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Home My WebLink About08/09/2023 - Senior Advisory Board - Agenda - Regular Meeting 1 City of Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board Agenda Hybrid Meeting Wednesday August 9th, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. Mission: The Senior Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Fort Collins City Council on programs and policies that help aging citizens live full and interesting lives and continue to contribute, participate, and share in the life of the community. Participation for this hybrid Senior Advisory Board meeting will be available in person, online or by phone. Directions for each can be found below. I. Call to Order II. Public Participation III. Administrative Items a. Attendance b. Approval of July Minutes c. Correspondence d. Six Month Calendar Update e. Ginny Sawyer, Senior Project Manager with the City Manager’s Office (30 minutes) i. Purpose: a. Provide context and background on 2 potential November ballot measures b. Raise awareness amongst board members prior to August 15 (if referred to ballot we can no longer proactively present/discuss) Public Participation In-Person: Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins CO, 80526 Public Participation Online: Individuals who wish to address the Board via remote public participation can do so through Zoom at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84043922080?pwd=K3I3YzQ5SEJtTndOcFdqUjltejRGdz09 Meeting ID: 840 4392 2080 Passcode: 811785 Individuals participating in the Zoom session should also watch the meeting through that site. The virtual meeting will be available to join beginning at 11:30 am. If attending virtually, participants should try to sign in prior to the 11:30 am meeting start time, if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board or Commission. Public Participation (Phone): As listed above, the meeting will be available beginning at 11:30 am. Please call in to the meeting prior to 11:30 am, if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time – phone participants will need to hit *9 to do this. Staff will be moderating the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Committee. One tap mobile +17193594580,,84043922080# US +12532050468,,84043922080# US +1 719 359 4580 US (Colorado Springs) Meeting ID: 840 4392 2080 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kYgywgTlz Participation guidelines: Once you join the meeting: keep yourself on muted status. Documents to Share: If residents wish to share a document or presentation, the Staff Liaison needs to receive those materials via email by 24 hours before the meeting. Individuals uncomfortable or unable to access the Zoom platform or unable to participate by phone are encouraged to participate by emailing general public comments you may have to solear@fcgov.com. The Staff Liaison will ensure the Board or Commission receives your comments. If you have specific comments on any of the discussion items scheduled, please make that clear in the subject line of the email and send 24 hours prior to the meeting. 2 ii. Action Needed: a. Want Boards to have basic understanding of measures should they get questions b. Ensure members know where to refer people to find additional information IV. Today’s Guest Speakers and Board Discussion Senator Joann Ginal V. New Business: a. Recent City Council Activity – Council Member Susan Gutowsky b. Community Outreach list creation & outreach document creation VI. Ongoing Initiatives a. Board member roundtable minute b. Housing – Mary/ Alan c. Transportation – Bruce d. Safety & Wellness - Deanna e. Office on Aging – Alan f. Outreach to isolated individuals-Gabby g. Senior Center - Sarah h. Future SAB Guest Speakers UPCOMING EVENTS and OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS Volunteer Engagement Summit: Saturday August 26th from 10 am – 8 pm 1 City of Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board Minutes Wednesday July 12th 11:30 am In Person meeting/Zoom Hybrid meeting 1200 Raintree Drive Fort