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Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Safe Routes to School - East 72nd Avenue Corridor Project
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Summary and Background Information:
The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) outlines the process for completing this project using the federal grant funds from the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program. The SRTS will provide $284,618 in funding to the City, which will be supplemented by approximately $125,000 from the 2015 Pavement Management Fund to complete the following improvements:
· Mill & overlay of East 72nd Avenue from approximately Highway 2 to Quebec Parkway
· Restriping of East 72nd Avenue to allow for on-street bike lanes
· Construction of pedestrian median refuges
· Installation of a HAWK (High-Intensity Activated crosswalk beacon) signal
· Repair and upgrade of sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian curb ramps
· Enhance existing bike routes on side streets leading to East 72nd Avenue with on-street markings and improved signage
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Maria D'Andrea, Director of Public Works
Staff Member Presenting: N/A
Financial Impact: $409,618
Funding Source: SRTS Grant & 2015 Pavement Management Program
Staff Recommendation: Approve the resolution
Suggested Motion: I move to approve resolution #2015-12.