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AGENDA
Council Finance & Audit Committee
August 11, 2021
3:00 - 5:00 pm
222 Laporte - Colorado River Community Room
Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/8140111859
Approval of Minutes from the July 7, 2021 Council Finance Committee meeting.
1. Carnegie Center Renovation 30 mins. J. McDonald
K. Mannon
2. Laporte Multimodal / Siphon Ped/ Bike Overpass
30 mins. B. Buckman
3.Future Capital Projects & Financing Options 30 mins.B. Dunn
Other Business
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Council Finance Committee
Agenda Planning Calendar 2021
RVSD 07/30/21 ck
Aug. 11th 2021
Carnegie Center Renovation 30 min J. McDonald
K. Mannon
Laporte Multimodal / Siphon Ped/Bike Overpass 30 min B. Buckman
Future capital projects and financing options 30 min B. Dunn
Sept. 1st 2021
2021 Annual Adjustment Ordinance 30 min L. Pollack
East Parks District Maintenance Facility 30 min V. Shaw
K. Friesen
Utilities Water Supply Requirements Cash-in-lieu Rate Increase 45 min
D.Dustin
L. Smith
L. Hans
Oct. 6th 2021
GERP Review 30 min B. Dunn
Financial Policy Updates 30 min B. Dunn
Nov. 3rd 2021
Utility Long-term Financial and Capital Improvement Plan (part 1/2) 60 min L. Smith
Front Range Financial Comparison 30 min B. Dunn
Dec. 1st 2021
Utility Long-term Financial Plan and Capital Improvement Plan (part 2/2) 60 min L. Smith
Future Council Finance Committee Topics:
•2022 Development Review and Capital Expansion Fee Updates
•Golf Debt Issuance
•Revenue Diversification
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Finance Administration
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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
July 7, 2021
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Zoom Meeting
Council Attendees: Julie Pignataro, Kelly Ohlson, Emily Gorgol
Staff: Kelly DiMartino, Kyle Stannert, Travis Storin, John Duval, Jackie Kozak Thiel,
Ginny Sawyer, SeonAh Kendall, Blaine Dunn, Kelley Vodden, Jordan Granath,
Lawrence Pollack, Dave Lenz, Jo Cech, Zack Mozer, Victoria Shaw, Caroline
Mitchell, Mike Calhoon, Kendra Boot, Drew Brooks, Dean Klingner, Phil Ladd,
Lance Smith
Others: Kevin Jones, Chamber
Chris Telli, BKD LLP
Anna Thigpen, BKD LLP
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Meeting called to order at 3:00 pm
Julie Pignataro; I would like to note for the record that I have conferred with the City Manager and the City
Attorney and have determined that the Committee should conduct this meeting remotely because meeting in
person would not be prudent for some or all persons due to a current public health agency recommendation.
Approval of minutes from the June 16, 2021, Council Finance Committee Meeting. Emily Gorgol moved for approval
of the minutes as presented. Kelley Ohlson seconded the motion. Minutes were approved unanimously via roll call
by; Julie Pignataro, Kelly Ohlson and Emily Gorgol.
A.Timberline Recycling Center Operations
Victoria Shaw, Manager, FP&A
Caroline Mitchell, Manager Environmental Sustainability
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
When the Timberline Recycling Center opened in 2016 it added a new service to the community with the ability
for community members to recycle items not previously accepted. Since opening, the site has expanded
collection to include additional materials and implemented multiple cost saving actions. However, the overall
markets for recycling commodities have also shifted and resulted in increased operational costs. The site is
approaching 5 years of operations and staff is seeking guidance about how to approach a long-term operations
model to balance cost and service.
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GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Does the Council Finance Committee have feedback for staff as they develop the long-term operations model
for the site?
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Prior to 2016, everyday recyclable materials were accepted in a City run facility near Rivendell. These items were
accepted for no charge and hauled through a contractor to the Larimer County Recycling facility. The City
received rebates based on the commodity values of the accepted materials, however there was still a net cost to
operate the facility.
In 2016, the collections for everyday materials moved to the new Timberline Recycling Center. Opening this
facility also allowed the City to expand the types of materials it could receive for recycling with the addition of a
hard-to-recycle yard. Entry to the hard-to-recycle yard costs $5 per visit. Materials accepted in this yard include:
•ABOP- Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil, and Paint
•Aggregates/Ceramics
•Electronic Waste (subject to an additional fee)
•Organic Debris, such as yard trimmings, branches, and untreated lumber (subject to an additional fee)
•Scrap Metal
The hard-to-recycle hard is staffed on-site with two gate house attendants. The gatehouse attendants and
hauling of materials for this yard is outsourced to a private vendor. The everyday recyclables yard is not staffed
full-time on-site, but the site does benefit from volunteer program staffing and support from staff in
Environmental Services Department. The hauling for materials is outsourced to a private vendor. Historically, the
vendors for each side of the site were separate. A new agreement was reached in 2021 to consolidate to a single
vendor, which will result in some cost savings.
Since opening, the TRC has added additional materials, including:
•Plastic Bags and Film
•Bulky Rigid Plastics
•Baling Twine
•Fire Extinguishers
The site has also offered special collection events. During those events, the site has accepted mattresses, box
springs, documents requiring shredding, and furniture for reuse.
Usage of the site has been continually increasing. The point-in-time traffic counts conducted by staff indicate
visits on the everyday recyclables side exceed 400 per day. Volumes on this side of the facility have increased an
average of 5% per year since the site opened. Volumes on the hard-to-recycle side have increased an average of
33% per year. This growth reflected the ramp up in increased awareness and usage of the site. The chart below
illustrates the increases seen in visits and materials collected.
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In addition to the increases in volumes and visits, the site has also seen significant increases in the operating
costs associated with recycling. Recycling markets offer rebates or charge tip fees based on the changes in
commodity values. The below chart illustrates the volatility and changes in commodity values for everyday
recyclables since the opening of the site.
Most materials offer significantly lower rebate values than they held in 2016. Some materials, such as mixed
paper, have even shifted to requiring an additional tip fee instead of a rebate. This has led to challenges in
containing the cost of services at the Timberline Recycling Center. Currently the site is not able to operate at
existing service levels within its allocated budget.
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Staff continues to evaluate cost savings opportunities on an on-going basis. In the past, the following actions
were implemented to reduce costs:
•Purchased Baler (Used to condense plastic film and significantly reduce pick up costs)
•Awarded Grant money to pay to replace 1 compactor
•Negative utility bills due to solar installation
•Volunteer program hours reduce staff time
•County alternative corrections for some site clean-up/maintenance
•Changed security vendor to lower costs
As part of the ongoing evaluation of opportunities, staff conducted an internal analysis to determine if other
operations models could result in cost savings without disrupting service levels. Staff gathered cost estimates
from various City departments and similar facilities which operate in neighboring communities.
The analysis identified that there is a spectrum of changes that could be considered when approaching the long-
term operations for the site. The below table features some of the findings for potential operating models, along
with cost and service level considerations.
Separate from this evaluation, an RFP process was completed to consolidate the vendors for the site. This action
will result in some operational cost savings starting in the 2nd half of 2021.
Next step:
•Staff will conduct an analysis on the service levels provided to the community, including a deeper dive
into financial modeling to inform future decision making.
•Staff will apply an equity lens to an evaluation of current operations and future opportunities for the
Timberline Recycling Center.
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Discussion / Next Steps:
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Does the Council Finance Committee have feedback for staff as they develop the long-term operations model
for the site?
Julie Pignataro; one of the priorities on the Council Priority list is recycling education
Jackie Kozak Thiel; there are six in the draft list that relate to waste – two more directly related to this topic
Julie Pignataro; because it takes effort to go this center you are probably seeing less contamination because it is
not as convenient as single stream residential pick up
How is the contamination rate at TRC?
What are the current educational practices and opportunities?
Caroline Mitchell; to add some context - there is less contamination at the TRC than we would see in a single
stream collection because folks have to separate the materials out and they are making the effort to go to the
site.
Education – folks have lots of questions – staff on site – we have staff at the Hard to Recycle site – would like to
expand - more ownership - we have volunteers on-site and they are interacting with the public and answering
questions - education through signage on site and through interactions
Julie Pignataro; why is mixed glass so stable?
Caroline Mitchell; that is due to the fact that we have a full recyclable system for mixed glass in Colorado.
From exterior market forces - goes to Momentum Recycling Facility in Broomfield where it is sorted into very
specific categories and then it is shipped to Rocky Mountain Bottling in Wheatridge who provides glass to Coors
or Owens Illinois in Windsor, so we have a closed loop - very different level of stability than other materials.
Julie Pignataro; I am curious about the Eco-Cycle model in Boulder as I understand that they do hard to recycle
items such as styrofoam - Is that something we are thinking about at all?
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Victoria Shaw; we do not have a price for styrofoam because it is not a municipally run facility unlike Longmont
and Loveland – data was not available to us since it is done through a non-profit but there might be some
willingness to share for a greater good-outcome - styrofoam has a lofty price tag associated with it as well
Caroline Mitchell; agree that Eco-Cycle is more different from Fort Collins than the Loveland and Longmont
models – we can dig deeper – Eco-Cycle operates the site on their own and they receive a subsidy from the city
of Boulder every year as part of their operations and they also partner with an electronics recycler to
dismantle their recycled electronics on site as a revenue generating arm – a more multi-faceted that we
currently have at the TRC.
Julie Pignataro; I like the option of Bringing hauling and site staffing in-house
I would like to explore that model more – I still have a lot to learn - appreciate you applying the equity lens
but you could not use transit to haul stuff to the TRC. If there is any option to use any of the Covid funds we are
receiving to enhance the site?
Travis Storin; we might have a difficult time drawing a nexus to a Covid driven impact since we observed these
changes prior to the pandemic but we can certainly ask the question of our technical advisors.
Kelly Ohlson; I have been championing local recycling since the late 70’s -Strategic Alignment was moved over to
the climate change action plan – acknowledge that It is part of the climate change action plan.
The Eco-Cycle model in Boulder started over 40 years ago - they were asked every year by the Boulder city
council – how much do you need to make this work? Our model is a basic city service - Boulder was a lightning
strike - I also support bringing hauling and site staffing in house and would like staff to drill down on this option.
Annual operations cost savings up to 30% - one-time costs are not our problem - Service level control is high
And Flexibility is high - that is the option I hope we drill down on – new energy and new focus and by showing
support at recycling center – so glad you brought this to us and that you are thinking about these things.
Julie Pignataro; adding that I like that this is more room to deal with fluctuations in the local market and the
opportunity to innovate as well.
Emily Gorgol; recycling is great but looking at commodity rebates - recycling is becoming a thing of the past
and places that Individual responsibility on addressing the massive waste issue - looking at what we are getting
back it doesn’t look like recycle is the way to address waste anymore – when you look at the trends across - we
are having issues with recycling plastic with China rejecting it and I think that problem is only going to grow. I do
think it is great to have the recycling center, but my concern is putting so much money into the center and not
looking at the future big picture of how we are actually going to address waste.
How are we working with other industries to close the loop on other commodities (example of mixed glass)
What if we used Covid dollars as an incubator program to help businesses to come up with those ideas?
Similar to the housing conversation. How do we actually use dollars to stimulate something that we need to
refresh? My concern is that it doesn’t look like in the long tern where the economy and market are going.
I think it is an essential city service – look at moving it inhouse – would like to spend dollars to look at what are
we looking for in the future?
Kelly Ohlson; I agree completely - Five Rs; Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Rot, Recycle
21st century solid make – we can’t handle making manufacturers responsible form creation to end production
which will involve state and federal level
I want to get there equal to on the rethinking and reducing the waste
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What do we have local influence and control over – more forward thinking?
Caroline Mitchell; we have passed legislation at the state level through Recycle Colorado which Fort Collins is a
member of that is working to bring more of those recycling markets here to Colorado. There is a market
development project going on that we are supporting. Maine just adopted state level extending proof of
responsibility – which means helping to give the incentives for manufacturers of products to design with
recycling in mind. Recycle Colorado is working with other organizations to consider introducing similar
legislation in the next session – and it is part of Council’s adopted legislative policy agenda.
