SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving the Eighth 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.
Department
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Utilities
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Wendi Palmer, Civil Engineer
Todd Fessenden, Utilities Director
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David Pasic, Public Works Director
Time
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $ 455,000
Balance Available: $2,783,446.11
Fund Storm Drainage Operating Fund
Line Item Number: 520-75-110-605000-100394
New Appropriation Required: No
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Whether or not to amend the existing agreement allowing additional improvements to be made to Coal Creek. The Town of Erie 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, including projects along Coal Creek, that help reduce the potential for flood damage in Erie. After a project is jointly constructed it will qualify for maintenance assistance from MHFD.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Seventh 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.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* Both Erie and MHFD budgeted for an additional $455,000 in the 2026 Budget for this project.
* Additional funding from MHFD helps offset project costs not covered by FEMA.
* The entire Coal Creek Improvement project is critical to removing properties from the floodplain and improving water flow in Erie.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Town of Erie has partnered with ...
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