Title
A Resolution Supporting the Acceptance of a Grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Rock Island Trail from Sand Creek Trail to Constitution Avenue Project
Body
From:
Karen Palus, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Chris Lieber, Parks Development Manager
Summary:
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department received a Transportation Enhancement grant in the amount of $613,549 for the construction of the Tier 1 Rock Island Trail from the Sand Creek Trail to Constitution Avenue. This new 1.7 mile long trail segment will serve non-motorized commuters traveling on foot or by bicycle seeking to connect to the City's extensive trail system as well as recreationalist walkers, runners and bicyclists. Students attending Rocky Mountain Classic Academy and Horizon Middle School will also directly benefit from the completion of this project. In addition, this segment of trail will link residential areas and also commercial with numerous restaurants and retail businesses located at or near the intersection of Constitution and Powers.
The total cost of this project is anticipated to be approximately $1.1 million dollars. $613,549 will be provided by the Colorado Department of Transportation through the Transportation Enhancement Grant. The remaining budget cost of $468,967 will be funded by TOPS Trail Funds previously appropriated by City Council in budget years 2014 and 2015. These TOPS Funds will serve additionally as a grant match to meet the requirements of the Colorado Department of Transportation grant agreement.
In order to receive the $613,549 in Transportation Enhancement grant funds, City Council is required to pass a Resolution of Grant Acceptance that approves the acceptance of the grant and states that the Mayor of Colorado Springs will sign a Grant Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Rock Island Trail project. On April 9th, the Park and Recreation ...
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