On that page it says it's not yet scheduled to go to the planning commission or city council for review and approval but I think that's already happened. A quick search of those meetings shows me it has been before both bodies.
I'll check with city staff and find out. I'll report back what I find out!
Thank you Karen! I read about Thorne building a center in Lafayette but I couldn't envision where. I'm relieved it's not going to be something commercial.
It is for sure going in that area I can't say with a 100% certainty that the construction has started yet. I reached out to city planning staff but since this is a long weekend I might not have the response until next Wednesday. I'll come back and let you know what I hear!
Thank you Karen. I rely on your hard work & research to stay informed.
I hope the project on S. Boulder Rd. from Saratoga to 120th will be complete before
this happens. As you know, this project has been never ending & a huge inconvenience. I feel badly for the residents that abut this mess. I hope at a minimum, a new fence will be constructed.
Thanks for letting me know you find my reports helpful Barbara!
Here's the latest on the debacle on S. Boulder Rd.
From the City Council agenda packet Tuesday April 4
Executive Summary
The City and Castle Rock Construction Company of Colorado, LLC (CRCC), the general contractor for the South Boulder Road Multimodal Improvements Project, recently engaged in mediation to resolve contract disputes arising out of delays and redesign issues impacting the Project. At mediation, the City and CRCC reached a resolution to move the Project forward, to resolve the delay-related disputes, and to establish timelines for completion of certain Project milestones. The mediated resolution is conditioned upon City Council’s approval at tonight’s meeting.
City Council Strategic Outcome (most applicable): Excellent City Services and Infrastructure
Background Information
On March 16, 2023, the City and CRCC participated in a mediation with an independent professional mediator to resolve contract disputes arising out of delays affecting the Project due to the need to redesign the storm sewer and due to relocation of existing third-party utilities that conflict with the construction work in the S. Boulder Road corridor.
The mediator facilitated a resolution of the above issues that is acceptable to the parties, and the City Council has been fully advised of the terms. The mediated resolution is conditioned upon the City Council’s formal approval and authorization for the City to make payments to CRCC totaling $1.9 million for the following:
Additional construction “hard costs” and extended general conditions necessary to perform the redesigned storm sewer work, which work is the subject of Work Change Directive No. 1, recently approved by the City Council on March 7, 2023;
Construction cost increases caused by the need to redesign the storm sewer;
Payment to CRCC for mowing weeds (“clear and grub”) along S. Boulder Road;
Payment for additional surveying costs related to performance of the redesigned storm sewer work; and
• Increased construction costs arising out of or relating to delays caused by third-party utility conflicts.
In exchange for the above payments, CRCC agreed to recommence work on the Project starting March 20, 2023. Further, CRCC agreed to complete all work necessary to shift traffic on S. Boulder Road from the south side to the north side by September 30, 2023, which work includes but is not limited to completion of the redesigned storm sewer work and, on the south side of S. Boulder Road, all work relating to the multiuse path, the curb and gutter, and the aggregate base course where necessary, and the first two layers of asphalt paving of the south side of S. Boulder Road, subject to modification and extension as provided in the construction contract.
In addition, CRCC and the City each agree to waive and release all claims they had or may have had through the date of mediation (March 16, 2023). The City and CRCC also agreed to negotiate in good faith a change order for the replacement of an existing City water line within S. Boulder Road.
If the City Council approves and authorizes the mediated resolution, staff and CRCC will draft and execute the necessary construction contract change orders and staff will make the necessary payments to follow through with the agreed-upon terms. Because tonight’s action will provide the necessary approval and authorization to carry out the mediated resolution, staff further requests that Council authorize the City Administrator or designee to execute all necessary change orders and payments consistent with and necessary to carry out the terms of the mediated resolution.
Next Steps
If City Council approves the mediated resolution, then Council must appropriate the funds needed to make the agreed-upon payments to CRCC. An ordinance with the necessary supplemental appropriations will be on Council agendas for first and second readings in the near future.
Recommendation
Staff recommends Council approve and authorize the mediated resolution and authorize the City Administrator or designee to execute all change orders and payments consistent with and necessary to carry out the terms thereof.
Proposed Motion Language
Council motion to approve and authorize the mediated resolution of contract disputes between the City of Lafayette and Castle Rock Construction Company of Colorado, LLC, including payments by the City to Castle Rock Construction totaling $1.9 million in accordance and in consideration of the terms of the mediated resolution, and to authorize the City Administrator or designee to execute change orders and payments consistent with and necessary to carry out the terms of the mediated resolution.
Karen - thank you for the follow through & follow-up!
Barbara J.
Thank you Karen!
Karen - do you know what is happening on the south side of Old Laramie Trail between S. Public Rd. & Hwy. 287?
Thank you!
