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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 08/21/2012 - ITEMS RELATING TO THE VINE DRIVE AND SHIELDS STREEDATE: August 21, 2012 STAFF: Rick Richter, Dean Klingner Tim Kemp AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL 16 SUBJECT Items Relating to the Vine Drive and Shields Street Intersection Improvements Project. A. Resolution 2012-065 Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation to Receive Funding for the Vine Drive and Shields Street Intersection Improvements Project. B. Resolution 2012-066 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer County to Receive Funding for the Vine Drive and Shields Street Intersection Improvements Project. C. Resolution 2012-067 Determining that a Single-Lane, Modern Roundabout is the Preferred Alternative for the Vine Drive and Shields Street Intersection Improvements. D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 076, 2012, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Capital Projects Fund for the Vine Drive and Shields Street Intersection Improvements Project. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City has received a federally funded grant through the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization, category STP-Metro, for operational and safety improvements at the Vine Drive and Shields Street intersection. In accordance with Council adopted Resolution 2001-120, an Alternatives Analysis was completed as part of the Arterial Intersection Priority Study. The conclusions of the Alternatives Analysis show that a single-lane, modern roundabout is the preferred alternative for this intersection. Resolution 2012-065 will authorize the Mayor to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to receive federal grant funds. Resolution 2012-066 will authorize the Mayor to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer County to receive Regional Road Fee funds. Resolution 2012-067 will authorize the construction of a single-lane, modern roundabout at this intersection. Ordinance No. 076, 2012, will appropriate federal grant funds and Regional Road Impact Fee funds into the Capital Project Fund for use on the Vine Drive and Shields Street Intersection Improvements Project. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION In 2011, the Engineering Department completed an Arterial Intersection Priority Study which ranked the Vine Drive and Shields Street intersection in the top ten for needed safety and operational improvements. Multiple existing problems brought this intersection to the top of the list, including poor horizontal geometry, deficient and/or non-existent bicycle and pedestrian facilities, higher than average vehicle accident rates and significant congestion. The improvements will include multi-modal facility improvements to create a safer and more efficient intersection for all users. Project Goals: • Improve safety for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians • Correct the sub-standard horizontal geometry of the intersection • Improve air quality through reduced vehicle wait time. Under direction of the City, Muller Engineering completed an evaluation of a signalized intersection with turn lanes compared to a single-lane modern roundabout. This Alternatives Analysis report compares the two intersection improvement options in terms of safety, right-of-way requirements, cost, constructability, multi-modal enhancements and operations (Attachment 3). August 21, 2012 -2- ITEM 16 The signalized intersection would add an eastbound right turn lane, a northbound left turn lane and southbound left and right turn lanes. Long, sweeping horizontal curves would be added on both approaches for Vine Drive to align the travel lanes through the intersection. The single-lane roundabout would be built around an oval central island, rotated to the northwest and southeast directions to correct the Vine Drive alignment deficiency. The entrances and exits to and from the roundabout would be single lanes in all directions. Conceptual Level exhibits for both improvement options are shown in Attachment 3. The roundabout outperformed the signalized intersection in the categories of: safety, right-of-way impacts to local businesses, cost and operations. The categories of constructability and multi-modal enhancements were neutral, meaning both intersection types are buildable and both options would improve the multi-modal aspects as compared to the existing intersection. The overall footprint (spatial impact) of the roundabout is approximately 20% less than the overall signalized intersection footprint. The City’s engineering staff is recommending a single-lane roundabout as the preferred option. FINANCIAL / ECONOMIC IMPACTS These Ordinances will authorize the appropriation of Federal Grant and Regional Road Fee funds into the City of Fort Collins Capital Project Fund for design, right-of-way acquisition and construction of the Vine Drive and Shields Street Intersection Improvements Project. The following table lists the funding sources, amounts and percentages of the total project cost. The Regional Road Impact Fee was adopted by City Council in February 2000 (Resolution 2000-024). The methodology for the fee is based upon a “demand driven” model which charges new traffic generating developments the cost of replacing the capacity that it consumes on the regional road system. The Resolution states that the City and the County will collect fees on building permits within their own jurisdiction for the purpose of improving five specific regional roads within the City’s Growth Management Area (GMA); one of which is Shields Street (Larimer County Road 17). The Regional Road Impact Fee funds will be spent prior to using any of the Building on Basics Intersection funds. Funding Summary (2012 – 2015) Funding Source Funding Amount % of Total Project Cost STP-Metro Federal Grant (CDOT) $1,054,000 ± 62% Regional Road Impact Fee (Larimer County) $325,000 ± 19% Building on Basics Intersection Fund (City) $322,101 ± 19% Total Anticipated Funding $1,701,101 100% The Regional Road Fee will be used as the local agency match in the amount of $219,101 and as overmatch in the amount of $105,899. The Building on Basics quarter-cent tax will be used as overmatch in the amount of $322,101. The Vine Drive and Shields Street Intersection Improvements Project was awarded a total of $1,054,000 from the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization. The disbursement of the construction funds will not be available until the CDOT 2015 Fiscal Year. The following table lists the funding amount by CDOT Fiscal Year (FY). FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 TOTAL Federal Funds $304,000 $132,000 - $618,000 $1,054,000 Short and long term economic benefits of the roundabout will be realized by the following: 1. Easing of traffic congestion resulting in reduced fuel consumption 2. Multi-modal safety improvements resulting in fewer and less severe accidents 3. A concrete intersection without traffic signals resulting in lower long term asset maintenance allocations 4. A smaller project footprint resulting in a lower construction cost. August 21, 2012 -3- ITEM 16 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS The project will have a positive impact on short and long term air quality. The peak hour analysis of the roundabout intersection, as compared to the existing conditions, shows the following percent reductions for the short term benefits: • Vehicle Delay 75% • Total Stops 70% • Fuel Consumption 37% • Vehicle Emissions 39% Additionally, the roundabout will outperform a signalized intersection in the off-peak hours when traffic volumes are lower and the user will not have to wait for a traffic signal to cycle through it’s programmed green times. Other environmental benefits stemming from the project: • An improved storm sewer system with water quality features • Landscape enhancements and urban design elements • Accessible crosswalks and the addition of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolutions and the Ordinance on First Reading. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION At its February 15, 2012 meeting, the Transportation Board voted unanimously to recommend the modern roundabout design option for the Shields and Vine Intersection. The Transportation Board also encouraged staff to coordinate with Lincoln and Putnam employees, students and parents. PUBLIC OUTREACH City staff teamed with Larimer County for two open house events. The first event was in the fall 2011 to announce the kick-off for both agencies projects. The City explained the need for improvements at the intersection and discussed the Alternatives Analysis process. The open house participants agreed with the “need” statement and were generally neutral to the type of intersection improvement. The second open house was held in May 2012 to present the findings of the City’s intersection alternatives analysis. Invitations were sent to all residents and business owners within a 1/4 mile radius of the intersection. Additionally, Lincoln Middle School and Putnam Elementary staff and parents were included on the invitee list. Major questions / comments from the public and City staff responses: 1. Will you add crosswalks and ramps? Response – Yes, ADA compliant ramps and crosswalks will be installed regardless of the type of intersection improvement 2. How big will the roundabout be? Response – The Vine and Shields roundabout option will be similar in scale to the Taft and Vine intersection (single-lane, 130-foot inscribed diameter) August 21, 2012 -4- ITEM 16 3. Will the City and County projects be built at the same time? Response – No, the County’s North Shields project will be built in 2014 and the City’s intersection improvements will be built in 2015. This is based upon construction fund timelines as laid out by the North Front Range MPO. 4. What will the business accesses look like on the two northern corners? Response – The City has had