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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 09/06/2011 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 102, 2011, APPROPRDATE: September 6, 2011 STAFF: Marlys Sittner Kurt Ravenschlag AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL 11 SUBJECT Second Reading of Ordinance No. 102, 2011, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Capital Projects Fund, Mason Corridor Project for the South Transit Center Park and Ride. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 16, 2011, appropriates funding in the amount of $820,430 received from the Colorado Department of Transportation for the South Transit Center Park and Ride Project, a component of the Mason Corridor Project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading. ATTACHMENTS 1. Copy of First Reading Agenda Item Summary - August 16, 2011 (w/o attachments) COPY COPY COPY COPY ATTACHMENT 1 DATE: August 16, 2011 STAFF: Marlys Sittner Kurt Ravenschlag AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL 15 SUBJECT Items Relating to the South Transit Center Park and Ride Project. A. Resolution 2011-068 Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract with the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Construction of the South Transit Center Park and Ride. B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 102, 2011, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Capital Projects Fund, Mason Corridor Project for the South Transit Center Park and Ride. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City staff applied to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for Senate Bill 1 funding for one project that included the South Transit Center (STC) and an adjacent park and ride facility. In 2009, CDOT approved funding for the STC, but did not fund the park and ride. A 2010 CDOT grant subsequently approved the necessary funding to build the adjacent park and ride facility. Previous Council action approved the contract for construction of the STC facility; this Resolution executes the contract for the park and ride only. The South Transit Center (STC) Park and Ride will serve as Transfort’s first Park and Ride facility. The STC Park and Ride will serve a wide range of users with 170 public parking stalls providing access to the Mason Trail and Transfort bus service. The STC Park and Ride will also serve the regional FLEX service and the Mason Bus Rapid Transit system known as MAX. These state funds will be used as local match to the Federal Transit Administration funds for the overall Mason Corridor Project. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION The STC Park and Ride Project will be located on City-owned property that is located west of South College Avenue US-287, near the intersection of Fairway Lane and Fossil Boulevard, approximately 1/2 mile south of Harmony Road (Attachment 1) and at the south terminus for the future MAX bus service. This site is currently used as the trailhead parking area for the City's Mason Corridor bicycle/pedestrian trail and the Fossil Creek trail. The STC Park and Ride will be a permanent transit facility that caters to a wide range of users, providing access to Transfort bus service and the Mason Trail. In addition to the Park and Ride, the South Transit Center will contain a bus turnaround, pedestrian- waiting shelters, customer service counter, retail space, site furnishings for passenger comfort and safety, security lighting, identification signage, signage for transit rider information and landscape improvements. The CDOT FASTER (Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery) funding contract for the construction of the Park and Ride is also being leveraged as local match towards the federal funding of the Mason Corridor Bus Rapid Transit project. The State contribution approved for the South Transit Center Park and Ride is $820,430. Project Schedule: CDOT Design Review: August 2010 Design/Construction Documents Phases: September 2010 Planning/Entitlement Phases: October 2010 Construction: Fall 2011 The construction phase for the South Transit Center Park and Ride will be coordinated with the Mason Corridor MAX BRT system construction. The South Transit Center, Park and Ride and MAX BRT service are scheduled to be operational by the end of 2013. The Park and Ride is designed to be implemented and operational either as a component of the overall Mason Corridor/MAX Project, or as an independent stand-alone Transfort facility. COPY COPY COPY COPY August 16, 2011 -2- ITEM 15 FINANCIAL / ECONOMIC IMPACTS This funding contract between the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the City of Fort Collins is for the construction of a Park and Ride, which is a component of the Mason Corridor/MAX Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project. CDOT's FASTER funding program is an 80/20 grant program with the State providing 80% of the total cost. As the land value is included in the complete project cost, CDOT will contribute all monies for the Park and Ride improvements and the City of Fort Collins will be credited with contributing the cost of the land. No additional City funds are necessary to secure this state grant. Capital State of Colorado SB-1 (80%): $820,430 Local Match (20%): City of Fort Collins (In-kind only based on land value) $205,108 Total Capital Project Cost: $1,025,538 The State Transportation Commission approved a total amount of $820,430 for the City's Park and Ride Project. The approved FASTER funds are part of the City's local matching funds for the Federal Transit Administration federal funding for the overall Mason Corridor BRT Project. The South Transit Center Park and Ride will be operational in 2013, functioning as Transfort’s first Park and Ride facility. North/south and east/west bus routes will feed into this facility, including MAX and FLEX, the regional bus route to Longmont. The following operational and maintenance expenses for the Park and Ride will be submitted as an offer in the 2013 and 2014 Budgeting for Outcomes process. 2013 Operating and Maintenance (O&M) Costs for the STC Park and Ride Grounds Maintenance $ 14,000 Snow Removal $ 15,000 Utilities $ 7,500 Total O&M: $ 36,500 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS The STC Park and Ride was included in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Assessment for the Mason Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project. On September 9, 2008, the Federal Transit Administration declared a Finding of No Significant Impact would result from the construction and on-going operation of the South Transit Center Park and Ride. The Environmental Assessment analyzed impacts on the following categories: Land Use and Zoning Wildlife/Ecological Social Conditions Threatened and Endangered Species Economic Conditions Visual Quality Environmental Justice Cultural Resources Right-of-way Hazardous Materials Air Quality Parks and Recreation Resources Noise and Vibration Farmland Water Resources and Water Quality Public Safety and Security Wetlands Construction Flooding and Floodplain Management Transportation Vegetation Cumulative Impacts Noxious Weeds COPY COPY COPY COPY August 16, 2011 -3- ITEM 15 For more detailed information concerning the environmental impacts and mitigation measures please refer to the Mason Corridor Environmental Assessment located at www.fcgov.com/mason/environment.php . STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution and the Ordinance on First Reading. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION On September 20, 2000, the Transportation Board unanimously voted to approve the Mason Street Corridor Master Plan, which included plans for the South Transit Center and adjacent Park and Ride. Since 2000, staff has regularly updated the Transportation Board regarding the progress of the Mason Corridor, most recently on May 18, 2011. Minutes from the Transportation Board are provided as Attachments 4, 5, and 6. PUBLIC OUTREACH Public outreach has been conducted since 1998 for the Mason Corridor project. The most recent public outreach event was an Open House held June 2, 2010. Information and renderings of the South Transit Center and the Park and Ride were included. A list of outreach conducted as part of the Mason Corridor Environmental Assessment, Preliminary Design, and Final Design are provided below: Public Involvement Summary for the Mason Corridor Environmental Assessment (2006-2010): 11/29/2006: Colorado State University Meeting with Dr. Penley, Colorado State University President, and his Cabinet 12/8/2006: 281 N. College Avenue - Meeting with Colorado State University Staff 12/18/2006: CSU Lory Student Center - Mason Presentation to large Colorado State University staff meeting 12/19/2006: 215 N. Mason Community Room - Mason Design Team Meeting 1/11/2007: 417 W Magnolia St. Lincoln Center - UniverCity Connections Community Forum 1/16/2007: 300 Laporte Ave. City Hall - Mason agenda item at City Council meeting 1/24/2007: 900 N. College Avenue - Presentation to North College Business Association 1/25/2007: 300 Laporte Ave. City Hall - Channel 14 Cable television show taping 1/30/2007: 215 N. Mason Community Room - Mason team meeting 2/1/2007: 303 E. Mountain Ave Home State Bank - Presentation to the Downtown Development Authority 2/2/2007: 215 N. Mason Community Room - Meeting with Colorado State University 2/7/2007: 300 Laporte Ave. City Hall - Channel 14 Cable television Mason Corridor Presentation taping 2/9/2007: 401 Mason Ct. Dazbog Coffee - Meeting with property owner- Dazbog Coffee Co. 2/13/2007: 300 Laporte Ave. City Hall - Mason presentation City Council work session 2/14/2007: 250 N. Mason Conference Room - Meeting with downtown property owners COPY COPY COPY COPY August 16, 2011 -4- ITEM 15 2/16/2007: 225 S. Meldrum St. - Mason Presentation to Chamber of Commerce 2/22/2007: KRFC Radio Station - Mason Radio Show KRFC 2/27/2007: 4616 Shields St Harmony Library - Mason Community Presentation 2/27/2007: 215 N. Mason Community Room - Mason