HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 Ordinance No. 036ORDINANCE NO . !I;?
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CONTRACT NO, 41-,;u:it.'J.,
BY AUTHORITY
COUNCD. BILL 1'<0. 37
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WOODWARD
A ORDINANCE AUTiiORlZING A. "I INIT:JlGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT ENTITLED
THE DENVER REGIUNAt. COUNCIL OF GOVERNME.'ffS (DRCOG) CONSORTillM
AGREEMENT FOR TRE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNTITES INITIATIVE BETWEEN THE
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO AND URCOG .
WHEREAS , the Denver Re1,•ional Council of Govcmments (URCOG) bas a Sustainable
Communities Regional Planning Grant from the Federal government to support the regional
planning activities which correi.-pond with the activities of"Sustainable Communities Initiative:
Metro Vision 2040 Plan Update"; and
WHEREAS, the Grant includes Federal Funds from the 11 .~. Department of Housing and
Urban Dcvclopmcnl (HUD), Department ofTransportation (DOT), and :be Environmental
Protection Agency (ET A) which awarded the Denver Region 4.5 Million Dollars for this
Plannina Grant ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Englewood passed Resolution No. 78 , Series of
201 I, supporting the submission of an application by DRCOG for a grant under HUD 's
Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this proposed ordinance authorizes the City 's participation in lhc
intergovernmental agreement "DRCOG Sustainable Communities Initiative Consortiwn
Agreement"; and
NOW, THTIRTIFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COt.NCD. OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT :
~-The City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado hereby authorizes the
intergoverrnental agrocmcnt entitlC< "DRCOG Sustainable C•· nunities lnitialive Consonium
Agreement" by and between the City of Englewood and the Denver Regional Council of
Governments (DRCOG), as attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. TJ-,a ~fayv r is authorized to r.ign ~aid fa1crgcvcrnn1cntal Agreement for an d on behalf
of the City of Englewood .
Introduced, read in full , und passed on first reading on the 4,. day of June, 2012 .
Publi shed by Tille as a Bill for an Ordinance in the City's official newspaper on the 8th day of
June, 2012 .
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Published ns a Bill for an Ordinance on the Cily 's official website hcginning on the 6"' d,•y of
.lune, 2012 for thirty (30) days .
Rend by tit le nnd passed on fin,.i reading on the I Rth day of June, 2ll 12 .
Published by title :.i the City's 111'1ici11I newspaper as Ordi11a11ce Nu.,%, Series of 2012,
on th e 22nd d,oy nf June, 2012.
l'ublishc.:d by title on the: City's official web!lite bcg .m1i11g ,111 tl1 l! 2tl1h dt!y t1f
June, 2012 fo, tbirty (30) cloys.
Consortium Agreement
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who from my organization should sign the Agreement?
A: Any representative ot the organization that has the authority to enter ,nto ·an agreement on
behalf of the organization may sign. For lor.al governments, this may be a Planning Director,
City or County Man.ger, elected officiul or other officer who Is able to sign for the entity.
Q: Is the Agreement legally binding?
A: The Agreement does not create any financial or other obligations and does not give rise to
any clalr,,s for breach. The main purpose of the Agreement Is to confirm the governance
structure and very generdl roles . A Consortium Agreement for these purposes is a required
part of the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant.
Q: What is the rule uf the "point person" that each member must designate?
A : The point person will serve as the primary contact for communication about Lite Sustainable
Communi:ies Initiative. Note that language from a previous draft of the Agreement indicating
the point ~erson will "cast the member's vote on any matter upon which a vote of member is
taken" has l ·;.•en removed .
Q: Do the regional planning activities tnduded in the Sustainable Communities
Initiative correspond with the Metro Vision 2040 Plan update, ur will they
lead to the development of some other regional plan?
A: The regional planning activities wil ! be part of the Metro Vision 2040 Plan update.
Q: Will organl7.atlons tlrnt don't sign the Agreement be cxcluciecl £ro111 the
Metro Vision 11ianning process?
A: Ao~ol utcly not. Development of the Metro Vision 204C Piao w i,1 be an open and public
process .
