SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving an Agreement for Professional Services with DJ&A for the Arapahoe Road Feasibility Study
Department
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Miguel Aguilar, Principal Transportation Planner
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 0 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $135,471
Balance Available: $0
Fund General Fund
Line Item Number: xxx-xx-xxx-xxxxxx-xxxxxx
New Appropriation Required: Yes, will be included in the 2025 supplement budget
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
By direction of Town Council, this study will evaluate roadway connection feasibility in the south portion of the Town with the goal to increase connectivity.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the resolution.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• Town Council directed staff to bring forward a Resolution to study the feasibility of connecting County Line Road/Arapahoe Road to CO 7.
• Staff met with one of its on-call consultants to develop the scope and fee covered by this Resolution.
• This Resolution authorizes the feasibility study to move forward, recognizing that the budget will be appropriated in the 2025 supplemental budget later this year.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Town Council is concerned with roadway connections in the southern portion of Town particularly south County Line Road to Colorado State Highway 7. The Council wants to evaluate alternative roadway connections to Highway 7. This study will research the feasibility including crossings, environmental concerns, FAA regulations, and an alignment to Highway 7 from County Line Road/Arapahoe Road in the vicinity of the Erie Municipal Airport.
priorities
TOWN COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
☐ Attractive Community Amenities
☐ Engaged and Diverse Community
☒ Prosperous Economy
☒ Well-Maintained Transportation Infrastructure
☐ Small Town Feel
☒ Safe and Healthy Community
☒ Effective Governance
☐ Environmentally Sustainable
☐ Fiscally Responsible
attachments
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Agreement
2. Resolution