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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 01/13/2015 - COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY ON-CAMPUS STADIUM INTERGDATE: STAFF: January 13, 2015 Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manager Karen Cumbo, Director of PDT WORK SESSION ITEM City Council SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Colorado State University On-Campus Stadium Intergovernmental Agreement Update. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to update Council on plans to develop an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Colorado State University regarding infrastructure improvements and event day operations related to an on- campus stadium, and seek their direction regarding key mitigation issues. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. What key elements do Council want considered as part of the IGA discussions and negotiations with CSU? BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION Colorado State University (CSU) is moving forward with plans to build a new on-campus stadium for football and other events. Construction and operations of the stadium will have significant impacts on nearby residents and the community in general. Council adopted Resolution 2014-109 on December 2, 2014 stating their intent to enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with CSU that identifies key impacts and mitigation strategies, and determines responsibilities for costs incurred. Since adoption of Resolution 2014-109, City Executive Management and staff met with CSU Executive staff to determine a course of action and schedule for development of an IGA. As a result of that meeting, it is anticipated that an IGA can be delivered for Council consideration by March 17. This IGA will identify key stadium-related infrastructure improvements, and financial responsibility or shared responsibility between CSU and the City of Fort Collins. Key elements of event-related operations will also be addressed, although at a less specific level until such time as more formal operations plans and agreements are developed. Critical infrastructure improvements to be addressed and negotiated include:  Transportation improvements including roadway capacity, intersection improvements/turning movements, and traffic signalization needs  Transit staging facilities  Pedestrian and bicycle facilities  Parking facilities and event planning  Noise and lighting impacts  Water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities The City and CSU have established a negotiating team and developed an accelerated schedule to reconcile each party’s mitigation plan so that work can focus on the elements that are not included in both. Schedule City and CSU staff teams will work together throughout the first quarter of 2015 to craft a draft IGA for Council and CSU consideration, no later than March 17, 2015. January 13, 2015 Page 2 ATTACHMENTS 1. Powerpoint presentation (PDF) 1 CSU On Campus Stadium Intergovernmental Agreement Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manager Karen Cumbo, PDT Director January 13, 2015 Process and Schedule Update ATTACHMENT 1 2 Direction Sought: What key elements do Council want considered as part of the IGA discussions and negotiations with CSU? 3 CSU On Campus Stadium: • CSU Board of Governors approval to proceed • Council adopted Resolution 2014-109 on December 2, 2014 – Directed Staff to enter into an IGA with CSU – Infrastructure mitigation related to the Stadium’s impacts – Event-related operations plans to be developed as well 4 Area Map: N 5 Key Mitigation Areas: • Transportation and Transit Infrastructure – Road Capacity & Intersection Improvements – Traffic Signalization Needs – Bike & Ped Infrastructure & Facilities – Transit Staging Facilities – Parking Facilities • Utilities Infrastructure – Water, Wastewater, Stormwater • Noise & Lighting Impacts 6 IGA Schedule & Process • Council to consider IGA no later than March 17, 2015 • CSU and City Negotiation Teams Mobilized – Weekly Meetings – Staff Support Teams • Primary focus will be on areas of discussion remaining between CSU and the City 7 Direction Sought: What key elements do Council want considered as part of the IGA discussions and negotiations with CSU?