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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/22/2025 - PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD - AGENDA - Regular Meeting (2)Parks and Recreation Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING October 22, 2025 – 5:30pm 222 Laporte Ave – Colorado River Community Room Microsoft Teams – See Link Below 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL a.Board Members: •Nick Armstrong – Chair •Meghan Willis – Co-Chair •Josh Durand – Secretary •Ken Christensen •Marcia Richards •Paul Baker •Mike Novell •Lorena Falcon b.Staff Members: •LeAnn Williams – Director of Recreation •Kendra Benson – Executive Administrative Assistant •Scott Phelps – Sr Manager, Golf Participation for this Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting will be in person at 222 Laporte Ave, Ft. Collins, CO 80524. You may also join online via Microsoft Teams, using: Meeting ID: 219 926 316 048 Passcode: os9go7N4 Online Public Participation: The meeting will be available to join beginning at 5:30 pm, October 22, 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 Teams session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board. To participate: •Use a laptop, computer, or internet-enabled smartphone. (Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio). •You need to have access to the internet. •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 attending in person or unable to access the Microsoft Teams platform are encouraged to participate by emailing general public comments to lewilliams@fcgov.com. The staff liaison will ensure the Boards or Commissions 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. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING October 22, 2025 – 5:30pm 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5. STAFF REPORTS a. Golf End of Year touchpoint – Scott Phelps – 30 min 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 2025 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. 2026 Work Plan Review and Approval – 10 min 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Reminder to Reapply to Board – Kendra Benson – 5 min 9. SECC UPDATES FROM COUNCIL FINANCE – LeAnn Williams – 20 min 10. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS – 10 min 11. ARTICLES IN THE RECREATOR – 5 min a. Summer – Content due January 30th b. Fall – Content due May 22nd 12. PARKS AND RECREATION UPDATES MEMO a. Discussion – 10 min 13. SIX MONTH CALENDAR REVIEW – 5 min a. Boards and Commissions Open House • November 17th at 5:00pm • Lobby of City Hall b. Parks and Recreation Board 6-Month Planning Agenda c. City Council 6-Month Planning Calendar 14. ADJOURNMENT Headline Copy Goes Here Senior Manager Parks/Golf Scott Phelps Golf End of Year Touchpoint -Fall 2025 10/22/2025 Headline Copy Goes Here 2 Completed Projects $1.1 Million in 2025 Southridge Clubhouse Painted Kitchen Tile and Walls Replaced at Southridge Safety Netting Expanded at City Park 9 Barn Roof Replaced at City Park 9 Parking Lot Light Replacements ADA Counter Installed at Southridge Headline Copy Goes Here 3 Ongoing and Future Projects Asset Replacement is 18% of Ongoing Budget Bunker Rebuilds: Several Completed at Southridge and City Park 9 Siphon Overpass: Install of Deck Next Month Southridge and Collindale HVAC in Restaurants: Construction in January Irrigation Water Agreements for Southridge with PSD and Delivery Pipe from Cottonwood Glen (Spring Canyon) PVNL Delivery Pipelining is Ready Parking Lot Crack Sealing at all 3 Courses Headline Copy Goes Here 4 2025 Revenue Report Through September Revenue up despite weather and cart decline Highlights – Year Over Year Overall Revenue Growth up 1.1% (~$52k) Greens Fees Revenue up 3.2% (~$97k) Driving Ranges up 1.7% (~$12k) across City Annual Pass Greens Fees up 11.6% (~$22k) across City Cart Rentals down 7% (~$61k) across City Revenue Impact From Chemical Application Error at City Park 9 July 5th Green Fee price drop of $10 (35.71%) August 18th Reseeding and no carts allowed on fairways Loss of ~$43k, down 8.6% Headline Copy Goes HereAutonomous Mower Exploration 5 Headline Copy Goes HereYouth Programs and Growing the Game 6 Youth Golf Scholarship •$9,000+ awarded •Nearly 350 recipients •$8,000 in donations this year to date Program Participation •LPGA & PGA Junior League •Clinics Adaptive Golf •First event held at Collindale First Green Soil Moisture Monitoring •Rocky Mountain High School, Senator Joe Neguse, CGA Utilization of First Green Soil Moisture Monitoring Tools Headline Copy Goes HereOff-Season Projects 7 If there isn’t snow, the courses are open! •2027-28 Budget •Alignment with Recreation •Contract Renewals and RFPs Headline Copy Goes Here Thank you! Scott Phelps sphelps@fcgov.com 970-221-6587 8 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Page 1 September 24, 2025 – 5:30 PM 222 Laporte Ave – Colorado River Community Room 1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:40 PM 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present – • Nick Armstrong – Chair • Meghan Willis – Co-Chair • Josh Durand – Secretary • Ken Christensen • Paul Baker • Mike Novell (Virtual) • Lorena Falcon b. Board Members Absent – • Marcia Richards c. Staff Members Present – • LeAnn Williams – Director of Recreation • Kendra Benson – Executive Administrative Assistant d. Guest(s) – • Josh Beard 3. AGENDA REVIEW a. Motion to approve made by Meghan, seconded by Lorena, all approved at 5:41pm. 