Jackie Kozak-Thiel; thank you for the clarity and alignment – continue to pursue what the business model could
look like if we brought it in house- Think about investment in future proofing - Impacts the overall progress -
climate future impacts - circular economy was one as well - enhance the site - Innovate Fort Collins Challenge to
advance climate action work – a local company Spring Back Colorado Mattress Recycling Project was awarded
one of the innovation grants so great opportunity to build on that and to continuing to apply an equity lens on
the site and waste approaches. Great feedback – thank you
B.2020 Audit Results
Blaine Dunn, Accounting Director
Kelley Vodden, Controller
Chris Telli, Partner, BKD LLP
Anna Thigpen, Director, BKD LLP
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Independent Auditors’ Report on 2020 Financial Statements
Independent Auditors’ Report on Compliance for Major Federal Programs
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BKD will be presenting an overview of the Report to Council. This report covers the audit of the basic financial
statements and compliance of the City of Fort Collins for year-end December 31, 2020.
NOTE: The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has been sent to the printer, but the printing has not yet
been completed. We will get hard copies distributed as soon as they are available. A copy of the report can be
found online here: fcgov.com/finance/files/cafr-2020.pdf
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Staff seeks input on areas of priority or concern, other than those established in this Report to the City Council,
for matters of recordkeeping and/or the City’s internal control environment.
Otherwise, there are no specific questions to be answered as this is a 2020 year-end report.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In compliance with Government Auditing Standards, the City undergoes an independent external audit on an
annual basis. BKD finalized its financial statement audit and compliance report on June 25, 2021, and the firm is
required to report the results of the audit to those charged with governance.
Attachment 1 to this agenda item contains the full report, and findings of note are summarized below:
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Significant Issues Discussed with Management (Attachment 2, page 4):
City management and the audit team discussed the transfer out of the Old and New Retirement Health Savings
Plan from the Pension and Other Employee Benefit Trust Funds. BKD agreed with the treatment of the transfer
out.
Other Findings (Attachment 2, pages 6-7):
Other findings/deficiencies identified by the auditors but not rising to the level of a significant deficiency can be
found in the Report to the City Council. Staff will provide a written response to the audit findings at a fourth
quarter Council Finance Committee meeting.
Discussion / Next Steps;
Julie Pignataro; what is the path to correction? Will those things remain deficiencies until we get budget to
correct them?
Anna Thigpen; certain items that realistically due to budget, staffing constraints, physical location that the city
will not be able to fix. We feel comfortable that all responsible parties are aware of the risk. It doesn’t make
sense to continue to communicate every year. If facts and circumstances change to where we believe there
might be increased risk compared to 2019 and 2020 we would revisit that. The intent is to leave the
communication where it is.
Kelly Ohlson; what happened in the 2019 - 2020 issues.
What ones were resolved – make me a little more comfortable - I know that these are minor categories
What is wrong with going back more years – why do they just go away even if they are not resolved?
Chris Telli; several have been resolved / corrected. The one item that we consider to be corrected is to move the
data center until there is enough budget etc. – risk will always exist. Both the primary and the secondary data
center are within 5 miles (close proximity of each other).
Kelly Ohlson; I consider that one finished and off the table
Chris Telli; there is one item that we would like to see corrected and we will report back to you next year on the
status.
We greatly appreciate the staff’s time and commitment and effort.
Travis Storin; a lot goes into this audit – it is a culmination of 6+ months of work
Stewardship is something that the staff takes very seriously.
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C.2021 Winter Storm Clean Up Appropriation
Mike Calhoon, Director of Parks
Kendra Boot, City Forester
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report will update Council Finance Committee on the response to the March 13th
and 14th spring snowstorm and the associated direct and redeploy costs associated with the recovery.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Does the Council Finance Committee support the request for an appropriation of direct costs in response to the
March 13-14, 2021, snowstorm?
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The snowstorm began Saturday, March 13, 2021, and lasted through Sunday,
March 14, 2021. During that time 25+ inches of heavy, wet snow fell across the city. Moisture content in the
snow was in excess of 3-inches. The hardest hit area (bullseye) was bordered by Riverside and Taft on the east
and west and Vine and Prospect on the north and south.
There was substantial damage to trees throughout Fort Collins that impacted rights-of-way, residential areas,
City trees, City parks, cemeteries, golf courses and downtown Fort Collins. The organization quickly transitioned
from snow removal to debris cleanup mode to clear roads of debris and address critical safety hazards.
The City provided curbside branch pickup in the bullseye and offered two locations for citizens to drop off
branches free of charge. A contractual arrangement was completed with Hageman Earth Cycle to provide a site
on the east side of town. On the west side of town, Colorado State University allowed the use of the old Hughes
Stadium site for a branch drop-off. The drop-off sites were open for six weeks to allow residents to clean and
haul their branches for recycling. Grinding operations have been completed with two free mulch giveaways
being completed. Over 1200 vehicles/trailers were filled with recycled mulch during these giveaways.
Costs associated with the response and recovery:
Direct Costs $306,819
Redeploy Costs $238,133
Total Storm Costs $544,952
Discussion / Next Steps;
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Does the Council Finance Committee support the request for an appropriation of direct costs in response to the
March 13-14, 2021, snowstorm?
Emily Gorgol; I support the appropriation. I want to thank everyone for your great work – it was a true rapid
response – a great job! I met so many people who were amazed that 1) the city was plowing streets and
driveways and 2) that the city was offering free branch drop off. One piece of feedback - renters had a hard
time working with landlords especially with landlords out of state.
Kelly Ohlson; I support the allocation of funds.
Julie Pignataro; I support the appropriation. I appreciate the lessons learned – keep being more dynamic and
figuring it out.
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D.Transfort ARPA
Drew Brooks, Director, Transit
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Transfort – CRRSAA & ARP Funding Proposed Projects
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At the June 15th City Council Meeting, Council adopted Ordinance No. 073, 2021, appropriating $8.9 million in
grant funding from the CRRSAA & ARP grant programs to the Transfort budget. These funds are provided at
100% Federal share and do not require any local matching funds. Staff committed to presenting a program of
projects for these funds to the Council Finance committee and the Transportation board.
