HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-089-10/20/2015-SUPPORTING THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NORTHERN COLORADO CONNECTIVITY PROJECT AND RECO RESOLUTION 2015-089
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SUPPORTING THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NORTHERN COLORADO CONNECTIVITY PROJECT AND RECOMMENDING IT BE
SUBMITTED FOR FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING CONSIDERATION
WHEREAS, Interstate 25 serves as the primary north-south highway connection for
Northern Colorado including Fort Collins; and '
WHEREAS, Interstate 25 is the primary roadway route for regional connectivity to
commerce, health care, education and employment; and
WHEREAS, Interstate 25 is designated as a federal freight route; and
WHEREAS, Interstate 25 in Northern Colorado suffered damage and prolonged closure
as a result of the September 2013 floods; and
WHEREAS, it is critical that Interstate 25 roads and bridges be made more resilient to
impacts from weather emergencies and natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Transportation ("CDOT") has proposed the
Northern Colorado Connectivity Project to make needed improvements to Interstate 25 to
provide resiliency; and
WHEREAS, the CDOT proposal is a candidate for submission for federal grant funding
for the National Disaster Resilience Competition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, as
follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby expresses its support of the Colorado
Department of Transportation's Northern Colorado Connectivity Project for consideration of
federal grant funding, and urges Governor Hickenlooper to support and submit this important
project to the National Disaster.Resilience Competition.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign a letter of support to Governor
Hickenlooper, attached hereto as Exhibit"A" on behalf of the City Council of Fort Collins.
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Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this
20th day of October, A.D.2015.
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EXHIBIT A
Mayor
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300 LaPorte Ave.
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970.416.2154
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October 20, 2015.
Governor John Hickenlooper
Office of the Governor
136 State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Dear Governor Hickenlooper,
The City of Fort Collins supports the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT)
application (Northern Colorado Connectivity Project) for the National Disaster Resilience
Competition funds, also known as the Presidential Challenge Grant, and encourages
the State to submit this application for consideration.
1-25 serves as the critical main artery along the Front Range of Colorado, providing
movement of goods, people and services. It is designated as a federal freight route. 1-25
is the primary route for regional connectivity to commerce, health care, education, and
employment. It is imperative that 1-25 roads, bridges, and interchanges be made
resilient to weather and natural disasters. The NCCP proposes to make improvements
to 1-25 to ensure I-25 is resilient and able to withstand and survive these challenges. All
proposed changes address Northern Colorado resiliency needs and are consistent with
the approved North 1-25 Final Environmental Impact Study (FEIS).
The improvements proposed in the NCCP are not solely limited to 1-25 mobility
improvements. These improvements will also provide for regional trail connectivity,
improve watersheds and natural resources, and improve water quality by reducing
pollutants.
The City of Fort Collins strongly supports this effort, and requests your support and
submittal of the Northern Colorado Connectivity Project for federal consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
Wade Troxell
Mayor