HomeMy WebLinkAbout7526RESOLUTION NO. 7526
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN PUEBLO, A
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE BOARD OF THE
GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND RELATING TO THE
RUNYON COMMUTER TRAIL, PHASE II, AND AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1
The Contract dated June 30, 1994, between Pueblo, a municipal
corporation, and the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund, 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. The President of the City
Council is authorized to execute and deliver the Contract in the name of the
City, and the City Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City thereto and
attest same.
SECTION 2.
The total cost of the project has been estimated by the Department of
Planning and Development to be $250,000; and the sources of funding for the
total costs of the project are as follows:
(a) Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (20% of $250,000): $ 50,000
(b) Federal Participating Funds (80% of $250,000): $200,000
TOTAL FUNDS: $250,000
SECTION 3.
This resolution will become effective upon final passage.
INTRODUCED: DECEMBER 12, 1994
BY : JOHN CALIFANO
Councilperson
ATTESTED: APPROVED:
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City Clerk President of City Council
GRANT AGREEMENT
PARTIES TO AGREEMENT:
Board:
The State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
Grantee:
City of Pueblo
Address:
211 East D Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
Telephone:
( 719) 543-6006
Contact name:
William Zwick
Contact title:
Planner
Taxpayer ID no.: 84- 6000615
Date: June 30, 1994
CONTEXT OF AGREEMENT:
A. The Board is a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, created by Article
XXVII of the Colorado Constitution, adopted at the November, 1992 General Election. The Constitution
appropriates a portion of the net proceeds of the Colorado Lottery to the Board and directs the Board to
invest those proceeds in the State's parks, wildlife, open space and recreational resources.
B. In 1994, the Board created a statewide grant program, pursuant to which eligible
entities could apply for grants for trails projects, to which Grantee responded with a detailed application
(the "Project Application ").
C. The Board approved Grantee's Project Application on April 21, 1994, subject to
the execution of a detailed Grant Agreement.
D. Grantee anticipates that the Project described in the Project Application will be
substantially completed on (date) June 30, 1995 .
E. The parties intend this document to be the detailed Grant Agreement required by
the Board.
AGREEMENT
The parties agree as follows:
1. Grant. The Board hereby grants to Grantee the sum not to exceed
000 subject to the terms of this Agreement, These funds shall be used by Grantee to complete the
project described in Grantee's Project Application, which is attached hereto as Appendix A, and
incorporated by reference in this Agreement.
2. Project scope The Project, as described in the Project Application, will not be
materially modified by the Grantee without the written approval of the Executive Director of the Board.
3. Information to be provided upon execution of this Agreement Promptly upon
execution of this Agreement, Grantee will submit the following information to the Board's staff:
a. A detailed work plan and budget for the Project;
b. Plans for the erection of signs and placards for the Project, as provided in Section 7(a)
below;
C. Written evidence that all permits and approvals necessary to the completion of the project
under applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations have been obtained;
d. Written evidence that all rights of way, easements or other property right transfers
necessary to permit Project completion have been acquired; and
e. The Project funding schedule (which will be attached to this Agreement as Appendix B),
which will (i) briefly identify each major stage or milestone of the Project, (ii) set out the source, amount and
anticipated date of each transfer of funds for the account of the Project, and (iii) show the Board payment
with respect to the Project.
Under this agreement, payment by the Board will be made upon completion of the Project
as described in Grantee's Project Application (Appendix A).
If material modifications are made to the Project work plan and budget, Grantee will
promptly submit a revised version thereof to the Board staff.
The Board reserves the right at any stage of the Project to withhold funding if (a)
modifications to the Project are so substantial as to make it, in the Board's reasonable judgment,
substantially different in quality or kind from that approved by the Board, or (b) there have been delays in
the implementation of the Project which, in the Board's reasonable judgment, make the Project
impracticable.
4. Conditions precedent to disbursement upon completion of Project Prior to the
payment by the Board at the completion of the Project, the Grantee shall provide written assurance to the
Board that:
a. The Project has been substantially completed according to the work plan and
budget;
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b. No material modifications or delays have been made or experienced (or the Board
has been advised of the modifications or delays and has elected to continue to participate in the funding of
the Project);
C. Matching funding has been received (or the status of efforts to secure matching
funding has been disclosed to Board staff and it has been found to be satisfactory); and
d. The representations made to the Board in the grant applications continue to be
true (or, if there have been any material changes, the Board has been advised of such changes and has
assented to them).
5. Project operation and maintenance Grantee agrees:
a. Grantee or its successor will operate and maintain the Project facilities in a
reasonable state of repair for the purposes specified in the Project Application for at least 25 years, in
accordance with generally accepted standards in the parks /recreation /wildlife community, subject to the
annual appropriation of funds thereof. The parties understand and agree that the Board shall not be liable
for any cost of such maintenance, management or operation.
b. Grantee will advise the Board at least annually of the operating and maintenance
costs of the Project, and give the Board appropriate information concerning the use of the Project by the
public and the impact of the Project.
6. Compliance with regulatory requirements and federal and state mandates The
Grantee hereby assumes responsibility for compliance with all regulatory requirements in all applicable
areas, including but not limited to nondiscrimination, worker safety, local labor preferences, preferred
vendor programs, equal employment opportunity, use of competitive bidding, and other similar
requirements. The Grantee will indemnify the Board from any liability for any failure to comply with any
such applicable requirements.
7. Public access Grantee agrees, for itself and its successors in interest, to allow
reasonable access to the members of the public to the Project.
8. Signage, publicily and Project information Grantee agrees:
a. It will erect signs visible from the nearest public roadway directing the public to the
Project. In addition, Grantee shall erect placards acknowledging assistance by the Board and by the
Colorado Lottery, if applicable, unless Grantee incorporates this acknowledgment into other signage in a
manner approved by the Board's Executive Director. The Board will provide reproducible samples of its
logo and other identifying indicia to Grantee for this purpose. Plans describing the number, design,
placement and wording of the signs and placards shall be submitted to the Board for review and written
approval prior to completion of the Project. Final payment may be withheld by the Board pending
placement of the signs and placards in the manner approved by the Board.
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b. Grantee shall acknowledge Board funding in all publicity issued by it concerning
the Project.
C. Grantee shall give the Board timely notice of and opportunity to participate in
Project dedications.
C. Grantee shall give timely notice of the Project, its inauguration and significance to
the local members of the Colorado General Assembly, members of the board of county commissioners of
the county or counties in which the Project is located, as well as to other appropriate public officials.
d. Grantee shall cooperate with the Board and with the Colorado Lottery in preparing
public information pieces (including access to the site, text, photographs, videos, drawings of project).
e. Grantee shall give the Board the right and opportunity to use information gained
from the Project.
8. Information supplied and made available to the Board Grantee shall maintain
records of Project receipts and expenditures consistent with generally accepted accounting practices. The
Board shall have the right, upon reasonable notice to the Grantee, to audit the books and records of
Grantee which pertain to the Project and to the use and disposition of Board funds.
9. Withdrawal of Board funding The Board may withdraw its approval of funding to
the Grantee and cease funding of the Project if conditions occur which fundamentally change the
expectations of the parties or which make the grant infeasible or impractical.
10. Grantee's inability to complete Project If the Grantee determines with reasonable
probability that the Project will not or cannot be completed as reflected in the Project Application the
Grantee will promptly so advise the Board, and cooperate in good faith with respect to alternative solutions
to the problem before any further funds are advanced.
11. Inspection. Throughout the term of this Agreement, the Board shall have the right
to inspect the Project area to ascertain compliance with this Agreement.
12. General provisions The parties agree as follows:
a. Grantee may not assign its rights under this Agreement without the consent of the
Board.
b. There is an obligation of good faith on part of both parties, including timely
communication of information which may reasonably be believed to be of interest to the other party.
C. Colorado law applies to the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement.
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d. Grantee is an independent contractor acting in its separate capacity and
not as an officer, employee or agent of the Board.
e. Grantee will indemnify and hold the Board harmless from and against any
liability arising from the Project.
f. Except as expressly herein, this Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement of the parties. No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated in this Agreement
shall be binding upon the parties. No changes in this Agreement shall be valid unless made in
writing and signed by the parties to this Agreement.
13. Subject To Annual Appropriation Any provision of this agreement or its
attachments which impose upon Grantee, directly or indirectly, any financial obligation
whatsoever to be performed or which may be performed in any fiscal year subsequent to the year
of execution of this agreement is expressly made contingent upon and subject to funds for such
financial obligation being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available.
