HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-122-11/04/2003-ACCEPTING A PROPERTY OWNER PETITION REGARDING THE INITIATION OF A SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND RESOLUTION 2003-122
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ACCEPTING A PROPERTY OWNER PETITION REGARDING THE
INITIATION OF A SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,
STATING THE NEED FOR, THE NATURE OF, AND THE LOCATION
OF THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE, DESCRIBING THE AREA TO BE ASSESSED
FOR THE SAME, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO PREPARE AND PRESENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
THE NECESSARY INFORMATION FOR THE FORMATION OF SAID DISTRICT
WHEREAS,the Council of the City of Fort Collins,Colorado(the"Council')has received
a Petition from an affected property owner (the "Petitioner") in the area of a proposed special
improvement district(the"District')requesting that the Council initiate proceedings for the creation
of the District; and
WHEREAS, the District would be established for the purpose of constructing certain street
improvements to Timberline Road between Drake Road and Prospect Road, including the
Timberline/Prospect intersection, and
WHEREAS, such improvements are sorely needed to relieve severe traffic congestion in
such area of the City; and
WHEREAS,the Council has received the Petition,accepts the same,and desires to proceed
with the formation of the District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS:
Section 1. That the Petition, as submitted by the Petitioner requesting the formation of
the District, is hereby received and accepted.
Section 2. That the Petitioner constitutes one percent(1%) of the owners of the area of
the property be assessed in the District.
Section 3. That the improvements to be constructed will consist generally of
improvements to Timberline Road between Drake Road and Prospect Road, including the
Timberline/Prospect intersection, and will include, but need not be limited to, right-of-way
acquisition,earthwork,curb and gutter,sidewalk,bicycle lanes,bridge expansion,railroad crossing
expansion, drainage improvements, utility relocations, paving and other improvements that are
necessary or appurtenant thereto.
Section 4. Such improvements are needed in order to provide adequate access for
vehicles and pedestrians to the properties abutting Timberline Road to be improved, in order to
relieve severe traffic congestion in the area,and to provide adequate storm drainage and landscaping
amenities.
Section 5. That it is hereby recognized that improvements to be constructed in the
District will confer special benefits on the real property in the District and general benefits to the
City at large.
Section 6. That the nature and location of the improvements to be made in the District
are as set forth on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section 7. That the Director of Community Planning and Environmental Services is
hereby directed to prepare and present to the Council the following:
a. Preliminary plans and specifications of the improvements described herein;
and
b. An estimate of the probable total cost of such improvements, including the
cost of planning,constructing,or otherwise acquiring the same;engineering,
legal and advertising costs;interest during construction and until assessments
are made by ordinance against the property benefitted, and other incidental
costs incurred in the District; and
C. A map of the District to be assessed for the cost of the improvements.
Section S. That the area to be assessed for the District improvements described on
Exhibit`B,"attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference,shall be approximately as set
forth in the Petition heretofore submitted by Petitioner and on file with the City Clerk.
Section 9. That the District shall be known as the Timberline/Prospect Special
Improvement District No. 93.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 4th day of November,
A.D. 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT "A"
DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
Timberline/Prospect SID # 93
The Timberline/Prospect Special Improvement will generally consist of roadway and
intersection improvements to increase capacity at the Timberline Prospect intersection:
• Construction of dedicated right turn lanes on all legs of the intersection
• Construction of double left turn lanes on NB and SB Timberline Road
• Construction of additional through lanes on NB and SB Timberline Road for a
total of four lanes
• Extension (widening) of the Timberline bridge over Spring Creek
• Extension of the RR crossing at the Great Western RR spur, including relocation
of the exisiting signal crossing arms and warning devices
• Relocation of an existing high pressure gas main
• Relocation and upgrade of the existing Timberline/Prospect traffic signal
• All incidental utility and drainage work necessary for construction of the
improvements
• Acquisition of all necessary ROW and easements
One Mile Radius EXHIBIT `B"
Around Intersection of
Timberline and Prospect
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