RESOLUTION NO. 11-15

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FEDERAL AID FUNDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE LEWIS WASH BRIDGE GRJ F.5-30.8, AUTHORIZING CITY MATCHING FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CDOT)

Recitals:

 The City has requested funds from the Colorado Off-System Bridge Program for replacement the F ½ Road Bridge over Lewis Wash. The project consists of design, right of way acquistion and construction of the bridge structure.

 Federal aid funds were awarded to the City and will be paid by and through an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the City. The Project number is PROJECT BRO M555-031, (20432) and is for a total amount of $578,400.00. The City must contribute matching funds in the amount of $144,600.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION THAT:

Federal aid funds in the amount of $578,400.00 awarded to the City for construction work for replacement of the Lewis Wash Bridge (GRJ F.5-30.8) are hereby accepted and that the City Manager is hereby authorized to expend $144,600.00 in matching funds for the project.

The City Manager is authorized to execute and enter into the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for this project, with the foregoing match and for the purposes described.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 18^th day of February, 2015.

                                     _________________________

       Phyllis Norris

 President of the Council

ATTEST:

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Stephanie Tuin

City Clerk