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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7044RESOLUTION NO. 7044 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR- TATION COMMISSION SPECIAL BRIDGE GRANT IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $6,080,000 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SOUTH MAIN STREET BRIDGE, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO CERTIFY THAT THE CITY INTENDS TO PROCEED WITH THE PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE COLORADO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL TO RECONSTRUCT THE SOUTH MAIN STREET BRIDGE AND ALLOCATION OF EXPENSES THERE- FOR PURSUANT TO §40- 4- 106(3)(b) C.R.S. WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation Commission approved the replacement of the South Main Street Bridge (PUEMAIN- 0.I -COR) (the "Bridge Project ") for funding out of the Special Bridge Account in the maximum grant amount of $6,080,000 which represents 80% of the estimated Bridge Project costs of $7,600,000, and WHEREAS, the City's 20% share of the estimated Bridge Project costs is $1,520,000 and City's anticipated source of funding for its share of the Bridge Project costs is Highway User Tax and contributions from railroads and others over whose properties the bridge will cross, and WHEREAS, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission must approve the Bridge Project and the allocation of expenses pursuant to X40- 4- 106(3)(b) C.R.S., and WHEREAS, if it is determined that the Department of Trans- portation Commission grant and the railroads' allocation of expenses are counted as part of the City's "fiscal year spending" for purpose of Article X, Section 20(2)(e) of the Colorado Constitution (1992 Amendment No. 1) such revenues and Bridge Project costs may so adversely impact the City's spending /revenue base that voter approval for the Bridge Project may have to be obtained at the general municipal election to be held November 2, 1993, and WHEREAS, the City must file its Certificate Of Intent To Proceed with the Department of Transportation Commission on or before December 31, 1992, and WHEREAS, the construction of the Bridge Project is in the best interest of the City and will benefit the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Department of Transportation Commission Special Bridge Grant for the Bridge Project in the maximum amount of $6,080,000 is hereby accepted and the President of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute in the name and on behalf of the City the Certificate Of Intent To Proceed, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. gPrTTnm *)- The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to file in the name of and on behalf of the City an application with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission for approval of the Bridge Project and the allocation of expenses therefor pursuant to §40- 4- 106(3)(b) C.R.S. and to solicit proposals from qualified consultants for the preparation of preliminary engineering plans for the Bridge Project. INTRODUCED: December 28, 1992 ATTEST: Cit Clerk By HOWARD WHITLOC'K Councilperson APPROVED: - /Y e4 a 4 - �-- Presi ent of th City Council TJ 64.42 -2- CERTIFICATION OF INTENT TO PROCEED The City of Pueblo, Colorado hereby certifies to the Colorado Highway Commission that it intends to proceed with the bridge project, structure number PUEMAIN- 0.I -COR , for which it received Special Bridge Account monies; and certifies that it has, or will have by November 3, 1993 (subject to any required voter approval pursuant to Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution) the required twenty percent local matching funds. Attached is a design engineer's preliminary cost estimate and a specific construction schedule, including a start date and projected project close -out date, pursuant to the State Department of Highways Procedural Directive #43.1, paragraph 5.* By: City/ own Offici 1's Signature AY B. KASTELIC Official's Name, Printed PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL (Title) Date: DECEMBER 28, 1992 *This is required to be attached unless good cause is shown for delayed transmittal South Main Street Bridge Pueblo, Colorado Structure No. PUEMAIN- 0.I -COR PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE 1. Process to Obtain a Design Engineer Start 2. Select Design Engineer 3. Design to Start 4. Final Plans to Bidders 5. Award of Construction Contract 6. Construction Start 7. Construction Completed 8. Project Close Out 1 -1 -93 2 -15 -93 4 -1 -93 6 -1 -94 7 -25 -94 9 -1 -94 9 -1 -95 10 -1 -95 SPECIAL BRIDGE FUND BRIDGE PROJECT COST ESTIMATE Structure Number PUEMAIN- 0.I -COR Municipality City of Pueblo Engineering: Preliminary Engineering $ 70,000 1, 1994 Design Engineering $ 345,000 7, 1994 Construction Engineering $ 300,000 3, 1 995 . and Staking $ 325,000 Project Enginering (Soils & Survey) $ 85,000 Final Inspection $ 5,000 Pavement TOTAL ENGINEERING COSTS 160,000 $ 830,000 Labor - Materials - Equipment: Mobilization $ 250,000 1, 1994 Site Preparation $ 850,000 7, 1994 Excavation $ 300,000 3, 1 995 . Abutments /Piers /Piles $ 1,100,000 Structure /Deck /Guard Rail $ 2,140,000 Approaches $ 970,000 Pavement $ 160,000 TOTAL LABOR - MATERIALS - EQUIPMENT COSTS: $ 6,600,000 Contingencies: (15 %) $ 11000,000 TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 7,600,000 Date of Bid Openings: July 1, 1994 Project Start Date: September 7, 1994 Project Completion Date: July 3, 1 995 . 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