HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 - RESO 40 - Hawk SignaalsCITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 40
SERIES OF 2026
TITLE: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
AND THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 44TH AVENUE PEDESTRIAN
HAWK SIGNALS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge (the “City”) applied for and was awarded
federal and state transportation funding in 2026 for the 44TH Avenue Pedestrian HAWK
Signals Project (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project will construct two HAWK signals at 44th Avenue and Miller
Street and 44th Avenue and Lamar Street to replace existing RRFBs; and
WHEREAS, the Project provides a more effective traffic control treatment,
improves driver compliance and pedestrian visibility, and reduces conflicts at these
high-priority crossings; and
WHEREAS, project funding includes federal HSIP funds in the amount of
$732,065, and City funds in the amount of $81,401, for a total estimated project cost of $814,006; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) administers the federal funds and requires the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”)
outlining the responsibilities of the parties and the funding requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1. The Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Wheat Ridge and the Colorado Department of Transportation for the 44th Avenue Pedestrian
HAWK Signals Project is hereby approved in substantially the form presented to
City Council.
Section 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the Intergovernmental Agreement and such other documents as are necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 24th day of August 2026.
Korey Stites, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janeece Hoppe, City Clerk