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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-005-01/16/2007-DETERMINING THAT A MODERN ROUNDABOUT IS THE APPROPRIATE TYPE OF INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT TO BE CONST RESOLUTION 2007-005 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS DETERMINING THAT A MODERN ROUNDABOUT IS THE APPROPRIATE TYPE OF INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF HORSETOOTH ROAD AND ZIEGLER ROAD WHEREAS, through the adoption of Resolution 2001-120 the Council has established a policy that any time an arterial/arterial intersection in the City is planned to be improved, an alternative analysis of the intersection for the potential placement of a modem roundabout is required and, if a roundabout is recommended by City staff, a Council determination is to be made regarding the suitability of a roundabout at such location; and WHEREAS, intersection improvements are planned for the intersection of Horsetooth and Ziegler Road due to the construction of the Front Range Village project, thus triggering the analysis of the viability of a roundabout at that intersection; and WHEREAS, as a result of the analysis conducted by the consulting engineers and approved by the Traffic Engineer, the Council believes that a modern roundabout at that intersection would result in an improved level of service with respect to traffic delays, as well as a decrease in automobile emissions and would reduce the severity of accidents occurring at the intersection; and WHEREAS, the analysis further shows that a roundabout would not hinder the usefulness of the intersection for alternative modes of transportation; and WHEREAS, although initial construction costs are slightly higher for the construction of the modern roundabout over a traditional intersection, the Council believes that the benefits of the modem roundabout outweigh those additional costs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that City staff is hereby authorized to proceed with the construction of a modem roundabout at the intersection of Horsetooth and Ziegler Roads. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the C it of the City of Fort Collins this 16th day of January, A.D. 2007. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk