HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - COMPLETE AGENDA - 02/02/2021 - REGULAR MEETINGCity of Fort Collins Page 1
Wade Troxell, Mayor Remote Meeting
Ross Cunniff, District 5, Mayor Pro Tem City Hall West
Susan Gutowsky, District 1 300 LaPorte Avenue
Julie Pignataro, District 2 Fort Collins, Colorado
Ken Summers, District 3 Cablecast on FCTV
Melanie Potyondy, District 4 Channel 14 on Connexion
Emily Gorgol, District 6 Channel 14 and 881 on Comcast
Carrie Daggett Darin Atteberry Delynn Coldiron
City Attorney City Manager City Clerk
Regular Meeting
February 2, 2021
AMENDED 2/1/21
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
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Live via the Zoom online meeting,
Live via the telephone,
By submitting emails to Council at CityLeaders@fcgov.com.
All options will be available for those wishing to provide general public comment, as well as public comment
during individual discussion items.
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delay and possible audio interference.
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participate by emailing general public comments to CityLeaders@fcgov.com. If you have specific
comments on any of the discussion items scheduled, please make that clear in the subject line of the email
and send prior to the meeting Tuesday evening.
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Note: Only individuals who wish to address Council should use the Zoom link or call in by phone.
Anyone who wants to watch the meeting, but not address Council, should view the FCTV livestream.
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Participation portion of a meeting or during discussion of any Council item must provide any such materials
to the City Clerk in a form or format readily usable on the City’s display technology no later than two (2)
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NOTE: All presentation materials for appeals, addition of permitted use applications or protests related to
election matters must be provided to the City Clerk no later than noon on the day of the meeting at which
the item will be considered. See Council Rules of Conduct in Meetings for details.
Upon request, the City of Fort Collins will provide language access services for individuals who have limited
English proficiency, or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, to access City services,
programs and activities. Contact 221-6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance. Please
provide 48 hours advance notice when possible.
A solicitud, la Ciudad de Fort Collins proporcionará servicios de acceso a idiomas para personas que no
dominan el idioma inglés, o ayudas y servicios auxiliares para personas con discapacidad, para que
puedan acceder a los servicios, programas y actividades de la Ciudad. Para asistencia, llame al 221-6515
(V/TDD: Marque 711 para Relay Colorado). Por favor proporcione 48 horas de aviso previo cuando sea
posible.
Proclamations and Presentations
5:45 p.m.
None Scheduled.
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Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
City Manager Review of Agenda.
Consent Calendar Review
This Review provides an opportunity for Council and citizens to pull items from the Consent
Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this calendar be “pulled” off the Consent Calendar and
considered separately.
o Council-pulled Consent Calendar items will be considered before Discussion Items.
o Citizen-pulled Consent Calendar items will be considered after Discussion Items.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Individuals may comment regarding items scheduled on the Consent Calendar and items not specifically
scheduled on the agenda. Comments regarding land use projects for which a development application
has been filed should be submitted in the development review process** and not to the Council.
Those who wish to speak are asked to sign in at the table in the lobby (for recordkeeping purposes).
All speakers will be asked by the presiding officer to identify themselves by raising their hand, and
then will be asked to move to one of the two lines of speakers (or to a seat nearby, for those who
are not able to stand while waiting).
The presiding officer will determine and announce the length of time allowed for each speaker.
Each speaker will be asked to state his or her name and general address for the record, and to keep
comments brief. Any written comments or materials intended for the Council should be provided to
the City Clerk.
A timer will beep once and the timer light will turn yellow to indicate that 30 seconds of speaking time
remain, and will beep again and turn red when a speaker’s time to speak has ended.
[**For questions about the development review process or the status of any particular development,
citizens should consult the Development Review Center page on the City’s website at
fcgov.com/developmentreview, or contact the Development Review Center at 221-6750.]
PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP
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Consent Calendar
The Consent Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important
items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may request
an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Agenda
items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately under Pulled Consent Items. Items
remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved by City Council with one vote. The Consent
Calendar consists of:
● Ordinances on First Reading that are routine;
● Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine;
● Those of no perceived controversy;
● Routine administrative actions.
If the presiding officer determines that the number of items pulled from the Consent Calendar by citizens
is substantial and may impair the Council’s ability to complete the planned agenda, the presiding officer
may declare that the following process will be used to simplify consideration of the Citizen-Pulled
Consent Items:
(1) All citizen-pulled items (to be listed by number) will be considered as a group under the heading
“Consideration of Citizen-Pulled Consent Items.”
(2) At that time, each citizen wishing to speak will be given a single chance to speak about any and all
of the items that have been moved to that part of the agenda.
(3) After the citizen comments, any Councilmember may specify items from the list of Citizen-Pulled
Consent Items for Council to discuss and vote on individually. Excluding those specified items, Council
will then adopt all “Citizen-Pulled Consent Items” as a block, by a single motion, second and vote.
(4) Any Citizen-Pulled Consent Items that a Councilmember has asked to be considered individually will
then be considered using the regular process for considering discussion items.
1. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the January 5, 2021 Regular Meeting and the January
6, 2021 and January 12, 2021 Special Meetings.
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2021 Regular Meeting and the
January 6, 2021 and January 12, 2021 Special Meetings.
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 018, 2021, Adopting the 2021 Classified Employee Pay Plan.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 19, 2021, recommends the 2021
Classified Employee Pay Plan for most classified employees. City classified employees’ pay and pay
ranges will remain the same as in 2020 due to the financial uncertainty caused by COVID-19. In
addition, this item recommends changes to the 2021 Classified Employee Pay Plan for employees
who are in the collective bargaining unit described in the 2019-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement
(the “Agreement”) between the City and the Northern Colorado Lodge #3 of the Fraternal Order of
Police. The Agreement was approved by Council by Resolution 2018-095 on October 2, 2018. The
Agreement requires the City to complete an annual market analysis for positions in the collective
bargaining unit. The Agreement specifies a salary data collection method and evaluation process that
includes market data as of early January. This data has been collected and analyzed, resulting in the
2021 Classified Employee Pay Plan.
3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 019, 2021, Annexing the Property Known as the Springer-Fisher
Annexation No. 1 to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 19, 2021, annexes the first of two
sequential tracts of land known collectively as the Springer-Fisher Annexations. Springer-Fisher
Annexation No. 1 consists of 71.34 acres and establishes the required 1/6 contiguity with existing City
limits. Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1, located northwest of the East Mulberry Street and
Greenfields Court intersection, would incorporate the property into Fort Collins’ municipal boundaries,
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as well as incorporating portions of the property into the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A
related item to zone the annexed property is presented as the next item on this Agenda.
This annexation request conforms with the State of Colorado Revised Statutes as they relate to
annexations, the City of Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan, and the Larimer County and City of Fort
Collins Intergovernmental Agreements.
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 020, 2021, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins
and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1,
and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map.
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be considered
in accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d) of the Council’s Rules of Meeting
Procedures adopted in Resolution 2017-017.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 19, 2021, applies zoning to the
property included in the first of two sequential annexations. Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1 is
located northwest of the East Mulberry Street and Greenfields Court intersection. The proposed zoning
for this annexation is General Commercial (C-G), Neighborhood Commercial (N-C), Employment (E),
Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N), and Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (M-M-
N). The surrounding properties are existing commercial and industrial land uses currently zoned in
Larimer County as C-Commercial and I-Industrial zoning districts to the east, south and west. The
abutting City limit to the north is zoned Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N). Staff also
recommends placement of the portions of the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1 that are zoned L-M-
N and M-M-N into the Residential Neighborhood Sign District.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 021, 2021, Annexing the Property Known as the Springer-Fisher
Annexation No. 2 to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 19, 2021, annexes the second of
two sequential tracts of land collectively known as the Springer-Fisher Annexations. Springer-Fisher
Annexation No. 2 consists of 5.46 acres, establishes the required 1/6 contiguity with the Springer-
Fisher Annexation No. 1, and is located northwest of the East Mulberry Street and Greenfields Court
intersection. The annexation would incorporate the property into Fort Collins’ municipal boundaries. A
related item to zone the annexed property is presented as the next item on this Agenda.
This annexation request conforms with the State of Colorado Revised Statutes as they relate to
annexations, the City of Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan, and the Larimer County and City of Fort
Collins Intergovernmental Agreements.
6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 022, 2021, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins
and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2.
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be considered
in accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d) of the Council’s Rules of Meeting
Procedures adopted in Resolution 2017-017.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 19, 2021, applies zoning to the
property included in the second of two sequential annexations, Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2.
Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2 is located northwest of the intersection of East Mulberry Street and
Greenfields Court. The proposed zoning for this annexation is General Commercial (C-G). The
surrounding properties are existing commercial and industrial land uses currently zoned in Larimer
County as C-Commercial and I-Industrial (I) to the east, south and west.
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7. First Reading of Ordinance No. 023, 2021, Appropriating Philanthropic Revenue Received by City
Give and Authorizing a Transfer to be Used for Ongoing COVID-19 Community Relief and Recovery.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $100,000 in philanthropic revenue in the General Fund City
Give Reserves for Covid-19 community relief and recovery received from donor Broadcom, Inc. The
intent of the charitable gift, facilitated and secured by City Give and as designated by Broadcom Inc.,
is to support the critical and expanded needs of essential community services and organizations
resulting from the pandemic.
It’s the donor’s determination the City possess unique knowledge of urgent community gaps and can
serve as a critical gateway as to how monies can be effectively and immediately applied to local Covid-
19 relief and recovery. Per the donor’s designation, the City will distribute $50,000 of the total gift to
two community partners: CARE Housing to be used toward eviction prevention and on-site learning
hubs to provide Internet access and academic support to K-12 students, and Meals on Wheels in
support of their mission to provide meals to homebound seniors. The remaining $50,000 will be
awarded at $25,000 each to the Utilities Payment Assistance Program in the Utility Customer Service
& Admin Fund and to the Digital Access and Equity Program in the General Fund in support of the
City’s partnership with Code for America.
8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 024, 2021, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Community
Development Block Grant Fund for COVID-19 Response and Recovery.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate unanticipated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funding in the amount of $760,023 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
for COVID-19 response and recovery.
9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 025, 2021, Vacating Portions of Grant Avenue Alley Right-of-Way.
The purpose of this item is to vacate a portion of an alley right-of-way (ROW). The original grant of
the Grant Avenue alley ROW is contained in the West Side Addition Plat, Book 1, Page 19 of Larimer
County Clerk and Recorder Records. The residents of 420 and 428 Grant Avenue have initiated a
conceptual review under the City’s Development Review process. In this review process, staff became
aware that portions of the City’s right-of-way for the North Grant Avenue alley had never been opened
for public access and remain undeveloped and blocked by fences and well-established landscaping.
At this time, only telecommunication lines run through this portion of the alley ROW, and the vacation
reserves a utility easement over a portion of the vacated alley ROW to accommodate this existing
utility use.
10. Resolution 2021-014 Authorizing and Approving the City’s Participation in the Metro Mortgage
Assistance Plus Program, and Authorizing the Execution of a Delegation and Participation Agreement
with the City and County of Denver in Connection Therewith.
The purpose of this item is to consider a Resolution allowing residents of Fort Collins to participate in
a down payment assistance program administered by the City and County of Denver, by approving an
agreement between the City of Fort Collins and Denver delegating to Denver the authority to operate
the program within Fort Collins. This program expands the range of down payment assistance
available in the City to households earning up to $150K (most current programs administered by City
partners only go up to 80% AMI) at no cost to the City. This responds to the Council priority of
Affordable and Achievable Housing.
11. Resolution 2021-015 Approving an Exception to the Competitive Purchasing Process for the Purpose
of Extending the Contract with the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. for Convention
and Visitor Services.
The purpose of this item is for Council to consider approval of an exception to the competitive
purchasing process to extend the contract with the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.,
d/b/a Visit Fort Collins, the City’s current Convention and Visitor Services vendor. The current five-
year agreement with Visit Fort Collins under RFP 8256 Convention & Visitor Services terminates on
March 31, 2021. Due to extenuating circumstances precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, this
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Resolution seeks an exception to the City Code requirement for use of a competitive purchasing
process to extend the agreement for one additional one-year term ending on March 31, 2022. An RFP
will be initiated in late 2021 or early 2022 so that a vendor may be selected competitively and a new
contract executed before April 1, 2022.
Exception to Competitive Bidding Rationale: Code Section 8-161(d)(1)(b). Although there exists more
than one (1) responsible source, a competitive process cannot reasonably be used or, if used, will
result in a substantially higher cost to the City, will otherwise injure the City's financial interests or
will substantially impede the City's administrative functions or the delivery of services to the public.
END CONSENT
CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the Consent
Calendar.
STAFF REPORTS
A.Remington Street Project (staff: Heather McDowell)
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL-PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
Discussion Items
The method of debate for discussion items is as follows:
●Mayor introduces the item number, and subject; asks if formal presentation will be made by
staff
●Staff presentation (optional)
●Mayor requests citizen comment on the item (three minute limit for each citizen)
●Council questions of staff on the item
●Council motion on the item
●Council discussion
●Final Council comments
●Council vote on the item
Note: Time limits for individual agenda items may be revised, at the discretion of the Mayor, to
ensure all citizens have an opportunity to speak. If attending in person, please sign in at
the table in the back of the room. The timer will buzz when there are 30 seconds left and
the light will turn yellow. It will buzz again at the end of the speaker’s time.
12.Resolution 2021-016 Making Council Liaison, Council Committee and City Representative
Appointments. (staff: Delynn Coldiron; 5 minute presentation; 15 minute discussion)
AMENDED ON 2/1/21
The purpose of this item is to fill the following vacancies resulting from the resignation of former Mayor
Pro Tem Kristin Stephens:
1. Councilmember liaison assignments for the:
a. CDBG Commission,
b. Transportation Board, and
c. Youth Advisory Board, and
2. Ad Hoc Direct Reports Compensation Committee,
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3. Council Election Code Committee (Alternate),
4. Council Ethics Review Board,
5. Council Futures Committee (Alternate),
6. Legislative Review Committee (Alternate),
7. Library Trustee Selection Committee,
8. North College Urban Renewal Ad Hoc Committee (Alternate),
9. North I-25 Coalition,
10. North I-25 Coalition Working Group: I-25 Funding Committee, and
11. Regional Transportation Coordination Task Force Policy Advisory Committee.
This item also fills a vacant Councilmember seat on the Poudre Heritage Alliance Board due to
Councilmember Gutowsky’s voluntary resignation.
13. Items Related to Regulation of Disposable Bags and Mitigation of Other Sources of Single Use Plastic
Pollution. (staff: Molly Saylor; 5 minute presentation; 55 minute discussion)
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 026, 2021, Amending Chapter 12 of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins to Establish Regulations Regarding Disposable Bags and Mitigation of Other Sources of
Single Use Plastic Pollution.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 027, 2021, Approving and Appropriating an Off-Cycle Funding
Request, Contingent on the Outcome of the April 2021 Election, to Support Initial Implementation
of Ordinance No. 026, 2021, Establishing Regulations Regarding Disposable Bags.
The purpose of this item is to consider adoption of an Ordinance regulating the distribution of
disposable bags and future mitigation of other sources of single-use plastic pollution (the “Disposable
Bag Ordinance”) and Ordinance No. 027, 2021, making an appropriation to support implementation of
the Disposable Bag Ordinance with outreach and engagement and provision of free reusable bags to
the community (the “Appropriation Ordinance”).
The Disposable Bag Ordinance:
Prohibits distribution of disposable plastic bags by large grocers to customers at point-of sale and
imposes a $0.12 fee on disposable paper bags distributed by large grocers to customers at point-
of sale;
Allocates the $0.12 fee equally between the vendor and the City, with the City’s share of the fee
being committed to support the City’s plastic pollution mitigation and solid waste and litter reduction
program (the “Waste Reduction Program”) as defined, and the vendor share being committed to
pay the vendor’s cost to implement the disposable bag fee program and encourage customer use
of disposable bags;
Includes an exemption from the bag fee for low-income customers; and
Expressly reserve’s Council authority and states Council’s intent to make future modifications to
address stakeholder input or unforeseen circumstances, regulate single-use plastic items in
addition to disposable plastic bags, and extend regulations to other vendors in the City.
The Appropriation Ordinance provides $87,500 in funding to support initial 2021 roll-out of the
Disposable Bag Ordinance and the Waste Reduction Program, including outreach and engagement
and making free bags available to the community.
A resolution referring Ordinance No. 026, 2021, to the voters at the April 2021 regular municipal
election will be presented for consideration at the time of consideration of second reading of Ordinance
No. 026, 2021.
CONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN-PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
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OTHER BUSINESS
A. Possible consideration of the initiation of new ordinances and/or resolutions by Councilmembers
(Three or more individual Councilmembers may direct the City Manager and City Attorney to initiate
and move forward with development and preparation of resolutions and ordinances not originating
from the Council's Policy Agenda or initiated by staff.)
ADJOURNMENT
Every Council meeting will end no later than 10:30 p.m., except that: (1) any item of business
commenced before 10:30 p.m. may be concluded before the meeting is adjourned and (2) the City
Council may, by majority vote, extend a meeting until no later than 12:00 a.m. for the purpose of
considering additional items of business. Any matter which has been commenced and is still pending at
the conclusion of the Council meeting, and all matters scheduled for consideration at the meeting which
have not yet been considered by the Council, will be continued to the next regular Council meeting and
will be placed first on the discussion agenda for such meeting.
Agenda Item 1
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 2, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk
SUBJECT
Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the January 5, 2021 Regular Meeting and the January 6, 2021
and January 12, 2021 Special Meetings.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2021 Regular Meeting and the January 6,
2021 and January 12, 2021 Special Meetings.
ATTACHMENTS
1. January 5, 2021 (PDF)
2. January 6, 2021 (PDF)
3. January 12, 2021 (PDF)
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January 5, 2021
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council-Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting – 6:00 PM
(Secretary's Note: Due to the COVID-19 crisis and state and local orders to remain safer at home
and not gather, all Councilmembers, staff, and citizens attended the meeting remotely, via
teleconference.)
• ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
STAFF: Atteberry, Daggett, Coldiron
• AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
City Manager Atteberry stated Item No. 14, Resolution 2021-004 Expressing Gratitude and
Appreciation to Kristin Stephens for her Contributions to the Community as City Councilmember
and Mayor Pro Tem, was amended to correct a date error. Additionally, a motion to call a Special
Meeting at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 12, was amended to include consideration of an
appropriation of Small Business Relief Program funds and to authorize a related agreement. Item
No. 13, Resolution 2021-003 Making Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions, and
Authorities of the City of Fort Collins, was amended to remove appointments for the Planning and
Zoning Board for separate consideration. City Manager Atteberry noted there were no protests
received on the ballot language for the proposed Charter amendments.
• PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Troxell outlined the public participation options.
Rory Heath stated it had previously been determined that the City's ethics review policies need to
be updated and stated there was an intentional delay by the City Attorney's Office to keep changes
off the April ballot.
Rich Stave commented on access issues associated with Council meetings. He stated the City’s
website access to FCTV is faulty.
Nick Fry stated Council should recognize the importance of making changes to the Ethics Review
Board. He commented on the appearance of conflicts of interest related to the Hughes Stadium
property rezoning. He suggested the Ethics Review Board should not be made of members of
Council.
• PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP
Mayor Troxell summarized the citizen comments and noted there was a work session on the ethics
review process on December 22. He opposed the comments made about the City Attorney.
City Manager Atteberry stated staff would get in touch with Mr. Stave regarding the FCTV issues.
Councilmember Pignataro stated the City’s ethics rules are not part of the City Charter and would
therefore not need to go on a ballot for consideration. City Attorney Daggett confirmed that
statement and noted the Ethics Review Board structure is all in the Code and can be modified at
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Council’s discretion. She mentioned the delays in the discussion of ethics issues and stated she
did not intend to delay Council’s action.
Councilmember Pignataro noted the work session discussion highlighted several options for
moving forward.
Councilmember Gutowsky commented on Item No. 13, Resolution 2021-003 Making
Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions, and Authorities of the City of Fort Collins, and
complemented the quality of the interviewed applicants. She encouraged those who were not
appointed to apply again.
• CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Summers withdrew Item No. 8, First Reading of Ordinance No. 007, 2021,
Authorizing the Conveyance to the Colorado Department of Transportation of Various Property
Interests on City-Owned Property at Running Deer Natural Area, Archery Range, and Arapaho
Bend Natural Area to be Used as Right-of-Way for Interstate 25 and Related Facilities, from the
Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, to adopt and
approve all items not withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1
AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
1. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the November 24, 2020 Adjourned Me eting and
the December 1, 2020 Regular Meeting. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes of the November 24, 2020 Adjourned Meeting and
the December 1, 2020 Regular Meeting.
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 161, 2020, Making Various Amendments to the City of Fort
Collins Land Use Code. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 15, 2020, amends the Land Use
Code (“LUC”). There are proposed revisions, clarifications and additions to the LUC that address
specific subject areas that have arisen since the last update was initiated in the Fall of 2019.
3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 162, 2020, Conveying a Replacement Telecommunications
Easement to Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QCon at the City’s Foothills Activity Center.
(Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 15, 2020, conveys a
replacement telecommunications easement to Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QCon
(CenturyLink) at the City-owned Foothills Activity Center (“FAC”) as a result of an obligation associated
with the replatting of the Foothills Mall and to replace a “blanket” easement granted in 1975. The
easement accurately depicts CenturyLink’s existing telecommunication line on the FAC parcel.
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4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 163, 2020, Approving the First Amendment to Ground Lease
Agreement Between the Cities of Loveland and Fort Collins and Discovery Air, LLC, for
Property at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 15, 2020, adopts an amendment
to the long-term aviation land lease agreement between the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland (Cities)
and Discovery Air, LLC signed in January of 2019. The lease terms included a (50) year lease for a
large-scale aviation development project. The project has progressed since the execution of the
original lease, and Discovery Air has obtained the necessary development approvals to continue
pursuit of their development. Discovery Air has since determined it necessary to pursue a phased
approach to its development and accordingly has requested that the Cities amend the original Lease.
Due to the complexity and unique provisions of the original lease and this proposed amendment, the
Northern Colorado Regional Airport Commission does not have the authority to approve and sign the
Lease Amendment. The two Cities must each approve in accordance with their respective Municipal
Codes and Charters. The Northern Colorado Regional Airpor t Commission reviewed the lease
agreement amendment at its November 12, 2020, meeting, and unanimously recommended approval
by the Councils.
The proposed Airport development includes the construction of corporate aircraft hangar facilities and
associated office space, a potential aircraft support center, a restaurant, and all infrastructure to
support these facilities. This lease amendment will allow success of the public -private partnership.
The Airport has approximately 200 acres of space available for a eronautical development. This
proposal will use approximately 10% of the available land for what is considered to be the highest and
best use of the property, which is in accordance with the Council adopted Airport Master Plan and
Airport Commission Adopted Strategic Plan. The Airport will create revenues through lease payments
from the property in addition to other revenues from the operations of the campus. The new buildings
will create jobs and enhance the regional economic impact of the Airport.
5. First Reading of Ordinance No. 001, 2021, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue and
Authorizing Transfers in the General Fund for the Environmental Services Radon Program.
(Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to appropriate unanticipated grant revenue in the General Fund for the
Environmental Services Radon Program. This appropriation includes $9,000 of grant revenues
provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to support radon
testing and mitigation programs. The grant directly supports radon activities identified in the
Environmental Services Department’s core budget offer and requires a local match of $6,000.
Matching funds are appropriated and unexpended in the 2021 Environmental Services operating
budget and will be transferred to the Environmental Services Radon Program.
6. Items Relating to the Fort Collins Police Services Victim Services Unit. (Adopted)
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 002, 2021, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue from the
Eighth Judicial District Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement Board in the General Fund for the
Fort Collins Police Services Victim Services Unit.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 003, 2021, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue from the
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice under the Federal Victims of Crime Act in the General Fund
for the Fort Collins Police Services Victim Services Unit.
The purpose of this item is to fund the Victim Services Unit of Fort Collins Police Services for victim
advocacy services under the Colorado Victim Rights Amendment for victims of crime and their family
members. The Fort Collins Police Services Victim Ser vices Unit has been awarded two grants. The
VALE grant is a 12-month grant in the amount of $26,000 for the period from January 1, 2021 to
December 31, 2021, by the Eighth Judicial District Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE)
Board to help fund services provided by this team. These funds will be used for a portion of the victim
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advocate salary who provides crisis intervention services during weekday hours and is housed in the
Victim Services office. These funds will also pay for a portion of the o perational expenses needed to
provide 24-hour, 7-days/week services to victims of crime in the community.
The VOCA grant is a 24-month grant in the amount of $49,101 for the period from January 1, 2021 to
December 31, 2022, by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice under the Federal Victims of Crime
Act (VOCA), to help fund services provided by this team. The VOCA Grant will provide $24,551 in
calendar year 2021 to the City with the remainder of $24,550 expected in calendar year 2022. These
funds will be used for a portion of the victim advocate salary who provides crisis intervention services
for sexual assault victims between the school ages of kindergarten through 12th grade.
7. Items Relating to Various Routine Amendments to City Code Chapter 26 Pertaining to Utility
Services. (Adopted)
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 004, 2021, Amending Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins to Make Various Updates Regarding the Wastewater Utility.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 005, 2021, Amending Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins to Clarify Water and Sewer Plant Investment Fees.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 006, 2021, Amending Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins to Update Provisions Regarding the City’s Utility Enterprise Boards.
The purpose of this item is to adopt a variety of revisions, clarifications, and additions to update
portions of City Code Chapter 26 pertaining to Utility Services
8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 008, 2021, Authorizing Conveyance of a Permanent Non -
Exclusive Drainage Easement on Property Jointly Owned by the City and the City of Loveland
at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport for the New Veterans’ Affairs Clinic. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to authorize a permanent non-exclusive drainage easement over a portion
of the Northern Colorado Regional Airport property owned jointly by the Cities of Fort Collins and
Loveland for the benefit of a new Veteran’s Affairs (VA) clinic planned for constructed adjacent to the
east side of the Airport (the “VA Project”) by Byrd Drive Development, LLC, (“Developer”).
9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 009, 2021 Authorizing the Conveyance of an Easement to
Larimer County for Remediation Activities on Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area in
Accordance with the City’s Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer County and Loveland
for Corrective Measures Related to the Larimer County Landfill. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to consider adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of a
future easement to Larimer County for remediation activities on Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area.
Council adopted Resolution 2020-119, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement by and among the
City, Larimer County and the City of Loveland regarding their mutual commitments and responsibilities
related to the remediation of environmental contamination at and from the Landfill, and that Agreement
requires the City Manager to present for Council approval this Ordinance authorizing a future
easement.
10. Resolution 2021-001 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between
the City of Fort Collins and the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority Regarding the
Renovation and Redevelopment of Tenney Court North Alley and West Oak Street Alley.
(Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to request Council adoption of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
between the City and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) for renovation and redevelopment
of Tenney Court North and West Oak Street Alleys. The alley names listed are temporary and only
specified for the purpose of this IGA and for identification during design and construction. They will be
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officially named in the future and with consideration of the City's theme of naming downtown's alleys
to honor exemplary individuals who reflect the historic and cultural geography of the downtown area.
11. Resolution 2021-002 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement to
Continue the Operations of the Northern Colorado Bomb Squad from January 1, 2021, to
December 31, 2025. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to authorize the City Manager to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement
(“IGA”) between the City, Larimer County and the City of Loveland to continue the operations of the
Northern Colorado Bomb Squad from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.
12. Resolution 2021-003 Making Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions, and Authorities
of the City of Fort Collins. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to appoint individuals to fill vacancies on various boards and commissions
that exist due to the expiration of terms of certain members and the resignation of previous board and
commission members.
• CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP
Mayor Troxell concurred with Councilmember Gutowsky’s comments on Boards and
Commissions appointees and commended the applicants.
• COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Gutowsky reported on visiting the Museum of Discovery’s mental health exhibit,
the Gardens on Spring Creek holiday lights, and the Downtown holiday lights. She also reported
on the drive-by event honoring former Mayor Pro Tem Stephens.
Councilmember Gorgol reported on a joint meeting between the City, Poudre School District, and
the County regarding the plans to reopen schools. She stated there is also a plan for summer
learning to assist students that may have fallen behind with the challenges of remote learning.
Mayor Troxell commented on the parade event honoring former Mayor Pro Tem Stephens.
• CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL-PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
13. First Reading of Ordinance No. 007, 2021, Authorizi ng the Conveyance to the Colorado
Department of Transportation of Various Property Interests on City -Owned Property at
Running Deer Natural Area, Archery Range, and Arapaho Bend Natural Area to be Used as
Right-of-Way for Interstate 25 and Related Facilities. (Adopted on First Reading)
The purpose of this item is to seek Council's approval of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s
requested purchase of one right-of-way parcel on Arapaho Bend Natural Area, two right-of-way parcels
and four temporary easements on Running Deer Natural Area and the Archery Range for the purpose
of widening Interstate 25 and relocating the Port of Entry.
Councilmember Summers stated he would like to get some additional information on this item and
determine whether there have been any updates since the AIS was distributed.
John Moreland commented on the wetland value of the archery range area and stated he would
hope the wetlands would not be destroyed by moving the weigh station.
Mark Sears, Natural Areas Senior Manager, stated City staff members have been working closely
with CDOT and there has been no additional information since the distribution of the AIS. He
stated staff will be bringing Council the appraisal information prior to Second Reading and noted
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the impact to the archery range is minimal, just a few hundred square feet at the entrance road. He
stated most of the impact to City-owned land is to the north of the archery range, which is currently
a hayfield, and certain setbacks from I-25 to the Poudre River will be diminished.
Councilmember Summers asked if staff has approached CDOT with the possibility of a long-term
lease rather than a purchase. Sears replied the proposed improvements are permanent and include
a port of entry, frontage road realignment, and new bridge over the Poudre River.
Councilmember Summers asked why it is necessary to relocate the port of entry. Sears replied the
relocation allows for a safer distance from the Prospect interchange for truck traffic and I-25 traffic.
Councilmember Summers asked if other sites were considered for the port of entry. Sears replied
he was unaware of other locations being considered.
Councilmember Summers stated he was surprised this was not further scrutinized given the
sensitivity with which Natural Areas are typically considered.
Councilmember Cunniff noted this was not unanimously recommended by the Land Conservation
and Stewardship Board. He stated there is a benefit to the habitat and wildlife given the
lengthening of the bridge over the Poudre River; however, he would like to have answers to the
questions raised by Councilmember Summers prior to Second Reading.
Mayor Troxell expressed concern about the seemingly temporary port of entry structures that do
not seem to account for the viewshed to the west. He encouraged additional follow-up regarding
the design of the features related to the point of entry.
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorgol, to adopt Ordinance
No. 007, 2021, on First Reading.
City Manager Atteberry noted staff will get additional information regarding the structure prior to
Second Reading.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 007, 2021 ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Emily Gorgol, District 6
AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
• DISCUSSION ITEMS
14. Resolution 2021-004 Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation to Kristin Stephens for her
Contributions to the Community as City Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to express gratitude and appreciation to Kristin Stephens for her
contributions to the community as Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Troxell read Resolution 2021-004, Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation to Kristin
Stephens for her Contributions to the Community as City Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem.
Carol Cochran thanked Kristin Stephens for her service.
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Melanie Potyondy thanked Kristin Stephens for her service and congratulated her on her position
as County Commissioner.
Dylan (no last name given) thanked Kristin Stephens for her service.
Jessica Dyrdahl thanked Kristin Stephens for her service and for sparking her interest in local
politics.
Veronica Olivas congratulated Kristin Stephens on her new position as County Commissioner and
thanked her for her service.
Councilmember Pignataro thanked Kristin Stephens for her service and encouragement and wished
her luck in her new position.
Councilmember Cunniff commended Kristin Stephens’ perseverance and wished her luck in her
new position.
Councilmember Gorgol thanked Kristin Stephens for her support, advocacy, and mentorship. She
congratulated her on her new position.
Councilmember Gutowsky commended Kristin Stephens’ compassion and wished her luck in her
new position.
Mayor Troxell thanked Kristin Stephens for her service and commended her authentic leadership.
He wished her the best in her new role.
Councilmember Summers commended Kristin Stephens on her new position.
City Manager Atteberry commended Kristin Stephens on being a model of civility and
accessibility. He stated she has been a great person with whom to work and she inspires her direct
reports to work harder. He stated he is looking forward to working with her in her new role as
County Commissioner.
City Attorney Daggett agreed with City Manager Atteberry and stated she looks forward to
interacting with Kristin Stephens in her new role.
Kristin Stephens thanked those who spoke and commended the professionalism and dedication of
City staff. She stated she is eager to continue her work in her new role and commented on the
importance of keeping government accessible to all.
RESULT: RESOLUTION 2021-004 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Emily Gorgol, District 6
SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
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15. Items Related to Appointments to Fill Key Vacancies Left by the Resignation of Mayor Pro Tem
Stephens. (Adopted)
A. Selection of new Mayor Pro Tem.
B. Resolution 2021-005 Making Appointments to the Poudre Fire Authority Board, the North Front
Range Metropolitan Planning Organization Planning Council, the General Employee’s Retirement
Committee, and the Ad-Hoc Strategic Housing Committee.
The purpose of the first item is to provide Council with an opportunity to select a new Mayor Pro Tem.
