6A - 2003-2008 Greenways Capital Improvement Program
CITY OF BOULDER
INFORMATION ITEM FOR:
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD
WATER RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD
PLANNING BOARD
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
OPEN SPACE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
GREENWAYS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM
MEETING DATE: June 5, 2002
SUBJECT:
2003-2008 Greenwa s Capital Improvement Program
REQUESTING DEPARTMENT:
Anne Noble-Greenways Coordinator
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
A recommendation to the City's Planning Board and City Council concerning the proposed
Greenwa s Capital Improvement Program is requested.
Attached is information concerning the proposed 2003-2008 Greenways Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) for review and consideration. A recommendation to the City's Planning Board
and Council is requested.
Attachment A: Greenways 2003-2008 Capital Improvement Program Overview
Attachment B: Greenways 2003-2008 Capital Improvement Program Summary Sheet and Map
Attachment C: Greenways 2003-2008 Project Descriptions
Attachment A
GREENWAYS
2003 - 2008 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
The 2003 Greenways Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget is $450,000. The Greenways
CIP has been developed within the context of, and is consistent with, the Boulder Valley
Comprehensive Plan (BVCP), the Transportation Master Plan (TMP), the Comprehensive Drainage
Utility Master Plan (CDUMP), and the Greenways Master Plan.
The city of Boulder Greenways System is comprised of a series of corridors along riparian areas
including Boulder Creek and 6 designated tributaries, which provide an opportunity to integrate
multiple objectives, including habitat protection, water quality enhancement, storm drainage and
floodplain management, alternative transportation routes for pedestrians and bicyclists, recreation
and cultural resources. In order to maximize the overlap of objectives and to coordinate projects
along the Greenways, identification of projects for the 2003-2008 Greenways CIP was done as a
team effort, combining input from Public Works (Utilities and Transportation groups), Parks and
Recreation, Water Quality and Environmental Services, and Open SpacefReal Estate.
Transportation and flood utility projects were identified from the Transportation Master Plan, the
Comprehensive Drainage Utility Master Plan, and intra-departmental meetings to determine project
priorities and timing. Environmental projects were identified during the Master Plan update process
and were prioritized based on recent environmental studies, the overlap with other projects, and the
feasibility and effectiveness of the project in meeting environmental goals. Maintenance of the
Greenways system was reviewed as part of the Master Plan update process. To address the
identified deficiencies in maintenance and weed control, the 2002-2007 Greenways CIP specified
$150,000 to be used for maintenance each year. This allocation was continued in the 2003-2008
CIP.
POLICY ISSUES
All projects in the 2003-2008 CIP will go through the CEAP process either as part of a bigger Flood
or Transportation project or as a separate project as indicated on the project status reports.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of Greenways projects included in the 2003 CIP are:
• The Iris Avenue Underpass at Elmer's Two-Mile Creek involves the construction of an
underpass to increase flood capacity and improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists.
This project is being coordinated with the Parks Department in conjunction with the
development of Elmer's Two-Mile Park and with the Transportation Division.
• The Fourmile Improvements from Pleasantview Soccer Fields to 28`h Street includes
improvements to the creek, environmental restoration and water quality best management
practices. This project is being done in conjunction with flood improvements along
Fourmile Canyon Creek. This work will be coordinated with the Stormwater and Flood
Management Utility and Open Space Department.
• The Fourmile project from Broadway to 19th Street includes a trail connection,
improvements to the creek, environmental restoration and water quality best management
practices. This project is being done in conjunction with flood improvements along
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Fourmile Canyon Creek. This work will be coordinated with the Stormwater and Flood
Management Utility and Parks and Recreation Department.
• Maintenance concerns and weed control have been identified as a line item in the
Greenways budget, with salaries associated with this effort shown as a separate line item.
• The administration of the Greenways Program and Miscellaneous projects are shown as
line items in the budget.
FINANCING
Greenways projects are funded from the Transportation Fund, Stormwater and Flood
Management Utility Fund, and the Lottery Fund. Existing CIP expenditures are estimated at
$450,000 per year for the next six years. Annual funding distribution for the Greenways
Program for 2003-2008 is as follows:
Transportation - $150,000
Flood Utility - $150,000
Lottery Fund $150,000
RELATIONSHIP TO OPERATING BUDGET
The Greenways corridors are currently maintained by several work groups within the city, as
well as outside organizations. Tasks are divided up by geographical location as well as by
function. The responsibility of each work group is described below:
• Boulder County Parks and Open Space maintains the Boulder Creek path from the mouth
of Boulder Canyon to Fourmile Canyon.
• The Parks Department maintenance staff is responsible for maintenance of Greenways
that traverse a city park, as well as the Boulder Creek Path from Eben Fine Park to 55`n
Street.
• Street Maintenance is responsible for snow removal and general path maintenance (debris
removal and sweeping) along all of the Greenways paths, except those portions of path
maintained by the Parks Department.
• The Open Space and Mountain Parks Department is responsible for maintenance of
natural, environmentally sensitive, or revegetated areas on open space land and
easements. Currently this includes portions of Boulder Creek east of 38a' Street and
Arapahoe Avenue and portions of South Boulder Creek from KOA Lake to Marshall
Road.
• Flood Utility Maintenance is responsible for maintaining the flood carrying capacity of
all of the Greenways channels, which primarily involves removing tree limbs and
downed trees from obstructing the flow in the channels, removal of channel sediment,
and bank stabilization.
• Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) performs maintenance on sections
of Boulder Creek and all tributaries included in the Greenways Program.
• City Forestry, University of Colorado (CU), ditch companies, and Xcel Energy are also
involved in maintenance along the Greenways.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
GREENWAYS PROGRAM 2003-200t8 SUMMARY S11EE'f
Project Location Total Project _ Carry _ _ 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Estimate Over Budget Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
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Foumile 26th to 28h FC3 no $150,000 _ $66,000 $ $75 000 $125,000
FouInemile IAvanuempUnderpass rovements (ETCH
(FC2) $1 152 $320000001 -
PleasamviewTIPto 28th funded
$45,000, $95,000
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Bear Creek Reach I RCCI _
- - - - $75,000
Wonderland Creek Foothills to Diagonal(WC3)* $602,1001 $195,0001 $195,000_ $195,000
Foumtlc Broadway to Path St $437,189 $25000 $100000 $195000
Greenways Maintenance $150000 $130000 $130,000 $130000 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000
Salaries $20,000 $20,000 $20000 $2Q000f $20,000, $20,000
Salaries for administration of program/projects _ $60000x, $60.000 $60,0001 $60,0001, $60,000, _$60,000
Miscellaneous- nd Greenw Sigays Operating e.g., _T--- $50000 $45,000 $45,000 $45000 $45,000
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Habitat Survey and Corridor Assessment = $45000, $45,000
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Miev Stream Restoration &Water Quality
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TOTAL GREENWAYS CIP ~ $216000 $450,000. _ $450,000! $450000S450,000 $450,000 $450,0001 $450,000
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_ oes $220 not 000 1 include15 ma),000 rfhwdimprtwemeMS Or underpa_s_ses) _
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Project _ _ _ 5 Restoration Rex/Yres --tar Quality _ $300_250 _
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Fourmile 26th to 28h $785,2501 $0 $
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Foumile Broadway to 19th SL $258.900'. $0i $12$289! $50000 $437,189
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT
PROJECTNAME ProjectNUmtrer: - Map"IQkUW
Iris Avenue Underpass
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PROJECT STATiJS: - New Construction - Not Growth Related
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:- - ~ - - "
This project includes the construction of an underpass under Iris Avenue at Elmers Two Mile Creek. The
u nderpass will provide increased flood capacity and access for pedestrians and bicyclists. This project
Chas received approval for $600,000 of federal funding. The local match will be split between Greenways
and Transportation funds at $316,000 each.
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Relationship to Master Plan:
ITh is project is consistent with the Greenways Master Plan and-Transportation Master Plan.
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Public Process Status, issues.
[The CEAP for this protect will be reviewed by the Transportation Advisory Board with the Greenways Advisory Committee review as
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Relationship to Council Goals:
[This project supports the Council goal_of trans_portation by improving the off-street trail system, and supports economic
Isustainability by reducing flood risk.
Relationship with Other Departments:
This project sib' Kin coe g ordinated with the Parks Department 4n conjunction with thedevelopment of Elmer's Two-Mile Park and with
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PROJECT NAME r Project Number Map ID NUM.
Fourmile Improvements Pleasantview to 28th
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DEPARTMENr:_= pW/ Tributary Greenways SUSC€DMMUMt'fX? 'Palo Park
FUNDtNGSOURCE Tributary Greenways &YCPArea, iArea+ II
PROJECT STATUS; Existing Facility - Rehab / Repair / Deficiency Correction ~
LEAP REQUIRED? Required _ _ _
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: "
jThis project includes improvements to the creek, environmental restoration, and water quality Best
;Management Practices (BMPs) along Fourmile Canyon Creek between Pleasantview Soccer Fields and
28th Street.
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"Relationship "to.Master Plan: - _ _ _ _
This project is consistent with the Greenways Master Plan and the Fourmile Canyon Creek Flood Management Plan.
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Public Process Status, issues:
;The LEAP for_this project will go to the Water Resources Advisory Board as part of the Fourmile Canyon Creek Flood Management
Plan, with the Greenways Advisory Committee review as an information item. Costs of major flood improvements are not included
has part of the Greenways CIP.
Relationship to Council. Goals: _
This project supports the Council goal of envvonmental sustainability by enhancing the stream corridor.
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Relationship"with Other Departments: This project will be coordinated with the Open Space Department in the area near Palo Park, and will be performed in conlunction
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PROJECT NAME Prooctflumber: Map ID NUM:
Wonderland Creek Foothills to Diagonal
DEPARFMENI = PW/ Tributary Greenways SUBCOMMUNFRY: . Crossroads
fUNDINGSOURCE: Tributary Greenwa s 6VCP.Area Area
PROJECT STATUS' New Construction Not Growth Related '
CEAA REQUIRES =Required
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: - - -
jThis project includes an off-street trail connection along Wonderland Creek between Foothills Parkway and
[the Diagonal Highway, environmental preservation, habitat restoration, and water quality Best
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is project is consistent with the Greenways Master Plan and Wonderland Creek Flood Management Plan.
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Public Process Status, issues:
The CEAP for this project will go to the Water Resources Advisory Board as part of the Wonderland Creek Flood Management Plan,
=with the Greenways Advisory Committee review as an information item. Costs of underpasses and major flood improvements are
,not included as part of the Greenways CIP.
Relationship to Council Goals: _ _ _
kTh 51 project supports the Council goals of environmental sustainability and transportation by improving the off-street -trail system
land including environmental restoration of the stream corridor.
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iThis project will be coordinated with the Transportation workgroup, and with flood improvements proposed for Wonderland Creek.
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COMPLETION FUNDING
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1st Year of Funding: 2004
TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS:
$585_,000 Funding prior to 2003. $0
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PROJECT NAME Project Number: Map ID, NUM.
Fourmile Broadway to 19th Street
DEPARTMENT. ~PW/ Tributary Greenways..._am. _ SUBCOMMUtITY; North Boulder
FUNDING SOURCE; Tributary Greenways OffCIF'Area Area _
,PROJECT STATUS: New Construction Growth Related Facility / Additions -
CEAP REQUIRED? Required
"PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
IThis project includes a trail connection, improvements to the creek, environmental restoration, and water
Iquality best management practices along Fourmile Canyon Creek between Broadway and 19th Street.
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Relationship to Master Plan:
~iThis project is consistent with the Greenways Master Plan and Fourmile Canyon Creek Flood Plan. Public Process Status, Issues:
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,Th Ce EAP for this protect will go to the Water Resources AdvisoryBoard as part -of the Fourmile Canyon Creek Flood
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Plan, with the Greenways Advisory Committee review as an information item. Costs for major flood improvements are not included
as part of the Greenways CIP.
Relationship to Council -Goals: -
-;This project supports the Council goal of transportation by improving the off street trail system, and supports economic and
environmental sustainability.
Relationship with Other Departments:
ITh is project will with the Parks Department, Transportation Division and Flood Utilities
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TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS: 1st Year of Funding:
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT
PROJECT NAME ~ - ProjectNumbOt Mapit) NUM-
Maintenance and Weed Control
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PROJECT STATUS: ;ion-Going Projects
CEAPREQUIREDI iNotRequired
PROJECT DESCR-IPTION:.-_ - -
Proposed enhancements to maintenance practices along the Greenways will include weed control and
maintaining the stream corridor for habitat. Specific tasks include retaining a weed consultant and
~summer crew, purchase of equipment, control and removal of noxious weeds, and planting of natives to
!discourage re-establishment of weeds.
Relationship. to Master Plan: - _ _ _
. EMaine and weed control are important components of the Greenways Master Plan.
Public Process Status, Issues:
-;Weed control efforts will begin by concentrating on lands owned and managed by the City.
Relationship to Council Goats: - _ - _
Maintenance of the Greenways for habitat_ supports the Cou_ncil goal of environmental sustainability.
Relationship with Other Departments:
,The weed control plan for Greenways will be developed with input from the Open Space Department, the Parks Department, and
'!Boulder County. Initial weed control efforts will be performed on City owned properties, therefore the projects will be coordinated
with the managing department.
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2003 21,04 2005 2006 2007 2008 FUNDING TO PLANNED
COMPLETION FUNDING
- ,Projected Funding: -
150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,0001 150,000 0 900,000
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1st Year of Funding: x002
TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS-
$1,050,000 Funding prior to 2003: $150,000
-2002 Approved-funds., F$H6,000
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PROJECT NAME Project Number. Map !LI NtFj4t:
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DEPARTMENTS pW/ Tributary Greenways 5uBCtl~CdMUNITY: System wide
FUNDING, SOURCE: ~TributaryGreenways IWQArea iSysytemwide? F ry»~
PROJECT STATUS; IOn-Going Projects ~ m _ _
CEAPREQUIREO? Not Required "7 1
PROJECT DESC RiPTION.-
"General administration of the program including salaries, as well as small capital projects including rest
areas and signage; Habitat survey and corridor assessment; Miscellaneous trail connections and
improvements; Miscellaneous stream restoration and water quality projects.
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Projected Funding:
105,000 105,000 105,000 105,000 105,00 105,000 0 630,000
TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS: 1st Year of Funding: Fon.going`~"-A
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