HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.051-09RESOLUTION NO. ~`
Series of 2009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, APPROVING CONTRACTS AQC
M045-008 and AQC M045-009 BETWEEN THE CTI'Y OF ASPEN, COLORADO, AND THE
STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO ACCEPT A
CONGESTION MITIGATION AIR QUALTfY (CMAQ) GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CTI'Y MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CTI'Y OF
ASPEN, COLORADO.
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen seeks to improve air quality by reducing PM-10 pollution;
and
WHEREAS contracts AQC M045-008 and AQC M045-009 between the City of Aspen,
Colorado and the State of Colorado, copies of which are annexed hereto and made a part [hereof;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT' RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTI'Y OF
ASPEN, COLORADO:
That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves these CONTRACTS between
the City of Aspen, Colorado, and the State of Colorado Department of Transportation, copies of
which aze annexed hereto and incorporated herein, and does hereby authorize the City Manager of
the City of Aspen to execute said contract on behalf of the City of Aspen.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Aspen on
27`h day of July, 2009.
Michael C. Ireland,
I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the foregoing is a
tnae and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Aspen,
Colorado, at a meeting held on the day hereinabove stated. /~~~~
Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk
City of Aspen
2009 CMAQ Grant Project Proposals
Available Funds
$194,000.00 Total
$160,613.00 Federal
$33,387.00 Local
1. Carshare Enhancements
Project: Replace non-hybrid vehicles with hybrid and/or other low emission
technology. Replace two Ford Focus sedans with two Toyota Prius hybrids.
Replace two Ford Focus station wagons with two hybrid Ford Escape sport
utility vehicles.
Impact: Increase membership in carshare program while reducing vehicle emissions.
Carsharing has been linked to reduced personal auto ownership, corporate
vehicle ownership, reduced overall auto-use and increased use of alternative
modes such as transit and walking amongst its members.
Federal 124,185
Local 25,815
Total 150.000
2. Carpool Enhancements
Project: Purchase and promote real-time carpool/schoolpool matching system.
Impact: Increase carpool modeshare and reduce SOV modeshare by offering fast, self-
service carpool matching for commute trips as well as one-time, special event
and school trips.
Federal 38428
Local 7572
Total 44000