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RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE METRO WASTEWATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT FOR THE SECOND CREEK INTERCEPTOR PROJECT
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Summary and Background Information:
Council voted to continue this resolution during the September 21 hearing to allow Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (MWRD) time to come to an agreement with the Farmers Reservoir & Irrigation Company (FRICO) regarding the crossings of the Little Burlington Ditch and O’Brian Canal. The District and FRICO have now reached an agreement to perform both crossings via open cut methods as requested by FRICO at the City Council Hearing.
The change from tunneling under the canal to the open cut construction method will result in a closure to East 112th Avenue in this area. Updates were made to the IGA that will involve temporary closures of 112th Ave. and 88th Ave. and lane reduction at 81st Ave. This was the only change from what was presented at the September 21 hearing and staff is still recommending approval of the document.
The Second Creek Interceptor (SD Interceptor) was recommended by the Regional Master Plan, commissioned by Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (MWRD) in collaboration with the municipalities and special districts that MWRD serves, as the most feasible solution for adding the necessary conveyance capability to accommodate growth in the MWRD's northeastern service area.
The MWRD's proposed 17.5-mile-long SD Interceptor extends from the City of Aurora north to Adams County, with approximately 6.4 miles located in the City.
The proposed route crosses approximately 41 properties with 19 different owners within Commerce City. The proposed interceptor route crosses the Public District (Public), Agricultural District (AG), and Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone districts in Commerce City.
The proposed route originates from Brighton moving into Commerce City by heading south of I-76 just south of approximately the alignment of East 117th Avenue and...
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