HomeMy WebLinkAbout5982RESOLUTICN NO. 5982
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREENMr BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PUEBLO AND THE STATE DEPARDMTr OF HIGHWAYS,
STATE OF COLORADO, FOR PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING
LANDSCAPING OF SH 50-B AT THE PUEBLO MEMORIAL AIRPORT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO,
COLORADO, THAT:
SECTION 1.
A certain Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference, by and between Pueblo, A Municipal
Corporation and the State Department of Highways, State of Colorado,
for providing and maintaining the landscaping of SH 50-B Interchange
Area at the Pueblo Memorial Airport in the County of Pueblo, be and
the same is hereby approved.
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The City Manager of the City of Pueblo is hereby authorized
to execute said Agreement on behalf of Pueblo, A Municipal Corporation,
and the City Clerk shall affix the Seal of the City of Pueblo thereto
and attest the same.
INTRODUCED March 23, 1987
BY PAUL JONES
Councilman
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ATTEST
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Ci Clerk
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
This letter documents the understanding between the City of Pueblo and the
Colorado Department of Highways for landscaping of the Pueblo Memorial
Airport and State Highway 50-B Interchange. The following outlines that
understanding.
RESPONSIBILITIES CN THE PART OF THE CITY
The City will, at no cost to the Department:
1. provide all landscape water and electricity for automatic irrigation
controllers throughout the useful life of the Interchange, hereby determined
to be 20 years;
2. assure installation of a cost- effective, low water usage, drip
irrigation system in substantial conformance to the Department's irrigation
design, plans, and specifications approved and provided by the Department;
3. furnish all parts and supplies to maintain and repair the irrigation
system and provide replacement vegetation in the event of.disease, damage, or
death;
4. water all vegetation and maintain the vegetation in a healty,
attractive state;
5. trim and prune, inspect for insects and disease, and replace diseased,
damaged, or dead plant materials in accordance with the directions and
guidance of the City's horticultural expert;
6. repair, restore, or replace any damage to the property of the
Department, including the highway and its appurtenances, caused by the
negligence of the City;
7. abide by all State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations governing
traffic control and safety;
8. hold the Department and State of Colorado harmless from any claim or
damage or injury caused by the City, its contractors, and authorized agents in
the performance of this Letter of Understanding, except for Workmen's
Compnesation Claims by or on behalf of State mmployees or their heirs;
9. routinely inspect the irrigation system and make all necessary repairs;
and,
10. provide expert guidance to the Department on the application of
fertilizer and chemical treatments such as pesticides, fungicides and other
sprays.
RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE PART OF THE DEPA
The Department will, at no cost to the City:
1. grant permission to the City, its contractor and agents to enter
the property of the Department for the purposes outlined in this Letter
of Understanding;
The Department further understands that it must:
2. assure installation of landscape plant materials in substantial
conformance to the design, plans and specifications provided by the
Department;
3. provide to the City a complete set of plans, as constructed,
showing the type, location, and other details of the installed plant
materials and irrigation system; a complete maintenance manual including
irrigation system testing procedures and landscape maintenance requirements;
and other characteristics and details required for the inspection, maintenance,
and repair ofthe irrigation system and landscaping;
4. perform all routine and normal highway maintenance functions
including the repair or replacement of damaged lights, signs,
and other
highway appurtenances, except those damaged by the negligence of the City;
5. take all appropriate precautions to prevent damage to the
vegetation;
6. weed and apply fertilizers and spray in accordance with the
direction and guidance of the City's horticultural expert;
7. maintain landscape mulch, repair or replace any weed barrier fabric,
periodically remove accumulated trash and debris, and repair erosion damage,
and;
8. maintain landscape rock or cobbles or patterned concrete median
cover, whichever is installed, in an attractive and safe condition.
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This understanding may be te by either party upon 90 days prior
written note.
CITY OF PUEBLO
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City Manager
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ODLMM DEPARIMUU OF HIGHWAYS
District Engineers
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Chief Engineer
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