The purpose of the second item is to fill vacant Councilmember seats on the Poudre Fire Authority
Board, the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization Planning Council, the General
Employees’ Retirement Committee and the Ad-Hoc Strategic Housing Committee due to the
resignation of former Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens.
Rory Heath expressed support for Councilmember Cunniff serving as Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Cunniff expressed interest in serving as Mayor Pro Tem to help Council reach its
goals.
Councilmember Gorgol expressed interest in serving as Mayor Pro Tem and commented on her
service and the value of succession planning.
Councilmember Gutowsky made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Summers, to appoint
Councilmember Cunniff as Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Pignataro stated she would support the motion but agreed with Councilmember
Gorgol’s points about succession planning and the 6-month calendar continuing to reflect
Council’s priorities.
Councilmember Cunniff stated he and Councilmember Gorgol have discussed succession planning
and stated Council should be deliberate in developing processes and procedures to ease the April
transition.
Councilmember Gorgol stated she would support the motion and encouraged Council to be
intentional about the April transition.
Mayor Troxell stated Councilmember Cunniff has served Council well and will do a good job as
Mayor Pro Tem. He also commended Councilmember Gorgol.
Mayor Troxell discussed the committees on which the former Mayor Pro Tem served and
requested Councilmembers discuss any interest in those appointments.
Councilmember Gutowsky expressed interest in being the Metropolitan Planning Organization
representative noting she previously served in that role.
Mayor Troxell stated he had been working as the alternate for the Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) representative and suggested perhaps he move into the representative role
with Councilmember Gutowsky serving as the alternate.
Councilmember Gutowksy asked if the alternate can attend meetings. Mayor Troxell replied in
the affirmative.
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Councilmember Gorgol expressed interest in the Poudre Fire Authority Board position.
Councilmember Pignataro expressed interest in the Poudre Fire Authority Board position stating
it is the only one of these appointments for which she could regularly attend meetings. She also
stated she would like to be involved with the hiring of the new Fire Chief.
Councilmember Gorgol stated this is also one of the only appointments for which she could
regularly attend meetings and she noted she had expressed interest in the position a year and a half
ago.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff stated he would be willing to serve as the liaiso n to the General
Employee’s Retirement Committee.
Mayor Troxell asked Councilmember Summers if he would be willing to serve on the ad hoc
Housing Committee. Councilmember Summers replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff asked if an alternate could be appointed to the Poudre Fire Authority
(PFA) Board. City Attorney Daggett replied there is an organic contract with PFA that sets the
Board membership, in contrast with the MPO organic contract which calls for an alternate.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, that Council
adopt Resolution 2021-005 as amended to include Ross Cunniff serving as the liaison to the
General Employee’s Retirement Committee, appointing Ken Summers to the Council’s ad hoc
Strategic Housing Committee through April 6, 2021, appointing Mayor Wade Troxell to serve on
the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization Planning Council, and appointing
Susan Gutowsky to serve as the alternate on that Planning Council.
Councilmember Summers made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff, to amend the
motion to appoint Councilmember Gorgol to the PFA Board.
Councilmember Pignataro asked Councilmember Summers if he would have any interest in
stepping down from the PFA Board early. Councilmember Summers expressed some hesitation
given the ongoing search for a new Fire Chief.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff stated either Councilmember Gorgol or Councilmember Pignataro would
do a good job in the position and asked them to describe how they would help advance Council’s
interest by serving in the position.
Councilmember Gorgol replied this position would be similar to serving on the Housing Catalyst
in that it would be serving on the Board of an organization while representing the City.
Councilmember Pignataro stated Councilmember Gorgol should take the position and she noted
there will be another opening in April.
Mayor Troxell stated either Councilmember would serve the position well.
Councilmember Gutowsky asked if this appointment would be until April. City Attorney Daggett
replied the new appointments are typically made in May or June after the Council election in April.
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The vote on the motion to amend was as follows: Yeas: Gorgol, Summers, Cunniff, Troxell,
Pignataro, and Gutowsky. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Summers, Cunniff, Troxell, Pignataro, Gutowsky,
and Gorgol. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
(**Secretary's Note: The Council took a brief recess at this point in the meeting.)
RESULT: RESOLUTION 2021-005 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1
AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
16. District 4 Council Vacancy. (No Action Taken)
The purpose of this item is to provide opportunity for the public to offer comment s on the applicants
for the District 4 Council vacancy, to give Councilmembers an opportunity to identify finalists who will
move forward to the interview process, and to consider changes to the established process to fill the
vacancy, if desired.
Applications for the District 4 Vacancy were received from:
1. Jessica Dyrdahl 5. Shirley Peel
2. Erin Hottenstein 6. Melanie Potyondy
3. Philip Jensen 7. Sidna Rachid
4. Veronica Olivas 8. William Wright
City Clerk Coldiron stated this is an opportunity for the public to provide comments on the
applicants, for the applicants to address Council, and for Council to discuss the process of filling
the vacant Council seat. She noted Council did previously discuss and agree on a process;
therefore, it is not necessary for action to be taken this evening. She stated interviews will be held
tomorrow evening and Council will consider a Special Meeting for January 12 during which the
new member would be selected. The new member will be sworn in January 19.
Stacey Suniga endorsed Erin Hottenstein for the vacant Council seat.
Robin Ross (no last name given) endorsed Shirley Peel for the vacant Council seat.
Pamela Norris endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Jeff (no last name given) endorsed Shirley Peel for the vacant Council seat.
Carol Cochran endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Dr. Brooke Schneider endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Laura Druse endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
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Ryan (no last name given) endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Gaye Digregorio endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Scott Denning endorsed Erin Hottenstein for the vacant Council seat.
Charlie Ross endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Dr. (no first name given) Schrader endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Will Sharp endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Shirley Peel discussed her candidacy and stated she believes she has the organizational,
communication, and cooperative skills needed to fill the position.
Becky Eisen endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
April (no last name given) endorsed Erin Hottenstein for the vacant Council seat.
Rory Heath suggested Council should question the candidates on open space, foliage and trees,
and metro districts.
Cole Weis endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Emily Galishote endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Sidna Rachid discussed her motivations for running for the vacant Council seat.
Rachel (no last name given) endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Julie (no last name given) endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Dylan Lindsay endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Leslie Taylor endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Jess Veer endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Sharon Bloyer endorsed Sidna Rachid for the vacant Council seat.
Wendy Bergman endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Jill Ayers endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Chris O’Grady endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Dr. Melanie Potyondy discussed her qualifications for the vacant Council seat and stated her values
and skills make her a good fit.
Sonia Koetting endorsed Sinda Rachid for the vacant Council seat.
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Mavi Graves endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Jeff Larson endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Nicole Rate endorsed Veronica Olivas for the vacant Council seat.
Veronica Olivas discussed her candidacy and skills that would make her a good fit for the vacant
Council seat.
Adam Macy endorsed Shirley Peel for the vacant Council seat.
Liz Hicks endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Teagan Alberts endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Dr. Amy Molina endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Cherice (no last name given) endorsed Shirley Peel for the vacant Council seat.
Erin Hottenstein thanked former Mayor Pro Tem Stephens for her service and discussed her wide
variety of leadership skills that would make her a good candidate for the Council seat.
Mitch (no last name given) endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Aaron (no last name given) endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Kaitlyn Patterson endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Mahala Hentschel endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Sara Olson endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Tamara Muir encouraged Council to support the candidate who would best stand up for the citizens
of the community, support open space, be open-minded, hold developers accountable, and support
local businesses.
Renee Forsythe endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Sia Rounsaville endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Mayor Troxell thanked the speakers and noted the process will continue tomorrow with the
candidate interviews.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff stated he would like Council to go over the proposed interview questions.
Councilmember Pignataro thanked the speakers and other citizens for their engagement and stated
all eight candidates are excellent.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff suggested not reducing the candidate pool. Mayor Troxell agreed and
outlined the general format for the interview process.
City Clerk Coldiron provided the proposed list of questions.
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Councilmember Pignataro suggested some of the questions could be altered to include more
Council priorities.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff suggested rephrasing one of the questions related to completing or
amending Council priorities.
Councilmember Summers suggested asking which of the current Council priorities are the most
important to each candidate. Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff stated he would support that change.
Councilmember Gutowsky supported the question related to completing and amending priorities
noting the person who is appointed will be jumping into the ongoing work.
Councilmember Summers questioned what type of response would be expected. Councilmember
Gutowsky replied she would look for a response related to how each candidate would support the
ongoing work.
Councilmember Pignataro stated she would prefer to leave the third question as is and suggested
any form of the fourth question that involves Council’s priorities will likely be adequate.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff agreed there should be some discussion of existing Council priorities.
Councilmember Gorgol suggested asking candidates how they would approach Council priorities.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff and Councilmember Gutowsky supported that wording.
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
17. First Reading of Ordinance No. 010, 2021 Adopting the Update to the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan as an Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. (Adopted on First Reading)
The purpose of this item is to consider adoption of an update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
and highlight key implementation steps post-adoption.
John Stokes, Interim Community Services Director, discussed the team of individuals that has
worked on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and commented on the four words on its cover:
Recreate, Renew, Rethink, and Reimagine. He stated the Plan is meant to be suitable for the next
twenty years and staff believes it is both pragmatic and visionary.
Stokes discussed the public outreach effort and key components of the Plan, including a series of
updated guidelines for park and recreational design and funding tools and concepts. He discussed
next steps.
Mayor Troxell commended the Council engagement and overall framework of the Plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff concurred with Mayor Troxell’s comments and stated he would support
the Plan. He suggested including a different photo of a development on page 259.
Councilmember Gorgol asked about the process related to incorporating equity through engaging
communities in the master planning of new or refreshed parks. Stokes replied there are multiple
public meetings for every new or refreshed park and noted this Plan calls for the formation of a
master plan for each major refresh, which provides for an enhanced opportunity for the public to
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be engaged. He noted a framework for each park that identifies the park amenities will also be
influenced by public engagement. He commented on the public engagement utilized for recent
parks, including Sugar Beet Park on North Lemay Avenue.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Pignataro, to adopt
Ordinance No. 010, 2021, on First Reading.
City Manager Atteberry commended the team who worked on this Plan and noted this action is
legacy work.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 020, 2021 ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Julie Pignataro, District 2
AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
18. Items Relating to Placing Proposed Charter Amendments on the April 6, 2021 Ballot. (Adopted
on First Reading)
A. Possible Public Hearing and Motions Regarding Protest(s) of Ballot Language.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 011, 2021 Submitting to a Vote of the Registered Electors of the
City of Fort Collins a Proposed Amendment to Section 4 of Article II of the City Charter Updating
the Provision for Election of a Mayor Pro Tem.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 012, 2021 Submitting to a Vote of the Registered E lectors of the
City of Fort Collins a Proposed Amendment to Section 8 of Article VIII of the City Charter
Pertaining to Restrictions on Campaign Contributions.
D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 013, 2021 Submitting to a Vote of the Registered Electors of t he
City of Fort Collins a Proposed Amendment to Section 9, Article V of the City Charter Clarifying
Revenues that May be Appropriated.
E. First Reading of Ordinance No. 014, 2021 Submitting to a Vote of the Registered Electors of the
City of Fort Collins a Proposed Amendment to Section 17 or Article II of the City Charter Revising
the Deadline to Publish Notice of the Annual Independent Financial Audit.
F. First Reading of Ordinance No. 015, 2021 Submitting to a Vote of the Registered Electors of the
City of Fort Collins a Proposed Amendment to Section 5 of Article VIII of the City Charter Updating
the Reference to “Chief Judge” in the Board of Elections Provision.
The purpose of these items is to submit individual Charter amendments to the voters at the A pril 6,
2021 Regular Election ballot.
Any protest of the proposed ballot language must be received no later than Monday, January 4, 2021,
at
noon. The protest(s) shall be heard, considered, and resolved by Council prior to adoption of any
Ordinance that is the subject of a protest. If protests are received, copies will be included in Council’s
“Read-before” packet.
City Clerk Coldiron stated this item involves consideration of five possible Charter amendments
that would move forward to the April 6 ballot if approved by Council. She noted no protests were
received on any of the amendments. She detailed the five proposed amendments: one related to
the Mayor Pro Tem selection date, one related to the limit on contributions to candidates, one
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related to supplemental appropriations, one related to the deadline to publish the notice of audit,
and one related to the Board of Elections that would change the reference from the Municipal
Judge to the Chief Judge. City Clerk Coldiron noted all five of these items were discussed at a
December work session and there was support for bringing them all forward. She stated staff will
continue to work on other discussed amendments for future elections.
Councilmember Pignataro stated five items for the ballot seems excessive and expressed support
for limiting the number to two or three. She questioned what would occur if none of these items
pass. City Attorney Daggett replied there would be ways to work around most of the items and
none of the items would create highly significant issues if they did not move forward.
Councilmember Gutowsky asked if the item related to campaign contributions includes alignment
with state statute. City Attorney Daggett replied the changes that were made earlier this year were
all Council-made changes to City Code and are not affected by this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff expressed support for moving all of the items to the ballot but expressed
concern regarding the likely approval of the campaign contribution item.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, to adopt
Ordinance No. 011, 2021, on First Reading.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 011, 2021 ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1
AYES: Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff, Pignataro
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorgol, to adopt Ordinance
No. 012, 2021, on First Reading.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 012, 2021 ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1
AYES: Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff, Pignataro
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, to adopt
Ordinance No. 013, 2021, on First Reading.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 013, 2021 ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1
AYES: Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff, Pignataro
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorgol, to adopt Ordinance
No. 014, 2021, on First Reading.
Councilmember Pignataro stated she will be opposing this motion and the next as she feels three
items on the ballot is enough.
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RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 014, 2021 ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [5 TO 1]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1
AYES: Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
NAYS: Pignataro
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, to adopt
Ordinance No. 015, 2021, on First Reading.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 015, 2021 ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [5 TO 1]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1
AYES: Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
NAYS: Pignataro
19. First Reading of Ordinance No. 016, 2021, Amending Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins to Clarify Utilities' Right of Entry into Buildings and onto Premises to Access Utilities
Equipment, Facilities, and Appurtenances for Utilities Purposes. (Adopted on First Reading)
The purpose of this item is to adopt a variety of revisions, clarifications, and additions to update
portions of City Code Chapter 26 pertaining to Utility Services. More specifically, the purpose of this
item is to further explain and put bounds on the right of entry in the City Charter (Art. XII, Sec. 2), which
states:
The directors and employees of city-owned utilities shall have authority in the necessary
discharge of their duties to enter upon any lands, properties or premises, within or without the
city limits, for the examination or survey thereof, or for the purpose of repairing, inspecting,
removing, or connecting the service, reading meters, or any other purpose whatever in
connection with the water, wastewater, electric, and other utilities.
Various aspects of Sections 26-22, 26-98, 26-99, 26-219, 26-399, and 26-577 have been clarified and
modified to more clearly articulate Fort Collins Utilities’ (“Utilities”) right of entry and the corresponding
rights of customers and the owners/occupants of such buildings and premises. Language has also
been added to allow for procedures for disputes to be resolved by the Municipal Court when necessary
and to allow the Utilities Executive Director to petition the Municipal Court to secu re the right to enter
specific buildings and premises for Utilities purposes as described in Section 26-22.
Andrew Gingerich, Utilities Civil Engineer, stated these Code updates were separated from the
others on the Consent Agenda due to Utilities Services’ commitment to deliver utilities services
24/7, 365 days of the year. He stated the changes would articulate the right of entry and
corresponding rights of customers and owners and occupants of buildings on premises. He stated
the language is also being proposed to be modified to include the ability for the Utilities Executive
Director to petition to the Municipal Court to secure the right to enter specific buildings and
premises for the purposes of utilities.
Gingerich discussed the utilities equipment that requires access by Utilities staff and discussed the
right of entry process. He stated staff is recommending adoption of this ordinance.
Rich Stave expressed concern with some of the wording of the ordinance stating Fort Collins
Utilities customers are also owners. He expressed concern with the use of the word ‘reasonable’
as it is not defined within the document.
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Melissa Rosas agreed with Mr. Stave’s concerns regarding wording.
Jessica Dyrdahl asked if there is data related to how many access issues have been unresolved.
Gingerich stated Utilities staff are most often invited onto properties for issues; however, he cited
an example of the 25,000 water meters that are within private property and need occasional
standard maintenance. He stated it is rare that staff goes through the certified mailing process to
gain entry, and he could provide those exact statistics prior to Second Reading.
Mayor Troxell stated he views this as much as being a protection for property owners as it is for
utilities staff.
Councilmember Summers thanked Gingerich for his presentation and concurred with Mayor
Troxell. He commented on the important services provided by utilities staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff asked if the list of utilities equipment is intended to be exhausti ve. City
Attorney Daggett replied the language is intended to be comprehensive.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff asked who pays for foliage trimming that might be necessary to access a
piece of equipment. Gingerich replied the Code puts that responsibility on homeowners; however,
Utilities staff may do some trimming, with permission, and take on that responsibility.
Mayor Troxell asked if this language would also address issues related to the Arthur Ditch.
Gingerich replied the infrastructure related to the Ditch is maintained by the City when it is within
City right-of-way. Eric Potyondy, Assistant City Attorney, stated the Arthur Ditch is owned and
operated by the Arthur Ditch Company and there is a Colorado Statute that puts maintenance
responsibility on the county or municipality to maintain the bridge where ditches cross public
roads.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorgol, to adopt Ordinance
No. 016, 2021, on First Reading.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff stated he would support the item and stated the concerns mentioned by
citizens are more operational in nature.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 016, 2021 ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Emily Gorgol, District 6
AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
Motion to Suspend the Rules to Continue Past 10:30 PM.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Pignataro, to suspend the
rules to continue past 10:30 PM to consider such other business as may come before Council.
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RESULT: MOTION ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Julie Pignataro, District 2
AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
• OTHER BUSINESS
Councilmember Gorgol asked if the City is working on an eviction response plan.
Mayor Troxell and Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff agreed a plan with service providers would be
beneficial.
Councilmember Gutowsky expressed concern Council has not clearly defined its goals regarding
equity and inclusion nor has it agreed upon definitions for diversity, equity, and inclusion. She
requested staff provide some information at a work session regarding a calendar of events and the
working vocabulary.
Mayor Troxell questioned whether these items are being considered by the committee.
Councilmember Gorgol asked if those definitions are part of Principles of Community. Jackie
Kozak-Thiel, Chief Sustainability Officer, replied the Principles of Community are an effort being
led out of the City Manager’s Office and defining those terms as an organization would fit well
with that work.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff suggested staff start with a memo then perhaps consider a work session
or Council action.
City Manager Atteberry requested additional details from Councilmember Gutowsky on what
information she would like to see. Councilmember Gutowsky replied she would like everyone to
agree on definitions for terms such as diversity and equity, particularly given those terms will be
embedded in every department of the City organization.
Councilmember Pignataro agreed a memo may be a good place to start.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff stated Council recently received a letter from the Center for Family
Outreach about rents for City facilities. He requested a memo on current rents and related City
policies as well as options should Council choose to weigh in on directing staff to suspend rental
increases for a prescribed time, for example.
Councilmember Gorgol requested the memo also include the City policy on building maintenance
and upgrades as well. She supported receipt of such a memo.
Councilmember Pignataro also supported receipt of such a memo.
A. Possible consideration of the initiation of new ordinances and/or resolutions by Councilmembers.
(Three or more individual Councilmembers may direct the City Manager and City Attorney to initiate
and move forward with development and preparation of resolutions and ordinances not originating from
the Council's Policy Agenda or initiated by staff.)
B. Consideration of a motion to call a Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, for
matters related to filling a Council vacancy:
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Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, pursuant to
Section 2-29(a) of the City Code, that the Council call a special meeting of the Council to take
place on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. for consideration of:
1. Matters related to the selection and appointment to fill a vacancy in the District 4 Council
seat, including taking testimony and possible action to select finalist candidates or select a
District 4 Councilmember; and
2. First Reading of an Ordinance appropriating Small Business Relief program funds to be
administered and distributed by the City and authorization for a related agreement with
Larimer County.
RESULT: MOTION ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1
AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
• ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:47 PM.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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January 6, 2021
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council-Manager Form of Government
Special Meeting – 6:00 PM
(Secretary's Note: Due to the COVID-19 crisis and state and local orders to remain safer at home
and not gather, all Councilmembers and staff attended the meeting remotely, via teleconference.)
• CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Troxell commented on the day's insurrection at the United States Capitol.
Mayor Troxell noted there will be no opportunity for public input at this meeting; however,
comments can be emailed or delivered through the City's website.
• ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
STAFF: Atteberry, Daggett, Coldiron
2. District 4 Council Vacancy Interviews. (No Action Taken)
The purpose of this item is to provide Council with the information needed to conduct interviews for
the District 4 Council vacancy. The applicants that will be interviewed include:
1. Jessica Dyrdahl 5. Shirley Peel
2. Erin Hottenstein 6. Melanie Potyondy
3. Philip Jensen 7. Sidna Rachid
4. Veronica Olivas 8. William Wright
Application materials for each applicant are attached.
The process is expected to proceed as follows:
● Description of the process given by the Mayor (3 minutes)
● Opening statement based on direction from the Mayor - 1.5 minutes for each candidate (12
minutes total)
● Pre-defined question from the Mayor - 2 minutes for each candidate (16 minutes total)
● Pre-defined question from a Councilmember - 2 minutes for each candidate (16 minutes total)
● Pre-defined question from a Councilmember - 2 minutes for each candidate (16 minutes total)
● Follow-up questions from Councilmembers and discussion (30 minutes total)
● Closing statement - 1.5 minutes for each candidate (12 minutes total)
● Total time: 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Mayor Troxell outlined the interview process. He requested each candidate use their opening
statement to discuss why they have opted to apply and why now.
Jessica Dyrdahl commented on her interest in government noting she is currently the advisor to
student government at Colorado State University.
Erin Hottenstein stated she would seek to solve problems for as many people as possible in a role
on Council and she commented on founding Colorado 50-50, a volunteer organization that
encourages and trains women to run for office.
Philip Jensen commented on his time in Fort Collins and experience as an EMT responder.
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Veronica Olivas commented on the change she has seen in Fort Collins and on the importance of
social sustainability. She discussed her experience in public service and leadership.
Shirley Peel stated she would like to serve on Council to be able to give back to her community.
Dr. Melanie Potyondy commented on her appreciation of City government and stated she is
invested in southwest Fort Collins.
Sidna Rachid stated governmental action is the best way to try to alleviate some societal problems
and she stated her budgeting skills would benefit the City.
William Wright commented on the changes he has seen in Fort Collins over six decades and stated
he would like to work full-time to address the challenges being faced by the community.
Mayor Troxell asked each candidate to describe their leadership style, how they plan to engage
with Councilmembers and the community, and how they would work with Council's three direct-
report employees.
Mr. Jensen stated he was a strategic business manager for many years and was successful at getting
all team members to work in the same direction. He stated he likes to understand what drives
people.
Ms. Peel stated she seeks to build bridges to effectively develop mutual solutions. She commented
on her experience as an educator and stated reaching out to community members would be one of
the best parts of being a City leader. She stated she would make herself available for the three
direct reports and all City employees.
Ms. Olivas stated her leadership style includes leading the way, empowering others, inspiring a
shared vision, and challenging the process. She commented on the importance of teamwork,
acknowledgment of mistakes, and honoring public trust.
Ms. Rachid stated she would ask a lot of questions and do research as a Councilmember. She
stated the public good must remain front and center.
Mr. Wright stated his leadership style is to identify problems, listen to the voices in the room, and
brainstorm solutions.
Ms. Dyrdahl stated her leadership style is transformational and she tries to motivate and encourage
others to work together and collaborate toward a common purpose. She stated she would work to
support Council in achieving its priorities. She commented on the importance of trust in
leadership.
Dr. Potyondy commented on her ability to listen to multiple perspectives, synthesize information,
and work collaboratively to come up with solutions that meet the needs of all involved
stakeholders. She stated she is adept at working toward consensus but will advocate for items in
which she strongly believes.
Ms. Hottenstein stated her leadership style is collaborative and stated it is important to research
issues and gather opinions. She stated she is polite, professional and prepared and will be available
and responsive to residents and City employees.
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Councilmember Gorgol asked the candidates to discuss the most crucial issues facing Fort Collins
and District 4.
Dr. Potyondy stated COVID is the most pressing issue facing every facet of life in Fort Collins
right now and the response to it needs to take center stage. She stated one of her top three priorities
for Fort Collins is preserving community character, including supporting local businesses and
cultural facilities. She commented on the importance of housing, medical services, and
employment and stated environmental sustainability should always be a guiding principle.
Ms. Rachid commented on the importance of preserving Fort Collins economy through the
preservation of small businesses. She also commented on the importance of assisting with rent
and evictions.
Mr. Wright stated his priorities include the preservation of small businesses, affordable single-
family housing, and water acquisition.
Ms. Hottenstein agreed COVID is the most crucial issue that will need to be addressed. She
commented on the role of the City in recovery and on the importance of affordable housing.
Ms. Olivas agreed COVID must be addressed as well as issues related to systemic and institutional
racism. She also suggested looking at poverty outreach from a social services perspective.
Ms. Peel also agreed COVID is the most crucial issue facing the City and she commented on the
importance of continuing to partner with the County to help protect first responders and those who
are most vulnerable while also giving the business community the support and tools it needs to be
successful. She also noted the City will need to deal with the budget shortfall and negative effects
on low- to moderate-income families.
Mr. Jensen stated the pandemic has proved that working from home is quite viable and stated he
would like to see the introduction of a program that would teach working from home skills. He
also commented on the importance of clean energy technology.
Ms. Dyrdahl agreed the pandemic and affordable housing are critical issues. She commented on
the struggles of small businesses and on the importance of providing resources for mental health
and rental utility and childcare assistance.
Councilmember Gutowksy asked the candidates to discuss which of the current Council priorities
are most important and how they would approach the current Council priority list.
Ms. Olivas stated the most important priorities are community engagement, equity and inclusion,
and affordable and achievable housing strategies. She discussed the importance of public outreach
and applauded community volunteer representation on budgeting committees. She stated the
equity indicators project will help identify gaps for outreach.
Mr. Wright stated his priority is small business support noting small businesses support the
minimum wage workers that are most affected by the pandemic. He also stated affordable housing
must be a priority for the coming years.
Ms. Hottenstein stated the top issues she found from a small survey of citizens were COVID
response, economic health, and environmental health. She stated she would support Council's
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goals of supporting small businesses and creating jobs.
Ms. Dyrdahl stated her top priority is equity and inclusion and the support of those who are most
marginalized. She expressed support for the equity indicators project.
Ms. Rachid commended the City on its efforts toward small business preservation and stated she
would like to see additional work toward preventing evictions. She also stated she would prioritize
affordable and accessible childcare.
Mr. Jensen commented on the importance of small business support and addressing air quality
through mass transit and other means.
Dr. Potyondy stated equity and inclusion must be a driving force behind every discussion, but
stated her focused priority is affordable and achievable housing noting having those basic needs
met allows citizens to be able to access available options and work on other priorities.
Ms. Peel commended the City's approach with plans and priorities. She stated it is important to
strike a balance between keeping people safe from COVID while keeping businesses alive. She
also commented on the importance of a smart growth plan.
Councilmember Gutowsky noted this Council appointment would last until April and she asked
candidates to describe their plans for campaigning for the Council seat in the April election.
Ms. Dyrdahl stated she has filed her candidacy paperwork and has a website and team of people
to help support her in the election.
Ms. Hottenstein stated she has filed her candidacy paperwork and is looking forward to running
her campaign.
Mr. Wright stated he has filed his candidacy paperwork and is looking forward to talking to citizens
in his district.
Dr. Potyondy stated she has filed her candidacy paperwork and is looking forward to campaigning.
Ms. Peel stated she has filed her candidacy paperwork and would be excited to be on Council long-
term.
Mr. Jensen stated he has a website in construction and would like to continue to work with the
City.
Ms. Rachid stated she has yet to form a candidate committee.
Ms. Olivas stated she would like to fill the position until April but does not plan to run in the April
election due to a family commitment.
Councilmember Pignataro asked the candidates to find something near them that represents them
and share that.
Mr. Jensen shared his multiple computers and album collection.
Dr. Potyondy shared a photo of herself and her husband and discussed their relationship and time
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in Fort Collins.
Mr. Wright shared a painting he created representing all major religions.
Ms. Peel shared a photo of her children and discussed their careers.
Ms. Rachid shared a memento from Egypt and discussed her time living there.
Ms. Hottenstein shared her son's cello and stated she is looking forward to the time when music
events can again be enjoyed.
Ms. Dyrdahl shared her globe and discussed her travel to all 50 states and 50 countries.
Ms. Olivas shared a vintage butterfly from Portugal and discussed jewelry she makes as gifts.
Councilmember Summers requested the candidates address what it means to be data-driven, how
that applies to policy making, and how they would make a decision if data they would like to have
is not available.
Mr. Jensen stated data is a big part of his work and commented on not using data as the only factor
in making decisions.
Dr. Potyondy stated data is important in her role as a school psychologist and she commented on
the importance of ongoing data collection to ensure the success of programs or policies.
Ms. Olivas stated data can be used to prove facts but noted public input is also important.
Mr. Wright stated data does not always provide the entire picture and commented on the
importance of acquiring facts and understanding circumstances.
Ms. Hottenstein stated being data-driven is important; however, it is important to ask good
questions and keep the bigger picture in mind. She stated context and data need to go together to
make policy.
Ms. Rachid commented on decision making.
Ms. Peel commented on using numbers to quantify results and direct policy; however, she noted
data may not always be reliable, therefore it is important to also rely on common sense.
Ms. Dyrdahl stated being data-driven involves using the information at hand to guide a framework
and commented on the importance of using common sense as well.
Councilmember Summers thanked the applicants for their responses.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff requested the candidates reflect on the conversations to date and integrate
that into their closing statements.
Mr. Wright stated he is a third-generation native of Fort Collins and he believes he is the right
person to fill the Council seat. He commented on his passion to address food insecurity and stated
he would work on that issue as part of Council.
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Dr. Potyondy stated she is excited about this opportunity and thanked those who publicly
proclaimed support. She commented on the importance of retaining what makes Fort Collins
magical as it grows as a community. She stated she believes she has the skills, values, and
personality to serve Fort Collins.
Mr. Jensen stated he would like to continue working with the City and would like to focus on
working from home, clean energy, and support of the school system.
Ms. Dyrdahl thanked the Councilmembers and staff for their assistance in this process. She
commented on the world-class nature of Fort Collins and stated her work ethic, enthusiasm,
dedication, and ability to be a connector make her a good candidate for the Council seat.
Ms. Hottenstein thanked the Councilmembers and staff for their support. She stated her ability to
build consensus, help solve problems, collaborate, and work through differences make her a good
candidate.
Ms. Peel commented on being encouraged by this process and stated she will work hard to continue
to implement the vision already in place, will work to deal with problems caused by the pandemic,
will work to build bridges between people and organizations, and will work to ensure smart
growth.
Ms. Olivas commented on the need for inclusive cooperation now more than ever and stated the
community needs an effective, engaging, and honest government that operates with vitality and
compassion.
Ms. Rachid commented on the impressive candidate pool and discussed her desire to help those
who are less advantaged.
Mayor Troxell thanked the candidates for their effort, time, and respect. He also thanked
Councilmembers and staff for their engagement in the process. He outlined the next steps in the
selection process.
Councilmember Gutowsky thanked the applicants.
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
• ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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January 12, 2021
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council-Manager Form of Government
Special Meeting – 6:00 PM
(Secretary’s Note: Due to the COVID-19 crisis and state and local orders to remain safer at home
and not gather, all Councilmembers, staff, and citizens attended the meeting remotely, via
teleconference.)
• CALL TO ORDER
City Manager Atteberry stated there were no changes to the published agenda.
Mayor Troxell outlined the public participation options.
• ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
STAFF: Atteberry, Daggett, Coldiron
• DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Items Relating to a Small Business Relief Program to be Administered and Distributed by the
City's Economic Health Office in Cooperation with Larimer County. (Adopted on First Reading)
A. Resolution 2021-006, Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City and
Larimer County for Funding and Administration of a Small Business Relief Program.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 017, 2021, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for a Small Business Relief Program to be Administered and Distributed by the
Economic Health Office.
The purpose of this item is for Council to consider an ordinance appropriating unanticipated revenue
to operate a Small Business Relief program and a resolution authorizing a related agreement
describing the administration and distribution of the funds with Larimer County. The Colorado
legislature, in special session in December, passed Senate Bill 20B -001 (SB20B-001) setting aside
over $37 million for direct relief payments to small businesses located in eligible Counties, which
businesses include restaurants, bars, movie theaters, and fitness and recreational sports centers.
Josh Birks, Economic Health and Redevelopment Director, stated this item involves two actions
that would enable a new business support program. The first action would consider a resolution
authorizing an intergovernmental agreement between the City and Larimer County for funding
and administration of the new Small Business Relief Program. The second action would consider
First Reading of an Ordinance appropriating unanticipated revenue into the General Fund to fund
the Program and have the Economic Health Office manage the distribution and administration of
the Program.
Birks discussed the State Statute that outlines the specific industries eligible for assistance under
this Program. He noted Larimer County is in the queue to receive its allocation on January 15 and
the cities of Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park will be hub partners charged with distribution
to businesses in all areas of the County. He discussed the application process and eligibility
requirements for businesses and stated there are three tiers of assistance. Birks noted the hubs will
meet on January 29 to finalize the number of eligible businesses and determine payment amount
by tier. All funds must be distributed by February 12 per state statute.
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Councilmember Pignataro noted the application period has already started and asked about
outreach to businesses. Birks replied the outreach is similar to that undertaken for the Small
Business Assistance Program and includes social media, print ads, and reliance on partners such
as the Chamber of Commerce and other business and merchant associations.
Councilmember Gutowsky asked if there is a maximum number of applications that can be
received and how each application will be vetted. Birks replied there is not a maximum number
of applications, though there are only so many businesses in the county with a revenue of less than
$2.5 million, which is the maximum for this Program. He outlined the planned process fo r
completing the eligibility analysis, meeting with the other hub partners to determine how many
businesses across the County have been certified by tier, and then completing the math to
determine each allocation. He stated the hubs have agreed to prefer to maximize assistance to
smaller businesses.
Councilmember Gorgol commended door-to-door efforts for contacting businesses. She asked if
staff would provide assistance to businesses with the application and proof of income loss process
noting the tight timeline. Birks replied a template to prove income loss has been provided in the
application and members of the Economic Health team are available to provide technical
assistance. He stated opening the application process on January 6 was done to give businesses
ample time to apply and outreach is occurring for incomplete applications.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Pignataro, to adopt
Resolution 2021-006.
Mayor Troxell stated this is a good news item and thanked Birks and the Economic Health Office
for their work and proactive approach.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff agreed this is a good news item and thanked Larimer County for leading
the effort.
RESULT: RESOLUTION 2021-006 ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1
AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, to adopt
Ordinance No. 017, 2021, on First Reading.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 017, 2021 ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1
AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
2. Resolution 2021-007 Making an Appointment to Fill a Vacancy for Councilmember for District
4 on the Fort Collins Council. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is for Council to make an appointment to fill the vacant District 4 Council seat.
Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens tendered her resignation from the Council effective December 31,
2020, as a result of her recent election to the office of Larimer County Commissioner.
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City Clerk Coldiron stated tonight’s meeting allows for public comment on the applicants, for
applicants to address Council, and for Council to make its selection for an individual to fill the
vacant District 4 Council seat. She noted the read-before packet contained over 100 emails
supporting various candidates and she stated three emails were received after the packet went out,
all in support of Dr. Melanie Potyondy.
Deagan Bartels endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Anya Blank endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Paula Cole endorsed Erin Hottenstein for the vacant Council seat.
Dustin Noden endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Ben Randall endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Tara Gross endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Helen Castro endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Sally Harris endorsed Erin Hottenstein for the vacant Council seat.
Kris Odenbaugh endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Dr. Melanie Potyondy thanked Councilmembers for the time they have devoted to the Council
vacancy process and thanked City Clerk Coldiron and Chief Deputy City Clerk Knoll for their
patience and assistance in the process.
Dana Winkelman endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Patty Mogorit endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Karen Artell endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Christian Dickson endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Sidna Rachid stated she would be the best choice to fill the vacant Council seat due to her
accounting and budgeting background.
Greg Thomas thanked Council for their hard work and endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the
vacant Council seat.
Georgiana Jones endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Alison Coatman endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Don Heyse endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Midora Hisby endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Alex Blank endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
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Kira Beckham endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Ali Razza endorsed Jessica Dyrdahl for the vacant Council seat.
Donna Boudreaux endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Ken Forsythe endorsed Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Shirley Peel thanked Council for its commitment to the process of filling the vacant seat.
Phil Jensen stated he is a candidate and thanked Council for its work on this process; he endorsed
Dr. Melanie Potyondy for the vacant Council seat.
Veronica Olivas thanked Council for the time and consideration put toward this effort and stated
she would like to serve on Council.
William Wright thanked Council for the opportunity to be a candidate and commended the way
the interviews were handled.
Erin Hottenstein thanked Council for the thoroughness of the process and stated she is looking
forward to the opportunity to serve on Council.
Jessica Dyrdahl thanked Council for the process and for its support of the Small Business Relief
Program.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff thanked the applicants and commended their spirit of public service.
Mayor Troxell concurred and noted the requirement of selecting only one does not diminish the
qualifications of the others.
Councilmember Summers expressed appreciation for the interest of the candidates and spoke in
favor of appointing Erin Hottenstein. He also noted speaking in favor of one candidate does not
mean the others are not qualified.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff stated Dr. Melanie Potyondy is at the top of his list for the appointment
due to her comments on environmental sustainability. He also noted voters in District 4 will be
able to make their own selection in April.
Councilmember Pignataro thanked the candidates and expressed support for the candidates who
reached out individually to the current Councilmembers and for those whose priorities most align
with those of former Mayor Pro Tem Stephens.
Councilmember Gutowsky expressed support for Dr. Melanie Potyondy citing her support of
education issues and advocacy at the state level.
Councilmember Gorgol thanked the citizens for their engagement in this process and thanked the
candidates for their effort.
Councilmember Gorgol made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, to adopt
Resolution 2021-007.
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Mayor Troxell commended the candidates and added the names of Jessica Dyrdahl and Shirley
Peel to the general discussion already including Erin Hottenstein and Dr. Melanie Potyondy.
Councilmember Gorgol made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, to amend the
motion placing the name of Dr. Melanie Potyondy in the Resolution.
Mayor Pro Tem Cunniff stated he would support the motion.
Councilmember Pignataro stated she would support the motion but noted that does not diminish
the qualifications of the other candidates.
Councilmember Gutowsky stated she would support the motion as well and commented on her
short list being created based on those who contacted her individually.
Councilmember Summers commented on the various qualifications and commitment of the
candidates.
Mayor Troxell thanked the candidates, particularly those who reached out individually. He noted,
in full disclosure, that Dr. Melanie Potyondy’s husband is employed by the City Attorney’s Office
and appropriate conflict of interest regulations would be followed if she is appointed.
Councilmember Summers congratulated Dr. Melanie Potyondy and stated his vote should not be
perceived as being against her but rather as an indication of how difficult this decision has been.
Mayor Troxell noted the oath of office will be given at the January 19 meeting.
RESULT: RESOLUTION 2021-007 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Emily Gorgol, District 6
SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1
AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff
ABSENT: Stephens
• ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM.
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
City Clerk
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Agenda Item 2
Item # 2 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 2, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Jamie Heckman, Compensation and Technology Manager
Jenny Lopez Filkins, Legal
SUBJECT
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 018, 2021, Adopting the 2021 Classified Employee Pay Plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 19, 2021, recommends the 2021 Classified
Employee Pay Plan for most classified employees. City classified employees’ pay and pay ranges will remain
the same as in 2020 due to the financial uncertainty caused by COVID-19. In addition, this item recommends
changes to the 2021 Classified Employee Pay Plan for employees who are in the collective bargaining unit
described in the 2019-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the City and the
Northern Colorado Lodge #3 of the Fraternal Order of Police. The Agreement was approved by Council by
Resolution 2018-095 on October 2, 2018. The Agreement requires the City to complete an annual market
analysis for positions in the collective bargaining unit. The Agreement specifies a salary data collection method
and evaluation process that includes market data as of early January. This data has been collected and
analyzed, resulting in the 2021 Classified Employee Pay Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
ATTACHMENTS
1. First Reading Agenda Item Summary, January 19, 2021 (w/o attachments) (PDF)
2. Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (PDF)
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Item # 11 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY January 19, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Jamie Heckman, Compensation and Technology Manager
Jenny Lopez Filkins, Legal
SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 018, 2021, Adopting the 2021 Classified Employee Pay Plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to recommend the 2021 Classified Employee Pay Plan for most classified employees.
City classified employees’ pay and pay ranges will remain the same as in 2020 due to the financial uncertainty
caused by COVID-19. In addition, this item recommends changes to the 2021 Classified Employee Pay Plan for
employees who are in the collective bargaining unit described in the 2019-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement
(the “Agreement”) between the City and the Northern Colorado Lodge #3 of the Fraternal Order of Police. The
Agreement was approved by Council by Resolution 2018-095 on October 2, 2018. The Agreement requires the
City to complete an annual market analysis for positions in the collective bargaining unit. The Agreement
specifies a salary data collection method and evaluation process that includes market data as of early January.
This data has been collected and analyzed, resulting in the 2021 Classified Employee Pay Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Council is committed to compensating employees in a manner which is market-based, competitive, and based
on performance. The goal as an employer is to attract, retain, engage, develop, and reward a diverse and
competitive workforce to meet the needs of the community now and in the future.
The budget constraints caused by COVID-19 led to the decision not to budget for nor award merit increases for
City employees, except those covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The decision was also made to not
conduct the annual market analysis that may have led to changes in the Pay Plan for non-collective bargaining
unit jobs.
Council approved the 2019-2021 Agreement by Resolution 2018-095 on October 2, 2018. The Agreement
specifies a salary data collection method and evaluation process that includes market data as of early January.
This analysis includes collecting actual salary data for law enforcement positions from 12 identified benchmark
municipalities. It also includes collecting salary data from dispatch centers and municipalities for dispatch and
communication positions. The Agreement requires the pay adjustments to be implemented by the second pay
period of January in the applicable year.
The analysis resulted in the following recommended 2021 Pay Plan structure adjustments and employee salary
increases:
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Agenda Item 11
Item # 11 Page 2
The effective date of the Pay Plan is January 11, 2021.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Salary increases will be implemented using the Council adopted budget.
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ORDINANCE NO. 018, 2021
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADOPTING THE 2021 CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE PAY PLAN
WHEREAS, Section 2-566 of the City Code requires that the pay plan for all classified
employees of the City shall be established by ordinance of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, significant impacts to the City’s budget caused by the economic downturn
resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic caused City staff to recommend not to budget for or award
merit increases for City employees, with the exception of those covered by a collective bargaining
agreement that requires consideration of pay increases; and
WHEREAS, on October 2, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution 2018-095 approving
a collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Northern Colorado Lodge #3 of the
Fraternal Order of Police (“CBA”); and
WHEREAS, the CBA contains a provision giving the City until January 5, 2021, to collect
market data from several identified benchmark municipalities for the classified positions in the
collective bargaining unit; and
WHEREAS, such market data has been collected and analyzed and the recommended
salary ranges for the bargaining unit classified employees are available to include in the pay plan;
and
WHEREAS, the CBA requires the pay adjustments to be implemented by the second pay
period of January in the applicable year; and
WHEREAS, the pay plan recommended by the City Manager is consistent with City
Council objectives, the Council-approved budget for 2021 and the Council-approved CBA; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the adoption of the recommended pay plan is
in the best interests of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby adopts the 2021 City of Fort Collins Classified
Employee Pay Plan (the “Pay Plan”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 3. That the Pay Plan is retroactive to and shall be effective as of January 11,
2021, the first pay period of 2021.
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Section 4. That the City Manager shall fix the compensation levels of all classified
employees within the pay levels established in the Pay Plan except to the extent that the City
Manager determines, due to performance or other extraordinary circumstances, that the pay level
of a particular employee should remain below the minimum or be fixed above the maximum for
that employee’s job title.
Section 5. That the City Manager shall fix the salary for newly created positions or
positions that are modified due to changes in job duties within the approved pay structure based
on results of an objective job analysis.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 19th day of
January, A.D. 2021, and to be presented for final passage on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2021.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
PAY PLAN INDEX
LEVELJOB TITLE JOB FAMILY TABLEJOB FUNCTION
Accountant II ACCOUNTING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGP2
Administrator I, Systems SYSTEMS 3TECHNOLOGYP1
Analyst I, Apps Software APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE 3TECHNOLOGYP1
Analyst I, Benefits BENEFITS 4HUMAN RESOURCESP1
Analyst I, Budget BUDGET 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGP1
Analyst I, Data DATA SCIENCE 3TECHNOLOGYP1
Analyst I, Finance FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGP1
Analyst I, GIS GIS 3TECHNOLOGYP1
Analyst I, HRIS HRIS 4HUMAN RESOURCESP1
Analyst II, Apps Software APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE 3TECHNOLOGYP2
Analyst II, Apps Software Dev APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE 3TECHNOLOGYP2
Analyst II, Benefits BENEFITS 4HUMAN RESOURCESP2
Analyst II, Bus Intelligence DATA SCIENCE 3TECHNOLOGYP2
Analyst II, Compensation COMPENSATION 4HUMAN RESOURCESP2
Analyst II, Finance FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGP2
Analyst II, GIS GIS 3TECHNOLOGYP2
Architect, IT Security INFORMATION SECURITY 3TECHNOLOGYP4
Architect, Landscape PARK PLANNING 1PLANNINGP2
Architect, Technology DATA SCIENCE 3TECHNOLOGYP4
Asst Superintendent, Parks OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONOT6
Auditor II, Sales Tax REVENUE 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGP2
Bailiff JUDICIAL 4LEGALA2
Business Support I ADMINISTRATION 4ADMINISTRATIONA2
Business Support II ADMINISTRATION 4ADMINISTRATIONA3
Business Support III ADMINISTRATION 4ADMINISTRATIONA4
Buyer I PURCHASING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGP1
Buyer II PURCHASING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGP2
Chemist SCIENCES 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGP1
Chief Deputy City Clerk MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION 4ADMINISTRATIONP2
City Clerk MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION 4ADMINISTRATIONM3
City Engineer ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGM3
City Traffic Engineer ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGM3
Civil Engineer I ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGP1
Civil Engineer II ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGP2
Civil Engineer III ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGP3
Community Service Officer COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT 5BPROTECTIVE SERVICESOT4
Coordinator, AR / Billing ACCOUNTING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGA4
Coordinator, Accounts Payable ACCOUNTING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGA4
Coordinator, Bldg & Dev Review BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEA4
Coordinator, Communications COMMUNICATIONS 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESA4
Coordinator, Cultural Services CULTURAL SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONA4
Coordinator, Customer Support CUSTOMER SERVICE 4CUSTOMER SERVICEA4
Coordinator, Finance FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGA4
Coordinator, HRIS HRIS 4HUMAN RESOURCESA4
Coordinator, Outreach INVESTIGATION 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESA4
Coordinator, Payroll ACCOUNTING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGA4
Coordinator, Public Engagement OUTREACH 4CUSTOMER SERVICEA4
Court Security Officer OPERATIONS 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESOT4
Crew Chief, Electric Dist ELECTRIC UTILITIES 2OPERATIONSS1
Crew Chief, Facilities FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSS1
Crew Chief, Forestry OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONS1
Crew Chief, Natural Areas OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONS1
Crew Chief, Parks OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONS1
Crew Chief, Transportation Ops TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSS1
EXHIBIT A 2.2
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Crew Chief, Water Field Ops WATER UTILITIES 2OPERATIONSS1
Crime Analyst PROCESSING SUPPORT 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESA5
Criminalist INVESTIGATION 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESA6
Curator CULTURAL SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONP1
Deputy City Clerk MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION 4ADMINISTRATIONA5
Deputy Court Administrator JUDICIAL 4LEGALS1
Deputy Court Clerk I JUDICIAL 4LEGALA3
Deputy Court Clerk II JUDICIAL 4LEGALA4
Dir, Economic Sustainability ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYM3
Dir, Electric Distribution ELECTRIC UTILITIES 2OPERATIONSM3
Dir, Environ Sustainability ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYM3
Dir, Social Sustainability SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYM3
Dir, Transportation Operations TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSM3
Director, Accounting ACCOUNTING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGM3
Director, Broadband BROADBAND 2OPERATIONSM3
Director, Budget BUDGET 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGM3
Director, Civil Engineering ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGM3
Director, Civil Engineering ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGM3
Director, Communications COMMUNICATIONS 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESM3
Director, Cultural Services CULTURAL SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONM3
Director, Elec Engineering ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGM3
Director, FP&A FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGM3
Director, Facilities & Fleet FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSM3
Director, Human Resources TALENT MANAGEMENT 4HUMAN RESOURCESM3
Director, Information Services PROCESSING SUPPORT 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESM3
Director, Park Planning PARK PLANNING 1PLANNINGM3
Director, Parks OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONM3
Director, Plant Operations PLANT OPERATIONS 2OPERATIONSM3
Director, Purchasing PURCHASING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGM3
Director, Recreation RECREATION 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONM3
Director, Sciences SCIENCES 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGM3
Director, Technology TECHNOLOGY 3TECHNOLOGYM3
Director, Transit TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSM3
Director, Water Field Ops WATER UTILITIES 2OPERATIONSM3
Electrical Engineer I ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGP1
Electrical Engineer II ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGP2
Electrical Engineer III ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGP3
Electrician FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSOT4
Emergency Commun Dispatcher COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT 5APROTECTIVE SERVICESOT4
Engineer I, Fiber FIBER 3TECHNOLOGYP1
Engineer I, Network NETWORK 3TECHNOLOGYP1
Engineer II, Network NETWORK 3TECHNOLOGYP2
Engineer II, Systems SYSTEMS 3TECHNOLOGYP2
Exec Assistant To The City Mgr ADMINISTRATION 4ADMINISTRATIONP1
Executive Admin Assistant ADMINISTRATION 4ADMINISTRATIONA5
Inspector, Code Compliance COMPLIANCE 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEOT3
Investigative Aide INVESTIGATION 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESA5
Lab Assistant SCIENCES 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGOT1
Lead Analyst, Utility Rate UTILITY 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGP4
Lead Coord, Communications COMMUNICATIONS 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESA6
Lead Coord, Utility Rate/Fee UTILITY 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGA6
Lead Inspector Code Compliance COMPLIANCE 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEOT6
Lead Inspector, Construction COMPLIANCE 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEOT6
Lead Park Ranger OPERATIONS 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESS1
Lead Rep, Customer Support CUSTOMER SERVICE 4CUSTOMER SERVICEA5
Lead Spc, Cultural Services CULTURAL SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONP3
Lead Spc, Employee Relations TALENT MANAGEMENT 4HUMAN RESOURCESP3
Lead Spc, Env Sustainability ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYP3
Lead Spc, Homelessness SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYP3
Lead Spc, Process Improvement PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4ADMINISTRATIONP3
Lead Spc, Soc Sustainability SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYP3
Lead Spc, Special Events NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEP3
Lead Specialist, Forestry OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONP3
Lead Specialist, Marketing MARKETING 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESP3
Lead Specialist, Natural Areas OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONP3
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Lead Specialist, Occptnl Hlth SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT 4HUMAN RESOURCESP3
Lead Specialist, Safety SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT 4HUMAN RESOURCESP3
Lead Specialist, Sciences SCIENCES 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGP3
Lead Specialist, Security SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT 4ADMINISTRATIONP3
Lead Sr Facilities Project Mgr PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4ADMINISTRATIONM1
Lead Tech, Graphic Design MEDIA 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESA6
Lead Tech, Transportation Ops TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSOT6
Lead Technician, Sciences SCIENCES 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGA6
Lead Technician, Video Prod MEDIA 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESA6
Legal Assistant LEGAL 4LEGALA3
Locator, Elec Dist - Field Ops ELECTRIC UTILITIES 2OPERATIONSOT3
Manager, Active Modes TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 1PLANNINGM1
Manager, Administration ADMINISTRATION 4ADMINISTRATIONM1
Manager, Applications Software APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE 3TECHNOLOGYM1
Manager, Apps Software Dev APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE 3TECHNOLOGYM1
Manager, Broadband BROADBAND 2OPERATIONSM1
Manager, City Planning CITY PLANNING 1PLANNINGM1
Manager, Civil Engineering ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGM1
Manager, Client Services CLIENT SERVICES 3TECHNOLOGYM1
Manager, Compliance COMPLIANCE 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEM1
Manager, Construction Inspect COMPLIANCE 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEM1
Manager, Cultural Services CULTURAL SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONM1
Manager, Customer Support CUSTOMER SERVICE 4CUSTOMER SERVICEM1
Manager, Econ Sustainability ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYM1
Manager, Elec Distr Hi Voltage ELECTRIC UTILITIES 2OPERATIONSM1
Manager, Env Sustainability ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYM1
Manager, Environ Planning ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING 1PLANNINGM1
Manager, FP&A FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGM1
Manager, GIS GIS 3TECHNOLOGYM1
Manager, Graphic Design MEDIA 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESM1
Manager, Historic Preservation CITY PLANNING 1PLANNINGM1
Manager, Marketing MARKETING 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESM1
Manager, Payroll ACCOUNTING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGM1
Manager, Plant Operations PLANT OPERATIONS 2OPERATIONSM1
Manager, Public Engagement OUTREACH 4CUSTOMER SERVICEM1
Manager, Real Estate FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSM1
Manager, Recreation RECREATION 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONM1
Manager, Sciences SCIENCES 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGM1
Manager, Social Sustainability SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYM1
Manager, Systems Admin SYSTEMS 3TECHNOLOGYM1
Manager, Systems Engineering SYSTEMS 3TECHNOLOGYM1
Manager, Talent Acquisition TALENT MANAGEMENT 4HUMAN RESOURCESM1
Manager, Talent Development TALENT MANAGEMENT 4HUMAN RESOURCESM1
Manager, Technical Proj Mgmt PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4ADMINISTRATIONM1
Manager, Traffic Engineering ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGM1
Manager, Transportation Ops TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSM1
Manager, Transportation Plng TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 1PLANNINGM1
Manager, Video Production MEDIA 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESM1
Manager, Water Field Ops WATER UTILITIES 2OPERATIONSM1
Manager, Wellness BENEFITS 4HUMAN RESOURCESM1
Master Electrician FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSOT6
Mechanical Engineer I ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGP1
Mechanical Engineer II ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGP2
Mechanical Engineer III ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGP3
Municipal Court Administrator JUDICIAL 4LEGALS2
Municipal Court Case Worker JUDICIAL 4LEGALA5
Natural Areas Trail Ranger OPERATIONS 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESOT4
Officer I, Enforcement OPERATIONS 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESOT2
Officer I, Transportation Ops TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSOT2
Officer II, Enforcement OPERATIONS 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESOT3
Operator I, Transit TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSOT2
Operator I, Transportation Ops TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSOT2
Operator II, Transit TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSOT3
Operator II, Transportation Op TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSOT3
Paralegal LEGAL 4LEGALA6
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Park Ranger OPERATIONS 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESOT4
Partner, Human Resources TALENT MANAGEMENT 4HUMAN RESOURCESP2
Planner, City CITY PLANNING 1PLANNINGP2
Planner, Environmental ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING 1PLANNINGP2
Planner, Transit TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 1PLANNINGP2
Planner, Transportation TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 1PLANNINGP2
Plans Examiner BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEA6
Police Assistant Chief POLICE ADMINISTRATION 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESM3
Police Corporal COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT 5CPROTECTIVE SERVICESS1
Police Lieutenant COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT 5CPROTECTIVE SERVICESM2
Police Officer COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT 5CPROTECTIVE SERVICESOT6
Police Psychologist INVESTIGATION 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESP4
Police Sergeant COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT 5CPROTECTIVE SERVICESS2
Probation Officer JUDICIAL 4LEGALA5
Project Analyst PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4ADMINISTRATIONP1
Project Coordinator PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4ADMINISTRATIONA5
Project Manager PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4ADMINISTRATIONP2
Reliability Engineer III ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGP3
Rep I, Customer Support CUSTOMER SERVICE 4CUSTOMER SERVICEA2
Rep II, Customer Support CUSTOMER SERVICE 4CUSTOMER SERVICEA3
Rep II, Police Records PROCESSING SUPPORT 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESA3
Specialist, Active Modes TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 1PLANNINGP1
Specialist, City Planning CITY PLANNING 1PLANNINGP1
Specialist, Communications COMMUNICATIONS 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESP1
Specialist, Compliance COMPLIANCE 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEP1
Specialist, Customer Support CUSTOMER SERVICE 4CUSTOMER SERVICEP1
Specialist, Econ Sustainabilty ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYP1
Specialist, Env Sustainability ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYP1
Specialist, Facilities FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSP1
Specialist, Outreach INVESTIGATION 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESP1
Specialist, Public Engagement OUTREACH 4CUSTOMER SERVICEP1
Specialist, Safety SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT 4HUMAN RESOURCESP1
Specialist, Sales SALES 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESP1
Specialist, Sciences SCIENCES 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGP1
Specialist, Social Sustain SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYP1
Specialist, Talent Acquisition TALENT MANAGEMENT 4HUMAN RESOURCESP1
Specialist, Talent Development TALENT MANAGEMENT 4HUMAN RESOURCESP1
Specialist, Wellness BENEFITS 4HUMAN RESOURCESP1
Sr Accountant ACCOUNTING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGP3
Sr Administrator, Database DATABASE 3TECHNOLOGYP3
Sr Administrator, Systems SYSTEMS 3TECHNOLOGYP3
Sr Analyst, Administration ADMINISTRATION 4ADMINISTRATIONP3
Sr Analyst, Apps Software APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE 3TECHNOLOGYP3
Sr Analyst, Apps Software Dev APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE 3TECHNOLOGYP3
Sr Analyst, Budget BUDGET 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGP3
Sr Analyst, Business FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGP3
Sr Analyst, Compensation COMPENSATION 4HUMAN RESOURCESP3
Sr Analyst, Finance FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGP3
Sr Analyst, GIS GIS 3TECHNOLOGYP3
Sr Analyst, HRIS HRIS 4HUMAN RESOURCESP3
Sr Analyst, IT Security INFORMATION SECURITY 3TECHNOLOGYP3
Sr Analyst, Systems SYSTEMS 3TECHNOLOGYP3
Sr Analyst, Treasury TREASURY / INVESTMENT 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGP3
Sr Architect, Landscape PARK PLANNING 1PLANNINGP3
Sr Buyer PURCHASING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGP3
Sr Coord, Sales Tax Audit Rev REVENUE 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGA5
Sr Coordinator, AP ACCOUNTING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGA5
Sr Coordinator, Accounting ACCOUNTING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGA5
Sr Coordinator, Active Modes TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 1PLANNINGA5
Sr Coordinator, Benefits BENEFITS 4HUMAN RESOURCESA5
Sr Coordinator, Communications COMMUNICATIONS 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESA5
Sr Coordinator, Cultural Svcs CULTURAL SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONA5
Sr Coordinator, Forestry OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONA5
Sr Coordinator, HRIS HRIS 4HUMAN RESOURCESA5
Sr Coordinator, Marketing MARKETING 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESA5
2.2
Packet Pg. 49 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
Sr Coordinator, Payroll ACCOUNTING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGA5
Sr Coordinator, Public Engage OUTREACH 4CUSTOMER SERVICEA5
Sr Coordinator, Recreation RECREATION 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONA5
Sr Coordinator, Risk Mgmt RISK MANAGEMENT 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGA5
Sr Coordinator, Safety SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT 4HUMAN RESOURCESA5
Sr Coordinator, Wellness BENEFITS 4HUMAN RESOURCESA5
Sr Engineer, Network NETWORK 3TECHNOLOGYP3
Sr Engineer, Systems SYSTEMS 3TECHNOLOGYP3
Sr Facilities Project Manager PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4ADMINISTRATIONP3
Sr Inspector, Compliance COMPLIANCE 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEOT5
Sr Inspector, Construction COMPLIANCE 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEOT5
Sr Inspector, Zoning COMPLIANCE 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEOT5
Sr Legal Assistant LEGAL 4LEGALA4
Sr Locator, Elec Dist Field Op ELECTRIC UTILITIES 2OPERATIONSOT4
Sr Manager, Accounting ACCOUNTING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGM2
Sr Manager, Apps Software APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE 3TECHNOLOGYM2
Sr Manager, Benefits BENEFITS 4HUMAN RESOURCESM2
Sr Manager, Bldg & Dev Review BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEM2
Sr Manager, Civil Engineering ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGM2
Sr Manager, Compensation COMPENSATION 4HUMAN RESOURCESM2
Sr Manager, Cultural Services CULTURAL SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONM2
Sr Manager, Cultural Services CULTURAL SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONM2
Sr Manager, Customer Support CUSTOMER SERVICE 4CUSTOMER SERVICEM2
Sr Manager, Econ Sustainabilty ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYM2
Sr Manager, Elec Engr ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGM2
Sr Manager, Emergency Comms COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT 5APROTECTIVE SERVICESM2
Sr Manager, Env Sustain ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYM2
Sr Manager, Facilities & Fleet FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSM2
Sr Manager, Forestry OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONM2
Sr Manager, Information Svcs PROCESSING SUPPORT 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESM2
Sr Manager, Mechanical Engr ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGM2
Sr Manager, Natural Areas OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONM2
Sr Manager, Neighborhood Svcs NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEM2
Sr Manager, Network Engineerng NETWORK 3TECHNOLOGYM2
Sr Manager, OEM PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4ADMINISTRATIONM2
Sr Manager, Parks OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONM2
Sr Manager, Sales Tax/Revenue REVENUE 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGM2
Sr Manager, Sciences SCIENCES 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGM2
Sr Manager, Social Sustainblty SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYM2
Sr Manager, Technology TECHNOLOGY 3TECHNOLOGYM2
Sr Manager, Traffic Engr ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGM2
Sr Manager, Transit TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSM2
Sr Manager, Transportation Pln TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 1PLANNINGM2
Sr Manager, Water Engineering ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGM2
Sr Mgr, Safety & Risk Mgmt SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT 4HUMAN RESOURCESM2
Sr Planner, City CITY PLANNING 1PLANNINGP3
Sr Planner, Environmental ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING 1PLANNINGP3
Sr Planner, Transportation TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 1PLANNINGP3
Sr Project Manager PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4ADMINISTRATIONP3
Sr Rep, Cultural Svcs CULTURAL SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONA4
Sr Spc, Neighborhood Svcs NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEP2
Sr Spc, Process Improvement PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4ADMINISTRATIONP2
Sr Specialist, Communications COMMUNICATIONS 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESP2
Sr Specialist, Cust Support CUSTOMER SERVICE 4CUSTOMER SERVICEP2
Sr Specialist, Econ Sustain ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYP2
Sr Specialist, Env Compliance COMPLIANCE 1SUSTAINABILITYP2
Sr Specialist, Enviro Sustain ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYP2
Sr Specialist, OEM PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4ADMINISTRATIONP2
Sr Specialist, Outreach INVESTIGATION 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESP2
Sr Specialist, Parks OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONP2
Sr Specialist, Public Engage OUTREACH 4CUSTOMER SERVICEP2
Sr Specialist, Real Estate FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSP2
Sr Specialist, Recreation RECREATION 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONP2
Sr Specialist, Sciences SCIENCES 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGP2
Sr Specialist, Social Sustain SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY 1SUSTAINABILITYP2
2.2
Packet Pg. 50 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
Sr Supervisor, AR / Billing ACCOUNTING 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGS2
Sr Supervisor, Bldg & Dev Rev BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCES2
Sr Supervisor, CSO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT 5BPROTECTIVE SERVICESS2
Sr Supervisor, Cultural Svcs CULTURAL SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONS2
Sr Supervisor, Cust Support CUSTOMER SERVICE 4CUSTOMER SERVICES2
Sr Supervisor, Electric Dist ELECTRIC UTILITIES 2OPERATIONSS2
Sr Supervisor, Emergency Comms COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT 5APROTECTIVE SERVICESS2
Sr Supervisor, Facilities FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSS2
Sr Supervisor, Fleet FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSS2
Sr Supervisor, Forestry OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONS2
Sr Supervisor, HRIS HRIS 4HUMAN RESOURCESS2
Sr Supervisor, Information Svc PROCESSING SUPPORT 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESS2
Sr Supervisor, Maintenance PLANT OPERATIONS 2OPERATIONSS2
Sr Supervisor, Marketing MARKETING 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESS2
Sr Supervisor, Mechanical Engr ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGS2
Sr Supervisor, Natural Areas OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONS2
Sr Supervisor, Neighbrhood Svc NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCES2
Sr Supervisor, Parks OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONS2
Sr Supervisor, Plant Ops PLANT OPERATIONS 2OPERATIONSS2
Sr Supervisor, Plant Ops PLANT OPERATIONS 2OPERATIONSS2
Sr Supervisor, Process Support PROCESSING SUPPORT 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESS2
Sr Supervisor, Project Mgmt PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4ADMINISTRATIONS2
Sr Supervisor, Public Engage OUTREACH 4CUSTOMER SERVICES2
Sr Supervisor, Recreation RECREATION 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONS2
Sr Supervisor, Sciences SCIENCES 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGS2
Sr Supervisor, Transit TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSS2
Sr Supervisor, Transportn Ops TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSS2
Sr Tech, Processing Support PROCESSING SUPPORT 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESA5
Sr Tech, Transportation Ops TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSOT5
Sr Technical Project Manager PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4ADMINISTRATIONP3
Sr Technician, Client Services CLIENT SERVICES 3TECHNOLOGYA5
Sr Technician, Facilities FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSOT5
Sr Technician, Fiber FIBER 3TECHNOLOGYOT5
Sr Technician, Maintenance PLANT OPERATIONS 2OPERATIONSOT5
Sr Technician, Network Engr NETWORK 3TECHNOLOGYA5
Sr Technician, Police Admin POLICE ADMINISTRATION 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESA5
Sr Technician, Traffic Engr ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGOT5
Sr Technician, Video Prod MEDIA 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESA5
Sr Technician, Water Field Ops WATER UTILITIES 2OPERATIONSOT5
Supervisor, Administration ADMINISTRATION 4ADMINISTRATIONS1
Supervisor, Bldg & Dev Rev BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCES1
Supervisor, Civil Engineering ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGS1
Supervisor, Client Services CLIENT SERVICES 3TECHNOLOGYS1
Supervisor, Cultural Services CULTURAL SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONS1
Supervisor, Customer Support CUSTOMER SERVICE 4CUSTOMER SERVICES1
Supervisor, Energy Services FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSS1
Supervisor, Enforcement OPERATIONS 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESS1
Supervisor, Facilities FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSS1
Supervisor, Fleet FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSS1
Supervisor, Network Engr NETWORK 3TECHNOLOGYS1
Supervisor, Plant Operations PLANT OPERATIONS 2OPERATIONSS1
Supervisor, Plant Operations PLANT OPERATIONS 2OPERATIONSS1
Supervisor, Transit TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSS1
Tech II, Processing Support PROCESSING SUPPORT 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESA4
Tech II, Sales Tax Audit & Rev REVENUE 4FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGA4
Tech II, Transportation Ops TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSOT4
Technical Project Manager PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4ADMINISTRATIONP2
Technician I, Bldg Dev Review BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 1DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEA3
Technician I, Civil Engr ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGOT3
Technician I, Customer Support CUSTOMER SERVICE 4CUSTOMER SERVICEOT3
Technician I, Facilities FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSOT3
Technician I, Fiber FIBER 2OPERATIONSOT3
Technician I, Fleet FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSOT3
Technician I, Forestry OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONOT3
Technician I, Natural Areas OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONOT3
2.2
Packet Pg. 51 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
Technician I, Parks OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONOT3
Technician I, Police Admin POLICE ADMINISTRATION 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESA3
Technician I, Water Field Util WATER UTILITIES 2OPERATIONSOT3
Technician II, Apps Software APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE 3TECHNOLOGYA4
Technician II, Civil Engr ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGOT4
Technician II, Client Services CLIENT SERVICES 3TECHNOLOGYA4
Technician II, Energy Services FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSOT4
Technician II, Facilities FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSOT4
Technician II, Fiber FIBER 3TECHNOLOGYOT4
Technician II, Fleet FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSOT4
Technician II, Forestry OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONOT4
Technician II, GIS GIS 3TECHNOLOGYA4
Technician II, Graphic Design MEDIA 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESA4
Technician II, Maintenance PLANT OPERATIONS 2OPERATIONSOT4
Technician II, Natural Areas OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONOT4
Technician II, Network Engr NETWORK 3TECHNOLOGYA4
Technician II, Police Records PROCESSING SUPPORT 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESA4
Technician II, Sciences SCIENCES 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGA4
Technician II, Traffic Engr ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGOT4
Technician II, Video Prod MEDIA 4MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICESA4
Technician II, Water Engr ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGOT4
Technician II, Wtr Field Util WATER UTILITIES 2OPERATIONSOT4
Victim Advocate INVESTIGATION 5PROTECTIVE SERVICESA4
Water Engineer II ENGINEERING 3SCIENCES & ENGINEERINGP2
Worker I, Facilities FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSOT1
Worker I, Parks OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONOT1
Worker I, Recreation OUTDOOR SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONOT1
Worker I, Transit TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSOT1
Worker I, Transportation Ops TRANSPORTATION 2OPERATIONSOT1
Worker II, Cultural Services CULTURAL SERVICES 1CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATIONOT2
Worker II, Facilities FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSOT2
Worker II, Fleet FACILITIES & FLEET 2OPERATIONSOT2
2.2
Packet Pg. 52 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
2021 PAY PLAN
1 SUSTAINABILITY, PLANNING, CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATION, DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCETABLE:
1
2.00 MANAGERIAL
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
1.00 M3 $3,393.08 $4,524.08 $5,655.12
$9,802.17$7,351.67
$147,033.00$117,626.00$88,220.00
$12,252.75
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
2.00 M2 $3,098.92 $4,131.88 $5,164.85
$8,952.42$6,714.33
$134,286.00$107,429.00$80,572.00
$11,190.50
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 M1 $2,804.77 $3,739.69 $4,674.62
$8,102.67$6,077.00
$121,540.00$97,232.00$72,924.00
$10,128.33
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 S2 $2,302.65 $3,070.19 $3,837.73
$6,652.08$4,989.08
$99,781.00$79,825.00$59,869.00
$8,315.08
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 S1 $2,026.35 $2,701.77 $3,377.23
$5,853.83$4,390.42
$87,808.00$70,246.00$52,685.00
$7,317.33
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 PROFESSIONAL
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
2.00 P3 $2,281.04 $3,041.38 $3,801.73
$6,589.67$4,942.25
$98,845.00$79,076.00$59,307.00
$8,237.08
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 P2 $2,007.31 $2,676.42 $3,345.54
$5,798.92$4,349.17
$86,984.00$69,587.00$52,190.00
$7,248.67
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 P1 $1,766.46 $2,355.23 $2,944.08
$5,103.00$3,827.33
$76,546.00$61,236.00$45,928.00
$6,378.83
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
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Packet Pg. 53 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
2021 PAY PLAN
1 SUSTAINABILITY, PLANNING, CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATION, DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCETABLE:
6.00 ADMINISTRATIVE
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
1.00 A6 $2,008.73 $2,510.92 $3,013.12
$5,440.33$4,352.25
$78,341.00$65,284.00$52,227.00
$6,528.42
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
2.00 A5 $1,826.15 $2,282.65 $2,739.19
$4,945.75$3,956.67
$71,219.00$59,349.00$47,480.00
$5,934.92
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 A4 $1,660.12 $2,075.15 $2,490.19
$4,496.17$3,596.92
$64,745.00$53,954.00$43,163.00
$5,395.42
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 A3 $1,494.12 $1,867.65 $2,241.15
$4,046.58$3,237.25
$58,270.00$48,559.00$38,847.00
$4,855.83
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 A2 $1,344.69 $1,680.88 $2,017.08
$3,641.92$2,913.50
$52,444.00$43,703.00$34,962.00
$4,370.33
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
7.00 OPERATIONS & SKILLED TRADE
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
1.00 OT6 $2,156.92 $2,696.15 $3,235.38
$5,841.67$4,673.33
$84,120.00$70,100.00$56,080.00
$7,010.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
2.00 OT5 $1,941.23 $2,426.54 $2,911.85
$5,257.50$4,206.00
$75,708.00$63,090.00$50,472.00
$6,309.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 OT4 $1,747.12 $2,183.88 $2,620.65
$4,731.75$3,785.42
$68,137.00$56,781.00$45,425.00
$5,678.08
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 OT3 $1,572.38 $1,965.50 $2,358.58
$4,258.58$3,406.83
$61,323.00$51,103.00$40,882.00
$5,110.25
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 OT2 $1,415.15 $1,768.96 $2,122.73
$3,832.75$3,066.17
$55,191.00$45,993.00$36,794.00
$4,599.25
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
6.00 OT1 $1,273.65 $1,592.04 $1,910.46
$3,449.42$2,759.58
$49,672.00$41,393.00$33,115.00
$4,139.33
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
Page 9 of 20
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Packet Pg. 54 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
2021 PAY PLAN
2 OPERATIONSTABLE:
2
2.00 MANAGERIAL
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
1.00 M3 $4,186.00 $5,581.31 $6,976.65
$12,092.83$9,069.67
$181,393.00$145,114.00$108,836.00
$15,116.08
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
2.00 M2 $3,558.08 $4,744.12 $5,930.12
$10,278.92$7,709.17
$154,183.00$123,347.00$92,510.00
$12,848.58
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 M1 $3,024.38 $4,032.50 $5,040.62
$8,737.08$6,552.83
$131,056.00$104,845.00$78,634.00
$10,921.33
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 S2 $2,412.54 $3,216.69 $4,020.88
$6,969.50$5,227.17
$104,543.00$83,634.00$62,726.00
$8,711.92
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 S1 $2,123.00 $2,830.69 $3,538.35
$6,133.17$4,599.83
$91,997.00$73,598.00$55,198.00
$7,666.42
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 PROFESSIONAL
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
3.00 P2 $1,909.62 $2,546.15 $3,182.69
$5,516.67$4,137.50
$82,750.00$66,200.00$49,650.00
$6,895.83
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 P1 $1,680.46 $2,240.62 $2,800.77
$4,854.67$3,641.00
$72,820.00$58,256.00$43,692.00
$6,068.33
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
Page 10 of 20
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Packet Pg. 55 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
2021 PAY PLAN
2 OPERATIONSTABLE:
7.00 OPERATIONS & SKILLED TRADE
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
1.00 OT6 $2,180.38 $2,725.46 $3,270.58
$5,905.17$4,724.17
$85,035.00$70,862.00$56,690.00
$7,086.25
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
2.00 OT5 $1,982.15 $2,477.69 $2,973.23
$5,368.33$4,294.67
$77,304.00$64,420.00$51,536.00
$6,442.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 OT4 $1,801.96 $2,252.46 $2,702.96
$4,880.33$3,904.25
$70,277.00$58,564.00$46,851.00
$5,856.42
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 OT3 $1,638.15 $2,047.69 $2,457.23
$4,436.67$3,549.33
$63,888.00$53,240.00$42,592.00
$5,324.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 OT2 $1,489.23 $1,861.54 $2,233.85
$4,033.33$3,226.67
$58,080.00$48,400.00$38,720.00
$4,840.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
6.00 OT1 $1,353.85 $1,692.31 $2,030.77
$3,666.67$2,933.33
$52,800.00$44,000.00$35,200.00
$4,400.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
Page 11 of 20
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Packet Pg. 56 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
2021 PAY PLAN
3 SCIENCES & ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGYTABLE:
3
2.00 MANAGERIAL
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
1.00 M3 $4,106.35 $5,475.15 $6,843.92
$11,862.83$8,897.08
$177,942.00$142,354.00$106,765.00
$14,828.50
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
2.00 M2 $3,570.77 $4,761.00 $5,951.27
$10,315.50$7,736.67
$154,733.00$123,786.00$92,840.00
$12,894.42
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 M1 $3,105.00 $4,140.00 $5,175.00
$8,970.00$6,727.50
$134,550.00$107,640.00$80,730.00
$11,212.50
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 S2 $2,700.00 $3,600.00 $4,500.00
$7,800.00$5,850.00
$117,000.00$93,600.00$70,200.00
$9,750.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 S1 $2,376.00 $3,168.00 $3,960.00
$6,864.00$5,148.00
$102,960.00$82,368.00$61,776.00
$8,580.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 PROFESSIONAL
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
1.00 P4 $3,336.62 $4,448.81 $5,561.00
$9,639.08$7,229.33
$144,586.00$115,669.00$86,752.00
$12,048.83
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
2.00 P3 $2,936.23 $3,914.96 $4,893.69
$8,482.42$6,361.83
$127,236.00$101,789.00$76,342.00
$10,603.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 P2 $2,583.88 $3,445.15 $4,306.42
$7,464.50$5,598.42
$111,967.00$89,574.00$67,181.00
$9,330.58
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 P1 $2,273.81 $3,031.73 $3,789.69
$6,568.75$4,926.58
$98,532.00$78,825.00$59,119.00
$8,211.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
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Packet Pg. 57 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
2021 PAY PLAN
3 SCIENCES & ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGYTABLE:
6.00 ADMINISTRATIVE
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
1.00 A6 $2,077.46 $2,596.85 $3,116.23
$5,626.50$4,501.17
$81,022.00$67,518.00$54,014.00
$6,751.83
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
2.00 A5 $1,888.62 $2,360.77 $2,832.92
$5,115.00$4,092.00
$73,656.00$61,380.00$49,104.00
$6,138.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 A4 $1,716.92 $2,146.15 $2,575.38
$4,650.00$3,720.00
$66,960.00$55,800.00$44,640.00
$5,580.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
7.00 OPERATIONS & SKILLED TRADE
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
2.00 OT5 $2,129.50 $2,661.85 $3,194.23
$5,767.33$4,613.92
$83,050.00$69,208.00$55,367.00
$6,920.83
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 OT4 $1,953.65 $2,442.08 $2,930.50
$5,291.17$4,232.92
$76,193.00$63,494.00$50,795.00
$6,349.42
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 OT3 $1,758.31 $2,197.88 $2,637.46
$4,762.08$3,809.67
$68,574.00$57,145.00$45,716.00
$5,714.50
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 OT2 $1,582.46 $1,978.08 $2,373.69
$4,285.83$3,428.67
$61,716.00$51,430.00$41,144.00
$5,143.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
6.00 OT1 $1,424.23 $1,780.27 $2,136.35
$3,857.25$3,085.83
$55,545.00$46,287.00$37,030.00
$4,628.75
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
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Packet Pg. 58 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
2021 PAY PLAN
4 HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCE & ACCTG, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ADMINISTRATION, MARKETING, LEGALTABLE:
4
2.00 MANAGERIAL
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
1.00 M3 $3,842.88 $5,123.88 $6,404.85
$11,101.75$8,326.25
$166,526.00$133,221.00$99,915.00
$13,877.17
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
2.00 M2 $3,341.69 $4,455.54 $5,569.46
$9,653.67$7,240.33
$144,806.00$115,844.00$86,884.00
$12,067.17
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 M1 $2,905.81 $3,874.38 $4,843.00
$8,394.50$6,295.92
$125,918.00$100,734.00$75,551.00
$10,493.17
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 S2 $2,223.00 $2,999.62 $3,705.00
$6,499.17$4,816.50
$96,330.00$77,990.00$57,798.00
$8,027.50
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 S1 $1,956.23 $2,608.31 $3,260.38
$5,651.33$4,238.50
$84,770.00$67,816.00$50,862.00
$7,064.17
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 PROFESSIONAL
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
1.00 P4 $2,715.38 $3,620.54 $4,525.65
$7,844.50$5,883.33
$117,667.00$94,134.00$70,600.00
$9,805.58
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
2.00 P3 $2,424.46 $3,232.62 $4,040.77
$7,004.00$5,253.00
$105,060.00$84,048.00$63,036.00
$8,755.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 P2 $2,133.54 $2,844.69 $3,555.88
$6,163.50$4,622.67
$92,453.00$73,962.00$55,472.00
$7,704.42
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 P1 $1,877.50 $2,503.35 $3,129.19
$5,423.92$4,067.92
$81,359.00$65,087.00$48,815.00
$6,779.92
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
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Packet Pg. 59 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
2021 PAY PLAN
4 HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCE & ACCTG, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ADMINISTRATION, MARKETING, LEGALTABLE:
6.00 ADMINISTRATIVE
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
1.00 A6 $1,925.08 $2,406.31 $2,887.58
$5,213.67$4,171.00
$75,077.00$62,564.00$50,052.00
$6,256.42
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
2.00 A5 $1,750.04 $2,187.58 $2,625.08
$4,739.75$3,791.75
$68,252.00$56,877.00$45,501.00
$5,687.67
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 A4 $1,590.96 $1,988.69 $2,386.42
$4,308.83$3,447.08
$62,047.00$51,706.00$41,365.00
$5,170.58
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 A3 $1,431.85 $1,789.81 $2,147.77
$3,877.92$3,102.33
$55,842.00$46,535.00$37,228.00
$4,653.50
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 A2 $1,288.69 $1,610.85 $1,933.00
$3,490.17$2,792.17
$50,258.00$41,882.00$33,506.00
$4,188.17
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
7.00 OPERATIONS & SKILLED TRADE
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
3.00 OT4 $1,609.23 $2,011.54 $2,413.85
$4,358.33$3,486.67
$62,760.00$52,300.00$41,840.00
$5,230.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 OT3 $1,448.31 $1,810.38 $2,172.46
$3,922.50$3,138.00
$56,484.00$47,070.00$37,656.00
$4,707.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
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Packet Pg. 60 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
2021 PAY PLAN
5 PROTECTIVE SERVICES (non-CBU)TABLE:
5
2.00 MANAGERIAL
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
1.00 M3 $3,547.35 $4,729.77 $5,912.23
$10,247.83$7,685.92
$153,718.00$122,974.00$92,231.00
$12,809.83
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
2.00 M2 $3,015.23 $4,020.31 $5,025.38
$8,710.67$6,533.00
$130,660.00$104,528.00$78,396.00
$10,888.33
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 M1 $2,562.96 $3,417.27 $4,271.58
$7,404.08$5,553.08
$111,061.00$88,849.00$66,637.00
$9,255.08
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 S2 $2,065.69 $2,754.23 $3,442.81
$5,967.50$4,475.67
$89,513.00$71,610.00$53,708.00
$7,459.42
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 S1 $1,817.81 $2,423.73 $3,029.65
$5,251.42$3,938.58
$78,771.00$63,017.00$47,263.00
$6,564.25
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 PROFESSIONAL
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
1.00 P4 $2,569.46 $3,425.92 $4,282.42
$7,422.83$5,567.17
$111,343.00$89,074.00$66,806.00
$9,278.58
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
2.00 P3 $2,234.31 $2,979.08 $3,723.85
$6,454.67$4,841.00
$96,820.00$77,456.00$58,092.00
$8,068.33
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 P2 $1,966.19 $2,621.58 $3,277.00
$5,680.08$4,260.08
$85,202.00$68,161.00$51,121.00
$7,100.17
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 P1 $1,730.23 $2,307.00 $2,883.77
$4,998.50$3,748.83
$74,978.00$59,982.00$44,986.00
$6,248.17
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
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Packet Pg. 61 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
2021 PAY PLAN
5 PROTECTIVE SERVICES (non-CBU)TABLE:
6.00 ADMINISTRATIVE
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
1.00 A6 $2,262.85 $2,828.54 $3,394.23
$6,128.50$4,902.83
$88,250.00$73,542.00$58,834.00
$7,354.17
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
2.00 A5 $2,057.12 $2,571.38 $3,085.69
$5,571.33$4,457.08
$80,228.00$66,856.00$53,485.00
$6,685.67
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
3.00 A4 $1,870.08 $2,337.62 $2,805.15
$5,064.83$4,051.83
$72,934.00$60,778.00$48,622.00
$6,077.83
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 A3 $1,700.08 $2,125.12 $2,550.12
$4,604.42$3,683.50
$66,303.00$55,253.00$44,202.00
$5,525.25
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 A2 $1,530.08 $1,912.58 $2,295.12
$4,143.92$3,315.17
$59,673.00$49,727.00$39,782.00
$4,972.75
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
7.00 OPERATIONS & SKILLED TRADE
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
3.00 OT4 $1,683.15 $2,103.92 $2,524.69
$4,558.50$3,646.83
$65,642.00$54,702.00$43,762.00
$5,470.17
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 OT3 $1,514.81 $1,893.54 $2,272.23
$4,102.67$3,282.08
$59,078.00$49,232.00$39,385.00
$4,923.17
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 OT2 $1,363.31 $1,704.19 $2,045.04
$3,692.42$2,953.83
$53,171.00$44,309.00$35,446.00
$4,430.92
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
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Packet Pg. 62 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
2021 PAY PLAN
5A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT (CBU) - COMMUNICATIONSTABLE:
5A
2.00 MANAGERIAL
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
2.00 M2 $4,551.96 $4,872.38 $5,192.69
$10,556.83$9,862.58
$135,010.00$126,682.00$118,351.00
$11,250.83
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 S2 $2,974.12 $3,237.35 $3,500.58
$7,014.25$6,443.92
$91,015.00$84,171.00$77,327.00
$7,584.58
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
7.00 OPERATIONS & SKILLED TRADE
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
3.00 OT4 $1,980.04 $2,337.58 $2,695.19
$5,064.75$4,290.08
$70,075.00$60,777.00$51,481.00
$5,839.58
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
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Packet Pg. 63 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
2021 PAY PLAN
5B COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT (CBU) - COMMUNITY SERVICES OPERATIONSTABLE:
5B
2.00 MANAGERIAL
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
4.00 S2 $3,186.81 $3,231.50 $3,276.15
$7,001.58$6,904.75
$85,180.00$84,019.00$82,857.00
$7,098.33
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
7.00 OPERATIONS & SKILLED TRADE
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
3.00 OT4 $2,188.27 $2,583.31 $2,978.35
$5,597.17$4,741.25
$77,437.00$67,166.00$56,895.00
$6,453.08
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
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Packet Pg. 64 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
2021 PAY PLAN
5C COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT (CBU) - SWORN OPERATIONSTABLE:
5C
2.00 MANAGERIAL
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
2.00 M2 $4,972.77 $5,185.15 $5,397.54
$11,234.50$10,774.33
$140,336.00$134,814.00$129,292.00
$11,694.67
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
4.00 S2 $4,011.15 $4,286.58 $4,562.00
$9,287.58$8,690.83
$118,612.00$111,451.00$104,290.00
$9,884.33
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
5.00 S1 $3,895.96 $3,950.58 $4,005.15
$8,559.58$8,441.25
$104,134.00$102,715.00$101,295.00
$8,677.83
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
7.00 OPERATIONS & SKILLED TRADE
MAXIMUMMIDPOINTMINIMUM
1.00 OT6 $2,675.27 $3,158.17 $3,641.08
$6,842.71$5,796.42
$94,668.00$82,112.50$69,557.00
$7,889.00
BIWEEKLY
MONTHLY
ANNUAL
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Packet Pg. 65 Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
Job Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10LINE GROUNDWORKER $49,404 $51,775 $54,261 $56,865 $59,596 $62,456 $65,516 $68,783ELECTRIC LINEWORKER $68,878 $72,768 $74,935 $77,172 $79,513 $81,890 $84,337 $87,377 $90,610 $96,099LINE CREW CHIEF $100,424 $104,808ELECTRIC METER TECH $55,515 $61,060 $65,209 $69,326 $73,411 $77,455ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN II $64,979 $72,640 $78,673 $84,641 $90,659SUBSTATION SPECIALIST $70,558 $78,876 $85,427 $91,908 $98,443SUBSTATION ELEC/COMM SPEC $80,249 $88,478 $96,356 $103,902 $111,963ELECTRIC SYSTEMS OPERATOR $68,878 $73,415 $77,951 $82,488 $87,025 $91,562 $96,099PLANT OPERATOR $53,850 $58,557 $62,057 $65,789 $69,752 $75,132LEAD PLANT OPERATOR $53,850 $58,557 $62,057 $65,789 $69,752 $75,132 $78,888 $82,645WATER UTILITY MAINT OPERATOR $43,617 $47,420 $50,269 $53,279 $56,484 $60,854WATER METER SYSTEMS OPERATOR $43,617 $47,420 $50,269 $53,279 $56,484 $60,854WATER METER TECHNICIAN $43,617 $47,420 $50,269 $53,279 $56,484 $60,854MECHANIC $49,419 $54,779 $56,946 $59,246 $61,613 $64,081 $66,647 $68,951BUILDING INSPECTOR $56,415 $61,933 $64,424 $67,295 $69,926 $72,727 $75,633 $78,710LEAD BUILDING INSPECTOR $62,056 $68,141 $70,869 $74,039$76,970 $80,038 $83,208 $86,581CITY OF FORT COLLINS2021 PAY PLANStep LaddersStep2.2Packet Pg. 66Attachment: Ordinance No. 018, 2021 (9922 : SR 018 2021 Pay Plan)
Agenda Item 3
Item # 3 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 2, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Pete Wray, Senior City Planner
Brad Yatabe, Legal
SUBJECT
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 019, 2021, Annexing the Property Known as the Springer -Fisher
Annexation No. 1 to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 19, 2021, annexes the first of two
sequential tracts of land known collectively as the Springer -Fisher Annexations. Springer-Fisher Annexation
No. 1 consists of 71.34 acres and establishes the required 1/6 contiguity with existing City limits. Springer -
Fisher Annexation No. 1, located northwest of the East Mulberry Street and Greenfields Court intersection,
would incorporate the property into Fort Collins’ municipal boundaries, as well as incorporating portions of the
property into the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A related item to zone the annexed property is
presented as the next item on this Agenda.
This annexation request conforms with the State of Colorado Revised Statutes as they relate to annexations,
the City of Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan, and the Larimer County and City of Fort Collins
Intergovernmental Agreements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
ATTACHMENTS
1. First Reading Agenda Item Summary, January 19, 2021 (w/o attachments) (PDF)
2. Ordinance No. 019, 2021 (PDF)
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Agenda Item 12
Item # 12 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY January 19, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Pete Wray, Senior City Planner
Brad Yatabe, Legal
SUBJECT
Items Relating to the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Resolution 2021-008 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Springer-Fisher
Annexation. No. 1.
B. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 019, 2021, Annexing the Property Known as the
Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1 to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
The purpose of this item is to annex the first of two sequential tracts of land known collectively as the Springer-
Fisher Annexations. Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1 consists of 71.34 acres and establishes the required 1/6
contiguity with existing City limits. Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1, located northwest of the East Mulberry
Street and Greenfields Court intersection, would incorporate the property into Fort Collins’ municipal boundaries,
as well as incorporating portions of the property into the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A related item
to zone the annexed property is presented as the next item on this Agenda.
This annexation request conforms with the State of Colorado Revised Statutes as they relate to annexations,
the City of Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan, and the Larimer County and City of Fort Collins Intergovernmental
Agreements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution and the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
History
The Applicant has submitted a written petition requesting two sequential annexations. Springer-Fisher
Annexation No. 1. is the first of this series of two sequential annexations, and totals 71.34 acres. The Annexation
No. 1 property has 1/6 perimeter boundary contiguity with the existing municipal boundaries to the north, located
northwest of the East Mulberry Street and Greenfields Court intersection. The annexation would incorporate the
property into Fort Collins’ municipal boundaries, as well as incorporating portions of the property into the
Residential Neighborhood Sign District.
The property is located within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area. According to policies and agreements
between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Fort
Collins Growth Management Area (GMA), the City agrees to consider annexation of property in the GMA when
the property is eligible for annexation according to State law.
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Packet Pg. 68 Attachment: First Reading Agenda Item Summary, January 19, 2021 (w/o attachments) (9923 : SR 019 Springer Fisher No. 1)
Agenda Item 12
Item # 12 Page 2
Contiguity
The land within Annexation No. 1 consists of 71.34 acres, with 1,323.29 feet of the total perimeter of 7,484.15
feet (17%) being contiguous on the north to the 1995 Fisher-Lemay Avenue Third Annexation. This contiguity
satisfies the requirement that one-sixth (1/6) (16%) of its perimeter boundary be contiguous with existing City
limits.
Enclave Implications
Annexing this 71.34-acre tract does not create (nor does it contribute to creating) an enclave.
Previous Council Actions
On December 15, 2020, Council unanimously adopted Resolutions 2020-114 and 2020-115, initiating a series
of annexations of property owned by Springer-Fisher Inc., which accepted the annexation petitions and
determined that the petitions followed all applicable state laws and notification requirements.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The annexation and zoning will not result in any initial direct significant financial/economic impacts. Electric
service will be transferred from Poudre Valley REA to Fort Collins Light and Power. Future development will
also trigger the transition of law enforcement from Larimer County Sheriff to Fort Collins Police Services. Water
utility services will continue to be provided by the East Larimer County (ELCO) Water District, and wastewater
utility service will be provided by the Boxelder Sanitation District.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its December 17, 2020, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the
annexation and recommend that the property be placed in the General Commercial (C-G), Neighborhood
Commercial (N-C), Employment (E), Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N), and Medium Density
Mixed-Use Neighborhood (M-M-N) zone districts, and that portions of the property be included in the
Residential Neighborhood Sign District. Since the item remained on the Planning and Zoning Board’s
Consent Calendar, minutes from the hearing will not be provided.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
All notification requirements as required by state and local law have been met. A neighborhood meeting was
held on August 19, 2020, for the proposed annexation.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Vicinity Map (PDF)
2. Annexation Map (PDF)
3. Petition (PDF)
4. Sequence Map 1 (PDF)
5. Sequence Map 2 (PDF)
6. Existing Zoning Map (PDF)
7. Structure Plan Map (PDF)
8. East Mulberry Corridor Plan Map (PDF)
9. Zoning Concept Plan (PDF)
10. Annexation Impact Report (PDF)
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ORDINANCE NO. 019, 2021
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ANNEXING THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
SPRINGER-FISHER ANNEXATION NO. 1
TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2020, City Council adopted Resolution 2020-114 finding
substantial compliance and initiating annexation proceedings for the Springer-Fisher Annexation
No. 1, as defined therein and described below; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2021-114 setting forth findings of fact and determinations
regarding the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1 was adopted concurrently with the first reading
of this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City to
annex the property to be known as the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1 as described below (the
“Property”) to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby incorporates the findings of Resolution 2020-
114 and Resolution 2021-007 and further finds that it is in the best interests of the City to annex
the Property to the City.
Section 3. That the Property, more particularly described as:
PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9,
TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., LARIMER COUNTY,
COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/16TH CORNER, COMMON TO SECTION 9 AND
16, MONUMENTED WITH NO. 6 REBAR WITH 2-1/2” ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED
“PLS 23503, 2007”;
THENCE NORTH 00°13'30" EAST FOR 37.00 FEET ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID
WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9 TO THE NORTH
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE STATE HIGHWAY NO. 14 AS RECORDED IN THE
COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AT FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO.
F 44 (8) STATE HIGHWAY NO. 14 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE N89°12'17"W, A DISTANCE OF 640.46 FEET ON SAID NORTH RIGHT OF
WAY LINE TO THE EAST LINE OF THAT PARCEL RECORDED AT BOOK 2300,
PAGE 1701 IN THE LARIMER COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE;
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THENCE ON SAID EAST LINE FOR THE FOLLOWING 6 COURSES;
1. THENCE N13°44'09"W, A DISTANCE OF 211.80 FEET;
2. THENCE N15°22'09"W, A DISTANCE OF 112.04 FEET;
3. THENCE N57°53'09"W, A DISTANCE OF 181.02 FEET;
4. THENCE N49°41'09"W, A DISTANCE OF 146.77 FEET;
5. THENCE N43°21'09"W, A DISTANCE OF 362.79 FEET;
6. THENCE N60°03'09"W, A DISTANCE OF 100.57 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION
9;
THENCE N00°17'21"E, A DISTANCE OF 477.22 FEET ON SAID WEST LINE TO THE
SOUTH 1/16TH CORNER COMMON TO SECTION 9 AND 8 MONUMENTED WITH NO.
6 REBAR WITH 2-1/2” ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED “LS 7839, 2000”;
THENCE N00°17'04"E, A DISTANCE OF 1323.84 FEET ON THE WEST LINE OF
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 9 TO
THE WEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 9 MONUMENTED WITH NO. 6 REBAR
WITH 3-1/4” ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED “LS 34995, 2016”;
THENCE S88°56'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 1323.29 FEET ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9 TO THE CENTER-
WEST 1/16TH CORNER THEREOF MONUMENTED WITH NO. 6 REBAR WITH 2-1/2”
ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED “PLS 23503, 2007”;
THENCE S00°13'30"W, A DISTANCE OF 2604.35 FEET ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID
WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9 TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
PARCEL CONTAINS 3,107,842 SQUARE FEET OR 71.346 ACRES
is hereby annexed to the City of Fort Collins and made a part of said City, to be known as the
Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1, which annexation shall become effective upon completion of
the conditions contained in Colorado Revised Statutes (“C.R.S.”) Section 31-12-113, including,
without limitation, all required filings for recording with the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder.
Section 4. That, in annexing the Property to the City, the City does not assume any
obligation respecting the construction of water mains, sewer lines, gas mains, electric service lines,
streets or any other services or utilities in connection with the Property hereby annexed except as
may be provided by ordinances of the City.
Section 5. That the City hereby consents, pursuant to Section 37-45-136(3.6), C.R.S.,
to the inclusion of the Property into the Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water
Conservancy District.
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Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 19th day of
January, A.D. 2021, and to be presented for final passage on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2021.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
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Item # 4 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 2, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Pete Wray, Senior City Planner
Brad Yatabe, Legal
SUBJECT
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 020, 2021, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and
Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1, and Approving
Corresponding Changes to the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be considered in
accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d) of the Council’s Rules of Meeting Procedures
adopted in Resolution 2017-017.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 19, 2021, applie s zoning to the property
included in the first of two sequential annexations. Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1 is located northwest of
the East Mulberry Street and Greenfields Court intersection. The proposed zoning for this annexation is
General Commercial (C-G), Neighborhood Commercial (N-C), Employment (E), Low Density Mixed-Use
Neighborhood (L-M-N), and Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (M-M-N). The surrounding properties
are existing commercial and industrial land uses currently zoned in Larimer Co unty as C-Commercial and I-
Industrial zoning districts to the east, south and west. The abutting City limit to the north is zoned Low
Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N). Staff also recommends placement of the portions of the
Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1 that are zoned L-M-N and M-M-N into the Residential Neighborhood Sign
District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
ATTACHMENTS
1. First Reading Agenda Item Summary, January 19, 2021 (w/o attachments) (PDF)
2. Ordinance No. 020, 2021 (PDF)
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY January 19, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Pete Wray, Senior City Planner
Brad Yatabe, Legal
SUBJECT
Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 020, 2021, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort
Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1,
and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be considered in
accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d) of the Council’s Rules of Meeting Procedures
adopted in Resolution 2017-017.
The purpose of this item is to apply zoning to the property included in the first of two sequential annexations.
Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1 is located northwest of the East Mulberry Street and Greenfields Court
intersection. The proposed zoning for this annexation is General Commercial (C-G), Neighborhood
Commercial (N-C), Employment (E), Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N), and Medium Density
Mixed-Use Neighborhood (M-M-N). The surrounding properties are existing commercial and industrial land
uses currently zoned in Larimer County as C-Commercial and I-Industrial zoning districts to the east, south
and west. The abutting City limit to the north is zoned Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N). Staff
also recommends placement of the portions of the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1 that are zoned L-M-N
and M-M-N into the Residential Neighborhood Sign District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The requested zoning for this annexation conforms to the larger surrounding area of existing industrial and
commercial businesses and single-family residential homes.
The surrounding land uses, and zoning are as follows:
North: Vacant, and Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N)
South: Existing commercial in County
East: Vacant, and existing commercial in County
West: Existing commercial and industrial in County
The requested zoning for this annexation is General Commercial (C-G), Neighborhood Commercial (N-C),
Employment (E), Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N), and Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood
(M-M-N). The requested zoning is based on the future land use policy direction in the City of Fort Collins Structure
Plan and the East Mulberry Corridor Plan.
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City of Fort Collins Structure Plan
Mixed Neighborhoods
Principal Land Use: Single-family detached homes, duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes. Supporting Land Use:
ADUs, small scale multifamily buildings, small-scale retail, restaurants/cafes, community and public facilities,
parks and recreational facilities, schools, places of worship. Density between five and 20 principal dwelling units
per acre (typically equates to an average of seven to 12 dwelling units per acre).
Opportunity to provide alternatives to the more typical single-family detached homes or apartments available in
Fort Collins, such as duplexes, townhomes and ADUs. Higher densities are more likely to support higher-
frequency transit service and additional neighborhood services in adjoining districts. Specific opportunities
should be explored as part of future subarea and neighborhood planning. Where greenfield opportunities remain,
new Mixed-Neighborhoods should be required to provide a mix of housing options.
Suburban Mixed-Use
Principal Land Use: Retail, restaurants, office, and other commercial services. Supporting Land Use: High-
density residential, entertainment, childcare centers, and other supporting uses. Densities and building heights
will vary; building heights will generally be between one and five-stories but may be higher in some locations.
Mixed-use districts provide opportunities for a range of retail and commercial services, office and employment,
multifamily residential, civic, and other complementary uses in a compact, pedestrian and transit-supportive
setting. Suburban Mixed-Use Districts help meet the needs of surrounding neighborhoods and populations
beyond. Although largely auto-oriented today, the integration of higher-density residential and a broader mix of
retail/ restaurants, office and entertainment uses is encouraged to help reinvigorate underutilized centers,
expand housing options where transit exists or is planned, and improve access to services and amenities in both
existing and new districts.
The Structure Plan map shows approximately 75% of the area within the Springer-Fisher property as Mixed-
Neighborhoods, and 25% Suburban Mixed-Use designations (Attachment 3). The proposed zoning includes
approximately 50% Mixed-Use Neighborhoods with the Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhoods, and Medium
Density Mixed-Use Neighborhoods zone areas. There is a potential for an additional 25% residential uses as
part of secondary uses within the Employment and Neighborhood Commercial zones. The Springer-Fisher
property includes a combination of General Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial and Employment zoning
within the lower half of the site. The proposed non-residential zoning is consistent with the Structure Plan
designation of Suburban Mixed-Use designation.
The Structure Plan future land use designations represent general citywide policy guidance. The Land Use Code
does not include zoning to reflect these new designations in City Plan, until an update is completed. The East
Mulberry Corridor Plan (EMCP) reflects more detailed and specific land use policy guidance than City Plan. The
proposed Springer-Fisher zoning is based on the future land use designations in the EMCP Framework Plan
map.
East Mulberry Corridor Plan
Future residential neighborhoods will be integrated with existing residential subdivisions, and be within proximity
to shopping, recreation, and employment destinations. A neighborhood commercial center will be located at
Greenfields Court and north of East Mulberry Street to provide neighborhood-oriented services within proximity
to the existing and future residents. The Employment District’s primary uses will include offices and institutions,
light industrial uses, and research and development activities. Secondary uses, such as hotels, restaurants,
convenience shopping, and housing, will complement or support the primary employment workplace uses.
The East Mulberry Corridor Plan (EMCP) includes five future land use designations within the Springer-Fisher
property, including General Commercial (C-G), Neighborhood Commercial (N-C), Employment (E), Low Density
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Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N), and Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (M-M-N). These designations
reflect the policy direction of the plan for a commercial mixed-use district and supporting higher-density mixed-
use neighborhoods within walking distance to the commercial hub located northwest of the East Mulberry and
Greenfields Court intersection.
The proposed Springer-Fisher property residential zoning for the L-M-N and M-M-N areas is consistent with the
EMCP designation areas both at approximately 40 acres. Of this amount, the proposed zoning includes a greater
percentage of M-M-N (30 acres) than L-M-N (10 acres), to more closely match the M-M-N zoning east of
Greenfields Court and provide a larger mix of higher density residential adjacent to the Neighborhood
Commercial zone to the south. The Springer-Fisher proposed zoning includes a total of approximately 37 acres
of non-residential zoning areas, consistent with the EMCP.
Zoning Types EMCP (Acres) Proposed Zoning (Acres) +/-Difference
LMN 26.6 10.1 -16.5
MMN 14.5 30.1 15.6
NC 10.0 10.0 0.0
E 19.6 10.0 -9.6
CG 7.1 17.6 10.5
Total: 77.8 77.8
Staff recommends Council find that the proposed Springer-Fisher zoning is consistent with the City Structure
Plan and East Mulberry Corridor Plan future land use policy direction.
Sign District
Staff recommends that the portions of the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1 located in the M-M-N and L-M-N
zone districts be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District which imposes a greater degree of
regulation on signage in areas of the community where the predominant character of the neighborhood is
residential.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The annexation and zoning will not result in any initial direct significant financial/economic impacts. Electric
service will be transferred from Poudre Valley REA to Fort Collins Light and Power. Future development will
also trigger the transition of law enforcement from Larimer County Sheriff to Fort Collins Police Services. Water
utility services will continue to be provided by the East Larimer County (ELCO) Water District and wastewater
utility service by the Boxelder Sanitation District.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its December 17, 2020 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the
annexation and recommend that the property be placed in the General Commercial (C-G), Neighborhood
Commercial (N-C), Employment (E), Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N), and Medium Density
Mixed-Use Neighborhood (M-M-N) zone districts, and the portions of the property located in the M-M-N and
L-M-N zone districts be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. Since the item remained on
the Planning and Zoning Board’s Consent Calendar, minutes from the hearing will not be provided.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
All notification requirements as required by state and local law have been met. A neighborhood meeting was
held on August 19, 2020, for the proposed annexation and zoning.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Vicinity Map (PDF)
2. Existing Zoning Map (PDF)
3. Structure Plan Map (PDF)
4. East Mulberry Corridor Plan Map (PDF)
5. Zoning Concept Plan (PDF)
6. Proposed Zoning Map (PDF)
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ORDINANCE NO. 020, 2021
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED
IN THE SPRINGER-FISHER ANNEXATION NO. 1, AND APPROVING CORRESPONDING
CHANGES TO THE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD SIGN DISTRICT MAP
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2021, the City Council adopted on second reading Ordinance
No. 019, 2021, annexing to the City of Fort Collins the property known as the Springer-Fisher
Annexation No. 1 (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, Division 1.3 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins establishes the
Zoning Map and Zone Districts of the City; and
WHEREAS, Division 2.9 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins establishes
procedures and criteria for reviewing the zoning of land; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Land Use Code Section 2.9.2, the City Planning and Zoning
Board, at its meeting on December 17, 2020, unanimously recommended zoning the Property as
Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (“L-M-N”), Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood
(“M-M-N”); Neighborhood Commercial (“N-C”), General Commercial (“G-C”), and Employment
(“E”) as more particularly described below and determined that the proposed zonings are
consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed zonings of the Property are
consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, to the extent applicable, the City Council has also analyzed the proposed
zonings against the applicable criteria set forth in Section 2.9.4(H)(3) of the Land Use Code and
finds the proposed zonings to be in compliance with all such criteria; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the foregoing, the City Council has considered the zonings
of the Property as described below, finds it to be in the best interests of the City, and has determined
that the Property should be zoned as hereafter provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins adopted pursuant to Section
1.3.2 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby changed and amended by including
the following portion of the Property in the as Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (“L-M-N”)
Zone District as more particularly described as:
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BEING THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST
OF THE 6TH P.M., LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE WEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 9 MONUMENTED
WITH NO. 6 REBAR WITH
3-1/4” ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED “LS 34995, 2016”;
THENCE S88°56'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 661.64 FEET ON THE NORTH LINE OF
SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9;
THENCE S00°15'17"W, A DISTANCE OF 661.13 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER THEREOF;
THENCE N89°00'18"W, A DISTANCE OF 661.97 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER THEREOF;
THENCE N00°17'04"E, A DISTANCE OF 661.92 FEET ON SAID WEST LINE TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL CONTAINS 437,764 SQUARE FEET OR 10.050 ACRES.
Section 3. That the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins adopted pursuant to Section
1.3.2 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby changed and amended by including
the following portion of the Property in the Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (“M-M-
N”) Zone District as more particularly described as:
PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., LARIMER
COUNTY, COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE CENTER-WEST 1/16TH CORNER OF SAID SECTION 9
MONUMENTED WITH NO. 6 REBAR WITH 2-1/2” ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED
“PLS 23503, 2007”;
THENCE S00°13'30"W, A DISTANCE OF 1320.67 FEET ON THE EAST LINE OF
SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9
TO THE CENTER 1/16TH CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER;
THENCE N89°04'26"W, A DISTANCE OF 1324.62 FEET TO THE SOUTH 1/16TH
CORNER COMMON TO SECTION 9 AND 8 MONUMENTED WITH NO. 6 REBAR
WITH 2-1/2” ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED “LS 7839, 2000”;
THENCE N00°17'04"E, A DISTANCE OF 661.92 FEET ON THE WEST LINE OF
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 9
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TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9;
THENCE S89°00'18"E, A DISTANCE OF 661.97 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF
SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF;
THENCE N00°15'17"E, A DISTANCE OF 661.13 FEET ON THE EAST LINE OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 9 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF;
THENCE S88°56'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 661.64 FEET ON THE NORTH LINE OF
SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL CONTAINS 1,312,692 SQUARE FEET OR 30.135 ACRES
Section 4. That the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins adopted pursuant to Section
1.3.2 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby changed and amended by including
the following portion of the Property in the Neighborhood Commercial (“N-C”) Zone District as
more particularly described as:
PART THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., LARIMER
COUNTY, COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE CENTER 1/16TH CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER
OF SAID SECTION 9;
THENCE S00°13'30"W, A DISTANCE OF 660.34 FEET ON THE EAST LINE OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 9;
THENCE N90°00'00"W, A DISTANCE OF 655.01 FEET;
THENCE N00°13'30"E, A DISTANCE OF 670.93 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID
SECTION 9;
THENCE S89°04'26"E, A DISTANCE OF 655.05 FEET ON THE SAID NORTH LINE
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL CONTAINS 435,989 SQUARE FEET OR 10.009 ACRES.
Section 5. That the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins adopted pursuant to Section
1.3.2 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby changed and amended by including
the following portion of the Property in the General Commercial (“G-C”) Zone District as more
particularly described as:
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PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., LARIMER
COUNTY, COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE WEST 1/16TH CORNER, COMMON TO SECTION 9 AND 16,
MONUMENTED WITH NO. 6 REBAR WITH 2-1/2” ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED
“PLS 23503, 2007”;
THENCE N89°12'17"W, A DISTANCE OF 631.24 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 9
TO THE EAST LINE OF THAT PARCEL RECORDED AT BOOK 2300, PAGE 1701
IN THE LARIMER COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE;
THENCE ON SAID EAST LINE FOR THE FOLLOWING 5 COURSES;
1. THENCE N13°44'09"W, A DISTANCE OF 250.02 FEET;
2. THENCE N15°22'09"W, A DISTANCE OF 112.04 FEET;
3. THENCE N57°53'09"W, A DISTANCE OF 181.02 FEET;
4. THENCE N49°41'09"W, A DISTANCE OF 146.77 FEET;
5. THENCE N43°21'09"W, A DISTANCE OF 30.72 FEET;
THENCE N52°01'10"E, A DISTANCE OF 141.59 FEET;
THENCE N90°00'00"E, A DISTANCE OF 897.55 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 9 ;
THENCE S00°13'30"W, A DISTANCE OF 660.34 FEET ON SAID EAST LINE OF TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL CONTAINS 510,381 SQUARE FEET OR 11.717 ACRES.
Section 6. That the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins adopted pursuant to Section
1.3.2 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby changed and amended by including
the following portion of the Property in the Employment (“E”) Zone District as more particularly
described as:
PART THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., LARIMER
COUNTY, COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1/16TH CORNER COMMON TO SECTION 9 AND 8
MONUMENTED WITH NO. 6 REBAR WITH 2-1/2” ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED
“LS 7839, 2000”;
THENCE S89°04'26"E, A DISTANCE OF 669.57 FEET ON THE NORTH LINE OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID
SECTION 9;
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THENCE S00°13'30"W, A DISTANCE OF 670.93 FEET;
THENCE N90°00'00"W, A DISTANCE OF 242.55 FEET;
THENCE S52°01'10"W, A DISTANCE OF 141.59 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF
THAT PARCEL RECORDED AT BOOK 2300, PAGE 1701 IN THE LARIMER
COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE;
THENCE ON SAID EAST LINE FOR THE FOLLOWING 2 COURSES;
1. THENCE N43°21'09"W, A DISTANCE OF 332.07 FEET;
2. THENCE N60°03'09"W, A DISTANCE OF 100.57 FEET TO THE WEST LINE
OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID
SECTION 9;
THENCE N00°17'21"E, A DISTANCE OF 477.22 FEET ON THE SAID WEST LINE
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL CONTAINS 434,543 SQUARE FEET OR 9.976 ACRES
Section 7. That the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map adopted pursuant to
Section 3.8.7.1(M) of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby changed and
amended by showing that the portions of the Property to be zoned Low Density Mixed-Use
Neighborhood (“L-M-N”) and Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (“M-M-N”) described
herein are included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District.
Section 8. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to amend said
Zoning Map in accordance with this Ordinance.
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Packet Pg. 82 Attachment: Ordinance No. 020, 2021 (9924 : SR 020 Springer Fisher No. 1 Zone)
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Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 19th day of
January, A.D. 2021, and to be presented for final passage on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
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Packet Pg. 83 Attachment: Ordinance No. 020, 2021 (9924 : SR 020 Springer Fisher No. 1 Zone)
Agenda Item 5
Item # 5 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 2, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Pete Wray, Senior City Planner
Brad Yatabe, Legal
SUBJECT
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 021, 2021, Annexing the Property Known as the Springer -Fisher
Annexation No. 2 to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 19, 2021, annexes the second of two
sequential tracts of land collectively known as the Springer -Fisher Annexations. Springer-Fisher Annexation
No. 2 consists of 5.46 acres, establishes the required 1/6 contiguity with the Springer -Fisher Annexation No.
1, and is located northwest of the East Mulberry Street and Greenfields Court intersection. The annexation
would incorporate the property into Fort Collins’ municipal boundaries. A related item to zone the annexed
property is presented as the next item on this Agenda.
This annexation request conforms with the State of Colorado Revised Statutes as they relate to annexations,
the City of Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan, and the Larimer County and City of Fort Collins
Intergovernmental Agreements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
ATTACHMENTS
1. First Reading Agenda Item Summary, January 19, 2021 (w/o attachments) (PDF)
2. Ordinance No. 021, 2021 (PDF)
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Agenda Item 14
Item # 14 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY January 19, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Pete Wray, Senior City Planner
Brad Yatabe, Legal
SUBJECT
Items Relating to the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Resolution 2021-009 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Springer-Fisher
Annexation. No. 2.
B. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 021, 2021, Annexing the Property Known as the
Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2 to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
The purpose of this item is to annex the second of two sequential tracts of land collectively known as the
Springer-Fisher Annexations. Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2 consists of 5.46 acres, establishes the
required 1/6 contiguity with the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1, and is located northwest of the East
Mulberry Street and Greenfields Court intersection. The annexation would incorporate the property into Fort
Collins’ municipal boundaries. A related item to zone the annexed property is presented as the next item on
this Agenda.
This annexation request conforms with the State of Colorado Revised Statutes as they relate to annexations,
the City of Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan, and the Larimer County and City of Fort Collins Intergovernmental
Agreements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution and the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
History
The Applicant has submitted a written petition requesting two sequential annexations, Springer-Fisher
Annexation No. 1 and Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2. Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2. is the second of this
series of two sequential annexations, totals 5.46 acres, establishes the required 1/6 perimeter boundary
contiguity with the Springer-Fisher Annexation No.1, and is located northwest of the East Mulberry Street and
Greenfields Court intersection. The annexation would incorporate the property into Fort Collins’ municipal
boundaries.
The property is located within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area. According to policies and agreements
between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Fort
Collins Growth Management Area (GMA), the City agrees to consider annexation of property in the GMA when
the property is eligible for annexation according to State law.
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Contiguity
The land within Annexation No. 2 consists of 5.46 acres with 626.67 feet of the total perimeter of 2129.43 feet
(29%) being contiguous with the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1. This contiguity satisfies the requirements
that one-sixth (1/6) (16%) of the perimeter boundary be contiguous with existing City limits.
Enclave Implications
Annexing this 5.46-acre tract does not create (nor does it contribute to creating) an enclave.
Previous Council Actions
On December 15, 2020, Council initiated the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1 and No. 2 by unanimously
adopting Resolutions 2020-114 and 2020-115, finding that the petitions followed all applicable state laws and
notification requirements.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The annexation and zoning will not result in any initial direct significant financial/economic impacts. Electric
service will be transferred from Poudre Valley REA to Fort Collins Light and Power. Future development will
also trigger the transition of law enforcement from Larimer County Sheriff to Fort Collins Police Services. Water
utility services will continue to be provided by the East Larimer County (ELCO) Water District and wastewater
utility service will be provided by the Boxelder Sanitation District.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its December 17, 2020, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the
annexation. Since the item remained on the Planning and Zoning Board’s Consent Calendar, minutes
from the hearing will not be provided.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
All notification requirements as required by state and local law have been met. A neighborhood meeting was
held on August 19, 2020, for the proposed annexation.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Vicinity Map (PDF)
2. Annexation Map (PDF)
3. Petition (PDF)
4. Sequence Map 1 (PDF)
5. Sequence Map 2 (PDF)
6. Existing Zoning Map (PDF)
7. Structure Plan Map (PDF)
8. East Mulberry Corridor Plan Map (PDF)
9. Zoning Concept Plan (PDF)
10. Annexation Impact Report (PDF)
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ORDINANCE NO. 021, 2021
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ANNEXING THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
SPRINGER-FISHER ANNEXATION NO. 2
TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2020 City Council adopted Resolution 2020-115 finding
substantial compliance and initiating annexation proceedings for the Springer-Fisher Annexation
No. 2, as defined therein and described below; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2021-008 setting forth findings of fact and determinations
regarding the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2 was adopted concurrently with the first reading
of this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City to
annex the property to be known as the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2 as described below (the
“Property”) to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby incorporates the findings of Resolution 2020-
115 and Resolution 2021-008 and further finds that it is in the best interests of the City to annex
the Property to the City.
Section 3. That the Property, more particularly described as:
PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9,
TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., LARIMER COUNTY,
COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 9, MONUMENTED
WITH NO. 6 REBAR WITH 2-1/2” ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED “LS 34174, 2015”;
THENCE N00°17'21"E, A DISTANCE OF 37.00 FEET ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID
WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9 TO THE NORTH
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY NO. 14 AS
RECORDED IN THE COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FEDERAL
AID PROJECT NO. F 44 (8) STATE HIGHWAY NO. 14 AND THE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
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THENCE N00°17'21"E, A DISTANCE OF 728.91 FEET ON THE WEST LINE OF
THAT PARCEL RECORDED AT BOOK 2300, PAGE 1701 IN THE LARIMER
COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE;
THENCE ON THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF THE AFORE REFERENCED BOOK 2300,
PAGE 1701 FOR THE FOLLOWING 4 COURSES;
1. THENCE S60°03'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 50.43 FEET;
2. THENCE S43°21'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 356.39 FEET;
3. THENCE S49°41'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 155.67 FEET;
4. THENCE S57°53'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 61.41 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF
A PARCEL RECORDED AT BOOK 1290, PAGE 520 IN THE LARIMER COUNTY
CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE;
THENCE S00°40'52"W, A DISTANCE OF 317.61 FEET ON SAID WEST LINE TO
THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY NO.
14;
THENCE N89°12'17"W, A DISTANCE OF 459.01 FEET ON SAID NORTH RIGHT OF
WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL CONTAINS 237,828 SQUARE FEET OR 5.460 ACRES
is hereby annexed to the City of Fort Collins and made a part of said City, to be known as the
Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2, which annexation shall become effective upon completion of
the conditions contained in Colorado Revised Statutes (“C.R.S.”) Section 31-12-113, including,
without limitation, all required filings for recording with the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder.
Section 4. That, in annexing the Property to the City, the City does not assume any
obligation respecting the construction of water mains, sewer lines, gas mains, electric service lines,
streets or any other services or utilities in connection with the Property hereby annexed except as
may be provided by ordinances of the City.
Section 5. That the City hereby consents, pursuant to Section 37-45-136(3.6), C.R.S.,
to the inclusion of the Property into the Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water
Conservancy District.
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Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 19th day of
January, A.D. 2021, and to be presented for final passage on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
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Packet Pg. 89 Attachment: Ordinance No. 021, 2021 (9925 : SR 021 Springer Fisher Annex 2)
Agenda Item 6
Item # 6 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 2, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Pete Wray, Senior City Planner
Brad Yatabe, Legal
SUBJECT
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 022, 2021, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and
Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be considered in
accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d) of the Council’s Rules of Meeting Procedures
adopted in Resolution 2017-017.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 19, 2021, applies zoning to the property
included in the second of two sequential annexations, Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2. Springer-Fisher
Annexation No. 2 is located northwest of the intersection of East Mulberry Street and Greenfields Court. The
proposed zoning for this annexation is General Commercial (C -G). The surrounding properties are existing
commercial and industrial land uses currently zoned in Larimer County as C -Commercial and I-Industrial (I)
to the east, south and west.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
ATTACHMENTS
1. First Reading Agenda Item Summary, January 19, 2021 (w/o attachments) (PDF)
2. Ordinance No. 022, 2021 (PDF)
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Agenda Item 15
Item # 15 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY January 19, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Pete Wray, Senior City Planner
Brad Yatabe, Legal
SUBJECT
Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 022, 2021, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort
Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be considered in
accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d) of the Council’s Rules of Meeting Procedures
adopted in Resolution 2017-017.
The purpose of this item is to apply zoning to the property included in the second of two sequential
annexations, Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2. Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2 is located northwest of the
intersection of East Mulberry Street and Greenfields Court. The proposed zoning for this annexation is General
Commercial (C-G). The surrounding properties are existing commercial and industrial land uses currently
zoned in Larimer County as C-Commercial and I-Industrial (I) to the east, south and west.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The surrounding land uses, and zoning are as follows:
North: Vacant, Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N)
South: Existing commercial uses and County commercial
East: Vacant, County commercial
West: Existing industrial uses and County industrial and commercial
The requested zoning for this annexation is General Commercial (C-G). The requested zoning conforms to the
larger surrounding area of existing industrial and commercial businesses and single-family residential homes
and is based on the future land use policy direction in the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan and the East Mulberry
Corridor Plan.
City of Fort Collins Structure Plan
City Plan describes the following place types for the area included within the annexation:
Mixed Neighborhood
Principal Land Use: Single-family detached homes, duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes.
Supporting Land Use: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), small scale multifamily buildings, small-scale retail,
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restaurants/cafes, community and public facilities, parks and recreational facilities, schools, places of worship.
Density between five and 20 principal dwelling units per acre (typically equates to an average of seven to 12
dwelling units per acre).
Opportunity to provide alternatives to the more typical single-family detached homes or apartments available in
Fort Collins, such as duplexes, townhomes and ADUs. Higher densities are more likely to support higher-
frequency transit service and additional neighborhood services in adjoining districts. Specific opportunities
should be explored as part of future subarea and neighborhood planning. Where greenfield opportunities remain,
new Mixed-Neighborhoods should be required to provide a mix of housing options.
Suburban Mixed-Use
Principal Land Use: Retail, restaurants, office, and other commercial services.
Supporting Land Use: High-density residential, entertainment, childcare centers, and other supporting uses.
Densities and building heights will vary; building heights will generally be between one and five-stories but may
be higher in some locations.
Mixed-use districts provide opportunities for a range of retail and commercial services, office and employment,
multifamily residential, civic, and other complementary uses in a compact, pedestrian and transit-supportive
setting. Suburban Mixed-Use Districts help meet the needs of surrounding neighborhoods and populations
beyond. Although largely auto-oriented today, the integration of higher-density residential and a broader mix of
retail/ restaurants, office and entertainment uses is encouraged to help reinvigorate underutilized centers,
expand housing options where transit exists or is planned, and improve access to services and amenities in both
existing and new districts.
The Structure Plan map shows approximately 75% of the area within the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1 and
No. 2 properties under the Mixed Neighborhood designation, and 25% under the Suburban Mixed-Use
designation (Attachment 4). The proposed zoning includes approximately 50% Mixed-Use Neighborhood with
the Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood and Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhoods zone districts. There
is a potential for an additional 25% in residential uses as secondary uses within both the Employment and
Neighborhood Commercial zones. The Springer-Fisher property includes a combination of General Commercial,
Neighborhood Commercial and Employment zoning within the lower half of site. The proposed non-residential
zoning is consistent with the Structure Plan designation of Suburban Mixed-Use designation.
The Structure Plan future land use designations represent general citywide policy guidance. The Land Use Code
does not include zoning that directly corresponds to these place type designations in City Plan. The East
Mulberry Corridor Plan (EMCP) reflects more detailed and specific land use policy guidance than City Plan. The
proposed Springer-Fisher zoning is based more directly on the future land use designations in the EMCP
Framework Plan map.
East Mulberry Corridor Plan
The following guidance is provided in the East Mulberry Corridor Plan:
Future residential neighborhoods will be integrated with existing residential subdivisions, and be within proximity
to shopping, recreation, and employment destinations. A neighborhood commercial center will be located at
Greenfields Court and north of East Mulberry Street to provide neighborhood-oriented services within proximity
to the existing and future residents. The Employment District’s primary uses will include offices and institutions,
light industrial uses, and research and development activities. Secondary uses, such as hotels, restaurants,
convenience shopping, and housing, will complement or support the primary employment workplace uses.
The EMCP includes one future land use designation within the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2 property,
General Commercial (C-G). This designation reflects the policy direction of the plan for a commercial mixed-use
district and supporting higher-density mixed-use neighborhoods within walking distance to the commercial hub,
located northwest of the East Mulberry and Greenfields Court intersection.
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Staff recommends Council find the proposed Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2 zoning is consistent with the City
Structure Plan and East Mulberry Corridor Plan future land use policy direction.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The annexation and zoning will not result in any initial direct significant financial/economic impacts. Electric
service will be transferred from Poudre Valley REA to Fort Collins Light and Power. Future development will
also trigger the transition of law enforcement from Larimer County Sheriff to Fort Collins Police Services. Water
utility services will continue to be provided by the East Larimer County (ELCO) Water District and wastewater
utility service will be provided by the Boxelder Sanitation District.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its December 17, 2020 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the
annexation and recommend that the property be placed in the General Commercial (C-G) zone district. Since
the item remained on the Planning and Zoning Board’s Consent Calendar, minutes from the hearing will
not be provided.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
All notification requirements as required by state and local law have been met. A neighborhood meeting was
held on August 19, 2020 for the proposed annexation and zoning.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Vicinity Map (PDF)
2. Proposed Zoning Map (PDF)
3. Existing Zoning Map (PDF)
4. Structure Plan Map (PDF)
5. East Mulberry Corridor Plan Map (PDF)
6. Zoning Concept Plan (PDF)
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ORDINANCE NO. 022, 2021
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED
IN THE SPRINGER-FISHER ANNEXATION NO. 2
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2021, the City Council adopted on second reading Ordinance
No. 021, 2021, annexing to the City of Fort Collins the property known as the Springer-Fisher
Annexation No. 2 (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, Division 1.3 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins establishes the
Zoning Map and Zone Districts of the City; and
WHEREAS, Division 2.9 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins establishes
procedures and criteria for reviewing the zoning of land; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Land Use Code Section 2.9.2, the City Planning and Zoning
Board, at its meeting on December 17, 2020, unanimously recommended zoning the Property
General Commercial (“G-C”) as more particularly described below and determined that the
proposed zoning is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed zoning of the Property is
consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, to the extent applicable, the City Council has also analyzed the proposed
zoning against the applicable criteria set forth in Section 2.9.4(H)(3) of the Land Use Code and
finds the proposed zoning to be in compliance with all such criteria; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the foregoing, the City Council has considered the zoning
of the Property as described below, finds it to be in the best interests of the City, and has determined
that the Property should be zoned as hereafter provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins adopted pursuant to Section
1.3.2 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby changed and amended by including
in the General Commercial (“G-C”) Zone District the Property more particularly described as:
PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., LARIMER
COUNTY, COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
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BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 9, MONUMENTED
WITH NO. 6 REBAR WITH 2-1/2” ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED “LS 34174, 2015”;
THENCE N00°17'21"E, A DISTANCE OF 765.91 FEET ON THE WEST LINE OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 9
TO THE WEST LINE OF THAT PARCEL RECORDED AT BOOK 2300, PAGE 1701
IN THE LARIMER COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE;
THENCE ON SAID WEST LINE FOR THE FOLLOWING 4 COURSES;
1. THENCE S60°03'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 50.43 FEET;
2. THENCE S43°21'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 356.39 FEET;
3. THENCE S49°41'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 155.67 FEET;
4. THENCE S57°53'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 61.41 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF
A PARCEL RECORDED AT BOOK 1290, PAGE 520 IN THE LARIMER
COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE;
THENCE S00°40'52"W, A DISTANCE OF 354.61 FEET ON SAID WEST LINE TO
THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 9;
THENCE N89°12'17"W, A DISTANCE OF 458.76 FEET ON SAID SOUTH LINE TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL CONTAINS 254,807 SQUARE FEET OR 5.850 ACRES.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to amend said
Zoning Map in accordance with this Ordinance.
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Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 19th day of
January, A.D. 2021, and to be presented for final passage on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
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Agenda Item 7
Item # 7 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 2, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Nina Bodenhamer, City Give Director
John Duval, Legal
SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 023, 2021, Appropriating Philanthropic Revenue Received by City Give and
Authorizing a Transfer to be Used for Ongoing COVID -19 Community Relief and Recovery.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $100,000 in philanthropic revenue in the General Fund City Give
Reserves for Covid-19 community relief and recover y received from donor Broadcom, Inc. The intent of the
charitable gift, facilitated and secured by City Give and as designated by Broadcom Inc., is to support the
critical and expanded needs of essential community services and organizations resulting from the pandemic.
It’s the donor’s determination the City possess unique knowledge of urgent community gaps and can serve as
a critical gateway as to how monies can be effectively and immediately applied to local Covid -19 relief and
recovery. Per the donor’s designation, the City will distribute $50,000 of the total gift to two community
partners: CARE Housing to be used toward eviction prevention and on-site learning hubs to provide Internet
access and academic support to K-12 students, and Meals on Wheels in support of their mission to provide
meals to homebound seniors. The remaining $50,000 will be awarded at $25,000 each to the Utilities Payment
Assistance Program in the Utility Customer Service & Admin Fund and to the Digital Access and Equity
Program in the General Fund in support of the City’s partnership with Code for America.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $100,000 in philanthropic revenue in the General Fund City Give
Reserves for COVID-19 community relief and recovery. The intent of the charitable gift is designated by the
donor, Broadcom Inc., to support the critical and essential needs of our residents during this unprecedented
national and community crisis.
CARE Housing: $25,000
CARE Housing maintains seven high-quality, affordable rental communities across Fort Collins to meet the
needs of individuals, families, seniors and people living with disabilities with low and very lo w incomes.
The CARE Eviction Prevention fund provides housing stability through financial counseling and payment
assistance for outstanding rent balances. Funding will also support CARE Learning Hubs which offer remote
school-aged learners with on-site internet, computer access and academic support. CARE Learning Hubs are
a partnership with The Matthews House and the Boys & Girls’ Club for staffing and transportation to ensure
students in need have opportunities for rich and robust digital access.
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City of Fort Collins - Code for America: $25,000
Recently, the City was selected by Code for America as a recipient of a 20/21 Fellowship to develop an online
application to the City’s Digital Equity program. This online application will enroll income -qualified residents in a
discounted rate for Connexion internet service but also serve as a footprint for a single point of entry to all City
income-qualified programs.
Our partnership with Code for America will produce a digital portal for enrollment and income verification which,
in turn, allows the City to more effectively serve its lowest income earners through a wide range of programs
including discounted recreation access and annual grocery tax rebates.
Fort Collins Utilities Payment Assistance Program: $25,000
More families and individuals than ever before are navigating financial insecurity and are unable to pay their
electric and water bills. Currently, over 3,500 Fort Collins households are in danger of having their utilities shut
off. Nearly double the number of households facing disconnect this time last year.
Due to the public spotlight this community crisis has received across the state and in our community, many
organizations and agencies are working to protect utility customers from discontinued services, including the
waiver of late and reconnection fees since April, and a State moratorium on cutoffs. However, outstanding
utility debt continues to amass. The Payment Assistance Fund provides debt relief to residents with
outstanding utility electric and water charges.
Meals on Wheels: $25,000
Meals on Wheels Fort Collins provides nutritious, hot noontime meals and social interaction to Fort Collins
seniors and eligible clients in their homes five days a week. A long-standing partnership with UC Health is a
critical aspect of this community collaboration as meal preparation is overseen by PVH Dietetic and kitchen
staff.
Last year, Meals on Wheels delivered over 50,000 meals through the tremendous commitment of over 200
volunteers. And, like many direct service community providers, the pandemic has created extreme increased
demand for meals. Although the social aspect of their service is not currently viable, the meal delivery to
seniors is more critical than ever before: clients are not only food insecure, but they also represent those most
vulnerable to the pandemic.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
This Ordinance will appropriate $100,000 of unanticipated philanthropic revenue from General Fund, City Give
Reserves account for: (i) the transfer of $25,000 to the Fort Collins Utilities Payment Assistance Program in the
Utility Customer Service & Admin Fund, (ii) the appropriation of $25,000 for the City’s Digital Access & Equity
Program, and (iii) the appropriation of $50,000 for grants of $25,000 each to comm unity partners CARE
Housing and Meals on Wheels (as detailed above).
The funds have been received and accepted per City Give Administrative and Financial Policy.
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ORDINANCE NO. 023, 2021
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROPRIATING PHILANTHROPIC REVENUE RECEIVED BY
CITY GIVE AND AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER TO BE USED FOR
ONGOING COVID-19 COMMUNITY RELIEF AND RECOVERY
WHEREAS, the City has received from Broadcom Inc. a donation of $100,000 to be used
by the City for COVID-19 community relief and recovery (the “Donation”); and
WHEREAS, the Donation has been deposited in the City Gives Reserves account in the
City’s General Fund; and
WHEREAS, Broadcom Inc. and the City have identified together four different uses of
the Donation with $25,000 to be paid to the community partner CARE Housing to be used for
eviction prevention and onsite learning hubs providing access to the Internet and academic
support to K-12 students, $25,000 to be paid to the community partner Meals on Wheels to be
used in support of its mission to provide meals to homebound seniors, $25,000 to be used by the
City in its Utilities Payment Assistance Program, and $25,000 to be used by the City in its
Digital Access and Equity Program; and
WHEREAS, the individual grants to the community partners and the City’s use of its
share of the Donation, as directed in this Ordinance, will benefit the health, safety and welfare of
the residents of Fort Collins and will serve the public purposes of supporting eviction prevention
and providing onsite learning hubs to provide access to the Internet and academic support to K -
12 students in Fort Collins, providing nutritious meals to home-bound seniors in Fort Collins,
assisting financially the City’s utility customers in danger of having their services disconnected
due the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and supporting the City’s
partnership with Code for America to provide discounted Connexion Internet service to low-
income residents; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9 of the City Charter permits the City Council, upon
recommendation of the City Manager, to make supplemental appropriations by ordinance at any
time during the fiscal year, provided the total amount of such supplemental appropriations, in
combination with all previous appropriations for that fiscal year, does not exceed the current
estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received during the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the appropriations described herein and
determined these appropriations are available and previously unappropriated from the General
Fund and the Utility Customer Service & Admin Fund, as applicable, and will not cause th e total
amount appropriated General Fund and the Utility Customer Service & Admin Fund, as
applicable, to exceed the current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received in
these funds during this fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 10 of the City Charter authorizes the City Council to
transfer by ordinance any unexpended and unencumbered appropriated amount or portion thereof
from one fund or capital project account to another fund or capital project account, provided that
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the purpose for which the transferred funds are to be expended remains unchanged; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the transfer described herein and
determined that the purpose for which the transferred funds are to be expended remains
unchanged.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That there is hereby appropriated from unanticipated philanthropic
revenue in the General Fund, City Give Reserves account, the sum of TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000) to be used as a grant to the City’s community partner CARE
Housing for eviction prevention and for onsite learning hubs providing access to the Internet and
academic support to K-12 students.
Section 3. That there is hereby appropriated from unanticipated philanthropic
revenue in the General Fund, City Give Reserves account, the sum of TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000) to be used as a grant to the City’s community partner Meals
on Wheels in support of its mission to provide meals to homebound seniors.
Section 4. That there is hereby appropriated from unanticipated philanthropic
revenue in the General Fund, City Give Reserves account, the sum of TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000) for transfer to the Utility Customer Service & Admin Fund
and appropriated therein for the Utilities Payment Assistance Program.
Section 5. That there is hereby appropriated from unanticipated philanthropic
revenue in the General Fund, City Give Reserves account, the sum of TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000) to be used in the City’s Digital Access and Equity Program.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 2nd day of
February, A.D. 2021, and to be presented for final passage on the 16th day of February, A.D.
2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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Agenda Item 8
Item # 8 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 2, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Beth Rosen, Grants Compliance & Policy Manager
Ingrid Decker, Legal
SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 024, 2021, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Community
Development Block Grant Fund for COVID-19 Response and Recovery.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to appropriate unanticipated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding
in the amount of $760,023 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for COVID-19
response and recovery.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program provides annual grants on a formula
basis to eligible cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a
suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate- income persons.
Recipient communities develop their own programs and funding priorities. However, grantees must give
maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law.
The CARES Act made available $5 billion in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG -CV)
funds. The City received initial funding of $649,203 in April 2020 and quickly deployed the funds to meet urgent
community needs benefiting low- and moderate-income persons. Those funds were appropriated by Council
on May 19, 2020, with Ordinance No. 065, 2020, and allocated to eligible public service projects as adopted by
Council with Resolution 2020-054 on June 2, 2020.
On September 11, 2020, the City received notification from HUD that it was receiving an additional allocation
of $760,023. These funds must be allocated to help prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID -19
pandemic. The City recovery team has prioritized the use of these fu nds for public service activities that
prevent at-risk populations from exposure to the virus and mitigate the economic impacts of the pandemic to
low-and moderate-income households.
City staff is currently assessing the remaining funding needs and revi ewing applications from eligible nonprofit
organizations. Funding requests will be scored according to established priorities and presented to the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission for a final funding recommendation at its regular
meeting on February 10, 2021. This recommendation will be presented to Council for approval at its regular
meeting on March 2, 2021. This appropriation will allow for expedient deployment of the funds once a Council -
approved funding recommendation has been adopted.
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CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
This will increase the City’s total CDBG-CV allocation for Coronavirus relief and recovery from $649,203 to
$1,409,226. These additional funds will assist in critical response and recovery efforts not funded by other
sources.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Award Letter (PDF)
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON, DC 20410-7000
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
www.hud.gov espanol.hud.gov
September 11, 2020
The Honorable Wade Troxell
Mayor of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Mayor Troxell:
I am pleased to inform you of a special allocation to your jurisdiction of Community
Development Block Grant funds to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus
(COVID-19). This allocation was authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-136, which was signed by President Trump on March
27, 2020, to respond to the growing effects of this historic public health crisis.
The CARES Act made available $5 billion in Community Development Block Grant
Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds. Of this amount, the Department immediately allocated $2 billion
on March 27, 2020, the same day President Trump signed the Act, based on the fiscal year 2020
CDBG formula; this constituted the first round of CDBG-CV funds. Next, $1 billion was required
by the Act to be allocated to States and insular areas within 45 days of enactment of the Act; HUD
accomplished this on May 11, 2020, and this constituted the second round of CDBG-CV funds.
Finally, the remaining $2 billion in CDBG-CV funds was required by the Act to be allocated to
states and local governments at the discretion of the Secretary on a rolling basis; HUD
accomplished this on September 11, 2020, and this constituted the third round of CDBG-CV funds.
Additionally, up to $10 million will be set aside for technical assistance.
Accordingly, this letter informs you that your jurisdiction’s allocation for the third round is
$760,023. Your cumulative amount for all allocation rounds is $1,409,226.
The CARES Act adds additional flexibility for both the CDBG-CV grant and, in some cases,
for the annual FY2019 and FY2020 CDBG grants in these unprecedented times. The public
comment period is reduced to not less than 5 days, grantees may use virtual public hearings when
necessary for public health reasons, the public services cap is suspended during the emergency, and
States and local governments may reimburse costs of eligible activities incurred for pandemic
response regardless of the date.
In addition, the CARES Act authorizes the HUD Secretary to grant waivers and alternative
requirements of statutes and regulations the HUD Secretary administers in connection with the use
of CDBG-CV funds and fiscal year 2019 and 2020 CDBG funds (except for requirements related to
fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, and the environment). Waivers and alternative
requirements can be granted when necessary to expedite and facilitate the use of funds to prevent,
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prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.
The CDBG CARES Act Federal Register Notice (FR-6218-N-01) was released on August
10, 2020. The notice describes the allocations and grant procedures applicable to the CDBG-CV
grants. It also describes the program flexibilities, waivers, and alternative requirements that apply to
the CDBG-CV grants as well as the fiscal year 2019 and 2020 CDBG grants. As further such
flexibilities become available, they will be posted on HUD’s website and distributed to grantees.
The Department will also support grantees with technical assistance.
As you develop your plan for the use of these grant funds, we encourage you to consider
approaches that prioritize the unique needs of low- and moderate–income persons and the
development of partnerships between all levels of government and the private for-profit and non-
profit sectors. You should coordinate with state and local health authorities before undertaking any
activity to support state or local pandemic response. CDBG-CV grants will be subject to oversight,
reporting, and the requirement that each grantee have adequate procedures to prevent the
duplication of benefits (DOB). HUD will provide guidance and technical assistance on DOB, the
prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse, and on documenting the impact of this program for
beneficiaries.
Reminder, all CPD Grantees must ensure they maintain active Dun and Bradstreet Numbering
System (DUNS) numbers in the System for Award Management (SAM) system. Entities must have
an active and unexpired DUNS before execution of grant agreements to avoid delays in the
obligation of funds- which will delay your ability to drawdown funds in the Integrated
Disbursement & Information System (IDIS). Grantees are required to maintain an active SAMs
registration by re-activating their DUNS number annually in the SAM system for the entire
drawdown period of their grants. DUNS numbers can be registered and renewed each year at the
following website: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.
The Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) is looking forward to working
with you to successfully meet the urgent and complex challenges faced by our communities. If you
or any member of your staff has questions, please contact your local CPD Field Office Director or
CPDQuestionsAnswered@hud.gov.
Sincerely,
John Gibbs
Acting Assistant Secretary
for Community Planning and Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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ORDINANCE NO. 024, 2021
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND
FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE AND RECOVERY
WHEREAS, the City receives annual grants of funds from the federal Department of
Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”)
entitlement program to help support affordable housing and other programs to benefit low- and
moderate-income persons; and
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020, the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law, making available $5 billion in Community
Development Block Grant Coronavirus (“CDBG-CV”) funds; and
WHEREAS, the City received $649,203 of CDBG-CV funds from HUD, which the City
Council appropriated on May 19, 2020, pursuant to Ordinance No. 065, 2020, and allocated to
eligible public service projects as specified in Resolution 2020-054, approved by the Council on
June 2, 2020; and
WHEREAS, HUD is now allocating to the City an additional $760,023 of CDBG-CV
funds that must be spent to help prevent, prepare for, and respond to the impacts of the COVID -
19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, this appropriation benefits public health, safety and welfare of the citizens
of Fort Collins and serves the public purpose of supporting timely response to and recovery from
the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9 of the City Charter permits the City Council, upon
recommendation of the City Manager, to make supplemental appropriations by ordinance at any
time during the fiscal year, provided that the total amount of such supplemental appropriations,
in combination with all previous appropriations for that fiscal year, does not exceed the current
estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received during the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 11, of the City Charter provides that federal grant
appropriations shall not lapse if unexpended at the end of the budget year until the expiration of
the federal grant; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the appropriation described herein and
determined that this appropriation is available and previously unappropriated from the
Community Development Block Grant Fund and will not cause the total amount appropriated in
the Community Development Block Grant Fund to exceed the current estimate of actual and
anticipated revenues to be received in that Fund during this fiscal year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
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Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated grant
revenue in the Community Development Block Grant Fund, the sum of SEVEN HUNDRED
SIXTY THOUSAND TWENTY-THREE DOLLARS ($760,023), to be used towards COVID-19
response and recovery.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 2nd day of
February, A.D. 2021, and to be presented for final passage on the 16th day of February, A.D.
2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 16th day of February, A.D. 2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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Agenda Item 9
Item # 9 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 2, 2021
City Council
STAFF
David Betley, Civil Engineering Manager
Claire Havelda, Legal
SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 025, 2021, Vacating Portions of Grant Avenue Alley Right -of-Way.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to vacate a portion of an alley right-of-way (ROW). The original grant of the Grant
Avenue alley ROW is contained in the West Side Addition Plat, Book 1, Page 19 of Larimer County Clerk and
Recorder Records. The residents of 420 and 428 Grant Avenue have initiated a conceptual review under the
City’s Development Review process. In this review process, staff became aware that portions of the City’s
right-of-way for the North Grant Avenue alley had never been opened f or public access and remain
undeveloped and blocked by fences and well-established landscaping. At this time, only telecommunication
lines run through this portion of the alley ROW, and the vacation reserves a utility easement over a portion of
the vacated alley ROW to accommodate this existing utility use.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The City was granted right-of-way over the Grant Avenue Alley (the Alley ROW) in 1892. The northwest
portion of the Alley ROW is surrounded by Sycamore Street on the North, Grant Avenue to the West, Loomis
Avenue to the East, and Cherry Street to the South. This portion of the Alley ROW has never been paved or
opened for public access and is currently undeveloped and blocked by fences and well-established
landscaping. The City Alley ROW essentially runs through several property owner ’s enclosed rear lots. South
of the requested vacation area, there is evidence of public use; thus, this area i n not included in the vacation
request.
Staff received development proposals from several property owners adjacent to the Grant Avenue alley that
would require portions of the alley ROW be vacated to accommodate. City staff has coordinated with utilities
and the residents on the vacation. A utility easement will be reserved from the vacation to facilitate the existing
utility poles. Staff has no objection to the vacation of this portion of the Grant Avenue Alley ROW.
Vacations of public right-of-way are governed by City Code Section 23-115, which provides for an application
and review process prior to submission to the Council for formal consideration. The process includes review
by staff, potentially affected utility agencies, emergency service providers, and affected property owners in the
vicinity of the right-of-way proposed to be vacated which is completed. Based on the review of the vacation
documents and on comments received, the Planning Development and Transportation Director recommends
that the vacation be approved. With the proposed vacation, an easement for utilities will be reserved over a
portion of the Alley ROW.
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Agenda Item 9
Item # 9 Page 2
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
If a portion of the Grant Avenue Alley ROW is vacated, the City will no longer be able to utilize the right-of-way
for roadway purposes. The portion of the Alley ROW being vacated has never been opened or developed for
public use and did not require any maintenance cost. No cost would be incurred by the City for the vacation.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
A memorandum requesting input was sent to the abutting property owners, utility providers and potentially
impacted departments and Poudre Fire Authority. The application will also go through the public notification
process when placed on the Council Agenda.
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ORDINANCE NO. 025, 2021
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
VACATING PORTIONS OF GRANT AVENUE ALLEY
RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, the City received a dedicated alley right-of-way for the Grant Avenue Alley
in 1892 as documented on the West Side Addition Plat, Book1, Page 19 of the Larimer County
Clerk and Recorder’s records; and
WHEREAS, the current owners of 428 Grant Avenue and 420 Grant Avenue, Fort
Collins, Colorado, have approached the City’s Development Review Team about various
projects that would require vacation of that portion of the Grant Avenue alley right-of-way that
runs through their properties, legally described and depicted on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and
incorporated by reference (“Alley ROW”); and
WHEREAS, the northwest portion of the Alley ROW is surrounded by Sycamore Street
on the North, Grant Avenue to the West, Loomis Avenue to the East, and Cherry Street to the
South as shown on Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Alley ROW has never been opened for public access or use and it is
currently undeveloped and blocked by fences and well-established landscaping; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code Section 23-115, the City Engineer has
solicited comments from potentially affected parties and recommended approval of the vacation
to the Planning, Development and Transportation Director (the “Director”), and the Director
recommends to City Council that the request for vacation be approved with the reservation of a
utility easement over and under that portion of the Alley ROW legally described and depicted on
Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, vacating the Alley ROW will not prejudice or injure the right of the
residents of the City of Fort Collins.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby finds and determines that a portion of the
Alley ROW, more particularly described in Exhibit “A” and visually referenced in Exhibit “B” is
no longer needed for right-of-way purposes, subject to reservation of an easement for utility
purposes over that real property described and depicted on Exhibit “C”, and it is in the public
interest to vacate said right-of-way.
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Section 3. That those portions of the Alley ROW more particularly described and
depicted on Exhibit “A” attached hereto are hereby vacated, abated and abolished provided,
however, that:
(1) there is hereby reserved to the City a perpetual easement for utility
purposes over, under, and across that portion of the Alley ROW more
particularly described and depicted on Exhibit “C”; and
(2) this vacation shall not take effect until this Ordinance is recorded with the
Larimer County Clerk and Recorder.
Section 4. In accordance with City Code Section 23-115(f), title to that portion of the
Alley ROW vacated by this ordinance shall vest in accordance with Section 43-2-302, C.R.S.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 2nd day of
February, A.D. 2021, and to be presented for final passage on the 16th day of February, A.D.
2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 16th day of February, A.D. 2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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DESCRIPTION OF A 10-FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT TO BE RESERVED
A 10.00 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND TO BE RESERVED AS A UTILITY
EASEMENT, LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 11,
TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE SIXTH P.M.; CITY OF FORT
COLLINS, COUNTY OF LARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO; BEING LOCATED
WITHIN BLOCK 284 OF THE WEST SIDE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS; SAID STRIP BEING 5.00 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED CENTER LINE:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 284, AND
CONSIDERING THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 284 TO BEAR EAST AS
SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SAID WEST SIDE ADDITION, SAID LINE BEING
MONUMENTED ON ITS WEST END BY A%" SQUARE IRON PIN, AND ON ITS
EAST END BY A NO. 4 REBAR WITH NO CAP, WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED
HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO;
THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 284, N90 °00'00"E, A
DISTANCE OF 144.29 FEET TO ITS POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE
CENTERLINE OF AN EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY LINE, SAID POINT BEING
THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, S01 °20'23"E, A DISTANCE OF 89.35 FEET;
THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, S00 °27'32"W, A DISTANCE OF
85.67 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 20, BLOCK 284 OF SAID
WEST SIDE ADDITION, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF TERMINATION.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM, ANY PORTION OF SAID STRIP LYING WITHIN LOTS
15, 16, 17, 18 OR 19 BLOCK 284 OF SAID WEST SIDE ADDITION
IT IS THE INTENT OF THIS DESCRIPTION THAT THE SIDELINES OF SAID STRIP
BE LENGTHENED OR SHORTENED TO END ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
BLOCK 284 AT ITS NORTH END, AND ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 20 AT
ITS SOUTH END.
CONTAINING 1688 SQUARE FEET (0.039 ACRES), MORE OR LESS, AND BEING
SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY OF RECORD OR THAT
NOW EXIST ON THE GROUND.
JOHN STEVEN VON NIEDA, COLORADO P.L.S. 31169
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
P.O. BOX 580, FORT COLLINS, CO 80522
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Agenda Item 10
Item # 10 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 2, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Social Policy and Housing Programs Manager
Ingrid Decker, Legal
SUBJECT
Resolution 2021-014 Authorizing and Approving the City’s Participation in the Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus
Program, and Authorizing the Execution of a Delegation and Participation Agreement with the City and County
of Denver in Connection Therewith.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to consider a Resolution allowing resid ents of Fort Collins to participate in a down
payment assistance program administered by the City and County of Denver, by approving an agreement
between the City of Fort Collins and Denver delegating to Denver the authority to operate the program within
Fort Collins. This program expands the range of down payment assistance available in the City to households
earning up to $150K (most current programs administered by City partners only go up to 80% AMI) at no cost
to the City. This responds to the Council priority of Affordable and Achievable Housing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
For many years, the City offered a down payment assistance program to first -time home buyers. For
generations of homeowners with sufficient income to qualify for a mortgage but not enough income to save for
a down payment and/or closing costs, this support was enough to propel them into home ownership and
stabilize their housing costs, often leading to intergenerational wealth building. This is still true for some
residents. However, with price escalation of both rental and for -sale housing far out-pacing income growth,
home ownership has become out of reach for many residents even with down payment assistance.
Because of the change in economic circumstances and because many private and public sources of down
payment assistance are now available to City residents, the City currently refers residents to outside programs
in lieu of offering its own. The metro DPA program, administered by the City of Denver, is offering to allow City
residents to participate in its down payment assistance program which would broaden the range of down
payment assistance programs available to City residents because:
• This program serves incomes up to $150,000 whereas some available programs limit income to 80% area
median income (i.e.: $75,250 for a family of 4).
• This program offers a 3-year forgivable second loan for various levels of down payment assistance,
typically between 4-6% of purchase price.
• There is no first-time buyer requirement - meaning even people who have previously owned a home can
qualify.
• There is no maximum purchase price, although the program is available for home purchase only - not
refinancing.
• It can serve people with minimum credit scores of 640.
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Most down payment assistance, including the City’s former program of Home Buyer Assistance, is in the form
of a second mortgage. A second mortgage is a lien placed on the property. The City’s former program, and
most of the programs available currently do not require payment on the loan unless the mortgage is
refinanced, or the home sold. At that time, the assistance must be repaid in full.
To support successful home ownership and reduce the chance of foreclosure, typical programs, including
metro DPA, require buyers to:
• Complete homebuyer education from an approved agency;
• Qualify for a mortgage based on household income; and
• Use the property as the buyer’s principal place of residence.
Denver has been offering this down payment assistance program since 2013. The metro DPA program offers a
30-year, fixed rate mortgage and down payment and closing cost assistance. Because the City and County of
Denver is a Housing Finance Authority, it can provide borrowers with a 30-year, fixed rate mortgage at
competitive rates through participating lenders and assistance in the form of a 3 -year 0% interest forgivable
second mortgage by using capital markets to fund the first mortgage and accompanying assistance. Like the
City’s prior program, no monthly payments are required on the down payment assistance. However, in this
program, for every month that the first mortgage payment is received, 1/36 th of the loan is forgiven. If the
buyer lives in the home for 3 years and makes payments on their first mortgage for 36 months, the buyer will
not need to pay back any portion of the assistance. A borrower will not make payments during the first 3 years
unless the mortgage is paid off or the borrower ceases to live in the property as thei r principal residence in the
first 3 years. So, if the buyer decides to refinance, sell, or no longer live in the property within the first 3 years
of ownership, they will owe a portion of the assistance received. For example, if a borrower received $10,00 0
in assistance and refinanced their mortgage after 28 months, the borrower will owe $2,223 when they
refinance and $7,777 will be forgiven.
Borrowers receive funds at closing through a participating lender and the lenders are reimbursed when the
loans are sold to a prearranged servicer. Currently the servicers are Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC and US
Bank. Using multiple servicers increases program efficiency, borrower flexibility and rate competitiveness.
Hundreds of local lenders, including some in northern Colorado are approved to participate.
The metro DPA program had received calls of interest from residents and lenders in Fort Collins hoping to use
this program to assist with the purchase of homes in the City. To allow City residents to participate i n the
program, the City must approve a Resolution and execute a Delegation and Participation Agreement, a draft of
which is attached to the Resolution as Exhibit A. Denver pays set-up and on-going operational costs for the
program. The program has expanded to include over 35 Colorado cities and 8 Colorado counties including
Larimer County. This means it is already available to people living in unincorporated Larimer County. Adoption
of this Resolution makes this program available to those within Fort Collin s city limits.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
This program does not cost the City anything and does not affect the City's credit rating.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Participation in this program was recommended by City Council's Ad Hoc Housing Committee and the
Affordable Housing Board. (Attachments 1 and 2)
PUBLIC OUTREACH
This program was considered by Council's Housing Ad Hoc Committee at its December meeting and the
Affordable Housing Board at its January Meeting. These meetings were open to the pub lic. Also, through the
outreach for the Housing Strategic Plan, a key element of feedback is the importance of housing stability
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(which aligns with the Plan’s draft vision that “everyone has healthy, stable housing they can afford”).
Expanding down payment assistance options reduces barriers for home ownership, which supports housing
stability. A letter of support was received and is attached. (Attachment 3)
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ad Hoc Housing Committee Minutes (draft) (PDF)
2. Affordable Housing Board Minutes (draft) (PDF)
3. Constituent Letter of Support (PDF)
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AD HOC HOUSING COMMITTEE
December 10, 2020
5:00pm-7:00pm
Zoom Meeting
Members:
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens, Councilmember Cunniff, Councilmember Gorgol
Attendees:
Staff Members: Lindsay Ex, Caryn Champine, Meaghan Overton, Clay Frickey, Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Dean
Klingner, Carrie Daggett, Jackie Kozak Thiel, Darin Atteberry, David Lenz, Ingrid Decker, Justin Moore,
Marcy Yoder, Victoria Shaw, JC Ward, Rita Knoll
Community Members: Shelby Sommer, Bob Pawlikowski, Jenn “JR” Rieskamp, Kathy O’Neil, Lindsay
Mason, Jennifer Bray, Kyle Kumjian, Kevin Jones, Ehret Nottingham, Grace Curtis, Caley Valdez, Isaiah
Dennings, Ava McCall, Christian Dykson, Sam Whitaker, Katrina Vander Horst, Jakob Beckish, Sorbarikor
Inene, Joelle, Emely Cruz Arrazola, Jasper Sloss, Lexi Orgill, Liam Bureau, Sophia Shepp, Hannah Taylor,
Noah Schindler, Kyle Hill. No last name listed: Lisa, Jesse S., Joseph, Chelsea A.
Call to Order: 7:06
Approval of November Minutes and Agenda Review:
• Councilmember Cunniff moved to approve November minutes, Councilmember Stephens
seconded.
Roll call for vote: Unanimous 3-0-0.
• Agenda Review
Discussion Item: Review Anti-displacement and Housing Stability
• Prepared to see evictions rise sharply in 2021
• Eviction prevention strategies
o Legal defense funds
o Financial literacy programs
o Gentrification mapping
• Committee discussion
o Legal defense fund
▪ Would need staff person to support these efforts
▪ Would contract with Colorado Legal Services
▪ Currently providing some of these resources through CARES funding, 2021
would be extension
▪ Possibility that we’ll receive additional CARES dollars, and may not have to use
general fund
▪ Appreciate the “Ask a Lawyer” program, help understanding eviction process
▪ $125k is not a huge sum for the benefits offered
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o Mapping via GIS should not require additional staffing resources (supported due to low
entry required)
▪ May be existing information already out there that could help with this – i.e.
data from equity indicators project
o Financial literacy programs
▪ If through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Committee, those
committee members would decide on use of funds – could provide with a
matrix of priorities
• Suggestion to consider this as mini-grant program rather than through
CDBG Committee
▪ Interest in exploring partnerships
▪ Focused on housing, but could look at broader financial literacy if there’s
interest there
▪ What is the biggest need/where’s the biggest gap in our community?
o Support from all 3 committee members for legal defense fund – would likely serve 50-80
residents each month between various classes and sessions
o Support for gentrification mapping, staff will meet with GIS and start that work
o Want to identify needs and gap more clearly related to financial literacy
Discussion Item: Explore Funding and Financing Strategies
• Median value of City contribution is about $39k per unit
• Need to deliver 228 units/year (from affordable housing plan) would require $8.8 million at $39k
subsidy per unit
• No single line item will meet housing goals
• Portfolio approach will be most stable
• Potential scale for direct opportunities
o Expand existing, pursue linkage fees, and explore new bond and tax opportunities
• Indirect and influence opportunities
o Include private activity bonds, maximizing state and federal program, and expanding
partnerships
• Committee discussion
o Interest in tax would require broader discussion – other items (Transit, e.g.) are also
looking at possibility of taxes
o Unsure it’s the right time for a tax, but could open community dialogue about this
▪ Agreement that new sales tax in next 1-2 years would be difficult
o Need to fix gap in funding
▪ Interested in fee or tax related to demolition
o Committee supports partnership with Metro DPA program (potential quicker win)
o Already discussing community land trust options
o Previous linkage fee conversation may need to be revisited – especially in relation to
luxury developments
o Incentivizing developers who are building what we’re looking for
▪ Fees for 1,200 sq ft homes vs. 3,000 sq ft homes – are we prioritizing homes
with smaller footprints/multi-dwelling?
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
January 7, 2021, 4:00-6:00pm
Remote/Online via Zoom due to COVID-19
1/7 /202 1 – MINUTES Page 1
1. CALL TO ORDER: 4:01
2. ROLL CALL
• Board Members Present: Jen Bray, John Singleton, Bob Pawlikowski, Tatiana Zentner, Diane
Cohn, Daphne Bear, Kristin Fritz
• Board Members Absent: None
• Staff Members Present: Meaghan Overton, Lindsay Ex, Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Brittany Depew
• Presenters: Andrew Johnston, Diana Minardi, David Slivken
3. AGENDA REVIEW – Welcomed new member John Singleton and did introductions
4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION – NONE
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Daphne moved to approve December minutes.
Diane seconded. Approved 7-0.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Poudre River Library District—David Slivken
B. Metro Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Program—Andrew Johnston, City of Denver
Fort Collins is interested in bringing the Denver DPA Program into our city, which is administered by
Denver’s Department of Housing Stability. No cost to the City of Fort Collins. Ultimately will be
seeking resolution from City Council to enter agreement with Denver to administer this program in
Fort Collins. This program began in 2013 and rebranded in 2018. Offer 3%-6% of loan amount as
DPA, home purchases only, no maximum purchase price. No first-time homebuyer requirement,
maximum qualifying income is $150,000 (150% of Denver area median income), minimum 640 FICO
credit score, homebuyer education required through HUD approved agencies.
Discussion:
• Would the income limit be the same in Fort Collins or would it be adjusted?
o Income limit would be the same as Denver – consistent across metroDPA’s entire
service area.
• Current program in Fort Collins caps at 80% AMI and is only for first-time homebuyers (with
some exceptions).
• CHFA also has a program that is statewide, qualifying income limit is $126k currently.
• More than 100 lenders already involved in the program.
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REGULAR MEETING
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• Sponsored by the City and County of Denver, and has no federal, state, or local funding.
Self-sufficient funding source through good financial relationships with partners.
• Lender funds at the time of closing.
Tatiana moved to recommend that City Council move forward with metroDPA program.
Bob seconded. Passed 7-0-0.
(SEE FULL MINUTES FOR REST OF MEETING)
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Packet Pg. 123 Attachment: Affordable Housing Board Minutes (draft) (9847 : Metro DPA Downpayment Assistance Partnership)
January 20, 2021
Wade Troxell, Mayor
City of Fort Collins
300 LaPorte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
RE: SUPPORT – metroDPA Program: Jurisdiction Approval
Dear Mayor Troxell,
On behalf of Spire Financial, where success is driven by our commitment to one another
and our desire to pursue excellence personally and professionally, I would like to offer
this letter of support for the metroDPA Program expanding into the City of Fort Collins
community. This program helps foster housing affordability by offering down payment
assistance to borrowers.
This program requires no investment from the City of Fort Collins. Approving metroDPA
would let me help qualified borrowers in the community become homeowners. As a
businessperson, offering a program like metroDPA helps me expand my business, stay
competitive and support local residents.
In today’s high-priced market, the demand from potential homebuyers for an assistance
program that increases affordability is evident. In the last two months alone, over 30
Coloradans were able to purchase a home because of metroDPA. I have personally
helped dozens of families achieve their homeownership dreams with this program in
other Colorado communities since its inception.
Approving the program’s expansion into the City of Fort Collins would mean your
constituents could also benefit. The municipality approval docs are listed on
www.metrodpa.org, towards the bottom of the home page. If you have any questions or
wish to discuss this further, please contact Andrew Johnston at (303) 335-6338 or via
email at Andrew.Johnston@denvregov.org
Sincerely,
Jessica Howard | NMLS 1400044
Mortgage Advisor
jhoward@spirefinancial.com | www.jhoward.spirefinancial.com
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Packet Pg. 124 Attachment: Constituent Letter of Support (9847 : Metro DPA Downpayment Assistance Partnership)
cc: Susan Gutowsky, Dist. 1
Julie Pignataro, Dist. 2
Ken Summers, Dist. 3
Russ Cunniff, Dist. 5
Emily Gorgol, Dist. 6
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RESOLUTION 2021-014
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN
THE METRO MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PLUS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A DELEGATION AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City and County of Denver (“Denver”) is authorized pursuant to its
Home Rule Charter to promote the financing of mortgage loans for persons or families that earn
150% or less of the area median income for Denver and to purchase homes intended for use as
the sole place of residence by the owners or intended occupants thereof; and
WHEREAS, Denver sponsors the Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus Program to provide
competitive mortgage loans, which will be coupled with down payment and closing cost
assistance in connection with financing mortgage loans, for persons or families that earn 150%
or less of the area median income for Denver to purchase homes intended for use as the sole
place of residence by the owners or intended occupants thereof (the “Program”); and
WHEREAS, Denver has invited the City to participate in the Program, and this resolution
would authorize Denver to operate the Program within the City’s jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the City previously offered its own Home Buyers Assistance program, but
no longer does so and now refers residents to other assistance programs serving the community;
and
WHEREAS, the Program serves a wide range of incomes (currently up to $150,000),
serves some people with lower credit scores, and provides a forgivable three-year loan; and
WHEREAS, by participating in the Program the City would expand the available housing
finance options for Fort Collins residents; and
WHEREAS, there would be no cost to the City to participate in the Program, and it will
not affect the City’s credit rating; and
WHEREAS, to authorize Denver to operate the Program within Fort Collins, the City and
Denver would execute a Delegation and Participation Agreement in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference (the “Agreement “); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement allows the City to terminate its participation in the Program
at any time on thirty days’ notice without affecting existing loans; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes Section 29-1-203, governments may
cooperate or contract with one another to provide any function or service lawfully authorized to
each of the cooperating or contracting units of government; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City that
the City authorize Denver to operate the Program in Fort Collins for the benefit of City residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes and approves the City’s
participation in the Program in connection with the financing of mortgage loans for persons or
families that earn 150% or less of the area median income for Denver as described herein, and
delegates to Denver the City’s authority to operate the Program on behalf of the City.
Section 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into the Agreement in
substantially the form attached as Exhibit “A,” together with such additional terms and
conditions as the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, determines to be
necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the City or to effectuate the purposes of this
Resolution, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute other Program documents, and
to take such other actions as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and give effect to the
City’s participation in the Program, consistent with this Resolution.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this
2nd day of February, A.D. 2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
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DELEGATION AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
This DELEGATION AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, dated as of February 3,
2021 (this “Delegation and Participation Agreement”), is by and between the CITY OF FORT
COLLINS, a legally and regularly created, established, organized and existing home rule charter
city and political subdivision under the Constitution and statutes of the State of Colorado (“Fort
Collins”) and the CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, COLORADO, a legally and regularly
created, established, organized and existing home rule charter city and political subdivision under
the Constitution and statutes of the State of Colorado (“Denver”), each a “Party”.
R E C I T A L S:
WHEREAS, the State of Colorado (the “State”) Constitution Article XIV, Section 18(2)(a)
provides that nothing in the Constitution shall prohibit any of the State’s political subdivisions
from cooperating with one another to provide any service lawfully authorized to each of the
cooperating units; and
WHEREAS, Denver is authorized pursuant to its Home Rule Charter to promote the
financing of mortgage loans for persons or families that earn 150% or less of the area median
income for Denver and to purchase homes intended for use as the sole place of residence by the
owners or intended occupants thereof and to promote the health, welfare, safety, convenience and
prosperity of the people of Denver; and
WHEREAS, Denver sponsors the Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus Program to provide
competitive mortgage loans which will be coupled with down payment and closing cost assistance
in connection with financing mortgage loans for persons or families that earn 150% or less of the
area median income for Denver to purchase homes intended for use as the sole place of residence
by the owners or intended occupants thereof (the “Program”); and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins previously offered its own Home Buyers Assistance Program but
no longer does so and now refers residents to other assistance programs serving the Fort Collins
community; and
WHEREAS, Denver has invited Fort Collins to participate in the Program in order to
expand the available housing finance options for Fort Collins residents; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins has the full legal authority to participate in the Program pursuant
to the general powers granted to it in Title 29, Article 1, Section 203 of the Colorado Revised
Statutes, as amended; Title 31, Article 15, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended; and the
Resolution 2021-014 adopted on February 2, 2021 by the Fort Collins City Council authorizing
Fort Collins’s participation in the Program pursuant to this Delegation and Participation
Agreement (collectively the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins desires to delegate to Denver the authority of Fort Collins to take
action and exercise power under the Act on behalf of Fort Collins with respect to the Program
within Fort Collins’s boundaries;
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and undertakings set forth
herein, Fort Collins and Denver hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Fort Collins hereby delegates to Denver the authority of Fort Collins to take
action and exercise power under the Act on behalf of Fort Collins with respect to the Program
within Fort Collins’s boundaries.
Section 2. Denver hereby accepts the delegation of authority from Fort Collins pursuant
to Section 1 hereof and agrees to abide by each of the terms and conditions of this Delegation and
Participation Agreement in connection with the use of such delegation. Denver agrees to make
the Program available to Fort Collins for the origination of home mortgages within Fort Collins’s
boundaries.
Section 3. In the event that the Program is discontinued by Denver, this Delegation and
Participation Agreement, and all duties, obligations and rights of Denver and Fort Collins
hereunder, shall terminate. If the Program is terminated, Fort Collins agrees to release Denver
from any claims for costs or any other liabilities incurred by Fort Collins with respect to the
adoption and approval of this Delegation and Participation Agreement or any other Fort Collins
actions related thereto.
Section 4. Fort Collins’s participation in the Program pursuant to this Delegation and
Participation Agreement shall be at no cost to Fort Collins and shall not be construed as creating
or constituting a general obligation or multiple fiscal year direct or indirect i ndebtedness or other
financial obligation whatsoever of Fort Collins nor a mandatory payment obligation of Fort Collins
in any fiscal year during which this Delegation and Participation Agreement shall be in effect.
Fort Collins does not assume any responsibility or liability for any financial obligations of Denver
or of participants in the Program, and Denver agrees to release Fort Collins from any claims for
costs or any other liabilities incurred by Denver with respect to the adoption and approval of this
Delegation and Participation Agreement or any other Denver actions related thereto.
Section 5. Either Fort Collins or Denver may terminate this Delegation and Participation
Agreement by providing at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice of such effective date of
termination to the other Party of such termination. Notice of termination may be sent to the
following, via electronic mail or U.S. First Class U.S Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
If to Fort Collins: City of Fort Collins
Social Sustainability Department
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO
80522-0580
Attn: Sue Beck-Ferkiss
sbeckferkiss@fcgov.com
If to Denver: City and County of Denver
Department of Housing Stability
201 West Colfax Avenue, 6th Floor
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Denver, Colorado 80202
Attn: Andrew Johnston, Catalytic Projects
Andrew.Johnston@denvergov.org
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any termination of this Delegation and Participation shall only
prevent Denver from initiating any new loans under the Program within the boundaries of Fort
Collins and shall not affect the legality or effectiveness of any loans previously-initiated or -closed
under the Program with the boundaries of Fort Collins prior to the effective date of termination.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Fort Collins and Denver have caused this Delegation and
Participation Agreement to be executed and be effective as of February 3, 2021.
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
[SEAL]
By
Wade Troxell, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Name ______________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
Assistant City Attorney
Name _____________________________
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CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER,
COLORADO
By
Britta E. Fisher
Executive Director and Chief Housing
Officer
Department of Housing Stability
[Signature Page to Delegation and Participation Agreement]
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Agenda Item 11
Item # 11 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 2, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Amanda King, Communications/Public Involvement Director
Josh Birks, Economic Health Director
Gerry Paul, Director of Purchasing & Risk Management
Ingrid Decker, Legal
SUBJECT
Resolution 2021-015 Approving an Exception to the Competitive Purchasing Process for the Purpose of
Extending the Contract with the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. for Convention and Visitor
Services.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is for Council to consider approval of an exception to the competitive purchasing
process to extend the contract with the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc., d/b/a Visit Fort
Collins, the City’s current Convention and Visitor Serv ices vendor. The current five-year agreement with Visit
Fort Collins under RFP 8256 Convention & Visitor Services terminates on March 31, 2021. Due to extenuating
circumstances precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, this Resolution seeks an exception to the City Code
requirement for use of a competitive purchasing process to extend the agreement for one additional one -year
term ending on March 31, 2022. An RFP will be initiated in late 2021 or early 2022 so that a vendor may be
selected competitively and a new contract executed before April 1, 2022.
Exception to Competitive Bidding Rationale: Code Section 8-161(d)(1)(b). Although there exists more than
one (1) responsible source, a competitive process cannot reasonably be used or, if used, will result in a
substantially higher cost to the City, will otherwise injure the City's financial interests or will substantially
impede the City's administrative functions or the delivery of services to the public.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
City Code Section 8-186 limits multi-year contracts to a term of five years. Therefore, a formal competitive
process is required to be conducted for Convention and Visitor Services every five years. Visit Fort Coll ins is
the only entity to respond to the City’s last competitive process conducted in 2016. The current contract and
final one-year renewal expires March 31, 2021. Given the ongoing impacts and uncertainty in the travel and
tourism industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is requesting a one-year extension to continue work
that was paused and to better evaluate ongoing impacts and expectations for the travel and tourism industry.
Many contracted efforts had to be adjusted or put on hold due to rest rictions on travel and business operations
throughout 2020. This included the Destination Master Plan co -funded by the City. Final work on the plan is
expected to resume in early 2021 with a target completion date of May 2021. This one -year extension will help
with continuity and completion of the plan.
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Additionally, the City was able to amend its contract with Visit Fort Collins for additional work supporting local
business COVID-19 recovery efforts. The Fort Collins Marketplace was established in late 2 020 to help
facilitate online sales opportunities for Fort Collins businesses. The City helped support the setup and launch
with CARES Act funding, and the online store will continue offering local business sales into 2021.
Finally, Visit Fort Collins has also been contracted to promote and market the creative sector of Fort Collins,
increasing visibility and driving community engagement, tourism, business and the recognition of Fort Collins
as a cultural and creative destination. This work was outlined i n the Arts and Culture Master Plan and will be
done in partnership with the City’s Cultural Services department. The updated scope of work includes a
comprehensive marketing campaign that will run through 2021.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The City’s Economic Health and Communications & Public Involvement team does not have the bandwidth for
the adequate development and completion of a competitive process (RFP) for these services based on other
COVID-19 communication requirements and recovery efforts.
Visit Fort Collins is paid in arrears based on lodging tax collections whereby 70% of collections goes to
Convention and Visitor Services and 30% goes to FortFund. Lodging tax collections were down 47.5% in 2020.
Obtaining additional information on travel and tourism performance and recovery over the next year will help
inform the new RFP process planned for 2022.
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RESOLUTION 2021-015
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING AN EXCEPTION TO THE COMPETITIVE PURCHASING PROCESS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING THE CONTRACT WITH THE
FORT COLLINS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC. FOR
CONVENTION AND VISITOR SERVICES
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 20, 1984, the City established a 3% lodging tax
on hotel/motel rooms within City limits with the purpose of using the proceeds to promote
tourism, conventions, and other activities that use public accommodations within the City; and
WHEREAS, since 1986 the City has contracted with the Fort Collins Convention and
Visitors Bureau, Inc., now doing business as Visit Fort Collins (“VFC”) to coordinate convention
and visitor promotion activities; and
WHEREAS, in 2016 the City conducted a competitive request for proposals (“RFP”)
process for convention and visitor services and VFC was the only entity to respond; and
WHEREAS, the City entered into a five-year agreement with VFC that will expire on
March 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, VFC is working on several projects for the City that were put on hold
because of the COVID-19 pandemic or that assist in the economic recovery from the pandemic,
and it would be disruptive to the City’s financial interests and the delivery o f services to the
public to change vendors at this time; and
WHEREAS, in addition, City staff does not currently have the resources to adequately
develop and complete an RFP process for these services due to other COVID-19 communication
requirements and recovery efforts; and
WHEREAS, to ensure continuity of programs, the City is proposing to extend the 2016
contract with VFC for an additional one-year term and complete a new RFP process in late 2021
or early 2022; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 8-161(d)(1)(b) authorizes the Purchasing Agent to
contract for services without competition if, although there exists more than one (1) responsible
source, a competitive process cannot reasonably be used or, if used, will result in a substantially
higher cost to the City, will otherwise injure the City's financial interests or will substantially
impede the City's administrative functions or the delivery of services to the public; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that the purchase of convention and
visitor services from VFC falls within the scope of this exception because the use of a
competitive process to contract for such services at this time would injure the City’s financial
interests, impede the City’s administrative functions, and interfere with the delivery of
convention and visitor services to the public; and
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has submitted the requisite justification to the City
Manager for approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed and approved the justification for this
acquisition; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 8-161(d)(3) requires approval of this purchasing method
by the City Council for items costing more than $200,000 prior to acquisition; and
WHEREAS, VFC is paid in arrears an annual fee for its services equal to 70% of the total
City lodging tax revenue for the previous calendar year, an amount that is expected to be well
over $200,000 in 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby approves, as an exception to the City’s
competitive purchasing process, the purchase of convention and visitor services for a one-year
term beginning April 1, 2021, from the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. d/b/a
Visit Fort Collins.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this
2nd day of February, A.D. 2021.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
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Remington Stormwater Project
Heather McDowell, Project Manager
STAFF INFORMATION REPORT 1
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Strategic Objectives & Project Goals
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This project supports the
strategic objectives of
Safe Community 5.5 and
Environmental Health 4.7
Project Goals
•Flood mitigation
•Important connection from
College & Prospect to
Spring Creek
•Wa ter quality
•Future connections
2017 College
& Prospect
Improvements
2020 Remington
Improvements
Future
Projects
Lake & Remington
Prospect & College
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Project Highlights
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•Large System
•Alternative Project
Delivery System
(APDS)
•Innovations!
Sanitary/Storm “Conflict Structure”
Wa ter Quality Vault
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Work During COVID
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•Safety protocols
•Daily dialog
•Continuity of operations
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Measurements of Success
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•Met Strategic
Objectives
•Met the budget
•Continuity of
operations
during COVID
•Public satisfaction
Remington with new
pavement and striping
(drone image)Crane placing structure (drone image)
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Contact Info
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Heather McDowell, PE
Special Projects Manager
hmcdowell@fcgov.com
970-224-6065 office
970-218-9225 mobileOutfall at Spring Creek
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Agenda Item 12
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 2, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk
Carrie M. Daggett, Legal
SUBJECT
Resolution 2021-016 Making Council Liaison, Council Committee and City Representative Appointments.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AMENDED ON 2/1/21
The purpose of this item is to fill the following vacancies resulting from the resignation of former Mayor Pro Tem
Kristin Stephens:
1. Councilmember liaison assignments for the:
a. CDBG Commission,
b. Transportation Board, and
c. Youth Advisory Board, and
2. Ad Hoc Direct Reports Compensation Committee,
3. Council Election Code Committee (Alternate),
4. Council Ethics Review Board,
5. Council Futures Committee (Alternate),
6. Legislative Review Committee (Alternate),
7. Library Trustee Selection Committee,
8. North College Urban Renewal Ad Hoc Committee (Alternate),
9. North I-25 Coalition,
10. North I-25 Coalition Working Group: I-25 Funding Committee, and
11. Regional Transportation Coordination Task Force Policy Advisory Committee.
This item also fills a vacant Councilmember seat on the Poudre Heritage Alliance Board due to Councilmember
Gutowsky’s voluntary resignation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoptions of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The purpose of this item is to appoint replacements for former Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens as liaisons to
the CDBG Commission, Transportation Board, and Youth Advisory Board and to fill seats on the Ad Hoc Direct
Reports Compensation Committee, Council Election Code Committee (Alternate), Council Ethics Review Board,
Council Futures Committee (Alternate), Legislative Review Committee (Alternate), Library Trustee Selection
Committee, North College Urban Renewal Ad Hoc Committee (Alternate), North I-25 Coalition, North I-25
Coalition Working Group: I-25 Funding Committee, Regional Transportation Coordination Task Force Policy
Advisory Committee.
Agenda Item 12
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On January 5, 2021, Council adopted Resolution 2021-005, making appointments to fill time-sensitive roles that
had been vacated by former Mayor Pro Tem Stephens, including the Board of the Poudre Fire Authority, the Ad
Hoc Housing Committee and the Council representative to the General Employees’ Retirement Committee.
This item also fills a vacant Councilmember seat on the Board of the Poudre Heritage Alliance due to the
voluntary resignation from the Board of Councilmember Gutowsky.
The Resolution includes blanks for each appointment not yet decided and will be completed with the name of the
appointed Councilmember.
The North College Urban Renewal Ad Hoc Committee has been moved to the Urban Renewal Authority.
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This item has been amended to add appointment names and remove the North College Urban
Renewal Ad Hoc Committee which will be moved under the Urban Renewal Authority.
RESOLUTION 2021-016
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
MAKING COUNCIL LIAISON, COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND
CITY REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2019, Council adopted Resolution 2019-065, making Council
Liaison, Council Committee and Council representative appointments for the then new Council
term; and
WHEREAS, on November 30, 2020, former Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens submitted a
letter of resignation effective December 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2021, Council adopted Resolution 2021-005, making
appointments to fill time-sensitive vacancies left by former Mayor Pro Tem Stephens on the Board
of the Poudre Fire Authority, the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization Planning
Council, the Ad Hoc Strategic Housing Committee and as the Council representative to the General
Employees’ Retirement Committee; and
WHEREAS, upon her resignation former Mayor Pro Tem Stephens also vacated
appointments as Council Liaison to the Community Development Block Grant Commission,
Transportation Board and the Youth Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, former Mayor Pro Tem Stephens also had been on the on the Ad Hoc Direct
Reports Compensation Committee, Council Election Code Committee (Alternate), Council Ethics
Review Board, Council Futures Committee (Alternate), Legislative Review Committee
(Alternate), Library Trustee Selection Committee, SNorth College Urban Renewal Ad Hoc
Committee (Alternate)S, North I-25 Coalition, North I-25 Coalition Working Group: I-25 Funding
Committee, and the Regional Transportation Coordination Task Force Policy Advisory
Committee; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Susan Gutowsky recently resigned from her appointment by
Council to the Board of the Poudre Heritage Alliance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make replacement appointments to fill these
various roles; and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2021, Council adopted Resolution 2021-007, appointing
Melanie Potyondy to serve in the District 4 Council seat vacated by Kristin Stephens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS, as follows:
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Section 1. That the following Councilmembers are each hereby appointed to serve in
the following Council Liaison, Committee and representative appointments:
ULIAISON TO BOARD OR COMMISSION:
CDBG COMMISSION UKen Summers
TRANSPORTATION BOARD USusan Gutowsky
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD U Melanie Potyondy
AD HOC DIRECT REPORTS COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
UJulie Pignataro___________
COUNCIL ELECTION CODE COMMITTEE
URoss Cunniff U (Alternate)
COUNCIL ETHICS REVIEW BOARD
UWade Troxell
U________________________ U(Alternate)
COUNCIL FUTURES COMMITTEE
(Alternate)
LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE
(Alternate)
LIBRARY TRUSTEE SELECTION COMMITTEE
UMelanie Potyondy
NORTH I-25 COALITION
UWade Troxell
NORTH I-25 COALITION WORKING GROUP: I-25 FUNDING COMMITTEE
UWade Troxell
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REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION TASK FORCE POLICY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
UWade Troxell
POUDRE HERITAGE ALLIANCE
UJulie Pignataro
Section 2. That except as otherwise expressly stated above, these appointments shall
extend as provided in and be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Resolution 2019-065.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 2nd
day of February, A.D. 2021.
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
Agenda Item 13
Item # 13 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 2, 2021
City Council
STAFF
Molly Saylor, Senior Sustainability Specialist
Judy Schmidt, Legal
SUBJECT
Items Related to Regulation of Disposable Bags and Mitigation of Other Sources of Single Use Plast ic
Pollution.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 026, 2021, Amending Chapter 12 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to
Establish Regulations Regarding Disposable Bags and Mitigation of Other Sources of Single Use Plastic
Pollution.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 027, 2021, Approving and Appropriating an Off -Cycle Funding Request,
Contingent on the Outcome of the April 2021 Election, to Support Initial Implementation of Ordinance No.
026, 2021, Establishing Regulations Regarding Disposable Bags.
The purpose of this item is to consider adoption of an Ordinance regulating the distribution of disposable bags
and future mitigation of other sources of single-use plastic pollution (the “Disposable Bag Ordinance”) and
Ordinance No. 027, 2021, making an appropriation to support implementation of the Disposable Bag
Ordinance with outreach and engagement and provision of free reusable bags to the community (the
“Appropriation Ordinance”).
The Disposable Bag Ordinance:
• Prohibits distribution of disposable plastic bags by large grocers to customers at point-of sale and imposes
a $0.12 fee on disposable paper bags distributed by large grocers to customers at point-of sale;
• Allocates the $0.12 fee equally between the vendor and the City, w ith the City’s share of the fee being
committed to support the City’s plastic pollution mitigation and solid waste and litter reduction program (the
“Waste Reduction Program”) as defined, and the vendor share being committed to pay the vendor’s cost to
implement the disposable bag fee program and encourage customer use of disposable bags;
• Includes an exemption from the bag fee for low-income customers; and
• Expressly reserve’s Council authority and states Council’s intent to make future modifications to address
stakeholder input or unforeseen circumstances, regulate single -use plastic items in addition to disposable
plastic bags, and extend regulations to other vendors in the City.
The Appropriation Ordinance provides $87,500 in funding to support initia l 2021 roll-out of the Disposable Bag
Ordinance and the Waste Reduction Program, including outreach and engagement and making free bags
available to the community.
A resolution referring Ordinance No. 026, 2021, to the voters at the April 2021 regular mun icipal election will be
presented for consideration at the time of consideration of second reading of Ordinance No. 026, 2021.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinances on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Reducing Plastics Pollution is an adopted Council Priority, which aligns with the community’s goal to sustain
and improve the health of the Cache la Poudre River and watershed and its Road to Zero Waste goal to
produce zero waste by 2030.
Past Council Action
• Work Sessions
o February 11, 2020 - During this work session, staff provided plastic pollution context and learnings
from peer communities. Council provided direction for action both on micro and macro pollution.
o October 27, 2020 - During this work session, staff provided a progress update on plastic pollution
awareness work, including impacts of COVID-19 on plastic use, policy development and community
engagement, and a staff recommendation. Councilmembers indicated interest in moving plastic bag
policy to a ballot measure.
o December 8, 2020 - During this work session, staff provided Council a suite of policy options for a
plastic pollution ordinance and related ballot measure. Council provided feedback on these policy
elements and other logistics as outlined below.
o January 12, 2021 - During this work session, staff shared a draft bag ordinance with Council and
Councilmembers provided feedback on outstanding policy details, including fee amount and structure,
income-qualified relief. Staff also recommended funding for a 2021 ordinance roll out and
engagement. (Attachment 1)
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• Regular Meeting
o December 15, 2020 - Councilmembers adopted Resolution 2020-118 directing staff to draft an
ordinance for Council to discuss at the work session on January 12, 2021.
A. OVERVIEW OF DISPOSABLE BAG ORDINANCE
The Disposable Bag Ordinance includes the following key details as specified by Council in Re solution 2020-
118 adopted on December 15, 2020, and in the January 12, 2021 work session including:
• Policy: Hybrid approach, applying to large grocers starting May 1, 2022, the Ordinance bans disposable
plastic bags and put a 12-cent fee on each disposable paper bag.
• Fee structure:
o Large grocers will retain 50% of the fee to be used in accordance with a fee revenue plan created in
conjunction with City staff.
o The City will retain 50% of the fee revenue to cover costs of a new Waste Reduction Progr am.
• Program and program costs: The Disposable Bag Ordinance creates a new Waste Reduction Program
that includes plastic pollution mitigation and solid waste and litter reduction activities carried out by the
City. Fee revenue will be applied to the costs of this Program. (Attachment 2)
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• Income-qualified exemption: Benefit recipients of an income-qualified Federal, State, and County
assistance program, including SNAP and WIC, who present a benefit card at time of purchase, will be
exempted from the disposable bag fee.
Income-Qualified Relief
Residents who participate in federal, state or county income qualified assistance programs including WIC and
SNAP and provide benefit cards at the point of sale would be exempt from the disposable bag fee.
(Attachment 3) Additional relief includes:
• The City will prioritize reusable bag distribution to recipients of WIC and SNAP as well as those enrolled in
other income-qualified programs, including City programs.
• New suggestion for creative approach - Staff proposes to explore using City or vendor share of the
disposable bag fee revenue to supply a fixed number of discretionary “be our guest” reusable bags to
support customers who experience barriers but are not covered by the exemption.
Survey Responses And Comments To Date
A final round of survey data, comments, and demographics will be shared as a read -before memo prior to first
reading to give the community as much time as possible to provide feedback. (Attachment 4)
Future Steps Towards A Comprehensive Approach
Once the major impacts of COVID have subsided, an anticipated six to nine months of engagement and work
with the community would likely be required (to allow time for equitable engagement early in the process)
before bringing additional single use plastic reduction options for Council feedback. At that time, Council could
consider such measures as separate but related policy efforts to the bag policy being considered and put to
the voters.
B. OVERVIEW OF 2021 FUNDING ORDINANCE
Contingent upon the outcome of the April election, the Appropriation Ordinance provides $87,500 to support
successful roll-out of the Disposable Bag Ordinance in 2021 including outreach and engagement and to
provide free bags to the community. (Attachment 5)
Next Steps
Pending Council’s vote on the Disposable Bag and Appropriation Ordinances presented for first reading, staff
anticipates the following next steps:
• Second Reading of the Disposable Bag Ordinance and the Appropriation Ordinance; and
• Council consideration of a resolution to refer the Disposable Bag Ordinance to a vote of the City’s electors.
Note: At this point, Environmental Services staff will no longer conduct any engagement on the issue in
accordance with the Fair Campaign Practices Act. The City Clerk’s off ice manages the logistics of the ballot
process.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
A survey on the proposed Disposable Bag Ordinance has been posted and advertised since mid -December.
(Attachment 4)
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Work Session Summary (PDF)
2. Disposable Bag Fee Study (PDF)
3. Income Qualified Relief (PDF)
4. Survey Dissemination (PDF)
5. Single Use Bag Policy Implementation Resourcing (PDF)
6. Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
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Environmental Services
222 Laporte Ave.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins,CO 80522
970.221.6600
fcgov.com/environmental services
MEMORANDUM
Date:January 15,2021
To:Mayor Troxell and City Councilmembers
Thru:Darin Atteberry,City Manager
Jacqueline Kozak Thiel,Chief Sustainability Officer
Lucinda Smith,Environmental Services Director
From:Molly Saylor,Senior Specialist,Environmental Sustainability
Re:January 12, 2021 Work Session Summary:Single Use Plastics Ballot Item
Discussion
Attendees:All Councilmembers were present.
Staff presented options for Council to consider as part of a potential future ordinance on single-use
plastic and paper bags for referral to the April 2021 ballot.
Key discussion points
Some Councilmembers expressed preferences for
o Fort Collins to lead and not wait for potential legislation from the State
o Support for referring a City ordinance to ballot (with ability for future Councils to adjust in
response to future circumstances),and let voters decide
o If referred to ballot,importance of making sure voters understand what they are voting on
o Noted a majority of public survey responses to-date support a bag ordinance
o If ballot item passes,support for 2021 City resources to begin outreach in advance of
ordinance taking effect in 2022
o Bag fee starting at the low end of proposed range
o Support for proposed elements identified in the fee-funded plastic pollution mitigation and
solid waste reduction program to be administered by the City
Some Councilmembers shared
o Concerns about impact to low-income families and question on whether the proposed
paper bag fee exemption goes far enough;suggestion to explore ways to reach more
people
o Preference that City not proceed now,and instead wait for state legislation to address
plastic bags
o An interest in addressing plastic pollution through innovation and circular economy
strategies
o Request to remain vigilant about potential unintended consequences
Additional Information on Income-Qualified Exemption
The proposed ordinance exempts grocery store customers from the paper bag fee if they present any
benefit card associated with a federal,state or county income-qualified assistance programs,not only
assistance programs such as SNAP and WIC. This includes programs such as Medicaid,
Veterans Services,and Bureau of Indian Affairs.Staff anticipates that the vast majority of customers who
present a benefit card will use SNAP or WIC as these pertain to food purchases.However,the broader
language leaves the door open to future income-qualified programs that may issue benefit cards.
In addition,when developing a reusable bag distribution plan,the City or grocer fee revenue could
provide grocers with reusable bags to be distributed at their discretion,to address individuals who are not
able to cover the paper bag fee or have other barriers not addressed in the ordinance.
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Next steps:
Ensure community plastic bag survey is available from the fcgov.com homepage again.Survey
will end Jan.31
Continue to monitor State legislation pertaining to plastic pollution
Continue to explore longer-term approaches with regard to circular economy
Feb 2-First reading of the plastic pollution ordinance and funding ordinance
Bag ordinance to refer to ballot:
o Ban plastic bags and charge a $0.12 fee on paper bags at large grocers
o Split fee revenue 50:50 between grocer and the City
o Ordinance takes effect May 1,2022
Funding Ordinance to provide implementation resources in 2021 if votes pass ballot item
o Request for $87,500 in 2021 to fund an FTE to roll out the ordinance,an outreach and
engagement campaign to help transition the community,and the purchase of reusable
bags for distribution to low-income households.
Feb 16 Second reading of plastic pollution ordinance and funding ordinance,and resolution to
refer the ordinance to the ballot as a referendum.
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Disposable Bag Fee Study
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
Contents
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Study Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Approach ................................................................................................................................................... 2
Fee Components ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Fee Calculation & Supported Fee Levels ................................................................................................... 2
Study Background ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Fee Calculation .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Methodology ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Program Costs ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Projected Fee Revenues ............................................................................................................................ 5
Recommended Fee Range ........................................................................................................................ 6
Other Considerations .................................................................................................................................... 7
Colorado and peer cities with hybrid policies in place ............................................................................. 7
Case studies .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Aspen .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Boulder .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Research Referenced .................................................................................................................................... 9
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Executive Summary
Study Overview
The City of Fort Collins is developing a single-use plastic bag ordinance to address the issue of plastic pollution,
which would include a ban on providing single-use plastic bags and a fee on paper bags that would apply to large
retail grocers. An ordinance will be presented for Council consideration on February 2nd and 16th and Council
intends to submit the measure to the April 2021 municipal election. In determining an appropriate fee, City staff
assembled the below Disposable Bag Fee Study based on the underlying costs of administering the new program.
This report outlines the approach, fee components, and calculations, as well as projected fee revenue and staff
recommendations for the use of fee revenue for this ordinance. The report also provides other considerations,
such as alternative approaches to the fee structure and case studies from other Colorado cities that have bag
ordinances in place.
Approach
To determine the appropriate amount for a fee on paper bags, staff gathered information on internal costs and
researched results from similar programs that were implemented in other cities. Both estimated costs and
forecasted revenues were calculated independently, and then backed into a specific range that was determined to
be supported.
Fee Components
Cities imposing new fees are required to demonstrate a clear connection between program costs incurred by the
City and the subject of the fee, in this case paper bags. The purpose of a fee is to defray the cost of providing a
service to the community. This study includes the following cost categories in calculating the fee:
1. Current estimate of bag usage and estimate of bag use reduction if fee is imposed
2. Costs incurred by the City
3. Costs incurred by retailers
Fee Calculation & Supported Fee Levels
The bag fee formula is based on total cost to the City and equitable sharing of fee revenue to the retailer, against
the total volume of projected bags subject to the fee:
Using this approach, the fee supported could range from $0.12-0.21 per paper bag, with half of the revenue being
retained by the retailer to cover their related costs.
Program and Related Costs / Portion retained by City / Projected Bags Used = Fee per Bag
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Study Background
Cities imposing new fees are required to demonstrate a clear nexus between program costs incurred by the City
and the subject of the fee, in this case paper bags. The purpose of a fee is to defray the cost of providing a service
to the community.
This connection has been defined in different ways across Colorado and U.S. cities with a best practice being
Aspen’s hybrid bag policy (see case study below). Staff recommends aligning to the approach Aspen has taken. The
following fee summary reflects this approach and outlines the types of costs associated with the new program
created by the ordinance that would be recovered and potential fee revenue.
Proposed Plastic Pollution Mitigation and Solid Waste Reduction Program established by bag ordinance:
By passing the bag ordinance, Council would create a new plastic pollution mitigation and solid waste reduction
program, to which the fee revenue can be applied. The elements of this program include:
• the administration and operation of the Waste Reduction Program and administration activities to
collect all disposable bag fees;
• activities and campaigns conducted by the City (or a contracted vendor) to provide reusable bags to
residents and visitors, educate residents, businesses and visitors about the impact of disposable bags,
trash, single-use plastics and other waste on the waterways and environment and on the health and
welfare of its residents and visitors, the importance of reducing the number of disposable bags
entering the waste stream and to raise awareness about waste reduction and recycling;
• community clean-up events, City activities, and other community-led activities to reduce or mitigate
solid waste and litter;
• programs and infrastructure to facilitate and encourage the community to reduce waste and recycle,
including community-led efforts;
• creating, expanding, and maintaining equitable outreach and engagement strategies, including a
public website to educate residents on the progress of waste reduction efforts;
• other activities directly related to the reduction of waste from disposable bags, trash, single-use
plastics and other waste and its impact on the waterways and environment within the city and the
Cache la Poudre watershed; and
• funding or providing other support for programs and activities conducted by others in furtherance of
these purposes.
The following section outlines the program costs that would be recovered and the Figure 1 establishes the fee
revenue connection.
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Fee Calculation
Methodology
This fee study was conducted internally by the Sustainability Services Senior Financial Analyst and leverages
baseline assumptions about plastic pollution mitigation and solid waste reduction program costs created by the
ordinance and fee structure examples from other cities. Key takeaways from the fee study include:
• Direct and indirect costs related to materials management, reduction, and recycling are significant when
considering expanding efforts to be equitable, to support community-led efforts, and when considering
infrastructure or capital investments.
• Based on the assumptions outlined within the study, the total combined City and grocer cost per bag is
estimated to range from approximately $0.12-0.21 per bag and would support establishing a fee up to
$0.20 per bag based on the requirement for a fee to not exceed related City costs.
• The costs basis was established under learnings of best practice from other cities to include recovery of
direct and systems costs on an annual basis. The resulting revenues could be focused on first recovering
new direct costs, but also leveraged to support long-term capital and systems investments needed to
reduce plastic pollution and reach waste goals.
Related costs were provided by the finance support staff for each relevant Service Area and aggregated to include
both the low- and high-end estimates. This provided the range to use as a numerator for the fee calculation below:
Program Costs
The estimates shown in Figure 1 below represent staff’s recommendation to cover a broad range of direct and
systems costs related to solid waste reduction and recycling, similar to Aspen’s fee (see case study below).
Figure 1. Costs to the City for the new plastic pollution mitigation and solid waste reduction program:
Cost description Annual cost range (low) (high)
a. Cover the costs to administer, enforce and conduct community
wide engagement about the ordinance $260,000 $300,000
b. Provide reusable bags to both residents and visitors, especially
to low-moderate income residents and other historically
underrepresented groups $10,000 $30,000
c. Cover a portion of the costs of existing litter pick up,
stormwater, wastewater and street sweeping costs related to
single-use items $100,000 $150,000
d. Cover a portion of the costs of existing paper and plastic film
recycling costs at the Timberline Recycling Center $50,000 $100,000
Program and Related Costs / Portion retained by City / Projected Bags Used = Fee per Bag
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e. Expanded equitable engagement, outreach, and community
partnership, including neighborhood and community project
funding as program and funding capacity allow $175,000 $300,000
f. Solid waste reduction, recycling, plastic pollution mitigation
efforts, and infrastructure, including but not limited to encouraging
systems approaches to reuse and reduction efforts targeting single-
use items $200,000 $500,000
Total Cost $795,000 $1,380,000
Cost per Bag (50% retained by City; 75% reduction in bags) $0.12 $0.21
Key assumptions and considerations:
• Above figures reflect estimations based on current cost structures that were provided as ranges by the
relevant finance analyst for each item. They do not reflect assumptions for how the costs may alter over
time.
• The low end of the range for each line item represents the more conservative estimate and the high end
represents more expanded programming.
• Details by cost
o (a.) Administration cost would cover staffing for 1.0 added classified FTE that would be
responsible for administering the ordinance, including outreach to and engagement with
residents and businesses as the ordinance is rolled out and for enforcement support, 1.0 added
FTE for the first two years to support ordinance roll out, and the costs of marketing and outreach
campaign materials.
o (b.) Bags are assumed to cost approximately one dollar per bag. Based on staff estimates and
experiences distributing other items, it is reasonable to distribute three bags per household to
3,000 households per year.
o (c.) Litter clean-up and other operational costs related to single-use plastic items and paper bag
litter were estimated by finance support for each service area. This is presented as a wider range
due to the challenge of estimating the exact percentage represented by these items versus
overall litter.
o (d.) Assumes a portion of the costs to collect and transfer plastic film, paper, and cardboard for
recycling at the Timberline Recycling Center.
o (e.) Assumes reimagined community engagement strategies such as: paid community partner
and ambassador programs to engage on the City’s behalf, reaching parts of the community the
City struggles to access; language justice and focus groups to ensure culturally relevant
campaigns; and neighborhood-scale community-led projects to address barriers to waste
reduction, reuse and recycling and encourage behavior change.
o (f.) Investments in programs and infrastructure to protect waterways and natural areas, reduce
waste, encourage reuse, and enable local circular economy progress. Infrastructure investments
may include but are not limited to recycling center equipment and compost facility development.
Projected Fee Revenues
The estimates shown in Figure 2 below represent staff’s estimate of the base case revenues that would correlate
with the fee ranges recommended based on research of other cities. This research found fees for bags that ranged
between $0.05-0.25 per bag, with $0.10-0.20 being the most common in Colorado. Accordingly, staff projected the
resulting revenues for a $0.10-.20 range.
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Figure 2. Revenue projections from the bag fee, assuming staff’s recommendation to retain 50% of the fee.
Estimated Annual Revenue
Fee per paper bag $ 0.10 $ 0.20
Estimated Current Number of Paper and Plastic Bags 52,500,000
Estimated Reduction in Bag Usage* 75% 75%
Fee Retained by City 50%
City Revenue $ 656,250 $ 1,312,500
* Based on results documented in Palo Alto
This analysis was performed separately from the estimated program cost calculation in Figure 1. The results
independently arriving at similar ranges ($0.10-0.20 vs. $0.12-0.21) reinforces staff’s conclusion that the proposed
range is appropriate.
Recommended Fee Range
The above resulting revenue range of $650K-$1.3M leads to a conclusion that a fee between $0.10-0.20 per paper
bag would meet the requirement for a fee to be established at or below the sum of related costs, which ranged
from $795K-1.38M in Figure 1.
Key assumptions and considerations:
• Approximately 340 bags are used per person per year, resulting in an estimated 52,500,000 bags per
year0F
1.
• Palo Alto saw their hybrid approach ultimately settle at a 75% reduction of paper bags (with no plastic
bags). The Fort Collins fee summary uses this data point to estimate long-term fee revenue after the initial
transition1F
2.
• Palo Alto also has a low-income exemption and thus numbers already reflect this assumption. Figures do
not make any additional assumptions on revenue from bags exempted or provided for no cost to income-
qualified community members.
• Some costs to the City are expected to taper as single-use bag use (and related fees) taper.
• Ten-cent and twenty-cent options are shown but other cities have used other amounts ranging from five-
cents up to twenty-five-cents.
• Staff recommends revisiting the level of fee to ensure it is set appropriately every 3-5 years similar to
other City fees
• Figures presented represent the base case analysis; staff also calculated scenarios with High, Medium, and
Low assumptions for existing bag usage (250-340 bags) and reduction in single-use bags (50-90%) and
found that in most scenarios, a fee between $0.10-0.20 would support the minimum program costs.
1 From Brendle, 2012 and Wagner, T, 2017
2 Palo Alto https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/48074
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Other Considerations
Colorado and peer cities with hybrid policies in place
These peer cities were used to understand typical fee ranges and to understand lessons learned from other cities
that have implemented similar programs.
• Aspen, CO***
• Avon, CO**
• Carbondale, CO***
• Steamboat Springs, CO***
• Telluride, CO**
• Vail, CO**
• Eugene, OR*
• Palo Alto, CA**
• Santa Barbara, CA**
• Tacoma, WA*
• Seattle, WA*
• San Francisco, CA****
Legend: * cities charging between 5 cents per paper bag; ** 10 cents, *** 20 cents, **** 25 cents
Case studies
These case studies gave key insight into best practices and lessons learned from other Colorado cities
that have created bag programs and to which they apply fee revenue.
Aspen
• Key takeaways:
o Allows Aspen to recover costs for reducing waste and recycling, inclusive but not limited to direct
bag reduction costs
• Bag policy: Hybrid approach, banning plastic bags, fee on paper bags
• Fee amount: 20-cents per paper bag
• Ordinance language:
(f) The Waste Reduction Fee shall be administered by the City of Aspen Environmental
Health Department.
(g) Funds deposited in the Waste Reduction and Recycling Account shall be used for the
following projects, in the following order of priorities:
(1) Campaigns conducted by the City of Aspen and begun within three hundred sixty-five (365) days of the
effective date of this act, to:
Provide reusable carryout bags to residents and visitors;
And
Educate residents, businesses, and visitors about the impact of trash on the City's environmental health, the
importance of reducing the number of disposable carryout bags entering the waste stream, and the impact of
disposable carryout bags on the waterways and the environment.
(2) Ongoing campaigns conducted by the City of Aspen to:
a. Provide reusable bags to both residents and visitors; and
b. Create public educational campaigns to raise awareness about waste reduction and recycling;
c. Funding programs and infrastructure that allows the Aspen community to reduce waste and recycle.
d. Purchasing and installing equipment designed to minimize trash pollution, including, recycling
containers, and waste receptacles;
e. Funding community cleanup events and other activities that reduce trash;
f. Maintaining a public website that educates residents on the progress of waste reduction efforts; and
g. Paying for the administration of this program.
(h) The Fees shall not be used to supplant funds appropriated as part of an approved annual budget.
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(i) No Waste Reduction Fee shall revert to the General Fund at the end of the fiscal year, or at any other time, but
shall be continually available for the uses and purposes set forth in Subsection (g) of this Section without regard to
fiscal year limitation.
Boulder
• Key takeaways:
o Outlines costs for recovery that are directly tied to bags.
• Bag policy: Fee on plastic and paper bags
• Fee amount: 10-cents per bag
• Ordinance language:
(g) Funds from the disposable bag fee shall be used only for the expenditures that are intended to mitigate the
effects of disposable bags, including, without limitation, the following:
(1) Administrative costs associated with developing and implementing the disposable bag fee.
(2) Activities of the City to:
(A) Provide reusable carryout bags to residents and visitors;
(B) Educate residents, businesses and visitors about the impact of disposable bags on the City's
environmental health, the importance of reducing the number of single-use carryout bags
entering the waste stream and the expenses associated with mitigating the affects of single-use
bags on the City's drainage system, transportation system, wildlife and environment;
(C) Fund programs and infrastructure that allow the Boulder community to reduce waste
associated with disposable bags;
(D) Purchase and install equipment designed to minimize bag pollution, including recycling
containers and waste receptacles associated with disposable bags;
(E) Fund community cleanup events and other activities that reduce trash associated with
disposable bags;
(F) Mitigate the effects of disposable bags on the City's drainage system, transportation system,
wildlife and environment;
(G) Maintain a public website that educates residents on the progress of waste reduction efforts
associated with disposable bags; and
(H) Fund the administration of the disposable bag fee program.
(h) No disposable bag fees collected in accordance with this chapter shall be used only for general government
purposes.
(i) Disposable bag fees collected in accordance with this chapter shall be continually available for the uses and
purposes set forth in subsection (g) of this section without regard to fiscal year limitation. No disposable bag fee
funds shall be used for any purpose not authorized in this chapter.
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Research Referenced
Brendle Group Report done for City of Fort Collins from 2014
City of Aspen https://www.cityofaspen.com/DocumentCenter/View/687/City-of-Aspen-Single-Use-Bag-
Study-PDF?bidId=
City of Boulder
https://documents.bouldercolorado.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=10701&dbid=0&repo=LF8PROD2&
cr=1
City of Palo Alto https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/48074
Report by Wagner, T. from 2017
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Attachment III: Income-Qualified Relief
Recommendation
The proposed bag ordinance includes a ban on plastic bags and a point-of-sale fee on paper
bags which impacts Fort Collins’ residents. Staff recommendations include accommodations for
our lowest earners and a two-pronged approach: 1) a cost exemption of the paper bag fee at
the point-of-sale to participants who provide a benefit card reflecting participation in Federal,
State, or County income-qualified aid programs to address the needs of low-income residents,
and 2) distribution of reusable bags for low- to moderate-income earners.
Context of Recommendations
Fee Exemption at Point of Sale to Participants in Federal, State, or County income-
qualified aid programs
The proposed ordinance states “A large grocer may provide a disposable paper bag to a
customer at no charge if the customer provides, at the time of purchase, a benefit card reflecting
participation in federal, state, or county income-qualified aid program including but not limited to
benefits delivered via Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) such as Supplemental Nutrition
Assistant Program (SNAP) or Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
(WIC).”
The primary food assistance programs are described below.
SNAP- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
•The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a food assistance program in
Colorado, formerly known as Food Stamps. SNAP provides food assistance benefits as part
of a federal nutrition program to help low-income households purchase food. U.S. citizens
and some non-citizens are eligible for SNAP benefits. Even if some members of the
household are not eligible, household members who are eligible may still be able to get
SNAP benefits.
•Proof of enrollment: CO Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card
•For a family of 4, SNAP covers households below 36% Fort Collins/Loveland Family Median
Income
WIC -The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
•The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition
education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum
women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. To
be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Colorado and one of the
following: Pregnant, or Breastfeeding, or Postpartum, or A child 5 years old or younger.
Individuals on Medicaid, TANF, SNAP or FDPIR are automatically income eligible.
•Proof of enrollment: CO Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card
•For a family of 4 in Fort Collins, WIC covers households below 52% of Fort Collins/Loveland
Family Median Income
SNAP/WIC Eligibility Guidelines in Fort Collins
Each state sets eligibility guidelines. The graphic below shows the eligibility requirements in
Colorado.
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Reusable Bag Distribution for Low to Moderate Income Residents
A portion of the revenue collected from the bag fee will be used by the City to purchase
reusable bags that will be distributed to low to moderate-income residents. The City will apply
an equity lens and partner with the community to create an equitable plan for distributing bags
to low-income households. This is likely to include working with non-profits and government
agencies such as the Food Bank, Homeward Alliance, Larimer County Workforce Center, etc.
to distribute bags. Reusable bags will also be distributed through affordable housing properties
and at public events hosted by the City and community nonprofits. Participants in all City
income-qualified programs will receive notification about reusable bag distribution events. If
additional funding is made available in advance of receiving bag fee revenue, the City will
distribute reusable bags earlier.
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Attachment IV: Survey Dissemination
The follow methods were used to advertise and disseminate the plastic pollution survey, posted on
https://ourcity.fcgov.com/plastics starting in mid-December and closing at the end of January.
• Press release
• Spotlight on City homepage
• Spotlight on Recycling homepage
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• Various City Newsletters
o January City News
o Recycling Newsletter
o Business Newsletter
o CAP (Climate Action Plan) Newsletter
• Radio ads (in Spanish and English)
• Spotify digital ads
• Coloradoan Articles (two articles in the Coloradoan have covered the topic since mid-December)
Additional methods pending approval:
• Boosted Social Media posts
• NextDoor post
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Attachment V: Single Use Bag Policy Implementation Resourcing
Recommendation
To fund program implementation from June 2021 until bag fee revenue begins, staff
recommends an interim allocation. Staff recommends funding Scenario 2 ($87,500 in 2021),
and Councilmembers may also prefer funding Scenario 1 ($70,000 in 2021). If preferred by
Councilmembers, staff will:
•Develop off-cycle funding ordinance language to be considered simultaneous to the first
and second reading of the bag ordinance to fund implementation elements from Jun –
Dec 2021.
•Develop a BFO offer for the 2022 budget cycle for one-time funding for the
implementation elements from Jan – July 2022 (projected start date for bag fee revenue
to fund the program).0F
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Context for Recommendation
To successfully roll out the single use bag policy in May 2022, work will begin in June 2021.
This attachment describes anticipated costs, which align with the assumptions made in the fee
summary attachment.
Funding could be provided via up to three different sources as shown in Figure 1.
Fig 1: Potential Funding Sources for Single Use Bags Policy Implementation
Date June 2021-Dec 2021 Jan 2022 – July 2022 June 2022 and
beyond
Proposed
funding
source
One-time off-cycle budget
allocation authorized by
ordinance in Feb 2021
BFO offer to be
developed for 2022 one-
time funding
Bag fee revenue
allocated through
BFO process
The communications and engagement campaign funding and number of bags purchased are
scalable. The following chart shows two potential scenarios.
1 It is possible that resource needs for 2022 could be covered by bag fee revenue, depending on timing and other
logistics. Staff is working to clarify but if fee revenue is not available, one-time funding from the general fund
would be necessary.
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Fig 2: Summary of Resource Scenarios for Single Use Bags Policy Implementation
Program element Scenario 1 Scenario 2
Reusable bags for low- and
medium-income households
$5,000 *
(3 bags each for 1,500
households)
$10,000 *
(3 bags each for 3,000
households)
Communications and
engagement campaigns
$30,000 *
moderate campaign
$60,000 *
substantial campaign
1.0 FTE to manage program $105,000 $105,000
Total costs in 2021 off-cycle $70,000 $87,500
Total costs in 2022 BFO
offer $70,000 $87,500
Total costs prior to fee
revenue funding availability $140,000 $175,000
* scalable based on Council direction
Element details
Staff
1.0 FTE classified staff member to
• roll out the program with community and grocers
• conduct equitable communications and engagement campaigns
• coordinate distributing free reusable bags to low- and medium-income households.
• continue to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing single use plastics.
Reusable bags
The City may want to purchase reusable bags for distribution to low and medium-income
households. Additional reusable bags are anticipated to be purchased using fee revenue once
the fee is in place.
Communications and engagement campaigns
This would fund initial campaigns until fee revenue begins, at which time it would be funded via
the fee revenue.
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1Mitigating Plastics Pollution
Molly Saylor
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STRATEGIC
ALIGNMENT
Environmental Health
•4.4 Zero waste
•4.9 Poudre River health
BUDGET
Midcycle funding
•$35K each for
macroplastics and
microplastics
Plastics Pollution
2
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
Plastics Pollution
•Microplastics
•Macroplastics
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Key Ordinance Details
Ty pe of policy Fee details Impacted
businesses
Program
ü Hybrid –banning
plastic bags,
putting fee on
paper bags
ü 12-cent fee on
paper bags
ü 50-50 split
between grocers
and City
ü Large grocers
over 10,000 sq ft.
ü Requires grocer
fee revenue plan
ü Plastic Pollution
Mitigation and Solid
Wa ste Reduction
Program
ü Covers direct and
systems costs
3
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Additional Ordinance Details
Implementation Enforcement Risk Mitigation
•May 1, 2022
•Income qualified fee
exemption
•Compliance audit & data
collection
•Civil penalties
•Annual reporting
including performance
measures
•Public health
•Supply chain
•Start date
•Equity
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Plastic Pollution Ordinance
Ordinance contains following ke y policy elements:
•Hybrid approach –ban plastic bags, 12-cent fee on paper
•Large grocers
•Fee split 50-50 between City and grocers
•Creates Plastic Pollution Mitigation and Solid Waste
Reduction Program
•Income-qualified exe mption
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ORDINANCE NO. 026, 2021
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS TO
ESTABLISH REGULATIONS REGARDING DISPOSABLE BAGS AND MITIGATION
OF OTHER SOURCES OF SINGLE USE PLASTIC POLLUTION
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2015, City Council adopted Resolution 2015-030, updating
community greenhouse gas goals and targets to be achieved by 2020, 2030, and 2050; and
WHEREAS, staff has developed an implementation plan based on the accelerated goals
of the Climate Action Plan (“CAP”) and has identified several initiatives for immediate action
and investment based on guidance provided by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, City Council has also identified plastics pollution as a priority concern,
which aligns with the CAP goals of reducing greenhouse gasses and with the community’s Road
to Zero Waste goal to produce zero waste by 2030 and the City’s strategic objective to sustain
and improve the health of the Cache la Poudre River and all watersheds within the city; and
WHEREAS, because plastic makes up about 10% of waste landfilled as “municipal solid
waste”, mitigating plastic pollution will be a necessary component of achieving the City’s goal
of producing zero waste by 2030; and
WHEREAS, the use of plastic or paper disposable bags also has other significant impacts
on the environment on a local and global scale, including greenhouse gas emissions, litter, harm
to wildlife, atmospheric acidification, and water consumption, in addition to solid waste
generation; and
WHEREAS, plastic disposable bags must be separately recycled and when incorrectly
included in other recycling streams cause operational problems at recycling processing facilities;
and
WHEREAS, although disposable paper bags may have a lesser impact on waterways and
wildlife than disposable plastic bags, they have higher greenhouse gas emissions and water
impacts throughout their lifecycle; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins consumers use approximately fifty (50) million disposable bags
from large grocers each year; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins taxpayers bear the costs associated with the effects of
disposable bags on the solid waste stream, greenhouse gas emissions, the Cache la Poudre
watershed, litter, and other adverse impacts to their environment; and
WHEREAS, City Council has discussed various options for mitigating single-use plastic
pollution, including disposable plastic and paper bags, while continuing to study microplastic
pollution, at four Council Work Sessions on February 11, 2020, October 27, 2020, December 8,
2020, and January 12, 2021; and
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WHEREAS, by adoption of Resolution 2020-118 on December 15, 2020, City Council
directed development of an ordinance regulating the use of disposable bags and recognizing that
further regulation of single-use plastics may be adopted by future Council action; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to adopt this ordinance to protect the public health,
safety and welfare, to maintain and improve the health of the Cache la Poudre watershed and to
further the City's Climate Action Plan and Road to Zero Waste, all of which serve the best
interests of the residents of Fort Collins.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated herein as findings of
the City Council.
Section 2. That Chapter 12 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby amended
by the addition of a new Article XIII which shall read in its entirety as follows:
ARTICLE XIII
REGULATION OF DISPOSABLE BAGS AND MITIGATION OF OTHER SOURCES OF
SINGLE USE PLASTIC POLLUTION
Sec. 12-300. Scope and Purpose.
The purpose of this Article is to protect the public health, safety and welfare, to maintain and
improve the health of the Cache la Poudre watershed and to further the City's Climate Action
Plan and Road to Zero Waste, all of which serve the best interests of the residents of Fort
Collins. The provisions of this Article shall be effective beginning May 1, 2022.
Sec. 12-301. Definitions.
The following terms used in this Chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them below unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Disposable bag shall mean a bag, other than a reusable bag, provided to a customer at a checkout
stand, cash register, point of sale, or other point of departure by any retail establishment for the
purpose of transporting and carrying away items purchased at the store. A disposable bag may
be made primarily of paper (a disposable paper bag) or plastic (a disposable plastic bag) or other
material that does not meet the standards for a reusable bag. Disposable bag shall not include:
(1) bags used by consumers inside the store, before the point of sale, to:
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a. package bulk items, such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, candy or small
hardware items;
b. contain or wrap frozen foods, meat, or fish;
c. contain or wrap flowers, potted plants, or other items where dampness
may be a problem; or
d. contain unwrapped prepared foods or bakery goods.
(2) bags used to protect a purchased item from damaging or contaminating other
items when placed in a reusable bag;
(3) bags provided by pharmacists to contain prescription drugs; or
(4) newspaper bags, door-hanger bags, laundry-dry cleaning bags, or bags sold in
packages containing multiple bags for uses such as food storage, garbage, pet waste, or
yard waste.
Disposable bag fee shall mean a fee collected pursuant to the provisions of this Article upon each
disposable paper bag provided to and used by customers to transport goods from the store. The
amount of the disposable bag fee shall be twelve cents ($0.12) per bag.
Large grocer shall mean a retail business within the city limits that is located in a permanent
building containing at least ten thousand (10,000) square feet of retail space, which operates
year-round offering for sale all or the majority of the following typical grocery departments:
staple foodstuffs, meats, produce, dairy products, frozen foods or other perishable items
primarily for human consumption. Large grocer shall not include:
(1) temporary vending establishments for fruits, vegetables, packaged meats, and
dairy; or
(2) vendors at farmers' markets or other temporary events.
Reusable bag shall mean a bag that is:
(1) designed and manufactured to withstand repeated uses over a period of time and
have a minimum lifetime of one hundred twenty-five (125) uses;
(2) made from a material that can withstand regular machine washing;
(3) if made from plastic material, not made of plastic film where thickness is
measured in mils;
(4) designed with the capability to carry minimum of twenty-two (22) pounds over
one hundred seventy-five (175) feet.
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Vendor share shall mean six cents ($0.06) of the disposable bag fee.
Waste reduction program shall mean a plastic pollution mitigation and solid waste and litter
reduction program carried out by the City, which may include, without limitation:
(1) the administration and operation of the Waste Reduction Program and
administration activities to collect all disposable bag fees;
(2) activities and campaigns conducted by the City (or a contracted vendor) to
provide reusable bags to residents and visitors, educate residents, businesses and visitors
about the impact of disposable bags, trash, single-use plastics and other waste on the
waterways and environment and on the health and welfare of its residents and visitors,
the importance of reducing the number of disposable bags entering the waste stream and
to raise awareness about waste reduction and recycling;
(3) community clean-up events, City activities, and other community-led activities to
reduce or mitigate solid waste and litter;
(4) programs and infrastructure to facilitate and encourage the community to reduce
waste and recycle, including community-led efforts;
(5) creating, expanding, and maintaining equitable outreach and engagement
strategies, including a public website to educate residents on the progress of waste
reduction efforts;
(6) other activities directly related to the reduction of waste from disposable bags,
trash, single-use plastics and other waste and its impact on the waterways and
environment within the city and the Cache la Poudre watershed; and
(7) funding or providing other support for programs and activities conducted by
others in furtherance of these purposes.
Sec. 12-302. Prohibitions.
(a) No large grocer shall provide a disposable plastic bag to a customer at the point of sale.
(b) No large grocer shall provide a disposable paper bag to a customer at the point of sale
unless such bag is made of at least forty percent (40%) post-consumer paper material that is one
hundred percent (100%) recyclable and designed to carry purchases out of stores.
(c) Nothing in this Article XIII shall prohibit a large grocer from making reusable bags
available for sale or for no cost to customers.
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Sec. 12-303. Disposable bag fee requirements.
(a) For each disposable paper bag a large grocer provides to a customer, the large grocer
shall collect from the customer, and the customer shall pay, at the time of purchase, the
disposable bag fee.
(b) All large grocers shall record on the customer transaction receipt the number of
disposable paper bags provided to each customer and the total amount collected from such
customer for the disposable bag fee.
(c) No large grocer may provide a rebate or in any way reimburse a customer for any part of
the disposable bag fee.
(d) No large grocer may exempt any customer from any part of the disposable bag fee for
any reason except as stated in § 12- 305.
(e) The vendor share of all disposable paper bag fees collected by a large grocer may be
retained by the large grocer and used in accordance with this subsection (e). Each large grocer
must create a plan for its use of the vendor share to implement the disposable bag fee program
and encourage customer use of disposable bags, which plan shall be approved by the City prior
to expenditure of the vendor share.
A plan for use of the vendor share shall be submitted for City approval for each calendar year
from 2022 through 2025, inclusive, and for each 4-calendar year calendar period thereafter. An
approved plan may be amended with the approval of the City. Each large grocer must use its
vendor share of disposable paper bag fees collected to implement and administer its approved
plan. An approved plan may include, but is not limited to, reimbursement of expenses for
signage, staff training, and support for customers in advance of the initiation of the disposable
bag fee, as well as ongoing expenses for compliance and promotion of the use of reusable bags.
No penalties or fines assessed for noncompliance may be paid using disposable bag fee revenues.
(f) Each large grocer shall annually report the number and type of disposable and reusable
bags it furnishes, the amount of disposable bag fee revenue collected, the number of reusable
bags sold, and any other elements of the approved plan for use of its vendor share. The City
Manager shall designate, from time to time, the form and timing of the annual report due under
this subsection.
(g) Nothing in this Article shall prohibit large grocers from providing incentives for the use
of reusable bags through credits or rebates for customers who bring their own bags to the point
of sale for the purpose of carrying away goods.
(h) Nothing in this Article shall prohibit customers from using bags of any type that they
bring into the store themselves or from carrying away goods that are not placed in a bag.
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Sec. 12-304. Payment to and administration of the disposable bag fee by the City.
(a) All disposable paper bag fees collected in excess of the vendor share shall be paid by the
large grocer to the City of Fort Collins Finance Department and used for the operation and
administration of the waste reduction program.
(b) The City Manager shall administer the disposable bag fee and adopt (and may amend,
from time to time) the waste reduction plan consistent with the scope and purpose set forth in §
12-301 and the parameters of the definition set forth in § 12-302 above.
(c) The City Manager may adopt administrative rules and regulations to implement the
provisions of this Article.
(d) The City Manager and City Council may suspend the collection and payment of
disposable bag fees and other regulations set forth in or adopted pursuant to this Article as
deemed necessary due to public health emergencies or other unforeseen circumstances.
Sec. 12-305. Exemptions – Low Income Relief.
A large grocer may provide a disposable paper bag to a customer at no charge if the cu stomer
presents, at the time of purchase, a benefit card reflecting participation in a federal, state, county
or City income-qualified aid program, including but not limited to benefits delivered via
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) such as the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistant
Program (SNAP) or Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
Sec. 12-306. Recordkeeping and Audits.
(a) Each large grocer shall maintain accurate and complete records of the disposable bag fees
collected under the provisions of this Article and the number of disposable bags provided to
customers, and shall also maintain such books, accounts, invoices, or other documentation
necessary to verify the accuracy and completeness of such records. It shall be the duty of each
large grocer to keep and preserve all such documents and records, including any electronic
information, for a period of three (3) years from the end of the calendar year in which the
documents or records were generated. In the event of an audit, investigation or other
enforcement action, records and documents must be retained until three (3) years after notice of
completion or resolution of such audit, investigation or enforcement action.
(b) If requested, each large grocer shall make the foregoing records available for inspection
and audit by the City during regular business hours so that the City may verify compliance with
the provisions of this Article. To the extent permitted by law, all such records shall be treated as
confidential commercial information.
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Sec. 12-307. Reporting; Modifications.
(a) The City Manager shall provide to the City Council an annual report on implementation
and status of the matters described in this Article after the end of 2022 and each calendar year
thereafter, which shall address:
(1) equity impacts;
(2) compliance and outcomes including performance metrics related to number and
type of bags distributed; and
(3) presence of single-use plastic bags in the environment as a percentage of litter
removed from sensitive areas such as Natural Areas and the Poudre River; and
(4) Other relevant and complementary metrics consistent with the scope and purpose
of this Article as recommended by City staff.
(b) Without limitation, City Council reserves the authority and intends to evaluate and adjust,
whether by expanding, contracting or modifying, the requirements and provisions of this Article:
(1) based on stakeholder engagement or other unforeseen circumstances;
(2) to regulate single-use plastic items in addition to disposable bags; and
(3) to regulate the use of such items by vendors in the city in addition to large
grocers.
Sec. 12-308. Violations and penalties.
Any person who violates any provision of this Article, whether by acting in a mann er declared to
be unlawful or by failing to act as required, commits a civil infraction and shall be subject to the
penalty provisions of City Code subsection 1-15(f).
Section 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is
for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this article or
chapter.
Section 4. This Ordinance is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and
welfare of the residents of the city and covers matters of local concern.
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Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 2nd day of
February, A.D. 2021, and to be presented for final passage on the 16th day of February, A.D.
2021.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on this 16th day of February, A.D. 2021.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 027, 2021
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING AND APPROPRIATING AN OFF-CYCLE FUNDING
REQUEST, CONTINGENT ON THE OUTCOME OF THE APRIL 2021 ELECTION,
TO SUPPORT INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 026, 2021
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS REGARDING DISPOSABLE BAGS
WHEREAS, City Council has identified plastics pollution as a priority concern, which
aligns with the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals of reducing greenhouse gasses and with
the community’s Road to Zero Waste goal to produce zero waste by 2030, as well as the City’s
strategic objective to sustain and improve the health of the Cache la Poudre River and all
watersheds within the city; and
WHEREAS, Council has considered and adopted Ordinance No. 026, 2021, Amending
Chapter 12 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to Establish Regulations Regarding
Disposable Bags and Mitigation of Other Sources of Single Use Plastic Pollution (the
“Disposable Bag Ordinance”) regulating the distribution of disposable bags and future mitigation
of other sources of single-use plastic pollution; and
WHEREAS, Council has considered and adopted Resolution 2020-118 referring the
Disposable Bag Ordinance to a vote of the City’s registered electors at the April 2021 municipal
election; and
WHEREAS, contingent on the outcome of the April 2021 election, Council desires to
appropriate funds to support initial implementation of the Disposable Bag Ordinance, including
outreach, education and engagement and making free reusable bags available to the community,
prior to May 1, 2022, when the requirements of the Disposable Bag Ordinance go into effect; and
WHEREAS, this appropriation protects the public health, safety and welfare of the
residents of Fort Collins and serves the public purposes of maintaining and improving the health
of the Cache la Poudre watershed and furthering the City's Climate Action Plan and Road to
Zero Waste goals; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9 of the City Charter permits the City Council, upon the
recommendation of the City Manager, to appropriate by ordinance at any time during the fiscal
year such funds for expenditure as may be available from reserves accumulated in prior years,
notwithstanding that such reserves were not previously appropriated; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the appropriation described herein and
determined that this appropriation is available and previously unappropriated from the General
Fund and will not cause the total amount appropriated in the General Fund to exceed the current
estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received in that Fund during this fiscal year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
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Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That there is hereby appropriated from prior year reserves in the General
Fund the sum of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($87,500) for
expenditure in the General Fund in 2021 to support initial implementation of the Disposable Bag
Ordinance, including outreach, education and engagement and making free reusable bags
available to the community, provided the voters approve City-referred Ordinance No. 026, 2021,
at the April 2021 Election.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 2nd day of
February, A.D. 2021, and to be presented for final passage on the 16th day of February, A.D.
2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 16th day of February, A.D. 2021.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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