HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 09/19/2000 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 120, 2000, AUTHORI AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 115
DATE: September 19, 2000
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Ron Mills/
Eric Bracke
SUBJECT:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 120, 2000, Authorizing the Acquisition by Eminent Domain
Proceedings of Certain Lands Necessary for the Construction of Public Improvements in Connection
with the Roundabout at Mulberry and Lemay.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Improvements at the intersection of Mulberry(SH 14)and Lemay will include construction of a three
lane modern roundabout with pedestrian and bike amenities. The proposed location is the current
intersection. A small amount of additional right-of-way(ROW)is needed at all four corners of the
existing intersection. Ordinance No. 120,2000,which was unanimously adopted on First Reading
on September 5, 2000, authorizes. acquisition by eminent domain proceedings certain lands
necessary for the construction improvements at Mulberry and Lemay. Since First Reading,a minor
revision in the roundabout design has caused the addition of a 274 sq. ft. slope easement on the
Storm Mountain Corporation site.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 29
DATE: September 5, 2000
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL Ron Mills/
STAFF: Eric Bracke
SUBJECT:
First Reading of Ordinance No. 120, 2000, Authorizing the Acquisition by Eminent Domain
Proceedings of Certain Lands Necessary for the Construction of Public Improvements in Connection
with the Roundabout at Mulberry and Lemay.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends adoption o e Or i ce oi t Readin
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
f Property acquisition costs will be covered by available funds,even if condemnation is required. The
funds to be used for the property acquisition will be non-CMAQ funds and have been appropriated
in a Roundabout project account
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Improvements at the intersection of Mulberry(SH 14)and Lemay will include construction of a three
lane modern roundabout with pedestrian and bike amenities. The proposed location is the current
intersection. A minor amount of additional right-of-way(ROW)is needed at all four corners of the
existing intersection. Also nec r i e no ount of slope easement at the
northwest and southeast inte ction ers; ) st drainage easement east of this
intersection and south of Mul Stree 3)an s ent acro he railroad tracks on the southeast
corner of the Riverside Aven a rs n; an various temporary construction
easements adjacent to the work areas.
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' Timing of the intersection improvements is critical. Improvements need to be constructed and
operational prior to the opening of an adjoining commercial development. This will allow the
intersection users a few months to become accustomed to this modern roundabout prior to the
expected vehicle increases from above-mentioned development. Additionally,CDOT does require
that all ROW be secured prior to going out to bid for construction.
Staff is hopeful that acquisition will be accomplished by agreement. However, this authorization
will allow the City to begin condemnation proceedings if negotiations are not successful.
DATE: September 5, 2000 2 ITEM NUMBER: 29
The property owners are:
Northeast corner: FORT COLLINS PARTNERS I, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability
Company and WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST, a Delaware Business
Trust.
➢ Northwest corner: LINK-N-GREENS, INC., a Colorado Corporation.
➢ Southwest corner: CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation.
➢ Southeast comer: STORM MOUNTAIN CORPORATION, a Colorado Corporation.
➢ Stormwater Easement AM BUS , lorado Corporation.
➢ Railroad Easements: G RO COLORADO,LLC AND THE
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD.
BACKGROUND:
The intersection of East Mulberry Street(SH 14)and Lemay Avenue is currently experiencing both
delay and accident problems. The City of Fort Collins successfully applied for and has received
Federal CMAQ funds for an alternatives analysis of intersection improvements. This grant
amounted to$1,375,721 of whic 0an
285,721 is local funds. These
funds are also for the engine ng do ru on a selected preferred alternative
improvements.
The first phase of the project evaluated several options for this intersection. The evaluation
considered level of service, air quality,cost-benefit, safety, and environmental and social impacts.
Based upon this evaluation, staff recommended a modern roundabout as the best alternative to
pursue. The Colorado Department of Transportation, as well as the Fort Collins City Council,
Transportation Board and Planning and Zoning Board support the modem roundabout alternative.
The second phase of this project involves the final design,construction plan preparation and right-
of-way (ROW) acquisition.
The construction phase of this roject s anne o i u e fourth quarter of 2000, and be
completed during early sprin 001.
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