To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Ceila Rethamel, Acting Director, Public Works and Development
Prepared By:
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Jim Katzer, Transportation Div. Manager, Eric McKinnon, Road & Bridge Div. Manager, Public Works and Development
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Presenter: Jim Katzer, Transportation Div. Manager; Eric McKinnon, Road & Bridge Div. Manager, Public Works and Development
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Subject:
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2:15 PM *Five-year Transportation Division and Road & Bridge Division Plan Update and 1A Investment
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Purpose and Request:
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The purpose of this Study Session is to update the Board on the five-year plans for both the Transportation and Road & Bridge Divisions along with the positive impact of the additional Proposition 1A funding.
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Sustainable Growth and Infrastructure - Maximize use of County facilities and assets.
Background and Discussion: Both the Transportation Division and the Road & Bridge Division received funding increases in 2026 for programs, projects and services due to the passing of Proposition 1A. The intent of this meeting is to provide progress on the implementation of the five-year plans with the Board and answer any associated questions.
The Transportation Division was provided a $13.86 million capital budget in 2026 which included funding for a much-needed program called roadway reconstructs in the amount of $6.0 million. The $6.0 million amount was provided from Proposition 1A funding. The Road & Bridge Division received an additional $10.0 million which allowed for the expansion of maintenance services.
The first year of the current five-year plan is being implemented this year. The future projects in the 5-year plan will remain flexible and will be adjusted based on this year’s projects and the pricing that each program realizes. These adjustments will be made to the plan and finalized during the budget process in the second half of this year.
Alternatives: N/A
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated as this meeting is intended to just update the Board on the five-year plans in their current state.
Alignment with Strategic Implementation Strategies: The attached framework helps Arapahoe County institutionalize values-based, transparent decision-making, documenting how we make decisions and carry out actions to achieve the county’s strategic plan.
Staff Recommendation: N/A
Concurrence: N/A