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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 } C � OUNCILPERSON APPR t)' } �- 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.