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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY May 16, 2017
City Council
STAFF
Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manager
Laurie Kadrich, Director of PDT
SUBJECT
Resolution 2017-047 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a First Addendum to the Intergovernmental Agreement
with Colorado State University Related to an On-Campus Stadium.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to approve an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the
City of Fort Collins and Colorado State University (CSU) regarding infrastructure improvements and
neighborhood relationships related to the on-campus stadium. In 2015 Council authorized the original
agreement in an effort to mitigate potential construction and operational impacts of the stadium. The
addendum is proposed to update the infrastructure improvements, identify who will be paying for the
improvements and other operational modifications related to the neighborhood relationship section of the
agreement (the neighborhood relationship section established the Stadium Advisory Group (SAG) and related
funding.)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
On December 2, 2014, Council approved a Mitigation Report for an on-campus stadium, and stated the City’s
intent to enter into an IGA with CSU that identified key impacts and mitigation strategies, and determines
responsibilities for costs incurred. On March 17, 2015, Council adopted Resolution 2015-037 authorizing
execution of the IGA. On October 27, 2015 staff presented information regarding key elements of the IGA,
progress made on capital and operational planning and the formation of the SAG. Since that time, both CSU
and City staff have worked to complete many aspects of the agreement and identified additional infrastructure
projects that were needed. During the October work session staff reported on three (3) potential IGA
amendments for future consideration - those included:
• Shield/Elizabeth Grade Separated Crossing
• Waste Water Construction
• Prospect/College intersection
This amendment proposes to substitute amended sections in their “entirety” so some paragraphs remain the
same and others are modified from the first agreement - redlined version attached. All amendments pertain to
project and cost updates. Nearly all the amendments pertain to infrastructure projects however there is one
proposed change in the Neighborhood Relationships Section that provides language to clearly identify CSU as
being responsible for the operational funding of the Stadium Advisory Group.
Key Changes to Infrastructure include:
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Waste Water: detailed project design, construction management and cost-split for sanitary sewer
improvements under Whitcomb Street from Lake Street to Wallenberg Drive. The City agrees to design and
manage the improvements; CSU will reimburse costs for this work and pay all other project costs.
Storm Water: new section outlining the improvements needed for City worker access, construction of an
outfall pond, cost-share due to increased capacity requested by City, clarification of stadium water detention.
Electrical Feed: clarifies CSU payment for providing secondary electrical feed into the main campus.
Prospect and Centre: clarifies that a second left turn will be utilized during game day operations if necessary;
otherwise space will be utilized for full bike lanes. Identifies an underpass at Prospect Road for bicycles and
pedestrians rather than a grade-separated crossing that was an option in the first agreement.
Shields and Elizabeth: identifies that CSU will construct an underpass on the south side of West Elizabeth.
CSU will pay all costs except for right of way permit and inspection fees, and an upgraded bicycle/pedestrian
crossing signal on West Elizabeth. City costs estimated at $330,000.
Improvements to Prospect and College: clarifies CSU responsibilities as part of the approved plans for the
CSU Medical Center project.
College Avenue and Lake: identifies City will construct, at City’s cost, the modification of the left turn.
Washington and Laurel Street: identifies CSU will construct an enhanced pedestrian crossing and refuge
median with a rapid flashing beacon at their cost.
Sherwood and Laurel: CSU will construct an enhanced crossing and include a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon or
HAWK signal.
Lake Street: clarifies several bike and pedestrian improvements to be made by CSU at their cost.
Main Campus: identifies several pedestrian improvements to be made by CSU at their cost and clarifies that
improvements related to the low stress Pitkin Bike network will be managed, funded and constructed by the
City.
Parking improvements: clarifies that CSU will continue the operation of the main campus Lake Street parking
garage, and complete construction of an additional main campus parking garage (400 spaces), add parking off
Research Boulevard (900 spaces) and include a westbound right turn land. All improvements funded by CSU
and independent of the Stadium project.
Signage Improvements: no changes were made from the first agreement.
Traffic Responsive Signal System: implementation delayed until stadium event traffic is fully understood.
Alternative Transportation Support and Growth: no changes.
A project status update document has been provided and attached for review.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Approximately $330,000 in City funds will be needed to complete work at the Elizabeth and Shield intersection;
City funded portions include traffic, bike and pedestrian signals and permit fees. CSU is allocating
approximately $10 million towards the project. Other work that will be completed by the City is planned or
programmed maintenance and includes work at College and Prospect and Lake and Prospect. The other
“major” projects identified in the amendment are 100% CSU funded.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
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There has been no public outreach specific to the proposed amendments.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Addendum, with changes shown (PDF)
2. Update on Infrastructure Projects (PDF)
3. Powerpoint presentation (PDF)
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
RELATED TO AN ON-CAMPUS STADIUM
THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated ____________,
2015, is entered into by and between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a
municipal corporation (“City”), and THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO
STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, ACTING BY AND THROUGH COLORADO STATE
UNIVERSITY (“CSU”). The City and CSU are referred to herein individually as a “Party” and
collectively as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. The City is a home-rule municipality that was first settled by non-native
homesteaders in the mid-1800’s, was originally platted as a town site in 1866, and became the
seat of Larimer County government in 1868. In 1873 the town of Fort Collins was incorporated.
Fort Collins has a current population of more than 150,000, having grown steadily over the last
55 years from a 1960 population of 25,000.
B. The City is home to CSU, and they share a long and successful history. CSU was
originally founded as the Agricultural College of Colorado in 1870, and the school first opened
its doors in 1879, with two faculty members. Over the last 40 years, the CSU on-campus student
population has increased from 18,000 to over 25,000, with 1,700 faculty members, and
approximately 4,625 staff members. CSU is the largest employer in northern Colorado.
C. Such substantial growth inherently has required and will continue to require
improvements and enhancements by the City and CSU to transportation and utilities
infrastructure. CSU benefits from the quality of Fort Collins, and Fort Collins benefits
economically and culturally from CSU.
D. In 1912, CSU opened Colorado Field, located near College between Pitkin and
Edwards, which was the on-campus home to CSU’s football team. It had a 5,000 seat
grandstand and a press box, and was used for competition through 1967. In 1968, CSU opened
Hughes Stadium, located at the base of the foothills, and Hughes Stadium has been the home of
the CSU football team to date.
E. CSU currently manages game day operations at Hughes Stadium. Those
documented efforts include regular coordination with various groups from the City, Larimer
County and the State of Colorado. Before each football season, CSU representatives, including
representatives from the CSU Athletics Department, the CSU Police Department, and CSU
emergency management personnel, meet with representatives from Fort Collins Police Services,
Poudre Fire Authority, the City Traffic Operations Department, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office,
the Colorado State Patrol, and Poudre Valley Hospital/University of Colorado Health to plan
home football game day operations. Those game day operations include planning for security
arrangements, emergency and medical response, as well as traffic and parking plans. In addition,
before each home football game, CSU hosts a meeting with those same individuals to coordinate
the specific operations for the upcoming football game. CSU follows a similar approach when
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planning and managing events on the CSU main campus, including basketball and volleyball
games and special events at Moby Arena.
F. For several years, CSU has given serious consideration to the construction and
operation of a new on-campus stadium located on CSU’s main campus. On December 5, 2014,
following hours of public comment and discussion among the Board of Governors of the
Colorado State University System, the Board approved the recommendations of CSU President
Tony Frank to go forward with the planning, development, financing and construction of an on-
campus multi-use stadium facility at CSU to be located at West Lake Street and Meridian
Avenue. CSU anticipates the stadium facility will host CSU home football games beginning
with the 2017 season.
G. On December 4, 2014, the City Council passed Resolution 2014-109, stating that
the construction of an on-campus stadium would present impacts to the City and to the
neighborhoods adjacent to the proposed stadium, and directing the City Manager to negotiate an
intergovernmental agreement with CSU regarding those impacts. CSU and the City have
engaged in numerous discussions regarding the impacts of an on-campus stadium and both the
City and CSU agree that mitigation of these impacts can be addressed through an
intergovernmental agreement addressing operational planning, infrastructure, improvements,
transit operations, parking and traffic issues, law enforcement and security services, as well as
neighborhood relationships.
H. In connection with CSU’s planning for the new stadium, CSU and the City have
evaluated stadium-related impacts in order to develop plans and commitments for mitigation of
such impacts, as described in this Agreement, including but not limited to operational planning,
infrastructure, improvements, transit operations, parking and traffic issues, law enforcement and
security services, as well as neighborhood relationships.
I. The conduct of significant events in the on-campus stadium facility will have
certain impacts to the CSU campus and the surrounding neighborhoods, and as set forth herein,
CSU agrees to be responsible for mitigating the impacts that are directly related to the
construction and operation of the on-campus stadium facility. However, it is CSU’s position that
it is not responsible for any current City infrastructure inadequacies, nor for any improvements
that may be desired by the City yet are not directly related to the construction and operation of
the new on-campus stadium facility.
J. The Parties have jointly identified the need and responsibility to evaluate and
manage the existing pedestrian and bicycle traffic entering, exiting, and traversing campus, as
well as the increase in such traffic created by the use of the stadium. The Parties also
acknowledge the mutual goal of promoting bike and pedestrian safety both on- and off-campus.
This responsibility, in conjunction with the Parties’ mutual commitment to reducing vehicle
traffic, will be achieved by the improvement of access points around campus, including both
grade-separated crossings and same-grade crossings. The safety and management of pedestrian
and bicycle traffic will be further achieved by a multi-modal approach to event operations. By
emphasizing public transit, as well as implementing best efforts to disperse and spread out peak
arrival and departure flows, the Parties can avoid unnecessary infrastructure costs while
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maximizing the stadium’s benefit to CSU and the City. The precise impact of the pedestrian and
other traffic generated by the use of the stadium on the surrounding campus, neighborhoods and
public services and infrastructure cannot be perfectly predicted, even leading up to the stadium
opening. The Parties agree to continue to work together in good faith to identify impacts and
common needs, and to develop plans for mitigating such impacts going forward.
K. For the purposes of this Agreement the Parties have deemed the terms “campus”
and “main campus” to mean generally the approximately 200 acre area southwest of the
intersection of College Avenue and Laurel Street that is used by CSU for academic purposes,
administrative purposes and other programs and activities associated with CSU. The terms
“campus’ and “main campus” are not intended to have a particular legal or interpretive
significance as used in this Agreement.
L. CSU is recognized locally and nationally as a “green” university, and makes
substantial efforts in both construction and normal operations to minimize impact on the
environment. In 2015, CSU received the highest score ever reported on the Sustainability
Tracking, Assessment and Reporting System (“STARS”), earning CSU the title of the most
sustainable university in the country. The City of Fort Collins is also recognized for its green
initiatives and energy conservation. Both Parties approach new construction and operational
efforts with the same commitment to the environment that helped earn these accolades.
M. As set forth in this Agreement, the City and CSU agree to take specific steps to
mitigate the impacts related to the construction and operation of a new on-campus multi-use
stadium facility, and agree to continue to collaborate and coordinate together in order to advance
these objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Term. The term of this Agreement will begin on the date it is fully executed by
the Parties (the “Effective Date”) and shall continue until June 30, 2020, provided that the
Agreement shall be automatically extended for successive five (5) year terms until either party
gives written notice to the other of its intent to terminate this Agreement at the end of its then-
current term. Such notice shall be given at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the then-
current term. The Parties have agreed to review and update this Agreement as needed through
the adoption of addenda, as more specifically described below.
2. Use of the Stadium.
A. Uses. CSU contemplates using the new on-campus stadium facility (the
“Stadium”) for several purposes, including but not limited to football practices and
games, other CSU NCAA sports, club sports practices and games, intramural practices
and games, band and cheerleading practices, athletic camps, as well as special events
such as welcome and orientation events, graduation ceremonies, distinguished speakers,
and occasional concerts, and various academic and student support purposes, many of
which already occur in other CSU locations, including on the main campus.
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B. Major Events. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Major External Event”
is defined as a ticketed event, for which tickets are offered for sale to the public, featuring
a performance external to CSU, at which attendance is anticipated to exceed 12,000
persons. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Major CSU Event” shall mean any event
held at the Stadium that is expected to take place (and ultimately does take place) in the
Stadium that, based on past experience, advance ticket sales or other reasonably accurate
and publicly available information, is reasonably expected to attract 12,000 or more
attendees who are primarily CSU students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, or supporters
and their respective family members and guests, including but not limited to CSU
football games, commencement, or new student orientation.
CSU agrees not to hold a Major External Event in the Stadium for the first two
calendar years after the Stadium’s substantial completion. Following the initial two-year
period, CSU anticipates hosting no more than one (1) Major External Event in the third
year, no more than two (2) Major External Events in the fourth year, and no more than
three (3) Major External Events in the fifth year. CSU agrees to give the City notice of at
least sixty (60) days prior to any Major External Event at the Stadium, and to review each
Major External Event with the City, both before and after it occurs. If significant
problems are discovered through good faith discussions, CSU agrees to discuss with the
City a possible limit on the number or extent of future Major External Events.
3. Stadium Event Management.
A. Regular Coordination. CSU agrees to continue communicating and
coordinating with the City and Larimer County and other relevant agencies for all Major
CSU Events and Major External Events held at the Stadium (either referred to as a
“Major Event”). In addition, CSU agrees to work with the City to develop, no later than
one year in advance of the first Major Event, a Major Event Coordination and Operations
Plan (“the Plan”) to provide a framework for management of Major Events, based upon
the size, nature and timing of such events. It is anticipated that the Plan will also assist
CSU and the City in establishing a framework for planning and coordinating other events
that are not considered Major Events but are anticipated to alter the pattern or volume of
pedestrian, transit or other traffic flows, or otherwise impact the public facilities serving
the CSU campus. The Parties agree to work cooperatively to review and update the Plan
from time to time in coordination to reflect the information developed through experience
with events and operation of the Stadium. The Plan will also identify a process and
mechanism for a game-day communications plan to provide for communication of game-
day concerns and coordination, and will generally identify costs of operations expected to
be incurred by the City and required in connection with Major Events, to facilitate
discussion of and planning for reimbursement of those expenses by CSU.
B. Law Enforcement and Security. CSU will coordinate the provision of law
enforcement and other security for Major Events at the Stadium. CSU agrees to be
responsible for additional costs, if any, that are directly associated with the provision of
law enforcement and security for Major Events, as set forth in writing for each specific
Major Event. In addition, CSU agrees to consult with local law enforcement agencies
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about entering into a Special Event Mutual Assistance Agreement or other agreement
intended to coordinate and arrange for cooperation in connection with Major Events at
the Stadium or other events anticipated to result in significant law enforcement and
security needs which exceed CSU’s ability or desire to solely provide. In planning for
and responding to emergencies on campus, including at the stadium, CSU utilizes a
comprehensive Emergency Response Plan, which incorporates the National Incident
Management System (“NIMS”), and coordinates with all other appropriate law
enforcement agencies.
C. Traffic and Parking. CSU and the City agree to encourage multi-modal
methods of transportation, such as walking, bicycles, buses, and shuttles, as well as
vehicles, to the Stadium for Major Events. CSU is developing a traffic management and
campus parking plan for Major Events at the Stadium (the “Traffic/Parking Plan”), and
CSU agrees to confer with the City about the Traffic/Parking Plan and any amendments,
additions or replacements of or to said Plan. The Parties agree to work together in good
faith, in continuation of the spirit of current practices, regarding such approvals and such
a Plan. The Parties acknowledge that the initial Traffic/Parking Plan will be based on the
expectations for the initial operation of the Stadium, and that any Traffic/Parking Plan
will likely require modifications over time, depending upon attendance, traffic patterns,
and the availability of public transportation, as well as the evaluation of impacts based on
experience with events at the Stadium. The Parties agree to review and develop plans to
address costs associated with heightened or special parking enforcement in areas around
the campus on Major Event days as part of post-event review process described below in
Section 8(B), and on an ongoing basis.
D. City Public Transportation Services. CSU agrees to purchase at the City’s
generally established price and/or rate for provision of contractual transit services, and
the City agrees to the extent of its practical and legal ability to provide, additional City
public transportation services, particularly additional services from Transfort, including
MAX bus rapid transit service, to assist with managing the flow of people to and from
Major Events at the Stadium. Such additional public transportation services will be
provided to CSU upon appropriate notice and subject to available capacity, provided that
the City shall use its best efforts to plan for such additional capacity in advance based on
the information provided to the City by CSU, and shall not unreasonably withhold such
services. CSU and the City agree to discuss on a regular basis those supplemental
transportation services to be requested by CSU and provided by the City for Major
Events at the Stadium.
E. Litter and Trash. CSU agrees to establish and implement litter abatement
and removal practices for all events held at the Stadium that will include provision of
sufficient recycling and disposal receptacles and related attendee education. CSU agrees
to consult with the City about any such litter abatement plan, and any amendments,
additions or replacements of or to such a plan, and is committed to working with the City,
the SAG and the neighborhoods in the vicinity of the Stadium to identify and address
litter and trash problems that result from Major Events or other types of events at the
Stadium.
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F. Game-Day Activities. CSU agrees to establish and support the ongoing
efforts of a working group comprised of CSU staff representatives and at least one City
staff representative, to evaluate and develop plans for the conduct of game-day events
and activities, including tailgating, which CSU intends to encourage and provide
opportunities for on the campus (rather than in adjacent neighborhoods). The working
group will consult with the City regarding matters of shared interest and concern, and
CSU will share plans for the conduct of game-day events and activities with the City and
integrate those plans into the Major Event Coordination and Operations Plan.
4. Neighborhood Relationships.
A. Stadium Advisory Group. CSU and the City agree to support and
participate in the creation and maintenance of have created a Stadium Advisory Group
(“SAG” or “the Group”) to examine actual impacts and community interactions as the
Stadium is put to use. The SAG shall be established by the Parties within six months of
execution of this Agreement, and shall be comprised of no fewer than nine persons, no
fewer than six of whom shall be affiliated neither with the CSU organization nor the City
organization, except that they shall be jointly appointed by the City Manager of the City
and the President of CSU. Of said unaffiliated members, no fewer than two shall be
members of the local business community. The City shall have no fewer than one
representative, and CSU shall have no fewer than two representatives on the SAG. The
SAG will be created in good faith, and any recommendations will be considered by both
parties as future decisions related to the Stadium, its operations, and impacts, are made.
The Parties will cooperate in good faith to maintain the SAG, and any recommendations
will be considered by both parties as future decisions related to the Stadium, its
operations, and impacts are made. The SAG will meet at least twice yearly, before and
following the football season, to review and assess Stadium issues impacting the local
residents. CSU is responsible for operating the SAG and any costs associated herewith.
B. Good Neighbor Fund. CSU recognizes the construction and subsequent
use of the Stadium may have impacts on the neighborhoods adjacent to the University,
both expected and unexpected. In the spirit of partnership and responsibility, CSU will
conduct fundraising efforts to establish a Good Neighbor Fund (“the Fund”), administered
and maintained by CSU or an associated foundation or other appropriate entity, for the
sole purpose of supporting efforts to lessen any undesirable or unanticipated effects on
City neighborhoods. The stated goal of this fund is an endowment of $750,000, with the
endowment income to be committed in whole or part to such ameliorative efforts.
However, during the fundraising process or until the expiration of this Agreement,
whichever is shorter, CSU will commit up to $37,500 annually to proposals submitted in
the spirit of the Fund. Such funds will be allocated and disbursed at CSU’s discretion,
through a process to be determined at a later time taking into account input from the City
and the SAG.
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5. Infrastructure and Related Improvements. The project titles and descriptions in
this section are for reference only, and have been specified and defined more thoroughly
elsewhere through direct staff-level discussions between the Parties. Such details may change
through mutual written assent external to this Agreement, via the ongoing cooperative efforts as
described herein. All City infrastructure shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
the applicable standards and specifications. The Parties acknowledge that the final extent and
nature of improvements required may be modified as needed to serve or address the impacts of
the Stadium and related improvements as finally designed. In addition, the Parties acknowledge
that it will be necessary for the Parties to further discuss and determine the allocation of
responsibility for actual construction, as opposed to funding, of improvements.
A. Coordination of Construction. Both parties acknowledge that the
construction of the Stadium and the surrounding improvement projects will create a
temporary disruption for local residents, the City, CSU staff, and CSU students. As it is
in the best interest of the citizens and thereby the Fort Collins community, the City and
CSU will offer their respective assistance in good faith when necessary to accommodate
the improvements described herein. Accordingly, CSU agrees to consult and partner with
the City regarding CSU construction plans, schedules and related operational
modifications, in order to ensure that any required impacts on, or management of, public
facilities or services are addressed. CSU shall be responsible for the costs of repair,
restoration or replacement, to City standards, of City facilities damaged as a result of
CSU’s construction activities or related impacts.
B. Utilities. CSU agrees that City-furnished utility service to the Stadium
and any related improvements are subject to compliance with all terms and conditions for
utility service, payment of all applicable rates, fees and charges, and construction of
required infrastructure in accordance with applicable City standards and specifications.
Based on the proposed design and service level for the Stadium as of the time of this
Agreement, CSU understands that it will be required to fund or to construct the following
improvements and any other utility improvements determined to be necessary for the
construction and operation of the Stadium:
(1) Waste Water
a. Sanitary sewer installation by CSU under Whitcomb Street
from Lake Street to Wallenberg Drive to provide capacity
for the Stadium plus replacement of existing collection
system under Whitcomb Street due to the congested right
of way. Existing services and collection systems to the
existing Whitcomb Street system shall be reconnected to
the new sanitary sewer main, except those services which
will be decommissioned with the demolition of eight
houses on the east side of Whitcomb Street between Lake
and Prospect as part of an adjacent project.
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b. Downstream pipe upgrade replacements to provide capacity
improvements necessary to serve the stadium and maintain
any currently existing excess capacity for future needsCSU
shall reimburse the City for a formal analysis of and final
report describing the impacts of the on-campus stadium on
the downstream Spring Creek sewer trunk system. This
report identified a constrained segment of the Spring Creek
sanitary sewer system crossing Timberline Road.
c. Or an alternate design of either or both items a. and b., as
mutually approved by the City and CSUThe City shall
manage design and construction services for the project.
CSU shall reimburse the City for all costs associated with
the design, alternative analysis, project management,
construction, and associated services to address the cause
of the flow constraint.
d. Final reimbursement shall be based on actual costs.
(2) Storm Water
a. Replace and construct portions of an existing 42”
University-owned and University-maintained storm sewer
from point of connection at stadium, at approximately Lake
Street and Whitcomb Street, south and east to a new water
quality pond located near Center Avenue and Bay
DriveCSU will reroute the existing City storm main to
avoid the new stadium footprint, such realignment to fall
within the existing City storm easement to allow access by
City workers.
b. CSU will Cconstruct a new water quality outfall pond from
the 42” University-owned pipe described above.
c. The City and CSU have agreed to the construction of a
larger water quality pond that will benefit both entities.
The City shall reimburse CSU for a portion of costs
associated with the design, project management,
construction, and associated services to complete the water
quality facility, outfall, spillway, and landscape
improvements. Total reimbursement shall be based on
actual final costs and split based on flow contribution to the
facility, with 52% of costs assigned to CSU and 48% of
costs assigned to the City.
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cd. CSU will Iinstitute storm water detention on the stadium
site. Underground detention is an acceptable method.
d. Or an alternate design of any or all items a. through c., as
mutually approved by the City and CSU.
(3) Electrical Feed
a. Provide new, second electrical feed into main campus from
Laurel StreetCity will provide a new, second electrical feed
into main campus from Laurel Street. CSU will pay the
difference in costs for providing two circuits at the new Laurel
Street location compared to providing two new circuits at the
existing electrical feed location at Lake and Mason streets.
(3)(4) Natural Gas
a. CSU shall be entirely and solely responsible for any natural
gas-related infrastructure in cooperation with Public Service
Company of Colorado (Xcel Energy).
C. Transportation Improvements. CSU agrees to construct or to fund the
following improvements to be completed, excepting circumstances beyond CSU’s
control, prior to the first Major Event held at the Stadium:
(1) Improvements at Prospect Road and Centre Avenue. CSU will
construct or perform:
a. Addition of a second left turn lane on both the northbound
and southbound intersection approaches Centre Avenue
widening to accommodate a second left turn lane on both
the northbound and southbound intersection approaches on
game days, if needed. On non-game days the space may be
used for full bike lanes on the north- and southbound
approaches unless otherwise decided by the City;
b. Grade-separated crossing of Prospect Road for pedestrians
and bicycles Underpass at Prospect Road for pedestrians
and bicycles. Additional details regarding operation and
maintenance of the underpass may be described in a
separate written agreement to be negotiated between the
parties and executed by the City Manager and University
President.
(2) Improvements at Elizabeth Street and Shields Street Grade-
Separated Pedestrian and Bike Crossing of Shields Street at West
Elizabeth Street:
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a. Lane improvements CSU will construct an underpass on
the south side of West Elizabeth, which may include a
prefabricated water-tight box structure, ADA compliant
ramps, and terraced plantings.
b. CSU will pay all property acquisition and construction
costs for the underpass, including the cost of any relocation
of existing utilities necessary to accommodate the
underpass.
c. The City will fund an upgraded bicycle/pedestrian crossing
signal on West Elizabeth west of Shields Street estimated
to be approximately $80,000.
d. The City will pay all engineering department, right of way
permit and inspection fees estimated to be approximately
$50,000.
e. Additional details regarding operation and maintenance of
the underpass may be described in a separate written
agreement to be negotiated between the parties and
executed by the City Manager and University President;.
(3) Improvements at College Avenue and Lake Street:At-Grade
Improvements at Elizabeth Street and Shields Street. CSU will
construct or perform:
a. Modification of left turn geometry on northbound College
Avenue at Lake Street;Lane improvements separating
eastbound left turn lanes from the through lane, widening
the westbound approach in the Moby Gym parking lot, and
new striping and medians;
b. Enhanced pedestrian plaza areas.
The City will fund and construct necessary changes to the signal including
new signal poles, cabinet relocation, other signal modifications and fiber
communications estimated to be approximately $200,000.
(4) Improvements at Washington Street and Laurel Street:
Improvements to Prospect Road and College Avenue Intersection.
a. Enhanced pedestrian crossing;
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a. The following improvements will be designed, funded and
built by CSU as part of the approved plans for the CSU
Medical Center project:
i. Modification of southbound right turn lane from
College Avenue onto Prospect Road;
ii. Addition of a second eastbound left turn lane and
median;
iii. Relocation of traffic signal pole on the northwest
corner of the intersection;
iv. Bus stop on westbound Prospect including turn out
lane;
v. Construction of ten (10) foot wide detached
sidewalks with landscaped parkway on the north
side of Prospect Road between College Avenue and
Mason Street and along College Avenue between
Prospect and Lake where possible.
b. Any improvements not part of the CSU Medical Center
project will be funded and constructed by the City unless
otherwise agreed by the parties.
(5) Improvements at Sherwood Street and Laurel Street:
Improvements at College Avenue and Lake Street. The City will
construct, at the City’s cost, the modification of left turn geometry
on northbound College Avenue at Lake Street.
a. Enhanced pedestrian crossing;
(6) Improvements on Lake Street: Improvements at Washington Street
and Laurel Street. CSU will construct an enhanced pedestrian
crossing on the east side of Washington Street to include a refuge
median and pedestrian-activated rectangular rapid flashing beacon
(RRFB).
a. Bike/pedestrian improvements;
(7) Main Campus Pedestrian Improvements Improvements at
Sherwood Street and Laurel Street. CSU will construct an
enhanced pedestrian crossing on the west side of Sherwood Street
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to include a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon or HAWK (High-Intensity
Activated Crosswalk) signal.
a. Sidewalk improvements on Whitcomb Street between Prospect
Road and Lake Street;
b.Sidewalk improvements on Pitkin Street;
(8) Parking Improvements (Independent of the Stadium)
i. Continued operation of main campus Lake Street parking
garage;
ii. Construction of additional main campus parking garage
(approximately 400 net new parking spaces); and
iii. Construction of additional surface parking off of Research
Boulevard (approximately 900 parking spaces);
Bike and Pedestrian Improvements along Lake Street.
a. City shall fund and perform the removal of parking
between College and Whitcomb in order to maintain travel
lanes and implement buffered bike lanes;
b. CSU shall fund and perform sidewalk improvements
including:
i. A widened and ADA-compliant sidewalk on the
south side of Lake Street between Shields Street and
Whitcomb Street;
ii. A mid-block crossing on the west end of Lake
Street that will connect to ADA-compliant
sidewalks;
iii. A new pedestrian sidewalk on the south side of
Lake Street crossing the railroad tracks to connect
to the Mason Trail and the MAX bus line;
iv. A new sidewalk on the south side of Lake Street
between Mason and College;
v. Further operational improvements to the
intersection of Lake Street and Center Avenue;
c. On-street parking, bike lanes, and travel lanes shall remain
between Whitcomb Street and Shields Street.
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(9) Signage Improvements: Main Campus Pedestrian Improvements.
i. Wayfinding signage to new Stadium location;
ii. Wayfinding signage to new event parking;
iii. Signage in surrounding neighborhoods; and
iv. New interstate signage to Stadium;
a. Sidewalk improvements on Whitcomb Street between
Prospect Road and Lake Street will include an eight (8)
foot detached sidewalk to be connected with a six (6) foot
sidewalk along Lake Street connecting to Aggie Village;
b. Sidewalk improvements on Pitkin Street:
i. A new sidewalk on the south side of Pitkin Street at
the railroad crossing to connect to the Mason Trail
and MAX bus line;
ii. A new six (6) foot detached sidewalk on the south
side of Pitkin Street between Mason Street and
College Avenue;
iii. Improved roadway crossings of Pitkin at both
Shields Street and College Avenue, pursuant to the
Pitkin Low-Stress Bike Network, to be managed,
funded, and constructed by the City.
(10) Traffic Responsive Signal System to support operational
capabilities for Stadium events; CSU Parking Improvements
(Independent of the Stadium)
a. Continued operation of the main campus Lake Street
parking garage;
b. Completion of additional main campus parking garage
(approximately 400 net new parking spaces); and
c. Construction of an additional surface parking lot off of
Research Boulevard (approximately 900 parking spaces),
which will include a westbound right turn lane from Drake
Road onto Research Boulevard.
(11) Signage Improvements are anticipated to include:
a. Wayfinding signage to new Stadium location;
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b. Wayfinding signage to new event parking;
c. Signage in surrounding neighborhoods; and
d. New trailblazing signage to Stadium from the interstate.
(1012) Traffic Responsive Signal System to support operational
capabilities for Stadium events, to be designed after the operational
plan is fully understood.
(1113) Alternative Transportation Support and Growth:
ia. Continued funding for Around the Horn and Main-to-
Foothills campus shuttles.
iib. Employee and student access to MAX rapid transit service.
D. Additional or Ongoing Study. CSU and the City recognize that several
ideas and suggested efforts have been raised in early planning stages and remain under
development. The Parties agree to meet in good faith to discuss any jointly identified
needs and solutions as the evaluation process moves forward, and will report on the
progress of that evaluation no later than six months after the execution of this Agreement
as provided in Section 8(A). The Parties reported on the progress of that evaluation six
months after the execution of this Agreement as provided in Section 8(A). The Parties
agree that ongoing efforts to evaluate and analyze the need for and feasibility of these
improvements will continue to completion and that periodic reports on this ongoing work
will be provided to the City Manager and the University President. Project responsibility
will be based on specific technical analyses including generally accepted engineering
standards which shall be completed as part of this evaluation. The Parties are fully
committed to implementing the following projects as soon as practicable:
(1) Grade-Separated Pedestrian and Bike Crossings or Other
Improvements to Address Crossing Issues:
a. Shields Street between Laurel Street and Bennett Court.
(1) Prospect Corridor Improvements. Improvements are outlined in
West Central Area Plan (WCAP), but multi-modal improvements
such as the multi-use path are most beneficial for the Stadium.
CSU has incorporated WCAP guidelines in all new, current CSU
developments adjacent to Prospect Rd.
(2) Prospect Corridor Improvements:
a. Improvements are outlined in West Central Area Plan, but
multi-modal improvements such as the multi-use path are most
beneficial for the Stadium.
(2) Intersection Improvements.
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a. Lake Street and Centre Avenue intersection will be
evaluated to consider vehicular, bike, and pedestrian
volumes for potential intersection signalization.
(3) Intersection Improvements
a. Improvements to Prospect Road and College Avenue
intersection;
b.Improvements to Lake Street and Centre Avenue intersection.
6. Environmental Standards for Stadium Construction and Use. The City has
provided CSU with the City’s environmental guidelines related to the construction and use of
buildings, and CSU has agreed to review and consider those guidelines during CSU’s
construction and operation of the Stadium. The Parties acknowledge that these guidelines are
merely advisory. CSU generally strives to achieve the standards established by the U.S. Green
Building Council for Gold-level certification. In addition, CSU, as part of a larger university
goal, seeks to pursue a carbon neutral standard.
7. Noise and Lighting. The parties acknowledge there is potential for the
construction and operation of the Stadium to produce noise and intrusive light that may
detrimentally impact adjacent streets and neighborhoods. CSU agrees to explore, and to employ
to the extent reasonably practicable, best practices and available technology concerning the
mitigation of such noise and lighting impacts. CSU agrees to strive to meet the City’s noise
ordinances in connection with non-football game events at the Stadium. CSU is committed to
receiving input from the SAG, if necessary, to identify and address such problems that result
from Major Events or other types of events at the Stadium.
8. Review Procedures and Updates. The Parties acknowledge that they are entering
into this Agreement based on their expectations for the initial operation of the Stadium, and that
the actual impact of the Stadium cannot be fully known in advance of construction and
commencement of use. The Parties agree to meet in good faith for a periodic review of this
Agreement and any procedures attendant thereto, at a time and place to be mutually agreed upon.
Although the Parties agree to discuss any proposed amendments to the Agreement as part of any
periodic review, neither Party is obligated to agree to any subsequent amendment to the
Agreement and its provisions. Specifically, the Parties agree:
A. The Parties will, within six months of the execution of this Agreement,
thoroughly review the expectations, understandings and commitments of the Parties as
described herein, including but not limited to a status review of the construction of all
improvements described in Section 5, and the evaluation of potential improvements
described in Section 5(D). The Parties will report the results of such review to their
respective governing bodies and may discuss the adoption of one or more addenda to this
Agreement as necessary to document updated requirements for infrastructure
improvements and other commitments to reflect the further implementation of this
Agreement. Neither Party is obligated to adopt such addenda to this Agreement.
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B. The Parties will, beginning no later than one month after the completion of
the first football season to be played in the Stadium, thoroughly review the impacts from
the use and operation of the Stadium and the effectiveness of the measures described in
this Agreement and in the plans and procedures established pursuant to this Agreement,
including but not limited to a status review of the construction of all improvements
described in Section 5, the evaluation of potential improvements described in Section
5(D), and the evaluation and development of plans for management of Major Event-
related impacts, such as game-day tailgating and similar matters. The Parties will report
the results of such review to their respective governing bodies, and may negotiate one or
more addenda to this Agreement as necessary to document updated requirements for
infrastructure improvements and other commitments to address gaps in avoidance or
mitigation of impacts or unexpected consequences from the Stadium in light of such
review. Neither Party is obligated to adopt such addenda to this Agreement.
9. Existing Rights and Agreements. Nothing in this Agreement shall act to amend,
modify, or supersede any annexations, any related agreements or any other agreements, rights, or
legal positions by and between the City and CSU external to this Agreement, or to alter in any
way their recourse under the same.
10. Liability. Only to the extent permitted by applicable law, each party will be
responsible for its own negligent acts or omissions and that of its officers, employees, agents and
contractors. Any liability of the City, CSU, or their officers and employees is subject to all the
defenses, immunities, and limitations of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. § 24-
10-101, et seq., as amended (the “CGIA”), and to any other defenses, immunities, and limitations
to liability available under the law. It is expressly understood and agreed that nothing contained
in this Agreement shall be construed as an express or implied waiver by CSU or the City of its
governmental and sovereign immunities, as an express or implied acceptance by CSU or the City
of liabilities arising as a result of actions which lie in tort or could lie in tort in excess of the
liabilities allowable under the CGIA, as a pledge of the full faith and credit the State of
Colorado, or as the assumption by any of the Parties of a debt, contract or liability of each other
in violation of Article XI, Section 1 of the Constitution of Colorado.
11. Default; Dispute Resolution. If any party defaults in its obligations under the
terms of this Agreement, a non-defaulting party may give the defaulting party written notice
specifying the nature of the default. If the defaulting party has not cured the default within thirty
(30) days, or, for a default reasonably requiring more than thirty (30) days to effect a cure, has
not commenced a cure within thirty (30) days and pursued it with diligence, the non-defaulting
party may terminate this Agreement, provided that, if there is any dispute, controversy or claim
arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof, the
parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute informally before terminating the Agreement.
Accordingly, the Parties will first elevate the disputed issues to senior administration, and if the
matters are not resolved, the Parties may then engage in mediation or other non-binding dispute
resolution methods. The Parties agree that in the event of a breach of this Agreement by either
party, except for any breach of the obligations set forth in Section 5(B) herein, the sole remedy
of the non-breaching party shall be termination of this Agreement as set forth herein, and neither
party shall be liable to the other for any money damages, expenses, costs or attorneys’ fees, and
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neither party shall be entitled to seek and both Parties agree to waive the right to pursue any
equitable remedies, including but not limited to injunctive relief or specific performance.
12. Notices. Any notice or other communication given by any party to another
relating to this Agreement must be hand-delivered or sent by registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, or by overnight commercial courier, addressed to such other party at its
respective addresses set forth below; and such notice or other communication will be deemed
given when so hand-delivered or three (3) business days after so mailed, or the next business day
after being deposited with an overnight commercial courier:
If to the City:
City Manager
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Darin A. Atteberry
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
With a copy to:
City Attorney's Office
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
If to CSU:
Office of the President
Colorado State University
Attn: President Tony Frank
0100 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-0100
With a copy to:
Office of the General Counsel
Colorado State University System
01 Administration Building
0006 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-0006
13. Obligations Subject to Appropriation. The obligations of CSU and the City to
commit or expend funds in any subsequent fiscal year are subject to and conditioned upon the
annual appropriation of funds sufficient and intended to carry out said obligations by the Fort
Collins City Council and the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System,
respectively, in the City and CSU’s sole discretion. If the City Council or the Board of
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Governors does not appropriate funds necessary to carry out any such obligations, the City or
CSU will notify the other party promptly of such non-appropriation. If such non-appropriation
results in a material impairment of the City’s or CSU’s rights hereunder, such party may
terminate the Agreement, with no further recourse against the other party, by providing thirty
(30) days written notice.
14. General Provisions.
A. Words of the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter gender;
and when the sentence so indicates, words of the neuter gender refer to any gender. Words in the
singular include the plural and vice-versa.
B. This Agreement is to be construed according to its fair meaning and as if
prepared by both Parties and is deemed to be and contain the entire understanding and agreement
between the Parties. There shall be deemed to be no other terms, conditions, promises,
understandings, statements, or representations, expressed or implied, concerning this Agreement
unless set forth in writing and signed by the Parties.
C. This Agreement cannot be modified or assigned except in writing signed
by all parties.
D. Subject to the provisions hereof, the benefits of this Agreement and the
burdens hereunder inure to and are binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
administrators, successors, agents and permitted assigns.
E. This Agreement will be governed by and its terms construed under the
laws of the State of Colorado. Any judicial proceedings commenced by a party to enforce any of
the obligations, covenants, and agreements contained herein, must be commenced in the Larimer
County District Court located in Fort Collins, Colorado.
F. Nothing contained herein is deemed or should be construed by the Parties
nor by any third party as creating the relationship of principle and agent, a partnership or a joint
venture between the Parties, or any employment relationship between the Parties.
G. This Agreement is made for the sole and exclusive benefit of the City and
CSU, and it is not made for the benefit of any third party.
H. If any term or condition of this Agreement is held to be invalid by final
judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such a term or condition, will
not in any way affect any of the other terms or conditions of this Agreement, provided that the
invalidity of any such term or condition does not materially prejudice any party in their
respective rights and obligations under the valid terms and conditions of this Agreement.
I. No party will be deemed in violation of this Agreement if prevented from
performing any of its respective obligations hereunder by reason of strikes, boycotts, labor
disputes, embargoes, shortage of energy or materials, acts of God, acts of public enemies, acts of
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superior governmental authorities, weather conditions, rights, rebellions, sabotage, or any other
circumstances for which it is not responsible or that are not within its control.
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a Municipal Corporation
Date: By:
Karen Weitkunat, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM,
ACTING BY AND THROUGH COLORADO
STATE UNIVERSITY
Date: ___________________ By: ________________________________
Tony Frank, President
Legal Review:
Date: ________________________ By: ____________________________
Jason L. Johnson
Deputy General Counsel
Colorado State University System
ATTACHMENT 1
Status Update
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CSU-IGA Infrastructure Projects
3/31/2017
Funding
Identified
Map ID Infrastructure Project Information Completion Deadline
N/A
Game Day Operational Framework Plan
SCOPE: “CSU agrees to working the City to develop, no later than one year in advance of the first
Major Event, a Major Event Coordination and Operations Plan (“the Plan”) to provide a framework for
management of Major Events, based upon the size, nature and timing of such events. The Plan will also
assist CSU and the City in establishing a framework for other events that are anticipated to alter the
pattern or volume of pedestrian, transit or other traffic flows, or otherwise impact the public facilities
serving the CSU campus.”
STATUS: Communication & Implementation phase: Community Outreach/Information sessions Jan. thru Feb. 2017
Transit: Transfort: Parking Services submitted a proposal to provide Game Day transit service for 6
games during 2017. The proposal includes enhanced MAX service, a Centre Avenue parking shuttle,
enhanced West Elizabeth service, and a short campus circulator. CSU athletics has tentatively indicated
their acceptance of the proposal pending completion of an agreement spelling out the service provision
and costs. Transfort is currently drafting an Intergovernmental Agreement to that end for review and
approval by CSU in the next few weeks.
Residential Parking Mitigation: Transfort – Parking Services has developed a Stadium Event Residential
Parking Permit Program which includes enforcement of permit zones during Game Day and other large
events at the stadium. Meetings have been held with neighborhoods surrounding the campus to gain
input on the program. Over the next few weeks, neighborhood owners are being asked to vote on the
program. Neighborhoods that vote in support will have signs installed throughout spring and summer
indicating the additional parking enforcement, and the City will provide permit enforcement during
stadium events. While City staff has discussed the parking program with CSU athletics and other staff,
the mechanism for how CSU will pay for the additional signs and enforcement has not been determined.
