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Jeni Arndt, Mayor
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City Council Work Session
May 11, 2021
6:00 PM
• CALL TO ORDER.
1. Poudre Fire Authority 2020 Annual Report. (staff: Tom DeMint; 15 minute presentation; 30 minute
discussion)
The purpose of this item is to discuss the Poudre Fire Authority’s (PFA) overall performance in fulfilling
its responsibilities under the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between its parent organizations, as
well as the implications to PFA from the COVID-19 pandemic and Cameron Peak Fire.
2. Municipal Immigration Legal Fund. (staff: JC Ward; 15 minute presentation, 60 minute discussion)
Council requested this work session item for staff to provide an overview of research and options to
address the need for immigration legal services in Fort Collins, existing municipal immigration legal
fund implementation and funding models, and alignment of potential solutions with our community-
specific needs.
A municipal immigration legal fund would provide local access to immigration legal services for Fort
Collins residents seeking a legal pathway to citizenship or lawful presence. As a new effort, the
potential program would be considered a pilot endeavor of 12-18 months. Grant funds would be
awarded to legal service providers based on a competitive process and will be dedicated to program
administration, education, and outreach; providing defense for people at risk of deportation; children
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seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status; and for community members seeking pathways to
citizenship and lawful presence also known as Affirmative Cases.
3. Water Supply Requirements and Allotments. (staff: Abbye Neel, Leisel Hans; 15 minute presentation;
30 minute discussion)
The purpose of this work session is to discuss a proposal to update the methodology for calculating
the Fort Collins Utilities (Utilities) Water Supply Requirements (WSR). WSRs are a dedication of water
rights or cash-in-lieu of water rights (cash-in-lieu) to ensure adequate water supplies and associated
infrastructure are available to serve both new development and re-development in the Utilities water
service area. For non-residential customers, the WSRs are translated into an annual water allotment
(allotment), with an Excess Water Use surcharge (surcharge) applied to water use that exceeds the
allotment.
Goals of this update include increasing accuracy and equity of the calculations and encouraging water
efficient designs in development. Staff will present the drivers for the proposal, how the proposed
calculations compare to the current system and other water providers' systems, impacts to the
community, and opportunities for future improvements.
• ANNOUNCEMENTS.
• ADJOURNMENT.
DATE:
STAFF:
May 11, 2021
Tom DeMint, PFA Fire Chief
WORK SESSION ITEM
City Council
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Poudre Fire Authority 2020 Annual Report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to discuss the Poudre Fire Authority’s (PFA) overall performance in fulfilling its
responsibilities under the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between its parent organizations, as well as the
implications to PFA from the COVID-19 pandemic and Cameron Peak Fire.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
PFA staff will provide information around the governance to both Council and the Poudre Valley Fire Protection
District (PVFPD) Board, including PFA’s 2020 Annual Report. Council and the PVFPD Board will have the
opportunity to review the ongoing relationship between the two entities and discuss issues of concern to the PFA,
the PVFPD, and the City due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Cameron Peak Fire.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The 2014 Amended and Restated IGA (Attachment 1), between the PVFPD and the City, establishing the PFA,
stipulates that the Authority will provide an annual report regarding the activities and accomplishments of the
Authority to its parent organizations, the City and the PVFPD. Chief DeMint’s goal in providing this report is to
discuss demands of an evolving and growing community , changing technology, service demands, as well as how
PFA embraces change. This work session with Council and PVFPD Board represents the seventh annual report
to the “parents” of the PFA. This is a particularly timely update to Council, given the COVID -19 pandemic, and
2020 Cameron Peak Fire and the effects of these events on the City, the Distri ct, and the PFA. Developing a
common understanding of the relationship between the City, the PVFPD, and PFA is beneficial for both Council
and the District Board.
Intergovernmental Agreement and PFA Governance
Since 1981, PFA has provided fire and rescue service to Fort Collins, Timnath, LaPorte, Bellvue, Horsetooth and
Redstone Canyon under an IGA between the City and the PVFPD. This agreement consolidated two fire
departments (City and District) into one Fire Authority covering 219 square miles of nor thern Larimer County and
11 square miles of western Weld County.
In 2014, the City and the PVFPD renewed the IGA to continue PFA as the fire and rescue service, reaffirmed the
governance model and clarified the financial commitments of the parties to PF A’s operations. The current IGA,
provided as an attachment hereto, includes community benefits resulting from the consolidated fire service
provided by PFA including:
• Improved quality of emergency services
• Improved response times
• Concentrated training
• Enhanced communications
• Elimination of service boundary conflicts
• Reduced taxpayer costs and duplication of overhead and equipment costs
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Revenue Allocation Formula
Funding of the PFA is provided through a Revenue Allocation Formula (RAF) inclu ded in the IGA. The purpose of
the formula is to create a funding stream for fire and rescue services, and to apportion costs in an equitable
manner between the City and the PVFPD. Over the 40 years of the existence of PFA, financial contributions, call
volume, and the assessed value of property protected by PFA have been in the range of 80 -85% City, 15-20%
District. The funding formula called for in the RAF was established to ensure that the same funding ratio would
continue into the future. The City c ontributes a fixed portion of its base sales and use tax to the Authority, plus a
percentage of property taxes (9.765 mills). The District provides 100% of its 10.665 mills of property tax to PFA,
less minor administrative costs. The District’s portion i ncludes the Tax Increment Financing from Timnath’s
Development Authority through an IGA between the Town of Timnath, the Timnath Development Authority, the
PVFPD, and PFA.
The overall cost of PFA’s operation totaled $40 million in 2020; 86% of these costs are in personnel costs, which
is typical in a highly service-oriented enterprise.
2020 Annual Report Highlights
The 2020 Annual Report will be presented in a 12-page hardcopy (Attachment 2), a 2020 Statistical Annual
Report (Attachment 3), and an electronic format (currently under development, but ready by May month -end) -
www.pfaannualreport.com <http://www.pfaannualreport.com> - together the formats form PFA’s comprehensive
report to the community about its return on the investment of tax dollars. The 2020 Annual Report theme centers
upon an unprecedented year and a focus on the impacts of COVID-19 and the Cameron Peak Fire. In addition,
the introduction by Fire Chief DeMint is another instance of exceptional change, as he hangs up his fire helmet for
the last time and PFA command transfers to incoming Fire Chief Derek Bergsten. As required in the IGA, other
components of the report include resources, actual spending to budget, metrics, services provided, types of
incidents to which PFA responded, and “wins” of 2020 such as a new Burn Prop at Training, computer-automated
dispatch enhancements, and station alerting enhancements. Annual Report highlights include:
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - An impressive, 600% increase, since 2017, in cardiac survival rates is
one outcome of improvements within the EMS arena. PFA is responsible for ensuring high -quality EMS
within its jurisdiction, which includes nine agencies within the greater northern Colorado area (2,200 square
miles). Clinical protocols have been updated and improved by the nine agencies; equipment and training
were standardized to improve services to the community through interoperability among agencies; new
equipment provided better clinical care through real-time monitoring of provided Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR); and the development of a paramedic firefighter program within the Support Division is
underway.
• Response Time - The percent of time PFA fire personnel were on scene within 6 minutes 20 seconds in the
urban area for emergent calls in 2020 was 53%. Looking forward, one of the core competencies being
addressed is to continue to identify both short-term and long-term elements to improve call processing and
turn out time. These efforts will help to reduce overall response time to provide service to PFA’s customers. In
conducting a gap analysis between the stated response time goals and the actual response times, the 2020
accreditation peer team stated that PFA’s benchmark of six minutes and 20 seconds within the urban zone is
unrealistic. While it is admirable to set high standards for PFA services it was suggested that PFA staff
consider adjusting the urban zone time higher. The PFA Board agreed and adopted the urban response
benchmark of seven minutes and 20 seconds in March of 2021. If the goal had been 7:20 in 2020, PFA
would have met that goal 73.09% of the time.
• Funding - 97% of PFA’s revenue is intergovernmental or funded by PFA’s “parent organizations”. Other
funding is received from fee-based development review revenue.
• Budget to Actual - Projected 2020 underspend is 3.3% of budget ($1.4 million). Contributing to the
underspend in 2020 were many projects and personnel positions that were “frozen” during 2020 due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Annual underspend resources are returned to PFA’s reserves for future allocation.
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PFA’s 2020 reserves are projected to be $14.7 million, or 38% of the operating revenue. Of the total
reserves, $5.5 million are assigned funds for Operations Equipment and Replacement and Supp ort
Maintenance and Replacement reserves (formerly capital projects). If those assigned reserves are removed,
the projected reserve balance changes to $8.8 million, or 22.7% of operating revenue.
• Value of Property Protected - In 2020, PFA protected more than $41.5 billion of property.
Innovations Moving Forward
• Community Growth - An overarching goal of PFA’s Strategic Plan is to continuously improve services and
seek innovative approaches to solve current and emerging problems. As growth continues, the PFA Board
has directed staff to look at regionalization of fire services with neighboring communities, which is currently
occurring through auto and mutual aid agreements, training activities, participation in the EMS contract, and
through fleet maintenance services. In the future, these discussions will continue to build an understanding of
regional needs while seeking innovative approaches to meet those needs.
• Community Risk Reduction - As the community continues to grow, and the types of calls become more
human services oriented, PFA is increasing its look toward risk reduction with programs such as the Hoarding
Task Force and the Community Service Action Team, which meet citizen needs outside of traditional fire
safety programs. These types of programs make communities safer and reduce calls for emergency
response. Some of the programs were curtailed in 2020 because of the impact of the COVID -19 pandemic
and the Authority’s ability to do education outreach, these programs will resume in 2021.
• Right-sized Response - PFA staff is continuously searching for methods that challenge past assumptions for
traditional response models to emergencies. For example, the Roving Alternative Medical (RAM) Unit that
was piloted in 2017 and implemented in 2019. The RAM Unit deploys two firefighter Emergency Medical
Technicians in a vehicle within the City’s core to address non-critical emergency calls during high-call load
hours, thereby keeping fire apparatus available for critical calls. In 2019, new softwa re was implemented that
enables PFA staff to run deployment scenarios for station location and emergency responses to further
challenge past assumptions. In 2021, a second RAM Unit may be piloted during the latter part of the year.
• Future Funding -
o Keep Fort Collins Great funding sustains PFA’s funding looking forward with a permanent tax commitment
beginning in 2021.
o The PVFPD Board placed a ballot measure on the November 2018 Larimer County Election Ballot to
address the impact of the Gallagher and TABOR amendments on the property tax revenue used to
provide fire service through PFA. The measure was passed by County voters and sustains PFA’s funding
looking forward.
o The PVFPD Board is working toward implementing impact fees in the District. I mplementation of the
impact fee should begin in second quarter 2021.
o PFA staff continues to develop its long-range financial and capital plans, including the need for additional
facilities, updating older fire stations, and apparatus replacement.
Issues of Concern to PFA, the PVFPD, and the City of Fort Collins
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PFA staff will be monitoring and keeping the parents of the PFA, the PVFPD and
City, apprised of the impacts of possible reductions in property, sales, and use taxe s and how that might impact
the PFA in 2021 and into the future.
Marketing of the PFA Annual Report
The goal of both the electronic and 12-page hardcopy annual report is to reach a broader range of interested
community members in an accessible and appealing manner. PFA’s Public Information Officer and
Communications Coordinator will promote segmented versions of the content from the 2020 Annual Report
through consistent posts and pieces on PFA’s social media, the Chief’s column in the Coloradoan, and PFA ’s
website. Hardcopies of the report will be distributed to all fire stations, the lobbies at Headquarters and Training,
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and at public engagement events. In addition, the report will be sent to Leadership Fort Collins, CityWorks 101,
Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce, partner agencies such as UCHealth, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office,
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Fort Collins Police Services, Wellington Fire Protection District, Town of Timnath,
and to elected state and federal representatives.
The 2020 Statistical Annual Report is a deeper dive into division outcomes; each program’s inputs and outputs;
performance standards comparisons with benchmark partners; City/District comparative statistics; budget review;
and PFA Board actions. The participating benchmark partners (those of comparable population, college or
university in community; non-municipal fire departments (where possible) and accredited agencies include Arvada
Fire Protection District, Colorado Springs Fire Department, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Gainesville Fire
Rescue (FL), Rockford Fire Department (IL).
This presentation provides an opportunity to discuss the PFA’s overall performance in fulfilling its responsibilities
under the IGA between its parent organizations, as well as the implications to PFA from the COVID-19 pandemic
and the Cameron Peak Fire. PFA staff welcomes any feedback regarding this update and the 2020 Annual
Report.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Intergovernmental Agreement (PDF)
2. 2020 Annual Report (PDF)
3. 2020 Statistical Annual Report (PDF)
4. Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
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Our Mission is to protect life and property by being
prompt, skillful, and caring. Our actions are anchored
in the core values of Courage, Leadership, and Duty.
2020
An Unprecedented Year
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
ANNUAL REPORT
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A Note & Farewell from the
Poudre Fire Authority Chief
2020: The Year We’ll Never Forget
The pandemic and the toll it took on families, businesses, and lives, will last
long beyond 2020. We hold a spot in our hearts for the loved ones lost and lives
changed forever. Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) had an Incident Management Team
in place working to keep responders safe, so they could help keep the community
safe, almost the entire year. Firefighters wore masks in stations and followed new
protocols before, during, and after incidents.
As summer was ending, the Cameron Peak Fire broke out presenting another
resource intensive challenge. For two months, a dark cloud hung over our
community as the fire grew in size and intensity. Many were evacuated as thousands
of responders worked to contain the flames. It entered PFA’s jurisdiction in mid-
October destroying or damaging property in its path. Then the East Troublesome
Fire grew over 130,000 acres in a single day and jumped the Continental Divide.
These events tested our resources to their very core. Responders and the
community stood together, resilient and strong, through the crises. Captain Ryan
Thomas said it best when he said we live and work in a “heroic community.”
Through these trials, PFA looked to the future to move forward and plan for the
changing needs of our jurisdiction. We improved our cardiac arrest survival rates
and fire extinguishment effectiveness. PFA was accredited for a second time by the
Commission on Fire Accreditation International. This third-party evaluation focuses
on continuous improvement. All 230 members of PFA contribute to that ongoing
trajectory making it one of the top fire service organizations in North America.
We look forward to the changes at PFA, including new leadership as I hang up my
fire helmet for the last time. I am proud to have dedicated over half my life to PFA
and honored to have stood beside the men and women that comprise this great
organization. I look forward to transferring command to Fire Chief Derek Bergsten.
I know him as a compassionate, engaging, and collaborative leader. His innovation
and wealth of experience will guide PFA through the ever-changing challenges
of providing the best possible fire and emergency services to this exceptional
community.
- Tom DeMint, Fire Chief
I am proud to
have dedicated over
half my life to PFA and
honored to have stood
beside the men and
women that comprise
this great organization.
- Tom DeMint, Fire Chief
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Front Range Fire
Consortium Academy
20-1 graduation.
Who We Are
A warm welcome to our new Fire Chief, Derek Bergsten
Fire Chief Derek Bergsten is coming to PFA from the Rockford Fire Department
in Illinois. He began his firefighting career as a firefighter/EMT volunteer in
1989 in the City of Loves Park, Illinois. He was hired as a firefighter/EMT by the
Rockford Fire Department in 1994 and rose through the ranks. Chief Bergsten
has a strong history of prioritizing innovation, collaboration, and diversity.
He was named the 2020 Illinois Fire Chief of the Year by the Illinois Fire
Chief Association.
PFA is governed by a Board of Directors
The Board is comprised of two members from Fort Collins City Council, two
members from the PVFPD Board of Directors, and a fifth member selected by
the other four, historically the Fort Collins City Manager. The PFA Board of
Directors appoints the Fire Chief, who in turn manages and employs all
personnel of the Authority.
WE ARE COMPRISED OF
Poudre Fire
Authority Board
Fire Chief
Fire Prevention &
Community Risk
Reduction
OperationsSupport Administrative
Services
Fort Collins
City Council
Poudre Valley
Fire Protection
District Board
Community
Members
192
UNIFORMED POSITIONS
92% MALE 8% FEMALE
31
CIVILIAN POSITIONS
52% FEMALE 48% MALE
223
FULLTIME POSITIONS
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Life in the fire stations
began to look different and
leadership focused on how
to keep our people safe.
The Fire Service During a Pandemic
Leadership began meeting about a new virus spreading across the globe in 2020.
By March, an Incident Management Team was in place and meeting regularly. The terms “Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE), unprecedented time, and social distancing” were suddenly ubiquitous on the news and in
conversations. All PFA firefighters are certified emergency medical technicians and play an active role on medical
calls, so they needed to be prepared to care for someone potentially infected with the virus.
The team worked to establish new protocols both in the fire stations and on scene. Firefighters followed extensive
decontamination protocols, began wearing masks during their shifts, and donning a higher level of PPE on calls
involving a potential COVID-19 patient.
Firefighters Stepped Up to the Challenge
Like the rest of the world, PFA was unsure of what the future would hold,
but the mission to protect life and property remained steadfast for both
employees and the community. Leadership created contingency plans around
the potential for responders to get sick or need to quarantine. Trigger points
were determined to know exactly how many responders could be out before
the next strategy would need to be applied to ensure that service was
maintained. Thankfully, these trigger points were never reached.
In late April, firefighters gained access to high-priority COVID-19 testing in
part because of efforts by Chief DeMint and three other fire chiefs who spoke
directly to Congressman Neguse during a meeting with the fire chiefs of the
2nd Congressional District. They explained that they needed to know if a
responder had COVID-19 to maintain staffing levels and keep fire stations safe.
The congressman then led the drafting of a bipartisan letter to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which resulted in the change.
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We remained staffed at 100% and service
was uninterrupted.
At the time of this writing, PFA had a total of 11 confirmed
cases of staff with COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. Zero
would have been the best number, but we are happy the
percentage was low, our people recovered, and care to the
community was not affected.
Emergencies did not take a break for
the pandemic.
There was an increase in requests for the juvenile fire setter
program, home fires continued to ignite, and technical rescues
were needed in response to emergencies in the Poudre River
and foothills.
Meeting the Challenge
Firefighters joined first responders throughout the
community to turn canceled birthday parties into
unforgettable neighborhood parades as well as show
appreciation for our health care heroes.
A crew began the “One-a-Week Challenge” and asked all
first responders to get takeout from a local restaurant once
per week.
The Front Range Fire Consortium was reimagined, so the
flow of new responders and their careers continued.
Headquarters closed indefinitely, board members began
meeting virtually, and civilian employees started working
from home.
We joined the Poudre River Public Library District, City of
Fort Collins, and Fort Collins Police Services to launch the
virtual book reading series, “Read Along with Community
Helpers”.
Under a Declaration of Local Disaster
Emergency, PFA has successfully
requested reimbursement for
expenses associated with COVID-19.
PFA will be requesting more reimbursements during
2021 and until the Emergency Declaration expires.
TODATE PFA FUNDING RECEIVED
$75,000
FROM FEMA
$25,000
FROM CARES
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Cameron Peak Fire
The size, duration, and immense
response marked this fire as one of the
unforgettable events of 2020. Extreme
temperatures, low humidity, rugged
terrain, and strong winds, contributed
to its record-breaking growth.
CAMERON PEAK FIRE AT A GLANCE
How PFA Assisted with the Wildfire
PFA firefighters were involved from day one. They
joined a force of over 2,000 highly trained responders
from at least 46 states and Puerto Rico in the fight.
PFA’s involvement was the highest in mid-October
when the fire entered PFA’s jurisdiction. What became
known as the Otter Rd. Spot Fire threatened people,
animals, and property in Redstone Canyon. Some
rural parts of PFA’s jurisdiction had mandatory and
voluntary evacuations.
208,663
ACRES BURNED
12.2.2020
100% CONTAINED
8.13.2020
FIRE REPORTED
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109
MILES OF DOZER
AND HAND LINE
85
PFA CREW
MEMBERS*
778
APPARATUS
HOURS
Firefighters Spent Day and Night Monitoring the Fire
Firefighters worked building fire lines, protecting structures, and physically standing
guard. PFA volunteers, many whose own homes were at risk, dedicated themselves
to the protection of the area. Operations chiefs and task force leaders scouted
the area to create assignments for crews. Firefighters helped pack bags, herded
livestock, and dug lines through the night in protection of lives and property.
Presidential Disaster Declaration
In 2021 a Presidential Disaster was declared for the Cameron Peak Fire. This allows
agencies involved to request reimbursement from FEMA. PFA will be submitting
expenses for personnel and apparatus with the outcome to be reported in the 2021
Annual Report.
*Career, Volunteer, Seasonal, and Part-Time Firefighters
1,791
PERSONNEL
HOURS*
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2020 Budget and
Funding Outcomes
Funding
Critical Services
PFA, as a separate governmental
entity, receives the majority of
its revenue from a combination
of sales/use taxes and property
taxes from the City of Fort Collins.
RESERVES
$
$8.8 Million
23% OF THE
OPERATING BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
UNDERSPENT BY
$1.4 Million
3.3% OF THE BUDGET
Intergovernmental $38,992,632
Fees & Charges for Service $739,897
Licenses & Permits $179,358
Earnings on Investments $78,810
Miscellaneous Revenue $54,700
TOTAL REVENUE
$40,045,397
97% of the Revenue is Intergovernmental,
8% of the Revenue is KFCG Funding.
Salaries & Benefits $30,692,248
Other Purchased Services $2,629,636
Supplies & Equipment $2,402,382
Capital Outlay $2,179,843
Other Purchased Services $359,022
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$38,263,131
63% of the net operating budget was
allocated to the Operations Division.
CAPITAL BUDGET
$7,983,847
Station 7 Remodel $4,509,750
Station 6 Shop $2,015,000
Apparatus Replacement $1,442,586
Burn Building $16,511
Capital spending changes every year,
based on capital project needs.
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230
SQUARE MILES
OF SERVICE AREA
IT'S ALL IN THE NUMBERS
What We Protect
STATION 1STATION 2
STATION 3
STATION 10
STATION 14
STATION 5
STATION 4
STATION 7
STATION 12
STATION 8
STATION 6
Bellvue
Horsetooth
Laporte
Timnath
Fort Collins
Wellington
WindsorMasonville
VOLUNTEER
STATION 11
VOLUNTEER
STATION 9
Wellington
WindsorMasonville
N
ADMIN.
BUILDING
TRAINING
CENTER
FIRE
STATIONS
PFA SERVICE AREA IN GRAY
TOTAL SERVICE INCIDENTS IN 2020 =21,521
1 4 , 8 7 8
2,628
1,954
1,135
442
314
170
RESCUE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE INCIDENT
GOOD INTENT CALL
SERVICE CALL
FALSE ALARM & FALSE CALL
HAZARDOUS CONDITION (NO FIRE)
FIRE
OTHER
216,000
ESTIMATED POPULATION
OF PFA’S JURISDICTION
$41.5 Billion
VALUE OF PROPERTY
PROTECTED
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The “Wins” of 2020
This unforgettable year included significant challenges, but also many achievements.
Advancements in technology, a second accreditation by the Commission on Fire
Accreditation International, a cardiac arrest survival rate that leads the nation,
and enhancements in training resources show 2020 left positive memories too.
New Burn Prop Built at Training
After three years of planning, research, and work, the new burn building was erected.
The building is truly unique; made entirely from Conex boxes. The design makes the
new prop more versatile, long-lasting, and affordable. The original concrete burn
building was in use for over 25 years. The structure lovingly known as Bill and John’s
Rib House, in honor of two firefighters that helped establish it, continues to be used for
non-live fire training such as rescues.
Responding to Cardiac Arrests
The EMS Battalion and entire agency continues to focus on responses to medical
emergencies including cardiac arrests from a medical issue, like a heart attack. We
use data for Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests, meaning those whose cardiac arrest
was not from a trauma, such as car accident or fall. In 2020, PFA and UCHealth
encountered 102 patients who were in cardiac arrest. Of these 102 patients, 49 were
transported to area hospitals. Ultimately 18 were released from the hospital having
survived their cardiac arrest. We describe these patients as being neurologically
intact, meaning their personalities, cognitive function, and quality of life were largely
unaffected by their illness.
Moving to the more modular
construction saved a
significant amount of money
while adding versatility.
We can use this building to
create a safer and realistic
training environment.
- Battalion Chief Brandon Garcia
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Technology Advances: Working Together
to Get There Faster
PFA joined Berthoud Fire Protection District, Estes Valley Fire
Protection District, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, and Wellington
Fire Protection District in an Interagency Governmental Agreement
(IGA) to begin closest unit dispatching throughout Larimer County on
September 15, 2020. Closest unit dispatching involves a dispatching
system that displays to 911 dispatchers all available emergency
fire department vehicles based on GPS location, and dispatches the
nearest unit to an emergency, regardless of jurisdiction.
How Does it Work? Computer Automated
Dispatch and Station Alerting
Closest Dispatch:
The IT/GIS team worked closely with our vendor and partner agencies
to build and implement a top Computer Automated Dispatch (CAD)
platform that focuses on interoperability with partner agencies in
Larimer County, which includes fire, EMS, and police. This integration
created a response platform that focuses on getting the right
personnel and equipment to the emergency using the most efficient
methods possible.
Station Alerting:
The Purvis fire station and automated voice dispatch alerting system
was implemented to automate the process of alerting personnel by
radio communication and in station alerting. It builds upon previously
used technology, enhances communication, and is expected to
decrease overall response time. The system integrated seamlessly
with the new CAD system. Not only does the system improve
response time through technology solutions, but it is also a much
more streamlined and reliable system. There are many features and
functionality options available, and we look forward to expanding the
use of this platform to improve day-to-day operations.
PFA is always fast paced, but 2021 will be a period of exceptional change.
We will welcome a new chief, explore accreditation report recommendations, and work on capital projects.
We look forward to finding more ways to deliver the right-sized response at the right time, growing internal
communications, and restarting in-person public engagement.
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Leadership, Duty
Poudre Fire Authority
2020 Statistical Annual
Report
Serving the Northern Colorado Communities
of Bellvue, Fort Collins, LaPorte, Timnath
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SECTION PAGE
Introduction 1
Fire Prevention & Community Risk Reduction Outcomes 2
Office of the Fire Marshal 2
Fire Investigations/Prevention Support 5
Fire Protection Systems 7
Inspection Services 8
Community Risk Reductions 10
Technical Services 12
Operations Division Outcomes 14
Fire Suppression 14
Hazardous Materials Response Team 18
Technical Rescue 23
Volunteer Program 26
Wildland Program 28
Support Division Outcomes 31
Support Operations and Maintenance 31
Emergency Medical Services 33
Emergency Medical Service Performance Management 35
Fleet Services 37
Facilities Maintenance 39
Information Technology 41
Occupational Health and Safety 46
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Maintenance 49
Training Center Operations and Maintenance 51
Employee Training and Development 53
Recruit Fire Academy 55
Certification 57
Administration Division Outcomes 59
2020 Performance Comparisons 63
City/District Comparative Statistics 78
2020 PFA Budget Review 79
PFA Board Actions – 2020 81
PFA Statistical Report ‐ 2020
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Introduction
Welcome to Poudre Fire Authority’s (PFA) 2020 Statistical Report. Following are division
outcomes as well as performance standards comparisons, City/District comparative
statistics, 2020 budget review, and PFA Board actions.
The method used for reporting measures of progress has been evaluated, existing outputs
and outcomes have been affirmed, and outcome measures more representative of big-
picture goal accomplishment have been established. Key outcomes at a higher
organizational level are the focus; each division section herein begins with a table of
targeted outcome measures to which each program in the division contributes. Each
program within a division identifies how inputs and outputs contribute to accomplishing
strategic objectives through a more centralized approach to outcome measurement. Each
measure, whether an input, output, or outcome, was aligned with the Strategic Plan and the
Accreditation Self-Assessment Manual (SAM). Since some of the measures are new, they
have not yet been reported; N/R is used in this instance, which means Not Reportable; in
addition, some measures are Pending, which means pending new software. Staff is
working on collecting and evaluating the new performance measures for alignment with
each division’s outcomes.
The core document for Accreditation-driven continuous improvement is the SAM, which
addresses specific performance indicators that cover the breadth of PFA’s responsibilities.
This document is a tool for PFA program managers to appraise effectiveness of service
provided and plan for improvement where needed. Additionally, Senior Leaders can check
on the progress of the programs as evaluated by the program managers.
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Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction
Division Outcomes
Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction (FPCRR) Division Outcomes
Targeted Outcome Measures Actual
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
2021
Goal
Fire‐related casualties per 100,000
population 0.477 0.750 0.0 .650
The FPCRR Division is under new leadership; outcome measures are being reevaluated and
developed.
Office of the Fire Marshal
Accreditation Criteria/Performance Indicator: Category 5A/5A.5 Community Risk
Reduction
Manager: Division Chief Jerry Howell
Year: 2020
Program Description:
Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, the Fire Prevention and Community Risk
Reduction Division Chief (Fire Marshal) is responsible to direct and coordinate the
activities of the Fire Prevention Bureau and Public Affairs and Education Office. Activities
include planning, organizing and assigning the tasks within these program areas to assure
objectives are accomplished in the short-term, and that long-range goals and plans are
developed and accomplished to meet the organization’s mission. Responsibilities include
the daily operations of the five program areas within Fire Prevention (Investigations,
Inspection Services, Technical Services, Fire Protection Systems, and Public Affairs and
Education), as well as office management. This includes direct interaction with internal
and external customers with an underlying concentration on providing the highest possible
customer service.
Program Objectives:
Serve as the liaison to boards, commissions, business leaders, community groups
and citizens on issues of fire and life safety, emergency management, planning,
mitigation and recovery.
Work closely with other divisions within PFA to develop and implement
organizational programs that fulfill the overarching Authority goals and objectives.
Evaluate current practices and operations within Fire Prevention to determine if the
highest possible level of customer service is being provided to citizens, businesses
and contractors who utilize PFA services.
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Work closely with the Building Services Departments at the City of Fort Collins,
Larimer County, Town of Timnath, and Colorado State.
Participate as a senior leadership team member within the organization and work
as part of that team to realize the organizational goals and objectives of the
Authority.
Evaluate the effectiveness of current inspection and testing programs, including an
extensive review of current business practices within Fire Prevention, with a long-
term goal to concentrate resources on the most at-risk populations and buildings
while still meeting mandated testing and inspection schedules.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
Measures of Output Progress:
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Revised 2020 Actual
$618,576 $736,380 $664,386
Staffing: The FPCRR Division operated well under budget in 2020. Due to COVID-19, 2020
was a challenging year. Hiring of positions was frozen, and a conscious effort was made to
scale back spending because of the new pandemic environment creating and uncertainty
about the budget.
Did you stop doing anything because of resources (Budget and/or Time): No work or
services were stopped due to time constraints, budget, or additional regulations
implemented due to COVID-19.
Training: FPCRR staff became familiar with PFA’s RMS software MobileEyes and staff
continues to streamline processes to make them more efficient through group trainings.
All inspectors, investigators, and plan reviewers attended classes provided by the code and
standard organizations with which PFA works such as the International Code Council (ICC)
and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Strategic
Initiatives
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Revised
2021
Goal
1 – High Quality
and Innovative
Core Services
5 – Governance
and
Organizational
Sustainability
Core Competency 5A.1:
The authority having
jurisdiction has an
adopted fire prevention
and building code.
% of fire
safety
complaints
followed up
on within 1
business day
95% 95% 97% 97%
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Previous Year Accomplishments: FPCRR staff was seamlessly able to transition to a
remote work environment. The staff was and is still able to provide quality customer
service as well as meet turnaround times for plan reviews and inspection benchmarks. The
FPCRR staff was also instrumental in the transition of the Bureau 1 and Safety Officer
position.
Outcome of the Program: Outcomes of this program include providing interventions that
increase citizen safety and reduce calls for services and responses. These interventions
include visiting citizens and connecting them with helpful social services, investigating and
resolving fire alarm and protection system malfunctions, and providing a variety of custom
created public education and social media messaging. Additionally, FPCRR provides a
comprehensive fire inspection program for buildings and hazards within the jurisdiction.
These fire inspections collect updated information that is shared with operational
personnel to assist with response to calls, as well as training purposes.
Poudre Fire Authority has a continued goal of interceding before a fire reaches the
flashover state in 85% of structure fires that occur in the jurisdiction. FPCRR plays a role in
that goal by ensuring that construction (new and remodeled) in the community meets the
appropriate adopted fire code, as well as being inspected for fire safety compliance. In
2020, there were 91 fire incidents that met the criteria of this measure and four of them
made it to flashover. PFA interceded prior to flashover 95.6% of the time in 2020. There
was one fire suppression system that extinguished a fire prior to flashover and four code
mandated and inspected fire extinguishers were used by citizens to do the same. This
means that 5.49% of the fire incidents in PFA’s jurisdiction were managed by code-related
extinguishment.
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Fire Investigations/Prevention Support
Accreditation Criteria/Performance Indicator: Category 5C/5C.5 Investigation, Origin
and Cause
Manager: Captain/Assistant Fire Marshal Justin Moinester
Year: 2020
Program Description:
Perform activities related to the investigation of fires to determine the origin and
cause.
Manage the investigation of fires at PFA in the areas of training, support, and
documentation.
Work with other interested parties such as law enforcement, insurance companies,
private investigators, and attorneys.
Manage the PFA Open Burning program.
Coordinate the Youth Fire Awareness Program in conjunction with the Public
Information Officer by providing the intake process into the program.
Coordinate the review, approval and inspection of fireworks, pyrotechnics and
explosives storage and use.
Program Objectives:
Investigate all fires referred by fire suppression or other parties of accidental,
natural, arson, or undetermined cause.
Work with local law enforcement, city attorney, and district attorney to bring
closure to investigations.
Maintain investigation files, reports, and documents.
Provide basic and advanced investigation training to all PFA investigators.
Approve or disapprove open burning requests within PFA jurisdiction and work
with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment in regard to such.
Enforce the Fire Code and related division policies regarding open burning,
fireworks, explosives, and issuing permits.
Maintain confidential records systems, and investigation reports.
Work with the Youth Fire Awareness Program and with related individuals by
providing the intake process into the system.
Act as evidence custodian and technician for PFA.
Respond to queries from the public concerning general fire safety and related issues.
Review of Special Event permit applications and related coordination on the
Incident Action Plans necessary to ensure public safety.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
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Measures of Output Progress:
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$194,526 $186,421
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 - High
Quality
and
Innovative
Core
Services
Core Competency 5C.5:
The agency conducts a
formal and documented
appraisal, at least
annually, to determine
the impacts of the fire
investigation, origin and
cause program and its
efforts to reduce fires
based on community
assessment, standards
of cover and measures
performance.
% of
incendiary
fires closed
with arrest
38% 21% 35.7% 21%
Core Competency 5D.3:
The program has
sufficient staff with
specific expertise to
meet the fire
investigation, origin and
cause program goals,
objectives and identified
community risks.
% PFA
investigators
trained
within 6
months of
incumbency
100% 100% 100% 100%
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Fire Protection Systems
Accreditation Criteria/Performance Indicator: Category 5A – Community Risk Reduction
Program
Manager: Assistant Fire Marshal Greg Kimble
Year: 2020
Program Description:
The Fire Protection Systems program is charged with ensuring that all fire protection
systems (fire sprinklers, commercial and residential fire alarms, hood & duct, paint spray,
clean agent, and special systems) are reviewed to meet the required codes and installation
standards.
Program Objectives:
Provide systems plan review within the allotted time.
Provide plan review using electronic submittals.
Streamline the systems plan review process by allowing the contractors to submit
plans and review PFA comments related to the project online.
Support Technical Services and Inspection Services as needed and specifically in the
areas of fire suppression and alarm systems.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
Measures of Output Progress:
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$168,501 $143,520
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High
Quality and
Innovative
Core
Services
Core Competency 5A.3:
The program has
sufficient staff with
specific expertise to
meet the community risk
reduction goals,
objectives and identified
community risks.
% of initial
plan
reviews
completed
within 30
days of
receipt of
complete
submittal
56% 92.5% 90% 90%
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Inspection Services
Accreditation Criteria/Performance Indicator: Category 5A – Community Risk Reduction
Program
Manager: Captain/Assistant Fire Marshal Wayne Wiggins
Year: 2020
Program Description:
Inspection Services provides both general and suppression system inspections to
commercial and multifamily residential buildings in PFA’s jurisdiction. This program
ensures compliance with the fire code through inspections, education, and enforcement
when needed. Being a resource for the community for answers regarding the fire code is
another large part of the workload. The Bureau 1 inspector that works within this program
is an online firefighter that works as a liaison between the FP&CRR Division and
Operations. The Bureau 1 is trained to assist with sprinkler and alarm systems, fire
investigations, and inspecting and enforcing the code in assembly occupancies within PFA’s
jurisdiction. The Bureau 1 also monitors occupant loads within the drinking and dining
establishments at night. A growing number of Marijuana Occupancies (kitchens,
dispensaries, marijuana infused products, and plant husbandry) have brought a unique
amount of workload to this program. Many hours continue to be spent on reviewing
policies and procedures to keep the community safe from the hazards that come with these
businesses.
The services provided by this program are for the community as well as first responders.
Through a safe-built environment, education, and inspections, fire hazards can be
decreased. This decreases the chance of fire as well as the dollar amount of fire loss when a
fire does occur. Firefighters are educated in the fire suppression systems, which enables
them to limit dollar loss to structures and use the systems to work in a safer environment
thereby promoting a higher life safety for civilians and firefighters.
Program Objectives:
• Continue to maintain current information on each business that has been inspected.
Additional businesses being inspected will be brought up to date in the Records
Management System.
• Manage the inspection services part of Records Management System ensuring that all
information is accurate and accessible to the firefighters responding to these
businesses.
• Create a program within the Records Management System to organize and collect data
regarding all the contact forms currently used.
Develop and facilitate opportunities for training.
Continue to educate Bureau 1 inspector in suppression systems and investigation
through outside courses and conferences, making them a resource to instruct other
PFA personnel.
• Continue to work with Planning and Analysis to develop effective risk-assessment
methodologies.
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Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
Measures of Output Progress:
N/R = Not Reportable
Program Inputs, Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$587,056 $471,903
Did you stop doing anything because of resources (Budget and/or Hours):
Inspections were stopped for a few months during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measure
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Revised
2021
Goal
1 – High
Quality
and
Innovative
Core
Services
Core Competency C
5A.2: The code
enforcement program
ensures compliance
with applicable fire
protection laws, local
jurisdiction, hazard
abatement, and agency
objectives as defined in
the community risk
assessment and
standards of cover.
Core Competency C
5A.3: The program has
sufficient staff with
specific expertise to
meet the community
risk reduction program
goals, objectives and
identified community
risks.
% of annual
inspections
completed
N/R 88% 63% 100%
%
scheduled
inspections
requiring a
follow-up
inspection
N/R 45% 36% 0%
% of
sprinkler
systems in a
sprinkled
building
activated by
fire
N/R 41% 25% 0%
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Community Risk Reductions
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 5B –Public Education Program
Manager: Community Risk Reduction Manager ‐ Vacant
Year: 2020
Program Description:
The Office of Community Risk Reduction addresses a wide range of requests from external
and internal customers. Service is provided through the management and development of
public outreach and education activities. Internally, this work is driven by evaluating
community risk, and then designing, implementing, and delivering educational programs to
reduce customer’s risk for death, injury and property loss. The Public Education team also
processes community requests for education and interaction, including engine ride-alongs,
fire extinguisher training, PFA presence at events, and more. Education is provided by the
Community Risk Reduction Team, as well as other employees throughout the organization,
including on-line firefighters.
This office is also responsible for increasing public awareness of Poudre Fire Authority, the
agency’s services provided to the community and taxpayers’ return on their investment.
This is accomplished through a variety of means, including in-person events, messaging on
social media, and public information officers’ response to emergency incidents.
Program Objectives:
Continue to improve data tracking processes, for public education and affairs
programs, to ensure the best delivery of information to change behaviors and
reduce risk.
Provide ongoing education to on-line firefighters and staff to empower an entire
workforce of fire- and life-safety educators.
Continue to expand public education programs to reach new and diverse
populations, while identifying intersections with social service-related needs and
forging relationships with the organizations that address those needs.
Continue growing PFA’s audiences across social media platforms, website and
through other means, ensuring that messaging complements or enhances public
education and aligns with PFA’s values, mission, and vision.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Services
2 – Proactive Internal/External Communications
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Measures of Output Progress:
N/R = Not Reportable
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Revised 2020 Actual
$461,760 $358,280 $207,500
Strategic
Initiatives
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High Quality
and Innovative
Core Services
2 – Proactive
Internal/
External
Communications
5B: The public
education program
is in place and
directed toward
reducing specific
risks in a manner
consistent with the
agency’s mission
and as identified
within the
community risk
assessment and
standards of cover.
Core Competency
5B.1: The public
education program
(such as
development and
delivery) targets
specific risks,
behaviors, and
audiences identified
through incident,
demographic,
program data
analysis, community
risk assessment and
standards of cover.
Number of
people who
demonstrated
ability to use
an
extinguisher
after training
N/R 745 N/R 1,000
Rate of
follow-up on
social
referrals
N/R 20% N/R 75%
Number of
people who
have toured a
fire station
N/R 320 288 400
Number of
people who
have
practiced a
fire drill (not
including CSU
or PD)
N/R 199 N/R 250
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Technical Services
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 5A –Community Risk Reduction
Program
Manager: Assistant Fire Marshal Sarah Carter
Year: 2020
Program Description:
To support the PFA vision of being a respected values-driven leader, Technical Services
maintains a partnered presence with the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County, Town of
Timnath, and Colorado State University Building and Planning Departments.
During the development and construction processes in these communities, Technical
Services staff evaluates the fire safety features of each project to verify compliance with the
provisions of the locally adopted fire code. Features such as fire apparatus access, exiting
provisions, egress systems, water supply, and radio amplification systems are reviewed
and inspected for compliance.
As local business continues to trend toward functions involving hazardous materials, uses
such as cannabis cultivation and extraction facilities, distilleries, and semiconductor
production facilities are reviewed and inspected for compliance with the fire code.
Additionally, the installation and removal of all fuel storage tank systems are inspected in
conjunction with local environmental and safety regulators, including the State Department
of Oil and Public Safety.
As new codes are published, the changes are reviewed by Technical Services staff to
evaluate their merit and make recommendations regarding their suitability within the
jurisdiction. This is conducted in coordination with the City of Fort Collins, Larimer
County, and the Town of Timnath, who each execute independent code adoptions.
Program Objectives:
To return tenant finish plans within 20 workdays of submittal to PFA.
To return new building plans within 30 workdays of submittal to PFA.
