Roadway Focus Group Update The primary objective of the City of Fountain Roadway focus group is to explore options for improving the condition of streets in Fountain, and explore options for funding the work needed.

1st A few definitions

Maintenance Road maintenance involves activities performed on an existing road to prevent or repair road defects. http://www.cmsb.com.my/business-divisions/construction-road-maintenance/

Resurface Resurfacing a road is applying a renewed surface on top of an existing road. http://www.pavingatlanta.com/blog-0/bid/214326/Resurfacing-Asphalt-What-You-Aren-t-Being-Told

Rebuild Rebuilding a road involves removing the existing road and base and building an entirely new road. http://www.tfsoils.com/

Funding; How to best utilize the current budget The initial 9 questions that the Focus Group started with are included in your packet. After a few meetings we were able to narrow our focus into 4 primary areas Staffing Funding; How to best utilize the current budget 3. Prioritizing Roadway Projects 4. Community Engagement https://www.canstockphoto.com

Staffing Increase staffing The Focus group was very happy to see the 3 part time street positions upgraded to full time through the end of the year, bringing the total streets crew to 8 full time. The focus group supports keeping these position full time through 2018 Collateral duties Keeping the street staff focused on streets & drainage Collateral Duties that have been recently realigned or outsourced: mowing & weed mitigation, recently moved to the parks department sidewalk repairs – contracted out https://www.canstockphoto.com

Funding The average cost to lay a new road is approximately $1 - 1.2 million per mile depending on the condition of the soil and other factors. Current maintenance budget $47,000 Current resurfacing budget from the Transportation sales tax $350,000 An ongoing, comprehensive, maintenance plan saves roads & money Quote “According to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, every $1 spent to keep a road in good condition avoids $6 - $14 needed later to rebuild the same road once it has deteriorated significantly” https://www.canstockphoto.com

Increasing the maintenance budget From $47,000 to $100,000 Not all roads are the same, so a greater diversity in repair methodology is required. chip seal ($3.00 sq. yd.) cape seal ($5.25 sq. yd.) asphalt over lays (2 in / $9.50 sq. yd.) full depth reclamation ($70 sq. yd.) geosynthetic reinforcement chip seal (GRSC) ($ under review) Increasing the maintenance budget From $47,000 to $100,000 This was proposed at the 10/3 budgeting meeting and is fully supported by the focus group https://www.canstockphoto.com

Renewing the Moving Fountain Forward Transportation Sales Tax We need to keep Fountain moving forward The Focus Group is willing to promote this initiative through community outreach & education events starting 1st quarter 2018. Town hall meetings, panel discussion Proposed modification to allocate tax dollars towards areas rather than to specific projects Required annual project updates provided to voters https://www.canstockphoto.com

Mastic material is used to repairs large cracks and road defects. Mastic Materials Mastic material is used to repairs large cracks and road defects. Continue to allow the Street Superintendent to work with the City Finance Director, on purchasing mastic materials as needed. Budget Reviews Consider modifications to the roadway budget, during scheduled budgeting updates https://www.canstockphoto.com

Red Line = Waste Connections Pink Line = Integrity Bank Ongoing negotiation with Waste Connections Landfill on assisting with road repairs; including significant upgrades to Squirrel Creek & sections of Link Road from Squirrel Creek to C&S / Marksheffel Requiring greater roadway responsibilities from new developers for streets leading up to their new development to be determined by the city engineer. Red Line = Waste Connections Pink Line = Integrity Bank Green Line = Oakwood & Aspen Ranch Blue Line = City of Fountain https://www.canstockphoto.com

Prioritizing Projects New Fountain Roadway Zones Ensure that every area of the city has equal representation and a voice in roadway priorities natural boundaries population future growth https://www.canstockphoto.com

Seven Priority Areas Identified 1.) Link Road / Ermel to Circle C Link Road / Circle C to Falling Star Link Road / Falling Star to Old Pueblo Road 2.) C&S Ftn Mesa to Silver Glen C&S Ftn Silver Glen to Link 3.) Cross Creek / Mesa to Brocket Cross Creek / Brocket to Wythe 4. ) Carson Blvd 5.) Jimmy Camp / Ohio to Countryside Jimmy Camp / Countryside to Link 6. Comanche 7. Medicine Bow

Forecasted costs of resurfacing options for the priority roads:

Community Engagement Moving Fountain Forward Project Signs Town hall Meetings starting 1st quarter 2018 Increase visibility though digital channels City Website Website Surveys Videos Twitter City Facebook

Next Steps Continue with monthly focus group meetings Expand the focus group to include two representatives from each of the 3 roadway zones Increase community education and engagement though town hall meetings and increased presence through digital channels

What are we looking for from city council? Your Feedback & Insights Recommendations for future direction

Special Thanks to the focus group members and city staff: Richard Applegate Darryl Couch Bryan Johnson City Staff: Robert McDonald Todd Evans Rosa McCormick Don Yucuis Brandy Williams John Trylch