HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-082-09/01/2009-APPROVING THE DESIGN AND SCHEDULING OF THE NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - PHASE II RESOLUTION 2009-082
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING THE DESIGN AND SCHEDULING OF THE
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - PHASE II
WHEREAS, in 2005, Fort Collins voters approved Ordinance No. 092, 2005 (the
"Ordinance) establishing a one-quarter cent sales tax to fund capital projects as part of a program
known as "Building on Basics" ("BOB"); and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance states that the design, scheduling and amount of tax revenue to
be set aside for the construction and operation and maintenance of the BOB projects are to be
determined by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, one of the projects to be funded by BOB is the "North College Avenue
Improvements Phase II - Vine Drive to Conifer" project (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Project is intended to provide more safe and direct linkages for motorists,
cyclists, transit riders, and pedestrians to and from downtown and the greater Fort Collins
community and will help set the stage for future infill and redevelopment opportunities, thereby
fostering the City's economic health and sustainability goals; and
WHEREAS, the City's Transportation Planning Department has worked closely with other
City departments, regional stakeholders, area property/business owners, City boards and
commissions,and the Colorado Department of Transportation to develop a recommended design and
schedule for the Project; and
WHEREAS,City staff is recommending that the Project schedule be accelerated in response
to requests from the North Fort Collins Business Association and area property and business owners,
with commencement of construction to begin in 2011, contingent upon appropriation of the
necessary funds and completion of the Proj ect design and right-of-way acquisition in 2009 and 2010.
WHEREAS,the proposed design for the Project is contained in a report dated September 1,
2009, which report is on file in the office of the City Clerk (the "Project Report"); and
WHEREAS, the design shown in the Project Report supports the North College Corridor
Plan and City Plan by providing a more attractive and functional corridor for all modes of
transportation; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Project design also takes into account the need to construct the
Project in phases and offers two phasing options for Council consideration; and
WHEREAS,Phasing Option 1 for the Project,which is the phasing option recommended by
City staff, consists of complete edge improvements including the street and landscaping,
consolidated driveways, landscaped parkways, bike lanes, shared use paths, curb, gutter, and
stormwater facilities up to approximately Pinion Street and also includes improvements for public
safety purposes at the intersection of Hickory and Conifer as required by the Colorado Department
of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees that Phasing Option 1, as described in the Project
Report, is in the best interests of the City and should be approved by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the North College Improvements Project - Phase II (Option 1)
Conceptual Design Report dated September 1, 2009, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That, subject to appropriation of the necessary funds, completion of the
Project design and acquisition of the necessary right of way, construction of the Project shall
commence in the calendar year 2011.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Co cil/bf the City of Fort Colli this 1st
day of September A.D. 2009. �
Mayor
ATTEST:
Cd Clerk