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RESOLUTION NO. 15-2020
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE RENEGOTIATION OF THE UDOT AGREEMENT
AND TERMINATING THE DESIGN CONTRACT FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING
STRUCTURE PROJECT & DIRECTING COORDINATION WITH UDOT & GRAND
COUNTY TO PURSUE ALTERNATIVE PROJECTS FOR HOTSPOT FUNDING
WHEREAS, significant investments have been made in delivering a Downtown Parking
Structure (DPS); and
WHEREAS, the primary need for the DPS as identified in the 2017 UDOT Region 4 Arches
Hotspot Study was to replace on -street parking lost as part of Main Street Improvements, but that
those Improvements were rejected by residents and Council who objected to loss of on -street
parking; and
WHEREAS, building private vehicle capacity, including parking, does not always lead to
congestion reduction, and capital projects other than the DPS may result in better long-term
satisfaction of Hotspot program goals and community priorities; and
WHEREAS, the DPS, according to the Downtown Parking Study, primarily benefits businesses
within 600 feet of the structure, that is a limited number of businesses, and thus is a poorer use of
public funds than dispersed parking or a regional shuttle which benefits a broader number of
businesses; and
WHEREAS, DPS design has changed significantly from its original less -intrusive, partially
buried bottom floor, and two additional stories, to an imposing and view -shed blocking four
story structure of 42 feet including its roof parapets; and
WHEREAS, the DPS, still early in its design phase, has already incurred significant cost
overruns forcing the adoption of structural construction techniques that trade lower construction
cost for increased maintenance cost during its life; and
WHEREAS, the DPS will incur significantly higher maintenance cost than the existing surface
lot, with poor prospects for offsetting revenue whether it charges for parking or not, since
according to the Downtown Parking Study the lot is often under-utilized; and
WHEREAS, the DPS cannot accommodate over -sized vehicles, a critical parking need; and
WHEREAS, UDOT is receptive to the redirection of Hotspot Funding if an alternative project
achieves the goals of reducing congestion, increasing economic development, and increasing
tourism opportunities; and
WHEREAS, alternate uses of DPS funds have been identified that may satisfy the above
criteria;
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WHEREAS, Moab City is currently partnering with Grand County and UDOT on a series of
comprehensive transportation planning efforts, and is committed to improving transportation
throughout Spanish Valley including Moab City, but as currently sequenced the transit
component will not be complete until well after the Hotspot funding opportunity is passed; and
WHEREAS, meetings of UDOT staff and local advisory bodies convened by UDOT are not
subject to the conditions of Utah Open and Public Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, Moab City officials and residents value government transparency, and Moab City
is committed to and capable of providing meeting noticing and record keeping facilitation, as
well as other public engagement tools; and
WHEREAS, given a UDOT project may fall either entirely within or without Moab City limits,
or include both Moab City and Grand County; and
WHEREAS, Moab City is interested in cooperating with Grand County to deliver services to
their shared constituents more efficiently, Moab elected officials are accountable first and
foremost to the citizens within their jurisdictional boundary, and Moab officials desire to
cooperate with the County on projects which include both their areas, and retain the authority
over projects entirely within City limits; and
WHEREAS, the Moab City Council believes that, despite the previous investments of time,
money, goodwill, public process, and commitments made, on balance the interests of Moab and
the satisfaction of the Hotspot criteria may be better served by project(s) other than the DPS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOAB, UTAH that:
1) The City Council directs the City Manager to issue a "stop work" order to Kimley-Horn
to cease work on design for the DPS;
2) The City Council directs City staff to seek clarity from UDOT regarding the measures by
which alternative projects will be evaluated to meet Hotspot Funding criteria, and any
UDOT submittal requirements in order to develop projects that meet the criteria of the
Hotspot Funding Program and which the City anticipates would gamer community and
local leadership support. City Staff shall engage with relevant parties at Grand County
and UDOT to determine the feasibility, cost, and staffing needs to quickly develop
alternative Hotspot-funded projects. This information shall be brought to City Council,
and County Council should their leadership so choose, for consideration;
3) The City Council directs the City Manager to renegotiate the Cooperative Agreement
with UDOT, dated July 22, 2019, in a way that minimizes legal and financial risk to the
City and the goals outlined in item #2 above;
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4) The City Council directs the City Manager, following the renegotiation discussions with
UDOT, to produce to the City Council a proposed framework and process to accomplish
the goals outlined in item #2 above;
5) If UDOT and the City Council agree to terminate the July 22, 2019 Cooperative
Agreement, the City Council directs the City Manager to terminate the City's consulting
services agreement with Kimley-Horn, dated October 24, 2019; and
6) City Council and City staff will coordinate with Grand County Council to form the
"Arches Hotspot Region Coordinating Committee," which shall consist of seven (7)
members. The City Council shall establish the Hotspot Region Coordinating Committee
by resolution or ordinance, with clarity as to appointing authority, membership,
organization, purpose, authority, and expiration date. The Arches Hotspot Regional
Coordinating Committee shall provide noticing and record keeping in compliance with
the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act. City staff shall consult with the Council on other
public engagement tools and efforts for this process. Transparency and public
involvement shall be prioritized in the definition of alternative projects.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in open Council by a majority vote of the Governing Body of the
City of Moab this 24th day of March, 2020.
SIGNED:
EDocuSigned by:
ttliffry
'4ehaus, Mayor
ATTEST: -
Sommar Johnson, City Recorder