1. 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.

2. 1st A few definitions

3. Maintenance
Road maintenance involves activities performed on an existing road to prevent or repair road defects.

4. Resurface
Resurfacing a road is applying a renewed surface on top of an existing road.

5. Rebuild
Rebuilding a road involves removing the existing road and base and building an entirely new road.

6. 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
Prioritizing Roadway Projects
Community Engagement

7. 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

8. Funding
The average cost to lay a new road is approximately $ 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”

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Forecasted costs of resurfacing options for the priority roads:

16. 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

17. 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

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

19. 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