HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-008-01/17/2023-AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND THERESOLUTION 2023-008
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND THE FORT COLLINS DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGARDING THE RENOVATION AND
REDEVELOPMENT OF OLIVE STREET ALLEY,HARPER-GOFF ALLEY AND EAST
MYRTLE STREET ALLEY
WHEREAS,on January 10,2008,the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development
Authority,a body corporate and politic (the “DDA”),commissioned Russell+Mills Studios
(“R+M”)to prepare a Master Plan for Downtown Alleys and Integrated Walkways for the
redevelopment of designated alleys within the boundaries of the DDA (the “Master Plan”);and
WHEREAS,the purpose of the Master Plan was to propose improvements to certain
alleyways located in oradjacent to the DDA’s boundaries to address deterioration,safety,parking,
incompatibility of modes of travel and trash collection practices,leading to a more visually
pleasing appearance in the alleyways and a “shared street”concept whereby the alleyways would
be more conducive to vehicle,pedestrian and bicycle traffic,and provide greater connectivity
between Fort Collins Downtown,the Colorado State University campus and the Fort Collins River
District;and
WHEREAS,on May 18,2010,the Fort Collins City Council adopted Resolution 2010-027
authorizing the City Manager to execute the intergovernmental agreement by and between the City
and the DDA relating to the construction,operation and maintenance of the Montezuma Fuller
Alley and Old Firehouse Alley improvements (the “2010 IGA”);and
WHEREAS,on February 1,2011,the City Council adopted Resolution 2011-006
authorizing the City Manager to execute a separate IGA with the DDA relating to the construction,
operation and maintenance of the West Myrtle Alley (the “2011 IGA”);and
WHEREAS,in 2014 the DDA and the City negotiated and agreed upon that certain
“Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding Maintenance of Certain Downtown Alleys”,under
which the DDA pays the City to perform certain maintenance services within the alleys
redeveloped under the 2010 IGA and 2011 IGA (the “Maintenance IGA”);and
WHEREAS,on May 1,2018,the City Council adopted Resolution 2018-042,authorizing
the City Manager to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the DDA relating to the
construction,operation and maintenance of the Old Firehouse Alley/Seckner Alley and West
Mountain Alley (the “2018 IGA”);and
WHEREAS,on January 5,2021,the Fort Collins City Council adopted Resolution 2021-
001,authorizing the City Manager to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the DDA
relating to the construction,operation and maintenance of Tenney Court North Alley and West
Oak Street Alley (the “2021 IGA”);and
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WHEREAS,on June 15,2021,the Fort Collins City Council adopted Resolution 2021-
068,authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the 2021 IGA with the DDA
relating to the construction,operation and maintenance of certain Alley Enhancement on City-
owned property abutting Tenney Court North Alley (the “2021 IGA Amendment”);and
WHEREAS,on October 10,2019,the DDA Board approved the redevelopment in 2023 of
West Olive Street Alley,Harper Goff Alley and East Myrtle Street Alley,as depicted on Exhibit
“A”of the attached IGA (the “Alleys”);and
WHEREAS,on December 9,2021,the DDA Board commissioned Norris Design,Inc.,to
prepare plans and specifications for renovation of the Alleys;and
WHEREAS,the City and DDA have formulated and agreed upon a Basis of Design,dated
August 11,2022,to clarify design expectations for redevelopment of the Alleys and to serve as a
foundation for design expectations for future alley enhancement projects in downtown Fort
Collins,which is included in Exhibit “B”to the attached IGA (“Basis of Design”);and
WHEREAS,the construction plans,entitled “Fort Collins Downtown Alley Enhancements
—West Olive Street Alley,Harper Goff Alley,and East Myrtle Street Alley”,dated October 5,
2022,currently are at sixty percent (60%)completion and will be brought to one hundred percent
(100%)completion with the assistance of the Contractor (selected in 2020 pursuant to a
competitive sealed proposal process in connection with the 2021 alley enhancement project as
described in the 2021 IGA);and
WHEREAS,once completed,the construction plans will be subject to approval by the City
in accordance with the City’s Capital Projects Review process and,upon such approval,the
construction plans will be on file in the offices of the DDA and with the Engineering Department
of the City (the “Construction Plans”or “Alley Enhancements”);and
WHEREAS,the Alleys are in need of substantial renovation and redevelopment,and the
Alley Enhancements will provide aesthetic and economic benefits to the area encompassed by the
DDA,and to the City as a whole;and
WHEREAS,the Alley Enhancements will be designed and constructed in accordance with
the Basis of Design,current Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards,and the Construction
Plans,as approved though the City’s Capital Projects Review process;and
WHEREAS,the City is the owner of the right-of-way within the Alleys (the “ROW”);and
WHEREAS,on March 21,2017,the City adopted the Downtown Plan which supports
development of an integrated pedestrian network consisting of alleyways;and
WHEREAS,the construction of the Alley Enhancements (the “Alley Enhancement
Project”)is consistent with and in furtherance of the Downtown Plan;and
