SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the Trail Planning and Concept Design for the Erie Sunset Area
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DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
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PRESENTER(S): Luke Bolinger, Director of Parks & Recreation
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FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $350,000
Balance Available: $3,092,125.33
Budget Line Item Number: 210-50-810-605000-100273
New Appropriation Required: No
POLICY ISSUES:
This matter concerns a budgeted expenditure for design services needed to complete construction documents for trails and other improvements and thus has minimal policy implications.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the resolution for the amendment to the professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Erie Singletrack Trails at Sunset Open Space offers 3.15 miles of trails that cater to riders seeking a downhill riding experience with rollers, jumps, and tabletops. Located north of WCR 6 and west of WCR 5, this regional amenity offers tracks for all skill levels designated as either beginner, intermediate, or advanced. The singletrack trail network is built on Town-owned open space offering fantastic views of the Front Range.
To the north of Erie Singletracks is the Sunset development, a 250-lot single family home development. As part of the development, the developer is constructing a 10' wide trail connection on the west side of the development that will terminate at the northern edge of Town's property. The development is also dedicating a 3.5-acre tract for a future skills area to compliment the Erie Singletrack Trails. To the east of Erie Singletrack Trails across from WCR 5, the Westerly development, an approximately 1,700-unit development, is constructing a 10' wide trail connection through open space and...
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