Q: Is the Consortium supersuding the normal DflCOG process?
A: No, DKCOG is the re3lonal rlecislon-making body a~d th e /\grecment does not change thal.
Q: My community isn't 011 a FasTracks Corridor; why should we sign the
Agrc<!IIIClll7
A : Thr.re a re several reasons communities not lor:tHP.ct ;.,lnne 1·hp F~1ilr;tr.ks C:nrririnr'i rPr.Pivine
grr111t funding may wi sh lo sign the Agreement ;
• FasTracks :s a regional project with regional benefits. The Sustainable Communities
Initiative airrs to maximize the benefits of FasTracks and ensure these benefits extend
well beyond the transit lin,is themselves .
• Lessons learned through the corridor planning activities anc catalytic projects can apply
to other transit corridors.
• The Sustainable Corr,"1unities lnitiativP includP.s rPgional planning activities that will
adcress the full DRCOG planning area and a broad range of issues, such as Raral Town
Centers.
• By signing the Agreement, partners affirm their commi:ment of matching resources a,d
willingness to collaborate with new partners on new issues.
Consortium Agreement
May 16, 2012
Background
ThP. OP.nver region enjoys a st~ried history of r.nllahnrat inn, ilnr.hnrrci hy thP. Denv~r Ree:lonal Coun ci l of
Governments (DRCOG), its 56 member governments and more than 50 years of weaving land use,
transpor~tion and environmental concerns into a fully integrated regional plan . M£tro Vision , most
recently updated In February 2011, provides the framework that will guide this region into a future of
expanded opportunities for people of all ages, Incomes and abllltles, supporting vibrant communities
and a robust regional economy .
In November 2011 the Sustainable Communities Partnership, a federal collaboration of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Transportation (DOT), and
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), awarded the Denver region a $4.5 million Regional Planning
Grant. Wltn this grant funding, a Consortium of municipalities, counties, state agencies, housing
authorities, nonprofits, corporate interests, philanthropic and academic organizations will work together
·to further enhance and Implement Metro Vision, while addressing one of our region's most pressing
and excltlnR challenges : leveraging the planned $6.7 billion exparsion of the FasTracks transit system .
This document establishes the goals of the Consorti um and the conditions under which Consortium
members •~•II participate in the planning and related activities funded by the Sustainable Communities
Regional Plannilli Grant, sometimes referred to herein as the Initiative.
Goals
The Consortium 's overarching goal is to align in'll'estme11i.s , programs and policies to maxim ize the
benefits that result from the region 's investment in transit , We anticipate a region with greater access to
job opportunities across the entire income spectrum, lower combined transportation and housing costs ,
reduced r.onsumptlon of fossil fuels, reduced strain on our air and water resources, and ultimately the
development of concentrated, mixed-use, pedestrian• and bicycle-friendly "urban center:;" alona transit
lines that allow residents to easily a:cess their daily needs without having to g~t into a car.
Grant-Funded Activities
The plannlr.g process is divided into five main ca tegories . Tr.e first three represent distinct but
interrelated planning levels -regioral , corridor and si:e-specific (Catalyt ic Projects). The remaining two
-Stakeholder EngagPmPnt r1nrl Out r:nmP.!i A!i!i@ ss ment and Knowledge Sharine (OAl<S)-rut ar.ro'iS and
suppo11 planning efforts at all three levels. Regional planning activities will focus on further refinements
to Metto Vision, part1cu\ar\y the Issues~• access to housing choices and economic opportunity. Detailed
execution planning at the corridor level will bring Metro Vision closer to implementation, and will focus
on the three transit cor ."idors currently under construction as part of the Innovative EAGLE P3 public ·
private parlncr,hip (Gold, East, and Northwest rail/US36 BRT). Corridor-level planning wl\l in turn lead
to the identification and selection of three Catalytic Projects (one on each corridor) at specific sites that
of for the potential for t"ansformal'lonal cha1 1ges. rhe West Line, wh ich recently r.nm(11Ptrorl r.nrrirlnr -
wide plan,,inc, ho::. also identified a fourtl· Catalytic Project at the Sheridan Station . Pre-development
planning, cnvrronmcntal rev ,ew and policy changes that catalyze redevelopment at these site$ will in
turn provide valuable lessons fnr other transit !.tdtion areas throu i hout the region.
Bcncflts to Consortium Members
Participate In regional and corridor planning
Metro Vision and the corndor planninc prov ides a framework where Consortium memlmr!> can rind
common ground on shared ROals the region can collectively work toward. Conso•tium members can
play a role ensuring Metro Vision and corridor planning activities reflect and advance ,he misi:,on of
their local government, organization or constituency.
Recognize the value of communities within the regional conte.t
The physical and cultural diversity of the many communities that comprise the Denver r,,gion creates
the opportunity for a wide variety of economic development initiatives and livinc styles. ,hrou1h
porticlpntion In Metro Vision and corridor planning activities, r.onsortium members can raise awareness
of the unique contribution that each individual communrty makes toward regional goals , In turn, a
stronger, more livable region will serve to strengthen and sustain Its Individual communities .
Gain access to tools, data and best practices
A considerable amount of data will be collPcted ctnd dissemina,ec as part of the Mftro Vision ;ind
corridor planning process. Grant resources will also fund the dt:veloµ111ent or dec-is,on·suppo11 tools,
r.ase studies of best practices, and training opportunities for Consortium members. These resources will
increase Consortium members' understanding of the livability principles und capacity to enhance
livilbi\itv within lhcir own communities.
Fuster lll!W partnerships and increased collaborallun among enU\ic!i. in the.-region
I he Metro Visran and corridor planning process will bring together stateholders from a wrde variety of
sectors and disciplines, some of whom may oot have worked together previously, and highlight
opportunities for Consortium members with similar uoals to coor<~inate efforts and align resources .
These relationships will llvc beyond liw grant -funding period and suppon ongoing collaboration.
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Access funding opportunities
In recognition of the Denver region's oneoins commitment to iadvancing sustainability, HU~ has
awarded the reeinn Prpf•rr•d Susta inability Status. Consortium members may therefore be able to
claim additional points or receive special consideration when applying for funding through HUD and
other agencies affiliated with the Federal Partnership for Sustolnabilily.
Responsibilities of Consortium Members
Actively collaborate on regional, corridor, and site-level planning activities
Consortium members will work together through the Metro Vision and corridor planning activities to
Identify shared goals, values and interest:;, and to develop con:;cn~us on policies ;md strategie!i for
implementation. Active engagemen: may ,nclude partiripation in the Corridor Working Groups,
stakeholder committees, advisory committees, workshops and trainings, cast! :atudles, and olhcr
opportunities that arise throughout the planning process to contribute lo the overall effort. In
contributing to the effort, Consortium members w il l make good on any commltmen~ or matching
resources.
Share Information and ensure broad participation
The full Consortium will convene at least twice annually to share information on their collective efforts
and address any key Issues that arise during the planning process. Consortium members will also""""
as ambassadors for the Sustainable Communities Initiative, assisting with outreach both to members or
the public and to members of their organization or local government. By raising awareness of the
planning actlvltie; and Identifying potential new partners, Consortium members will help ensure the
Initiative is comprehensive in scope and Includes a broad diversity of perspectives, particularly from
communities that are traditionally underrepresented in the planninR process . Consortium members will
designate a point person w~hin their organization who will serve as the primary contact for the Initiative
and who will be responsible for communicating the activities of the Consortium to their oreAni1atlon
and constituents. If the point of contact changes, lhe Consortium member must pr,Nide DRCOG staff
with contact information fur lh~ uew i.lcsi~nated contact fJ~r~on .
Assist with plan lmplcmentallon
Consnrti11m mP.mbers will help identify opportunities to implement the projects and strategies identified
in Metro Vi;ion aod the corridor plans . Consortium members will also facilitate any needed revisions to
existinc plans to ensure consistenc-y with common regional or corridor-level goilfo.
Governance Structun•
Ficure l. Consortium Governance Structure
The Consortium is comprised of the group s below i11valved in each of the three levels of pl11n11i11g and
imptemPntation: regional, corridor, nrul sitP. (rnlaly1ic ,,rojr?rtt). RN:tnnyles wit:h thirk whirr. borders
represent de:i.,;itm -moking bodies.
Regional Plnnnlng DRCOG Bonrd
Corridor Worl(lt19 Groups
Cuuldo1 CnDrd1n;itor
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Input ;111(1 SUfJllOll 101 All I llreo i1lnnr1l11q Level:.
St.--1,cholclo Outcome~ :\~~c .~;imr,t Region ii St.itc tmd Ph l.inthroplc
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Th• roles, purposes and rcsponsibilltles of the various committees and groups are as generally described
hPlow 'l'hc E><ccutive Committee is authorized to promulgate written guidelines ROVerninR the size,
membership, removal or members, and procedure; of that com mittee, providPct the euidelines i-lre
consistent with the provisions below. Each Currid or Working Gro1.1p i:. authorized to promulgate such
gulde1ines for their own gruuµ, a11d lhl! Ext:i.:utiv l? Dirt?clor of DRCOG b dulhorized to promulgate :,;uch
cuidehnes lor Lill other comm ittees and groups .
The Executive Cvnunittee, c.:u111µ1b.cd ur leaders from the public. privatt:, and non-profit se ctors, will
provide proiect oversight to ensure the proposed planning efforts meet the objectives set forth in this
Agreerni,nl and result in implementable strategies that equitably benefit the Denver region . The
Committee will work toward consensus when making decisions, but upon the affirmative vote of the
majonty of members present and voting, the Committee may decide any questions that cannot be
resolved by ronsensu,. The CommiMe will meet Quarterly and have I he following responsibilities:
Serve as champions for the Initiative, setting the tone for regional collaboration and advocating
for the planning process
If necessary, resoh,! conflicts or dispute!> ond redirect any activities not aligned with the
Consortium's objectives
Aµprove the initial work plan and any subsequent modifications
Receive quarterly updates and provide feedback on grant-funded activities. grant fund
expendltures and allocation of matching resources
Educate and inform others about the Initiative
Provide direction to the Coordina ting Committee on how grant-funded activities could be
cooroinated with and amplify other allied efforts
Each E>cecutive Committee member will represent the perspective of their particular interest
group, while seeking common ground with other interest groups
As described below, the Executive Committee will provide input to DRCOG throughout the
regional planning process, and the DRCOG Board of Directors Is the final decision maker on any
prnpn~P.d upctatP.~ tn thP. MP.fro Vision plan. The Executive Committee may also make
recommendations to DRCOG regarding changes to the grant budget.
The Coordinating Committee, comprised of staff from DRCOG and members of Mile High Connects, will
provide logistical support aud day-to-day project direction, and support the Executive Committee in
providing project oversight. Its key functions are ensuring integration of reg ional, corridor and catalytic
project planning efforts, and keeping the Executive Committee informed o~ grant activities and any
related Issues. The Committee will make decisions by consensus. Any Issues that cannot be resolved by
consensus will be elevated to the Executive Committee . Specific responsibilities of the Committee
include:
• Ensure coordination among Consortium members and among grant-funded activities
• Develop detailed scopes of work for sub-recipients and contractors es needed
• Attend to HUD requirements for reporting on and managing the grant -funded activities
The Denver Regional Council a/ Governments (ORCDG}, as the Regional Planning Commisoion and
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Denver region, will lead and coordinate all regional
planning efforts, inr.luding the poten1 :aI expansion of regional goals and policies within Metro Vision.
The DRCOG Board of Directors, comprised of elected otficials trom each of the member governments,
will make all policy -related decisions regardinQ the update of Merro Vision DRCOG '< Articles of
Association deta il the Board 's decision-making procedures.
Tu ~11sure µanicipation of kev srnkehoiciers in ree1onal plann ine, [1kCOG intPnris to estabiish the two
committees described below. The Executive Committee will also provide input to the DRCOG Board
throughout the regional planning process. The DRCOG Board is the final decision maker on any
proposed updates to the Metro Vision plan.
• The Citizens' Advisory Committee, comprised of resident leaders from throughout the region,
inclut.Jlng individuals represe nlil1g tl1e inl~rt!!lib or low-i11come households, minorities, the elderly
and people with disabilities, will provide recommendations to the DHCOG Board on Metro Vision
policies and the engagement of community members in the reg ional planning process, particularly
llu~ rlirect Involvement of thoie typically underrepresented ,
• Th~ Teclmkul Pla,mlng Advisory Committee, cu1nprised of local planninc staff and sub1ect •matter
experts, will provide tec'inical recommendations to the DRCOG Board on efforts to improve Metro
Vision .
DllCOG is i1lso seNine as fiscal and administrative agent for the [r;rnt ~nrt will Allocate reiourct>s In ~11h-
rct.:ipi~11t~ d <l dWJrd ccmsult..a1H contract~ a~ needed. Through its annual budgetinc process, the DP.COG
Board will approve the grant budget and any subsequent changes. The DRCOG Administrative
Committee will approve contracts with sub-recipients and consultants.
The Corridor Working Group5, comprisec of city and county o7ficials, housing authorities, and subject-
1rn1tter expe1ts, will direct corr;dor-level pla-,ninc activities and establish a vision and gonls uniqul! to
their corridor. Each Corridor Working Group will either manage its catalytic project direclly or delegate
thilt !ask to another entity . The axisling West line Working Group, having ~uccessfullv carried out
corridor level planning over the pa!.I year, will focu:; primarily on cc1talytic project planning activities . The
other tllree corridors (East, Gold and Northwest ra1VUS36 BRT) will establish new Working Groups and
create their own governance structures, using the West Line Working Group as a model.
• Reconnecting America will serve as the Corridor Coordinator across these new WorkinR Groups:
to O!.:iurc '91ignmcnt with SCRPG objectives, provide training and capacity building, and share
best practices among Working Groups.
• Each Working Group will receive dirca input from larger corridor-wide Stakeholder
Committees, which will include local residents . Corridor Workins Groups will make all policy-
~elat~d decisions regarding corridor and catalytic projt:!cl planning efforts .
I he Regional Resource Group includes organizations with demonstrated subject-matter expertise In
housing, transportation, community and economic development, education, creative businesses and the
arts, public health, environmental issues, urban Rericulture, issues relevant to older itrlu~t!., promoting
equildlJle outcomes ru ~ low-i11co111e populations, and stakeho :de, engagement. Members or this group
are committed and available to provide input and assistance at tne behest of regional, corridor and
catalytic project leader5hip need!.. Many hava committed match ing resources and/or offered seivices at
a dis:ountcd rate . Each member of the regional rc::;ourc~ r;roupwill provide information on the types of
assistance and services they can otter, which DHCOG will distribute to the lull Consortium.
The Outcomes Assessment and Knowledge Sharing (OAKS} Group will help evaluate the outcomes of
current and previous plan nine efforts, pr~vidP. opportunitie!li tn !.hare IP.!li!linnc; learnr.d ;md bP.!it ~ractkes,
i.illd i!llSure tl.ese lessons are integrated into ongoing planning l!fforts through the develo;m1ent of
performance measures and decision support tools. The OAKS group Includes un;·,ersity of Coiorado-
Denver, the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment PiaceMatters and
Reconnectin~ America . Activities ofth is group will support the collettion and dissemina~io, of
information among participating agencies to ensure that decisior,s are well-informed and communicated
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across jurisdictions . case study reports will evaluate the existing light rail corridors in the Denver region
(Southeast and Southwest lines) as well as the corr idor nearing completion :west line) in terms of the ir
contribution to regional targets . Lessons learned both locally and nationally will be Integrated Into
rcglonLtl, corridor, and catalytic project plannine effnrts throueh the use of cuttine •edge rle,r.i~'.nn
support tools. DR COG' s on line regional data catalog will also make data and information associated
with the p,op<ised planning activities widely available.
