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FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: May 6, 2003
lip FROM:
Craig Foreman
SUBJECT:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 064, 2003, Authorizing the Acceptance of a Donation of a
Trail Right-of-Way from Lafarge West, Inc., and Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Conservation Trust Fund for the Laporte Trail Connection.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted 6-0 (Councilmember Hamrick was absent), on
April 15, 2003, authorizes the acceptance of a donation of a trail right-of-way from Lafarge
410 West, Inc., and appropriates unanticipated revenue for the Laporte Trail Connection.
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• ORDINANCE NO. 064, 2003
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION
OF A TRAIL RIGHT-OF WAY FROM LAFARGE WEST,INC., AND APPROPRIATING
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN THE CONSERVATION TRUST FUND
FOR THE LAPORTE TRAIL CONNECTION
WHEREAS,the current Parks and Recreation Policy Plan,adopted by City Council in 1996,
identifies trails that link Fort Collins to surrounding communities, including Laporte; and
WHEREAS, the City's Parks and Recreation Policy plan identifies the extension of the
Poudre River Trail to Laporte as an important component of the City's trail system; and
WHEREAS,the Laporte Area Planning Commission and residents of the Laporte area have
expressed support for the trail as a needed recreation facility and as a pedestrian/bike friendly route
to access Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS,the trail connection will start on the west side of Taft Hill Road where the trail
will follow the abandoned rail line north and west until it enters the Hyde Natural Area and then will
continue west, cross the Poudre River, go under the north abutment of the Overland Trail Road
Bridge and terminate at Lions Park; and
WHEREAS,the trail will be 10-foot wide concrete with an adjacent 5-foot wide gravel path
to allow for safe usage by walkers, runners, bikes and rollerblades; and
WHEREAS,Lafarge West,Inc.,wishes to donate a right-of-way that includes the north 47-
feet of the rail line as indicated in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the value of the Property is estimated to be $1,875; and
WHEREAS,staff has determined that the donation of the Property by Lafarge West,Inc.will
assist the City in meeting its goals for developing a trail system; and
WHEREAS, Lafarge West, Inc., will contribute up to $45,000 towards the cost of the
construction of a trail underpass/mining operation overpass; and
WHEREAS,construction is planned to begin in 2003 with completion scheduled for late in
2003 or early 2004; and
WHEREAS,Article V, Section 9, of the Charter of the City of Fort Collins 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 then 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 donated land and
contribution toward construction, as described herein,will not cause the total amount appropriated
in the relevant funds to exceed the current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received
in that fund during the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS,it is the desire of the Council to authorize the acceptance of the donation of the
Property from Lafarge West, Inc., and to appropriate $1,875 of unanticipated revenue in the form
of a donation of land and up to$45,000 in cash or in-kind contributions towards construction of the
trail underpass/mining operation overpass in the Conservation Trust Fund.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby approves and authorizes the acceptance by the
Mayor of a deed of conveyance of the Property for trail purposes.
Section 2. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated revenue in
the Conservation Trust Fund Laporte Trail Connection Capital Project the sum of ONE
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($1,875) for Conservation
Trust Fund purposes.
Section 3. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated revenue in
the Conservation Trust Fund Laporte Trail Connection Capital Project an amount not to exceed
FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($45,000), upon receipt from Lafarge West, Inc., for
Conservation Trust Fund purposes.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of
April, A.D. 2003, and presented for final passage on the 6th day of M�yrA.D. 2003. '
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
• Passed and adopted on final reading this 6th day of May, A.D. 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 17
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: April 15, 2003
STAFF: Craig Foreman
SUBJECT:
First Reading of Ordinance No. 064, 2003, Authorizing the Acceptance of a Donation of a Trail
Right-of-Way from Lafarge West, Inc., and Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Conservation Trust Fund For the Laporte Trail Connection.
RECOMMENDATION: r.• 1 ,*
Staff recommends adoption oft he ce o AFi t Reading
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The property acquisition is a donation from Lafarge West, Inc. The value of the property is
estimated to be $1,875. Maintenance costs for the trail are budgeted into approved budgets.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City's Parks and Recreation Policy Plan shows a planned extension of the Poudre River
Trail to Laporte. The extension would start at the present west end of the Poudre River Trail at
Taft Hill Road. The trail would'`lollow the railtline orthwest to,the Hyde Natural Area and then
across the Poudre River and der Over and Tr I load#to LigRss Park. This would be the end of
the City's trail system and would connecCto futtTre arimer County trails.
The trail will allow for a safe off-street connection between Fort Collins and Laporte for non-
motorized travelers. The trail route would be a safe and enjoyable connection between the
communities.
Efforts to make this trail connection a reality began in about 1985 with staff contacting
landowners and exploring various trail routes. The conversion of the Colorado Southern Railroad
to a "Rails-to-Trails" route gave considerable emphasis to the project. The rail line created a
trail corridor of nearly one-mile in length west of Taft Hill Road.
Lafarge West, Inc. is generously granting the last piece of the trail right-of-way for the trail.
This segment allows for the trail to connect from Taft Hill Road west to the rail line. Also, the
right-of-way includes the north 47-feet of the rail line right-of-way (see attached map).
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Lafarge West, Inc. is also contributing an amount up to $45,000 toward the cost for the
construction of a trail underpass/mining operation overpass. The total cost of the structure is
estimated at about $90,000. This structure will allow for safe passage of trail users as heavy
equipment and gravel pass overhead. The structure will be located west of Taft Hill Road and be
very similar in style to the existing structure located on the trail east of Taft Hill Road.
The City has acquired the 100-foot wide rail line right-of-way west of the Lafarge West, Inc.
property from willing sellers (Hodgson, Trieber and Hilt) over the previous years. The City
acquired the Hyde Natural Area in 1996. This area is an important natural area property while
also providing key access from the rail line to the trail easement west of the natural area. The
City acquired an important easemen4fo the14K, il est ofnthe Hyde Natural Area from the Mr.
and Mrs. Gary Delehoy family in 2000 The City urc�as d�land for the trail adjacent to Lions
Park from the Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brinks fam� ily20�1.
The trail land acquisition shows a strong community interest in the trail system from a
commercial business (Lafarge West, Inc.), private landowners and potential trail users in Laporte
who support the trail.
A raised trail section along the Poudre River and a portion of the Hyde Natural Area will protect
sensitive vegetation in the area. Additional funding from the Natural Areas Funds will help to
make this trail adjustment financially possible.
Construction is planned to begin on t ail is u er ith7completion scheduled for late
2003 or early 2004.
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