HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 03/16/2010 - ITEMS RELATING TO THE FC BIKES PROGRAM DATE: March 16, 2010
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STAFF: Kathleen Bracke
DK Kemp -
T COLLINS CITY COUNCIL
Items Relating to the FC Bikes Program.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Resolution 2010-018 Repealing Resolution 2010-008 and Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Colorado Department of Transportation for the
Purposes of Supporting the City's FC Bikes program for Fiscal Year 2010 Funding Period Utilizing
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Funds.
The Colorado Department of Transportation(CDOT)has revised the FC Bikes Program funding contract with the City
of Fort Collins for 2010-11. Originally, CDOT had programmed the contract for both fiscal years 2010 and 2011.
However, on March 1, 2010, CDOT notified the City that it can only contract for one year at a time. Resolution 2010-
018 repeals Resolution 2010-008 to clarify the authorization granted under this Resolution is only for the year 2010
and that the amount of funding provided by the CDOT Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) grant is in the
amount of$150,000 provided that the City expends matching funds in the amount of$37,500 for the 2010 budget year.
This change in contract administration does not change the overall two year funding amount; it just divides it into two
one year segments.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 012, 2010, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the
Transportation Services Fund to Be Used for the 2010 Fort Collins Bikes program(Option#1 or#2).
On March 2, 2010, Council requested that the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality(CMAQ)grant for the City's FC
Bikes Program be amended. The amendment was to utilize$15,000 to$20,000 of the grant monies to issue a request
for proposals (RFP)to:
• hire a coordinator to write a Bike Safety Education Plan
• act as a liaison to help coordinate the Safe Routes to Schools grant
• develop the concept of a Master Cyclist program (in the context of the Bike Safety Education Plan)
• explore the use of BOB funds to help build a Bike Safety Town in one of the City's parks
Staff explored the possibility of adding the objectives of the proposed amendment to the FC Bikes scope of work with
the Colorado Department of Transportation and the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization. Both
organizations advised staff against adjusting the scope of work because some of the activities within the proposed
amendment were not permissible using CMAQ funding and that the proposed changes to the scope of work would
further delay the funding to June 2010 and/orjeopardize the funding altogether. The Bicycle Advisory Committee also
discussed the proposed amendment at its March 8,2010 regular meeting. A motion was passed(6-2)recommending
that the Ordinance be approved by the Council in its original form without amendment (Option#1).
C. Resolution 2010-019 Directing City Manager to Pursue the Concept of a"Master Cyclist"program and
a "Bike Safety Town" in the Development of the Bike Safety Education Plan.
Resolution 2010-019 directs staff to create a Bicycle Safety and Education Plan, develop the concept of a master
Cyclist program, explore the use of annual Building on Basics revenues to potentially assist in the construction of a
"Bike Safety Town" in one of the City's parks and coordinate the Bike Safety and Education Plan Project closely with
the Safe Routes to School program.
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BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Following the correspondence with the Colorado Department of Transportation and the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization regarding the proposed amendment, the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)
discussed the proposed amendment at the BAC meeting on March 8, 2010 at its regular meeting.
A motion was passed (6-2) recommending that the Ordinance be approved by the Council in its original form without
amendment (Option #1). The sentiment was that a modification process could jeopardize the finalization of the
negotiated contract or delay the release of funds. Such outcomes would have negative effects on important FC Bikes
activities.
The BAC motion encourages Council to pursue, by other means, the specific bike safety goals stated in the draft
version of the amendment. The BAC strongly supports bicycle safety education, as articulated in the BAC work plan,
as well as the development of a Bicycle Safety Plan as stated in its prior memo to Council earlier this year. Although
the concepts of a Master Cyclist Program and a Bike Safety Town are new to many of the BAC members,they believe
they are interesting ideas and should be explored. The two members casting dissenting votes objected to asking
Council to pursue other means of achieving the bike safety goals of the amendment. They were uncomfortable
changing or appearing to change the agreed terms of the CMAQ grant that the City applied for and won.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 2010-018 and Ordinance No. 012, 2010 (Option#1)on Second Reading.
Staff also recommends adoption of Resolution 2010-019.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Copy of First Reading Agenda Item Summary- February 23, 2010
(w/o attachments)
2. Draft minutes from the March 8, 2010 Bicycle Advisory Committee
3. Letter from the Bicycle Advisory Committee
ATTACHMENT 1
DATE: February 23, 2010
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ITEM SUMMARYSTAFF: Kathleen Bracke _
T COLLINS CITY COUNCIL
D.K. Kemp
Items Relating to the FC Bikes Program.
A. Resolution 2010-008 Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of
Colorado Department of Transportation for the Purpose of Supporting the City's Fc Bikes Program for the
Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Funding Period Utilizing Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Funds.
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B. First Reading of Ordinance No.. 0012,20101 Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the Transportation
Services Fund to Be Used for th 0�201_ 1 Fo.,)C011ins:Bikes Program.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Li
The City of Fort Collins' FC Bikes Program has been awarded Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) grant
funding from the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization and Colorado Department of Transportation.
Using these FY2010-11 federal funds, the City's FC Bikes Program takes a comprehensive approach to building the
City's bicycle program. The refinement and expansion of the FC Bikes Program includes improving community
outreach and operational practices to increase bicycling while integrating safety components in a comprehensive
manner throughout all of the programmatic activities. Expansion elements include adding new events, campaigns,
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programs, and a regional coordination,component;to-improve safety and to increase the number of people bicycling
throughout the community as well as commuting to and from Fort o olli\Q\an"d neighboring communities.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The City's FC Bikes Program continues to be a regional leader regarding encouraging, educating, and planning for
bicycling as a safe and attractive means of transportation.
The City of Fort Collins and the local bicycling community have accelerated the growth of the local bicycle culture. In
2009, The U.S. Census Bureau published the results of the 2008 American Community Survey which reported that
bicycle commuters within the City of Fort Collins account for 7.4% of the overall commuting population, an increase
from 5.2% in 2006. This is a relatively high percentage when compared to the national percentage (1%).
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In 2008, the League of American Bicyclists offic`ally designated the Fort Co�lins community as a"Gold Level Bicycle
Friendly Community". The community's nation al�recognitiori has-a bicycle)friendly community continues to promote
bicycling within the City while also promoting,ForfCol`lin�s,regionally and nationally as a great community to live,work,
visit, and play.
It is the community's goal to successfully implement the 2008 Bicycle Plan and obtain the "Platinum Level Bicycle
Friendly Community" designation with the League of American Bicyclists within the next three years.
The FC Bikes work plan is designed to address recommendations provided by the League of American Bicyclists in
order to attain the Platinum designation as well as the goals of the City's Bicycle Plan.
All of the recent accomplishments,statistics,and accolades are proof thatthe Fort Collins community has made a solid
commitmentto promote,educate,and plan-for bicycling-as a jay:2!-life.`B,y increasing and expanding encouragement,
education efforts,safety programs,engineering and planning)partnerships,and collaboration with our neighbors, Fort
Collins is successfully building a sustainable culture of bicycling:!TheseNcombined elements lead to getting more
people bicycling daily and keeping tHe�c�bicycling th�out their life for many different travel purposes.
The purpose of this agenda item is to authorize the City to enter into the contract with the Colorado Department of
Transportation in order to receive the federal funds for implementing the City's FC Bikes Program for the 2010-11
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funding cycle. These federal funds will be used to staff and operate the FC Bikes Program through implementation
of the services and projects outlined in the attached Scope of Work. This Scope has been reviewed and approved
by the Colorado Department of Transportation in accordance with the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality funding
program requirements.
The City of Fort Collins'Bicycle Coordinator position is one of the most important elements of the FC Bikes Program.
This position serves as an ombudsman to the bicycle community and is the City's FC Bikes Program Manager for the
Transportation Planning Division.The position provides public awareness,encouragement,and comprehensive bicycle
safety education regarding improvements and implementation of the City's Bicycle Plan for cyclists of all ages and
abilities. The City's Bicycle Coordinator assists in coordinating activities and information among the various bicycle
interests in the community. The Bicycle Coordinator creates and sustains innovative partnerships to develop
community partnerships and to secure funding mechanisms for-acc mplishing,jrogram goals. The position provides
a point of contact to increase public knowledge and awareness��cilitie programs, and educational opportunities
for bicyclists. Specific on going duties' are listed ,below/JI
• Assist Transportation Planning DIVI on�Withthe"implementation of the new 2008 Bicycle Plan including the
development of new programs & projects (education, encouragement, safety).
• Maintain the City's FC Bikes program webpage.
• Research, develop, and pursue funding sources, including state/federal grants and local sponsors for future
bicycle programs and events.
• Remain a contact point and an ombudsman for the City of Fort Collins regarding all bicycling related issues,
both internally within the City organization and externally to the Fort Collins community and regional and
statewide partners such as the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization,Colorado Department
of Transportation, and Bicycle Colorado.
• Reply to citizen questions, complaints and/or concerns and act as a point of contact for issues related to City
bicycle improvements. ft� fir`1, /S
• Coordinate and cooperate with local bicycle advocacy groups to�assist them in planning, developing, and
implementing special bicycleleducationt;events And lencouragemM activities. All events and activities are
designed to incorporate important safetyessages.66
• Conduct bicycle-related presentations for Poudre School District`classes and staff, service organizations,
Colorado State University classes, and other agencies.
• Serve as a member of the UniverCity Connections' Transit and Mobility Committee
• Administer the Found &Abandoned Bike Community Service with partnering organizations.
• Serve as Project Manager of the Fort Collins Bike Library.
• Serve as Chairperson for the Colorado State University Campus Bicycle Advisory Committee.
• Serve as member of the newly formed Bicycle Pedestrian and Education Coalition (BPEC).
• Serve as member of the newly formed Northern Colorado Cycling Events(NCCE). The NCCE is a coalition
of organizations that conduct competitive bike events. .
• Staff co-liaison to the Bicycle Advisory Committee,which is a sub-committee to the City Transportation Board.
• Manage Core Support Services forcyclists,7 //
o Accident and close call reporting;(used fortracking,trends.and obtaining specific accident information
Bike trail and bike lane information, including closures and detour routes
o Develop and distribute•an,electronic-.r ewsletter "Momentum," providing the latest information on
commuting, bike events and other bicycle-related information
o Free online bicycle registry to report lost or stolen bicycles
o Bicycle hazard reporting mechanism
o Snow route removal priority map specific to bicycling
o Promote and attend the BLT(Bike Lunch Talk), a monthly venue for bicyclists to express concerns
and discuss local bicycling issues
o Oversee the development, implementation, and support for the new Bicycle Advisory Committee.
• Develop and implement year round encouragement and education events. Education goes hand-in-hand with
encouragement to increase cycling; together they improve skills and raise safety awareness. Safety is
considered an important element-that is integrated i i to•all•education and encouragement efforts to promote
bicycling. Examples of annual program6acfivities\inel,de: - \� �
0 Spring Campaign—'Roll into Spring"—March'-.May,;/These events are created to attract and educate
new bicyclists. Potential events6clude:iResources for Bicycling in Fort Collins, League of American
Bicyclists'Traffic Skills-1.015,Cou'rses,.Bike to]School Day!:CSU bicycle events, and Bike Education
Clinic for Kids.
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0 Summer Campaign —"Bike Week"- May-July: In cooperation with the CDOT annual Bike to Work
Day, Bike Week is a focused program of culturally rich bicycle events to inspire residents to bike.
Potential events include:Commuter Kickoff, Bike Pedal vs.Gas Pedal Challenge, Local Bike Awards
Night; Bike to Work Day, Afternoon Group Rides, League of American Bicyclists' Traffic Skills 101
courses, Downtown Bike Show; Bike n'Jazz, FC Bike Quest,and Bike Camp for children 8-12 years
old.
Fall Campaign — "Safe, Sensible, and Steady" - September — November: Safe transportation to
school for students of all ages is the foremost objective. Sensible transportation promotes
economical,environmental(air quality),and healthy means of transportation,such as walking,biking,
and riding the bus. Steady transportation means developing a routine for bicycling on a regular basis.
Potential events and programs: Coordination with on going Safe Routes to School Program and
events;Annual Safety Fair,- campus campus education•an6encouragement events,Walk or Bike a Child
to School Day,Take a'Kid Mountain Biking Day,and�Lea'gue,of American Bicyclists'Traffic Skills 101
Courses. `1 f l f) f!= � u�
o Winter Events — "Bike Winter Fort Collinsl':Gvember 1 January: These events are designed to
support and encourag ce omm ting by bicycle during the winter months. Potential events and
programs: Winter Bicyclist Support—Information dissemination on bicycle resources such as snow
route removal map, bike hazard reporting, and winter riding tips, Winter Bike to Work Day, and
League of American Bicyclists'Traffic Skills 101 Courses.
• Develop and implement public encouragement and education campaigns. The FC Bikes Program strives to
create and maintain an overall atmosphere for safe and friendly bicycling in Fort Collins. Several campaigns
will be expanded and implemented that target concerns such as educating motorists on the impact of their
vehicles on the environment and bicyclists,the education and encouragement of bicyclists to ride respectfully,
and to obey safety laws. Below are descriptions of these campaigns:
o Coexist Campaign -The Coexist p ma paign Fe,ducates dr\ers�'o become more aware of bicycles on
the road while also educating bicyclists on the i`J i4ance�of/nding respectfully. FC Bikes is striving
to bridge the relationship gap between drivers-and riders';16 promoting mutual patience, courtesy,
awareness, and respect,
o Neighborhood Bike C rdinator Campaign—This campaign enables residents to become the bike
coordinator in their own neighborhoods byoffering bicycle advice and education,supplies,educational
materials, and basic bike maintenance.
0 "This Could Be You"Campaign—New marketing campaign to encourage and educate new bicyclists
in Fort Collins. This campaign will visually familiarize Fort Collins residents with how to Bike to School
with children as well as use bicycles for utilitarian purposes.
o B.I.K.E. Camp (Bikes Improve Kids Experiences) - B.I.K.E. Camp, a week long, educational bike
camp for children 8-12 years old, teaches children the basics of bicycling in a recreational setting.
B.I.K.E.camp addresses fundamentals of road rules,bicycling etiquette,and bike maintenance. Four
B.I.K.E. Camp sessions-are planned-for 20 O.which will impact 150-200 children.
• Conduct regional bicycle coordination in order to 6' eate�a-bicycle ft iendly region. Utilizing best practices and
a collaborative approach with Rneighboring communities, FC Bikes will coordinate a comprehensive approach
to encourage and educate bicyclists and motorists while offering technical resources and marketing materials
to neighboring cities and towns within the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization boundaries.
The following events and programs will be conducted over 2010 &2011:
o Overall regional bicycle planning and intercommunity coordination of special events,such as Bike to
Work Day and Bike to School Day.
o Produce a "North Front Range Bicycle Summit Series" to share ideas, educate neighboring
communities on bicycle topics, and to promote best practices regarding encouragement and
education at a regional level. (4 summits — spring/summer and fall 2010 and spring/fall 2011).
Summit series events will feature presentations from experts in the field of bicycle transportation,
clinics on various dimensions of bicycling, including effective encouragement and safety education
event marketing,Safe.�Routes toSctioo`,pla`ning:techniques,,public relations and media techniques,
and measuring program effectiveness and evaluation (gather'ing data).
o Provide neighboring-communities bicyclejcommunity assessment reports and provide consultation
with respect to the bicycle friendly community applicationlwith the League of American Bicyclists.
o Inspire development and.growth of-I co al bicycle groups in neighboring communities.
0 Co-coordinate regional Safe Routes to School programs and events.
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Expedite and encourage regional communications regarding intercommunity bicycle transportation
and recreation.
• Improve end-of-trip facilities(bike parking). FC Bikes seeks to leverage programmatic funds with other City
departments and partnering organizations such as the Downtown Development Authority to install additional
quality bike parking facilities.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This Ordinance appropriates the$300,000`n�Federall-GongestionMi iga`ion &,Air Quality(CMAQ)funds awarded to
the City for the FC Bikes Program for,2010 and 2011. This CMAQ funding provides 82.79%of the Program budget.
The 2010 and 2011 local matching funds requiretl for this protest hhave previously been approved through the City s
Budgeting for Outcomes process. This funding�allowslthel ,FC Bikes Program to implement the aforementioned
services for the Fort Collins and regional:com'munity=�'/
Project Costs for 2010 and 2011:
PROJECTED EXPENDITURES 2010-2011
FC Bikes Coordinator Salary/Benefits/Professional Training $130,000
Special Even and Campaign Production, marketing and Planning efforts, $140,000
internships- FC Bikes local program .;ir "N 1/
Regional Bicycle Coordination Marketing and Planning erffo6rts�✓ $65,000
Regional summit organization/promotion/marketing
Expansion of Coexist campaign to neighboring commun ities
Bicycle Community Assessment materials
Bike Parking facilities $40,000
TOTAL PROJECTED EXPENDITURES (2010-2011) $375,000
2010 Budget 2011 Budget
CMAQ Grant $150,000,�-*� $150,000
(82.79%)
(17 21%)rt Collins �`' $38, O I Ij $37,000
TOTALS �$188,000 I i $187,000
Note: Total CMAQ funds for 2010 and 2011 are$300,000.
SUSTAINABILITY: ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS
Bicycling contributes highly to the City's-oyerall goals of susta`nabili`y. The AFC Bikes Program encourages and
educates residents,students,commuters,and visitors aboutthe be`nefits�of bi ycling. The FC Bikes Program partners
and collaborates with other City programs and City Councilladopted plans,/such as the Sustainability Action Plan,
Climate Plan,and ClimateWise Program. Specifically, FC Bikes helps by reducing greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions
(carbon dioxide and methane) and mitigates,traffic,congestion.
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FC Bikes helps to strengthen the economic role that bicycling plays within the community. Fort Collins is promoted
as a city in which to relocate a family or business. A healthy bicycle culture acts as a tool for the City and major
employers within the city to encourage people to move and/or visit Fort Collins. There is a growing population of
Americans who want to live in a community where there are sensible transportation options with which to enjoy city
amenities and services. Fort Collins lends itself to this type of bicycle culture and FC Bikes promotes a vibrant lifestyle
for Fort Collins residents. The FC Bikes Program produces year-round bicycle encouragement and education events
in collaboration with City partners that represent three sectors: public, private, and non-profit. FC Bikes collaborates
with bicycle shops and bicycle gear and service oriented businesses which provide substantial sales tax revenue for
Fort Collins. Additionally, FC Bikes partners with local bicycle related manufacturers that produce bicycle products
on a national level.
The FC Bikes Program recognizes the.soc a`imp c:of bicycles safety and bicycle education as integral components
of a comprehensive bike program. 2008 and 2009twere challenging years\or�th'e/bicycle community as the community
witnessed several tragic bicycle/motorist crashes. Safety is imperative to creating a healthy environment and the FC
Bikes Program is responding by offering a variety,of outreach efforts to address bicyclists,motorists,and pedestrians.
Efforts include hands-on instruction based:upon the•League ofjAmerican Bicyclists'Bicycle Safety curriculum(BikeEd
program), broad-based educational messaging through the Coexist campaign, and the integration and planning of
safety considerations as they relate to engineering,enforcement,environment,community, economy,education,and
encouragement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution and the Ordinance on First Reading.
BOARD/ COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION P V
At its February 8,2010 meeting,the Bicycle Advisory Committee heard an informational presentation on the FC Bikes
Program. No vote was taken concerning this grant.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
The FC Bikes Program receives public input on a regular basis through public presentations, e-mails, open house
events, and phone calls. FC Bikes works to integrate citizens'comments and suggestions into everyday operations.
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ATTACHMENTS r.. n-n
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1. CDOT Contract documents & Scope of Work
2. Feedback from the League of American Bicyclists
3. Letter from City Manager(Going for Platinum)
4. Support letter from Bike Fort Collins
5. Letters of Support from CMAQ grant application
6. Meeting notes from February 8, 2010 Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting
ATTACHMENT
Bicycle Advisory Committee
March S, 2010
Minutes - DRAFT
Assistant
1. CALL TO ORDER-Chair Gould called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. AGENDA REVIEW
The agenda as proposed last month was changed to discuss the pending ordinance as
presented below. Agenda was approved as modified.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT—
Shane Miller-Fort Collins Transportation Board
I. The amendment directing resources to education is moving away from events. Education
is important and I would like to know tradeoffs. What effeooes this have on the bike
program? 1AP110Sh
2. Please consider the relationship of speed and the mortality rates=pedestrians and
bicycles. I am Interested to hear us discuss the implications of to el speed limits in Fort
Collins and the outside area including arterialsf-Real world exp erie 06_ ryes us a
perspective of real data vs. study research data. er,
3. I would to discuss diversified motor vehicle' iri>bicycle lanes that would beIhelpful to
those with disabilities, and providing an option blase we kinds of vehicles.
Jacqueline- In August I talked to councillabout the Back to Sc}ool Bike program and safety.
Vok Many fatalities and brain injuries happen tthhheee.wway to school. would Bike more resources for
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bike safety. There needs to be more educatibn1fiere
Light would be changed from yellow flashing to red as p�ised last'August. Also,you said
speed limits would be reduced at? school I want kids to arrive without injury. Many times the
vehicles do not see the flashiffi&1low light Itrids to be flashing red.
Josephine-I want to address the bike problem wit%ellow flashing lights.My friend Miranda
Myoshi was hit. Vehicle cCaan't seeflights flashing b use of the sun reflecting from the
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windshields. Red is more hkely��to be=seen I s people to stop instead of slow down as
yellow indicates?S peopl0&bn speed up-td- eet the yellow light. Something has to be done.
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Peter-CSU Graduate: I havel of se any bike education whatsoever to the college environment.