Design Team Meeting 3/7/2007: 500 Linden Street - Presentation to the UniverCity Sustainable Energy citizen group 3/8/2007: 215 N. Mason Community Room - Presentation to North College Urban Renewal Authority Board 3/8/2007: 1200 Raintree Dr. Ball Room - Mason Corridor Public Scoping Meeting 3/14/2007: 1200 Raintree Dr. Ball Room - Mason Corridor Public Open House 3/20/2007: 3103 S. College Ave. Dellenbach Motors - Meeting with local car dealerships along the Mason Corridor 3/21/2007: 1200 Raintree Dr. Ball Room - Mason Corridor Public Open House also emphasis on the Mason Trail and Bicycling 3/26/2007: Colorado State University - Presentation to Colorado State University Employees 3/28/2007: 2145 S. Center Ave Gardens Spring Creek - Mason Corridor Public Open House 3/29/2007: 103 W. Mountain Ave. - Meeting with property owner Mary Hummel/ Bohemian Foundation Public Involvement Summary Mason Corridor / MAX BRT Project 3/29/2007: City of Fort Collins Facilities Building - Meeting with property owner Rayno Cesar 3/30/2007: Mason Corridor Station Sites Meeting with various Mason Corridor Property owners 4/2/2007: Colorado State University Meeting with Colorado State University Design Review committee 4/10/2007: 2201 South College Ave. Whole Foods - Mason Meeting with Whole Foods and Wilbur’s 4/26/2007: 120 Bristlecone Drive - Mason Presentation with Poudre Valley Health District 4/30/2007: Mason Corridor Various Sites Meeting with various Mason Corridor Property owners 5/1/2007: 2201 South College Ave. Whole Foods - Mason Meeting with Whole Foods and Wilbur’s 5/4/2007: 250 N. Mason Conference Room - Meeting with downtown developers, including Mike Jensen 5/4/2007: Colorado State University Presentation to Associated Students of CSU President and Vice President 5/9/2007: Colorado State University Presentation to Colorado State University Parking Committee 5/17/2007: 281 N. College Avenue Presentation to Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board 5/18/2007: 225 S. Meldrum St. Chamber Presentation to the Chamber of Commerce and the Local Legislative affairs committee 5/19/2007: CSU Morgan Library Mason Presentation and Question and Answer Session- “Tables of Content” Event 5/22/2007: 305 W. Swallow Rd. Mason Neighborhood meeting to discuss Corridor and TOD 5/31/2007: 425 W. Prospect Rd. Mason Display Booth and Information UniverCity Connections Celebration Event COPY COPY COPY COPY August 16, 2011 -5- ITEM 15 6/12/2007: Water Valley Windsor, CO Presentation to the Northern Colorado Contractors Association 6/13/2007: 417 West Magnolia Street Information booth at CDOT’s North I-25 EIS public meeting 7/11/2007: RE/MAX Offices Mason Presentation to RE/MAX realtors group 12/2/2009: Moose Lodge, 4820 South College Avenue – South Transit Center Neighborhood Meeting 6/2/2010: 215 North Mason Community Room - Mason Corridor Open House ATTACHMENTS 1. Area map 2. Transportation Board minutes, September 20, 2000 3. Transportation Board minutes, July 21, 2010 4. Transportation Board minutes, May 18, 2011 ORDINANCE NO. 102, 2011 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, MASON CORRIDOR PROJECT FOR THE SOUTH TRANSIT CENTER PARK AND RIDE WHEREAS, the South Transit Center (the “STC”) Park and Ride is a component of the Mason Corridor Project; and WHEREAS, the STC Park and Ride will be located on City-owned property located near the intersection of Fairway Lane and Fossil Boulevard approximately one-half mile south of Harmony Road and at the south terminus for the future MAX bus service; and WHEREAS, the STC Park and Ride will be Transfort’s first park and ride facility and with 170 public parking stalls it will provide access to the Mason Trail and Transfort bus service; and WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Resolution 2011-XXX authorizing the City to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”) for the construction of the South Transit Center Park and Ride; and WHEREAS, CDOT’s FASTER (Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery) funding will provide 80% of the project costs in the amount of $820,430, and the 20% local match in the amount of $205,108 will be provided in the form of the City-owned land; and WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9, of the City Charter authorizes 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 have 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 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 from the Colorado Department of Transportation grant funds in the Capital Projects Fund the sum of EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS ($820,430) for expenditure in the Capital Projects Fund, Mason Corridor Project - South Transit Center Park and Ride. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 16th day of August, A.D. 2011, and to be presented for final passage on the 6th day of September, A.D. 2011. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading on the 6th day of September, A.D. 2011. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk