 2016, the Colorado
Department of Transportation awarded the City of Pueblo $200,000 in Transportation Alternates
Program (TAP) funding to be used for the Arkansas River Levee Master Plan Project. Funding
from TAP will not be available until July 2017, when CDOT’s fiscal year begins. Therefore, the
Arkansas River Levee Master Plan Project and funding awarded by DOLA will be contingent upon
execution of the funding contract with CDOT. The total amount of the Project PL1703 will be
$250,000. The Project consists of contracting with a consultant to develop a Master Plan for 2.75
th
miles of the Arkansas River Flood Levee corridor extending from 15 Street to the Runyon Lake
State Wildlife Area. The Plan will include an analysis of existing conditions, and will identify
potential improvements to recreation, infrastructure and neighborhood connectivity.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Project budget, PL1703 will be funded through the following sources:
Colorado Department of Local Affairs $25,000
Pueblo Conservancy District $15,000
City of Pueblo – transferred from CI1111 $10,000
Total $50,000
Colorado Department of Transportation
(approved per future contract provided after July 1, 2017) $200,000
Total project including all funding sources $250,000
This Project will require staff time for grant management and oversight of the improvements.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
The City of Pueblo has coordinated with the Pueblo Conservancy District to integrate public
improvements as part of the reconstruction of the Arkansas River Flood Levee. The PCD has
conducted numerous public meetings in preparation for the reconstruction of the levee, and
additional public outreach will be incorporated into this planning effort.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Project will not go forward if it is not funded.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Ordinance.
Attachments: DOLA Contract Agreement
CDOT Grant Award Letter
Grant Contract Certification