Completion: August 2017
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Status Update
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College Ave. at Spring Creek – Upsize City Sanitary Main for Stadium Flow – Ditesco
SCOPE: Evaluate & analyze condition and operation of existing sanitary sewer system to determine
effects of future sanitary flows from the new stadium when it is operational. “Downstream
pipe upgrade replacements to provide capacity improvements necessary to serve the
stadium and maintain any currently existing excess capacity for future needs.”
STATUS:
Connell is finished with the majority of the work.
Landscape restoration and asphalt patch back in Spring 2017.
Completion: January 2017
J
Elizabeth & Shields St. Underpass & At-Grade Improvements - Tony Flores
SCOPE: Improve vehicular, bike, and pedestrian movements and safety by incorporating lane width
and geometry improvements, new light signal infrastructure, bike boxes, medians, and enhanced
pedestrian plaza areas. As a result, this will provide enhanced operation during game day events.
STATUS:
Full Closure of Shields & Elizabeth: February 25th through April 3rd due to utility conflict discovered in the
field.
Project is currently on schedule.
Completion: August 2017
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Whitcomb – New Sanitary Sewer for Stadium Flow - Lake to Wallenberg Dr. – ICON
SCOPE: Install new sanitary sewer for stadium from Lake Street to Wallenberg Drive, replace all
existing taps to houses along the way. “Sanitary sewer installation under Whitcomb Street from Lake
Street to Wallenberg Drive to provide capacity for the Stadium plus replacement of existing collection
system under Whitcomb Street due to the congested right of way. Existing services and collection
systems to existing Whitcomb Street system shall be reconnected to the new sanitary sewer main.”
STATUS: Complete.
COMPLETE
D
Whitcomb- East Sidewalk - Tony Flores & JVA
SCOPE: “Sidewalk improvements on Whitcomb Street between Prospect Road and Lake Street.” Install a new 8’
detached sidewalk along the east side of Whitcomb between Lake and Prospect changing to 6’ detached
along Lake Street from Whitcomb to Aggie Village site and 10’ along Prospect from Whitcomb to Aggie
Village site. Replace existing curb & gutter, new ADA compliant ramps, landscape and irrigation along
parkway, terminating water and gas utility services to existing homes and 15’ pedestrian lighting.
COMPLETE
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Status Update
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STATUS: Complete.
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Prospect & College - Intersection Improvements – Milt Brown & JVA
SCOPE: CSU will incorporate an enhanced southbound right hand turn lane from College onto
Prospect to include a new traffic light signal pole, a bus turn out lane on the north side of Prospect,
landscaped median separation between east and west bound lanes on Prospect, and landscaped
parkway with an 8’ detached sidewalk into the CSU Health & Medical Center site development.
Concurrently, the COFC will be redeveloping the other 3 corners of the intersection.
STATUS:
COFC and CSU traffic control/lane closures for phasing have been communicated.
A&P has begun work on northwest corner.
Road closure to complete lane work and median may be delayed due to delay of closure at Shields and
Elizabeth. COFC and CSU working through scheduling options.
Completion: April 2017
O2
Pitkin Ped Improvements- South Side Sidewalk at RR – Laura Bently & Ditesco
SCOPE: “Sidewalk improvements on Pitkin Street.”
STATUS:
PUC Application has been approved – Haselden is pricing out this work to complete with the build-out of
Pitkin St. and East Drive this spring/summer. Anticipate work occurring between May 15 and July 1.
COFC traffic signal installation: plans to drill caissons in March, boring for underground conduit work to
happen by early May. CSU and COFC are coordinating this effort.
Completion: August 2017
A
A1
A2
A3
Lake Street – Bike & Ped Improvements – Laura Bently, Mortenson & Ditesco
SCOPE: “Bike/pedestrian improvements.”
1. College & Lake – Lengthen Northbound Left Turn Lane – COFC
STATUS: Complete.
2. South Side Lake Street Sidewalk - ICON
STATUS:
Currently under construction. Anticipate completion April 15th.
3. Mid-Block Crossing – Laura Bently & Ditesco & ICON
Completion:
COMPLETE
April 2017
March 2017
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Status Update
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A4
A5
A6
STATUS:
Currently under construction. Anticipate completion April 15th.
4. Lake Street- Bike & Ped Crossing at RR - Laura Bently & Ditesco
STATUS:
PUC Application has been approved.
CSURF & BNSF working to execute easement agreement.
COFC traffic signal installation: plans to drill caissons in March, boring for underground
conduit work to happen by early May. COFC and CSU coordinating work.
5. Lake & Center Intersection Improvements – Laura Bently & Ditesco
SCOPE: Signalization/Operational scope that should be completed prior to August 2017.
STATUS:
Will be collecting bike, pedestrian, and vehicle data during spring/summer/fall 2017.
Consultant interviews for Traffic Engineering consultant in progress.
Finalize design fall 2017/Jan 2018
Bid and award project spring 2018.
Build-out summer 2018
6. New South Side Sidewalk – Mason to College – Milt Brown & A&P
STATUS: Complete.
August 2017
August 2018
COMPLETE
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New Storm Water Quality Pond - Laura Bently & Olsson Assoc.
SCOPE: “Construct a new water quality outfall pond from the 42” University-owned pipe that runs
from the Stadium south and east to the outfall near Center Ave. and Bay Drive.”
STATUS:
Final outlet structure is in place.
Stone spillway placement will occur through March 2017.
Bath to finish and landscape, etc. March/April 2017 (weather dependent).
City has agreed to reimburse CSU on a 52% CSU to 48% COFC shared construction & design cost of the
project.
Completion: April 2017
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Status Update
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C
Sherwood & Laurel and Washington & Laurel –Pedestrian Crossings – Laura Bently & Ditesco
SCOPE: “Enhanced pedestrian crossings.”
STATUS: Complete.
COMPLETE
H
Main Campus Electric Feed #2 – Laura Bently & Michael Randall
SCOPE: “Provide new, second electrical feed into main campus from Laurel Street.”
STATUS:
Irrigation work is currently on-going.
Seeding, landscape, and site restoration complete by late April 2017.
Completion: April 2017
Traffic Response Signal System – Laura Bently & COFC Traffic Ops
SCOPE: Implement technology at intersections “to support operational capabilities for Stadium
events.”
STATUS:
Need to solidify the game day operational plan to determine at which major intersections need this
technology.
COFC and Ditesco confirmed that there is existing fiber at all these intersections.
Completion: August 2017
Signage Improvements – Wayfinding – events, neighborhoods, interstate –Fred H.
SCOPE: Design and install campus and trailblazing signage specific to stadium and stadium events.
“Wayfinding signage to new Stadium location.”
STATUS: Fred, David & Jessica will manage this effort and assoc. funding.
Completion: August 2017
N
Prospect & Center Ave. Underpass – Tony Flores & ACC
SCOPE: Design and build a grade separated crossing at Prospect & Center Ave. Improved pedestrian
and bike crossing. “Grade-separated crossing of Prospect Road for pedestrians and bicycles.”
STATUS: Complete
COMPLETE
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Status Update
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P
Parking Improvements- S. College Ave. Parking Structure – Tony Flores & Pinkard
SCOPE: “Construction of additional main campus parking garage (approx. 400 net new parking
spaces).”
STATUS: Complete.
COMPLETE
N
Prospect & Center – Dual Left Turn Lanes – Tony Flores & AC
SCOPE: “Addition of a second left turn lane on both the northbound and southbound intersection
approaches at Prospect and Center.”
STATUS: Incorporated in Prospect & Center Underpass project. Complete.
COMPLETE
Prospect Corridor – WCAP – Improvements – Milt Brown & JVA
STATUS: Incorporated in CSU Health & Medical Center project
Items relative to Max corridor, bike racks and art monument.
Completion: April 2017
O1
Pitkin Ped Improvements- South Side Sidewalk – Tony Flores & Pinkard
SCOPE: New sidewalk on south side of Pitkin from College to Mason Trail. “Sidewalk improvements
on Pitkin Street.”
STATUS: Incorporated in S. College Ave. Parking Structure project. COMPLETE.
COMPLETE
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Parking Improvements – Research Blvd Parking Lot –Laura Bently & Ditesco
SCOPE: 900+ space surface parking lot offering improved bike, ped and transit opportunities. “Construction of additional
surface parking off of research Boulevard (approx. 900 parking spaces).”
COMPLETE
M
Stadium – Xcel Natural Gas Service – Gene Ellis & Mortenson COMPLETE
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Status Update
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L
City Stormwater Line Reroute for Stadium –Gene Ellis & Mortenson COMPLETE
Alternative Transportation – Horn; MC to FC; MAX – Fred H. COMPLETE
Further Study Required by IGA
*I Lake & Center Intersection Improvements – Further at-grade improvements to manage traffic flows
SCOPE: Additional at-grade structural improvements (Concrete pavement, planters/walls, landscape & irrigation).
