HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 07/06/2010 - RESOLUTION 2010-036 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER TO DATE: July 6, 2010 L AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
STAFF: Craig Foreman F FORTCOLLINS •
Resolution 2010-036 Authorizing the City Manger to Enter into a Grant Agreement with the State Board of the Great
Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund for the Receipt of Funds for the Fossil Creek Trail at County Road 38E.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Great Outdoors Colorado has awarded the City a Special Opportunity Grant for the completion of the Fossil Creek Trail
north of Cathy Fromme Prairie to Spring Canyon Community Park, designating $500,000 for this construction-ready
trail project.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The 1996 and the 2008 Parks and Recreation Policy Plans both reference the linkage of the Fossil Creek and Spring
Creek Trails at Spring Canyon Community Park. The Foothills Natural Area Management Plan, completed in 2007,
also references this trail segment which extends across the Pineridge Natural Area.
Since the late 1990s, the Fossil Creek Trail has ended at Luther Lane. However, the recent acquisition of a trail
easement north of County Road 38E enables the completion of this trail section. The trail underpass will provide a
much needed safe crossing at County Road 38E, which carries approximately 7,000 cars per day.
The project extends the Fossil Creek Trail from where it presently ends at Luther Lane through the underpass at
County Road 38E. North of County Road 38E, the trail will be located on a trail easement on private land, enter
Pineridge Natural Area, and continue north to the park site. The layout of the trail has been discussed with affected
City staff, area residents, and Larimer County Engineering. The trail placement on Pineridge Natural Area has been
coordinated with the Natural Resource staff, and construction of the project is scheduled for 2010.
Funds from the Great Outdoors Colorado grant will make the trail underpass possible. Without this grant, the project
would have to be phased in over a several years, as City funding allows.
Pursuant to Great Outdoors Colorado regulations the City has until April 1, 2012, to complete the project.
FINANCIAL/ ECONOMIC IMPACTS
The$500,000 Great Outdoors Colorado Special Opportunity Grant awarded to the City of Fort Collins will be used for
the development of the Fossil Creek Trail at County Road 38E. In total, the estimated cost for this 0.9 mile trail
section, including the underpass of County Road 38E, is about$1,200,000. Funding for the remaining $700,000 of
the cost is available in the Conservation Trust Fund.
Annual operation and maintenance funding for the newtrail,available in the approved 2010 Park Maintenance budget,
is estimated at$8,000.
This grant will provide funding to extend the Fossil Creek Trail, and will also allow City funds to be used for other
needed trail projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The trail will replace both a heavily used natural surface trail at Pineridge Natural Area as well as a trail situated in a
drainage way that has erosion problems at Spring Canyon Community Park. The trail will provide residents south of
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County Road 38E with safe off-street access to the park site. This project connects the Fossil Creek Trail to the Spring
Creek Trail at the park site, enhancing access to the City's extensive trail, park, and natural area system.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION,
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Parks and Recreation Board voted 9-0 approving the grant application at its November 17, 2009 meeting.
The Land Conservation and Stewardship Board voted 9-0 to recommend approval of the grant application at its
November 11, 2009 meeting.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
During the design phase of the Spring Canyon Community Park in 2005, the trail segment was discussed with
residents. More recently, discussions have been held with residents along the trail route and the Taft Canyon
Homeowners Association.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location map
2. Parks and Recreation Board minutes, November 17, 2009
3. Land Conservation and Stewardship Board minutes, November 11, 2009
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Parks & Recreation Board
November 17, 2009
a meeting to discuss Marketing options. We may also want to talk ' h
Do we need to have the December 3,Board Meeting? Since we would like to have a discussion wi , arty,
let's cancel the meeting, depending upon Marty's schedule and move the January meeting to th rst
Wednesday of the month,January 6. Carol will check on Marty's schedule.
Motion to Adopt
Is there a motion to approve the 2010 Work Plan and Meeting Schedule for the Pa s&Recreation Board as
presented with the additional agenda items added; work on sustainable fundin ounce or
for O&M in
Parks and Recreation,Develop and outreach/marketing program in educati stewardship of Parks&
Recreation Facilities,Review the pedestrian bridge relocation project a gthe Poudre,Review NISP
Revisions,and Review matters, including scholarship funding,asso ' ed with Recreation's Strategic Plan?
Motion to approve—Greg Miller; Seconded—Dana Ortiz
Board Vote: Approved -9:0 Opposed—0:9
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BFO Process
The final budget was approved for the 2010-20 budget. However, we will be starting the process again in
March for the 2011-2012 budget. !
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Updates
Park Updates—J.R.:
Kelly Ohlson wanted to 1 you know that he had planned to attend the October 28 meeting, and would have
come to tonight's meet ,but it was Council night. So he sends his apologies for not being able to attend
Crown Club Inv tigation: There were several incidents that.lead to the change in concessionaire at Collindale
Golf Course he incidents were discussed,and the contract specifies that the Director of Parks can require that
employe conduct themselves in a proper fashion. It was decided by the Crown Pub management that they no
long anted to be in contract with the City. The Golf Board was advised and they approved of the change.
T FP process has started,and hopes to have around 7-8 bids. He will be part of the interview process.
Park Planning Updates i
There is a GoCo Grant available for$200,000-$500;000. GoCo requires a resolution from the City Council
allow us to apply for the grant. We would us the grant money to expand the trail system from the Fossil Creek
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Trail at 38E. The trail would start at Spring Canyon Community Park and then head south across Pineridge
Natural Area to Highway 38E, under Highway 38E, and then South to Luther Lane. The total trail project has
an estimated cost of$1,200,000. We need a recommendation from the Board.
Motion to Recommend Grant Application
Is there a motion to approve the grant application for Fossil Creek Trail at 380
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Motion to approve—Ann haunt; Seconded—Brian Carroll l
Board Vote: Approved -9:0 Opposed—0:9
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Parks&Recreation Board Meeting—November 17,2009
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ATTACHMENT
Land Conservation and Stewardship Board
November 11,2009
Email Comments from the following Board Members
Linsey DeBell, Lesli Ellis Ch ' e rooms,Trudy
Haine on, Paul Mills, Linda Stanley
JMemo to Board from Craig L. Foreman,Director Park Planning and Development
Fossil Creek Trail at County Road#38E Great Outdoors Colorado(GOCO) Grant
Great Outdoors Colorado is accepting projects for a Special Opportunity Grant. Staff is
preparing an application for the Fossil Creek Trail from Luther Lane to Spring Canyon
Community Park. This trail segment will include an underpass of County Road#38E. I
The grant amounts will range from$200,000 to $500,000. The trail project has an
estimated budget of$1, 2000,000. GOCO will make a decision on the winning grants in
April, 2010. The project would be constructed in the summer/fall of 2010 if the grant is
successful. Without the grant, we would definitely still do the trail from County Road
438E north through-Pineridge to the park. A review of revenues in the trail account
would be done to see if the underpass and the connection to Luther Lane can also be
funded in 2010.
Great Outdoors Colorado now requires City Council to pass a resolution in support of the I
grant application. I would like to have the support for the project from your Board to add j
to the Agenda Item Summary. The resolution is scheduled for the December I`Council
Meeting.
Board comments:
• DeBell• I vote yes on the GOCO grant.
e Ellis: Yes, on the GOCO grant application, I agree wholeheartedly on a
recommendation for the trail connection. i
• ;Gaughan: The trail recommendation looks good, I vote yes. i
• Germany: Great opportunity for connecting the trail system. I support this I
recommendation.
• Grooms: Yes, on the GOCO grant.
o Haines: I definitely think the Board should support a recommendation to Council
for the GOCO grant application to connect the Spring Creek and Fossil Creek
trails across a portion of Pineridge. What a great opportunity for the community;
these trails are heavily used and enjoyed.
e Knowlton: I think the Board should support a recommendation to Council for the
GOCO grant application for the Pineridge to Fossil Creek trail construction.
• Mills: Yes, on the GOCO grant. This connection is a great opportunity to link the
trail system.
• Stanley: As long as the trail is sensitive to the environment in terms of placement,
I vote yes on the GOCO grant. This trail connection will really be great for"my"
side of town.
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RESOLUTION 2010-036
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND
FOR THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS FOR THE FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL AT COUNTY ROAD 38E
WHEREAS, the Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (the "GOCO Board")
is a political subdivision of the State of Colorado which invests a portion of the net proceeds of
the Colorado Lottery in the State's parks, wildlife, open space and recreational resources; and
WHEREAS, in 1994 the GOCO Board created a statewide grant program pursuant to
which eligible entities could apply for grants for local government parks and outdoor recreation
projects; and
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2010, the GOCO Board approved a grant application by the City
for a Special Opportunity Grant to be used for completion of the Fossil Creek Trail north of
Cathy Fromme Prairie to Spring Canyon Community Park, including an underpass at County
Road 38E (the "Project"), and has awarded the City a grant in the amount of$500,000 to be used
together with matching funds to construct the Project; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the Project is estimated at $1,200,000, with additional
funding coming from the Conservation Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to enter into intergovernmental agreements, such as a
grant agreement, to provide any function, service or facility, under Article II, Section 16 of the
Charter of the City of Fort Collins and Section 29-1-203, C.R.S.; and
WHEREAS, the GOCO Grant Agreement, a copy of which is on file in the office of the
City Clerk and available for public inspection (the "Grant Agreement"), requires a resolution,
adopted by the governing body of the Grantee, authorizing the execution of the Grant Agreement
and approving its terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Grant Agreement further requires that the City operate and maintain the
Project for not less than 25 years, subject to the annual appropriation of funds, allow reasonable
public access to the Project, and cooperate with the GOCO Board on publicity, public
information and signage for the Project; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the City Council approve the Grant Agreement
as described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS that the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into the Grant Agreement
with the GOCO Board obligating the City to use the $500,000 in grant proceeds for construction
of the Fossil Creek Trail, in substantially the form of agreement as is on file in the office of the
City Clerk, and that the terms of the Grant Agreement are approved together with such other
terms and conditions as the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, determines to
be necessary and appropriate to protect the best interests of the City.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 6th
day of July, A.D. 2010.
Mayor C,
ATTEST:
City Clerk