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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-043-04/21/2015-DETERMINING THAT A SINGLE-LANE, MODERN ROUNDABOUT IS THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR THE INTERSECTION RESOLUTION 2015-043 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS DETERMINING THAT A SINGLE-LANE, MODERN ROUNDABOUT IS THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR THE INTERSECTION OF LINCOLN AVENUE AND THE NORTH-SOUTH EXTENSION OF "INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD" WHEREAS, the planned intersection of Lemay Avenue with the north-south extension of "International Boulevard" (to be renamed by City Council Resolution in a future action) has been identified as a possible intersection for implementation as a roundabout; and WHEREAS, City staff has conducted. an analysis of the establishment of a single-lane, modern roundabout at said intersection in accordance with Resolution 2001-120, which calls for an Intersection Alternative Analysis to be conducted before roundabout improvements are approved; and WHEREAS, the Intersection Alternative Analysis reviewed by City staff considers the six criteria of safety, capacity, air quality, cost, alternative mode mobility and special requirements, and concludes that the single-lane, modern roundabout design is favored or neutral in every criteria; and WHEREAS, the City Council's determination of the appropriateness of a single-lane, modern roundabout at this location is independent of the proposed Capstone Cottages development that may construct it, and this determination will continue in effect regardless of the outcome of that proposed development; and WHEREAS, after public outreach and receipt of the recommendation from the Transportation Board, the City Council has determined that a single-lane, modern roundabout at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and the north-south extension of"International Boulevard" is in the best interests of the City and should be authorized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the Intersection Alternative Analysis described in Resolution 2001-120 shows that a modern, single-lane roundabout is the preferred alternative for the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and the north-south extension of "International Boulevard", and that a roundabout as described is appropriate for construction at that location. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 21st day of April, A.D. 2015. OF.fonro 1 ``Z "= SEAL ayor ATTiIEST: / c.........0 �`ORPD City Clerk - 1 -