Could be completed summer 2018.
STATUS: Concept design and rendering have been completed.
Completion: TBD
Noted as future
improvement in the IGA
ATTACHMENT 2
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Jeff Mihelich
Deputy City Manager
May 16, 2017
CSU Stadium
Intergovernmental
Agreement:
First Amendment
Transportation; Community
and Neighborhood
Livability
ATTACHMENT 3
CSU – City Agreement
2
IGA signed with CSU April, 2015:
• Neighborhood Relationships
• Environmental Considerations
• Operational Planning
• Infrastructure Improvements
• Projects Needing More Study
ATTACHMENT 3
Proposed First Amendment
3
Amendments to:
• Waste Water
• Storm Water
• Electrical Feed
• Transportation
o Intersections, Pedestrian, Bicycling, Signals
• Parking
• Neighborhood Relationships
ATTACHMENT 3
Neighborhood Relationships
Amending Section 4. Neighborhood Relationships:
Adding to the Stadium Advisory Group paragraph that;
• “CSU is responsible for operating the SAG and any costs
associated therewith.”
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ATTACHMENT 3
Completed Infrastructure Projects
5
• Stadium Underground Utility Services
o Waste Water, Storm Water, Gas
• Prospect and Center Intersection
o Lane Improvements and Underpass
• College and Lake Turn Lane
• Laurel Street Enhanced Pedestrian Crossings
• Parking Structure and Surface Lot Parking
ATTACHMENT 3
Prospect and Center Underpass
6
• Intersection Turn Lanes
• Grade Separated Crossing
• 100% CSU Funded
• Construction Complete
ATTACHMENT 3
Completed Intersection and Crossings
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College and Lake:
• Left Turn Lane Improvements
• 100% City Funded
• Construction Complete
Enhanced Pedestrian Crossings:
• Laurel at Washington & Sherwood
• 100% CSU Funded
• Construction Complete
Laurel
Shields
Lake
Prospect
College
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Completed Pedestrian Improvements
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Lake Street Sidewalks:
• 100% CSU Funded
• Construction Complete Except for
Stadium Frontage
Whitcomb Sidewalk:
• 100% CSU Funded
• Construction Complete
Pitkin Sidewalk:
• 100% CSU Funded
• Construction Complete
Laurel
Shields
Lake
Prospect
College
Pitkin
ATTACHMENT 3
Completed Parking Improvements
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Surface and Garage Parking:
• 100% CSU Funded
• New Construction of South
College Parking Garage (at
Pitkin Street) and Vet Teaching
Hospital Surface Lot
• 450 New Spaces in Garage
• 900 New Spaces in Surface Lot
Laurel
Shields
Lake
Prospect
College
ATTACHMENT 3
Projects Under Construction
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College and Prospect
Intersection:
• City and CSU Funded
• Turn Lane and
Pedestrian
Improvements
• To be Complete early
July, 2017
ATTACHMENT 3
Projects Under Construction
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Elizabeth and Shields
Intersection:
• Underpass and Lane
Improvements 100%
CSU Funded
• Intersection Signals
and Pedestrian
Signals City Funded
• To be Complete mid
August, 2017
ATTACHMENT 3
Projects in Design
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Traffic Response Signal System:
• To be Complete August, 2017
Signage Improvements:
• Stadium Way Finding
• To be Complete August, 2017
Lake and Center Intersection:
• Multi-modal Improvements
• To be Complete August, 2018
Laurel
Shields
Lake
Prospect
College
Center
ATTACHMENT 3
Infrastructure Projects Map
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ATTACHMENT 3
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RESOLUTION 2017-047
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A FIRST ADDENDUM
TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH COLORADO
STATE UNIVERSITY RELATED TO AN ON-CAMPUS STADIUM
WHEREAS, the City and Colorado State University (CSU) are parties to an
Intergovernmental Agreement dated April 13, 2015, regarding the impacts of the new on-campus
stadium on the CSU campus and surrounding areas of the City (the “2015 IGA”); and
WHEREAS, the 2015 IGA identified multiple areas where improvements to utility and
transportation infrastructure would be desirable; and
WHEREAS, since the fall of 2015, the City and CSU have worked together to identify in
more detail what projects should be done, and responsibility for funding and completing those
projects; and
WHEREAS, the City and CSU have negotiated a First Addendum to the 2015 IGA that
would update the details and costs of multiple projects, as well as identify CSU as being
responsible for funding the operational costs of the Stadium Advisory Group (SAG); and
WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed First Addendum is attached as Exhibit “A” and
incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 16 of the City Charter of Fort Collins empowers the City
Council, by ordinance or resolution, to enter into contracts with governmental bodies to furnish
governmental services and make charges for such services, or enter into cooperative or joint
activities with other governmental bodies; and
WHEREAS, under Section 1-22 of the City Code, intergovernmental agreements and
other cooperative arrangements between the City and other governmental entities are to be
submitted to the City Council for review, unless they fit within one of the exceptions that permit
execution by the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, Section 29-1-203 of the Colorado Revised Statutes provides that
governments may cooperate or contract with one another to provide certain services or facilities
when such cooperation or contracts are authorized by each party thereto with the approval of its
legislative body or other authority having the power to so approve; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds it is in the best interests of the City and in furtherance of
the objectives of the 2015 IGA to execute the First Addendum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
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Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the First Addendum in
substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” with such modifications and additions as
the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, determines to be necessary and
appropriate to protect the interests of the City or effectuate the purposes set forth herein and not
otherwise inconsistent with this Resolution.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this
16th day of May, A.D. 2017.
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
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FIRST ADDENDUM TO
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
RELATED TO AN ON-CAMPUS STADIUM
THIS FIRST ADDENDUM TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (“First
Addendum”), dated ______________, 2017, is entered into by and between THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a municipal corporation (“City”), and THE BOARD OF
GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, ACTING BY AND
THROUGH COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY (“CSU”). The City and CSU are referred to
herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. On April 13, 2015 the Parties entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement
(“Agreement”) outlining steps the Parties agreed to take to mitigate impacts from the
construction and operation CSU’s new on-campus stadium.
B. In paragraph 1 of the Agreement the Parties agreed to review and update the
Agreement as needed through the adoption of addenda.
C. The Parties now wish to so update the Agreement by entering into this First
Addendum.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the commitments made in the Agreement and
other good and valuable consideration, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Section 4.A. of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
4. Neighborhood Relationships.
A. Stadium Advisory Group. CSU and the City have created a
Stadium Advisory Group (“SAG” or “the Group”) to examine actual impacts and
community interactions as the Stadium is put to use. The SAG shall be comprised
of no fewer than nine persons, no fewer than six of whom shall be affiliated
neither with the CSU organization nor the City organization, except that they shall
be jointly appointed by the City Manager of the City and the President of CSU.
Of said unaffiliated members, no fewer than two shall be members of the local
business community. The City shall have no fewer than one representative, and
CSU shall have no fewer than two representatives on the SAG. The Parties will
cooperate in good faith to maintain the SAG, and any recommendations will be
considered by both parties as future decisions related to the Stadium, its
operations, and impacts, are made. The SAG will meet at least twice yearly,
before and following the football season, to review and assess Stadium issues
EXHIBIT A
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impacting the local residents. CSU is responsible for operating the SAG and any
costs associated therewith.
2. Sections 5.B, C and D of the Agreement are hereby amended to read in their entirety as
follows:
B. Utilities. CSU agrees that City-furnished utility service to the Stadium and
any related improvements are subject to compliance with all terms and
conditions for utility service, payment of all applicable rates, fees and charges,
and construction of required infrastructure in accordance with applicable City
standards and specifications. Based on the proposed design and service level
for the Stadium as of the time of this Agreement, CSU understands that it will
be required to fund or to construct the following improvements and any other
utility improvements determined to be necessary for the construction and
operation of the Stadium:
(1) Waste Water
a. Sanitary sewer installation by CSU under Whitcomb Street
from Lake Street to Wallenberg Drive to provide capacity for
the Stadium plus replacement of existing collection system
under Whitcomb Street due to the congested right of way.
Existing services and collection systems to the existing
Whitcomb Street system shall be reconnected to the new
sanitary sewer main, except those services which will be
decommissioned with the demolition of eight houses on the
east side of Whitcomb Street between Lake and Prospect as
part of an adjacent project.
b. CSU shall reimburse the City for a formal analysis of and final
report describing the impacts of the on-campus stadium on the
downstream Spring Creek sewer trunk system. This report
identified a constrained segment of the Spring Creek sanitary
sewer system crossing Timberline Road.
c. The City shall manage design and construction services for the
project. CSU shall reimburse the City for all costs associated
with the design, alternative analysis, project management,
construction, and associated services to address the cause of the
flow constraint.
d. Final reimbursement shall be based on actual costs.