To conduct the final inspection required for the acquisition of the Certificate of
Occupancy within three workdays of request.
Provide development and construction guidance for the business community.
Prepare activity reports for construction plan reviews.
Prepare final inspection completion reports.
Provide fire protection and building safety information for inclusion in pre-plans
and records management.
Provide technical service collaboration with neighboring jurisdictions.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
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Measures of Output Progress:
N/R = Not Reportable; N/A* - Data is provided as a contextual reference for output
measures
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$696,102 $671,647
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High
Quality
and
Innovative
Services
Core Competency
5A3: The program
has sufficient staff
with specific
expertise to meet
the community risk
reduction goals,
objectives and
identified
community risks.
5A.4: A plan review
process ensures
that adopted codes
and ordinances
determine the
construction of
buildings and
infrastructure (such
as hydrants, access,
street width)
% of tenant finish
reviews completed
within 20 days of
submittal
54% 88% 92% 90%
% of new
construction plan
reviews completed
within 30 days of
submittal
14% 92% 89% 90%
% of final fire code
inspections
completed within 3
days of request
100% 100% 100% 100%
# of construction
reviews/program
FTEs
N/R 77.14% 64.16% N/A*
# of development
reviews/program
FTEs
N/R 80.98% 80.33% N/A*
# of final
inspections/program
FTEs
N/R 75.57 80% N/A*
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Operations Division Outcomes
Operations Division Outcomes
Strategic
Objective
Targeted Outcome
Measures
Actual
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020 2021 Goal
1A % of time fire interceded
upon prior to flashover 97.06% 92.31% 93.4% 98%
1A
% of time 1st arriving total
response time to moderate-
risk emergent fire incidents
in the urban response area
meets benchmark goal of
6:20
62% 63% 47%
Verify and
validate
benchmark
1A
% of time 1st arriving total
response time to moderate-
risk emergent fire incidents
in the rural response area
meets benchmark goal of
12:20
88% 67% 62%
Verify and
validate
benchmark
Fire Suppression/Operations
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: Category 5E/5F.3
Manager: Battalion Chief Gene Maccarini
Division Chief Rick Vander Velde
Year: 2019
Program Description:
To be a model of excellence for a modern, professional emergency service organization; to
be a professional all hazards response team; to be on the cutting edge, leading the industry
and setting standards for the fire service. Rapid response to fires and other emergencies by
highly skilled and specially equipped personnel is the major emphasis of the Operations
Division, and staff has developed the objectives to delineate the essential activities required
for successful emergency response.
Program Objectives:
Maintain a 90th percentile total response time within the Urban Response Area of
6:20 minutes or less for the first-in engine company.
Maintain a 90th percentile total response time within the Urban Response Area of
10:20 or less within the Urban Service Response area for the first-in support
company.
Emphasize sound emergency scene safety procedures to minimize firefighter
injuries.
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Provide adequate resources and plans to effectively handle 99% of the incidents to
which PFA responds.
Provide property conservation services to limit property damage caused by fire
suppression activities.
Intercede, control, and recover from emergency incidents as rapidly and effectively
as possible.
Provide equipment, training, and personnel to develop and maintain an effective
emergency communication system.
Maintain a company-based apparatus and equipment maintenance program to
ensure 24-hour operational readiness.
To work alongside the FP&CRR Division covering all disciplines within the
Operations Division.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
Measures of Output Progress:
*N/R = Not Reportable; Pending = Pending Software
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measure
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High
Quality
and
Innovative
Core
Services
Core Competency
5E.1: Given its
standards of cover
and emergency
deployment
objectives, the agency
meets its staffing,
response time,
stations, pumping
capacity, apparatus
and equipment
deployment
objectives for each
type and magnitude
of fire suppression
incidents.
Percentage
of fires
confined to
object of
origin
N/R 54.73% 56.35% >2019
90th
percentile
total
response
time of first-
arriving unit
on moderate
risk
structure
fires
Pending 9:12
10:22
All
8:52
Urban
NR
Rural
7:20
Fires kept
within 10%
of building
involvement
upon arrival
N/R N/R 90.2% 95%
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Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Revised 2020 Actual
$23,813,695 $23,945,546 $23,337,893
Fire Suppression Committee Operating Costs (Sub‐categories from the Operational
Budget)
Committee meetings: $ 3,000.00
Training Planning meetings: $ 2,000.00
Research and development: $ 2,000.00
Tools and Equipment: $ 2,000.00
Training and Education: $ 6,000.00
Total Budget $15,000.00
Staffing:
Division Chief of Operations: Non-active member to whom the Committee Chief Liaison
reports.
Committee Chief Liaison: Active member assigned by the Training Battalion Chief
Division Chief of Operations or assigned designee. This position reports directly to the
Division Chief of Operations.
Committee Chair: Operation Development Training Captain who is tasked to organize
meetings, draft committee reports, and represents the Fire Behavior Committee on the
Standards of Coverage Committee.
Operational Directive (OD) Member: Active member assigned to the committee by the
OD Committee to act as a liaison for needed changes to PFA operational directives.
Fire Investigator: Active member assigned by the Community Safety Service Division to
the committee to provide information from fire investigations relating to cause, origin, fire
dynamics, and the effectiveness of tactics used.
Committee Members: Active members ranging from five to six PFA operational employees
who are charged with reviewing and assessing fire dynamics research, its relevance to PFA
and recommending needed changes to response, tactics, equipment, training and OD’s.
Did you stop doing anything because of resources (Budget and/or Hours):
Transitioned from a centralized to decentralized approach to analysis and decision
making.
Summary of Response Activity:
Number of Incidents: 56
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Response Time Analysis:
Dispatch
Time
Turnout
Time
Travel
Time First
Unit
Travel
Time
Effective
Response
Force
(ERF)
Total
Response
Time First
Unit
Total
Response
Time ERF
1:49 1:59 6:21 12:31 9:49 16:37
Training:
Hosted a Physics and Fire Dynamics class instructed by James Mendoza from San
Jose Fire Department
Department wide training on Firefighter Safety and Survival and Mayday operations
Provided two acquired structure trainings
Assisted and participated in three acquired structure burns with Loveland Fire
Rescue Authority looking at effectiveness of tactics
Elevated master stream training for all Truck Driver Operators as well as Engine
Operators
Conducted department wide Company Performance Tasks (CPT’s) for basic skill
evaluation
Conducted department life fire training with a focus on Rapid Intervention Crew
training
Live fire demonstration for Local 1945 and state and local law makers
Hosted and instructed for the International Honoring Tradition and Leading Change
Conference
Conducted 11 After Action Reviews (AAR’s) of major incidents
Completed Authority hose testing
Authority-wide Fire Alarm Systems training
Federal Aviation Administration required mutual aid Aircraft Rescue and Fire
Fighting (ARFF) training with Loveland Fire Rescue
Annual task books for Driver Operators and pumping
Previous Year Accomplishments:
Rotated committee members
Completed a re-write of the committee operating document
Realigned the committee’s goals into five areas of function: Response, Equipment,
Operational Directives, Training/Research, and Quality Assurance/Quality
Improvement (QA/QI)
Assisted in making changes to PFA deployment model and SOC in conjunction with
the regional Computer Aided Dispatch changes
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Assisted the Operations Chief in alignment of terminology and practices for
regionalization and closest unit dispatching
Drafted and submitted Operational Directive changes identified from further study
of fire dynamics and lessons learned from AAR’s
Provided resources to requesting departments, including the Fire Department of
New York (FDNY), on fire suppression tactics and operational changes that have
been implemented
Increased the amount of instruction time in the recruit academy for fire behavior
training
Hazardous Materials Response Team
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: Category 5H/5H.3
Manager: Captain Matt Housley/Battalion Chief Geoff Butler
Operations Chief Rick Vander Velde
Year: 2020
Program Description:
Hazardous materials can be described as substances that, when released from the intended
container, can cause harm to persons or the environment. The Hazmat Program supports
the personnel, training and equipment necessary for response to hazardous materials
incidents within PFA’s jurisdiction and as a mutual aid partner for surrounding agencies.
The program objective is to minimize the adverse effects of a hazardous materials release
on life, property and the environment. The program supports training for Poudre Fire
Authority personnel consistent with the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations
and state and local requirements as they relate to emergency response to hazardous
materials incidents.
Program Objectives:
Minimize the adverse effects of a hazardous materials release on life, property and
the environment.
Provide for eight Colorado Municipal Certification Board (CMCB) certified Hazmat
technicians per shift.
o Four Full Techs assigned to Station 10 on each shift. (Reference Hazmat
technician training document).
o Four Tech Lites minimum per shift. (Reference Hazmat technician training
document).
Ensure that training and competencies outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations
part 29 (CFR29) are met by all PFA response personnel.
Provide and maintain specialized tools and equipment necessary for hazardous
materials response.
Maintain abilities to support consortium Hazmat response.
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Provide Technician Level training to other staff as funding allows.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
Measures of Output Progress:
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$89,369 $44,706
Staffing:
All PFA firefighters are required to be trained and certified to the hazardous materials
operations level by the Authority’s certifying body, the Colorado Metropolitan Certification
Board (CMCB). These personnel are the initial responders to most hazardous materials
within the Authorities boundaries. Most hazardous materials incidents are handled by the
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High
Quality
and
Innovative
Core
Services
5H.2: The agency
maintains appropriate
training, operations
policies and
documentation that
response personnel are
compliant with all
applicable hazardous
materials regulations
and laws.
5H.4: The agency
complies with all aspects
of applicable hazardous
material regulations
such as, annual refresher
training, medical
monitoring of response
personnel, annual
physical examinations as
applicable per
standards, and exposure
record retention.
Maintain a
minimum
level of
hazardous
materials
technicians
assigned to
the
Operations
Division
meeting the
CFR 29
Standard
34 34 43 30
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first arriving PFA unit, the PFA safety officer, and the technicians responding from Station
10.
In 2019, PFA and IAFF Local 1945 entered into a two-year contract (the contract).
Personnel who are assigned to Station 10 assign themselves based on the current bid
process as described in the contract. Within this contract is the staffing requirement that
two hazmat techs be assigned to Station 10 each day as a part of the daily minimum staffing
requirement. This 100% increase in trained personnel (from the previous year’s minimum
staffing of one hazmat tech) has made a significant, positive difference in the daily
operations at Station 10 and the service level hazmat has been able to provide to the PFA
and the community. In addition, the hazmat program has exceeded its goal of eight hazmat
technicians per shift. At the end of 2020, there were a total of 43 personnel who were
either technicians or on the path to becoming technicians within the Authority across the
three shifts and includes some 40-hour personnel.
Did you stop doing anything because of resources (Budget and/or Hours)?
The hazmat program has not asked for an increased budget in the last several years except
for the one-time funds requested for equipment replacement. As mentioned above these
were not utilized in 2019 and the money was returned to the operations budget. Both the
equipment that needs to be replaced, and the replacement equipment, have been identified
and will likely be acquired in 2021. Within the program the challenge continues to be
meeting the demands of the program from a time perspective, not a monetary perspective.
It should be noted that in 2020 the hazmat team did not utilize all its allotted funds because
of the number of classes that were cancelled due to COVID. Only one person was trained to
be a technician in 2020.
Summary of Response Activity:
Number of Incidents: 355
Response Time Analysis:
Dispatch Time Turnout Time Travel Time Total Response Time
2:05 2:18 8:45 10:16
* Number of incidents is based on incidents coded using the following NFIRS codes. This aligns with the
current SOC. 410, 411, 412, 4121, 413, 421, 422, 423, 424, 430, 431, 451, 463. The times calculated are based
on calls using these codes and where the apparatus responded emergent to the call.
Training:
In 2020 the hazmat program continued its tradition of providing high quality, relevant
training across the Authority at all levels of certification. However, the training
developed was not delivered due to changes in the requirements from the Authority
because of COVID.
The following is a synopsis of the training that was provided by and funded from
within the hazmat program:
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On the second Tuesday of every month, a 3-hour hazmat team meeting and training is
conducted for current hazmat technicians and those interested in joining the hazmat
team. These classes are intended to meet the continuing education requirements of
CMCB for Hazmat Technician and the actual daily response requirements of a growing
community. The team had already been utilizing a remote option for technicians to
attend training so transitioning to a fully remote option was a simple matter.
The program works diligently to keep costs low by providing two levels of hazmat
training for technicians (which increases the number of technicians at a reduced cost),
utilizing state and federally sponsored classes when possible or by teaching classes at
conferences which often provides free attendance to the remainder of the conference.
2020 PFA Hazmat Team Training Calendar
January Tuesday January 14th 0830 Tabletop scenario/hazmat
group sup/tech ref sheets
8-hour day discussion
Call review- Chem suicide
February Tuesday February 11th
0830
Wireless monitors/Con
Space/Trench/Dewatering
pump/Heater/Blower
Review on new CO2 monitor
March Tuesday March 10th 0830 Con space responsibilities
8-hour day class review
Trimethylaluminum
April Tuesday April 14th 0830 Radiological monitoring
May Tuesday May 12th 0830 PEAC Technical Reference
video
Unknown White Powder
HazmatIQ
AAR Wellington White
Powder call
June Tuesday June 9th 0830 Emerging Chemical Threats
Novichok
July Tuesday July 14th 0830 IAFF virtual hazmat
conference classes (30
hours)
August Tuesday August 11th 0830 Level A Job Sheets/Tabletop
September Tuesday September 8th
0830
Level A and B skills stations
October Tuesday October 13th 0830 Review of call with ERA
Review of Source Water Spill
Response and Notifications.
Review of confined space OD
and hazmat expectations
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due to work going on at
Soldier Canyon Dam.
November Tuesday November 10th
0830
Hands on Haz10 equipment
review
(5 stations)
December Tuesday December 8th
0830
Tech Ref Clipboard
QRC review using our forms
and a table top scenario
Outcome of the Program:
The outcome of the hazardous materials program described above reflects a well-trained
group of personnel responding in a layered, hazard driven response approach to hazardous
materials within the Authority’s boundaries and surrounding communities. Additionally,
PFA hazmat continues to work with other local, state and national responders up and down
the Front Range to standardize training, equipment and response capabilities within the
current framework that is available. Some examples of this include cost sharing of classes
and equipment. As the program looks to 2020, and beyond, it will continue to build on
these past successes, look for additional opportunities to succeed and build sustainability
through policy development, implementation and building a culture of excellence and
innovation.
128.5
2.5
124.85
461.5
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
Other Call Types Chemical Spill or Leak Gasoline or Other
Flammable Liquid
Spill
Motor Vehicle
Accidents
Hazmat Gallons Mitigated in 2020
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Technical Rescue
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: Category5G/5G.3 Technical Rescue
Manager: Captain Jon McKeon (Water & Rope Rescue), Steve Saling (Trench, Confined
Space, Collapse Rescue), Kevin Contreras (Extrication)/Battalion Chief Geoff
Butler, Operations Chiefs Rick Vander Velde and Brandon Garcia
Year: 2020
Program Description:
Technical rescue falls within the Operations Division under the purview of the Special
Operations Chief and is divided into five disciplines, each managed as a collateral duty by a
captain: 1) auto and machine extrication, 2) rope rescue, 3) trench/collapse/confined
space rescue, 4) water rescue, 5) large animal rescue.
The program continues to 1) identify technical rescue service levels and anticipate future
service level needs, 2) safely and effectively meet the training needs for these service levels,
3) maintain and update the equipment and apparatus required to deliver these services.
An example of PFA’s technical rescue program vision is the recent purchase of a heavy
rescue apparatus with the intent of staffing and equipping a rescue company to meet the
emerging needs of the community and region.
Program Objectives:
Provide for trained personnel to respond safely to technical rescue emergencies.
Maintain service levels related to technical rescue standards.
Facilitate regional trainings with neighboring fire departments.
100% of emergency personnel to participate in ice rescue refresher training.
100% of emergency personnel to participate in swift water refresher training.
Increase the number of swift water 2 certified rescue personnel within the river
corridor.
100% of support company, Station 4 & 7 personnel to receive rope rescue refresher
training.
100% of support company personnel to receive trench rescue refresher training.
100% of support company & hazmat personnel to receive confined space rescue
refresher training.
100% of support company personnel receive refresher training on big rig rescue.
100% of support company and extrication engine personnel to receive auto
extrication refresher training.
Provide large animal rescue refresher training for Station 12 personnel.
Continue to update technical rescue equipment, skills, training, and the Technical
Rescue Operational Plan as appropriate.
Support the Accreditation team in the collection and analysis of technical rescue
data.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
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Measures of Output Progress:
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$128,523 $94,975
The Technical rescue budget was under budget due to the cancellation confined space and
auto-extrication classes due to COVID-19.
Staffing:
Technical rescue falls under Operations Division Chief and is supervised by the Special
Operations Battalion Chief (position established in February 2020). The five technical
rescue disciplines are each managed as a collateral duty by a captain serving as program
managers. Technical rescue response is handled by the on-duty crews trained the
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High
Quality
and
Innovative
Core
Services
5G.2: The agency
establishes minimum
training and
operational standards;
compliant with local,
state and national
standards, and that all
personnel who
function in the
technical rescue
program meet training
and operational
standards.
Delivery of
technical
rescue
discipline
Authority-
wide trainings
delivered in
accordance
with the
technical
rescue
operational
plan
4 5 5 5
Core Competency
5G.1: Given the
agency’s standards of
cover and emergency
deployment objectives,
the agency meets its
staffing, response
time, station,
apparatus, and
equipment
deployment objectives
for each type and level
of risk of a technical
rescue incident.
% of time
Poudre Fire
Authority
meets its
technical
rescue
effective
response
force
benchmark
performance.
Pending 86% 90% 90%
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respective disciplines and can be augmented by a recall of the appropriate off-duty
specialists and/or the Urban Search Rescue Task Force Members as the situation dictates..
Water Rescue: All on-line personnel are trained in still water, ice rescue, and swift water
shore operations on an annual or semi-annual basis. There are approximately eighteen
rescue swimmers on each shift. During swift water season, rescue swimmers are
concentrated along the river corridors.
Technical Rope: PFA maintains approximately eighteen personnel on each shift trained to
at least the operations level in high angle technical rescue. All personnel assigned to Station
12 are tasked with competency in large animal rescue operations.
Trench Rescue: Approximately seven personnel per shift have been trained to a minimum
of operations level for trench rescue.
Confined Space Rescue: PFA has a total of fifteen confined space rescue technicians.
Structural Collapse Rescue: PFA has approximately twenty-four personnel who participate
in the Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1. Spread across all shifts, these personnel
serve as SMEs in structural collapse and are typically trained in several of the other
technical rescue disciplines.
Extrication: All PFA firefighters receive auto extrication training in academy. Four to ten
PFA personnel have specialized training in machine (5), big rig (10), and/or elevator (4)
extrication and serve as department SMEs and instructors. Personnel assigned to support
companies and extrication engines participate in additional training annually.
Training:
Individual companies are expected to maintain currency and document training in those
specialty skills that apply to their companies, coverage areas, or personnel. In addition to
company level training, there are numerous formal trainings attended outside of PFA and
within the department at the department and multi-company levels.
Water Rescue:
Authority-wide swift water refresher training
Authority-wide ice rescue refresher training
Proficiency swims for all rescue swimmers
Swift water rescue 1 and 2 were attended by ten firefighters assigned to the river
corridor
Technical Rope Rescue:
Annual high angle refresher day for Tower 1, Ladder 5, Engine 4, and Engine 7
Low angle rope refresher for Stations 9 and 11
Rigging for Rescue Updates and Beyond was attended by ten members of Tower 1,
Ladder 5, Engine 4, and Engine 7
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Trench Rescue:
Annual trench rescue refresher day for Tower 1, Ladder 5, Engine 10, and Engine 5
PFA hosted a five-day trench rescue class taught by members of the Michigan Urban
Search and Rescue Task Force.
Confined Space Rescue:
CMC confined space technician level class was rescheduled for 2021 due to COVID-
19.
Annual confined space refresher day for Tower 1, Ladder 5, Engine 10, and Engine 1
Extrication:
Annual extrication refresher day for Tower 1, Ladder 5, Engine 4, Engine 6, Engine
7, and Engine 8
Volunteer Program
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 5E – Fire Suppression, 5F – Emergency
Medical Services, 5G – Technical Rescue, 5K – Wildland Fire Service
Manager: Captain John Vander Vliet
Operations Chief Rick Vander Velde
Year: 2020
Program Description:
Through maintaining a cadre of trained emergency responders, the PFA Volunteer Program
strives to:
1) Provide multi-hazard emergency response in areas outside of the primary response of
career stations, namely Stations 9 and 11.
2) Enhance resilient emergency response throughout the Authority by reducing the drain
on the system into areas of 9 and 11 and by providing support to the system during
greater alarm incidents.
3) Afford an avenue for citizens and aspiring career firefighters to serve the community
while learning about the fire service and the Poudre Fire Authority.
4) Provide an additional source of service and education to citizens regarding fire service
issues.
Program Objectives:
Maintain Stations 9 and 11 response at 40% during summer staffing and 25% for
the year by:
‐ Continuing to identify times of peak call volume and target staffing accordingly.
‐ Maintaining the seasonal staffing program to address times of peak call volume.
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‐ Conducting outreach into the communities of Stations 9 and 11 for the recruitment
of new program members.
Improve retention of personnel to a minimum of 18 personnel to maintain response
competency and reduce costs associated with training and equipping new
personnel.
Support the retention of personnel and reliability of staffing by maintaining a
compensation plan for program members within current budget.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
Measures of Output Progress:
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High
Quality
and
Innovative
Core
Services
5F.1 and 5K.1 Given its
standards of cover and
emergency deployment
objectives, the agency
meets its staffing,
response time, station,
apparatus and equipment
deployment objectives
for each type and
magnitude of emergency
medical incidents and
wildland fire incidents.
% of PFA
volunteers
attending at
least 12
volunteer
specific
training
events
98.5% 92% N/R* 100%
% of Station
9 and 11
calls
responded
to by
volunteer
personnel
during
summer
staffing
36% 54% 40% 40%
% of Station
9 and 11
calls
responded
to by
volunteer
personnel
in off
season
22% 23% 26% 25%
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*N/R = Not Reportable – Due to COVID-19 there were limited training events in 2020.
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$56,540 $65,013
Wildland Program
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 5K/5K.3 Wildland Fire
Manager: Captain John Vander Vliet
Battalion Chief Geoff Butler
Operations Chief Rick Vander Velde
Year: 2020
Program Description:
Wildland and wildland-urban interface (WUI) fires constitute a significant hazard within
PFA’s jurisdiction and are the statutory responsibility of the Authority. With over 110
wildfires occurring per annum (20% of fire calls), this hazard has increased over recent
decades as illustrated by the 2012 High Park Fire that destroyed 248 homes and one
fatality. In 2020, the Cameron Peak Fire, the largest in Colorado’s recorded history,
destroyed over 400 structures and burned into PFA’s jurisdiction where it destroyed five
residences.
The Wildland Fire Program is comprised of in-district-specialty stations, and an out-of-
district team. Beginning in 2020, in-district wildland issues (e.g., annual refresher training,
apparatus standardization, equipment) will be coordinated through Stations 12 and 14.
The out-of-district team is coordinated by senior members of that group. Due to the
ubiquity and potential workforce demands of wildland fire, all uniformed personnel are
provided training in this discipline.
Program Objectives:
The goal of the Wildland Fire Program is to minimize the impact of wildland and WUI fires
by developing and maintaining public awareness, PFA suppression capabilities, and multi-
jurisdictional cooperation at levels commensurate with the identified hazards and risks.
The focus areas and associated objectives within the Wildland Fire Program include:
Operations:
Ensure a safe and effective response to wildfire incidents within PFA’s jurisdiction.
Maintain an out-of-district team to support cooperators at the national level and
enhance experience and abilities within the Authority.
Maintain a wildland fire command team that can support the safe and effective
management of expanding wildfires to termination or transition to a higher level of
command.
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Develop and maintain inter-agency relationships in the realm of wildland fire.
Training:
Provide initial wildland fire training to career and volunteer recruits.
Provide annual refresher training to all uniformed personnel.
Provide higher level training to out-of-district and wildland command team
members as well as those stations with higher levels of wildland fire hazard in their
areas in a cost-effective manner.
Mitigation:
Ensure public education and Authority-wide situational awareness of WUI issues
through the Wildland Outreach and Planning Initiative (WOPI) and seek grant
funding to that end.
The International Association of Firefighters “Ready, Set, Go” program is under
evaluation as the future method of public education and community risk reduction
in the PFA WUI.
Equipment:
Ensure firefighters and apparatus are adequately equipped for safe and effective
wildland fire operations in a cost-effective manner.
Apparatus:
Develop recommendations for the purchase, maintenance, and placement of
wildland fire apparatus.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
Measures of Output Progress:
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High
Quality and
Innovative
Core
Services
5K: The agency
operates an adequate,
effective, and efficient
program directed
toward wildland
firefighting.
Perform all
Wildand
Outreach and
Planning
Initiative
assessments
directly
requested by
homeowner
within 30 days
100% 100% N/R 100%
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N/R = Not Reportable
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Revised 2020 Actual
$39,806 $54,684 $39,464
Staffing: Technical rescue falls under Operations Division Chief and is supervised by the
Special Operations Battalion Chief (position established in February 2020). The 40-hour
position of Wildland Fire Captain was discontinued in February of 2020. All career and
participating volunteer firefighters (some volunteers opt for EMS only) are trained to
NWCG standards as type-2 wildland firefighters (basic operations level). Six paid stations
cross-staff wildland apparatus, and the two volunteer stations also staff wildland
apparatus.
Did you stop doing anything because of resources (Budget and/or Hours): The WOPI
program remains inactive due to a lack of grant funding and the elimination of the Wildland
Fire Captain position. Some logistical and training activities are being impacted by the
absence of the Wildland Fire Captain position. The Ready, Set, Go program is being
managed by Community Risk Reduction.
Training:
Wildland training for PFA consisted of NWCG compliant wildland fire refresher training
and Wildland power saw training (S-212) for several firefighters.
Previous Year Accomplishments and Outcomes:
The year was historically active with multiple single resource and engine deployments to
the Pine Gulch Fire, the North Complex, the Cameron Peak Fire, and the East Troublesome
Fire. PFA firefighters were on the front lines of the Cameron Peak Fire for two months,
from initial attack in mid-August until it burned into Redstone Canyon in mid-October. PFA
served under the incident management teams on two-week deployments, participated in
the County’s surge task force, and stood-up PFA task forces as the fire approached and
crossed into PFA’s jurisdiction. Staff also engaged in local initial attack operations and sent
resources to assist Estes Park with the East Troublesome fire. Efforts involved the entire
PFA organization, and while five structures were lost within the jurisdiction, PFA
intervened to protect countless others and protected several lives. All of this was
1 – High
Quality and
Innovative
Core
Services
5K: The agency
operates an adequate,
effective, and efficient
program directed
toward wildland
firefighting.
Provide annual
wildland
refresher
training to all
uniformed
career
personnel and
participating
volunteers
N/R 172
career
160
career 100%
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accomplished amid the COVID pandemic and without any serious injury to personnel or
citizens.
Support Division Outcomes
Support Division Outcomes
Targeted Outcome Measures Actual
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
2021
Goal
Neurologically intact cardiac arrest
survivors 9 18% * 20% 20%
% diversity applicants—minority
identified
No Hiring
Process 21.66% No Hiring
Process 19%
% diversity applicants —female No Hiring
Process 8.8% No Hiring
Process 10%
% diverse applicants on eligibility list—
minority
No Hiring
Process 21.15% No Hiring
Process 20%
% diverse applicants on eligibility list —
female
No Hiring
Process 11.54%
No Hiring
Process 10%
Workers’ Compensation Experience
Modifier .96 1.02 1.12 .85
Internal IT Security – Failure Rate of
PFA initiated security challenges/# of
employees
7.3% 7.78% 4.72% 5%
*Number for 2019 equals 19; future reporting to be in percentage of cardiac arrest
survivors.
Support Operations and Maintenance
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 6F – Safety Equipment, 9B
Communication Systems
Manager: Battalion Chief Dustin DeBaere
Division Chief Ryan McLean
Year: 2020
Program Description:
The Support Division’s Operation & Maintenance program is for the administration,
purchase, and maintenance of PFA supplies related to the daily operations. This includes,
but is not limited to, services affecting protective clothing (bunker gear), equipment
required by recruit firefighters, tools and supplies used in emergency operations and daily
activities, radio purchase and repair, safety supplies, health services, and health equipment.
The program covers the annual compensation of the Support Division Chief and the Health
and Safety Battalion Chief.
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Program Objectives:
Purchase and maintain radio equipment to provide safe and reliable
communications for emergency and non-emergency incidents. Track radio numbers
and reliability for planning purposes.
Purchase and maintain required clothing and bunker gear for all uniformed
personnel. This clothing must meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
standards for emergency operations.
Purchase and maintain tools and equipment for daily and emergency operations.
Provide opportunities for Research and Development to foster communication
equipment, personal protective equipment, and tools to best serve internal and
external customers.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
4 – Financial Responsibility
Measures of Output Progress:
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$1,108,849 $848,143
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
4 – Financial
Responsibility
6F.3: Safety
equipment
replacement is
scheduled, budgeted
and implemented, and
is adequate to meet
the agency’s needs.
% of
firefighters
having
NFPA
compliant
bunker
gear,
including a
reserve set
100% 100% 100% 100%
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Emergency Medical Services
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 5F/5F.7 Emergency Medical Services
Manager: Battalion Chief Kevin Waters
Division Chief Ryan McLean
Year: 2020
Program Description:
Provide overall administration, coordination, and supervision of all aspects of PFA’s
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system including: protocol development, distribution
and revision; design and implementation of all aspects of EMS training and certification,
quality assurance and quality improvement (QA/QI) activities; EMS equipment selection,
purchase and maintenance; manage infection control and rehab programs; contract
administrator and liaison for all agencies in the Northern Larimer County Emergency
Response Area (NLCERA).
Program Objectives:
1. Develop clinical protocols which:
Are founded on evidence-based best practices.
Standardize clinical care.
Clearly communicate expectations to medical providers in the field.
Are easily accessed by NLCERA providers.
Clearly delineate procedures and medications allowed based on certification
level.
2. Coordinate, develop and deliver EMS educational programs for NLCERA providers
which are:
Built on the foundations of EMS curriculum as established by the State of
Colorado.
Appropriately focused on each provider’s certification level.
Conducted jointly between agencies in recognition of a systems approach to
response.
Reinforce clinical expectations of applicable protocol(s).
Informed by system QA/QI processes.
3. Assure continuous quality improvement in the areas of patient care delivery and
continuity throughout the NLCERA which:
Maintains focus on providing world class EMS clinical care by methodical
analysis of all available data.
Identifies and acknowledges clinical excellence.
Performs root cause analysis where opportunities for improvements in care
are identified.
Reviews applicable protocol(s) with comparison to care documented.
Reviews clinical cases with prehospital providers and provides follow up.
4. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships between PFA personnel
and external stakeholders.
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5. Assure records management to meet the needs of EMS personnel certification,
Patient Care Reports, Rehabilitation, and Infection Control issues.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
Measures of Output Progress:
U/D = Under Development
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$558,516 $562,851
Staffing: To better meet the demands of overseeing EMS system administration, the EMS
Battalion is led by an EMS Battalion Chief and staffed with two EMS Captains, and one EMS
specialist. The uniformed positions are each 1.0 FTEs, while the EMS specialist is a half-
time hourly EMS FTE.
Training: EMS training activities are designed to ensure providers maintain EMS
credentials while reinforcing regional/system protocols. The EMS Battalion provides a
total of 12 hours of live instructor-based EMS continuing education to all paid uniformed
staff. This training is made up of both didactic as well as practical skills. PFA also has an IT
solution to provide computer-based training to augment instructor delivered content.
Training content is largely based on areas of opportunity identified in PFA’s clinical case
review process, as well as state recertification requirements.
Additionally, the EMS Battalion has augmented the training delivered to newly graduated
firefighters from the fire academy. All newly hired PFA firefighters go through 40 hours of
EMS education, to include IV credentialing, prior to line duty.
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High
Quality and
Innovative
Core
Services
Core Competency 5F.2 The
agency has standing
orders/protocols in place to
direct EMS response
activities to meet the stated
level of EMS response.
5F.6 The agency has a
quality improvement/
quality assurance program
(QI/QA) in place to improve
system performance and
patient outcomes.
CPR
Compression
Fraction
U/D 88% 90%
Appropriate
Depth of
Compressions
U/D 27% 40%
Appropriate
Rate of
Compressions
U/D 64% 75%
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Outcome of the Program:
The EMS program is based on the acquisition and analysis of data. This information is used
to drive training, policy, response, and resource deployment. PFA staff works with partner
agencies to integrate training, ensure equipment interoperability, validate protocols as
defined by PFA’s Medical Director, performs QA/QI, and measures response to calls for
help. This methodical systems-minded approach has made headway in cardiac arrest
survivability. In 2018, nine patients survived out of hospital cardiac arrest neurologically
intact. In 2019, 18 patients survived neurologically intact – two of those survivors were
former PFA members. In 2020, 18 patients survived out of hospital cardiac arrest
neurologically intact.
Emergency Medical Services Performance Management
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 5F – Emergency Medical Services
Manager: EMS Contract Coordinator Bill Salmon
Division Chief Ryan McLean
Year: 2020
Program Description:
This program provides the funding and staffing required to manage the administrative
aspects of the EMS contract between PFA and the designated pre-hospital transport
provider. The contract provides for Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport provision in the
Northern Larimer County Emergency Response Area (NLCERA). PFA administers the
contract on behalf of the member agencies of the NLCERA. The contract is established to
identify a sole source of pre-hospital transport provision with a primary purpose of
achieving continuous improvement and a focus on outcome oriented, patient centered, pre-
hospital emergency care for citizens in the NLCERA. The program ensures and verifies
compliance with contract parameters, facilitates dialogue between member agencies and
the contract provider, and identifies potential areas of improvement.
Program Objectives:
Manage the administrative aspects of PFA’s EMS contract with the designated pre-
hospital transport provider for the NLCERA.
Assist in facilitating on-going communication between member agencies of the
NLCERA.
Coordinate required compliance reporting by the designated pre-hospital transport
provider.
Facilitate the verification of provision of the required items within the EMS contract
by the designated pre-hospital transport provider and provide recommendations on
resolution of issues requiring the payment of liquidated damages.
Provide a resource for PFA personnel to ensure accurate communications and
conflict resolution with the designated pre-hospital transport provider.
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Coordinate the necessary data analysis and interpretation of the response
performance of the designated pre-hospital transport provider in accordance with
established contract requirements.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
Measures of Output Progress:
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$81,013 $80,541
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
Reduce the
frequency
and
severity of
emergency
incidents
Core Competency 5F.7:
The agency conducts a
formal and documented
appraisal, at least
annually, to determine
the effectiveness of the
EMS program and its
impact on meeting the
agency’s goals and
objectives. This should
include an evaluation of
the agencies standard
operating procedures,
protocols and
equipment.
Respond to
inquiries
from NLCERA
member
agencies and
the transport
provider
within 1
business day
from
submittal
100% 100% 100% 100%
Provide
monthly
response
performance
reports to the
transport
provider by
the 5th of the
month
100% 100% 100% 100%
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Fleet Services
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 6D Apparatus Maintenance
Manager: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Brad Smith
Division Chief Ryan McLean
Year: 2020
Program Description:
This program provides for operation of the PFA mechanic shop with Emergency Vehicle
Technician personnel to assure that all PFA apparatus/equipment is properly maintained.
Program Objectives:
Assure the maintenance and upkeep of all fire apparatus and vehicles necessary to
operate the Fire Authority.
Maintain a high level of expertise through on-going training for equipment
maintenance personnel.
Assure that all vehicles meet state and federal standards.
Minimize downtime of apparatus due to repair or routine maintenance.
Maintain sufficient reserve apparatus to assure reliable backup apparatus for timely
emergency response.
Maintain portable firefighting equipment.
Install emergency warning devices, radios, telephones and mobile data terminals.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
4 – Financial Responsibility
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Measures of Output Progress:
N/R = Not Reportable
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$1,018,176 $895,476
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self-Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
4 – Financial
Responsibility
Core Competency 6D.1:
An apparatus maintenance
program is established.
Apparatus maintenance is
conducted in accordance
with the manufacturer's
recommendations and
federal and/or state/
provincial regulations.
Attention is given to the
safety, health, and security
aspects of equipment
operation and maintenance.
Diesel
Fleet -
Ratio of
service
hours
compared
to total
miles
driven
N/R 84.32 79.36 65.5
Diesel
Fleet -
Ratio of
annual
downtime
in days
compared
to total
miles
driven
N/R 288.2 290.3 295
Diesel -
Miles per
gallon
N/R 8.65 7.26 9.65
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Facilities Maintenance
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 4B – Financial Practices, 6B – Fixed
Facilities
Manager: Battalion Chief Dustin DeBaere
Division Chief Ryan McLean
Year: 2020
Program Description:
Provide for ongoing maintenance and utility services for PFA facilities.
Facility maintenance has been funded with the budget amount set to handle most minor
repair and preventive maintenance costs that occur during the year. Major costs such as a
remodel have required the use of reserve funds or funding from another source.
The International Facility Management Association recommends an ongoing maintenance
funding of 4% of replacement cost. Maintenance costs are considered minor repairs up to
major repairs such as a new roof. Operating costs, such as utilities and snow removal are
not factored in. If PFA were to fund at this level, a major shift in funding would be required.
Using Station 1, for example, with an estimated replacement cost of $1.8 million, a 3%
maintenance fund for the station would require $55,000. To achieve 3% maintenance
reserve for all PFA facilities, $450,000 would be needed.
Program Objectives:
To provide quality facilities which meet the needs of the public and PFA personnel.
To provide utility services in the most economically feasible and environmentally
sound manner.
To maintain and provide utility service for 13 fire stations, one administrative office,
and one maintenance shop.
Conduct survey of all PFA facilities to identify current or future major repair needs.
Develop plan for setting priorities and a timeline on when repairs will be needed.
Identify long-term funding needs to serve as a planning tool for future budgets.
Evaluate opportunities for energy efficiency measures.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
4 – Financial Responsibility
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Measures of Output Progress:
N/R = Not Reportable; *maintenance/preventative services accomplished with additional
staffing.
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Revised 2020 Actual
$491,712 $508,085 $568,711
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
4 – Financial
Responsibility
4B.3: Any projected
operating deficit
(expenditures
exceeding revenues
in a budget year) is
explained, and a plan
developed to rectify
the deficit.
Core Competency
6B.3: Physical
facilities are
adequate and
properly distributed
in accordance with
stated service level
and standards of
cover.
Core Competency
6B.3: Facilities
comply with federal,
state/provincial and
local codes and
regulations at the
time of construction,
required upgrades
for safety are
identified, and where
resources allow,
addressed.
Average
staffed
station
Energy Use
Index (add
annual use in
kilowatts and
annual use of
natural gas in
cubic feet and
divide by
building’s sq.
ft., then
divide by
number of
staffed fire
stations). A
lower score
denotes less
energy use.
66 N/R N/R 65
Total
Maintenance
and Repair
Cost in
$/Total
Square Foot
Area of
Facilities
Maintained
N/R .86 3.46* .90
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Information Technology
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: Category 2 – Assessment and Planning,
9C – Administrative Support and Office Systems
Manager: IT Manager Eric Nelson
Division Chief Ryan McLean
Year: 2020
Program Description:
Provide technical expertise (LAN, WLAN, WWAN, Video Teleconference and computer
support) to develop, coordinate, implement and maintain complex and varied information
systems. Provide application development and Geographic Information System (GIS)
services including application development for data collection and analysis as well as
software programs that provide interfaces between service areas throughout the
organization. Provide response mapping and routing, including maintenance of map layers
displaying building/residential locations, hydrants, urban interface information and other
pertinent facts dealing with special hazards.
Program Objectives:
Improve overall system performance of PCs, laptops, servers, tablets, smartphones,
and peripheral devices.
Continue to improve the design of PFA’s Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure.
Plan, implement, and improve long-term disaster recovery practices.
Continue to develop and enhance the Internet website for PFA.
Build upon external agency collaboration when similar objectives are required.
Ensure adequate training for end-users.
Support and enhance the Emergency Operations Center classroom and the
command post vehicle for disaster situations/responses.
Be a contributing member of the Combined Regional Information Systems Project
team.
Enhance and provide new technologies for end users.
Expand use of the server systems for Intranet content.
Continue to update and enhance policies delivered to computers and end-users.
Develop a knowledge base on the Intranet to better utilize technology.
Develop applications that enhance data collection and analysis as required by the
organization.
Develop custom application programming interfaces that interface various software
programs with one another.
Identify opportunities for a reduction of reliance on customized software services.
Improve emergency response effectiveness by providing hard copy 100 block map
book, area response wall maps, and emergency field map updates.
Improve emergency response effectiveness by providing electronic accessibility to
response data 100% of the time.
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Upon receipt, ensure that emergency response personnel have updated hazard
information for identified locations.
Work with other GIS groups to promote consistency in GIS data.
Solicit input from end users to meet the changing and emerging needs of the PFA.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services and 4 – Financial Responsibility
Measures of Output Progress:
Strategic
Initiatives
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High
Quality and
Innovative
Core Services
4 – Financial
Responsibility
9C.3: Technological
resources (e.g.,
telecommunications
equipment,
computer systems,
general business
software, etc.) and
the information
management system
are appropriate to
support the needs of
the agency. Access is
available to
technical support
personnel with
expertise in the
systems deployed
by the agency.
Documentation and
analysis of data are
accessible to the
agency.
% Satisfaction
rating as
assessed on IT
end-user
survey
79% 82% 86% 90%
% up-time for
Fire Records
Management
System
99.5% 99.9% 99.5% 100%
% up-time for
IT
infrastructure
99% 99% 99% 99%
Number of
suspected
malware
incidents/year
4 0 0 0
% of helpdesk
problems
resolved
90% 98% 97% 99%
% of
submitted
map changes
distributed in
hard copy
within 6
months from
date of receipt
100% 100% 100% 100%
% of
submitted
changes
entered into
GIS database
within 7 days
100% 100% 100% 100%
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Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$1,088,983 $1,253,884
If over/under budget, then please explain why:
We spent beyond our approved budget due to unforeseen costs involved with major
projects and improvements directly enhancing functions of the PFA.
Staffing:
Staffing for PFA’s IT/GIS team remained the same in 2020 in comparison to 2019. This is a
group of dedicated individuals that exemplify the PFA VMV.
