HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 03/15/2005 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 031, 2005, AMENDIN ITEM NUMBER: 12
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: March 15, 2005
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Jeff O'Brien
Teresa Ablao
SUBJECT
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 031, 2005, Amending Various Sections of the Fort Collins
Traffic Code.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At the time of the adoption of the Traffic Code, it was the understanding of staff and Council
that the Traffic Code would most likely be subject to future amendments, not only for the
purpose of clarification and correction of errors, but also for the purpose of ensuring that the
Traffic Code remains consistent with State traffic laws. The proposed amendments will:
• Renumber the speeding in a construction and school zones sections for
placement in the speeding section of the Traffic Code, a more logical
placement for these provisions; and
• Renumber the funeral procession provision for placement in a more
appropriate section of the Traffic Code; and
• Provide a definition for "street rod" consistent with State statute.
Staff submitted the changes to Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for approval.
CDOT has approved the ordinance changes as written.
Ordinance No. 031, 2005 was unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 1, 2005.
ORDINANCE NO. 031, 2005
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE FORT COLLINS TRAFFIC CODE
WHEREAS, on February 18, 2003,by Ordinance No. 016,2003,the Council of the City of
Fort Collins adopted the Fort Collins Traffic Code (the "Traffic Code"); and
WHEREAS,at the time of the adoption of the Traffic Code,it was the understanding of staff
and Council that the Traffic Code would most likely be subject to future amendments,not only for
the purpose of clarification and correction of errors, but also for the purpose of ensuring that the
Traffic Code remains consistent with State traffic laws; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments primarily concern relocating certain provisions to
more logical sections of the Code and providing a definition consistent with state law; and
WHEREAS,the Council has determined that the Traffic Code amendments which have been
proposed are in the best interest of the City and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the Fort Collins Traffic Code is hereby amended by moving Section 614
entitled "Designation of highway maintenance, repair or construction zone signs - increase in
penalties for speeding violations" and Section 615 entitled "School zones- increase in penalties for
speeding violation" which are contained in Part 6, to Part 11 of the Traffic Code, to be numbered
as new Sections 1107 and 1108,respectively,with all subsequent sections contained in Part 6 to be
renumbered accordingly.
Section 2. That the Fort Collins Traffic Code is hereby amended by moving Section
1505 entitled "Funeral processions" which is contained in Part 15, to Part 14 of the Traffic Code,
to be numbered as a new Section 1416.
Section 3. That a new definition entitled"Street rod vehicle"is hereby added to Section
2002 of the Fort Collins Traffic Code as subsection (34) to read in its entirety as follows, with all
subsequent subsections to be renumbered accordingly:
(34) Street rod vehicle. A vehicle manufactured in 1948 or earlier with a body
design which has been modified for safe road use, including,but not limited
to, modifications to the drive train, suspension, and brake systems,
modifications to the body through the use of materials such as steel or
fiberglass, and any other safety or comfort features.
Introduced and considered favorably on first reading and ordered published this 1 st day of
March, A.D. 2005, and to be presented for final passage on the 15th day of March, A.D. 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 15th day of March, A.D. 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ITEM NUMBER: 15
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: March 1, 2005
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Jeff O'Brien
Teresa Ablao
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SUBJECT (.-I/A�JIr
First Reading of Ordinance No. 031, 2005, Amending Various Sections of the Fort Collins Traffic
Code.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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snding of staff and Council that
the Traffic Code would most 1 ely be ents, not only for the purpose of
clarification and correction o ors,; r e puf ensuring that the Traffic Code
remains consistent with State tra io'laoposedments will:
• Renumber the speeding in a construction and school zones sections for placement
in the speeding section of the Traffic Code, a more logical placement for these
provisions; and
• Renumber the funeral procession provision for placement in a more appropriate
section of the Traffic Code; and
• Provide a definition for "street rod" consistent with State statute.
Staff will submit the changes to Colorado Department of Transportation(CDOT) for approval. As
these amendments are not substantive, it is anticipated that CDOT will approve.
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