HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 03/02/2010 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 012, 2010, APPROPR DATE: March 2, 2010
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY •
STAFF: Kathleen Bracke _
T COLLINS CITY COUNCIL
DK Kemp
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 012, 2010, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the Transportation
Services Fund to Be Used for the 2010-2011 Fort Collins Bikes Program.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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,
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 Collins and neighboring communities. This
Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 23, 2010, appropriates the grant funds.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Copy of First Reading Agenda Item Summary- February 23, 2010
(w/o attachments)
ATTACHMENT
DATE: February 23, 2010
STAFF: Kathleen Bracke _
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.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 012,2010,Appropriating Unantibipated Grant Revenue in the Transportation
Services Fund to Be Used for th� 01 0L2, _ 1 Fort'C�ollins:Bikes Program.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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,
programs, and a regional coo rdination/c mo ponent;t iomprov-a sf afefy�and to increase the number of people bicycling
throughout the community as well as commuting to 'om'Fort Collin and 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%).
In 2008, the League of American Bicyiclists officially designated the a bFort Collins community as a"Gold Level Bicycle
Friendly Community". The community's nation akrecognition;as- icycle)fri end ly community continues to promote
bicycling within the City while also prom oting,Fort�Col�linsxegionally 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 that the Fort Collins community has made a solid
commitmentto promote,educate,and plan for bicycling-as a way-of-life.,By 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 bi'cycling�These'\combined elements lead to getting more
people bicycling daily and keeping tHelmm bicycling' throughout 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 ac\omplishing,Irogram goals. The position provides
a point of contact to increase public knowledge and awareness of facilities programs, and educational opportunities
for bicyclists. Specific on going duties are listed below: , 1
Assist Transportation Planning Divi is on�tli_tril Ilementation 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. � �1--'��\
• Coordinate and cooperate with local'b cycle advocacy gaups to, sist them in planning, developing, and
implementing special bicycle�education`events arid lencour geme1nt activities. All events and activities are
designed to incorporate important safetyessages. I I
• 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 for cyc lists'`"�� r
0 Accident and close call reporting(used fortracking,treri s and obtaining specific accident information
o Bike trail and bike lane information, includingrclosures and`detour routes
o Develop and distribute,an�electronic-newsletter "Momentum," providing the latest information on
commuting, bike events and other bicycle-related information
0 Free online bicycle registry to report lost or stolen bicycles
o Bicycle hazard reporting mechanism
0 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
0 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 programfactivities\inel�de:
o Spring Campaign—'Roll into Spring"—March May,:,,These;events are created to attract and educate
new bicyclists. Potential events nelude iResources for Bicycling in Fort Collins, League of American
Bicyclists Traffic Skills1:01-Courses to]School Day!-CSU bicycle events, and Bike Education
Clinic for Kids.
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o 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.
o 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.;.CSU campus educatio`•and,encouragementevents,Walk or Bike a Child
to School Day,Take alKid Mountain Biking Day, Leag a ofAmerican Bicyclists'Traffic Skills 101
Courses. l /
o Winter Events — "Bike Winter`Fort Colli is'I No�ber�J+anuary: These events are designed to
support and encourage-commuting=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 -MTh C�xishcampaign educates dri ersfo become more aware of bicycles on
the road while also educating bicyclists on the iimporr�tance�of/riding respectfully. FC Bikes is striving
to bridge the relationship gap between drivers-and riders by promoting mutual patience, courtesy,
awareness, and respect
o Neighborhood Bike C oo�dinator Campaign This campaign enables residents to become the bike
coordinator in theirown 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.
0 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 2010-which will impact 150-200 children.
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• Conduct regional bicycle coo idination in order to create�a bicycle fr iendly region. Utilizing best practices and
a collaborative approach with,neigh boring 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 to Sc hoo\.pla fining:techniques,,public relations and media techniques,
and measuring program effectiveness and evaluation (gathering data).
0 Provide neighboring communities bicycle)commanity assessment reports and provide consultation
with respect to the bicycle frie—ndly�community applicationlwith the League of American Bicyclists.
0 Inspire development and-growth of-1 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 Federal•Congestion_-Mitigation &,Air Quality(CMAQ)funds awarded to
the City for the FC Bikes Program fo�2010 and 2011. This CMAQ funding provides 82.79%of the Program budget.
The 2010 and 2011 local matching funds required for this project have preciously been approved through the City s
Budgeting for Outcomes process. This funding allows/the FC Bikes Program to implement the aforementioned
services for the Fort Collins and regionalxommunity::� J V
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 ��f\� �J1J� 17
Regional Bicycle Coordination Marketing and Planning efforts $65,000
Regional summit organization%p\omo on/marketing/
Expansion of Coexist campaign to-neighbonng-comma i ities u
Bicycle Community Assessment materials
Bike Parking facilities $40,000
TOTAL PROJECTED EXPENDITURES (2010-2011) $375,000
2010 Budget 2011 Budget
CMAQ Grant _$1.5500,,000��-� �y$150,000
(82.79%)
(1ity21%)Fort Collins � I $38,000 UQJ
IT
r—�� 1v� $37,000
TOTALS $188,000 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 overall goals of suIN Istainabili\ty.. The FC Bikes Program encourages and
educates residents,students,commuters,and visitors aboutthe benefits�of bicycling. The FC Bikes Program partners
and collaborates with other City programs and City Couricilladopted plans "such as the Sustainability Action Plan,
Climate Plan,and ClimateWise Prog��am. Specifically, FC Bikes helps by reducing greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions
(carbon dioxide and methane)and mitigates,traffic`conngestion. U
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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 al impac_o f-bicycle�sa_fety and bicycle education as integral components
of a comprehensive bike program. 2008 and 2009(were challenging years\or�the 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 varietytof outreach efforts to address bicyclists, motorists,and pedestrians.
Efforts include hands-on instruction based:upon the•L-eague ofiAmerican B cyclists'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.
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BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION . P V
Li Nlz:ni u u
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.
ATTACHMENTS r., n P Y
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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
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$300,000; and
WHEREAS,the City Council has adopted Resolution 2010-008 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 $38,000, have
already been appropriated through the City's 2010-2011 budget process and matching funds for 2011
have been included in the 2011 budget; and
WHEREAS,the grant funds will be used to staff and operate the Bikes Program for the 2010-
2011 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
Services Fund the sum of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS($300,000)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 e 2nd day of March, A.D. 2010.
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Mayo
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City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 2nd day of March, A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk