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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY AND THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CDOT) REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF MEDIANS ON HIGHWAY 2 BETWEEN EAST 72ND AVENUE AND EAST 112TH AVENUE
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Summary and Background Information:
In 2017, Highway 2 was widened from a two-lane to a four-lane road from the Quebec Parkway intersection to 112th Avenue. For much of the length of this segment, opposing traffic is separated by a four foot wide painted median. The goal of this project is to improve safety along the segment of Highway 2 between East 72nd Avenue and East 112th Avenue. The Consultant will design median safety improvements that can be implemented within the existing footprint of the roadway. The City has sought and received approval for funding from CDOT towards the construction of the medians. This Intergovernmental Agreement formalizes that approval, and the purpose of this resolution is to authorize the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Commerce City and CDOT for the construction of the Highway 2 Medians Between East 72nd Ave Avenue and East 112th Avenue.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Jenna Hahn, Interim Director of Public Works
Staff Member Presenting: Jenna Hahn, Interim Director of Public Works
Financial Impact: The estimated total of this agreement is $2,132,000.00. CDOT will fund 90% ($1,918,800.00) and the City will provide 10% ($213,200.00).
Funding Source: Public Works CIP Budget
Staff Recommendation: Approve resolution authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Commerce City and CDOT regarding construction of medians on Highway 2 between East 72nd Ave Avenue and East 112th Avenue.
Suggested Motion: Motion to approve resolution authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Commerce City and CDOT regarding construction of medi...
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