HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/2001AGENDA
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
Tuesday, January 16, 2001
7:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be held by the City of Wheat Ridge Urban
Renewal Authority on January 16, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 7500 West
29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
1. Call The Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of Minutes - December 19, 2000
4. Public Forum (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing
on the agenda. Public comments may be limited to 3 minutes:)
5. Old Business
6. New Business
A. Election of Officers
B. Blight Study - selection of consultants to interview
7. Other Matters
A. Wheat Ridge Town Center Tax Increment (December 2000)
7. Executive Session - With staff and attorney to discuss negotiation strategies for the
potenHal acquisition of properties for redevelopment purposes.
9. Adjournment
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CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Vice
Chair MATTHEWS in the absence of Chair ROACH at 7:00 pm.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Norm Burkpile
Sandra Collins
Vance Edwards
Jim Goddard
Elwyn Kiplinger
Janet Leo
Dick Matthews
Jerry Roach (arrived at 7:10 p.m.)
Rae Jean Behm
Margy Platter
Also attending: Alan White, Planning Director
Brian Rick, Economic Development Consultant
Jerry Dahl, City Attorney
Ralph Mancinelli, City Council, District II
Bdb Olson, The Chronicle
Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, 2000 were presented for
consideration. It was moved by NORM BURKPILE and seconded by
SANDRA COLLINS to approve the minutes as presented. The motion
passed unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM
There were none present to address the Authority.
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(Chair ROACH arrived at 7:10 p.m.)
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Undate on Urban Renewal Area at 44`h and Wadsworth - Alan White
reported on the status of the urban renewal area at 44`h and Wadsworth.
• Jefferson County deadline for change in taY use boundaries is May
1". This date applies to tlie 44'h and Wadsworth area as well as the
44`h and Ward Road area.
• Property only needs to be on tax rolls if development is imminent.
• This would allow 5-6 weeks for a blight study to be completed.
• City Council has already approved a blight study to be perfornied
for the 44'h and Wadsworth Area.
• Councilmen Edwards and Mancinelli would call for a special
meeting of City Council, if necessary, to expedite the process once
a blight study has been completed.
• Jerry Dahl will confer with Jim Windholz regarding the possibility
of having the same consultant perform both blight studies.
There was a consensus to move ahead as quickly as possible on both urban
renewal areas and strive to meet the May 1" deadline. If, for some reason,
the deadline could not be met, there would still be some time.
B. RFO for Blight Study Consultant for 44" and Ward Road
Alan White presented a brief update on this matter. Jim Windholz has
approved the RFQ for this area and it is ready to go out this week.
6. NEW BUSINESS
Request for Executive Session - It was moved by DICK MATTHEWS and
seconded by SANDRA COLLINS that the meeting be adjourned to executive
session at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of conferring with the city attorney and
to receive negotiating instructions. The motion passed unanimously.
The executive session was adjourned and the regular meeting reconvened at 8:04
p.m.
It was moved by DICK MATTHEWS and seconded by SANDRA COLLINS
that the area near 44" Avenue and Ward Road as indicated in the yellow
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outline on the map be included in an RFQ for a blight stud}. The motion
passed unanimously.
OTHER MATTERS
A. Sales Tax Increment - Alan White presented a report on the sales tax
increment generated in the urban renewal area for the year 2000
(December excluded.) The figures aze similar to those for 1999.
B. Town Center Park - Ralph Mancinelli informed the Authority that costs
for repairs to the fountain at Town Center Park have exceeded previous
estimates by approximately $38,000.
The park is an important focal point and an asset in attracting
quality development to the area.
The cost to move or remove the fountain would be cost prohibitive.
It was moved by NORM BURKPILE and seconded by DICK
MATTHEWS to approve additiona► funding of $38,000 to complete
restoration of the Town Center Park fountain. The motion passed
unanimously.
It was moved by DICK MATTHEWS and seconded by NORM
BURKPILE that the Authority recommend that the Parks and
Recreation Commission look into the possibility of acquiring the
TCBY site for the purpose of enlarging Town Center Park. The
motion passed unanimously.
8. ADJOURNMENT - It was moved by DICK MATTHEWS and seconded by
ELWYN KIPLINGER to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The motion
passed unanimously.
JERRY ROACH, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
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MINUTESOF
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
December 19, 2000
7:00 p.m.
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CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Vice
Chair MATTHEWS in the absence of Chair ROACH at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Norm Burkpile
Sandra Collins
Vance Edwards
Jim Goddard
Elwyn Kiplinger
Janet Leo
Dick Matthews
Jerry Roach (arrived at 7:10 p.m.)
Rae Jean Behm
Margy Platter
Also attending: Alan White, Planning Director
Brian Rick, Economic Development Consultant
Jerry Dahl, City Attorney
Ralph Mancinelli, City Council, District II
Bob Olson. The Chronicle
Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, 2000 were presented for
consideration. It was moved by NORM BURKPILE and seconded by
SANDRA COLLINS to approve the minutes as presented. The motion
passed unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM
There were none present to address the Authority.
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(Chair ROACH arrived at 7:10 p.m.)
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Undate on Urban Renewal Area at 44" and Wadsworth - Alan White
reported on the status of the urban renewal azea at 44`h and Wadsworth.
• Jefferson County deadline for change in tax use boundaries is May
1". This date applies to the 44`h and Wadsworth area as well as the,
44`h and Ward Road area.
• Property only needs to be on tax rolls if development is imminent.
• This would allow 5-6 weeks for a blight study to be completed.
• City Council has already approved a blight study to be performed
for the 44'h and Wadsworth Area.
• Councilmen Edwards and Mancinelli would call for a special
meeting of City Council, if necessary, to expedite the process once
a blight study has been completed.
• Jeny Dahl will confer with Jim Windholz regarding the possibility
of having the same consultant perform both blight studies.
There was a consensus to move ahead as quickly as possible on both urban
renewal areas and strive to meet the May 1" deadline. If, for some reason,
the deadline could not be met, there would still be some time.
B. RFO for Blight Studv Consultant for 441h and Ward Road
Alan White presented a brief update on this matter. Jim Windholz has
approved the RFQ for this area and it is ready to go out this week.
6. NEW BUSINESS
Request for Executive Session - It was moved by DICK MATTHEWS and
seconded by SANDRA COLLINS that the meeting be adjourned to executive
session at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of conferring with the city attorney and
to receive negotiating instructions. The motion passed unanimously.
The executive session was adjourned and the regular meeting reconvened at 8:04
p.m.
It was moved by DICK MATTHEWS and seconded by SANDRA COLLINS
that the area near 44" Avenue and Ward Road as indicated in the yellow
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outline on the map be included in an RFQ for a blight study. The motion
passed unanimously.
OTHER MATTERS
A. Sales Tax Increment - Alan White presented a report on the sales tax
increment generated in the urban renewal area for the year 2000
(December excluded.) The figures are similar to those for 1999.
B. Town Center Park - Ralph Mancinelli informed the Authority that costs
for repairs to the fountain at Town Center Park have exceeded previous
estimates by approximately $38,000.
• The park is an important focal point and an asset in attracting
quality development to the area.
• The cost to move or remove the fountain would be cost prohibitive.
It was moved by NORM BURKPILE and seconded by DICK
MATTHEWS to approve additional funding of $38,000 to complete
restoration of the Town Center Park fountain. The motion passed
unanimously.
It was moved by DICK MATTHEWS and seconded by NORM
BURKPILE that the Authority recommend that the Parks and
Recreation Commission look into the possibility of acquiring the
TCBY site for the purpose of enlarging Town Center Park. The
motion passed unanimously.
8. ADJOURNMENT - It was moved by DICK MATTHEWS and seconded by
ELWYN KIPLINGER to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The motion
passed unanimously.
JERRY ROACH, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
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Planning and Development Department
Memorandum
TO: Urban Renewal Authority Members
FROM: Alan White, Planning and Development Director a%
SUBJECT: Blight Study Proposals
DATE: January 11, 2001
Enclosed are copies of the blight study proposals received in response to our RFQ. There are
proposals from the same three firms for both the Wadsworth blight study and the 44"/Ward
study. Also enclosed are the RFQ's that were sent out.
At the meeting on January 16, we will be deciding which fixxns to interview. Attached to the
packet is an evaluation form. Please fill out an evaluation form for each firxn for each study.
(You should have six completed forms.) Your rating should be a number between 0 and 5
according to the scale at the top of the form. I
We will conduct interviews based upon the scores of the firms. I am contemplating doing the
interviews on Friday, January 19`" if enough Authority members are available.
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ADVERTISEMENT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
Consulting Services For
Wadsworth Blight Study
Project No: RFQ-00-001
Project Title: Wadsworth Blight Study
Budget: $ 50,000
Proiect Description
The City of Wheat Ridge and the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority (WRURA) are seeking the
services of a qualified consultant for the purpose of preparing a blight study. The purposes of conducting
the blight study are to:
Survey certain areas of the City for the existence of blight, if any, in compliance with the
Urban Renewal Law of Colorado.
2. Determine which areas potentially could be included in an urban renewal area.
Scoae of Services
The consultant will undertake a study of blight conditions as defined in and in compliance with C.R.S. 31-
25-103 for the Study Area. In conducting this study the consultant will visually inspect the existing
condition of properties included in the study area and utilize any and all other information available from
other sources related to the condition of the properties and for consideration of all legal factors of blight.
The consultant will consider/evaluate all factors of blight in compliance with the Urban Renewal Law.
Work will include inventory and preliminary draft blight study, preparation of final blight study and
recommend urban renewal area.
Minimum Requirements
Interested firms shall have been in business in the Denver area for a minimum of two (2) years. Those
firms shall have adequate staff and expertise to begin and complete work within the projected time lines.
Anticipated completion by April 23, 2001.
Proposals Due
Date & Time: 01/09/2001 at 2:00 p.m. (Iocal time)
City of Wheat Ridge, Purchasing
Attention: Linda Trimble, CPPB
7500 West 291" Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
Comments: Firms must provide _11_submittals in order to facilitate the review process.
Late receipt of submittals will not be considered regardless of postmark.
Firms meetinq the minimum requirements mav obtain the RFQ document bv contractinq:
Michelle Campbell, Purchasing
City of Wheat Ridge, Municipal Building
7500 West 29" Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
Phone: 303-235-2825
Point of Contact
Name:
Linda Trimble, Purchasing
Agency:
City of Wheat Ridge
Phone:
303-235-2811
Fax:
303 234-5924
Email:
lindat@ci,wheatridge.co.us
Comments: Notice is available on the web at www.ci.wheatridqe.co.us
This Notice will also be advertised in the following publications;
Daily Journal: December 22, 2000
January 03, 2001
Wheat Ridge Transcript: December 29, 2000
Linda Trimble, Purchasing Agent
ATTEST:
Wanda Sang, City Clerk
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR WADSWORTH BLIGHT STUDY
R FQ-01-001
A. INTRODUCTION
The City of Wheat Ridge and the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority (WRURA) are seeking the
services of a qualified consultant for the purpose of preparing a blight study. The purposes of conducting
the blight study are to:
1. Survey certain areas of the City for the existence of blight, if any, in compliance with the
Urban Renewal Law of Colorado.
2. Determine which areas potentially could be included in an urban renewal area.
The City has recently deleted certain areas from the Urban Renewal Area which was established in 1981.
It is possible that these areas, plus additional areas, may be included in a newly formed urban renewal
area, subject to the existence of blight, if any. The Study Area is shbwn on the attached map.
The general scope of work for the consultant to perform is included below. Proposals should include any
other steps or work products the consultant feels may be necessary in fulfilling the purposes of the study.
B. SUMMARY PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1. Inventory and Preliminary Draft Blight Study
The consultant will undertake a study of blight conditions as defined in and in compliance with C.R.S. 31-
25-103 for the Study Area. In conducting this study the consultant will visually inspect the existing
condition of properties included in the study area and utilize any and all other information available from
other sources related to the condition of the properties and for consideration of all legal factors of blight.
The consultant will identify:
a. Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures;
b Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout;
c. Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness;
d Unsanitary or unsafe conditions;
e. Deterioration of site or other improvements;
f. Unusual topography;
g. Defective or unusual conditions of title rendering the title non-marketable;
h. The existence of conditions that endanger life or properry by fire and other causes;
i. Buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work in because of building
code violations, dilapidation, deterioration, defective design, physical construction, or
faulty or inadequate facilities,
j. Environmental contamination of buildings or property;
k. Inadequate public improvements or utilities; and
1. Any azea that, in its present condition and use, and, by reason of the presence of any one
of the factors specified above, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the
Ciry, retards the provision of housine accommodations, or constitutes an economic or
social liability, and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals or welfaze.
The Consultant shall consider/evaluate any and all other factors of blight in compliance.with the Urban
Renewal Law. The consultant will prepare a preliminary draft of the blight study for review and comment
by City staff, consultants, attorneys, and Urban Renewal Authority members. The document will present
the blight information in appropriate narrative, tabular, chart, graphic, and photographic form.
Thirty (30) copies of the preliminary draft wili be delivered to the City. The document shall be considered
a work in progress and not a completed pubiic document.
2. Preparation of Blight Study Final Draft
A final draft of the blight study wiil be prepared which incorporates the comments and changes to the
preliminary draft as requested by the Authority, consultants, and attorneys. The study shall be prepared
in a manner which clearly communicates the findings of the study and in a manner suitable for inclusion
into an urban renewal plan if one is adopted by City Council. A camera-ready original copy of the final
tlocument shall be delivered to ttie City along with a copy on 3 1/4" floppy disk.
3. Recommend Urban Renewal Area
Dependent upon and based upon the findings of the blight study, the consultant will prepare a map
showing a proposed/recorrimended urban renewal area. The map will be accompanied by a report which
sets forth the findings of blight and the justification for establishing an urban renewal area consistent with
state statute.
Project Time Lines
Select Firm, Negotiate Contract by:
January 22, 2001 (Council approval)
Complete First Draft of Blight Study
March 15, 2001
Complete Final Draft of Blight Study
April 6, 2001
Presentation to WRURA
April 17, 2001
Presentation to City Council
April 23, 2001
C. SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will involve two stages: 1) written submittals will be screened and scored and a
short-list developed; 2) short-listed firms will be invited to participate in oral interviews prior to final
ranking; 3) Negotiate pricing submitted with proposal.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. In order to facilitate review, submit one (1) original and ten (10) copies.
Submittals must be received aY.
Address: City ofi Wheat Ridge, Purchasing
Attention: Linda Trimble, CPPB
7500 West 291" Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
Mark outside of package: RFQ-01-001 Wadsworth Blight Study
Deadline for receipt (whether mailed or hand delivered) is: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 by 2:00 pm,
local time.
Faxes or emails are not acceptable as submittals.
1. Screeninq Panel/Short List: Submittal will be evaluated by a panel of selected individuals. The panel
will review and score the submittals. Firms ranked the highest will be invited to an oral interview. It is
anticipated no less than three (3) or no more than five (5) will be interviewed.
2. Oral Interviews: It is anticipated tliat oral interviews will be conducted the week of 01/22/2001.
Interview times and location to be announced at the time of short list.
Key personnel from tfie firm and major consultants who will be directly involved with the project should
attend the interview. The interview panel will, in particular, be interested in knowing about the project
approach proposed and in meeting the individuals who will act as the primary contacts with CITY staff.
3. Fee Proposals and Final Selection: Fee proposals are subject to negotiations after the final ranking.
Only the firm being considered for award shall be subject to negotiations.
Fee proposals should include a staff plan. Also inciude a detailed estimate of reimbursable expenses
which coincide with the reimbursable expense estimate total on the Proposal Form. Reimbursable
expenses should be assumed to be billed at cost, without markup.
4. Contacts: Firms are specifically requested to refrain from contacting individuals who may be
members of the short-list screening and/or oral interview evaluation committee, but rather follow the `
protocol outlined under " Point of Contact."
C. SCHEDULE
Following is a detailed schedule of events for the RFQ process and an outline of the tentative schedule
for the balance of the projoct.
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RFP Submittal Due
Short List Ranking
Oral Interviews
Council Approval
Negotiation of Contract
Project Completion
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D. MINORITYNVOMEN ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION REPORT
State any MBE/WBE participation. Not used as a criteria for evaluation.
E. SUBMITTAL REQUIRMENTS/ EVALUATION CRITERIA
Firms will be judged not only on their past experience for the type of work involved, but also on their
ability to address issues critical to the success of the project requirements outlined in this RFP document.
Firms shall include fee proposals in their initial submittal in an effort to meet time constraints. Fees are
subject to negotiations. Submittals shall be formatted to correspond exactly to the following information
requirements. Clear and concise responses are appreciated. The total all-inclusive page limit is 75
pages. Submit the following information for evaluation:
A. PROJECT TEAM (30% of Total Score)
Identify the proposed project manager, key staff, and any sub-consultants. Present a brief
discussion regarding how the team's qualifications, relevant experiences and demonstrated
success with the project types described in this RFQ document.
Elements that will be considered by the panel when scoring your submittal:
A.1 Experience of the key staff and firm with projects of similar scope and complexity
including the following issues:
A.2 Qualifications and relevant experience of project manager, key personnel, and sub-
consultants, include resumes.
A.3 Unique knowledge of key team members relating to the project.
A.4 Experience of the proposed individuals on projects working together as a team. Include
list of projects, client, contact and phone number, original completion date and actual
completion time.
A.5 Experience overseeing and coordinating multiple concurrent projects.
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A.6 Identify past studies your firm has prepared, indicating the year of preparation, the client
and a reference. (Copies of such studies may be requested by the City)
A.7 Experience with projects for public clients including the following issues:
A.8 Familiarity with governmental decision-making and review process.
FIRM CAPABILITIES (20%Total Score)
Elements that will be considered by the panel when scoring your submittal:
B.1 Qualifications and capabilities of firm.
B.2 Firm staff resources.
8.3 Current and projected work load. Indicate the project team member's time availability
and the firm's ability to meet the projected time lines.
B.4 Local Denver area emphasis on the above.
C. PROJECT APPROACH (30% of Total Score)
For the projects and services outlined in the RFP document, describe how you plan to
accomplish the following project control and management issues:
C.1 Approach toward client communication and reporting.
C2 Budget Methodology/Cost Control.
C.3 Verify estimates of probable cost within owner's established budget.
C.4 Quality Control Methodology.
C.5 Ensure State, Local, and Federal procedures are followed.
C.6 Manage the required work to meet an expedited schedule.
C.7 Indicate any additional tasks or work products you feel are required to comply with the
Urban Renewal Law or meet the objectives of the study.
D. PRICING (20% of Total Score)
D.1 Provide a staff plan showing proposed hours by person/position by month and total, with
corresponding organizational chart, hourly rates, total note-to-exceed amount, itemize any
additional tasks or products and the cost for out-of-pocket expenses. Base staff plans on a 3
month total project duration - from start of professional services.
D.2 City staff will assist in providing information for the project. The following data will be
provided if available:
Zoning Information Property Ownership Information
Sales Tax Data as Appropriate Traffic Counts
Accident Statistics Crime Reports/Statistics
Building Permit Information
Recent, current or planned infrastructure improvements
E. INSURANCE
Provide a statement agreeing to provide and maintain insurance per the agreement
requirements.
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
SAMPLE
THIS AGREEMENT made this th day of Januarv•
Ridge, Colorado, hereinafter referred to as the "City"
Wisconsin Corporation, located at
hereinafter referred to as the "ConsultanY".
, CO 80111,
WITNESSETH, that the City of Wheat Ridge and the Consultant agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 - SERUICES
The Consultant shall serve as the City's consultant and provide as a minimum all of the
professional services necessary for Project Name - Department, as more fully described in the
Request for Qualifications RFQ-01-001 (Exhibit I) and the response of the Consultant to the
RFQ (Exhibit II) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
ARTICLE 2 - TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be for
The work to be performed under this Agreement shall commence promptly after receipt of a fully
executed copy of this Agreemenf to the extent that the Consultant has been authorized to
proceed by the City and the Consultant shall complete the work by April 23, 2001.
The City may, upon mutual written agreement by the parties, extend the time of completion of
services to be performed by 4he Consultant.
ARTICLE 3-- PAYMENT AND FEE SCHEDULE
It is understood and agreed by and between he parties hereto, that the City shall pay the
Consultant for services furnished, and the Consultant shall accept$_as full payment for
such services, City account number . In addition, the City hereby agrees to pay the
Consultant the amounts required for additional work as deemed necessary at the unit prices set
forth in the ConsultanYs proposal, with a total contract amount not to exceed $ , all
according to the provisions and subject to the conditions as set forth in this Agreement and the
documents referred to above.
A. Invoices
Invoices will be submitted by the Consultant monthly for services performed and
expenses incurred pursuant to this Agreement during the prior month. The processing
of payment will be expedited by the Treasurer's Office through proper accounting
procedures. Payment will be made to the Consultant within twenty-five (25) days of the
receipt of the approved invoices for services rendered.
B. Fundin
There is in effect within the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, a provision of the City's Code
of Laws which limits the amount for which the City shall be liable to the amount
expressly appropriated by the City Council, either through budgeted appropriation, or
2001, by and between the City of Wheat
or "Owner" and , a
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contract or bid award. The contractor is specifically advised of the provisions of this
portion of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, which was enacted pursuant to
Ordinance 787, Series of 1989, a copy of which is attached hereto and expressly
incorporated herein. This contract is specifically subject to the provisions of said
Ordinance and adopted Code Section.
ARTICLE 4- INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
In performing the work under this Agreement, the Consultant acts as an independent contractor
and is solely responsible for necessary and adequate worker's compensation insurance, person
injury and property damage insurance, as well as errors and omissions insurance. The
Consultant, as ari independent contractor, is obligated to pay federal and state income tax on
monies earned. The personnel employed by the Consultant are not and shall not become
employees, agents or servants of the City because of the performance of any work by this
Agreement.
The Consultant warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other
than a bonafide employee working solely for it, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it
has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than bona fide employees working
solely for the Consultant, any commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other
consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For
breach or violation of this warranty, the City will have the right to annul this Agreement without
liability, or in its discretion to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise
recover the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent
fee.
ARTICLE 5 - INSURANCE
In accordance with Article 4 above, the Consultant shall furnish a certificate of insurance upon
notification of award and prior to performance. Work shall not commence under this Agreement
until the Consultant has submitted to the City and received approval thereof, a certificate of
Insurance showing compliance with the following minimum types and coverages of insurance.
Type of Insurance
Standard Workers' Compensation &
Employers' Liability Including
Occupations Disease Coverage
Comprehensive General Liability
Insurance
Comprehensive Automobile
Professional Liability Insurance
Minimum Limits of Liability
Statutory in conformance
with the compensation
laws of the State of Colorado
$250,000 each person;
$2,000,000 each occurrence
$250,000 each person;
$1,000,000 each occurrence
All policies and/or Certificates of lnsurance shall include each individual entity as an additional
named insured.
Nothing herein shall be deemed or construed as a waiver of any of the protections to which the
Agencies may be entitled pursuant to the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, sections 24-10-
101, C.R.S., as amended.
ARTICLE 6 - INDEMNIFICATION
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The Consultant agrees to indemnify and to hold the City and its agents harmless for, from and
against any and ali ciaims, suits, expenses, damages or other liabilities, including reasonable
attorney fees and court costs arising out of damage or injury to persons, entities, or property
causes or sustained by any person or persons as a result of the negligent performance or failure
of the Consultant to provide services pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 7- CHANGE ORDERS OR EXTENSIONS
The City may, from time to time, require changes in the scope of services of the Consultant to
be performed herein. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of the
ConsultanYs compensation, must be mutually agreed upon in writing by the City and the
Consultant. The Consultant shall be compensated for all authorized changes in services,
pursuant to the Request for Proposal, or if no provision exists, pursuant to the terms of the
Change Order.
ARTICLE 8- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Consultant shall adhere to
acceptable affirmative action guidelines in selecting employees and shall ensure that employees
are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color; religion, sex, or
national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment,
upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination,
rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including
apprenticeship., The Consultant agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees
and applicants for employment, notices provided by the local public agency setting forth the
provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
The Consultant will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts for any
work covered by this Agreement so that such provisions will be binding upon each
subcontractor, provided that the foregoing provisions shall not apply to contracts or subcontracts
for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.
ARTICLE 9- CHARTER. LAWS AND ORDINANCES
The Consultant at all times during the performance of this Agreement, agrees to strictly adhere
to all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances that affect or
govern the work as contemplated under this Agreement.
ARTICLE 10 - LAW AND VENUE
The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern as to the interpretation, validity, and effect of this
Agreement. The parties agree that venue and jurisdiction for disputes regarding performance of
this contract is with the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado.
ARTICLE 11 - TERMINATION
The Consultant acknowledges that his failure to accomplish the work as described shall be
considered a material breach of the contract and entitle the City to consequential damages
resulting from failures, acts, or omissions including but not limited to reprocurement costs,
insufficient or improper work.
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The City and the Consultant agree that this Agreement may be canceled for cause by either
party with a fifteen (15) day prior written notice. The cost of compieting the portion of the work
which remains unperformed at the time of such termination, shall be deducted from the contract
price before payment is made.
The City may terminate the Agreement for its convenience upon thirty (30) days written notice.
In the event of such termination, the consultant will be paid for all work and expenses incurred
up until the time of such termination.
All work accomplished by the Consultant prior to the date of such termination, shall be recorded
and tangible work documents shall be transferred to and become te sole property of the City
prior to payment for services rendered.
ARTICLE 12 - MISCELLANEOUS
Notice. Any notice or communication given pursuant to this Agreement to the City shall be
made in writing to Linda Trimble, Purchasing Agent 7500 W 291" Avenue. Wheat Ridge, CO
80215, (303) 235-2811, Fax (303) 234-5924. The project manager, , may
also be contacted by phone at (303) 235-2844. Notice to the Consultant shall be made to
Vendor name, address, phone and fax (303) .
Assiqnment and Subcontractors. The duties and.obligations of the Consultant arising
hereunder cannot be assigned, delegated, nor subcontracted except with the express written
consent of the City. The subcontractors permitted by the City shall be subject to the
requirements of this Agreement, and the Consultant is responsible for all subcontracting
arrangements and the delivery of services as set forth in this Agreement. The Consultant shall
be responsible for the performance of any subconsultant.
ARTICLE 13 -SEVERABILITY
To the extent that the Agreement may be executed and performance of the obligations of the
parties may be accomplished within the infent of the Agreement, the terms of this Agreement
are severable, and should any term or provision hereof be declared invalid or become
inoperative for any reason, such invalidity or failure shall not affect the validity of any other term
or provision hereof. The waiver of any breach of a term hereof shall not be construed as a
waiver of any other term, or the same term upon subsequent breach.
ARTICLE 14 - INTEGRATION OF UNDERSTANDINGS
This Agreement is intended as the complete integration of all understandings between the
parties. No prior or contemporaneous addition, deletion; or othAr amendment hereto shall have
any force and effect whatsoever, unless embodied herein in writing. No subsequent novation,
renewal, addition, deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have any force or effect unless
embodied in writing and signed by an auihorized representative of the City and the Consultant.
ARTICLE 15 - AUTHORIZATION
Each party,represents and warrants that it has the power and ability to enter into this
Agreement, to grant the rights granted herein and to perform the duties and obligations
described herein.
Dated this Day of , 1999.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their
duly authorized officials, this Agreement in four (4) copies, each of which shali be deemed an
originai on the date first written above.
ATTEST:
OWNER
City of Wheat Ridge
7500 West 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Co. 80215
(303) 234-5900
WANDA SANG, CITY CLERK
(Seal)
GRETCHEN CERVENY, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GERALD DAHL, CITY ATTORNEY
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
NAME
TITLE
DATE
CONSULTANT
COMPANY NAME
ADDRESS
BY
TITLE
PHONE
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January 09, 2001
TO: Alan White, Planning
Evaluation Committee
FROM: Linda Trimble, Purchasing AgentJ1'
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Subject: RFQ-01-001 Wadsworth Blight Study
RFQ-01-007 44" & Wazd Road Blight Study
Attached for your evaluation is the tab sheet and (3) copies of the proposals received Tuesday, Jarmary 09,
2001, for each of the above projects.
All firms have submitted the required information.
Please complete the enclosed evaluation form then forward to Purchasing by Tuesday, January 16, 2001.
Any written notes or comments as you aze evaluating each vendor, submit to Purchasing also.
Upon receiving all evaluation forms, the scores will then be totaled and ranked. Oral presentations shall be
scheduled within of receiving evaluation forms. Presentations will be held at the Avlunicipal Building. Plan
to be in attendance.
Please callifany questions,303-235-2811.
Thanks!
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
EVALUATION FORM
WADSWORTH BLIGHT STUDY
Qualification and Price based selection. Rate proposals as follows
0.0 -1.0 = Unacceptable
1.0 - 2.0 = Poor
2.1 - 3.0 = Fair
3.1 -?.0 = Good
4.1 - 5.0 = Excellent
Evaluator:
Name ot Firm:
SCORE (OVERALL QUALIFICATIONS)
WEIGHT X RATING = SCORE
1.
PROJECT TEAM/ EXPERIENCE
.30
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2.
FIRM CAPABILITIES
.20
X -
3.
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.30
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4.
PRICING
.20
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TOTAL SCORE:
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
EVALUATiON FORM
WADSWORTH BLIGHT STUDY
Qualification and Price based selection. Rate proposals as follows
0.0 - 1.0 = Unacceptable
1.0 - 2.0 = Poor
2.1 - 3.0 = Fair
3.1 - 4.0 = Good
4.1 - 5.0 = Excellent
Evaluator:
Name of Firm:
SCORE (OVERALL QUAL1FiCATIONS)
WEIGHT X RATING = SCORE
1.
PROJECT TEAM/ EXPERIENCE
.30
X -
2.
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Qualification and Price based selection. Rate proposals as follows
0.0 - 1.0 = Unacceptable
1.0 - 2.0 = Poor
2.1 - 3.0 = Fair
3.1 - 4.0 = Good
4.1 - 5.0 = Excellent
Evaluator:
Name of Firm:
SCORE (OVERALL QUALIFICATIONS)
WEIGHT X RATING =
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ARCHITECTS
ENGINEERS PLANNERS
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January 9, 2001
Linda Trimble, Puzchasing
City of Wheat Ridge
7500 W.29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80221
RE: Wadsworth Blight Study - RFQ-00-001
Deax Ms. Trimble,
Thank you for contacting us regazding the Citv of Wheat Ridges' intetest in
conuacting with HNTB ro prepaze a blight study for the 44,h and Ward Road and
Wadsworth coiridoc areas. Whether done separacelv or combined under one
contract, we aze very inteiested in assisting thc city in analyzing the existing
conditions of the areas to detemune if blight exicts and if allowed, proposing
strategies and impLOVements ro achieve community objecnves in the zedevelopment
of the areas.
Terry Ware, who has xecendy joined HNTB, xvill be the project manager fot this effor. Mz.
Wace has lead che effort or assisted in the preparation of blight studies and urban renewal
plans fot many communities ttuoughout Colorndo induding: Colorado Springs, Vail,
Silveithome, Gceeley, Centcal Ciry, Denver, Wescminster, Thornron and Lakewood, where
he was the ucban renewal clirector. In addidon to Mr. Wares' expenence in ucban cenewal, he
also has extensive expenence in land use planning, urban design, real estate economics and
redevelopment
HNTB brings a unique combinanon of in-howe etPenence and expeitise in
architecture, zegional land use planning, urban desiM cranspoztadon planning, and
site and infcastrucnue engineeting. I believe that the stcengrh of our team is the
abiliry to take projects from goals to unplementation and in oLU understanding of the
development pcocess. If you have any questions or need addidonal information
please don't hesitare to contact me at (303) 339-8300.
Sincerely,
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Matthew Reay, P.E.
Associate Vice President
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~ - A. Proiect Team '
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HNTB Corporation is the second largest Urban Design firm in the couniry.
~ Innovative planning and design, coupled with leading-edge monagement
capabilities, is the hallmark of HNTB's professional service. HNTB has experience
on more than 20,000 projects worldwide. HNTB's current staff ot more than 2000
~ people in over 60 offices includes specialists in virtually all aspects of the
planning, design and construction process.
~ The decentralized structure of our offices allows HNTB to offer clients local
knowledge, experience and understanding as well as the resources of a large
~ company.
HNTB-Denver has been providing hansportation engineering and planning
~ services in the Rocky Mountain region since 1974. HNTB-Denver has provided
assistance on major projects throughout the State of Colorado. Many of the firm's
projects hwe won local, regional and/or national awards for excellence. HNTB's
~ Denver office ataff of 28, including professional engineers, planners, and
landscape architects, brings expertise to virtually every aspect of todays
_ engineering and design project.
The Denver Office offers services in the following areas:
♦ Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture
• Public Process
♦ Transportation Planning
♦ Highway and Street Engineering
♦ Infrastructure Design
♦ Bridge Engineenng
• Railroad Engineering
♦ Aviation Planning and Design
HNTB Team
HNTB-Denver is organized to address specific key issues we believe are critical to.
successfully conduct the Wadsworth Blight Study for the Cliy of Wheat Ridge.
Beyond the strength that the team brings in related projects, we have
established solid working relationships with team members, increasing our ability
to coordinate and exploit our areas of expertise. Our Project Manager, Mr.
Ware's, related experience includes Blight Studies for the City of Federal Heights
and the Stapleton Airport sffe, as well as Blight Study and Urban Renewal Plans
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for the Park Hill Shopping Center for the City of Denver, and Alameda Avenue,
between Wadsworth and Sheridan Boulevards, for the City of Lakewood.
In addition team members have worked together on projects that represent
similar scope and complexity. These projects include; an 8 month conditions
assessment in 12 western states for the Bureau of Land Management, numerous
design projects in the neighborhoods associated with the new Broncos Stadium,
38"' and Washington streetscape design, and 72ntl Ave corridor design. These
projects involved inventory and assessments, public client involvement at the
nationai and local levels and govemmental decision making and process
review.
Officer-in-Charae
MGithew ReC1y joined HNTB-Denver in April, 2000 affer a career of nearly 30
years with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). As a CDOT
Region Director, he worked closely with numerous city and couniy governments
on all aspects of State Highway planning, design and construction. Mr. Reay
chaired the committee of local government and private sector representatives
that developed the 1998 State Highway Access Code. His HNTB projects have
included Universiiy of Colorado-Fitzsimons access/roadway improvements,
Corridor Optimization Policy development for CDOT, roadway inventory and
assessments for the BLM, and acquisition of state permits and approvals for the
construction of the Central City Southern Access Road. Mr. Reay has full
responsibiiiiy and authority over the resources of HNTB-Denver, and will assist Mr.
Ware in ensuring that the Wadsworth Blight Study is completed in a timely
fashion, to the satisfaction of the City of Wheat Ridge.
Proiect Manager
~ TeffClnCe Wafe will serve as the Project Manager and primary contact for this
project. Mr. Ware has twenty-five years of experience in all aspects of public
and private sector urban design, redevelopment and planning. Mr. Ware
~ received his Bachelors of Environmental Design from the Universiiy of Colorado
at Boulder in 1976 and a Master of Architecture w/emphasis in Urban Design
from the University of Colorado at Denver in 1982
Prior to joining HNTB in January 200, Mr. Ware was an Associate and the Director
of Urban Design & Redevelopment at BRW, Inc., where his responsibilities
included marketing and managing local and regional design and pianning
projects. Project experience includes: he directed or participated in blights
studies & urban renewal Plans; redevelopment plans; transit & land use studies;
subdivision, large-scale mixed use projects; new towns; area & comprehensive
plans. From 1998-1999 he served as Director to the Lakewood Reinvestment
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~ Authority and was Director of Urban Design for the Ciiy of Lakewood from 1995-
1998 with responsibility for directing the planning & development of 'The
~ Lakewood Industrial Pork'; Urban Design Guidelines; Design review of major
development projects; and Urban design elements of neighborhood plans.
Senior Planner
Dennis Strah, ASLA, is the director of Landscape Architecture and Urban
~ Design at HNTB. He hqs over 30 years experience in both the public and private
sectors, and has worked on numerous projects with similar scope complexity.
~ Recent experience includes project management on Federal and Local
projects that involye public meetings and facilitation, multiple agency
coordination, governmental process review, client coordination and team
~ direction. Specific projects include; National Parks Seivice, service wide
development of design guidelines for Altemative Transportation Modes, Bureau
of land Management 8 month condition assessment in 12 Western states,
~ urban design projects related to the new Bronco Stadium and economic
redevelopment retail center in Thornton, CO.
Kev Staff
Linley E. Lqmp, ASLA, professional experience includes a variety of projects in
both the public and private sectors. Project involvement has included research,
site analysis, and park design for the National Park Service and retail planning
and site design through construction for private sector clients. Recent work
experience includes, preparing conditions assessments throughout the 12
western states for the Bureau of Land Management, public client involvement,
inventory and landscape design for 72'dAvenue corridor in Arvada,
neighborhood site specific design related to the the Broncos Stadium, and
research and data compilation for Alternative Transportation Modes design
guidelines for the National Park Service. .
Dana Jaugilas, ASLA, joined HNTB in August 2000 as a landscape architect.
Recent project responsibilities include, data organization and production of a
Westem U.S. Roads and Trails Conditions Assessment for the Bureau of Land
Management, public client involvement and streetscape design in Boufder
Couniy, and site design for an economic redevelopment retail center in
Thornton, CO.
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~ Relevant Experience
~ The following projects have been completed by our Project Manager, Terrance
Ware, prior to joining HNTB:
2000, City of Westminster, Blight Study for a Regional Shopping Center. John
Carpenter, Director of Communify Development.
~ 2000, Central Ciiy, Blight Study for Main St. and Gambling facilities. Brian
Pinkowski, Ciiy Attorney.
~ 2000, Ciiy of Cold Springs, Blight Study for the Downtown area. Jim Reese,
Project Manager.
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2000, City of Vail, Blight Study for the Downtown area. Forrest, Pianning Director.
' 1999-2000, D.U.R:A., Shopping Center Redevelopment and Airport
Redevelopment. MaryAnn Le Clair, Project Manager.
1999, Ciiy of Federal Heights, Blight Study for Shopping Center. Martin Postana.
~ 1999, City of i akewood; Blight Study for Shopping Center and Commercial
' Corridor. Frank Gray, Direcior of Community Development.
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B. Firm Capabilities
Staff Size And Discipiine
HNTB is a multidisciplinary firm of engineers, architects and planners. in Denver,
HNTB's staff of 28 includes licensed engineers, plonners, landscape architects
and other professionai staff with experience related to the Wadsworth Blight
Study. This staff is supported by our Team of subconsuitants, and over 2000
HNTB employees in 40 offices nationwide.
Production Facilities, Computer/Cadd
HNTB-Denver has full functionality using either AutoCad or Intergraph products for
CADD production on our projects. Intertacing among these systems are
numerous bridge, roadway and drainage design proprietary programs that are
available to the Denver office through our firmwide Wide Area Network (WAN)
which provides instant access to communications with personnel in all 40 HNTB
design offices.
Every employee in HNTB's Denver office has a personal computer. As well, we
have high-resolution color graphics workstations accessing the different CADD
- systems,, full-scale color scanning, color plotting and printing capabilities, which
provide high-quality public displays.
In keeping with the high visual demands of todays worid, HNTB Corporation uses
many of the latest design and graphic soffware programs. Two high-end
desktop publishing and graphic programs used by our staff are QuarkXPress and
Corel Draw 10.0, which are capable of tracing, creating 3D images, creating
moving objects and slide shows. As shown by this extensive Iist of graphic
soffware available in HNTB's Denver office, we are able to fulfill many graphic
needs and provide a high qualiiy product. Through HNTB's Media Resources
Group we can also produce video or multimedia CD-ROM to assist with public
involvement programs.
Proiect Team Members Availabilitv
Terrance Ware
will devote up to 50% of his time
Matthew Reay
will devote up to 10% of his time
Dennis Strah
will devote up to 25% of his time
Linley Lamp
will devote up to 50% of his time
Dana Jaugilas
will devote up to 75% of her time
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Workload/Capaci
While HNTB-Denver has ongoing assignments with other clients, our overall staff is
more than adequate to meet the schedule needs for the Wadsworth Biight
Study. HNTB's Denver office creates monthly manpower reporfs to continuaily
project workload for the subsequent 12 months
All members of the HNTB team for this project are located in the FiNT6-Denver
office.
