File #: ID-254-22    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/11/2022 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/2/2022 Final action:
Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, THE E-470 PUBLIC HIGHWAY AUTHORITY, AND ADAMS COUNTY COLORADO REGARDING E-470 AND SABLE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE FUNDING AND CONSTRUCTION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID IGA ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND TO UNDERTAKE SUCH TASKS AND EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT SAID IGA ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Attachments: 1. Resolution E-470.pdf, 2. Sable Blvd Interchage IGA FINAL, 3. E-470 PPT, 4. 254 PPT
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City Manager’s Office

Reference:                     Intergovernmental Agreement - E-470 Interchange at Sable

 

To:                                                               Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council

Through:                                          Michael Martinez, City Manager

Prepared By:                                          Marv Falconburg, Deputy City Manager

Date Prepared:                     July 7, 2022

 

INTRODUCTION / PURPOSE

Attached, you will find an IGA (Intergovernmental Agreement) for the design and construction of a new interchange to be located at E-470 and Sable Blvd. This has been a City Council priority and council and staff have worked in partnership with the E-470 Authority and Adams County to accomplish this goal. The Authority agrees to contribute an amount equivalent to 2/3 of the project cost. The City and Adams County will contribute the remaining 1/3 of the project costs over a period of years as design and construction take place. The current cost estimate is approximately 33 million dollars. The current timeline shows completion of the project by the end of 2025.

 

STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA

                     Recognizable and Well-Planned Community

                     Strong Regional Relationships & Partnerships

                     Strategic, Supportable Infrastructure

 

BACKGROUND

In the spring of 2020, a letter was sent by the City to E-470, with approval by City Council, requesting design and construction of the interchange at E-470 and Sable in the next five years. Since that time, considerable effort and cooperation has gone into the crafting of this IGA to accomplish this goal.

 

STAFF ANALYSIS

A robust transportation network in the southern portion of Brighton will be necessary to facilitate quality, mixed use development in the vicinity of the Adams County Government Center and the Adams Crossing development. In the late 1980’s, when these properties were annexed and zoned, there was a spacing requirement that placed the interchange on the Potomac Street alignment because it was half way between the interchanges at Highway 85 and I-76. Since that time, the city vision for the “Historic Splendid Valley” has resulted in the preservation of hundreds of acres of farm land that was previously shown for future development. Potomac essentially dead ends at the north terminus into preserved farmland. Design improvements have recently allowed accommodation for this interchange closer to I-76 than previously thought possible. In addition, up until recently, cities were required to fund the majority of construction costs for new interchanges. Changes in design requirements, and funding opportunities by E-470 have allowed the opportunity to move forward with this much needed transportation improvement, for the south gateway to Brighton. This project has been reviewed multiple times by the City Council as well as Adams County and the E-470 Authority.

 

 

OPTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

The City Council has four (3) actions it can take. It may:

1.                     Approve the IGA (Intergovernmental Agreement);

2.                     Not approve the IGA

3.                     Continue the item to a later, specified date if the City Council feels it needs more information to make an informed decision.

 

ATTACHMENTS

                     City Council Resolution

                     Draft IGA (Intergovernmental Agreement)