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION a. Affordable Housing Board – Josh Beard, Outreach Committee • Coming to greet and make connections to see if they can work with the P&R board in the future as their interests align. • He got involved in the housing board because he found that employees at his stores had to leave because they could not afford to live in Fort Collins. • Shared a handout about Affordable Housing and their focus areas as well as an open invitation to come to their meetings. • Highlighted how access to parks and recreation is often a consideration in affordable housing planning and emphasized the goal of every resident having a park within a 10- minute walk. • LeAnn shared that the Southeast Community Center will serve a large number of people living in the affordable housing developments in Fort Collins. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – August 2025 a. Minutes amended to document that the scheduled tour of Schoolside Park was canceled due to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Page 2 weather. b. Motion to approve amended minutes made by Ken, seconded by Meghan, all approved at 6:01pm. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Follow up on Update Memos from August • No additional questions 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Attendance Reminders and Update • Reviewed the board attendance policy outlined in City Code, which states that a board member will be automatically removed from the board if: (1) Two meetings are missed without providing written notice in advance to the staff liaison/support. (2) The member misses more than 25% of regularly scheduled meetings. • Exceptions may be made when a member communicates a temporary impediment, such as a medical procedure, in advance to the chair. b. Work Plan Development • Staff shared updated direction from the City Clerk’s Office indicating that work plans should remain broad to allow for flexibility throughout the year. • Specific projects will be highlighted in the Annual Report. • Board will review the drafted work plan and bring back any changes or updates for next meeting where the Work Plan will be revised and finalized. c. Senior Center Re-Naming • Discussed the name of the Senior Center and the possible process to rename it to reflect that it is a Recreation activity center for all. • Board members expressed concern over potential lost revenue, noting that many community members assume they are not able to utilize the center because of the name. • Board members discussed concerns that renaming the Senior Center could cause a loss of identity for existing patrons and create challenges in balancing intergenerational use of the space. • Staff will provide additional information on this topic at the December 2025 meeting. 8. STAFF REPORTS a. SECC Update • Discussed presentation that will be given to Council Finance at their next meeting, Oct 2nd. • Reviewed timeline of project, current design and projected budget. • Hoping to have groundbreaking in June 2026, when school is out, to align construction timing with work being done at Fossil Ridge High School, as both projects will utilize the same parking lot. • The schematic design aligned with the City Council–approved scope now reflects higher costs, as schematic designs are difficult to price accurately without full design details. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Page 3 • Working through “Value Engineering” to reduce cost to maintain scope. • Changing early childcare classrooms to drop in childcare based on community feedback. • Reduced the size of the gymnasiums, removed one lane from the indoor walking track, and removed the childcare center to reduce costs with minimal impact on overall programming capacity. • Having drop-in childcare also will help support the city in being able to host events where those who are interested in participating need childcare. • Going to Council finance in October to request appropriation of CCIP reserves to help fund the facility at current plan. • Board wanted to discuss the wording of CCIP projects and the process that goes through, staff will provide an update memo next month. 9. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS a. Marcia responded via email: • I attended the Farms Anniversary celebration. It was wonderful to see all the families participating! • I also attended a tour of the Ranch (Larimer County) and they were clear that they are going to be putting in 3 new sheets of ice in the next several years and part of their Phase 2 plan. That seems like good news for our Fort Collins skating folks who visited several P&R meetings this year. b. Fort Collins Comic con members participated in Open Streets and said it was very well executed and very clear with instructions. c. Nick also attended the 40th Anniversary at The Farm and noted that it was well attended, with live music, food trucks, and positive community feedback. 10. ARTICLES IN THE RECREATOR a. Spring 2026 articles due by Oct 3rd – CAPRA Accreditation 11. UPDATES MEMO a. Reschedule the Tailwinds Tour b. Follow up on Urban Forest Strategic Plan and provide support if Kendra requests any assistance. 12. SIX MONTH CALENDAR REVIEW a. Elk Meadow Trail Preview Oct 3rd b. Golf Outing Oct 10th c. Parks and Recreation Board 6-Month Planning Agenda d. City Council 6-Month Planning Calendar 13. ADJOURNMENT: 8:25 PM Minutes approved on XX/XX/XXXX 1 Parks and Recreation Update Memo Date: October 10, 2025 To: Parks and Recreation Board Members From: Kendra Benson Subject: Community Capital Improvement Program Referral Language Update At the board’s request, here is some information on how referral language is developed and how the Board may contribute in the future: 1. Language Development: o Referral language is crafted to balance clarity with flexibility. The aim is to provide enough certainty for Council and the public while avoiding over - promising outcomes. o For example, Council specifically requested that the language for the Mulberry item indicate that it would not be sufficient to build a new facility, which is why terms like “replacement support” are used. o Each referral is accompanied by a Supporting Resolution (attached) that provides additional detail and context. 2. Board Input Opportunities: o The Board can provide input during public engagement phases when referral packages are being developed. o Once finalized, the language is reviewed and approved by the City Attorney’s Office to ensure legal clarity and accuracy. -1- RESOLUTION 2025-077 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS SUBMITTING TO A VOTE OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY A PROPOSED ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE EXPIRING TWENTY-FIVE HUNDREDTHS PERCENT (0.25%) “COMMUNITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM” CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES AND USE TAX FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING REVENUE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AND RELATED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE A. The City of Fort Collins has enacted a comprehensive sales and use tax, which enactment is codified in Chapter 25, Article III of the Code of the City of Fort Collins (the “Code”). B. The amount of such tax presently imposed by the Code, as co ntained in Code Section 25-75(a)(3), includes a twenty-five hundredths percent (0.25%) tax, which does not apply to food for home consumption (“groceries”), to generate revenue for the construction of certain capital projects as identified in Ordinance No. 013, 2015, which Ordinance was approved by City voters on April 7, 2015, and which projects were approved by the City Council in accordance with the provisions of said Ordinance (the “Existing Tax”). C. For four decades, the revenue generated by such 0.25% tax has been an essential tool to support expanded City facilities and infrastructure to serve the needs of the community. D. The Existing Tax will expire at midnight at the end of December 31, 2025 . E. City Council believes it would be in the best interests of the City’s citizens to extend the Existing Tax for an additional ten-year period to generate additional revenues for purposes similar to those for which the Existing Tax was originally imposed . F. Under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, any such extension requires a vote of the people. G. City Council has reviewed a variety of proposed capital projects and the operation and maintenance needs for some of those projects and has identified certain of the projects which it believes are necessary for the ongoing provision of City services. H. The purpose of this Resolution is to exercise the Council's authority under Article X, Section 3 of the City Charter to submit to a vote of the people the question of extending the Existing Tax for a period of ten years for the purpose of funding the planning, design, real property acquisition, construction, and operation and maintenance for these necessary capital projects. -2- In light of the foregoing recitals, which the Council hereby makes and adopts as determinations and findings, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. There is hereby referred to the registered voters of the City at the next regular City election to be held on November 4, 2025, the question of whether the following ordinance should be adopted: (PROPOSED) VOTER-APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 003, 2025 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS EXTENDING THE EXPIRING TWENTY-FIVE HUNDREDTHS PERCENT (0.25%) “COMMUNITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM” CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES AND USE TAX FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING REVENUE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AND RELATED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE A. The City of Fort Collins has enacted a comprehensive retail sales and use tax, which enactment is codified in Chapter 25, Article III of the Code of the City of Fort Collins (the “Code”). B. The amount of such tax presently imposed by the Code, as contained in Code Section 25-75(a)(3), includes a twenty-five hundredths percent (0.25%) tax, which does not apply to food for home consumption (“groceries”), to generate revenue for the construction of certain capital projects as identified in Ordinance No. 013, 2015, which Ordinance was approved by City voters on April 7, 2015, and which projects were approved by the City Council in accordance with the provisions of said Ordinance (the “Existing Tax”). C. For four decades, the revenue generated by such 0.25% tax has been an essential tool to support expanded City facilities and infrastructure to serve the needs of the community. D. The Existing Tax will expire at midnight at the end of December 31, 2025. E. On August 19, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution 2025-077 identifying various projects that it believes shou ld be funded by the extension of the Existing Tax, and submitting to the registered electors of the City the question of whether an ordinance extending the Existing Tax for a period of ten years should be enacted to obtain additional revenues for the planning, design, real property acquisition, construction, and operation and maintenance for certain capital projects. F. At a regular City election on November 4, 2025, the voters of the City of Fort Collins approved the extension of the Existing Tax for the foregoing purposes and determined that, upon the expiration of the Existing Tax, it is necessary and desirable that a twenty-five hundredths percent (0.25%) sales and use tax be imposed on all items taxable under the Code, subject to the exceptions contained in City Code Section 25- -3- 73(c) and (d) and Section 25-74(b), commencing January 1, 2026, for the purpose of obtaining revenues for the planning, design, real property acquisition, and construction of the aforementioned capital projects and for the operation and maintenance of some of them. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That Section 25-75(a)(3) of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 25-75. Rate of tax. (a) The amount of tax hereby levied is four and thirty-five hundredths (4.35) percent of the purchase price of tangible personal property and taxable services except that the amount of use tax levied on manufacturing equipment is three (3) percent of the purchase price. This tax is composed of a rate of two and twenty-five hundredths (2.25) percent that does not expire and is not restricted in the use of its proceeds and the remaining rate of two and ten hundredths (2.10) percent is comprised of the following voter-approved taxes: … (3) A twenty-five one-hundredths (0.25) percent tax that expires at midnight on December 31, 20252035, the proceeds of which are to be used for the purpose of paying the costs of planning, design, real property acquisition, and construction, the capital projects specified in the "Community Capital Improvement Program" and five (5) years of operation and maintenance for those capital projects specified in Ordinance No. 013, 2015Voter- Approved Ordinance No. 003, 2025, all of which shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 013, 2015Voter-Approved Ordinance No. 003, 2025; and … Section 2. That the revenue generated by the twenty-five hundredths percent (0.25%) sales and use tax imposed pursuant to this Ordinance (the “Tax”) shall be used, to the extent that such revenues are sufficient, for the planning, design, real property acquisition, construction, and operation and maintenance for the capital projects described on Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the “Projects”), subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The design, scheduling and amount of tax revenue to be set aside for the planning, design, real property acquisition, and construction for the Projects, and the operation and maintenance for those Projects for which operation and maintenance funding is provided on Exhibit “A”, shall be determined by the City Council; provided, however, that no decision regarding the design or cost of any of these Projects shall substantially change its essential character or eliminate any of its components from that -4- described on Exhibit “A”, except as expressly permitted under subsection 2(b) below, nor shall any decision fund less than five (5) years of operation and maintenance for any of the Projects for which such funding is provided for on Exhibit “A”, unless the Council has determined that such Project shall not be undertaken pursuant to subsection 2(b), below. This provision shall not be construed as prohibiting the City Council from: i. enhancing the scope or design of any of the Projects, or increasing the cost thereof, unless such enhancement or increase in cost would substantially impair the City's ability to fully fund the planning, design, real property acquisition, and construction for any of the Projects described on Exhibit “A” or the operation and maintenance for