HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.003-05 RESOLUTION NO. ~ Series of 2005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING DATED
JULY 27, 1998 BETWEEN THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE
ENTRANCE 'TO ASPEN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. STATEMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO.
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the City Council an amendment to the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Aspen, the Colorado Department of Transportation, and the Federal
Highway Administration regarding the Entrance to Aspen Final Environmental Impact Statement, a copy of
which is annexed hereto and made a part thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO:
That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the amendment to the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Aspen, the Colorado Department of Transportation, and the Federal
Highway Administration regarding the Entrance to Aspen Final Environmental Impact Statement, a copy
which is annexed hereto and incorporated heroin, and does hereby authorize the City Manager of the City of
Aspen to execute said amendment to the memorandum of understanding on behalf of the City of Aspen.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Aspen on the /A/g '~'-
day of ~~005. / //~_ ~.~
~Iden K~lin'~i~l~lerud, Mayor
I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the foregoing is a true and
accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting
hereinab e stated.
held on the day ~~~~/
Kathryn SC/Koch, City Clerk
1~t Amendment to the
Memorandum of Understanding
Between the Colorado Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
And the City of Aspen
For the Entrance to Aspen.
Dated July 27, 1998
February 14, 2005 Amendment
1. Delete the original language in item 3b on page 5 of 12 of the Memorandum of Understanding:
"b. CDOT shall construct the new Maroon Creek Bridge to include a suspended
pedestrian/bike access. CDOT shall work with the City's Parks Department to design the
best method for mitigating the need for an east-side abutment to avoid impacts to the
playing field. Title to the suspended walkway shall be conveyed to the City by a bill of
sale. The suspended walkway shall be maintained in perpetuity by the City of Aspen."
2. Replace the original language with the following new language for item 3b on page 5 of 12:
"b. CDOT shall construct the new Maroon Creek Bridge to include a 12 foot wide
sidewalk on the bridge for pedestrian/bike access across Maroon Creek. This sidewalk
shall be separated from highway traffic with a barrier. The sidewalk shall be the property
of CDOT. Maintenance of the sidewalk surface, including snow and ic.e control, sweeping
and lighting shall be done in perpetuity by the City of Aspen. All other maintenance of
barriers, railings and structure shall be done in perpetuity by CDOT."