HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.039-25RESOLUTION #39
(Series of 2025)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ASPEN AND THE INTE�OUNTAIN
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING REGION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID DOCUMENT AND CERTIFICATE OF
PARTICIPATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO.
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement have the authority pursuant to
Article XIV, Section 18 of the Colorado Constitution and Section 294-201, et
seq., Colorado Revised Statutes, to enter into intergovernmental agreements for the
purpose of providing any service or performing any function which they can
perform individually, and;
WHEREAS, Section 43-1-1101 C.R.S. recognizes Regional Planning
Commissions as the proper forum for transportation planning, and,
WHEREAS, Section 43-1-1102(5) C.R. S . requires that Regional Planning
Commissions formed for the purpose of transportation planning must be formed
pursuant to Section 30-28405 C.R.S., and;
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement desire to cooperate in developing
and maintaining a long range Regional Transportation Plan, the purpose of which
is to identify the mobility needs of the Intermountain Transportation Planning
Region, and prepare a plan for addressing the needs, and;
WHEREAS, Section 43-1-1103 C.R. S . requires that any Regional Planning
Commission formed for the purpose of transportation planning is responsible for
regional transportation planning for said region, and;
WHEREAS, the Intermountain Transportation Planning Region, consisting
of the areas within the counties of Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Pitkin, and Summit was
designated in the Rules Governing Statewide Transportation Planning Process and
Transportation Planning Regions (2 CCR 601-22) as adopted by the Transportation
Commission of Colorado and effective April 18, 2025, and;
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement are governing bodies or officials having
charge of public improvements within their jurisdictions in the Intermountain
Transportation Planning Region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the
Intergovernmental Agreement, a copy of which is annexed hereto and incorporated
herein and does hereby authorize the City Manager of the City of Aspen to execute
said agreement on behalf of the City of Aspen.
Torre, Mayor
Nicole Henning, City Clerk
FORM:
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ATTACHMENT A
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Intermountain Regional Planning Commission (IMRPC), representing the Intermountain
Transportation Planning Region (IMTPR)
THIS AGREEMENT made this eighteenth day of April 2025 by and among the following local
governments in the Intermountain Transportation Planning Region:
Eagle County
Town of Avon
Town of Eagle
Town of Gypsum
Town of Minturn
Town of Red Cliff
Town of Vail
Garfield County
Town of Carbondale
City of .Glenwood Springs
Town of New Castle
Town of Parachute
City of Rifle
Town of Silt
Lake County
City of Leadville
Pitkin County
City of Aspen
Town of Basalt
Town of Snowmass Village
Summit County
Town of Blue River
Town of Breckenridge
Town of Dillon
Town of Frisco
Town of Keystone
Town of Montezuma
Town of Silverthorne
CORE Transit
Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA)
Participation in this agreement by each aforementioned party is made only upon execution of a
Certificate of Participation.
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This Agreement is thereby executed in multiple Certificates of Participation, each of which shall
constitute an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute the same document.
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement have the authority pursuant to Article XIV, Section 18 of
the Colorado Constitution and Section 29-1-201, et seq., Colorado Revised Statutes, to enter into
intergovernmental agreements for the purpose of providing any service or performing any function
which they can perform individually, and;
WHEREAS, Section 43-1-1101 C.R.S. recognizes Regional Planning Commissions as the proper
forum for transportation planning, and,
WHEREAS, Section 43-1-1102(5) C.R.S. requires that Regional Planning Commissions formed for
the purpose of transportation planning must be formed pursuant to Section 30-28405 C.R.S., and;
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement desire to cooperate in developing and maintaining a long
range Regional Transportation Plan, the purpose of which is to identify the mobility needs of the
Intermountain Transportation Planning Region, and prepare a plan for addressing the needs, and;
WHEREAS, Section 43-1-1103 C.R.S. requires that any Regional Planning Commission formed for
the purpose of transportation planning is responsible for regional transportation planning for said
region, and;
WHEREAS, the Intermountain Transportation Planning Region, consisting of the areas within the
counties of Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Pitkin, and Summit was designated in the Rules Governing
Statewide Transportation Planning Process and Transportation Planning Regions (2 CCR 601-22)
as adopted by the Transportation Commission of Colorado and effective April 18, 2025, and;
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement are governing bodies or officials having charge of
public improvements within their jurisdictions in the Intermountain Transportation Planning
Region,
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby mutually agree as follows:
1. Designation of Regional Planning Commission. The parties to this Agreement shall have one
representative each on the Regional Planning Commission for the Intermountain Transportation
Planning Region,
2. Responsibilities of Regional Planning Commission. The Regional Planning Commission shall be
responsible, in cooperation with the state and other governmental agencies, for carrying out
necessary continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning for the
Intermountain Transportation Planning Region; for creating, amending, and updating Regional
Transportation Plans pursuant to all applicable federal and state laws and rules or regulations
including public participation provisions; for recommending the priority for any transportation
improvements planned for the region; for abiding by the Regional Planning Commission Bylaws
and for participating in the State Transportation Improvement Program development process. The
Regional Planning Commission shall keep records of its resolutions, transactions, contractual
undertakings, findings, and determinations, which shall be public records.
3. Chairperson and Officers. The Regional Planning Commission shall elect its Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson, whose terms shall be two years, with eligibility for reelection. The Chairperson, or the
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Vice Chairperson, shall be the representative of the Intermountain Transportation Planning Region
on the State Transportation Advisory Committee (STAC).
4. Contracting. The Regional Planning Commission may, with the consent of the parties to this
Agreement, contract the services of other eligible individuals or entities to carry out all or any
portion of the responsibilities assumed by the Regional Planning Commission under this
Agreement.
5. Distribution of state or federal funds. The Regional Planning Commission may, through contracts
or Memoranda of Agreement, receive and expend state or federal funds designated for regional
transportation planning.
6. Meetings must be held at least quarterly and shall be open to the public. Notice of the meeting
shall be provided to its members and Contact List and posted on the TPR website no less than one
week prior to the meeting. If the meeting provides a virtual option, the meeting link will be included
in the public notice.
7. Quorum and Voting. Each member is entitled to one vote, either in person or via email. A quorum
is required and shall be as determined by the Bylaws of the Commission.
8. Meeting Minutes and Agendas. The Commission is responsible for recording minutes of its
meetings and posting them publicly on its website. The Commission's Administrator and
Chairperson are responsible for creating the meeting agenda. The meeting agenda shall be posted
on the Commission's website and distributed to members and interested parties on its TPR Contact
List.
9. Terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for so long as the
parties to this Agreement consider necessary to complete and maintain Regional Transportation
Plans for the Intermountain Transportation Planning Region and for periodic updates or
amendments as may be required. Any party to this Agreement may, however, terminate its
participation in this Agreement 60 days after providing written notice of such termination to the
other parties of this Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by agreement of all
parties to this Agreement unless a grant contract is in effect with the State. In this case, the State
must approve such termination and arrangements for completing the project.
10. Modification and Changes. The terms of this Agreement maybe modified at any time by
agreement of all parties to this Agreement.
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CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
IN THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR
A REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Intermountain Transportation Planning Region (IMTPR)
THIS is to certify that City of Aspen has agreed to participate in this Intergovernmental Agreement
for the Intermountain Regional Planning Commission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day first written
above on page 1. /—Signed by:
Pete Strecker, Acting City Manager, City of Aspen
DocuSigned by:
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Date: 4/9/2025 4:26:43 PM MDT