We receivOa.pamphlet in ont�eptation and it is not read. I would like to see mandatory or
extracurric lu i&taclasses on bike safety"for students with both bikes and cars. Some refuse to adhere
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Dottie SpivakNotLeague of Amer.Bicycles-I received an email regarding the amendment reg
$15-20,000 for bicycls I ppreciate the time put in on BAC, but we really need more resources
for education. I don't understand the whole picture. Schools and workplaces are captive
audiences and more should be done there. HP or Utilities is where bike education could be
plugged in. Please, more Education!
Dan Gould-I have 6-8 emails. Most are emphasizing bike safety education should be major
priority. They will be scanned and distributed to all of the BAC members. Since BAC was
developed in 2009 we have made a number of consensus statements on bike safety programs. We
have recommended to Fort Collins City Council that a bike safety plan be developed. I appreciate
all of the comments received, especially the specific hazardous situations.
Kathleen-Yes.It can be done on a monthly basis. Electronic continual count is a good idea.
b.Proposed Amendment to FC Bikes CMAQ ordinance(Kathleen Bracke and DK).
Dan-this was last seen in Feb. meeting. It went to council on a consent agenda. It was pulled from
the agenda and continued to the next week on March 23. The discussion was critical of BAC and
the process for input. The submission of an amendment as an ordinance is what is being
considered now. It is being deliberated by legal and others. The amendment was proposed by a
council member. We need an update as recent as possible and give our input now.
DK presented the grant types.
Rick-What is the confusion about grants?The CMAQ grant is for.traffic mitigation. DK's job is
to get more people on bikes. Education gets more people on their ad and feeling safe on roads
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will bike more. Education and encouragement are defined hh here acre°,--two types of education
techniques that are broad based.
DK-Events and programs address all demographics*Encouragement activities are fun activities to
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get more people on bikes and give educational information. Community partners aridentified for
education and encouragement events.
Distribution of education and encouragement event/programsg mified. We have shifted the
balance to more safety events.
FC Bikes has revenue funding, but grants is most of the funding. W,equested an action item
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requesting funds for CMAQ. It started last sprrrig with a grapJroposal. Each city develops a
proposal for CMAQ fund inr eW ccompeted and'=-Fort Collins was awarded $300K for 2010 and
2011. The contract from DOT a�ived on Jan 15A2010. Wlien we received it, wepresented it in
Feb.,which was as soo aas possibleMM4-the first reading was approved on Feb 23, 2" proposed by
Councilman Roy was to beat the second reading with he amendment.
Dan-What ist6e2progttess towardsthe final
DK-It=iznotzeing draftedayet. Councilman"Roy is asking his wording be integrated in to
ordina changes. We went�hrough th proposed amendment made by Councilman Roy. The
staff is wo king on a propos�rchange in the scope of work to partners and receiving resistance
from the parts s�Taking funds"'to hire services done to create the plans is not in the plan. There
are two areas offunds and they can be uses in synergetics, but not taken from one to another.
John-Is Matt Wempe ihe°coordinator?
Matt-Yes
Jacqueline-The current grant is for program implementation. 2011 has $12k to put owards Matt's
salary to coordinate.
Receiving last week and today partners are not supportive because it would change the scope of
the mission of the funds.
DK-Staff is ready to go with the changes. This will take the process back to the MPO process,
and set it back to June 2010 before we get the funds if it works. Advisory committee would have
to review. The amendment starts the process from 2009 all over again. We can do the changes
and we want to do it.
Jeff-Is there anything that says a private enterprise could not do these?
Kathleen-Yes. We would like them to participate but not necessarily take the lead.
Crhis-It sounds like a bureaucratic risk with the risk of losing funding.
Rick-$15K diverted is 8%of the annual cost. The contract states up to 15% can be shifted. It
seems that this would derail the program. A year ago I had a conversation with Betsy Jacobson,
State Bike Coordinator. She said we do a lot of events to get people on bikes. I wish DK would
do more education. Betsy agreed. In April there were comments we need education. Bike FC and
BAC came up with top 5 issues as education related. We have not,sseen any programs. Question:
The answer from CMAQ may be framed by how the questionra ed, ouncilman Roy wanted
to spring loose $15-20k. We need to issue a RFP to do this. CounciI an Manville said we are
preaching to the choir about education. We are not educatmg,ne vcomers. anville disagreed
with our definition of education. Want programs that teach people like the st- e=is doing,traffic
skills 101, not an event. We have not seen any description about a program dev oped or
education. We have an opportunity—council almost never drills down to a small prram. It is
important to them not to lose $ in the long term.
Dan-Many have the assumption that as prop dev evaluated and funded are interested in bike
education emerging strongly. Enough flex in budget to achieve important goal without risking theprocess. Events ordinance specifies planning_effort�ell as otherComfortable there would
be latitude to move within the scope of woriAT at do we think of the process now? What do we
communicate to the council?
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Bill-The idea behind the amendmeennt is good. If we mess around with a contract they are about to
accept, it will backfire f�-�-._will loo ke Fort Collin doses not have it together. Making this an
ordinance is a waste of time It canYbe done with staffiand BAC. There is enough in the contract
to accomplish it. It is an adMistrattiive�sue:j,don=want to go to the Transportation board. I
prefer council just approves ittthe way it is.
Chris-A k raised good points. But itlis at-an operational level and we are playing with fire.
Rick-ThereZ s=a,$15%clause
K-working with'-I'egal,the amt of 15% is the programmatic funds. $15% is IOK.Not about%of
funds. About the�change in activities has to change the impact and mitigation. Type of items to
use funds for needs to be as=beneficial for air quality as the change.
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Jeff-It has to meet air quality concerns.
Kathleen-We have heard that education is important. Shift from encouragement to education and
safety. We tried to shape program in response to the community.
Rick-I move that this group recommend the contract as it stands without amendment and that
council be given a draft of amended recommendations in a resolution that directs staff to meet the
essence of what Councilman Roy proposed in the amendment. We addressed Councilman
Manville and Councilman Roy's concerns. We can recognize council concerns in a resolution.
Chris-If we bring this to council does it implicate that we have a dysfunction on BAC?As an
oversight of bike staff, we give feedback. I am not sure we have to bring this to council.
John-We can we work these 3 points into the process to fulfill these without amendments.
Bill-To made a resolution already in the contract is a waste of time.
Rick-Staff s work is heavy on events.
DK-Events are addressed to make the biking safe for the community.
Rick-How will DK have time to outsource his time and also do everything in the contract?Hourly
employees and interns are good for event management but not for development.
Kathleen-We are not outsourcing DK. The intent is to do partnering with other cities. DK is not
the only person. Bikes includes all team members. We get a lot done with our community
partners. Also do a lot with agency partners. We will continue tc6 su"ccessful. We work a lot of
hours because we care. Id-Or ��f
Dan-These are the main elements to capture. We are committed to Safe Rout—to School and the
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safety program. We would like to deliver a messag favor o£these. Should ifWa resolution or
just be committed to watch and encourage movement Tito these areas without an amendment.
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First 2 elements of goals we can emphasize but what message do'wegive to council?
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Doug-BAC over past year has evolved over focus.A11 are f illo`w,ing ramps of increased
awareness. Council is also evolving. Councii�ll--'_,would like to say-el ave a solution. There is no
fir.
solution unless something is solid. Resolution'would.do that. Education"sand safety addresses the
awareness. r
Chris-CMAQ going to be teer�d ghts and devote"15 0 to a driver education program. Could i
council approve.Not make sensezFo CMAQ to dothat. May a memo at the BAC level. At the
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CMAQ level there is connection.
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Dan-We need to conclude due to time 4D�o�weFhavve,a motion to recommend the passage of the
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ordinancet=is=andfor coun6l to forma resolution?
Rick-I recommend that council pass{aresol"ution or other instrument of their choosing and pass on
their se ments. I also recoo ment to ap rove the contract as written and ask council to write an
appropriate i sstrument.
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Doug-We should make a resolution for bike education element to make sure it happens.
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Dan-Do we agree on the element of adopting the ordinance as written without amendments and
justify that it would not j opardize funding. Want a? into city documents. It is in our work plan
and letter in Jan. We could re-emphasize it.
Chris-It should be detached from CMAQ. Pass it as written and council can write a memo that we
need more bike education. If attached to CMAQ it will get held up.
Rick-I want to attach it to the CMAQ package with a point that council direct staff to write a
safety plan. Package in one is my recommendation. I don't want the second part to pass by and
have to re-address it later. I recommend we approve the ordinance but council is invited to direct
staff to start now.
Jeff-That is too conditional
Recommend they pass the ordinance as is and ask them to direct staff to begin immediately to
develop the plan and write a bike education plan.
Motion should be the basis of this letter.
Jeff-should be two separte pieces. Recom approve contract. Have other recommend staff to dev.
Bike ed piece. Both seems conditional
Chris-Do we have 2 separate motions?
Rick-The are linked together. I do not agree to separate them. �
Doug-l't part is to recommend to approve. 2"a part is a request-M deal with,Councilman Roy's
concerns in a different way. qq
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Rick-I am willing to table the motion. i OQ
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Bill-I propose an amendment to council to.pass the ordinance as ritten, with justification.
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Rick opposed motion.
Dan-I see this as two partse-1 there more discussion?
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Rick-I want=aggo back to m iginal'motion.
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I move that the'F6 t.Collins City Council pass the ordinance as it is written,and the Bicycle
Advisory Committee(BA- recommends that the council issue an opinion to staff to pursue
the objectives of oun ifinan Roy's amendment in so far as possible.
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John-keep funding as is&put it on them to find ways to address Councilman Roy's issues. The
BAC will work with it on our end.
Rick-we can comment to staff when they develop the educational program.
The motion was Seconded by David Hensen.
The motion passed by a vote of 6 in favor,and 2 opposed.
Dan will prepare a letter regarding the motion including the concerns of the dissenting votes.
Having them tied together is a concern. It has the appearance of being conditional.
The dissenters will write their concerns and give to Dan.
6. Reports
Staff:
No reports
Board Member Reports and Comments:
Standing report is Share the Road. Rick will write and submit.
Chris thanks the city staff for Mason trail. When it gets to Prospect there is othing there.
It is a difficult area that needs to be signed.
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Dan-The next agenda has the Spring Creek revision. Can winclude, at to do with the
end of the trail at Prospect? Kathleen will give an update at t next eeting.
Chris-The Bohemian Foundation is thinking about doin�n Ea ay
Jeff-CSU has plans as well.
Member report:
Bill- I was approached by some Buckingham k h-who e concerned about out making
Lincoln a 4 lane street. I will send to their comments; Dan. They want the BAC to be
aware of the plan that might expand the street. The onomic Advisory will put it on
their agenda after hearing the samoncerns from a samerson.
Dan will make this an agenda item.
Kathleen-This is a part of the master street ply di sign. We will use this as an
example to the masfeMwktieet plan discussio
Bill-I can notify'her wher5ftie discussion 1 take place.
New Busin;eshdrure Agenda Item
Spring Cfe:-ekh, ,
North College
-Armason Trail end aflProspect
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ckIs,there a time f a ne or temporary solutions?
Kathleen It will be adds sed in the master plan update. The
Mason trail xtension eludes a signal at the intersection. The signal has to be linked into
the Railroad agree t and all timelines change with this link. Kathleen will have the
appropriate peo.- ttend to address BAC's and the public's concerns.
Jeff-An interi solution is to close the new bike path until it is ready to open with
signals.
Kathlee -Parks is willing to come to a BAC meeting and give a presentation on the parks
and tr ils links.
L ger term agenda items include Lincoln.
April Agenda Items:
ATTACHMENT 3
���� OI Bicycle Advisory Committee
Dan Gould, Chair
Fort Collins
March 11, 2010
From: Dan Gould, Chair Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)
To: Gary Thomas, Chair of the Transportation Board
Subject: Comments regarding FC Bikes CMAQ Grant Ordinance
At its meeting on March Bch BAC members discussed the status of the FC Bikes CMAQ Grant
Ordinance and the amendment proposed by Mr. Roy. By a vote of 6-2 a motion was passed
recommending that the Ordinance be adopted by the Council in its original form without
amendment. The sentiment was that the modification process could result in revocation or, at
least, significantly delay the funding, and thus, have negative effects on important FC Bikes
activities.
In addition, the BAC motion suggests that Council direct staff to pursue by other means in so far
as possible, the specific bike safety goals stated in the draft version of Mr. Roy's amendment.
The BAC strongly supports bicycle safety education, as articulated in the BAC 2010 work plan,
as well as the development of a Bicycle Safety Plan, as indicated in our January 15, 2010 letter to
Council. Although the concepts of a Master Cyclist Program and a Bike Safety Town are new to
many of us, they are interesting ideas and should be explored.
The 2 members casting dissenting votes objected only to the portion of the motion indicated in
the second paragraph. While in favor of bicycle education, they were uncomfortable with
language carrying a conditional undertone against the intent of the CMAQ grant.
RESOLUTION 2010-018
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
REPEALING RESOLUTION 2010-008 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING
THE CITY'S FC BIKES PROGRAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 FUNDING
PERIOD UTILIZING CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY FUNDS
WHEREAS,the City's"FC Bikes Program"(the"Program")has been awarded Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality ("CMAQ") federal grant funding from the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Colorado Department of Transportation("CDOT");and
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution 2010-008
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with CDOT for the purpose of
supporting the Program for fiscal years 2010 and 2011; and
WHEREAS,subsequent to the adoption of Resolution 2010-008,the City has been informed
that the CMAQ grant from CDOT is only applicable to fiscal year 2010 and is in the total funding
amount of$150,000; and
WHEREAS,the City Council has,accordingly,determined that Resolution 2010-008 should
be repealed and that this Resolution should be adopted to clarify the record that the authorization
granted under this Resolution is for the year 2010 and that the grant is in the amount of$150,000;
and
WHEREAS, the CMAQ grant for the fiscal year 2010 awards the City $150,000 provided
that the City expends matching funds in the amount of$37,500 for the 2010 budget year; and
WHEREAS, using the CMAQ funding, the Program will continue to improve community
outreach and operational practices to increase bicycling in the community and integrate training in
bicycle safety in a comprehensive manner throughout the Program activities; and
WHEREAS,the Program also includes new events,campaigns and regional coordination to
improve safety and increase the number of persons bicycling throughout the community and to and
from neighboring communities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City that
the Mayor be authorized to enter into this intergovernmental agreement for CMAQ funding for the
Program.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That Resolution 2010-008 is hereby repealed.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an intergovernmental
agreement with the State of Colorado Department of Transportation for the purpose of obtaining
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality management funding for the FC Bikes Program for the fiscal
year 2010 funding cycle in the total sum of$150,000 and for the City to provide matching funds in
the amount of$37,500 for the 2010 budget year.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 16th
day of March A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
OPTION 1
ORDINANCE NO . 0129 2010
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUE
IN THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FUND TO BE USED FOR THE
2010-2011 FORT COLLINS BIKES PROGRAM
WHEREAS , on October 7 , 2008 , the City Council adopted the 2008 Bicycle Plan (the
"Bicycle Plan") to improve community outreach and operational practices to increase bicycling in
the community and integrate training in bicycle safety in a comprehensive manner; and
WHEREAS the City ' s Fort Collins Bikes Program (the "Bikes Program") is designed to
attain the goals of the Bicycle Plan as well as address recommendations provided by the League of
American Bicyclists in order to attain the Platinum Level Bicycle Friendly Community designation;
and
WHEREAS , the City has been awarded Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ("CMAQ")
grant funding from the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization and Colorado
Department of Transportation in the amount of $300,000150 ,000 ; and
WHEREAS , the City Council has adopted Resolution 2010-66$O 18 authorizing the City to
enter into an intergovernmental agreement with CMAQ for the grant funding for the Bikes Program;
and
WHEREAS , the City ' s local matching funds for 2010, in the amount of$38,00037, 500, have
already been appropriated through the City ' s 2010-20i t budget process and matching ftmds fbr
-2011 have been included in the 2011 budgetu; and
WHEREAS , the grant funds will be used to staff and operate the Bikes Program for the
2010-20 t t funding cycle; and
WHEREAS , Article V, Section 9 , of the City Charter permits the City Council to make
supplemental appropriations by ordinance at any time during the fiscal year, provided that the total
amount of such supplemental appropriations, in combination with all previous appropriations for
that fiscal year, does not exceed the current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be
received during the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that the appropriation of the revenue as described
herein will not cause the total amount appropriated in the Transportation Services Fund to exceed
the current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received in that fund during any fiscal
year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that there is hereby appropriated from unanticipated revenue in the Transportation
OPTION 1
Services Fund the sum of ONE
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($ 150,000) for expenditure in the Transportation
Services Fund for the Fort Collins Bikes Program.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 23rd day of
February, A.D . 2010, and to be presented for final passage on the 16th day of March, A.D . 2010 ,
Mayor
ATTEST :
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 16th day of March, A.D . 2010 .
