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RESOLUTION NO. 13797
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT SW 1704
FOUNTAIN CREEK TRAIL RELOCATION, AND
TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $252,000.00
THEREFOR
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Capital Project No. SW 1704 Fountain Creek Trail Relocation is hereby
established.
SECTION 2.
Funds will be transferred from SW 1701 into SW 1704 Fountain Creek Trail
Relocation.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and
all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution.
SECTION 4.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED October 10, 2017
BY: Ed Brown
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-4
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 10, 2017
TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
From: Earl Wilkinson, Public Works Director
SUBJECT:
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT SW 1704 FOUNTAIN CREEK
TRAIL RELOCATION, AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $252,000.00 THEREFOR
SUMMARY:
This Resolution establishes Capital Project No. SW 1704 Fountain Creek Trail
Relocation, which will replace and relocation the pedestrian trail that was damaged during
the June 2015 flood.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
:
None
BACKGROUND
:
In June of 2015, the Fountain Creek experienced flooding that caused damage along the
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Creek including the concrete trail located on the east side near East 11 Street.
Approximately, 1,600 feet of concrete trail was lost in the flooding.
On July 16, 2015, President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of
Colorado that allowed for Federal relief funds through FEMA of which this Trail Relocation
project qualifies. To obtain the Federal funds the City must upfront the cost of the
construction and apply for reimbursement from FEMA during the construction phase.
Stormwater has been working with FEMA for approval of the construction documents and
will soon be out for bid from contractors. After a successful bid is obtain through the City’s
procurement process a resolution will be brought to Council for awarding a construction
contract consideration.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
:
Funds will be transferred from the Storm Utility User Funds to Project No. SW 1704 to
cover the cost of the contract.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS
:
None.
ALTERNATIVES
:
Alternative No. 1 – No Action
Under this alternative, the trail will not be replaced leaving a gap in the trail system along
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the Fountain Creek near East 11 Street and the City will loss the opportunity to have
FEMA relief funds help pay for the replacement.
RECOMMENDATION
:
Approval of the Resolution.