SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving a Professional Services Agreement for RockSol Consulting Group, Inc. for Trail Design for Reach 2 of the Coal Creek Restoration Project
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DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
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PRESENTER(S): Luke Bolinger, Director of Parks & Recreation
Kathy Kron, Development & Neighborhood Services Division Manager
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FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $153,328.46 (includes contract amount plus $25,000 contingency)
Balance Available: $3,092,125.33
Budget Line Item Number: 210-50-810-605000-100273
New Appropriation Required: No
POLICY ISSUES:
This resolution concerns design services needed to complete the trail design portion of Reach 2 of the Coal Creek Restoration Project. The project is budgeted and therefore has minimal policy implications.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the resolution for the professional services agreement for RockSol Consulting Group, Inc.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
In partnership with the Mile High Flood Control District and FEMA, the Town of Erie initiated a multi-phased project in November 2023 to restore the Coal Creek channel and significantly reduce future flood impacts to the downtown area and areas along the creek corridor. These projects also enhance trail connectivity and safety throughout the Coal Creek corridor.
The project is divided into four reaches:
• Reach 1: From Cheesman St. to County Road 1 ½
• Reach 2: From County Road 1 ½ to County Line Road
• Reach 3: From County Line Road to Kenosha Road
• Reach 4: North of Kenosha Road
Construction is currently underway for Reaches 1 and 3, with completion planned for 2024.
The design process for Reaches 2 and 4 of the channel restoration projects recently began, with construction planned for 2027. Due to FEMA partnership funding for the channel restoration portion of the project, the trail design for Reach 2 will be administered under a separate agreement. This agreement will advance the trail design from Reliance Park to the underpass at County Line Road to full construction documents, aligning with the restoration work.
To ensure the trail design progresses alongside the channel restoration project, funding has been allocated from the Trails & Natural Areas Fund. Staff and the design team will coordinate to integrate both projects, maximizing efficiencies in the design and construction of the channel restoration and trail extension.
COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Attractive Community Amenities
ü Well-Maintained Transportation Infrastructure
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ü Environmentally Sustainable
ü Fiscally Responsible
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution
2. Professional Services Agreement