SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving a Construction Contract with JOC Construction, LLC, for the Arapahoe Ridge Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Project
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DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
Department
PRESENTER(S): Luke Bolinger, Director of Parks and Recreation
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $258,877.69
Balance Available: $260,000,000
Budget Line Item Number: 210-50-810-605000-100273
New Appropriation Required: No
POLICY ISSUES: This project involves removing and replacing the current sidewalk, thus has minimal policy implications. Council appropriated funding for this purpose in the 2025 Budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving a Construction Contract with JOC Construction, LLC, for the Arapahoe Ridge Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Project.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Parks & Open Space (P&OS) Division of the Parks & Recreation (P&R) Department has assumed responsibility for maintaining a section of sidewalk along Arapahoe Road, east of the North 111th Street intersection. A maintenance agreement signed in November 2022 formalized this transition, shifting responsibility from the Arapahoe Ridge Homeowners Association (HOA) to P&OS. While P&OS now maintains the sidewalk, the HOA remains responsible for local trail connectors, landscaping, and irrigation.
Significant deterioration has created serious safety and accessibility concerns. The concrete has developed extensive cracks, crumbling edges, and uneven surfaces. Nearly half of the sidewalk sections show visible damage, posing hazards to pedestrians. The sidewalk no longer meets ADA standards, which require immediate remediation of vertical surface changes of 1/4 inch or more to prevent trip hazards. Multiple sections exceed this threshold, making safe passage difficult, particularly for individuals with mobility challenges.
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