SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving the Seventh 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
David Pasic, Public Works Director
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $250,000
Balance Available: $1,631,895
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
* MHFD had an additional $250,000 in their 2025 Budget that they appropriated for this project. If it is not committed by the end of 2025, the funding will no longer be available. The Town will contribute an additional $250,000 budgeted match to this project.
* Additional funding from MHFD helps offset project costs not covered by FEMA.
* The entire Coal Creek Improve...
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