The strategy for these projects include a focus on safety and security improvements, as well as typical operating
and maintenance expenses. The program also accounts for general funds, replaced by these Federal grants, to
be placed in Transfort reserves as local grant match for anticipated grant applications for Transit Master Plan
build out projects.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Staff presents these projects for discussion and input from Council before the grant execution deadline of the
end of the Federal Fiscal Year, September 30th, 2021.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On June 15th, Council adopted Ordinance No. 073, 2021, appropriating $8.9 million in CRRSAA and ARP funds
designated for Transfort through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307: Urbanized Area Formula
Program and 5310: Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities grant programs. (see attached
previous AIS, follow up memo, fact sheets, and adopted ordinance).
The following table provides an overview of the total appropriation:
CRRSAA Funding
The table below provides a brief overview of projects for which the Transfort 5307 CRRSAA apportionment will
be allocated:
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The majority of this grant will fund normal Transfort operational expenses to include payroll and typical
administrative expenses. FTA requires that 1% of all 5307 funds be spent on Security related projects, which will
include technology improvements, such as camera upgrades, Transit Service Officer (TSO) salaries, and security
services contracts.
As outlined in the June 15th appropriation, these funds will replace $1.2 million in general funds previously
appropriated in the 2021 budget process. The $1.2 million in general funds has been appropriated to a new
Transfort reserve account specifically allocated for future grant match. A discussion of possible future grants for
which these funds may be used will be discussed later in this memo.
The 5310 portion of the CRRSAA grant ($26,892) will be combined with the 5310 portion of the ARP grant
($26,893), and previously apportioned 5310 grants, to fund a technology project to install mobile & touchless
fare systems in all Dial-a-Ride vehicles. This system is currently in use on Transfort fixed route buses and will
provide a safer, more sanitary fare system for customers and staff.
ARP Funding
The table below provides a brief overview of projects for which the Transfort 5307 ARP apportionment will be
allocated:
A detailed explanation of each project is as follows:
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A significant portion of this grant, $4.8 million, will be used for critical safety improvements to the Transfort
Maintenance Facility (TMF) located in south Fort Collins on Portner Rd. Transfort is currently installing a new
methane detection system at TMF to replace a system that has exceeded useful life and is no longer functional.
This critical and required system is designed to alert operations and maintenance staff of any compressed
natural gas emissions in the event of a leak or other failure of bus and fueling systems. While performing the
engineering and design work for this project, it was found that the older HVAC system, and many electrical
components for the building, could no longer support the new methane detection system. This crucial project
will upgrade the HVAC system and electrical components to be in compliance with the menthane detection
system and provide a safe work environment for operations and maintenance staff, as well as the nearby
community. This project was previously included as a 2022 Budget Offer and if unfunded, would have required
staff to seek additional grant funding that would require at least a 20% local match.
As mentioned above regarding the CRRSAA grant, FTA requires that 1% of all 5307 funds be spent on security
related projects, which will include technology improvements, such as camera upgrades, Transit Service Officer
salaries, and security services contracts.
Currently, maintenance for most Transfort shelters and bus stops are contracted for service as part of the
existing advertising agreement. This agreement sunsets at the end of 2021. Through a competitive Request for
Proposal (RFP) process, Purchasing and Transfort staff received no proposals that met the current need for
shelter and bus stop maintenance through a similar agreement to the sunsetting contract. Initial staff analysis
determined that there was a 60% savings to bringing bus stop maintenance “in house” by purchasing needed
snow removal equipment and hiring internal staff as opposed to contracting these services outside of the
advertising agreement. Funding this project for one year using ARP dollars will allow staff to further evaluate
maintenance needs and provide a detailed budget offer for 2022. This project was previously included as a 2022
Budget Offer and if unfunded, would have required staff to seek additional grant funding that would require at
least a 20% local match.
The remaining projects proposed of this grant will fund normal Transfort operational expenses to include payroll
and typical administrative expenses, as well as maintenance expenses for vehicles and facilities. As with the
previously described CRRSAA grant funding, these funds will replace $2.4 million in general funds previously
appropriated in the 2021 budget process. At the end of the 2021 budget year, the remaining $2.4 million in
general funds will revert to the new Transfort reserve account specifically allocated for future grant match.
To further advance the Transit Master Plan adopted by Council in 2019, Transfort currently has several large
projects in various stages of development that will soon be eligible for Federal grants but will require at least a
20% local match. These projects include, but are not limited to:
•West Elizabeth Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – This project is currently in the 30% design phase and should be
eligible for a Small Starts Grant in the next 12 months. Small Starts is the same Federal grant program that
funded MAX.
•North Transit Maintenance Facility – Further expansion of service will require a new bus maintenance facility
to the north of town. The current facility on Portner Rd. is beyond capacity and requires significant retrofit
to support the conversion of the fleet to zero-emission vehicles over the next fifteen years.
•North College Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – A current Transit Oriented Development study is being performed
for the North College area. This study is expected to complete in the next 18 months and will provide
preliminary work for the extension of MAX service to north College.
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Recent discussions with FTA have informed staff that projects are more attractive for grant funding if the
grantee can point to previously allocated funding sources for local match.
Discussion / Next Steps;
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Staff presents these projects for discussion and input from Council before the grant execution deadline of the
end of the Federal Fiscal Year, September 30th, 2021.
Emily Gorgol; thank you for the presentation and all the work! Would the electronic fare for dial-a-ride
collection be the only option?
Drew Brooks; it would be the preferred option because we would like to keep people as safe possible by having
the touchless payment method, but it will not be the only option for fare collection.
Emily Gorgol; I was expecting to see more focus on shelters and ADA accommodations at bus stops -some bus
stops are not as comfortable as they don’t have shelters
Drew Brroks; our goal is to be 100% ADA assessable – we are currently at 85% now. We have a budget offer
To use some local dollars to purchase right of way - we can’t use federal dollars for purchase of right of way –
only local dollars
Emily Gorgol; what about adding more shelters?
Drew Brooks; we have standards-for the service level at certain stops – we look at that annually
We look at trip generators - an area where we know more folks with disabilities use
We would definitely look ridership - if it increases at a certain stop
Emily Gorgol; if bus stops aren’t very comfortable then we won’t get the numbers to get the shelter in place
Drew Brooks; a valid point - our routes do move from time to time - we sometimes aren’t sure if the route will
continue - one-time costs are close to $30k - then maintenance. We could look a little deeper from an equity
perspective and see if there may be other things to consider when we look at those locations.
