HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 08/16/2011 - ITEMS RELATING TO THE SOUTH TRANSIT CENTER PARK ANDATE: 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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
Attachment 1: Area Map
Horsetooth Road
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W. Fairway Lane
Fossil Creek Drive
Future MAX Guideway
College Avenue
Project Site
RESOLUTION 2011-068
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
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
WHEREAS, on August 17, 2010, the City Council authorized, by Resolution 2010-048, the
execution of an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT) for the design and construction of the South Transit Center which will be located in the
approximate vicinity of the intersection of Fairway Lane and Fossil Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the South Transit Center includes as a component, a Park and Ride and
passenger drop-off facility, which was not funded for construction pursuant to the intergovernmental
agreement authorized by Resolution 2010-048; and
WHEREAS, the City has applied to CDOT for additional funding for the South Transit
Center Park and Ride, which funding has been offered by CDOT from its “Funding Advancement
for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery (FASTER)” funds in an amount sufficient to
construct the Park and Ride; and
WHEREAS, the South Transit Center Park and Ride will serve a wide range of users and will
include 170 public parking stalls providing access to the Mason Trail, Transfort bus service, regional
FLEX service and also the Mason Bus Rapid Transit System which is known as “MAX”; and
WHEREAS, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environment assessment for
the Mason Corridor Bus Rapid Transit project indicated a finding of no significant impact with
respect to the construction and ongoing operation of the South Transit Center Park and Ride; and
WHEREAS, the estimated total costs of construction of the South Transit Center Park and
Ride is $1,025,538; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that a local agency City matching in-kind
contribution of land value in the amount of $205,108 should be utilized in conjunction with the grant
funds to complete the construction of the South Transit Center Park and Ride; and
WHEREAS, following public outreach and upon favorable recommendation of the
Transportation Board, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City that
the Mayor enter into a contract with the Colorado Department of Transportation for the construction
of the South Transit Center Park and Ride.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with CDOT in substantially
the form shown on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for the
construction of the South Transit Center Park and Ride at a total cost of $1,025,538, of which
$820,430 will be paid from the CDOT FASTER funds and $205,108 will be paid by local City
matching funds through the in-kind contribution of land value.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 16th
day of August, A.D. 2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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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.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 6th day of September, A.D. 2011.
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Mayor
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City Clerk