The Stakeholder Engagement Group includes FRESC, The Denver Foundation, Transl : Alliance and
PlaceMatters . This group will ensure stakeholders have meaningful opportunities to ~rovide input and
feedback throughout the proposed planning and ilnµJemerilalicm iltlivities at the I egional, corridor end
catalytic project levels, as well as the skills and knowledge required to participate effectively . Activities
of this group will lndude capacity building and stakeholder engagement among traditionally
disadvantaged communities; Citizens' Academies that engage a broad range of constituents; and large -
sea e, Interactive meetings. Thesl! errurb will help populate the regional Cititens' Advisory Comm ittee
ano Corridor Sta keholder Committees , oart icularly with people typically underrepresented in the
planning process .
State and Regional Partners Include the Colorado departments of local affairs, public health and
environment , and transportation; the Regional Transportation District; and the Regional Air Qual ity
Council . These partners have committed staff time and technical expertise, and ,.,,1 11 ensure state and
regional effort:5 are coordinated with and enhance the proposed activities. Pilllantt:,roplt: Partners have
also committed funding and techn ical expertise lo directly support the proposed activities, as well as
funding for a variety of related Initiatives that will ensu'? the benefits gained are widespread and
realized for generat ions to come .
Accountab!lity Measures
DRCOG is serving as fiscal and administrative agent for the grant and will act in a representative capacity
with HUD on behalf of all members of the Consortium with roopoct to reporting to HUD and ensuring
compliance with the requirernents of the grant program . In this capacity , DRCOG will adm inister crant
funding, budgeting and account ing, and will be the contracting agent to award and administer sub -
recipient contracts and o:her contracts as needed . DRCOG may •stablish rules and policies governing
the pro:ess for award of contracu, including without limitation rules prohioiting ar.tual or potential
conflicts of interest.
All Consortium membe rs that have pledged in -kind 5upport or other match re quirements will work w1:h
DRCOG to document tho number of hours spenl on the project and the allocation of other matching
re~our ce~, and ·.·.·ii! enter !n to :m airee~ent gove rni!'!g th!:!ir pl~def!' if r':!quir ed hy DR COG . All
Consortium members that will be rece iving grant funds (sub-recipients) will enter rnto a formal contract
with DRCOG that outlines the work to be performed and doli vorablc o, and provide prosress report s to
DRCOG on • regula r ba sis. DRCOG will use these reports to share information on the status of grant ·
fu nded activities with the larger Consortium.
Expansion on.:onsortlum Membership
Any enlity supportive of the Consort ium's goals may join nl ani lime by becoming a signatory to th 's
Agreement. The Executive Committee, Coordinatinc Comm illee, Corridor Wo•kinc Groups and ORCOG
Boctrd may undertake special outreach to enR,1ge new partners and underrepresented consti tuencies as
needed .
[)11ratin11 ufCnns11rt'i11111 Agn,1,mr.111:
ll1i5 Ar:;rccmcn~ shall remain in force tor the duration of the SuitainablP. CommuniIics Reeler.al J1la11ninR
Gra11t funding period , wnich is expected to conclude on Feb ruary 15, 20:s. This /\grccment and the
Consortium may Le continued beyond the grant conclusion date through• writing signed by thuse
members wishing to continue this Ag reement beyond the grant r.onciusion date.
Withdrawal From Consortium Agreement
Any member may, at any time, provide written notice to DRCOG of their intenl lo leave lhc Consortlu11 ,
which not Ice shall stale the effective dale of withdrawal. Upan withdrawal, the mcmher shall no longer
be a partv to tMs Agreement and sh,:ill no lonBer receive any be1lei its ofConsorti'Jm membership , unless
there 1s a specific written agreemenl Lu the contrary. However, a withdrawing member shall rema in
obl iga ted to satisfy any pledee of in kind SU!'lf'Ort or rr,i\tr.h rP.qulremP.nt th;1t is outstanding at the time
of withdrawal. If approved by DRCOG, the member's ob;!gatlo1 may be satisfied by working with
0RCOG lo secure equivalent resources from an alternative source .
Clmnges tn Terms or Agreement
The Executive Committee may, after consultaliun with lht! Cumurlium me,. 1Ue1 ~, elect to change the
terms of this Agrecmen: at any t ,mf ;rnd will provide written notification of .,ny changes to the entire
Consortium membership.
Signatures
An entity becomes a member or the Consortium b\l signing thil Agreement and returning its signature
µa~e 10 ORCOG . This Agreement may be signed in any numbe · of copies or counterparts, each of which
shall constitute an original and all or which shaft constitute one and same document. SiRnature
submitted hy facsimtle or electronic transmission shall be suffr:lent anct hinrting.
Signpture Page Follows
Member Signature Page
Instruction: This Agreement is to be signed by a representative of each Consortium member who has the
authority to enter into an agreement on behalf of that ent;ty. Please return your entity's signed original
of this Signature Page to Jill Locantore at DRCOG, 1290 Broadway, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80203. Please
keep a siener. r.opy of this Aereement for your records.
By sign Ing this Cun:.u1 tium Agreement, lht! u11cJt!1 :.lgntd party hereby agrees to jui11 Lht! Otmv~r ReRlan
s11,talnable Communities Consortium effective as of the date of signing and •~rees to the provisions of
the Consortium Agreement.
EXECUTED this --day of ___________ ~ 2012
Signature
Randy P. Penn
Name (please print)
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Title
Ocganlzatlon
Primary Point of Contact:
Name
1:tle
Pho,,e
E-mail
Mailing address
OPTIONAL Alldltlonal Information
Areas of the Sustainable Communities Initiative you.-organizat ion will pilrt1c1pate m:
Check all !'hat npply
n Metro Vision Plan Update II Re3ional Resourt.e Group
n Boomer Uond I] Exec:utivP. r.nmmitlee
Cl Rr.gionol Equity /\\Ins n Coordinating co ~11mittce
0 5lJkcl ,ulde r :!1 '~'-'Ut::mcnl 0 CurriLlur Planning
0 Citizens' Academic, 0 tasl
0 Outreach to traditionally 0 Gold
disadvant3ged communities 0 Northwest K,d/US 36 URT
0 Outcomes Assessment and Knowledge I] Catalytic Projects
Sharing " West
c, Cas~ <;tmlies (E>Cistlnc Transit 0 Ear.t
Lines) " Geld
0 Workshops and Trainings \) Nurthwesl Rail/US 36 BRT
Details of how your orRanization anticipates participating io the areas chec<.ed above:
Matching resources your organi?ati~n will commit to the Sustainable Communities initiative:
D Cash
Value:
De~r.ription :
D ln·Kind [ Other
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: Agenda Item: Subject: Ordinance Approving the
June 4, 2012 DRCOG Co11,ortiu111 Ag, eement for
11 a i the Sustainable Communities Initiative
Initiated By: Staff Source:
Community Development Alan White, Director
COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On September 6, 2011, Council adopted Resolution No. 78, SHies of 2011, supporting the
submission of an application by the Denve, Regional Council of Governments (DR COG) for a grant
under HUD's Sustainable Communities Regional Plan1ing Grant.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recomme~ds adopting the attached bill for an ordinance approving the DRCOC Consortium
Agreement for the SJstainable Cu1111nu11ities lnitidlive.
BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED
The Sustainable Communities Initiative is a regional planning effort that will include corridor
planning along the Cold, East and Northwest rail/US 36 BRT transit lines, site specific planning for
catalytic projects along those lines, and updates to Metro Vision, the regional plan. Other activities
included in the initiativi, indudP St ,Kl!hnlrler Engagement a.id Outcomes Assessment and
Knowledge Sharing iOAKS). Because Englewood is not affected by the three transit lines to be
studied, our participation will be limited to updates to Metr3 Vision and the OAKS process as it may
relate to Englewood Station and CityCenter TOD.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no fir.ar.cial obligation :o the City JS a result of adopting this Ordinance.
LISI Of AITACHMENIS
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