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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR12-034 Replacement of Eagle County Boundary Sign Commissioner 1.4moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO 2012 - 0 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF AN EAGLE COUNTY POLITICAL BOUNDARY/IDENTIFICATION SIGN AT THE WESTERN COUNTY LINE AT THE EXISTING LOCATION WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF INTERSTATE 70, EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO WHEREAS, the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners wish to replace the existing western political boundary identification sign on the Interstate 70 right of way with a new sign in a style consistent with the comparable boundary sign currently located at the eastern county line on Interstate 70; and WHEREAS, in compliance with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) "Guide Signing Practices And Procedures" (Guide) July 1996, the proposed replacement design, a Type 3 Political Boundary /Identification Sign (Exhibit "A" attached) has been submitted to and approved by the Traffic Operations Engineer, CDOT REGION 3; and WHEREAS, in further compliance with CDOT's Guide, this sign will be provided, installed and maintained by Eagle County at no cost to CDOT; and WHEREAS, state authority to approve the placement of such signs is specifically conditioned upon the passage of a resolution by the local governing body approving the placement of the signage within its jurisdiction, as well as compliance with all local ordinances, rules and regulations regarding such signs; and WHEREAS, the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners believes it to be in the best interest of the County that the political boundary sign be replaced. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF EAGLE COUNTY THAT: THAT, the above - described replacement of the political boundary sign at the existing western boundary location on Interstate 70, Eagle County is hereby authorized. THAT, Eagle County hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the,2iday of Gl/vc - , 2012 COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: ti tl * B , : Clerk to the Bo .rd o c; .��o Peter F. Runyon County Commissioners C • ' an 1 Jon . , Co I ner Sara J. Fisher Commissioner Commissioner ~ ' seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the v ote C � follows: Commissioner Runyon G4k Commissioner Stavney Commissioner Fisher 0 / This resolution passed by /h vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado G:nrw/bob'swork/signresolution EXHIBIT P ROPOSED REPLACEMENT Eagle County political boundary Interstate 70 eastbound At Glenwood Canyon GJ CU m / EXHIBIT s �� 2. Issue agle County Entrance Signs Background: o BoCC interested in upgrading existing entry signs o At Glenwood Canyon, Commissioner Fisher suggested combining entry sign with "Ford memorial" sign. • CDOT - the memorial highway sign is required by policy to be "independent of other guide and directional signing." Political boundary signs are guide signs. CDOT cannot approve combining the signs o Commissioner Fisher would like to investigate the possibility of a memorable "keep our county clean" "Our beauty is our scenery" type sign • CDOT — A political boundary sign can include a slogan • Mesa county - Mesa County /Monuments, Mesas and Memories • Clear Creek County - Clear Creek /County /Drive Less. Play More • Jefferson County - Welcome to /Jefferson County /Gateway to the Rockies /Established 1861 • Summit County - Welcome to /The /Summit/Colorado's Playground /Summit County Discussion (See attached GIS Map): • 1 -70 at Glenwood Canyon Eagle County Entry Sign Requires a County Resolution authorizing this sign • Requires CDOT Special Use Permit ()mg Soak 1" 1.F607It 1 1 1e h 1 foot 83naiws • I� PROPOSED REPLACEMENT "m •, Eagle County political boundary Interstate 70 eastbound Dotsero WELCOME Pi 1. 11e It •n Next Steps: - Project Approval - Construction in spring - Funding: R &B, General Fund, CIP EXHIBIT PROPOSED REPLACEMENT Eagle County political boundary Interstate 70 eastbound At Glenwood Canyon CO __ ,,,,, ��F , , ,om 7 .. -_-,__7- ,,,,, ...,,, 2,::,_ N • a-+ t . v C jT ii , „.. 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