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WHEREAS,the DDA will contract with the Contractor for and manage the construction
of the Alley Enhancements,will pay the costs associated with construction of the Alley
Enhancements,and upon their completion,will be responsible for certain maintenance and repair
obligation in relation thereto;and
WHEREAS,the City desires to participate in the Alley Enhancement Project by permitting
the construction of the Alley Enhancements within the ROW and by assisting the DDA with the
competitive bidding process for selecting a contractor to construct the Alley Enhancements,as
more fully set forth herein below;and
WHEREAS,subsequent to the execution of this IGA,the DDA and the City intend to
execute a new intergovernmental agreement superseding the Maintenance IGA,which will include
the alleys to be redeveloped under the 2018 IGA,the 2021 IGA,the 2021 IGA Amendment,and
this intergovernmental agreement;and
WHEREAS,Article II,Section 16 of the City of Fort Collins Charter empowers the City
Council,by ordinance and 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,Colorado Revised Statutes (“C.R.S.”)Section 29-1-203 also 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,Section 1-22 of the City Code,also provides that 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,pursuant to C.R.S.§31-25-808,the DDA has authority to make public
improvements which benefit those downtown areas of Fort Collins within its boundaries;and
WHEREAS,pursuant to C.R.S.§31-25-808,the DDA is empowered to cooperate with the
City,to enter into contracts with the City and to make or receive from the City grants,contributions
and loans;and
WHEREAS,the City and the DDA desire to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to
memorialize their respective rights and obligations in connection with the Alley Enhancement
Project,as well as their long-term obligations relating to the Alley Enhancements;and
WHEREAS,the City Council has determined that an intergovernmental agreement with
the DDA for completion of the Alley Enhancements is in the best interests of the City.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS:
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Section 1.That the City Council hereby makes any and all determinations and findings
contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2.That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the
Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding the Renovation and Redevelopment of Olive Street
Alley,Harper Goff Alley and East Myrtle Street Alley substantially in 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 Co I of the Ci of Fort Collins this 17th
day of January,2023.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
REGARDING THE RENOVATION AND REDEVELOPMENT
OF OLIVE STREET ALLEY,HARPER GOFF ALLEY AND EAST MYRTLE STREET
ALLEY
This INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING THE RENOVATION
AND REDEVELOPMENT OF OLIVE STREET ALLEY,HARPER GOFF ALLEY AND EAST
MYRTLE STREET ALLEY (“IGA”)is made and executed this _________day of______________
2023,by and between the CITY OF FORT COLLINS,COLORADO,a municipal corporation (the
“City”),and the FORT COLLINS,COLORADO,DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY,a body corporate and politic (the “DDA”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,Article II,Section 16 of the City Charter empowers the City Council of the
City,by ordinance or resolution,to enter into contracts with other governmental bodies to furnish
governmental services and make charges for such services or enter into cooperative or joint
activities with other governmental bodies;
WHEREAS,C.R.S.§29-1-203 also 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;
WHEREAS,pursuant to C.R.S.§31-25-808,the DDA has authority to make public
improvements which benefit those downtown areas of Fort Collins within its boundaries;
WHEREAS,pursuant to C.R.S.§31-25-808,the DDA is empowered to cooperate with the
City,to enter into contracts with the City and to make or receive from the City grants,contributions
and loans;
WHEREAS,on January 10,2008,the Board of Directors of the DDA (the “DDA Board”),
commissioned Russell +Mills Studios (“R+M”)to prepare a Master Plan for Downtown Alleys
and Integrated Walkways for the redevelopment of designated alleys within the boundaries of the
DDA (the “Master Plan”);
WHEREAS,the purpose of the Master Plan was to propose improvements to certain
alleyways located in or adjacent to the DDA’s boundaries to address deterioration,safety,parking,
incompatibility of modes of travel and trash collection practices,leading to a more visually
pleasing appearance in the alleyways and a “shared street”concept whereby the alleyways would
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be more conducive to vehicle,pedestrian and bicycle traffic,and provide greater connectivity
between Fort Collins Downtown,the Colorado State University campus and the Fort Collins River
District;
WHEREAS,on May 18,2010,the Fort Collins City Council adopted Resolution 2010-027
authorizing the City Manager to execute the intergovernmental agreement by and between the City
and the DDA relating to the construction,operation and maintenance of the Montezuma Fuller
Alley and Old Firehouse Alley improvements (the “2010 IGA”);
WHEREAS,on February 1,2011,the Fort Collins City Council adopted Resolution 2011-
006 authorizing the City Manager to execute a separate IGA with the DDA relating to the
construction,operation and maintenance of the West Myrtle Alley (the “2011 IGA”);
WHEREAS,in 2014 the DDA and the City negotiated and agreed upon that certain
“Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding Maintenance of Certain Downtown Alleys”,under
which the DDA pays the City to perform certain maintenance services within the alleys
redeveloped under the 2010 IGA and 2011 IGA (the “Maintenance IGA”);
WHEREAS,on May 1,2018,the Fort Collin City Council adopted Resolution 2018-042,
authorizing the City Manager to execute an IGA with the DDA relating to the construction,
operation and maintenance of the Old Firehouse Alley/Seckner Alley and West Mountain Alley
(the “2018 IGA”);
Whereas,on January 5,2021,the Fort Collins City Council adopted Resolution 2021-001,
authorizing the City Manager to execute an IGA with the DDA relating to the construction,
operation and maintenance of Tenney Court North Alley &West Oak Street Alley (the “2021
IGA”);
WHEREAS,on June 15,2021,the Fort Collins City Council adopted Resolution 2021-
068,authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the 2021 IGA with the DDA
relating to the construction,operation and maintenance of certain Alley Enhancement on City-
owned property abutting Tenney Court North Alley (the “2021 IGA Amendment”);
WHEREAS,subsequent to execution of this IGA,the DDA and the City intend to execute
a new intergovernmental agreement superseding the Maintenance IGA,which will include the
alleys redeveloped under the 2018 IGA,the 2021 IGA,the 2021 IGA Amendment and this IGA;
WHEREAS,on October 10,2019,the DDA Board approved the redevelopment in 2023 of
West Olive Street Alley,Harper Goff Alley and East Myrtle Street Alley,as depicted on Exhibit
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A,consisting of two (2)pages,attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the
“Alleys”)
WHEREAS,on December 9,2021,the DDA Board commissioned Norris Design,Inc.,to
prepare plans and specifications for renovation of the Alleys;
WHEREAS,the City and DDA have formulated and agreed upon a basis of design,dated
August 11,2022,to clarify design expectations for redevelopment of the Alleys and to serve as a
foundation for design expectations for future alley enhancement projects in downtown Fort
Collins,which consists of six (6)pages and is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference as Exhibit B (“Basis of Design”);
WHEREAS,the construction plans,entitled “Fort Collins Downtown Alley Enhancements
—West Olive Street Alley,Harper Goff Alley,and East Myrtle Street Alley,”dated October 5,
2022,are currently at sixty percent (60%)completion and will be brought to one hundred percent
(100%)completion with the assistance of the Contractor (as “Contractor”is defined in Section 3.3
below);
WHEREAS,once completed,the construction plans will be subject to approval by the City
in accordance with the City’s Capital Projects Review process and,upon such approval,the
construction plans will be on file in the offices of the DDA and with the Engineering Department
of the City (the “Construction Plans”or “Alley Enhancements”);
WHEREAS,the Alleys are in need of substantial renovation and redevelopment,and the
Alley Enhancements will provide aesthetic and economic benefits to the area encompassed by the
DDA,and to the City as a whole;
WHEREAS,the Alley Enhancements will be designed and constructed in accordance with
the Basis of Design,current Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards,and the Construction
Plans,as approved though the City’s Capital Projects Review process;
WHEREAS,the City is the owner of the right-of-way within the Alleys (the “ROW”);
WHEREAS,on March 21,2017,the City adopted the Downtown Plan which supports
development of an integrated pedestrian network consisting of alleyways;
WHEREAS,the construction of the Alley Enhancements (the “Alley Enhancement
Project”)is consistent with and in furtherance of the Downtown Plan;
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WHEREAS,the DDA will contract with the Contractor for,and manage the construction
of,the Alley Enhancements,will pay the costs associated with construction of the Alley
Enhancements,and upon their completion,will be responsible for certain maintenance and repair
obligation in relation thereto;
WHEREAS,the City desires to participate in the Alley Enhancement Project by permitting
the construction of the Alley Enhancements within the ROW,as more fully set forth herein below;
WHEREAS,the City and the DDA desire to enter into this IGA to memorialize their
respective rights and obligations in connection with the Alley Enhancement Project,as well as
their long-term obligations relating to the Alley Enhancements;
WHEREAS,the DDA Board,on December 8,2022,determined that this IGA is consistent
with and in furtherance of the goals and purposes of the DDA and thereupon approved the terms
of this IGA and authorized its board chair to execute it;and
WHEREAS,the City Council by adoption of this Resolution,has determined that this IGA
is consistent with and in furtherance of the goals and purposes of the City and the DDA and
thereupon approved the terms of this IGA and authorized the City Manager to execute it.
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual promises and other valuable
consideration,the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged,the parties agree as
follows:
1.Tenm The term of this IGA shall begin upon execution and shall continue through
the termination of the existing Tax Increment Financing in place for the DDA (i.e.January 1,
2032),or the termination of the DDA,whichever first occurs.
2.Mutual Benefit of Alley Enhancement Proiect.The parties hereto acknowledge that
the Alley Enhancement Project will provide significant benefits to both the DDA and the City.
The parties further acknowledge the special relationship between the City and the DDA and the
importance of mutually implementing the Downtown Plan through efforts such as the Alley
Enhancement Project.In consideration thereof~the DDA and the City agree that they will work
cooperatively together in good faith to fulfill the purposes of this IGA and to equitably resolve any
issues arising hereunder in order to complete the Alley Enhancement Project in accordance with
the desires and intentions of the parties and the requirements,standards and procedures applicable
to construction of public improvements within the ROW.
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3.Construction of Alley Enhancements.
3.1 City Approval of 100%Complete Construction Plans.The DDA acknowledges and
agrees that the Construction Plans,once completed,are subject to approval through
the City’s Capital Projects Review process before the DDA is authorized to construct
the Alley Enhancements in accordance with Section 3.2 below.
3.2 Authorization to Construct Alley Enhancements,Construction Standards.The City
authorizes the DDA to construct the Alley Enhancements.The Alley Enhancements
shall be constructed in accordance with the Construction Plans,the Basis of Design,
and all adopted and applicable City standards and requirements for public rights-of-
way;provided,however,that the DDA is authorized to deviate from the Construction
Plans to the extent permitted by the Basis of Design or applicable City standards.
Except as authorized herein,all changes to the Construction Plans must be approved
bytheCity.
3.3 Selection of Contractor.By intergovernmental agreement entitled
“Intergovernmental Agreement for the Provision of Administrative Support
Services”dated August 18,2008,the City agreed to provide competitive bidding
services to the DDA through the City’s Purchasing Department.The contractor who
will be completing the Alley Enhancements,J-2 Contracting Company (the
“Contractor”),was selected in 2020 through a competitive sealed proposal bidding
process cooperatively managed by the DDA and the City’s Purchasing Department
in connection with the 2021 alley enhancement project,in the inanner described in
the 2021 IGA.
3.4 Construction Contract.The contract for construction services for the Alley
Enhancements (the “Construction Contract”)shall be between the DDA and the
Contractor.The DDA agrees to utilize as the form for the Construction Contract the
contract documents the City utilizes for a construction manager/general contractor
for its own capital improvement projects (including all general conditions and
standards).The indemnification provision in the Construction Contract shall extend
to both the DDA and the City,and the City shall be identified as a third-party
beneficiary of such contract for the limited purpose of enforcing such indemnification
obligation.The DDA shall be responsible for making all payments legally due to the
Contractor pursuant to the Construction Contract.The DDA shall further be
responsible for performing all administrative and management services related to the
Construction Contract,and shall do so in a timely and diligent manner.
3.5 Construction Enzineer and Manaeement.The DDA agrees to contract with a
professional engineering company reasonably acceptable to the City to serve as
project engineer and construction manager for the Alley Enhancement Project.The
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City acknowledges that the DDA has contracted with Ditesco,LLC,to provide such
services,and that Ditesco,LLC,is acceptable to the City.
3.6 Acquisition of Easements and Permits.The DDA shall be responsible for acquiring
all easements and permits necessary for the Alley Enhancement Project,including
temporary construction easements and permits for staging.
3.7 As-Built Drawings and Enzineering Certification Letter.The DDA shall provide to
the City true and correct copies of the as-built drawings and the engineering
certification letter for the Alley Enhancements to the City in accordance with Section
7 below within thirty (30)days of completion of the Alley Enhancement Project.
3.8 No City Liability for Construction Contract.The DDA acknowledges and agrees that
the City shall not have any financial or other liability for construction of the Alley
Enhancements under the Construction Contract,construction management contract,
or for permits,easements or other requirements of the Alley Enhancement Project.
3.9 Insurance.The DDA shall require that the Contractor obtain and maintain
insurance in customary industry amounts satisfactory to the DDA and the City,and
both the DDA and the City shall be added as additional insureds on such insurance
policies.
4.DDA’s Ongoing Maintenance/Repair Obligations of Alley Enhancements.
Through the term of this IGA,the DDA,at its sole cost and expense,shall be responsible for
performing the following maintenance and repairs associated with the Alley Enhancements:
4.1 General Maintenance and Repairs.The DDA shall be responsible for maintaining
the Alley Enhancements at a level generally consistent with how it maintains
previously renovated downtown alleys,as described in Exhibit C,consisting of one
(I)page,attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the “Scope of
Maintenance Obligations”).The parties acknowledge that reasonable adj ustments to
the Scope of Maintenance Obligations shall be made from time to time based upon
the usage of and experience in maintaining the Alleys in their improved condition.
Such obligation shall not extend to renovating,rebuilding,upgrading,or modernizing
any of the Alley Enhancements,but shall include replacement of materials or
installed features as required to preserve the overall Alley Enhancements in a
condition reasonable given the age and normal use of the Alley Enhancements.
4.2 Plants and Flowers.The DDA shall provide all flowers and ornamental plants for
the planters and planting areas created by the Alley Enhancements,as well as funding
for all labor associated with planting and maintaining such flowers and plants.
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4.3 Snow Removal.The DDA shall provide for snow removal from the ROW.