conversations with both property owners and can accommodate two points of access for each business 5. Will the intersection be closed during construction and how long will it take? Response – No, we feel it can be built under traffic by using a combination of lane shifts and temporary signals. We are anticipating 100 – 120 days for construction. Over the past few months, staff met with property owners in the vicinity of the intersection. The two business owners on the northwest and northeast corners are in favor of the roundabout option. Public outreach will be intensified after the selection of a design consultant. A detailed communication plan will be created and implemented prior to construction. The conceptual level project website is located at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/vsi.php. ATTACHMENTS 1. Project Location Map 2. Resolution 2001-120 3. Alternatives Analysis Summary Report 4. Transportation Board Letter Attachment #3 SUMMARY REPORT City of Fort Collins Arterial Intersection Study Shields St. and Vine Dr. Prepared for: City of Fort Collins Traffic Engineering Division 626 Linden Street Fort Collins, CO 80521 Prepared by: Muller Engineering Company 777 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite 4-100 Lakewood, Colorado 80226 303-988-4939 www.mullereng.com Project Manager: Karl Buchholz, P.E., P.T.O.E Project Engineer: Nancy Lambertson, P.E., P.T.O.E Rev. January 30, 2012 Page 1 Shields Street and Vine Drive Intersection Study Page 2 Table of Contents 1 Introduction and Project Background ......................................................................... 3 2 Operations ................................................................................................................... 5 3 Safety........................................................................................................................... 6 4 Right-of-Way................................................................................................................ 7 5 Cost .............................................................................................................................. 9 6 Constructability.......................................................................................................... 11 7 Multi-Modal............................................................................................................... 11 8 Summary and Conclusions ........................................................................................ 12 LIST OF TABLES Table 1: ............................................................................................................................... 4 Table 2: ............................................................................................................................... 4 Table 3: ............................................................................................................................... 5 Table 4: ............................................................................................................................... 8 Table 5: ............................................................................................................................... 9 Table 6: ............................................................................................................................. 11 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: ............................................................................................................................. 2 Figure 2: ............................................................................................................................. 7 Figure 3: ............................................................................................................................. 7 Appendix – Concept Plans for Options 1 and 2 Shields Street and Vine Drive Intersection Study Page 3 Introduction and Project Background Introduction The City of Fort Collins has a federally funded capital improvement project to enhance the operation and safety of the Shields Street and Vine Drive intersection, as shown in Figure 1. Two options are being considered to improve the intersection: 1) a signalized intersection that would add turning lanes on each approach, and 2) conversion of the signalized intersection to a modern roundabout intersection. The purpose of this report is to compare the two alternatives in terms of operations, safety, right-of-way requirements, cost, constructability, and multi-modal enhancements. Figure 1: Location Map Existing Conditions Both Shields Street and Vine Drive are classified as 2-lane arterials by the City of Fort Collins. The speed limit on all but the east leg of the approach roads is 30 mph. Vine Drive east of the intersection is posted at 25 mph. Vine Drive carries approximately 2,700 vpd and Shields Street carries 4,300 vpd. Shields Street and the west leg of Vine Drive are identified as bike routes on Fort Collins’ Bicycle System map. The east leg of Vine Drive is not currently planned to include bicycle facilities. Only the south half of the Shields Street and Vine Drive Intersection Study Page 4 intersection currently has sidewalks and curb ramps. Transfort bus routes include the Route 9 and 91, which both operate in the westbound direction along Vine Drive. Proposed Improvements Due to the absence of north/south left turns, the intersection currently operates with split-phase signal timing in the north/south direction. Additionally, the 20’ offset alignment of Vine Drive through the intersection also necessitates the need for north/south split phasing due to the overlap of turning paths for left turns from Shields to Vine. Option 1 would consist of realigning the intersection and adding left and right- turn auxiliary lanes to the north and south legs, a right-turn lane to the west leg, and removing the existing split-phase signal timing for the north/south traffic on Shields. Bike lanes and sidewalk would also be included for each approach. Option 2 also realigns the intersection and would replace the traffic signal with a single lane modern roundabout. The roundabout would have a slight oval shape to conform to the existing offset intersection alignment and to minimize right of way impacts on the northeast and southwest quadrants. The roundabout option also includes bike lanes and sidewalks on each approach. Figures 2 and 3 in Section 4 show the layout of both options. Shields Street and Vine Drive Intersection Study Page 5 1 Operations Operational analysis was performed for this intersection using the Synchro/SimTraffic software package. SimTraffic 7 was used to run 5 simulation runs for each alternative. Table 1 shows the results of these runs for the AM peak period and Table 2 shows the results for the PM peak period. Table 1: AM Simulation Results Delay (s/veh) Total Delay (hr) Stops Fuel (gal) HC (g) CO (g) Nox (g) Existing Conditions 24.8 6.8 808 44.3 211 3593 581 Option 1: Signal with Turn lanes 14.1 3.9 612 43.6 214 3652 591 Option 2: Roundabout 6.1 1.7 225 27.6 115 2109 326 Table 2: PM Simulation Results Delay (s/veh) Total Delay (hr) Stops Fuel (gal) HC (g) CO (g) Nox (g) Existing Conditions 24.2 7.5 916 49.7 213 3806 580 Option 1: Signal with Turn lanes 13.9 4.2 770 30.8 128 2476 360 Option 2: Roundabout 6.1 1.9 300 31.1 129 2423 358 As shown by these tables, both alternatives minimize delay and stops compared to the existing condition. However, the Roundabout option minimizes delay, stops, fuel consumption and emissions more than the Signalized option. Shields Street and Vine Drive Intersection Study Page 6 2 Safety Crash reduction factors (CRF) were used in order to estimate the number of accidents that will be reduced by each option. For Option 1, which CRF was used varied by direction and accident type. For a left-turn lane addition, a CRF of 24% was applied to approach turn crashes and 25% for rear end collisions. For a right-turn lane addition, a CRF of 20% was applied to sideswipe collisions, a CRF of 50% for broadsides crashes, and a CRF of 65% for rear ends. When multiple crash reduction factors could be used, only the higher CRF was applied. For Option 2, the roundabout, a CRF of 40% was applied to every crash type in all directions. Each option had a reduction of four accidents, as shown in Table 3. Table 3: Crash Reduction Intersection Proposed Improvement Direction Severity Rearend Approach turn Broadside Sideswipe Bike Ped Fixed Object Other Total By Direction PDO 2 1 1 INJ/FAT PDO 1 1 INJ/FAT 1 PDO 1 INJ/FAT 1 PDO 1 1 INJ/FAT PDO 2 1 1 INJ/FAT PDO 1 1 INJ/FAT 1 PDO 1 INJ/FAT 1 PDO 1 1 INJ/FAT SB 3 WB 2 EB 2 Vine & Shields Add EB Right, NB Left, SB Left and Right NB 4 SB 3 WB 2 EB 2 Vine & Shields Roundabout NB 4 Accidents Intersection Proposed Improvement Direction Severity Rearend Approach turn Broadside Sideswipe Bike Ped Fixed Object Other PDO 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 INJ/FAT 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 Shields Street and Vine Drive Intersection Study Page 7 Intersection Proposed Improvement Direction Severity Rearend Approach turn Broadside Sideswipe Bike Ped Fixed Object Other Total PDO 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 2 INJ/FAT 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 PDO 0.4 0.0 0.4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 1 INJ/FAT 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 PDO 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 INJ/FAT 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 0 0 0 0 PDO 0.0 0.4 0.4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 1 INJ/FAT 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 PDO 0.5 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 1 INJ/FAT 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 PDO 0.7 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 1 INJ/FAT 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 1 PDO 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 INJ/FAT 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 PDO 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 1 INJ/FAT 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 WB EB Number of Accidents Reduced Vine & Shields Roundabout NB SB WB EB Vine & Shields Add EB Right, NB Left, SB Left and Right NB SB 3 Right-of-Way The right-of-way was obtained from the City of Fort Collins GIS, and the conceptual designs were overlaid on aerial and right-of-way mapping. Muller Engineering prepared the layout for the traditional intersection, and Ourston Roundabout Engineering prepared the layout for the Roundabout option. The following text describes the areas where right-of-way is required. Option 1 (Traditional Intersection): NW – 4575 SF ROW required from Animal and Horse Adoption Clinic. NE – 3425 SF ROW required from Gasmart gas station. Some parking will need to be eliminated and the existing sign will need to be relocated, but the circulation for the gas pumps should not be affected. SW – No ROW will be required. SE – No ROW will be required. Option 2 (Roundabout): NW – 3430 SF ROW required from Animal and Horse Adoption Clinic. NE – 2785 SF ROW required from Gasmart gas station. Some parking will need to be eliminated and the existing sign will need to be relocated. SW – 1735 SF ROW required from residential property. No structure is affected but a few mature trees will need to be removed. SE – 180 SF ROW required from residential property. Including the properties to the east of the Gasmart gas station, Option 1 will require approximately 8,000 SF of additional right-of-way, while Option 2 will require Shields Street and Vine Drive Intersection Study Page 8 Figure 2: Option 1 Right-of-Way Needs Figure 3: Option 2 Right-of-Way Needs Shields Street and Vine Drive Intersection Study Page 9 4 Cost A breakdown of probable costs for both options is shown below. These cost estimates are based upon the templates used in the Level 2 Evaluation for the Fort Collins Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study. Table 4: Option 1 (Traditional Intersection) Cost Estimate Shields Street and Vine Drive Intersection Study Page 10 Table 5: Option 2 (Roundabout) Cost Estimate The cost estimates show that the Roundabout (Option 2) will be approximately $210,000 less than traditional signalized intersection (Option 1). Right-of-way costs are roughly the same for both options ($64,000 for Option 1 versus $65,000 for Option 2). Shields Street and Vine Drive Intersection Study Page 11 5 Constructability The improvements for Option 1 can be built mostly outside of the existing roadway. During construction, the existing lane utilization can be maintained. A temporary signal system may be required. There will be some disturbance to the traffic circulation at the Gasmart gas station, but it should be minimal. The roadway improvements for Option 2 will be more extensive. Due to the construction required for the central island, the existing lane utilization may not be maintained and some short-term road closures may be required. A temporary signal system may be required for this option. The disturbance to the traffic circulation at the Gasmart gas station will also be more extensive. 6 Multi-Modal The existing intersection currently has no pedestrian facilities on the NE and NW corners. Although pedestrian heads and push buttons are available for both the east and west legs, only the south leg has a marked crosswalk with curb ramps and sidewalks. Option 1 would add sidewalks and curb ramps to the NE and NW quadrants and provide crosswalks for all four legs. On street bike lanes would be provided for all approaches to the intersection. Option 2 would also provide sidewalks and curb ramps for all legs. A roundabout is generally viewed as safe or safer for pedestrians when compared to a signalized intersection, based on studies of other single lane roundabouts in the United States. Single lane roundabouts also have a good safety record for bicyclists. The proposed concept design provides a widened path for cyclists who prefer to not travel through the circulating roadway. More experience riders may choose to stay in the street and “claim the lane” while traveling through the roundabout. The performance of a roundabout for visually impaired pedestrians is not as good as a traditional intersection. This is because visually impaired pedestrians have greater difficulty in determining the movements of approaching traffic in the roundabout. Shields Street and Vine Drive Intersection Study Page 12 7 Summary and Conclusions Both alternatives achieve the goals of improving operations and increasing safety of the existing intersection. As shown in the summary table below, Option 1 has less of an impact to the residential property on the SW corner. It also provides easier constructability. Option 2 supplies better operational improvements and a cost savings of roughly $200,000. Table 6: Summary of Options Operations Safety ROW Cost Constructability Multi-Modal Option 1: Signal with Turn Lanes 3.9 