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C. Project Approach
Proiect Understandinq
The Wadsworth Corridor Blight Study area is located in an area of mixed use
along a heavily ttafficked corridor. From car dealerships and office buildings to
vacant land and empty retail space, many of the retail centers appear to be in
a state of decline or disuse. New development has begun in pockets
surrounding this area and could give way to a fresh r.ew look for an aging
commercial corridor. Clearly, the Wadsworfh study area has the potentiai,
through community involvement and a sound redevelopment plan, to better
serve the local community and Wadsworth corfidor users.
This project involves a study of conditions in the area between 38th and 44t"
along Wadsworth, in the City of Wheat Ridge to determine if blight is present.
The study will be ccnducted in acccrdance with the provisions of the Colorado
Urban Renewal law C.R.S. 31-25-101 et seq and as outlined in the RFQ fo[ the
Project. Under the law, a"blighted area" is defined as having deteriorated
public and/or private infrastructure and other urban problems related to public
health, safety or economic deficiencies. Based upon the findings of the study,
the City may determine that the area meets the criteria set forth in the Urban '
Renewal Law and undertake appropriate remedial actions.
The Project involves meeting with Ci1y staff to initiate the work, cotlect available
information pertaining to properfy ownership; zoning, code-violations and
recent/planned improvements in the area. Discussions wili be held with
appropriate City staff members including representatives from Planning,
Buildings, Public Safety, Public Works and the Ciiy Attomeys Office. A base map
' of the area wili be developed and the consultant team will work with Cify of
' Wheat Ridge staff to collect and analyze relevant physical and economic
information within the study area. Of particuiar interest are those conditions that
meet the criteria of an Urban Renewal Author' based on Colorado State law.
The conditions to be identified and inventoried include: deteriorating structures,
' inadequate street layouts, faulfy lot layouts, unsafe or unsanitary conditions, site
deterioration, unusual topography, unsafe buildings, environmental
contamination, and inadequate public improvements.
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Upon completion of the inventory, a draft report of findings will be prepared.
The draft will then be submitted to City staff, attorney, and Urbqn Renewal
'Authoritymembers for review and comment. All comments and changes
_ suggested will be incorporated into a final draff suitable for adoption.
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Public Information
A pubiic information/outreach component is not identified in the RFQ. In our
experience we have found it valuable to advise businesses and property owners
of the nature and intent of a blight study prior to beginning the work, and to
keep them advised of the studys progress. Although not included in our
propdsal, should the Cify wish, we are prepared to discuss various options for
such an effort and provide a fee proposal for the additional work.
Client Communication And Reporfinq
HNTB's project manager, Terry Ware will be the Primary point of contact
throughout the course of the project, qnd will maintain regular communications
with the citys Project Manager. HNTB routinelyuses detailed project scheduling
procedures, project work orders, project team meetings, project cost reviews
and projections, review of technical/administrative status and progress reports
for project management control purposes. These controls, summarized below,
are necessary for management of HNTB staff and subconsultants, however, the
controls also provide critical information to the client to monitor project progress
and product controL
Cost Control
HNTB's Project Management System is used to control cost. The key to the
system is the division of projects into distinct tasks with immediate feedback
available through our Wide Area Network. Our Managers are responsible for
tracking hours spent, direct costs and percent of work complete for each task.
The task data is updated weekly and the actual project activiiy and budget
status are available simply by accessing the computer network. Through the
use of Projec' Management System, our team leaders can maintain tight
control of the tiudget throughout the life of the project.
Qualitv Control
HNTB is commrtted to client service. Our professionals are trained to provide
quality work, on time and within budget. The inffial step in our Qualily Control
process is the execution of a project kick-off meeting. All projecf team members,
participate in the meeting to leam your expectations, to determine each
members' specific role and responsibilities and to cleary establish a project
development plan that will be cost effective and adhere to the schedule. Four
levels of quality control will occur:
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. At the major task levef, each Task leader will be responsible for review of
materials produced to be sure they are free of errors and meet State, Local
and Federal requirements: i
~ • At the project manager level, the project manager will be responsible for
overail project qualify, consistency and compliance with any State, Locai
and Federal procedures.
. Value Engineering and QA/QC are important aspects of the HNTB corporate
culture, and Gre built into all our design and study efforts. These efforts help
ensure the quality and cost-effectiveness of our designs and studies, and me
satisfaction of our clients.
. External Peer Review Panels can be estabiished by the client to review
procedures and key assumpfions.
Schedulina
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The HNTB project manager and task managers wiil prepare a detailed project
± work program for the approval of the Cifys Project Manager. This program wiil
further delineate the major tasks and personnel assignments as weii as the time
schedule for pertormarce. The schedule will outline the work task assignments
r•;,: and milestanes ond wil! JeHneate the communication, coordination and the
review process that will be roilowed throughout each component of the project,
; as well as any community participation events, if deemed necessary.
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Ciiy of Wheat Ridge Wadsworth Biight Study
D. PRICING AND BUDGET BREAKDOWN
Position
Project Manager
Terrence Ware
Officer-In-Charge
Matthew Reay
Senior Planner
Dennis Strah
Landscape
Architect
Linley Lamp
Landscape
Architect
Dana Jauaiias
Lirly rate
$135
$150
$110
$60
Nourslmonth Total hours
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2
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$45
42 125
TOTAL HOURS 314
Direct Exqenses
Mileage
Reprographics
Postage/mailing
Deliveries
$100
$300-$500
$50
$50
Total not to exceed amount $25,000
Add on
Wadsworfh Corridor $10,000-515,000
Ufbatl RGn@wC11 PIQn (Development Concept Plan, etc)
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City of Wheat Ridge wadsworth Blight Study
Orqanization Of Proiect Team
WADSWORTH BLIGHT STUDY
PROJECT TEAM ORGANIZATION
TERRY WARE
PROJECiMANAGER
DENNIS STR.4H
SENIOR PLANNER
DANA JAUGILAS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
E. Insurance
MATHEW REAY
OFFICER-IN-CHARGE
LINLEY LAMP
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
HNTB agrees to provide and maintain insurance as per article five of the City of
Wheat Ridge Professional Services Agreement.
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Arthur L. Anderson and Associates, Inc
Urban Redevelopment Consultants
2342 Pine Street Boulder, Colorado, 80302 303.447.2341
e-mail: artander@urbanplan.com
Introduction
Arthur L. Anderson and Associates is pleased to present this proposal in response to
RFQ-00-001 to conduct a blight survey of existing conditions regarding those specific
items cited in C.R.S. Section 31-25-103(2) for the area of the City of Wheat Ridge
defined as follows:
The commercial area of Wadsworth Blvd, south of 44th Aaemie as shown in
Figure l.
Survey Objective
Under Colorado Law, the legal term "blight" describes a wide array of urban problems
that can range from physical deterioration of buildings and the environment to the
health problems in a particular area. A finding that blighted conditions exist within
an area is required by the City Council of 4Vheat Ridge for the creation of an urban
renewal area and adoption of a plan for that area. In order to make such a finding; the
City Council cannot rely on a single matter, but rather a combination of factors
attributable to a number of physical, environmental and safety factors. Our inquiry
will identify if any of the conditions that constitute blight exist in the study area.
C.R.S. Section 31-25-103(2) as modified by House Bi1199-1326 in 1999, defines 'blighted
area" as folloivs:
an area that, in its present condition and use and, by reason of the presence of at
least four of the following factors, saibstanfially impairs or arrests the sound growth of
the municipality, retards the provision of hotising accommodations, or constitaites an
economic or social IiabiliEy, and is a menace fo the public health, safety, morals or
welfare:
(a) slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures;
(b) predominance of defective or inadequate street layout;
(c) faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness
(d) unsanitary or unsafe condiYions
(e) deterioratian of site or other improvements;
(0 unusual topography;
(g) defective or unusual conditions of tifle rendering the title nonmarketable;
(h) the existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes;
(i) buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to (iae or work in because of
building code violafions, dilapidation, deterioration, defective design, physical
construction, or faulty or inadequate facilities;
(j) environmental contamtnation of buildings or property;
(k) inadeqiiate public improvements or aitilities; or ~
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(l) if fhere is no objection by Ehe property owner or owners and the tenant or
tenants of such owner or owners, tf any, to the inclusion of saich property in an
urban renewal area; "blighted area" also means an area that, in its present condition
and use and, by reason of the presence of any one of the factors specified in
paragraphs (a) to (k) of this su6section (2), substantially impairs or arrests the sound
growth of the municipality, retards the provision of housing accommodations, or
constitutes an economic or social liabilify, and is a menace to Ehe public hea(th,
safety, morals or welfare. For purposes of this paragraph (l), the facE Ehat an owner of
an interest in such properfy does not o6ject to the inclusion of such properfy in the
urban renewal area does not mean that the owner has waived any rights of such
owner, in connection with laws governing condemnation.
Th'is survey -vvill measure a wide range of physical, environmental and safety factors
based upon on-site inspections, research and interviews conducted with staff of the
City of Wheat Ridge. Data will be gathered in the following areas:
1. Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures;
2. Defective or inadequate street layout.
3. Lot layout, accessibility, size and usefulness.
4. Unsanitary or unsafe conditions;
5. Deterioration of site or other improvements.
6. Unusual topography.
7. Defective or unusual conditions of title rendering the title nonmarketable;
8. Existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes;
9. Environmental contamination of buildings or property;
10. Inadequate public improvements or utilities.
These ten factors are within the statutory definition of blight. Because the presence of
blight is a cumulative finding, these factors will be depicted in graphic form to show
the geographic incidence of various blighting factors. Maps and photographs will be
used to which graphically demonstrate the physical distribution of the various factors.
Project Team
Arthur L. Anderson owner/president of Arthur L. Andersomand Associates will
conduct this blight survey. He is uniquely qualified to perfarm this service having
performed twelve such surveys in the Denver Metro area and surrounding mountain .
communities. The surveys include:
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Project Name
Ivlunicipality Completion Date
Englewood Industrial
Broomfield Industrial Lane
Villager Square Shopping Center
Ridge Home
Town of Silverthorne
Two neighborhood shopping areas
Old Town Superior
Bear Valley Shopping Center.
Northglenn Mall
East half of Edgewater
Highway 7 Commercial Area
Englewood
Broomfield
Broomfield
Arvada •
Silverthorne
Northglenn URA
Superior
City of Denver (DURA)
City of Northglenn
City of Fsdgewater
Town of Estes Park
December 2000
February 2000
November 1999
November 1997
September 1996
September 1995
Niarch 1995
January 1994
March 1990
1988
1987
Details of the most recent surveys are discussed below.
• The Englewood Industrial Survey performed for the Englewood Urban Renewal
Authority was just completed and the presentation of the Blight Survey was made to
the City Council on December 18, 2000. The area included the General Iron Works
and surrounding industrial zoned property. A copy of the report is attached for your
review. The contact person is Mark Graham, Senior Planner who can be reached at
303 762 2353.
• The Broomfield Industrial Lane Blight Survey was performed for the City of
Broomfield in order to expand an adjacent urban renewai area. The area was adjacent
to Industrial Lane. which is parallel to Highway 36, north of Wadsworth Blvd. The
area had severe access problems as well as infrastructure deficiencies. The contact
person is Kevin Standbridge, Deputy Director of Community Development who can
be reached at 303 438 6384.
• The Villager Square Project in Broomfield was a shopping center in an economic
down-cycle due to poor maintenance, site access and utility problems. The Authority
wanted to expand its area to include this shopping center. The contact person is
Kevin Standbridge, Deputy Director of Community Development who can be reached
at 303 438 6384.
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• The Ridge Home Project involved the area of Arvada contained by the abandoned
state facility known as the Ridge Home. This survey was conducted for the Arvada
Redevelopment Authority in order to establish an urban renewal area and promote
redevelopment of the site. The contact Ntichael Chitwood has retired.
• The Old Town Superior Project encompassed the entire original community of
Superior. The purpose was to establish an urban renewal authority for the area and
allow for redevelopment. The Superior Niarketplace has been constructed on the area
found blighted. The contact person is Kathy Haddock Esq., who can reached at Dietz
and Davis PC at 303 447 1375.
• The Town of Silverthorne retained our services to find that the entire community
was blighted. The purpose was to establish an urban renewal authority area to allow
redevelopment of a shopping center after the anchor store (City Market) left a
shopping center. The large area of the urban renewal area was to allow investment in
infrastructure throughout the entire town.
Nir. Anderson was the Executive Director of the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
(EPURA) for over 15 years.from 1984 until he retired in 1999. He previously served
on the EPURA Board as a Commissioner from its creation in 1983. He also served as
the Executive Director of the Golden and Edgewater Urban Renewal Authorities. He
is very familiar with the operation of governmental decision making process and has
made numerous presentations to governmental bodies.
Firm Capabilities
I take on only one or two blight surveys per year. If selected, I will devote all efforts as
described in the proposed program to this project, completing field work within the
time table presented in the RFQ. Because I am a one person operation I work on an
accelerated project basis with flexibility that allows weekend work. Sundays are an
especially good time to document field conditions when the public presence is
minimal. Blight studies are unique in that they require the experience eye to spot and
categorize the observed conditions. I have developed that ability through the surveys
that I have conducted. Since I observe and photograph the conditions myself, I know
the final product is accurate and will withstand judicial review.
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Proposed Program
Phase 1: Inventory: The area will be visited and visually examined to determine the
existing physical and environmental conditions. This is a two step process. The first
visit familiarizes me with the existing conditions, Subsequent visits, allow me to
document existing conditions through photographs and fill out a survey sheet. A
reduced size survey sheet is attached as Figure 2.
Written reports wi11 be :°viewed and interviews held with appropriate individuals
such as : Code Enforcement, Building Inspectors, Finance Director, Police and Fire
Department representatives, Planning Director and Zoning Administrator.
Photographic evidence and written statements concerning the existing conditions will
be prepared:
Phase 2: Analysis: The existing conditions observed will be evaluated against the
criteria stated in C.R.S. 31-25-103(2) which describes the general conditions found in a
biighted area.
Phase 3: Report Preparation: A report detailing the conditions observed and how
they relate to the definition of blight found in C.R.S. will be prepared. A draft report
will be prepared and discussed with the Urban Renewal Attorney to insure all aspect
of the survey conform to the state statues. The draft will then be submitted to the City
Staff and Urban Renewal Authority Boards for their review and comments. Based on
the City Staff review, a final report will be prepared. Descriptive presentation boards
with pictures and diagrams highlighting existing conditions will be prepared as visual
aids for presentations.
Phase 4: Presentation to Governing Board: The results of the survey will be
presented to the Wheat Ridge City Council.
Services Provided Contractor
It is requested that Wheat Ridge provide the following: detailed area maps, plats,
zoning information, aerial photographs, traffic count and accident information on the
adjacent streets, flood and drainage information, sales tax information, utility service
availability, Building Official's reports concerning hazardous conditions and all
reports prepared by the Code Enforcement Officer.
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Time
The physical blight survey and first draft will be completed by March 15, 2001 with a
final draft completed by Apri16, 2001. This timeline assumes a January 22, 2001
contract award.
Survey Cost
The survey will be conducted at a fixed cost of $ 22,500.00. Reimbursable expenses
(film, development, enlargements, map preparation, poster board, supplies, mileage
and the like), will be itemized and billed at actual expense with a not-to-exceed limit
of $2,250.00.
Conclusion
This study will provide documentary evidence of the existence of blight conditions.
This survey will include a physical examination of the area, analysis of the conditions
observed, preparation of a detailed report and presentation of findings.
Thank you for this opportunity to submit this proposal.
Arthur L. Anderson and Associates, Inc.
Arthur L. Anderson
Arthur L. Anderson
Arthur_ L. Anderson and Associates, Inc
2342 Pine Street Boulder, Colorado 80517 303.447.2341
e-mail: artander@urbanplan.com
Arthur L. Anderson has over fifteen years experience in the management and
operation of urban renewal authorities.This experience includes: negotiation for
design contracts; ten million dollars of redevelopment construction projects;
property acquisitian; and liaison with city, state and federal agencies. He has
prepared and presented papers to the Colorado Community Revitalization
Association, Colorado American Planning Association Chapter and the state and
national meetings of the American Society of Flood Plain Managers.
Arthur L. Anderson has been involved in the successful preparation and review
of grant applications to both GOCO and the Colorado Historical Society over the
past three years. Mr. rlnderson has prepared applications for the Estes Pazk Urban
Renewal Authority, Town of Estes Park, Estes Valley Land Trust, The Stanley
Hbtel (2) and the City of NSanitou Springs.
Arthur L. Anderson has prepared the following blight studies:
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City of Englewood Englewood Industrial
City of Broomfield Broomfield Industrial Lane
City of Broomfield Villager Square Shopping Center
Arvada Urban Renewal Authority
Town of Superior
Town of Silverthorne
City of Denver (DURt1)
Northglenn URA
City of Northglenn
City of Edgewater
Town of Estes Park
Ridge Home
Old Town Superior
Entire Town of Silverthorne
Bear Valley Shopping Center.
Two neighborhood shopping centers
Northglenn ivlall
East half of Edgewater
Highway 7 Commercial Area
Additional Experience:
• City of Englewood (Industrial tirban Renewal Plan)
• City of Edgewater (Master Plan).
• City of Pueblo (Historic Arkansas River Project).
• City of Manitou Springs (downtownrevitalization plan).
Executive Director, Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
Executive Director, Golden Urban Renewal Authority
Executive Director, Edgewater Redevelopment Authority
Englewood Industrial Conditions Survey
Englewood Urban Renewal Authority
Englewood, Colorado
November 2000
Urbanplan.com
Arthur L. Anderson and Associates, Inc.
Boulder, Colorado 80302
CONTENTS
1.0
Survey Objectives and Scope
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2:0
Introduction and Overview
2
3.0
Survey Methodology
2
4.0
Survey Documentation
5
5.0
Survey Findings:
5.1 Slum, Deteriorated, or Deteriorating Structures
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52 Defective or Inadequate Street Layout
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5.3 Faulty Lot Layout in Relation to Size, Adequacy,
Accessibility or Usefulness
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5.4 Unsanitary or Unsafe Conditions
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5.5 Deterioration of Site or Other Improvements
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5.6 Unusual Topography
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5.7 Defective or Unusual Conditions of Title
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5.8 Existence of Conditions that Endanger Life
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5.9 Environmental Contamination
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5.10 Inadequate Public Improvements or Utilities
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6.0
Study Conclusions ,
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7.0
Representative Photographs:
7.1 Slum, Deteriorated or Deteriorating Structures
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7.2 Defective or Inadequate Street Layout
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7.3 Unsanitary or Unsafe Conditions
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7.4 Deterioration of Site or Other Improvements
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8.0
Photographic Log
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FIGURES
Figure 1: Study Area 3
Figure 2: Aerial Photograph of Study Area 4
Englewood [ndustrial Conditions Survey
1.0 Survey Objective and Scope
Under Colorado Law, the legal term "blighY" describes a wide array of urban
problems that can range from physical deterioration of buildings and the
environment to the health problems in a particular area. A finding that blighted
conditions exist within an area is required by the City Council of Englewood for
the creation of an urban renewal area and adoption of a plan for that area. In
order to make such a finding; the City Council cannot rely on a single matter, but
rather a combination of factors attributable to a number of physical,
environmental and safety factors. Our inquiry will identify if any of the
conditions that constitute blight exist in the study azea.
C.R.S. Section 31-25-103(2) as modified by House BIl199-1326 in 1999, defines
"blighted area" as follows:
an area that, in its present condition and use and, by reason of the presence of at least four
of the fallowing factors, substantially impairs or arrests the sound grozuth of the municipality,
refards the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability,
and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals or welfare:
(a) slum, deteriorated, or deEeriorating structures;
(b) predorninance of defectiae or inadequate street layout;
(c) faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness;
(d) unsanifary ar unsafe conditions
(e) deterioration of site or other impravements;
Y) unusual topography;
(g) defectiue or unusual conditions of title rendering the title nonmarketable;
(h) the existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes;
(i) buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work in because of building
code aiolations, dilapidation, deterioration, defective design, physical constraiction, or
faulty or inadeqiiate facilities;
(j) environmental contamination of buildings or property;
(k) inadequate public improvements or utilities; or
(1) if there ts no objection by the property owner or owners and the tenant or tenants of such
owner or owners, if any, to the inclusion of such property in an urban renewal area,
"blighted area" also means an area that, in its present condition and use and, by reason of
the presence of any one of the factors specified in paragraphs (a) to (k) of this subsection
(2), substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the municipality, retards the
provision of housing accommodations, or constihites an economic or social liability, and
is a menace to the paiblic health, safety, morals or welfare. For purposes of this paragraph
(1), the fact that an owner of an interest in such property does noE object to the inclusion
of such property in the urban renewal area does not mean that the owner has waived any
rights of sttch owner in connection with laws governing condemnation.
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1.0 Survey Objective and Scope (continued):
This survey has measured a wide range of physical, environmental and safety
factors based upon on-site inspections, research and interviews conducted with
staff of the City of Englewood. Data have been gathered in the following areas:
1. Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures;
2. Defective or inadequate street layout.
3. Lot layout, accessibility, size and usefulness.
4. Unsanitary or unsafe conditions;
5.. Deterioration of site or other unprovements.
6. Unusual topography.
7. Defective or unusual condiiions of title rendering the title nonmarketable;
8. Existence of condirions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes;
9. Environmental contamination of buildings or property;
10. Inadequate public improvements or utilities.
These ten factors are within the statutory definition of blight. Because the
presence of blight is a cumulative finding, these factors aze described as well as
depicted in graphic form to show the geographic inadence. Display boards with
maps and photographs have been prepazed to illustrate these blight factors and
their distriburion throughout the area. These documents are included in this
report as Exhibits 1, 2, and 3.
2.0 Introduction and Area Overview
The study area is defined as:
The I-1 and I-2 zoned industrial land east of the RTD Light Rail line between
West Yale Avenue, on the north, and West Dartmouth Avenue, on the south.
Area is shown in Figure 1, with an aerial view in Figure 2.
This area includes the General Iron Works (GIW) property.
3.0 Survey Methodology
The area defined for the survey was visited five times and visually examined
during the period from August 2 through September 6, 2000. Photographic
records of relevant conditions were made. Interviews were held with City of
Englewood personnel and are quoted within the report. Numerous reports and
relevant documents were reviewed and are quoted and referenced in this
exisking conditions survey. The information collected from these sources was
then compared and analyzed with the factors found in C.R.S. Section 31-25-
103(2), as modified in 1999 by House Bil199-1326.
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4.0 Survey Documentation
To document the existing conditions, three exhibits have been prepazed. These
exhibits consist of existing condition photographs and location maps and are
included in this document. The number in parenthesis after a finding refers to a
photographic image, with the first number referring to the film roll and the
second number being the unage number. A photo log is included in the
Appendix and all negatives and unused photos are included in the final
submittal.
The following reports prepared by other consultants were used in the
preparation of this survey and are referred to by reference number. These
reports are included in this Conditions Survey by reference.
Ref 1: PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SPTE ASSESSNIENT REPORT FORMER
GENERAL IRON WORKS ('THE STI'E) AND LIMITED ASSESSMENT OF
PORTIONS OF ADJOINING AREA (THE STUDY AREA) NORTH
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO January 15, 1998, SECOR Intemational
Incorporated, Lakewood, Colorado. ,
Ref 2: Appraised As Vacant Land, General Iron Site, 601 West Bates Avenue,
Englewood, Colorado 80110. February 3, 1997, Aries Compass Group Inc.,
Aurora, Colorado.
Ref 3: Comprehensive Phase II Site Assessment for the Proposed Maintenance
Facility Report, Appendix A, Appendix B., January 2000, Brown and Caldwell,
Denver, Colorado.
Individuals interviewed include:
Mark Graham, Sr. Planner
Ben Green, Fire Marshal
David Lynn, Code Enforcement
Larry Medina, Code Enforcement
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5.0 Survey Findings
Numerous factors of blight were found to exist in the study area. Some of the
factors may be categorized under several headings as permitted by statute.
Therefore some specific items are listed more than once. The study findings are
tabulated in the order of the list of "Blight Factors" found in C.R.S. Section 31-25-
103(2) as modified in 1999 by House BIl199-1326.
5.1 Sium, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures
The following is presented as evidence of slum, deteriorated or deteriorating
structures:
•"r1ll building improvements including Qanes and rail are at the end of their economic
life" (Ref 2 - p20,52)
• Arapahoe County Appraisers office indicates that the General Iron Works Lot i
consists of 18.28 Acres with 29 buildings containing 320,174 square feet. The appraised
value of the property is $ 600,000 with a majority in land value 497,561). This
indicates that the physical structures no longer have value but can be considered as
deteriorated and past their economic life.
• Examination of the GI4V complex shows building deterioration and extremely poor
maintenance of the buildings. Specifically:
• The Pattem Storage Building roof exhibits extensive rust. (1-23)
• Former oil fired stress relieving fumace is a rusting structure. (2-7)
• Former carbide and acetylene generator with rusted roof and siding and
boarded over windows. (2-8)
• Plate shop building windows aze broken out and covered over with
corrugated plasric. ( 2-13, 2-14)
• Garage building has extensive rust on all surfaces. (2-22)
• Foundation damage to Plate shop building due to vehicie impact with
building (2-20)
• Foundation damage (broken bricks and cracks through bricks) to Plate
Shop building due to structural settling. (3-8)
• Extensive large underground pits exist within the GI4V site. These are located within
the Plate Shop (35 Feet deep) and just north of the Plate Shop; former moulding pits
within the Foundry Building: former pump pit and distillate tank pit north of the
Foundry Building; fuel oil tank pit north of the former Milling Room; and Quench Oil
Basin northwest of the Pattern Shop. These pits have not been used since General Iron
shut down. (Ref 1- Figure 3)
• Large structural concrete foundations exist within GRV at the locafion of the former
Iviilling Room and the Plate Shop for specialty metal forming equipment. That
equipment has been disposed of and the foundations will require extensive demolition
work to remove. These foundations have not been used since General Iron shut down
and equipment removed. (Ref 1- Figure 3, Exhibit 3)
• No buildings within the GI4V complex are insulated except for the business offices.
• The sprinkler system for the Pattem Storage Building was disconnected when General
Iron was sold. This hvo-story building is constructed of heavy wood timbers with an
open wood grate floor between the first and second levels. There is no fire protection
for this building.
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5.1 Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures (continued)
• A stucco buiiding noted at 2926 South Galapago Street was seen to have structural
cracking. (4- 17)
• An out building on the alley west of South Galapago Street was noted to have the roof
sagging and the concrete block building with structural aacking. ( 4- 22, 4-23 )
5.2 Defective or inadequate street layout.
The following is presented as evidence of defective or inadequate street layout:
• Commercial truck access to the commerdal activity on the GI4V property is through
the surrounding residential neighborhoods causing problems with the residential
neighbors.
• The GIW property had access to Santa Fe Drive however that was purchased by CDOT
requiring access through the local street system.
• Elati Street north of W. Amherst Avenue has a Right of Way (ROW ) of only
50 feet. The street standard ROW is 60 feet.
• South Galapago Street between West Bates Avenue and West Cornell Avenue
has a ROW of only 46.24 feet. The street standard ROW is60 feet. This forces
automobiles to park on the sidewalk. (1-23, 1-20, 1-21, Exhibit 3)
• West rlmherst Avenue does not intersect with South Elati Street. A major
entry into the GIW property from Elati Street is opposite West Amherst
Avenue. (1-9).
5.3 Faulty lot layout, accessibility, size and usefulness.
The follo-vving is presented as evidence of inadequate lot layout, accessibility, size
and usefulness:
• A narrow sliver of property known as Lot 3 General Iron Works Subdivision is 25 feet
wide at West Yale and 23.77 feet wide at the west end and is 15.44 feet shy of joining to
the Railroad ROW. The north side of the lot is 619.87 feet and the south side is 598.33
feet. This property owned by the City of Englewood has limited usefulness because of
its long narrow shape. (Exhibit 3)
• The above property is not accessible from West Yale because the adjacent property
owner has erected a fence across the property. (1-2)
• A lot owed by the City of Englewood at the west end of West Bates Avenue is not
separated from the GIW property by a fence. (1-22) The property is too small to be
developed. (Exhibit 3)
• The Winslow property has limited usefulness as industrial property due to the
triangular shape of the property. (Exhibit 3)
• A non confornling zesidential unit in I-1 Zoning (3-13)
• Non-conforming residential units in I-1 Zoning on South Galapago.
5.4 Unsanitary or unsafe conditions
The follo-oving is presented as evidence of unsanitary or unsafe condiflons:
• The Pattem Shop has potential asbestos containing material in the vicinity of the
southeast entrance: (Ref 1- p4-2)
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5.4 Unsanitary or unsafe conditions (continued) -
• The Forge Shop building was identified with " the following areas of potential
recognized environmental conditions: potential heavy metals in soils and residual
petroleum fuel associated with fueling of former furnaces in the shop." (Ref 1- p4-5)
• The Cleaning Shed Warehouse was identified with "the following areas of potenHal
recognized environmental conditions: possible spills / leaks from the oil quenching
basin; ASTs (Aboue-ground Storage Tanks) and related piping system; contaminated
casting sand/slurry waste residue, heavy metals from sand blasting and deburring
. operations and potential ACM (Asbestos Containing Material) in the insulation material
on ceilings and walls." (Ref 1- p4-3)
• The Foundry building was identified with " the following areas of potential recognized
environmental conditions: historic storage and handling of acidic materials south of
the former furnaces, Potential ACIvI's in the insulation material on the ceiling and
walls, heavy metals in soils, the subsurface pit near the east interior wall, the former
distillate tank pit (UST) (Underground Storage Tank) and subsurface piping in the north
end of the foundry. (Ref 1- p4-3)
• The Ivfachine Shop building was identified with " the following areas of potential
recognized environmental conditions: possible heavy metals in the soils beneath
exis6ng tloors; possible ACYI's in the insulation on the ceiling and the walls; possible
PCB containing fluids in the stored transformers, observed well monuments associated
with a reported soil bio-venting remediation system for hydrocarbon impacted vadose
zone soils, observed drums and observed UST adjouung north of the facility."
(Ref 1- P4-5)
• The Plate Shop building was identified with " the following areas of potential
recognized environmental conditions: potential heavy metals in shallow soils
assocsated with fortner operations, residual fuel in shallow soIls associated with the
below grade stress relieving furnace. "(Ref 1- p4-5)
• Extensive landfilling of the northern portions of the site has taken place. "Up to ten
feet of this landfill reportedly covers the northern half of the Site and presents a
recognized environmental condition due to the unknown nature of materials
landfilled." (Ref 1- p4-7)
• The sprinkler system for the Pattern Storage BuIlding was disconnected when General
Iron was sold. This two-story building is constructed of heavy wood timbers with an
open wood grate floor between the first and second levels. This is a potenHal fire
hazard.
• South Galapago Street from Bates to Comell Avenues is narrow requiring cars on the
both sides of the street to park over the curb on the sidewalk creating a pedestrian
hazard.
• The GIW site has its own private water lines. The hose threads an the on-site fire
hydrants do not match existing hose threads on Englewood Fire Department
equipment. It is not known if the existing fire hydrant lines are charged with water.
• There is no sidewalk on west side of Elari Street north of West Amherst Avenue. (1-1)
• There is no sidewalk on the east side of Elati Street azound the West Elinherst Avenue
cul-de-sac, farcing pedestrians to walk in the street. (1-9)
• The northwest and northeast corners of South Fox Street and West Cornell Avenue do
not have handicapped ramps crearing hardships for handicapped persons. (1-10, 1-11)
• There is no sidewa1k on the narth side of West Cornell Avenue west of South Galapago,
6treet. (1-17)
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5.4 Unsanitary or unsafe conditions (continued)
• Bags of garbage were observed in the alley behind South Galapago Street at a rental
house recentiy vacated.(4-25)
• A trash dumpster was located in South Galapago Street. (3-1)
• 55-Gallon drums containing unlcnown substances with cau6on warning on the barrels
were found on the GIW property. (4- 7)
• 55-Gallon drums containing unknown substances but with extreme bulging tops were
seen on the GIW property. (4- 9)
• 55-Gallon drum lying on its side at loading dock of 2904 S. Galapago Street. (3-21)
5.5 Deterioration of site or other improvements
The following is presented as evidence of deterioration of the site or other
improvements:
• The northem half of the site is filled with uncompacted waste from the operation of the
foundry. T'his includes: black sand, molding sand, slag, waste iron, machined metal
and organics. The depth of filling is estunated at 10 feet. This material is not suitable
base material for building construction.
• The GI4V site has its own private water lines. The hose threads on the on-site fire
hydrants do not match existing hose threads on Englewood Fire Department
equipment. It is not known if the existing fire hydrant lines are charged with water.
• The driveway into Streams-Rogers fadlity (former Tube Bending Facility) is unpaved
containing potholes and a grade that rises to the ten-foot fill level of the site. (2-1)
• The concrete parking lot between 2830 and 2840 South Elati Street shows extreme
deterioration with extensive cracking. (3-19)
• Driveway to 2904 South Galapago Street (on West Bates Avenue) shows deterioration
with extensive cracking. (3-21)
• Parking lot at 2904 South Galapago Street has extensive deterioration especially in the
area of the dumpster. (3-23)
• The GIW property does not have any paved streets or parking areas. This creates a
dust problem for the surrounding residential community.
• Piles of scrap material, such as iron parts, railroad track, I-beams and broken concrete
pieces were observed on the GIW property. (4- 3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-8)
• Piles of tree trimmings and tree pazts were noted on the north end of the GIW
property. This dry material presents a fire hazazd. (4- 4)
• T'he City of Englewood Property (ROW for West Yale Avenue west of Elati Street) is
being used by commercial enterprise to pazk wrecked vehicles upon. (4-1, 4-2) in
violation of city code.
• A pile of abandoned Double T structural concrete beams were observed in the alley
west of South Galapago Street. Since trees have grown at the ends of the beams they
have been there for a period of time. (4-23)
• Unscreened vehicle storage in violation of code at S. Elafi Street. (3-20)
• Junk gas fired furnaces stored in parking lot (4-10)
• Drain inlet in caterer's parking lot allows rain water to enter sanitary sewer system.
(4-12)
• Leaking grease container next to caterer building. Storage trailer sinking into ground.
(4-11)
• Unpaved parking lot south of newly constructed building on Galapago. (4-16)
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5.5 Deterioration of site or other improvements (continued)
• Logs stacked against building along alley fence line. (4-13)
• All environmentally significant features idenfified in the SECOR report (Ref. 1) as
shown on Exhibit 3, Figure 2 and Figure 3.
5.6 Unusual topography
The follow-ing is presented as evidence of unusual topography:
• Extensive landfilling of the northem portions of the site has taken place. "Up to ten
feet of this landfill reportedly covers the northem half of the Site and presents a
recognized environmental condition due to the unknown nature of materials
landfilled." (Ref 1- p4-7)
•"Historical records indicate that all solid and liquid wastes were previously disposed
of on the property. These foundry wastes include black foundry sands, clay, slag,
scrap iron and steel and organic compounds. Foundry wastes and soils were used to
level the GIW property. Landfilled foundry wastes have generally elevated the GIW
property above the surrounding grade." (Ref 3- p1-1,1-2)
• The entry drive into Stearns Rogers (2701 South Elati Street) rises up about 10 feet
indicaring the area of fill on the property. (Ref 3 Figure 4)
5.7 Defective or unusual conditions of title rendering the title nonmarketable
The following is presented as evidence of defective or unusual conditions of title
rendering the ritle nonmarketable;
• A former owner who entered into a Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) has placed a
Deed restriction on the GIW property. This restriction included a Protective Covenant
and Environmental Management Plan restricting uses to industrial purposes. Other
uses will require a new VCP and approval from the State of Colorado.
5.8 Existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other
causes
The following is presented as evidence of the existence of conditions that
endanger life or property by fire or other causes:
• The Stearns-Roger Fabricators, Inc. property is the location of the former Tube Shop.
"The Tube Shop was built entirely on landfilled foundry wastes as detemuned from
GIW (General Iron 4Vorks) file review. Two deep pits approximately 23 meters (75
feet) deep continues to be used to wnstruct and test nuc3ear reactor rod removal and
installation equipment on this property. (Ref 3 p 1-11)
• The GIW site has its own private water lines. The hose threads on the on-site fire
hydrants do not match existing hose threads on Englewood Fire Department
equipment
• The sprinkler svstem for the Pattern Storage Building was disconnected when General
Iron was sold. This two-story building is constructed of heavy wood timbers with an
open wood grate floor between the first and second levels. There is no fire protection ~
for this building.
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5.8 Existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other
causes (continued)
Extensive large underground pits exist within the GI4V site. These are located within
the Plate Shop (35 Feet deep) and just north of the Piate Shop; former molding pits
with the Foundry Building: former pump pit and distillate tanlc pit north of the
Foundry Building; fuel oil tank pit north of the former Milling Room; and Quench Oil
Basin northwest of the Pattern Shop. These pits have not been used since General Iron
shut down. (Ref 1- Figure 3, Exhibit 3)
5.9 Environmental contamination of buildings or property;
The following is presented as evidence of environmental contamination of ,
buildings or property:
• The Pattem Shop has potential asbestos containing material in the vidnity of the
southeast entrance. (Ref 1- p4-2)
• The Cleaning Shed Warehouse was identified with "the following areas of potential
recognized environmental conditions: possible spIlls / leaks from the oil quenching
basin, ASTs (Above-ground Storage Tanks) and related piping system; contaminated
casting sand/ slurry waste residue, heavy metals from sand blasting and deburring
operations and potential ACM (Asbestos Containing Material) in the insulation material
on ceilings and walls." (Ref 1- p4-3) • The Foundry building was identified with " the foliowing areas of potential recognized
environmental conditions: historic storage and handling of acidic materials south of
the former furnaces; Potential ACM's in the insulation material on the ceiling and
walls, heavy metals in soils, the subsurface pit near the east interior wall, the former
distillate tank pit (UST) (Underground Storage Tank) and subsurface piping in the north
end of the foundry."(Ref 1- p4-3)
• The Plate Shop building was identified with " the following azeas of potential
recognized environmental conditions: potential heavy metals in shallow soIls
assoclated with former operations, residual fuel in shallow soils associated with the
below grade stress relieving fvrnace." (Ref 1- p4-5)
• Extensive landfilling of the northern portions of the site has talcen place. "Up to ten
feet of this landfill reportedly covers the northern half of the Site and presents a
recognized environmental condition due to the unknown nature of materials
landfilled." (Ref 1- p4-7)
• The Machine Shop building was identified with " the following areas of potenrial
recognized environmental conditions: possible heavy metals in the soils beneath
existing floors; possible ACM's in the insulation on the ceIling and the walls; possible
PCB containing fluids in the stored transformers, observed well monuments assodated
cvith a reported soil bio-venring remediation system for hydrocarbon impacted vadose
zone soils, observed drums and observed UST adjoining north of the facility."
(Ref 1- P4-5)
• The Forge Shop building was identified with " the tollowing areas of potential
recognized environmental conditions: potential heavy metals in soils and residual
petroleum fuel associated with fueling of former furnaces in the shop." (Ref 1- p4-5)
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5.9 Environmental contamination of buildings or property (continued)
• Table 1 details the presence of soil contamination. Arsenic is present in the top 2 feet of
the site in values that exceed risk based Tier 2 Values for residential and industrial
uses.
• Table i details the presence of soil contaminafion. Lead is present in the top 2 feet of
the site in values that exceed risk based Tier 2 Values for residential and industrial
uses.
• Table 1 details the presence of soil contamination. Manganese is present in the top 2
feet of the site in values that exceed risk based Tier 2 Values for residential and
industrial uses.
• "Concentrations of PAHs, induding benzo(a)pyrene, exceed risk based Tier 2
Values in surface soils for a large portion of the study azea. The majority of
PAH impacted surface soils are coincident with soils impacted by arsenic."
(Ref 3 - p5-1)
•"Concentrations of PAHs in soils deeper than 2 feetare above Tier 2 Values
protective of groundwater. Impacted soIls aze found throughout the central and
southwestern portions of the Site. The area of impacted subsurface soils that
appears to be coniributing to groundwater impacts is limited to the southwestem
portions of the Site near the former Quench Oil Basin." (Ref 3- p5-1)
• Concentrations of manganese in groundwater beneath the Site exceed
Colorado groundwater standazds. Elevated concentraHons of manganese,
above the Colorado groundwater standards, were also identified in
monitoring wells located upgradient of the Site" (Ref3 - p5-1) Table 2
•"Tetrachloroethylene concentrations exceed Colorado groundwater standards
in portions of the Site and appear to be related to an upgradient source"
(Ref 3- p5-1) Table 2
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TABLE 1
CONTAMINATION LEVELS PRESENT
IN SOIL LEVELS FROM SURFACETO 2 FEET DEEP
Bore Hole
Arsenic
M k
Lead
M k
Mangane
M k
Benzo(a)pyre
u k
BH 1
0
5.15
0
64.9
•
246
•
420
BH 2
•
7.44
•
56.3
0
226
•
<330
BH 3
•
4.08
•
1450
0
150
•
<6600
BH 4
•
4.14
•
<5
•
392
•
<330
BH 6
•
6.68
•
<5
•
241
•
<330
BH 7
•
6.06
•
6.15
•
455
•
<330
BH 8
•
42,9
•
<100
0
948
•
<330
BH 9
•
12.4
•
405
0
489
0
<330
BH 10
•
16.6
•
5.08
0
160
0
<330
BH 11
•
10.7
•
<5
•
277
•
<330
BH 12
•
37.3
0
38.3
•
1070
•
<330
BH 13
•
23.1
•
99.7
•
935
•
3700
BH 14
•
459
0
336
•
1590
1
<660
BH 15
•
11
0
6.01
•
275
0
<330
BH 16
•
108
•
56,600
•
1140
0
<330
BH 17
•
32.5
0
80
•
890
•
1100
BH 18
•
15.8
•
560
•
355
0
<660
BH 19
•
23.8
•
147
•
1080
•
<330
BH 20
•
9.83
•
45.0
•
265
•
3500
BH 21
•
<10
•
44.7
•
269
0
<330
BH 22
•
3.71
1
8.53
•
152
•
<660
BH 23
•
11.2
0
33.3
•
295
•
1000
BH 24
•
9.15
0
6.01
•
913
5
1200
BH 25
°
6.57
•
84.3
•
375
0
<330
BH 26
•
2.0
0
20.4
0
103
0
<660
BH 27
°
6.5
•
439
•
310
•
<660
BH 28
°
i7.4
•
443
•
1230
=
3690
BH 30
;.9
•
444
•
175
•
<330
BH 31
~
16.18 7
•
244
•
588
•
<330
ARSENIC: all values exceeded Tier 2 Residential and Tier 2 Industrial Limits
LEAD: VaIues in red exceed Tier 2 KesidentiaI and Green exceeded Tier 2 Industrial
limits
MANGANESE: The value in red exceeds the Tier 2 Residential level
BENZO(a)PYRENE: The values in red exceed the Tier 2 Residential level
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TABLE 2
GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATTON LEVELS
Material
Groundwater Standard
Or Guideline
Maximum
Concentration
Number of Concentration
Exceedin Guidelines
Manganese
0.5
8.16
12
Naphthalene
6.5
350
6
2-Methylnaphthalene
121
530
6
Tetrachloroethane
5
140
7
5.10 Inadequate public improvements or utilities
The following is presented as evidence of inadequate public improvements or
utilities:
• Elari Street north of W. Ainherst Avenue has a ROW of only 50 feet. All other streets in
the area have a ROW of 60 feet.
• South Galapago Street between West Bates Avenue and West Cornell Avenue has a
ROW of only 46.24 feet. Ali other streets have a R04V of 60 feet.
• West tlmherst Avenue does not intersect with South Elati Street. A major entry into the
GI4V property hom Elati Street is opposite West Ainherst Avenue.
• South Huron Street between Dartmouth Avenue and West Cornell Avenue does not
exist.
• There is no sidewalk on the west side of Elati Street south of West Amherst Avenue.
• There is no sidewalk on the east or west side of Elati Street north of West Amherst
Avenue. (1-1)
• The northwest and northeast corners of South Fox Street and West Cornell Avenue do
not have handicapped ramps creating hardships for handicapped persons. (1-10, 1-11)
• There is no sidewalk on the north side of West Cornell Avenue west of South Galapago
Street. (1-17, 1-18)
• The sidewalk on the west and east side of Galapago between West Bates and West
Cornell Avenues are tilted at an angle to allow pazking over the curb. The uneven
sidewalk makes pedestrian travel difficult.
• Any redevelopment of the GIW site will require upgrading of the present water
service. (Memo from Utilities, attached)
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6.0 Study Conclusions
Based on the observed and presented evidence and assocsated photographs,
interviews, exhibits and reports included by reference it is the conclusion of this
report that the study area has significant examples of the conditions associated
with the legal definition of blight and does meet the criteria established in C.R.S.
Section 31-25-103(2) as modified House Bill 99-1326 and is a"blighted azea."
Arthur L. Anderson and P,ssociates, Inc.
Arthur L. Anderson, President
October 30, 2000
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8.0 Photograph Logs
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8.1 Photographic Log Roll 91 August 17, 2000
Photo # Description
1-1 Elati St., at Stearns-Rogers looking south. No Sidewalk
1-2 Yale Ave, looking west into area of Englewood ROW.
1-3 Yale Ave looking west at fenced off ROW
1-4 Out of Focus
1-5 Elati St., looking north at Amherst Ave. No sidewalk.
1-6 Elati St., at Amherst Ave. No sidewalk
1-7 Elati St., looking south at Amherst. Limited sidewalk.
1-8 Amherst Ave. circle at Elati St. No sidewalk
1-9 Amherst Ave. circle at Elati St. No sidewalk
1-10 Fox St. and Cornell Ave., NW corner, no ramp
1-11 Fox St. and Cornell Ave., NE corner, no ramp
1-12 Fox St. and Cornell Ave., SW corner, no ramp
1-13 Galapago St. looking S. at Cornell Ave. Narrow sidewalk
1-14 Galapago St. looking N. at Cornell Ave. Narrow sidewalk
1-15 Galapago St. looking N. at Cornell Ave. Narrow sidewalk
1-16 Out of Focus
1-17 Cornell Ave. N. side at Galapago St. looking W. No sidewalk
1-18 Cornell Ave. N. side at Galapago St. looking W. No sidewalk
1-19 Cornell Ave. S. side at Galapago St. looking W. Ltd. Sidewalk
1-20 Galapago St. N. of Cornell Ave W. side, cars on sidewalk.
1-21 Galapago St. N. of Cornell Ave E. side, cars on sidewalk.
1-22 Bates Ave ROW west of Galapago Ave.
1-23 GIW Pattern Storage Building. Rusted roof.
1-24 GIW Pattern Storage Building. Rusted roof.
1-25 GIW Pattern Storage Building. Rusted roof.
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Englewood Industrial Urban Renewal Plan
8.2 Photographic Log Roll #2 August 20, 2000
Photo # Description
2-1 View from Elati St. into Stearns-Rogers. Showing fill hill.
2-2 Cell phone tower
2-3 Cell phone tower.
2-4 Rusting junk metal overgrown with trees at Stearns-Rogers.
2-5 Unpaved area GIW along Elati Street.
2-6 Unpaved area GIW along Elati Street showing slope of fill.
2-7 Remains of oil fired stress-relieving furnace. Rusted and junk.
2-8 Remains of acetylene generator. Rusted. Junk and barrels.
2-9 East side of Plate Shop. Windows broken, replace withylastic.
2-10 View from Amherst Ave. into GIW. No sidewalks.
2-11 View of Plate Shop. Rust, deterioration.
2-12 View of Plate Shop. Rust, deterioration.
2-13 Close up of broken windows Plate Shop, covered with plastic.
2-14 Close up of broken windows Plate Shop, covered with plastic.
2-15 Remains of acetylene generator. Rusted. Junk and barreis.
2-16 View of rusted rook at Stearns-Rogers building.
2-17 Plate Shop, brick damage, windows covered, rust.
2-18 Plate Shop, brick damage, windows covered, rust.
2-19 Plate Shop, brick damage, windows covered, rust.
2-20 Close-up of brick damage.
2-21 Close-up of brick damage.
2-22 . Garage building, rusted windows covered, steel drums.
2-23 Parking area, unpaved, Fox Street entrance to GI4V.
2-24 Car storage lot on Elati St. Not screened or paved.
2-25 GIW unpaved area. Stormsewer inlets allow dirt to enter.
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8.3 Photographic Log Roll #3 August 20, 2000
Photo # Description
3-1 Dumpster placed in Elati Street
3-2 Dumpster placed in Elati Street
3-3 Winslow property. No screening
3-4 Cornell Ave.; W of Galapago, no curb/ gutter/ sidewalk.
3-5 Cornell Ave., W of Galapago, curb/ gutter/ sidewalk overgrown.
3-6 AST in Winslow yard.
3-7 "The Shootist". Sound from shots heard outside buildirig.
3-8 Structural damage to Plate Shop. Bricks cracked and displaced.
3-9 Exterior Plate Shop. Rust condition, broken windows.
3-10 Exterior Plate Shop. Rust condition, broken windows.
3-11 Elati St. S. of Amherst Ave. Bldg. Condition.
3-12 Elati St. S. of Amherst. Trees hiding non-conforming residence.
3-13 Elati St. S. of Amherst. Non-conforming residence.
3-14 Elati St. S. of Amherst. Overflow street parking.
3-15 Elati St. S. of Amherst. Overflow street parking.
3-16 Elati St. looking north.
3-17 2830 Elati St.
3-18 2830 Elati St. Driveway condition extensive cracking.
3-19 2830 Elati St. Driveway condition extensive cracking.
3-20 Bates Ave. at Alley W. of Fox Car storage, unscreened.
3-21 Bates Ave. at Alley W. of Fox. Driveway deterioration. Drum.
3-22 Bates Ave at Galapago St. Parking lot deterioration
3-23 Bates Ave at Galapago St. Parking lot deterioration/ dumpster.
3-24 Bates Ave. at alley W. of Fox. (See ro114 for info)
3-25 Bates Ave. at alley E. of Fox St. Storm sewer inlet allows
dirt to enter. Jog in alley is not on plat.
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8.4 Photographic Log Roll 94 August 28, 2000
Photo it Description
4-1 Junk cars parked on Yale Ave. ROW extended.
4-2 Junk cars parked on Yale Ave. ROW extended.
4-3 GIW N. end Junk, waste and obsolete equipment.
4-4 GIW N. end Junk, waste and obsolete equipment.
4-5 GIW N. end Junk, waste and obsoleke equipment.
4-6 GIW N. end Junk, waste and obsolete equipment.
4-7 GIW middle. Drums marked as unknown
4-8 GIW middle. Junk, rvaste and obsolete equipment.
4-9 GIW middle. Drums bulging with no markings.
4-10 Alley E. of Fox. Junk heaters stored in parking area.
4-11 Grease container on alley, leaking. Storage trailer unstable.
4-12 Inlet in parking area.
4-13 Alley W. of Fox. Bldg. in poor, unpainted condition. Firewood
stored against structure.
4-14 House on Cornell between alley and Galapago. Poor
Condition. Junk stored on porch.
4-15 House on Cornell between alley and Galapago. Poor
Condition. Junk stored in back of building. Non-conforming
residential
4-16 Parking lot S. of "Shootist" unpaved. Junk at back of lot. Lot
used by "Shootist". By code must be paved.
4-17 Structural cracking in house on Galapago. Unpaved parking
lot for business.
4-18 Alley W. of Galapago. Unlicensed vehicle, Junk accumulation.
4-19 Alley W. of Galapago. Unlicensed vehicle; Junk accumulation.
4-20 Alley W. of Galapago. Fence falling over. Site deterioration.
4-21 Alley W. of Galapago. Abandoned Double T concrete sections.
4-22 Alley W. of Galapago. Conaete block bldg. Structural cracks,
graffiti. Windows sealed over.
4-23 Alley W. of Galapago. Concrete block bldg. Structural cracks,
graffiti. Windows sealed over.
4-24 Alley W. of Galapago. Adjacent to block bldg. Fence falling
down. Rental unit vacated,
4-25 Alley W. of Galapago. Adjacent to block bldg. Fence falling
down. Rental unit vacated, trash left on alley.
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Sevenleenlh SUee! Plaza
1225 Seventeenth Sireel
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. Denver. Colorado 80202
January 9, 2001
303 293 8080 Tel
303 293 8585 Fax
City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building
Attention: Linda Trimble, Purchasing Agent
7500 West 29" Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
Re: Proposal and Qualifications for the Wadsworth Boulevard Blight Study
Dear Ms. Trimble:
BRW, Inc. is pleased to submi[ the attached proposal and statement of qualifications for consulting
services for the Wadswonh Boulevard Blighr Study. We have assembled a team of highly qualified
individuals with experience preparing bligh[ studies and the related physical and financial analyses to
support the scope of work and requirements of the study, as well as expert witness testimony if required.
BRW, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary planning and engineering firm with broad experience in redevelopment
of commercial and mixed-use sites which include urban renewal blight s[udies, feasibility s[udies, master
ptans and implementation strategies for public and priva[e clients.
Our team as proposed for this project has key strengths which qualify us for this challenging assigttment,
including experience with btight studies in Colorado and [he Denver Me[ropolitan area (Westminster,
Vail, Central City. Lakewood, Demer, Federal Heights, Greeley and Colorado Springs). BRW also has
extensive experience in detemuning development feasibility and preparing plans for urban renewal sites
(Lowry, Stapleton and others).
Based on the understanding that the City already has legal counsel for urban renewal, we propose to work
with that firm to review legal issues related to the Blight Smdy.
In addition to blight studies, the [eam's general experience includes [he following:
• Workine with all levels of eovernment, interest groups and the oublic - Our team has successfully
performed assignments for local govemments throughout Colorado and the west, working with
numerous task forces, state govemments, Federal agencies and priva[e clien[s.
Redevelopment plannine -We have prepazed successful plans and implementation strategies for the
redevelopment of a variety of public, private and public/priva[e sites. These indude commercial,
industriat, residen[ial and mixed-use developmen[s on sites ranging from several city blocks to 1,800
acres. Projects include urban renewal areas, downtown disvicts, former military bases and private
developmen[ si[es.
• Land use plannine - We have broad experience in the physical ptanning of large sites, mixed-use
communities, and urban cen[ers.
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• Economic cost/benefit analvsis - BRW has undertaken a variety of economic cosVbenefit studies
rela[ed to reuse planning and other projects with an economic, marke[ or economic developinent
emphasis. Projects have been undertaken for urban renewal and redevelopment authorities, special
districts and private developmen[ organizations.
• Feasibilitv smdies - We have prepared numerous physical and economic feasibility studies for
projects related to infrastructure and site and faci]ity redevelopment
• Public finance s[rateeies - We have directed a number of projects related to redevelopment planning,
new development and other projects in which infrastructure finance was a key issue.
We hope that this submittal provides you with an understanding of our qualifications, experience and
approach to assist the City of Wheat Ridge in preparing a study that meets the City's needs and Colorado
legal requirements. We would be very pleased to be selected to work wi[h the City and have a deep level
of confidence that the BRW team can perform smoothly, efFiciently and with consideration of your
significant responsibility to the community.
If you have any questions, please call me at 303-299-8728.
Sincere:y,
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BRW, Inc.
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CONTENTS
SECTION A: PROJECT TEAM
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SECTION B:
FIRM CAPABILITIES ......................................................................•••..............•••••••.......4
SECTION C:
PROJECT APPROACH 5
SECTION D:
PRICING
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SECTION E:
INSURANCE
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SECTION F:
PROJECT SCHEDULE
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APPENDIX
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Wadsworth Boulevard B/ight Study
City of Wheat Ridge
BRW, Inc.
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Section A: PROJECT TEAM
BRW has the planning, redevelopment and urban renewal expertise to complete the blight study using in-
house resources, with the exception oF legal counsel. We plan on working the Ci[y's legal team for urban
renewal. Resumes for the proposed team members are.included in this section.
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David G. Cooper, AICP
Senior Associate
Experience Mr. Cooper is an architect and planner with more than 20 years of experience with
complex urban projects, including feasibility sNdies, mized-use, commercia] and
residential projeccs, transportation facilities, puks and public works projects. Mr.
Cooper's experience related to urban redevelopmen[ projects includes the concepmal
plaruung and 'unplementa[ion of a variety of projects, including the redevelopment of
downtown districts, govemmental facilities and industrial acid commercial areas.
Base Reuse Projects Mr. Cooper has prepared redevelopment plans and shategies for several foaner
military bases throughout the coun[ry. This included the 1,866 acre former Lowry
Air Force Base in Demer, Colorado. Activities included extensive public
involvement in the formulation of land use, hansportation, housing, economic -
development and disposition stra[egies for the site, which is located in hvo
. metropolitanjurisdictions, as well as infrastructure feasibility analysis.
Other installations include Tooele Army Depot, La Junta Housing Mnea,
Homestead Air Force Base and Cecil Field Naval Base. Mr. Cooper also was the
physicals planner and infrastructure coordinaror for the preparation of the General
Plan for the Reverted Properties of the Panama Canal Zone, in the Republic of
Panama. This 18-month effort included the 500 squaze mile former Panama Canal
Zone, portions of the canal watershed, urban azeas of the cities of Colon and Panama
and eight fortner US military basses which are [o be redeveloped. Activities
induded sire inventory, land use and site planning, infrastructure planning and
implementationstraregies.
Redevelopment, Urban Renewal and Mr. Cooper is currendy providing planning services for the BRW [earn for the
Downtown Projects implementation of phase one Staple[on redevelopment projects, fot Forest City
- Development, including overnll site master plan implementa[ion and the design of a
- 75 acre regional retail project and a 200 acre mixed use project. Prior [o tlils, he
helped to prepare the Stapleton Blight S[udy update, being prepazed for the
Stapleron Development Corporation and the Denver Urban Renewal Authority.
Previous work included the Lowry Blight S[udy and Redevelopment Study. He is
also directed the proportion of a development feasibility s[udies for two sites in the
Superior Urban Renewal District, in Colorado, the Road 24 Corridor Subarea
Pan and Design Guidelines for the City of Grand Junctioq Colorado and the
. £inancial [easibility analysis for the redevelopment of the Oakland Army
Reserve Base, in Califomia.
As part of the BRW team for the planning of the Cherry Creek Greenway, a nine
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mile creek and open space cortidor in Denver. Mr. Cooper has also been involved in
the planninc of a number of historic preservation, park and open space projects. He
has extensive esperience in the preparation and implementation of dovmtown
projects in Denver, Idaho Springs, Delta, Glendate and Woodland Park,
Colorado. btr. Cooper also worked with multiple jurisdiction in Boulder and
Jefferson Counties to develop the Rocky Flats Indus[rial Area Fu[ure Use Plan, which identified reuse options for the future use of the Industnal Area of the former
weapons plant, afrer cleanup (2006)
Comprehensive Planning Mr. Cooper has directed the prepaza[ion of comprehensive plans in a number of
communities in Colorado, including Elbert County, Douglas County/Sedalia, and
Minturn: These projects have all involved extensive work with different interest
- groups to achieve a consensus, as well as technical coordination of issues related to
land use, inCrastructure and development regulation. He also prepazed a mas[er plan for [he Highlands Ranch Historical Park, in
Douglas County, Colorado, involved the preparation of a master plan for this 200-
acre hisrorical pazk, including the mansion building, grounds, and related ranch
buildings. Work for the Town of Telluride, Colorado, included design guidelines
for new consavction in this historic mining and resort community, which is also a
National Hisroric DistricL He also provided planning and urban design services for
the Town of Blacl:hawk, Blackhawk, Colorado and served as a Resource Panel
member for the National Trust Mains[ree[ Program, Gallup and Deming, New
Mexico, which evaluated the downtown revitalization opportunities. Mixed-Use Projec[s Mc Cooper directed the planning, detailed design and imptementation at several . , mixed-use developments in the Denver metro area, including the 880-acre
. Centennial Valley in Louisville and the 1,200-acre Meridian International
Business Cen[er in Dougtas Counry. He also oversaw Ihe planning and
infrastructure development of the 450-acre MissoWa Airport Business Park,
undertaken by a partnership of public and pnvate sector interests. The work effort an
. overall physical master plan, short-rerm and long-range developmen[ strategies, and
in&astructure and capital improvement recommendations.
Mr. Cooper was responsible for the plazming for the analysis and reuse, renovation
and disposition of the Gates Rubber Company Industrial Facilities in Denver.
Recommendations addressed functional aspects of the si[e, building reuse, phasing,
marketing, phasing, mazketing and disposi[ion.
Education Master of Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technologg 1980
'of Arts Environmental Design, University of California, Berkeley, 1975
Professional Registrations/ Amencan Institu[e of Certified Planners
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Cooper, AICP
Registered Architect, Colorado
Professional Awards, Publications and Speaker, ASLA National Convention, Bostoq ivfassachusetts
Lectures
Speaker, ASLA State Convention, Pueblo, Colorado
State of Colorado Smart Growth Award for the Elbert County Comprehensive Plan
.
Design Juror, Universiry of Colorado
. Air Force Qualiry Design Awazd -
Speaker, Air Force Quality Design Awards Program, Washington, DC
Panelist, Coloredo Initiatives Progrem, Colorado ,
Panelist, APA Four Comers Conference, Colorado
Panelist, National Trust Mainstreet Prograzn, New Mexico
Speaker, Inrernational Conference on Urban Design, Denver
Work History
BRW, Inc., Associate (1999 to Present)
PBS&7, 1997-1999
Post Buckley Intemational, 1995-1997
HOH Associares, 1983-1995
JHP Architects, 1980- 1982
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Louis H. Anderson, PE
Senior Project Manager
Esperience Mi. Anderson is a Civil Engineer with over li years of experience on both ]arge and
small civil desien projects for numerous Deparhnent ofTransportation's (DQT's),
Municipal and City clients. His experience involves project management, design of
interstare and state Geeways, highway interchanges, street widening; street
intersections, bike paths and recreational trails, traffic signal design and construction
administration, traffic signal reconstruction, Intelligent Transporta[ion Systems
(ITS), right-of-way detertnination, drainage, water liues, utilities, site development,
. signing and shiping, construction staging, construc[ion traffic control, construction
. cost estimates, and value engineering. Mr. Mderson is knowledgeable in several roadway geometric and modeling
wmpurer packages, such as COGO (ICS Intergraph), In Roads and RDS (Roadway
Design System). As a design tool, he is proficien[ in Microstation CADD, AutoCAD
and other supportive programs such as Microsoft Excel, Lotus I-2-3, WordPerfect,
MicrosoR Word, Word Staz, and X[alk.
Represen[ative Highways and Roadways Sand Creek Parkway Feasibility S[udy, in [he Fi[zsimons Redevelopment Area,
Projects Aurora, CO. -for COA - Mr. Anderson was the Project Engineer and Project
Manager. A 4-lane arterial roadway containing 1.76 miles. The putpose of the study
was to design the honzontal and vertical alignments, and assess the unplica[ions of 7
landfills on the roadway.
Mr. Anderson was the Highway Engineer for the Interchange Feasibility for the
Village Transit Center of Tusayan and AZ-64, Grand Canyon, AZ. for the Na[ional
Parks Service. He prepared 3 Interchange Concept Layouts including horizontal and vertical aligunencs. Cost estimates where conducted to assess the overall feasibility
of the interchange study.
Mr. Anderson prepazed final design plans, induding toadway, signing and striping,
drainage, specifications, and cost estimates for 4.4 miles of the Clear Creek Trail in
Golden, C0. In addition, conswction observation services were provided. The
project involved nvo bridge structures, a culvert tunnel shvcture and retaining walls.
On the E-470 Traill Bike Pa[h in Aurora, C0, he provided [he design of the
recreational path adjacent to the five-mile Segmen[ I of [he projec[, accommoda[ing
future grading of the highway.
Mr. Anderson was the Project Manager for the I-25 Climbing Lanes from Lincoln ,
Avenue [o Castle Pines in Douglas County, CO. This project was an open-ended
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contract with CDOT, Reeion 1, to provided construction support too CDOT and for
the ongoing consavction of five miles of roadway for the widening section from 4
Ianes to six lanes with 12-foot shoulders. His work included the preparation of plan
geometrics for the various detours during construction, drainage during construction,
approval of submittals and whatever else was needed by the client and contractor as
far as construction support. Mr. Anderson was responsible for the projec[ management, and the overall
coordination benveen CDOT, FHWA, Douglas County, Castle Rock and private
developers on the US 85/I-25 Reconstruc[ion Project in Castle Rock, CO. The
project involved the elimination of the d'uect connec[ion of US 85 at I-25 and
provided a grade separation at the existing US 85 interchange and re-routes US 85
through Meadows Pazkway with the incorporation of an additional lane in each
direction.
He prepazed final horizontal and vertical alignments for the E470 Beltway Segmen[
IV, in the Denver, C0. This also included the interim connections [o the initial
construction phase of the mairiline for the diamond inrerchanges at Colorado
Boulevard and Quebec StreeL Mr. Anderson was the project manager for the Tower Road o(f Ramp from Pena
Boulevard to Tower Road in the City and County and Denver, CO. He prepared
final design plans including a major cross culvert 14" h x 10"v for West Fork of
Second Creek, drainage, erosion control, signing and striping, construction traffic
control, and utiliry coordination for the lowering of a 16" and 10" major high
pressure gas lines from PSCO. Plans were prepared per CDOT standazds.
He provided qualiry control for geometric mainline profiles for the I-25 and SH52
In[erchange Complea Reconstruction in Weld Counry, CO. Other work included
review of criteria and layout of a park-n-Ride facility with 270 parking slots for
RTD, 4 Bus Pull Outs, review of criteria and layout of a Sand Maintenance Facility
building and yard for CDOT Region 4, and preparation of construction phasing plans
and construction traffic connol plans
Mr. Mderson was a project engineer responsible for aiding CDOT Region 1 staff
with the realignment of hvo ramps for the.I-25 and Meadows/Founders
Interchange in Castle Rock, CO. He prepared plans for relocation of'vrigation ditches along the highway for the US
50 from Grand Junc[ion to Delta, CO project. In addition, Mr. Mdersonprepazed
final plans for tlvee construction phases of the project including about 18 miles of
the 36-mile roadway project, and participated in the general plan prepazation for nvo
conshvction phases [otaling 12 miles.
Other projects Mr. Anderson has been involved in include: I-35 & Texas SH190
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Interchange, Carro(Iroq TY; Texas SH 121 Corridor Study. Ft. Worth, TX; Clear
Creek Trail, Golden, CO; and, che Wildcat Reserve, Highlands Ranch, CO. Construc[ion Traffic Control He was the project engineer for the I-17 & Outer Loop Aighway, Phoenix, AZ.
His responsibilities includzd the preparation of final traffle control plans and traffic
phasing for the full directional interchange including signing and stripine.
For the Las Vegas Pedestrian Grade Separation S[udy, in Las Vegas, NV, Mr.
Anderson prepared 4 new pedestrian bridges, box culveR and intersection
improvements. He prepared a conswc[ion phasing plan integrated with traffic
control and detour plans for the [riple box culvert and erection of pedestrian bridges,
including signing and sh-iping and specifications.
He prepared traffic contro] plans, staging plans and signing and su-iping for the
mainline and associated local roads at FIR level for the I-70 Viaduc[ Replacement
in Denver, C0. . .
Education Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Colorado at Denver, 1986
Professional Registrations/ Registered Professional Engineer, Colorado (29432/1993)
Affiliations
American Society of Professional Engineers
Colorado/Wyoming Instirute ofTransportation Engineers
Work His[ory . BRW, Inc., Civil Engineer (1999 to Present)
Daniel, Mann, Johnsoq & Mendenhall, Project Manager/Engineer (1997 to 1999)
Carter & Burgess (1993 ro 1997)
CRSS (1988 to 1993)
Pazsons Brinckerhoff (1986 to 1988)
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BRW
a URS Corporation Company
Kathleen Collins
Transportation Planner
Transportation Planning Ms. Collins is a Transpottation Planner in BRW's Denver office. She recendy
_ assisted with reseazch related to a document referzed to as the Candida[e
Technologiesfor :Uterna[ive Transportation Systems (ATS) in National Parks
'and Related Federally Managed Lands, which was a study of altemative
vansportation needs in National Parks and related Federally Managed Lands. Ms.
Collins also participared in planning for the development of the proposed Central
Platte Valley Light Rail Spur in Denver, Colorado. Public Involvement She has coordinated public involvement activi[ies for the Lewistown [o Grass
Range Environmen[aI Corridor Study, and the Preliminary Dra(t
Environmen[al Impact Statement (EIS) for P-78 Absarokee to Columbus, both
Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) projects. Other public involvement
experience includes assisting with the public open houses, meetings and rela[ed
activities for the RTD Central Platte Valley Ligh[ Rail Transi[ Spur, the RTD
North Metro Transportation Study, and the Arapahoe County Comprehensive
Plan Update.
Economic Analysis Ms. Collins assisted with research requued for Environmental Justice sections of the
Preliminary Draft EIS for P-78 Absarokee to Columbus, and the Environmental
Assessmen[ (EA) for Mon[ana State Highway 12 - Musselshell to Mels[one.
O[her economic analysisexperience included assisting in the development of
- strategies and execution to detertnine porential land use for the Arapahoe County
' Comprehensive Plan Upda[e. Also, she participated in data collection for various
Colorado urban renewal studies including the Westmins[er Reinvestment S[udy,
City of Central Blight Study, Federal Heights Blight Study, the Silverthorne
Blight Study, and the North Park Hill Blight S[udy.
Environmental Analysis Ms. Collins has compiled data and analyzed impacts for [he Preliminary Dratt EIS
for P-78 Absarokee to Columbus, the EA for Montana State Aighway 12 -
Musselshell to Melstone, and is curren[ly assisting with the accumula[ion of data
for the Lewistown to Grass Range Environmen[al Corridor Study for MDT. She
completed similar tasks for [he RTD Central Platte Valley Ligh[ Rail Transit
Spur in Denver, Colorado. Ms. Collins has also assisted wi[h data collection for
severa] EIS's including the Pompeys Pillar Draft EA, Natchez Trace Parkway
EIS for the National Pazk Service in Mississippi, and the North Shore Connector
EIS for the Port Authority of Al(egheny County, Pennsylvania.
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Bachelor of Ans btathematics - West Chester University, Pennsylvania
Professional Registrations/ American Planning Association
Affiliations Women's Transportation Seminars
Work History - BRW, Inc., Transportation Planner ( May 1999 ro Present)
BRW, Inc., Inrem (October 1998 to May 1999)
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a URS Corpom[ion Company
James Cromar, A1CP
Transportation/Urban Design Planner
Experience Mc Gomaz has over ren years experience in Urban Planning, Urban Design and
, Transportation Projects. His specialties include Downtown and Corridor Planning
. Economic andMarket Anatysis, Transportation and Transit Planning, Project
. ManagemenC Project Documentation and Reports, and Multi-Media Presentation.
Mr. Cromaz performed Planning and Project Management duties for the following
urban design and transportation projects:
• South Broadway Corridor Market Study, Englewood, CO - 2000
• Central Arkansas Regional Rail Projec[ Video, Little Rock, AR - 2000
• US 160 Environmental Assessment, Durango, CO - 1998 -2000
• North Main Street Comdor Study, FoR Worth, TX - 1999
• South Broadway Corridor Transportation and Urban Design Study, Denver, CO
- 1999
• Southeast Comdor Light Rail Station Design Program, Denver, CO - 1999
• Comprehensive Plan, Colorado Springs, CO - 1999
• US I60,Feasibility Study Video, Durango, C0- 1998-99
• I7th Street Plaques, Denver, CO - 1998-99
• Stapleton Transit Cen[er Study, Denver, CO - 1998
• Yampa Valley Multi-Modal Financing Study, S[eamboat Springs, CO - 1998
• Downtown Pueblo Historic Guidelines, Pueblo, CO - 1998
• Central Denver Transportation Smdy, Denver, CO - 1999-98
• Billings Downrown Plan, Billings, MT - 1996-98
• US I601US 550 Feasibiliry Smdy, Durango, CO - 1996-97
•Colorado Passenger Rail Smd'y - 1996 .
. Open Space Mascer Plan, Colorado Springs, CO - 1995
• Santa Fe Recreational Trail Extensioq El Paso County, CO - 1995
• East Corridor Major Investment Smdy, Denver, CO - 1995
• Mountain Bicycling Ordinance, Colorado Springs, CO - 1995
• Municipal Capital Investrnent Projeccs, Mikulov, Czech Republic - 1995
He was also responsible for powntown Planning, Altemative Modes Planning,
Public Involvement and Documenta[ion for: -
• The Soul of Pueblo, Pueblo, CO - 1995
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• Commons Park Programming Plan, Denver, CO - 1994
• City Council Retreat and [nvestment Plan, Pueblo, CO - 1994
• Powers Boulevard North Extensioq Colorado Springs, CO - 1993-94
• Garden of the Gods Mastec Plan, Colorado Springs, CO - 1993
• Central Pueblo Framework Plan, Pueblo, CO - 1993
Colorado Avenue Bridge, Colorado Springs, CO - 1993 .
• Dovm[ovm Action Plan, Colorado Springs, CO - 1990-91 Education Bachelor of Arts in Intemational Rela[ions, Brigham Young University, 2987
Graduate Coursework in Urban and Regional Planning, University of Colorado Denver
Awards Govemor's Smart Growth Award, Open Space Master Plan, Colorado Springs, CO
APA Chapter Awazd,The Soul of Pueblo, Pueblo, CO
National League of Cities Award, Central Pueblo Framework Plan, Pueblo, CO
Partnership for Community Design Award, Colorado Avenue Bridge, Colorado
Springs, CO
APA, Parmership for Community Design, ASLA, Dovmtown Action Plan, Colorado
Springs, CO
Work History BRW, Inc., Transportation an Urban Design Planner (2000 to Present)
Project Manager and Planner, Kimley-Hom and Associares, Inc. (1995 to 2000)
Transportation and Urban Design Planner, Design Ventures, Inc. (1990-(995
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a URS Corporation Company
,Aathan M. Larson, PE
Transportation Engineer
Esperience Mr. Lazson is a Transportation Engineer. in BRW's Denver office with seven years of
experience. He has a broad range of transportation engineering and planning
expertise, including operations analysis, altematives evaluation, preliminary desigq '
traffic and transit simulation modeling, and data collection and managemenc Mr.
Larson has presented findings and served as a technical resource at various council,
commission, committee, public, and society meetings. He has collected and
analyzed most types of transportation data and is proficient in the use of most widely
. . used traffic analysis and simulation softwaze packages.
Tratfic Engineering For the Central Phoenix/Eas[ Valley LRT Project, Mr. Lazson is developing
CORSIM simu(ation models of several key corridors to support pre-design
decisions. This effort features groundbreaking use oFCORSIM to analyze signal
pre-emption by LRT, as well as.the application of innovative methods in
detennining optimal signal coordination parameters for LRT progression where pre-
emption is not feasible. . For the Staple[on In[erchange Study at the fonner Stapleton Intemational Airport
in Denver, CO, Mr. Larson developed an extensive CORSIM simulation model that
combined both freeway and arterial operations analysis. The simulation effort
involved a very high degree of calibra[ion to existing conditions, and the model was
used to test the effects of various designs for a major interchange serving the
redevelopment project at the fortner Airport site. He also produced an extensive
. inrerchange feasibility report to document the process and results. -
Mr. Larson recendy completed a detailed microsimula[ion analysis of Light Rail and
tcaffic operations for [he HART Mobility Projec[ Environmental Impact
Sta[emen[ (EIS) in Tampa, FL. He developed CORSIM models of four light rail
corridors and adjacent streets and assessed the impact of at-grade LRT crossings on
traffic operations. The realistic animation of LRT opera[ions was a key elemen[ in
the success of the project.
For the Civi] Facilities Design of Sound Transit's LINK Light Rail Transit (LRT)
system, Mr. Larson developed and implemented a procedure to design and analyze a
traffic signal coordination system which harmonizes light rail and auto traffic
operations in shazed-right of way azeas. Mr. Lazson conducted detailed operational
analyses for comdors, station azeas, and maintenance facilities, including a broad
range of configuration options. He also analyzed options for routing METRO buses
dovmtown during tunnel construction (including CORSIM simulations), and
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developed a VISSIh4 simulation ofproposed inteerated auro, bus, and ligh[ rail
operations along Martin Luther Kine Way Jr. Bivd. in Szanle, WA.
For the \E 8th/I-405 Interchange Study in Bellewe, WA, bir. Larson perfonned a
broad ranee of traffic engineering analysis tasks. He calculated intersection,
freeway, ramp, and weave area Level of Service; calculated travel time and speed;
analyzed freeway and intersection accident rates; anatyzed signal timine and phasing
variations, one-way couplet operations; and, assessed traffic circulation and access ,
conditions. These analyses were performed for both peak hours, seven different
study years,. more than IO design al[ematives, several with multiple variations. This
analysis included simple Level of Service analysis, signal system coordination and
optimizatioq detailed freeway analysis (including HOV) and NETSIM simulations.
Mr. Larson assessed impacts to intersection operations of various improvement
options for the SR-520 Bel-Red Area Improved Access Study. He worked with
City of Bellewe staff [o develop forecasts of future traffic and refiaed the modePs
results to produce detailed traffic information for analysis. In conjunction, he
developed a series of mitigations to impacts at several locations, and assessed fheir
relative efficacy. Mr. Larson produced and presented his findings to a skeptical and
well-oreanized Citizen Advisory Committee at several stages of the project.
Transporta[ion Planning
Larson, PE
Mr. Larson is curtently documenting vansportation impacts for the Sequoia/Kings
Canyon National Park General Management Plan EIS project. This effort
includes a detailed review of existing transportation conditions in the pa[ks, review
of proposed actions for their effects on transportation, and consideration of the
"visitor experience" element of hansportation i[self. As part of this effort, Mr.
Lazson has developed new meazures of trazuportation service quality for park roads
that reflect the values of National Pazk travelers.
For the US 89 Fairfield [o Depuyer and US 87 Lewistown [o Grass Range
comdor studies in Montana. Mr. Larson conducted planning-]evel operations and
safety improvement studies, including feasibiliry analysis and conceptual design of
proposed improvements. Both of these projects had a strong degree of public
interest and involvement.
Mr. Larson was the project planner for the Eastside Transporta[ion Partnership
(ETP) Update project for King County, WA. Mr. Lazson managed a complex
database of over 300 projects and provided all rechnical and cost summary data to
the ETP Executive Boazd and Technical Advisory Committee. The project received
an ITE (Intemational) Best Practices Awazd in 1997.
For the Bellevue (WA) Traffic Task Force, he developed and assessed sh'ategies
and projects for improving Vaffic conditions in [he most congested areas of
Bellewe, WA. Mr. Larson examined azeawide impac[s and developed a NETSIM
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visual simulation of the 143`h Avenue NE corridor for the evalua[ion of several
strateeies. The simulation was a key element in the decision process.
. As pan of the project team for the Factoria Transportation Study in Bellewe,
WA, btr. Larson interpreted existing conditions, public input and traffic modeling
results to formulate a series of improvement projects. These projects will improve
overall cfrculation and access in Facroria for both motorized and non-motorized
traffic. Several of the recommended improvements were subsequendy adopted into
. the City's Transportation Facilities Plan.
Mr. Larson has interpreted complex traffic modeling results for the Transporta[ion
Impact Fee Studies for Puyallup, Bothell, and Aubum, WA. For the City of Bothell,
he also helped guide the development of a Concurrency Management Database to
track transportation impacts of development projects.
Transi[ Planning For the In[ercity Transit Planning Study in Thurston County, WA, Mr. Larson
reviewed vansit route stmctures'and analyzed the current and planned interaction of
Intercity Truuit's routes and schedules with those of neighboring transit systems.
Mr. Larson collected field data and prepared the technical graphics for the METRO
Transi[ Operating FacilitiesReview in King County, WA, a detailed review of
parking and maintenance capacity. He also analyzed traffic and transit operations
. for several design opcions and presented a recommenda[ion for a proposed entrance
ro an existing base.
Publications 'Ymprovements to HOV Safery and Enjorcement, "ITE Compendium of Technical
Papers, 1995 (with Donald R. Samdahl and Jerry Ayres). "Signa(i_ed lntersections with HOV Treatments: A Comparison ojAnalvtica(
Techniques. "presented at ITE Washington State Section Annual Meeting, 1997.
"Transvr-7F vs. Svnchro: Comparisons Fromo Care Study, "presen[ed a[ ITE
Washington State Section Annual Meeting, 1999 (with Scott Washbum).
"CORSIM Simula7ion ojCBD Bus Operations in Seattle, " ITE District 6 Newsletter
(WestemITE), Vol. 53, No.S, SeptembedOctober 1999 (with Mike Williams).
"Where the Rubber Meets the Rail: Light Rai! Transit Simulation with CORSIM, "
ITE District 6 Annual Meeting Compendium ofTechnical Papers, 2000; and
, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2001 (wi[h Craig Rasmussen).
Education Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Washington, 1999
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Washington, 1994
Professional Registrations/ Registered Professional Engineer, State of Washington (35667/1998)
Institute of Transportation Engineers, Member, Chair of the Colorado/Wyoming
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Affiliations Section Continuing Education Committee
Work History BRW, Inc.. Transportation Engineer (1996 to Present)
7I-IK & Associates, Transportation Engineer (1994 to 1996)
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BRW
a URS Corporation Company
Thomas W. Rounds, AICP, ASLA
Manager of Community & Regional Planning
Experience Mr. Rounds has over 20 years of professional experience in Ciry and Regional
_ plannin.g, deaelopment process administration, streetscape design and conswction,
regulation preparation, and public involvement strategies. His skills in project
- management have led to many well-designed and financially successful residential,
commercial and urban development projects. Mr. Rounds is [he former Treasurer of the Colorado Chapter of the Amencan
Planning Association and activety participates as a speaker/presenter at professiona]
development conferences and seminars. He has been active in citizen planning
education with neighborhood groups, planning commissions, and elected officials as
well as providing rechnical expertise ro various colleges and universities.
Related Experience . Mr. Rounds worked with the Ciry of Greenwood Village on the Village Greens
Park Feasibility Analysis, evaluating poten[ial expansion of an existing 25-acre
park by over 100 acres. The existing pazk is used extensively by the adjacent middle
and high schools and by soccer and softball leagues. An environmental and visual
ana(ysis was performed for the proposed expansion site to detemune its suitabiliry
for recreation use. In a senes of inee[ings, Mr. Rounds worked with City staff and
members of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission to developa list of
neighborhood and ciry issues that may affect use of the site. "Chree altemative
development models were described for use in developing seven Concept Plans.
Detailed constrvction cost estimates were prepared for each of.the Concept Plans.
Mr. Rounds assisted in locating and creating the site design for a 120-bed sub-acute
Life Care Sys[ems Nursing Cen[er ro be located in Littleton, CO. The
development plans included the 50,000 square foot nursing facility as well as
provision for a 5,000 square foot medical clinic. He assisted the owners in
administration of the rezoning and design review process [hrough the Ciry and theazchitectural control committee.
Mr. Rounds led a team to conduc[ a nvo-phase study to assist the Town of Berthoud
in dealing with changing times and financial conditions. The project involved
documenting existing levels of munlcipal service, evaluating potential fiscal impacts
for several major annexations, determining appropriate cost recovery techniques, and
preparing a short-term and long-range Capital Improvement Program for al] Town
services and facilities. He led the project and was responsible for overall
coordination for the consultant teazn, collection of information from the Town and
Town's citizens, presenting 6ndings to the Town at public mee[ings, and preparation
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ofthe reports
Mr. Rounds worked with the Lakewood Planning Staff to prepare the text of the
Rooney Valley iNlaster Plan, an amendment to the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan.
The Rooney Valley Task Force, by intergovemmental aereement, prepared the
Rooney Valley Framework Plan as a graphie guide to the creatien of an open space
system and mixed-use development within the three jurisdictions of Morrison.
Lakewood, and Jefferson County, CO. Lakewood's plan amendment documented the
planning process, described the physical wns[raints and opportunities, and documenred the Ciry's goals, objectives and action svategies for the Rooney Valley
portion within their junsdiction. For the Greenwood Village Annexa[ion Impac[ Study, he prepared an analysis of
the fiscal impacts associated with annexation of a 12-acre commercial property at the
edge of the city boundary. The analysis indicated po[ential revenues, service levels,
and Ciry expenses.
Mr: Rounds served on the citizen s[eering committee for the Littleton Unlimited
Community S[rategic Plan, a community-organized and staffed strategic planning
effort for the area vnthin the Littleton Public Schools boundaries. The plan
incorporated citizen issues and strategies under six general headings: Economic
Development, Housing, Govemance, Life Long Leaming, Community Services, and
Qualiry of Life. He was active in conducting public meetings, preparing and
distributing informational marerials, and writing the final document.
Mr. Rounds was responsible for generating the economic and land use database used
to prepare a comprehensive analysis for the long-term water needs of Arapahoe
Counry (excludiqg- the Ciry of Aurora). The methodology was designed to document
current data and assumptions relared to land use pattems, growth, economic qends
and [heir affect on warer supplies and consumption. The resulting Arapahoe
Countv Wa[er Resource Plan was then used to coordinate watet supply planning
for a group of water providers including municipalities and special districts.
He participared in the preparation of the Environmental Impact S[atement for the
Winter Use.Plan for Yellows[one and Grand Teton Na[ional Parks and John D.
Rockefeller Memorial Parkway. Mr. Rounds was responsible for documenta[ion
and analysis relared to winter use visitation and assessment of impacts related to the
13 altemative plans. He is leading the team responsible for updating the Town of Elizabe[h, CO
Comprehensive Plaa This small town is experiencing grow[h pressures within i[s
boundaries and for the surrounding areas of the county. The Comprehensive Plan
will contain appropriate objectives, policies, and implementation sVategies to assist
the communiry retain its desired small town chazacter. Elements of the work include
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public workshops, intergovemmental cooperation and coordination, desi;n
euidelines, impact miti2ation throueh fees and dedications, and economic
development strategies.
TEA-Z l requires the prepazation of a comprehensive study of the altemative
transponation needs of national parks and relared pubiic lands mana,ed by the
National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Fish and Wildlife Service.
Mr. Rounds is coordinating and participating in the assessmen[ of federally managed
park sites in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. The evaluation includes
coordination activities and opportunities with nearby sites managed by the states and
the parks' gateway communi[ies.
The Pueblo Natural Resources and Environmental Educa[ion Strategic Plan was
an effort by a consortium of groups and agencies involved in protecting, managing,
and teaching about the environmental resources in the Pueblo County regiort The project mapped and cataloged the great variery of natural resource and environmental
education sites and programs. Mr. Rounds worked with [he Pueblo Natura]
Resources and Environmental Resources Council to devise opportuni[ies to .
cooperate in their mission and to identify Pitot Projects as the action component of
the Plan. The Council will use the Plan to prioritize expenditures and to seek
funding assistance. The plan received the Merit Award from the Colorado Chapter
of the American Society of Landscape Architec:s.
Educa[ion Master in Urban and Regional Planning, University of Colorado at Denver, 1990
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Michigan State University, 1972
Pro(essional Regis[rations/ American Institute of Certified Planners (1995)
Affilia[ions pmerican Planning Association
American Sociery of Landscape Architects, Affiliate (1998) Universiry of Colorado College of Architecture and Planning Professional Advisory
Committee
Work His[ory BRW, Inc., Manager of Communiry & Regional Planning (1998 to present)
Design Studios West, Senior Planner/Project Manager (1996 to 1998)
Ciry of Littleton, Senior Planner (1995 to 1996)
Arapahoe County, Planner (1989 ro 1995)
Town of Castie Rock, Planner (1988 to 1989)
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Section B: FIRM CAPAB/LlTIES
PROJECT EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
The attached project descriptions present information about key projects undertaken by BRW - including
blight studies as well a variety of urban redevelopment projects.
Wadsworth Boulevard Blight Study BRW, Inc.
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a URS Corporation Company
ParkHill - Blight Study & Urban Renewa! Plan
Denver, Colorado
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.11 Comipli:tncc %k-irh thr nrw pruvicion< and intcn[ of
;ci[c urb:m rcnc";d :r.t[u[cs of coursc, parxrnuunt in
„nirr to dimini>h [hr uppurainiy ti>r euurt di;dlcngu.
1-iic L.ikr%<<axl pmjr%r .aidh' arct iniludcd [hc Al.uncd.t
Acrnui• u0nm1rrci.il rurridun ccrnrcn W`.tdsworth and
Alrh0u11h hra%il\' Er.nrlyd. thr
i. &.iinin, .iur co t„n,cetinc~ in i[i :ize. i[.
in ihilin~ or in.ihilinto tg_rcpare Iand, dtc iunditiun oi ic:
inri-.u[ru,:mrr..m.l ic..trc.t ilrmognphiu. Tlie dcpcn.icnrc
017-6ic.tl gownuncn[ upun l;da cteTcvcnuc inrrr.Ms thr
iiuporctnco_, of [hrcr rer.til irr.La .uid their deiline c.tn yuiikk
Ic.i.i rr,roOmIc in.cihiliR %cichin thc annnumiR.
Thr (-inh.i.l rci ricrd inyuirr< lrnm pri%.i[r invc.run, hu[ it~
iinlin to) j•,irniiF,.¢r in chr p.,trna.d rrdrerlapnun[ ~)f kr%
parcrl. %%.L, rcereh' rr.[rii [ed Withuu[ [hc tiie uf urh.tn
rcnr~~.J pmvrn. fn ,iddinun [o prcparing chc dorumcna
ncccs.,irc tior rompli:mii with the provisionc of [hr <et[utr~.
Iiiu: .JlLA\1111~' clu u.r of urh,tn rcnc%vsil pu%%crs. I3ML'
pruciilrLi.t..i.unic in dctinino.~ dic fr.uucwurk of.t cuicc<stid
n~~leccl~~pinrnt ctihrt.
Stapleton Blight Study
,Nnver, Coioraao
13KA' \c.r. rcctinrd nc thc l[aplrton I)cachopmaiT
Corpocinun ind dic C;in01 Dcnvcrto prcpare z 131ight
icidc tur The Urhan Itcnc~c;d Au[horiN. 13RW cxcrciied
iuc dilil-Mnrr in prcpariu,, chc blighx saida to mect thr
iC:n.md: „t the markc[ and polinc:il tiirccs at plav
i'.nipli.incc ~~idh thc nc\c procisians and intcnr ~~f <r.icc urb.m rcnr~~.d :ciaicr' \%:u. ur coursc. pxr.vuuun[ in ordrr t,~
diminish The upporttmiry tilr courc dudlcnGcc.
The arra urnlrr ~on.idrr.t[iun in 1)cnver w:u the furnter
tictpleton In[crnarioir.il Airpurt si[c The proposcd .
rcdcw lo pinrn< of thc 5.5 1 iu_acre ;i[c udlizcs a misnirr or
I.m.l u;rI iniluding indumri.J. cumnmrei.il..residrnn:d..md
1,ru sp.tic. liuc ralr%elop incnt oi dii> larl`,c si[c i.
con<[r:uncd hc :rcccd thini-ts: I« prmuus uSc W:u uniyuc 11111
,~pcr.trn,n.ilk wn[neil rcdewlupmcnt mus[ hr i
I~m, cin~r _,.il. md cimi.dl%n(l roadWW~ or unlioc> .ilrraLkrNc,[ in chr in[rriur of dic <ite. I)cvtloping a methud thr
rin.mcim, [he [rcnncndous infr.La[ruicurc cost %v.u thr prim.~
purpncr uf 1I1c u~l: O(thc urh.m rrnc\%,d puwrn. -
The tictplrn+n I)ccclnpmcnc Corpontion had negun.i[cd in
igrccmcuc %%ith Furest CinI)ecrlupmcnt Corpondon to
ph.LCC aiyuiSinun ind :unscruioon uEthe site. The ahilin nr
ciic puhlic :crcor [o p.Untipare in dic porenn:d
redccdopmrn[ o( chr ice w,u sccc:ch' res[ric'tt:d %%ithout thc .
,i.r ui urh,m rcnc%%.J powrr:. In .iddidon to prep.vin~- The
1!11111 cna nr~c,l.tnFor iuinpli.utic with [he prrnicion: of
die :r.imrcc. dw. ,tllrnWin111 [hc u+c i>t urh:m rcncw:il pu%%crs.
il", «O 111,%ide ronculr.inun in The
.
rLinnin"t of intr.t.eruinirr impruecnrena .md thc rruec pLm
mil puhGc incrrwnnun. dctininq chr fr.tmcwork tnr ,i B RW
rt)r chc :i[r ind icci>ctnrc in idcnrimng dr%clupnicnt cn<ts.
n, idrnnndir ilr;,rr~ and risk or hod: pri%.i[r
a URS Guryoration Campany
Iue~rsstiil rr~lc~el~,E,mcne cFF')rt.
B RVV
a URS Corporation Lompany
~ederal Heights Blight Study
=,deral Heights, Coloradc
I1%~ ciir ~:ic~~ ~,r F,urr:d HriChc~ no
.,rc.•,.,r i I31i_lit: Snt(N~ t<>r clic L~rn.tn IZcne,.%~:tl Aurhnrin~
E,rct-arin, dic bli,,iic :nnic
n.l Luhan rcnr«:il plan in rciord dtnc tu ntcrt clic
!:i.~n:!. f Thc markcc md pnlioc.d 6)r~, at pl,n.
..,:IilPl,111i'~ "Al[il. ClldI1C`.\ ~~f~~\'hh)Ih 016 GlCdilC '.".f
urb.m J :r.ta¢c: \\~.i.. or cuurzc. p;tr:tnununt in ordcr no
dimini.li clic oppar[unin~ tbrtour[ ch;dlengr~. The irca undcr cunsidcr:inon in Fcdcr:d Hcighe~ iniludrd
.,vcr.il iommcrii.d corridon.Alch(u,h hc;nik' trawkd. the
;.)rridor.i. &clinin, AIc n) aOnar.iintc in in :izc. ic. :h.ipr.
.ii-liiin- or iu.ihilit~co .i..:,rc~,.tcc i:md. dic i0111Iin<m Ot i[l
intr:L:n-utau-r..md i[: arc.t drmo,_,raphiis. The drprndencr
,if 10t.t; 10%:: nmrnr upI'n :.dr, ciX rrNVnuc incrca.r, clic
im11or[.tnir I,f thr.c rrciil .trct..md [hrir drilincr.tn
.n:i.klc Icid :o cinn11mic in.clhilitV %%idhin dir ~mm~wnin-.
Tii: t:inh,id reirnrii inyuirc, from prmtte imwanr.. hut
.ibilic%no l,.irricip.ic. in [hr po[rnn.tl rcdrwIopnirnt of'
p.trcrk w.u:c\rrcl%rc.rrii[rd %%ithouc thr u.r O( urh.m
rnr1A.;1 prncc., lii :iddidnn,[n prcp.trin, [hr Antumrnr
nric.s:ir%C>riompli.inic I,citli tlie proviciutis ot [lir ;cim[cz.
[hus :illrn~in, thc utc uf urh.tn rcnc%c:d po%\'ca. I3ItW'
pruvidcd .i,,~i>emca in dchning chc fr.imework or.t
'i:c~c..rid rcdc%clupmrnc cn`urc.
BRW
a URS Corporation Company
City Center Blight Study & Urban Renewal Plan
UVestminster, Colorado
13R\~' %%:u rcr.iincd hy chc C:itc otlY'r.miin.tcr to prcp:irc ;i
131i_hc timdc anci Rcdcwdopnirnt Pl:m tior Uic llrbai Rcnc,%d
:-\uchorin~ 13l'.~,y,' cxerciud ducdiligeoce in prep.vmk the
bli_hc :mdc .m1 urhan rcnr%%,il pl:ui in rccord niur m mcrc the
.Icm.mds uf thc markec .md pulitic:d forccs at pLty-. Cimipli.mic
~ci[h chc nr%% pro%-i.iom<,uid immii[ uf,uace tirb:in rcnc%c.d
:cinar: %Uu: Ot ruunc par.uuuun[ in ordcr [o diminish thr
OF,porainio: rtor cnurt ;:h:dlcugr>. .
Thc arca undcr roncidrr.i[ion in Wistmiustcr indudrLl i
rc~i~m.d hoppiug ccn[cr .ind ;c%ced ne:Uh%conuucrci.d
u>rriLlor, trun[cd bv .i ranec uf puwcr. eonununin.tnd .
nrighhorhooxi Thc rc-rion.d :hopping ccn[~r %c:i under compr[imr .t¢atk fttm t ncNe prupuscd rrlion.d
ihoppin, crnccr Ic•; th.in I.5 minures a%vay. Althuueh thc .
icn[er ".L: till protitihlr. i[ w.u constr,tincd hv iti :itc
cOmti,vcir.011..1 nrcd tior in[crior rcnocatiun :ind re-ccn.mrnt,.
,m-:itr rim11.1t]"n .irni oti-.i[r .icic~< improwmcnt...md chr.
I.tik ot .tpprcipri.terlr loc.terd p.vking. Thr dcprndrnee nf loi.d
_inrrnmcn[ up01.1 cdr. cis rcccnuc incrc:urs the impuruncc nf
rhr,r rrr.iil .UC.r uiil thrir iirdinr e.tn yuickl%Icad uo ceunomi,
in.cihilinwi[hin rhr i,mmuu111% . In W'c,vnin:[rr. the rc%cnur.
trom [hi> one cen[cr eun.nmtrJ 35'Y ut the Cin';,.dc. eLN
rc~rnur.
Thc (:inhad hcrn nricioa¢in, wich the o\vlicr [o rcnrn:«c the
ccntrr tnd cunstrua nc%r ruad%%:tcs to itnpmcc ,icccs.. Thr
ihilin~ of [hr puhlic tgcncv [o par[iiip.itc in the putcnti.tl
rrdrwlupmrn[ the :i[c %%:u .cwrclc rc.[rictrii Wimo~ut [hc u:r
nf urhan rcnrwd pnwcr.. In .iddi[ion cu prep.vin, the
i{ouunrcna nccc~,:vy Cor compli,tncr aith the proci:i~,ns ot rhc
;c¢u[r.. thu:.tlloncin,_' thru.e nt urh.ui rrnc\%-.d prnccr.. BRW
procfdrci.r..i.[.u]er iu iilrn[inin'-,.wd .i e.iric~of .
rcdc%rlupmrn[ O}'tiOns h.urd upun m:irkc[ drm:uid irnl .
cic%dopmrn[ axti. Thc 131iW projcct [cam %cas .ihlr to idrntih. .
[hr drgrer uiil ri.k u% ho[h pri%atc ind puhlie intrn'cn[ion. .
drtinin,, ehr tramr%eork rbr i ;urees;nil rrdcwluF,nicnc cttort.
BRVY
a URS Cnrporation Cnmpany
Fitzs i m o n s RzdevEioament Plan
Aurora, Coiorado
I`:¢.ini„n. 3ruic M cdicii C.-,urcr nnr of the niiiicir~`.
Ir-i.ii. .ind [cichin, ~tcilicir. A. t"vt 4 ncc
I{I~,AC I'm:~ :Io„urc. the in:mll.mon is to bc phascd ,wt
„%cr thc I'IVn t0 1799 rilnc pcriu~{. 13RW w:u rha.eu i.
Ir.i.l con.idcuic u, dirccc chc dccdoE,nicnc nr .i
rrdcyc!npnicnr pl.in md implcmen[:¢iun ,cratc,%Yix [nc
prnE,crn-', c,,m~rr.ion to inilian u,cs.Thc pLin N%.u
dc\-rluE cd [hhni,h t do:c %%orkiuL~ rclanon:hip widi ,i
. '-nirmhcr .id~i.nrc c„nunicccr u %rcll .i: chc tcmc iinolccutcn[ or [hr Fi¢:iinun. RcLkvclupiucn[ Au[hurinr
FRA:.Thc pl.inninI-I pruir;. induilcd inceutorv ind .
,,r ,•rnr,crt-..,,ndia,mc. rcmnomiic irn1 nl.u-kcc
E•nrrun.ik pl.in .ilccrn.imc...t rciomnunilcd Lind u:c E I.in.
.in.! .in finpLnicn[.tri„n tlrncr.im t'roF,rm
[r.m:ter inii rcilccclornirnt prngranmiin,r.
Thi PI.tn .ic..rihe. i nt,qnr cc,mo-mic dcwlupmcnc
~•E~t'~•rnini[c t,u dhr l:ir: md m ei,mnnii,
.mnidu, tor the ,ildcr porti„n of the cicy. Thr mnihor u.c
\\ill hc .1 'ui i_.irrc c.inipu, For thc grn~c[h. in.i
c%rntu.il rcloc.irion of dhr Uni\crsirv of Culoradn Hc.tlch
5cicncc, Ccncce ( )chrr m.ilox land uu; includc .i :eale
.rccr:u» nuning homc. policc :vid firc [raining icudrmc
.uui cOimnuininparK .ind rrcrcanun uscs. .
BRW
a URS Corporation Company
Fitzsimons Redevelopment PlanUpaate2oo0
Aurora, Colorade
Ii1M" tnr-'cidrii pl.mnin,* unl auinccrin, <crcicc, ror tur
1 ia.iin,m: Rrdrvolopnun[ Plan Updttr 1799. Undrr [hr
,iirccunn or dic Fi[zsiniuiu Lirdccclupment Au[hurin (FILA..IiRI~~" tc.1111 oi pl.mnrrt enginrer} :uid I.uId>cape :vihitrct+
N\,)rkrd C6O.c1% %%~ich dtr Uniccrtiitc ot Coloradn Hc:dch
>cicn~r. Crn[rr (.UCHtiCj lvid chr <:icy ut;\urur.i ~COAi [o
;~r.p.irr n.c;<cd 1.111d u.r. inti:i.[ru.'nirc.,uid ciunnmii pLu~: tI,.i:
inccsma[r ihc mo« currci:[ .ic%~clopmcnc:md imnlcnnrnr.¢iun
;•n,,r.uu: 6Or r.idi rnim~ 6or thr rncirc Fitninwn> sicr.
l3R\C'pn,%~i&Li cunrrptad ;im plannine. psffcJiza[inn pl.Ins. prrlimin.u-%~ intni [ruicurc Iir<i;at md ph:Itiing pl:ms ti,r The
cn[irr Fi¢.inn,n.:itc. Tlir PLm Uptk«r refincs :md in[r,_r.ur, The niillinn yii.irc rcc[ l,'CHSC c:uupu>. thr _'.-lmilliom .
.yu.trc tccc hiusiirnrr.riNr.u'chp.irk, die tu~~n ccn[cr..mdthr. I-
:omumrr.ial dr%~cli,pinrn[ parccl into onc iuhr<nr pl.m.
~?[hrr Luid u.r. uicorpor.tcrd iniludr thc 1[a[c~i•[ir.m<
nur.u;_ houir. l:ir: o(Auroct policc .md tim tr.unin, :o~nplcz. .
.,,1nu:unIr. 1, ,ir4,.. rcrrr.;m,n ind npcn apaic. At l,uildow[. [hr
Vr.~~ Fitnim11n, i. c\prard (1) .iiiunmwd.«c ncxrlc 12 niilli„n
"Iu.vr tret Or.lr%rlupiurn[.1nd cinpllA~ ncvlc iiipiru E,coF,lr.
The Fia.imi,n. Itcdr%rk>pmrnt Plan Updatc md nipportine
iirri.[ruc:urc ni.r.[rx plan. ~~ill iir dir prinriplr
doitunenc, ti,r rhr implrmrn[acion or rcdevclupntcnc tt
Ficz<inion.. The Pl.u: UpLLice xcill ;vidc Ltnd use c1rci.iom~ utd - -
pnokidr inI,uc in c.ipuil pru;*r.un, tbr intr.i<tructure
intpn,ccinrn[i. LI ,
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B RW
a URS Corporatian Company
Fitzs.imons . Redeveiopment Plan
P-conomic and Financial Analysis
''cierado
F,;;inn•.u<:\rim:\-Ir.lir;l Ccn[rr x%:i. nnr ot chc .u-m%':
:ic;. lil'M%%:I. :hw
~'ninr i;m.idctnt tiir thc redcvelopmcnt pLtn tior thc 577
~.rc :itc. rc.pun>ihlc fi,r haco-linc eionomie>. laud u:c
pi.iunio,.cu_inecrin,:mdpublii im'olcc-mcn[.131ZW;
indudcd h:uclinc markct.ui.dc:i., ri,,no~iuir in.i ti>i.il impaa .v:.d\sis..tnd [hc
in~ti.[rui~urc rocnn_.
:cui.rrrs 11,11 icrc, of [hc icr ur
.lii%r;--.I r%~ ,q ( ,I,,r:idn Hr.d[h ticirnce: Crii[cr tor i
:.;nTu..-Fhc t:::~.E+I.un c,+ 1e%rloE+.i rcl.iccii
~•;,,,,~irn:r rr.r.ir.l; i~.irk on in .tildi[ion.tl 151) .tirc..Thr
--_•I n.rnin_ .1171r. .,r I.11)i1 .irc pl.innrL{ t~)r i,~nimuni[%
.m.1 rr.i.lcna.il I.m.! u.c.. W'i[h i I.iruc purnun of [hc .icc
I'an_ ci%~rn cu .i EIul,lii rntin~ .tt nn cu.t. thc (:ic%~ nccdrd
r, 111:unrt ch.a thc ritn.iinw, dccdop-mcnc projcc[ %%.ti
-~c„i:,nmi.ul%~ tc.i<ibL,.The rc:r.irch park rcpre-,rn[rd chr
;_hr.r incr.ui~rn[ .Ircr1opnicn[-prngr.im inrluilin"r hi"ri•
,"nu;,, 1011..111d ni.n"r huildinc imc.cmcnc.Thc ti,c.d
1 :nr.icn kk:rr :tl.n hi.-hr; :-11ccnchc cic[ [h.ic hin:ricnrc
il.irk dc%~rlop-mcnr N\~.v,pnni,irilc net ne%c johs n> [hi ,i[r
,;u;, , .
.ircrl,ipnicnc.
Thr nt:yor nn.uiei.il i>.uc .I:.nii,ttcd %cith thepruicic %c.i.
lin.incr infci:trucnirc iinproccmcn[;.Thr ;dritcil
~ircc6oE,nicn: progr.mf is csp,cctcd to rcstdt in uccr 7_' .
IM1110n 111u.irr tcc[ ~)%cr i ii no 411 cc:tr pcnod.Thc c<ti-
rr..uc,1 N?; ivilliom in u-unk inti-.i-arucnuc %\ill [hrrcturr
nr:il tO hr Ph.iscd to ~niniidc %ci[h [hc dc%cl1+j1nicn[ ir
,rr.c.. 13RWdc%cluj,rd chr rcyuirrd inru;[nii-nvc
;,h.i:in_ Evrn;r.inr, ind d:n tin.iniims 111odrl. ,dk)c.ire
h.I'c'l on bcurric..in.l .1110 .IccchE,cd nn.wcin'-, .
~rr.uc,ic. u~ ~,.n tur ~hc impru\cmrn[.. ~ . .
BRW
a URS Corporation Company
5 la p l e lon Development Plan
Denver, Colorado
Seaplctou Incernation:il Airporc as che Denvcr region';
primary airpore siiice the 19311c andwa~s closed in 1995.
Wurkin, fur the Seiplecon Dcvelopntenc Corpuranon.
131ZW directcd an inccrdisciplinary geoup of consulcan[s to
prepare a redevelopmene vision and plan for che Scapiccon
Prupcrry%Thc purpo,e of che plan i; co crcace a stracegy
for the land, which enhances long cerm v:ilue, reuses
tacilicies :u appropriatc, :ind incorporates new uses inco
the exiscing tahric ot adj:icenc neighborhoods. The plan,
refrrred to :ts the "green bouk", w;u adopted by the (:iry
and Counn of Denver in 1997.
9lZW tiuiic,sfullv addressed numerous ch.illenges in
dcvcloping a ire.tnvc and workable plan for the site:
unlizing esi;[ing sicc :usre, such :u avianon buif3ings and
ruuvv;rys, fosteriiig the developmenc ofan
cncirunmcneills fricndh "•green" communiry,
rcc+r.ihlishing the urhan f,ibric of Denver and linking [o
surruimding iommunines, coordinarion with .
encirqnnicneil deanup and creating connections to
rsiscing open ;p icc sysccros, including Sand Creek and
the RockcIvtouneiin Arsen,il Narion.il WildliFe Refuge:
An impurtanc vision tbr the project hai been procided h}
the Sr.iplecoii Redevelopmenc Foundarion, a nori-profit
eorporadon th:tc h:u yisisred the Cicv in crearing the
deaclopmenc pl.mning procc,,.The Foundanonl mission
i,, tu crcacc su:etinahle dcvclupment on the sicc, redaiming
opcn spaic.:dlowing tbr :iltcmative w:itcr, w:t+tcwarer,
van<porcicion, and cucrgc svstrnic, and attracnng
cnvironmcnr.il tcchnulut
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1-0\/\/ry Detailed Master Planning Contract
Denver, Colorado
lil:AC%c.i, hirc.1 hN ncc L,ncr\Itcdc%-cLo}'inenL-\ur
I.R Aco j•.ir[icip.ar in a parmcring rcl.i-cion>hip o
;'hr LI~.~. ciic Circ ind Cuunc~of I~emcr, chc C:in~~,~r,,ei ind uiothrr ion.ulr.tnt [o procidc dceailcd t
ri.innine n,r rhr 1.806_.icrc Lomn;itc.
IiIZIXv' \ca, rc.roii:ihlc hor dct:iilcd E,arccl pla«in, tu.
m.ijor om-,i[c cuharca:.Thcsr suhare:tc consitt of .ipF
icrc, or rc.iilenti,tl hou:im" .tt .in iccr.iu
.!,n.;n4.5 d\\cllin~- unit. prr acrc, nnu icrr, w- ~i
imi p.ucnc rcirc.tnun .irc.u.?1in aircS of cmpl'nnici
cinipu...in'i ilI dic .i::uci.icrd!horo~u'-Iht.trc riuho-o
Thr nmjor iu.i.icr pI.iiminc clcmrnci tha[ I31:\V Pro
irc:
• M.ucrr pI.in i„r cr.tn:i[
• Tr,m:porcinr.n .V:ILrni iuiEMC[ .inak;i.
• l.~rh.m l1r.i_n Ind „prn :},ax rmcu~
• %I.r[rr pI.in n,r Wi[cr .ui'E'Ic ind %\;t:cc\%~:itcr
• :\t.i,ccr pLin 6or .ub.irr.i dr.iin,iec
• Puhlic uCili[ir. E~I.innin~ md coonlinatiun
• kc>ii.icna.J p.ircel plamng pLins
.m~i buund: .iiid Ic,*:tl dc,cnpnor
Mc eeOn0miL &\~elOpmau .md public henrtiL .
i , ,nt'C\;Ini C:.
lilt\G%~ill il.o pro%idc kc%intc,-,r.¢iun of [hr [~xo
_•~.r!„~•iccnc.iiii):; rhe cnrirr .i[r. B RW
r7,r i1ewloE,niene.This %%~ill induilr
.r_•.iri„r OrTr:itiC .lr.11-'11 '-uidciinr, r;>r
rn,sinrcrn, .[.mdardk m be .ipplicd.durinI_'.
a URS Corporation tompany
8 RW
a URS Corporation Company
,~st Colfax Avenue Tra nsportation Study
;~rver, Colorado
pronidrd in[crdi:, iplinar: pl.innin, and cm,incrrin_
.rrci~r~ thr chc W'raT C:,~IEi~.~ccnucTcin~purc«i~ro ticu~1~[o
,"..Ju.ire vid aih.uiie I.uid usc uni mdrWlOpmenr oppurtuni~i~:t.
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This section presents the overall philosophy of the BRW Team, including specific fea[ures of our
approach which we believe have a strong bearing on Wadsworth Boulevard Blight Study and which will
contribute ro a successful outcome. It is followed by a detailed description of work [asks tha[ we propose
to complete the Blight Smdy.
PHILOSOPHY AND ISSUES
Makeup of BRW - We have assembled a team with careful attention to the project requirements and
terms outiined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). BRW brings specific expeRise and experience that wi11
be brought to bear at appropriate times throughout the study. Although BRW is not an MBFJWBE firm,
it employs many minorities and women, including several on the proposed project team.
Work with City Urban Renewal Legal Counsel - We understand that the City has in-house lega]
counsel for Urban Renewal (Jim Winholtz). We plan on working with this £um in devetoping and
reviewing the plan.
Experience on Similar Projects - BRW has worked toge[her on related projects and has a deep level of
confidence that we can perform smoothly, efficiendy and with consideration of the significant impoRance
of this smdy to the City of Wheat Ridge. Specifically, the individuals proposed have experience on
projects with [he following elements:
• Urban renewal studies and plans
• Land use planning and development
• Utiliry and infrastructure planning
• Transportation planning
• Development feasibility analysis
• Zoning and enti[lements
PROPOSED WORK PLAN
The Proposed Work Plan reflects BRW's understanding that the City of Wheat Ridge wishes to have a
Blight Study prepued for the redevelopment area [hat addresses current conditions and meets S[a[e of
Colorado statutes. The proposed Work Plan is also based upon BRW's overall philosophy, which is to:
• Understand client goals and then strive to meet them.
• Maximize economic activity through an understanding of private sector market dynamics.
• Be creative and flexible.
• Reflect client and community concerns and input.
• Consider all potential opportunities for public/private partnerships.
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STUDY bIETHODOLOGY
An important objective of the Wadswonh Boulevard Blight Study is to retrieve and analyze a wide variery
of data for a range of physical and non-physical conditions. The majority of information will be obtained
through meetings and interviews with key personnel from the City of Whea[ Ridge and through contacts
at various other public agencies. Additional information was collected from various reports and maps
identifying parcel boundaries, historic value, traffic, parking, utilities, and street conditions. Several
variables have been considered, as' required by the State Stamtes (revised in 1999). Considered
cumulatively, and/or as separate conditions, these factors will be evaluated as a basis for determining
blight in the redevelopment area.
The Wadsworth Boulevard Blight Study includes the following iasks:
Task i: Determiuation of Proiect Issues and ExistinE Conditions
During this initial task, an information meeting will be held with City staff to obtain general information
related to the site and surrounding area, including comments on under-utilization of [he site, ownership
pattems, existing structures, infrastructure, unique on-site condi[ions, and other data which may be
helpful in completing the study. Political considerations will also be discussed. Additional meetings will
be held individually with appropriate City department heads to assist the survey team in data collection
and evaluation.
Task 2: Base Mapping/Data Collection
Using information provided by [he City of Whea[ Ridge, a base rttap will be prepazed to document the
location and condition of selected information included in [he study. The base map will include the
subject parcels and areas surrounding the area, inc]uding streets, parcels, easements, and other physical
and political information. The digita] map showing zoning will be suitable for this purpose.
Task 3: Data Collection and Research
Using information obtained in Tasks 1 and 2 as a base, the BRW Team will provide additional
information within and adjacent to the Smdy Area, including public facilities, parcelization, ownership,
street layout, traffic, parking configuration, land use, infrastructure deficiencies, building code violations,
vacancies, and other appropriate data. Information on buildings, including size, layout, and physical
condition will be based on site observation and information provided by [he City.
An analysis will be prepared using County Assessor's records, to identify changes in ownership pattems,
including assemblages or parcelization or properties.
The City of Wheat Ridge will provide information on additiona] factors [hat would affect this analysis oF
physical condi[ions. This may include:
• Zoning information
• Traffic counts
• Accident statistics
• Building perrttit information
• Recent, curren[ or planned infrastructure improvements
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• Property ownership information
• Crime reports/statistics
Task 4: Field Survev and Verification
BRW will conduct several field reconnaissance and site survey trips during [he analysis penod for the
purpose of identifying blight conditions, documen[ing the location and extenc of blight, and denoting
deficiencies which migh[ lead to a conclusion of blight. Trips may be conducted wi[h appropria[e City
staff (including transportation and/or public works).
Task 5: Documentation and Findings
BRW will prepare a report to document and illustrate the various blight factors which might be present
within the Smdy Area. Based on data collected, field surveys, and inteniews with key City personnel and
management staff, the report will respond direcdy to criteria used ro determine "bligh[" as defined in the
Colorado State Statutes, including information on:
• Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating swcmres.
• Predominance of defective or inadequate s[reet layout.
• Faulty lot layou[ in relation to size, adequacy, accessibiliry, or usefulness.
• Unsanitary or unsafe conditions.
• Deteriora[ion of site or other information.
• Unusual [opography.
• Defective or unusual conditions of tide rendering the tide non-marketable.
• The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire and other causes.
• Buildings tha[ aze unsafe or unhealthy for persons [o live or work in because of building code
violations, dilapida[ion, deterioration, defec[ive design, physical construction, or faulty or inadequate
facilities.
• Environmental con[amination of buildings or property.
• Inadequate public improvements or utilities.
The key questions addressed include the extent to which this area constimtes a social or economic liabiliry
for the Ci[y -"/s there a presence of substantial adverse conditions that will affect the sound growth of
the Study Area and the communiry as a whofe?" The report includes representative deficiency photos, a
list of reports and reference materials, and a property inventory.
Four of the condi[ions must be present in the study area in order to declaze a condition of blight.
Task 6: Presentation of Bliaht Studv
BRW will present our findings at WRURA meeting followed by a presentation to the City of Wheat
Ridge City Council meeting as part of [he City's process and responsibility in making a final
deternnination of blight.
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Task 7: Expert Testimonv
At the request of the clien[ or demanded by summons, BRW will provide testimony re]ated to the
preparation, methodology and findings in [he blight smdy.
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Secfion D: PRICING
This sec[ion presents the information conceming project pricing - which includes [he proposed projec[
budget and billing rates for personnel assigned to the project. Additional information can be provided if
required.
PROJECT BUDGET
The proposed budget for the project is summarized on the attached spreadsheet, including an estimate of
staff-hours by task and personnel category, as well as expenses. This budget dces not include expert
testimony or the services of the City's legal counsel for urban renewal.
SCHEDULE OF HOURLY BILLING RATES
BRW, Inc.
Title
Tvpe of Work
Houriv Rate
Project Manager
Public
$120
Senior Planner
Public
$80-90
Senior Engineer
Public -
$80-100
Engineer/Planner
Public
$65-75
CADD Designer
Public
$55-65
Clerical
Public
$30
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Wadsworth Biight Study
Hourly Rale Schedule
Hourl~
Tazks
Task 1: Prqect Issues/Hxisting Conditiont
Task Base MappinJData C611ection
Tuk 3: Dam CollectioNResearch
Task 4: Field Survey and Verifiwtion
Task 5: Documenution and Findings
Tazk 6: Presrntation of Blight Smdy
Task 7: Expert Testimony (m be demmtin
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Subtotal
Expenses
Direct Costs
51,5 Subtotal
. 530,900 TOTAL
Section E: INSURANCE
BRW. Inc. agrees to provide and main[ain insurance per the agreement requ'uemen[s.
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Section F: PROJECT SCHEDULE
The preparation of the analysis and report can be completed within a 12-week period, which we
understand to be a scheduling requirement of the Ciry. The following milestones are feasible based upon
our project understanding and proposed scope of work:
Milestone
Date
Contract start date
January 22, 2001
Com lete first draft of Bli ht Stud
March 15, 2001
Com lete final drafr of Bli ht Stud
A ri16, 2001
Presentation to WRLIRA
A ril 17, 2001
Presenta[ion to Cit Council
A ri123, 2001
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BRW, a subsidiary of URS Corporation, is a professional services company providing planning and
engineering expertise to transportation and infrastructure clients. Organized to assist clients throughout
the life of the project, BRW provides services from feasibility analysis through
design and construction management. we are •d'
The firm was founded in 1956, and toclay employs more than 700
engineers, planners, architects, scientists, and technical personnel.The
company has received numerous planning and design awarcls for its
completed projects.
BRW stresses several important philosophies in delivering technical services
to its clients. The company places extraordinary emphasis on client service,
interdisciplinary problem solving, and product quality. Our strong project
manager system allows single point focus for client service, providing
responsibility for commitments to be made and met, and quality to be
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best resources available coupled with an understanding of decision-maki jg
to reach consensus. . . .
