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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution-1999-0018 RESOLUTION NO. ~ SERIES OF 1999 TITLE: A RESOLUTION APPROVING INTER GOVERNMENT AL AGREEMENT BETWEEN JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, AND THE CITIES OF ARV ADA, GOLDEN, LAKEWOOD, WESTMINSTER, AND WHEAT RIDGE ON TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS WHEREAS, the CitIes of Arvada, Golden, Lakewood, Westmmster and Wheat Ridge along With the County of Jefferson have been workmg together for several years to address mutual transportatIOn Issues, and WHEREAS, the SlxjuTlsdlctlons are most partIcularly mterested m the Northwest Parkway and Its Impaets on the the City of Golden, and WHEREAS, the SlxjuTlsdlctlOns WIsh to enter mto an mtergovernmental agreement for the purpose offormmg a new commIttee to actIvely manage the FeasibIlity Study for the Northwest Quadrant, and shall be known as the "Management CommIttee" The City of Wheat Ridge's share m the fundmg of thIs committee WIll be SIxteen Thousand Four Hundred and no/l00 Dollars ($16,400 00); and WHEREAS, the Mayor and CIty Counctl WIsh to enter mto thiS Intergovernmental agreement WIth the other five jUTlsdlctlOns to address the concerns With the Northwest Parkway; WHEREAS, SectIOn 14.2 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Wheat Ridge, requIres that all Intergovernmental agreements entered Into by the CIty be approved by resolutIOn, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the CIty Counctl of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado as follows. I That certam mtergovernmental agreement WIth the cItIes of Arvada, Golden, Westmmster, Lakewood, and the County ofJefferson, for the purpose offormmg the Management CommIttee, which wtll manage the FeasibilIty Study, to address transportatIOn Issues affecting theIr jUTlsdlctlOns and the Northwest Parkway, IS hereby approved, and Agreement. 2, The Mayor and City Clerk are authoTlzed to execute said Intergovernmental DONE AND RESOLVED thiS 26_=~<iay of / April ,1999 ATTEST C\.~ ,\ ' Wanda Sang, CIty Clerk ". ..'''..:.,.....1 n.lUv::::. r-.J;,Jt:;' ~ 0.108/99 16 11 F.\X JOJ 2il R9.1 COllll Icn ADll!', -> WHEAT RIDGE i4J 002 ITEM 2. 4/19/99 -= L'iTERGOVERNMENT AL AGREEMENT BETWEEN JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, THE CITY OF ARv ADA, THE CITY OF GOLDEN, THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, AND TlIE CITY OF \VHEA T RIDGE 0:"1 TRA!'\SPORTATION ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDIcrIONS ~AF~ THIS AGREEMENT is entercd into this _ day of April, 1999 by the City of Arvada, Colorado ("Arvada"), the City of Golden, Colorado ("Golden"), City of Lakewood, Colorado ("Lakewood"), the City of Westminster, Colorado ("Westminster"), City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado ("Wheat Ridge"), and Jefferson County, Colorado (the "County") (these six jurisdictions collectively referred to as the "six jurisdictions") WHEREAS, the six jurisdictions have been working together for several years to address mutual transportation issues; and WHEREAS, the six jurisdictions have been working together with other entities to devise a structure suitable for managing the Northwest Quadrant Transportation Feasibility Study funded through the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG); and WHEREAS, the six jurisdictions recognize that we are vitally affected by the results of this study and are willing to be financial participants; and WHEREAS, the SLX jurisdictions recognize that Arvada and Westminster have established that it is in their best intercsts to move as quickly as possible in building a "Northwest Parkway segment" between State Highway 128 and State Highway 93 north of Golden; and WHEREAS, the six jurisdictions recogruze that the City of Golden has established it is in its best interest to prevent such furthcr road building until Golden can be assured that such road- building will not adversely affect its quality oflife; and WHEREAS, all such parties agree that it is important to conduct an independent and professional feasibility study on the issues involved, and WHEREAS, the sixjurisdictions recognize thc importance of providing effective citizen participation mechanisms to this process; and WHEREAS, all six partics agree that it is important to have a workable forum in which to meet and discuss issues in a productive manner. WHEREAS, the six jurisdictions are authorized by Article xrv, Section 18 of the Colorado Constitution and Scctions 29-1-203, C.R.S. to enter into intergovernmental agreements to provide any function, service or facility lawfully authorized to each of them. 04/08/99 16 11 FAX 303 271 ~941 COlflf /CTY ADJlI'I ~ WHEAT RIDGE f4J 003 Intergovernmental Agreement Six Jurisdictions April 8, 1999 Page 2 Now, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the partIes agree as follows. Section 1 Feasibility Study Management Committee By adoption of this Intergovernmental Agreement, the six jurisdictions agree to form and participate in a new committee to actively manage the Feasibility Study. This committee, which shall be known as the "Management Committee", shall consist of: the three Jefferson County Commissioners one City official appointed by the City of Arvad a one City official appointed by the City of Golden one City official appointed by the City of Lake wood one City official appointed by the City of Westminster one City official appointed by the City of Wheat Ridge Each of the six jurisdictions shall have one vote on the Committee, and the Committee shall select a chairperson from among its members. Each of the City Councils shall appoint one alternate member who shall be eligible to participate in discussions and vote only in the absence of the primary member. At all meetings, the official representative may bring such staff people as he or she wishes to advise on developing issues. Section B. Task of the Management Committee. 1 First Meeting The first meeting of the Feasibility Study Management Committee shall be held on the 26th of May, 1999, at the Jefferson County Government Center at which meeting the Committee will organize Itself and its work program. 2. Tasks for the Committee a) Agreement on the specific work tasks to be included in Phase I of the contract with CH2M Hill and management of that contract. b) Agreement on the broad outlines for Phase II and management of the Phase II contract c) Adoption of an effective citizen and interest group participation plan for Phases 1 and II. 04/08/99 16 12 ~AX 303 271 8941 CO,~,~ /en AD.W 1 \ ~ l\Hb\T RIDGE If] 004 Intergovernmental Agreement Six Jurisdictions April 8, 1999 Page 3 d) Coordinate and communicate closely with the [City of Broomfield'sj Northwest Parbvay Authority, CDOT, DRCOG, and other identified groups. Section C. Funding Commitments. In order to maintain continuity, the SIX jurisdictIOns agree with the previous Steering Committee selection of CH2M Hill as the primary CDntractor for the Feasibility Study. The entities also agree in concept to the Phase I contract with CH2M Hill, which is estimated to coSt $107,000. Contingent upon the adoption of this IGA by all six jurisdictions; and the new Feasibility Study Management Committee agreeing on the citizen participation component and the specific ter:mS of the contract with CH2M Hill at its first meeting, the entities agree that they will fund the Phase I contract as follows: a. Jefferson County $ 25,000 p. City of Arvada $ 16,400 c. City of Golden $ 16,400 d. City of Lakewood $ 16,400 e. City of Westminster $ 16,400 f City of Whcat Ridge $ 16,400 TOTAL $107,000 The entities also anticipate that this $107,000 and the additIonal $75,000, as appropriated by Jefferson County, will provide an acceptable match to the $300,000 DRCOG Planning Study which will be requested by the Management Committee upon successful compleuon of Phase I and suceessful dcfinition of Phase II. By adopting this 1GA, the six jurisdictions agree to make this financial commitment within two weeks after approval of the CH2M Hill contract by the Management Committee at its first meeting, Section D. Citizen Participation. The six jurisdictions recognize the importance of providing effective citizen participation mechanisms to this process. At its first meeting, the Management Committee will introduce, review, and discuss proposals from the six jurisdictions and any other interested party that will provide a workable procedure to gain appropriate input and ideas from the public. _All meetings of the Management Committee shall be opcn to the public. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, THE CITY OF ARV ADA, THE CITY OF GOLDEN, THE On OF LAKEWOOD, THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, AND TIlE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE ON TRANSPORT A nON ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS 'Tt-' . THIS AGREEMENT IS entered into tillS Z~ day of April, 1999 by the City of Arvada, Colorado ("Arvada"), the City of Golden, Colorado ("Golden"), City of Lakewood, Colorado ("Lakewood"), the City ofWestmmster, Colorado ("Westmll1ster"), City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado ("Wheat Ridge"), and Jefferson County, Colorado (the "County") (these six junsdlctions collectively referred to as the "six jurisdictions") WHEREAS, the six jUTlsdictions have been working together for several years to address mutual transportation issues; and WHEREAS, the SIX JurisdIctions have been working together with other entitles to devise a structure suitable for managing the Northwest Quadrant TransportatIOn Feasibility Study funded through the Denver RegIOnal Council of Governments (DRCOG); and WHEREAS, the SIX JurisdIctions recogmze that we are vitally affected by the results of this study and are willmg to be financial participants; and WHEREAS, the SIX Jurisdictions recogmze that Arvada and Westminster have established that It is m their best interests to move as quickly as possible in building a "Northwest Parkway segment" between State Highway 128 and State Highway 93 north of Golden; and WHEREAS, the six jurisdictions recogmze that the City of Golden has established It IS in its best interest to prevent such further road bUlldmg until Golden can be assured that such road- buildmg Will not adversely affect its quality of life, and WHEREAS, all such parties agree that It is important to conduct an independent and professional feasibility study on the issues involved, and WHEREAS, the six jurisdictions recognize the importance ofprovidmg effective citizen partIcipation mechanIsms to thiS process, and WHEREAS, all six parties agree that it is Important to have a workable forum in which to meet and diSCUSS issues in a productive manner. WHEREAS, the six jurisdictions are authorized by Article XIV, Section 18 of the Colorado Constitution and Sections 29-1-203, C.R.S to enter into intergovernmental agreements to provide any function, service or facility lawfully authorized to each of them. Now, THEREFORE, in consideratlOn of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows: Intergovernmental Agreement SIX JunsdlctlOns May 18, 1999 Page 2 SectIOn 1 Feasibility Study Management Commlttee , By adoption of this Intergovernmental Agreement, the six JUTlsdictions agree to foml and participate in a new committee to actively manage the Feasibility Study. This committee, which shall be known as the "Management Committee", shall consist of: the three Jefferson County COITuTIlssioners one City offiCial appomted by the City of Arvada one City official appointed by the City of Golden one City official appointed by the City of Lake wood one City official appomted by the City of Westminster one City offiewl appomted by the City of Wheat Ridge Each of the slxjunsdictions shall have one vote on the Committee, and the Committee shall select a chairperson from among its members. Each of the City Councils shall appomt one alternate member who shall be eligible to participate 111 discussions and vote only in the absence of the pnmary member At all meetmgs, the official representative may bring such staff people as he or she wishes to adVise on developing issues. Seetion B Task of the Management Committee. 1. First Meetmg The first meetmg of the Feasibility Study Management Committee shall be held on the 26th of May, 19.99, at the Jefferson County Government Center at which meeting the Committee will organize Itself and its work program. 2. Tasks for the Committee a) Agreement on the specific work tasks to be included in Phase I of the contract with CH2M Hill and management of that contract. b) Agreement on the broad outlines for Phase II and management of the Phase II contract c) Adoption of an effective citizen and interest group partielpation plan for Phases I and II. d) Coordinate and communicate closely with the [City of Broomfield's] Northwest Parkway Authority, CDOT, DRCOG, and other identified groups. Intergovernmental Agreement Six Jurisdictions May 18, 1999 Page 3 SectlOn C. Funding Commitments. In order to maintain continuity, the six jUrisdictiOns agree with the pre~lOus Steering Comrl1lttee selectIOn of CH2M Hill as the primary contractor for the Feasibility Study. The entitles also agree in concept to the Phase I contract with CH2M Hill, which is estimated to cost $107,000. Contingent upon the adoption of this IGA by all SIX JurisdictIOns; and the new Feasibility Study Management Committee agreeing on the citizen participatIOn component and the specific terms of the contract with CH2M Hill at its first meeting, the entities agree that they will fund the Phase I contract as follows' a. Jefferson County $ 25,000 b City of Arvada $ 16,400 c. City of Golden $ 16,400 d. Clty of Lakewood $ 16,400 e. City of Westminster $ 16,400 f. City of Wheat Ridge $ 16,400 TOTAL $107,000 The entities also anticipate that this $107,000 and the additional $75,000, as appropriated by Jefferson County, will provide an acceptable match to the $300,000 DRCOG Planning Study which will be requested by the Management Committee upon successful completion of Phase I and successful definition of Phase II. By adopting thiS IGA, the six Jurisdictions agree to make thls financial commitment witrun two weeks after approval of the CH2M Hill contract by the Management Committee at its first meeting, SectiOn D CItizen Participation. The six Jurisdictions recognize the importance of providing effectiVe citizen participation mechanisms to this process. At Its first meeting, the Management Committee will introduce, review, and diSCUSS proposals from the six jurisdictions and any other interested party that will provide a workable procedure to gain appropriate input and ideas from the public. All meetings of the Management Committee shall be open to the public. Intergovernmental Agreement SIX Junsdictj()!1s May 18,1999 Page 4 APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ~, T"~ day of ApQ.1 L , 1999, as reflected in Resolution No 18, adopted hy Wheat Ridge City Council, attached hereto and made a part hereof ATTEST RESOLUTION NO. ~ SERIES OF 1999 TITLE: A RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, AND THE CITIES OF ARVADA, GOLDEN, LAKEWOOD, WESTMINSTER, AND WHEAT RIDGE ON TRANSPORT A TION ISSUES AFFECfING THEIR RESPECfIVE JURlSDICfIONS WHEREAS, the cities of Arvada, Golden, Lakewood, Westmmster and Wheat RIdge along with the County of Jefferson have been workmg together for several years to address mutual transportatIOn issues, and WHEREAS, the slxJuTIsdlctlOns are most particularly interested 10 the Northwest Parkway and Its Impacts on the the City of Golden, and WHEREAS, the slxjuTIsdlctlOns wish to enter into an intergovernmental agreement for the purpose offorming a new committee to actIvely manage the FeasibilIty Study for the Northwest Quadrant, and shall be known as the "Management CommIttee." The City of Wheat RIdge's share in the fundmg of this committee Will be Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($16,400 00); and WHEREAS, the Mayor and CIty Council wish to enter mto this Intergovernmental agreement with the other five JurisdictIOns to address the concerns with the Northwest Parkway; WHEREAS, Section 14.2 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Wheat RIdge, requires that all intergovernmental agreements entered into by the City be approved by resolution, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat RIdge, Colorado as follows 1. That certam mtergovernmental agreement WIth the cities of Arvada, Golden, Westminster, Lakewood, and the County of Jefferson, for the purpose offormlng the Management Committee, whIch will manage the FeasibIlity Study, to address transportation Issues affecting their JUTlSdlctions and the Northwest Parkway, IS hereby approved, and 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute saId Intergovernmental Agreement. DONE AND RESOLVED thIS 26thda of ATTEST CSL~~ ~~~~\ Sj~~~ Wanda Sang, CI~Clerk .J ~