HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.041-23RESOLUTION # 041
(Series of 2023)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, APPROVING A TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE FROM MUTCD STANDARDIZED
PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND RELEASING CIRSA FROM LIABILITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen recognizes the importance of public art in
enhancing the community and providing unique experiences for residents and
visitors alike;
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a consultant contract to facilitate
community engagement to develop a public art plan for Aspen on March 14, 2023.
WHEREAS, the pilot project for a temporary pavement art installation
aligns with the goals and objectives of the development of a City of Aspen Public
Art Plan.
WHEREAS, pavement paint projects have been shown to improve safety by
providing visual cues for motorists to slow down and increase awareness of
pedestrians and cyclists on the roadway.
WHEREAS, the Aspen Institute has expressed interest in funding a
temporary pavement art project at the intersection of Hyman Ave and Mill St for
Summer 2023, and the City of Aspen is in support of this pilot project.
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen has consulted with the Colorado
Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA) regarding the project and
obtained approval, subject to the City Council granting a variance from the
MUTCD standardized pavement markings;
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen has identified the Aspen Institute as the
project lead and sponsor, with the City of Aspen partnering to ensure safety
considerations are met and to assist with permitting, traffic control, and project
preparations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
That the City Council of the City of Aspen authorizes city staff to
collaborate with the Aspen Institute to develop a project plan for the temporary
pavement art project at the intersection of Hyman Ave and Mill St in Summer
2023, including ensuring safety considerations are met, assisting with permitting,
traffic control, project area preparations, and minimizing construction impacts in
the area.
That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the temporary
pavement art project at the intersection of Hyman Ave and Mill St in Summer
2023, and grants a variance from the MUTCD standardized pavement markings as
necessary to implement the project.
That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby releases CIRSA from any
liability associated with the temporary pavement art project at the intersection of
Hyman Ave and Mill St in Summer 2023.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Aspen on the ffday of 2023.
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Torre, Mayor
I, Nicole Henning, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the
foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that resolution ad ptedty the City Council
of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held, N V Vq023.
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icole Henning, City Oerk