Hrs Delay, 612 Stops (AM) 4.2 Hrs Delay, 770 Stops (PM) 4 Accidents Reduced 8,000 SF Required $1,640,000 plus $64,000 for ROW Built Outside of Roadway, Maintains Existing Lanes Adds curb ramps, sidewalks and bike lanes on all legs. Option 2: Roundabout 1.7 Hrs Delay, 225 Stops (AM) 1.9 Hrs Delay, 300 Stops (PM) 4 Accidents Reduced 8,130 SF Required (More significant impact to SW quadrant) $1,430,000 plus $65,000 for ROW More Extensive Reconstruction of Intersection. Adds curb ramps, sidewalks and bike lanes on all legs. Shields Street and Vine Drive Intersection Study Page 13 Appendix – Concept Plans for Options 1 and 2 RESOLUTION 2012-065 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR THE VINE DRIVE AND SHIELDS STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WHEREAS, in 2011, the City Engineer completed an arterial intersection priority study which ranked Vine Drive and Shields Street as an intersection in need of safety and operational improvements; and WHEREAS, the intersection demonstrated poor horizontal geometry, deficient or nonexistent bicycle and pedestrian facilities and higher than average vehicle accident rates as well as significant congestion; and WHEREAS, an "alternatives analysis" report was prepared by Muller Engineering which suggests that a single-lane roundabout intersection at this location will outperform a signalized intersection with respect to safety, right-of-way impacts to local businesses, costs and operations; and WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) through the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization has made available to the City funds from an STP-Metro Federal Grant in the amount of $1,054,000 in support of the Vine Drive and Shields Street Intersection Improvement Project (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City that the Mayor execute an intergovernmental agreement with CDOT to receive these STP-Metro Federal Grant funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an intergovernmental agreement with CDOT to receive funding for the Project from CDOT through the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization in the amount of $1,054,000 of STP-Metro Federal Grant funds. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 21st day of August A.D. 2012. Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: City Clerk RESOLUTION 2012-066 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH LARIMER COUNTY TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR THE VINE DRIVE AND SHIELDS STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WHEREAS, in 2011, the City Engineer completed an arterial intersection priority study which ranked Vine Drive and Shields Street as an intersection in need of safety and operational improvements; and WHEREAS, the intersection demonstrated poor horizontal geometry, deficient or nonexistent bicycle and pedestrian facilities and higher than average vehicle accident rates as well as significant congestion; and WHEREAS, an "alternatives analysis" report was prepared by Muller Engineering which suggests that a single-lane roundabout intersection at this location will outperform a signalized intersection with respect to safety, right-of-way impacts to local businesses, costs and operations; and WHEREAS, Larimer County has made funding available to the City from its "Regional Road Fee" fund in the amount of $325,000, and WHEREAS, $219,101 of the Larimer County funding will be counted as the "local agency match," while $105,899 will be counted as an "overmatch" in support of the Vine Drive and Shields Street Intersection Improvements project (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City that the Mayor execute an intergovernmental agreement with Larimer County to receive these funds in support of the Project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an intergovernmental agreement with Larimer County to receive funding for the Project from Larimer County's Regional Road Fee fund in the amount of $325,000, of which $219,101 will be utilized as local agency matching funds and $105,899 will be utilized as overmatching funds in support of the Project. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 21st day of August A.D. 2012. Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: City Clerk RESOLUTION 2012-067 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS DETERMINING THAT A SINGLE LANE, MODERN ROUNDABOUT IS THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR THE VINE DRIVE AND SHIELDS STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, in 2011, the City Engineer completed an arterial intersection priority study which ranked Vine Drive and Shields Street as an intersection in need of safety and operational improvements; and WHEREAS, the intersection demonstrated poor horizontal geometry, deficient or nonexistent bicycle and pedestrian facilities and higher than average vehicle accident rates as well as significant congestion; and WHEREAS, an "alternatives analysis" report was prepared by Muller Engineering which suggests that a single-lane roundabout intersection at this location will outperform a signalized intersection with respect to safety, right-of-way impacts to local businesses, costs and operations; and WHEREAS, the single-lane roundabout intersection would also have positive impact on short and long term air quality, would improve storm drainage facilities, would enhance landscape elements and would provide accessible crosswalks for bicycle and pedestrian users; and WHEREAS, after significant public outreach, and upon the favorable recommendation of the Transportation Board, the City Council has determined that the single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Shields Street and Vine Drive is in the best interests of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the City Council hereby determines that a single-lane, modern roundabout is the preferred alternative for the Vine Drive and Shields Street intersection improvements. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 21st day of August, A.D. 2012. Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 076, 2012 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FOR THE VINE DRIVE AND SHIELDS STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WHEREAS, in 2011, the City Engineer completed an arterial intersection priority study which ranked Vine Drive and Shields Street as an intersection in need of safety and operational improvements; and WHEREAS, the intersection demonstrated poor horizontal geometry, deficient or nonexistent bicycle and pedestrian facilities and higher than average vehicle accident rates as well as significant congestion; and WHEREAS, an "alternatives analysis" report was prepared by Muller Engineering which suggests that a single-lane roundabout intersection at that location will outperform a signalized intersection with respect to safety, right-of-way impacts to local businesses, costs and operations; and WHEREAS, the single-lane roundabout intersection would also have a positive impact on short and long term air quality, would improve storm drainage facilities, would enhance landscape elements and would provide accessible crosswalks for bicycle and pedestrian users; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2012-067 City Council has determined that a single- lane, modern roundabout is the preferred alternative for the Vine Drive and Shields Street intersection improvement; and WHEREAS, the City has been awarded a federally funded Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) grant through the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization in the amount of $1,054,000 for improvements at the Vine Drive and Shields Street intersection; and WHEREAS, the City will also receive $325,000 from the Regional Road Impact Fee administered by Larimer County to be used as matching funds for the grant; and WHEREAS, existing appropriations in the amount of $322,101 from the Building on Basics Intersection Improvements Project will be used as an overmatch for this grant; and WHEREAS, the total of the aforementioned funds in the amount of $1,701,101 will be used for the design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of the Vine Drive and Shields Street Intersection Improvements Project (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, this Ordinance appropriates the CDOT grant and the Regional Road Impact Fee to be used for the Project; 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 Capital Projects Fund to exceed the current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues during fiscal year 2012. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that there is hereby appropriated from unanticipated revenue in the Capital Projects Fund the sum of ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,379,000) for expenditure in the Capital Projects Fund for the Vine Drive and Shields Street Intersection Improvements Project. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 21st day of August, A.D. 2012, and to be presented for final passage on the 4th day of September, A.D. 2012. _________________________________ Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading on the 4th day of September, A.D. 2012. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk approximately 8,130 SF of additional right-of-way. The figures below show the limits of the right-of-way required for the conceptual designs. PDO 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 INJ/FAT 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 PDO 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 INJ/FAT 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 PDO 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 INJ/FAT 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 PDO 25 24 INJ/FAT 25 24 PDO 65 24 50 20 INJ/FAT 65 24 50 20 PDO INJ/FAT PDO 65 50 20 INJ/FAT 65 50 20 Vine & Shields Roundabout NB SB WB EB Vine & Shields Add EB Right, NB Left, SB Left and Right NB SB WB EB CRF (%)