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RESOLUTION NO. 13980
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUEBLO
STORMWATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE TO SUBMIT A
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND
APPLICATION TO THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT FOR VARIOUS
STORMWATER PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TO EXECUTE SAME
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, AS THE
GOVERNING BODY OF THE PUEBLO STORMWATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE, that:
SECTION 1:
The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver a
loan application through the State Revolving Fund Loan Program with the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment for the Stormwater Utility Enterprise.
SECTION 2:
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and
all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and
procedures described herein.
SECTION 3:
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED June 11, 2018
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
ACTING CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-1
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 11, 2018
TO:
President Christopher A. Nicoll and Members of City Council
CC:
Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA:
Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk
FROM:
Jeff Bailey, Acting Public Works Director
SUBJECT:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUEBLO STORMWATER UTILITY
ENTERPRISE TO SUBMIT A WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
REVOLVING FUND APPLICATION TO THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT FOR VARIOUS
STORMWATER PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING
THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
This Resolution will authorize the Stormwater Utility Enterprise to apply for a loan
through the State Revolving Fund Loan Program with the Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment to construct several large stormwater projects and
purchase needed equipment. If this loan application is approved by the State, proposed
loan agreements will be presented for approval by City Council.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
No previous City Council action.
BACKGROUND:
The Stormwater Utility Enterprise (Stormwater) is applying for approximately $7 million
loan through the State Revolving Fund Loan Program with the Colorado Department of
.
Public Health and Environment (State) This is a low interest loan that will be utilized to
construct several stormwater projects with costs greater than Stormwater’s annual
budget. The five projects that qualify for the loan program are:
Lincoln Street and Abriendo Avenue Intersection Stormwater Improvements.
th
29 Street Pump Station Replacement.
th
29 Street Phase 1 & Phase 2 Stormwater Improvements.
Fountain Creek Flood Damage Improvements.
Stormwater Maintenance Equipment.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Should the State Revolving Fund Loan Program approve the loan application the term
length will be for 20 years which will allow for smaller payments that will fit within the
Stormwater’s annual budget. This loan will be at a low interest to be determined at the
time of loan approval.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable for this Resolution
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Loan pre-application requirements requires two separate public meetings to allow for
public comments. The first meeting was held on February 28, 2018 to allow the public
to view project plans and provide comments.
The second public meeting was held on May 30, 2018 to allow the public to view the
environmental assessment for the 29th Street Phase 1 & Phase 2 Stormwater
Improvements project per the State’s requirements.
Comments from both meetings will be incorporated into the application to the State.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of this Resolution will result in the cancellation of the five eligible projects.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments
:
Grant Certification Letter