five (5) years from the date of completion of their construction for those of the Projects for which operation and maintenance funding is provided on Exhibit “A”, excepting only the Projects, if any, which have been eliminated by the City Council pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) below; or ii. using any other revenues lawfully available to the City to enhance the scope or design of any of the Projects, or to fund, in whole or in part, the planning, design, real property acquisition, construction, operation and/or maintenance for any such Projects. (b) The planning, design, real property acquisition and construction for all of the Projects shall be undertaken and completed by the City unless the City Council determines by resolution, after receiving a recommendation from the City Manager, that it is no longer legally or financially feasible to undertake and complete any of the Projects without substantially altering the essential character of the same from that described on Exhibit “A.” (c) The Projects shall be subject to all applicable provisions in A rticle XII of Chapter 23, as amended, of the City Code relating to art in public places. Section 3. That any revenues generated by the Tax and remaining unexpended and unencumbered after the completion of the construction of all of the Projects described on Exhibit “A”, excluding any of these Projects eliminated by the City Council under the provisions of Section 2(b) above, may, in the discretion of the City Council, be used to fund additional operation and maintenance of the Projects or for the planning, design, real property acquisition, construction, operation and/or maintenance for any other capital project approved by the City Council. Section 4. That the full amount of revenues derived from the Tax may be retained and expended by the City, notwithst anding any state revenue or expenditure limitations including, but not limited to, those contained in Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution. -5- Section 5. That the amendment of Section 25 -75(a)(3) of the City Code as set forth herein shall take effect at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2026. Section 6. That except as provided herein, all other provisions of Chapter 25 of the City Code shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect unless otherwise rescinded or modified by action of the Council. Exhibit “A” Project Descriptions Capital Improvement 0.25% Sales Tax Program 2026-2035 Estimated Project Cost (2024 dollars) Estimated Annual Operations and Maintenance (2024 dollars) Pedestrian Sidewalk Program $14,000,000 No O&M Funds This project will provide annual funding to continue supporting the decades -long compliance program to eliminate gaps in the City’s pedestrian network and improve ADA compliance. Arterial Intersection Improvements and Streetscapes $12,000,000 No O&M Funds This project will provide an annual fund for improvements to arterial intersections and streetscape improvements as prioritized by safety improvements, multi-modal infrastructure needs, alignment with existing plans, and partnership opportunities. Bicycle Infrastructure & Overpasses/Underpasses $11,000,000 No O&M Funds This project will provide annual funding for construction of grade -separated bicycle and pedestrian crossings across roadways and for the implementation of projects identified in the Active Modes Plan, Vision Zero Plan, and that help achieve 15-minute city goals Affordable Housing Capital Fund $10,000,000 No O&M Funds This project will provide funding to assist with the development of affordable housing through community partners and public or private housing projects. Funding can be used to establish an ongoing revolving fund to provide loans at a low-interest rate Mulberry Pool Recreational Replacement Support $10,000,000 No O&M Funds This project will provide a portion of funding anticipated to be needed to replace the existing recreational facility/opportunities currently provided at Mulberry Pool. Poudre River – River Health, Access, Parks, and Trails $8,000,000 $20,000 This project will leverage Parks, Stormwater, and Natural Areas goals and projects to enhance the Poudre River and access for residents. The focus area is north of Lee Martinez Park and west of College Avenue. Composting Infrastructure $7,000,000 $20,000 This project funding will be utilized to advance and scale community-wide composting efforts and infrastructure. -6- Downtown Parks Shop $5,500,000 No O&M Funds This project will provide a portion of funding for a new parks shop for maintenance crews which will result in an efficient, safe, and consolidated workspace for people, vehicles, machinery, and horticulture activities. Community Bike Park $5,000,000 $15,000 This project and funding can be utilized towards land acquisition, design, and construction of a bike park facility. Outdoor Pickleball Facilities $4,000,000 $10,000 This project creates additional outdoor stand -alone pickleball courts to help meet the growing need in the community. Nature in the City $3,000,000 No O&M Funds This project provides annual funding to protect access to nature which can include enhancing existing sites to provide native habitat and increasing species connectivity. Transfort Buses & Stops $3,000,000 No O&M Funds This project will provide annual funding to make ADA improvements and upgrades at bus stops throughout the City and will support the local match needed to replace Transfort buses over the next 10 years. Recreational Paved Trails $2,500,000 $10,000 This project will provide funding to design and construct portions of trails identified in the City’s Strategic Trails Plan. Construction Waste Diversion Equipment $2,200,000 No O&M Funds This project will replace large equipment over the next 10 years to advance construction and demolition waste and recycling/reuse goals of the City. Historic Trolley Building Renovation $2,200,000 $10,000 The project will stabilize the existing historic 1906 downtown trolley barn to a state that allows for consideration of potential programming, public-private partnership, and public utilization. Gardens on Spring Creek – Children’s Garden & Infrastructure $1,300,000 No O&M Funds This project will renovate the 20-year-old Children’s Garden to enhance learning opportunities and contribute to event infrastructure upgrades. Lee Martinez Farm Improvements $1,000,000 No O&M Funds This project will provide a shelter facility and greater ADA access throughout The Farm at Lee Martinez Park. Timberline Recycling Center Improvements $1,000,000 No O&M Funds This project will provide a fire hydrant, restroom, and enhanced safety features at the recycling center. -7- Section 2. Proposed Voter-Approved Ordinance No. 003, 2025, is hereby submitted to the registered electors of the City of Fort Collins at the next regular election to be held on November 4, 2025, in substantially the following form: CITY OF FORT COLLINS BALLOT ISSUE NO. ____ A CITY-INITIATED QUESTION WITHOUT RAISING ADDITIONAL TAXES, SHALL THE CITY’S EXISTING 0.25% SALES AND USE TAX (25 CENTS ON A $100 PURCHASE) APPROVED BY THE VOTERS IN 2015 FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS BE EXTENDED FROM ITS CURRENT EXPIRATION AT THE END OF 2025, THROUGH THE END OF 2035; PROVIDED THAT REVENUE FROM THE EXTENSION OF SUCH TAX SHALL BE USED FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOLLOWING CAPITAL PROJECTS, AND FIVE (5) YEARS OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (“O&M”) FOR CERTAIN OF THESE CAPITAL PROJECTS, ALL SUBJECT TO PROPOSED VOTER-APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 003, 2025: • PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALK PROGRAM • ARTERIAL INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AND STREETSCAPES • BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE & OVERPASSES/UNDERPASSES • AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAPITAL FUND • MULBERRY POOL RECREATIONAL REPLACEMENT SUPPORT • POUDRE RIVER – RIVER HEALTH, ACCESS, PARKS, AND TRAILS (WITH O&M) • COMPOSTING INFRASTRUCTURE (WITH O&M) • DOWNTOWN PARKS SHOP • COMMUNITY BIKE PARK (WITH O&M) • OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL FACILITIES (WITH O&M) • NATURE IN THE CITY • TRANSFORT BUSES & STOPS • RECREATIONAL PAVED TRAILS (WITH O&M) • CONSTRUCTION WASTE DIVERSION EQUIPMENT • HISTORIC TROLLEY BUILDING RENOVATION (WITH O&M) • GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – CHILDREN’S GARDEN & INFRASTRUCTURE • LEE MARTINEZ FARM IMPROVEMENTS • TIMBERLINE RECYCLING CENTER IMPROVEMENTS; AND PROVIDED THAT ALL REVENUES FROM THE TAX MAY BE RETAINED AND EXPENDED BY THE CITY FOR SUCH PURPOSES, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY STATE REVENUE OR EXPENDITURE LIMITATION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION? -8- YES/FOR _____ NO/AGAINST _____ Passed and adopted on August 19, 2025. ______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Sr. Deputy City Clerk Effective Date: August 19, 2025 Approving Attorney: Dianne Criswell Exhibit: None 1 Parks and Recreation Update Memo Date: October 10, 2025 To: Parks and Recreation Board Members From: Kendra Benson, Scott Phelps Subject: Youth Golf Scholarship Fund Update At the board’s request, here is an update on the Youth Golf Scholarship Fund, including its background, structure, and current status: Background and Administration: • The Youth Golf Scholarship was originally created at the request of the Golf Advisory Board, with guidance from City staff. When the Golf Advisory Board was dissolved, a Community Group was formed to continue managing the scholarship, including fundraising and distribution. • City Give serves as the primary donation platform. Additional donations come from golf pro shop donation boxes, individual donors, and corporate sponsors. Scholarship Structure: • Available to youth ages 5-17, with two age-based application forms (5-11 and 12- 17). • Applications open each January; participation has grown from 57 applicants in Year 1 to over 200 in Year 2 and continues to grow. • Awards are distributed based on financial need, interest in golf, volunteerism, and other factors. Generally, about half of available funds are awarded each year, while maintaining a minimum account balance of $1,000. Current Year Highlights: • 10 full scholarships at $175 each. • Remaining funds support Poudre School District (PSD) middle and high school team members through Youth on Course (YOC) memberships, including gift cards for students already enrolled. • Approximately 315 PSD students participated in golf this year. Funding Sources: • Public donations via City Give, pro shop boxes, individual donors, and golf leagues. 2 • Corporate sponsorships, including Pedersen Toyota and past major donors like the Garfield Family. • Fundraising events, including the Rams for Life Golf Tournament and family- friendly evening events, generating ~$5,000 annually for the scholarship fund. Event Support: • The City promotes events, provides the stage, waives administrative fees, and supports logistics. Partner organizations manage food, sponsorships, and event coordination. For more information: • Youth Golf Scholarship Fund – City of Fort Collins: https://www.fcgov.com/golf/youth-golf-fund • Youth on Course – Colorado Golf Association: https://www.coloradogolf.org/youth-on-course The Youth Golf Scholarship Fund continues to grow in participation and impact, supporting both individual youth and local school teams while maintaining sustainable funding. Work Plan City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Board 2026 Work Plan The Parks and Recreation Board acts as an advisory board to Community Services and the City Council. The Board provides recommendations on policies, programs, regulations, and budgetary matters related to the City’s Parks and Recreation Departments. It also supports coordination with the Poudre School District and other organizations involved in parks and recreation activities. Additionally, the Board assists the City in advancing initiatives that promote community engagement, sustainability, and equitable access to parks and recreation services. The following areas will be of focus in 2026: 1. Promote community engagement, inclusion, and collaboration to support and steward the City’s parks, trails, recreation, forestry, and golf resources. 2. Advocate for sustainable and diversified funding strategies to maintain, enhance, and expand the City’s parks, trails, and recreation infrastructure and programs. 3. Provide advisory feedback and support on Parks and Recreation projects, including facility development, new parks, infrastructure replacement and upgrades, and long- term planning to ensure high-quality and accessible opportunities and services for the community. 4. Encourage environmentally responsible practices and strengthen partnerships across City departments and community organizations to advance shared sustainability goals. Approved on xx/xx/xxxx 1 Parks and Recreation Update Memo Date: October 20, 2025 To: Parks and Recreation Board Members From: Jennifer Torrey, David Hansen, Kevin Williams Subject: October Parks and Recreation Updates PROJECTS:  2025 IRP & 2050 Tax o Rolland Moore Tennis Complex & Playground Renovation – continued refinement of preferred designs and cost estimates o Landings Park – Initiate design concepts based on community input received o SCCP Splashpad pump controls & restroom expansion – Bid set drawings complete, Minor Amendment submitted o Rolland Moore basketball parking lot lighting – bids received, contract award pending o Soft Gold Park – Public engagement input on October 9 at larger city projects open house  Parks o Tailwinds Park – Opened Oct. 14 / Ribbon Cutting Celebration Oct. 15 (Thanks again to those of you who made it to the ribbon cutting event!) o Neighborhood Park off Sykes Drive – working on preferred design  Trails o Siphon Overpass – Bridge installation late October / Project completion November o Harmony Underpass – Contract to be awarded, anticipating November project start, tentative plans developing for groundbreaking event o Fossil Creek Trail Spur to Venus Drive – Conceptual design underway  Development Review o Real Estate Services, Natural Areas and Parks are taking two easements to City Council on November 3rd: 1. Drainage Easement: proposed drainage easement alignment follows an existing drainage swale that carries stormwater from parcels north of the City-owned land into a remnant oxbow of the Poudre River. Land Conservation and Stewardship Board approved on January 10th, 2024. 2 2. Temporary Construction Easement & Utility Alignment: proposed temporary construction easement on Soft Gold will provide for installation of an underground electric transmission line that will serve the new development and construction of a paved trail segment. a. Developer to construct new 10’ paved trail with a turnaround to accommodate utility vehicles b. Developer to construct new 8’ paved trail where there is currently only a dirt trail (this will complete the loop trail within the park). c. Developer to add irrigation sleeves and add tree drip rings to those trees east of the new 10’ paved trail 3 PROGRAMS/OPERATIONS:  Parks o Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Old Town Square on November 7th. o Irrigation blowouts currently underway for the season o Scheduled programming in Parks ends after November 2nd weekend. Updated: October 15, 2025 1 Parks and Recreation 6-Month Agenda Planning Calendar Meeting Date Location Agenda Item December 3, 2025 Colorado River Room ⬧ Marketing and Communications Update Memo ⬧ 2050 Parks and Rec Tax Update ⬧ 2025 Annual Report Development January 28, 2026 Colorado River Room ⬧ 2025 Annual Report Review and Approval ⬧ CityGive Presentation February 25, 2026 Colorado River Room March 25, 2026 Colorado River Room April 22, 2026 TBD Upcoming Due Dates: ⬧ Work Plan due November 30th, 2025 ⬧ Annual Report due January 31st, 2026 THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. Date Service Area Type Agenda Item Strategic Outcome City Clerk's Office Staff Report November 2025 Election Voter Information Guide Highlight Community Services Discussion Neighborhood Centers to accelerate progress toward our goal for everyone to have the daily goods and services they need and want available within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their Employee Appropriation of Philanthropic Revenue Supplemental Appropriation of 2050 Tax Transit Funds for 2025 Transfort Operations City Manager's Ordinance-1st Changes to Harmony Corridor Plan.Neighborhood Centers to accelerate progress toward our goal for everyone to have the daily goods and services they need and want available within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their Services Ordinance-1st Way Office Colorado Regional Airport CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PLANNING - PUBLIC 6-MONTH CALENDAR Agenda items containing action on current Council priorities as adopted by Resolution 2024-013 through 2024-024 are shaded light orange. : This document is posted every Monday and Thursday. Changes made between postings will not be reflected until the next posting. October 21, 2025 Council Meeting Work Session 10/13/2025 6-Month Planning Page 1 THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. Community Services Resolution Approving Fort Fund Grant Disbursements - Program Support Grant, September Deadline Culture & Recreation City Clerk's Office through meaningful engagement and by providing timely access to accurate information. Office through meaningful engagement and by providing timely access to accurate information. Sustainability Discussion Environmental Health ENV 1 – Implement the Our Climate Future Plan to advance the City's Discussion Environmental Health ENV 1 – Implement the Our Climate Future Plan to advance the City's 2026 Utility Rates High Performing Government - HPG 1 Employee Adopting the 2026 Employee Pay Plan High Performing Government HPG 3 – Deliver an exceptional employee experience by attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent and fostering a culture of employee safety, belonging and October 28, 2025 Work Session Council Meeting (moved to Monday due to Election Day) 10/13/2025 6-Month Planning Page 2 THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. Police Services Ord-1st Rdg Adoption of Fee Increase for Criminal Justice Records Safe Community SAFE 1 – Enhance overall community safety and foster increased trust in public safety services and the municipal justice system through innovative service delivery models. Employee Approval of Nationwide Governing Document Updates to 457 and 401(a) Adoption developing and retaining diverse talent and fostering a culture of employee safety, belonging and City Manager's Employee Ordinance-1st Environmental Health ENV 1 – Implement the Our Climate Future Plan to advance the City's Employee City Manager Employee Chief Judge. CancelledNovember 11, 2025 Work Session Council Meeting November 25, 2025 Adjourned Meeting Council Meeting 10/13/2025 6-Month Planning Page 3 THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. Internal & Employee City Attorney Approval of 2 Agreements on Water System Modifications and Cost-Sharing between the Water Supply and Storage Company, the City of Thornton, the City of Greeley, East Larimer Services Report affordability to address inequities in housing so that everyone has healthy, stable housing they City Manager's Discussion End of Term Report High Performing Government Transportation & Mobility T&M 3 – Transform the parking system to better align supply and CANCELLED No Meeting Fifth Tuesday December 9, 2025 Work Session December 30, 2025 Council Meeting Work Session Council Meeting January 13, 2025 Special Meeting Council Meeting 10/13/2025 6-Month Planning Page 4 THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. PDT Services Discussion Sound in the City Follow-Up from Community Engagement Neighborhood & Community Vitality February 3, 2026 Council Meeting February 10, 2026 Work Session Council Meeting February 24, 2026 Work Session January 27, 2025 Work Session 10/13/2025 6-Month Planning Page 5 Date Service Area Item Type Agenda Item Strategic Outcome No Date Community Services Ord-1st Rdg Appropriation: DOLA Grant for Construction of the Southeast Community Center Culture & Recreation 2.1 No Date Development Partners on Magpie Meander Natural Area and Soft Gold Date Agenda Item Strategic Outcome REGULAR MEETING ITEMS UNSCHEDULED/UPCOMING ITEMS WORK SESSION ITEMS