SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lafayette Concerning the 111th and Arapahoe Road Intersection Safety Improvement Project
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Responsible Department
PRESENTER(S): Todd Fessenden, Public Works Director
David Pasic, Town Engineer
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POLICY ISSUES:
This is a standard IGA, there are no policy issues. Staff has determined the two key provisions in the IGA as described in the report are acceptable.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the Resolution approving said agreement, authorize the appropriate Town of Erie officer to execute said agreement, authorize staff to administer the agreement.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Town of Erie staff is working with the City of Lafayette staff to improve the safety at the intersection of 111th Street and Arapahoe Road. The intersection is located within the boundaries of both the Town of Erie and the City of Lafayette. See the attached Vicinity Map.
The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City documents the terms and conditions for cost sharing between the City and the Town for the design and construction of intersection improvements, and the reimbursement to Erie for the City’s share of costs. Three corners of the intersection are located in Erie’s jurisdiction and the remaining corner is located in Lafayette’s jurisdiction. For that reason, the IGA proposes a 75% Erie/25% Lafayette cost share. The basis for the City’s share to be reimbursed to Erie is based on an original budgeted amount of $12,500 for Design which may be increased as outlined in the IGA and 25% of the construction costs. Based on current cost estimates the cost sharing is as follows:
Cost Type Estimated Cost Erie Share Lafayette Share
Design $ 96,063 $ 83,863 $12,500
Construction $292,000 $219,000 $73,000
Total Project $388,063
The IGA includes several key provisions:
• Lafayette’s share of design costs is limited to $12,500, however, if the actual design costs exceeds the estimated cost of $96,063, the IGA as proposed authorizes the Erie Town Administrator and Lafayette City Administrator to approve additional funds toward the design without modifying the IGA.
• Lafayette’s share of construction costs is limited to $73,000, however, if the estimated construction costs at the completion of final design, or the addition of approved construction change orders results in exceeding the estimate of $292,000, the City’s contribution to the project would only increase if approved by the Lafayette City Council in an amendment to the IGA.
At the Oct. 25, 2022, Board meeting, the Town Board approved a Professional Services Agreement with Consor North America, Inc. for the Design of 111th Street and Arapahoe Road Intersection Improvements project. Currently, the project is progressing through conceptual design where the physical constraints, vehicle movements and pedestrian safety features are prioritized. The final design is targeted to be completed in July 2023 with construction to begin in September 2023.
On April 18, 2023, the City of Lafayette Council adopted “Resolution No. 2023-05/Intergovernmental Agreement/111th and Arapahoe Road Cost Sharing with the Town of Erie”. The City has executed the attached Intergovernmental Agreement.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lafayette, Colorado for the cost sharing and reimbursement to Erie for City’s share of costs.
Board Priority(s) Addressed:
ü Well-Maintained Transportation Infrastructure
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ü Fiscally Responsible
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution
2. IGA
3. Vicinity Map