Collins Senior Center Mission: The Senior Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Fort Collins City Council on programs and policies that help aging citizens live full and interesting lives and continue to contribute, participate, and share in the life of the community. I. Call to Order: 11:20am II. Public Participation Tim, Vara, Eric Hamrick City Council, Jordon Dunn LCOA communications specialist. III. Administrative Items a. Attendance: Myles Crane, Alicia Durand, Alan Kress, Deanna O’Connell, Mary Roberts, Bruce Henderson, Gabby Rivera, David Kovach, Suzanne King. Staff members: Sarah Olear, Lisa Hays. b. Approval of May minutes Motion: Alan Kress Second Deanna O’Connell. Unanimously approved. c. Correspondence – None d. Six Month Calendar Update – Sarah will keep updated monthly. IV. Today’s Guest Speakers: Tony J. Van Goor, MD, County Board of Health a. See presentation materials. b. Larimer county board of health current focus is the Community Health Improvement Plan • Equity in Health care • Addressing isolation and loneliness among seniors and how it is correlated to other diseases in aging. V. New Business: a. Discussion of community outreach. • Where to reach potential feedback from seniors – David recommended each board member bringing to the next meeting 3 possible areas where the board can seek feedback. • Jordon Dunn expressed interest in collaborating with the SAB on outreach. b. Recent City Council Activity – Council member Susan Gutowsky no report VI. Ongoing Initiatives a. Board member round table minute • David – Mother has recently moved to Fort Collins. It has taken her about six months to become engaged into various activities. Similar situation as the board has been discussing. • Deanna – New program assist people in eating more fruits and vegetable. Produce prescription to take to the pharmacy and receive fruits/veggies. • Myles – Games for seniors • Suzanne – August 12, garage sale at Oakbrook • Alan – Isolation can lead to broken heart syndrome, affecting males more than females when the wife passes before the husband. VII. Adjourn 1:25pm 2 Date Meeting Agenda Item Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Work Session Land Use Code Changes Extended Discussion Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Council Meeting Considering Recommendations from the ad hoc committee on Boards and Commissions Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Council Meeting Mobile Home Park Livability Municipal Code Changes Headline Copy Goes Here City of Fort Collins Current Tax Structure and Funding Mechanisms Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here City Revenue 3  Sales Tax Local Total: 3.85% Base rate: 2.85% - ongoing Street Maintenance .25% - renewable Capital Improvement .25% - renewable Open Space – renewable .25% Keep Fort Collins Great .25% - renewable Groceries: 2.25%  Property Tax  Fees, Fines, Grants Headline Copy Goes Here 4Governmental Revenue Sales & Use Tax: •Over 50% of the City’s revenue without utilities Property Tax: •Current City mill levy of 9.797 has not increased since 1992 •Poudre Fire Authority receives 67% of the City’s portion of property tax via an IGA Sales & use taxes, 53.22% Charges for Services, 11.21%, Property taxes, 11.30% Intergovernmental not restricted to programs, 9.22%, Grants and Contributions, 11.51%, Other, 3.56%, 2021 REVENUE BY SOURCE – GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES $305.7 MILLION Headline Copy Goes Here Property Tax Breakdown Headline Copy Goes Here 6 TOTAL ALLOCATION BY OUTCOME - $655.6M GENERAL FUND & OTHER FUNDS - 2019 Headline Copy Goes Here 7Tax Stack 3.85% Current City Sales Tax rate 2.85% •¼-cent Street Maintenance •¼-cent CCIP Expiring 12/31/2025: Headline Copy Goes Here 8Tax Renewals Over Time Long-term Look at Possible Tax Renewals ASSUMES 10 YEAR TERMS 20502045204020352030202520202015 YEAR Open Space Yes (25 yr) | 2006 - 2030 KFCG (10 yr) | 2011 - 2020 KFCG.25 (10 yr) | 2021 - 2030 Assume KFCG (10 yr) | 2031 - 2040 Street Maintenance (10 yr) | 2016 - 2025 Assume Street Maintenance (10 yr) | 2026 - 2035 Assume Street Maintenance (10 yr) | 2036 - 2045 Community Capital Improvement (10 yr) | 2016 - 2025 Assume Capital Renewal (10 yr) | 2026 - 2035 Assume Capital Renewal (10 yr) | 2036 - 2045 Headline Copy Goes Here Identified Needs Headline Copy Goes Here Identified Funding Needs 10 Masterplan to Build Out Projects To Achieve 10% Affordable Housing Stock To Accelerate Community Transition From Fossil Fuels $9.5M+ Annual Gap$14.7M Annual Gap $8-9.5+ Annual Gap$8-12M Annual Gap ANNUAL REVENUE NEEDS = $40M TO $46M+ Replacements & Masterplan Projects Headline Copy Goes Here Fort Collins system includes over 50 parks, 45 miles of paved trails, and 10 recreation facilities Parks and Recreation Infrastructure Replacement 11What Could Dedicated Parks and Recreation Revenue Fund? Maintain appropriate levels of service •$11M funding represents 2.4% of asset value •Replacement value of recreation facilities $200M+ •Park infrastructure asset value $260M+ Examples: •Repaving parking lots •Roofing repairs/replacement, HVAC replacements, electrical upgrades including LED •Conversion of courts from asphalt to post-tension concrete •Irrigation system renovation, including replacement of water management equipment such as flow sensors & controllers Provide equitable access to parks & recreation experiences as identified in 2021 Parks and Recreation master plan. •Currently 51% of playgrounds are beyond expected lifespan. Examples: •Replace play equipment, changing surfaces from sand to ADA compliant material •Repair sections of cracked walkways, bringing walkway slopes up to ADA standards •Locker room and restroom upgrades/replacement •Pedestrian bridge replacements, fencing repairs, water feature renovations, bike park renovations, pedestrian lighting replacement Headline Copy Goes Here 12 ReCreate: Parks & Rec Master Plan Recommendation Community & Neighborhood Recreation Centers +3 by 2040 Community Pools +2 by 2040 Pool Priority Investment Rating was 197 Paved, Multi-use trails were second at 157 Headline Copy Goes Here •Additional 2 Mils could provide option to fund major capital outside of CCIP •SE Community Center and Mulberry replacement are identified as current priorities •Major facilities are likely to need significant refresh every 50+ years 13Scenario: Recreation Asset + Capital Needs RECREATION ASSET & CAPITAL NEEDS VS. 2 MILS REVENUE Headline Copy Goes Here 14Our Climate Future – Climate, Transit, Housing Big Move Focus Investment Target 4 Transit $14.7M 4 Active Modes $1.5M 6 Building Efficiency & Electrification $2.85M 7 Housing Affordability $8-9.5M 13 Electric Vehicles $1.85M 2 & 10 Zero Waste $2M Total Annual Investments:$31M+ Headline Copy Goes Here 15Our Climate Future – Climate, Transit, Housing Improve route frequencies and service •Bus operator resiliency •Remain fare-free •Procure additional buses and increase operational frequencies •Add new route with 30-minute frequency on Lemay/Trilby •New southeast micro-transit service Local match for major capital projects Unprecedented Federal dollars in grant funding available to fund 60-80% of large transit projects. •West Elizabeth bus rapid transit •North transit maintenance facility •North College MAX extension •Mobility hubs Big Move 4 – Convenient Transportation Choices: Transit Estimated investment needed: $14.7M annually Headline Copy Goes Here 16Our Climate Future – Climate, Transit, Housing Big Move 7 – Healthy Affordable Housing City competitive process •Housing acquisition (redevelopment/preservation) •Land acquisition •New construction costs •Affordable homeownership renovation •Renovate affordable rental housing •Homeownership assistance City-led efforts •Acquire properties for Land Bank (expand) •Offset fees for affordable projects (expand) •Develop incentive programs (energy efficiency, voluntary affordability restrictions, etc.) •Explore redevelopment partnerships Estimated investment needed: $8-$9.5M annually Headline Copy Goes Here 17 •Big Move 13 – Electric Cars and Fleets Resident Support •Support home electrical panel and service upgrades for EVs •Public charging strategy, implementation and maintenance City Efforts •Transition all Transfort buses to zero emission vehicles by 2040 •Explore providing incentives for community members for installation of charging equipment in homes and businesses •Explore expansion of level 3 public charging opportunities for EVs Estimated investment needed: $1.85M annually Our Climate Future – Climate, Transit, Housing Headline Copy Goes Here 18Our Climate Future – Climate, Transit, Housing •Big Move 6 – Efficient, Emissions Free Buildings •Expand programs and incentives for electrification of space and water heating •Propose adding minimum building performance standards (BPS) for commercial building stock and resources to support •Develop requirements for residential energy disclosure at point of listing/sale •Support home electrical panel and service upgrades for electrification •Evaluate proactive upgrades of infrastructure to support building and transportation electrification •Expand grid flexibility options in residential and commercial buildings through battery storage and other solutions •Explore Utility scale distributed energy resource solutions (solar and battery installations) Estimated investment needed: $2.65M annually Headline Copy Goes Here 19Our Climate Future – Climate, Transit, Housing •Big Move 4 – Convenient Transportation Choices: Active Modes •Rebates for E-bikes •Install in-street protected bike lanes and bicycle and pedestrian crossing improvements •Local match to leverage many state and federal grant opportunities available •Grade-separated crossings Estimated investment needed: $1.5M annually Headline Copy Goes Here 20 •Big Moves 2 & 10 – Zero Waste •Improving recycling education and removing barriers to reusing and recycling •Growing the circular/sharing/reuse economy •Increasing recycling services through local waste infrastructure and operational support •Local waste infrastructure investments Estimated investment needed: $2M annually Our Climate Future – Climate, Transit, Housing Headline Copy Goes Here Potential Funding Options Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 23 Timeline INTRODUCE NEEDS Start meeting with Council Finance Committee (CFC) . 2021 2023Q1 2023Q3/42023Q22022 MORE REFINEMENT CFC and full Council NOVEMBER 2023 ELECTION Determined by Q2 decisions Ballot language determined by August 15 DISCUSS NEEDS/REFINE MECHANISMS 2 full Council Worksessions and multiple CFC meetings DETERMINE BALLOT MEASURES Work with Council June 13 & July 25 Headline Copy Goes Here 24 Mechanism Annual Revenue Projection Impact to Residents 1 Special districts (Library District Mill Levy 3.0)$11M+Business, Resident 2 Property tax (Library District Mill Levy 3.0)$11M+Business, Resident 3 Large emitters fee $11M+Business 4 ¼-cent sales tax base rate increase $9M+Resident, Visitor 5 ¼-cent additional dedicated sales tax $9M+Resident, Visitor 6 Repurpose ¼-cent dedicated tax $9M+Resident, Visitor 7 Additional tax on specific goods $5M Resident, Visitor 8 Business occupational privilege tax ($4 monthly/$48 annually)$4M+Business 9 Tax on services (i.e., haircuts, vet service, financial services, etc.)$4M+Business, Visitor 10 User Fees (parks, transit) ($5 monthly/$60 annually)$4M Resident 11 Reconfigure capital expansion fees (Affordable housing)$2M Business 12 Establish new capital expansion fees (Affordable housing)$2M Business 13 Carbon Tax $2M Business FULL LIST Potential Funding Options Headline Copy Goes Here 25Options Category Funding Mechanism Timing Potential Use Annual Revenue Estimate Resident Annual Impact Franchise Fee to 3%Natural Gas Bills Climate $1M •Council action only – does not require voter approval •2% increase. ~ $14/household Substance Tax 1 to 5% on Alcohol/MJ/Nicotine TBD $6 to 11M+•$1 to 5 per $100 purchase in Fort Collins •Visitors also impacted Utility Occupation Tax 4.5% on Natural Gas Bills Climate Umbrella $4M •4.5% residential increase per household •~$32 per residential household Property Tax 1 to 5 Mills Parks & Rec $4 to 18M+•Residential increase of $21 to $107 •Commercial increase of $87 to $435 Sales Tax Additional ¼ Cent Dedicated Tax Climate Umbrella $10M •$31 per resident/ $78* per household •Sales tax on food would remain at 2.25% •Visitors also impacted Large Emitter Tax $51/MT CO2e Climate Umbrella $5M •N/A to residents •Two applicable businesses Total $30M to 49M+•$145 to $231 net annual increase per household* + impact of substance tax *Assumes a household size of 2.5 (American Community Survey 2021 1-year estimates, table DP04) Headline Copy Goes Here 26 Current Package Category Funding Mechanism Timing Use Annual Revenue Estimate Resident Annual Impact Franchise Fee to 3%Natural Gas Bills 2023 (Active in 2024) Climate $1M •Council action only – does not require voter approval •2% increase. ~ $14/household Property Tax 5 Mills 2023 Parks & Rec w/ Aquatics Capital $18M •Residential increase of $143 on $400K home •Residential increase of $179 on $500K home •Residential increase of $268 on $750K home •Residential increase of $358 on $1M home •Commercial increase of $626 on $432K biz Sales Tax Additional ¼ Cent Dedicated Tax 2023 Our Climate Future $10M •$31 per resident/ $78* per household •Sales tax on food would remain at 2.25% •Visitors also impacted Total $29M+•$235 net annual increase per household *Assumes a household size of 2.5 (American Community Survey 2021 1-year estimates, table DP04) Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 0 5 10 15 20 25 Denver (City & County) Littleton Golden Boulder Greeley Fort Collins Loveland Castle Rock Aurora*Grand Junction Brighton 28 Colorado City Property Tax Rates *Located in three counties PFA receives 67% of the City’s portion of property tax via an IGA •Approx. 6 of the City’s 9 mills Colorado City Mill Levy Comparison Headline Copy Goes Here 29 Recreation and Aquatics Considerations •Buildout calls for 3 new recreation centers including the Southeast. •Buildout calls for 2 new pools. •Mulberry Pool needs replacement. •Recreation has utilized CCIP ¼-cent: •$3M EPIC match (1985) •$10M replacement Northside Aztlan (1997) •$5.5M Senior Center Expansion (2006) •$18M Southeast Facility (2015) •Dedicated funding would free up space in the program for other priorities. •Funding would support the infrastructure replacement at new facilities plus partial O&M Headline Copy Goes Here 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 Boulder Denver Aurora*Grand Junction Brighton Colorado Springs Castle Rock Fort Collins Golden Littleton Greeley Loveland State County Rate Other Taxes City Rate 30 Colorado City Full Stack Sales Tax Rates *Located in three counties TOTAL TAX RATES (revenue trends and comparisons) Headline Copy Goes Here 31Fort Collins Net Taxable Sales 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% $0 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 $3,500 $4,000 $4,500 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022Millions City Net Taxble City % of County Sales City Pop % of County (revenue trends and comparisons) FORT COLLINS NET TAXABLE SALES Headline Copy Goes Here 32Raftelis Study: Recreation Projected Investment Need RECREATION ASSET REPLACEMENT BUDGETARY GAP Headline Copy Goes Here 33Benesch Study: Parks Projected Asset Replacement Need PARKS ASSET REPLACEMENT BUDGETARY GAP Headline Copy Goes Here 34 •Ongoing FC Utilities Climate Investments: •Energy Efficiency, Customer Renewable and Grid Flexibility programs; $6.6M annually •EPIC Loan program; up to $2.5M annually in available financing •Streetlight LED conversion; $1M annually •Efficiency Works programs (via Platte River budgeting); ~$5M annually •Ongoing Housing Investments: •Competitive Process for Affordable Housing Development; $1.5-$3M awarded annually •From all sources – Federal, City General Fund & CCIP •Ongoing Transit Investments: •Building, Operating & Maintaining Routes; $22M annually •Includes local, federal, grant, and partner funding OUR IMPACT Community-wide total electricity use would be over 20% higher without Utilities energy programs since 2005 Our Climate Future – Climate, Transit, Housing