The BRW approach to problem solving focuses on matching key project staff
from a range of skill areas with project requirements and
objectives. Staff experts from a wide cross section of disciplines are assem-
bled to form a oroject team capable of addressing all facets of the project
from concept through operation:
Our firm organizes each Project Team using a realistic understanding of the
project development process. Our approach provides a clear focus on the
appropriate decisions and products needed by our clients at each stage of
the planning and design process. In addition, our work
experience has provided valuable lessons on the unique characteristics and
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• Sub-area Transportation Planning
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• Traffic Impact Analysis
• Air Quality Planning and Assessments
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• Traffic Signal System Design
• Public Participation Program Design and Implementation
• Parking Demand Analysis and Functional Layout Studies
• Transit System Planning and Operations
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• Specific Area Plans
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Services
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• Hydraulic Studies
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• Reconstruction
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• Widening
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ADVERTISEMENT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
Consulting Services For
44`h and Ward Road Blight Study
Project No: RFQ-00-007
Project Titie: 44'" and Ward Road Blight Study
Budget: $ 50;000
Proiect Descriqtion
The City of Wheat Ridge and the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority (WRURA) are seeking the
services of a qualified consultant for the purpose of preparing a blighf study. The purposes of conducting
the blight study are to:
Survey certain areas of the City for the existence of blight, if any, in compliance with the
Urban Renewal Law of Colorado.
2. Determine which areas potentially could be included in an urban renewal area.
Scope of Services
The consultant will undertake a study of blight conditions as defined in and in compliance with C.R.S. 31-
25-103 for the Study Area. In conducting this study the consultant will visually inspect the existing
condition of properties included in the study area and utilize any and all other information available from
other sources related to the condition of the propeRies and for consideration of all legal factors of blight.
The consultant will consider/evaluate all factors of blight in compliance with the Urban Renewal Law.
Work will include inventory and preliminary draft blight study, preparation of final blight study and
recommend urban renewal area.
Minimum Requirements
Interested firms shall have been in business in the Denver area for a minimum of two (2) years. Those
firms shall have adequate staff and expertise to begin and complete work within the projected time lines.
Anticipated completion by April 23, 2001. ,
Proposals Due
Date & Time: 01/09/2001 at 2:00 p.m. (Iocai time)
• City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building
Attention: Linda Trimble, Purchasing Agent
7500 West 29'" Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
Comments: Firms must provide _11_submittals in order to facilitate the review process:
Late receipt of submittals will not be considered regardless of postmark.
Firms meetinq the minimum requirements mav obtain the RFO document bv contractina•
Michelle Campbell, Purchasing
City of Wheat Ridge, Municipal Building
7500 West 29'" Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
Phone: 303-235-2825
Point of Contact
Name:
Linda Trimble, Purchasing
Agency:
City of Wheat Ridge
Phone:
303-235-2811
Fax:
303 234-5924
Email:
lindat@ci,wheatridge.co.us
Comments: Notice is available on the web at www.ci.wheatridqe.co.us
This Notice will also be advertised in the following publications:
Daily Journal: December 22, 2000
January 03, 2001
Wheat Ridge Transcript: December 29, 2000
Linda Trimble, Purchasing Agent
ATTEST:
Wanda Sang, City Clerk
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR 44th & WARD ROAD-BLIGHT STUDY
RFQ-01-007
A. INTRODUCTION
The City of Wheat Ridge and the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority (WRURA) are seeking the
services of a qualified consultant for the purpose of preparing a blight study. The purposes of conducting
the biight study are to:
1. Survey certain areas of the City for the existence of blight, if any, in compliance with the
Urban Renewal Law of Colorado.
2. Determine which areas potentially could be included in an urban renewal area.
The City has recently deleted certain areas from the Urban Renewal Area which was established in 1981.
It is possible that these areas, plus additional areas, may be included in a newly formed urban renewal
area, subject to the existence of blight, if any. The Study Area is shown on the attached map.
The general scope of work for the consultant to perform is included below. Proposals should include any
other steps or work products the consultant feels may be necessary in fulfilling the purposes of the study.
B. SUMMARY PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1. Inventory and Preliminary Draft Blight Study
The consultant will undertake a study of blight conditions as defined in and in compliance with C.R.S. 31-
25-103 for the Study Area. In conducting this study the consultant will visually inspect the existing
condition of properties included in the study area and utilize any and all other information available from
other sources related to the condition of the properties and for consideration of all legal factors of blight.
The consultant will identify:
a. Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures; .
b Predominance of defective or inadequate street Iayout;
c. Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness;
d Unsanitary or unsafe conditions;
e. Deterioration of site or other improvements;
f. Unusual topography;
g. Defective or unusual conditions of title rendering the title non-marketabie;
h. The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire and other causes;
I. Buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work in because of building
code violations, dilapidation, deterioration, defective design, physical construction, or
faulty or inadequate facilities;
j. Environmental contamination of buildings or property;
k. Inadequate public improvements or utilities; and
1. Any area that, in its present condition and use, and, by reason of the presence of any one
of the factors specified above, substan[ially impairs or arrests [he sound growth of the
City, retards the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or
social liability, and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals or welfare.
The Consultant shall consider/evaluate any and all other factors of blight in compliance with the Urban
Renewal Law. The consultant will prepare a preliminary draft of the blight study for review and comment
by City staff, consultants, attorneys, and Urban Renewal Authority members. The document will present
the blight information in appropriate narrative, tabular, chart, graphic, and photographic form.
Thirty (30) copies of the preliminary draft will be delivered to the City. The document shall be considered
a work in progress and not a completed public document.
2. Preparation of Blight Study Final Draft
A final draft of the blight study will be prepared which incorporates the comments and changes to the
preliminary draft as requested by the Authority, consultants, and attorneys. The study shall be prepared
in a manner which clearly communicates the findings of the study and in a manner suitable for inclusion
into an urban renewai pian if one is adopted by City Councii. A camera-ready original copy of the finai
document shall be delivered to the City along with a copy on 3 1/4" floppy disk.
3. Recommend Urban Renewal Area
Dependent upon and based upon the findings of the blight study, the consultant will prepare a map
showing a proposed/recommended urban renewal area. The map will be accompanied by a report which
sets forth the findings of blight and the justification for establishing an urban renewal area consistent with
state statute.
Project Time Lines
Select Firm, Negotiate Contract by:
January 22, 2001 (Council approval)
Complete First Draft of Blight Study
March 15, 2001
Complete Final Draft of Blight Study
April 6, 2001
Presentation to WRURA
April 17, 2001
Presentation to City Council
April 23, 2001
C. SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will involve three stages: 1) written submittals will be screened and scored and a
short-list developed; 2) short-listed firms will be invited to participate in oral interviews prior to final
ranking; 3) Negotiate pricing submitted with initial proposal.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. In order to facilitate review, submit one (1) original and ten (10) copies.
Submittals must be received at:
Address: City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building
Attention: Linda Trimble, Purchasing Agent
7500 West 291" Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
Mark outside of package: RFQ-01-007 44'h & Ward Road Blight Study
Deadline-for receipt (whether mailed or hand delivered) is: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 by 2:00 pm,
local time.
Faxes or emails are not acceptable as submittals.
1. Screeninq Panel/Short List: Submittal will be evaluated by a panel of selected individuals. The panel
will review and score the submittals. Firms ranked the highest will be invited to an oral interview. It is
anticipated no less than three (3) or no more than five (5) will be interviewed.
2. Oral Interviews: It is anticipated that oral interviews will be conducted the week of 01/15/2001.
Interview times and location to be announced at the time of short list.
Key personnel from the firm and major consultants who will be directly involved with the project should
attend the interview. The interview panel will, in particular, be interested in knowing about the project
approach proposed and in meeting tlie individuals who will act as the primary contacts with CITY staff.
3. Fee Proposais and Final Selection: Fee proposals are subject to negotiations after the final ranking.
Only the firm being considered for award shall be subject to negotiations.
Fee proposals should include a staff plan. Also inciude a detailed estimate of reimbursable expenses
which coincide with the reimbursable expense estimate total on the Proposal Form. Reimbursable
expenses should be assumed to be billed at cost, without markup.
4. Contacts: Firms are specifically requested to refrain from contacting individuals who may be
members of the short-list screening and/or oral interview evaluation committee, but rather follow the
protocol outlined under " Point of Contact."
C. SCHEDULE
Following is a detailed schedule of events for the RFQ process and an outline of the tentative schedule
for the balance of the project.
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D. MINORITY/WOMEN ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION REPORT
State any MBEM/BE participation. Not used as a criteria for evaluation.
E. SUBMITTAL REQUIRMENTS/ EVALUATION CRITERIA
Firms will be judged not only on their past experience for the type of work involved, but also on their
ability to address issues critical to the success of the project requirements outlined in this RFP document.
Firms shall include fee proposals in their initial submittal in an effort to meet time constraints. Fees are.
subject to negotiations. Submittals shall be formatted to correspond exactly to the following information
requirements. Clear and concise responses are appreciated. The total all-inclusive page limit is 75
pages. Submit the following information for evaluation:
A. PROJECT TEAM (30% of 7otal Score)
Identify the proposed project manager, key staff, and any sub-consultants. Present a brief
discussion regarding how the team's qualifications, relevant experiences and demonstrated
success with the project types described in this RFQ document.
Elements that will be considered by the panel when scoring your submittal:
A,1 Experience of the key staff and firm with projects of similar scope and complexity
including the following issues:
A2 Qualifications and relevant experience of project manager, key personnel, and sub-
consultants, include resumes.
A.3 Unique knowledge of key team members relating to the project.
A.4 Experience of the proposed individuals on projects working together as a team. Include
list of projects, client, contact and phone number, original completion date and actual
completion time.
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A.5 Experience overseeing and coordinating multiple concurrent projects.
A.6 Identify past studies your firm has prepared, indicating the year of preparation, the client
and a reference. (Copies of such studies may be requested by the City)
A.7 Experience with projects far public clients including the following issues:
A.8 Familiarity with governmental decision-making and review process.
B. FIRM CAPABILITIES (20°/a Total Score)
Elements that will be considered by the panel when scoring your submittal:
B.1 Qualifications and capabilities of firm.
3.2 Firm staff resources.
B.3 Current and projected work load. Indicate the project team member's time availability
and the firm's ability to meet the projected time lines.
B.4 Local Denver area emphasis on the above.
C. PROJECT APPROACH (30% of Total Score)
For the projects and services outlined in the RFP document, describe how you plan to
accomplish the following project control and management issues:
C.1 Approach toward client communication and reporting.
C.2 Budget Methodology/Cost Control.
C.3 Verify estimates of probable cost within owner's established budget.
C.4 Quality Control Methodology.
C.5 Ensure State, Local, and Federal procedures are followed.
C.6 Manage the required work to meet an expedited schedule.
C.7 Indicate any additional tasks or work products you feel are required to comply with the
Urban Renewal Law or meet the objectives of the study.
D. PRICING (20%of Totai Score)
D.1 Provide a staff plan showing proposed hours by person/position by month and total, with
corresponding organizational chart, hourly rates, total note-to-exceed amount, itemize any
additional tasks or products and the cost for out-of-pocket expenses. Base staff pians on a 3
month total project duration from start of professional services.
D.2 City staff will assist in providing information for the project. The following data will be
provided if available:
Zoning Information . Property Ownership Information
Sales Tax Data as Appropriate Traffic Counts
Accident Statistics Crime Reports/Statistics
Building Permit Information
Recent, current or planned infrastructure improvements
E. INSURANCE
Provide a statement agreeing to provide and maintain insurance per the agreement requirements.
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
SAMPLE
THIS AGREEMENT made this th day of Januarv 2001, by and between the City of Wheat
Ridge, Colorado, hereinafter referred to as the "City" or "Ownee' and , a
Wisconsin Corporation, located at CO 80111,
hereinafter referred to as the "Consultant".
WITNESSETH, that the City of Wheat Ridge and the Consultant agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 - SERVICES
The Consultant shall serve as the City's consultant and provide as a minimum all of the
professional services necessary for Project Name - Department, as more fully described in the
Request for Qualifications RFQ-01-007 (Exhibit I) and the response of the Consultant to the
RFQ (Exhibit II) attached liereto and incorporated herein by reference.
ARTICLE 2-TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be for
The work to be performed under this Agreement shall commence promptly after receipt of a fully
executed copy of this Agreement to the extent that the Consultant has been authorized to
proceed by the City and the Consultant shall complete the work by April 23, 2001.
The City may, upon mutual written agreement by the parties, extend the time of completion of
services to be performed by the Consultant.
ARTICLE 3- PAYMENT AND FEE SCHEDULE
It is understood and agreed by and between he parties hereto, that the City shall pay the
Consultant for services furnished, and the Consultant shall accept$_as full payment for
such services, City account number . In addition, the City hereby agrees to pay the
Consultant the amounts required for additional work as deemed necessary at the unit prices set
forth in the ConsultanYs proposal, with a total contract amount not to exceed $ , all
according to the provisions and subject to the conditions as set forth in this Agreement and the
documenfs referred to above.
A. Invoices
Invoices will be submitted by the Consultant monthly for services performed and
expenses incurred pursuant to this Agreement during the prior month. The processing
of payment will be expedited by the Treasurer's Office through proper accounting
procedures. Payment will be made to the Consultant within twenty-five (25) days of the
receipt of the approved invoices for services rendered.
B. Fundinq
There is in effect within the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, a provision of the City's Code
of Laws which limits the amount for which the City shall be liable to the amount
expressly appropriated by the City Council, either through budgeted appropriation, or
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contract or bid award. The contractor is specificaliy advised of the provisions of this
portion of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, which was enacted pursuant to
Ordinance 787, Series of 1989, a copy of which is attached hereto and expressly
incorporated herein. This contract is specifically subject to the provisions of said
Ordinance and adopted Code Section.
ARTICLE 4 - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
In performing the work under this Agreement, the Consultant acts as an independent contractor
and is solely responsible for necessary and adequate worker's compensation insurance, person
injury and property damage insurance, as well as errors and omissions insurance. The
Consultant, as an independent contractor, is obligated to pay federal and state income tax on
monies earned. The personnel employed by the Consultant are not and shall not become
employees, agents or servants of the City because of the performance of any work by this
Agreement.
The Consultant warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other
than a bonafide employee working solely for it, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it
has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than bona fide employees working
solely for the Consultant, any commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other
consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For
breach or violation of this warranty, the City will have the right to annul this Agreement without
liability, or in its discretion to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise
recover the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent
fee.
ARTICLE 5 - INSURANCE
In accordance with Article 4 above, the Consultant shall furnish a certificate of insurance upon
notification of award and prior to performance: Work shall not commence under this Agreement
until the Consultant has submitted to the City and received approval thereof, a certificate of
Insurance showing compliance with the following minimum types and coverages of insurance.
Type of Insurance
Standard Workers'.Compensation &
Employers' Liability Including
Occupations Disease Coverage
Comprehensive General Liability
Insurance
Comprehensive Automobile
Professional Liability Insurance
Minimum Limits of Liability
Statutory in conformance
with the compensation
laws of the State of Colorado
$250,000 each person;
$2,000,000 each occurrence
$250,000 each person;
$1,000,000 each occurrence
All policies and/or Certificates of insurance shall include each individual entity as an additional
named insured.
Nothing herein shall be deemed or construed as a waiver of any of the protections to which the
Agencies may be entitled pursuant to the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, sections 24-10-
101, C.R.S., as amended.
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ARTICLE 6 - INDEMNIFICATION
The Consultant agrees to indemnify and to hold the City and its agents harmless for, from and
against any and all claims, suits, expenses, damages or other liabilities, including reasonable
attorney fees and court costs arising out of damage or injury to persons, entities, or property
causes or sustained by any person or persons as a result of the negligent performance or failure
of the Consultant to provide services pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 7- CHANGE ORDERS OR EXTENSIONS
The City may, from time to time, require changes in the scope of services of the Consultant to
be performed herein. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of the
ConsultanYs compensation, must be mutually agreed upon in writing by the City and the
Consultant. The Consultant shall be compensated for all authorized changes in services,
pursuant to the Request for Proposal, or if no provision exists, pursuant to the terms of the
Change Order.
ARTICLE 8- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Consultant shall adhere to
acceptable affirmative action guidelines in selecting employees and shall ensure that employees
are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, or
national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment,
upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination,
rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including
apprenticeship., The Consultant agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees
and applicants for employment, notices provided by the local public agency setting forth the
provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
The Consultant will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts for any
work covered by this Agreement so that such provisions will be binding upon each
subcontractor, provided that the foregoing provisions shall not apply to contracts or subcontracts
for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.
ARTICLE 9- CHARTER, LAWS AND ORDINANCES
The Consultant at all times during the performance of this Agreement, agrees to strictly adhere
to all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances that affect or
govem the work as contemplated under this Agreement
ARTICLEIO - LAW AND VENUE
The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern as to the interpretation, validity, and effect of this
Agreement. The parties agree that venue and jurisdiction for disputes regarding performance of
this contract is with the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado.
ARTICLE 11 - TERMINATION
The Consultant acknowledges that his failure to accomplish the work as described shall be
considered a material breach of the contract and entitle the City to consequential damages
resulting from failures, acts, or omissions including but not limited to reprocurement costs,
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insufficient or improper work.
The City and the Consultant agree that this Agreemeni may be canceled for cause by either
party with a fifteen (15) day prior written notice. The cost of completing the portion of the work
which remains unperformed at the time of such termination, shall be deducted from the contract
price before payment is made.
The City may terminate the Agreement for its convenience upon thirty (30) days written notice.
In the event of such termination, the consultant will be paid for all work and expenses incurred
up until the time of such termination.
All work accomplished by the Gonsultant prior to the date of such termination, shall be recorded
and tangible work documents shall be transferred to and become te sole property of the City
prior to payment for services rendered.
ARTICLE 12 - MISCELLANEOUS
Notice. Any notice or communication given pursuant to this Agreement to the City shall be
made in writing to Linda Trimble, Purchasing Agent 7500 W 291" Avenue. Wheat Ridge, CO
80215, (303) 235-2811, Fax (303) 234-5924. The project manager, , may also be
contacted by phone at (303) . Notice to the Consultant shall be made to vendor
address, phone and fax (303)
Assiqnment and Subcontractors. The duties and obligations of the Consultant arising
hereunder cannot be assigned, delegated, nor subcontracted except with the express written
consent of the City. The subcontractors permitted by the City shall be subject to the
requirements of this Agreement, and the Consultant is responsible for all subcontracting
arrangements and the delivery of services as set forth in this Agreement. The Consultant shall
be responsible for the performance of any subconsultant.
ARTICLE 13 -SEVERABILITY
To the extent that the Agreement may be executed and performance of the obligations of the
parties may be accomplished within the intent of the Agreement, ttie terms of this Agreement
are severable, and should any term or provision hereof be declared invalid or become
inoperative for any reason, such invalidity or failure shall not affect the validity of any`other term
or provision hereof. The waiver of any breach of a term hereof shall not be construed as a
waiver of any other term, or the same term upon subsequent breach.
ARTICLE 14 - INTEGRATION OF UNDERSTANDINGS
This Agreement is intended as the complete integration of all understandings between the
parties. No prior or contemporaneous addition, deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have
any force and effect whatsoever, unless embodied herein in writing. No subsequent novation,
renewal, addition, deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have any force or effect unless
embodied in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the City and the Consultant.
ARTICLE 15 - AUTHORIZATION
Each party represents and warrants that it has the power and ability to enter into this
Agreement, to grant the rights granted herein and to perform the duties and obligations
described herein.
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Dated this Day of , 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their
duly authorized officials, this Agreement in four (4) copies, each of which shall be deemed an
original on the date first written above.
OWNER
ATTEST:
City of Wheat Ridge
7500 West 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Co. 80215
(303) 234-5900
WANDA SANG, CITY CLERK
(Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GERALD DAHL, CITY ATTORNEY
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
NAME
TITLE
DATE
GRETCHEN CERVENY. MAYOR
CONSULTANT
COMPANY NAME
ADDRESS
BY
TITLE
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
EVALUATION FORM
44"' and WARD ROAD BLIGHT STUDY
Qualification and Price based selection. Rate proposals as follows
0.0 - 1.0 = Unacceptable
1.0 - 2.0 = Poor
2.1-3.0=Fair
3.1 - 4.0 = Good
4.1 - 5.0 = Excellent
Evaluator:
Name of Firm:
SCORE (OVERALL QUALIFICATIONS) WEIGHT X RATING = SCORE
1. PROJECT TEAM/ EXPERIENCE .30 X -
2. FIRM CAPABILITIES .20 X -
3. APPROACH .30 X s -
4. PRICING .20 X =
u°OTAL SCORE:
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
EVALUATION FORM
44"' and WARD ROAD BLIGHT STUDY
Qualification and Price based selection. Rate proposals as follows
0.0 - 1.0 = Unacceptable
1.0 - 2.0 = Poor
2.1 - 3.0 = Fair
3.1 - 4.0 = Good
4.1 - 5.0 = Excellent
Evaluator: Date:
Name of Firm:
SCORE (OVERALL QUALIFICATIONS)
WEIGHT X RATING = SCORE
1.
PROJECT TEAM/ EXPERIENCE
.30
X -
2.
FIRM CAPABILITIES
.20
X -
3.
APPROACH
.30
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4.
PRICING
.20
X =
TOTAL SCORE:
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
EVALUATION FORM
44"' and WARD ROAD BLIGHT STUDY
Qualification and Price based selection. Rate proposals as foilows
0.0 - 1.0 = Unacceptable
1.0 - 2.0 = Poor
2.1-3.0=Fair
3.1 - 4.0 = Good
4.1 - 5.0 = Excellent
Evaluator:
Name of Firm:
SCORE (OVERALL QUALIFICATIONS) WEIGHT X RATING = SCORE
1. PROJECT TEAM/ EXPERIENCE .30 X -
2. FIRM CAPABILITIES .20 X -
3. APPROACH .30 X = -
4. PRICING .20 X =
TOTAL SCORE:
ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS
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Januarv 9, 2001
~ Linda Tcimble, Purchasing
City oE Wheat Ridge
~ 7500 W. 29th ,\venue
Wheat ftidge, Colorado 80221
~ RE: 441h and Ward Road Blight Study - RFQ-00-007
Deaz Ms. Trimble,
~ Thank you for contacdng us regarding the Ciry of Wheat Ridges' intetest in
conttacnng with HNTB to prepare a bGght study for the 44'' and Watd Road and
' Wadsworth corridor areas. Whether done sepazately oi combined under one
contcact, we are very inteiested in assisting the ciry in analyzing the existing
condidons of the aceas to detecmine if blight exists and if allowed, pLOposing
j~ strategies and impLOVements ro achieve community objectives in the redevelopment
oF the azeas.
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~ Tezry Ware, who has zecendy joined HNTB, will be the pLOject managei for this effort. Mt.
Waze has lead the effort or assisted in the preparaaon of blight studies and urban renewal
plans for manycommuniues throughout Colorado including: Coloiado Springs, Vail,
~ Silverthome, Greeley, Central City, Denvez, Westminstex, Thomton and Lakewood, where
he was the urban tenewal direcror. In addidon to Mc. Waces' experience in urban renewal, he
also has estensive espenence in Iand use planning, urban design, zeal estate economics and
~ redevelopment
HNTB brings a unique combinadon of in-house experience and expertise in
' axchitecnue, regional land use planning, urban design, ttansportation planning, and
site and infrastructuce engineering. I believe that the s[cength oF out team is the
ability ro take projects from goals to implementadon and in our undetstanding of the
~ development pcocess. If you have any quesdons oc need additional information
please don't hesitate to contact me at (303) 839-8300.
' Sincecely,
i AL ~
~ Matthew Reay, P.E. ~
Associate Vice President
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A. Project Team
HNTB Corp,
HNTB Corporation is the second largest Urban Design firm in the country.
innovative planning and design, coupled with leading-edge management
capabilities, is the hallmark of HNTB's professional service. HNTB has experience
on more than 20,000 projects worldwide. HNTB's current staff of more than 2000
people in over 60 offices includes specialists in virtually cli aspects of the
planning, design and construction process.
The decentralized structure of our offices allows HNTB to offer clients local
knowledge, experience and understanding as well as the resources of a large
company.
HNTB-Denver has been providing transportation engineering and planning
services in the Rocky Mountain region since 1974. HNTB-Denver has provided
assistance on major projects throughout the State of Colorado. Many of the firm's
projects have won local, regional and/or national awards for excellence. HNTB's
Denver office staff of 28, including professional engineers, planners, and
landscape architects, brings experfise to virtually every aspect of todays
engineering and design project.
The Denver Office offers seroices in the following areas:
♦ Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture
♦ Public Process
♦ Transporfation Planning
♦ Highway and Street Engineering
♦ Infrastructure Design .
♦ Bridge Engineering
♦ Railroad Engineenng
♦ Aviation Planning and Design
HNTB Team
HNTB-Denver is organized to address specific key issues we believe are critical to
successfully conduct the 44" and Ward Road Blight Study for the Ciiy of Wheat
Ridge. Beyond the strength that the team brings in related projects, we have
• established solid working relationships with team members, increasing our abiliiy
to coordinate and exploit our areas of expertise. Our Project Manager, Mr.
Ware's, related experience includes Blight Studies for the Ciiy of Federal Heights
and the Stapleton Airport site, as well as Blight Study and Urban Renewal Plans
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for the Park Hill Shopping Center for the Cityof Denver, and Alameda Avenue,
between Wadsworth and Sheridan Boulevards, for the City of lakewood.
In addition team members have worked together on projects that represent
similar scope and complexify. These projects include; an 8 month conditions
assessment in 12 western states for the Bureau of Land Management, numerous
design projects in the neighborhoods associated with the new Broncos Stadium,
38'" and Washington streetscape design, and 72ntl Ave corridor design. These
projects involved inventory and assessments, public client involvement at the
national and local levels and govemmental decision making and process
review.
m Officer-in-Charae
' MGith@w ReQy joined HNTB-Denver in April, 2000 after a career of nearly 30
years with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). As a CDOT
' Region Director, he worked closely with numerous city and couniy governments
on all aspects of State Highway planning, design and construction. Mr. Reay
chaired the committee of local government and private sector representatives
~ that developed the 1998 State Highway Access Code. His HNTB projects have
included University of Colorado-Fitcsimons access/roadway improvements,
Corridor Optimization Policy development for CDOT, roadway inventory and
~ assessments for the BLM, and acquisition of state permits and approvals for the
construction of the Central Ci1y Southern Access Road. Mr. Reay has full
responsibilily and authority over the resources of HNTB-Denver, and will assist Mr.
~ Ware in ensuring that the 44'" and Ward Road Blight Study is completed in a
timely fashion, to the satisfaction of the Ciiy of Wheat Ridge.
Proiect Manaaer
T@ffqtlCe WC7fe will serve as the Project Manager and primary contact for this
project. Mr. Ware has tweniy-five years of experience in all aspects of public
and privqte sector urban design, redevelopment and planning. Mr. Ware
received his Bachelors of Environmentai Design from the Universify of Colorado
at Boutder in 1976 and a Master of Architecture w/emphasis in Urban Design
from the University of Colorado at Denver in 1982.
Prior to joining HNTB in January 200, Mr. Ware was an Associate and the Director
of Urban Design & Redevelopment at BRW, Inc., where his responsibilities
included marketing and managing local and regional design and planning
projects. Project experience includes: he directed or participated in blights
studies & urban renewal Plans; redevelopment plans; transit & land use studies;
subdivision, Iarge-scale mixed use projects; new towns; area & comprehensive
plans. From 1998-1999 he served as Director to the Lakewood Reinvestment
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~ Authority and was Director of Urban Design for ihe Cify of Lakewood from 1995-
1998 with responsibility for directing the planning & development of 'The
~ Lakewood Industrial Park'; Urban Design Guidelines; Design review of major
development projects; and Urban design elements of neighborhood plans.
Senior Planner
Dennis Strah, ASLA, is the director of Landscape Architecture and Urban
~ Design at HNTB. He has over 30 years experience in both the public and private
sectors, and has worked on numerous projects with similar scope complexity.
Recent experience includes project management on Federal and Local
1 projects that involve public meetings and facilitation, multiple agency
coordination, governmental process review, client coordination and team
1 direction. Specific projects include; National Parks Service, service wide
development of design guidelines for Alternative iransportation Modes, Bureau
of Land Management 8 month condition assessment in 12 Western states,
~ urban design projects related to the new Bronco Stadium and economic
redevelopment retail center in Thornton, CO.
Kev Staff
Linley E. Lamp, ASLA, professional experience inciudes a variefy of projects in
, both ihe public and private sectors. Project involvement has included research,
site analysis, and park design for the National Park Service and retail planning
' and site design through construction for private sector clients. Recent work
experience includes, preparing conditions assessments throughout ihe 12
western states for the Bureau of Land Management, public client involvement,
, inventory and landscape design for 72ntl Avenue corridor in Arvada,
neighborhood site specific design related to ihe the Broncos Stadium, and
research and data compilation for Alternative Transportation Modes design
~ guidelines for the National Park Service.
Dana Jaugilas, ASLA, joined HNTB in August 2000 as a landscape architect.
Recent project responsibilities include, data organization and production of a
Western U.S. Roads and Trails Conditions Assessment for the Bureau of Land
Management, public client involvement and streetscape design in Boulder
County, and site design for an economic redevelopment retail center in
Thornton, CO.
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~ Relevant Experience
~ The following projects have been completed by our Project Manager, Terrance
Ware, prior to joining HNTB:
~ 2000, Ciiy of Westminster, Blight Study for a Regionai Shopping Center. John
Carpenter, Director of Communiiy Development.
2000, Central City, Blight Study for Main St. and 6ambling facilities. Brian
~ Pinkowski, City Attomey.
~ 2000, Ciiy of Cold Springs, Blight Study for the Downtown area. Jim Reese,
Project Manager.
' 2000, City of Vail, Blight Study for the Downtown area. Forrest, Planning Director.
~ 1999-2000, D.U.R.A., Shopping Center Redevelopment and Airport
Redevelopment. MaryAnn Le Clair, Project Manager.
~ 1999, Ciiy of Federal Heights, Blight Study for Shopping Center, Martin Postana.
1999, City of Lakewood, Blight Study for Shopping Center and Commercial
~ Corridor. Frank Gray, Director of Community Development.
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B. Firm Capabilities
Staff Size And Discipline
HNTB is a multidisciplinary firm of engineers, architects and planners. In Denver,
HNTB's staff of 28 includes licensed engineers, planners, landscape architects
and other professional staff with experience related to the 44"' and Ward Road
Biight Study. This staff is supported by our Team of subconsultants, and over
2000 HNTB employees in 40 offices nationwide.
Production Facilities, Computer/Cadd
HNTB-Denver has full functionality using either AutoCad or Intergraph products for
CADD production on our projects. Interfacing among these systems are
numerous bridge, roadway and drainage design proprietan/ programs that are
available to ihe Denver office through our firmwide Wide Area Neiwork (WAN)
which provides instant acce'ss to communications with personnel in all 40 HNTB
design offices.
Every employee in HNTB's Denver office has a personal computer. As well, we
have high-resolution color graphics workstations accessing the different CADD
systems, full-scale color scanning, color plotting and printing capabilities, which
provide high-qualiiy public displays.
In keeping with the high visual demands of todays worid, HNTB Corporation uses
many of the latest design and graphic soffware programs. Two high-end
desktop publishing and graphic programs used by our staff are QuarkXPress and
Corel Draw 10.0, which are capable of tracing, creating 3D images, creating
moving objects and slide shows. As shown by this extensive list of graphic
sofiware available in HNTB's Denver office, we are able to fulfill many graphic
needs and provide a high quality product. Through HNTB's Media Resources
Group we can also produce video or muttimedia CD-ROM to assist with public
involvement programs.
Proiect Team Members Availabilitv
Terrance Ware
Matthew Reay
Dennis Strali
iley Lamp
Sna Jaugilas
will devote up to 50% of his time
will devote up to 10% of his time
will devote up to 25% of his time
wiil devote up to 50% of his time
will devote up to 75% of her time
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Workload/Capacifv
While HNTB-Denver has ongoing assignments with other ciients, our overall staff is
more than adequate to meet the schedule needs for the 44'" and Ward Road
Blight Study. HNTB's Denver office creates monthly manpower reporfs to
continually project workload for the subsequent 12 months
All members of the HNTB team for this project are located in the HNTB-Denver
office.
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C. Project Approach
Proiect Understandina
The 44'" and Ward Road Blight Study area includes a diverse mix of commercial
uses. The businesses servicing the I-70 interchange range from Iarge-scale
centers to more small-scale local services. The study area is truly one in
_ transition, encompassing development at different scales both new and oid.
Clearly, the 44`° and Ward Road blight study area, has the potential, through
redevelopment, to better serve the local communiiy and the I-70 interchange.
This project involves a study of conditions in the area between 44'", Tabor and I-
70, in the City of Wheat Ridge to determine if blight is present. The study will be
conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Colorado Urban Renewal
Law C.R.S. 31-25-101 et seq and as outlined in the RFQ for the Project. Under
the law, a"blighted area" is defined as hrning deteriorated public and/or
private infrastructure and other urban problems related to public health, safety
or economic deficiencies. Based upon the findings of the study, the City may
determine that the area meets the criteria set forth in the Urban Renewal Law
and undertake appropriate remedial actions.
The Project irnolves meeting with City staff to in'rtiate the work, collect available
= information pertaining to properfy ownership, zoning, code violations and
~ recent/planned improvements in the area. Discussions will be held with
appropriate Crfy staff members including representatives from Planning,
~ Buildings, Public Safeiy, Public Works and the City Attorneys Office. A base map
, of the area will be developed and the consultant team will work with Ciiy of
Wheat Ridge staff to collect and analyze relevant physical and economic
information within the study atea. Of particufar interest are those conditions that
; meet the criteria of an Urban Renewal Author'rfy based on Coiorado State law.
The eonditions to be identified and inventoried include: deteriorating structures,
inadequate street layouts, fauliy lot Iayouts, unsafe or unsanitary conditions, site
deterioration, unusual to g
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contamination, and inadequate public improvements.
Upon completion of the inventory, a draff report of findings will be prepared.
The draff will then be submiited to Ciiy staff, attorney, and Urban Renewal
Authoriiy members for review and comment. All comments and changes
; suggested will be incorporated into a final draff suitable for adoption.
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~ Public Information
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r~ A public information/outreach component is not identified in the RFQ. in our
experience we have found it valuabie to advise businesses and properfy owners
of the nature and intent of a blight study prior to beginning the work, and to
~ keep them advised of the studys progress. Although not included in our
proposal, should the City wish, we are prepared to discuss various options for
such an effort and provide a fee proposal for the additional work.
' Client Communication And Reporting
HNTB's project manager, Terry Ware will be the Primary point of contact
throughout the course of the project, and will maintain regular communications
~ with the citys Project Manager. HNTB routinely uses detailed project scheduling
procedures, project work orders, project team meetings, project cost reviews
and projections, review of technical/administrative status and progress reports
for project management control purposes. These controls, summarized below,
are necessary for management of HNTB staff and subconsultants, however, the
conirols also provide critical information to the client to monitor project progress
and product control.
COSt COntrol
HNTB's Project Management System is used to control cost. The key to the
system is the division of projects into distinct tasks with immediate feedback
available through our Wide Area Network. Our Managers are responsible for
tracking hours spent, direct costs and percent of work complete for each task.
The task data is updated weekly and ihe actual project activify and budget
status are available simply by accessing the computer network. Through the
use of Project Management SysTem, our team leaders can maintain tight
confrol of ihe budget throughout the life of the project.
Qualitv Control
HNTB is committed to client service. Our professionals are trained to provide
quality work, on time and wffhin budget. The initial step in our 62ua1'rfy Control
process is the execution of a project kick-off meeting. All project team members
participate in the meeting to leam your expectations, to determine each
members' specific role and responsibilities and to clearly establish a project
development plan that will be cost effective and adhere to the schedule. Four
levels of quality control will occur:
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. At the major task Ievei, each tosk leader will be responsibie for review of
materials produced to be sure they are free of errors and meet State, Local
and Federal requirements.
. At the project manager level, the project manager will be responsible for
overall project qualify, consistency and compiiance with any State, Local
and Federal procedures.
. Value Engineering and QA/QC are important aspects of the HNTB corporate
culture, and are built into all our design and study efforts. These efforts help
ensure the quality and cost-effectiveness of our designs and studies, and the
satisfaction of our clients.
. External Peer Review Panels can be established by the client to review
procedures and key assumptions.
Schedulinq
The HNTB project manager and task managers will prepare a detailed project
work program for the approval of the Citys Project Manager. This program will
further delineate the major tasks and personnel assignments as well as the time
schedule for performance. The schedule will outline the work task assignments
and milestones and will delineate the communication, coordination and the
review process that will be followed ihroughout.each component of the project,
as well as any community parficipation events, if deemed necessary.
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Orqanization Of Proiect Team
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44TH AND WARD ROAD BLIGHT STUDY
PROJECT TEAM ORGANIZATION
TERRY WARE MATHEW REAY
PROJECi MANAGER OFFICER-IN-CHARGE
DENNIS S?oe.u
SENIOR PLANNER
DANA JAUGILAS LINLEY LAMP
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
E. Insurance
HNTB agrees to provide and maintain insurance as per arficle five of the City of
Wheat Ridge Professional Services Agreement.
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44TH AND WARD ROAD
BLIGHT STUDY
RFQ-00-007
Submitted by
Arthur L. Anderson and Associates, Inc.
2342 Pine Street
Boulder, Colorado 80302
Arthur L. Anderson and Associates, Inc
Urban Redevelopment Consultants
2342 Pine Street Boulder, Colorado, 80302 303.447.2341
e-mail: artander@urbanplan.com
Introduction
Arthur L. Anderson and Associates is pleased to present this proposal in response to
RFQ-00-007 to conduct a blight survey of existing conditions regarding those specific
items cited in C.R.S. Section 31-25-103(2) for the area of the City of 4Vheat Ridge
defined as follows:
The area around Ward Road and 44th Avenue as shown in Figure 1.
Survey Objective
Under Colorado Law, the legal term "blight" describes a wide array of urban problems
that can range from physical deterioration of buildings and the environment to the
health problems in a particular area. A finding that blighted conditions exist within
an area is required by the City Council of Wheat Ridge for the creation of an urban
renewal area and adoption of a plan for that area. In order to make such a finding; the
City Council cannot rely on a single matter, but rather a combination of factors
attributable to a number of physical, environmental and safety factors. Our inquiry
will identify if any of the conditions that constitute blight exist in the study area.
C.R.S. Section 31-25-103(2) as modified by House Bi1199-1326 in 1999, defines "blighted
area" as follows
an area that, in its present condition and use and, by reason of the presence of at
least four of the following factors, substantially impairs or arrests fhe soaind grawth of
the municipality, retards the proaision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an
econornic or social liability, and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals or
welfare:
(a) slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating strcictures;
(b) predominance of defective. or inadequate street layout;
(c) faulty lot layout in relation ta size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefillness;
(d) unsanitary or unsafe conditions;
(e) deterioration of site or other improvernents;
(p unusual topography;
(gJ defectiae or unusual conditions of title rendering the title nonmarketable;
(h) the existence of conditions that endanger Iife or property by fire or other caaises;
(i) buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work in because of
building code violations, dilapidation, deteriorafion, defective design, physical
construction, or faulty or inadequate facilities;
(j) enaironmenta( contarnination of buildings or property;
(k) inadeqaipte public improvements or utilities; or
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(1) if there is no objection by the property owner or owners and the tenanE or
tenants of such owner or owners, if any, to the inclusion of such property in an
urban renewal area, "blighted area" also means an area that; in its present condifion
and use and, by reason of the presence of any one of the factors specified in
paragraphs (a) to (k) of this subsection (2), substantially impairs or arrests the sound
growEh of the rnunicipality, retards the provision of housing accommodations, or
constitutes an economic or social liability, and is a menace to the public health,
safety, morals or welfare. For purposes of this paragraph (1), the fact that an owner of
an interest in such property does not object to the inclusion of such property in the
airban renewal area does not mean that the owner has waived any rights of such
owner in connection with laws governing condemnation.
