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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09359 City Clerk’s Office Item # R-3 Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 22, 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: AN ORDINANCE BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FEMA DISASTER RELIEF FUND PROCEEDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $370,165, TO PROJECT NO. SW1704 AND RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 9311, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE THE SAME SUMMARY: This Ordinance budgets and appropriates $370,165 with FEMA relief fund proceeds, to additional funds previously authorized in the amount of $123,389 to SW1704 to total $493,554. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION : City Council, on October 10, 2017, approved Resolution 13797 which established Project SW1704 Fountain Creek Trail Relocation and transferred funds in the amount of $252,000. City Council, on December 11, 2017, approved Resolution 13841 which awarded Project SW1704 Fountain Creek Trail Relocation for construction. City Council, on July 23, 2017, approved Ordinance 9311 which budgeted and appropriated additional FEMA Disaster Relief proceeds to Fountain Creek Trail Relocation project. BACKGROUND : In June of 2015, the Fountain Creek experienced flooding that caused damage along the Creek th 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. FEMA reimbursement is 75% of the actual costs. Working with FEMA, it was decided to utilize the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program for Permanent Work (PAAP) for the Fountain Creek Trail Relocation project with a total project cost of $493,554. This program sets the cost of the project prior to any construction and cannot be modified to cover any additional overruns if they occur. It also allows for leftover funds if the project costs less with approved modifications. The approved modifications relocated the trail from the creek bottom to the top of the levee and greatly reduced the construction costs. Project expenditures to date has been paid by the Stormwater Enterprise, project SW1704 in the amount of $149,995.56 leaving proceeds of $370,165 for FEMA approved additional projects. Of the remaining $493,554, FEMA will reimburse 75% resulting in the amount of $370,165. After reviewing submitted projects with FEMA, they have approved the proceeds for the following additional projects:  Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software.  Survey equipment to collect data of existing stormwater infrastructure.  Air curtain incinerator.  Emergency repairs of infrastructure on the Fountain Creek levee. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS : $370,165 will be budgeted and appropriated, to SW1704 Fountain Creek Trail Projects. SW1704 will have a total budget of $493,554. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION : Not applicable. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS : None. ALTERNATIVES : If no action is taken, the Stormwater Enterprise will not be able to use the PAAP proceeds from the Fountain Creek Trail Relocation project and no additional projects will be completed. RECOMMENDATION : Approval of the Ordinance. Attachments : FEMA Subgrant Application ORDINANCE NO. 9359 AN ORDINANCE BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FEMA DISASTER RELIEF FUND PROCEEDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $370,165, TO PROJECT NO. SW1704 AND RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 9311, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE THE SAME WHEREAS, the City submitted a Subgrant Application to FEMA for PU008 Fountain Creek Recreation/Picnic Area – PAAP to repair damage caused by heavy rains received from May 4, 2015 thru June 16, 2015; and, WHEREAS, FEMA approved the application for a total project cost of $493,554.00; and, WHEREAS, preforming approved modified repairs reduced construction costs and provides remaining FEMA reimbursable funds of $370,165.00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. FEMA funds of $370,165.00 shall be budgeted and appropriated to Capital Project No. SW1704. SECTION 2. Additional funds in the amount of $123,389.00. from Capital Project No. SW1704 shall remain in Capital Project No. SW1704, to total FEMA budget of $493,554.00. SECTION 3. This Ordinance rescinds prior Ordinance No. 9311. SECTION 4. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Ordinance. SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED: October 22, 2018 BY: Ed Brown MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ACTING CITY CLERK PASSED AND APPROVED: November 12, 2018