Agenda Date: 12/16/2014
Subject:
Title
Resolution authorizing an Amendment to Agreement Regarding Design and Construction of Drainage and Flood Control Improvements for South Platte River at Reynolds Landing
Body
Presented By:
Michael Penny, City Manager
POLICY QUESTION:
Does city council approve an amendment to Agreement No. 14-01.24 regarding design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for the South Platte River at Reynolds Landing?
BACKGROUND:
On May 6, 2014, the City of Littleton entered into an agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District and Arapahoe County regarding design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for the South Platte River at Reynolds Landing.
The preliminary design of this project has been completed and the parties are now prepared to complete final design and begin construction. Council appropriated $1,100,000.00 for final design and construction of Reynolds Landing improvements in 2015.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Council directed staff to move forward in partnership with the South Platte Working Group (SPWG), South Suburban Parks and Recreation, Arapahoe County, and Urban Drainage. Preliminary design has been completed. Final design is underway and construction is expected to begin in 2015. This resolution will implement the council policy direction to make improvements to Reynolds Landing.
Timing is critical to these improvements as Breckenridge Brewery will be opening its world headquarters in early to mid-2015. The impacts to Reynolds Landing will be significant due to the opening of the brewery and all parties are in agreement that it is important to address the impacts.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
Council appropriated $1,100,00.00 for the final design and construction in 2015. Staff is working with our partners to look for grant and matching funds for the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution authorizing an amendment ...
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