SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving the Southwest Weld County Subregion Forum Collaborative Transportation Intergovernmental Agreement
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DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
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PRESENTER(S): Miguel Aguilar, Senior Transportation Planner
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POLICY ISSUES:
This Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) sets the funding process and policies on how matters of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Southwest Weld County Forum are decided relating to transportation planning among the participating agencies. The Town of Erie prioritizes opportunities for transportation and mobility funding and partnerships and is supportive of efforts to work with our subregional forums.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends approving Resolution 24-005 authorizing the Town to enter into the Southwest Weld County Subregion Forum Collaborative Transportation Intergovernmental Agreement.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The agencies comprising the DRCOG Southwest Weld County Forum have jointly developed the attached IGA that outlines the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) funding process and policies for applications submitted to the Forum. The IGA establishes a collaborative process for submitting TIP project applications and advocacy for funding opportunities for transportation projects submitted by agencies of the forum. The process includes selection of projects through a project priority programming process and DRCOG’s Dual Model Process.
COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Attractive Community Amenities
ü Prosperous Economy
ü Well-Maintained Transportation Infrastructure
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ü Environmentally Sustainable
ü Fiscally Responsible
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. WeldCO Forum IGA-R122223
2. SW Weld DRCOG Forum IGA