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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 2 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 ® d 0 � 13 Q d � 0 9 Side Hill � d o ® Mansion/ Park Legend N I/ff Petitioning Properties 0 1000 2,000 4OFeet A Buildable Land Inventory Parcels