Karen Gerrity, Nederland. At the February 19 meeting, the Board of Trustees gave staff approval to submit a grant application for over $2 million in Transportation Improvement Project federal and state funds. The proposed project includes:

• Replacing the sidewalk in front of Town Hall and extending it to RTD Park-n-Ride with an ADA compliant sidewalk.
• Extending the existing sidewalk from Katmandu Plaza to First Street
• Reconstructing North Jefferson Street
• Reconstructing the VC Parking Lot
• Reconstructing West First and improving parking.
• Adding electric charging stations

This graphic shows the proposed connection to RTD Park-n-Ride to Nederland’s downtown and municipal facilities. Additionally the graphic shows the proposed reconstructed roadway and parking area.

The proposed project is in the conceptual stage. Staff is requesting design funds in 2020 with construction to begin in 2021 to allow plenty of time for public input on the project.

The proposed project has an approximate value of $2.3 million. The town will be required to make a 5 percent cash. The DDA voted unanimously at their February meeting to make a 3 percent contribution in the amount of $69,000. Town will make the remaining cash match of $46,000 using funds from the Roads Sales Tax passed in November, 2018.

Funding Breakdown (year by year)*

*The proposed funding plan is not guaranteed if the project is selected for funding. While DRCOG will do everything it can to accommodate the applicants’ request, final funding will be assigned at DRCOG’s discretion within fiscal constraint. Funding amounts must be provided in year of expenditure dollars using an inflation factor of 3 percent per year from 2018.
The application can be found here: https://nederlandco.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/13826?fbclid=IwAR1oLuPrB2gxUKGLy6T3QlMgZkTGfpy6NETefzkDV-eFQ2jzhByfWOYFKy8&preview=13925