HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-012-02/19/2008-AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RESOLUTION 2008-012
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE HARMONY ROAD AND
COLLEGE AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Transportation ("CDOT') has awarded the City
a grant in the amount of$1,420,000 with City matching funds in the amount of$249,450 for a total
budget of$1,669,450 for the design and construction of the Harmony Road and College Avenue
intersection improvements (the"Project"); and
WHEREAS, the intersection of Harmony Road and College Avenue is one of the highest
volume intersections in the City, currently operating at a Level of Service D and forecast to be
operating at a Level of Service F within the next twenty years; and
WHEREAS,the Project would reduce delay and improve the pavement service and provide
better facilities for bicycles and pedestrians at said intersection and is in the best interest of the City;
and
WHEREAS,the Council has determined that the proposed intergovernmental agreement with
CDOT for the design and construction of improvements to the Harmony Road and College Avenue
intersection is in the best interests of the City and should be executed.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with CDOT in order for
the City to receive grant funding in the amount of$1,420,000 with City matching funds in the
amount of$249,450 for a total budget of$1,669,450 for the design and construction of intersection
improvements at the intersection of College Avenue and Harmony Road.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the C ci of the City of Fort Collins this 19th
day of February A.D. 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk