Avon approves revised IGA range with CDOT to keep US 6 pedestrian project moving

The Avon Town Council voted unanimously April 22 to approve a revised intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for the US 6 pedestrian safety and mobility project, authorizing a funding range of $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 and delegating authority to finalize the IGA to the mayor, subject to review by the town attorney.

Engineering Director Eva Wilson told council the project, which includes four crossings along US 6, was designed and ready to advertise for construction but was affected when CDOT and regional planning bodies enacted a statewide sweep of the MMOF (multimodal and mitigation options fund). As a result, the MMOF contribution for this project was reduced from $2,000,000 to $1,600,000; staff described a regional reduction of roughly $500,000 in available funds. Wilson recommended approving an IGA amendment with a funding range to allow the town to sign quickly and encumber available funds before further cuts or delays.

Councilors pressed staff on next steps if bids exceed engineer estimates and on local matching responsibilities. Wilson said the current construction estimate is roughly $4.64M (construction plus construction management) and that CDOT must concur on a contractor selection since work occurs on a state highway. She also said Eagle County had committed $200,000 and the town $300,000 in local matches; staff estimated additional local match needs around $500,000 depending on final award and CDOT formulas.

A councilor moved and another seconded the revised IGA motion, which included a clause subjecting final execution to town‑attorney review. The motion passed by voice vote, 7–0. Staff said they will seek to advertise bids once CDOT concurrence to advertise is returned and expected to present a notice of award for council approval after bid opening and CDOT concurrence.