This survey will measure a wide range of physical, environmental and safety factors
based upon on-site inspections, research and interviews conducted with staff of the
City of Wheat Ridge. Data will be gathered in the follbwing areas:
1. Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures;
2. Defective or inadequate street layout.
3. Lot layout, accessibility, size and usefulness.
4. Unsanitary or unsafe conditions;
5. Deterioration of site or other improvements.
6. Unusual topography.
7. Defective or unusual conditions of title rendering the title nonmarketable;
8. Existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes;
9. Environmentai contamination of buildings or property;
10. Inadequate public improvements or utilities.
These ten factors are within the statutory definition of blight. Because the presence of
blight is a cumulative finding, these factors will be depicted in graphic #orm to show
the geographic incidence of various blighting factors. Maps and photographs will be
used to which graphically demonstrate the physical distribution of the various factors.
Project Team
Arthur L. Anderson owner/president of Arthur L. Xnderson and Associates will
conduct this blight survey. He is uniquely qualified to perform this service having
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performed tw•elve such surveys in the Denver ivfetro area and surrounding mountain
communities. The surveys include:
Project Name
Municipality
Completion Date
Englewood Industrial
Broomfield Industrial Lane
Villager Square Shopping Center
Ridge Home
Town of Silverthorne
Two neighborhood shopping areas
Old Town Superior
Bear Valley Shopping Center.
Northglenn NSall
East half of Edgewater
Highway 7 Commercial Area
Englewood
Broomfield
Broomfield
Arvada
Silverthorne
Northglenn URA
Superior
City of Denver (DURA)
City of Northglenn
City of Edgewater
Town of Estes Park
December 2000
February 2000
November 1999
November 1997
September 1996
September 1995
March 1995
January 1994
1vlarch 1990
1988
1987
Details of the most recent surveys are discussed below.
• The Englewood Industriai Survey performed for the Englewood Urban Renewal
Authority was just completed and the presentation of the Blight Survey was made to
the City Council on December 18, 2000. The area included the General Iron Works, an
abandoned steel processing plant, and surrounding industrial zoned property. A copy
of the report is attached for your review. The contact person is Mark Graham, Senior
Planner, who can be reached at 303 762 2353.
• The Broomfield Industrial Blight Survey was performed for the City of Broomfield
in order to expand an adjacent urban renewal area. The area was adjacent to
Industrial Lane, which is parallel to Highway 36, north of Wadsworth Blvd. The area
had severe access problems as well as infrastructure deficiencies. The contact person
is Kevin Standbridge, Deputy Director of Community Development, who can be
reached at 303 438 6384.
• The Villager Square Project in Broomfield was a shopping center in an economic
down-cycle due to poor maintenance, site access and utility problems. The Authority
wanted to expand its area to include this shopping center. The contact person is
Kevin Standbridge,Deputy Director of Community Development, who can be reached
at 303 438 6384.
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• The Ridge Home Project involved the area of Arvada containing the abandoned
state facility known as the Ridge Home. This survey was conducted for. the Arvada
Redevelopment Authority in order to establish an urban renewal area and promote
redevelopment of the site. The contact IvSichael Chitwood has retired.
• The Old Town Superior Project encompassed the entire original community of
Superior. The purpose was to establish an urban renewal authority for the area and
allow for redevelopment. The Superior Iviarketplace has been constructed on the area
found blighted. The contact person is Kathy Haddock Esq., who can be reached at
Dietz and Davis PC, at 303 4471375
• The Town of Silverthorne retained our services to find that the entire community
was blighted. The purpose was to establish an urban renewal authority area to allolv
redevelopment of a shopping center after the anchor store (City Market) left a
shopping center. The large area of the urban renewal area was to allow investment in
infrastructure throughout the entire town.
ivir. Anderson was the Executive Director of the Estes Park Urban Renewal tluthority
(EPURA) for over 15 years from 1984 until he retired in 1999. He also served as the
Executive Director of the Golden and Edgewater Urban Renewal Authorities. He is
very familiar with the operation of governmental decision making process and has
made numerous presentations to governmental bodies.
Firm Capabilities
I take on only one or two blight surveys per year. If selected, I will devote all efforts as
described in the proposed program to this project, completing field work within the
time table presented in the RFQ. Because I am a one person operation I work on an
accelerated project basis with flexibility that allows weekend work. Sundays are an
especially a good time to document field conditions when the public presence is
minimal. Blight studies are unique in that they require the experienced eye to spot
and categorize the observed conditions. I have developed that ability through the
surveys that I have conducted. Since I observe and photograph the conditions myself
I knocv the final productis accurate and will cvithstand judicial review.
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Proposed Program
Phase 1: Inventory: The area will be visited and visually examined to determine the
existing physical and environmental condiEions. This is a two step process. The first
visit familiarizes me with the existing conditions, Subsequent visits, allow me to
document existing conditions through photographs and fill out a survey sheet. A
reduced size survey sheet is attached as Figure 2. Exisring reports will be reviewed
and interviews held with appropriate individuals such as : Code Enforcement,
Building Inspectors, Finance Director, Police and Fire Department representatives,
Planning Director and Zoning Administrator. Photographic evidence and written
statements concerning the existing conditions will be prepared.
Phase 2: Analysis: The existing conditions observed will be evaluated against the
criteria stated in C.R.S. 31-25-103(2) which describes the general conditions found in a
blighted area.
Phase 3: Report Preparation: A report detailing the conditions observed and how
they relate to the definition of blight found in C.R.S. will be prepared. A draft report
will be prepared and discussed with the Urban Renewal Attorney to insure all aspects
of the survey conform to the state statues. The draft will then be submitted to the City
Staff and Urban Renewal Authority Boards for their review and comments. Based on
the City Staff review a final report will be prepared. Descriptive presentation boards
with pictures and diagrams highlighting existing conditions will be prepared as visual
aids for presentations.
Phase 4: Presentation to Governing Board: The results of the survey will be
presented to the 4Vheat Ridge City Council.
Services Provided Contractor
It is requested that 4Vheat Ridge provide the following: detailed area maps, plats,
zoning information, aerial photographs, traffic count and accident information on the
adjacent streets, flood and drainage information, sales tax information, utility service
availability, Building Official's reports concerning hazardous conditions and all
reports prepared by the Code Enforcement Officer.
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Time
The physical blight survey and first draft will be completed by March 15, 2001 with a
finai draft completed by Apri16, 2001. This timeline assumes a January 22, 2001
contract award.
Survey Cost.
The survey will be conducted at a fixed cost of $ 18,500.00. Reimbursable expenses
(film, development, enlargements, map preparation, poster board, supplies, mileage
and the like), will be itemized and billed at actual expense with a not-to-exceed limit
of $1,850.00.
Conclusion
This study will provide documentary evidence of the existence of blight conditions.
- This survey will include a physical examination of the area, analysis of the conditions
observed, preparation of a detailed report and presentation of findings.
Thank you for this opportunity to submit this proposal.
Arthur. L. Anderson and Associates, dnc.
Arthur L. Anderson
Arthur L. Anderson
Arthur L. Anderson and Associates, Inc
2342 Pine Street Boulder, Colorado 80517 303.447.2341
e-mail: artander@urbanplan.com
Arthur L. Anderson has over fifteen years experience in the management and
operation of urban renewal authorities. This experience includes: negotiation for
design contracts; ten million dollars of redevelopment construction projects;
property acquisirion; and liaison with city, state and federal agencies. He has
prepared and presented papers to the Colorado Community Revitalization
Association, Colorado American Planning Association Chapter, World Future
Sociely and the state and national meetings of the American Society of Flood
Plain Managers.
Arthur L. Anderson has been involved in the successful preparation and review of
grant applicaHons to both GOCO and the Colorado Historical Society. Mr. Anderson
has prepared applications for the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, Town of
Estes Park, Estes Valley Land Trust, The Stanley Hotel (2) and the City of Nlanitou
Springs.
Arthur L. Anderson has prepared the following blight studies:
Client A=
City of Englewood Englewood Industrial
City of Broomfield Broomfield Industrial Lane
City of Broomfield Villager Square Shopping Center
Arvada Urban Renewal Authority
Town of Superior
Town of Silverthorne
City of Denver (DURr1)
Northglenn URA
City of Northglenn
City of Edgewater
Town of Estes Park
Ridge Home
Old Town Superior
Entire Town of Silverthorne
Bear Valley Shopping Center.
Two neighborhood shopping centers
Northglenn Mall
East half of Edgewater
Highway 7 Commercial Area
Additional Experience:
• City of Englewood (Industrial area Urban Redevelpment Plan)
• City of Edgewater (Nfaster Plan).
• City of Pueblo (Historic Arkansas River Project).
• City of LSanitou Springs (downtown revitalization plan).
Executive Director, Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
Executive Director, Golden Urban Renewal Authority
Executive Director, Edgeti;ater Redevelopment Authority
Englewood Industrial Conditions Survey
Englewood Urban Renewal Authority
Englewood, Colorado
November 2000
Urbanplan.com
Arthur L. Anderson and Associates, Inc.
Boulder, Colorado 80302
CONTENTS
1.0
Survey Objectives and Scope
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2.0
Introduction and Overview
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3.0
Survey Methodology
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4.0
Survey Documentation
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5.0
Survey Findings:
5.1 Slum, Deteriorated, or Deteriorating Structures
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5.2 Defective or Inadequate Street Layout
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5.3 Faulty Lot Layout in Relation to Size, Adequacy,
Accessibility or Usefulness
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5.4 Unsanitary or Unsafe Conditions
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5.5 Deterioration of Site or Other Improvements
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5.6 Unusual Topography
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5.7 Defective or Unusual Conditions of Title
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5.8 Existence of Conditions that Endanger Life
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5.9 Environmental Contamination
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5.10 Inadequate Public Improvements or Utilities
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6.0
Study Conclusions
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7.0
Representative Photographs:
7.1 Slum, Deteriorated or Deteriorating Structures
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7.2 Defective or Inadequate Street Layout
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7.3 Unsanitary or Unsafe Conditions
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7.4 Deterioration of Site or Other Improvements
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Photographic Log
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FIGURES
Figure l: Study Area 3
Figure 2: Aerial Photograph of Study Area 4
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1.0 Survey Objective and Scope
Under Colarado Law, the legal term "blight" describes a wide array of urban
problems that can range from physical deterioration of buildings and the
environment to the health problems in a particular area. A finding that blighted
condirions exist within an azea is required by the City Council of Englewood for
the creation of an urban renewal area and adoption of a plan for that area. In
order to make such a finding; the City Council cannot rely on a single matter, but
rather a combination of factors attributable to a number of physical,
environmental and safety factors. Our inquiry will identify if any of the
condirions that constitute blight exist in the study azea.
C.R.S. Section 31-25-103(2) as modified by House Bil199-1326 in 1999, defines
"biighted area" as follows:
an area thctt, in its present condition and use and, by reason of the presence of at least four
of the fullowing factors, substantially impairs or arrests the sound grawth of the municipality,
retards the provision of housing accommodations, or consfitutes an economic or social liability,
and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals or welfare:
(a) slum, deteriorated, or deferiorating structures
(b) predominance of defective or inadequate street layout;
(c) faulty lot layout in relation to size, adeqaiacy, accessi6ility, or usefulness;
(d) unsanitary or unsafe condittons;
(e) deterioration of site or other improvements;
(j) unusual topography;
(g) defective or unusual conditions of title rendering Ehe title nonmarketable;
(h) the existence of conditions that enctnnger life or property by fire or other causes;
(i) baiildings tMat are unsafe or ainhealthy for persons to live or work in because of building
code aiolations, dilapidation, deterioration, defective design, physical construction, or
faulty or inadequate facilities;
(j) environmental contamination of buildings or property;
(k) inadequate public improvements or utilities; or
(1) if there is no objection by the property owner or awners and the tenant or tenants of such
owner or awners, if any, to the inclusion of such property in an urban renewal area,
"blighted area"also means an area that, in its present condition and use and, by reason of
the presence of any one of the factors specified in paragraphs (a) to (k) of this subsection
(2), saibstantially impairs or arrests th'e sound grozuth of the municipality, retards the
provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability, and
is a menace to the public health, safety, morals or welfttre. For purposes of this paragraph
(1), the fact thaE an owner of an interest in such property does not object to the inclusion
of such property in the urban renewal area does not mean that the owner has waived any
rights of such ozuner in connection with lmus governing condemnation.
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1.0 Survey Objective and Scope (continued):
This survey has measured a wide range of physical, environmental and safety
factors based upon on-site inspections, reseazch and interviews conducted with
staff of the City of Englewood. Data have been gathered in the following areas:
i. Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures;
2. Defective or inadequate street layout.
3. Lot layout, accessibility, size and usefulness.
4. Unsanitary or unsafe conditions;
5. Deterioration of site or other improvements.
6. Unusual topography.
7. Defective or unusual condirions of title rendering the title nonmarketable;
8. Existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes;
9. Environmental contamulation of buildings or property;
10. Inadequate public improvements or urilities.
These ten factors aze within the statutory definition of blight. Because the
presence of blight is a cumulaflve finding, these factors are described as well as
depicted in graphic form to show the geographic incidence. Display boards with
maps and photographs have been prepared to Illustrate these blight factors and
their distriburion throughout the area. These documents are included in this
report as Exhibits 1, 2, and 3..
2.0 Introduction and Area Overview
The study area is defined as
The I-1 and I-2 zoned industrial land east of the RTD Light Rail line between
West Yale Avenue, on the north, and 4Vest Dartmouth Avenue, on the south.
Area is shown in Figure 1, with an aerial view in Figure 2.
This area includes the General Iron Works (GBV) property.
3.0 Survey Methodology
The area defined for the survey was visited five times and visually examined
during the period from August 2 through September 6, 2000. Photographic
records of relevant conditions were made. Interviews were held with City of
Englewood personnel and are quoted within the report. Numerous reports and
relevant documents were reviewed and are quoted and referenced in this
existing conditions survey. The informarion collected from these sources was
then compared and analyzed with the factors found in C.R.S. Section 31-25-.
103(2), as modified in 1999 by House BIl199-1326.
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4.0 Survey Documentation
To document the existing conditions, three exhibits have been prepared. These
exhibits consist of existing condition photographs and location maps and are
included in this document. The number in parenthesis after a finding refers to a
photographic image, with the first number referring to the film roll and the
second number being the image number. A photo log is included in the
Appendix and all negatives and unused photos are included in the final
submittal.
The following reports prepared by other consultants were used in the
prepazation of this survey and are refened to by reference number. These
reports are included in this Conditions Survey by reference.
Ref 1: PHASE I ENVIRONMEN'I'AL SPI'E ASSESS;vfEN'I' REPORT FOR1\/1ER
GENERAL IRON WORKS (THE SITE) AND LIMTTED ASSESS1vfENT OF
PORTIONS OF ADJO iNING AREA (THE STUDY AREA) NORTH
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO January 15, 1998, SECOR InternaHonal
Incorparated, Lakewood, Colorado.
Ref 2: Appraised As Vacant Land, General Iron Site, 601 West Bates Avenue,
Englewood, Colorado 80110. February 3, 1997, Aries Compass Group Inc.,
Aurora, Colorada
Ref 3: Comprehensive Phase II Site Assessment for the Proposed Maintenance
Facility Report, Appendix A, Appendix B., January 2000, Brown and Caldwell,
Denver, Colorado.
Individuals interviewed include:
Mark Graham, Sr. Planner
Ben Green, Fire Marshal
David Lvnn, Code Enfarcement
Larry NIedina, Code Enforcement
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5.0 Survey Findings
Numerous factors of blight were found to exist in the study area. Some of the
factors may be categorized under several headings as permitted by statute.
Therefore some specific items are listed more than once. The study findings are
tabulated in the order of the list of "Blight Factors" found in C.R.S. Section 31-25-
103(2) as modified in 1999 by House BIl199-1326.
5.1 Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures
The following is presented as evidence of slum, deteriorated or deteriorating
structures:
•"All building improvements including cranes and rail are at the end of their economic
life ° (Ref 2 - p20,52)
• Arapahoe County Appraisers office indicates that the General Iron Works Lot 1
consists of 18.28 Acres with 29 buildings containing 320,174 squaze feet. The appraised
value of the property is $ 600,000 with a majority in land value 497,561). This
indicates that the physical struchzres no longer have value but can be considered as
deteriorated and past their economic life.
• Examination of the GIW complex shows building deterioration and extremely goor
maintenance of the buildings. Specifically:
• The Pattern Storage Building roof exhibits extensive rust. (1-23)
• Former oIl fired stress relieving fumace is a rusting structure. (2-7)
• Former cazbide and acetylene generator with rusted roof and siding and
boarded over windows. (2-8)
• Plate shop building windows are broken out and covered over with
corrugated plastic. ( 2-13, 2-14)
• Garage building has extensive rust on all surfaces. (2-22)
• Foundation damage to Plate shop building due to vehicle impact with
building (2-20)
• Foundation damage (broken bricks and cracks through bricks) to Plate
Shop building due to structural settling. (3-8)
• Extensive large underground pits exist within the GI4V site. These are located within
the Plate Shop (35 Feet deep) and just north of the Plate Shop; former moulding pits
within the Foundry Building: former pump pit and distillate tartk pit north of the
Foundry Building; fuel oil tank pit north of the former Milling Room; and Quench Oil
Basin northwest of the Pattern Shop. These pits have not been used since General Iron
shut down. (Ref 1- Figure 3)
~ Large atructural concrete foundations exist within GIVV at the location of the former
Ivtilling Room and the Plate Shop for specialty metal forming equipment. That
equipment has been disposed of and the foundarions will require extensive demolition
work to remove. These foundaHons have not been used since General Iron shut down
and equipment removed. (Ref 1- Figure 3, Exhibit 3)
• No buildings w•ithin the GIW complex are insulated except for the business offices.
• The sprinkler system for the Pattem Storage $uilding was disconnected when General
Iron was sold. Tltis tcvo-story building is constructed of heavy wood tunbers with an
open wood grate floor behveen the first and second levels. There is no fire protecrion
for this building.
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5.1 Slum, deteriorated, or deterioraring structures (continued)
• A stucco building noted at 2926 South Galapago Street was seen to have struchxral
cracking. (4-17)
• An out building on the alley west of South Galapago Street was noted to have the roof
sagging and the concrete block building with structural cracking. ( 4- 22, 423 )
5.2 Defective or inadequate street layout.
The following is presented as evidence of defective or inadequate street layout:
• Commerdal truck access to the commercial activity on the GIW property is through
the surrounding residential neighborhoods causing problems with the residential
neighbors.
• The GI4V property had access to Santa Fe Drive however that was purchased by CDOT
requiring access through the local street system.
• Elati Street north of W. Amherst Avenue has a Right of Way (ROW ) of only
50 feet. The street standard ROW is 60 feet:
• South Galapago Street betcveen West Bates Avenue and West Cornell Avenue
has a ROW of only 4624 feet. The street standard ROtiV is 60 feet. This forces
automobiles to pazk on the sidewalk. (1-23, 1-20, 1-21, Exhibit 3)
• West Amherst Avenue does not intersect with South Elati Street. A major
entry into the GI4V property from Elati Stceet is opposite West Amherst
Avenue. (1-9).
5.3 Faulty lot layout, accessibility, size and usefulness.
The following is presented as evidence of inadequate lot layout, accessibility, size
and usefulness
• A narrow sliver of property known es Lot 3 General Iron Works Subdivision is 25 feet
wide at West Yale and 23.77 feet wide at the west end and is 15.44 feet shy of joining to
the Raiiroad R04V. The north side of the lot is 619.87 feet and the south side is 598.33
feet. This property owned by the City of Englewood has limited usefulness because of
its long narrow shape. (Exhibit 3)
• The above property is not accessible from West Yale because the adjacent property
owner has erected a fence across the property. (1-2)
• A lot owed by the City of Englewood at the west end of West Bates Avenue is not
sepazated from the GIW property by a fence. (1-22) The property is too small to be
developed. (Exhibit 3)
• The 4Vinslow property has limited usefulness as industrial property due to the
triangular shape of the property. (Exhibit 3)
• A non conforming residential unit in I-i Zoning (3-13)
• Non-conforming residential units in I-1 Zoning on South Galapago.
5.4 Unsanitary or unsafe conditions
The following is presented as evidence of unsanitary or unsafe conditions:
• The Pattern Shop has potential asbestos containing material in the vicinity of the
southeast entrance. (Ref 1- p4-2)
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5.4 Unsanitary or unsafe conditions (continued)
• The Forge Shop building was identified with " the following areas of potential
recognized environmental conditions: potential heavy metals in soils and residual
petroleum tuel associated with fueling of former furnaces in the shop." (Ref 1- p4-5)
• The Cleaning Shed Warehouse was identified with "the following areas of potential
recognized environmental condiHons: possible spills / leaks from the oil quenching
basin, ASTs (AboUe-ground Storage Tanks) and related piping system; contaminated
casting sand/ slurry waste residue, heavy metals from sand blasting and deburring
operations and potential ACIvI (Asbestos Containing Nfaterial) in the insulation material
on ceilings and walls.° (Ref 1- p4-3)
• The Foundry buiiding was identified with " the following areas of potential recognized
environmental conditions: historic storage and handling of acidic materials south of
the former furnaces, Potential ACM's in the insulation material on the ceiling and
walls, heavy metals in soils, the subsurface pit neaz the east interior wall, the former
distillate tank pit (UST) (Underground Storage Tank) and subsurface piping in the north
end of the foundry. (Ref 1- p4-3)
• The Machine Shop building was identified with " the following areas of potential
recognized environmental condiHons: possible heavy metals in the soIls beneath
existing floors; possible ACM's in the insulation on the ceiling and the walls; possible
PCB containing fluids in the stored transformers, observed well monuments assonated
with a reported soil bio-venting remediation system for hydrocarbon impacted vadose
zone soils, observed drums and observed UST adjouung north of the facility."
(Ref 1- P4-5)
• The Plate Shop building was identified with " the following areas of potential
recognized environmental conditions: potential heavy metals in shallow soIls
associated with former operations, residual fuel in shallow soils associated with the
below grade stress relieving furnace. "(Ref 1- p4-5)
• Extensive landfilling of the northem portions of the site has taken place. "Up to ten
feet of this landfill reportedly covers the northern half of the Site and presents a
recognized envirorunental condition due to the unknown nature of materials
landfilled." (Ref 1- p4-7)
• The sprinkler system for the Pattern Storage BuIlding was disconnected when General
Iron was sold. This two-story building is constructed of heavy wood tunbers with an
open wood grate floor between the first and second levels. This is a potentiai fire
hazard.
• South Galapago Street from Bates to Cornell Avenues is narrow requiring cazs on the
both sides of the street to park over the curb on the sidewalk creating a pedestrian
hazard.
• The GIW site has its own private water lines. The hose threads on the on-site fire
hydrants do not match existing hose threads on Englewood Fire Department
equipment. It is not known if the existing fire hydrant lines are charged with water.
• There is no sidewalk on west side of Elafi Street north of West Amherst Avenue. (1-1)
• There is no sidewalk on the east side of Elati Street around the West Amherst Avenue
cul-de-sac, forcing pedestrians to walk in the street. (1-9)
• The northwest and northeast corners of South Fox Street and 4Vest Cornell Avenue do
not have handicapped ramps creating hardships for handicapped persons. (1-10, 1-11)
• There is no sidewalk on the north side of West Cornell Avenue west of South Galapagc
Street. (1-17)
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5.4 Unsanitary or unsafe conditions (continued)
• Bags of garbage were observed in the alley behind South Galapago Street at a rental
house recently vacated. (4-25)
• A trash dumpster was located in South Galapago Street. (3-1)
• 55-Gallon drums containing unknown substances with caution waming on the barrels
were found on the GIW property. (4- 7)
• 55-Gallon drums containing unlcnown substances but with extreme bulging tops were
seen on the GIW property. (4- 9)
55-Gallon drum lying on its side at loading dock of 2904 S. Galapago Street. (3-21)
5.5 Deterioration of site or other improvements
The following is presented as evidence of deterioration of the site or other
improvements:
• The northem half of the site is filled with uncompacted waste from the operation of the
foundry. This includes: black sand, molding sand, slag, waste iron, machined metal
and organics. The depth of filling is estimated at 10 feet. This material is not suitable
base material for buiiding construction.
• T'he GItiV site has its own private water lines. The hose threads on the on-site fire
hydrants do not match existing hose threads on Englewood Fire Department
equipment. It is not known if the existing fire hydrant lines aze charged with water.
• The driveway into Strearns-Rogers fadlity (former Tube Bending Facility) is unpaved
containing potholes and a grade that rises to the ten-foot fill levei of the site. (2-1)
• The concrete parking lot between 2830 and 2840 South Elati Street shows extreme
deterioration with extensive cracking. (3-19)
• Driveway to 2904 South Galapago Street (on West Bates Avenue) shows deterioration
with extensive cracking. (3-21)
• Parking lot at 2904 South Galapago Street has extensive deterioration especially in the
area of the dumpster. (3-23)
• The GI4V property does not have any paved streets or parking areas. This creates a
dust problem for the surrounding residential community.
• Piles of scrap material, such as iron parts, railroad track, I-beams and broken concrete
pieces were observed on the GIW property. (4- 3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-8)
Piles of tree trimmings and tree parts were noted on the north end of the GIW
property. This dry material presents a fire hazard. (4- 4)
• The City of Englewood Property (ROW for West Yale Avenue west of Elati Sireet) is
being used by commercial enterprise to park wrecked vehicles upon. (4-1, 4-2) in
violation of city code.
• A pile of abandoned Double T structural concrete beams were observed in the alley
west of South Galapago Street. Since trees have grown at the ends of the beams they
have been there for a period of time. (4-23)
• Unscreened vehicle storage in violation of code at S. Elati Street. (3-20)
• Junk gas fired furnaces stored in parking lot (4-10)
• Drain inlet in caterer's parking lot allows rain water to enter sanitary sewer system.
(4-12)
• Leaking grease container next to caterer building. Storage trailer sinking into ground.
(4-11)
• Unpaved parking lot south of newly constructed building on Galapago. (4-16)
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5.5 Deterioration of site or other improvements (continued)
• Logs stacked against building along alley fence line. (4-13)
• All environmentally significant features identified in the SECOR report (Ref. 1) as
shown on Exhibit 3, Figure 2 and Figure 3.
5.6 Unusual topography
The following is presented as evidence of unusual topography:
• Extensive landfilling of the northern portions of the site has taken place. "Up to ten
feet of this landfill reportedly covers the northern half of the Site and presents a
recognized environmental condition due to the unknown nature of materials
landfilled." (Ref 1- p4-7)
•"Historical records indicate that all solid and liquid wastes were previously disposed
of on the property. These foundry wastes include black foundry sands, clay, slag,
scrap iron and steel and organic compounds. Foundry wastes and soils were used to
level the GIW property. Landfilled foundry wastes have generally elevated the GIIV
property above the surrounding grade." (Ref 3- p1-1,1-2)
• The entry drive into Stearns Rogers (2701 South Elati Street) rises up about 10 feet
indicating the area of fill on the property. (Ref 3 Figure 4)
5.7 Defective or unusual conditions of tide rendering the title nonmarketable
The following is presented as evidence of defective or unusual conditions of title
rendering the title nonmazketable;
• A former owner who entered into a Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) has placed a
Deed restriction on the GIW property. This restr-iction included a Protective Covenant
and Environmental Management Plan restricting uses to industrial purposes. Other
uses will require a new VCP and approval from the State of Colorado.
5.8 Existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other
causes
The folloiving is presented as evidence of the existence of conditions that
endanger life or property by fire or other causes:
• The Stearns-Roger Fabricators, Inc. property is the location of the former Tube Shop.
"The Tube Shop was built entirely on landfilled foundry wastes as determined from
GIW (General Iron 4Vorks) file review. Two deep pits approximately 23 meters (75
feet) deep continues to be used to construct and test nuclear reactor rod removal and
installation equipment on this property. (Ref 3 p 1-11)
• The GIW siEe has its own private water lines. The hose threads on the on-site fire
hydrants do not match existing hose threads on Englewood Fire Department
equipment
• The sprinkler system for the Pattem Storage Building was disconnected when General
Iron was sold. This two-story building is constructed of heavy wood timbers with an
open wood grate floor between the first and second levels. There is no fire protection
for this building.
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5.8 Existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other
causes (continued)
Extensive large underground pits exist within the GRV site. These are located within
the P1ate.Shop (35 Feet deep) and just north of the Plate Shop; former molding pits
with the Foundry Building: former pump pit and distillate tank pit north of the
Foundry Building; fuel oil tank pit north of the former ivfilling Room; and Quench Oil
Basin northwest of the Pattern Shop. These pits have not been used since General Iron
shut down. (Ref 1- Figure 3, Exhibit 3)
5.9 Environmental contamination of buildings or property;
The followzng is presented as evidence of environmental contamination of
buildings or property:
• The Pattern Shop has potential asbestos containing material in the vicinity of the
southeast entrance. (Ref 1- p4-2)
• The Cleaning Shed Warehouse was idenrified with "the following areas of potential
recognized environmental conditions: possible spills / leaks from the oil quenching
basin, ASTs (Above-ground Storage Tanks) and related piping system; contaminafed
casting sand/ slurry waste residue, heavy metals from sand blasfing and deburring
operations and potential ACM (AsbesEos Containing Alaterial) in the insulation material
on ceilings and walls." (Ref 1- p4-3)
• The Foundry building was identified with " the following areas of potential recognized
environmental conditions: historic storage and handl'uig of acidic materials south of
the former furnaces, Potential ACM's in the insulation material on the ceiling and
walls, heavy metals in soils, the subsurface pit near the east interior wall, the former
distillate tank pit (UST) (Underground Storage Tank) and subsurface piping in the north
end of the foundry."(Ref 1- p4-3)
• The Plate Shop building was identified with " the following areas of potential
recognized environmental conditions: potential heavy metals in shallow soils
associated with former operations, residual fuel in shallow soils associated with the
below grade stress relieving fumace." (Ref 1- p4-5)
• Extensive landfilling of the northern portions of the site has taken place. "Up to ten
feet of this landfill reportedly eovers the northern half of the Site and presents a
recognized environmental condition due to the unknown nature of materials
landfilled." (Ref 1- p4-7)
• The Machine Shop building was identified with " the following areas of potential
recognized environmental conditions: possible heavy metals in the soIls beneath
existing floors; possible ACM's in the insulation on the ceiling and the walls; possible
PCB containing fluids in the stored transformers, observed well monuments associated
with a reported soil bio-venting remediation system for hydrocarbon impacted vadose
zone soils, observed drums and observed UST adjoining north of ttie facility."
(Ref 1 - P4-5)
• The Forge Shop building was identified with " the following areas of potential
recognized environmental conditions: potenfial heavy metals in soils and residual
petroleum fuel associated with fueling of former furnaces in the shop." (Ref 1- p4-5)
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5.9 Environmental contamination of buildings or pcoperty (contirtued)
• Table 1 details the presence of soIl contamination. Arsenic is present in the top 2 feet of
the site in values that exceed risk based Tier 2 Values for residential and industrial
uses.
• Tabie 1 details the presence of soil contamination. Lead is present in the top 2 feet of
the site in values that exceed risk based Tier 2 Values for residential and industr-ial
uses.
• Table 1 details the presence of soil contamination. Ivtanganese is present in the top 2
feet of the site in values that exceed risk based Tier 2 Values for residential and
industrial uses.
• "Concentrations of PAHs, including benzo(a)pyrene, exceed risk based Tier 2
Values in surface soils for a large portion of the study area. The majority of
PAH impacted surface soils are coincident with soils impacted by arsenic."
(Ref 3 - p5-1)
•"Concentrations of PAHs in soils deeper than 2 feet are above Tier 2 Values
protective of groundwater. Impacted soIls are found throughout the central and
southwestern portions of the Site. The area of impacted subsurface soils that
appears to be contribu6ng to groundwater impacts is limited to the southwestern
portions of the Site near the former Quench Oil Basin." (Ref 3- p5-1)
• Concentrafions. of manganese in groundwater beneath the Site exceed
Colorado groundwater standazds. Elevated concentrations of manganese,
above the Colarado groundwater standards, were also identified in
monitoring wells located upgradient of the Site' (Ref3 - p5-1) Table 2
•"Tetrachloroethylene concentrations exceed Colorado groundwater standards
in portions of the Site and appear to be related to an upgradient source"
(Ref 3- p5-1) Table 2
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TABLE 1
CONTAMINATION LEVELS PRESENT
IN SOIL LEVELS FROM SURFACETO 2 FEET DEEP
Bore Hole
Arsenic
M k
Lead
M k
Mangane
M k
Benzo(a)pyre
u k
BH 1
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5.15
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64.9
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246
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420
BH 2
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7.44
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56.3
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226
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<330
BH 3
•
4.08
•
1450
•
150
•
<6600
BH 4
•
414
•
<5
•
392
•
<330
BH 6
•
6.68
•
<5
•
241
•
<330
BH 7
•
6.06
•
6.15
•
455
•
<330
BH 8
•
42,9
•
<100
•
948
•
<330
BH 9
•
12.4
•
405
•
489
•
<330
BH 10
•
16.6
•
5.08
•
160
•
<330
BH il
•
10.'
•
<5
•
277
•
<330
BH 12
•
37.3
•
38.3
•
1070
•
<330
BH 13
•
23.1
•
99.7
•
935
•
3700
BH 14
•
45.9
•
336
•
1590
•
<660
BH 15
•
11
•
6.01
•
275
•
<330
BH 16
•
108
•
56,600
•
1140
•
<330
BH 17
•
32.5
•
80
•
890
•
1100
BH 18
•
15.3
•
560
•
355
•
<660
BH 19
•
23.8
•
147
•
1080
•
<330
BH 20
•
9.83
•
45.0
•
265
•
3500
BH 21
•
<10
•
44.7
•
269
•
<330
BH 22
•
3.71
•
8.53
•
152
•
<660
BH 23
•
11?
•
33.3
•
295
•
1000
BH 24
•
9.15
•
6.01
•
913
5
1200
BH 25
°
6.57
•
84.3
•
375
•
<330
BH 26
•
2.0
•
20.4
•
103
•
<660
BH 27
.
6.5
•
43.9
•
310
0
<660
BH 28
°
17.4
•
443
•
1230
•
3600
BH 30
°
5.9
•
449
•
175
<330
BH 31
~
16.187
•
244
•
588
•
<330
ARSENIC: all values exceeded Tier 2 Residential and Tier 2 Industrial Limits
LEAD: Values in red exceed Tier 2 Residential and Green exceeded Tier 2 Industrial
limits
MANGANESE: The value in red exceeds the Tier 2 Residential level
BENZO(a)PYRENE: The values in red exceed the Tier 2 Residential level
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TABLE 2
GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATTON LEVELS
Material
Groundwater Standard
Or Guideline
Maximum
Concentration
Number of Concentration
Exceedin Guidelines
Manganese
OS
816
12
Naphthalene
6.5
350
6
2-Methylnaphthalene
121
530
6
Tetrachloroethane
5
140
7
5.10 Inadequate public improvements or utilities
The following is presented as evidence of inadequate public improvements or
utilities
• Elati Street north of W. Amherst Avenue has a R04V of only 50 feet. All other streets in
the area have a ROW of 60 feet.
• South Galapago Street between West Bates Avenue and West Cornell Avenue has a
ROW of only 46.24 feet. Ail other streets have a ROW of 60 feet.
• West tlmherst Avenue does not intersect with South Elati Street. A major entry into the
GIW property from Elati Street is opposite West Amherst Avenue.
• South Huron Street between Dartmouth Avenue and West Cornell Avenue does not
exist.
• There is no sidewalk on the west side of Elati Street south of West Amherst Avenue.
• There is no sidewalk on the east or west side of Elati Street north of West Amherst
Avenue. (1-1)
• The northwest and northeast comers of South Fox Street and West Cornell Avenue do
not have handicapped ramps creating hardships for handicapped persons. (1-10, 1-11)
• There is no sidewalk on the north side of West Cornell Avenue west of South Galapago
Street. (1-17, 1-18)
• The sidewalk on the west and east side of Galapago between West Bates and West
Cornell Avenues are tilted at an angle to allow parking over the curb. The uneven
sidewalk makes pedestrian travel difficult.
• Any redevelapment of the GI4V site will require upgrading of the present water
service. (Memo from Utilities, attached)
Arthur L. Anderson and Associates, Inc. Page 14
Englewood Industrial Conditions Survey
6.0 Study Conclusions
Based on the observed and presented evidence and assocsated photographs,
interviews, exhibits and reports included by reference it is the conclusion of this
report that the study area has significant examples of the conditions associated
with the legal definition of blight and does meet the criteria established in C.R.S.
Section 31-25-103(2) as modified House Bill 99-1326 and is a"blighted area."
Arthur L. Anderson and Associates, Inc.
Arthur L. Anderson, President
October 30, 2000
Arthur L. Anderson and Associates, Inc. Page 15
Englewood Industrial Conditions Survey
7.0 Representative Photographs
Arthur L. Anderson and Associates, Inc. Page 16
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8.0 Photograph Logs
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8.1 Photographic Log Roll #1 August 17, 2000
Photo # Descrintion
1-1 Elati St., at Stearns-Rogers looking south. No Sidewalk
1-2 Yale Ave, looking west into area of Englewood ROW.
1-3 Yale Ave looking west at fenced off ROW
1-4 Out of Focus
1-
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Elati St., looking north at Amherst Ave. No sidewalk.
1-
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Elati St., at Amherst Ave. No sidewalk
1-
7
Elati St., looking south at Amherst. Limited sidewalk.
1-
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Amherst Ave. circle at Elati St. No sidewalk
1-9
Amherst Ave. circle at Elati St. No sidewalk
1-
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Fox St. and Cornell Ave., NW corner, no ramp
1-
11
Fox St. and Cornell Ave., NE corner, no ramp
1-
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Fox St. and Cornell Ave.; SW corner, no ramp
1-
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Galapago St. looking S. at Cornell Ave. Narrow sidewalk
1
-14
Galapago St. looking N. at Cornell Ave. Narrow sidewalk
1-
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Galapago St. looking N. at Cornell Ave. Narrow sidewalk
1-
16
Out of Focus
1-
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Cornell Ave. N. side at Galapago St. looking W. No sidewalk
1
-18
Cornell Ave. N. side at Galapago St. looking W. No sidewalk
1
-19
Cornell Ave. S. side at Galapago St. looking W. Ltd. Sidewalk
1-
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Galapago St. N. of Cornell Ave W. side, cars on sidewalk.
1-
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Galapago St. N. of Cornell Ave E. side, cars on sidewalk.
1-
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Bates Ave ROW west of Galapago Ave.
1
-23
GIW Pattern Storage Building. Rusted roof.
1
-24
GIW Pattern Storage Building. Rusted roof.
1-
25
GIW Pattern Storage Building. Rusted roof.
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Englewood Industrial Urban Renewal Plan
8.2 Photographic Log Roll #2 August 20, 2000
Photo # Descrintion
2-1 View from Elati St. into Stearns-Rogers. Showing fill hill.
2-2 Cell phone tower
2-3 Cell phone tower.
2-4 Rusting junk metal overgrown with trees at Stearns-Rogers.
2-5 Unpaved area GIW along Elati Street.
2-6 Unpaved area GIW along Elati Street showing slope of fill.
2-7 Remains of oil fired stress-relieving furnace. Rusted and junk.
2-8 Remains of acetylene generator. Rusted. Junk and barrels.
2-9 East side of Plate Shop. Windows broken, replace with plastic.
2-10 View from Amherst Ave. into GIW. No sidewalks.
2-11 View of Plate Shop. Rust, deterioration.
2-12 View of Plate Shop. Rust, deterioration.
2-13 Close up of broken windows Plate Shop, covered with plastic.
2-14 Close up of broken windows Plate Shop, covered with plastic.
2-15 Remains of acetylene generator. Rusted. Junk and barrels.
2-16 View of rusted rook at Stearns-Rogers building.
2-17 Piate Shop, brick damage, windows covered, rust.
2-18 Plate Shop, brick damage, windows covered, rust.
2-19 Plate Shop, brick damage, windows covered, rust.
2-20 Close-up of brick damage.
2-21 Close-up of brick damage.
2-22 Garage building, rusted windows covered, steel drums.
2-23 Parking area, unpaved, Fox Street entrance to GIW.
2-24 Car storage lot on Elati St. Not screened or paved.
2-25 GIW unpaved area. Storm sewer inlets allow dirt to enter.
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Englewood Industrial Urban Renewal Plan
8.3 Photographic Log Roll #3 August 20; 2000
Photo # Description
3-1 Dumpster placed in Elati Street
3-2 Dumpster placed in Elati Street
3-3 Winslow property. No screening
3-4 Cornell Ave., W of Galapago, no curb/gutter/ sidewalk.
375 Cornell Ave., W of Galapago, curb/ gutter/ sidewalk overgrown.
3-6 AST in Winslow yard.
3-7 "The Shootist". Sound from shots heard outside building.
3-8 Structural damage to Plate Shop. Bricks cracked and displaced.
3-9 Exterior Plate Shop. Rust condition, broken windows.
3-10 Exterior Plate Shop. Rust condition, broken windows.
3-11 Elati St. S. of Amherst Ave. Bldg. Condition.
3-12 Elati St. S. of Amherst. Trees hiding non-conforming residence.
3-13 Elati St. S. of Amherst. Non-conforming residence.
3-14 Elati St. S. of Amherst. Overflow street parking.
3-15 Elati St. S. of Amherst. Overflow street parking.
3-16 Elati St. looking north.
3-17 2830 Elati St.
3-18 2830 Elati St. Driveway condition extensive cracking.
3-19 2830 Elati St. Driveway condition extensive cracking.
3-20 Bates Ave. at Alley W. of Fox Car storage, unscreened.
3-21 Bates Ave. at Alley W. of Fox. Driveway deterioration. Drum.
3-22 Bates Ave at Galapago St. Parking lot deterioration
3-23 Bates Ave at Galapago St. Parking lot deterioration/ dumpster.
3-24 Bates Ave. at alley W. of Fox. (See ro114 for info)
3-25 Bates Ave. at alley E. of Fox St. Storm sewer inlet allows
dirt to enter. Jog in alley is not on plat.
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8.4 Photographic Log Roll #4 August 28, 2000
Photo # Description
4-1 Junk cars parked on Yale Ave. ROW extended.
4-2 Junk cars parked on Yale Ave. ROW extended.
4-3 GIW N. end Junk, waste and obsolete equipment.
4-4 GIW N. end Junk, waste and obsolete equipment.
4-5 GIW N. end Junk, waste and obsolete equipment.
4-6 GIW N. end Junk, waste and obsolete equipment.
4-7 GIW middle. Drums marked as unknown
4-8 GIW middle. Junk, waste and obsolete equipment.
4-9 GIW middle. Drums bulging with no markings.
4-10 Alley E. of Fox. Junk heaters stored in parking area.
4-11 Grease container on alley, leaking. Storage trailer unstable.
4-12 Inlet in parking area.
4-13 Alley W. of Fox. Bldg. in poor, unpainted condition. Firewood
stored against structure.
4-14 House on Cornell between alley and Galapago. Poor
Condition. Junk stored on porch.
4-15 House on Cornell between alley and Galapago. Poor
Condition. Junk stored in back of building. Non-conforming
residential
4-16 Parking lot S. of "Shootist" unpaved. Junk at back of lot. Lot
used by "Shootist". By code must be paved.
4-17 Structural cracking in house on Galapago. Unpaved parking
lot for business.
4-18 Alley W. of Galapago. Unlicensed vehicle, Junk accumulation.
4-19 Alley W. of Galapago. Unlicensed vehicle, Junk accumulation.
4-20 Alley W. of Galapago. Fence falling over. Site deterioratipn.
4-21 Alley W. of Galapago. Abandoned Double T concrete sections.
4-22 Alley W. of Galapago. Concrete block bldg. Structural cracks,
graffiti. Windows sealed over.
4-23 Alley W. of Galapago. Concrete block bldg. Structural cracks,
graffiti. Windows sealed over.
4-24 Alley W. oE Galapago. Adjacent to block bldg. Fence falling
down. Rental unit vacated,
4-25 Alley W. of Galapago. Adjacent to block bldg. Fence falling
down. Rental unit vacated, trash left on alley.
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BRW
a URS Corporetion Company
BRW
a URS Corporation Company .
January 9, 2001
City of Whea[ Ridge Municipal Building
Attention: Linda Trimble, Purchasing Agent
7500 West 29" Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
Re: Proposal and Qualifications for the Ward Road Blight Study
Dear Ms. Trimble:
Seventeenfh Sireel Plaza
1225 Seventeenth Street Suite 200
Denver, Colorado 80202
303 293 8080 Tei
303 293 8585 FaY
BRW, Inc. is pleased to submit the attached proposal and statement of qualifications for consulting
services for the Ward Road Blight Study. We have assembled a team of highly qualified individuals with
experience preparing bligh[ s[udies and the related physical and financial analyses to support [he scope of
work and requirements of the study, as well as expert wimess tes[imony if required.
BRW, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary planning and engineering firm wi[h broad experience in redevelopment
of commercial and mixed-use sites which include urban renewal blight studies, feasibility Studies, mas[er
plans and implementation strategies for public and private clients.
Our team as proposed for this project has key strengths which qualify us for [his challenging assignment,
including experience with blight studies in Colorado and [he Denver Metropolitan area (Westminster,
Vail, Central City, Lakewood, Denver, Federal Heights, Greeley and Cotorado Springs). BRW also has
extensive experience in'de[eanining development feasibiliry and preparing plans for urban renewal si[es
(Lowry, Stapleton and others). .
Based on the understanding that the City already has legal counsel for urban renewal, we propose to work
with [hat firm to review legal issues rela[ed [o the B1ighCSmdy.
In addition to blight s[udies, the team's general experience includes the following:
• Working with all levels of eovernment, interest roups and the public - Our team has successfully
performed assignments for local govemments throughout Colorado and the west, working with
numerous task forces, state govemments. Federal agencies and private clients.
Redevelopment plannin~ - We have prepared successful plans and implementation strategies for Ihe
redevelopment of a variety of public, private and public/private sites. These include commercial,
industrial, residential and mixed-use developments on sites ranging from several city blocks to 1,800
acres. Projects include urban rene~~ai arzas, downtown districts, iormer mili:ary bases and private
development sites.
• Land use plannin - We have broad experience in the physical planning of large sites, mixed-use
communities, and urban centers.
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a URS Corporation Company
• Economic cosUbenefit analvsis - BRW has undertaken a variety of economic cosUbenefit studies
related to reuse planning and other projects with an economic, market or economic development
emphasis. Projects have been undertaken for urban renewal and redevelopment authorities, special
districts and private development organizations.
• Feasibili[v s[udies - We have prepared numerous physical and economic feasibility s[udies for
projects related to infrastrucmre and site and facility redevelopment.
• Public finance strateeies - We have directed a number of projects related to redevelopment planning,
new developmen[ and other projects in which infrastruc[ure finance was a key issue.
We hope that this submittal provides you with an understanding of our qualifications, experience and
approach to assist the Ciry of Wheat Ridge in preparing a study that meets the City's needs and Colorado
legal requirements. We would be very pleased to be selected [o work with the City and have a deep level
of confidence [ha[ [he BRW [eam can perform smoo[hly, efficiently and wi[h consideration of your
significant responsibility to the community.
If you have any questions, please call me at 303-299-8728.
Sincerely,
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David Cooper, AICP
BRW, Inc
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SECTION A: PROJECT TEAM
SECTION B: FIRM CAPABILITIES
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SECTION C: PROJECT APPROACH S
SECTION D: PRICING 9
SECTION E: INSURANCE ....................................................................................................................11
SECTION F: PROJECT SCHEDULE ..................................................................................................12
APPENDIX 13
Ward Road Blight Study BRW, Inc.
Ciry ol Wheat Ridge . . Page 2
Section A: PROJECT TEAM
BRW has the planning, redevelopment and urban renewal expertise to complete the blight study using in-
house resources, with the excep[ion of legal counsel. We plan on working the City's legal team for urban
renewaL Resumes for the proposed team members are included in this section.
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David G. Cooper, AICP
Senior Associate
Esperience Mr. Cooper is an architect and planner with more than 20 years of experience with
complex urban projects, inc(uding feasibility studies, mixed-use, commzrcial and
residential projects,-transportation facilities, pazks and public works projeccs. Mr.
Cooper's zxperience related to urban redevelopment projects includes the conceptual
planning and unplementation of a variery of projects, including the redevelopmen[ of
dovmtown districts, govemmental facilities and indushial and commercial areas.
Base Reuse Projects . Mr. Cooper has prepazed redevelopment plans and shategies for several former
military bases [hroughout the coun[ry. This included the 1,366 acre former Lowry
Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado. Activities included exteasive public
involvement in the formulation of Iand use, transportation, housing, economic development and disposition strategies for the si[e, which is located in nvo
metropolitanjurisdictions, as weli 8s infrastructure feasibiliry analysis.
Other installations include Tooele ?.rmy Depo[, La dunta Housing Mnec,
Homestead Air Force Base and Cecil Field Naval Base. Mr. Cooper also was the
physicals planner and infrastructure coordinator for the prepacation of the General
Plan for the Reverted Properties of [he Panama Canal Zone, in the Republic of
Panama. 77iis 18-month effort included the 500 square mile former Panarna Canal
Zone, pottions of the canal wateeshed, urbao areas of the cities of Colon and Panama
and eight former US military basses which are to be redeveloped. Activities
included site invenrory, land vse and site planning, inGastrucmre planning and
. implementation strategies. : Redevelopment, Urban Renewal and Mr. Cooper is currently providing planning services for the BRW team for the
Downtown Projec[s implementation of phase one Stapleton redevelopment projects, for Foiest City
. Development, including overall site mazter plan implementation and the design of a
. 75 acre regional retail project and a 200 acre mixed use project. Prior ro this, he
helped ro prepare the Stapleton Blight Study update, being prepared for the
Stapleton Development Corporation and the Denver Urban Renewal Authoriry.
Previous work included the Lowry Blight Study and Redevelopment S[udy. He is
also direcred the proportion of a devetopmen[ feasibiliry studies for two sites in the
Superior Urban Renewal Dis[rict, in Colocado, the Road 24 Corridor Subarea
Pan and Design Guidelines for the City of Grand Junction, Colorndo and the
fnancial (easibility analysis for the cedevelopment of the Oakland Army
Reserve Base, in California.
As pazt of the BRW team for the planning of the Cherry Creek Greenway, a¢ine
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mile creek and open space corzidor in Denver. Mr. Cooper has also bzen imohed in
the planning of a number of historic preservation, park and open space projeces. He
has extensive z.rpenence in the preparation aod imptemzntation ot downtown
projects in Denvec Idaho Springs, Delta, Glendale and Woodland Park,
Colorado. Mr. Cooper also worked with multiplz junsdiction in Boulder and
Jefferson Councies ro develop the Rocky Flats Industrial Area Future Cse Pian,
whichidentified reuse options for the future use of the Industrial Area of the foaner
weapons piant, afrer deanup (2006).
Comprehensive Planning Mr. Cooper has directed [he preparation of comprehensfve plans in a number o[
communities in Coforado, including Elbert County, Douglas County/Sedalia, and
Min[urn. These projeccs have all involved extensive work with different inreresi
groups ro achieve a consensus, as wel] as rechnical coordination of issues related ro
land use, in&astructure and development rewtation.
He also prepazed a masrer plan for the Highlands Ranch Historical Park, in
Douglas Counry, Coforado, invofved the preparation of a master plan for this 200-
acre hisroricaf park, including the mansion building, grounds, and related ranch
buildings. Work for the Town oCTelluride, Colorado, included desi,gn guidelines
for new coostruction in this historic mining and resort communiry, which is also a
Afational Historic Disnic[. He also provided planning and urban design services for
the Town of Blacl:hawk, Blackhawk, Colorado and served as a Resource Panel
member for the Yational Trust Mainstreet Program, Gallup and Deming, New
Mexico, which evaluated the downtown revicalization opportunities.
bliaed-Use Projects htr. Cooper direc[ed. the planning, derailed design and implementation at several
mized-use developments in the Denver metro area, including the 380-acre
Cen[ennial Valley in Louisville and the I,200-acre Meridian In[ernational
Business Center in Dougias Counry. He also oversaw the planning and
infiasavcture development of the 450-acre tvIissoula Airport Business Park, undertaken by a parmership of public and private sector interests. The work effort an
overall physical master plan, short-term and long-range development straregies, and
infi'astrucnue and capital improvemenc recommendations.
Mr. Cooper was responsible for the planning for the analysis and reuse, renovation
and disposition of the Gates Rubber Company Industrial Facilities in Denver.
Recommendations addressed functional aspecrs of the site, building reuse, phasing,
marketing, phasing, mazketing and dispositioa .
htlucation Master of Archirecture, Massachusetts Instimte of "Cechnology, 1980
of Arts Environmental Design, Universiry of CaliFomia, Berkeley, 1975
1'rofessionat Registrations/
Affiliations
American Institure of Certified Plannets
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Registered Architect, Colorado
Professional Awards, Publications and Speaker, ASLA Nationat Convention, Boston, Massachusens
Lectures Speaker, ASLA State Convention, Pueblo, Colorado
Stare of Colorado Smart Growth Award for the Elbert County Comprehensive Plan
Design Juror, Universiry of Colorado
Air Force Qualiry Design Award
Speaker, Air Force Qualiry Design Awazds Program, Washington, DC Panelist, Colorado Initiatives Progrun, Colomdo
Panelist, APA Four Comers Conference, Colorado Panelist, Nacional Trust Mainstreet Progam, New Mexico
Speaker, International Conference on Urban Design, Denver
Work History BRW, Inc., Associate (1999 to Present)
PBS&J,1997-1999
- Post Buckley Intemational, 1995-1997 HOH Associates, 1983-1995
IHP Architecu, 1980- 1982
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a URS Corporation Company
Louis H. Anderson, PE
Senior Project Manager
Esperience . Mr. Andzrson is a Civil Engineer with over 13 years of zxperience on both lar;e and
small civil desien projects for numerous Department of Transportation's (DOT's),
Municipal and City clients. His expzrience involves project management, desien of
interstate and state &eeways, hiehway interchanges, street widening, street
intersections, bike paths and recreational trails, vaffic signal design and consWCtion
adminisvation, traffic signal reconstruction, In[elligent Transportation Systems
(ITS), right-of-way deteanination, drninage, water lines, utilities, site development,
si,gning and saiping, construction staging, construction haffic controf, construction
cost estimates, and value engineering.
Mr. Mderson is knowledgeable in several roadway geometric and modeling
computer packages, such as COGO (ICS Intergraph), In Roads and RDS (Roadway
Design System). As a design tool, he is proficien[ in Microstation CADD, AutoCAD
and other supportive programs such as Microsoft Excel, Loms 1-2-3, WordPerfect,
MicrosoR Word, Word Staz, and Xtalk.
Representative Highways and Roadways Sand Creek Parkway Feasibility Study, in the Fitzsimons Redevelopment Area,
Projects Aurora, CO. for COA - Mr. Anderson was the Project Engineer and Project
Manager. A 4-lane arterial roadway containing 1.76 miles. The purpose of [he study
was to design the horizontal and venical alignments, and assess the implications of 7
landfills on the roadway. Mr. Anderson was the Highway Engineer for the Interchange Feasibility for the
Village Transit Center of Tasayan and ?.Z-(rl, Grand Canyon, AZ. for the National
Parks Service. He prepared 3 Inrerchange Concept Layouts including horizontal- and
vertical atigunents. Cost estimates where conducted to assess the overall feasibility
of the inrerchange smdy. Mr. Anderson prepared finaldesigi plans, including roadway, signing and saiping,
drainage, specifications, and cost estimates for 4.4 miles of the Clear Creek Trail in
Golden, C0. In addition, construction observation services were provided. The
project involved two bridge structures, a cubert tunnel structure and retaining walls.
On the E-470 Traill Bike Path in Aurora, C0, he provided the desi,gn of the
recreational path adjacent to the five-mile Segment I of the project, accommodating
fuhue grading of the highway.
Mr. Anderson was the Project Manager for the I-25 Climbing Lanes from Lincoln Avenue [o Cas[le Pines in Douglas Counry, C0. This project was an open-ended
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conVact with CDOT, Region 1, to provided construction suppor[ too CDOT and for
the ongoing constrvction of five miles of roadway for the widening secnon from 4 lanes to six ianes with 12-foot shoulders. His work included the preparation of plan
~eometrics for the various detours durine construction, drainage during construction.
approval of submittals and whatever else was needed by the cliznt and contractor as
far as construccion support.
Mr. Anderson was respoasible for the project manaeement and cha u~erail
coordina[ion benveen CDOT, FHWA, Douglas Counry, Castfe Rock and private
developers on the US 85/I-25 Reconstruction Project in Casdz Rock. C0. The
project involved the elirnination of the direct connection of US 85 at I-25 and
provided a grade separation at the existing US 85 interchange and re-routes US 35
through Meadows Parkway with the incoiporation of an additional lane in each
direction. He prepazed fmal horizonral and vertical aligunenrs for the E-470 Beltway Segmen[
IV, in the Denver, C0. This also included the interun connections to the initial
construction phase of the mainline for the diamond interchanges at Colorado
Boulevazd and Quebec Stree[.
Mr. Anderson was the project manager for the Tower Road off Ramp from Pena
Boulevardto Tower Road in the City and Counry and Denver, C0. He prepared
final design ptans including a major cross culvert 14" h x 10'b for West Fork of
Second Creek, drainage, erosion control, signing and stnping, construction naffic
control, and utility coordination for the lowering of a 16" and 10" major high
pressure gas lines &om PSCO. Plans were prepazed per CDOT standazds.
He provided quality control for geometric mainline profiles for the I-25 and SH52
Interchange Complez Reconstruc[ion in Weld County, CO. Other work included
review of criteria and layout of a park-n-Ride faciliry with 270 pazking slots for
RTD, 4 Bus Pul] Outs, review of criteria and layout of a Sand Maintenance Faciliry
building and yard for CDOT Region 4, and preparepon of construction phazing plans
and consovction traffic controt plans.
Mr. Anderson was a project engineer responsibie for aiding CDOT Region l staff
with the realigrunent of nvo ramps for the I-ZS and bleadows/Founders
Interchange in Casde Rock, CO.
He prepazed plans for relocation of irrigation ditches along the highway for the US
50 from Grand Junetion to Del[a, CO project. Inaddition, Mr. Mderson prepared
final plans for duee construction phases of the project including about 18 miles of
the 36-mile roadway project, and participated in the general plan preparation for two
consnuction phases totaling 12 miles. Other projects Mr. Mderson has been involved in include: I-35 & Tesas SH190
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Interchange, Carrollton, TY; Texas SH 121 Corridor Study, Fc Wbrth, TX; Clear
Creek Trail, Golden, C0: and. the Wildcat Reserve, Hiehlands Ranch. C0.
Construction Traffic Control He was the projzc[ eneineer for the I-17 & Outer Loop Highway, Phoenix,.4Z.
His responsioilities included thz preparation of t7nal traffle control plans and traftic
phasin, for thz Cult direc[ional interchange includino signing and stripine.
For the Las Vevas Pedestrian Grade Separation S[udy, in Las Ve:as, DI4', NIr.
Anderson prepared 4 new pedes[nan bridges, box cuh-ert and intersection - improvements. He prepared a construction phasing plan integrared with traffic
con¢ol and detou: plans for the triple box culvert and erection of pedesrrian bridges,
including signing and striping and specifications.
He prepared traffic con¢ol plans, siagiog plans and sigming and striping for the
mainline and associated local roads at FIR tevel for the I-70 Viaduct Replacement
in Denver, CO. .
Education . Bachelor of Science in Civi] Engineering, Universiry of Colorado at Denver, 1986
Professional Registrations/ Registered Professional Engineer, Colorado (29432/1993)
AfFilia[ions
American Sociery ofProfessional Engineers
Colorado/Wyoming Instimte ofTransportation Engineers
Work His[ory BRW, Inc., Civil Engineer (1999 to Present)
Daniel, Mann, Johnson, & Mendenhall, Project Manager/Engineer (1997 to 1999)
Caner & Burgess (1993 ro 1997)
CRSS (1985 to 1993)
ParsonsBrinckerhoff (1986to 1938) .
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BRW
a URS Corporation Company
Kathleen Collins
Transportation Planner
Transportation Planning bls. Collins is a Transportation Planner in BRW', Denver office. Shz recentlv
. assisted wich research relared to a document ref'erred to as thz Candidate
' Technologies for Alternative Transportation Systems (ATS) in National Parks
. and Related Federally Managed Lands, which was a study of altemative
vansporration needs in National Parks and related Federafly Managed Lands. Ms.
Collins also panicipared in planning for the deve(opment of the proposed Central
, Platte Valley Light Rail Spur in Denver, Colorado.
Public Involvement She has coordina[ed public involvement activities for the Lewistown to Grass
Range Environmental Corridor Study, and the Preliminary Drafr
Environmental Impact S[atement (EIS) for P-78 Absarokee to Columbus, both
Mootana Deparvnent of Tracisportadon (MDT) projecu. Other public involvement
experience includes assisting with the public open houses, meetings and relared
. activities for the RTD Central Pla[te Valley Light Rail Transit Spur, the RTD
North Metro Transportation Study, and the Arapahoe County Comprehensive
Pian Update.
Economic Analysis Ms. Collins azsisted wi[h research required for Environmental Justice sections of the
Preliminary Draft EIS for P-78 Absarokee to Columbus, and the Environmental
Assessment (EA) for Montana State Highway 12 - bIusselshell to Melstone.
. Other economic analysis expenence included assisting in the development of
strategies and execution to determine potential land use for the Arapahoe County
Comprehensive Plan Update. Also, she participated in data collection for various
. Colorado urban renewal studies induding the Westminster Reinvestment Study,
City of Central Btight Study, Federal Heights Blight Study, the Silverthorne
Btight Study, and the North Park Hill Blight Study.
Environmen[al Analysis Ms. Collins has compiled data and analyzed impacu for the Preliminary Draft EIS
for P-78 Absarokee to Columbus, the EA for Mon[ana State Highway 12 -
Musselshell to Mels[one, and is currently assisting with the accumulation of data
for the Lewistown to Grass Range Environmen[al Corridor Study for MDT. She
completed similar rasks for the RTD Central Platte Valley Light Rail Transit
Spur in Denver, Colorado. Ms. Collins has also assisred with data collection for
several EIS's including the Pompeys Pillar Draft EA, Natchez Trace Parkway
EIS for the National Park Service in Mississippi, andthe Nor[h Shore Connector
' . EIS for the Poa Authority of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Educa[ion Master of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Colorado at Denver
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Bachelor oF.4rts Ntathema[ics - Wzst Chester Universiry, Pennsylvania
Professional Revistrations/ American Planning Association .-lffiliations Women's Transportation Seminars
Work History
BRW, Inc.. Transportation Planner ( Niay 1999 ro Presznt)
BRW, Inc_ [ntem (Ocrober 1993 to May 1999)
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BRW
a URS Corporation Company
James Cromar, AICP
Transportation/Urban Design Planner
Esperience Mr. Cromar has over ten years zxperience in Urban Planning. Urban Desien and
Transportation Projects. His specialtizs inctude Downtown and Corridor Planning
Economic and Market Analysis, Transportation and Transit Planning, Project ~
Manaeemen[. Project Documentation and Rzports, and Multi-,Media Presenration.
Mr. Cromar performed Planning and Project Management duties for the following
urban design and nansportation projects:
• South Broadway Corridor Market Study, Englewood, CO - 2000
• Central Arkansas Regional Rail Project Video, Little Rock, .4R- 2000
• US 160 Environmental Assessment, Durango, CO - 1998 -2000
• North Main Sveet Corridor Study, Fort Worth, TX - 1999 ,
• South Broadway Corridor Transportation and Urban Design Smdy. Denver, CO
- 1999
• Southeast Corridor Light Rail Station Design Progr.un, Denver, CO - 1999
• Comprehensive Plan, Colorado Springs, CO - 1999
• US 160 Feasibiliry Study Video, Duraogo, CO - I998-99
• 17th Street Plaques, Denver, CO - 1998-99
• Stapleton Transit Center Study, Denver, CO - 1998
• Yampa Valley Multi-Modal Financing Study, Steamboat Springs, CO - 1998
• Downtoum Pueblo Hisroric Guidelines. Pueblo, CO - 1998
• Cenval Denver Transportation Study, Denver, CO - 1997-98 • Billings Downtown Plan, Billings, MT - 1996-98
• US 160/US 550 Feasibiliry Study, Durango, CO - 1996-97
• Colorado Passenger Rail Smdy - 1996.
• Open Space Masrer Plan, Colorado Springs, CO - 1995
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• San[a Fe RecreationaP Trail Extension, EI Paso Counry, CO - 1995
• East Corridor Major Invesanent Study, Denver, CO - 1995
• Mountain Bicyciing Ordinance, Colorado Spnngs, CO - 1995
• Municipal Capital Invesanent Projects, Mikulov, Czech Republic - 1995
He was also responsible for pownrown Planning, Altemative Modes Planning,
Public Involvement and Documentation foc • The Soul of Pueblo, Pueblo, CO - 1995
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• Commons Park Programming Plan, Denver, CO - 1994
• City Council Retreat and Investment Plan. Pueblo. CO - 19914
• Powers Boulevard Notth Extension, Colorado Springs, CO - f 993-94
• Garden of thz Gods Masrer Plan. Colorado Springs, CO - 1993
• Cencral Pueblo Pramework Plan, Pueblo, CO - 1993
• Colorado Avenue Bridge, Colorado Springs, CO - 1993
• Dovmtown Action Ptan, Colorado Springs, CO - 1990-91 .
Education Bachelor of Arts in Intemational Relations, Brigham Young Universiry, 1987
Gradua[e Coursework in Urban and Regional Planning, Universiry of Co(orado
Denver
Awards Govemor's Smatt Growth Awazd, Open Space Master Plan, Colorado Springs, CO
APA Chapter Awazd,The Soul of Pueblo, Pueblo, CO
National League of Cities Award, Central Pueblo Framework Plan, Pueblo, CO
Parmership for Community Design Award, Colorado Avenue Bridge, Colorado
Springs, CO
APA. Parmership for Communiry Desigi, ASLA, Downtown Action Plan, Colorado
Springs, CO
Work Hisrory BRW, Inc., Transportation an Urban Design Pfanner (2000 to Present)
Project Manager and Planner, Kirnley-Hom and Associates, Inc. (1995 to 2000)
Transportation and Urban Design Planner, Design Ventures, Inc. (1990-I995
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BRW
a UiiS Corporation Company
Nathan M. Larson, PE
Transportation Engineer
Esperience Nir. Larson is a Transportacion Engineer fn BRW's Denver office with seven years of
zxperience. He has a broad range of transpottation eneineenng and plannine
espertisz, includine operations analysis, altematives evaluacion, preliminary,dzsign,
ttaffic and transit simulation modeling, and data collection and management. Mr.
Larson has presented findings and served as a technical resource ae various council,
commission, committee, public, and society meetings. He has collected and
analyzed most types of transportation data and is proficient in the use of most widely
used nffic analysis and simulation software packages.
Traffic Engineering For the Central PhoenWEast Valley LRT Project, Mr. Larson is developing
CORSIbt simulation models of several key corridors to support pre-design
- decisions. This effort features groundbreaking use of CORSIbf to analyce signal
pre-emption by LRT, as well as the application of innovative methods in
determining optimal signal coordination parameters for LRT progression where pre-
emption is not feasible.
For the Stapleton Interchange Study at the former Stapleton [nrernational Airport
in Denver, CO, Mr. Larson developed an extensive CORSIM simulation model that
combined both Geeway and arterial operaeions analysis. The simulation effort
involved a very high degree of calibration to existing conditions, and the model was
used'ro test the effects of various designs for a major interchange serving the
redevelopment project at the former Auport site, He also produced an zxtensive interchange feasibiliry repon to document the process and results.
Mr. Larson recently completed a detailed microsimulation analysis of Light Rail and
txaffic operations for the HART Nfobility Project Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) in Tampa, FL. He developed CORSIM models of four light rail
corzidors and adjacent streets and assessed the impact of at-grade LRT crossings on
traffic operations. The realistic animatioo of LRT operations was a key element in
the success of the project.
For the Civil Facilities Design of Sound Transi['s LINK Ligh[ Rail Transit (LRT)
sysiem, Mr. Larson developed and implemented a procedure to design and analyze a
txaffic signal coordination system which harmonizes light rail and auto txaffic
operations in shazed-nght of way azeas. Mr. Larson conducted detailed operational
analyses for corridors, siadon areas, and maintenance facilities, including a b*oad
rnnge of configuration options. He also analyzed options for routing METRO buses
dovmtown during tunnel construction (including CORSIM sunulations), and
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developed a VISSIM simulation ofproposed inreera[ed auto, bus, and light rail
operations along `Iartin Luther King Waylr. Blvd. in Sea¢Iz. WA.
For the VE 8th/I-405 [nterchange Smdy in Bellevve. WA, titr. Larson perfortneci a
broad ran,e of tra[fic eneineering ana(ysis tasks. He calculated intersec[ion, Creeway, ramp, and weave area Level of Service; calculated travel time and speed:
anatyzed Geeway and intersection accident races; analyzed sienal cimine and phasing
variations, one-way couplet opera[ions and, asszssed craffic circulation and access
condicions. These analyses wece-performed for both peak hours, seven different stud,v years: more [han 10 design altematives, several with multiplz variations. This
analysis included simple Leve( of Service analysis, signal system coordination and
optimization, detailed &eeway analysis (including HOV) and NETSIM simulations.
Mr. Larson assessed impacrs ro inrersection operations of various improvement
optionsfor the SR-520 Bel-Red Area Improved Access Study. He worked with
Ciry of Bellewe staff [o develop forecasu of future traffic and refined themodel's
results to produce detailed traffic information for analysis. In conjunction, he
developed a series of mitigations to impacts at several locations, and assessed their
relative efficacy. Mr. Larson produced and presented his findings to a skeptical and
well-organized Citizen Advisory Commi[tee a[ several stages of the project.
Transportation Planning Mr. Larson is currendy documenting aansportation impacts for the Sequoia/Kings
Canyon Yational Park General Management Plan EIS p%ect. This effort
. includes a detailed review of existing transportation conditions in the parks, review
of proposed acrions for flheir effecu on transpottation, and consideration of the
"visitor experience" element oFamnsportation itself. As part of this effort, Mr.
Larson has developed new measures of transportation service quality for park roads
that reflect the values ofNa[ional Park travelers.
For the liS 89 Fairfield to Depuyer and US 87 Lewistown [o Grass Range
corridor s[udies in Montana, Mr. Larson conducred ptanning-level operations and
safery improvement studies, including-feasibility analysis and conceptual design of
proposed improvemencs. Both of these projects had a strong degree of public
inrerest and involvement.
Mr. Larson was the project planner for the Eastside Transportation Par[nership
(ETP) Update project for King County, WA. Mr. Larson managed a complex
database of over 300 projecu and provided all rechnical and cost summary data to
the ETP Executive Board and Technical Advisory Committee. The project received
an ITE (Inremational) Best Practices Award in 1997. For the Betlevue (WA) Traffic Task Force, he developed and assessed shategies
and projects for improving traffic conditions in the most congested azeas of
Bellewe, WA. Mr. Larson examined areawide impacts and developed a NETSIM
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visual simulation of the I43" Avenue NE comdor tor the evaluarion of szveral
straceeies. The simula[ion was a key element in the decision process.
As patt of the projecc ream for the Factoria Transpor[ation Study in Bellevve.
WA. Lir. Larson in[ecpreted zsisting conditions, public input and traffic modelin,
results to formulaez a senes of improvement projeccs. Thzse projects wfll improvz
overall circulacion and access in Factoria for both motorized and non-mocorized
traf5c Several of the recommended improvemen[s were subsequendy adoptzd inro
[he City's, Transportation Facilities Plan.
Mr. Larson has interpreted complex traffic modeling results for the Transportation
Impact Fee Studies for Puyallup, Bothell, and Auburn, WA. For the City of Bothell,
he also helped guide the development of a Concurrency Management Database to
track transporration impac[s of development projecu.
Transi[ Planning For che Intercity Transit Planning Study in Thurston Coun[y, WA, Mr. Larson
reviewed aansit roure structures and analyzed the current and pianned intemction of
Inrercity Trazuit's routes and schedutes with those of neighboring transit systems.
Ivtr. Larson co(lected field data and prepared the technical graphics for the METRO
Transit Operating Facilities Review in King County, WA, a detailed review of
parking and maintenance capaciry. He also analyzed traf£c and transi[ operations
for several design options and presented a recommendation for a proposed enaance
to an existing base. Publications ' 'Ymprovements m HOD"Sajety and Enjorcement, " ITE Compendium of Technical
Papers, 1995 (with Donald R. Samdahl and Jerty Ayres).
"Signa[i=ed /ntersecrions xirh HOV Zrearmertts: A Comparison ojAnalv(ical
Techniques, " presented at ITE Washingron State Section Annual Meeting, 1997.
"Transvt-7F vs. Svnchro: Comparisans From a Case Studv, " presented at ITE
Washing[on Srate Section Annual Meeting, 1999 (with Scott Washbum). .
"CORSIMSimulation ojCBD Bus Operations in Seattle, " ITE District 6 Newsletter
(Wes[emITE), Vol. 53, No.S, September/Ocrober 1999 (with Mike Williams).
"Where the Rubber.bteets tRe Rail: Gight Rai! Transit Simulation with CORSLLI, "
ITE Disuict 6 Annual Meeting Compendium ofTechnical Papers, 2000; and
Transportation Reseazch Board Annual Meeting, 2001 (vn[h Craig Rasmussen).
Education Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Washington, 1999 Bachelor of Science in Civi] Engineering, Universiry of Washington, 1994
Professional Regis[rations/ Regisrered Professional Engineer, Stare of Washington (35667/1998)
Institute ofl'ransportation Engineers, Member, Chair of the Colorado/Wyoming
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Affiliations . Section Continuing Education Committee
Work History BRW, Inc.. Transportation Engineer (1996 ro Presenc)
JHK & Associates, Transportation Engineer (1994 to 1996)
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BRW
a URS Corporation Company
Thomas W. Rounds, AICP, ASLA
Manager of Community & Regional Planning
Esperience - Nir. Rounds has ooer 20 years of professional expzrience in Ci[y and Rzeional
pfannin;, dzvelopment process administra[ion, streerscape design and conscruccion,
- re,placion preparatioq and pubtic involvement strategies. His skills in projeci
management have led ro many wel]-designed and financially successful residential,
commercial and urban development projects.
Mr. Rounds is the foaner Treasurer of the Cotorado Chaprer of the American
Planning Association and actively participares as a speaker/presenter at professional
devetopment conferences and seminars. He has been active in citizen planning
education with neighborhood groups, planning commissions, and elected officials as
well as providing technical expertise to various colleges and universities.
Related Esperience Mr. Rounds worked with the Ciry of Greenwood Village on the Village Greens
Park Feasibility Analysis, evaluating potential expansion of an existing 25-acre
. pazk by over 100 acres. The existing pazk is used extensively by the adjacen[ middle
and high schoots and by soccer and sohbafl leagues. An environmental and visual
analysis was perfoimed for the proposed expansion site to determine its suitabiliry
for recreation use. In a series of ineetings, Mr. Rounds worked with Ciry staff and
members of the Parks. Trails and Recreation Commission to develop a list of neighborhood and ciry issues that may affect use of the sire. Three altemative
development mode(s were described for use in-developing seven Concept Plans.
Detailed construction cost estimares were prepared for each of the Concept Plans.
Mr. Rounds assisted in focating and creating the site design for a 120-bed sub-acure
Life Care Systems Yursing Center to be located in Littletoq CO. "I'he
development plans included the 50,000 square foot nursing facility as well as
provision for a 5,000 square foot medical clinic. He assisted the owners in
administration of the rezoning and design review process through the City and the
azchitectural con¢ol committee. Mr. Rounds led a team to conduct a nvo-phase smdy to assist the Tovm of Berthoud
in dealing with changing times and financial conditions. The project involved
documenting existing levels of municipal service, evaluating potential fiscal impacts
for several major annexations, determining appropria[e cost recovery rechniques, and
preparing a short-tertn and long-range Capital Improvement Program for all Town
. szrvices and facilities. He led the project acid was responsible for overall
coordination for the consultant teazn, wllection of information from the Town and
Town's citizens, presenting findings to the Town at public meetings, and prepazation
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of the reports
Mr. Rounds worked with the Lakewood Planning Staff to prepare the tzxt of the
Rooney Vailey,'vtaster Plan, an amendment ro the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan.
The Rooney Valley Tazk Foree, by incergovemmental aereement, prepared the
Rooney Valley Framework Plan as a graphic guide [o the crea[ion of an open space
system and mixzd-use development wi[hin the threejurisdictions of Morrison.
Lakewood. and Jefferson County. C0. Lakewood's plan amzndment documentzd the
planning process, described the physical constraints and oppottunities, and
documenred the Ciry's goafs, objectives and action strategies for the Rooney Valley
portion vnthin theirjurisdiction. .
For the Greenwood Viilage Annexation Impact Study, he prepared an analysis of
the fiscal unpacrs associated with annexation of a I2-acre commercial property at the
edge of the ciry boundary. The anatysis indicated potential revenues, service levels,
and Ciry expenses.
Mr. Rounds served on the citizen steering committee for the Littleton Unlimited
Community Strategic Plan, a communiry-organized and stafYed strategic ptanning
effott for the area within the Littleton Public Schools boundaries. The plan
incotporaced citizen issues and straregies under six general headings: Economic
Development, Housing, Govemance, Life Long Learning, Communiry Services, and
Quality of Life. He was active in conducting public meetings, preparing and
dish-ibuting infortnational materials, and writing the final document.
Mr. Rounds was responsiblefor generating the economic and land use database used
ro prepaze a comprehensive analysis for the long-teim water needs of?.rapahoe
Counry (excluding the Ciry of Aurora). The methodology was designed to document
current data and assumptions related to land use pattems, growth, economic trends
and their affect on water supplies and consumption. The resulting Arapahoe
County Water Resource Plan was then used ro coordinate warer supply planning
for a group of vrater providecs inc(uding municipalities and special districts.
He participared in the prepazation of the Environmental Impac[ Statement for the Winter Use Plan for Yellows[one and Grand Teton Na[ional Parks and John D.
Rockefeller vtemorial Parkway. Mr. Rounds was responsible for documentation
and analysis related to winter use visitation and assessmen[ of impacts related ro the
13 altemative plans. . He is leading the ream responsible for updating the Town of Elizabeth, CO
Comprehensive Plan. This small town is esperiencing growth pressures within i[s
boundaries and for the surrounding areas of the county. The Comprehensive Plan
will contain appropriate objectives, policies, and implementation strategies ro assist
the communiry re[ain ia desired smal] town charactec Elements of the work include
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public workshops, intergovemmental cooperation and coordination, design
widelines, impacc mitieation throueh fees and dedicacions. and economic
development strategies.
TEA-2 ( requires the preparation of a comprehensive study of the altemati~e .
transportation needs of national parks and related public lands managed by che
National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Fish and Wildlife Szrvice.
Nfr. Rounds is coordinating and participating in the assessment of federally manaeed
park sites in Colorado, New Ivtexico, litah, and Wyoming. The evaluation includes
coordination activities and opportunities with nearby sites managed by the states and
the pazks' gateway communities.
The Pueblo Na[ural Resources and Environmental Education Strategic Plan was
an effort by a consonium of groups and agencies involved in prorecting, managing,
and teaching about the environmental resources in the Pueblo Counry regioa The
project mapped and cataloged the ,greai variery of natural resource and environmental
education sires and progams. Mr. Rounds worked with the Pueblo Natural
Resources and Envirocunental Resources Council to devise opportunities ro
cooperate in their mission and ro identify Pilot Projects as the action component of
the Plan. The Council will use the Plan to prioritize expenditures and to seek
funding assistance. The plan received the Merit,iward &om the Colorado Chapter
,
of the Amencan Sociery of Landscape Architec;s.
Education
Master in Urban and Regiona( Placuung, University of Colorado at Denver, 1990
Bachelor ofArts in Political Science, Michigan State Universiry, 1972
Professional Registrations/
. Ainerican Institure of Certified Planners (1995)
Af£iliatiohs ,
.4merican Planning Association
Anerican Sociery of Landscape Architects, Affiliate (1998)
University of Colorado College of Architecture and Planning Professional Advisory
Committee
Work History
BRW, Inc., Manager of Communiry & Regional Planning (1998 ro present)
Design Smdios West, Senior Planner/Project Manager (1996 ro 1998)
City of Littleton, Senior Planner (I995 ro 1996) . .
