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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDowntown Development Authority - Minutes - 09/04/1997DOWNTOWN � DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ONE WEST CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER 201 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Regular Directors' Meeting Telephone (970) 484-2020 Telefax (970) 484-2069 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4. 1997 REGULAR MEETING The Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority met in regular session at 7:30 a.m., September 4, 1997 in the Third Floor Conference Room at 201 South College Avenue, One West Art Center. PRESENT There were present: Kermit Allard, Chair presiding Mary Brayton, Vice Chair Jason Meadors, Secretary Steve Slezak Chuck Wanner Larry Stroud Margaret Brown John Pitner Absent: Greg Belcher, Treasurer Staff: Chip Steiner, Consultant Anne Garrison Lucia Liley Guests: Jay Hardy, Bud Frick, CALL TO ORDER Mr. Allard called the meeting to order and roll call was taken. MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Meadors to approve the minutes of August 14, 1997. This was seconded by Mr. Wanner and carried unanimously. CONSULTANT'S Mr. Allard referred to a memo from the Executive Committee, CONTRACT which asked the Board to consider hiring The Steiner Company to provide full time, long term executive services to the DDA at an annual fee of $85,000. DDA MINUTES PAGE 2 The DDA would become the primary responsibility of The Steiner Company, and although it may incur other contractual obligations, the DDA would take priority. As part of the proposed financial agreement, Mr. Steiner would provide his own rent, overheads, equipment, telephone bills and all taxes, insurance and benefits. Since it is contractual, it may be terminated by the Board. Ms. Liley interjected that much of the work which is currently done by her office, could be taken over by Mr. Steiner which would result in a considerable savings in legal expenses. DDA's expenses will be favorably impacted by a recent decision on the part of the Downtown Business Association to underwrite most of the office rental costs, (DDA paying only for the amount of square feet it utilizes,) and half the salary of Anne Garrison, DDA Administrative Manager. A discussion ensued in which the Board compared the salaries paid to senior City of Fort Collins executives with the request before them, in the form of Resolution 97-3. Mr. Meadors then moved to approve Resolution 97-3 subject to review and approval by the Board of the contract draft, to be effective October 1, 1997. This was seconded by Ms. Brayton and carried unanimously. Said Resolution to be readied for the Executive Board meeting on September 25, 1997. 1998 BUDGET A revision to information contained in the packets was distributed. Essential changes are as follows: • An increase in Enterprise Zone expenditures from $24,200 to $30,000 in 1997 and an increase of the same amount in Enterprise Zone revenues for 1998. • Total appropriation for 1988 O & M is reduced to the total projected expenditures for the year, NOT the total available. • Increased legal fees as a result of an increase in DDA activities • Office expenses are reduced from $8,680 to $3,840 reflected by the anticipated relocation of DDA/DBA office space. Administrative Manager's salary reduced by 50%. • $27,000 in CDBG funds awarded for Lee Martinez co -housing project, but not released in 1997 due to Federal regulations. Plus $59,000 in Enterprise Zone funds is anticipated from Old Town Square Properties. A motion was made by Mr. Slezak to postpone the adoption of the budget (Resolution 97-4) pending minor adjustments to various categories of the insurance coverage, and clarification of DDA/DBA financial arrangements. In addition, the Board would like an opportunity to review these issues once again at the October meeting. This was seconded by Ms. Brayton and carried unanimously. DDA MINUTES PAGE 3 RESOLUTION 97-5 This resolution comprises a recommendation to City Council to determine and fix the mill levy of the Downtown Development Authority at 4.05 mills for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1998. A motion was made by Mr. Wanner to adopt Resolution 97-5, this was seconded by Mr. Meadore and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 97-6 This resolution recommends to City Council the appropriation of $1,464,585 in DDA funds for payment of the debt service for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1998. Ms. Brayton so moved, and this was seconded by Mr. Slezak and carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Brayton referenced several projects which have received Board approval and are still incomplete. This requires the reappropriation of designated DDA funds from one year to the next. It is her sugestion that when a project is approved, a time frame for its completion be set, after which time the request must be reviewed again by the Board. LANDMARKS Bud Frick reported on his meeting with ADCON regarding the PRESERVATION OTS canopy project. A retractable type of unit was COMMISSION suggested, and other parameters were discussed. Mr. Slezak requested he be included in future meetings. ART IN THE PLAZA Several items are on display in Old Town Square, and DDA is asked if it wishes to purchase one or more. The Board did not respond. JUSTICE CENTER Board members were asked to consider volunteering three hours of their time on either October 18 or 19, to disseminate literature for the campaign. DDA/DBA The space located above A Point Of View in Old Town Square RELOCATION is being considered as the new site for DDA/DBA offices. ADJOURN There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m. Jason Meadore, Secretary DCANNTOWN � d do DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ONE WEST CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Telephone (970) 484-2020 201 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 Telefax (970) 484-2069 TO: DDA Board of Di;e rs FROM: Chip Steiner DATE: September 30, 1997 RE: Resolution on Courthouse and Jail Attached is a resolution supporting Ballot Issue 1-A which is a sales tax to pay for new Larimer County court facilities and Ballot Issue 1-B which is a sales tax to pay for jail expansion. The popularity of Northern Colorado has resulted in a greatly increased population. As a result, the demands placed on the existing county facilities has outstripped its ability to deliver. These facilities are needed by all county residents and the proposed court facilities in Fort Collins will directly benefit the central business district. 0 w RESOLUTION 97-7 OF THE FORT COLLINS, COLORADO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SUPPORTING BALLOT ISSUES 1-A AND 1-B FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW LARIMER COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND JAIL FACILITIES AND URGING THE VOTERS OF LARIMER COUNTY TO APPROVE BOTH BALLOT ISSUES WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority has been duly organized in accordance with the Colorado Revised Statutes, 31-25-804, as amended; and, WHEREAS, Larimer County has placed on the November, 1997 ballot Issue 1-A and Issue 1-B seeking voter approval of a sales and use tax to fund the development of new courthouse and public safety facilities; and, WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority has previously supported the development of these facilities when first proposed in 1996 as beneficial to the general welfare of the Fort Collins central business district; and, WHEREAS, because of the growth experienced over the past 25 years, the Downtown Development Authority believes the efficient delivery of services by the County government and the safety of the citizens of Larimer County will be greatly improved through the expansion of court and jail facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FORT COLLINS DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY that it hereby strongly endorses the development of new court and jail facilities in Larimer County and that it urges the voters of Larimer County to pass ballot Issue 1-A to fund new courts and ballot issue 1- B to fund jail expansion. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority this 2nd day of October, 1997. Kermit Allard, Chairman ATTEST: Jason Meadors, Secretary