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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/16/2025 - Disability Advisory Board - AGENDA - Regular MeetingDisability Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Participation for this Disability Advisory Board Meeting will be in person at 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO. You may also join online via Teams, using this link: Meeting ID: 210 808 079 044 Passcode: Ap6Ud3Ea Online Public Participation: The meeting will be available to join beginning at 5:30 pm, June 16, 2025. Participants should try to sign in prior to the 5:30 pm 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 Team session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board or Commission. To participate: Use a laptop, computer, or internet-enabled smartphone. (Using earphones with amicrophone will greatly improve your audio). You need to have access to the internet. Keep yourself on muted status. Masks Strongly Recommended in Indoor Public Spaces While there are currently no public health orders in place, Larimer County Public Health officials strongly recommend that well-fitting, high-quality masks are worn in crowded indoor spaces. For more information, please visit fcgov.com/covid June 16, 2025, 5:30 PM 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins CO Teams – See Link Below 1. CALL TO ORDER a. (TIME STARTED) 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-May 19, 2025 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Amber Kelley) a. The public contacts Liaison to be added to the agenda b. If the public speaks during the meeting, the Board will not respond 6. PRESENTATIONS a. William Bevel-Standard Geographic Overview Disability Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING b. Ginny Sawyer-Community Capital Improvement Program c. Annabelle Phillips and Dashell Bubar-Hall-Optimization Study 7. OTHER BUSINESS (15 Minutes) Matt-Disability Pride Proclamation Do we want to provide snacks- cookies $50.00 Who is invited, suggestions? Public Awareness Committee Dustin Bearington Patrick Malloy Jonathon Tillman ARC Who speaks at the Proclamation Matt speaks of the reason for the event Daisy speaks of the history of the event 8. ADJOURNMENT-Kelley reminds Committees to contact Jan Reece to be added to next month’s Agenda a. (TIME ENDED) Headline Copy Goes Here June 2025 Disability Advisory Board Transfort Optimization Plan June 16, 2025 Headline Copy Goes HereToday’s Agenda 2 1.Project Overview 2.Transit Scenario Development 3.Next Steps 4.Provide Feedback Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 4 About the Project Project Vision: Develop a transit service plan based on: •Transit Master Plan (TMP) recommendations •Equitable public engagement •Community input •Best practices •Financial constraints Outcome: A 5-to-10-year strategic plan that plots a course for: •Ridership growth •Improved transit services, consistent with community needs •Implementation of TMP concepts, given existing resources •Possible use of new, innovative transit services Headline Copy Goes Here 5 Project Need Even with the 2050 Tax, there is a significant resource gap which requires: •Assessment to retool and focus service •Frequency and coverage considerations •Evaluation of goals and desired outcomes •Prioritization of 2019 Transit Master Plan (TMP) elements $3 Million Operating Gap $15 Million TMP Buildout $5 Million 2050 Transit Sales Tax $13M annual gap if: •2019 full-service levels were restored •TMP was fully built out •Cost increases & inflation were accounted for Headline Copy Goes Here 6 Project Process 1. Analysis •Analyze existing conditions •Conduct literature review of best practices •Interview agencies with successful recovery 2. Concept Development •Develop draft concepts •Establish initial impact criteria 3. Feedback •Revisit TMP goals •Align with Council •Gather input from CAC and TAC •Gather community feedback 4. Evaluation •Finalize evaluation criteria •Evaluate based on criteria metrics 5. Final Recommendation We are here! Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes HereIntroduction to Microtransit Microtransit is an innovative service that is often used to serve low -density or hard-to-reach places that do not have the ridership to support fixed-route service but have populations with high transit propensity. Microtransit: •Utilizes shuttles or vans •On-demand (like Uber/Lyft) service in a defined zone •Complements and supports fixed-route service Fixed Route: •Public transit like buses, trains, or light rail •Follows a set route and schedule •Stops are fixed at specific locations Spare Labs Microtransit vs. Fixed Route Headline Copy Goes Here 9 Transit Concept Summaries 1. Travel Patterns •Emphasizes high-frequency, direct service on high-traffic roads •No microtransit included •Geared toward overall travel patterns rather than individual rider needs 2. Rider Demand •Service for transit-reliant communities •Direct routes connecting to most transit-reliant populations •Some microtransit included •Optimized for equity and access 3. Condensed Fixed Route & Microtransit •Limited fixed route, microtransit for lower density areas •Core network geared toward most transit-propense areas •Microtransit fills gaps in less dense neighborhoods •May require more transfers but increases overall coverage Headline Copy Goes Here 10 Keep in Mind •Scenario maps are high-level.Stops are not included, and you may not see exact routing but rather broad connections between key areas/corridors. •Focus feedback on trade-offs associated with each approach •You will not see all routes on the maps. Routes not shown, but will continue to operate as-is include: •HORN •FLEX* •GOLD •FHS The final transit plan will likely not be one of the three proposed scenarios – it will be a blended hybrid. *May include altered hours or other modifications Headline Copy Goes HereScenario Evaluation Considerations Equity considerations Cost effectiveness Ridership levels Environmental benefit City priority alignment Economic health benefit Community feedback Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 13 Scenario 1: Travel Patterns Data Input: Average Annual Daily Traffic Scenario 1 Highest Traffic Volume Roads Data inputs: •Traffic counts •Car travel patterns •Roadway network •Land use density •Travel demand analysis Headline Copy Goes Here 14 Scenario 1: Travel Patterns High frequency, direct, fixed routes in areas with the highest amount of existing travel. Equity benefit Cost effectiveness Economic health benefit Ridership improvements Environmental benefit City priority alignment Anticipated Impacts Headline Copy Goes Here 15 Scenario 1: Travel Patterns 15 mins or less 15-20 mins 30 mins More Frequent Routes Less Frequent Routes Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 17 Scenario 2: Rider Demand •Demographics (income, access to car, etc.) •Locations of WIC and schools •Land use Affordable Housing Manufactured Homes Data Inputs Scenario 2 Rider Demand Transit Propensity Human Services Headline Copy Goes Here 18 Scenario 2: Rider Demand Direct routes that prioritize transit-reliant communities, equity, and access. Equity benefit Cost effectiveness Economic health benefit Ridership improvement Environmental benefit City priority alignment Anticipated Impacts Headline Copy Goes Here 19 Scenario 2: Rider Demand 15 mins or less 20-30 mins 60 mins More Frequent Routes Less Frequent Routes Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 21 Scenario 3: Condensed with Microtransit Route Boardings MAX 31 3 HORN FLEX 8 2 32 5 18 Data inputs: •Land use •Current ridership •Highest performing existing routes Data Input: Highest Ridership Routes Scenario 3 Highest Ridership Routes Headline Copy Goes Here 22 Scenario 3: Condensed with Microtransit A condensed, high frequency network for areas with the highest transit propensity, with microtransit in lower density areas. Equity benefit Cost effectiveness Economic health benefit Ridership improvements Environmental benefit City priority alignment Anticipated Impacts Headline Copy Goes Here 23 Scenario 3: Condensed with Microtransit 15 mins or less 20-30 mins 60 mins More Frequent Routes Less Frequent Routes Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 25 Summary of Anticipated Impacts Impacts Metrics 1. Travel Patterns 2. Rider Demand 3. Condensed Equity benefit Key populations served with 30 min or less peak frequency, connections to health and human services, WIC grocery stores, and affordable and manufactured housing Medium High Low Cost effectiveness Directly tied to microtransit High Medium Low Economic health benefit Number of jobs/employment centers served with 30 min or less peak frequency Medium Medium High Ridership improvements Amount of fixed route and associated frequency High High Medium Environmental benefit Service in areas with high air toxic emissions, other air pollutants, traffic proximity and volume, diesel particulate matter (CO Enviroscreen) Medium Medium High City priority alignment 15-minute cities, 2019 TMP, Funding Study, North College, West Elizabeth Medium High Low Headline Copy Goes Here 26 Visual Comparison Scenario 1: Travel Patterns Scenario 2: Rider Demand Scenario 3: Condensed with Microtransit Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 28 Project Process 1. Analysis •Analyze existing conditions •Conduct literature review of best practices •Interview agencies with successful recovery 2. Concepts •Develop draft concepts •Establish initial impact criteria 3. Feedback •Revisit TMP goals •Gather input from CAC and TAC •Align with Council •Gather community feedback 4. Evaluation •Finalize evaluation criteria •Evaluate based on criteria metrics 5. Final Recommendation Next steps! Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here Communications & Public Involvement William Bevil Standardized Demographics Overview & Future Disability Advisory Board Meeting May 19, 2025 1 Headline Copy Goes HereStandardized Demographics •Based on U.S. Census for consistent comparisons. •Developed with research partners, equity teams and community input. •May be used on surveys, feedback and participation forms, etc. •Updated as the community and needs evolve. Headline Copy Goes HereStandardized Demographics Gender: Check all that apply.▢ Nonbinary▢ Woman▢ Man▢ Transgender▢ Two-Spirit▢ Prefer to self-identify: _____▢ Decline to specify Sexual Orientation:⦾Asexual⦾ Bisexual⦾ Heterosexual⦾ Lesbian or Gay⦾ Pansexual⦾ Queer⦾ Prefer to self-identify: _____⦾ Decline to specify Age Range:⦾15–19 yrs⦾20–29 yrs⦾30–39 yrs⦾40–49 yrs⦾50–59 yrs⦾60–69 yrs⦾70 yrs or older⦾Decline to specify Race/Ethnicity: Check all that apply.▢ American Indian/Alaska Native▢ African▢ African American/Black▢ Asian/Asian American▢ Hispanic/Latinx/Spanish Origin▢ Middle Eastern/North African▢ Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander▢ White▢ Prefer to self-identify: _______▢ Decline to specify Educational Attainment:⦾Less than high school graduate⦾High school graduate (or equivalency)⦾Some college or associate’s degree⦾Bachelor’s degree or higher⦾Decline to specify Do you own or rent your residence?⦾Own⦾Rent⦾Other (please describe): _________⦾Decline to specify Length of residence⦾1–5 years⦾6–10 years⦾11–15 years⦾16–20 years⦾More than 20 years⦾Decline to specify Household Income⦾Less than $10,000⦾etc., etc. Headline Copy Goes HereStandard Practices •Demographic questions are always optional •Placed at the end of the survey •Use questions exactly as provided •Preface with the disclaimer (below) The City gathers demographic information to help improve programs, to determine potential barriers to participation and to ensure everyone in our community has access to their local government. Demographic information helps us assess what communities we are effectively reaching and who we may need to work harder to reach on important issues. All questions are optional, and any information gathered will be kept completely anonymous. Data usage adheres to: •Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) •Title VI of the Civil Rights Act rules and guidelines. Headline Copy Goes HerePrivacy Practices Colorado Open Records Act Survey results collected and maintained by a government agency in Colorado are generally subject to the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). Enhanced Anonymity •Anonymized responses - separates survey responses from personal data, including IP addresses •New survey guidelines under development Headline Copy Goes HereUnder Consideration 6 The City is considering adding a new entry to our list of Standardized Demographic Questions. Our goal is to better understand the experiences of people with disabilities or chronic conditions so we can ensure our programs, services and engagement efforts are accessible and inclusive. Headline Copy Goes HereKey References 7 CDC Division of Human Development and Disability American Community Survey (Census) Disability Data Initiative Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) & Individualized Education Programs Headline Copy Goes HereACS-6 Questions 8 Are you deaf, or do you have serious difficulty hearing? ⦾Yes ⦾No Are you blind, or do you have serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses? ⦾Yes ⦾No Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, do you have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions? (5 years old or older) ⦾Yes ⦾No Do you have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs? (5 years old or older)⦾Yes ⦾No Do you have difficulty dressing or bathing? (5 years old or older)⦾Yes ⦾No Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, do you have difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor's office or shopping? (15 years old or older) ⦾Yes ⦾No Headline Copy Goes HereCommunity Assessment Survey for Older Adults Questions 9 Which of the following disabilities, if any, do you currently have? Check all that apply.▢ I do not have a disability▢ A sensory impairment (e.g., difficulty hearing or seeing)▢ A mobility impairment (e.g., difficulty walking without ..assistance)▢ A long-term mental health condition (e.g., depression, ..anxiety)▢ A temporary impairment resulting from illness or injury ..(e.g., broken ankle, surgery)▢ A long-term medical illness (e.g., epilepsy, cystic fibrosis)▢ An intellectual/developmental disability (e.g., ADHD, ..autism, cerebral palsy, PKU)▢ Other (please specify: _______________) Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here Ginny Sawyer -Lead Policy and Project Manager Joe Wimmer –Utilities Finance Director Capital Sales Tax ¼- cent Renewal Headline Copy Goes Here 2 Renewal Timeline 2024 Q1 2025 Q2-Q3 2025 Q4-2025 ›November ballot›Begin Public Outreach and Engagement ›Refinement of all projects and Programs Council Touchpoints: ›March CFC ›Start to finalize total package ›Continue outreach Council touchpoints: ›May 27, work session ›July 8, work session ›July 15 or August 19 Ballot referral ›Begin package Development ›February Work Session ›March CFC ›April Work Session ›July CFC ›October CFC ›November Work Session Headline Copy Goes Here 3 Capital Tax – Successful Project Package Asset Management & Master Plans Council Priorities Community Appeal Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 5 Totals & Summary ¼ Cent Tax Revenue •$11M annual revenue (2024) •$110M total revenue 2026-2035 (2024) Draft Project Package •$103M total projects (2024) Chart represents draft package ($103M) Headline Copy Goes Here 6 Comprehensive Project List Parks & Recreation •Community Bike Park •Downtown Parks Shop •Lee Martinez Farm Renovation •Mulberry Pool Recreational Replacement •Pickleball Complex & Courts (outdoor) Active Modes •Bike Infrastructure and Overpass/ Underpasses •Pedestrian Sidewalk Program •Recreational Paved Trails Program Zero Waste Infrastructure •Timberline Recycling Center Improvements •Construction Waste Diversion Equipment Housing •Affordable Housing Capital Fund Culture •Children’s Garden and Event Infrastructure •Historic Trolley Building Renovation Transit •Transfort Bus Replacement & Stop Enhancements Nature & River •Poudre River North – Access, Parks & Trails •Nature in the City Mobility/Safety •Arterial Intersection Improvement & Streetscape Program Headline Copy Goes HereOngoing Capital Programs-Transportation/Engineering 7 Arterial Intersection Improvements & Streetscape Program $12M • Shields and Prospect Intersection Improvements • Shields and Horsetooth Intersection Improvements • Drake and Lemay Intersection Improvements • College and Drake Intersection Improvements • Shields, Taft Hill, and N. Timberline Corridors • At least one streetscape project Bicycle Infrastructure & Overpass/Underpass Program $11M •Numerous bike lane and safe route to School projects •Potential grade separated crossings: •Power Trail connection to Caribou Drive •Power Trail connection to Nancy Gray Drive •Linden Street and Poudre River Trail Headline Copy Goes Here 8 Pedestrian Sidewalk Program $14M •Funding for construction of missing and ADA deficient sidewalks. •Provides approximately 1.5 to 2 miles of new sidewalk per year. •Priority is given to areas near schools to advance the Safe Routes to School Program. Transfort Bus Replacement & Stop Enhancements $3M •Approximately 150 bus stops will need replacement and updated amenities over the next 10 years. •At least 30 buses, including eight articulated MAX buses, reach •the end of useful life in the next 10 years. The previous 10-year capital tax funded $3M towards Transfort’s local match to leverage $12M in federal funds. Recreational Paved Trails $2.5M •Paved trails cost approximately $1 million per linear mile to build. •Additional annual funding through the capital tax will leverage Conservation Trust Funds and expedite Strategic Trail Plan implementation. Ongoing Capital Programs-Transportation/Engineering Headline Copy Goes Here 9 Funding Background Program 2005-2015 2016-2025 2026-2035 Arterials Streetscape Road Projects Bikes Intersections & Traffic Signals $11M Timberline Rd $5M Harmony Rd $4M Bike Implementation $1M Pedestrian Plan $3M North College Ave $4M Transit Replacement $900k Arterials $6M Bike Infrastructure $5M Bike/Ped Crossing $6M Bus Stops $1M Lincoln Ave Bridge $5.3M Linden St $3M Pedestrian Program $14M Bus replacement $2M Willow Street $3M Arterials & Streetscapes $12M ($18M) Bike Infrastructure & Crossings $11 ($20M) Pedestrian Program $14 ($16M) Bus Stops & Bus replacement $3M ($6M) Strategic Trails $10M $2.5 ($10M) $29M $45M $42.5M ($70M requested) Headline Copy Goes HereHousing 10 Affordable Housing Capital Fund $10M •Revolving Loan Fund start-up •Bonding against the sales tax to create $7.5M in available funds Headline Copy Goes Here 11 Funding Background Program 2005-2015 2016-2025 2026-2035 Housing Affordable Housing Fund $4M Affordable Housing Fund $10M $0M $4M $10M ($10M requested) Headline Copy Goes HereParks & Recreation 12 Mulberry Pool Recreational Replacement $10M Outdoor Pickleball Courts $4M Dog Parks $0M Community Bike Park $5M Lee Martinez Farm Renovation and Expansion $1M Downtown Parks Shop $7.9M Headline Copy Goes HereCultural Amenities 13 Children’s Garden and Event Infrastructure Upgrades $1.3M •A comprehensive renovation will rejuvenate the space to better align with current learning theory, and to address drainage and maintenance issues. Downtown Trolley Building $6.8M Building has been identified in the Downtown Masterplan as asset for community centered use •Currently houses object artifact collection and other storage Headline Copy Goes Here 14 Funding Background Program 2005-2015 2016-2025 2026-2035 Parks & Culture Lincoln Center $5M Park Upgrades $1.5M Senior Center $4M MOD $6M Carnegie $1.7M SECC $14M White Water Park $4M Gardens $2M Club Tico $250k Mulberry Pool $10M ($10M) Dog Parks $0 ($2.5) Pickleball $4M ($4M) Bike Park $5M ($5M) Lee Martinez $1M ($1M) Parks Shop $8M ($8) Trolley Barn $7M ($7M) Gardens $1.3M ($5.5M) $16.5M $24M $36.3M ($43M requested) Headline Copy Goes Here 15 Nature and Environment River/Accessibility Projects $8M •Looking at Lee Martinez and Legacy Park area to College •Focus on access for neighborhoods north of the river and river health – expanded scope to include Hickory Trail and Soft Gold Park Timberline Recycling Center Improvements $1M – reduced due to grant funding •ADA accessibility through ramps and walkways. •Expanded access to recycling bins to meet demand. Construction Waste Diversion Equipment Replacement: $2.2M •Five pieces of heavy machinery that support the Crushing and Recycling Facility. •In 2023, this facility processed approximately 138,000 tons of concrete and asphalt for reuse and diverting this material from the landfill. Nature in the City (NIC): $3M •City-led projects replace existing, resource-intensive and low habitat value landscapes with more diverse and efficient landscapes. •Community-led projects support efforts to extend naturalized landscapes throughout the community. Headline Copy Goes Here 16 Funding Background Program 2005-2015 2016-2025 2026-2035 River & Environment Nature in the City Fund $3M River Accessibility $8M ($8M) Timberline Recycling Improvements $1M Waste Diversion Equipment $2.2M ($2.2M) Nature in the City $3M ($3M) $0M $3M $14.2M ($14.2M requested) Headline Copy Goes Here 17 Draft Project Package 10-yr total (2024$) Pedestrian Sidewalk Program 14,000 Arterial Intersection Improvement & Streetscapes Program 12,000 Bicycle Infrastructure & Overpass/Underpass Program 11,000 Affordable Housing Capital Fund 10,000 Mulberry Pool Recreational Replacement 10,000 Poudre River North - Access, Parks, and Trails 8,000 Downtown Park Shop 7,900 Historic Trolley Building Renovation 6,800 Community Bike Park 5,000 Pickleball Outdoor Complex & Courts 4,000 Nature in the City 3,000 Transfort Bus Replacement & Stop Enhancements 3,000 Recreational Paved Trails 2,500 Construction Waste Diversion Equipment 2,200 Gardens on Spring Creek -Garden & Infrastructure 1,300 Lee Martinez Farm Renovation & Expansion 1,000 Timberline Recycling Center Improvements 1,000 Total $ 102,700 Headline Copy Goes HereNext Steps 18 •Finalize package •Refer to 2025 ballot Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 21 Current CCIP Affordable Housing Funding Status Quo 2016-2025 Fund ($4.0M) •Development “last in” gap financing •Equity / direct subsidy •Fee Credits Considerations: •Funds are granted to projects and are not returned •Does not significantly “speed up” the pipeline •Has been used to fill gaps for multiple projects •Small portion of funding “stack” Headline Copy Goes Here 22 Affordable Housing Capital Fund Options Tool 1: Status Quo – Credits & Equity Current affordable housing fund structure •Fee waivers/credits •Direct subsidy/equity •Does not revolve •May not substantially accelerate pipeline Tool 2: Short-term loans Construction or Predevelopment Loans •Less than 5 years •1-3% Interest rate •May not substantially accelerate pipeline Tool 3: Long-term loans Long-term financing •Greater than 15 years •1% Interest rate •Allows for the utilization of different tax credit tools •Better advances pipeline Headline Copy Goes Here 23 Revolving Loan Fund Model Proposal Hybrid Model: Long- and short-term loans, interest generation for flexible application $5M into one project, long-term investment •Interest rate: if 1% •Annual payment to City: $50,000, interest only •Loan term: 16 years $2.5M reserved for shorter-term investments (2-3 years) •Interest rate: Varies, 1-3% •Annual payment to City: Varies, $25k - $75k •Loan term: 3 years or less Pros: Accelerates housing pipeline; creates new gap source of funding; replicable; balances long- and short-term needs Cons: Majority of fund revolves slowly; potential for smaller total interest payments to City; need shovel- ready projects for $2.5M portion of fund Headline Copy Goes Here 24 Potential Mechanism: Housing Revolving Loan Fund 10-year Bond Issuance $7.5M Housing Revolving Loan Fund (administered by partner) Fund Administrator Longer-term loans (>5 years) Construction loans (length of project) Short-term loans (<5 years) Voters approve CCIP and Bond Authorization $10M ($1M/Year) Debt Service Payments (10 yrs; City) Interest payments Repayment of loan principal