(2) Storm Water
a. CSU will reroute the existing City storm main to avoid the new
stadium footprint, such realignment to fall within the existing
City storm easement to allow access by City workers.
b. CSU will construct a new water quality outfall pond from the
42” University-owned pipe described above.
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c. The City and CSU have agreed to the construction of a larger
water quality pond that will benefit both entities. The City
shall reimburse CSU for a portion of costs associated with the
design, project management, construction, and associated
services to complete the water quality facility, outfall, spillway,
and landscape improvements. Total reimbursement shall be
based on actual final costs and split based on flow contribution
to the facility, with 52% of costs assigned to CSU and 48% of
costs assigned to the City.
d. CSU will institute storm water detention on the stadium site.
Underground detention is an acceptable method.
(3) Electrical Feed
a. City will provide a new, second electrical feed into main
campus from Laurel Street. CSU will pay the difference in
costs for providing two circuits at the new Laurel Street
location compared to providing two new circuits at the existing
electrical feed location at Lake and Mason streets.
(4) Natural Gas
a. CSU shall be entirely and solely responsible for any natural
gas-related infrastructure in cooperation with Public Service
Company of Colorado (Xcel Energy).
C. Transportation Improvements. CSU agrees to construct or to fund the
following improvements to be completed, excepting circumstances beyond CSU’s
control, prior to the first Major Event held at the Stadium:
(1) Improvements at Prospect Road and Centre Avenue. CSU will
construct or perform:
a. Centre Avenue widening to accommodate a second left turn
lane on both the northbound and southbound intersection
approaches on game days, if needed. On non-game days
the space may be used for full bike lanes on the north- and
southbound approaches unless otherwise decided by the
City.
b. Underpass at Prospect Road for pedestrians and bicycles.
Additional details regarding operation and maintenance of
the underpass may be described in a separate written
agreement to be negotiated between the parties and
executed by the City Manager and University President.
(2) Grade-Separated Pedestrian and Bike Crossing of Shields Street at
West Elizabeth Street.
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a. CSU will construct an underpass on the south side of West
Elizabeth, which may include a prefabricated water-tight box
structure, ADA compliant ramps, and terraced plantings.
b. CSU will pay all property acquisition and construction
costs for the underpass, including the cost of any relocation of
existing utilities necessary to accommodate the underpass.
c. The City will fund an upgraded bicycle/pedestrian crossing
signal on West Elizabeth west of Shields Street estimated to be
approximately $80,000.
d. The City will pay all engineering department, right of way
permit and inspection fees estimated to be approximately
$50,000.
e. Additional details regarding operation and maintenance of
the underpass may be described in a separate written agreement
to be negotiated between the parties and executed by the City
Manager and University President.
(3) At-Grade Improvements at Elizabeth Street and Shields Street.
CSU will construct or perform:
a. Lane improvements separating eastbound left turn lanes
from the through lane, widening the westbound approach in
the Moby Gym parking lot, and new striping and medians;
b. Enhanced pedestrian plaza areas.
The City will fund and construct necessary changes to the signal
including new signal poles, cabinet relocation, other signal
modifications and fiber communications estimated to be
approximately $200,000.
(4) Improvements to Prospect Road and College Avenue Intersection.
a. The following improvements will be designed, funded and
built by CSU as part of the approved plans for the CSU
Medical Center project:
i. Modification of southbound right turn lane from
College Avenue onto Prospect Road;
ii. Addition of a second eastbound left turn lane and
median;
iii. Relocation of traffic signal pole on the northwest
corner of the intersection;
iv. Bus stop on westbound Prospect including turn out
lane;
v. Construction of ten (10) foot wide detached
sidewalks with landscaped parkway on the north
side of Prospect Road between College Avenue and
Mason Street and along College Avenue between
Prospect and Lake where possible.
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b. Any improvements not part of the CSU Medical Center
project will be funded and constructed by the City unless
otherwise agreed by the parties.
(5) Improvements at College Avenue and Lake Street. The City will
construct, at the City’s cost, the modification of left turn geometry on
northbound College Avenue at Lake Street.
(6) Improvements at Washington Street and Laurel Street. CSU will
construct an enhanced pedestrian crossing on the east side of
Washington Street to include a refuge median and pedestrian-activated
rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB).
(7) Improvements at Sherwood Street and Laurel Street. CSU will
construct an enhanced pedestrian crossing on the west side of
Sherwood Street to include a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon or HAWK
(High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk) signal.
(8) Bike and Pedestrian Improvements along Lake Street.
a. City shall fund and perform the removal of parking
between College and Whitcomb in order to maintain travel
lanes and implement buffered bike lanes;
b. CSU shall fund and perform sidewalk improvements
including:
i. A widened and ADA-compliant sidewalk on the
south side of Lake Street between Shields Street and
Whitcomb Street;
ii. A mid-block crossing on the west end of Lake
Street that will connect to ADA-compliant
sidewalks;
iii. A new pedestrian sidewalk on the south side of
Lake Street crossing the railroad tracks to connect
to the Mason Trail and the MAX bus line;
iv. A new sidewalk on the south side of Lake Street
between Mason and College;
v. Further operational improvements to the
intersection of Lake Street and Center Avenue;
c. On-street parking, bike lanes, and travel lanes shall remain
between Whitcomb Street and Shields Street.
(9) Main Campus Pedestrian Improvements.
a. Sidewalk improvements on Whitcomb Street between
Prospect Road and Lake Street will include an eight (8)
foot detached sidewalk to be connected with a six (6) foot
sidewalk along Lake Street connecting to Aggie Village;
b. Sidewalk improvements on Pitkin Street:
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i. A new sidewalk on the south side of Pitkin Street at the
railroad crossing to connect to the Mason Trail and
MAX bus line;
ii. A new six (6) foot detached sidewalk on the south side
of Pitkin Street between Mason Street and College
Avenue;
iii. Improved roadway crossings of Pitkin at both Shields
Street and College Avenue, pursuant to the Pitkin Low-
Stress Bike Network, to be managed, funded, and
constructed by the City.
(10) CSU Parking Improvements (Independent of the Stadium)
a. Continued operation of the main campus Lake Street
parking garage;
b. Completion of additional main campus parking garage
(approximately 400 net new parking spaces); and
c. Construction of an additional surface parking lot off of
Research Boulevard (approximately 900 parking spaces),
which will include a westbound right turn lane from Drake
Road onto Research Boulevard.
(11) Signage Improvements are anticipated to include:
a. Wayfinding signage to new Stadium location;
b. Wayfinding signage to new event parking;
c. Signage in surrounding neighborhoods; and
d. New trailblazing signage to Stadium from the interstate.
(12) Traffic Responsive Signal System to support operational
capabilities for Stadium events, to be designed after the operational
plan is fully understood.
(13) Alternative Transportation Support and Growth:
a. Continued funding for Around the Horn and Main-to-
Foothills campus shuttles.
b. Employee and student access to MAX rapid transit service.
D. Additional or Ongoing Study. CSU and the City recognize that several
ideas and suggested efforts have been raised in early planning stages and remain under
development. The Parties agree to meet in good faith to discuss any jointly identified
needs and solutions as the evaluation process moves forward. The Parties reported on the
progress of that evaluation six months after the execution of this Agreement as provided
in Section 8(A). The Parties agree that ongoing efforts to evaluate and analyze the need
for and feasibility of these improvements will continue to completion and that periodic
reports on this ongoing work will be provided to the City Manager and the University
President. Project responsibility will be based on specific technical analyses including
generally accepted engineering standards which shall be completed as part of this
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evaluation. The Parties are fully committed to implementing the following projects as
soon as practicable:
(1) Prospect Corridor Improvements. Improvements are outlined in West
Central Area Plan (WCAP), but multi-modal improvements such as
the multi-use path are most beneficial for the Stadium. CSU has
incorporated WCAP guidelines in all new, current CSU developments
adjacent to Prospect Rd.
(2) Intersection Improvements.
a. Lake Street and Centre Avenue intersection will be
evaluated to consider vehicular, bike, and pedestrian
volumes for potential intersection signalization.
3. The Agreement remains in full force and effect except as modified by this First
Addendum.
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a Municipal Corporation
Date: By:
Wade O. Troxell, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM,
ACTING BY AND THROUGH COLORADO
STATE UNIVERSITY
Date: ___________________ By: ________________________________
Tony Frank, President
Legal Review:
Date: ________________________ By: ____________________________
Jason L. Johnson
General Counsel
Colorado State University System