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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: February 19, 2008
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Kathleen Bracke
SUBJECT
Resolution 2008-017 Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Colorado
Department of Transportation for the Mason Corridor Trail Extension Project.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has awarded the City of Fort Collins a
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant to extend the Mason Corridor
Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail north from the Spring Creek Trail to connect to Colorado State University.
The local matching funds for this new grant funding will be provided by existing Building on Basics
(BOB) funds specifically intended for bicycle and pedestrian related projects.
These funds have previously been appropriated into the Mason Corridor Project account as part of
the Council approved Budget for 2008-09.
Federal Funds (82.79%) $ 545,000
Local Agency Matching Funds (17.21%) $ 113,292
Local Agency Matching for CDOT
- Incurred Non-Participating Costs 26,708
Total Budget: $ 685,000
This grant from CDOT will fund the final design,right of way,and construction costs for the Mason
Trail extension Project, north from the Spring Creek Trail to connect with the Colorado State
University campus.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Resolution will authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with CDOT for the City to
receive the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality(CMAQ) grant for the Mason Trail Extension
Project. This grant from CDOT will fund the final design,right-of-way, and construction costs for
this Project. The Mason Trail Extension Project will connect north from the Spring Creek Trail to
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the Colorado State University campus. This extension of the Mason Trail northward from the Spring
Creek Trail is consistent with the adopted Master Plan for the Mason Corridor Project and completes
the connection between the Fossil Creek Trail and Colorado State University, a distance of
approximately four miles.
BACKGROUND
The Mason bicycle/pedestrian trail system will be a significant enhancement for the Fort Collins
community,offering a convenient north/south route for cyclists and pedestrians along the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe railroad corridor. This extension of the Mason Trail will finish the connection
from the City's Fossil Creek Trail to Colorado State University, a distance of approximately four
miles.
This grant funding provided by CDOT, through the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning
Organization(MPO),will fund the final design,right-of-way, and construction costs for the Mason
Trail extension. The extension of the Mason trail northward from the Spring Creek trail is consistent
with the adopted Master Plan for the Mason Corridor Project.
The trail design will include a 12-foot concrete trail with soft shoulders for joggers/pedestrians,plus
an at-grade signalized crossing of Prospect Road. The Project will serve pedestrians and cyclists of
all ages and ability levels as well as minimize any impacts to the east/west vehicular traffic on
Prospect Road.
The Mason Corridor bicycle/pedestrian trail system,including this trail extension,will provide safe
and direct connections for cyclists and pedestrians to the commercial, major employment centers,
Colorado State University, civic activity centers along the Mason Corridor, as well a direct link to
the Spring Creek trail.
The design of the Mason Trail extension alignment has been closely coordinated with Colorado State
University, the Colorado State University Research Foundation, and the property/business owners
in the property area. The Mason Trail extension is scheduled for design and construction to be
completed by the end of 2008.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Map of Mason Trail Extension Project.
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RESOLUTION 2008-017
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
MASON CORRIDOR TRAIL EXTENSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Transportation ("CDOT")has awarded the City
a grant in the amount of$545,000 with local matching funds in the amount of$140,000 for a total
budget of$685,000, for the Mason Corridor Trail Extension project (the"Project'); and
WHEREAS, the Project will fund the final design, right-of-way, and construction costs to
connect the Mason Trail Extension north from the Spring Creek Trail to the Colorado State
University campus; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that this extension of the Mason Street Trail
northward from the Spring Creek Trail is consistent with the adopted Master Plan for the Mason
Corridor Project and completes the connection between the Fossil Creek Trail and Colorado State
University; and
WHEREAS,the Council has further determined that it is in the best interests of the City that
the intergovernmental agreement between the City and CDOT be executed in order for the City to
receive grant funding for the Project.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with CDOT in order for
the City to receive grant funding in the amount of$545,000 with City matching funds in the amount
of$140,000 for a total budget of$685,000 for the Mason Corridor Trail Extension Project.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 19th
day of February A.D. 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk