HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 10/15/2002 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 143, 2002, APPROPR AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 8
DATE:
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL October I5, 2002
FROM:
Erika Keeton
SUBJECT :
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 143, 2002, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Capital
Projects Fund- Pedestrian Accessibility Capital Project to be Used for Crosswalk Improvements at
Various Downtown Intersections Along College Avenue.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
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j EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Fort Collins requested and received $122,100 of Federal Hazard Elimination and State
matching funds to pay for 100% of the costs to construct crosswalk improvements at the
intersections of US Highway 287 and LaPorte Avenue, Mountain Avenue, Oak Street, and Olive
Street in Fort Collins. The crossings will be constructed of either asphalt or concrete, with stamped
and colored enhancement features to improve safety by increasing visibility of the crossings.
Ordinance No. 143, 2002, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on October 1, 2002,
appropriates unanticipated revenue in the Capital Projects Fund - Pedestrian Accessibility Capital
Project to be used for the crosswalk improvements at various downtown intersections along College
Avenue.
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 14
DATE: October 1, 2002
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL
STAFF: Erika Keeton
SUBJECT:
First Reading of Ordinance No. 143, 2002, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Capital
Projects Fund-Pedestrian Accessibility Capital Project to be Used for Crosswalk Improvements at
Various Downtown Intersections Along College Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption o e Ordi ce o PtReadin)L
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Federal and State funds will provide 100% of the funding for crosswalk improvements at various
downtown intersections along C Av U ' w 87 ' the amount of$122,100. No
local City match is required f the on ctio e. hi a appropriates the proceeds from
a Federal Hazard Eliminatio Grant a Stat mg fu s in the Capital Projects Fund -
Pedestrian Accessibility capita
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Fort Collins requested and received$122,100 of Federal Hazard Elimination and State
matching funds to pay for 100% of the costs to construct crosswalk improvements at the
intersections of US Highway an L orte v e, tai Avenue, Oak Street, and Olive
Street in Fort Collins. The cr ings wi a con f ei asphalt or concrete,with stamped
and colored enhancement feat s to ' ove et by increa g visibility of the crossings. The
City Manager will execute a con ract wit a State for the receipt of funds for completing the
construction of crosswalk improvements at the above mentioned intersections. Appropriations for
$21,000, in design costs, were appropriated under separate Council action in 2001.
BACKGROUND:
The City applied for and received Federal Hazard Elimination Funds and State matching funds to
pay for 100% of the costs to construct crosswalk improvements at the intersections of US Highway
287 and LaPorte Avenue,Mountain Avenue,Oak Street,and Olive Street in Fort Collins. The State
has approved$122,t00 for the crosswalk improvements to be installed at all crossings at each of the
above mentioned intersections. The crossings will be constructed of either asphalt or concrete, with
stamped and colored enhancement features to improve safety by increasing visibility of the crossings.
DATE: October 1, 2002 2 ITEM NUMBER: 14
Funds have been budgeted, appropriated and otherwise made available in the sum of$122,100 for
the City to construct the project. The Colorado Department of Transportation(CDOT)has submitted
to the City a contract for the project, requesting that the City receive City Council authorization to
spend the funds from CDOT.
The design and construction, not yet scheduled, will likely be completed in 2003.