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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY June 19, 2018
City Council
STAFF
Kyle Lambrecht, Civil Engineer
Timothy Kemp, Civil Engineer III
Chris Van Hall, Legal
SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 079, 2018, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Transportation Capital
Expansion Fee Fund and the Transportation Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations from the
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Fund and the Transportation Fund into the Capital Project Fund for the
Suniga Road Improvements Project and Transferring Appropriations from the Capital Project Fund to the
Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for the Art in Public Places Program.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $1,477,370 of Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF) Funds
into the Capital Project Fund for the Suniga Road Improvements Project. In addition, this item will authorize the
transfer of $14,774, one percent of the appropriated funds, from the Capital Project Fund to the Cultural
Services and Facilities Fund for Art in Public Places. This project will construct Suniga Road to the City’s four-
lane arterial roadway standards between North College Avenue and Blondel Street as identified on the City’s
Master Street Plan. Improvements include raised, protected bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, transit facilities,
utility infrastructure, roadway improvements, and landscaped medians and parkways. The project will
complement the existing section of Suniga Road, providing connectivity for surrounding developments from
North College Avenue to Redwood Street. This project was approved during the 2017/2018 Budgeting for
Outcomes (BFO) process.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
As north Fort Collins continues to develop, the roadway network must be designed and constructed to support
the additional vehicular and multimodal traffic associated with development. Much of the roadway network will
be constructed through a partnership with development. Frequently, the City will construct key sections of the
roadway network in advance of development to provide additional vehicular and multimodal connectivity.
To support anticipated multimodal and vehicular growth, the City’s Master Street Plan identified a new four-
lane arterial roadway, Suniga Road, as a key component of North Fort Collins transportation network. The first
segment of Suniga Road between Blondel Street and Redwood Drive was constructed in 2016 in conjunction
with adjacent development. To fully utilize this new segment of roadway, staff proposed a project to design
and construct the section of Suniga Road between North College Avenue and Blondel Street as part of the
City’s 2017/2018 Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) process.
The Suniga Road Improvements Project was initiated in 2017; a result of receiving community support and
funds as part of the 2017/2018 BFO process. This project will extend the existing segment of Suniga Road
from Blondel Street to North College Avenue, providing significant multimodal and vehicular connectivity to the
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City’s roadway network. Improvements will include:
• Raised, protected bike lanes
• Pedestrian facilities
• Landscaped parkways
• Two lanes of travel in both directions
• Raised, landscaped medians
• Utility infrastructure improvements
The project’s approved funding scenario identified Transportation Reserves, Utilities, and Transportation
Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF) funds to design and construct the improvements. The total project budget is
$3.7M, and $2.2M has been funded by the 2017/2018 Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) process and utility
funding. Although approved during the 2017/2018 BFO cycle, staff waited to appropriate the needed TCEF
funding until the final design and final construction estimate were complete. The use of TCEF funds to support
this project is appropriate as the project will increase the vehicular and multimodal capacity within the North
Fort Collins area. Construction is planned to be completed in 2018.
Per City Code Section 23-304, all appropriations for construction projects estimated to cost over $250,000
shall include an amount equal to one percent of the estimated cost for works of art. The total Art in Public
Places funds to be appropriated is $14,774. This item will transfer $11,524 of the TCEF appropriations to the
Art in Public Places Program. Staff has identified the Transportation Reserves as a means to provide the
additional $3,250 needed to provide long-term maintenance for the art.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
This action will appropriate $1,477,370 into the Capital Projects Fund-Suniga Road Improvements Project. In
addition, $14,774 will be transferred from the Capital Projects Fund into the Cultural Services and Facilities
Fund for Art in Public Places.
The following is a summary of funds to be appropriated with this action:
Prior Appropriated Funds
2017/2018 Budgeting for Outcomes
Transportation Reserves $1,800,000
Utilities $400,000
Funds to be Appropriated with this Action
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Funds $1,474,120
Transportation Reserves $3,250
Total Funds to be Appropriated with this Action $1,477,370
Total Current Project Budget $3,677,370
Transfer to Art in Public Places $14,774
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Staff presented project updates to the Bicycle Advisory Committee in November 2017. (Attachment 2)
Staff also presented a project update to the Transportation Board in January 2018 as part of an overall
Transportation Capital Projects plan discussion. As there was no action or discussion specific to the project,
meeting minutes have not been included.
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PUBLIC OUTREACH
Staff has conducted numerous property owner meetings to gather feedback and concerns related to the
planned improvements. Staff presented a project update to the Urban Renewal Authority in the fall or 2017.
Staff has also been in contact with the North Fort Collins Business Association, providing a project update at
its March 2018 meeting.
Prior to construction, staff will develop and implement a unique communication and outreach plan to minimize
impacts to surrounding businesses and neighborhoods.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map (PDF)
2. Bycicle Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, November 27, 2017 (PDF)
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2. AGENDA REVIEW
Chair Caldwell reviewed the agenda.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
York made a motion, seconded by Piesman, to approve the minutes of the October 2017
meeting as amended. The amended minutes were adopted unanimously with Caldwell and
Marty abstaining.
5. FOLLOW-UP FROM PRIOR MEETING/FUTURE BUSINESS
6. TRANSPORTATION BOARD REPORT – York
York reported on the November Transportation Board meeting during which the Board
heard a presentation on emergency vehicle notification technology being developed to
inform drivers at intersections that an emergency vehicle is approaching. The Board also
received an updated on Smart Cities, CSU game day operations, and special events Code
changes.
7. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS/COMMENTS
York reported on attending the Bicycle Friendly State results webinar put on by the League
of American Bicyclists. Colorado is number 6 for bicycle friendly states.
Krieg reported on the bicycle connector trail to Loveland.
Piesman reported he did not attend the last Land Conservation and Stewardship Board
meeting, but it was in conjunction with the regional open space meeting. E-bikes were also
discussed at that meeting.
Houdashelt reported the Air Quality Advisory Board discussed the City’s Strategic Plan at
its last meeting. He discussed the fact that trails are mentioned only in the Culture and
Recreation section and not in the Transportation section. He also reported input on City
Plan was being sought at the Bicycle Projects Fair at the Discovery Museum.
8. ACTION ITEMS
None.
9. DISCUSSION/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
• Suniga Protected Bike Lane Concepts – Dyer
Dyer stated a portion of Suniga, a 4-lane arterial, was built with the Aspen Heights
project and the section he is working on will connect College to Blondel. The existing
section already has buffered bike lanes and 6 cross-section alternatives are being
evaluated for the new road segment.
Dyer discussed stakeholder outreach for the project and detailed the cross-section
alternatives, two of which were presented at the Bike Fair. Most of the feedback
received related to maintenance and comfort. The cost of both options is relatively
similar; however, maintenance costs vary. The raised curb alternative is more difficult
for the Streets Department to maintain than the raised design with a buffer.
Bicycle Advisory Committee
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Boardmembers discussed the alternatives and whether wrong-way riding is an actual or
perceived problem. Benefits of the raised bike lane include ease of maintenance and
greater separation. Boardmembers also discussed the necessity for appropriately
spaced trees in the landscape buffer option.
Boardmembers agreed the landscape buffer option with trees was their preference.
Dyer stated he would return with more details once the design is finalized.
• West Elizabeth and Shields Underpass – Kemp
Kemp discussed the history of the underpass, recent safety improvements to the
underpass, and improvements to traffic movement at the intersection given median
improvements.
Bike and pedestrian counts between October 1 and November 14 show and average of
2,000-2,500 users per day in both directions. Kemp stated the majority of trips are
bikes; however pedestrian traffic increased drastically during the CSU home games.
Kemp discussed recent safety improvements which include high traffic, slow zone
markers, no passing signs, and additional mirrors and cameras. No crashes have been
reported since mid-October.
Boardmembers discussed safety concerns with bicyclists making left and right turns onto
Shields.
A boardmember asked about the composition of most accidents. Kemp replied one
accident involved only a single bike.
• CSU Mode Split Survey Results – Fodge
Fodge, Alternative Transportation Manager for CSU, discussed recent mode split data
for campus users. The census date for CSU is the first full week of February, which is
when the mode survey is also completed.
Aggregate data from February 2017 shows half of CSU employees and students drive to
campus, 17% take the bus, 16% ride bikes, and 12% walk. Transit has become
interesting due to the large student housing developments that use private shuttle buses
to transport residents. Ridership data from those developments is forthcoming.
