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RE: APPROVE RESPONSIBLE ACCELERATION OF MAINTENANCE AND
PARTNERSHIPS (RAMP) PRE -APPLICATION FOR THE INTERSECTION OF
STATE HIGHWAY 392 AND COUNTY ROAD 74
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Responsible Acceleration of
Maintenance and Partnerships (RAMP) Pre -application for the intersection of State Highway 392
and County Road 74, from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the
Colorado Department of Transportation, with terms and conditions being as stated in said
application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and Partnerships (RAMP)
Pre -application for the intersection of State Highway 392 and County Road 74, from the County of
Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on
behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the Colorado Department of Transportation be, and
hereby is, approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 29th day of April, A.D., 2013.
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
APP
Deputy
ounty Attorney
Date of signature APR 2 9 2013
BOARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD .>a T"YJ, COLORADO
Willi m F. GarSi, Chair
cher, Pro-Tem
Ba'rbara Kirkmeyer
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and Partnerships (RAMP)
PRE -APPLICATION FORM
(DUE: MAY 1, 2013)
CDOT has launched the RAMP program to expedite the implementation of projects and solicit partnerships in
transportation solutions. The information provided in this pre -application will be used to determine initial
basic eligibility under the program. This is the first step in a two-step application process. As part of this first
step, applications will be evaluated to determine eligibility. Eligible projects will then go on to the second
phase of the process which will require providing additional detailed information in another application.
Please fill out the form carefully and provide the requested information. Applications are submitted to
Regional Transportation Director (RTD). If you need any clarification on the pre -application form, please
contact CDOT RTD, Operations office, or HPTE office. Entities applying for RAMP funding should note that
CDOT may request submission of additional clarifying information to process the application. For instruction
and other supporting documents, see the RAMP website: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/RAMP
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applying Entity Name(s): Weld County
Contact Name: Elizabeth Relford
Contact Title: Transportation Planner
Application Date: 4/23/2013
Email: erelford@weldgov.com
Phone: 970-304-6496 x 3748
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Name: SH 392 & CR 74 Intersection
Project Description:
The purpose of this project is to add warranted auxiliary lanes to this higher than average crash rate
intersection. This will help improve the safety and flow of traffic on the state highway.
Key components (check all that apply):
❑ Bridge X Roadway
Management/Engineering
Transit
Other, Specify:
• System preservation X Traffic
X Safety •
❑ Environmental •
State Highway/Interstate: SH 392
Mileposts (Begin/End):
Location Description: Intersection of SH 392 & County Road 74
CDOT Engineering Region (1-5): Four Counties: Weld
TPR/ MPO: UFR TPR
STIP# (if applicable): N/A STIP Year(s): N/A
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Page 1 of 6
RAMP Pre -Application, Page 2 of 6
Project is part of a multi -phased (STIP) corridor program?
IF YES, describe:
■ YES X
NO
Is this project included in a fiscally -constrained Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)? X YES ■ NO
If YES, identify funding source(s) assigned in RTP:
This project is identified in Weld County's 2035 Transportation Plan.
Demonstrate the project's consistency with CDOT's Long -Range Statewide Transportation Plan and CDOT
Policies:
The safety improvements of intersection CR 74 and SH 392 meets the intent of the Upper Front Range
corridor based Regional Transportation Plan.
Is the project on Interstate or State Highway? X YES ❑ NO
If NO, demonstrate how this project is integrated with the State Highway System. (CDOT reserves the right to
determine eligibility)
PROJECT READINESS/SCHEDULE
Project construction (implementation) will be completed by December 2017 X YES ❑ NO
NEPA class action X CE ❑ EA ❑ EIS
Date completed
or...
