HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 06/02/2009 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 055, 2009, AUTHORI ITEM NUMBER: 9
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: June 2, 2009
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Kathleen Bracke
Scott Weeks
SUBJECT
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 055,2009,Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations from the
Downtown Development Authority Fund to the Capital Project Fund, Building on Basics,
Intersection Improvements, Jefferson Street/SH14 Project.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of this Ordinance on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 19,2009,appropriates funding from
the Downtown Development Authority(DDA)into the project account for the Alternatives Analysis
study and recommended improvements to Jefferson Street/SH14, from North College Avenue to
Mountain Avenue. The project includes the intersection of Jefferson, Riverside, Mountain, and
Lincoln streets. Funding from the DDA may be used for any or all of the following phases of the
project: Alternatives Analysis study, preliminary/final design, engineering, right-of-way, and
construction. The City's matching funds are being provided by existing Building on Basics
intersection funds. In addition, the Colorado Department of Transportation has awarded the City
$1,000,000 in funding for this project to help the project achieve the improvements envisioned in
the Downtown River District Project approved by the City and DDA in 2008.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Copy of First Reading Agenda Item Summary - May 19, 2009.
(w/o original attachments)
ATTACHMENT 1
ITEM NUMBER: 11
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: May 19, Zoos
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Kathleen Bracke
(7 Scott Weeks
SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 055, 2009, Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations from the
Downtown Development Authority Fund to the Capital Project Fund, Building on Basics,
Intersection Improvements, Jefferson Street/SH14 Project.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The DDA has awarded the City of-Fort Collins a,funding-contribution of$500,000 for street and
intersection improvements along Jefferson Street/SH14 from College Avenue to Mountain Avenue.
The City is providing$249,0061in local matching funds from the City's Building on Basics(BOB)
intersection program and the City has als`beeri/awarlded $1,000;000 in funding from the Colorado
Department of Transportation(CDOT) for this project. Council has previously approved the City's
contract with CDOT and federal funding appropriation for this project.
The combined funding from CDOT, City, and the DDA will total $1,749,000 and is intended to
cover the cost of the Alternative Analysis Study as well as the preliminary and final design,
engineering, and right of way acquisition for the recommended preferred alternative. The existing
project budget may provide some construction funding for basic project improvements; however,
it is likely that additional funding may need to be secured by the City from future CDOT grant
funding opportunities and/or other local sources to complete construction of the full improvements
along this corridor.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Ordinance appropriates fund�fromm DDA o the prpj-ct account for the Alternatives
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Analysis study and recommended improlemen]s to-Jefferso1 fStreet/SH14, from North College
Avenue to Mountain Avenue. The/prdiS ncludes the intersection of Jefferson, Riverside,
Mountain, and Lincoln streets. Funding from the DDA may,be used for any or all of the following
phases of the project: Alternatives Analysis study, preliminary/final design, engineering, right-of-
way, and construction. The City's matching funds are being provided by existing Building on
Basics intersection funds. In addition,the Colorado Department of Transportation has awarded the
City$1,000,000 in funding for this project to help the project achieve the improvements envisioned
in the Downtown River District Project approved by the City and DDA in 2008.
May 19, 2009 -2- Item No. 11
BACKGROUND
The Jefferson Street/SH14 Proje j�des an Alternative Analysis Study for improvements along
Jefferson Street/SH14 as well as at the intersection of Jefferson%SH14 and Mountain Avenue to
advance the quality and safety of the transportation environment for all modes of travel. The result
of these improvements will be'inc' rey ssed�sa`ffettyl�impyved traf�flow, creation of a more visually
attractive and inviting pedestrian environment.
This project will incorporate a thorough Alternatives Analysis evaluation of a complete set of design
options for Jefferson Street/SH 14 as well as for the intersection of Jefferson/SH 14 and Mountain
Avenue. This Alternatives Analysis process will include many options such as traditional roadway
and intersection designs as well as roundabouts and other innovative context-sensitive design
solutions based upon local, state, and national best-practices.
The wide variety of alternatives will be developed collaboratively with a broad stakeholder group,
including representatives from the City of Fort Collins, Downtown Development Authority,
Downtown Business Association, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), North Front
Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFR MPO), local residents and business/property
owners, Great Western and Union Pacific railroads,Colorado Motor Carriers Association,utilities,
and other community/regional interests.��
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The various alternatives will be extensively evaluated=by the project team and stakeholders using
criteria such as capacity to ad�dr s existi�gJand future trajff c volumes, safety, mobility and
accessibility for all modes of travel and vehicle sizes, visually appealing gateway features, impact
to local businesses, on-street parking,railroad operations, and many other factors based upon input
from the project team and stakeholders. The City will work closely with CDOT, the design
consultants and the stakeholders to conduct a thorough analysis of the pros and cons of each
alternative based upon an agreed set of criteria to address local, regional, and state concerns.
The "Preferred Alternative" for the improvements along Jefferson Street/SH 14 and at the
intersection of Jefferson/Mountain Avenue will be selected through the project evaluation process,
incorporating input from all project stakeholders. These "preferred" improvement(s) will then
advance to preliminary and final engineering, rights-of-way acquisition (if necessary), utility
relocation or modification and construction. The completed improvements are intended to improve
air quality as well as safety and mobility for all modes of transportation along Jefferson/SH14.
Timeline
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Alternatives Analysis: 200 '201,0
Preliminary and Final Engineering 20.10011
V.
Right-of-Way and Construction (Phase I): 2011 - 2012
ATTACHMENTS
1. Map of Project Area.
ORDINANCE NO. 055, 2009
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS
FROM THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FUND
TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, BUILDING ON BASICS, INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS, JEFFERSON STREET/SH14 PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Intersection Improvements, Jefferson Street/SH14 project (the
"Project") includes an Alternatives Analysis study for improvements along Jefferson
Street/SH14 as well as at the intersection of Jefferson/SH14 and Mountain Avenue to improve
air quality and advance the quality and safety of the transportation environment for all modes of
travel; and
WHEREAS, a wide variety of alternatives will be developed collaboratively with a broad
stakeholder group including representatives from the City, Downtown Development Authority
(the "DDA"), Downtown Business Association, Colorado Department of Transportation
("CDOT"), North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization, local residents and
business/property owners, Great Western and Union Pacific railroads, Colorado Motor Carriers
Association, utilities, and other community and regional interests; and
WHEREAS, these alternatives will be extensively evaluated by the project team and
stakeholders using criteria such as capacity to address existing and future traffic volumes; safety,
mobility and accessibility for all modes of travel and vehicle sizes; impact to local businesses,
on-street parking, and railroad operation; and many other factors based upon input from the
project team and stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, the DDA has agreed to provide the City a contribution of$500,000 for the
Project; and
WHEREAS, the City will provide $249,000 in local matching funds for the Project from
the Building on Basics Intersection program; and
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2009, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 021, 2009
appropriating a $1,000,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation for this
Project; and
WHEREAS, the combined funding from CDOT, the City, and the DDA will total
$1,749,000 and is intended to cover the cost an Alternative Analysis study for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Alternative Analysis study will provide options such as traditional
roadway and intersection designs as well as roundabouts and other innovative context-sensitive
design solutions based up local, state, and national best-practices; and
WHEREAS, the result of these improvements will be increased safety, improved traffic
flow, creation of a more visually attractive and inviting pedestrian environment; and
WHEREAS, funds are available for transfer to the Capital Projects Fund from existing
appropriations in the Downtown Development Authority Fund and the Building on Basics
Intersection program; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9, of the City Charter permits the City Council to make
supplemental appropriations by ordinance at any time during the fiscal year, provided that the
total amount of' such supplemental appropriations, in combination with all previous
appropriations for that fiscal year, does not exceed the current estimate of actual and anticipated
revenues to be received during the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 10, of the City Charter authorizes the City Council to
transfer by ordinance any unexpended and unencumbered appropriated amount or portion
thereof from one fund to another fund, provided that the purpose for which the transferred funds
are to be expended remains unchanged.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the unexpended and unencumbered appropriated amount of FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000) is hereby authorized for transfer from the
Downtown Development Authority Fund to the Capital Projects Fund, Building on Basics,
Intersection Improvements, Jefferson Street/SH14 project.
Section 2. That there is hereby appropriated in the Capital Projects Fund, Building on
Basics, Intersection Improvements, Jefferson Street/SH14 project the sum of TWO HUNDRED
FORTY NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($249,000) for matching funds.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 19th day of
May, A.D. 2009, and to be presented for final passage on the d of June, A.D. 2009.
May
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 2nd day of June, A.D. 2009.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk