SUBJECT: Consent Agenda
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving the Sixth Amendment to Agreement for Final Design, Right-of-Way Acquisition, and Construction of Drainage and Flood Control Improvements for Coal Creek from County Line Road to Kenosha Road with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Utilities
PRESENTERS: David Pasic, Public Works Director
Todd Fessenden, Utilities Director
Wendi Palmer, Civil Engineer
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FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $250,000
Balance Available: $250,000
Budget Line Item Number: 520-75-110-605000-100181
New Appropriation Required: No
POLICY ISSUES:
The Town has partnered with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) D/B/A Mile High Flood District (MHFD) on multiple drainage and flood control projects that help reduce the potential for flood damage in Erie. After a project is jointly constructed it will qualify for maintenance assistance from MHFD.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the Sixth Amendment to Agreement Regarding Final Design, Right-of-Way Acquisition and Construction of Drainage and Flood Control Improvements for Coal Creek from County Line Road to Kenosha Road.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Town of Erie has partnered with the Mile High Flood District (MHFD) on multiple drainage and flood control projects to reduce flood risks. Once projects are completed, they qualify for maintenance support from MHFD.
MHFD, established by the Colorado legislature in 1969, assists local governments with multi-jurisdictional flood control efforts. The Boulder County portion of Erie falls within MHFD's jurisdiction, while the Weld County portion does not. The Town sought MHFD's project management and funding support, which can cover up to 50% of eligible costs.
The Coal Creek improvement project has been funded through multiple amendments sinc...
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