Barbara Johnson
Hi Barbara,
I think it's the Thorne Nature Center. See here on the city's development page.
https://www.lafayetteco.gov/2801/Old-Laramie-TrailThorne-Nature-Center
On that page it says it's not yet scheduled to go to the planning commission or city council for review and approval but I think that's already happened. A quick search of those meetings shows me it has been before both bodies.
I'll check with city staff and find out. I'll report back what I find out!
Thank you Karen! I read about Thorne building a center in Lafayette but I couldn't envision where. I'm relieved it's not going to be something commercial.
You are an invaluable resource.
Thanks again.
Barbara
I just received verification from city staff that Thorne pulled permits a few weeks back and construction in that location is underway.
It is for sure going in that area I can't say with a 100% certainty that the construction has started yet. I reached out to city planning staff but since this is a long weekend I might not have the response until next Wednesday. I'll come back and let you know what I hear!
I'm glad you find my info sharing useful!
Thank you Karen. I rely on your hard work & research to stay informed.
I hope the project on S. Boulder Rd. from Saratoga to 120th will be complete before
this happens. As you know, this project has been never ending & a huge inconvenience. I feel badly for the residents that abut this mess. I hope at a minimum, a new fence will be constructed.
Thank you again.
Barbara Johnson
Thanks for letting me know you find my reports helpful Barbara!
Here's the latest on the debacle on S. Boulder Rd.
From the City Council agenda packet Tuesday April 4
Executive Summary
The City and Castle Rock Construction Company of Colorado, LLC (CRCC), the general contractor for the South Boulder Road Multimodal Improvements Project, recently engaged in mediation to resolve contract disputes arising out of delays and redesign issues impacting the Project. At mediation, the City and CRCC reached a resolution to move the Project forward, to resolve the delay-related disputes, and to establish timelines for completion of certain Project milestones. The mediated resolution is conditioned upon City Council’s approval at tonight’s meeting.
City Council Strategic Outcome (most applicable): Excellent City Services and Infrastructure
Background Information
On March 16, 2023, the City and CRCC participated in a mediation with an independent professional mediator to resolve contract disputes arising out of delays affecting the Project due to the need to redesign the storm sewer and due to relocation of existing third-party utilities that conflict with the construction work in the S. Boulder Road corridor.
The mediator facilitated a resolution of the above issues that is acceptable to the parties, and the City Council has been fully advised of the terms. The mediated resolution is conditioned upon the City Council’s formal approval and authorization for the City to make payments to CRCC totaling $1.9 million for the following:
Additional construction “hard costs” and extended general conditions necessary to perform the redesigned storm sewer work, which work is the subject of Work Change Directive No. 1, recently approved by the City Council on March 7, 2023;
Construction cost increases caused by the need to redesign the storm sewer;
Payment to CRCC for mowing weeds (“clear and grub”) along S. Boulder Road;
Payment for additional surveying costs related to performance of the redesigned storm sewer work; and
• Increased construction costs arising out of or relating to delays caused by third-party utility conflicts.
In exchange for the above payments, CRCC agreed to recommence work on the Project starting March 20, 2023. Further, CRCC agreed to complete all work necessary to shift traffic on S. Boulder Road from the south side to the north side by September 30, 2023, which work includes but is not limited to completion of the redesigned storm sewer work and, on the south side of S. Boulder Road, all work relating to the multiuse path, the curb and gutter, and the aggregate base course where necessary, and the first two layers of asphalt paving of the south side of S. Boulder Road, subject to modification and extension as provided in the construction contract.
In addition, CRCC and the City each agree to waive and release all claims they had or may have had through the date of mediation (March 16, 2023). The City and CRCC also agreed to negotiate in good faith a change order for the replacement of an existing City water line within S. Boulder Road.
If the City Council approves and authorizes the mediated resolution, staff and CRCC will draft and execute the necessary construction contract change orders and staff will make the necessary payments to follow through with the agreed-upon terms. Because tonight’s action will provide the necessary approval and authorization to carry out the mediated resolution, staff further requests that Council authorize the City Administrator or designee to execute all necessary change orders and payments consistent with and necessary to carry out the terms of the mediated resolution.
Next Steps
If City Council approves the mediated resolution, then Council must appropriate the funds needed to make the agreed-upon payments to CRCC. An ordinance with the necessary supplemental appropriations will be on Council agendas for first and second readings in the near future.
Recommendation
Staff recommends Council approve and authorize the mediated resolution and authorize the City Administrator or designee to execute all change orders and payments consistent with and necessary to carry out the terms thereof.
Proposed Motion Language
Council motion to approve and authorize the mediated resolution of contract disputes between the City of Lafayette and Castle Rock Construction Company of Colorado, LLC, including payments by the City to Castle Rock Construction totaling $1.9 million in accordance and in consideration of the terms of the mediated resolution, and to authorize the City Administrator or designee to execute change orders and payments consistent with and necessary to carry out the terms of the mediated resolution.
Council did vote to approve.