Arapahoe County, Planner (1989 ro 1995)
Town of Castie Rock, Planner (1983 ro 1989)
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Section B: FIRM CAPABILIT/ES
PROJECT EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
The a[tached project descrip[ions present information about key projects undertaken by BRW - including
blight studies as well a variety of urban redevelopment projects
Ward Road Blight Study , BRW, Inc.
City of Wheat Ridge Page 4
BRW
a URS Corporotion Company
ParkHill - Blight Study & Urban Renewal Plan
Denver, Colorado
IiR\Y%c:u recuncd hc the Cir: ur Ucmwr tu prcparc :i I31i¢h[ lmdc
.wd lZedecclapmen[ Pl:m tur [hc Crhan kZcncvvdAuthuritv IIIZW
c,~rnised duc dili,cncc in prupating, the bli,-hc inidq pl:m in Rmnl
uuic w mcet ihc dcncmJs uf the marke[ and polirie:d tnacs a[ pl.n.
i:ompliance aieh the ne%c pmcisiuns and immnc ui ;cite urh:m
..,..,i-d :r.¢ute: nf r»unr. 11.u-1111"unt in nrclrr [n dimini.h rhe
„pporauur: Cor eourt ch:tilcn,cs.
Tlic am:i mlder con,idendon in Demer induded rnn ncighhurhuud
<hopnin, cenecn, ho[h uf %chidi had hcen :ib:mdoned b} eheir
¢toeerv store anchurs. Sine;c chc dcp;vm2 uf che anchurs 3i i yean
ic". the ctntcrs ha%c hccn in a pcrpctu:d sate ot dcdinc: Thc
iLdewlopmen[ at the c«u cencoa «,u h:mipcred bv ch:mong
dcuwer.iphic; in the :idjacenc nei,rhburhuuds, cumpenoun with each
uther ,u wcll :u wi[h ne:ub%q ne«er shupping ansu.:tnd .t neg.tocc
phcsicil im;i_e. Thc puur phcsic:d condition ut the eenrea :md che
I:ick uf mclfl uppureunines fur,trei residcncs had be,vn co consa:un
..ic :cLnund of reiidcna.d pnupcrn. %:duc, ch.u h.id hc,vn duc co the
arn>uc ecunumv. The Cin recu;mizid the need co redeirlup thesr
ccn[ca in onler to Ruwve ehi, uh,eiile co nei;hhurhuod sr.ihilizarion.
6RW tacilinted secer,d nciihborhoud meenn,n ro idennrv and >elrc[
redcvclopmen[ opnuns which mec the needc o[ che conununiry u
«nll :u the p;u:unecen ot the ncirkeeplace. This included husdng :m
cxperc panel of re:il esnm 8ecelupers co pmvide an oppoauniry ro
hiin~- the irnesrors f:tte-ro-E.ice with the [onnnuni[e Thc ahilin ut
ihe puhlic ageneies to addrM a wide %anery uf housin,. econunue
and soci:d issues and p:irricipace in the pucenn:d mdecclupment ut the
siccs %c:u ;cccrcly restriacd «icfiouc the usc uf urb.m rcne,.%:d pumcri.
[n adSirion ro pn pannIg the dueununcs ncccss:inl fur compli:mce
%%ich the pnnisions oEthc ita[u[cs, thus :illokcin_ the usc uf urhan
tcmir.cnrk rhr.i,ucccs;hil rrilccclopmcnt cft`nr[. . EIIIICIT II
rcnc«:d pin%ers. [hc E3RA' pmjec[ tc:mt prtxidcd :usisr,mcc id
i11cudnin,.ind cc:Juann,.i %:urircy of redreclupinrnt upnoni h:ncd
upun estcnsicc markc[ :tnd tin;mci:d analcsis. BftNX %c:u :ihlc tu
idcnrih chc dc,rec and ri,k uf puhlic iumncnnun. dctining the
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a URS Corporatian Company
AIamedaAvenue -BIIghI Sludy& Urban Renewal Pian
LaKevvood, Colorado
GI:%' «:u reLained by [hc Ciry or Lakcwood ro prcpare a131i,6hc Snidy and Urh;m lZcriew:il Plan fur [he Lake%cood
Urhan lZene%v:d Audiorin~ BIZW". excrciseS duc dili,
lcnx in
prrp,iring che blighc smdy and urban. renew;il.plan in record
dmr co nuec die demands oE chc marke[ and pulidc.d torccs
u pLtv. Contpliance widi the new provisions and inten[ uf
;c:ire urban renew:il scicures «.u, of course, paramuunc in
ordcr to diTiiinish tlie upportuniry for court iheillrngrz. Thc Lakc%%ou1 projccc saidc :irc:t includcd thr Al.irncd.i
Avcnue Lonmierci:il iurridor bcnceen Wttdsworth and
Shcridan I3uidreards. Alchuu¢li hc:niN micckd. [he
corridur is dydining dur ro conscr.iina iti ici sizr. ia sh,ipc.
ia xhilitv or inabilin [o aggregate land, die condidon of ics
infr.ucruccure, and ia are:i dcmogr.iphies. Thc dependenre
of foc.il governmen[ upon s:ile, cLx revenue incrcues tfir
imporcance of these rmiil are:u and cheir declinr e:m yuickly
Ic:i1 co economii inseibili[v wichin tlie iommuninc
The Cin had roceived inquirLs trom Fricace invescor<. buc ics
ahiliro co pardciparo in the pu[cnd:J redecelopmrnc of ke~
parcels wu severely res[rii[ed withouc the use oEurban
renew:il powen. In addinon ro prep:uing che documena
necessary Eor cumplianie wich the provisions of the scirures,
[hus :illowing che usc of urb:m renew.il powers. BCiW
provided aasisttnce in dcfining the Er.uiiework of,t suicessful
rcScvclopmcnc effixe
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Stapleton Blight Study
-~enver, Colorado
lil:\X,' \%:Ls rccuncu nc thc Jr.tpkn>n Dcvelupmcn[
COrpor.tdor and chc Ci[y ut Dencer tu prcpare a Bligh[
~r.id% ti)r chc Uro.m Renew.il Aueliunn: BRW excrci,ed
.luc dili,cncc in prcparing [he blighc snidy to meec chc
icnr.mds nf che markec and poliric:il tbrces :ic pl:ry.
c'„mplianrc %cich die nc~e provisions and incenc of <r.ac
urhan rcnewil sei[uces wa., of counc. par.miounc in ordcr w
diminish chc opciurtuniw tior cour[ ch.illctigLs.
Thr arca undcr con,ider,inun in Denvcr «:u thc furnier
~ Seiple[on In[crn:idun.d Airpore sicc. Tht proposcd
redccelopmenc of [he 55()U-.tem sice udlizes a miscure ui
I:md u>es includim, indusrri:d. commtrci:il, residend.il, and
~ upen space. I3u[ rcdcvrlupnren[ of this large site is
. ions[cuned hy sever.il dtin,s; ies prccious use w,u uniuue and
upenciunalk verv specidc, cor.d redevdopmen[ iiiusc be a
long-r.m,c "n.d. and cirtu.Olv no rvadwavs or uolidrs drcmdv
f esisc in che incrrior of che sice. Dcveloping a mechod tior
; nn:mcmL
, che qemenduus intciti[rucrurc cost wy die prim:w
purpo.c uf the uSc of [hc urb:in n nea,il powea.
The Setpleton Devclopmrnt Corporadon had negoriated an
agmemen[ ~cieh Foresc Ciry Development Corporanon cu
ph:xe acquisicion andxorucrucdon of che site. The abiliry oF
clic puhlic seicor co po-uniipace in che po[end,d
rcdcvclopntent oFdic s'ice wu scvercly res[ricted wi[huut dic
uzr uf urhan rrnew.il puwrrs. In addidun to prep.ving dre
ducumcnis nriessan Cor iompliuue a-ith the provisions of
thr .nmccs, thu. :illuwing thc u,e of urb:m rencw:il powen.
13RW %%;Iti :d.o em;.t,cd cci pmciilc ronstiletrion in thc .
nl:mning oFinfr.t.mirnire improvemcnc} and die rcu~e pl,m
ti~r thc si[c and :usisemec in idcntihing dcvclopntcnt iu<es.
IfI\~Y:' %v.Is .161c 10 idcnnhdir dr,ree And ri+k of hu[h prm¢r
and publie intrrvendon, dcfining ehe Franrework tbr a >uccesshd reilcvdupmcnt ctY`urt.
B RW
a URS Corporation Company
B RW
a URS Corporation Company
Federai Heights Blight Study
=ederal Heights, Colorado
lill~'~ rcr.uncd L\ciw Cicy ui Fcucral Hciglia <<)
~~rc;~.trc i 131h,-,hc SaiSv h>r chc Urbar: Renew:tl Auchoriw.
Iit:W cscrci<cd duc diii,ruc, in prcp:uim, tlta 61i,h: catd}irnI urbun rcne%c;d plan in rciord nme co meec du
md, of [hc m:trket and polinc:il tiorics ac pl:n'.
Compii.wte %ctdt dic nr%i pr<iet.10m .1111 ri[cu[ L.'r .;:;r~
ivban rcnrw;il <cinices wa.. uf coursc. pxramounc in urdcr ca
Siminish chc oppuaunin tbr iourc ch:illrn,c,.
Thc area unScr con>ider.idun in Fcder.d Hci~ha ineludcd
;r%ccd conimcrci:d eurridors.Alchough he.nilv cr.iceled. che
~orriclor is dedining duc cu cunscr.uncs in ics :izc. its sh.tpe,
i« ,tbilin ur inahilin' ro a„rcgacc Lmd. chc cundinon of in
infr;tserttcairc, an1 io arca dcntu,r,tphics. Thc dcpcndence
of lue.d goacrnmcnt upon ::dc+ cix nccnuc incre:ucs chc
imporexnce ot chae recul are:ta and their dedine ran
uuick;lc Ic:id cu eionomic incc:ibiliry «i[hin die tummunin.
The Ciw ha1 receivrd inyuires fwm pricx[e imescurs, huc
ir. ibilin Eo psirdcipa[c in che pticind:il rcdecclopmrnc of
kcy parcrls %%:Lti ccccrrly rcctriacd Wichout [he usr uf urhan
nnM:il powcn. [n ,tddidon tu prcparinL dtc.doaunents
nccessan, for compliante wich the provisiuns of [he sr.ituces,
chus .dluwing [he usz of urb:m renew:il powers. BIZW
provilzS aisiscinct in defitiing che fr.unework oi a
.ucccssful rcdevelupmenc et`torc.
SRW
a URS Corporation Company
City Center Blight Study & Urban Renewal Plan
VUestminster, Colorado
f3RXC' ~%-as rcr.uncd by ihc Ciry utAVesnuin>[cr tu prepvc a lili_hr Smdc .md Itedevelupmene Pl:ui For chr Urh:m Rrnrwal
Audluriry. 13MV esertised duc duicencr in prep.uin, the
;mdy :uid urb:m rcnr%v,il pl:m in rceord nme ro meet che
dcnr,inds uf chc markrt .md pulinc:il forces ac pl.n. CumpIi:mre
%vich the new pmvisions and incenc of scicc urb:tn renr,.%:d
seimte± Wu. ut coursr. par.tntounc in iirdcc Eo diminish [he
uppurtuniry ti>r cuurc ch:dlenui,.
Thr area under considenrion in Wesmiiiuccr induded i
region.d shupping ccntcr .und uaer,d nr:vbc mrtwtcrci.J
mrridun fionced bya nnge of powcr. cununwury and
nciehborhuod ccnccrs. The rcznun:il shopping cen[er w.ti
under cornprdnce aaack trom a new pmposed region:il
shopping cencer lcss ch:m 13 nunuces iway. AlchuuL-,h chc
cencer w:u sdll proficable. ic w,v consrr,tined by ics sire
conhgunnun, a need for in[crior renovtdon :md re-cen.mdnC.
un->ire circulacion and oti-;ice acceas improvemrnts.:md che
lack uf appropriaceh loc;¢cd p:vkinG. The drpendrncr uf luc:il
euceminenc upon s:des eis recenur increve, the imporcmcr of
chesc rcctil ,vcu .vid their dedine t:ut yuicUy lead co econumic
insc:tbilia• wichin che conununinr. In W'esmuns[er, the atienurs
trom chis one cen[er corunmted 25°,% of the Ci[vi >alLs eu
recenue.
The Ciry' had bren negod:iring wlch chr oxvTier co renovate the
cencer and cunsmitt new road%v.ivs ro impmve acces.c. The
abiliry of [lie publii agenc} [o p:vncipace in the porenn,il
redeaeloptnent zhe cice «:u secerclc re,criard a•ithouc the u,e
of urban rene«:d poxvcrs. [n addidon ro prep:ving the
docttnienes ncee~e:try for eompli:mee with the provisions of the
itam[es. thus :dlowin,, the u.c of urhan rencu':il po%cen. B[ZW
providcd :usi.r.incr in idrnnft1111~ aid e%iJuann, a v.vicry of
redrvelopnten[ upcions hucd upuu markr[ i{em:md .md
dcvclopiurnt custs. Thr L3W projrct cr.mi w:u ahlc [o idcntin'
the dcgrcc ,uul risk uFbuth priv¢c and public inccrccnnun.
dchning the fnmrwork tix :t :uccrsshil rcdceelupnrcn[ ctFi>r[.
B RW
a URS Corporation Campany
FitZS im on S Redevelopment Plan
Aurora, Colorado
Fi¢sinuon; Aruiv :~ledical Cm«r %vas onc or the nuGc,rd,
Ir.idinu rc,c:irrh :tnd ccachinu t,trilitics.As r:irt of the liRAC 1995 clo,ure, thc in:etllatiun i; [u be pha;ed ou¢
'Wcr the 1996 cu 1999 nme pcriod. I3RW was ihuxn.a,
IcaLl coinMdcint co d;rccc Lhc devrl0pmcn1 of a
rcdcvdupmcnc plan aud implemcneinon s[ramgy tbr the
propcrcc': conccnion cu emlian u.~cs.The plan w,u
deNeloped chrou,h :i ilo;c aorking rclanonship wich :i
30_nicmhcr ad%i.on rummiaor z wcll .u [hc acmc
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involventcnc uf dte Fitzsimon. fiedevclopmenc Auchurinr
(F[ZA).Thc pI:utnin, proecss induded inventor}' .111d
an:dc<is oEpropcrry. tondinuui. econumic and m.trkcr
pocenn;d., pl:m alcern.idves, a recommendcd land uu pl.in,
and .tn impkmenm[iun protr.im .tddressin_> propcrn
[r.in>tcr and redccclupment programming.
The pIdn deurihes a major econo-nui developmenc
opporauiiry tbr chc CiR of Auror.i and m cconumic
,nmulus tbr thr ufdcr poxnun uE the cin. The .inchor we
wiIl hc a 300-.trrc iampus for the growth, esp.tnsiun and
evencu.il relocadon of the Universin of Coluradu Ha:ilch
Srieiices Cencec Other major land uses include a sc:ict
ve[erans nuning home, pulice and fire craining acadrmv
and communiry p:irk and recrearion uses.
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a URS Corporation Company
Fitzsimons Redevelopment Plan Update Zooo
Aurora, Colorado
I1M~provided pLinnin-.u:d ai giuerring :enice> rur dir
Fi¢Sitnons RtdCwtlqpntent Pl:ut UpLt¢e 1999. Undcr the
LIircrciun uf chc Fiasipiun, Redecelopmenc Authorin (FEtA;.
(3fLW"s ce:mi uf pl:wners. cri,ineen .vid Iand,cape archirecc+
~%orked doalv wi[h the Universitv oFl.ulundo He:dch
Sticnces Centcr (U(.HSC) ;ind the CiR ut Aurur,t {('(-)A) tu
prcp.trc reviscd land usc. infr:i}[ructure.:md cianomii pLui. cha[
inIr, r.uc [hr nro>c wtrcnl dcccioprricnc :md implemrncadun
pro,r.uus tior taih en[iry for the en[ire Fi2s'intons sice
E3R~,'~/ providcd cunccp[u:d si[e pl:uinin,, p:¢crlization pl.uis.
pl:vu tor the
pmliinin:vy infcisttuaure desig~t, uid ph:uing
entire Fiasinwns si[c. Tfir Pl;m UFLLac retines :md incrgr.aes
the 8.8 ntillion :yu:ve ticc UCHSC c:unpus. die 2.4 milliuii
syuare tetc bioscietiie ase:vch park, che eown cen[er. ;vid [he I-
223 rommcrci:il dreclupnicnc p.vccl inco one cohetinc pl,m.
oditr tu:ijor I.md uses iniurpor.ttcd inolude the Sci[eVe[rcvis
nursin, huutc. Ciry ofAuror.i police :uid tire [siirung complcx.
tumnwnin p,trks. recrcatiun and upett sp;ice. At buildout. die
[Veav Ficnimon< is rspecced «o arconmiuiiue ne:vly 12 million
syuarc tce[ uf dreclopnten[ and empluy nr.aly 30.1001) peoplr.
The Ficzsinwtv Redevelopmrn[ Pl,m Update :uid suppurting
infrastruicure m;u[er pl:uis will be the principle guiaing
documrntc for chr implemenea[ion oF redevelopmenc ai
Fiasintoru. The PI:III UPtj:ICC \V1II `llll{l' Land use decuioiu arid
providc input in to capicd prugr.ws tbr in[ru[ructurc
improvemrnts.
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a URS Corporation Campany
Fitzs.imons . Redevelopment Pian
Economic and Finanaal Analysis
Aurcra, colorado
Fi¢<;mon: Arnn Nicdic:il Cen[cr «:ts one ot che :u m%;
rc~~a:ch iui trathin, ta~ilidcs. 13fWV %~:u dic
rrime considc:mc tor the redevelopmene pl:in for che 577
icrc :ire. re.pon.ible ti>r b:uc-line econonucs. Lind we
pl.mnin"'. cngineerin, and publii involve-mcnt. BIZW';
rcouumic an:ilc,is a..ignmencs induded b:ueline markcc
m:iheis. cconomic and h.i:il impact .ui:dyiis. and Ehe
intr:u[ruiture io;dnq. .
Thr rcde%clupmrnc pLiu cran>fers 200 acre, ofehe ;ier co
die lhiivcr-:in or (:,,lor,idu He:dch Seirnre, Cenccr ti>r.i
nc\c C:uupui.The Ci[~ plans tu develup a rcl.ited
hi,).:icnec resc:vch p.irk on an addiciun:tl 130 arres.Thc
rem:iinin,'_'nl :ierc, or I.ind arc pLmncd tior iummunin
:md residcnd:il land iues. Wich :i l:vge pordon of che iicc
hein, given ro a public endry :ic no cos[, the Ciry needed
ro insurc chac the rcmainirn; develop-menc projea w:u
economie:illy Fe:uiblaThc rese:trch park repre-,cn[ed che
hi_he;c investmcnc de%clopnicnc program indudin, hi-h
p:nin-job± and m,gur huildin" inves[menc.Thc fi,e.d
impaccs wcrc :d.o hiehcr eiven the E.icc ih.a biosricnic
park davelop-men[ w;u primarily nec newjobs ro the sicc
.iu.i ociicr .uLcruMtic~. r~xiic..l in cLc shiL-nu~ ur
developmen[.
The major financi:d issuc :L;soei:tced with the pruircc W:is
hu%a co fin:ince infr;ucrucaire improvemencs.Thr >eleited
dcvelupmcn[ program is e%pccted to r<sul[ in occr 7.2
nullion syuare tcee o%cr a 35 [o 40 year period.The e,ri-
m:iccd:3'_5 million in crunk intr:t-acrucairc «ill thcrcti>rc
nced co be ph:ued w coincide with the decclupmenc it
+crvc.. E31ZW dc%cloE,cd the rcyuirrd inEr:uvuc-airc .
ph;uin, progranu :ini{ :d;o hn:miine modrl; to ,tlloi:i[c
cu>[s hascd on hcnrtit. .ind iliu dcvchipcd hn.tncin,
<cracc,ics tu paa ftor chc impro~cmcnt>
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a URS Corporation Company
S la p ie lon Development Plan
Denver, Colorado
Scapletun [n[crn:inon:il Airport .u the Denver re¢ion's
primary airport since [he 1920s and was closed in 1993.
Wurking for the Scapleron Development Corpor.idon,
I3lZNV direc[ed an ineerdisciplinary group of consulcants ro
prcpare a redevelopmen[ vision and plan for the Scaplecon
properry.The purpose of che plan is to creace a scra[egv
fur [hc land, which enhances long term v.ilue, reuses
tacilicies as appropriace, and incorporares new uses inco
the esisdng fabric ofadjacen[ neighborhooeis. The plan,
referred co :Li che "green book", w:u adop[ed by che Cicv
and Councy oEDenver in 1997.
BEiW suciessfully addressed numerous ch:illenges in
developing a crcarive and workable plan for the si[e! '
udlizing exvring sice vsers such ;v aviarion buildings and
rumvays, Eostering the development of an
environmencilly friendh "grcen" communiry,
rees[ablishing the urb:m fabric of Denver and linking to
surrounding communiriet, coordinadon wich environmrnLil cleanup and crcaring connecrioiu co
esisdng open space sysrerru, including Sand Creek and
the Rocky btounrain Arsen:il Narional Wildlife Refuge.
An importanc vision for the project h:u been provided by
the Scapleron Redevelopment Founciarion, a non-profi[
corpocadon chac h;u aisisced the Ciry• in creadng the
devefopmenc planning proeess.The FoundarionS mission
is [o crea[e su;ciinable developmenc on the sice, mclaiming
open space, alluwing for .il[ernacive wacer, w.ucewacer,
cransporr.idon, and energy syscemti, and accracring
emironmeneil cechnology 6rnu as si[e [enana.
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Lov/ryDetailed Master Planning Contract
Denver, Colorado
ISR~1' 1; liireif hv [hc Lo%rrv RCdc%elopmcnt Atu-
~ LI:A.; to p.irricipaur in a partncrin, reLi-nun,hip ~
dic LIZA. uic Cic} and Cuunn oEDcmrr, [he Cin
Aun,n .inu inochcr consul[an[ co provide duaikd i
pI.tnning rior thc 1,860-acrc Ltia-rv sitc.
131ZNC/ re,pon.ihle for deeiile d parcel pl.i[tin, to
majur un-;ic'c subarc:itThe>e subareas consist oFapl
inc¢eh 5ni i:irre> uf rc,idend.d hoiising an accra,
ut 4.i dwcllin, units prr acrc. 600 :tcrcs of.
ind p.issi~e rerreanun arca.. 200 aires of emplovme
e.imPu., and :ilf [hc a~soeiatrd ehorou,*hfyrc righcs-o
Thc m:yor m.uter pLinninK elemcna chaz BIZW pro
.irn:
NUsccrplan for cransic
Tr.in;porunnn ,e.ccm imp,tce analysis
Urb.m de,i~m and oprn sp.iee reciew
Pl:u[cr plan for wa[cr supplv and tvactcwarer
tran,missiun • M.ucer pLm for >uharea drainage
• Public udli[ics Ffanning and ruurdinanun
• liesidenn:d parref plaaing plans
• Surccyin, mecrs and hounds and Iegil descripdoi
cilc econoniic LleVelopmenc .md public benetic
conveeances.
~cill Aso prot'ide kec inte,radon oEthr nvo
cicics',c:vid;vds tior iicvcloE,menc.Thi. Neill indudi
!hr rrc.¢i,m or iprritic dc>f~n ~uidcline> tbr
cnOnccring >r.tnd:vds to hc applied durin,
~Ir~clupmcnt acros: thc encirc,sitc
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a URS Carporation Company
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a URS Corporation Company
',;Vest Colfax Avenue Tra nsportation Study
cernier, Colorado ,
pruAidcLl inccrui>ciplin,.r, pl.innin, -ind crn~nce:in,
:rniI c~ Yior [he Wea Colr,~~AcenueTemcpureidom )aidhco
rc:Juacr .ind cnh:uice I:ulii usr ,u:il rcdccrlopnicnt uppnm;ni[ia.
iuiprucc die ocer.dl appear.mce ind ~isicd qu:din of the torridur.
❑nprove peda[ri.in satcry. imprtrve ve!licvl:tr presene
iuuhiliry~:md AcmmniuLtuc :iltcrnatice modL~ uf mvispoa:uiun.
T, arltiece the Ciry ut Drncer+ desirc tior public conxrnu. on I
pretcrred :ilternamc ti>r improvemena ro Wcyc Colu~ Acenue.
ISI:%' cornluacd .i arric. uf mrrnn,n .md %+~urkshup< %%ich
nci_hbudwud ruiLlenee. propem' uWnerc. businrss u«ncre..un1
1ccrnti rcprescnctm'c.. Thm liigh priorin un a pahGc
irnnlccnren[ tpproai h upnmized oppoRUru[icz fur idcndni:uion
of is:urs. uppOmInicir~ .uu1 consmin[c. iomcnsus huildin_ tnr .i
patirred:Jcrrnancc.mnon, [he ncighhudiood residenu.lui:il
buNincNsCy ,vid in,cicutiutu,:uid puhlie agencir;.
I:tsula uf [he pl.uining, etiort indudc impruvemena tu thc
.Ni:[in_ intrL:[ruaurc :vid a recuiumcnd:¢ion Eor
impirnicnr.inon of:ui Urb:m DLsi--,ri Fr.une%oork tor dic .vr.i.
Thr truncwurk will enh:uxe che wuyur chmr,iarriscia of
v,vioa~ se,anencs uF[he corridur dirough decelupment of
consistent streeac:tpe intprvvetnena «'idiin dIe pubGc righe-ut-
%va}. meludui, Ltnd+etping, li;linng, sacec turnimre.:md
::ndcrrrvunding uf uvrnccid unLa<s ItedcNeloprtient
rccommcnamum iniludc the idcntduatron uF[hc mu.t
1d%:tnct,c0us locatiuns hor adctielupment emphaaiziue
adcyuatclv sizrd :md rontignired parccls. vu:mt :md underudlizcd
p.v,:rl>. u)d inccnti,i~ tu tarilicuc rcdcvclupmrnt.
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Section C: PROJECT APPROACH
This section presents the overall philosophy of the BRW Team, including specific features of our
approach which we believe have a strong bearing on Ward Road Blight Study and which will contribute to
a successful ou[come. It is followed by a detailed description of work tasks [hat we propose to complete
the Blight Smdy_
PHILOSOPHY AND ISSUES
Makeup of BRW - We have assembled a team with carefui attention to the project requirements and
terms outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). BRW brings specific expertise and experience that will
be brought to beaz at appropriate times throughout the study. Although BRW is not an MBFJWBE firm,
it employs many minorities and women, including several women on the proposed project team.
Work with Gity Urban Renewal Legal Counsel - We understand that the City has in-house legal
counsel for Urban Renewal (Jim Winholtz). We plan on working with this fum in developing and
reviewing the plan. .
Experience on Similar Projects - BRW has worked on related projects and has a deep level of
confidence that we can perform smoothly, efficiently and with consideration of the significant importance
of this study to the City of Wheat Ridge. Specifically, [he individuals proposed have experience on
projects with the following elements:
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PROPOSI
Urban renewal studies and plans
Land use planning and development
Utility and infrastrucmre planning
Trnnsportation planning .
Development feasibility analysis
Zoning and en[idements
'sD WORK PLAN
The Proposed Work Plan reflects BRW's understanding that the City of Wheat Ridge wishes to have a
Blight Study prepared for the redevelopmen[ area that addresses current conditions and meets State of
Colorado statutes. The proposed Work Plan is also based upon BRW's overall philosophy, which is to:
• Understand client goals and then strive to meet them.
• Maximize economic activiry through an understanding of private sector market dynamics.
• Be creative and flexible.
• Reflect client and communiry concerns and input.
• Consider all potential oppoaunities for publiclprivate partnerships.
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STUDY METHODOLOGY
An important objective of the Ward Rood Blight Study is to retrieve and analyze a wide variery of data for
a range of physical and non-physical conditions. The majority of information will be obtained through
meetings and interviews with key personnel from the City of Wheat Ridge and through con[acts at various
other public agencies. Additional information was collected from various reports and maps identifying
parcel boundaries, historic value, traffic, parking, utilities, and street condi[ions. Several variables have
been considered, as required by the State Statutes (revised in 1999). Considered cumulatively, and/or as
separate conditions, these faciors will be evaluated as a basis for determining blight in the redevelopment
area.
The Ward Road Blight Study includes the following tasks:
Task 1: Determination of Proiect Issues and EAstina Conditions
During this initial [ask, an information mee[ing will be held wi[h City staff to obtain general information
related to the site and surrounding azea, including comments on under-utilization of the site, ownership
pattems, existing structures, infrastructure, unique on-site conditions, and other data which may be
helpful in completing [he study. Political considerations will also be discussed. Additional meetings will
be held individually wi[h appropriate City department heads to assist the survey team in data collection
and evaluation.
Task 2: Base Maaain2/Data Collection
Using information provided by the City of Wheat Ridge, a base map will be prepazed ro document the
location and condition of selected information included in the study. The base map will include the
subject parcels and areas surrounding the area, including streets, parcels, easemen[s, and other physical
and political informa[ion. The digital map showing zoning will be suitable for this purpose.
Task 3: Data Collection and Research
Using information obtained in Tasks 1 and 2 as a base, the BRW Team will provide additional
information within and adjacent to [he S[udy Area, including public facili[ies, pazcelization, ownership,
street layout, traffic, pazking configuration, land use, infrastrucmre deficiencies, building code violations,
vacancies, and other appropriate data. Information on buildings, including size, layout, and physical
condition will be based on site observation and infortnation provided by the City.
An analysis will be prepared using County Assessor's records, to identify changes in ownership patterns,
including assemblages or pucelization or properties.
The City of Whea[ Ridge will provide informa[ion on additional factors [hat would affect [his analysis of
physical conditions. This may include:
• Zoning information
• Traffic Counts
• Accident statistics
• Building permi[ informa[ion
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• Recent, current or planned infrastructure improvements
• Property ownership informa[ion
• Crime Reports/Statistics
Task 4: Field Survev and Verification
BRW will conduct several field reconnaissance and site survey trips during the analysis period for the
purpose of identifying 6light conditions, documenting the location and extent of blight, and denoting
deficiencies which might lead to a conclusion of blight. Trips may be conducted with appropriate Ciiy
staff (including transportation and/or public works).
Task 5: Documentation and Findin¢s
BRW will prepaze a report to document and illusvate the various blight factors which might be present
within the Study Area. Based on data collected, £eld surveys, and interviews with key City personnel and
management staff, the report will respond d'uecdy to critena used to determine "blighY" as defined in the
Colorado State Stamtes, including information on:
• Slum, deteriorated, or de[eriorating s[ruc[ures.
• Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout.
• Faulty lot layou[ in rela[ion to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness.
• Unsanitary or unsafe conditions.
• Deterioration of site or other information.
• Unusual[opography.
• Defective or unusual conditions of title rendering the tide non-marketable.
• The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire and other causes.
• Buildings that aze unsafe or unhealthy for persons ro live or work in because of building code
violations, dilapida[ion, deterioration, defec[ive design, physical construction, or faulty or inadequa[e
facilities.
• Environmental contamination of buildings or property.
• Inadequate public improvements or utilities.
The key questions addressed include the extent [o which [his azea constitutes a social or economic liability
for the Ci[y -"Is there a presence of substantial adverse condrtions that will affect the sound growth of
the Study Area and the communiry as a whole?" The Report includes representative deficiency pho[os, a
lis[ of reports and reference materials, and a property inventory.
Four of the condi[ions must be present in the study area in order [o dec]are a condition of bligh[.
Task 6: Presentation of Blieht Studv
BRW will presen[ our findings at WRURA meeting fol]owed by a presentation [o the City of Wheat
Ridge City Council mee[ing as part of the Ciry's process and responsibility in making a£nal
determination of blight.
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Task 7: Expert Testimonv
A[ the request of the client or demanded by summons, BRW will provide testimony related to the
preparation, methodology and findings in the blight smdy.
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Section D: PRICING
This sec[ion presents the information concerning project pricing - which includes the proposed projec[
budget and billing rates for personnel assigned to the project. Additional information can be provided if
required.
PROJECT BUDGET
The proposed budget for the project is summarized on the attached spreadsheet, including an estimate of
staff-hours by task and personnel category, as well as expenses. This budget dces not include expert
testimony or the services of the City's legal counsel for urban renewal.
SCHEDULE OF HOURLY BILLING RATES
BRW, Inc.
Title
Tvpe of Work
Hourlv Rate
ProjectManager
Public
$120
Senior Planner
Public
$80-90
Senior Engineer
Public
$80-100
Engineer/Planner
Public
$65-75
CADD Designer
Public
$55-65
Clerical
Public
$30
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44th and Ward Road Blight Study
Hourly Rate Sc6edule
Hourly
Tazks
Task 1: Projec[ Issues/Existing Conditions
Tazk?: Baze Mapping/Data Collection
Task 3: Data ColleclioNResearch
Task 4: Fieid Survey and Verification
Task 5: Documentation and Findings
Task 6: Presentation of Blight Study
Tuk 7: Expert Tafimony (to be decermined
Total H<
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S120.00
585.00
590.00
$70.00
$60.00
$30.00
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8
4
$2.320.00
8
8
8
40
20
4
$6.480.00
4
16
16
40
4
$6.200.00
8
16
8
40
20
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57.160.00
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8
40
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$5.960.00
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$2.480.
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72
48
168
40
24
396
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$5.280.00
56.120.00
54.320.00
511.760.00
51100.00
5720.00
529,400.00
Subtotal
Expenses
Direct Coscs .
$1.500
$1S00 Sublotal
530,900 TOTAL
Section E: INSURANCE
BRW, Inc. agrees to provide and maintain insurance per the agreemen[ requirements.
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I Section F. PROJECT SCHEDULE
The preparation of the analysis and report can be comple[ed within a 12-week period, which we
understand [o be a scheduling requirement of the City. The following milestones are feasible based upon
our project understanding and proposed scope of work:
Milestone
Conuact start date
2, 2001
Com lete first drafr of
Stud
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, 2001
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Colete final drafr of B
001
Presenta[ion to WRURA
2001
Presen[ation [o Cit Coun
2001
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DRW, a subsidiary of URS Corpcration, is a prcfessioncl serviczs company providing planning and
anqineer,ng expertise to transpor!ation anC infrastruc!urz clients. Or9cnized to assist clients throuchout
the life of the proiect, BRW Provides services from feasioility anaiysis through
desian and construciion management
We are widely 1
Ihe ~irm was founded in 1950, and today employs more than 700 known for
engineers, planners; architects, scientists, and technical personnel.The delivering high
company has received numerous planning and design awards for its C]UOl/f)/, innovative
completed projects. 5@rVIG@S t0 OUf
BRW stresses several important philosophies in delivering technical 5ervice5 clients nation-wide,
to its clients. The company places extraordinary emphasis on client service, as we work to solve
interclisciplinary problem solving, and produd quality. Our strong project Pf0bI@l115 C7I1CI
manager system allows single point focus for client service, providing implement
responsibility for commitments to be made and met, and quality to be
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-^e increasing complexity of our urocn enc ruml environments demenas ettenticn b many irterrelare~_
--:amenrs as new projec,s ore pianned and desgnec. Criricai to successrui Frejecis is 'he ailocation or rne
oest resourczs available coupled with an understandinq of decisien-making
to reach consensus. , . ,
The BRW approcch to problem solving fccuses on matching key project staff
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,rom a range of skill areas with project requirements and
objectives. Staff experts from a wide cross section of disciplines are assem-
bled to form a. project team capable of addressinc ell facets of the projec'
from concept through operation.
Our firm organizes each Project Team using a realistic unclerstanding of the
project development process. Our approach provides a clear focus on the
appropriate decisions and products needed by our clients at each stage of
the planning and design process. In addition; our work
experience has provided valuable lessons on the unique characteristics and
requirzments for both public and private sector clients.
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• Communicahons
• Ccordination
• Employ proactive scheduling
• Institute Quality Control
• Utilize cost control accounting
• Verbal and wriiten progress reports
2. Technical Approach
• Define issues
• Develop alternatives
• Address related elements
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations
• Focus cn implem-r,tation
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ELEMENTS OF SUCCESS
Experienced Professionals
• Leadership
• z;<per'ise
• Communication
- Listen and respond
- Establish credibility
- Facilitate consensus
• Assign transportation, engineering and planning experts
• Quality control
Relevant Project Experience
• Depth
• Uariety
• Complexity
• Broad range oF applicable experience
• In-depth variety of appiicable experience
• Innovative methods
• Successful solutions
Communication / Participation Program
• Involvement
• Understanding
• Consensus
- Identify groups and individuals
- Define information for decisions
- Plan for involvement
- Build consensus
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Through_the _ commitment of fhe
human resources- of the
firm, from:.our.'working
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delivers high qual►ty,~-~
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transportation,' `
engineering and de3ign
solutions on ~time and
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• Ccrridor Studies
• Highway System Planning and Geometric Design
4 Alternatives Analysis and Transit System Planning
~ =mvironmental Impad Statements/Assessments
• Bus Transit Planning and Operations Analysis
• Sub=area Transportation Planning
• Major Activify Center Planning
• Tra{fic Impact Analysis
• Air Quality Planning and Assessments
• Noise Impact Analysis
+ Traffic Safety Studies and Accident Analysis
• Traffic Signal System Design
• Public Paricipation Program Design and Implementation
• Parking Demqnd Analysis and Fundional Layout Studies :
• Transit System Planning and Operations
• Computer Modeling Applications for:
- Traffic Forecasting
- Par!cing Demand
- Highway Capacity Analysis k1rM
- Air Pollution Mi<roscale and Burden Analysis
- Noise Generation
We understand that
transportation
policies and facilities
should direct as well '
as serve travel
demand and should
help define as well
as respond ta urban
form.
' EXPERTISE
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• : :ichwcy crC' Rccdwcy Desipn
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• rccilily and off-site Drainage Design
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• Transit Guideway Roadbed, Structures, Drainage and Utilities Engineenng
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funclamentals
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design functional,
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OSfIli9 OACJ
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COnf@XftJal fr 4R5'
• Airport Ground Access
portation
rzighr-of-way Plans
• co5r Estimates
infrastructure.
• Municipal Water, Sewer and Shreet Design
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BRW
EXPERTISE
Urban Planning and Design
• Community Comprehensive and General Plans
• Facilities Master Planning
• Specific Area Plans
• Housing and Community Development
• Landscape Architecture
• Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Design
• Downtown Revitalizahion
• Activity Center Design
• Urban Street Corridor Planning and Design
• Transit oriented Development Planning and Design
• Blight/Redevelopment Studys
BRW provides urban
planning and design
services, which utilizE
the power of the
physical place to
influence paffierns of
interaction and
achieve planning
objectives.
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LG~~d Deveiopment tngineering
. Sir=Anciysis crc Se:-c-ion .
• Due Diligence Assessmert
• Feasibility Studies
• Zngineerirg ~Oaster ?icns
• Horizontal Layout
• `ubclivision Platting
• Grading Plans
• Drainage Reports
• Utilities Design
• Sformwater Mancgement
• Construction Bid Documents & Soecificatiors
• .'=oproval Facilitation
• _5rreet Design
• Opinions of Cost
• Community Involvement
• Construction Observation
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technology th'at
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seleciion `through
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Land Surveying
• ;',LTA/ACSM Lard Title Surveys
• Improvement Survey Plats
• Land Survey Plats
• Subdivision Plats
• GPS Surveys
• Topographic Surveys
• Survey Control
• Right-of-Way Surveys
• Title Review
• Descriptions and Exhibits
• Construction Staking
' Building Alignment and Grqde
• As-Built Surveys
• Jeitlement Monitoring
• Uolume and Elevation Certifications
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EXPERTISE
Environmental Compliance Services
I • Scoping
~ • Integrated Design Approcch
• Imoact/Opportunity Analysis
~ • Impact Mitigation Design
• Documentation
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• Public and Agency Involvement
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• Wetlands (Delineation, Classification, Evaluation, Mitigation, Design, Permitting)
• Visual Resources
• Wildlife Habitat Assessment
• Cultural Resourca Analysis
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and Relocation
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