Data for primary modes for students shows 1 in 3 drives to campus and 1 in 5 ride bikes.
Fodge stated E-bikes are counted as bikes and electric skateboards are counted as
skateboards. The vast majority of students polled live in Fort Collins.
When asked about safety concerns, students responded congestion and motorist
behavior are the main issues.
York asked if Zagster use will be included in future surveys. Fodge replied in the
affirmative and stated potential income barrier questions will also be included.
Fodge stated 60% of MAX ridership is CSU related and discussed the impact of ride
sharing services on mode splits.
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ORDINANCE NO. 079, 2018
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROPRIATING PRIOR YEAR RESERVES IN THE TRANSPORTATION
CAPITAL EXPANSION FEE FUND AND THE TRANSPORTATION FUND
AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE
TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL EXPANSION FEE FUND AND THE
TRANSPORTATION FUND INTO THE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR THE
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND TRANSFERRING
APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND TO THE CULTURAL
SERVICES AND FACILITIES FUND FOR THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Engineering Department initiated the Suniga Road Improvements
Project in 2017 to create a new arterial roadway between College Avenue and Blondel Street,
with such improvements to include construction of a complete arterial street that will include
raised protected bike lines, pedestrian facilities, landscaped parkways, two lanes of travel in both
directions, raised landscaped medians and utility infrastructure improvements (the “Project”);
and
WHEREAS, the Project’s approved funding scenario identified Transportation Reserves,
Utilities and Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF) funds to design and construct the
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Project’s total budget is $3.7 million, of which $2.2 million has been
funded by the 2017/2018 Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) process and utility funding; and
WHEREAS, now that final design and construction estimates are complete, Council
wishes to appropriate an additional $1,477,370 from the Transportation Capital Expansion Fee
Funds and Transportation Reserves to the Project, which will make a total Project Budget of
$3,677,370, with $14,774 of this appropriation going to the Arts in Public Places Program; and
WHEREAS, this appropriation benefits public health, safety and welfare of the citizens
of Fort Collins and serves the public purpose of enhancing roadways and other transportation
related infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9 of the City Charter permits the City Council to
appropriate by ordinance at any time during the fiscal year such funds for expenditure as may be
available from reserves accumulated in prior years, notwithstanding that such reserves were not
previously appropriated; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the appropriation described herein and
determined that these appropriations are available and previously unappropriated from the
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Fund and the Transportation Fund, as applicable, and will
not cause the total amount appropriated in the Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Fund and
the Transportation Fund, as applicable, to exceed the current estimate of actual and anticipated
revenues to be received in these funds during the fiscal year; and
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WHEREAS, Article V, Section 10 of the City Charter authorizes the City Council to
transfer by ordinance any unexpended and unencumbered appropriated amount or portion thereof
from one fund or capital project to another fund or capital project, provided that the purpose for
which the transferred funds are to be expended remains unchanged; the purpose for which the
funds were initially appropriated no longer exists; or the proposed transfer is from a fund or
capital project in which the amount appropriated exceeds the amount needed to accomplish the
purpose specified in the appropriation ordinance; and
WHEREAS, this project involves construction estimated to cost more than $250,000, as
such, Section 23-304 of the City Code requires one percent of these qualified appropriations to
be transferred to the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for a contribution to the Art in Public
Places program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from reserves in the
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Fund for transfer to the Capital Projects Fund the sum of
ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
TWENTY DOLLARS ($1,474,120) for the Suniga Road Improvements Project and appropriated
therein.
Section 3. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from reserves in the
Transportation Fund for transfer to the Capital Projects Fund the sum of THREE THOUSAND
TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($3,250) for the Suniga Road Improvements Project and
appropriated therein.
Section 4. That the unexpended appropriated amount of ELEVEN THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($11,524) in the Capital Projects Fund - Suniga
Road Improvements Project is authorized for transfer to the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund
and appropriated therein for Art in Public Places projects.
Section 5. That the unexpended appropriated amount of THREE THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($3,250) in the Capital Projects Fund - Suniga Road
Improvements Project is authorized for transfer to the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund and
appropriated therein for the Art in Public Places Program Maintenance and Operations.
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Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 19th day of
June, A.D. 2018, and to be presented for final passage on the 3rd day of July, A.D. 2018.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 3rd day of July, A.D. 2018.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk