City Council Study Session Summary 2004 04 13

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April 13, 2004 Study Session Discussion/Direction – McCaslin Interchange Proposed Funding Agreement Heather Balser provided an update on funding for the Interchange Improvement Project. She explained that the project cannot go to bid until the Transportation Improvement Project (TIP) funding is amended to include $3 million in federal funds approved for the project. Bill Simmons reviewed some of the requested changes to the agreement from the Town of Superior. The four-percent of project costs to Superior for administrative staffing is still under discussion. He explained that the City of Louisville feels staffing costs are indirect costs, and they did not include those costs when the interchange was originally constructed. There is also the question on whether or not the Federal grant (TIP funds) allows for reimbursement of indirect project costs. After several discussions with Superior’s staff, they cannot or will not explained their rationale for charging the City of Louisville for indirect costs. Bill went on to explain that Superior has also proposed a change to Section 6 of the agreement – Ownership, Operation and Maintenance of First Phase Improvements, removing CDOT ownership. After reviewing the proposed agreement, Michele Van Pelt stated that clearly Louisville City Council does not agree with Superior’s proposed IGA. She suggested that the City of Louisville draft an agreement and send the agreement to Superior for their comments. Council agreed. City Manager Items Bill Simmons distributed copies of the Advance Agenda, the City Calendar, and notes from the Mayor’s Town Meeting for Council’s information. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Belinda Goebel Administrative Assistant 3