Dated:
STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND
BY 9A
Executive Director
GRANTEE:
City of Pueblo
BY W 6 E X" 4 c'e-
TI President of City Council
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APPLICATION FOR STATE TRAILS PROGRAM FUNDING
Colorado State Parks
Name of Project: RUNYON COMMUTER TRAIL - PHASE II
Contact Person and Title William J. Zwick, Senior Urban Design Planner
Name & Address of Sponsor Responsible for Project City of Pueblo
211 East D Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003
Telephone (719) 543 -6006
Sponsor Taxpayer ID Number (TIN) 84 - 60006
Amount Requested (round off figure to nearest $100):
$ 50, 000.00 50% of project cost if sponsor is a government entity
$ 100% of project cost if sponsor is a non -profit organization
Summary of major budget items (please use only the space provided below):
1) Professional Enginering & Construction Enginering Costs: $ 30,000
2) Concrete 10 ft., trail w /6ft. soft surface path, includes on -grade 100,000
- railroad crossing and grading.
3r Retaining walls and concrete ramps from bridge abutments, including 110,000
traffic control on SH 50 /Santa Fe Avenue.
4) Kiosks and Landscaping: 10,000
TOTAL: $ 250,000
Location and brief description of the project (please use only the space provided below):
Th e Runyon Commuter Trail Project, Phase II, is located in South Downtown Pueblo. This
project is a continuation of a 1993 ISTEA Enhancement Project and will consist of the
construction of concrete retaining walls and ramp from a bridge abutment and concrete
and soft surface trail to connect the Pueblo Trails System from Runyon Lake to the
proposed Historic Arkansas River Project at Lou Rhoades Parkway, near the junction of
Santa Fe Avenue and Elizabeth Street. EASEMENTS:
Trail Corridor - land is controlled by: Pueblo Conservancy District;
❑ Fee Simple ❑ Lease ❑ Other (explain): Union Pacific Railroad Company
Evidence of ownership or easements for trails corridor:
❑ Enclosed ❑ Will forward if requested ❑ Not yet available (explain):
APPROVAL BY LAND MANAGER
(USFS District Ranger, BLM Area Manager, County Administrator, etc.):
As the official responsible for management of the land on which the project will be accomplished,
I agree to the following:
1. The project or facility will remain accessible for public use for not less than 25 years.
2. The project as described in this application has my approval.
Signature
CITY MANAGER February 25, 1994
Title
Date
CERTIFICATION
As the official designated to represent the Project Sponsor, I am requesting assistance from the
Colorado State Trails Program. I agree to the following:
1. The Project Sponsor has the ability and intent to finance its share of the project costs,
including long -term management and maintenance.
2. Actual project development will be started within one year of the effective date of the
State Agreement, and completed within two years from the effective date.
3. If this project is approved, an official expenditure documentation report will reflect
only those items listed in the Project Development Budget. Any changes must first be approved
in a project amendment.
CITY MANAGER
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1994 STATE TRAILS GRANT PROPOSAL
RUNYON COMMUTER LINK TRAIL, PHASE II
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This trails project will link the river trail at Runyon Lake to the downtown
area via the Thomas E. Phelps Creek channel (See adjoining map). A 10 ft. wide
concrete trail and an adjoining 6 ft. wide crusher fines soft surface will be
constructed. This project will provide a downtown link and a connection to the
proposed Historic Arkansas River Project (HARP) and the Downtown Convention
Center.
The Runyon Commuter Trail, Phase I, scheduled to start construction in April,
1994, will construct bridge abutments and partial ramps for the Elson Bridge,
spanning Santa Fe Avenue /SH 50.
The Historic Elson Bridge adopted from Las Animas County is 16 ft. wide with a
150 ft. span over Santa Fe Avenue which will be located and erected by the
U. S. Army from Fort Carson. The bridge will provide an uninterrupted trail to
the downtown and HARP area. It has already been funded by a Colorado Historic
Grant and a 1994 ISTEA Enhancement Grant.
PURPOSE
There is no downtown trail connection which will provide a commuting link
to employers and a recreational connection to the area's river trail
system. This link will provide bicyclists and pedestrians with a safe
off -road access to the downtown area and to the river trails system.
Total Distance: 0.83 Miles.
Total Trail Funding Requested..... ................. $ 50,000.00
Funding Match Source: 1995 ISTEA Enhancement Fund.... $ 25,- 689.
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TOTAL PROJECT COST ........ ............................... $250,000.00
80% Federal ISTEA Enhancement Funds ................... $200,000.00
20% State Trails Grant Funds .......................... $ 50,000.00
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(B) PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Runyon Commuter Trail, Phase II, will be a continuation of the 1993 ISTEA
Enhancement Project which has been cut back due to budget constraints. Bridge
abutments, partial ramps, and the bridge will be completed prior to this phase
of the original project.
Professional Engineering for the project has been completed. However,
modification to the original construction documentation will be necessary for
the project to be put out to bid. The project engineering drawings will be
reviewed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the City of
Pueblo Department of Public Works. Construction management and inspection will
be provided by the City of Pueblo (ISTEA Enhancement funding will be available
in October, 1994, in which construction will commence following the bid
process.)
The City of Pueblo has allocated $30,000 for maintenance of the entire Pueblo
River Trail System which will include the Runyon Commuter Trail connection to
the downtown.
The City of Pueblo has a long —term easement agrement with the Pueblo
Conservancy District for the use of public trails on their property within
their flood control District. This project will follow the renamed Thomas
Phelps Creek (renamed, old Arkansas River channel) from Runyon Lake to the
bridge at Santa Fe Avenue /SH 50.
The City also has an easement agreement which has been reviewed and approved by
the City Attorney's Office and awaiting finalization by the Union Pacific
Railroad Company.
The Colorado Department of Transportation, Region 2, will be working closely
with the City of Pueblo and will have a contract for the matching funds for
this project.
RUNYON COMMUTER TRAIL - -PHASE II
(C) PROJECT BUDGET
TOTAL
Engineering/Construc-
tion Engineering
Earthwork /Grading
Trail Construction
GREAT
OUTDOORS LOCAL
COLORADO (ISTEA) SOURCE
6,000 24,000 City of Pueblo/
CDOT
4,400 17,600
18,000 72,000 "
Concrete Retaining Walls 15,600 62,400 it
for Bridge Abutments
Traffic Control 4,000 16,000 it
Kiosks, Landscaping
Revegetation for
Disturbed Areas 2.000 8,000
TOTALS: 50 0 ,000 200,000
LAND: The Pueblo Conservancy District owns the majority of the
land that the trail will run through. Easements will be acquired
from the District and the Union Pacific Railroad, which also owns
land that the trail will run through. A small section of this trail
will be located on the right -of -way of Santa Fe Avenue /U. S. Highway
50.
EARTHWORK /GRADING: Earthwork and grading will consist of preparing
the site for the trail and the ramps from the bridge abutments.
TRAIL CONSTRUCTION: The trail will run approximately 4,800 lineal
ft. and be 10 ft. wide. The trail surface will consist of concrete
6 deep. A 6 ft. wide crusher fines natural surface trail will be
built adjacent to the concrete trail on approximately 4,500 ft. of
the project.
BRIDGE CROSSING: The multipurpose trail will cross at grade the
Missouri - Pacific Railroad line. This is not an active connecting
line and will only be subject to intermittent railroad usage. The
trail will also cross Santa Fe Avenue using the Elson Bridge which
was donated by Las Animas County. This bridge will be relocated to
this site, courtesy of a Colorado Historic Grant, and the services of
the Bravo Company, 52nd Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy) of the
U. S. Army at Fort Carson.
KIOSKS, LANDSCAPING, AND REVEGETATION OF DISTURBED AREAS: Kiosks
will provide historical and interpretive information. Landscaping
will include tree plantings by volunteers. Disturbed areas will be
revegetated as part of the trail construction.
(D) PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA
1994 STATE TRAILS GRANT
TRAIL PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Provide evidence of support for this project from TRAIL USER GROUPS
(Letters, petitions, news articles, video tapes, event descriptions, etc.).
FRIENDS OF THE RIVER TRAIL (Letter of Support forthcoming - -in Addendum):
- A regional trails advisory group which includes citizens advocates and
government.
SENIOR WALKERS (Letter of Support forthcoming - -in Addendum):
- A communitywide senior citizens walking group which supports trails.
TEAM PUEBLO (Letter of support -- forthcoming in Addendum):
- A Pueblo area bicycle club dedicated to bicycle riding, both roadway and
trails.
SOUTHERN COLORADO RUNNERS (Letter of Support -- forthcoming in addendum)
- The running club uses the trail system extensively for training and
organized races.
2. Show how specific trail - corridor design supports each type of use (ATV,
bicycle, cross - country ski, equestrian, four -wheel drive vehicle, hike,
snowmobile, trail motorcycle). Where only one or a few uses are proposed,
show why uses need to be limited.
DUAL TRAIL DESIGN:
- The trail- corridor design is designed to accommodate primarily bicycle
and pedestrian use and any other non - motorized uses. (ATV, four -wheel
drive vehicle, snowmobile, and trail motorcycle and any other motorized
uses are prohibited on the River Trail by City Ordinances). Emergency
and maintenance vehicles are exempt from this ordinance. This dual trail
is designed for the following users:
- Bicycle /Pedestrian: 10 ft. wide concrete trail with striping;
- Runners: 6 ft. wide crusher fines trail
- Equestrian user may be the only user group in which the trail is limited
due to the urban intensity of the destiny of the trail.
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3. Provide evidence of support for this project from community leaders,
service organizations, recreation and environmental groups, schools,
businesses, and other nongovernment group letters, petitions, news
articles, video tapes, event descriptions, etc.).
The following groups have been informed about the project and have
expressed an interest of support:
PUEBLO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (HISTORIC CLUB) Letters of
Support -- forthcoming in Addendum).
SIERRA CLUB (ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP) (Southern Colorado Chapter (Letter of
support -- forthcoming in Addendum).
AUDUBON SOCIETY (ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP) (Letter of Support -- forthcoming in
Addendum).
UNION AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT (BUSINESS OWNERS WITHIN THIS HISTORIC
DISTRICT) -- (letter of Support -- forthcoming in Addendum).
RENAISSANCE PROJECT (DOWNTOWN PUEBLO REDEVELOPMENT GROUP) (Letter of
Support -- forthcoming in Addendum).
GREENWAY AND NATURE CENTER OF PUEBLO (REGIONAL NONPROFIT) (Recreation,
Education, and Environmental Center operated by the University of Southern
Colorado.) (Letter of Support -- forthcoming in Addendum).
4. Describe volunteer efforts for this project.
LANDSCAPING: This primarily involves tree planting along portions of the
corridor and other nonprofessional landscape works. The Friends of the
Trails Organization has participated annually in cleaning the Trails
System. They have voluntered in organizing a tree planting project when
the project is complete.
SIGNAGE: Historic and informational signage will be installed by
volunteers. The Pueblo Historical Society has been active in installing
historic interpretive signs in the downtown and has expressed an interest
in participating in the development of the informational kiosk.
5. In addition to the required 50% match, list other sources of funds, in —kind
services, materials and land acquisition.;
OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS:
— FEDERAL- -ISTEA ENHANCEMENT FUNDS: Elson Bridge Relocation. Funds used
to relocate an Historic Bridge ( Elson Bridge) from Las Animas county to
be installed over Santa Fe Avenue; thus permitting trail access- -
(Federal-- $80,000; matched with a $20,000 State Historic Bridge Grant).
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- FEDERAL- -ISTEA ENHANCEMENT FUNDS: Runyon Commuter Trail, Phase I. Used
to construct bridge abutments and ADA accessible trail facilities
(Federal -- $232,000- -Local Match: $58,000- -City of Pueblo.
- FEDERAL -- "Fishing is Fun" (Division of Wildlife), awarded to the City of
Pueblo and Pueblo Conservancy District for river stabilization, fish
habitat and fishing hard point structures in the Thomas Phelps Creek
corridor where the trail will be located $40,000.
- FEDERAL -- NATIONAL PARK SERVICE: River Conservation Corridor Grant. This
$17,000 planning grant was awarded to the City of Pueblo in 1991 for
technical planning in order to initiate the construction of the Runyon
Commuter Trail and to publish a brochure about this historic river
corridor.
IN -KIND SERVICES:
- The City Public works Department conducted field surveys and engineering
work on this trail segment and will be involved in the construction/
engineering for the construction phase.
- The United States Army at Fort Carson will provide the labor to transport
and erect the Elson Bridge from Las Animas County to the site.
- The County of Las Animas provided administrative support for the Elson
Bridge relocation.
- The Pueblo Conservancy District has donated the easement for the trail
adjacent to the Thomas Phelps Creek.
- The County of Pueblo constructed a berm, at a cost of $13,500, to bring
the proposed trail to the elevation for an on -grade crossing of the Union
Pacific Railroad.
6. Provide evidence of cooperation among affected jurisdictions and other
government agencies in planning and development of the trail project.
CITY OF PUEBLO /NATIONAL PARK SERVICE: Planning for the location and design
of this trail corridor was a cooperative project between the City, Pueblo
Conservancy District, and the National Park Service through the River
Conservation Program.
CITY OF PUEBLO /COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: The City of Pueblo
and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) cooperated on the
Runyon Commuter Trail and Elson Bridge Relocation Grants, ISTEA funding,
and grant requirements.
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CITY OF PUEBLO /PUEBLO CONSERVANCY DISTRICT: Cooperation with the
Conservancy District was necessary because much of this flood control
district's land is located on or adjacent to this trails corridor.
LAS ANIMAS COUNTY /CITY OF PUEBLO: The relocation of the Elson Bridge from
Las Animas County to the City of Pueblo was made possible through the
"Adopt A Bridge" National Park Service Program and was necessary to
facilitate the bridge portion of this trails project.
U.S. ARMY AT FORT CARSON: The 52nd Combat Battalion (Heavy Construction)
at Fort Carson has donated labor costs and engineering to transport and
erect the Elson Bridge in Pueblo.
7. Describe the technical, scenic, and /or unique features of this trail
segment that will provide a quality experience for trail users.
SCENIC FEATURES:
— The trail leads from the Pueblo River Trail System and the fishing and
urban wildlife sanctuary at Runyon Lake, bypassing the historic Runyon
baseball and softball recreation area which is owned and operated by
Pueblo County. The trail meanders along the old channel of the Arkansas
River (now named Thomas Phelps Creek) along with its wetlands area.
Smelter Hill, an abandoned and reclaimed smelting site, is adjacent to
this creek corridor.
UNIQUE:
— This creek which flows year —round will be enhanced for fishing by a
grant from the Division of Wildlife' "Fishing Is Fun" in which fishing
hard point structures will be built and the creek's environment
improved.
— The Elson Bridge built in 1905 for Las Animas County has been relocated
as part of this trail corridor.
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8. Show how the trail segment links or provides direct access to other trail
systems (local, regional, or state), parks, recreation sites, communities,
or open public lands).
- The trail will lead users to:
(1) the adjoining Runyon Baseball Field Recreation Area the Runyon Lake
Fishing and Wildlife Area and the trails around them.
(2) The nearby confluence bridge which leads users to the Fountain Creek
Trail System and the University of Southern Colorado.
(3) The Downtown Area via the Historic Arkansas River Park. Separate
bicycle and pedestrian trails will be located through the HARP area
and up to the soon to be built Pueblo Convention Center Complex.
(4) The Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo and the Lake Pueblo State
Park, both located to the west on the Arkansas River Trail System
will be accessible directly from this new link.
(5) All segments, including this trail link, the Fountain Creek and the
Arkansas River Trail System, are identified as Priority 1 trails in
the 1992 Colorado State Recreational Trails Master Plan.
9. Show how the project aids in the protection, rehabilitation, or improvement
of the environment in this segment of the trail.
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENT:
- FEDERAL (DIVISION OF WILDLIFE) "FISHING IS FUN" GRANT
- Creek stabilization for fish habitat;
- Fishing Hard points.
PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT:
- CORPS OF ENGINEERS -- PROJECT APPROVAL.
- The local office has approved the trail construction adjacent to the
wetlands area.
10. Describe how you will publicize and promote this project or program.
BROCHURE:
- The National Parks Service Conservation Program promotional brochure will
describe the recreation, environmental, and historical features of this
river corridor.
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MAP:
— The Bicycle Routes and Recreational Trails Map for the Pueblo area will
be reprinted with new trails information this year. The Thomas Phelps
Creek Corridor and a trail will be included in this update.
KIOSKS:
— Kiosks will be built in this corridor to inform trial users about:
(1) adjacent historic industrial uses, including Smelter Hill;
(2) the "Fishing is Fun" Project and the Historic Arkansas River Channel;
and
(3) the Wetlands areas adjacent to the Creek.
NEWS MEDIA:
— The entire project and its elements will be publicized in the local
newspapers including the Pueblo Chieftain, all local TV channels, Denver
newspapers, and the Las Animas County and Trinidad newspapers. The
Opening Ceremony will also be publicized in which all governmental
agencies and other organizations will be invited. The U. S. Army will
contribute a video of dismantling and erection of the Elson Bridge to
help publicize their cooperaiton and participation in the project.
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