HomeMy WebLinkAbout08086ORDINANCE NO. 8086
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT CONTRACT, ES2 M086 -056, (17220)
BETWEEN THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY
COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME, ESTABLISHING CAPITAL
PROJECT NO. ARPL01, NORTHERN AVENUE STREETSCAPE
AND TRAIL REPLACEMENT PROJECT, BUDGETING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $506,013 AND
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE LOCAL MATCH
THEREFORE
WHEREAS, State Of Colorado, Department Of Transportation, has offered funds
through Contract ES2 M086 -056 (17220) — Northern Avenue Streetscape and Trail
Replacement Project;
WHEREAS, this agreement is partially funded in the amount of $165,000 by the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding received by the Federal
Government and partially funded in the amount of $272,810 by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA);
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO. that:
SECTION 1.
The Contract between Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the State of Colorado, for
the use and benefit of the State Department of Transportation for Transportation Enhancement
Project ES2 M086 -056 (17220) hereinafter referred to as the "Contract'), a copy of which is on
file in the office of the City Clerk, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is
hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
Funds in the amount of $506,013 are hereby budgeted and appropriated for the
Northern Avenue Streetscape and Trail Replacement Project, ARPL01.
SECTION 3.
Funds in the amount of $68,203 are hereby budgeted and appropriated in Fund 210,
Highway User Tax Fund. Said funds are hereby authorized to be transferred as the local match
to Project ARPL01.
A77ESTED SY:
CITY CLERK
INTRODUCED: September 28, 2009
BY: Michael Occhiato
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PRESIDENTof City Council
PASSED AND APPROVED: October 13, 2009
Background Paper for Proposed
ORDINANCE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
AGENDA ITEM # S-4
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
JERRY M. PACHECO, DIRECTOR
TITLE
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT CONTRACT,
ES2 M086 -056, (17220) BETWEEN THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION,
AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME,
ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT NO. ARPL01, NORTHERN AVENUE
STREETSCAPE AND TRAIL REPLACEMENT PROJECT, BUDGETING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $506,013 AND AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSFER OF THE LOCAL MATCH THEREFORE
ISSUE
Should City Council approve a Transportation Enhancement Contract between the
Colorado Department of Transportation and the City of Pueblo, authorize the President
of City Council to execute same, establish capital project No. ARPL01, Northern Avenue
Streetscape and Trail Replacement Project, budget and appropriate the funds in the
amount of $506,013 and authorize the transfer of the local match therefore?
Approval of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND
The City of Pueblo has been awarded a Transportation Enhancement Grant from the
Colorado Department of Transportation and additional federal funds from the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for the Northern Avenue Streetscape and Trail
Replacement Project. The project will landscape the right -of -way in the median, replace
an asphalt trail with concrete trail on the north and south sides of the street and update
crosswalks at roadway crossings. The project is located on Northern Avenue between
Vinewood Avenue and Hollywood Avenue /Lehigh Avenue. The scope of work includes
10 and 8 foot concrete trails, handicap crosswalk ramps, turf grass, trees, western
landscaping and irrigation in the median.
The Planning and Public Works Departments is performing the design and construction
management. Due to federal funding and the use of American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act funds, the final contract between CDOT and the City of Pueblo will be
signed after construction drawings are approved by mid - October. The Federal
Government requires this project to be "shovel ready" and a construction contract be
awarded by the end of December 31, 2009. Construction is anticipated to start in March
of 2010 to avoid possible impact from winter weather conditions.
Protect Funding Breakdown:
Federal Funds (ARRA) $165,000
Federal Funds (CDOT Enhancement) $272,810
Local Agency Match (Highway User Funds, Fund 210) $ 68,203
Total Budget $506,013
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $506,013 shall be budgeted and appropriated for the Northern
Avenue Streetscape and Trail Replacement Project, ARPL01. Funds in the amount of
$68,203 required as local match are hereby budgeted and appropriated in the Highway
User Trust Fund, Fund 210 and transferred to ARPL01. Design and construction
administration shall be performed in- house.
Additional maintenance funds are required for the mowing, tree /shrub /perennial care
and irrigation.