...Anticipated
completion date
NEPA
Milestone/document
completed:
DEIS ❑ n/a
EIS ❑ n/a
ROD ❑ n/a
EA ■ n/a
FONSI ❑ n/a
CE (part A+B of form 128) X n/a
11/28/2014
CE (part C+D+E of form 128) X n/a
11/28/2014
Construction
Milestone
(proposed):
Design and Scoping Review (DSR)
11/28/2014
Right -of -Way
12/31/2014
Advertise date
5/15/2015
Start Construction
6/30/2015
Finish Construction (Acceptance date)
10/30/2015
Does the project use alternative delivery methods (Design -Build, CMGC,
If YES, specify:
etc.)? ■ YES
X NO
Please provide information on items that have a high risk of impacting schedule (i.e., RR, Utilities, NEPA,
TPR/MPO plan amendment):
No adverse impacts are anticipated to affect the construction schedule. The only unforeseen issue that could
arise would be an unknown utility relocate.
Other additional comments:
❑N k here to ,untcr text.
RAMP Pre -Application, Page 3 of 6
TOTAL PROJECT COST (inclusive of all costs)
Project cost by phase/task/component
Amount
Design
$180,000
ROW
$20,000
Construction
$2,049,875
Total
$2,249,875
Is the project scalable? • YES X NO
If YES, provide explanation:
Any additional information related to cost:
A local developer is responsible for their proportional share of the improvements at the intersection.
Requesting funding for FY15.
RAMP PROGRAM CATEGORY
Please check all that apply and fill in corresponding section(s) below.
• PROGRAM 1— Operational Improvements
X PROGRAM 2a — Public -Private Partnership
PROGRAM 2b — Public -Public Partnership
❑ PROGRAM 2c — Public -Public Partnership (Devolution)
PROGRAM 1: OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
(Additional Eligibility Criteria)
Does the project have other available funding? • YES ❑ NO
If YES identify funding source(s) and amount
Other funding source(s)
Amount
Sub -total
Amount requested from CDOT (RAMP)
Total Project Cost
Any additional information related to funding:
RAMP Pre -Application, Page 4 of 6
PROGRAM 2a: PUBLIC -PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
(Additional Eligibility Criteria)
Demonstrate Local Support and Political consensus (describe stakeholder involvement
in planning; also list no
application.
more than five supporting stakeholders and submit letters of support with this application):
High Sierra supports the project and the Weld County Commissioners support this
Demonstrate whether the project is to be funded with tolls and/or significant private partner
contribution/investment: (Examples include but not limited to projects in or integrated
with the following
Jefferson County, Powers
proportional share of the
corridors: U536, 1-70 East, 1-70 West, 1-270, 1-25 North of Denver, C-470, SH93/U56
Blvd in Colorado Springs)
Based on Use by Special Review agreements, the developer is responsible for their
project cost for the intersection improvements.
Please see the attached letter of support from the developer.
General comments/Additional information:
Weld County's Traffic Engineer reviewed the accident history at this intersection and determined it is 1.33
accidents per mile, per year, which is above average for the amount of traffic through this intersection.
Is this a potential HPTE project? ■ YES X NO
Financing Information
(if applicable, list funding source(s) including amount requested from RAMP)
Funding source(s)
Amount
High Sierra Water Services
$409,975
Weld County Design & ROW
$200,000
CDOT (RAMP)
$1,639,900
Total
$2,249,875
RAMP Pre -Application, Page 5 of 6
PROGRAM 2b: PUBLIC -PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP
(Additional Eligibility Criteria)
Demonstrate Local Support and Political Consensus (list all affected
local governments, describe their
submitted from the applicant):
involvement in the planning, and a letter of support should be
Funding Information (Target minimum of 20% non-federal )
Total Project Cost
Amount requested
from CDOT (RAMP)
Total local match
amount
Other Funding Sources
Amount
Source(s) of match fund
Partner 1
Partner 2
Partner 3
Agency
Contact Name
Phone
Email
Match Share ($
and % of Total
Cost)
Match Source
E Cash (non-federal)
❑ Design
■
Cash (non-federal)
Design
R.O.W.
Other
■ Cash (non-federal)
❑ Design
❑
❑
❑
• R.O.W.
• R.O.W.
❑ Other
❑ Other
If Other, specify:
RAMP Pre -Application, Page 6 of 6
PROGRAM 2c: PUBLIC -PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP (DEVOLUTION)
(Additional Eligibility Criteria)
Demonstrate Local Support and Political Consensus (list all affected local governments, describe their
involvement in the planning and submit letters of their support with this application):
Demonstrate willingness for Local Maintenance Responsibility:
For official use (whether application meets eligibility criteria)
RTD/Operations/HPTE
Approval
Name:
Title:
Signature:
Eligible
■ YES
■
NO
Comments (i.e., reasons for ineligibil ty, etc.):
OFMB Financial Review
Name:
Title:
Eligible
❑ YES
■
NO
Comments (i.e., share of match, and other financing issues)
Chief Engineer Approval
Name:
Title:
Eligible
■ YES
IN
NO
Comments (i.e., reasons for ineligibil ty, etc.):
May 1, 2013
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
l 1 11 H STREET, P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
WEBSITE: WWW.CO.WELD.CO.US
PHONE: (970) 356-4000, EXT. 3739
FAX: (970) 304-6497
Colorado Department of Transportation
Mr. Johnny Olson, Region 4 - RTD
1402 2nd Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Re: Weld County RAMP Pre -Application Submittals
Dear Mr. Olson:
On behalf of Weld County, please accept the attached RAMP Pre -Application for the intersection of
State Highway 392 and County Road 74. This application is Weld County's only Public -Private
Partnership project.
This Public -Private Partnership request meets the goal of RAMP, which is to leverage funds to address
critical needs to the State Highway System. By improving the intersection of SH 392 and County Road
74, CDOT, Weld County and High Sierra will significantly improve the safety of the SH 392 corridor,
which is quickly becoming the gateway to the Niobrara oil and gas play.
Weld County looks forward to partnering with CDOT on this important safety project. If you have any
questions about the submittal package, please do not hesitate to contact me at (970) 304-6496 x3748.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Relford
Weld County Public Works
O.2O/3- /o/5
OFFICE OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PHONE: 970-336-7204
FAX: 970-352-0242
1150 O STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
April 24, 2013
Colorado Department of Transportation
Mr. Johnny Olson, RTD Region 4
1420 2nd Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Re: Weld County RAMP Application Letter of Support
Dear Mr. Olson:
This letter is in support of Weld County's RAMP Applications for US 34/County Road 49, SH 392/County
Road 47, and SH 392/County Road 74 intersection improvements.
These projects exemplify cooperation between Weld County, CDOT, and the private sector to improve the
general health, safety, and welfare of the entire region.
In addition, these projects meet the intent of the RAMP program and further the mission of the Colorado
Department of Transportation to provide the best multi -modal transportation system for Colorado that most
effectively moves people, goods, and information.
We hope the Transportation Commission sees the intrinsic value these projects provide to the overall functional
integrity of CDOT's highway system.
Douglas�Radema er, Pro Tem
Mike Freeman
Very truly yours,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Segn P. Conway
— Barbara Kirkmeyer
cc: Monica Mika
Elizabeth Relford
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April 25, 2013
TOWN OF HUDSON
557 ASH STREET, P.O. BOX 351, HUDSON, CO 80642-0351
Phone: (303) 536-9311 FAX: (303) 536-4753
www.hudsoncolorado.orq
John Olson
Region 4 Transportation Director
Colorado Department of Transportation
1420 2"d Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Re: Weld County RAMP Application
Dear Mr. Olson:
The Town of Hudson actively supports improvements to the regional transportation system, and
intergovernmental projects that are of benefit to the safety and function of the system. This letter
is in support of Weld County's RAMP Applications for US 34/County Road 49; SH 392/County
Road 47, and SH 392/County Road 74 intersection improvements.
Citizens of Hudson and local businesses use CR49 as the primary route to the Greeley area and
are very familiar with the increasing traffic on that road. Similarly, the other locations of
concern in the RAMP application are likewise significant elements of the inter- and intra-county
transportation system. The projects benefit from the intergovernmental cooperation that is so
important in accomplishing such public projects.
Please accept this letter of support for the County's application.
Sincerely,
Neal Pontius
Mayor
TOWN OF KEENESBURG
FOUNDED JULY, 1906
A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION SINCE JULY, 1919
April 24, 2013
Colorado Department of Transportation
Mr. Johnny Olson, RTD Region 4
1420 2"a Street
Greeley, CO
Re: Weld County RAMP Application Letter of Support
Dear Mr. Olson:
This letter is in support of Weld County's RAMP Applications for US 34/County Road 49; SH 392/County
Road 47, and SH 392/County Road 74 intersection improvements. Weld County has a history of reaching
out to its communities and seeking input for projects, and offering assistance. Currently Weld County
along with the communities of Kersey, Keenesburg, and Hudson are working together on an access
control plan for the busy corridor of Weld County Road 49 between 1-76 and State Highway 34. The Town
of Keenesburg is proud to partner with Weld County on this and any future projects.
These projects exemplify cooperation between Weld County, CDOT, and the private sector to improve the
general health, safety, and welfare of the entire region.
In addition, these projects meet the intent of the RAMP program and further the mission of the Colorado
Department of Transportation to provide the best multi -modal transportation system for Colorado that
most effectively moves people, goods and Information.
We hope the Transportation Commission sees the intrinsic value these projects provide to the overall
functional integrity of CDOT's highway system.
Sincerely,
Danny Kipp, Mayor
140 SOUTH MAIN P.O. BOX 312 KEENESBURG, COLORADO 80643
PHONE 303-732-4281 FAX 303-732-0599
Town of
erseyEst.1DO$
April 25, 2013
332 3rd Street I'.O. Box 657 Kersey, ('O 80641
Office -970.353.1681 Fax -970-353-2197
Colorado Department of Transportation
Mr. Johnny Olson, RTD Region 4
1420 2o° Street
Greeley, CO
Re: Weld County RAMP Application Letter of Support
Dear Mr. Olson:
This letter is in support of Weld County's RAMP Applications for US 34/County Road 49; SH 392/County
Road 47, and SH 392/County Road 74 intersection improvements.
These projects exemplify cooperation between Weld County, CDOT, and the private sector to improve the
general health, safety, and welfare of the entire region.
In addition, these projects meet the intent of the RAMP program and further the mission of the Colorado
Department of Transportation to provide the best multi -modal transportation system for Colorado that
most effectively moves people, goods and information.
We hope the Transportation Commission sees the intrinsic value these projects provide to the overall
functional integrity of CDOT's highway system.
and �
f Trustees, Town of Kersey
i
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Coralie Slusher, Mayor Pro-Tem
Gary Mount
Lew CJ,`(kI-
Sheri Olk
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Christopher Smith, Trustee
HIGH SIERRA VA I ER tint VI( ES. II C
April 26, 2013
Colorado Department of Transportation
Mr. Johnny Olson, RTD Region 4
1420 2nd Street
Greeley, CO
Re: Weld County RAMP Application Letter of Support
Dear Mr. Olson:
This letter is in support of Weld County's RAMP Application for SH 392/County Road 74
intersection improvements.
High Sierra Water Services has a saltwater injection facility near this intersection and
fully supports the roadway improvements to increase the safety for our staff, clients and
our neighbors.
These projects exemplify cooperation between Weld County, CDOT, and the private
sector to improve the general health, safety, and welfare of the entire region. In
addition, these projects meet the intent of the RAMP program and further the mission
of the Colorado Department of Transportation to provide the best multi -modal
transportation system for Colorado that most effectively moves people, goods and
information.
We hope the Transportation Commission sees the intrinsic value these projects provide
to the overall functional integrity of CDOT's highway system.
Sincerel
D79uglaSW White
Vice President
High Sierra Water Services, LLC
HIGH SIERRA WATER SERVICES. LLC
8207 \V 20th St ret
Suite B
G TIty, CO 80634
970.356.5560 Phone
977.356.5563 H
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