Did you stop doing anything because of resources (Budget and/or Hours): We did
adapt to the challenges presented to us by the COVID-19 pandemic. While that did
unexpectedly increase our workload, we were able to support an organization that had
many of our personnel move to remote work locations. Despite the added work to
accommodate these changes, there was little to no change in our organization’s
productivity while at the same time holding unexpected costs to a minimum. While we did
not stop doing anything due to resource constraints, we were able to adapt and improvise
to meet the increased workload while at the same time complete many major projects in
2020.
Training:
Rather than attend in person training events and conferences to better our team member
abilities as we have done in previous years, 2020 training for the most part was conducted
online. Our team participated in a variety of online technical training events to continue
our education despite the adversities caused by the pandemic. Two key training events
were held. The first included learning best practices for our Office 365 rollout from our
implementation partner and using those best practices to implement the platform and
drive adoption of Office 365 in our organization. The second event that will help shape our
future was attending an online training course for System Center Service Manager (SCSM).
SCSM provides an integrated platform for automating and enhancing our level of service
for our customers. SCSM builds upon the Information Technology Infrastructure Library
(ITIL) framework which is widely adopted as best practice procedures and methodology by
industry experts in information technology. This technology and framework provide
processes for handling incident and problem resolution, change management/control, and
asset management.
Previous Year Accomplishments:
Listed below is a summary of projects the IT/GIS team accomplished in 2020. As in
previous year summaries, many of these projects will continue to be improved upon and
adopted well into 2021. 2020 was challenging, but a very productive year for our team.
Many technology improvements were implemented in 2020 such as a new CAD and Station
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Alerting system and changes such as this occur very infrequently (on average, these
changes occur once every 10 to 15 years). Again, 2020 was a big step forward in many
areas and we look forward to enhancing and improving this new technology moving
forward into 2021. We accomplished the following key items in 2020:
CAD
The PFA IT/GIS team worked closely with our vendor and partner agencies to build
and implement a top CAD platform (Central Square CAD Enterprise) that focuses on
interoperability with partner agencies in Larimer county which includes fire, EMS,
and police. This integration presents the PFA and the citizens we serve a reliable
response platform that focuses on getting the right personnel and equipment to the
emergency using the most efficient methods possible.
Station Alerting
The Purvis fire station and automated voice dispatch alerting system was
implemented to automate the process of alerting fire and rescue personnel by radio
communication and in station alerting. Building upon previously used technology,
the Purvis solution will enhance communications and decrease overall response time
for first responders. There are many features and functionality available to us and
we look forward to expanding the use of this platform to improve day-to-day
operations. The Purvis system integrated seamlessly with our new CAD system. Not
only does the system improve response time through technology solutions, but it is
also a much more streamlined and reliable system in comparison to the Zetron
solution we were using prior to Purvis.
First Due
Coming to the PFA in the 1st quarter of 2021 will be the First Due platform. Much of
the preliminary work to make this happen took place throughout 2020. This
streamlined and easy to use platform will assist our agency in a variety of areas
ranging from delivering pre-incident plans, data used during incident response, and
sharing building plans along with inspection data.
Office 365
A long-term goal came to realization in 2020 and that was the implementation of
Microsoft Office 365. There were many steps performed by IT personnel to make
this happen and much of that had to do with the migration of our existing domain to
a new domain infrastructure which alone is a major accomplishment. Upon
completion of the domain migration, we have begun educating all personnel on how
to best begin using the tools available to us. Overall, this collaboration platform
allows PFA members to work from anywhere, offers us the highest levels of security,
and allows us to build upon a continuously improving platform to help drive the PFA
forward.
New Intranet
Office 365 allows us to build a communication hub built upon SharePoint
technologies that can be used by all PFA personnel. This has been a long-term goal
of our IT team and department overall. Preliminary and important steps such as
consulting with internal personnel and external entities were completed in 2020
with a goal to have an improved and highly functional Intranet in place towards the
end of the 2nd quarter of 2021.
Disaster Recovery & Security
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We continued to enhance our secondary data center so that it can be a critical
resource available to us in disaster recovery/system outage scenarios. This work
includes beneficial changes made to our hardware, software, and network
infrastructure. Along with improving our DR profile, we improved overall security
by providing tools to aid our users such as self-service password reset capability.
Additional user education regarding security was delivered and a variety of
platform enhancements were performed with security improvements in mind.
Improved Connectivity
Sierra Wireless MG-90 mobile hotspot rollouts were completed for our frontline
apparatus along with the use of NetMotion VPN software. The utilization of both
technologies ensures consistent connectivity for our field personnel which can now
utilize multiple cell providers ensuring their connectivity most of the time.
Audio/Visual Upgrades
A longtime pain point for all PFA members has been the connectivity options in our
community rooms and classrooms across all the PFA. In 2020, we improved
systems to accommodate a variety of modern and legacy technologies in our
commonly used community/meeting rooms and training center classrooms.
Realizing the benefit that everyone has already experienced in these locations, we
agreed to enhance our Admin board room as well and that task as part of this
overall project is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2021.
Wireless improvements / Wi-Fi network expansion
Another area of improvement to help meet the requests of our users and ensure the
correct level of security from an IT standpoint was accomplished in 2020. Two new
wireless networks were created to meet the demands of BYOD (Bring Your Own
Device) and IoT (Internet of Things). BYOD devices are simply items like personal
FF laptops/smartphones/tablets and IoT devices are items like televisions offering
additional capabilities to connect to the Internet for content retrieval and playback.
Having these new connection options available to our personnel improves service
delivery while at the same time improves our overall security and compliance.
Developing and improving business workflows
Along with the development of our new Intranet, we look to improve our business
workflows that are critical to the day-to-day operations of the PFA. Some examples
of items we are looking to improve are items such as staffing capabilities using SMS
in our platform known as TeleStaff. Other enhancements include the creation,
posting, and sharing of items such as AARs (After Action Reviews) by multiple
personnel. Beyond that, we look to improve form delivery in 2021 with our new
Intranet to aid communication and to streamline processes for all involved.
GIS
PFA GIS in conjunction with IT and members of PFA’s partner agencies
accomplished the following in 2020:
iPad electronic mapping enhancements
Enhancements to the Deccan platform used by the Planning and Analysis team
Expert map creation to meet the needs such of response personnel to respond to
incidents such as the wildland fires that ravaged our district this past year
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Being a critical resource supporting the GIS function for not only for PFA, but
also for our partner agencies in Larimer county
Detailed map production providing excellent decision-making tools for both
short- and long-term planning needs
Development of a new visual dashboard for use by PFA personnel which will
help day-to-day and will help the data tell PFA’s story visually long-term
The items listed above were a high-level overview of the IT/GIS function in 2020 and we in
IT and GIS are excited to work with all personnel and partner agencies to deliver the best
technologies in 2021.
Outcome of the Program:
All the items listed above contributed to the betterment of the PFA and citizens served. The
IT Team looks forward to an improved 2021 built upon the work completed in 2020.
Occupational Health & Safety Program
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 7F – Occupational Health and Safety
and Risk Management, 7G – Wellness/Fitness Programs
Manager: Battalion Chief Dustin DeBaere
Division Chief Ryan McLean
Year: 2020
Program Description:
Identify risks to employee health and safety. Provide programs and support to reduce the
risk of injury and increase health and fitness levels of all PFA personnel. Health programs
include both physical health (fitness, strength, suitability, and durability) and mental
health. Utilizing Peer Fitness Trainers for physical health and fitness education, as well as
evaluation and support to increase overall fitness. Fire stations are equipped with a variety
of exercise equipment funded through this program. Mental health has been an often-
ignored problem in the fire service. Behavioral fitness involves thoughts, feelings, and
behavior. PFA has recently created a Peer Support Team to help personnel with a peer-
based, confidential resource for assistance or referral to a mental health specialist. The
team works under the license of a clinical supervisor to assure proper actions and care.
Safety is enhanced using the Safety Officer. The Safety Officer assists with incident scene
safety, injury reviews, vehicle accident investigations, and any safety-related concerns.
This program also provides oversight of work-related injuries, workers’ compensation
care, modified duty personnel, and the release of personnel back to duty from both on- or
off-duty injuries.
Program Objectives:
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Provide annual fitness evaluations and individual prescription fitness programs for
all PFA personnel.
Under the supervision of medical professionals, provide physical examinations to
determine employee fitness levels and potential health problems.
Provide health programs which address fitness, nutrition, employee assistance, and
stress reduction.
Continue to monitor national standards and regulations to assure compliance of the
PFA Occupational Health and Safety Program.
Seek new and innovative programs, methods, and equipment to assist in filling
PFA’s responsibility to provide for the health and safety of all its members.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services, 3 – Workforce Development/Culture
4 – Financial Responsibility
Measures of Output Progress:
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Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$139,141 $155,607
Strategic Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High Quality and
Innovative Core
Services
3 – Workforce
Development/Culture
4 – Financial
Responsibility
7F.7: A process is in
place to investigate
and document
accidents, injuries,
and legal actions,
etc., which is
supported by the
agency's
information
management
system.
Cost:
Includes a
reserve;
estimate to
cover costs
until a
claim is
closed
$324,208 $500,489 $435,161 $500,000
Lost time:
Work-
related
modified
duty plus
injury
leave
hours –
shown as
days
missed
284 279 250
Recordable
Accident
Frequency:
(# of
injuries x
200,000/
number of
worked
hrs)
5.8 3.8 5.0
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Warehouse
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 6B – Fixed Facilities, 6E – Tools,
Supplies and Small Equipment, 6F – Safety Equipment
Manager: Battalion Chief Dustin DeBaere
Division Chief Ryan McLean
Year: 2020
Program Description:
The PFA warehouse is responsible for the inventory, purchasing, procurement, and
distribution of supplies to PFA personnel and facilities.
The program continually looks for ways to provide cost-effective supplies and equipment
and maximize the use of these resources. For example, changes in NFPA requirements for
bunker gear have resulted in supply of gear greater than ten years old. This “grinder” gear
is given identifying markings and is used for recruit basic training. Rated gear is always
used for any live fire training. Both varieties of gear are stored in the warehouse.
Introductory firefighters are provided with new bunker gear upon completion of the
training academy. This practice results in substantial savings over past practice of issuing
new gear to introductory firefighters who wore it heavily in the training academy.
The quartermaster system for wearing apparel provides wearing apparel for uniformed
positions and is distributed through the warehouse.
Program Objectives:
Identify vendors/suppliers to provide needed supplies to the warehouse for
distribution to PFA personnel and facilities.
Utilize bulk purchasing to increase cost-effectiveness.
Distribute supplies on an “as needed” basis.
Cache supplies for emergent situations.
Track supply consumption for budget planning purposes.
Repair serviceable equipment and protective equipment.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
4 – Financial Responsibility
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Measures of Output Progress:
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$83,500 $83,501
Self‐Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Maintenance
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 6F – Safety Equipment
Manager: Battalion Chief Brandon Garcia
Division Chief Ryan McLean
Year: 2020
Program Description:
Provides readiness for the Authority self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), breathing
air compressors and testing equipment. The program manages, administers, and ensures a
respiratory protection program based on recognized practices, standards, and federal law.
Program Objectives:
Assure all SCBA meet state, federal, and industry standards; implement complete
replacement of SCBA equipment.
Provide adequate air supply and SCBA to effectively protect personnel on large-
scale incidents.
Provide respiratory protection to intercede, control, and recover from emergencies
as rapidly and effectively as possible.
Meet training requirements mandated by respiratory program standards and best
practices.
Provide support to Training Division with equipment, maintenance, and instruction.
Minimize downtime due to repair or preventative maintenance.
Forecast and plan program needs to maintain readiness, improve capability,
personnel protection, and currency with technology and standards.
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/
Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
4 – Financial
Responsibility
6E.4: An
inventory control
and maintenance
tracking system is
in place and is
current.
Quartermaster
Supplied Costs/#
of Personnel
Served
$183.75 $279.42 $136.24 $230
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Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
4 – Financial Responsibility
Measures of Output Progress:
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$117,531 $113,635
Training Center Operations and Maintenance
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 8C = Training and Education Resources
Manager: Battalion Chief Brandon Garcia
Division Chief Ryan McLean
Year: 2020
Program Description:
This program is for administration and maintenance of the PFA Training Center located at
3400 West Vine Drive. This includes, but is not limited to, services affecting the
maintenance of buildings, landscaping, training props, classroom computers and video
equipment, clerical support for programs, custodial contracts, office supplies and
equipment, telephones, and scheduling internal and external use of the facilities.
Program Objectives:
Keep all facilities, props and equipment at the PFA Training Center in safe and
reliable operating condition.
Provide a process for scheduling external and internal use of the training facility.
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High
Quality and
Innovative
Core Services
4 – Financial
Responsibility
6F.5: A safety
equipment inventory
control and
maintenance tracking
system is in place and
current.
# of Service
Requests/#
of SCBA
Airpacks
.56 .41 .29 .40
Non-
warranty
repair
cost/SCBA
unit
0 0 0 0
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Maintain respectful and caring relationship with neighboring residents.
Finalize MOU with the City of Fort Collins Utilities and CSU for sharing new technical
rescue training area.
Plan and begin construction on Phase I of a new technical rescue training area and
preparing the site for new props in this service area.
Complete the kitchen in Building A.
Hire a part time employee to assist with facilities maintenance.
Complete an outdoor space for eating and teaching around Building A.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
3 – Workforce Development/Culture
4 – Financial Responsibility
Measures of Output Progress:
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$740,964 $785,616
Strategic Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High Quality and
Innovative Core
Services
3 – Workforce
Development/Culture
4 – Financial
Responsibility
Core Competency
8C.1: Facilities and
Apparatus are
provided to support
the agency’s all-
hazards training
needs. The agency
has plans to address
any facilities and
apparatus not
available internally
to complete training
activities
Number of
trimester
inspections
of all
facilities,
props, and
equipment
to identify
potential
safety
problems,
limiting
exposure
to hazards
and
lowering
risk
completed
on time
3 3 3 3
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Employee Training & Development
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 8A – Training and Education Program
Requirements, 8B – Training and Education Program Performance
Manager: Battalion Chief Brandon Garcia
Division Chief Ryan McLean
Year: 2020
Program Description:
This program supports employee training, professional development, external education,
continuing education, tuition reimbursement, new program development, educational
resources and texts, and basic skills associated with PFA personnel roles and
responsibilities. This includes training and professional development of firefighters, driver
operators, current and prospective captains, battalion chiefs, and civilian employees.
Program Objectives:
Continue a sustainable professional development program for PFA firefighters,
captains, and chief officers that embraces a national professional development
model.
Create an environment that supports civilian employees’ professional development.
Develop and provide classroom and field training on selected topics to all uniformed
PFA personnel.
Provide for annual Driver/Operator, Captain, and Battalion Chief Academies as
indicated by organizational needs.
Ensure and maintain a competency-based training program that is consistent with
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) firefighter standards, Insurance
Services Office (ISO) recommendations, accreditation performance indicators,
regulatory mandates, and the PFA strategic plan and PFA policies.
Maintain required training records consistent with National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) firefighter standards, Colorado Municipal Certification Board
(CMCB) requirements, ISO recommendations, accreditation performance indicators,
regulatory mandates, and the PFA strategic plan and PFA policies.
Provide PFA employees innovative self-training opportunities.
Plan and implement a trial mentoring program.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
3 – Workforce Development/Culture
4 – Financial Responsibility
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Measures of Output Progress:
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/
Criterion
Output Measures 2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High
Quality and
Innovative
Core Services
3 – Workforce
Development/
Culture
4 – Financial
Responsibility
8B: Training and
Education
Program
Performance
Training/
education
programs are
provided to
support the
agency’s needs.
Basic Skills –
Completion rate of
Target Solutions
assignments within
designated timeframe
100% 73% 85% 100%
Driver Operator (DO) -
Completion rate of
Target Solutions
assignments within
designated timeframe
100% 100% 100% 100%
DO – Provision of DO
academy during
calendar year
1 1 1 1
Truck DO - Completion
rate of Target Solutions
assignments within
designated timeframe
100% 100% 100% 100%
Officer Development –
Provision of Fire
Officer I and II classes
in conjunction with
CSU
1 FOI
0 FOII
1 FOI
1FOII 1 each 1
each
Officer Development –
Provision of Fire
Instructor I classes
1 1 1 1
Officer Development -
Completion rate of
Target Solutions
assignments within
designated timeframe
100% 81% 80% 100%
Officer Development -
Provision of
Captain/BC academy
during calendar year
1 each 1 each 1 each 1
each
Core
Competency
8B.3: The
Review, develop and
Deliver Company
Performance Tasks
Two
times
per
Two
times
per
Two
times
per
Two
times
per
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Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$131,521 $58,075
Recruit Fire Academy
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 7B – Recruitment, Selection, Retention
and Promotion, 8B – Training and Education Program Performance
Manager: Battalion Chief Brandon Garcia
Division Chief Ryan McLean
Year: 2020
Program Description:
This program provides training and education for new career firefighters. This includes
new employee orientation and all related new employee training activities after the start
date and prior to shift assignment. This program is administered twice a year through the
Front Range Fire Consortium (FRFC) membership departments. The Training Division
provides instructor support, program administration and management, funding, testing
and temporary housing for recruits.
Program Objectives:
Maintain a professional learning environment for new recruits.
agency evaluates
individual and
crew
performance
through
validated and
documented
performance-
based
measurements
(CPTs) used to
evaluate crews on core
competencies
year year year year
Review, develop and
deliver D/O
competency
evaluations
1 per
year
1 per
year
1 per
year
1 per
year
8B.5: The
agency
maintains a
training records
management
system that
meets
recognized
standards
Maintain training
records/certifications
throughout the year to
NFPA standard
Analyze training
records annually for
ISO, regulatory, and
PFA policy compliance
100% 100% 100% 100%
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Provide training on Firefighter I and II skills and knowledge to meet a standard
performance level of NFPA standards and certification.
Provide training on Hazardous materials awareness and operations level training
and certification.
Provide training on specialized rescue awareness level.
Provide training on Red Card wildland training and certification.
Provide training on apparatus familiarization and operations.
Provide training on familiarization of records, reports and policies associated with
firefighting.
Graduate a recruit with a CMCB Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Hazardous Materials
Operations certifications.
Complete all billing of the FRFC under the lease agreement.
Maintain and deliver all standardized test for the duration of the fire academy.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services, 3 – Workforce Development/Culture, 4 –
Financial Responsibility
Measures of Output Progress:
Strategic Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High Quality and
Innovative Core
Services
3 – Workforce
Development/Culture
4 – Financial
Responsibility
Core Competency
8B3: The agency
evaluates individual
and crew
performance
through validated
and documented
performance-based
measurements
% recruits
complete
FRFC Recruit
Academy
and certify at
a minimum
of
Firefighter-I
and Hazmat
Operations
100% 100% 100% 100%
7B.5: A new
member orientation
program is in place.
% recruits
successfully
completing
post
academy
introductory
period in one
year
100% 100% 100% 100%
% recruits
who
complete a
task book
prior to the
end of their
introductory
year
100% 100% 100% 100%
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Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$197,342 $133,015
Certification
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 8A – Training and Education Program
Requirements, 8B – Training and Education Program Performance
Manager: Battalion Chief Brandon Garcia
Division Chief Ryan McLean
Year: 2020
Program Description:
The Training Division provides and maintains certification for all career uniform personnel
through the CMCB. The Training Division develops, provides, and supports all facets of
certification, including providing certified evaluators, supportive classes, testing and
evaluation administration for PFA and CMCB members, and recordkeeping of all current
and expired certifications. The program pays for the direct costs to the CMCB for one sixth
of the expenses, administrative fees, office and management costs and tests for the entire
PFA certification program.
Program Objectives:
Provide numerous CMCB certifications and/or certificates of recognition or
compliance to career uniform personnel.
Provide classes supporting the following certifications: Firefighter I & II; Hazmat
Operations; Hazmat Technician; Fire Instructor I; Fire Officer I & II;
Driver/Operator; Aerial Driver Operator; and Utility Operator at least once per year.
Provide funding to support new certifications (e.g., Fire Officer III, Tech Rescue)
Continue working and improving programs with CMCB, CSU, and Aims Community
College in education and certification.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
1 – High Quality and Innovative Core Services
3 – Workforce Development/Culture
4 – Financial Responsibility
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Measures of Output Progress:
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Actual
$64,606 $32,691
Strategic Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Goal
1 – High Quality and
Innovative Core
Services
3 – Workforce
Development/Culture
4 – Financial
Responsibility
8A.4: The agency
has identified
minimum levels of
training required for
all positions in the
organization
% firefighters
possessing
required
certificates
based on
eligibility and
current
policy
100% 100% 100% 100%
% firefighters
passing
training
programs
and obtaining
certifications
100% 100% 100% 100%
8B.1 A process is
in place to ensure
that personnel are
appropriately
trained
% Captains
and BCs
certified to
Fire Officer I
100% 96% 96% 100%
% BCs
certified to
Fire Officer II
67% 72% 81% 77%
8B.5: The agency
maintains a training
records
management system
that meets
recognized
standards
% current
certifications
filed
electronically
in a
searchable
format
100% 100% 100% 100%
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Administration Division Outcomes
Administration Division Outcomes
Targeted Outcome
Measures
Actual
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020 2021 Goal
7B.4: The agency’s
workforce composition
is reflective of the
service area
demographics or the
agency has put forth a
reasonable effort by
instituting an effective
recruitment plan to
achieve the desired
workforce composition
- % of minority
firefighters
14% total
workforce,
14.5%
uniformed,
12.2%
civilian
12.1% total
workforce,
11.9%
uniformed,
13.8%
civilian
12.78%
total
workforce,
12.04%
uniformed,
1.85%
civilian
Reflect community
at 15.6% minority
population *
Demographic Data
(hiring diversity) - %
diverse recruit
firefighters - minority
11% 16.6% 25% 15.6% *
Demographic Data
(hiring diversity) - %
recruit firefighters -
female
0% 0% 12.5% ≥2%
Percentage diverse
workforce – uniform
minority
N/R 11.9% 12.04% 15.6% *
Percentage diverse
workforce – civilian
minority
N/R 13.8% 17.85% 15.6% *
Percentage diverse
workforce – uniform
female
N/R
8.1%
(National
average for
paid
departments
is 4% (NFPA)
7.32% 10.0%
Percentage diverse
workforce – civilian
female
N/R 55.2% 60.71% 46.4% *
% of budget
underspent at year-end 2.2% 4.2% 3.33%
1.75%
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Administration Division Outcomes
Percent of accepted
2015 Accreditation
Peer Team
Recommendations
Implemented
70% 76% 80%
New
Recommendations
in 2020
Financial audit findings
indicating financial
statements in comply
with established
accounting practices
100% 100% 100% 100%
Office of the Chief and Administration
Accreditation Category/Performance Indicator: 4C – Resource Allocation, 4B – Financial
Practices, 7B.4 – Workforce Compositions, 3D – Measurement of Organizational Progress
Manager: Administrative Services Director Ann Turnquist
Year: 2020
Program Description:
The Office of the Fire Chief and Administrative Services provides administrative support
services to the entire Poudre Fire Authority. These services include Financial and Budget
Management, Human Resources, Planning and Analysis, and general administrative
support. This program includes funding for the Fire Chief and the Administrative staff who
support the Authority.
Program Objectives:
Provide leadership to the entire Poudre Fire Authority organization through the
work of the Fire Chief, helping facilitate values and a unified mission to the
organization through the cooperative work of the Senior Leadership Team.
Develop and implement an updated organizational strategic plan, anchored in PFA’s
Values, Mission and Vision.
Provide executive and support services for the Poudre Valley Fire Protection
District.
Provide support to Poudre Fire Authority Board of Directors and maintain
relationships with City Council via annual report.
Provide administrative assistance to all Divisions.
Provide financial management assistance in the areas of budgeting, audit, and
payroll to all divisions.
Develop an annual operating budget and Long-Range Financial Plan for approval by
the PFA Board.
Oversee liability, property, and workers’ compensation insurance package.
Provide Human Resources services to the organization.
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Ensure that 100% of employees receive an annual performance evaluation.
Develop and implement planning and analysis services for performance
measurement, program efficiency evaluation, and accreditation compliance through
the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
Manage external relationships through various intergovernmental agreements.
Strategic Initiative Alignment:
3 – Workforce Development/Culture
4 – Financial Responsibility
5 – Governance and Organizational Sustainability
Measures of Output Progress:
Strategic
Initiative
Primary Self‐
Assessment
Category/Criterion
Output
Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
Revised
2021
Goal
3 – Workforce
Development
/Culture
4- Financial
Responsibility
5 –
Governance
and
Organizational
Sustainability
4C: Resource
Allocation Financial
resources are allocated
appropriately to
support the established
organizational mission,
the stated long‐term
plan, goals, and
objectives, and to
maintain the quality of
programs and services.
4B: Financial Practices
Financial management
of the agency exhibits
sound budgeting and
control, proper
recording, reporting,
and auditing.
Meet and
exceed
Distinguished
Budget
Presentation
Award criteria
100% 100% 100% 100%
Meet and
exceed
Government
Finance
Officers
Association
Certificate of
Excellence in
Financial
Reporting
criteria
100% 100% 100% 100%
7B.4: The agency’s
workforce
composition is
reflective of the
service area
demographics or the
agency has put forth a
reasonable effort by
instituting an effective
recruitment plan to
achieve the desired
workforce
composition - % of
% diverse
applicants on
eligibility list -
minority
No
Hiring
Process
21.15%
No
Hiring
Process
20%
% diverse
applicants on
eligibility list -
female
No
Hiring
Process
11.54%
No
Hiring
Process
10%
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minority firefighters
3D. Measurement of
Organizational
Progress
Meet /exceed
ICMA Center
Performance
Measurement
Certificate of
Excellence
criteria
100% 66% 100% 100%
Program Inputs:
Budget:
2020 Adopted 2020 Revised 2020 Actual
$2,811,443 $6,509,652 $6,532,011
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2020 PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS
The 2018-2023 Strategic Plan was approved by the PFA Board in February 2018 and sets
long-term direction for the Authority. Based upon the information gathered through the
community-driven strategic planning process and the determination of critical issues and
service gaps, the following strategic initiatives were identified as the foundation for the
development of goals and objectives:
1. High Quality and Innovative Core Services (aligned with Center for Public Safety
Excellence Self-Assessment)
2. Proactive Internal/External Communications
3. Workforce Development/Culture
4. Financial Responsibility
5. Governance and Organizational Sustainability
The Authority’s strategic initiatives and goals are well aligned with the PFA Annual Budget
and Accreditation process to measure the performance of fire protection and emergency
service delivery at a macro level.
The benchmark survey is a means of comparing PFA’s performance against other
jurisdictions to assess how well the Authority is performing. The results are displayed in
graphs providing actual values and a five-year history for PFA and national data when
available (2020 national data will become available between September and November
2021). The 2020 Benchmarking survey participants have been reviewed and reflect
comparable population, college or university in community, non-municipal fire
departments (where possible), and accredited agencies thereby creating a more accurate
comparison and aligning long-term direction. The invited participants include Arvada Fire
Protection District, Aurora Fire Rescue, Boulder Fire Rescue, Longmont Fire Department,
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Gainesville Fire Rescue (FL), Corvallis Fire Department
(OR), Guelph Fire (Ontario, Canada), Rockford Fire Department (IL), Grand Rapids Fire
Department (MI), and Bellevue Fire Department (WA). The Scottsdale Fire Department
(AZ) was added from existing International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
benchmark data. Staff evaluated the benchmark survey and made changes to align long-
term direction. The five-year PFA history provides a means for citizens to assess how PFA
has performed historically, and, where available, how PFA compares on a national level.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic nationwide, many comparison departments did not
participate in the 2020 Benchmark Survey.
Outcomes are organized into areas related directly to the Strategic Initiatives and Goals
outlined in the 2018 Strategic Plan. This provides a picture of how PFA is doing in relation
to the outcomes and whether performance is improving in relation to goals.
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Goal 1 – Deliver the highest quality and innovative service within the Poudre Fire
Authority jurisdiction, which is guided by data analysis, self‐assessment and
aligned with the Center for Performance Safety Excellence Fire and
Emergency Service Self‐Assessment.
Response Time
PFA’s goal in 2020, for the percent of time PFA fire personnel are on scene within six
minutes 20 seconds in the urban area, was 53% in 2020.
In March of 2020, PFA returned to Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) and send, which
adds time to call processing on medical calls. A reduction in response time was anticipated
as dispatchers got used to using EMD in full again as well as the time it takes to dispatch
this way. It is needed to work on “right-sizing the response” in the correct way, such as
using a Roving Alternative Medical (RAM) Unit where needed along with a basic life
support ambulance. Medicals make up 65% of PFA’s call volume, and automatic
dispatching and station alerting (new in 2020) will help some with response time. The
focus will shift to evaluating Delta and Echo medicals and structure fires versus all
emergent calls as well.
At the same time, the urban area went from 48 square miles to 77 square miles: a much
larger service area. The increased area came about when Center for Public Safety
Excellence (CPSE) removed the suburban designation, as well as the new urban area of the
growth management area for Fort Collins. PFA has a specific policy on this development
that is coordinated with the NLCERA contract as Zone 1. Every citizen in the City of Fort
Collins deserves the same urban level of service as well. This is where RAM units, new
station areas (future Station 15’s area is in the urban zone), and even station location
evaluation will need to be done.
Intercede Before Flashover
Flashover is the stage of a structure fire when it becomes extremely dangerous to
occupants, destructive to structures, and hazardous to firefighters. During a flashover,
temperatures and conditions are intense and an entire room can burst into flames, causing
a fire to spread to other parts of the structure. By containing a fire to its room of origin,
either through rapid fire department response, fire sprinklers, or fire containment, fire loss
and injuries to occupants and firefighters can be reduced. Delaying flashover also allows
more time to complete a search and rescue of the burning room or allow a firefighter to go
Strategic Initiative 1
“High Quality and Innovative Core Services.”
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above a fire to rescue a trapped victim. Delaying flashover and fire spread can limit fire loss
and injuries to occupants and firefighters.
Poudre Fire Authority staff strongly believes that the best service to the community is to
prevent fires from occurring; however, when fires occur, limiting the loss of life and
property becomes the best service. Interceding before flashover measures the success of
all Authority services (education, prevention, and response) in controlling fire before fire
extends beyond the room in which the fire started. If fires are not interceded before
flashover, more lives and property are threatened and the risk of losing control of the fire is
increased.
91.0 89.8 96.97 93.54 96.43
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(contained to room of origin)
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$0.00
$0.02
$0.04
$0.06
$0.08
$0.10
$0.12
$0.14
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020Fire LossPFA Loss Per $1,000 Property Protected
and 5-Year Average History
PFA Annual Loss per $1,000 Property Protected PFA 5-Year Average
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2020 Number of Fires
Per 1,000 Population
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Maintaining an insurance rate as low as possible within the City of Fort Collins and the
urban area of the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District is a goal of the Poudre Fire
Authority. In 2015, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) rated PFA at a 2, due in part to
transitioning a volunteer station to a fully staffed station in Timnath, and the rating
continues at a 2 into 2020.
Goal 2 – Provide the highest level of care, and enhance public safety, through
development of an efficient, integrated and collaborative EMS system.
In 2015 PFA entered into a contract with Poudre Valley Health Systems as the sole
emergency ambulance provider for the PFA’s jurisdiction and surrounding areas in Larimer
County. This is the first contract of its kind in PFA’s jurisdiction and has resulted in
expanded services, increased staffing, as well as a reduction in PFA’s Advanced Life
Support partner’s response times.
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ISO RatingFire Department
2020 Urban ISO Rating Per Community
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Injuries per 100,000 Population ServedFire Department
2020 Civilian Fire Injuries
Per 100,000 Population
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2016 2017 2018 2019 2020Civilian InjuriesPFA & Nation Civilian Fire Injuries
Per 100,000 Population
5-Year History
PFA Nation PFA 5-Year Average
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Civilian DeathsFire Department
2020 Civilian Fire Deaths
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Civilian Deaths Per 100,000 PopulationPFA & Nation Civilian Fire Deaths
Per 100,000 Population and
5-Year History
PFA Nation PFA 5-Year Average
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Goal 3 – Deliver effective level of special operations services to address the
community risk.
Please see the program reports for Hazardous Materials Response Team (page 18),
Technical Rescue (page 23), and Wildland Program (page 28).
Goal 4 – Increase community awareness of the services provided by Poudre Fire
Authority
Objectives for this goal fall under the PFA Public Affairs and Communications Manager.
Increasing the community’s awareness of the services provided by PFA was continued and
improved during 2019 (no survey conducted in 2020).
PFA presents an annual report to both the Fort Collins City Council and the Poudre Valley
Fire Protection District Board; these annual reports are available for viewing at
https://www.poudre-fire.org/about-us/annual-reports-budgets.
Another way PFA monitors community awareness is through surveys. City residents are
surveyed by the National Research Center on municipal services, and they compare their
findings to national benchmarks as shown in the following table.
Type of
Service
Quality of Service Rating
Very Good/Good
2012 2013 2015 2017 2018 2019
2013
National
Comparison
2019
National
Comparison
Fire Services
Overall 85% 89% 87% 89% 83% 85% Similar Lower
Fire Response
Time 84% 89% 87% 91% 83% 85% Above Not Available
Emergency
Preparedness 75% 80% 76% 79% 76% 75% Much Above Much Higher
Fire
Prevention/
Education
72% 74% 78% 74% 73% 72% Much Above Similar
Note, prior to 2015 “fire service overall” was described as “Fire services”, and between
24% and 41% of respondents said “no opinion” when evaluating emergency preparedness,
disaster response and restoration, fire prevention and education, fire response time, and
Strategic Initiative 2
“Proactive Internal/External Communications.”
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fire services overall. Differences in ratings for fire services overall could be due, in part, to
changes in question wording as well as the addition of other, more specific fire-related
safety services.
Goal 5 – Develop and maintain a diverse, inclusive, well‐trained, mission‐ready
workforce to protect life and property
Targeted Outcome Measures Actual
2018
Actual
2019
Actual
2020
2021
Goal
% diversity applicants—minority
identified
No Hiring
Process 21.66% No Hiring
Process 19%
% diversity applicants —female No Hiring
Process 8.8% No Hiring
Process 10%
% diverse applicants on eligibility
list—minority
No Hiring
Process 21.15% No Hiring
Process 20%
% diverse applicants on eligibility
list —female
No Hiring
Process 11.54% No Hiring
Process 10%
Workers’ Compensation Experience
Modifier .96 1.02 1.12 .85
1.83
1.60
1.36 1.28
0.90
0.93 0.86
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0.20
0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
1.20
1.40
1.60
1.80
2.00
Uniformed Personnel per 1,000 Population2020 Uniformed Personnel Per 1,000 Population
Strategic Initiative 3
“Workforce Development/Culture.”
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No deaths are the only acceptable goal for PFA. While there are always risks inherent in
firefighting, these risks can be reduced by extensive training, adequate equipment, sound
operational policies and proper analysis of the risks and benefits taken by each firefighter
when engaged in emergency operations. PFA has not had a line of duty death and
continued that trend in 2020 with zero firefighter deaths.
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Goal 6 – Foster an environment of fiscal responsibilities at all levels
Measures of Progress for this Strategic Initiative include achievement of the Government
Finance Officers Association recognition for budget presentation and comprehensive
annual financial report, as well as providing an annual report to City Council and Poudre
Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors.
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)
presented a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Poudre Fire Authority, Colorado
for its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2020. This was the 20th
consecutive year that PFA has achieved this prestigious award. In order to receive this
award, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria
as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan, and as a communications
device.
This award is valid for a period of one year only. Staff believes the current budget
continues to conform to program requirements and is being submitted to GFOA to
determine its eligibility for another award.
Strategic Initiative 4
“Financial Responsibility.”
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The Poudre Fire Authority’s comprehensive annual financial report for the year ended
2019, from which the information on this page has been drawn, was awarded the
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by GFOA. The Certificate
of Achievement is the highest form of recognition for excellence in state and local
government financial reporting. In order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, a
government must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized comprehensive
annual financial report. This report must satisfy both generally accepted accounting
principles and applicable legal requirements.
A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only. PFA staff believes that
the 2020 comprehensive annual financial report continues to meet the Certificate of
Achievement Program’s requirements and will be submitted to the GFOA to determine its
eligibility for another certificate.
The year 2015 reflected the first full year of the implementation of the restated
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) and Revenue Allocation Formula between the City of
Fort Collins (City) and the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District (PVFPD). The stepped-up
funding level has helped PFA begin to address lingering needs and funding shortfalls from
previous years. A more sustainable funding stream has been created through the
City/PVFPD IGA and Revenue Allocation Formula, supporting the goal of maintaining a
stable and predictable funding stream.
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Goal 7 – Plan for long‐term issues and demands that will shape the future of the
Authority and its governance structure.
Objectives under Goal 7 include seeking opportunities for regionalization of emergency
services, preparing for future major annexations to the City of Fort Collins, and Long-Range
Financial Planning. The objectives for Goal 7 are all in various stages of completion.
$377.13
$349.90
$218.17
$187.47 $185.50
$162.75 $148.15
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$100
$125
$150
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$200
$225
$250
$275
$300
$325
$350
$375
$400
Cost Per CapitaFire Department
2020 Budget Per Capita
Strategic Initiative 5
“Governance and Organizational Sustainability.”
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City/District Comparative Statistics
Call Assessed Contribution
Ratio Value Ratio Ratio
2008 CITY 83.67 82.05 80.25
DIST 16.33 17.95 19.75
2009 CITY 83.93 80.30 80.20
DIST 16.07 19.70 19.80
2010 CITY 84.50 80.96 80.82
DIST 15.50 19.04 19.18
2011 CITY 83.75 81.01 81.12
DIST 16.24 18.99 18.98
2012 CITY 83.58 81.54 81.05
DIST 16.42 18.46 18.95
2013 CITY 83.65 82.18 82.10
DIST 16.35 17.82 17.90
2014 CITY 84.11 82.04 82.26
DIST 15.89 17.96 17.73
2015 CITY 84.53 82.13 82.891
DIST 15.47 17.87 17.11
2016 CITY 84.61 80.90 74.24
DIST 15.39 19.10 25.762
2017 CITY 85.88 82.12 83.27
DIST 14.12 17.88 16.73
2018 CITY 85.67 80.30 80.68
DIST 14.33 19.70 19.32
2019 CITY 85.95 80.90 81.35
DIST 14.05 19.10 18.65
2020 CITY 84.31 80.68 79.55
DIST 15.69 19.32 20.45
1 2015 included first year of updated City Revenue Allocation Formula contribution
2 2016 included District capital contribution for Station 8 and Timnath Tax Increment Financing funds for
Station 8 staffing and construction
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2020 PFA Budget Review
The 2020 PFA general fund actual spending compared to budget reflects an underspend of
3.3%, or $1.4 Million. In addition, the ending fund balance for 2020 benefitted from higher
fees for services, interest income, and miscellaneous revenue with revenue of $937,635
higher than projected, and, due to COVID-19, a $100,000 reduction in the PVFPD
Contribution. Note: these are not audited figures and subject to change.
Poudre Fire Authority Actual Spending to Budget, 2020
Poudre Fire Authority General Fund Reserves
General Fund
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances--
Actual and Budget
For the Month Ended December 31, 2020
REVENUES Actual Year-to-Date Budget
Percent Year-to-
Date Budget
Received/
Expended
Intergovernmental $36,535,750 $36,639,138
Fees and charges for services 1,377,627 919,255
Earnings on Investments 276,587 40,000
Grants 1,000
Miscellaneous revenue 548,137 201,073
Total Revenues 38,738,101 37,800,466 102.48%
EXPENDITURES
Administration 6,510,809 6,509,652
Fire Prevention & Comm Risk Reduction 2,319,449 2,740,845
Grants 1,483 0
Support 6,578,982 8,711,293
Operations 23,566,678 24,327,605
Total Expenditures 38,977,401 42,289,396 -7.83%
Excess or Deficiency of Revenues Over or
Under Expenditures ($239,300) ($4,488,930)
Fund Balance January 1, 2020 $16,698,658
Fund Balance December 31, 2020 $16,459,358
Year-to-Date 2020
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Poudre Fire Authority’s reserve policy states a minimum 3% of operating revenues must be
held in the reserve for contingencies and 3% of revenue must be held in the revenue
reserve. If the revenue reserve and contingency reserve are depleted below reserve policy
levels (6%), the fire chief will develop a restoration plan to restore balances over a two-
year period.
Poudre Fire Authority Capital Actual, 2020
In 2020, PFA staff had plans to remodel the Station 6 mechanic shop and to remodel Station
7 in Laporte (2807 Overland Trail). These projects were put on hold due to the COVID-19
spending freeze and are anticipated to begin in 2021. The Apparatus Replacement
schedule for 2020 included replacement of Ladder 1, a glider engine, Hazardous Materials
unit refurbishment, and Boat 7. Again, due to COVID-19 spending freeze, some of these
expenditures did not occur.
Beginning Balance $16,698,658
Revenue 38,738,101
<Expenditures> (40,734,480)
Fund Balance $14,702,279
% of
Reserves Revenue
Unassigned ‐ Reserve for Contingency 7,060,139 18.23%
Restricted ‐ Reserve for CityGive 9,000 0.02%
Restricted ‐ Reserve for EMS Contract 1,250 0.00%
Restricted ‐ Reserve for KFCG 136,419 0.35%
Assigned ‐ Revenue Reserve 1,131,173 2.92%
Assigned ‐ Reserve for Operations Eqp. & Replacement 55,059 0.14%
Assigned ‐ Reserve for Support Maint. & Replacement 5,847,067 39.77%
Assigned ‐ Encumbrances 0.00%
Assigned ‐ Insurance Liabilities Reserve 462,172 1.19%
Total Reserves $14,702,279 37.95%
Projected 2020 Fund Balance
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Poudre Fire Authority Board Actions – 2020
20-1 Concerning the Appointment of Employer Representatives to the Boards of Trustees
of the Poudre Fire Authority Old and New Hire Money Purchase Pension Plans
20-2 Establishing Electronic Board Meeting Policy During COVID-19 Pandemic
20-3 Appropriating Reserve for Contingency Funds for Repair of Fire Station Roofs as a
Result of the 2019 Hailstorm
20-4 Amending the 2020 Budget and Reappropriating Funds for Prior Year
Encumbrances
20-5 Adopting the Poudre Fire Authority Community Risk-Assessment – Standards of
Cover
20-6 Appropriation of PulsePoint Marketing Grant Funds
20-7 Approving Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) Pension Plan Changes and Authorizing the
Board Chair to Execute Documents to Implement the Changes
20-8 Amending Electronic Board Meeting Policy During Covid-19 Pandemic
20-9 Designating the City of Fort Collins, Colorado as the Plan Administrator of the
Poudre Fire Authority 457 (B) Deferred Compensation Plan
20-10 Approving Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) Pension Plans (401s, 457, and Fire Chief
Plan) and Authorizing the Board Chair to Execute Documents to Implement the
Transition to Nationwide as Recordkeeper
Capital Fund
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances--
Actual and Budget
For the Month Ended December 31, 2020
REVENUES
Year-to-Date
Actual
Annual
Budget
Percent Received/
Expended
Apparatus Replacement $1,566,919 $1,396,724
Burn Building $99,610 $106,073
Station 6 Shop $5,708 $15,000
Station 7 $4,487,063 $4,509,750
Total Revenues $6,159,300 $6,027,547 102.19%
EXPENDITURES
Current:
Apparatus Replacement $502,525 $1,442,586
Burn Building $716,457 $120,153
Station 6 Shop $80,362 $2,015,000
Station 7 $3,000 $4,509,750
Total Expenditures $1,302,344 $8,087,489 16.10%
Excess or Deficiency of Revenues Over or Under Expenditures $4,856,956 $1,566,429
Fund Balance January 1, 2020 $4,869,279
Fund Balance December 31, 2020 $9,726,235
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20-11 Approving the Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Adoption Agreement and Authorizing the Board Chair to Execute Documents to
Implement the Transition to Nationwide as Recordkeeper
20-12 Approving and Adopting the Poudre Fire Authority Post-Employment Health Plan,
Delegate Authority to Poudre Fire Authority Director of Administrative Services to
Execute any and all PEHP documents as necessary, and Delegate to the City and
Nationwide the Authority to Administer and Maintain the PEHP in Relation to
Article 25, Section 7 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and to Ratify, Confirm,
and Approve Actions Heretofore
20-13 Approving and Ratifying the 2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the
Poudre Fire Authority and Local 1945
20-14 Appropriating Thermal Imager Subsidiary Reserve to Purchase Thermal Imaging
Cameras
20-15 Setting the Poudre Fire Authority Board of Directors 2021 Meeting Dates
20-16 Appropriating Reserve for Contingency Funds for City of Fort Collins Emergency
Operations Center
20-17 Appropriation of Unanticipated Revenue, Keep Fort Collins Great Reserve Held by
City of Fort Collins
20-18 Authorizing the Fire Chief, or his Designee, to Execute a Contract over $85,134 for
the Purchase of Extrication Tools
20-19 Appropriating Unanticipated Insurance Recovery Revenue
20-20 A Resolution Amending Rate of Contribution to the FPPA Defined Benefit Plan
Administered by the FPPA for Reentry Fire Fighters for the Poudre Fire Authority
20-21 Transferring and Appropriating Funds within the Burn Building Capital Project
20-22 Appropriating Unanticipated Insurance Recovery Revenue
20-23 Authorizing the Fire Chief, or his Designee, to Execute a Contract over $85,134 for
the Remodel of the Training Center Kitchen
20-24 Authorizing the Fire Chief, or his Designee, to Execute a Contract over $85,134 for a
Fleet Replacement Lease Program
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Prompt. Skillful. Caring
Po udre Fire Authority 2020 Annual ReportTom DeMint, Fire Chief
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•Introductions
–PVFPD Board Members
–City Council Members
–PFA Board Members –Mike DiTullio (Chair), Ken Summers
(Vice Chair), Darin Atteberry, Emily Gorgol, Dave Pusey
Annual Report and Joint Meeting
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Annual
Re port
3
Required by IGA
Oversight of City and PVFPD
investment in fire and rescue service
Opportunity for “parents” to meet
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•Pa rtnership of:
–City of Fort Collins Fire
Department
–Poudre Valley Fire Protection
District
•Consolidated in 1981 under
state law
What is the PFA?
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What was the
Problem with
Tw o
Departments?
Duplication of service,
equipment, overhead
costs
Frequently changing
boundaries with
annexations
Crossing jurisdictions to
provide service
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2020 –An Unprecedente d Year
•Cardiac save rates –600% increase since 2017
•PFA interceded 96.43% of time before flashover
•PFA protected $41.5 billion of property
•Budget to Actual projected underspend of 3.3% ($1.4
million)
•PFA re-accredited in 2020 by the Commission on Fire
Accreditation International
•Announcement of Fire Chief DeMint's Retirement
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COVID-19 Pandemic
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Cameron Peak Fire
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Revenue
•Situation impacted PFA revenue in
2020
•PFA received $100,000 in FEMA
reimbursement for COVID-19
response; Reimbursement requests to
continue in 2021.
•PFA requesting FEMA reimbursement
for Cameron Peak Fire response
•PFA has strong reserves
Update -Financial Impact of COVID-19
Ci ty of Fort Col lins
Sales and Us e Ta x
(base), $10,597,038
, 27%
Ci ty of Fort Collins
Sa les and Us e Ta x
(KFCG), $3,021,465 ,
8%
Ci ty of Fort Col lins
Property Tax (67%of
9.797 mills),
$17,223,705 ,44%
PVFPD Property Tax
(Includes Timnath
TI F), $8,045,424 ,
21%
PFA Revenue Allocation Formula Funding, 2020
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City/District Comparative Statistics
Agency Call Ratio Assessed Value
Ratio
Contribution
Ratio
City 84.31 80.68 79.55
PVFPD 15.69 19.32 20.45
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Issues of Concern to PFA,PVFPD, and the City
•Pa ndemic and Wildfire
Response
–Incident Management
–PPE
–Employee
illness/isolations
–Fa cility closures
–Planning for recovery
•Financial Uncertainty
–Sales and Use Taxes
–Property taxes
–Fe e revenue
–FEMA reimbursements
to COVID-19 and
Cameron Peak Fire
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Where PFA Looked to Save Money
•Hiring Freeze
•Capital projects on hold for 2020
–Station 6 Shop
–Station 7 Replacement
–Tr aining Center Kitchen
–Glider Engine 7
•Open/unfulfilled purchase orders
•Deputy/Assistant Chief plan
•Staff vehicles
•Conferences/Tra ining
•Fuel costs
•Other Non-personnel costs
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2020 Statistics
•No civilian or firefighter fire-related deaths
•0.86 Uniformed Personnel per 1,000 population
(lowest among benchmark comparison departments)
•7.61% of Uniformed Personnel are females (highest
among benchmark comparison departments)
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PFA
Looking
Fo rward
Community Growth and Partnerships
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DATE:
STAFF:
May 11, 2021
JC Ward, Senior Planner
WORK SESSION ITEM
City Council
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Municipal Immigration Legal Fund.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council requested this work session item for staff to provide an overview of research and options to address the
need for immigration legal services in Fort Collins, existing municipal immigration legal fund implementation and
funding models, and alignment of potential solutions with our community-specific needs.
A municipal immigration legal fund would provide local access to immigration legal services for Fort Collins
residents seeking a legal pathway to citizenship or lawful presence. As a new ef fort, the potential program would
be considered a pilot endeavor of 12-18 months. Grant funds would be awarded to legal service providers based
on a competitive process and will be dedicated to program administration, education, and outreach; providing
defense for people at risk of deportation; children seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status; and for community
members seeking pathways to citizenship and lawful presence also known as Affirmative Cases.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO B E ANSWERED
1. What feedback does Council have regarding the research and unmet needs assessment for immigration legal
services in Fort Collins?
2. What next step would Council like staff to pursue regarding an 18-month or 12-month pilot municipal
immigration legal fund program for Fort Collins residents?
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
PROCEDURAL HISTORY
Community members and nonprofit partners recommended funding of immigration legal services as an equity -
centered program to Council in Fall 2020. Staff began working with those partners in October 2020 to gather data
on the potential impact and outcomes for Fort Collins residents. The findings were initially brought before Council
at the March 23, 2021 work session. Due to the timing of transition of Council, the complexity of the background
information, and public interest in the item, it comes before the Council for a work session on May 11, 2021.
Potential funding of pilot grant program has also been discussed in 2021 at the Human Relations Commission,
Community Impact Ad Hoc Committee, and Council Finance Committee.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
As Council has acknowledged, fear and uncertainty due to immigration status and lack of due process can impact
overall community safety, equity, and livability. While immigration policy and enforcement are controlled by the
federal government, Council noted in the 2020 Legislative Policy Agenda that “issues pertaining to civil rights at
the United States’ borders and immigration law more broadly have wide impacts that can dir ectly impact the day-
to-day life of Fort Collins residents.” Council’s Resolution 2019-100 details concerns that fear resulting from
federal immigration law and enforcement policies could discourage Fort Collins residents from engaging with
safety personnel, Police Services, and other City departments to access services and resources.
Fort Collins has an immigrant community of more than 11,000 people or 6.8% of the total population.
Approximately 4,500 Fort Collins residents are currently not United States citizens. 2,200 residents are eligible
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for naturalization and the remaining 2,300 non-citizen immigrants are estimated to be undocumented and at risk
for detention and deportation. 15% of children in Fort Collins live with at least one immigrant parent and 75% of
these children are themselves US citizens.
In December 2020, there were 418 Larimer County residents with pending immigration deportation proceedings,
83 of whom lacked legal representation. Many people in deportation proceedings have valid leg al claims to
remain in the United States but cannot effectively assert those claims or gather necessary evidence without legal
representation. Any non-citizen including lawful permanent residents, refugees, and people who entered legally
on visas can be placed in deportation proceedings. Immigrants are 10.5 times more likely to be able to lawfully
remain in the U.S. when they have legal representation. 42 municipalities in the U.S. now have some form of
immigration legal assistance to assure due process and equity so that inability to afford an attorney is not a
determining factor in the ability to lawfully remain in the United States.
Fort Collins lacks available pro bono or low-cost legal advice and assistance for cases related to extension of
visas, DACA renewal, citizenship, or legal permanent resident applications. There is one immigration attorney
practicing in Fort Collins and although community partners are provide assistance for immigrants, no
organizations currently provide pro bono or low-cost immigration legal defense and advice for Fort Collins
residents. 2,963 Northern Larimer County residents are eligible for immigration relief and need low -cost or pro
bono legal services to pursue lawful paths to citizenship. Best practices from other municipal immigration legal
fund delivery models include legal services that meet the most urgent needs, reach the greatest number of
impacted community members, and build trust in the immigrant community through ongoing self -advocacy and
program support.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
• Strategic Outcomes:
o Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.4 Advance equity for all, leading with race, so that a person’s
identity or identities is not a predictor of outcomes.
o Economic Health 3.2 Understand trends in the local labor market and work with key partners to grow
diverse employment opportunities.
o Safe Communities 5.1 Improve overall community safety while continuing to increase the level of public
trust and willingness to use emergency services.
o High Performing Government 7.3 Improve effectiveness of community engagement with enhanced
inclusion of all identities, languages and needs.
• 2020 Legislative Policy Agenda: Immigration and National Border Conditions
1. Supports the humane treatment of persons who are detained by Immigration Officials and the rapid
resolution of legal proceedings to determine their status;
2. Supports a pathway to legal immigration into the United States that is sustainable in the long term.
• Council Resolution 2019-100: The Immigration Crisis at the Southern Border of the United States and its
Impact on the Fort Collins Community
• Social Sustainability Strategic Plan (2016): Equity and Inclusion Theme B1.2.b Research existing partner
and community programs to help inform refugee and immigrant populations of their legal rights and
responsibilities; seek opportunities to create programs where none currently exist.
Immigration policy, enforcement, and adjudication are under federal jurisdiction, but as noted in the 2020
Legislative Policy Agenda, “issues pertaining to civil rights at the United States’ borders and immigration law more
broadly have wide impacts that can directly impact the day -to-day life of Fort Collins residents.” Council’s
Resolution 2019-100 and Community Trust Initiative outline additional concerns that fear resulting from federal
immigration law and enforcement policies could discourage Fort Collins residents from engaging with safety
personnel, Police Services, and other City departments to access services and resources . Lack of engagement
could discourage people from obtaining emergency assistance or reporting crimes, and ultimately interfere with
obtaining an accurate count of people living in Fort Collins, putting at risk the City’s accurate representation in
Congress and in the Colorado General Assembly, as well as federal funding. These local impacts on safety,
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equity, and livability led 42 municipal government entities across the United States to create immigration legal
funds and programs.
CHALLENGES FOR IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES
During the research phase of this process, staff learned that Fort Collins lacks pro bono or low -cost legal advice
and assistance for cases related to extension of visas, DACA renewal, citizenship, or legal permanent resident
applications. There is one immigration attorney practicing in Fort Collins and, although community partners
provide assistance to immigrants, no organizations currently provide pro bono or low -cost immigration legal
defense and advice for Fort Collins residents.
• Deportation is considered a civil rather than criminal penalty, therefore immigrants facing removal are not
protected by the Sixth Amendment “right to counsel” in place for criminal defendants.
• A common misperception is that deportation proceedings are only for undocumented immigrants. In fact, any
non-citizen including lawful permanent residents, refugees, and people who entered legally on visas can be
placed in deportation proceedings.8
• Increases in economic hardship, food insecurity, and housing instability are associated with deportation of a
family member. In Colorado, families lose 30% of their income when an individual is detained or deported.
Colorado immigrants in detention lose $3.9 million in earnings per year.
• There is currently one immigration attorney practicing in Fort Collins.
• Although community partners are providing a wide spectrum of assistance for immigrants, organizations and
attorneys taking on pro bono immigration cases currently provide limited pro bono or low-cost immigration
legal defense and advice for Fort Collins residents. This assistance does not meet the need for local,
immigration legal services.
• No statewide pro bono or subsidized immigration legal defense is provided in Colorado. Currently, the State
of Colorado does not provide legal services or support for immigration cases and proposed legislation to
create an immigration legal fund will still be insufficient to meet the needs of Colorado immigrants. The
Colorado Legislature is considering HB21-1194 to create a statewide immigration legal defense fund of
$100,000. However, the fund would be limited to providing legal representation for detention -deportation
cases and the funding amount is limited by Taxpayer Bill of Rights (“TABOR”) Amendment. If approved, the
anticipated state funding level is unlikely to meet 100% of the overall need for all Colorado residents.
Advocates for the Fort Collins immigrant community say the solution is not exclusively federal or state or local
but requires the additive combination of funding and policy change at all levels.
For additional information on the immigration process, associated costs, and timelines, see background
information attachments.
CURRENT CONDITIONS IN COLORADO
In 2019 the Department of Homeland Security adjudicated 8,500 immigration deportation cases in Colorado. 65%
of immigrant detainees in those cases did not have legal representation. In Colorado in 2020, 2,154 children
faced immigration court deportation proceedings and 61% of these children did not have access to legal
representation. Unfortunately, those without representation are much more likely to be detained while awaiting
their hearings and to eventually be deported. Being represented by an attorney helps immigrants return to their
families, jobs, and communities more quickly and keeps them there while their case is awaiting the deportation
hearing. Immigrants are 10.5 times more likely to be able to remain in the U.S. when they have legal
representation.9 Immigrants are 3.5 times more likely to be released on bond while awaiting trial if they have
access to legal counsel. There is an estimated 300% return on investment in universal representation in
immigration cases in Colorado.
CURRENT UNMET NEED FOR IMMIGRATION SERVICES IN FORT COLLINS
In the Fort Collins 2020 Legislative Policy Agenda, Council indicated support for the humane treatment of
immigration detainees, rapid resolution of legal proceedings to determine their status, and pathways to legal
immigration into the United States.1
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Demographics - General
In addition to the absence of critical representation for detained immigrants awaiting hearings, legal advice and
assistance are lacking in Fort Collins for cases related to extension of visas, DACA renewal, citizenship, or legal
permanent resident applications. This unmet need creates significant challenges to our unauthorized and partially
documented immigrant community members, including financial and emotional instability; lack of access to health
care, stable housing, higher education, and meaningful work; and a cycle of poverty.
• Fort Collins has an immigrant community of more than 11,000 people or 6.8% of the total population.
• Approximately 4,500 Fort Collins residents are currently not United States citizens. 2,200 residents are
eligible for naturalization and the remaining 2,300 non-citizen immigrants are estimated to be undocumented
and currently at risk for detention and deportation.
• 2,963 Northern Larimer County residents are eligible for immigration relief and need low-cost or pro bono
legal services to pursue lawful paths to citizenship and presence.
• As of December 2020, there were 418 Larimer County residents with pending immigration deportation
proceedings initiated by Department of Homeland Security, 83 of whom lacked legal representation.7 The
Larimer County case numbers and unrepresented immigrants in detention as of December 2020 are almost
double the 2019 case numbers.
• Due to the reliance on reporting agency data collection, ownership, and publication generally aggreg ated at
the county, regional, or metropolitan statistical area levels, information may not be available at the city level or
in real time. While we do not have access to Fort Collins -specific information, data from regional partners
working with immigrant communities confirms that 2,963 Northern Larimer County residents are eligible for
immigration relief and need low-cost or pro bono legal services to pursue lawful paths to citizenship and
presence. Many households need these services for multiple family members. Out of pocket expenses for
deportation defense range from $6,000 to $20,000 in filing fees and $10,000 to $50,000 for attorney costs
depending on the complexity of the case. DACA, Visa, or LPR applications and renewals have varying filing
fees and though the total varies, average approximately $4,000 in attorney costs.
• An August 2020 poll of immigrant residents in Fort Collins had 162 respondents of which 70% reported their
unmet need for immigration attorney services. 49% of respondents cited t he high cost of immigration legal
services as the primary barrier to access, 36% could not find information on local legal services, and 39% did
not think their current status had a pathway to citizenship.
Demographics - Children
Because of valid concerns about disclosure of immigration status to federal government agencies, state and local
relief or assistance programs are increasingly filling the gap in those services to assure that all children and
families can meet basic needs.
• 15% of children in Fort Collins live with at least one immigrant parent and 75% of these children are
themselves US citizens.6
• “Mixed status” families, where one or more family member is undocumented, can face uncertainty due to
inconsistent federal policy. Children who are U.S. citizens did not receive the first round of COVID -19
economic stimulus benefits if even one parent was undocumented. The second round of those benefits could
be accessed by the children if one parent is lawfully present, but not if both parents are u ndocumented.
• Locally, undocumented parents (even those with citizen children) indicate a reluctance to allow their citizen
children to enroll in or access programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) Program, Medicaid, or
Section 8 housing vouchers out of fear that the parent’s future application for citizenship would be negatively
impacted.
• In the Poudre School District, there are 54 students who arrived in the U.S. as unaccompanied minors
seeking asylum because they are unable to return to their countries of origin due to threat of death or
imminent harm. These students could remain in the United States through Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
(“SIJS”) and later adjust their status to lawful permanent resident as long as they apply before the child’s 21st
birthday. Processes for both SIJS and Adjustment of Status are complex, require payment of multiple fees or
applications for fee waivers at varying points in the process, and have strict deadlines.
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• Abused, neglected, and abandoned children in any other court system in the United States are entitled to
legal representation as well as a Guardian ad Litem to assess the best interests of the child. Children in
immigration proceedings have no right to legal counsel, Guardian ad Litem evaluati on, or adult supervision
during detention or hearings.
Local Economic Impact
• In Colorado, the estimated cost to an employer to replace an employee is 16% of that employee’s wages. The
current median annual income for U.S. immigrants is approximately $30,000. This equates to a $4,800 cost to
an employer to replace a detained or deported employee. With 418 Larimer County residents currently in
detention and facing deportation, there is a $1.9 million possible loss in 2021 for Larimer County employers to
maintain their workforce levels.
• Individuals with an income in the $30,000 annual income range tend to spend most of their income on the
purchase of basic needs in their community and pay 9% of their income to state and local taxes. For each
detained and/or deported resident, there is an annual loss of $2,700 in local and state taxes. With 418
Larimer County residents in deportation proceedings that equates to an annual $1.1 million potential loss in
local and state taxes from Larimer County alone.
• Because undocumented immigrants do not qualify for some benefits including unemployment insurance or
SNAP benefits, wages must take the place of those other payments or income that support basic needs.
Every $1.00 spent by undocumented immigrant families in a community generates $1.60 in local economic
activity. This means the lost local economic activity from one detained and/or deported resident is $4,320 per
year.
FORT COLLINS PILOT PROGRAM DELIVERY MODEL
Estimates for funding levels to provide effective pro bono or low-cost immigration legal services to residents of
Fort Collins were determined by demographic analysis and current unmet need; data, regional service costs, and
subject matter expertise from local and regional community partners on inputs nec essary to build and support
local capacity for these services; and comparative service levels, outcomes, and costs from cities with existing
municipal immigration legal funds.
Best practices demonstrated by effective municipal immigration legal funds and m odeled by the Vera Institute of
Justice’s ‘Safety & Fairness for Everyone’ Initiative offer wrap -around, holistic services to meet the most urgent
needs, reach the greatest number of impacted community members, and build trust in the immigrant community
through ongoing self-advocacy and program support. A Fort Collins pilot municipal immigration legal fund grant
program would provide the following elements:
• Direct legal representation for the lifecycle of immigration cases
• An emphasis on legal services for deportation and detention cases
• Support for legal pathways to citizenship
• Scholarships or subsidized application and renewal fees for affirmative cases like DACA, SIJS, Visa
Renewals, Adjustment of Status for LPR, U Visas, and Family Reunification
• Legal Advice and Consultations through legal clinics
• Know Your Rights Trainings in detention centers and embedded in local immigrant communities
• Education and outreach that includes leadership and empowerment training to improve self -advocacy
• Focus on outcomes-based program metrics (program accomplishments like improvements in community
safety) rather than output-based metrics (participant numbers or number of cases resolved)
• Program coordinator housed in a local nongovernmental organization
Potential future success of these elements in our community is further indicated by the outcomes of the
successful City of Fort Collins Eviction Legal Fund 2020 pilot, which used a similar model and employed direct
legal representation, education and outreach, self-advocacy empowerment, and community partner leadership to
reach residents and landlords in need of assistance with eviction prevention as a response to unmet community
need due to COVID-19.
FORT COLLINS MARKET RATES
To inform Council’s consideration of the funding amount, staff obtained attorney costs by case type in the Fort
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Collins market from nonprofit immigration service providers, Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network
(“RMIAN”) and Interfaith Solidarity and Accompaniment Coalition (“ISAAC”) and are based on actual attorney and
legal staff costs. The amounts listed cover limited filing fees associated with the pro bono representation.
Case Type Pro Bono Legal
Costs/Case in Fort
Collins market
Unmet Need in Fort
Collins*
Detention/Deportation $6,000/case 75-100 cases/year
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) $4,000/case 100 cases/year
“Affirmative Cases”- Deferred Action for Childhood
Arrivals (DACA), Lawful Permanent Resident
(LPR), or Naturalization
$1,000/case 400 cases/year
*Unmet need in Fort Collins is estimated for 2021 and may be higher due to reluctance of immigrant
community members to identify themselves and their need for services for use by a governmental entity
in this analysis.
FORT COLLINS PILOT PROGRAM BUDGET
In addition to consideration of market rates and unmet local need for immigration legal services in determining an
effective pilot program budget, there are also baseline start -up costs due to the current lack of local access,
program administration needs, and minimum caseload needed for recruitment of qualified attorneys to participate.
Examples for the types and number of cases that could have legal representation within various funding ranges
under a municipal immigration legal fund in Fort Collins are given for both an 18-month pilot program and a 12-
month pilot program for Council consideration. The 18 -month option is recommended by staff due to the length of
time for immigration cases to reach resolution (one to two years for detention/deportation cases and se ven to
thirteen months for naturalization processes). This timing also allows for an informed discussion of pilot outcomes
as part of the 2023/2024 Strategic Plan and Budgeting for Outcomes process. If a 12-month pilot is funded in
June 2021, staff will submit a 2022 Budgeting for Outcomes Offer for gap funding of the six -month unfunded
remainder of 2022.
Program Administration costs fund a full-time program coordinator position employed by a partner organization
rather than the City to increase community trust and avoid putting the City in the position of providing direct legal
services. The program coordinator would provide or assist with coordination of outreach to target populations,
educational materials, translation and interpretation services, legal advice clinics and training session logistics,
capacity-building activities for local and regional service providers, administrative duties related to legal
representation and grant reporting. Optimally, the coordinator role would be staffed by someone wit h paralegal
experience.
Start-up costs for the program also include pro bono attorney’s costs to represent a minimum of 15 deportation
cases as the minimum caseload for an 18-month pilot and 10 deportation cases for a 12-month pilot. Because
Fort Collins does not have an existing pool of immigration attorneys, the municipal immigration legal fund service
providers would need to recruit and retain a qualified attorney (or group of attorneys contracted to provide local
access to legal services) and support staff. The minimum caseload of deportation cases, which have been
identified as the most urgent need and cause the most disruption to families and the local community compared to
other case types, is included in each funding example below.
18-month Pilot Grant Program Funding Examples
Example Program
Administration
Detention -
Deportation
Cases
*minimum 15
$6,000/case
Special
Immigrant
Juvenile Status
Cases (SIJS)
$4,000/case
Affirmative
Cases (DACA,
LPR, or
Naturalization)
$1,000/case
Funding Range
A-18 $90,000 25-30 20-40 100-150 $400,000-550,000
B-18 $90,000 20-25 5-20 20-100 $250,000-400,000
C-18 $90,000 15-20 0-5 0-20 $180,000-250,000
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12-month Pilot Grant Program Funding Examples
Example Program
Administration
Detention -
Deportation
Cases
*minimum 10
$6,000/case
Special
Immigrant
Juvenile
Status Cases
(SIJS)
$4,000/case
Affirmative
Cases (DACA,
LPR, or
Naturalization)
$1,000/case
Funding Range
A-12 $60,000 15-20 15-25 40-100 $250,000-380,000
B-12 $60,000 12-15 5-15 25-40 $150,000-250,000
C-12 $60,000 10-12 0-5 0-25 $120,000-150,000
PROGRAM METRICS
Establishing program metrics that measure outputs, outcomes, and effectiveness are an important part of
concurrent evaluation and iterative improvement. The program will also offer a n opportunity to have a deeper
understanding of the greatest challenges and unmet needs for Fort Collins residents (given limited available
datapoints). Staff recommends considering the following potential program metrics to assess program
accomplishments and output-based metrics such as participant numbers or number of cases resolved:
• # of people receiving free legal advice or training
• # of people receiving direct representation (adults/children and case type)
• # of people able to lawfully remain in the U.S. due to representation
• # of people released on bond during the program compared past years
• # of referrals to the program by other participants
• % of participants who feel they are safer due to the program
• % of participants who are more knowledgeable about their pathways to citizenship or lawful presence after
the program
• % of participants reporting greater likelihood of accessing City or community resources due to the program
It is important to note that some metrics may be difficult or impossible to ascertain during a 12-month pilot
program because of the length of time immigration cases take to navigate the system with average resolution
times for detention/deportation cases of one to two years and naturalization processes of seven to thir teen
months.
Potential Partners
Through extensive collaboration with stakeholders, staff has identified several potential community partners and
grantor organizations that might be in positions to assist with providing services or expanding a City -sponsored
immigration legal fund.
Organization Potential Role Opportunities
Vera Institute of Justice Grantor Up to $100,000 matching grant funds for
municipal immigration legal funds for
detention/deportation cases
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration
Services “Citizenship &
Assimilation Grants”
Grantor Average award of $250,000 to nonprofit
organizations for LPR citizenship preparation
services including education
Rocky Mountain Immigrant
Advocacy Network (RMIAN)
Grant Recipient Currently providing immigration legal services
to other Colorado communities with existing
relationships with attorneys
Catholic Charities Grant Recipient Currently providing immigration legal services
to other Colorado communities with existing
relationships with attorneys
Alianza NORCO Grant Recipient Currently providing education, outreach, and
support services to immigrants in Fort Collins
Interfaith Solidarity and Grant Recipient Currently providing support for SIJS cases
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Accompaniment Coalition
(ISAAC)
with existing relationships with attorneys
Fuerza Latina Grant Recipient Currently providing education, outreach, and
support services to immigrants in Fort Collins
Colorado State University Grant Recipient Currently providing immigration legal services
to all full-time students. Additional funding
might allow expansion to services for
undocumented staff and part-time students.
University of Colorado Law
School
Grant Recipient Currently providing student law office clinic
representation for some immigration cases
University of Denver - Sturm
College of Law
Grant Recipient Currently providing student law office clinic
representation for some immigration cases
Colorado Access to Justice
Commission
Technical
Assistance
Assistance connecting volunteer attorneys
with clients
City Manager, Darin Atteberry, contacted Larimer County Manager, Linda Hoffmann, in April 2021 regarding the
potential for collaboration and partnership to provide immigration legal services to both City and County residents.
Partnerships with Larimer County will need to be aligned with policies regarding the use of City funds to benefit
the residents of Fort Collins.
Pilot Start Up Timeline
• Application, Review, & Selection of Grant Recipients - Coordinated by City Staff- One Month to complete
• Contraction - Completed by City Staff and Grant Recipients - Two Weeks to complete
• Begin Administrative Services - Grant Recipients - Two Weeks post-contracting to beginning
administrative services
• Begin Legal Services - Grant Recipients with Existing Legal Providers- Two Months post-contracting to
beginning legal services
• Begin All Legal Services - All Grant Recipients - Four Months post-contracting to beginning all legal
services
The pilot program funding options were requested by Councilmembers for discussion as an off-cycle budget
appropriation rather than waiting to submit a budget offer through the BFO process to have continuity in the work
under Council priorities for equity through the Home 2 Health program and outreach, Community Trust Initiative
relationship-building strategies, and increased public feedback on racial justice. The urgency reflects the
importance of keeping promises the City organization makes to historically marginalized communities and
collaborating to incorporate community input into municipal action. COVID-19 has also had a disparate impact on
undocumented immigrants and families with “mixed status” in our community. Although our undocumented
community members are experiencing the same health and financial concerns, they cannot access t he same
medical treatment, pandemic relief or economic stimulus payments, or eviction prevention programs from the City
or other community partners because of federal restrictions on access by undocumented immigrants.
Public Engagement
“Reimagine Public Engagement'' was established as a Council priority in 2019 to increase the level of
engagement among historically marginalized communities in the decision -making process, recognizing that input
from the broad community is important and seeking to incorporate voices from diverse backgrounds. As part of
these efforts, staff has worked closely with community partners and community members to understand the
barriers to participation this vulnerable segment of the population faces. To address these barriers, pub lic
engagement plans have placed an emphasis on providing additional avenues for participation to community
members directly impacted and those who face the greatest number of inequities that lower their ability to
participate. The recent City -sponsored Equity Indicators report demonstrates that in Fort Collins, Communities of
Color face the greatest number of inequities, with Hispanics/LatinX residents facing the most. In addition,
feedback received for other City-led public engagement projects such as Strategic Plan 2020, Climate Action Plan
2021, and Housing Strategic Plan 2021, show low levels of trust among the Hispanic/LatinX communities towards
government entities, further inhibiting their ability to participate. As such, public engagement efforts for equity-
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based programs, such as the proposed Municipal Immigration Legal Fund, have prioritized participation and
involvement from the Hispanic/LatinX communities whose exclusion from engagement in organizational
processes in the past led to inequities and disparate impact.
Public Comment Summary and Themes
Information on municipal immigration legal funds and Council’s discussion surrounding this item was featured in:
• Local print (Coloradoan, 3/4/21 and 4/14/21)
• News radio (600 KCOL)
• Social media from City and community partners
• Community partner outreach with impacted community members through public events, educational
materials, and hotline information
• Two immigration-focused documentary premiere discussions for both “2020 Hispanic Community Voices: The
Impact of COVID-19” on 1/31/21 and “Fort Collins LDF Documentary” on 3/7/21
Council received public comments related to establishment of a municipal immigration legal fund in Fort Collins at
virtual Council meetings beginning in September 2020. Comments to City Leaders from the general public were
also submitted via email and voicemail in advance of the March 23, 2021 work session and as follow up to that
discussion. The email comments are compiled by date received in Attachment B. The majority of comments from
all formats supported Council funding immigration legal services at this time.
The predominant themes that emerged from public comments in support of a municipal immigration legal fund
were desire for the City to demonstrate commitment to social justice and equity, and concerns about the lack of
due process afforded to immigrants facing deportation proceedings. Commenters cited the high cost of legal
services as barriers to pursuing lawful pathways to citizenship and many noted the effecti veness of both other
municipal immigration legal funds operating in Denver or other parts of the U.S. and having legal representation in
immigration court.
Comments in opposition to municipal funding of immigration legal services largely reflected an unde rlying desire
to limit immigration into the community. Shared concerns of commenters included: competition for jobs, belief that
beneficiaries of these legal services have no lawful right to remain in the U.S. or have broken the law, and
uncertainty about the role of the City in providing these funds with a preference for federal or nonprofit leadership
in this space instead.
Gold lines are Themes that Appeared in Comments Supporting Municipal Immigration Legal Fund .
Grey lines are Themes that Appeared in Comments Opposing Municipal Immigration Legal Fund.
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The staff team for this research project would like to sincerely thank the community partners for their
contributions, patience, and openness in supplying valuable data, connections, and anecdotal info rmation on the
unmet needs of the Fort Collins immigrant community. Because of the understandable reluctance of
undocumented immigrants to self-identify and open themselves and their families to risk of deportation, the staff
worked with local and statewide advocacy groups with existing relationships with Fort Collins immigrants to
conduct a local needs assessment, research existing and projected conditions in Larimer County for the
immigrant community, analyze other municipal immigration fund program and budget models, and conduct public
engagement.
We appreciate the community partners who worked directly and indirectly with the staff Team: Alianza NORCO,
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC), Interfaith Solidarity And Accompaniment Coalition (ISAAC), Rocky
Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN), Fuerza Latina, Catholic Charities, BIPOC Alliance, Foothills
Unitarian Church Community Dreamer Fund, Mujeres de Colores, CSU Dreamers United, La Cocina, Vera
Institute of Justice, University of Colorado Law School and Dr. Violeta Chapin, The Denver Foundation, Denver
Councilmember Jamie Torres, and BakerRipley (Immigration Fund Manager in Harris County, Texas).
ATTACHMENTS
1. Immigration Process and Background (PDF)
2. Peer City Immigration Legal Funds (PDF)
3. Public Comment Emails (PDF)
4. Human Relations Commission Memo (PDF)
5. Work Session Summary, March 23, 2021 (PDF)
6. Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
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Attachment A – Immigration Process and Background
Immigration Process and Background
Immigration & Federal Process
Immigration has long been a source of demographic revitalization, cultural enrichment, and innovation
for our country.0F
1 Immigration boosts economic growth and raises the general productivity of the
American workforce by providing much-needed skill and intellectual capital. Immigrant workers
allow crucial sectors of the economy to expand, which attracts investment and creates additional
employment opportunities for all Americans. The world becomes more interconnected through cultural
exchange and shared experiences, fostering global progress on human rights causes.
Lawful Entry into the US
Legal entry into the U.S. for foreign-born non-citizens requires a valid visa issued to the immigrant or
visitor by the federal government prior to stepping onto U.S. soil.1F
2 Visa categories include temporary
tourist, education, work, and immigration.2F
3 Immigration visas are issued to potential permanent
immigrants who are either: related to American citizens, qualified priority professionals with special
skills, asylum seekers, or winners of the “diversity” lottery. Each of these immigration visa categories has
annual limits on the number issued, although the caps can change based on the federal administration.3F
4
The United States currently allows up to 675,000 permanent immigrant Visas each year across various
categories.4F
5 Additional permanent immigrants are granted lawful entry through the Refugee
Resettlement Process, which also has annual caps.34 Visa applications and renewals have varying filing
fees and though the price varies widely, average approximately $4,000 in attorney costs.
Citizenship through Naturalization
It is impossible to apply for U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process without first becoming a
Lawful Permanent Resident (“LPR”), usually requiring lawful initial entry into the country.5F
6 Once a
person obtains a permanent immigrant visa and comes to the United States, they obtain Lawful
Permanent Residency, or become a LPR-holder. In some very limited circumstances, non-citizens already
inside the United States can obtain LPR status through a process known as Adjustment of Status.
People with Lawful Permanent Residency are permitted to work and live permanently in the United
States.6F
7 After residing in the U.S. for five years, people with Lawful Permanent Residency are then
eligible to apply for citizenship. The naturalization process takes approximately two years (after
eligibility is attained). The cost is $725 in filing fees, which are nonrefundable regardless of the outcome,
and attorney’s fees of $500-1,200 per person per application.
1 https://www.cato.org/publications/commentary/immigrants-have-enriched-american-culture-enhanced-our-
influence-
world#:~:text=Successive%20waves%20of%20immigrants%20have,edge%20in%20the%20world%20economy
2 https://www.usatoday.com/pages/interactives/graphics/deportation-explainer/
3 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/all-visa-categories.html
4 https://www.uscis.gov/
5 https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/how-united-states-immigration-system-
works#:~:text=The%20overall%20numerical%20limit%20for,less%20than%20140%2C000%20each%20year.
6 https://www.justice.gov/eoir/page/file/eoir_an_agency_guide/download
7 https://www.dhs.gov/immigration-statistics/lawful-permanent-
residents#:~:text=Lawful%20Permanent%20Residents%20(LPR),-
Lawful%20permanent%20residents&text=LPRs%20may%20accept%20an%20offer,they%20meet%20certain%20eli
gibility%20requirements.
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Lawful Presence through Special Circumstances
Victims of trafficking and violence may remain in the U.S. under a temporary non-immigrant visa, the U
Visa.7F
8 U Visas protect non-citizens who have been the victims of certain crimes and who have aided law
enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of those crimes. It was created to encourage victims
to cooperate with police and prosecutors without fear of deportation. A U Visa provides legal status and
employment authorization but expires after four years unless a renewal is sponsored and supported by
law enforcement. Cooperating with law enforcement may open victims or their families to further
violence or retaliation, which deters some eligible victims from applying for U Visas that provide only
temporary protection. After five years of lawful presence under a U Visa, an immigrant can apply for LPR
status if they have remained cooperative with law enforcement agencies. There is no application or
renewal fee for the U Visa, but LPR application fees are $1,225 and U Visa LPR applications must be
sponsored by the law enforcement agency the victim cooperated with while in the U.S. Legal assistance
to process a U Visa application is approximately $5,000 per case.
Some immigrants who entered the U.S. without authorization have current lawful presence through the
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (“DACA”). Children brought to the country before their
16th birthday and prior to June 2007 who are currently in school, a high school graduate, or honorably
discharged from the military, and were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012, qualify to apply for
DACA.8F
9 DACA status allows recipients to receive a renewable two-year deferral of deportation and a
work permit. In September 2017, the federal administration announced a plan to phase out DACA,
triggering multiple lawsuits challenging this action.9F
10 In 2020, the Supreme Court blocked this phaseout
of the program on the grounds that the rationale stated by the Executive Branch was arbitrary and
capricious.10F
11 The Court did not rule on the merits of the DACA program itself, opening it to future
elimination with underlying lawful rationale. On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued an executive
order fully reinstating DACA.11F
12 The DACA program has increased the wages and employment status of
recipients, improved the mental health outcomes for DACA participants and their children, and reduced
the number of undocumented immigrant households living in poverty.12F
13 13F
14 14F
15 DACA does not provide
LPR status or a path to citizenship for recipients and must be renewed every two years.40 DACA
applications and renewals require $495 in fees. Colorado is home to 18,555 DACA recipients whose
renewal fees generate approximately $460,000 per year for the federal government. 15F
16 Legal
representation for DACA applications costs approximately $2,000 per case.
8 https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/victims-of-human-trafficking-and-other-crimes/victims-of-criminal-activity-
u-nonimmigrant-status
9 https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/consideration-of-deferred-action-for-childhood-arrivals-daca
10 https://www.dhs.gov/news/2017/09/05/memorandum-rescission-daca
11 https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/18-587_5ifl.pdf
12 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/20/preserving-and-fortifying-
deferred-action-for-childhood-arrivals-daca/
13 Pope, Nolan G. (2016). "The effects of DACAmentation: The impact of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
on Unauthorized Immigrants". Journal of Public Economics. 143: 98–114. doi:10.1016/j.jpubeco.2016.08.014.
14 Patler, Caitlin; Laster Pirtle, Whitney (February 1, 2018). "From undocumented to lawfully present: Do
changes to legal status impact psychological wellbeing among latino immigrant young adults?". Social Science
& Medicine. 199: 39–48. doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.03.009.
15 Antman, Francisca (2016). "Can authorization reduce poverty among undocumented immigrants? Evidence
from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program". Economics Letters. 147
16https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/Reports%20and%20Studies/Immigration%20Forms%
20Data/All%20Form%20Types/D
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Undocumented Immigrants
Immigrants who enter or remain in the U.S. without authorization are known as “undocumented
immigrants.” Most undocumented immigrants in the United States entered lawfully but overstayed
temporary visas and often have insufficient economic resources to pursue legal extensions or
citizenship.16F
17 Lawful paths to citizenship, LPR status, refugee status, and asylum dramatically decreased
during the Trump administration.17F
18 The current federal administration has committed to immigration
policy reform but needs bipartisan support in Congress to expand or create pathways to citizenship for
all categories of immigrants. The proposed comprehensive immigration bill from President Biden
contains an eight-year waiting period of unlawful presence before undocumented residents could apply
for citizenship or LPR status and a plan for citizenship for DACA recipients.18F
19 Currently, there is
inadequate support in Congress for passage of this bill and several stand-alone immigration bills are
anticipated to be considered in 2021 instead of the comprehensive immigration bill.19F
20
Detention and Deportation
A common misperception is that deportation proceedings are only for undocumented immigrants. In
fact, any non-citizen including lawful permanent residents, refugees, and people who entered legally on
visas can be placed in deportation proceedings.20F
21 Another common misconception is that deportation
proceedings are reserved for those with a criminal conviction Many immigration arrests do not begin
with arrest by local law enforcement. More than 1 in 4 immigrants arrested Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) have no criminal conviction and for those that do, the majority have been convicted
of victimless crimes such as immigration or traffic offenses.21F
22
Deportation proceedings begin with an arrest.22F
23 If a crime is committed, local police may notify U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) that they suspect an immigrant is unlawfully present or
that the crime alleged to have been committed would qualify the immigrant for deportation. If an
immigrant is suspected of entering or remaining in the country without authorization, ICE or U.S. Border
Patrol may arrest the individual and put them into detention, or custody of the federal government.
Usually, a case is then filed for a hearing in Immigration Court against the immigrant by the Department
of Homeland Security attorneys.
The immigrant can be detained upon arrest while awaiting their first court appearance or may be
released on immigration bond or on their own recognizance in limited cases known as “catch and
release”. Immigration bonds are set at a minimum of $1,500 but average $10,000 in Colorado. Denial of
an immigration bond or objection to the bond amount may be filed by the detainee, who must also
gather all supporting documentation and sponsor letter, then have all documents translated into English
to file with the court. There is no right to an attorney, translator, or communication with family or
17 https://cmsny.org/publications/essay-2017-undocumented-and-overstays/;
https://www.npr.org/2019/01/16/686056668/for-seventh-consecutive-year-visa-overstays-exceeded-illegal-
border-crossings
18 https://www.vox.com/2020/9/3/21408528/trump-naturalization-backlog-citizenship-voting
19 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/01/20/fact-sheet-president-biden-
sends-immigration-bill-to-congress-as-part-of-his-commitment-to-modernize-our-immigration-system/
20 https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/democrats-introduce-bidens-immigration-reform-bill/story?id=75960479
21 https://www.usa.gov/deportation
22 https://www.cato.org/blog/criminal-aliens-commit-mostly-victimless-crimes-few-violent-crimes
23 https://www.usatoday.com/pages/interactives/graphics/deportation-explainer/
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friends during this process, but detainees have the right to one free local phone call. The average time
between being taken into detention and the immigration hearing is 500 days.
There is no requirement that a detainee remain in the state they were arrested in, so transfers to out of
state detention centers may be made at any time in the process without notice to the individual or their
families and the case transferred to a different immigration court.
At the merits hearing, the judge determines whether to deport the immigrant. That decision can be
appealed within 30 days by either party and deportation typically is ordered within two months of the
order. ICE air operations fly people who are deported back to what has been adjudicated as their home
country. Some people being deported report paying for their own deportation flights. Deported
individuals from Mexico are flown to U.S. border cities and bused or walked across the border into
Mexico. If an individual returns to the U.S. and enters illegally after being deported, they are
permanently banned from lawful entry under any visa type. After deportation, an immigrant may apply
for lawful reentry after a waiting period of 5-20 years, depending on the underlying cause for the initial
deportation. Out of pocket expenses for deportation defense range from $6,000 to $20,000 in filing fees
and $10,000 to $50,000 for attorney costs depending on the specifics and complexity of the case.
Expedited Removal Order
Initially, expedited removals of immigrants could only take place if an individual were to be arrested
within 100 miles of a U.S. border and had not been in the U.S. for more than two weeks. The time limit
for unlawful presence was expanded to up to two years under the Trump administration and arrests can
now happen anywhere in the U.S., not just within 100 miles of the border. President Biden ordered a
review of this change in February 2021, but as of today it is still the prevailing policy.
Under expedited removal processes, non-citizens are deported in a single day without an immigration
court hearing or other appearance before a judge. U.S. Border Patrol officers exclusively conduct the
process, which is usually completed within a couple of hours, affording little to no opportunity for the
non-citizen to collect evidence or consult with an attorney. In most circumstances, the non-citizen does
not have a right to appeal. Those who have been subjected to expedited removal are detained until they
are formally removed. This provides the immigration officer with broad authority in the removal of a
non-citizen, allowing the officer to operate as both prosecutor and judge.
Impact of the Ambiguous Status or Threat of Deportation
Livability, public participation, and access to community services are also affected by uncertainty related
to immigration status. Family members forced to take on additional paid employment or caregiving
responsibilities following detention or deportation weaken family stability. Older children assuming
additional caregiving responsibilities for younger family members see their own school performance and
retention decline.23F
24 24F
25 Community members who are fearful and mistrustful of public institutions based
on immigration policy or enforcement are less likely to participate in churches, schools, health clinics,
cultural activities, and social services.25F
26 Changes in immigration policy at the federal level are shown to
reduce participation by immigrants in local communities through reductions in visits to parks, libraries,
24 Chaudhary, A., Capps, R., Pedrosa, J.M., Castañeda, R.M., Santos, R, & Scott, M. M. (2010). Facing
our future: Children in the aftermath of immigration enforcement. The Urban Institute. Retrieved
from https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/28331/412020-Facing-Our-Future.PDF
25 Dreby, J. (2012). The burden of deportation on children in Mexican immigrant families. Journal of
Marriage and Family, 74, 829-845.
26 https://www.communitypsychology.com/effects-of-deportation-on-families-communities/
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restaurants, and community events.26F
27 Following a visible immigration raid or arrest, school attendance
drops, businesses see fewer customers, and fewer immigrants seek medical services or pick up
prescriptions. This disconnect from public life and community services can remove social safety nets for
families and children. Many immigrant parents do not enroll their children in school lunch or health care
programs the children are legally eligible to participate in because of fear that participation will
disqualify the parents or children from future immigration applications under the Public Charge policy,
which leads to elevated food insecurity and poor health outcomes. Prioritizing safety and inclusion for
all families, regardless of immigration status, through programs to foster support networks, sense of
belonging, mental health, and community building are recommended by psychologists and social
scientists as solutions to foster wellness for children and families.27F
28
Fearfulness and mistrust can extend to local public safety officials when community members feel
federal law enforcement or legal systems are unjust or inconsistent. Families are reluctant or unwilling
to call local police for any reason after a deportation in their family or local community.56 Unwillingness
to call the police is strongest for those who are unauthorized with 70% of survey participants reporting
that they would not call police even if they were victims of crimes (compared to 44% of Latinx people
who were documented immigrants or US citizens).28F
29
Economic Impact of Immigration in Colorado
Immigrants represent a significant share of Colorado’s population. In 2019, 546,889 immigrant residents
were living in Colorado, representing approximately 9.5% of the total population. The immigrant
population includes naturalized citizens, lawful permanent immigrants (or green card holders), refugees
and asylees, certain nonimmigrants, and persons residing in the country without authorization. A review
of the research regarding immigrants' economic impact on the state indicates that immigrant
communities contribute significantly to federal, state and local taxes, and are an important component
of Colorado’s economy activity, including undocumented immigrants. In addition, recent studies show
that the economic gains from this latter subgroup of the population could be greater if they were to
naturalize.
Immigrant communities are an important part of state and local economies.
- Immigrants participate in the workforce at similar rates as their native-born counterparts. In
2018 there were 363,714 immigrant workers in Colorado, comprising 12% of the labor force.
Several important industries in the state, such as construction, accommodation and food
service, agriculture, manufacturing, and retail, have a workforce comprised of a significant share
of immigrant workers.
- Like any other Coloradoan, immigrants (naturalized, with lawful presence or status, or
undocumented) rent or own houses and consume goods in the local economy. As such, they pay
sales tax on goods purchased, and property taxes on homes owned or as part of rent payment
to landlords. In 2018 alone, households led by an immigrant paid 3.5 billion in federal taxes and
1.5 billion in state and local taxes. As part of these tax contributions, undocumented immigrants
paid approximately 272.8 million in federal taxes and 156.5 million in state and local taxes. In
27 Hagan, J.M., Castro, B., & Rodriguez, N. (2010). The effects of U.S. deportation policies on immigrant
families and communities: Cross-border perspectives. North Carolina Law Review, 88, 1799-1824.
28 Berkman, L. F., Glass, T., Brissette, I., & Seeman, T. E. (2000). From social integration to health:
Durkheim in the new millennium. Social Science & Medicine, 51(6), 843-857.
29 https://www.policylink.org/sites/default/files/INSECURE_COMMUNITIES_REPORT_FINAL.PDF
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addition, DACA recipients and DACA-eligible individuals paid approximately 31.5 million in state
and local taxes.
Deportation and detention proceedings have a negative impact on state and local economies.
- Deportation and detention proceedings have a ripple effect beyond those experienced directly
by individuals and families. Detaining an individual who is a head of household incurs a cost in
the form of lost wages, a cost to employers who need to replace workers, a decrease in state
and local tax revenue, and a decrease in economic activity.
- In 2018, median annual personal income for U.S. immigrants was $31,900. A survey of consumer
expenditure data shows that individuals with an income in this range tend to spend most of
their income on the purchase of basic needs in their community and pay 9% of their income to
state and local taxes. In terms of spending power, Colorado Fiscal Institute estimates that every
dollar spent by immigrant families results in $1.6 in local economic activity. Larimer County has
approximately 4,000 unauthorized immigrants, assuming they are all of working age, if they
were all removed from their communities due to deportation proceedings, local Colorado
economies would lose $10,800,000 in state and local tax revenue, and a $192 million in
economic activity.
Naturalization has economic benefits for individuals and communities
− A recent study by the Urban Institute examined the economic impact of naturalization on
individuals and communities, and on the use of public benefits across 21 cities in the United
States. The study’s findings show that with naturalization, individual annual earnings increase by
an average of 8.9 percent, or $3,200; employment rate rises 2.2 percentage points; and
homeownership increases 6.3 percentage points. Combined earnings for the 21 cities analyzed
would increase $5.7 billion and combined tax revenues would increase $2.03 billion if all those
who were eligible to naturalize were to do so.
− In addition, the study shows that naturalization decreases the costs of government programs
and increases tax revenues, resulting in a positive net fiscal impact.
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Peer City Municipal Immigration Legal Funds
Peer City Municipal Immigration Legal Funds – Program Design
Local government entities are increasingly creating and expanding immigration legal funds. 42
municipalities in the U.S. currently have some form of immigration legal assistance to assure due
process and equity so that inability to afford an attorney is not a determining factor in the ability to
lawfully remain in the United States.10
Public-Nonprofit Partnerships
39 of the 42 municipal immigration legal funds are public-nonprofit partnerships with municipal
oversight of the funds which are dispersed through competitive grant processes to qualified, local
immigration legal service providers.
10 of the public-nonprofit partnerships have a designated community foundation that coordinates
distribution of the funds, contracts with service providers, reports annually to the municipality, and
sometimes assists with fundraising.
Public Defender’s Office Units
Some large metropolitan areas like San Francisco and Chicago initially began immigration legal services
funding by establishing units inside their existing Public Defender’s Office dedicated to detention and
deportation defense. Most have now evolved into the municipality funding not only Public Defender
positions, but also community partner-delivered education, outreach, affirmative case assistance, and
legal advice clinics.
City/County Employee Coordinator
Dane County, Wisconsin is the only municipality that created a municipal staff position to coordinate the
immigration legal fund and associated projects from their Department of Human Services. The county
Immigration Affairs Coordinator is a social worker who provides holistic case management, family
support, and coordination of outside legal services.
Student Law Office Clinics and Fellows
In addition to funding a county staff member and one local immigration attorney, Dane County also
funds a portion of the student law office immigration clinic at the University of Wisconsin to offer pro
bono immigration legal representation and advice.
The state of New York offers a similar service delivery model with funding assistance from New York
University and the Vera Institute of Justice. This immigration legal fund co-locates law school graduate
fellows with legal aid programs throughout the state.
Peer City Immigration Legal Funds – Funding Sources and Levels
The table below provides comparative information on funding and sources for immigration legal funds
for Fort Collins’ peer cities as well as municipalities with similar percentages of immigrant community
members to that of Fort Collins. Fort Collins has an immigrant community of more than 11,000 people
or 6.8% of the total population. The Fort Collins Metropolitan Statistical Area has an immigrant
community of more than 19,000 people or 11.4% of the total population.
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County Funding Only
Hennepin County,
MN
• $275,000/year
• 75 cases/year
• County Funds
(275K)
City Funding Only
Baltimore, MD
• $200,000/year
• 26 cases/year
• County Funds
($200K)
County & Grant Funding
Dane County, WI
• $250,000/year
• 75 cases/year
• County Funds
($150K)
• Grant Funds ($100K)
County & Grant Funding
Harris County, TX
• $250,000/year
• 75 cases/year
• County Funds
($150K)
• Grant Funds ($100K)
City, Grant, & Nonprofit
Funding
Columbus, OH
• $159,000/year
• 68 cases/year
• City Funds ($25K)
• Grant Funds ($100K)
• Nonprofit Funds
($34K)
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City/County & Nonprofit
Funding
Denver, CO
• $525,000/year
• Estimated 100
cases/year
• County & City Funds
($500K)
• Nonprofit Funds
($25K)
City/County & Nonprofit
Funding
Sonoma County, CA
• $550,000/year
• 193 cases/year
• County & City Funds
($300K)
• Nonprofit Funds
($250K)
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank you for supporting a Legal Defense Fund
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 8:35:00 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Robyn Cascade <rc4action@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 9:37 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank you for supporting a Legal Defense Fund
Dear Fort Collins City Council,
I want to extend my gratitude for your consideration last evening of a legal defense fund for people
facing immigration proceedings and for your intention to appropriate money mid-year for such a
fund. I couldn't be more pleased about your decision.
Thank you!!!
Robyn Cascade
On Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 8:36 PM Robyn Cascade <rc4action@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Fort Collins City Council,
I am writing to urge you to endorse and implement a local Legal Defense Fund. For several years,
I have been advocating for a statewide fund to create financial resources to provide legal
representation for people facing immigration proceedings. Fort Collins would be a leader in social
justice were your Council to support such a measure. Perhaps you are aware that immigration
proceedings are the only legal proceeding in our judicial system that do not guarantee defendants
an attorney. You may also know the research that proves immigrants with a lawyer are ten times
more likely to have a favorable outcome in their case. HOWEVER most immigrants cannot afford
legal representation and again they are not granted one if unable to pay.
Though I do not live within your jurisdiction, I know citizens and aspiring citizens who do. Please
support a Legal Defense Fund for your city and lead our state in supporting justice for our
immigrant families who work so hard and contribute invaluably to our communities and too often
are not afforded the rights and privileges enjoyed by other residents.
Thank you for your consideration,
Robyn Cascade
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 8:34:49 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: ryan barone <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 9:46 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
ryan barone
ryan.p.barone@gmail.com
4015 Stoneway Court
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 8:29:11 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Max Armendariz <joar4492@colorado.edu>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 2:56 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Max Armendariz
joar4492@colorado.edu
3164 iron horse way
Wellington , Colorado 80549
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 8:13:52 AM
Another!
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Merlin González <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 7:25 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Merlin González
arcely1702@gmail.com
4412 E Mulberry st lot 95
Fort collins , Colorado 80524
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank you for supporting a local LDF!
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 5:12:43 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Nayda Benitez <naydabl45@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 5:12 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank you for supporting a local LDF!
Good afternoon:
I was looking at local news. Thank you for supporting a local legal defense fund for the immigrant
community in Fort Collins! You are truly modeling good local governance in our state. It is crucial
that all people, regardless of immigration status, have access to due process---especially in
immigration court.
By providing access to legal counsel for people who cannot afford a lawyer, Colorado can offset the
harm and economic impact of deportation and detention on employers who have to find new
workers, families who lose a breadwinner, children who face emotional traumas with lasting impact,
and local communities who lose a valued member and taxpayer.
I am an immigrant living in Southern Colorado, but I see you and appreciate you! I look forward to
seeing what happens next in this local fight in Fort Collins. Thank you!
Best,
Nayda Benitez
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Justice for All
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 4:58:00 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Ticie Rhodes <ticierhodes@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 3:59 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Justice for All
Dear Fort Collins leaders,
I am taking this last minute opportunity to let you know that I stand in full support of the proposed
legal defense fund for immigrants.
Having been an occasional participant in various legal proceedings, I have had the opportunity to see
universal legal representation in action, our Constitutional commitment to providing legal
representation to all who face a judge in our courts. I have also witnessed "Operation Streamline,"
which in no way bears any resemblance to justice in a court of law.
The idea that a person does not deserve competent legal representation because her or she is not a
citizen makes no sense to me--not logical, not moral, not ethical. With this such a plainly human
issue, I would hope that you too will support the legal defense fund as well.
Thank you for your time,
Lettice Rhodes
401 E Prospect
Fort Collins 80525
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Packet Pg. 166 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 4:56:22 PM
Another.
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: CAROL JOHN BISBEE <cjtraveler@msn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 4:19 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants
I urge you to support Fort Collins' contribution to an Immigration Legal Defense Fund.
Undocumented immigrants have no right to a public defender in deportation hearings which
puts them in danger of losing their legal rights. These immigrants need the benefit of legal
advice which the Legal Defense Fund could support.
Just like the City's partnership with nonprofits to help homeless people, the City could set
up an Immigration Legal Defense Fund to partner with nonprofits to help undocumented
immigrants.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
John W. Bisbee
713 Justice Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank you for funding immigration legal defense
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 3:28:55 PM
Another!
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: John Hayato Branderhorst <john.hayato@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 2:36 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank you for funding immigration legal defense
Dear Members of Fort Collins City Council,
Thank you for your support in funding the immigration legal defense as a mid-year
appropriation. This is important to our state and for immigrant justice, in general. I hope to
see other cities following suit.
Regards,
John Hayato Branderhorst
Golden, CO
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Packet Pg. 168 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: Thank You and A Note to Clarify
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 2:18:38 PM
Another one!
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Kiehne,Elizabeth <Elizabeth.Kiehne@colostate.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 11:45 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You and A Note to Clarify
Dear City Councilmembers,
I am a resident of District 1 and a constituent of Susan Gutowsky.
Having attended last night’s work session to discuss a legal defense fund in Fort Collins, I would like
to extend a heartfelt thank you to those of you who see the needs of our immigrant community
members and have taken stances in support. I am pleased to see support for an off-cycle budget
appropriation to pilot this fund. Importantly, I am also pleased to see that—with additional data
on need and benefits—the council is open to growing this fund moving forward.
As a researcher at Colorado State University studying immigration policy as a social determinant of
health and wellbeing, I would like to offer some clarity on a point made last night. It is true that our
immigration system is overburdened. However, it is not the case that this factor leads Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to prioritize for arrest those who pose a threat to our communities.
In fact, the opposite is more defensible: our immigration system is overburdened precisely because
of the high rate of arrest and lack of discretion. Many immigrants who are working hard, taking
care of their families, contributing to their communities, and being upstanding residents are
arrested by ICE each year. To illustrate this point, the CATO Institute—a libertarian think tank—
tabulated ICE arrest data and noted the below:
“More than one in four immigrants that ICE arrested last year had no criminal convictions at all, and
of the rest, their convictions were mostly victimless crimes—largely traffic infractions, immigration
offenses, and drug offenses. Almost 90 percent were for nonviolent crimes. ICE cannot justify its
broad crackdown based on these figures.”
I would also like to offer that a colleague in sociology/criminology at CSU and I are currently studying
the revitalizing effects of immigrants in communities. To be sure, a recent synthesis of 50 empirical
studies on immigration and crime found that as the share of the immigrant population increases in
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communities, the local crime rate decreases. At the individual level, immigrants are less likely to be
incarcerated relative to U.S.-born citizens—and this holds true for undocumented immigrants as
well.
Meanwhile, immigrants here in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District pay $172.4 million in state and
local taxes, and $406.4 million in federal taxes. And across the state, immigrants employ 84,000
workers and generate $556.4 million in annual business income (with undocumented immigrants
employing 8,600 workers and generating $188.0 million in annual business income).
For these reasons and innumerable more, an immigrant legal defense fund is not only the right
thing to do, it is the smart thing to do… with benefits for us all.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Kiehne, PhD, MSW
Assistant ProfessorSchool of Social Work
Colorado State University
450 West Pitkin Street
Fort Collins, Colorado | 80521
Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Packet Pg. 170 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Why a Legal Defense Fund?
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 2:17:00 PM
Another one!
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Angelica Prisciliano <angelicapri@icloud.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 11:56 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Why a Legal Defense Fund?
Hello,
my name is Angelica, I have worked closely with our immigrant Community for close to eight
years. The diversity and mix of vibrant cultures is what makes our State beautiful. We must do what
we can to preserve that and invest funds properly in a way that will have a positive impact in our
community. I will like to thank City Council Members who are in support of approving a much
needed Legal Defense ordinance in Fort Collins and I will urge those in opposition to reconsider
your stance. I encourage you to look at this opportunity as a way to say true to your values of family
unity and the great American protection of due process.
The impact of detention and deportation on families is devastating and long lasting and result in an
increase in economic hardship, food insecurity, and housing instability when a family member is
deported. Additionally, Immigration is the ONLY legal proceeding in the US where someone can be
detained without the right to a court appointed lawyer if they cannot afford one. Due-Process is a
right guaranteed to all individuals, no matter their race, religion, or country of origin, under the
United States Constitution if their life or liberty is threatened in a legal proceeding.
Please vote yes on this ordinance and provide people a fundamental right and help keep families
together. Thank you
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Packet Pg. 171 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 2:15:36 PM
Fyi.
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Patricia Friehauf <pfriehauf5@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 1:25 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Dear Fort Collins City Council Members,
As a person of faith and someone who cares deeply about the welfare of the
least of these in our community, I am writing to you in support of an
Immigration Legal Defense Fund for Fort Collins. Thank you so much for your
willingness expressed at last night's City Council Meeting to consider a mid-year
appropriation to an LDF. I was disappointed to learn that undocumented
immigrants have no right to a public defender in deportation proceedings, even
though immigration law has been compared in complexity to the U.S. Tax Code!
It should be no surprise then that with legal representation (that few
immigrants can afford), those seeking to begin a new life here are 10 times
more likely to win their cases. Forensic Mental Health Assessments are also
needed to help them prevail. Our community is so fortunate to have nonprofits
who are experienced and dedicated in working with immigrants. They already
have the support of community donors, but they need the partnership that
could be provided by this fund, similar to the way that the city is partnering
with nonprofits to help those experiencing homelessness.
Denver and other cities have provided models for a Legal Defense Fund. Fort
Collins should follow their lead. Please vote YES!
Patricia Friehauf
1317 Red Oak Ct.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
--
Pat Friehauf,
Program Manager, Mobile Laundry
970-217-3546
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Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join
you. Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank you for funding immigration legal defense
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 2:06:47 PM
Fyi.
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Amanda Heter <amheter@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 1:53 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank you for funding immigration legal defense
Dear Members of Fort Collins City Council,
I am writing to express my gratitude and support for the majority of your
members expressing your desire to fund immigration legal defense as a mid-
year appropriation. As a Colorado resident, I think this is a hugely important
example you are setting for other cities in our state. In addition to taking a
stand for justice and human rights, by supporting this initiative you
are providing access to legal counsel for people who cannot afford a lawyer,
offsetting for Coloradans the harm and economic impact of deportation and
detention on employers who have to find new workers, families who lose a
breadwinner, children who face emotional traumas with lasting impact, and
local communities who lose a valued member and taxpayer.
Thank you for your consideration,
Amanda Heter
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:34:50 AM
FYI. I am sending you these in case you want to include in the information that you will be preparing
when you bring your item before Council for consideration.
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Andrea Cota <andycota19@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:33 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Fort Collins City Council,
Thank you for expressing a desire to hear from more residents about how they felt about an
Immigrant Legal Defense Fund. A LDF helps keep Coloradan families together, and we must do
everything in our power to protect our communities, especially our black neighbors. Black
immigrants are over four times as likely as non-Black immigrants to face detention or deportation on
criminal grounds.
Providing representation to those who are unable to afford it also helps the state of Colorado move
forward to be a leader in economic justice. Although I am not a resident of Fort Collins, I believe
change starts from the ground up, from communities across the state.
Thank you once again for deciding to fund immigration legal defense as a mid-year appropriation.
Sincerely,
Andrea Cota Avila
Resident of Denver and Immigrant Rights Advocate
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] I support approving funds for legal services for immigrants in city budget
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:25:26 AM
fyi
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Debbie Hayhow <dhayhow@bajabb.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 3:02 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] I support approving funds for legal services for immigrants in city budget
Dear
City Council Members and City Leaders,
I
am a 50 year resident of Laporte and Fort Collins, a mother, a retired medical
professional and a community activist. I believe that everyone living in the United
States should have access to equal protection under the law. Through my
experiences working in
New Mexico at a community and migrant health clinic and my work with Alianza
NORCO in Fort Collins, I have formed deep friendships with immigrants. Their
experiences with the immigration system have outraged me.
Those
immigrants who face the immigration system without legal representation have all the
might of the federal government set against them. Less than 5 percent of those who
won their case, did so without an attorney. Many immigrants have valid legal claims to
remain
in the United States, but no feasible way to articulate these claims without legal
assistance. But, with an attorney, immigrants are up to 10.5 times more likely to
succeed in their legal case. Lack of legal representation for immigrants is not equal
protection
under the law. This is why I support approving funds for legal services for immigrants
in the city budget.
Sincerely,
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Debbie
Hayhow
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] I Support an Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:25:15 AM
fyi
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Beth DeHaven <bethadehaven@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 3:14 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] I Support an Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Dear Fort Collins City Council Members,
As a person of faith and someone who cares deeply about the welfare of
the least of these in our community, I am writing to you in support of the
Immigration Legal Defense Fund that will be under consideration at
tonight's City Council Meeting. I attended an informational meeting on
March 7 where I was disappointed to learn that undocumented immigrants
have no right to a public defender in deportation proceedings, even though
the complexity of immigration law has been compared in complexity to the
U.S. Tax Code! It should be no surprise then that with legal representation
that few of them can afford, they are 10 times more likely to win their
cases. Forensic Mental Health Assessments are also needed to help them
win their cases. Our community is so fortunate to have non-profits who
are experienced and dedicated in working with immigrants. They already
have the support of community donors, but they need the partnership that
could be provided by this fund, similar to the way that the city is
partnering with non-profits to help those experiencing homelessness.
Denver and other cities have provided models for a Legal Defense Fund.
Fort Collins should follow their lead.
Thank you,
Beth DeHaven
839 Sunchase Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:23:49 AM
fyi
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: BETTY ARAGON-MITOTES <blaragon@msn.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 3:34 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Cc: patriciamiller58.pm@gmail.com; DeLeon, Victoria <victoria.deleon@9news.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Dear Mayor and City leaders,
I am writing this letter in support of Patricia Miller and the Immigration Defense Fund. This
city prides itself on being inclusive of ALL people. What is being asked here is funding that
would cover 140 people. These are folks that contribute and have contributed to help Fort
Collins flourish. They may be invisible to many folks but they do the work and for less pay. I
have issue with anyone but especially city leaders that speak disrespectful of
undocumented people. Let me remind you they are people, somebody's mother, daughter,
sister, wife. Same for men and children. Please keep politics out of this, the big picture
here is we help people in our community. Have we not learned what hatred speech has
created, I do not believe this is who we are as a community, or as a nation. I have
tremendous respect for Patricia Miller, she represents the immigrant community. As with all
individuals , we all want to have a voice, and be heard. Please allow her that respect. She
should be allowed to speak tonight.
Gracias,
Betty Aragon-Mitotes
Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] support the Legal Defense Fund
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:19:03 AM
fyi
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Robyn Cascade <rc4action@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 8:36 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] support the Legal Defense Fund
Dear Fort Collins City Council,
I am writing to urge you to endorse and implement a local Legal Defense Fund. For several years, I
have been advocating for a statewide fund to create financial resources to provide legal
representation for people facing immigration proceedings. Fort Collins would be a leader in social
justice were your Council to support such a measure. Perhaps you are aware that immigration
proceedings are the only legal proceeding in our judicial system that do not guarantee defendants
an attorney. You may also know the research that proves immigrants with a lawyer are ten times
more likely to have a favorable outcome in their case. HOWEVER most immigrants cannot afford
legal representation and again they are not granted one if unable to pay.
Though I do not live within your jurisdiction, I know citizens and aspiring citizens who do. Please
support a Legal Defense Fund for your city and lead our state in supporting justice for our immigrant
families who work so hard and contribute invaluably to our communities and too often are not
afforded the rights and privileges enjoyed by other residents.
Thank you for your consideration,
Robyn Cascade
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Ayuda
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:18:05 AM
fyi
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
-----Original Message-----
From: Adela Gonzalez <adelagonzalez86@icloud.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 10:53 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Ayuda
Gracias por los fondos Dios los bendiga
Enviado desde mi iPhone
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Legal Defense Fund
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:14:21 AM
fyi
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Gayla Martinez <gmaxwellmartinez@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 6:03 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Legal Defense Fund
Dear Mayor Troxel and City Council,
I would like to thank you for your support of the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund. I consider this use
of funds to be a wise investment. An investment that will pay rich rewards to our community both
now and in the future.
This is the kind of city leadership that makes me proud to be a member of the Fort Collins
community. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Gayla Maxwell Martinez
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Immigrant Legal Defense Fund
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:05:47 AM
fyi
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
-----Original Message-----
From: leora greene <leoraygreene@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 7:43 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Immigrant Legal Defense Fund
Hello,
My name is Leora and I am a student at CSU. I think it’s absolutely critical that we create an immigrant legal
defense fund for the city. Generally, in Northern Colorado, there are so few resources for immigrants in terms of
legal aid, making it incredibly difficult for them to advocate for their rights. If we want to protect our immigrant
communities from unjust action, detainment, deportation, etc., this is definitely a good move.
Leora Greene (she/her)
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: Legal Defense Fund
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:05:15 AM
fyi
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Adele Lonas <avlonas@hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 8:55 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Legal Defense Fund
Dear City Council,
I am aware that you are considering the pros and cons of establishing a Legal Defense Fund for
Fort Collins immigrant community in the event of immigration related detention. I want to
express my support for an LDF, and my support for those of you are willing to recognize all
that immigrants contribute to our community, in particular over this past year of the
pandemic, in keeping the economy afloat. I know personally many immigrants who worked
weeks without a day off during the pandemic because of a lack of workers in the agricultural
industry, or worked on the frontline in other sectors essential to Fort Collins' economy, wading
through the openings and closings of their place of employment and finding alternative
resources and solutions to the impact the closings and reduced hours had on their income.
In short, I think it is a question of integrity - our integrity as citizens - to recognize the
contributions of our immigrant community, and establishing an LDF is the way to demonstrate
this.
In doing so, it is important to highlight that the cost of deportation extends far beyond the
families directly impacted. Deportation and detention have adverse impacts on Colorado’s
economy, employers, mental health of children and families, and the economic stability and
mobility of families, and undermine our local community's recovery from the pandemic, while
also undermining the integrity of the cohesion of our city-wide community.
Likewise, this law would help families that are already struggling from the impact of the
pandemic and/or in general cannot afford legal representation due to its prohibitive costs.
Because many undocumented immigrants are forced to work for low or substandard wages
and many are not paid overtime (nor sick leave, vacation, etc), this policy creates a much-
needed resource for the most disenfranchised, but also no less equally important members of
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our communities.
Additionally, when families are pushed into the shadows because they are afraid to interact
with the government for fear of being discovered and deported, all Coloradans pay the price,
in countless and long-lasting ways.
I am aware of the anti-immigrant sentiment of our City Council member Ken Summers, and of
the article he recently wrote. In light of it, I would like to emphasize that recognizing the
contributions of our immigrant community, and the countless benefits that the presence of
immigrant communities brings to the cohesion and fabric of a city, is an imperative. It is
representative of both Fort Collins' integrity, and the personal integrity of each one of us.
There is no excuse, no pride, in not recognizing who puts the food on our tables. I ask you to
please support the Legal Defense Fund.
Thank you,
Adele Lonas
Sent from Outlook
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank you for moving forward to create the immigration legal defense fund!
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:03:53 AM
fyi
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Emily Bruell <ebruell@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:02 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank you for moving forward to create the immigration legal defense fund!
Hi,
My name is Emily, and although I'm from the western slope and not Fort Collins, I wanted to reach
out and say thank you for taking action to protect your immigrant constituents! I'm proud to live in a
state where cities work to ensure their community members don't have to face deportation without
access to a lawyer, even if my own town of Carbondale isn't there yet.
Best,
Emily Bruell
81623
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You and Please Vote YES!
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 9:35:10 AM
fyi
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Beth DeHaven <bethadehaven@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 9:31 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You and Please Vote YES!
Dear Fort Collins City Council Members,
As a person of faith and someone who cares deeply about the welfare of
the least of these in our community, I am writing to you in support of an
Immigration Legal Defense Fund for Fort Collins. Thank you so much for
your willingness expressed at last night's City Council Meeting to consider
a mid-year appropriation to an LDF. I was disappointed to learn that
undocumented immigrants have no right to a public defender in
deportation proceedings, even though immigration law has been compared
in complexity to the U.S. Tax Code! It should be no surprise then that with
legal representation (that few immigrants can afford), those seeking to
begin a new life here are 10 times more likely to win their cases. Forensic
Mental Health Assessments are also needed to help them prevail. Our
community is so fortunate to have nonprofits who are experienced and
dedicated in working with immigrants. They already have the support of
community donors, but they need the partnership that could be provided
by this fund, similar to the way that the city is partnering with nonprofits
to help those experiencing homelessness.
Denver and other cities have provided models for a Legal Defense Fund.
Fort Collins should follow their lead. Please vote YES!
Thank you,
Beth DeHaven
839 Sunchase Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 5:29:47 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Cristyn Hypnar <cristyn.hypnar@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 5:30 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Hello all,
I attended Tuesday evening's Council Work Session, and was encouraged to hear that the majority of
city council members support the proposal of an immigration legal defense fund (LDF) as a mid-year
appropriation/pilot program. Thank you for listening to the community and recognizing that this
must be a priority in our city!
I especially applaud those of you (Council member Pignataro among others) who acknowledged that
while the current crisis surrounding immigration, detention, and deportation represents a failure on
the federal level, indeed, this does not mean we cannot do anything on the city level. I strongly
believe that if we can do something, we have a moral obligation to do so.
In this case, Fort Collins has the power to fund initiatives that could literally keep families together.
People seeking asylum or arguing their case in immigration court should have access to support and
representation under the law. Undocumented immigrants are expected to abide by the same laws
and legal system as US citizens—they should be afforded the same protections and rights. Their
human rights do not disappear when they cross the US border.
We heard several times during the work session that there are 'only 42' cities or municipalities in the
country who fund a LDF. Doesn't this seem like a real opportunity for Fort Collins to step up and
show the country what we believe in? That no person is illegal, regardless of documentation status.
That we value ALL of our community members and the skills and contributions they bring. Thank you
to Council member Potyondy for bringing your specific insight and experience with students at PSD
into the conversation.
Establishing a LDF in Fort Collins, not because other cities are doing it, but because it is the right
thing to do, would make me proud to call myself a Fort Collins community member. Or 'resident' if
we want to be concerned with the semantics as it seems Council member Summers is.
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On that note, while I am not trying to shame anyone, I would be remiss to not take this opportunity
to address Council member Summers and share that I was extremely offended by many of
your questions and comments during Tuesday night's meeting. While I appreciate you trying to make
a connection with your own immigrant story, the platitude that "America is the land of opportunity,
but it won't be handed to you" implies that immigrants are looking for handouts. Or that if they do
not succeed in establishing themselves legally in this country, it is because they did not 'try hard
enough.' This is a false and misleading narrative that perpetuates the myth of the meritocracy, which
is not the reality we live in. You also seemed to be framing immigration as a choice between being
smuggled into the country vs. entering via legal means. If this country had viable legal means to
enter, people would certainly choose those to the horrible risks and conditions that come with
human smuggling.
Again, a sincere thank you to the council members who have already expressed support for the LDF.
I look forward to staying engaged as the city continues to discuss the program and immediate next
steps.
Sincerely,
Cristyn Hypnar
District 1
CRISTYN HYPNAR (she / her / hers)
design | art direction | illustration
www.cristynhypnarcreative.com/ | 248.229.9186
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Packet Pg. 189 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 3:56:32 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Cecilia Reynolds <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 3:54 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Cecilia Reynolds
brattoncecilia@gmail.com
3536 Kingston Circle
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 3:07:17 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Judy Matthews <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 2:59 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Judy Matthews
jdymtthws@gmail.com
3154 Worthington Ave
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 1:25:04 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Adri Jane Birt <adrienne.birt@jacobcenter.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 12:25 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Adri Jane Birt
adrienne.birt@jacobcenter.org
517, South Bryan Ave.
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 12:55:09 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Jessica Shannon <jessica@incide.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 12:47 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Jessica Shannon
jessica@incide.net
2344 Nancy Gray Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: Immigration Legal Defend Fund
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 11:39:37 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: nick may <violeta_928@msn.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 11:32 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Defend Fund
Good morning,
Please pass the immigration legal defend fund. There are many families and individuals who would
benefit greatly. Thank you.
Violeta May
Get Outlook for iOS
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Packet Pg. 198 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Legal Defense Fund
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 11:10:04 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Alyssa Esposito <alyssarespo@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 10:00 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Legal Defense Fund
Dear council members,
I wanted to express my gratitude for the time and careful consideration you all have taken to analyze
Fort Collins' need for a legal defense fund. Furthemore, thank you for listening to the many
community members and organizations that have voiced their support for this matter.
A Fort Collins legal defense fund can and will make a world of difference for our immigrant
neighbors-- due process is a human right and immigration proceedings are still the only legal
proceeding in which this right can be denied due to lack of financial resources to obtain a lawyer
(even if this person is a child, an asylum seeker, or victim of human trafficking). Families in Fort
Collins are being devastated and separated due to the effects of an immigration system that is
designed for them to fail.
The Legal Defense Fund would provide vital legal representation to our immigrant community
members. Immigrants with access to a lawyer are 10 times more likely to have successful
outcomes in their cases and 3.5 times more likely to be released on bond. These families are
currently facing a vastly complex and expensive system with little to no resources for legal
representation. These disparities have only been amplified during the pandemic and will
continue to unravel lives and families without these needed services. In my work as a social
worker in nonprofits and school systems-- I have witnessed the impacts that this has on
families: financially, emotionally, academically, as well as on their overall health and
wellbeing. I have also watched my own friends struggle to navigate this system without much
needed support. Everyone deserves access to legal representation and this fund would provide
invaluable resources in our community. Please consider voting yes on a Legal Defense Fund.
Again, I extend my gratitude to a city council that has been attentive to and purposeful in
considering this issue.
Thank you,
Alyssa Esposito, LSW
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 11:09:21 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: aboesenecker@gmail.com <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 10:03 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
aboesenecker@gmail.com
2136 Sheffield Drive
FORT COLLINS, Colorado 80526
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 11:07:49 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Diane Matthews <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 10:14 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Diane Matthews
dnlsmtthws@gmail.com
1021 Driftwood Drive
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 11:07:30 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Kim Graves <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 11:00 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Kim Graves
tkdkag@gmail.com
2703 Terry Lake Road
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 10:59:07 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Danielle Lagana <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 10:29 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Danielle Lagana
dmlagana@yahoo.com
1121 Maple Street
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] LDF Support
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 10:58:31 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
-----Original Message-----
From: Ted Donahue <tdonahue970@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 10:34 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] LDF Support
Dear Fort Collins City Counsel,
I would humbly ask that you represent my beliefs when considering funding legal defense for undocumented
immigrants. The cornerstone of our legal system is and should remain that all are entitled to their day in court. To
be heard and judged based on the merits of their case. Basic human rights should not be overlooked or only applied
to certain individuals or special circumstances.
Whether or not we agree with National Immigration Policies is irrelevant. The fact is that these people are here.
Some of these human beings have legitimate reasons and others may not. Some of these human beings may be
hard-working and others not. Some of these human beings may be law-abiding and others not. The fact is that these
people are here.
Many facets of our society have deteriorated recently and this has only been compounded by social media barraging
us with images and stories that tilt and misrepresent public sentiment. Our legal system must remain above the fray
and remain a model for the world. This can only happen if the System is fairly applied so that Justice may indeed be
blind and applied equally to all.
Thank you for your consideration,
Ted Donahue
Fort Collins Resident - District 1
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Thursday, March 25, 2021 8:47:51 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Kristen Mooer <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 8:47 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Kristen Mooer
kristen.mooer@gmail.com
3131 Rustic Court
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Friday, March 26, 2021 8:30:45 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Welthaw McGraw <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 8:43 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Welthaw McGraw
weltha@hotmail.com
1303 W Swallow Rd Unit 6B
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Friday, March 26, 2021 8:30:29 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Deirdre Sullivan <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 11:29 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
As many of you know, I’ve been engaging with immigrant families in Fort Collins over the
past decade through work with Vida Sana, La Familia, FLTI, and others. Getting to work
alongside these incredible contributors to our community’s economy, diversity, and love has
been an honor and privilege. I am thrilled at the steps Fort Collins is taking to be a more
inclusive and welcoming community for our immigrant neighbors, including the
consideration of a legal defense fund. This is action needed to accompany commitments to
diversity, equity and inclusion, leading with race.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Deirdre Sullivan
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deirdreas@icloud.com
2925 Rocky Mountain Court
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Saturday, March 27, 2021 9:35:51 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Marney Komives <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2021 9:23 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Marney Komives
marneykomives@gmail.com
324 E. Plum St
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, March 28, 2021 10:12:11 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Jamie Hammond <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2021 9:23 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Jamie Hammond
jamieehammond@gmail.com
4301 Black Hawk Circle
FORT COLLINS, Colorado 80526
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Immigrant legal defense fund
Date:Monday, March 29, 2021 6:57:16 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
-----Original Message-----
From: Susan Taylor <taisusan@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2021 3:18 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Immigrant legal defense fund
To our FoCo Council Members,
I am 100% in favor of establishing an immigrant legal defense fund in Fort Collins. I especially hope it will be broad
enough to assist DACA folks with their renewals, as well as newer immigrants seeking asylum and fighting
deportation.
Please vote yes for this life saving fund!
Respectfully,
Susan Taylor
2608 Kansas Drive, G-145
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Taisusan@aol.com
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, March 28, 2021 10:25:02 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Rebecca Parish <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2021 10:47 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
I steadfastly support our immigrant community and vote for those who do as well.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Rebecca Parish
rebparish@gmail.com
4306 Black Hawk Circle
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
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From:Sarah Kane
To:JC Ward; Ryan Mounce; Kyle Stannert; Delynn Coldiron; Heather Walls
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Funding Illegal Immigrants
Date:Wednesday, April 14, 2021 10:33:03 AM
Where should I forward constituent feedback for this Council agenda item?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sarah Kane
Supervisor, Administration
Executive Administrative Assistant to Mayor Wade Troxell & Deputy City Manager Kyle Stannert
City of Fort Collins
970-416-2447 office
“The City of Fort Collins is an organization that supports equity for all, leading with race. We acknowledge the role
of local government in helping create systems of oppression and racism and are committed to dismantling those
same systems in pursuit of racial justice. Learn more.”
-----Original Message-----
From: Jesse Rosenblum <rosenblumjh@msn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 10:30 AM
To: Sarah Kane <SKane@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Funding Illegal Immigrants
I read in this mornings “Coloradan,” that the City Council is considering providing funding of illegal immigrant
residing in Fort Collins.
I do not believe that someone who is in this country illegally should be provided taxpayer funding as a result of
breaking the law.
Charitable contributions for those who wish to support the cause of illegals is appropriate. Taxpayer money which
supports essential services should not be used for charity. If individuals wish to support illegals, that is a matter of
personal choice.