Mayor
ATTEST :
City Clerk
Option 2
ORDINANCE NO. 012 , 2010
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUE
IN THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FUND TO BE USED FOR THE
2010-2011- FORT COLLINS BIKES PROGRAM
WHEREAS , on October 7, 2008 , the City Council adopted the 2008 Bicycle Plan (the
"Bicycle Plan") to improve community outreach and operational practices to increase bicycling in
the community and integrate training in bicycle safety in a comprehensive manner; and
WHEREAS the City' s Fort Collins Bikes Program (the "Bikes Program") is designed to
attain the goals of the Bicycle Plan as well as address recommendations provided by the League of
American Bicyclists in order to attain the Platinum Level Bicycle Friendly Community designation;
and
WHEREAS , the City has been awarded Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ("CMAQ")
grant funding from the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization and Colorado
Department of Transportation in the amount of $300,000150 ,000 ; and
WHEREAS , the City Council has adopted Resolution 2010-96$018 authorizing the City to
enter into an intergovernmental agreement with CMAQ for the grant funding for the Bikes Program;
and
WHEREAS , the City ' s local matching funds for 2010, in the amount of $38 ,00037 , 500 , have
already been appropriated through the City ' s 2010-20t 1- budget process and matching funds for
-20 t t have been included in the 20 t t budget; and
WHEREAS , the grant funds will be used to staff and operate the Bikes Program for the
2010-2011- funding cycle; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the City Manager should set aside
$ of the amount projected for expenditure under the category of "Special Event
Production, Safety, Planning, Internships and/or Contractual Labor" in order to engage, through a
request for proposals process, a contractual provider of services to ( 1 ) direct and coordinate the
writing of the Bike Safety Education Plan, (2) act as a liaison to help coordinate the upcoming "Safe
Routes to School" grant, (3) develop the concept of a "Master Cyclist" program and (4) explore the
possibility of using annual "Building on Basics" revenues to help construct a "Bike Safety Town"
in one of the City ' s parks ; 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
Option 2
that fiscal year, does not exceed the current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be
received during the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS , City staff has determined that the appropriation of the revenue as described
herein will not cause the total amount appropriated in the Transportation Services Fund to exceed
the current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received in that fund during any fiscal
year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows :
Section 1 . That there is hereby appropriated from unanticipated revenue in the
Transportation Services Fund the sum of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLEA
($300,000)ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($ 150,000) for expenditure in the
Transportation Services Fund for the Fort Collins Bikes Program.
Section 2 . That the City Manager is hereby direct to set aside
DOLLARS ($ ,000 . 00) of the amount projected for expenditure under the category of " Special
Event Production, Safety, Planning, Internships and/or Contractual Labor" in order to engage,
through a request for proposals process, a contractual provider of services to ( 1 ) direct and
coordinate the writing of the Bike Safety Education Plan, (2) act as a liaison to help coordinate the
upcoming "Safe Routes to School" grant, (3 ) develop the concept of a "Master Cyclist" program and
(4) explore the possibility of using annual "Building on Basics" revenues to help construct a "Bike
Safety Town" in one of the city' s parks .
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 23rd day of
February, A.D . 2010 , and to be presented for final passage on the 2n -& 16th day of March, A.D . 2010 .
Mayor
ATTEST :
City Clerk
Option 2
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 2-nd16th day of March, A. D . 2010 .
Mayor
ATTEST :
City Clerk
RESOLUTION 2010-019
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURSUE THE CONCEPT
OF A "MASTER CYCLIST" PROGRAM AND A "BIKE SAFETY TOWN"
IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BIKE SAFETY EDUCATION PLAN
WHEREAS, at the March 2, 2010 meeting of the City Council, the Council requested that
the Congestion Management and Air Quality Grant("CMAQ")for the City's FC Bikes Program be
amended to utilize $15,000 to $20,000 for the issuance of a request for proposals ("RFP") for the
purpose of hiring a coordinator to assist with the development of the Bike Safety Education Plan,
among other things; and
WHEREAS,the proposal of engaging through an RFP process a coordinator for that purpose
has met with concerns on the part of the North Front Range MPO and the Colorado Department of
Transportation and would, at the least, cause delay in the City's ability to obtain the CMAQ grant;
and
WHEREAS,the City Bicycle Advisory Committee has recommended that the CMAQ grant
be executed without the proposed amendment for the issuance of an RFP but that the City Manager
pursue the work suggested by the Council, as a part of a future project of the staff of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the approach recommended by the Bicycle
Advisory Committee is in the best interests of the City and that the City Manager should be directed
accordingly.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the City Manager is hereby directed to pursue the writing of the Bike Safety
Education Plan, and in connection therewith to develop the concept of a"Master Cyclist"program
and to also explore the use of annual "Building on Basics" revenues to potentially assist in the
construction of a"Bike Safety Town"in one of the City's parks and, finally,to coordinate the Bike
Safety Education Plan Project closely with the Safe Routes to School program.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 16th
day of March A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk