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Request for Council Action R-2006-37 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION

RESOLUTION: 2006-37

SUBJECT: Entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) to accept a grant for bikeway improvements at Wadsworth Boulevard and Weir Gulch.

RECOMMENDATION: Approval.

SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:

This project includes building bypass storm water pipe and a 10-ft. wide concrete sidewalk/bikeway through the existing underpass on Wadsworth Blvd. at the east side of Belmar Park. The project will complete a 750-foot missing link of bikeway. Federal funds in the amount of $501,000 have been obtained for this project. The City made an application to Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and received a grant of $150,000.

This Resolution authorizes the City to accept the $150,000 grant from GOCO.

FUNDING SOURCE: Capital Improvement Fund ($215,000), GOCO ($150,000) and Federal Funds ($501,000).

RESOLUTION ADOPTION DATE: June 12, 2006

ORIGINATED BY: Department of Public Works

STAFF PERSON RESPONSIBLE: Dave Baskett, Traffic Engineer, 303-987-7981

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Resolution 2006-37

SUBMITTED BY:
Richard J. Plastino, Director of Public Works

REVIEWED BY:
Joni Inman, Director Mayor and City Manager's Office
Michael J. Rock, City Manager