Respectfully,
Jesse H. Rosenblum
Fort Collins, CO
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: Vote NO on legal defense fund for illegal aliens
Date:Thursday, April 15, 2021 10:04:13 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Susan Doran <ttdoran@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 10:02 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Vote NO on legal defense fund for illegal aliens
Dear City Leaders-
I am very disappointed to hear that you are considering using my tax dollars to pay for
ANYTHING for people who are here illegally. My tax dollars are to be used for the legal
citizens of this city- many of whom could really use some help after this awful pandemic. I
have no problem with non-profits using their own money to provide legal services for illegal
aliens but I have a huge problem with you using my money for that. I understand that two
members of council have a unique connection to this issue and I am very concerned that they
are using their position as elected officials to fund their pet projects. Please reconsider your
position to support this defense fund. Feel free to donate your own money- but don't use
mine!
Sincerely-
Susan Doran
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: Grants for illegal immigrants
Date:Friday, April 16, 2021 1:37:52 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
-----Original Message-----
From: Kathryn Dillon-Durica <cltrees@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 3:20 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Grants for illegal immigrants
I have grown up in Fort Collins & have seen city council do some pretty stupid things but grants to pay the legal
fees for people that are breaking the the is the worse. If the city has to give away money it should be helping all the
small businesses that have been shut down in the past year. Those are hard working tax payers that are not breaking
the law. Having two council people on boards of organizations that are asking for grants doesn’t seem right at all.
If this goes through way should anyone in town follow any laws!!!
Kathy Dillon-Durica
906 Bramblebush
970-218-3541
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Financial Aid for Illegals
Date:Friday, April 16, 2021 12:08:13 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Denise Clynes <ocdc53@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 11:13 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Financial Aid for Illegals
1. Illegals are exactly that, people who entered our country and cities ILLEGALLY and are therefore
BREAKING OUR LAWS KNOWING THEY ARE ILLEGALS.
2. We have more than enough LEGAL people (some criminals) who get things FREE FROM THE
TAXPAYERS OF FC!!
3. Are all of our streets in perfect condition? Do we have enough First Responders? Are all our
sidewalks safe to use in the Winter? Do we have perfect traffic flow, everywhere? Didn't you just
pass a law that makes us taxpayers have to pay 12 cents each for grocery bags? Are our schools
doing great...no!!! I could go on...
4. And this is the one which is most troubling...2 of you either work for or volunteer for the group
that will get the money. Does that not smell to you??? Diets that not look unethical to any of you??
And finally... did any of you campaign or is it any part of your platform for running??? Have you ever
polled or asked all your constituents about how they feel about this???
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Homeless shelter/ illegal alien fund
Date:Friday, April 16, 2021 10:29:40 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Charles Meserlian <ftctrucks@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:56 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Homeless shelter/ illegal alien fund
City council members
I'm writing to let you know where I stand on the Hibdon Street homeless shelter and also this proposal
to spend my tax money on lawyers to keep illegal aliens from being deported. In my view, these two
issues are related and need to be dealt with simultaneously
The basis for this is who's behind all this and how the deck has been stacked against the residents and
businesses of north college. To keep from pussyfooting around, we all know the $$$ behind both of
these disastrous proposals. Also, it's now very clear as to why Emily Gorgol didn't attend any of the
committee meetings that went on for the last year and a half. The truth of the matter is that she didn't
want to buck her boss, the bohemian people. Now we have her and one other new council member
doing the bidding of the very well funded bohemian people, whom they both work for. In a lot of people's
minds, this is on the side of scuzzy, corrupt politics and shouldn't be what a city that advertises itself as
"choice city" should be about. Additionally, I don't mind letting you know that if Ms. Gorgol can't perform
her assigned duties, she should not be in the job.
If a well funded organization like the bohemians want to pay for lawyers for one of their pet initiatives,
let them fork over the money. No way in hell should you people expect taxpayers to foot the bill for yet
another liberal initiative that has zero to do with running a mid-sized city. This is also your big chance to
prove that this city council is not bound to every whim of the bohemian people and tell them north college
is a bad idea.
Thanks,
Charlie Meserlian
Fort Collins Truck Sales Inc.
700 N College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Office - (970) 490-1251
Cell - (970) 227-4277
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] No immigration legal fund
Date:Friday, April 16, 2021 10:29:07 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: pmoneill@centurylink.net <pmoneill@centurylink.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:28 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] No immigration legal fund
City Leaders,
I unequivocally oppose the concept of a taxpayer-supported municipal immigration legal fund in Fort
Collins. I want foreigners illegally residing here to be given every push to promptly return to their
homelands and, if that is not sufficient, to be summarily deported. Fear of the consequences is how
would-be and actual violators and encouraged to respect laws. I do not want my tax dollars being
spent in my name to prolong these actions to the point that these cases turn into humanitarian
hardships while encouraging more foreigners to disregard US immigration law to the detriment of so
many facets of our community.
City Staff and Council seem to have completely lost sight of the right of nations to seek to control
immigration and to have launched into a program to nullify federal immigration law that started with
the Community Trust Ordinance in 2017, continued with Staff’s integration last summer of input
from illegal city residents and the concept of “language justice” in city planning documents, and
culminating in this legal defense fund. If the city government doubts the validity of federal law and
sees itself being in a fight with the federal government then should I expect to see you creating legal
funds to aid local small businesses in countering EPA and OSHA regulations and to aid individuals in
not paying their income taxes to the IRS, and to remove FBI agents along with ICE agents from our
city? (I would support none of these actions either!)
The material prepared by City Staff for City Council’s March 23, 2021 work session that outlines the
case for this fund is so full of one-sided analyses and redefinitions of terms to obfuscate important
distinctions and to presume the outcome that I must offer my own terms, definitions, and analyses
before I can refute it. All nations have the right to determine which and how many foreigners to
admit. This includes the United States of America which, like any republic, is a nation of citizens (not
of immigrants), whose government is sworn to do the will of its citizens. Those who willing come
with the permission of the nation they enter to take up permanent residence are immigrants. Those
who enter as temporary visitors, students, refugees, or workers are aliens, i.e. an alien is a person
who is not currently residing in his homeland. An alien who enters a country without its permission
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or who remains beyond the duration or conditions of his legal temporary admission is an alien who is
illegally residing in that country, i.e. he is an illegal alien. You are deliberately deceiving the public by
failing to distinguish between immigrants and aliens, especially illegal aliens, by calling them all
“immigrants”.
Now immigration expansionists, to make their view appear to be the only rational view by
controlling the language of the debate, try to make these terms sound silly or dehumanizing but they
are the proper, precise, dispassionate terms. In law, an alien is not a creature from another planet in
a Sci-Fi movie, nor does stating that an alien is illegally present (an “illegal alien” for short) render
any opinion on their existence as a human being. Calling an illegal alien an “undocumented
immigrant” is meant to wrongly imply that he should and will reside here permanently once the
minor formality of giving him his papers is taken care of. “Citizen” is the highest status and title that
a resident of a republic can be given and it comes with responsibilities, not only privileges, so people
are not entitled to become citizens of any nation other than their own.
In the USA, immigration policy is set by the federal government in the interests of the nation as a
whole, not by municipal governments in their narrow interests, though certainly immigration policy
affects our community, mostly negatively at this point in our history as I hope to convince you. This
policy only admits so many people and only those meeting certain criteria, which is entirely within
our nation’s right to do. This means that many people who wish to come to the USA will not be
admitted and may never be admitted. They must accept this and seek to make a good life in their
homeland. If they come anyway, they are in violation of US law and have no right to stay.
Temporary admission is just that – temporary – and is neither a precursor to, nor an implicit
guarantee of, permanent admission.
There is no fundamental right to migrate to, or to work in, the USA no matter how good the
character, intentions, or job skills of the would-be immigrant. Just wanting to pursue a better life –
the American Dream – is not sufficient reason to be admitted. Their numbers and migration rates
alone cause harm to our country and its existing residents. Thus I do not want to admit everybody
who individually would be a good addition to the country because collectively they would not be.
Immigration is about the numbers. Hundreds of millions of people want to emigrate to the USA so
we simply cannot accommodate them all. The solutions to bettering the lives of the billions of
people who live in developing or failing countries can only practically lie in those countries. The
most likely and able agents to make those changes are often the ones who want to leave and come
here instead, thus depriving those left behind of their chance at a better life.
Similarly, every potential immigrant does not have a right to hearing in a US immigration court to
adjudicate their desire to be admitted to US. Simply claiming asylum because it sounds more
compelling that a desire for more income doesn’t make it so. The US court system can’t possibly
adjudicate tens of millions of claims annually that are not in our country’s interest.
Immigration determined only by the would-be immigrants would not be good for Fort Collins. Your
immigrant defense fund would cost our city far more than its direct costs by opposing several city
objectives and increasing the costs of programs to promote them. That immigrants and aliens make
up significant portions of the labor force in some industries is merely to state the economic principle
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that the cheapest, most available resource will be used first, not that this resource is essential. At
the low end, the availability of cheap, compliant labor makes it possible to hire out jobs that citizens
would otherwise do themselves, automate, or not do at all. Yes, the availability of this labor may
make our local economy bigger but, as you are finding with housing, more isn’t better; the problem
is the distribution of housing prices and of wages. And yes, because the government is better at
enforcing tax law than immigration law, even illegal aliens pay taxes, but honest studies show that
they cost more in public services (obtained legally through their children) than they pay in taxes.
Though you may wish for a minimum wage of $15 or more per hour, the availability of desperate
immigrants willing to work for less prevents the market from pushing it to that level. This harms the
prospects of the citizen workers whom you are supposed to support and who expect to work and
live according to American standards.
Few city issues will be helped by increasing our population while immigration, either directly or
indirectly by pressuring citizens to leave other US communities, drives a lot of that increase.
Nationally, the Census Bureau says that 90% of the 76 million people it expects will be added to add
to our population in the next 40 years will be immigrants (yet President Biden proposes doubling
that amount!). A privilege of citizenship is freedom of movement so we can’t and shouldn’t forbid
Americans from moving here (though we could reduce their incentives) but we have the right – and I
maintain, the duty – to restrict foreigners from moving here and that sometimes involves evicting
the ones who come without our permission.
Why did we fail to meet our 2020 greenhouse gas reduction goal that I worked so hard to meet
while serving on the Energy Board? Population increase; we exceeded it on a per capital basis.
We have a much-publicized shortage of housing that is affordable and attainable by our native
workforce. How does increasing the population of foreign low-wage workers mitigate that?
A rapidly increasing component of the cost of housing is water. Forcing the population to increase
only puts more demand on finite water resources, which may actually decrease with climate change,
and increases damage to the environment as more water projects are developed. Sure, some of this
could be mitigated by lifestyle changes but why should existing residents be forced to change to
accommodate new residents we don’t need or want?
And then there are our never-ending traffic and air pollution problems. We have arrived at the
carrying capacity of the Front Range so our population needs to stop growing. Forcing our
population to continue growing by promoting immigration is the wrong answer. Therefore, if city
government really wants to take a beneficial action on immigration, it should be to require all local
employers to use E-Verify to end the job magnet
Peter M. O’Neill
Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Municipal Immigration Legal fund
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 12:36:42 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Annemarie Maynard <amintransit@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 2:31 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Municipal Immigration Legal fund
"I’m a neighbor of Fort Collins and I want you to oppose the Municipal Immigration
Legal Fund. Do not use tax dollars to help illegal aliens avoid deportation. They do
not have a right to remain in the U.S. And they compete for jobs with our least
fortunate citizens. Too many are still unemployed during the pandemic."
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] oppose the Municipal Immigration Legal Fund
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 12:36:26 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Marc Montgomery <m_a_montgomery@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 2:51 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] oppose the Municipal Immigration Legal Fund
Greetings,
I am a Fort Collins voter and I insist that you oppose the Municipal Immigration Legal Fund. Do not use
my tax dollars to help illegal aliens avoid deportation. They do not have a right to remain in the U.S. and
they compete for jobs with our least fortunate citizens. Too many are still unemployed during the
pandemic.
Marc Montgomery
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Fund
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 12:36:10 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Chrissy Hardt <chrissyhardt@aol.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 3:02 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Fund
"I am a Fort Collins voter who wants you to oppose the Municipal Immigration Legal
Fund. Do not use my tax dollars to help illegal aliens avoid deportation. They do not
have a right to remain in the U.S. And they compete for jobs with our least fortunate
citizens. Too many are still unemployed during the pandemic."
Thank You,
Christiane Hardt
Resident of Fort Collins
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Oppose
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 12:35:57 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Danielle Knott <dchloebelle@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 3:12 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Oppose
I am a Fort Collins voter who wants you to oppose the Municipal Immigration Legal
Fund. Do not use my tax dollars to help illegal aliens avoid deportation. They do not
have a right to remain in the U.S. And they compete for jobs with our least fortunate
citizens. Too many are still unemployed during the pandemic.
Danielle
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: Municipal Immigration Legal Fund
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 12:35:50 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Bobby Lankford <bobby.lankford@live.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 3:14 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Municipal Immigration Legal Fund
I am a Fort Collins voter (and resident of 22 years) who wants you to oppose the
Municipal Immigration Legal Fund. Do not use my tax dollars to help illegal aliens
avoid deportation. They do not have a right to remain in the U.S. And they compete
for jobs with our least fortunate citizens. Too many are still unemployed during the
pandemic.
Thank you,
Bobby Lankford
2342 Hampshire Court
Ft Collins, CO 80526
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Fund
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 12:01:40 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: jdemar4@aol.com <jdemar4@aol.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 3:51 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Fund
Do Not use tax payer $ for the subject purpose.
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Municipal Immigration Legal Fund
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 12:01:21 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Kenny Perkins <kenperkins99@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 3:59 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Municipal Immigration Legal Fund
I am opposed to useing taxpayer dollars to buy legal representation for illegal aliens.
Thank you!
Ken Perkins
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 12:00:58 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Jeffrey Dean <Jeffreyfdean@msn.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 4:25 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Jeffrey Dean
Jeffreyfdean@msn.com
415 Mason Court # 8 A
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524-4422
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 12:00:33 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: GLORIA KAT <gloria@thefamilycenterfc.org>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 4:29 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Everyone should be able to have their day in court, with proper representation. The legal
system is hard to navigate and in order for it to truly administer justice, we have to ensure
everyone has access to a lawyer, whether or not they can afford one.
Colorado employers, immigrants, taxpayers, and families would benefit from a statewide
legal defense fund in immigration court, where you have no right to a lawyer if you cannot
afford one.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
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resources they need!
GLORIA KAT
gloria@thefamilycenterfc.org
309 Hickory St, 5
FORT COLLINS, Colorado 80524
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL]
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 12:00:21 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Fred. Nestler <nomaam64@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 4:34 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL]
Illegals take away our jobs (work "under the table"), have no assets --a burden on all our social
systems/hospitals, schools, etc., and most have no automobile insurance. It's foolish to continue
supporting them as it will attract more!!
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Packet Pg. 241 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 12:00:03 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Alyssa Esposito <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 4:53 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
There are a large number of youth, students in our community, that need this kind of support
to help them with things like DACA and unaccompanied minors with special immigrant
juvenile status proceedings. These children deserve an education and to keep their families
together. Please support families from being separated by harsh deportation proceedings.
As a social worker working in the education system, i have seen why we need this legal
defense fund first hand.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
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Alyssa Esposito
alyssarespo@gmail.com
1610 Westbridge Drive, 11G
FORT COLLINS, Colorado 80526
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Packet Pg. 243 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:59:50 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Cristyn Hypnar <cristyn.hypnar@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 4:58 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Hello all,
I am writing to you again with a note of support for the creation of an immigration legal defense
fund, which I know city council has been discussing for at least several weeks, if not months now. I
was encouraged when I saw an article come out in the Coloradoan speaking to this issue, but then
was very disheartened when I read through the racist and vile comments that were shared on the
article's Facebook post. Please do not be swayed by these voices of hate which often shout the
loudest. There is community support for the immigrant legal defense fund, and I have been so proud
of the council members who have voiced support for trying to implement the fund as a pilot
program via a mid-year appropriation.
As a reminder, immigration proceedings are the only legal proceeding in the country where
someone can be detained without the guarantee of representation, regardless of age or whether
they are seeking asylum. A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our
city to have access to crucial legal representation, which has been proven to greatly increase their
chances to successfully navigate the complex federal immigration system. Immigrants with access to
a lawyer are 10 times more likely to have successful outcomes in their cases.
The proposal for the immigrant legal defense fund would provide support for:
a deportation defense to keep families together;
unaccompanied children to pursue available avenues to residency;
affirmative cases like asylum, DACA, residency, and citizenship.
Please continue to support the creation of an immigrant legal defense fund in our community.
Thank you,
Cristyn Hypnar
District 1
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CRISTYN HYPNAR (she / her / hers)
design | art direction | illustration
www.cristynhypnarcreative.com/ | 248.229.9186
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Packet Pg. 245 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:59:40 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Sharon Petersen <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 4:57 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Sharon Petersen
sharon.karry@yahoo.com
7328 Tamarisk Drive
Ft. Collins, Colorado 80528
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:59:13 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Irma Albinana <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 5:15 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Irma Albinana
albinana@hotmail.com
3213 Cockney ST
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:58:59 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Adriana Quintero <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 5:17 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Adriana Quintero
a_g_q31@hotmail.com
3164 Iron Horse
Wellington, Colorado 80549
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] No on tax payer money for illegal immigrants
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:58:46 AM
Attachments:Attachment.png
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: iwuvgolf@comcast.net <iwuvgolf@comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 5:18 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] No on tax payer money for illegal immigrants
No!! on taxpayer money funding lawyers for illegal immigrants !!!
Use our money for the Fort Collins citizens- what about funding for roads ; police ; fireman? Is there a conflict of interest with 2 board members being on the board of la familia an organisation requesting taxpayer money?? Stop this insanity!!!
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 252 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:58:20 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Kristin Mera Cano <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 6:34 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Good evening Council Members,
I want to thank each of you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23.
The legal defense fund for immigrants in our city would help many families to have the
access to the legal representation many can not reach due to the many factors and
obstacles they can not overcome. This fund is not something many would ask unless it is an
issue or a touching solution to many families who in the past have been torn apart due to
the system. This ensures many families such as my own to stay united, as many have
experienced the feeling of loss and/or distance from your loved ones due to COVID, yet this
has been the daily reality of many families.
Many immigrants have been through many obstacles and twice the challenges due to
language barriers, racism, rejection, and yet managed to stay positive and push harder for
their children and loved ones. Yet many have also been mistreated and most dehumanized
by stereotypes and misunderstandings of our culture and our true intentions. Most families
want their children to pursue the American dream and push for their education that every
and any person deserves as no one should be denied the education, love, and support of
their families, as they deserve the treatment of any human regarding their status quo. Many
advocates are the voices of those who couldn’t voice themselves due to the past
oppression, dehumanization, mistreat, and even violent acts of racism. We support the idea
of everyone being equal, having deserving opportunities as we all contribute to this country
in many ways, as most of the workers are in the construction, agriculture, and many more
fields.
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Thank you for your time and in taking the steps to support your Fort Collins residents as this
is much more meaningful than just a legal fund. This is a step to giving the opportunities to
people who have advocated for as they have become part of this city and also contributed in
many ways. Thank you once again.
Kristin Mera Cano
kristin1stm@gmail.com
400 Hickory st 51
Fort Collins , Colorado 80524
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Packet Pg. 254 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] LDF
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:58:01 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Adrienne Birt <adrienne.birt@jacobcenter.org>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 7:21 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] LDF
Hi City Leaders,
Let's do it! This Legal Defense Fund has amazing potential if we fund it properly and I am in full
support. It could:
· Keep families together through deportation defense
· Support unaccompanied children in our school district through Special Immigrant
Juvenile Status (SIJS) proceedings
· Support affirmative cases like DACA applications, and for those who have temporary
documentation to apply for residency, work permits, or ultimately, citizenship
--
Adrienne Birt
Trauma Treatment Coordinator
"When little people are overwhelmed by emotions, it's our job to share our calm, not join their
chaos." -L.R. Knost
729 Remington St. Fort Collins, CO 80524970-484-8427
www.jacobcenter.org
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Packet Pg. 255 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Illegal immigration
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:57:15 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
-----Original Message-----
From: Tracy Johnson <tnttracy1@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 7:42 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Illegal immigration
Please don’t use tax payer money for illegal alien representation. Let people donate to NGOs and other
organizations.
Tracy J
Broomfield, CO
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Packet Pg. 256 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting the Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:57:01 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Ingrid Justin <ijustin@frii.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 8:12 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting the Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund is an excellent way of acknowledging and
responding to how much immigrants contribute to to Fort Collins, in tax dollars a well as
through their labor, experience, knowledge and cultural backgrounds. The defense fund
stabilizes families, protects the innocent from exploitation and harm and, in the long run,
improves the health and stability of Fort Collins as a whole.
In supporting this fund, Council members, you are righting a judicially enshrined wrong, that
of detention and deportation proceedings without guaranteed access to a lawyer (the only
legal proceeding where this occurs). The current proposal provides legal services at
remarkably low cost to the fund via the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network.
Almost all Americans have immigrated to this country, whether they chose to believe that or
not. The continued vibrancy of this nation and Fort Collins depends on an influx of a variety
of people.
I commend you and thank you for creating an Immigrant Legal Defense Fund.
Ingrid Justin MD
Ingrid Justin
ijustin@frii.com
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mailing address: P.o. Box 156
Timnath CO, Colorado 80547
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Illegal immigration
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:55:39 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Tina Helms <tootinytoo@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 9:37 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Illegal immigration
"I am a Boulder County voter who wants you to oppose the Municipal Immigration
Legal Fund. Do not use our tax dollars to help illegal aliens avoid deportation. They
do not have a right to remain in the U.S. and they compete for jobs with our least
fortunate citizens. Too many are still unemployed during the pandemic."
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Support for Legal Defense Fund
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:55:29 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Marney Komives <marneykomives@comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 12:25 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support for Legal Defense Fund
Dear City Council Members,
We write in full support for the proposal to establish a Legal Defense Fund to ensure legal
representation for our asylum seeking brothers and sisters in Fort Collins.
It is the right,humanitarian step to take and Fort Collins would join Denver and many other US cities
who have already established similar funds. This fund will help struggling immigrant families who
cannot afford legal representation to pursue their paths toward asylum, DACA, residency or
citizenship. It would help unaccompanied children to pursue the way forward to residency or
citizenship. Immigrants who do have legal representation to accompany them through the complex
immigratiion court process are much more likely to be successful.
Fort Collins, during the 44 years of our residency here, has been forward thinking in establishing
programs to benefit all of its residents, regardless of color or country of origin. This is an opportunity
to step up in one more way to be an inclusive community. Please VOTE to establish a Legal Defense
Fund in Ft. Collins.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Marney and Bob Komives
324 E. Plum St.
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Packet Pg. 260 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:54:27 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Rorey King <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 8:02 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
Immigrants by definition are people who move, who move across borders that have shifted
and changed or that were never there to begin with, and who move today more often than
not because of the adverse impacts of the long imperial and colonial relationships between
their home countries and the US. I am so happy that this council has decided to support and
advocate for the dignity of people who move, and move courageously with the their safety,
well-being, and that of their families in mind.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex and difficult federal immigration system and enable them to stay with their families
throughout this process. Immigration hearings are the only legal proceeding in the country
where someone is detained without the guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an
asylum seeker. People do not leave their human rights at the border, one that was imposed
on many of them in the first place. But as it is, the vast majority of immigrants facing
deportation and detention go before a judge alone. As the single most determinative factor
of immigration cases everyone, no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to
present their case in a fair and just manner, by having someone who can advocate for their
interests.
The Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund is an incredibly important precedent in our community
that would additionally:
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-Value the humanity of immigrant people living in Fort Collins by affirming and upholding the
human rights they are denied -Allow for a greater chance that detained peoples will be let
out of ICE custody on bond and are not subjected to abuse, neglect, and the traumatizing
and inhumane conditions of ICE detention facilities, including increased exposure to COVID
without proper care or release on humanitarian bond
-Interrupt anti-black racism towards black immigrants who are targeted by ICE officials for
detention and deportation at much higher rates by ensuring that EVERYONE have access
to due process
-Reduce the chances that people will be deported and subjected to one of the harshest
punishments that can be imposed (prolonged or permanent separation from your loved
ones, exile from your country, long term economic hardship, food insecurity and the
resulting health issues) simply because someone doesn’t have representation
-Increase the economic success and wellbeing of immigrant families by decreasing the
adverse effects of deportation on families food and economic security, and mental and
emotional well being
-Put to practice what many of us profess to believe that families should stay together, that
we value the immigrant members of our community and want them to thrive
So many thanks for taking taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with
the legal resources they need!
Sincerely,
Rorey King
Rorey King
cgking7@gmail.com
2443 montmorency st
Fort Collins, CO, Texas 80626
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Legal Defense Fund
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:54:12 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Gayla Martinez <gmaxwellmartinez@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 8:11 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Legal Defense Fund
Dear Mayor Troxel and City Council,
I want to thank you again for your support of the Legal Defense Fund for our immigrant friends and
neighbors. Your commitment shows understanding of the fact that the strongest community is one
that stands together.
I would ask for a minimum commitment of $350,000 to be used for deportation defense to keep
families together, support for unaccompanied children to pursue available avenues to residency, and
support for affirmative cases like asylum, DACA, residency, and citizenship.
This is an investment. The returns will be both economic and social.
Again, thank you, for your courageous and forward thinking leadership.
Sincerely,
Gayla Maxwell Martinez
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Packet Pg. 263 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL]
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:54:01 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Brenda Ziporlin <astoriaz2@msn.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 9:11 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL]
I oppose illegal alien defense fund!! We should spend our hard earned tax dollars on Americans such
as the Vets and homeless! America First!! Where has common sense gone?
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
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Packet Pg. 264 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:53:43 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Beth DeHaven <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 9:25 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
As a person of faith and a strong supporter of ISAAC and other local non-profits working
with our Latinx and immigrant community, I am writing to thank you for your support of
creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Beth DeHaven
bethadehaven@gmail.com
839 Sunchase Dr.
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524-6029
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:53:33 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Jenny Illig <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 9:37 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Jenny Illig
mamatwoboy@aol.com
1806 linden lake rd
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:53:20 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: akatookles@gmail.com <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 9:38 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
akatookles@gmail.com
636 Cheyenne Drive, Unit 9
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:53:08 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Lindsay von Bernuth <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 9:50 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Lindsay von Bernuth
lindsayvonb@gmail.com
2127 Sweetwater Creek Drive
Fort Collins , Colorado 80528
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:52:51 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Zachary Bruick <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 11:08 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Zachary Bruick
zbruick@gmail.com
1203 Kirkwood Dr
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:49:11 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Patricia Friehauf <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 12:59 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Patricia Friehauf
pfriehauf5@gmail.com
1317 RED OAK CT, , false
FORT COLLINS, Colorado 80525
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:48:54 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Felicia Hirning <felicia@hirning.us>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 1:36 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Felicia Hirning
felicia@hirning.us
3508 Muskrat Creek dr
Fort Collins, Colorado 80528
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:48:41 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Rebecca Shelley <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 2:06 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
I am for this legal defense fund. In the past, my husband and I were approached by a young
woman whose parents have worked for us. She was brought over after her parents (who are
legal residents) came. They were not able to fund her path to citizenship and she was
extremely afraid of being deported. She was a young lady with promise and my husband
and I funded her path to citizenship. Gaining citizenship is expensive and it takes time. She
gradually paid us back in more ways than monetarily. I have been talking about the need for
such as this fund ever since we helped this young lady. Fort Collins is a great city. It's past
has not always been kind to immigrants and people of color in general. It is time to consider
what we can do for those who have come here out of necessity and hope, to live and work
and help Fort Collins thrive. I hope people will take the time to check out the expense and
time it takes to become a citizen. Remember that most of us got here through our ancestors
journey and many of them did not gain citizenship. I hope people will dare to read their own
history and realize that it is even more challenging to gain citizenship now. Immigration
reform should have been legislated long before now and we, as a society should demand
that it be delayed no more. By working to bring about a path towards citizenship through this
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city plan, Fort Collins will gain in ways that will bless the entire community.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Shelley
Rebecca Shelley
spsphelley@aol.com
4541 Eagle Lake South
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: Please Vote Against Municipal Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:48:16 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: David Coulter <dmtnhwkc@hotmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 3:22 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please Vote Against Municipal Immigration Legal Defense Fund
"I am a Fort Collins voter who wants you to oppose the Municipal Immigration Legal
Fund. Do not use my tax dollars to help illegal aliens avoid deportation. They do not
have a right to remain in the U.S. And they compete for jobs with our least fortunate
citizens. Too many are still unemployed during the pandemic."
Respectfully,
David Coulter
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:48:01 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Carol Bisbee <cjtraveler@msn.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 3:44 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to ask you to support the creation of a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund.
Immigrants are an important part of our community; they are workers and tax-payers. They
are parents and bread winners.
Immigration proceedings are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is
detained without the guarantee to a lawyer, and they are incredibly complex and difficult to
navigate on your own.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
I encourage you to seriously consider the $380,000 option which covers 20 detention cases,
25 special cases, and 100 cases for people pursuing longer stays in the U.S.
As Emily Gorgol said, "We are spending dollars that we're to get back by investing in
community members."
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Carol Bisbee
cjtraveler@msn.com
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713 Justice Drive
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Please vote NO!
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:47:45 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Leon Spors <lmspors@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 3:49 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please vote NO!
"I am a Fort Collins voter who wants you to oppose the Municipal Immigration Legal
Fund. Do not use my tax dollars to help illegal aliens avoid deportation. They do not
have a right to remain in the U.S. And they compete for jobs with our least fortunate
citizens. Too many are still unemployed during the pandemic."
Leon Spors
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Virus-free. www.avast.com
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Support Immigrant Legal Defense Fund
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:47:32 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: John Bisbee <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 3:56 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support Immigrant Legal Defense Fund
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
Please support a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund for immigrants.
This Fund would allow immigrants to have access to a lawyer, which would mean that
families could stay together and ensure that Fort Collins residents would be guaranteed due
process.
This legal defense would increase immigrants chances of successfully navigating the
complex federal immigration system. Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and
difficult to navigate on your own and are the only legal proceeding in the country where
someone is detained without the guarantee to a lawyer.
Once again, I urge you to support a Legal Defense Fund. This would be of great value to
many Fort Collins residents.
John Bisbee
gradsto65@gmail.com
713 Justice Drive
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:47:14 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: San Burch <san7burch@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 3:57 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants
City Council,
I am writing today asking you to voice my support for the Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants and to
ask for each one of you to vote in favor of this much needed cause. The three priorities this fund will
meet are: deportation defense to keep families together, support for unaccompanied children to
pursue available avenues to residence, and support for affirmative cases like asylum, DACA,
residency, and citizenship. My hope is that you will approve the amount $380,000 to help at least
140 cases and that the amount would increase each year.
Fort Collins Resident,
San Valdez Burch
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Municipal Immigration Legal Fund
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:46:56 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Paul West <prwest@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 6:19 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Municipal Immigration Legal Fund
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers:
I am greatly dismayed to learn of the proposed ordinance to provide legal assistance to illegal immigrants
facing deportation. It is misguided efforts like these that drive voters to elect horrible leaders like Donald
Trump. Record-breaking numbers of illegal immigrants have resulted from the proclamations the Biden
administration has made regarding curtailed deportations. Fort Collins city leaders must not add to this
bad situation by financing delaying tactics for those facing deportation.
I recently responded to a post on Nextdoor.com by someone lamenting the waste of Fort Collins tax
revenues on "feel good" projects. At the time I replied by saying that I was in favor of the City pursuing
such projects. Unfortunately, the Municipal Immigration Legal Fund is the very essence of a "feel good"
project that leads to disrespect for the City's leaders.
The last thing a world facing catastrophic climate change needs is more Americans. Population growth is
fueled primarily by immigration, both legal and illegal. It is important that we not encourage illegal
immigration by condoning it and by providing legal cover to those whose efforts to circumvent immigration
laws have failed.
Fort Collins has struggled to find solutions to a growing homeless population. Diverting funds to aid
illegal immigrants makes no sense, especially given the fact that illegal immigrants frequently compete for
the same job opportunities that the homeless might have a chance at.
I implore you all to vote against immigration fund ordinance. It's passage would have many adverse
unintended consequences.
Sincerely,
Paul West
1437 Regency Ct
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970)225-0508
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Legal Defense Fund
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:46:45 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Lisa Evans <lceskidive@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 6:38 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Legal Defense Fund
Dear Fort Collins Leaders,
I encourage you to fund the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund to allow contributing members of
our community a reasonable change to address immigration and deportation issues they are
confronted with. Many of these folks are Essential Workers, who stuck with their jobs through
the pandemic, if they still had jobs, and put themselves at risk. In normal times they do a lot
of the key service and hospitality and construction jobs, including agricultural work. They pay
taxes and are active contributors to the well-being of our city.
I support the 3 priorities brought up by the proponents of this fund: deportation defense to
keep families together, support for unaccompanied children to pursue available avenues to
residency, and support for affirmative cases like asylum, DACA, residency, and citizenship.
I urge you to do the same.
Thank you
Lisa Evans
80526
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] The Importance of an Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:46:29 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Sarah Hafen <shafen@colostate.edu>
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:33 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] The Importance of an Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear City Council Members,
Thank you for your supporting the creation of a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund during the
study session on March 23rd.
A legal defense fund is crucial to ensuring due process for Fort Collins residents. In the state
of Colorado, 3 in every 4 immigrants currently detained do not have any form of legal
representation. In fact, immigration proceedings are the only legal proceeding in the United
States in which someone can be detained for months without ever speaking to a lawyer.
Data from across the nation shows that individuals are 10x more likely to be granted relief if
they have legal representation. Yet, most families cannot afford the thousands of dollars it
costs to hire a private lawyer.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together.
I thank you for taking this important step to ensure that all Fort Collins residents are
guaranteed their Fifth Amendment rights. As Americans, we have a duty to ensure that no
one shall be "deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law."
Sincerely,
Sarah Grace Hafen
shafen@colostate.edu
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Resident District 1
Sarah Hafen
shafen@colostate.edu
844 Apex Dr Unit C
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: The Importance of an Immigrant Legal Defense Fund
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:45:54 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Hafen,Sarah Grace <SarahGrace.Hafen@colostate.edu>
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:36 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] The Importance of an Immigrant Legal Defense Fund
Dear City Council Members,
Thank you for your supporting the creation of a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund during the study
session on March 23rd.
A legal defense fund is crucial to ensuring due process for Fort Collins residents. In the state of
Colorado, 3 in every 4 immigrants currently detained do not have any form of legal representation.
In fact, immigration proceedings are the only legal proceeding in the United States in which
someone can be detained for months without ever speaking to a lawyer.
Data from across the nation shows that individuals are 10x more likely to be granted relief if they
have legal representation. Yet, most families cannot afford the thousands of dollars it costs to hire a
private lawyer.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have access to
legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the complex federal
immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay together.
I thank you for taking this important step to ensure that all Fort Collins residents are guaranteed
their Fifth Amendment rights. As Americans, we have a duty to ensure that no one shall be "deprived
of life, liberty or property without due process of law."
Sincerely,
Sarah Grace Hafen
Resident District 1
844 Apex Dr. Unit C
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: Immigration Legal Fund
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:07:41 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Kroemer,Rex <Rex.Kroemer@ColoState.EDU>
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2021 8:08 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Fund
Hello,
Please do not create an Immigration Legal Fund.
It is my tax dollars, and I should have an input.
Thank You,
Rex Kroemer
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Support for Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants
Date:Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:03:58 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Julie Sutter <julie.sutter@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2021 10:01 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support for Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants
To the Fort Collins City Council Members and City Manager:
I am writing to express my support for the proposed legal defense fund for immigrants being
considered at the upcoming April 20 council meeting. The priorities for the fund (deportation
defense to keep families together, support for unaccompanied children to pursue available avenues
to residency, and support for affirmative cases like asylum, DACA, residency and citizenship) are
essential to providing due process through legal representation for valued and vulnerable members
of our community. I think an investment at the highest proposed amount as an off-cycle budget
allocation makes sense, and demonstrates the kind of compassion and commitment I expect from
our city.
Thank you for prioritizing access, equity and representation for Fort Collins residents and for making
smart decisions that support our workforce during an especially critical time to do so.
Sincerely,
Julie Sutter
80521
970-420-6006
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] immigrant legal defense fund
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 5:27:55 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Sally Dowiatt <dowiatts@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 8:48 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] immigrant legal defense fund
Hello Fort Collins City Council,
I am a long term resident of Fort Collins. I am writing to you
today to express support for the creation of a legal defense
fund that supports our community's immigrants who are
facing deportation. Immigrants threatened with deportation
are the only group that is not guaranteed legal representation
by the justice system. This is racist and xenophobic. If we truly
want to be a Choice City, we must take active steps to
welcome and support all citizens.
Thank you for your hard work and support in this challenging
time.
Celeste Dowiatt
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL]
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 2:14:34 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Judy Landrum-Papenfuss <jlpcolorado@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 1:57 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL]
To Whom it Might Concern:
Please vote NO on the municipal immigration legal fund.
Thank you.
Steve and Judy Papenfuss
Fort Collins
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 1:26:44 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Josiah Kiehne <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 12:56 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council Members,
I am writing to ask you to support an immigrant legal defense fund in Fort Collins.
Immigrants are an integral part of our community and economy and we must recognize that
in both word and deed. Let's put our money where our mouth is and allocate resources to an
important equity measure in our community.
Thank you for your consideration.
Best,
Josiah Kiehne
Josiah Kiehne
josiah.kiehne@gmail.com
2224 Shawnee Ct.
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
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From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Fund
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 1:24:49 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Charlotte Marshall <grand73@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 1:22 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Fund
Dear Mayer and Council members,
As a Fort Collins voter I want you to oppose the Municipal Immigration Legal
Fund. Do NOT use my tax dollars to help illegal aliens avoid deportation. They do
NOT have a right to stay in the United States of America. They compete for jobs with
the least fortunate citizens, too many of which are still unemployed due to the
pandemic.
People who come to the United States legally and seek citizenship are welcome.
The city should not be a protected haven for illegal immigrants, or whatever
President Biden wants them referred to as. We all must work with ICE.
Thank you,
Charlotte Marshall
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Packet Pg. 297 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Input on Municipal Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 12:28:30 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: glenc1@comcast.net <glenc1@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 12:08 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Cc: glenc1@comcast.net
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Input on Municipal Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Dear City Council Members,
I would like to thank all of you for your service on council. I know it takes a lot of time and hard
work.
I would respectively ask that you vote against item 30 on your agenda, establishment of a Municipal
Immigration Legal Defense Fund. While I understand that illegal immigrant rights activists are very
persuasive with emotional arguments regarding why the City government should help people avoid
deportation, to do so is not an appropriate role of the City and will only encourage more illegal
immigration. Below are some reasons why to vote against this proposal.
1. The public process for this item appears to be highly irregular and essentially non-existentoutside of the “immigrant rights” community. This alone should be enough vote no on thisitem.
a. This proposal appears to have been drafted with no input outside of the illegal
immigrant rights activists, groups that would be receiving funds, and city staff. There
should have been input from groups/individuals opposed to public funding of legal
services for illegal immigrants who could articulate the downsides, unintended
consequences, and real costs of this proposal.
b. Has there been any effort to get input regarding this item from the general public?
c. Why is this being done outside the regular budgeting process? Shouldn’t the public
have the opportunity to help prioritize this item versus other critical spending needs?
2. Illegal immigration is one of the top issues in the country and polls show that most peoplewant more enforcement of immigration laws, not less.
a. Helping people avoid deportation or gain legal status is not something the Fort Collins
City government should be involved with.
b. People or groups interested in this cause should raise private money for their efforts.
c. Instead of normalizing and encouraging illegal immigration, the City should require all
employers to utilize E-Verify to ensure jobs go to legal residents. Mandatory E-Verify is
supported by 72% of voters.
3. This is just one more step towards making Fort Collins an outright sanctuary city thatserves to attract illegal immigrants with numerous benefits and protects them fromprosecution for their actions.
a. There are very real costs to having a large number of illegal immigrants in FortCollins.
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i.Illegal immigrants get free K-12 education for their children, free health care
as needed, in-state tuition, free meals, and many other costly public
services.
ii. Illegal immigration pushes down the wages of legal workers, especially the
less skilled, minorities, and youth, as unscrupulous employers benefit. This
helps to drive poverty, homelessness, and income inequality in the
community.
iii. Affordability of housing is negatively impacted.
4. Fairness to citizens
a. The City budget is under tight constraints and facing $13.2M in budget cuts from 2020.
We also have large numbers of homeless people and people suffering from the
economic consequences of COVID-19. How can it possibly be justified to start
providing low or no cost legal services to those in the country/city illegally over other
needy people?
5. Most people facing deportation have committed other crimes, including identity theft, that
brought them to attention of immigration officials. They are not all innocent victims.
Thank you for listening and please understand that for every person that speaks or writes against
this misguided effort, there are many who feel the same who will not come forward. Many believe
they will not be listened to or, even worse, that they will be labeled as anti-immigrant or worse. And
frankly, many people are frustrated with elected officials in Colorado taking numerous actions to aid
and even encourage illegal immigration (in-state tuition, drivers licenses, public housing assistance,
not cooperating with federal immigration authorities, this proposal) and doing nothing to help
enforce our national immigration laws (such as requiring E-Verify).
Let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Glen Colton
9702173103
Fort Collins resident
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Packet Pg. 299 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Fund
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 12:00:40 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Barbara Pierce <barbara.prc@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 11:59 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Legal Fund
"I am a Fort Collins voter who wants you to oppose the Municipal Immigration Legal
Fund. Do not use my tax dollars to help illegal aliens avoid deportation. They do not
have a right to remain in the U.S. And they compete for jobs with our least fortunate
citizens. Too many are still unemployed during the pandemic."
Barbara A Pierce
pierceba@hotmail.com
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Packet Pg. 300 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [WARNING: Possible Phish Fraud] [EXTERNAL] NO. 064, 2021
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 11:43:23 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Laura Edwards <asfourme@juno.com>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 8:54 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [WARNING: Possible Phish Fraud] [EXTERNAL] NO. 064, 2021
WARNING: Your email security system has determined the message below may be a potential
threat.
It may pose as a legitimate company, tricking victims into revealing personal information.
If you do not know the sender or cannot verify the integrity of the message, please do not
respond or click on links in the message. Depending on the security settings, clickable URLs
may have been modified to provide additional security.
Against: Ordinance NO.064, 2021, APPROPRIATING PRIOR YEAR RESERVES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A MUNICIPAL IMMIGRATION LEGAL DEFENSE FUND.
I am a Larimer County resident, and former Fort Collins resident. As a well informed, active citizen I
want you to know that when public policy is wrong in a city, I choose to intentionally take my
business elsewhere. If you vote to direct city reserve funds (or any taxpayer dollars) to pay for legal
battles of non-citizens, while not offering the same benefits to legal taxpayers, my patronage will
leave Fort Collins. Why should I willingly spend my money in a City whose policies are inequitable,
bad policy? No more shopping at F.C. stores, no more automobile purchases, no more F.C. doctor
visits, no more recreating in F.C. facilities. Money spent in the city finds its way to City Government
via business property taxes, employee income taxes as well as sales taxes.
Additionally, if you have Council Members serving with organizations that will or are likely to receive
these funds, they should recuse themselves from any vote to move policy in this direction.
It's obvious to any thinking citizen, that this proposed policy is a pet project being pushed through
quickly. Or why not use the regular budgeting process, This is not what your citizens intended their
City's Reserve Funds be used for.
Yes, I'm one person, but I am not alone in my thinking, or my actions.
Money talks, take heed and listen; this 'ordinance' is wrong.
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Laura Edwards
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Packet Pg. 302 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 11:41:04 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Sarah Parrish <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 9:57 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I want to applaud you for supporting the creation of a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund.
I believe in the basic right of access to an attorney particularly given all the complexities in
our immigration system, language and cultural barriers. I had not realized that children are
being detained, asylum seekers, and not being provided legal representation - it's just wrong
so I want to thank you for your support in trying to address this - I also get that there is
contention around this. I am a firm believer that everyone, no matter who they are, should
have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just manner, by having someone who
can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Sarah Parrish
slongstreth@yahoo.com
636 Heather Court
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
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Packet Pg. 303 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL]
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 11:40:37 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Loreena Schmidt <loreenaschmidt@outlook.com>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 10:12 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL]
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
Taxes should be limited to the needs of the taxpayer not to defend the legal expense of illegals. It’s
unbelievable city council would consider taking up such matters. Some council members are
exposing themselves and their real agendas.
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Packet Pg. 304 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Illegal aliens defense fund
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 11:37:40 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: FRED BOGARD <fmbogard@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 11:24 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Illegal aliens defense fund
I am a Fort Collins voter who wants you to oppose the Municipal Immigration Legal
Fund. Do not use my tax dollars to help illegal aliens avoid deportation. They do not
have a right to remain in the U.S. And they compete for jobs with our least fortunate
citizens. Too many are still unemployed during the pandemic.
People in this country illegally are breaking the law, and spending tax dollars to assist
them in continuing to break the law is ridiculous.
Fred Bogard
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Packet Pg. 305 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] legal defense for immigrants
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 11:16:43 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Michael Stadtmueller <michael@our-saviours.org>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 10:30 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>; patricia.millier@alianzanorco.org; Leta Behrens
<leta@our-saviours.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] legal defense for immigrants
As a pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in the city of Fort Collins, and a long time resident of
this community I want to express my support for the legal defense fund for immigrants. These are
vital members of our community and we want to make sure that all members of our community
have support from our legal system. In fact that a campaign is going on against these groups, and
seeing the hate and vitriol that can be seen on the facebook post about it only proves how necessary
this is. Please help us to keep our focus on those in need in our community. These people deserve
fair representation. They are tax-payers in our community and vital workers here as well.
Sincerely,
Rev. Michael Stadtmueller
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Packet Pg. 306 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: Please support the Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 11:15:44 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Cailene,Amy <Amy.Cailene@colostate.edu>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 11:15 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please support the Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants
Dear Fort Collins City Leaders,
I am writing to you to ask for your SUPPORT of the Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants. I
work often with students who are undocumented. I have heard their stories and the stories
of their families. This fund should be supported because it is the right and humane decision.
There are many reasons for this but in the interests of brevity, here are a few:
This Fund will help to:
Keep families together through deportation defense
Support unaccompanied children in our school district through Special Immigrant
Juvenile Status (SIJS) proceedings
Support affirmative cases like DACA applications, and for those who have temporary
documentation to apply for residency, work permits, or ultimately, citizenship.
Thank you in advance for recognizing these basic human rights, and for acting to support
them.
Amy
Amy Cailene
She/Her/Hers
Career Education Manager
Colorado State University
Career Center
College of Natural Sciences
Amy.cailene@colostate.edu
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Packet Pg. 307 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: Illegal Alien Defense Fund
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 10:57:35 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Judy Work <juWork@live.com>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 10:48 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Illegal Alien Defense Fund
I am a Fort Collins voter who wants you to oppose the Municipal Immigration Legal
Fund. Do not use my tax dollars to help illegal aliens avoid deportation. They do not
have a right to remain in the U.S. And they compete for jobs with our least fortunate
citizens. Too many are still unemployed during the pandemic
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
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Packet Pg. 308 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Non Deportation Fund
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 10:57:24 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Michael Smith <mtssfca1958@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 10:49 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Non Deportation Fund
"I am a Fort Collins voter who wants you to oppose the Municipal Immigration Legal
Fund. Do not use my tax dollars to help illegal aliens avoid deportation. They do not
have a right to remain in the U.S. And they compete for jobs with our least fortunate
citizens. Too many are still unemployed during the pandemic."
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Packet Pg. 309 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Municipal Immigration Legal Fund
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 9:19:43 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Bronia N Marinelli <bronia2@icloud.com>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 7:34 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Municipal Immigration Legal Fund
"I am a Fort Collins voter who wants you to oppose the Municipal Immigration Legal
Fund. Do not use my tax dollars to help illegal aliens avoid deportation. They do not
have a right to remain in the U.S. And they compete for jobs with our least fortunate
citizens. Too many are still unemployed during the pandemic."
Bronia Marinelli
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Packet Pg. 310 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Municipal Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 9:19:04 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Me <ls111697@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 9:09 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Municipal Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Dear Council members,
I clearly oppose my tax dollars paying into a defense fund for illegal immigrants. The budget has not
been set, what will be denied the residents of Fort Collins for dollars to be placed into this fund?
I also question the integrity of some council members that lobby for these measures and
then vote on the issue. Absolutely not! Council members Emily Gorgol should recuse herself from
this vote.
Sincerely,
Bridget Morris
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
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Packet Pg. 311 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: Legal Fund for illegals on the backs on citizens
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 9:18:54 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Nancy Nelson <nancynelson982@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 9:11 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: Legal Fund for illegals on the backs on citizens
Fort Collins leaders:
I am shocked to learn that my city government finds it necessary to set up a legal fund for people
that did not obey our immigration laws and use reserve funds to pay for it.
I’m also shocked that a full time lobbyist for La Familia has brought this to the government. At the
very least Emily Gorgel needs to recuse herself. How come you didn’t recognize this full time
conflict of interest?
In my opinion, based on who the beneficiaries are (law breakers) of the proposed funding, and the
fact it puts Fort Collins in legal jeopardy by violating federal law and agency, this should never have
gotten the time of day. The very idea of this is 100 percent disrespect for our federal laws.
Please vote against this abuse of taxpayers funds. It is a betrayal of the trust given you.
Nancy Nelson
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Packet Pg. 312 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Let"s Create a Immigrant Legal Defense Fund
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 8:51:31 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Joshua Stallings <josh@coloradoimmigrant.org>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 7:59 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Let's Create a Immigrant Legal Defense Fund
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council Members,
I am writing to thank you for the support you showed for a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd, and to encourage you to move this proposal
forward.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Studies have found that people with a lawyer in immigration proceedings are 10.5x more
likely to win some form of immigration relief. This means that funding a Fort Collins LDF will
help keep families together, support the local economy by reducing turnover costs and
allowing more people to have work authorization for stable employment, allow kids to focus
in school without worrying about the threat of deportation and family separation, improve the
mental health of mixed status families in our community, and so much more.
Thank you for taking important steps to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need! Please move this proposal forward by bringing it to a reading and fully
funding the proposal at least $380,000 a year!
Peace + Love,
Josh Stallings
Joshua Stallings
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Packet Pg. 313 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
josh@coloradoimmigrant.org
1544 Lashley St
Longmont, Colorado 80504
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Packet Pg. 314 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 7:27:26 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Lena Kabeshita <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2021 6:10 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Lena Kabeshita
lkabes42@gmail.com
1620 Crestmore Pl
Fort Collins , Colorado 80521
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Packet Pg. 316 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Support for Legal Defense Fund
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 7:27:10 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Lena Kabeshita <lkabes42@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2021 6:24 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>; jeniarndt53@gmail.com
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support for Legal Defense Fund
Dear City Council Members,
As a resident of Fort Collins and the daughter and granddaughter of Japanese immigrants in the
United States, I stand in solidarity with immigrant communities in Fort Collins and support the
allocation of a legal defense fund.
I ask that you honor the humanity of immigrants and stand by your commitments to social justice
and human rights and support the legal defense fund. Immigrants are still human beings like you and
me. And like any human being, immigrants deserve to stay with their families, to receive due-
process, to earn a living wage, and to pursue an education and a better life for themselves and their
families.
What kind of community do you want Fort Collins to be? What side of history do you want Fort
Collins to be on? I ask that you remember our shared humanity and support the legal defense fund.
Sincerely,
Lena Kabeshita
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Packet Pg. 317 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] no
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 7:26:46 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: norma gallatin <ngallatin1@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2021 7:22 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] no
"I am a Fort Collins voter who wants you to oppose the Municipal Immigration Legal
Fund. Do not use my tax dollars to help illegal aliens avoid deportation. They do not
have a right to remain in the U.S. And they compete for jobs with our least fortunate
citizens. Too many are still unemployed during the pandemic."
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Packet Pg. 318 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Feedback on Legal Defense Fund Pilot
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 7:26:33 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: trudyh1@comcast.net <trudyh1@comcast.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2021 7:50 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Cc: Sarah Kane <SKane@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Feedback on Legal Defense Fund Pilot
Dear Council Members,
First of all, thank you for serving the City and for all the work you do.
I am writing to express my feedback regarding the Legal Defense Fund idea to provide free legal
counseling to people in our country illegally. I am opposed to this proposal. While I understand
some Council members’ passion for the plight of people in the US illegally, this is an inappropriate
use of our citizens’ tax money. I suggest that those Council members who are passionate about this,
personally work to raise money privately for the non-profits currently providing such service.
1. First of all, this proposal should go through the normal budget review process and discussed
and prioritized with all the other competing demands. It is inappropriate to propose this off
cycle. What about other issues such as homelessness, housing affordability, etc.?
2. Secondly, the County provides social services and this is not an appropriate role for the City.
3. Any Council members (current and newly elected) involved in the organizations that are
pushing for this proposal should recuse themselves. It seems like a conflict of interest.
4. Voter input should be garnered. I estimate that though people may feel sorry for those
entering our country illegally, most citizens would be opposed to using tax money to provide
legal services in order to stay here. People opposed to this proposal will be afraid to come
forward as they may be labeled or demeaned; it has happened. The only way to get good
voter information is to proactively send a survey to random residents in the City.
5. Everything that we do to help people here illegally, such as, free education, sanctuary city
status, medical care, driver’s licenses, in-state tuition, food assistance for children, housing
assistance, etc., just encourages more and more people to abuse our laws. It sounds
compassionate, but all these actions have huge untended consequences. These actions just
encourages even more:
a. Dangerous border crossings putting many at risk and often children being put at risk
b. Human trafficking—with dangerous criminals
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Packet Pg. 319 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
c. Unscrupulous employers who abuse their employees and undercut those business
people who are honest hiring legal workers and paying overtime, worker’s comp, social
security and other payroll taxes
d. Undercuts wages for our working poor; do you know with the ever ending supply of
“cheap” labor—wages for construction and the trades are much the same as they were
in the 1970’s?
e. Pressure on affordable housing for our working poor
You may think you’re being compassionate by helping individuals, but you can exacerbate major
problems for the many. Have any of you studied requiring employers to use E-Verify to dry up the
job magnet for those crossing our borders illegally or overstaying their visas? E-Verify is the humane
way to discourage being in our country illegally and stops employers from breaking our laws. Do you
really wish to tell our citizens, many who are struggling themselves with unemployment, housing and
medical costs, etc., that this is a priority for their tax money?
Thank you,
Trudy Haines
Trudyh1@comcast.net
970-218-6010
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Packet Pg. 320 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 7:25:30 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Keith Ela <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2021 10:51 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
Our Congress keeps kicking the can down the road on the immigration issue. And here in
Fort Collins we inherit the results of that inaction. We have many immigrant families that
support our Fort Collins economy. They may have brought children with them when they
came. If someone from such a family is deported, Fort Collins suffers the consequences.
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. Everyone, no matter
who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just manner, by
having someone who can advocate for their interests.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
Keith Ela
keithela@gmail.com
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Packet Pg. 321 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
3008 Eagle Dr
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526-2814
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Packet Pg. 322 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: Fund to provide legal representation
Date:Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:23:37 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Colleen Fullbright <colleenfcco@msn.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:15 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fund to provide legal representation
Dear Members of City Council,
Many years ago, I was part of a group who provided transportation to migrant farmworker families. I
remember taking the patriarch of one family to a much-needed doctor’s appointment, and later his
freshman-in-high-school son to an Urgent Care for a spider bite. With other families, there were
trips to the Social Security office, a ride to the store, trips to Denver for a child who needed
specialized care.
They loved their families, and they worked harder and longer than anyone else I’d ever known. The
workers were grateful for our help. I regarded it as a small way to show appreciation for all they had
contributed to the community—through their work and their worship and their day-to-day lives in
Fort Collins and the surrounding areas. They were members of my community, and I regarded them
as neighbors. My heart hurt for them when people of prejudice portrayed them as “less than” those
of us who were born in this country. They were often subjected to cruelty and exploitation. And they
were voiceless.
I have a glimmer of hope that things are changing, and that Fort Collins can follow the lead of other
cities to support and protect our immigrant neighbors. Immigrant families face well-known hardships
that are difficult to fathom. Legal proceedings are hard to navigate, with complex circumstances, and
they are compounded by a lack of rights to due process. A fund to provide legal representation to
those among us—who do not have the right to due process—is the right and just and moral thing to
do. It would provide help to asylum seekers, children, breadwinners who have been detained. Our
neighbors. They deserve this very basic right and I ask you to please vote in favor of this fund.
Thank you!
Colleen Fullbright
Fort Collins
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Packet Pg. 323 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Muni Immigration Legal Fund
Date:Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:37:15 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: T 1sch <timwunsch54@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 8:00 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Muni Immigration Legal Fund
I am a Fort Collins citizen and voter and I oppose the Municipal Immigration Legal Fund you
are voting on. I urge you to do the same.
Please do not use my tax dollars to help illegal aliens avoid deportation. They do not have a
right to enter the country illegally and be eligible for welfare aid.
And they compete for jobs with the least fortunate residents. Too many are still unemployed
from the lock down because of the pandemic."
It's just wrong!
Please represent your local citizens and not intruders.
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Packet Pg. 324 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Ordinance No. 064, 2021
Date:Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:38:14 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Gary Otto <garyotto@comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 7:47 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Ordinance No. 064, 2021
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing today to voice my opinion AGAINST Ordinance No. 064, 2021.
This ordinance is ill conceived and rewards criminal behavior. Passing of this ordinance will
lead to increased homelessness, more crime and discriminates against legal, law abiding
citizens.
Please vote NO on this ordinance.
Sincerely,
Gary Otto
2007 Mackenzie Ct
Fort Collins, CO 80528
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy S10+ smartphone
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Packet Pg. 325 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Municipal Immigration Legal Fund
Date:Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:38:24 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Robert McIntosh <mctrout45@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 7:23 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Municipal Immigration Legal Fund
ABSOLUTELY NO!!!!!!!!
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Packet Pg. 326 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
Date:Tuesday, April 20, 2021 1:05:52 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Katheryn Chen <katheryn333@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 12:23 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
Dear Council,
I want to thank you for your support of a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund that would allow
immigrants in our city access to legal representation. This is an essential service that offers some
chance for those who must navigate a complex immigration system.
By facilitating this access, we have the opportunity to show our commitment to just legal
practices, help keep families together, and affirm our support for all members of this
community.
Thank you again for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents.
Sincerely,
Katheryn Chen
(Fort Collins resident, 80526)
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Packet Pg. 327 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Date:Tuesday, April 20, 2021 1:03:41 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Rebecca Reymann <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 12:43 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thank You for Supporting Immigrant Legal Defense
Fort Collins City Leaders,
Dear Council members,
I am writing to thank you for your support of creating a Fort Collins Legal Defense Fund
during the study session on March 23rd.
A Fort Collins immigrant legal defense fund would allow immigrants in our city to have
access to legal representation, increasing their chances to successfully navigate the
complex federal immigration system. Having access to a lawyer means families can stay
together and ensures Fort Collins residents are guaranteed due process.
Immigration proceedings are incredibly complex and difficult to navigate on your own and
are the only legal proceeding in the country where someone is detained without the
guarantee to a lawyer, even if they are a child or an asylum seeker. As a result, the vast
majority of immigrants facing deportation and detention go before a judge alone. Everyone,
no matter who they are, should have the opportunity to present their case in a fair and just
manner, by having someone who can advocate for their interests.
If properly funded, the legal defense fund could also Keep families together through
deportation defense, support unaccompanied children in our school district through Special
Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) proceedings,
support affirmative cases like DACA applications, and for those who have temporary
documentation to apply for residency, work permits, or ultimately, citizenship.
Thank you for taking this important step to support Fort Collins residents with the legal
resources they need!
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Packet Pg. 328 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
Sincerely,
Becca
Rebecca Reymann
rebrey13@gmail.com
400 Alpert avenue
Fort collins, Colorado 80525
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Packet Pg. 329 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Illegal Immigrants Legal Fees
Date:Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:28:59 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Denise Clynes <ocdc53@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 7:53 PM
To: Kacee Scheidenhelm <kscheidenhelm@fcgov.com>; City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Illegal Immigrants Legal Fees
At this point...our roads are in need of repair, all our sidewalks need repair in order to be safe during
Winter, traffic planning needs to be #1 priority, city needs money($2.5 million now) to clean, repair
and remove limbs from our blizzard last month, FCPD and PVFire, county fire needs help AND we are
in a drought...FC should not build ANY MORE, SQUISHED together housing...we do not and will not
have enough water. This is EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED IN CA! They kept building with NO REGARD
to where the water would come from. And finally, we have to start paying 12 cents per grocery bags
now. And with all these concerns you want to have the city subsidize legal fees for ILLEGAL
immigrants?????? They are BREAKING OUR LAWS! They pay no attention to our COVID
precautions....THAT costs us additional funds and PUTS THE ENTIRE STATE POPULATION IN DANGER!
We have to stay locked up and go by the rules and regulations but we take anyone in and they cost
us more money and do NOT follow our rules and laws!
So put me down as being against funding ANYTHING FOR ANYONE WHO DOES NOT FOLLOW OUR
RULES AND LAWS AND NO MORE HOUSING UNLESS YOU HAVE OVER 35 acres and can drill your own
well.
No I am NOT a bigot or racist, I have just lived through all this in CA and saw the total and almost
complete destruction of a once GREAT state!
Thank you.
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Packet Pg. 330 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Fund
Date:Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:46:36 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
-----Original Message-----
From: Susan Taylor <taisusan@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:40 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Immigration Fund
To our city council members,
Please continue working on the Legal Defense Fund to assist our immigrant neighbors in Fort Collins. This is such
a significant initiative, I totally support the effort.
Yours truly,
Susan Taylor
2608 Kansas Drive, G-145
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 331 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: Legal Defense Fund
Date:Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:31:01 AM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: NANCY BURNS <nancyburns0533@msn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 8:22 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Legal Defense Fund
City Leaders,
A proposal for a legal defense fund for immigrants was recently made to the Fort Collins City
Council. the fund would assist cases like DACA, unaccompanied minors, and people under
threat of detention who are in our city.
If passed this fund will cover 140 cases, keep families together, support unaccompanied
children in our school district, and support DACA applications. Immigrants have always added
many positive benefits to the Fort Collins community. Let's help those who need it with the
legal support this proposal supplies.
Thank you,
Nancy Burns
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Packet Pg. 332 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Establishment of a Municipal Immigrations Legal Defense fund No 64 , 2021
Date:Wednesday, April 21, 2021 2:08:19 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: Lorna Reeves <lorna@frii.com>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 8:55 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Establishment of a Municipal Immigrations Legal Defense fund No 64 , 2021
Mayor, City Manager, and City Council Members,
I applaud the decision of the above mentioned item being withdrawn from consideration at
tomorrows city council meeting.
City council members who lobbied and have brought forth this ordinance appears to be a clear
display of a conflict of interest. As a tax paying citizen of Fort Collins, I am adamantly opposed. I
don’t pay taxes to go to defense funds period, for anyone!
Warm Regards,
Lorna R Reeves, Principal
2630 Newgate Ct.
Fort Collins, CO. 80525
P: 970.691.0170 | F: 970.225.1758
LRR, LLC
“Leaders Reaching Results”
What you do today can improve all your tomorrows- Ralph Marston
The American flag is the symbol of our freedom, national pride and
history.-Mike Fitzpatrick
-
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Packet Pg. 333 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
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Packet Pg. 334 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] I support the legal defense fund
Date:Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:29:31 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
-----Original Message-----
From: Colleen Silan <colleen@silanmercer.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 6:14 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] I support the legal defense fund
Hi
Just wanted to let you know that I think it’s important to support immigrants in our community.
Thanks,
Colleen Silan
Fort Collins
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Packet Pg. 335 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
From:Delynn Coldiron
To:JC Ward; Leo Escalante
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Expenditure of City Funds on legal defense of Illegal Immigrants
Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 12:00:54 PM
Thanks,
Delynn
"Tell us about our service, we want to know!"
From: James Tilmant <jimtilmant@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 11:53 AM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Expenditure of City Funds on legal defense of Illegal Immigrants
4/19/2021
Dear City Leaders,
PLEASE DO NOT SPEND OUR VERY HARD-EARNED TAX DOLLARS ON DEFENDING PEOPLE WHO HAVE
ENTERED OUR COUNTRY ILLEGALLY AND ARE CONTINUING TO LIVE HERE ILLEGALLY!
THIS INCLUDES GIVING THE FUNDING TO AN NGO WHO WILL USE THE FUNDS TO DO THIS!
I cannot even believe that I am having to write to my City Council and officials with such a request.
The fact that you are even considering this is outrageous. What a bonehead idea! Are you going to
provide legal assistance to actual citizens who have broken other Federal laws? How about IRS
laws? Or, are you only going to help those who have broken laws YOU do not agree with? How
utterly outrageous!! What authority do you have to do this? Where in the City approved budget has
such an expenditure of funds been authorized or approved? (Please respond to these questions)
My wife and I have worked very hard to earn the money that we have had to give to the City to
provide the services it’s LEGAL citizen's need. We expect the City leaders to spend those funds in an
honest, conservative, and appropriate way. WE DO NOT EXPECT OUR CITY LEADERS TO SPEND
THESE DOLLARS ON DEFENDING ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT LEGAL CITIZENS
OF OUR CITY, OUR COUNTY, OUR STATE, OR EVEN OUR COUNTRY!!
WE DO NOT EXPECT OUR CITY LEADERS TO SPEND OUR TAX DOLLARS DEFENDING ANYONE (LEGAL
CITIZEN OR NOT) WHO HAS BROKEN THE LAWS OF OUR CITY, STATE, OR COUNTRY! WE STRONGLY
OBJECT TO SUCH USE OF FUNDS.
Thank you,
Jim Tilmant
5703 Pebble Beach Court
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Packet Pg. 336 Attachment: Public Comment Emails (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
DATE: April 14, 2021
TO: Mayor Wade Troxell
City Councilmembers
City Manager Darin Atteberry
CC: Sarah Kane
Dawn Kennedy
Carol Thomas
FROM: The Human Relations Commission
RE: Fort Collins Immigration Legal Defense Fund
During our April 8th meeting, the Human Relations Commission (HRC) received a compelling
presentation from Patricia Miller, Alianza NORCO, and Claudia Perez, La Cocina, regarding the
proposed Fort Collins Immigration Legal Defense Fund. The HRC fully supports the creation of
this Fund to support the City’s Strategic Plan; specifically, that “equity and inclusion are
frameworks to accomplish the City’s goals of sustaining an environment where residents and
visitors feel welcome, safe, and valued in the community.”
An Immigration Legal Defense Fund will help our City’s immigrant adults and children move
closer to:
•Legal equity and due process
•Economic equity
•Health and safety equity
With 11,000 immigrant residents in Fort Collins, we believe that the City’s return on investment
in creating an Immigration Legal Defense Fund will be significant. Providing quality low
cost/pro bono legal services to assist immigrants with cases related to detention and deportation,
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, DACA, Lawful Permanent Residency, Temporary Protected
Status, and naturalization to become a US citizen will build the social and economic health of the
immigrant community and, in turn, our entire community. Absent this Fund, our immigrant
community will continue to be at risk for higher levels of physical and mental health issues,
economic and housing instability and, in addition, will lack the belief that they are safe and
belong to our community.
ATTACHMENT 4 2.4
Packet Pg. 337 Attachment: Human Relations Commission Memo (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
The HRC requests our City leaders to allocate the required funds to establish an Immigration
Legal Defense Fund. We believe our immigrant community must have access to quality,
affordable legal services to demonstrate to Fort Collins residents that equity and inclusion are at
the heart of what makes Fort Collins a healthy, safe and welcoming community for all.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Packet Pg. 338 Attachment: Human Relations Commission Memo (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
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Packet Pg. 339 Attachment: Work Session Summary, March 23, 2021 (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
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Packet Pg. 340 Attachment: Work Session Summary, March 23, 2021 (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
1
Caryn Champine, JC Ward, & Leo Escalante
Municipal
Immigration Legal
Fund
ATTACHMENT 6 2.6
Packet Pg. 341 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
Council Direction
2
1.What feedback does City Council have regarding the research and
unmet needs assessment for immigration legal services in Fort
Collins?
2.What next step would Council like staff to pursue regarding an 18-
month or 12-month pilot municipal immigration legal fund program
for Fort Collins residents?
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Packet Pg. 342 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
Work Session Overview
3
1.Strategic Alignment
2.Equity Challenges related to Immigration Status
3.Current Conditions in Fort Collins
4.Colorado State Immigration Legal Fund House Bill
5.Fort Collins Immigration Legal Fund Pilot Program Design & Funding
Examples
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Packet Pg. 343 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
Strategic Alignment
4
Strategic Outcomes 2020 Legislative
Policy Agenda
City Council
Resolution 2019-100
Social Sustainability
Strategic Plan (2016)
Neighborhood Livability &
Social Health 1.4
Economic Health 3.2
Safe Communities 5.1
High Performing
Government 7.3
Immigration and National
Border Conditions
The Immigration Crisis at
the Southern Border of the
United States and its Impact
on the Fort Collins
Community
Equity and Inclusion Theme
B1.2.b
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Packet Pg. 344 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
Equity Challenges
5
LEGAL EQUITY
•Immigrants are 10.5 times more likely to be able to remain in
the U.S. when they have legal representation
ECONOMIC EQUITY
•Immigrants in our Congressional District contribute:
•$172.4 million in state and local taxes
•More than $406 million in federal taxes
HEALT H & SAFETY EQUITY
•Undocumented immigrants typically have extremely limited access
to care
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Packet Pg. 345 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
Current Conditions in Fort Collins
Colorado
§In 2019, 65%of 8500 immigration deportation cases did
not have legal representation
§In 2020, 61%of 2,154 children in deportation cases did
not have access to legal representation
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Fort Collins
§Immigrant community of more than 11,000 or 6.8% of total
population
§Approximately,4,500 Fort Collins community members are
currently not United States Citizens
§Approximately, 2,200 are eligible for naturalization
§Approximately, 2,300 are currently at risk for detention and
deportation
Immigrants
are 10.5 times
more likely to
be able to
remain in the
U.S. when
they have
legal
representation
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Packet Pg. 346 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
Current Conditions in Fort Collins
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DEMOGRAPHICS -CHILDREN
•15%of children in Fort Collins live with at least one immigrant parent
and 75%of these children are themselves U.S. citizens
•In Poudre School District, there are 54 students who arrived as
unaccompanied minors seeking asylum due to threat of death or
imminent harm
•Children in immigration proceedings have no right to legal counsel,
Guardian ad Litem evaluation, or adult supervision during hearings
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Packet Pg. 347 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
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Colorado HB21-11 94 proposes the establishment of a statewide Immigration Legal
Defense Fund
•Introduced to the Colorado House of Representatives 3/4/21, assigned to the
Judiciary Committee, which referred it to the Appropriations Committee on 3/30/21
•Initial $100,00 appropriation of the Colorado General Fund
•Funding appropriation amount limited by TABOR Amendment & does not reflect
the total current unmet need in Colorado
•Limited to “indigent” legal services & clients must be low-income to qualify
Colorado Immigration
Legal Defense Fund
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Packet Pg. 348 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
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•Fort Collins Residency Requirement
•Direct legal representation for the lifecycle of immigration
cases
•Support for legal pathways to citizenship or lawful presence
•Legal Advice and Consultations through legal clinics and
Know Yo ur Rights trainings
•Education and outreach
•Program coordinator based in a local
nongovernmental organization
Proposals will request the following service delivery:
Pilot Program Service Delivery
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Packet Pg. 349 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
Fort Collins Market Rates & Anticipated Need
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Case Type Pro Bono Legal
Costs/Case in Fort
Collins market
Unmet Need in Fort
Collins*
Detention/Deportation $6,000/case 75-100 cases/year
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)$4,000/case 100 cases/year
“Affirmative Cases”-Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals (DACA),Lawful Permanent
Resident (LPR),or Naturalization
$1,000/case 400 cases/year
*Unmet need in Fort Collins is estimated for 2021 and may be higher due to reluctance of immigrant
community members to identify themselves and their need for services for use by a governmental
entity in this analysis.
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Packet Pg. 350 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
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18-month Pilot Grant Program Funding Examples
Example Program
Administration
Detention-
Deportation
$6,000/case
SIJS
$4,000/case
Af firmative
Cases
$1,000/case
Funding Range
A-18 $90,000 25-30 20-40 100-150 $400,000-
550,000
B-18 $90,000 20-25 5-20 20-100 $250,000-
400,000
C-18 $90,000 15-20 0-5 0-20 $180,000-
250,000
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Packet Pg. 351 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
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12-month Pilot Grant Program Funding Examples
Example Program
Administration
Detention-
Deportation
$6,000/case
SIJS
$4,000/case
Af firmative
Cases
$1,000/case
Funding Range
A-12 $60,000 15-20 15-25 40-100 $250,000-
380,000
B-12 $60,000 12-15 5-15 25-40 $150,000-
250,000
C-12 $60,000 10-12 0-5 0-25 $120,000-
150,000
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Packet Pg. 352 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
Program Metrics
13
•Nº of people receiving free legal advice or training
•Nºof people receiving direct representation
(adults/children, case type, &
breadwinner/caregiver status)
•Nºof cases resolved due to representation
•Nºof people released on bond during the program
•Nºof referrals to the program by other
participants
•Pct. of participants who feel they are safer due
to the program
•Pct.of participants who are more knowledgeable
about their pathways to citizenship or lawful
presence after the program
•Pct.of participants reporting greater likelihood of
accessing City or community resources due to the
program
Metrics
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Packet Pg. 353 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
Pilot Start Up Timeline
14
Contracting
(City Staff & Grant Recipients)
Tw o Weeks
Application, Review, &
Selection
(City Staff)
One Month
Begin Administrative Services
(Grant Recipients)
Tw o Weeks
Begin Legal Services
(Grant Recipients with Existing
Legal Providers)
Tw o Months
Begin All Legal Services
(Grant Recipients)
Four Months
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Packet Pg. 354 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
Council Direction
1.What feedback does City Council have regarding the research and
unmet needs assessment for immigration legal services in Fort
Collins?
2.What next step would Council like staff to pursue regarding an 18-
month or 12-month pilot municipal immigration legal fund program
for Fort Collins residents?
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Packet Pg. 355 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
Peer City Models
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PROGRAM DESIGN
•Public-nonprofit Partnerships
o 39 of 42 municipal immigration legal funds
•Public Defender’s Office Units
o Established units inside Public Defender’s Office
•City/County Employee Coordinator
o Dane County, Wisconsin created municipal staff position
•Student Law Office Clinics and Fellows
o Dane County funds a portion of the student law office
immigration clinic at the University of Wisconsin
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Packet Pg. 356 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
Peer City Models
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City/County Annual Funding # Cases/Year Funding Source
Baltimore, MD $200,000 26 cases City Funds
Hennepin County, MN $275,000 75 cases County Funds
Dane County, WI $250,000 75 cases County & Grant Funds
Harris County, TX $250,000 75 cases County & Grant Funds
Columbus, OH $159,000 68 cases City, Grant, & Nonprofit
Funds
Denver, CO $525,000 Estimated 100 cases City, County, & Nonprofit
Funds
Sonoma County, CA $550,000 193 cases City, County, & Nonprofit
Funds
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Packet Pg. 357 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10258 : Municipal Immigration Legal Fund)
DATE:
STAFF:
May 11, 2021
Abbye Neel, Interim Water Conservation Mgr.
Liesel Hans, Interim Deputy Utilities Director
WORK SESSION ITEM
City Council
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Water Supply Requirements and Allotments.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this work session is to discuss a proposal to update the methodology for calculating the Fort
Collins Utilities (Utilities) Water Supply Requirements (WSR). WSR s are a dedication of water rights or cash-in-
lieu of water rights (cash-in-lieu) to ensure adequate water supplies and associated infrastructure are available to
serve both new development and re-development in the Utilities water service area. For non-residential
customers, the WSRs are translated into an annual water allotment (allotment), with an Excess Water Use
surcharge (surcharge) applied to water use that exceeds the allotment.
Goals of this update include increasing accuracy and equity of the ca lculations and encouraging water efficient
designs in development. Staff will present the drivers for the proposal, how the proposed calculations compare to
the current system and other water providers' systems, impacts to the community, and opportunities for future
improvements.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
1. What feedback does Council have regarding the proposed concept for the Water Supply Requirements
calculations?
2. Is this item ready for a formal Council consideratio n in September of 2021?
The information is organized into the following sections:
1. Background
2. Drivers - Outcomes - Benefits
3. History
4. Proposed Approach - Water Supply Requirement Calculations
5. Additional Supporting Details
6. Public Engagement and Outreach
7. Regional Comparisons
8. Strategic Alignment
9. Next Steps
BACKGROUND______________________________________________________________________
Water Service Providers in Fort Collins
Utilities water service area covers the central port ion of Fort Collins. Utilities supplies water to approximately 75%
of residents and business within the city limits. Water service in the surrounding areas is provided by other water
providers, including water districts like East Larimer County (ELCO) and Fort Collins-Loveland (FCLWD) water
districts, as seen in Attachment 1. Each water service provider has their own drivers (source of supply,
development patterns) that determine their WSR calculations and the policies, options, and costs for meeting their
WSR.
For this proposal, all proposed concepts only apply to the Utilities water service area.
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Key Terms and Definitions
A complete list of terms and definitions can be found in Attachment 2.
Developers, including greenfield development and redevelopment, must meet a Water Supply
Requirement:
• Water Supply Requirements (WSR): A requirement for water service from Utilities. A WSR accounts for the
additional water demand, defined in gallons or acre-feet of water, brought into the Utilities water service area
by a new development or redevelopment. The developer satisfies a WSR by dedicating water rights or paying
cash-in-lieu to Utilities. This provides the revenue to develop reliable water resources for the development,
including water rights and associated infrastructure. WSRs are in line with the City’s approach that
development pays for itself.
• Cash-in-lieu: A developer can meet a WSR by paying cash, instead of providing water rights. The cash -in-
lieu rate is based on the cost to meet future water needs and includes the expected cost to acquire water
rights and associated infrastructure. The current cost is $42,422 per 325,851 gallons and is updated every
two years.
Post-development, Utilities customers have an annual water allotment and may face exce ss water use
surcharges. NOTE: These are not the focus of the work session. They are, however, related and it is important to
understand the connections.
• Allotments: All non-residential taps (commercial businesses and irrigation taps) installed after Ma rch 1984
have an allotment (volume of water in gallons) that is based upon the WSR that was satisfied and the time of
development or redevelopment. Only about 1,000 or 33% of commercial customers have allotments.
Customers can turn in more water rights or pay additional cash-in-lieu to increase their allotments at any time.
• Excess water use surcharge: Non-residential taps with allotments face this surcharge if their annual water
use exceeds their allotment. This charge is in addition to the standard wate r use rates. The surcharge
provides revenue to purchase additional water rights and/or infrastructure to account for the additional water
demand over the allotment and therefore over the WSR satisfied for the property. The surcharge is based on
the cash-in-lieu rate. The surcharge is currently $10.39 per 1,000 gallons over the allotment and is updated
every two years. About 300 non-residential customers pay surcharges each year.
DRIVER - OUTCOMES - BENEFITS
Utilities is responsible for ensuring our customers have enough water today and into the future. Utilities
also upholds the City approach that development and redevelopment pay their own way. As the costs of acquiring
and developing water resources have increased, the cost to secure water for the addit ional demand have
increased, too. Since 2018, there has been a significant increase in both the cash -in-lieu rate and surcharge. This
is not unique to Utilities - all water providers across the Front Range are facing a significant rise in costs. Most
water providers are shifting to plan for populations much larger than previously expected, and at the same time,
climate change is dramatically increasing the variability in water availability from year to year. Responsible water
management is essential to meet the needs of Fort Collins today, and to maintain our quality of life into the future.
The current WSR system uses tap size to determine the WSR for all non -residential developments. This
can be problematic because tap size is determined by peak daily dem and, which does not always correlate to
annual water demand. Additionally, within a tap size, the current WSR calculation methodology is based on the
average annual demand for all customers who currently have that tap size. Within any given tap size, there are
many different business types, including mixed-use taps and irrigation taps that serve a variety of different sizes
and types of landscapes that are all treated the same. Since it is an average, some development’s actual water
use will be above the WSR and some will be below. This creates equity issues for developers and customers
alike; it means some developments subsidize other developments. And, in situations where the WSRs are too low
relative to the property’s actual water use, the allotments are also too small, placing the burden on the customers,
who could be required to pay substantial surcharges each year.
The proposed update can help Utilities, developers, and customers (the water users) by requiring a WSR
volume much closer to the water demand that the property is predicted to use . This will minimize
mismatches between actual use, the WSR, and the customer’s allotment. This is also the first WSR update that
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incentivizes water efficiency and innovation. Addressing these opportunities now can e nsure the utility and the
community are proactively implementing measures to meet future needs and manage increasing costs, while
ensuring the problem of mismatched allotments and WSRs are not perpetuated into the future. The proposal aims
to meet these needs by:
• Increasing Accuracy: In response to the rising costs of water, adjusting WSRs to be more data -driven,
detailed, and reflective of development-specific demand is becoming an industry standard. Increased
accuracy benefits Utilities, developers, and customers by ensuring WSRs, costs, and allotments are truer to
the specific development’s predicted water use.
• Improving Equity: Increased accuracy leads to increased equity by ensuring each developer pays their fair
share. By better connecting the WSR calculation to expected water use, Utilities ensures each developer
pays their share of costs to acquire and develop additional water resources and makes it less likely that a
development will pay too much or too little. It will also improve equity for the actual water users, our Utilities’
customers, by ensuring they are not left facing an allotment that is too small for their water needs.
• Promoting water efficiency and innovation: Aligning WSR calculations to demand allows highly efficient
developments, with lower water demand, to pay less, creating a cost incentive for more water -efficient
designs. From the perspective of both Utilities and developers, integrating efficient design strategies at the
time of construction is one of the most efficient and cost-effective strategies for managing water demand.
Efficient designs also benefit the customer by lowering water bills.
HISTORY
• 1960: Initiation of WSR (previously called “raw water requirements”). Two-acre-foot equivalent of water rights
is required for every acre developed. WSRs can be met via dedication of water rights or cash -in-lieu.
• 1960 - 1984: Minor, intermittent updates reflecting changing use patterns and costs to develop water supplies
and associated infrastructure.
• 1984: In response to more commercial development, WSR calculations are now based on tap size. First year
that non-residential developments are assigned allotments based on their WSR.
• 1984 - 2018: Minor updates to the cash-in-lieu rate, surcharge, and WSRs to reflect changing use patterns
and costs to develop water supplies and associated infrastructure.
• 2018: Significant updates to WSR calculations, cash-in-lieu rate, and surcharge in response to rising cost of
water resources. Included a 166% increase to the cash-in-lieu and surcharge. Customers with allotments
experience an increase in surcharges from an average of $1,500 to $4,000 per year. Analysis reveals that
some exceedances are because the original WSR and the resulting allotment being too low for the property’s
water use, even if the customer is efficient. This flagged the need to improve the accuracy and equity of
WSRs and allotments.
• 2019: Council approved the creation of the Allotment Management Program (Ordinance No. 050, 2019). This
program provides existing customers a temporary waiver from surcharges while they implement a long-term
water reduction project that will mitigate all or a portion of the surcharges permanently. Staff launches effort to
update the WSR calculations for new developments and re-developments.
PROPOSED APPROACH - WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT CALCULATIONS
A summary of the current and proposed systems is found in Table 1: Current and Proposed WSRs. More detail is
provided later in this document.
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Table 1: Current and Proposed WSRs
Sector Current calculation is based on: Proposed new concept is based on:
Residential Number of Bedrooms + Total Lot Size Number of Bedrooms + Outdoor Area Only
Multifamily Number of Bedrooms + Total Lot Size Number of Bedrooms*
Commercial Tap Size Business Type*
Irrigation Tap Size Landscape Type
*All multifamily and commercial developments would be required to have a separate tap and WSR.
Some potential impacts of the proposed concept include:
• Resource Implications: In alignment with industry best practices, the proposed concept requires additional
information (e.g., outdoor area square footage, business type, and landscape type) to better predict the
development’s future water demand. As a result, developers will be required to provide informat ion at different
points and, sometimes, earlier in the development review process. More staff resources will be needed for
review and enforcement.
• Cost Implications to Developer: In the proposed concept, water-efficient developments and developments
with lower water demand will pay less, while less efficient developments and developments with higher water
use, will pay more. While some developments will pay more in the proposed concept compared to the current
system, the changes aim to increase accuracy and equity by better connecting the WSR calculation to
expected water use and, as a result, ensure each developer pays their share of costs to acquire and develop
additional water supply.
• Cost Implications to Utilities: The proposed changes do not impact Utilities finances; the changes are
refinements of the current calculations. While lower water use developments would pay less, high water use
development would pay more. As a result, there is a neutral impact to Utilities’ finances.
• Customer Implications: While these changes are focused on development and redevelopment and,
therefore, have the largest impact on the development community, the changes indirectly affect customers by
creating more accurate allotments. Better alignment between allotments and water use decreases the
likelihood the actual water user, the customer, will incur large surcharge bills due to an allotment that does not
match the development’s water need. To prevent all surcharges, customers will still have to manage water
use wisely by avoiding excessive water use, inefficient practices, and leaks.
MORE DETAILS
More details about each sector are described below. Referenced equations can be found in Attachment 3.
Non-residential (Commercial and Irrigation)
As described earlier, the current WSR is based only on tap size, customers can have mixed use taps (outdoor
and indoor use on the same tap), and tap size is determined by peak daily demand, which is largely uncorrelated
with actual annual water use. The WSR amount is based on a his torical average of all non-residential customers
with the given tap size, which includes a mix of commercial businesses, irrigation, and mixed -use taps. There is a
wide variation of annual water demand in each tap size. The new approach proposes eliminatin g mixed-use taps
and separately predicting the WSR for commercial and irrigation. To this end, the new approach proposes that all
commercial businesses and multifamily developments with landscape irrigation have a separate irrigation tap.
• Commercial WSR: The new concept for commercial development calculations is based on business type and
size of the business instead of tap size. This reflects that different types of business have different water
demands (e.g., retail vs. restaurant water use). In the proposed concept, common business types have an
assigned WSR value that was calculated using a predictive model informed by Utilities’ water use data and
other information. High-water-use businesses and businesses that do not fit into an assigned category wo uld
be required to submit an engineered estimate that outlines estimated annual water use. Table 2, Proposed
Commercial WSRs, is a draft of business types and corresponding WSRs:
Table 2: Proposed Commercial WSRs
Draft Business Type Draft Proposed WSR
Auto Retail 5 gal/sq ft
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Table 2: Proposed Commercial WSRs
Auto Service and Repair 8 gal/sq ft
Car Wash 170,000 gal/bay
Childcare 28 gal/sq ft
Gas Station w/o Car Wash 44 gal/sq ft
Grocery 25 gal/sq ft
Hospital Case by Case
Hotel 24,000 gal/room
Industrial/Manufacturing Case by Case
K-12 Schools 11 gal/sq ft
Medical Office 24 gal/sq ft
Nursing Homes Case by Case
Office 7 gal/sq ft
Place of Worship 11 gal/sq ft
Recreation 36 gal/sq ft
Restaurants 145 gal/sq ft
Retail 5 gal/sq ft
Other Case by Case
In this proposal, if a 100,000 square foot retail space was developed, the WSR would be calculated by
multiplying 100,000 sq ft x 5 gal/sq ft, resulting in a 500,000 gallon WSR. Post -development, the customer
would then also have a 500,000 gallon annual allotment. No approach or c alculation methodology will be
perfect. We know there will be variation within a business type and year -to year for a given business (e.g., not
all 100,000-square-foot retail spaces use the exact same amount of water, nor does one customer use the
same amount of water each year), however the proposed approach addresses more variability than the
current tap size system, resulting in a more accurate WSR and allotment, which benefits the end-user.
• Irrigation WSRs: The new concept for new landscape calculations is based on the amount of water needed
by different categories of landscapes. This reflects that some plants require more water in our semi -arid
climate, while other plants require less water. The best tool to accomplish this is a Water Budget, which
breaks down landscape types by estimated water use instead of tap size. The Water Budget in Table 3:
Example Irrigation WSRs is made up of four different categories. Plants are grouped into each category
depending on their annual water need as defined by th e City of Fort Collins Plant List and industry standards.
The WSR would be based on the total estimated annual water use found in the table.
This proposed approach is already widely used by landscape architects, irrigation system designers, and
landscape managers. The Water Budget table is already a required element in the City’s Land Use Code for
all Landscape Plans, making this an easy approach to implement. Here is an example to illustrate how it
would work:
Table 3: Example Irrigation WSRs
Water Budget Table Example development w/ 7,000 square
feet of landscaped area
Water Use Water Value
(gal/sq ft)
Square Feet Water Requirement
(gal)
High 18 5,000 90,000
Medium 14 1,000 14,000
Low 8 1,000 8,000
Very Low 3 0 0
Estimated Annual
Water Use (gal)
112,000
In the example above, the developer would need to satisfy a WSR of 112,000 gallons. Post -development,
this WSR would be translated into a 112,000-gallon allotment for the customer. Like the shift to business
type, the Water Budget approach does a better job accounting for different water demands by relying on
landscape type rather than tap size, resulting in a more accurate WSR and allotment, which ultimately
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benefits the utility and the end-user. Additionally, in this model, lower water use landscapes will pay less,
incentivizing efficient landscape design and creating more flexibility for developers.
• Residential (2 units or less) and Multifamily (3 units or more): The current calculation for residential and
multifamily WSRs is based on the number of bedrooms and total lot size per development. Number of
bedrooms aims to estimate indoor water use by approximating occupancy, and the lot size aims to estimate
outdoor water use. Given current data availability and analysis, number of bedrooms continues to be the
strongest predictor for indoor water use in residential and multifamily settings. Lot size, however, is no longer
the best predictor for outdoor water use. As a reminder, residential and multifamily WSRs are not translated
into annual allotments. Only non-residential (commercial and multifamily) customers have allotments. The
proposed concept for updating outdoor water use calculations in each sector is:
o Residential (2 units or less): To reflect variations in outdoor irrigable area, staff recommends using
outdoor area as a predictor of outdoor water instead of lot size. It is a better predictor of outdoor water
use and also accounts for the variability of lot designs (e.g. a 7,000 square foot lot with 1,000 vs. 5,000
square feet of outdoor area). Additionally, this change allows for the possibility of indoor -only taps when
there is no outdoor irrigation.
o Multifamily (3 units or more): Due to the size and set up of multifamily developments, staff recommends
requiring a separate irrigation tap that meets the irrigation sector requirements, described above, to
account for outdoor water use in multifamily settings. This change will allow for better water management,
proper tap sizing, and more accurate calculations.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING UPDATES
Several other items were identified as essential complements to the proposed WSR updates. These include:
• Update WSR calculations every two years: To ensure WSRs reflect best practices and new building
efficiencies, staff proposes WSR calculations be revisited and updated every two-years.
• Water Plant Investment Fees (WPIFs): Water Plant Investment Fees (WPIFs) are the other large
component of water development fees and cover the transmission, treatment, and distribution of water.
Currently, there is one non-residential WPIF that is applied to both irrigation and commercial taps. To align
WSR and WPIFs, staff proposes separating the non-residential WPIF into a commercial WPIF and irrigation
WPIF. Compared to today’s rates, commercial indoor PIFs will decrease in cost by roughly 50%, while
irrigation PIFs will increase by 50%.
• Surcharge Waived for Landscape Establishment: Native and water-wise landscapes require up to three
years of supplemental water to become fully established. To account for this establishment period, staff
proposes waiving the surcharge for the first three years. During this time, customers would still pay standard
water rates but would not pay any surcharges if they exceed their allotment.
• Non-Residential (Commercial and Irrigation Only) Alternative Compliance: To encourage innovative and
efficient design, staff proposes an alternative compliance option for non -residential designs to meet a lower
WSR if they provide an engineered estimate that demonstrates lower water us e. Currently, staff recommends
to only provide alternative compliance for non-residential customers because there are limited tools to
regulate alternative compliances in residential settings. See “Next Steps” for additional information.
• Redevelopment: Currently WSRs are only evaluated in redevelopment scenarios when a new meter is
installed. No evaluation takes place if there is only a change of use (e.g. retail space is redeveloped into a
brewery). To account for these situations, staff proposes includ ing a WSRs revaluation any time a change of
use permit is filed with the building department. In the future, if a development has a higher water need, they
will be credited for the current WSR and required to meet the difference to satisfy the higher WSR. If the
future development has a lower water need, they will not be required to meet any additional WSRs, and their
WSR and allotment will stay the same (i.e., it will not be lowered).
• Updates to Land Use Code: To align WSRs with Land Use Code, staff proposes updating the Hydrozone
values found in the water budget table to reflect industry standards and require the irrigation plan earlier in the
development process to better align irrigation and landscape design.
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH
Staff has completed extensive internal and external outreach, summarized below. Staff are grateful to the many
individuals who contributed to the proposal.
• Internal: City Departments including the Parks Planning, Parks, Natural Areas, Building Services, Utilitie s
Finance, and Planning and Development Review all provided extensive feedback. A few notable comments
and suggestions include:
o Support changes, particularity in the irrigation and commercial sector.
o Plan for additional staff time needed to review and enforce.
• External: Staff met with a variety of external stakeholders including the Chamber of Commerce, credit and
certificate holders, certified landscape professionals, the Board of Realtors, key accounts, the restaurant
community, and property owners. A few notable comments and suggestions include:
o Help provide education for business owners and highly impacted business sectors (e.g. restaurants) to
ensure customers understand the implications when redeveloping and/or developing by expanding to a
new location.
• Focus Group: In addition to the individual external stakeholder engagement, staff completed four 2-hour
focus groups to gather in-depth feedback from highly impacted groups. 68 developers, landscape architects,
irrigation designers, and builders were invited to participate. Seventeen were ultimately able to attend the
sessions. Each session covered a specific topic. Feedback gathered at each focus group is summarized in
Table 4, Focus Group Summary.
Table 4: Focus Group Summary
Focus What We Heard What We Incorporated
Irrigation • Like that cost is reflective of how much
a landscape will use. • Request for
alternative compliance option.
• Alternative compliance method allowed if
supplemental design information is provided that
demonstrates lower water use.
Commercial • Like that cost is more reflective of
actual businesses water use. • Request
for alternative compliance option.
• Request to not require separate
irrigation tap if there is minimal outdoor
irrigation.
• Alternative compliance method allowed if
supplemental design information is provided that
demonstrates lower water use. • If landscape
requires less than 30,000 gallons a year, a
separate irrigation tap will not be required.
Residential
and
Multifamily
• Like that multifamily is required to
have separate irrigation tap as it allows
for lower costs with efficient design.
• Request for alternative compliance
option. • Ensure water use analysis is
reflective of efficiencies in new builds.
• Exploring building and land use code updates
that would make alternative compliance feasible
in the future. • Requirements updated every two
years to reflect any efficiencies due to new
building codes or other relevant changes.
• Boards and Commissions: Staff presented to the Water Board (Oct 2019, April 2021), Building Review
Board (April 2021), and to many Board and Commission members at a Super Issue meeting (April 2021).
Boards and Commissions who expressed interest at the Super Issues meeting will receive individual follo w-
up. Staff will also gather in-depth feedback from the Water Board at a work session in June 2021 and a
regular meeting in August. Meeting minutes and notes from these events can be found in Attachment 4. A
few notable comments and suggestions include:
o Support of changes, especially requiring separate irrigation tap.
o Desire to include alternative compliance for single and multifamily developments in future WSR update
efforts.
REGIONAL COMPARISONS
While each water service provider has their own drive rs for determining WSR calculations, the proposed
methodology is largely aligned with others in the region.
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Table 5: Regional WSR Comparisons highlights differences and similarities amongst neighboring communities.
Within the table, green aligns with the proposed changes, yellow is closely aligned, and red does not align. As
costs continue to rise, and the need to plan and manage water demand increases, it is expected that more water
service provider will move toward industry best practices and adopt simi lar approaches.
Table 5: Regional WSR Comparisons
Separate
Irrigation Tap
Irrigation Residential and Multifamily Non-residential
Utilities Current No Tap Size SF: Beds + Lot Size MF: Beds +
Lot Size
Tap Size
Utilities
Proposed
Yes Water
Budget
SF: Beds + Outdoor Area MF:
Beds + Lot Size
Business Type
FCLWD* Yes Tap size SF: Lot size MF: # units Tap size
ELCO** Yes Water budget SF: Lot size MF: # units > 0.75’’ tap = Case
by case
Westminster Yes Water budget SF: Bed/Bath + Irrigation Area MF:
Bedrooms
Business type
Greeley Yes Water budget SF/MF: Lot size Business type
Boulder Yes Water budget SF/MF: Bedrooms + Irrigation
Area
Fixture Counts
Loveland Highly
Encouraged
Water budget SF/MF: Units + Lot Size Tap size
*FCLWD: Fort Collins Loveland Water District **ELCO: East Larimer County Water District
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The proposed approach is aligned to a variety of plans and strategic objectives that touch many areas across the
organization, community, and state.
• City Strategic Plan (2020): The City Strategic Plan provides a vision and framework for the City of Fort
Collins. It outlines a variety of goals including: to provide a high -quality water supply, to foster infill and
redevelopment opportunities, and to invest and maintain utility infrastructure and service while ensuring
predictable utility rates. The proposed updates align to these objectives, and others, by increasing the
accuracy and ability to plan, improving equity amongst customers, and encouraging water -efficient and
innovative design.
• City Plan: The City Plan provides a coordinated and cohesive set of policies to support ongoing climate
adaptation and resilience planning throughout the community. The proposed WSR updates support these
goals by responsibly managing wa ter resources, reducing water use in new developments, and encouraging
development that reduces the impact on Fort Collins ecosystems.
• Water Efficiency Plan: The 2015 State- and Council-approved Water Efficiency Plan outlines a goal to reach
130 gallons per capita per day (gpcd) by 2030. The plan also outlines various levels of opportunity, including
promotion of greater outdoor water efficiency, greater integration of water efficiency into land use planning
and building codes, and expansion of commerci al and industrial strategies. The WSRs are in direct support of
these goals.
• Nature in the City: In 2015, Council adopted the Nature in the City Strategic Plan, which establishes a vision,
goals, and policies to enhance habitat within our urban environment and access to nature for all community
members. The proposed WSR updates support these goals by encouraging efficient landscape design
throughout the community, particularly on private property.
• Housing Strategic Plan: The 2021 Housing Strategic Plan is a strategy for “everyone in Fort Collins to have
healthy, stable housing, they can afford.” The plan describes goals to achieve this vision, including addressing
opportunities with water costs and housing. The proposed WSRs support these goals by more closely
aligning costs to a development’s water use and encouraging efficient design.
• Colorado Water Plan: The 2015 Colorado Water Plan is the State’s roadmap to sustainable water
management. The plan outlines various objectives to meet future demand. The proposed WSR updates align
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with the plan’s goals by encouraging municipal conservation and efficiency planning and land use water
planning.
NEXT STEPS
1. Continue outreach and education: Planned outreach and education events include but are not limit ed to:
Building Review Board (May), existing allotment customers (May), Water Board (June), and Planning and
Zoning Board (July).
2. Return for formal council consideration (anticipated Sept. 21, 2021).
3. New WSRs calculation implemented, if adopted by C ity Council (effective January 2022).
Related Future Efforts: The effort to create this proposal highlighted several additional opportunities for potential
next projects. Additional resources may be needed to address these opportunities:
• Cash-in-Lieu Increase (planned for late fall 2021): An effort is underway to update the cash-in-lieu cost.
The cash-in-lieu cost is reviewed and updated every two years. It reflects the cost to acquire and develop
additional water resources like water rights, infrastructure, and storage projects like the Halligan Water Supply
Project. These costs continue to increase for a variety of reasons. It is important to ensure the cash -in-lieu
cost is based on the best available information to ensure Utilities collects adequate re venue to develop water
supplies for new developments.
• Assign allotments to all non-residential customers: About two-thirds of all non-residential customers do
not have an allotment and are not subject to surcharges. This means only some customers are pa ying the
surcharge when they use more than what was provided at the time of development. To create financial equity,
and ensure all customers are subject to the same surcharges and rates, staff proposes exploring options to
assign allotments to all non-residential customers. Other water providers have taken steps to remedy similar
inequities across their customers.
• Explore alternative compliance for single and multifamily developments: To further support
opportunities for efficient and innovative design, while also mitigating risks to Utilities’ planning and cost
recovery, staff proposes to explore how to allow an alternative compliance option for residential and
multifamily sectors.
• Reevaluate Water Plant Investment Fees (WPIFs): To improve accuracy and equity, staff proposes
applying a similar evaluation to WPIFS, the other large component of a developer’s water costs. WPIFs are
currently based on tap size, which is determined by peak daily demand.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Water Districts Map (PDF)
2. Definitions and Terms (PDF)
3. Water Supply Requirement Calculations (PDF)
4. Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes (draft) (PDF)
5. Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
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Figure Updated: 9/23/2015
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Packet Pg. 367 Attachment: Water Districts Map (10254 : Water Supply Requirements and Allotments)
Information current as of May 2021
Definitions and Terms related to Water Supply Requirements Update
•Acre-foot: An acre-foot is equivalent to 325,851 gallons. One acre-foot can supply around three
to four single family homes in Fort Collins per year. For comparison, the maximum volume of
Horsetooth Reservoir is about 157,000 acre-feet.
•Allotment: The volume of water a given tap can use per year before incu rring Excess Water Use
surcharges. Only non-residential taps installed after 1984 have water allotments. The allotment
volume is based on the amount of Water Supply Requirement satisfied at the time of
development plus any increases to the allotment paid for after development. A customer may
increase their allotment at any time by paying cash or providing additional water rights.
•Allotment Management Program: Provides eligible Utilities water customers with a temporary
waiver from their Excess Water Use surcharges if they meet certain qualifications and submit an
application detailing a project that demonstrates long-term water reductions.
•Cash-in-lieu: The cash equivalent of the water supply required to meet the needs of
development. The cash-in-lieu rate is based off the cost to meet future water needs and includes
the expected cost to acquire water rights and associated infrastructure. The current cost is
$42,422 per 325,851 gallons and is updated every two years.
•Duplex: Residential buildings of two dwelling units.
•Dwelling Unit: One or more rooms and a single kitchen designed for or occupied as a unit by
one family for living and cooking purposes, located in a single-family or multifamily dwelling.
•ELCO: East Larimer County Water District. Water district that generally serves the northeastern
portion of the Fort Collins Growth Management Area. Map found here.
•Excess Water Use (EWU) surcharge: A volumetric charge assessed on all water used through
the remainder of the calendar year once a non-residential customer has exceeded their annual
allotment. The EWU is applied in addition to the regular utility rates. This surcharge is tied to the
cash-in-lieu rate for the Water Supply Requirements and is evaluated every two years. Revenue
from the EWU surcharge goes toward acquiring, developing and improving Utilities’ water
supplies to address the impact of customers exceeding their planned allotment. The current EWU
surcharge is $10.39 per 1,000 gallons over the allotment.
•FCLWD: Fort Collins-Loveland Water District. Water district that generally serves all areas south
of Harmony Road in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area. Map found here.
•Multifamily: Residential development with three or more dwelling units
•Non-residential: All commercial, industrial, public entity, group housing, nursing homes,
fraternities, hotels, motels, commonly owned areas, club houses, and pools, including HOA
common spaces and irrigation accounts.
•Plant Investment Fees: Water Impact Fee paid by the developer to cover the cost of
transmission, treatment, and distribution of water to a new development.
•Residential: Single-family, duplex, mobile / manufactured homes, and multi-family dwelling units,
including fraternity and sorority multifamily housing.
ATTACHMENT 2 3.2
Packet Pg. 368 Attachment: Definitions and Terms (10254 : Water Supply Requirements and Allotments)
Information current as of May 2021
• Water Impact Fees: Fees met by developers to cover the costs of acquiring water supply, the
transmission, treatment, and distribution of water, as well as installation of cost of the water
meter.
• Water Supply Factor (1.92): Factor historically included in Water Supply Requirement
calculations to account for annual variation in water right yields, different sources of supplies,
losses between water sources and the taps, and annual variations in water demands.
• Water Supply Requirements (WSR): Water Supply Requirements (WSRs) are part of the Water
Impact Fees met by developers to account for the additional demand created from new
development. WSR is a requirement for water service from Utilities. A WSR accounts for the
additional water demand, defined in gallons or acre-feet of water, brought into the Utilities water
service area by a new development or redevelopment. The developer satisfies a WSR by
dedicating water rights or paying cash-in-lieu to Utilities. This provides the revenue to develop
reliable water resources for the development, including water rights and associated infrastructure.
WSRs are in line with the approach that development pays for itself.
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Packet Pg. 369 Attachment: Definitions and Terms (10254 : Water Supply Requirements and Allotments)
Page 1 of 4
Summary of Current and Proposed Water Supply
Requirement (WSR) Calculations
Single Family: All residential single family and duplex (2 dwelling units)
developments.
•Current calculation:
𝑊𝑅𝑅 =1.92 × [7.048 × 𝐿𝑚𝑞 𝑅𝑖𝑧𝑑 (𝑞𝑞.𝑑𝑞.)+[12,216.9 × 𝑁𝑞𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑞 𝑚𝑑 𝐴𝑑𝑑𝑞𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑞]
325,851
where,
o 1.92: Water supply factor to account for variability in supplies due to annual
variation in water right yields, difference sources of water supply, losses between
water sources and taps, and annual variation in water demand.
o Lot Size: Area of parcel for which water service is requested, in square feet,
excluding public street right-of-ways, ditches, railways or other areas typically
maintained by persons other than the owner of premises or an agent of the owner.
o Number of Bedrooms: Number of bedrooms on the parcel for which water
service is requested, as determined by the City.
o 325,851: Conversion factor from gallons to acre-feet.
•Proposed new concept based on:
𝐼𝑚𝑑𝑚𝑚𝑞 𝑊𝑅𝑅 =12,200 × 𝑁𝑞𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑞 𝑚𝑑 𝐴𝑑𝑑𝑞𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑞
𝑁𝑞𝑞𝑑𝑚𝑚𝑞 𝑊𝑅𝑅 =10 × 𝑁𝑞𝑞𝑑𝑚𝑚𝑞 𝐴𝑞𝑑𝑎 (𝑞𝑞.𝑑𝑞.)
where,
o Number of Bedrooms: Number of bedrooms on the parcel for which water
service is requested, as determined by the City.
o Outdoor Area: Area of the parcel for which water service is requested, in square
feet, less: the area of any buildings, paved driveways, City sidewalks, public street
rights-of-way, City-maintained tracts and rights-of-way, ditches, railways, and
other areas typically maintained by persons other than the owner of the premises
or an agent of the owner.
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Page 2 of 4
Multifamily: All residential developments with 3 or more dwelling units.
• Current calculation:
𝑊𝑅𝑅 =1.92 × [9.636 × 𝐿𝑚𝑞 𝑅𝑖𝑧𝑑 (𝑞𝑞.𝑑𝑞.)+[13,592.8 × 𝑁𝑞𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑞 𝑚𝑑 𝐴𝑑𝑑𝑞𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑞]
325,851
where,
o 1.92: Water supply factor to account for variability in supplies due to annual
variation in water right yields, difference sources of water supply, losses between
water sources and taps, and annual variation in water demand.
o Lot Size: Area of parcel for which water service is requested, in square feet,
excluding public street right-of-ways, ditches, railways or other areas typically
maintained by persons other than the owner of premises or an agent of the owner.
o Number of Bedrooms: Number of bedrooms on the parcel for which water
service is requested, as determined by the City.
o 325,851: Conversion factor from gallons to acre-feet.
• Proposed new concept based on:
𝐼𝑚𝑑𝑚𝑚𝑞 𝑊𝑅𝑅 =13,100 × 𝑁𝑞𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑞 𝑚𝑑 𝐴𝑑𝑑𝑞𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑞
Required to have separate irrigation tap. See Irrigation Tap (page 4) for
details.
where,
o Number of Bedrooms: Number of bedrooms on the parcel for which water
service is requested, as determined by the City.
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Page 3 of 4
Non-Residential (Commercial and Irrigation): All commercial, irrigation,
industrial, public entity, group housing, nursing homes, fraternities, hotels,
motels, commonly owned areas, club houses, and pools.
• Current calculation: Tap size. Table 1 outlines WSR and allotments by tap size.
• Proposed new concept based on: Separate commercial and irrigation WSR calculations
and methodologies to estimate water use for each sector.
o Commericial: Table 2 outlines proposed WSRs by common business types. Case
by case or business types not on this list required to submit engineered estimate.
Unique or highly efficient designs will be allowed to apply for alternative
compliance and, if approved, meet a lower WSR.
Table 2: Proposed Concept for Commericial WSRs
Draft Business Type Draft Proposed WSR
Auto Retail 5 gal/sq ft
Auto Service and Repair 8 gal/sq ft
Car Wash 170,000 gal/bay
Childcare 28 gal/sq ft
Gas Station w/o Car Wash 44 gal/sq ft
Grocery 25 gal/sq ft
Hospital Case by Case
Hotel 24,000 gal/room
Industrial/Manufacturing Case by Case
K-12 Schools 11 gal/sq ft
Medical Office 24 gal/sq ft
Nursing Homes Case by Case
Office 7 gal/sq ft
Place of Worship 11 gal/sq ft
Recreation 36 gal/sq ft
Restaurants 145 gal/sq ft
Retail 5 gal/sq ft
Other Case by Case
Table 1: Current Non-Residential WSRs by Tap Size
Tap Size (inches) WSR (acre-feet) Annual Allotment
(Gal/Year)
3/4 0.90 293,270
1 2.27 739,680
1.5 4.72 1,538,020
2 7.91 2,577,480
3 or above Engineered estimate required.
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Page 4 of 4
o Irrigation: Table 3 outlines proposed WSRs calculated by grouping common
plant types into water use categories. Different plant types are categorized into
each water use category based on industry standards and the City of Fort Collins
Plant List. Unique or highly efficient designs will be allowed to apply for
alternative compliance and, if approved, meet a lower WSR.
Table 3: Proposed Concept for Irrigation WSRs
Water Use Water Value (gal/sq ft)
High 18
Medium 14
Low 8
Very Low 3
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City of Fort Collins Page 1 March 25, 2021
Alan Cram, Chair
Tim Johnson, Vice Chair
Brad Massey
Katharine Penning
Eric Richards
Justin Robinson Staff Liaison:
Mark Teplitsky Rich Anderson
Chief Building Official
Excerpt from Unapproved DRAFT Meeting Minutes
March 25, 2021
PROPOSED CHANGES TO WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT CALCULATIONS
DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this item is to provide information on the proposed changes
to Water Supply Requirements Calculations, Chapter 26 of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins, and the potential impacts they will have on the Building
Review Process.
STAFF: Abbye Neel, Interim Water Conservation Manager
Staff Report
Ms. Neel presented the staff report, explaining that water supply requirements refer to irrigation needs.
She explained the formula that is currently being used is based on lot size, but staff has determined it
would more accurately be calculated based on outdoor area. She talked about the process changes
that would be needed to make this change and explained that this change would mean properties with
no outdoor area would not have any water supply requirements. She also explained the pros and cons
of the proposed approach noting it allows for indoor-only taps. She noted an analysis of single-family
developments built between 2015 and 2019 showed 10% of the time, the proposed new system would
have cost more and 90% of the time, it would have cost less. She stated staff is seeking a motion from
the Board in support of the changes.
Board Questions and Discussion
Mr. Richards asked if all hardscaped areas will be removed from the lot size calculation . Ms. Neel
replied in the affirmative but noted sidewalks are not included as they are not consistent throughout the
city and can easily be changed.
Mr. Richards asked if the City reviews whether the developer or homeowner actually installs proposed
hardscaping and calculations are therefore accurate. Mr. Anderson replied some type of process will
need to be implemented depending upon what Council decides. He stated he has worked in
communities wherein impervious cover surveys were required as part of final documents and that type
of model could be used. Ms. Neel clarified the difference between impervious and pervious surfaces
noting the building footprint, garage footprint, driveways, and those types of structures are deemed
impervious.
Mr. Richards asked if there are benefits to the developer for xeriscaping. Ms. Neel replied in the
negative as there is no way of ensuring xeric landscaping will remain in the future.
Building Review Board
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City of Fort Collins Page 2 March 25, 2021
Ms. Penning asked about the current requirements for identifying impervious and new impervious area
based on modifications to a site. Mr. Anderson replied he would need to do research on those specific
requirements regarding the building permitting process and get back to the Board.
Ms. Penning asked if that process may only occur during the planning and development process. Ms.
Neel replied she believes that is correct but noted it would need to be required as part of the building
permit process should these changes be implemented.
Ms. Penning commented determining new impervious area should be readily attainable though the cost
of having a finalized survey may be a deterrent for custom home builders. Mr. Anderson replied the
policy that would be implemented would likely not require the survey unless it couldn’t be verified.
Public Input
Mr. Hill asked how things like necessary water for maintenance of turf lawns and the placement of
aggregate material is taken into account. He commented on challenges with establishing xeric-style
grasses. Ms. Neel replied there is a great deal of opportunity to refine the current proposal to take
those kinds of issues into consideration. She commented on the need to refine calculations and create
a more formalized process to take into account specific landscaping details and possible future changes
thereto for single-family homes. She noted there is a process in place commercially and for HOAs and
that does include incentives for xeric landscaping.
Mr. Hill asked if landscape plans are required for residential projects. Ms. Neel replied that is not
required there are currently no landscape or irrigation standards for single-family lots; however, staff is
discussing moving forward with some type of standards for those items moving forward.
Mr. Hill asked if a percentage of landscaping is required to be installed in order for a singl e-family project
to get a certificate of occupancy. Mr. Anderson replied there are zoning requirements, particularly
commercially; however, those standards are not as restrictive for single -family homes and backflow
preventers are the only item inspected for single-family homes.
Board Questions and Discussion (continued...)
Mr. Teplitsky asked about the average cost of a single-family water tap and approximate range of
savings if this were to be implemented. Ms. Neel replied she would share that informat ion with the
Board upon doing additional research.
Mr. Teplitsky asked if the fees are being paid to the City. Ms. Neel replied they are being paid to Fort
Collins Utilities. Mr. Teplitsky asked if these changes would mean less revenue for the Utilitie s. Ms.
Neel replied in the affirmative but noted that would be offset by the lack of need for the water.
Mr. Richards stated it would be helpful for the City to implement a rebate program or system that would
require a homeowner to reapply every couple ye ars for water rate reductions based on maintaining
xeriscaping and that type of thing. He asked if developments could opt for no exterior water taps. Ms.
Neel replied in the affirmative and noted those fees would be dropped to zero should a building be able
to prove no outdoor tap is in use for irrigation purposes. She noted this helps to account for scenarios
wherein the only irrigation is occurring in common spaces.
Ms. Penning asked if there is a conservation benefit of this proposal from the City’s p oint of view. Ms.
Neel replied in the affirmative and noted it is much more cost effective to conserv e than acquire new
supply.
Mr. Teplitsky commented on the high cost of water in Fort Collins being linked to housing affordability.
He concurred with the idea of continuously refining this program.
Ms. Neel commented on Fort Collins being serviced by different water providers who have differi ng
charges.
Chair Cram stated he is uncomfortable with the number of details that have yet to be addressed and
he noted full build-out of the city’s lots will likely occur in the not-to-distant future. Given this only applies
to new developments, he questioned the future of the program. Ms. Neel replied she would be willing
to come back before the Board with additional detail and noted there is currently an extensive incentive
and conservation program for existing developments. She also commented briefly on existing
programs that address redevelopment.
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City of Fort Collins Page 3 March 25, 2021
Mr. Johnson stated he likes where this is headed; however, he was unsure about supporting the
suggested broad-ranging motion that may be too substantial of an approval at this point. Ms. Neel
stated she would be open to recrafting the motion and stated she would like to return before the Board
with specific responses given there is ample time to do so before the consideration of this item goes to
Council.
Ms. Neel commented on the City’s desire to not necessarily require xeric landscaping, but rather to
incentivize its use by lowering maintenance costs.
Chair Cram suggested common areas be more specifically addressed in this presentation. Ms. Neel
replied she did not include that as it is not included in the building review process; however, she noted
the development review process requires an improved landscape plan and matching irrigation plan for
common areas which allows staff to determine an estimated water use for the landscape.
Mr. Anderson noted the Board does not appear to be ready to take any formal action at this time. Chair
Cram suggested tabling this item until additional information could be provided. Members agreed with
that approach.
[Timestamp: 10:07 a.m.]
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Packet Pg. 376 Attachment: Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes (draft) (10254 : Water Supply Requirements and Allotments)
Excerpt from Unapproved DRAFT MINUTES WATER BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
April 15, 2021, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
online via Zoom
04/15/2021 – Excerpt from Unapproved DRAFT MINUTES Page 1
Water Supply Requirement Update
Abbye Neel, Interim Water Conservation Manager, provided an update on the status of the Water
Supply Requirement Project that was brought to the Water Board in October of 2020. Water
Supply Requirements (WSRs) are met by developers to account for the additiona l demand
created from new development. These water supplies ensure water reliability and are translated
into an equivalent annual water allotment. The update focused on feedback from stakeholder
outreach and updates to the residential/multifamily water supply requirements. To address
opportunities for accuracy and equity, decrease unnecessary financial burden on end users, and
ensure that sufficient WSRs are met, Utilities proposed to change the current WSR and allotment
methodology. In the new proposal, WSRs and allotments will be determined by a development’s
characteristics (e.g. square footage, business type, landscape type, number of bedrooms, etc.) to
more closely align its WSR/allotment with its water usage. By increasing accuracy, Utilities aims
to continue to responsibly manage water supplies, while preventing unnecessary financial
burdens on customers.
Discussion Highlights
Abbye Neel highlighted that there will be changes to all four sectors to better align with customers’
water use: irrigation, non-residential (commercial), multifamily, and residential. Two more
significant updates are the reevaluation in plant investment fees and an outreach effort to about
20 developers, builders, and architects regarding the proposed changes. A board member
appreciated the idea of a separate irrigation tap for outdoor use to better calculate water
requirements. Another member would like to see in better detail during the June presentation
what the unforeseen consequences of the 2018 update was for customers that the proposal will
address, as well as the responses from the 20 organizations of the community.
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Packet Pg. 377 Attachment: Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes (draft) (10254 : Water Supply Requirements and Allotments)
Super Issue Meeting (April 26): Staff presented to a variety of Boards and Commissions. Seventeen
Board and Commission representatives attended. Boards that requested additional information will
receive individual follow-up. A few notable comments from the discussion and highlights from the Poll
Results include:
• 76% of participants agreed that water efficiency designs are essential and should be included in
every development and redevelopment.
• 88% of participants agreed it was fair for high water use developments (e.g. hotels, restaurants) to
pay more than low water use developments (e.g. retail, office).
• Over 76% of participants agreed the proposal increases equity and accuracy and promotes water
efficient design.
• Agreement that the proposal is headed in the right direction and, arguably, could be more
aggressive in places to tackle future water challenges that will result from growth.
• Consider unintended consequences, especially for landscape designs (do designers have access to
these materials, will the proposed concepts create divides between new and existing development,
how to equitably address redevelopment).
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Packet Pg. 378 Attachment: Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes (draft) (10254 : Water Supply Requirements and Allotments)
May 11, 2021
Wa ter Supply
Requirements
Abbye Neel, Interim Water
Conservation Manager
ATTACHMENT 5 3.5
Packet Pg. 379 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10254 : Water Supply Requirements and Allotments)
2Questions for City Council
1.What feedback does City Council have
regarding the proposed concept for the
Wa ter Supply Requirements calculations?
2.Is this item ready for formal Council
consideration in September of 2021?
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3
Proposed concepts
would only apply to
new development
and re-development
within Fort Collins
Utilities water service
area.
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HORSETOOTH
RESERVOIR
4Water Impact Fees
PLANT INVESTMENT
FEES (PIF)
DISTRIBUTION
WATER TREATMENT
WATER METER FEES
WATER METERS
WATER SUPPLY
REQUIREMENT (WSR)CACHE LA
POUDRE RIVERWATER
SUPPLY
HORSETOOTH
RESERVOIR
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5What are Water Supply Requirements?
Development
Additional Water Demand
Wa ter Supply Requirements (WSR)
fee to account for additional water
demand from developments
translated to water allotments for all
commercial and irrigation customers
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6
Strategic Alignment
City Plan
Housing Strategic Plan
Our Climate Future
Nature in the City
Colorado Water Plan
Wa ter Efficiency Plan
Wa ter Shortage Ac tion Plan
Wa ter Supply & Demand
Management Policy
City Strategic Plan
Utilities Strategic Plan
Wa ter Supply
Requirements
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Packet Pg. 384 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (10254 : Water Supply Requirements and Allotments)
7History of Water Supply Requirements (WSR)
1960
Utilities starts requiring
WSR
1960
Utilities starts requiring
WSR
1984
Major update to WSR
methodology and start
assigning allotments
1984
Major update to WSR
methodology and start
assigning allotments
2018
Major update to WSR
methodology and cost
2018
Major update to WSR
methodology and cost
2019
Allotment Management
Program
Launch update to WSR
2019
Allotment Management
Program
Launch update to WSR
2021 (Sept)
Formal City Council
consideration
2021 (Sept)
Formal City Council
consideration
2022 (Jan)
New W SRs
implemented, if adopted
by City Council
2022 (Jan)
New W SRs
implemented, if adopted
by City Council
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8Drivers -Outcomes -Benefits
Increase accuracy
Improve equity
Promote water efficiency & innovation
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9Proposed Concepts for New Development
Category Current calculation based on:Proposed new concept based on:
Residential Number of Bedrooms + Total Lot
Size
Number of Bedrooms + Outdoor Area
Multifamily Number of Bedrooms + Total Lot
Size
Number of Bedrooms*
Commercial Ta p Size Business Typ e*
Irrigation Ta p Size Landscape Typ e
*All multifamily and commercial developments would be required to have a separate irrigation tap and
WSR.
Ad ditional Components:
•Alternative Compliance for commericial and irrigation taps
•Land Use Code updates
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10
Examples
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11
Landscapes use water
differently.
Landscapes use water
differently.
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12Landscape Examples
278,000
76,000
342,000
Native Grass Grass w/ Xeric Planting Beds Bluegrass
Average Water Use
Max (300,000)
Max (84,000)
Max (490,000)
Max Water Use
50,000 sq ft 5,500 sq ft 20,000 sq ft
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13Landscape Examples
278,000
76,000
342,000
293,000 293,000 293,000
Native Grass Grass w/ Xeric Planting Beds Bluegrass
Average Water Use Current WSR (Tap Size)
Max
Max
Max
Max Water Use
50,000 sq ft 5,500 sq ft 20,000 sq ft
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14Landscape Examples
278,000
76,000
342,000
293,000 293,000 293,000
313,632
81,000
302,000
Native Grass Grass w/ Xeric Planting Beds Bluegrass
Average Water Use Current WSR (Tap Size)Future WSR (Water Budget)
Max
Max
Max
Max Water Use
50,000 sq ft 5,500 sq ft 20,000 sq ft
LH70
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Slide 14
LH70 What do you think about scooting graph down a bit and moving the legend to the top? There's a lot
of info at the bottom of the graph, then you could make the font on the sq ft larger
Liesel Hans, 4/29/2021
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15Cost Implications
Cost Native Grass
(50,000 sq ft)
Xeric w/ Planting Beds
(5,500 sq ft)
Bluegrass
(20,000 sq ft)
Current (Tap Size)$38,000 $38,000 $38,000
Future (Water Budget)$40,000 $11,000 $40,000
•High-water-use landscapes may pay more.
•Large landscapes may pay more.
•Low-water-use landscapes may pay less.
•Smaller landscapes may pay less.
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16
Businesses use water
differently.
Businesses use water
differently.
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17Commercial Examples
373,000
104,000
413,000
199,696
Retail Place of Worship Restaurant 1 Restaurant 2
Average Water UseMax Water Use
100,000 sq ft 11 ,500 sq ft 4,000 sq ft 1,700 sq ft
Max
(500,000)
Max (110,000)
Max (500,000)
Max (365,000)
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18Commercial Examples
373,000
104,000
413,000
199,696
740,000 740,000 740,000 740,000
Retail Place of Worship Restaurant 1 Restaurant 2
Average Water Use Current WSR (Tap Size)
Max
Max
Max
Max
100,000 sq ft 11 ,500 sq ft 4,000 sq ft 1,700 sq ft
Max Water Use
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19Commercial Examples
373,000
104,000
413,000
199,696
740,000 740,000 740,000 740,000
562,000
116,000
582,000
252,590
Retail Place of Worship Restaurant 1 Restaurant 2
Average Water Use Current WSR (Tap Size)Future WSR (Buisness Type)
Max
Max
Max
Max
100,000 sq ft 11 ,500 sq ft 4,000 sq ft 1,700 sq ft
WSR: 5
gal/sq ft
WSR: 145
gal/sq ft
WSR: 11
gal/sq ft
WSR: 145
gal/sq ft
Max Water Use
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20Cost Implications
•High-water-use developments may pay more
•Large businesses developments may pay more.
•Low-water-use developments may pay less.
•Small businesses development may pay less.
Cost Retail
(100,000 sq ft)
Place of
Wo rship
(11,600 sq ft)
Restaurant 1
(4,000 sq ft)
Restaurant 2
(1,700 sq ft)
Current
(Tap Size)
$97,000 $97,000 $97,000 $97,000
Future
(Business Type)
$74,000 $15,000 $76,000 $33,000
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21Community Engagement
Who w e heard
from:What we heard:What w e propose to
change:
Boards and
Commissions,
Stakeholder Groups,
Focus Groups
Liked increased flexibility
and accuracy.
Wa nted alternative
compliance options.
Created alternative compliance
options for commercial and
irrigation.
Wa nted frequent updates
to address increased
efficiencies in new builds.
Set calculations to be reviewed
every two years.
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22
Separate
Irrigation
Ta p
Irrigation Residential and
Multifamily Commercial
Fort Collins Ye s Wa ter
Budget
SF: Beds + Outdoor Ar ea
MF: Bedrooms Business Type
FCLWD Ye s Ta p size SF: Lot size
MF: # units Ta p size
ELCO Ye s Wa ter
budget
SF: Lot size
MF: # units
> 0.75’’ t ap = Case by
case
Westminster Ye s Wa ter
budget
SF: Bed/Bath + Irrigation
Area
MF: Bedrooms
Business type
Greeley Ye s Wa ter
budget SF/MF: Lot size Business type
Loveland Highly
Encouraged
Wa ter
budget SF/MF: Units + Lot Size Ta p size
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23Next Steps
1.Continued Outreach and Education (Ongoing)
2.Formal City Council Consideration (Sept 2021)
3.Adoption (Jan 2022)
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24Related Future Efforts
Increase accuracy
Improve equity
Promote water
efficiency & innovation
1.Update cash-in-lieu (late 2021)
2.Require allotments for all
non-residential customers
3.Add residential alternative
compliance option
4.Evaluate & align Plant Investment
Fee (PIF) calculations
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25Questions for City Council
1.What feedback does City Council have
regarding the proposed concept for the
Wa ter Supply Requirements calculations?
2.Is this item ready for formal Council
consideration in September of 2021?
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