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.
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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:
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Presi ent of th City Council
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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 .
Estimate
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