4.4 Utility Costs Related to Alley Enhancements.The parties acknowledge that the
Construction Plans will call for installation of water and electrical meters (the “Utility
Meters”)for the following purposes related to the following Alley Enhancements:(a)
to provide electricity to the lights;(b)to provide electricity to the electrical outlets
located within the Alleys;and (c)for irrigation of the plants and flowers located in
the planters and planter areas.The DDA shall be responsible for the cost of the
utilities originating at the Utility Meters,subject to the following limitations:(a)the
City shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the lights are not turned on until after
dusk and are turned off prior to dawn;and (b)the City shall not make use of the
power or water originating at the Utility Meters for any purpose,except as otherwise
provided in this IGA.
5.City Obligations Regarding the Alley Enhancements.The City agrees to the
following obligations in relation to the Alley Enhancements for the term of this IGA:
5.1 General.The City shall make those repairs to the Alley Enhancements to the extent
they are necessary directly as a result of:
(a)A negligent,reckless or intentional act or omission of the City,its employees,
agents or contractors;
(b)An act or omission of a City permittee,licensee,franchisee,where the City has
already received compensation from such person for the act or omission
requiring repairs to the Alley Enhancements;or
(c)A criminal or tortious act of any third party,and such third party has made
such repairs or paid the City for such repairs.
5.2 Third-Party Compensation.In the event that the DDA repairs any Alley Enhancement
and,subsequent to such payment by the DDA,the City for any reason whatsoever
receives compensation for such repairs from any third party,then the City shall pay
to the DDA the amount received from such third party up to the amount of the DDA’s
costs and expenses to provide for such repair.
5.3 Claims Azainst Others for Repair.In the event that the City has a valid claim against
a City permittee,licensee,or franchisee,entitling the City to require repair to the
Alley Enhancements or correction of a defect therein,the City shall reasonably
evaluate the strength of such claim and the potential costs of asserting it,and
determine whether to assert such claim,at law or in equity.
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5.4 Notices to DDA and Parks Maintenance.The City’s Engineering Department has
adopted policies and procedures concerning work in redeveloped alleys,which
include a process to timely notil5’the DDA and the City Parks and Recreation
Division of proposed work in such alleys that may disturb Alley Enhancements.The
City agrees to maintain this notification process policy during the term of this IGA.
5.5 Vendor Permits,Concessionaire Licenses.In the event the City issues a vendor’s
permit,concessionaire’s license,or other license or permit used for similar purpose,
within the Alleys,then the City shall require as a condition of any such permit or
license that such user shall be responsible for keeping the area covered by the permit
or license in a clean and neat condition,free of litter,soils and rubbish,and for
returning such area to the condition which existed prior to the permittee’s or
licensee’s use thereof,including repairing damaged payers in accordance with
Section 5 hereof.
5.6 Special Conditions on Repair and Replacement of Payers.
5.6.1 Repair or Replacement by the City.In the event that the City undertakes repair
or replacement of any damaged payers within the ROW,the City agrees that it
shall conduct such repair and/or replacement in accordance with the
manufacturer’s specifications (the “Paver Specification Sheet”),and that it shall
replace missing or irreparably damaged payers with new payers.The City agrees
that it shall not repair or replace missing or damaged payers with other road base
materials such as asphalt or concrete.Copies of the Paver Specification Sheet
shall be kept on file with the DDA and in the Engineering Department of the City
with the as-built drawings for the Alley Enhancements.Provided that the
requirements of this Section 5.6.1 have been satisfied,the DDA agrees to
reimburse the City for its costs in repairing or replacing payers in the Alleys.
5.6.2 Excavation and Building Permittees.
(a)Pursuant to its adopted policies and procedures,the City shall provide to any
person or entity who applies for or inquires about a building or excavation
permit within the Alley affecting the Alley Enhancements an information
pamphlet advising the prospective permittee of the special nature of the
paver improvements within the Alleys (“Paver Information Pamphlet”)and
a copy of the Paver Specification Sheet.
(b)To the extent permitted by Section 23.20(c)of the City’s Municipal Code,
as a condition of any such building or excavation permit,the permittee,upon
completing work in the Alleys affecting the Alley Enhancements,shall be
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required to return the Alley Enhancements to the state and condition which
existed prior to the permittee’s work in the Alleys,including,by way of
example and not of limitation,repairing or replacing any payers that it
damages consistent with the Paver Specification Sheet.The City agrees to
make reasonable and good faith efforts to enforce such permit condition
against any and all permittees.
5.6.3 Utility Providers,Franchisees and Other Persons.To the extent permitted by
law,the City agrees to take reasonable measures to ensure that third patties who
will be engaging in activities in the Alleys of a type or nature which could
reasonably be capable of causing damage to the payers,but who may not be
required to obtain a permit before conducting such activities (e.g.franchisees and
utility providers),are provided with the Paver Information Pamphlet and the
Paver Specification Sheet,and that such third parties are required to repair or
replace damaged payers in accordance with the Paver Specification Sheet.
6.City Ownership of ROW and Alley Enhancements.The ROW shall remain the sole
property of the City.The DDA shall not acquire any property interest in or to the ROW pursuant
to or as a result of this IGA,nor shall the DDA have any obligations with respect to the ROW,
beyond those obligations specifically identified herein.Upon acceptance thereof~the City shall
own all of the Alley Enhancements constructed within the ROW,which the parties acknowledge
does not include,by way of example and without limitation,the consolidated trash enclosures and
other fixtures constructed on adjacent private property,which shall be owned and operated by the
DDA.
7.Notices.All notices to be given to parties hereunder shall be in writing and shall
be sent by certified mail to the addresses specified below:
If to the DDA:The Fort Collins,Colorado,
Downtown Development Authority
Ann:Executive Director
19 Old Town Square,Suite 230
Fort Collins,CO 80524
With a copy to:Liley Law,LLC
Ann:Joshua C.Liley
2627 Redwing Road,Suite 342
Fort Collins,CO 80526
Ifto the City:City of Fort Collins
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Attn:Director of Infrastructure Services/City Engineer
215 N.Mason Street
Fort Collins,CO 80521;
With a copy to:City Attorney’s Office
Attn:City Attorney
300 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins,CO 80521
8.Governing Law.This IGA shall be governed by,and its terms construed under the
laws of the State of Colorado.
9.No Third-Party Beneficiaries.It is the mutual intent of the parties hereto that this
IGA shall inure to the benefit of only the parties hereto.Accordingly,nothing in this IGA shall be
construed as creating any right or entitlement which inures to the benefit of any third party.
10.Annual Appropriation.All financial obligations of the City or the DDA arising
under this IGA that are payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that
purpose being annually appropriated,budgeted and otherwise made available by the City Council
of the City,in its discretion,and/or the Board of Directors of the DDA,in its discretion,as
applicable.
II.Benefit.Binding Effect,Covenant.The parties hereto recognize that there are legal
constraints imposed upon them by the constitution,statutes,and rules and regulations of the State
of Colorado and of the United States,and imposed upon them by their respective governing
statutes,charters,ordinances,rules and regulations,and that,subject to such constraints,the parties
intend to carry out the terms and conditions of this IGA.Notwithstanding any other provision of
this IGA to the contrary,in no event shall either of the parties be obligated hereunder to exercise
any power or take any action that is be prohibited by applicable law.Whenever possible,each
provision of this IGA shall be interpreted in such a manner so as to be effective and valid under
applicable law.
12.Liability,Governmental Immunity.Each party hereto agrees to be responsible for
its own wrongful or negligent acts or omissions,or those of its officers,agents,or employees to
the full extent allowed by law.Liability of the parties hereto is at all times herein strictly limited
and controlled by the provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act,C.R.S.§~24-10-
101,et seq.as now or hereafter amended.Nothing in this IGA shall be construed as a waiver of
the protections of said Act.
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13.Remedies.In the event a party has defaulted in the performance of any of its
obligations under this IGA,the non-defaulting party shall give notice of such default to the
defaulting party and the defaulting party shall have a period of thirty (30)days within which to
cure said default.In the event the default remains uncorrected,the party declaring default may
elect to (a)terminate the Agreement and seek damages;(b)require specific performance;or (c)
avail themselves of any other remedy at law or equity.
14.Counterparts.This IGA may be signed by the parties,electronically or otherwise,in
counterparts.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have executed this IGA the day and year first
above written.
CITY OF FORT COLLINS,COLORADO,
a municipal corporation
By:_____________________________
Kelly DiMartino,City Manager
ATTEST:
Anissa Hollingshead,City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Aaron Gum,Assistant City Attorney
FORT COLLINS,COLORADO,
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY,a body corporate and politic
By:_____________________________
David Lingle,Chair
ATTEST:
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Cheryl Zimlich,Secretary
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BASIS OF DESIGN
DOWNTOWN DEVEI.OPMENT AUTHORITY
Down own Alley Enhancemen s
Basis of Design
PREPARED FOR:City of Fort Collins
PREPARED BY:Keith Meyer,PE/Ditesco
REVIEWED BY:Todd Dangerfield/DDA
DATE:August H,2022
Contents
Background 1
Summary 2
Architectural Design Narrative 2
Civil Engineering Design Narrative 3
Electrical Engineering Design Narrative 5
Irrigation Design Narrative 5
Background
The purpose of this Basis of Design is to document the design and construction standards
used by the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority (DDA)to improve public right
of way in various alleys throughout Fort Collins Downtown.Specifically,this document
outlines and highlights the standards that are modified or altered from Larimer County
Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS)and other adopted standards in Fort Collins.This
document further creates a foundation for all alley improvements contemplated under the
Downtown Alley Masterplan,December 1,2008.
The Downtown Alley Enhancements improve public right of way but use a variety of
architectural construction techniques not currently recognized by governing standards such
as LCUASS.As such,this Basis of Design highlights unique design concepts and outlines
special standards to which the alleys are designed and constructed.Finally,this document
is a tool for City officials to assist in review and approval of concepts proposed currently
outside of recognized standards and to provide the DDA/City design and review teams
with a clear understanding of mutual expectations from the outset of the design process.
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Summary
The design criterion is summarized below for the Downtown Alley Enhancements.
Additional details can be referenced in the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority
Downtown Alley Enhancement Standards.
Architectural Design Narrative
The architectural design for the Downtown Alley Enhancements focuses on themes for each
alley improvement area drawing on adjacent land uses and architectural concepts.For
example,the alleys nearer to Old Town have a historic theme while alleys closer to
Colorado State University draw inspiration from the university setting.Overall,the
architectural concepts are meant to enhance the local character and provide for enhanced
pedestrian uses of the alley spaces.Additional architectural goals include encouraging
additional outdoor uses,inspiring redevelopment on adjacent private land,creating festive
spaces using special lighting,ensuring emergency access where applicable,creating special
trash collection strategies for each alley and implementing shared street models to allow
vehicular access,including business deliveries and trash haulers,in a controlled and
integrated manner.
TABLE I
Architectural Design Criteria
Category Manufacturer or Item Standard
Brick Paving Traffic rated system (Pavestone or equal)Mm.3-1/8’paver,7,000 psi
Paver bedding ASTM C33 sand —mm 1”depth
Paver anchoring sand Polymeric
Flatwork Architectural concrete (colored or other)Mm.6”thick;4,000 psi
fibermesh (pedestrian use only)
Site Furnishings Benches or seating Powder Coated Steel or custom
concrete
Planter Pots Precast Concrete w/irrigation
capability
Custom shade structures or screens Powder Coated Steel,Cor-Ten or
Carbon Steel
Bollards Steel or Stainless Steel with
modified mounting detail
Landscape Plantings Low water use Grasses,Perennials in beds None
Annuals in Hanging baskets and Pots None
Trees 2”caliper (nominal)
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Architectural Design Criteria
Category Manufacturer or Item Standard
Columns Concrete Masonry Block w/Brick Facing —Internal masonry block;reinforced
Robinson Brick or equal with spread footing
(IBC 2018 or latest version)
Civil Engineering Design Narrative
Civil Engineering design criteria for the Downtown Alley Enhancements are focused on
rehabilitation of existing paved surfaces.The overall intent is to maintain existing traffic
loading,paving,drainage and utility conditions to the greatest extent possible.Where
applicable,drainage and paving site conditions are being improved to meet architectural
design conditions or improve overall operations and maintenance.The civil engineering
standards presented below are indicative of urban design retrofit conditions where
numerous design constraints exist.
TABLE 2
Civil Design Criteria
Category Manufacturer or Item Standard
Design Speed Vehicular <20 mph
Site Distance Stopping Sight Distance 100-ft
Corner Sight Distance 0-ft (all stop condition)
Slope Longitudinal Slope Mm.0.5%;Max.4.0%
Max.grade break without vertical curve 1%
Mi vertical curve length 50-ft
Mm.cross slope 1%
Max.cross slope 4%
Max.cross slope for sidewalks (pedestrian use)2%where achievable to meet
existing site constraints
Brick Paving Traffic rated system (Pavestone or equal)Mi 3-1/8”paver,7,000 psi
Brick Paving -Subbase under paving system if concrete is not Mm.1 8”CDOT CL 5 or 6 ABC
Subbase used
Concrete Paving Traffic bearing —beneath brick paving system Mi 5”thick,4,000 psi
Pedestrian concrete (colored or other)Mm.6”thick;4,000 psi
fibermesh
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Civil Design Criteria
Category Manufacturer or Item Standard
Structural Concrete Foundation support (light poles,columns,other Mm.3,500 psi
as needed)mild reinforcement
Drainage Maintain historical drainage patterns Match existing conditions
New subsurface system (if needed)10-year design storm
(developed condition if known)
Detention None
Water quality None.Match existing conditions.
Drain Pan 1”per 12”of pan width
(as applicable)
Traffic Traffic flow and distribution Maintain existing conditions
close alleys to vehicular traffic
where applicable
Travel way/lane width Mm.10-ft
Utilities Electric bury depth (primary and secondary)Mm.2-ft
Electric vertical separation to other utilities Mm.0”
Conduit SCH 40 per Light and Power
standards
Storm Drainage Pipe RCP CL Ill or IV
Storm Pipe (shallow bury)DIP CL 350 (encased)
Storm bury depth Mm.1-ft
Storm vertical separation to other utilities Mm.0”
Sewer Pipe SDR 35
Sewer bury depth Mm.4.5-ft
Sewer vertical separation 1 8”(encased if over water)
Water Pipe DIP CL 350;C900 DR 14 or 18
Water bury depth 4.5-ft
Water vertical separation 18”
Horizontal separation (all utilities)0-ft Goint trench conditions)
Dry utilities (private)Per private standards
Xcel Energy
Comcast
Qwest
Other
Trench Backfill (all utilities in public right of way)Flowfill —80-100 psi
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Electrical Engineering Design Narrative
The electrical design conditions are unique to each alley improvement largely based upon
site considerations such as architectural theme,intensity of use,vehicular conflict
conditions,coordination with art and accents with landscape design.Current International
Building,Electric and Fire Protection Codes dictate standards for review of the lighting
system,control panels and breakers.The electrical systems for each alley are designed to be
independent with separate private meters.The overall lighting goal is to provide a unique
design that creates a festive,safe and interesting space encouraging increased alley use,
year-round.
TABLE 3
Electrical Design Criteria
Category Manufacturer or Item Standard
National Electric Code (latest edition)VariesGoverningCodeNationalFireProtectionAssoc.(latest edition)
Type to be determined based upon
Holophane SiteLink Poles;Vehicle Impact architectural theme and conditionsLightPolesConsiderations—Steel or Cast Iron or Aluminum Provide power outlet at top of each
pole
Light Fixture Partial to Full Cut-off;Fixtures vary;all LED Pedestrian Height—12-16’
24”CC.LED fixtures,Screw-in
type,14’Mm Clearance
Festoon Lights American Lighting or equal UL Listing for wet locations
Shatterproof lenses
Commercial grade
Varies Integral motion sensing and
Lighting Control Astronomical Clock dimming at each fixture;infrared
Central dimming controls in lighting cabinet control
NEMA 4 enclosureCustombuiltHoffmanenclosureorequalSegregatedwiretray;high voltage
Includes:Irrigation controller,lighting controls,Exterior meter socket andLightingPanellightingpanel,camera switch/POE disconnect,vented
Approx.size —4’x6’x18”
Meter Pedestal To City of Fort Collins Light and Power standards Cold sequenced
Irrigation Design Narrative
The irrigation design standards are derived directly from the City of Fort Collins Parks and
Recreation standards.Here,the Parks Department is currently contracted to maintain the
alley irrigation system and,as such,the DDA has adopted their internal construction
standards.These standards with specific modifications for alley applications are presented
below.
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TABLE 4
Irrigation Design Criteria
Category Manufacturer or Item Standard
Governing Code National Plumbing Code (latest edition)None
National Electric Code (NEC —latest edition)
Design Pressure/Flow (3/4”service)60 psi
10 gpm
Distribution Mainline Pipe Class 200,SDR 21
Lateral Pipe SCH 40,pressure class 200
Sleeving SCH 40 (UV resistant)
Sleeving (across roadways/alleyways)SCH 80
Controller WeatherTrak,Hunter or Rainbird ACC-ggD (two wire)
Control Wire Varies 14 AWG
Backfiow Preventer FEBCO,Apollo or equal City of Fort Collins Standards
Drip emmitters Rainbird XCZ Series
Tap City of Fort Collins Utility Standards Saddle tap with Mueller
Corporation valve
Meter Set Meter by City of Fort Collins Utilities Current city standard
Curb Stop Mueller or Ford Current city standard
Service Line City of Fort Collins Utility Standards %“Type K Copper
Valve Assembly Rainbird or equal PESU
Planter Pot and Light Rainbird or equal Rainbird LDQ 08-06 drip line
Pole Drip Lines
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Scope of Maintenance Obligations
The DDA will perform,at its cost and expenses,all maintenance and repair required of Section 4 of the
IGA for the Alley Enhancements installed under this IGA,which shall include the following tasks:
1.Routine Cleaning.Maintenance,and Operation.Subject to the limitations set forth in Section 4
of the IGA,The DDA will maintain all Alley Enhancements in good condition and repair,including
but not limited to maintaining the surface cleanliness of all murals,payers and concrete surfaces,
light standards,attachments,light and other fixtures,trash receptacles,cigarette receptacles,
planters and benches.The DDA will provide a maximum of eight power washings per year for
paver surfaces and any adjacent fixed infrastructure.The ODA will de-ice slippery areas after
snow removal is performed.The DDA will repair and replace,as required in Section 4.1 of the
IGA,all Alley Enhancements,including permanent and movable fixtures (such as benches and
trash receptacles)and infrastructure (including payers and concrete surfaces).The DDA will also
repair or replace as necessary light bulbs,light fixtures and other electrical fixtures.
2.Flower Beds,Movable Planters,Hanging Baskets.The DDA will design,purchase,install and
provide routine maintenance of all plant materials,including seasonal plantings,water,fertilizer,
and fall cleanup for beds,planters and hanging baskets included in the Alley Enhancements.
Should the DDA install annual plants priorto May15 (average date of lastfrost),the DDA will bear
the cost of replacing annual plants damaged by frost,snow,ice or freezing temperatures.The
DDA will also pay the cost of replacement required because of damage during special events
scheduled in the Alleys,except for special events where an event promotor is contractually
responsible for such damages.
3.Daily Litter Control.The DDA will provide litter control and debris removal within the Alleys,
except for special events where an event promotor is contractually responsible for cleanup.