Emily Gorgol; especially in the winter – wanting people to feel like they have a place
Kelly Ohlson; when ridership went way down due to Covid, did we furlough folks? How many transit service
officers do we have and why do we need them?
Drew Brroks; we did not furlough folks – in order to promote physical distancing on the buses we added buses
to certain routes that we kept in service so we could have more space - we reduced our service on certain routes
and put taxi service in place so people could get around on the routes that we suspended - and put all of our
resources on our most heavily used routes. Since we did not do any furloughing of employees, we don’t have as
many restrictions on how we spend these funds.
We have 5 transit service officers who handle enforcement on Max such as dealing with general disturbances
and behavioral issues on the routes that the drivers can’t handle themselves. Typically, a transit agency has
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20% of their hours covered with transit officers - we have 6% of our service hours covered by transit officers.
Very needed and very busy.
Kelly Ohlson; maintenance of bus shelters - I hope we head to doing this in house -we have more control and
profit is not built into the costs. You show 1.5 FTEs contracted snow removal
Drew Brooks; the contracted snow removal is for these incredibly large storms – that is when we will need extra
contracted help.
Kelly Ohlson; redoing the electrical and HVAC system in the building is almost $5M?
Drew Brooks; it is a very large cost - just the air handlers alone are $3M because we are going from a gas fired
system to an all-electric system. I have sticker shock on that as well.
Meeting adjourned at 4:55 pm
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COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Staff: Jim McDonald, Cultural Services Director
Ken Mannon, Operations Services Director
Date: August 11, 2021
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Appropriate Community Capital Improvement Program Funds (CCIP) of $2,218,000 for the
renovation of the historic Carnegie Library (Carnegie Center for Creativity).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
With the passing of the 2015 Community Capital Improvement Program Ballot Measure
(Building on the Basic 2), the Carnegie Center for Creativity was scheduled for renovation
beginning in 2024. With projected inflation per the ballot materials, the approved total allotment
is $2,218,000. The ballot measure also included five years of Operations and Maintenance
support of $25,000 per year.
Currently, the building is closed to the community due to budget reductions. Additionally, the
elevator in the building is to be upgraded to meet ADA standards beginning this year. With the
building closure and the elevator construction currently underway, staff recommends
commencing the renovation work in 2021 to leverage the current situation and minimize future
closure time.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Does Council Finance Committee support bringing forward an appropriation to Council to
renovate the historic Carnegie Library (Carnegie Center for Creativity) beginning in 2021 instead
of 2024?
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In April 2015, the voters of Fort Collins passed a 10-year quarter-cent tax renewal dedicated to
community improvements (Building on the Basics 2). Improvements included ongoing funds to
support affordable housing, intersection improvements, bicycle infrastructure, implementation of
Nature in the City and the renovation of the historic Carnegie Library. Authorizing Ordinance
No. 013, 2015 stated “This project will renovate the historic 1904 Carnegie library building to
enhance its use as a Community Center. The Center will host special events, community
meetings, art exhibits and symposiums in the heart of Downtown.”
The historic 1904 Carnegie building is one of the oldest, continuously operating public buildings
in Fort Collins, designated a local Historic Landmark District by Resolution in 1978. The
building is also a contributing structure to the Laurel School Historic District, National Register
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10/3/1980, 5LR.463. The building is now the Carnegie Center for Creativity and offers an
affordable community-focused cultural space for gallery exhibitions, performances, classes and
special events. It also serves as the home and studio of Fort Collins Public Media and the Fort
Collins Downtown Creative District on the lower level.
The project focuses on infrastructure and historic restoration to ensure the building will continue
to function as a public resource into the future. Some of the work to be completed includes:
•Uncover and restore windows
•Add a main staircase to connect floors
•Renovate and add restrooms
•Upgrade electrical and fiber
•Rehabilitate and improve mechanical systems
•Restore interior floors and finishes
•Restore and repair exterior masonry, eaves and cornice
•Address Americans with Disability Act (ADA) needs
•Address drainage issues
ATTACHMENTS
CCIP Revenue & Project Projections
PPT Presentation
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Final project list, 2016-2025 CCIP, as of 2015:Project2015 Project Cost2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Inflation O & MProject Cost + Inflation + O&M1 - Affordable Housing Fund4,000$ 200 250 250 400 400 500 500 500 500 500 -$ -$ 4,000$ 2 - Arterial Intersection Improvements6,000$ 350 350 400 400 400 400 400 800 1,200 1,300-$ -$ 6,000$ 3 - Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements5,000$ 300 350 350 350 350 350 350 500 800 1,300-$ -$ 5,000$ 4 - Bike/Ped Grade Seperated Crossing Fund6,000$ 1,500 0 0 2,000 0 0 0 1,300 1,200 0 20 20 20 20 20 -$ 100$ 6,100$ 5 - Bus Stop Improvements1,000$ 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100-$ -$ 1,000$ 6 - Carnegie Bldg Renovation1,700$ 000000002,218 25 25 25 25 25518$ 125$ 2,343$ 7 - City Park Train350$ 350000000000-$ -$ 350$ 8 - Club Tico Renovation250$ 250000000000-$ -$ 250$ 9 - Downtown Poudre River - Kayak Park4,000$ 0 4,244 50 50 50 50 50 0 0 0244$ 250$ 4,494$ 10 - Gardens on Spring Creek Visitor's Center 2,000$ 0 0 2,185 40 40 40 40 40 0 0185$ 200$ 2,385$ 11 - Lincoln Ave. Bridge5,300$ 2,730 2,811 36 36 36 36 36 0 0 0241$ 180$ 5,721$ 12 - Linden St. Renovation 3,000$ 0 0 0 563 2,898 12 12 12 12 12461$ 60$ 3,521$ 13 - Nature in the City3,000$ 200 200 200 200 200 250 300 300 400 750 100 100 100 100 100 -$ 500$ 3,500$ 14 - Pedestrian Sidewalk / ADA-Compliance14,000$ 1,000 1,000 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,200 1,200 1,500 2,400 2,400-$ -$ 14,000$ 15 - SE Community Center with Pool 14,000$ 0000002,460 15,201 230 230 230 230 2303,661$ 1,150$ 18,811$ 16 - Transfort Bus Fleet Replacement2,000$ 0 0 500 0 0 0 500 0 0 1,000-$ -$ 2,000$ 17 - Willow Street Improvements 3,070$ 0 0 765 2,667 11 11 11 11 11 0362$ 55$ 3,487$ 80$ 405$ 250$ 360$ 398$ -$ 460$ 3,201$ 518$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 5,672$ -$ -$ 86$ 126$ 137$ 149$ 149$ 63$ 253$ 267$ 375$ 375$ 375$ 145$ 120$ 2,620$ 6,980$ 9,305$ 5,936$ 7,906$ 5,585$ 2,949$ 5,959$ 20,264$ 9,071$ 7,617$ 375$ 375$ 375$ 145$ 120$ 82,962$ 7,426$ 7,615$ 7,808$ 8,006$ 8,209$ 8,418$ 8,631$ 8,850$ 9,075$ 9,306$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 83,345$ 447(1,690)1,872 100 2,624 5,469 2,673(11,414)4 1,689(375) (375) (375) (145) (120)383447(1,243)628 728 3,352 8,821 11,493 80 84 1,773 1,398 1,023 648 503 383383Funds RemainingBob II Reserve BalanceInflationOperations & Maintenance (O&M)Yearly Project Expenditure + Inflation + O&MProjected Annual RevenuePage 19 of 57
Carnegie Center for Creativity Renovation
08-11 -2021
Appropriate CCIP Funds to Begin Renovation in 2021
Jim McDonald, Cultural Services DirectorPage 20 of 57
2Council Direction Sought
Does Council Finance Committee support bringing forward an appropriation of
$2,218,000 to Council to renovate the historic Carnegie Library (Carnegie Center for
Creativity) beginning in 2021 instead of 2024?
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3CCIP Background
•Voter-approved taxes for capital
projects date back to 1973
•Current 0.25% tax, Community Capital
Improvement Program (CCIP) runs
from 2016-2025
•Composed of 17 different projects or
initiatives
•For 2016-2020, City has collected
$42.1M actual vs. $35.7M projected
Project
2015 Project
Cost (000's)
Project Cost
+In flation +
O&M (000's)
1 - Affordable Housing Fund 4,000$ 4,000$
2 - Arterial Intersection Improvements 6,000$ 6,000$
3 - Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements 5,000$ 5,000$
4 - Bike/Ped Grade Seperated Crossing Fund 6,000$ 6,100$
5 - Bus Stop Improvements 1,000$ 1,000$
6 - Carnegie Bldg Renovation 1,700$ 2,343$
7 - City Park Train 350$ 350$
8 - Club Tico Renovation 250$ 250$
9 - Downtown Poudre River - Kayak Park 4,000$ 4,494$
10 - Gardens on Spring Creek Visitor's Center 2,000$ 2,385$
11 - Lincoln Ave. Bridge 5,300$ 5,721$
12 - Linden St. Renovation 3,000$ 3,521$
13 - Nature in the City 3,000$ 3,500$
14 - Pedestrian Sidewalk / ADA-Compliance 14,000$ 14,000$
15 - SE Community Center with Pool 14,000$ 18,811$
16 - Transfort Bus Fleet Replacement 2,000$ 2,000$
17 - Willow Street Improvements 3,070$ 3,487$
Total $ 74,670 $ 82,962 Page 22 of 57
4Carnegie Background
•With the passing of the 2015 Community Capital Improvement Program Ballot
Measure, the Carnegie building was scheduled for renovation beginning in 2024.
•With projected inflation per the ballot materials, the approved total allotment is
$2,218,000. The ballot measure also included five years of Operations and
Maintenance support of $25,000 per year.
•Currently, the building is closed to the community due to budget reductions.
Additionally, the elevator in the building is to be upgraded to meet ADA standards
beginning this year.
•The 2019 FoCo Creates Arts and Culture Master Plan includes a strategy to “Explore
opportunities to capitalize on the renovation of the Carnegie Center for Creativity in
2024, developing the facility into a hub for community cultural organizations and
creative industries.”
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5Budget and Next Steps
•In 2015, the estimated project cost was $2 million. It was estimated that
approximately $300,000 was needed to be raised to complete the project.
•An architectural firm will be engaged to review the program, analyze the original cost
estimates given current conditions, and provide new estimated project costs.
•The renovation will be supported by a modest corresponding capital campaign in
partnership with City Give. Financial support to supplement the renovation and future
programming of the Creative Center will be sought from mission-aligned individual
donors, regional foundations, state government and national funders.
•With the building closure and the elevator construction currently underway, staff
recommends commencing the renovation work in 2021 to leverage the current
situation and minimize future closure time.Page 24 of 57
Council Direction Sought
Does Council Finance Committee
support bringing forward an
appropriation of $2,218,000 to Council to
renovate the historic Carnegie Library
(Carnegie Center for Creativity)
beginning in 2021 instead of 2024?
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Council Finance Committee – 11 August 2021
STAFF:
Tim Sellers
Dan Woodward
SUBJECT
Appropriation of the Multimodal Options Fund Grant, the Transportation Alternatives Program Grant, the
Revitalizing Mainstreet Grant, and Transportation Capital Expansion Fee funds for the Laporte Avenue
Multi-Modal Improvement Project. Additionally, appropriation of Transportation Capital Expansion Fee
funds and Multimodal Options Fund Grant to the Siphon Pedestrian Overpass Project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to seek support from the Council Finance Committee to in order to bring a full
appropriation to Council to receive federal funds for the Laporte Avenue Multi-Modal Improvement Project
(Laporte Project). This item will also appropriate $390,000 from the Transportation Capital Expansion Fee
(TCEF) into the Capital Projects fund for the Laporte Avenue Multi-Modal Improvement Project. The City
was awarded a Multimodal Options Fund (MMOF), as well as a Transportation Alternatives Program
(TAP) grant for the Laporte Project. These funds will be used for design, any necessary property
acquisition, and construction of roadway improvements along Laporte Avenue from Fishback Avenue to
Sunset Street, excluding the bridges and roadway crossing the New Mercer Canal north of Grandview
Cemetery. The bridges and roadway north of Grandview Cemetery are being replaced as part of a
separate capital project using local Bridge Program funding.
In addition, this item will enable the city to receive federal funds for the Siphon Pedestrian Overpass
Project (Siphon Project) by appropriating $500,000 from the TCEF as local matching funds for the
project’s MMOF grant.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff supports bringing forward an appropriation to Council.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Laporte Avenue between Fishback Avenue and Sunset Street is a two-lane arterial roadway. Most of the
roadway within the Project limits lacks adequate bicycle and pedestrian facilities including sidewalk, bike
lanes, curb and gutter. The roadway experiences heavy bicycle and pedestrian traffic especially with
Poudre High School, and many residential neighborhoods and businesses being located adjacent to the
Project limits. Several near misses and at least one serious vehicle-pedestrian accident have occurred
within the Project limits. The corridor currently experiences a higher-than-expected volume of traffic
accidents due to the lack of adequate infrastructure. Laporte Avenue is master planned to be on the City’s
low-stress bicycle network.
The Project will address the safety concerns and lack of multi-modal infrastructure. In 2019, the City
applied for two grants: a federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant and a state Multi-Modal
Options Fund (MMOF) grant. In early 2021 the City applied for the Revitalizing Mainstreet (RMS) Grant,
and anticipates award of this grant in fall of 2021. In 2020 the TAP and MMOF funds were awarded to
the City through the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO) and CDOT for the
design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of the Project. The MMOF, TAP funds are available
immediately. Local funds from TCEF will be used for grant matching funds for the TAP grant and the
MMOF grant.
Funds from all three grants are ineligible for use toward public art. Community Capital Improvement
Program (CCIP) local funds are eligible for Art in Public Places (APP), and have been appropriated for
APP.
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It’s not currently anticipated, but if right-of-way acquisition will be required for construction of the Project,
Staff will bring authorization for acquisition to City Council.
The Siphon Project is a connecting trail to the Power Trail, which is a multi-use recreational and
commuter trail connecting the Spring Creek Trail at the north end to the Fossil Creek Trail at the south
end. Between Harmony Road and Trilby Road, there is no safe or legal way to get from east of the Union
Pacific Railroad tracks to the Power Trail. Users must travel either to Harmony Road or Trilby Road and
cross the tracks at the roadway crossing. There is evidence of trail users crossing the railroad tracks at
unauthorized locations between Harmony and Trilby. The need for a grade separated crossing between
Harmony and Trilby is amplified with the number of schools and residential subdivisions on both sides of
the railroad tracks.
The Siphon Project will design, acquire right-of-way, and construct a pedestrian overpass for the Power
Trail crossing the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks as well as a trail east of the railroad tracks to connect the
Power Trail to the residential road network.
The City submitted applications for two grants in 2019: The Multi-Modal Options Fund (MMOF) and
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The City was not awarded TAP funds for the Project but was
awarded MMOF funds through the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO) for
design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of the Project.
Staff anticipates bringing future items to City Council, as needed which may include; authorization to
acquire right-of-way and Union Pacific Railroad easement.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The following is a summary of the funding anticipated for design, right-of-way acquisition, and
construction for both of these Projects:
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BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Staff have not yet presented to any boards or commissions for the Siphon Project specifically. However,
the Siphon Pedestrian Overpass Project was identified as a high priority bicycle and pedestrian grade
separated crossing through a Bicycle/Pedestrian Grade Separated Prioritization Study (Study). The Study
was presented to various boards and commissions.
Staff plans to present information on the Siphon Project to various boards and commissions including the
Transportation Board, Bicycle Advisory Committee, and Commission on Disabilities.
The Laporte Project was presented to the Transportation Board as well as the Bicycle Advisory
Committee in 2019.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Staff have discussed these Projects and presented concept drawings at a high level with interested
citizens at several public outreach events in the past. As these Projects moves forward, a website will be
available to the public and Staff will develop a comprehensive communication plan.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
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Grant Funding –Laporte Multimodal and Siphon Overpass
08-11 -21Brad Buckman & Dan WoodwardPage 29 of 57
2Purpose
Does the Council Finance Committee support
bringing a Fall 2021 appropriation of
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF)
reserves, as well as various grants for the design,
design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction
for the Laporte Project and the Siphon Project
Laporte Avenue Multi-Modal Improvement Project
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3Laporte Project Background
Laporte Avenue Multi-Modal Improvement Project
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4Laporte Ave Project -Why Now?
Laporte Avenue Multi-Modal Improvement ProjectCurrent Conditions
•Two lane arterial roadway
• Lacks adequate bicycle and pedestrian facilities
•Heavy bicycle and pedestrian traffic (proximity to
Poudre High School
•Higher than expected volume of traffic accidents
•On the City’s low-stress bicycle network
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5Laporte Ave Project -Scope
Laporte Avenue Multi-Modal Improvement Project
•Project adds bike lanes and
sidewalk throughout the
corridor
•Funds will be used for design
and construction
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6Laporte Ave Project –Budget & Schedule
Project Budget:
•$3,127,000 with proposed appropriation for design and construction
•$2,437,500 is from grants
•TAP grant (2019): $750,000
•MMOF grant (2019): $250,000
•Revitalizing Mainstreet Grant (anticipated 2021): $1,437,500
•$690,000 from local funds
Schedule:
•The intent is to develop the design to a 100% by spring of 2022
•Construction to begin summer of 2022
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7Siphon Project Background
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8Siphon Project -Why Now?
Current Conditions
•2 miles between Harmony and Trilby, no safe or
legal way to cross the railroad
•Evidence of unauthorized track crossings
•Several nearby residential subdivisions and
schools on both sides of tracks
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9Siphon Project -Scope
Scope
•Connect the Power Trail with the trails to the east
•A grade separated crossing (bridge) over the rail
road
•Design, right-of-way acquisition, pedestrian
overpass and trail construction
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10Siphon Project –Budget and Schedule
Budget
•$4,050,000 total Project budget
•$500,000 to be appropriated from MMOF grant
•$500,000 to be appropriated from TCEF
•$2,200,000 from CCIP
•$850,000 from Park Planning Department
Schedule
•Design to be completed Spring 2022
•Construction to begin Fall 2022
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11Laporte Ave and Siphon Project –Funding Summary
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12Question
Does the Council Finance Committee support
bringing a Fall 2021 appropriation of
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF)
reserves, as well as various grants for the design,
design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction
for the Laporte Project and the Siphon Project
Laporte Avenue Multi-Modal Improvement Project
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14How are TCEF Fees used?
Site 1
Site 2
Site 3 Site 4
Arterial St.
Local St.
Collector St.
•Reimbursement to Developers
for constructing improvements
beyond “local street”
•Contributions to Capital
Projects
•Complete Streets
•Multimodal Improvements
•Transit
•Intersections/Signals
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15Transportation Capital Expansion Fees (TCEF)
•One time development impact fee collected to mitigate impacts to the
existing transportation network
•Fee is proportional to anticipated impact
•Supports growth related infrastructure improvements which add
capacity to the system
•Reimbursement to Developers
•Contributions to transportation capital improvements
•Fees cannot be used for improvements which solely benefit
an adjacent development, existing deficiencies, and for maintenance
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COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Staff: Blaine Dunn, Accounting Director
Date: August 11, 2021
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Future capital projects and financing options
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
There are several large projects being considered in the next five to ten years that will likely need
debt financing. In an ideal world new debt service would perfectly dovetail with completion of
other debt service. Ongoing money is freed up when debt service discontinues. The information
provided shows the current debt position of the governmental funds and discusses different
scenarios around financing the civic center masterplan.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
1.Inform and educate the Council Finance Committee on current debt balances and annual
debt service
2.Gather feedback on potential projects and scenarios presented
ATTACHMENTS
1. PowerPoint Presentation
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Future Capital Projects and Financing Options
•August 11,2021•Blaine Dunn, Accounting DirectorPage 45 of 57
2Objectives
•Inform and educate on current debt balances and annual debt service
•Feedback on potential projects and scenarios presented
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City Debt Information
•Policy
•Governmental Funds –Annual debt service will not exceed 5% of revenues
•Enterprise Funds –Debt managed to maintain a credit score of at least A rating
•Types of Debt Issued
•General Obligation Bond –backed by credit and taxing power of City
•Must be approved by voters
•Currently no General Obligation bonds outstanding
•Last GO bond issued in 1993
•Revenue Bond -Backed by revenue of specific project, tax increment district, enterprise fund, etc.
•Only specific revenue can be used to repay
•Does not require approval of voters
•Last revenue bond issued in 2003
•Lease Purchase –Certificate of Participation (COP) or Assignment of Lease Payments (ALP)
•Does not require approval of voters
•Asset is used as collateral
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Current Projects with Debt Funding -Governmental
•2012 COPs -$34.4M Issuance; 1.82% Interest Rate (Refinance of 2004 COPs –Original issuance of $48.6M)
•Soapstone Natural Area -$7.9M
•Police Building -$25.2M
•Streets Deicing Facility -$1.3M
•Matures 2026
•2017 COPs -$8.4M Issuance; 2.48% Interest Rate
•Firehouse Alley
•DDA contributes to the annual payments
•Matures 2027
•2019 COPs -$23.9M Issuance; 3.02% Interest Rate
•I/25 & Prospect interchange -$16.2M
•Police Training Facility -$7.7M
•Matures 2038
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$37M Currently Outstanding; Average of $4.67M Annual Debt Service48
Current Debt Service (Gov)
in 000s
Debt and
Type Project Funding Souce 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038
2012 COP's Police Building General Fund 1,564 1,561 1,554 1,551 1,552 1,547
Police Building Capital Exp. Fund 375 375 375 375 375 375
Streets Storage Building Transptn. Fund 134 136 144 141
2017 COP's Firehouse Alley General Fund 661 661 661 660 658 661 658
Firehouse Alley DDA 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
2019 COP's Police Training General Fund 547 547 547 547 546 546 547 547 546 547 547 561 532 547 547 547 547 547
Prospect / I-25 General Fund 1,141 1,141 1,142 1,142 1,140 1,140 1,142 1,142 1,140 1,141 1,141 1,170 1,111 1,141 1,142 1,141 1,142 1,141
Total Debt Service 4,722 4,721 4,722 4,715 4,571 4,570 2,648 1,689 1,687 1,688 1,688 1,730 1,643 1,688 1,689 1,688 1,690 1,688
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Known Debt Service Project Candidates (Gov)
•Civic Center Masterplan
•$60 -$100 Million needed
•Southeast Recreation Center
•$10 -TBD Million
•Hughes Land Acquisition
•$9 -TBD Million
•Utility Enterprise needs will be presented to Finance Committee as part of the Capital
Improvement Plan later this year
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7Civic Center Costs
Costs of New Buildings
Costs of Renovations
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Civic Center Debt Scenarios
•Global Assumptions
•Lower range of costs to renovate existing buildings was used
•For new buildings mid point of estimated costs is used
•Use $500k per year from General Government Capital Expansion Fee (CEF) revenue towards debt payment
•Use $15M of Gen. Gov. CEF Reserves towards projects
•30 year term for new Civic Center debt
•Scenario 1: Start construction in 2027 when 2012 COP’s are paid off (Total cost $91.6M)
•Complete construction of new buildings and renovation on old buildings
•Borrow $76.6M for remainder of costs –Interest projection of 2.98% used
•Scenario 2: Start construction in 2022 and refinance current debt (Total cost $76.9M)
•New term for refinanced debt would be 20 years –Interest rate of 2.22% used
•Complete construction of new building and renovation on old buildings
•Borrow $61.9M for remainder of costs –Interest projection of 2.48% used
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Civic Center Debt Scenarios (cont )
•Global Assumptions
•Lower range of costs to renovate existing buildings was used
•For new buildings mid point of estimated costs is used
•Use $500k per year from General Government Capital Expansion Fee (CEF) revenue towards debt payment
•Use $15M of Gen. Gov. CEF Reserves towards projects
•30 year term for new Civic Center debt
•Scenario 3: Start construction in 2022 (Total cost $60.8M)
•Complete construction of new buildings only
•$15M of Gen. Gov. CEF could be used for renovations
•Borrow $60.8M for costs of new building –Interest of 2.48% used
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Civic Center Scenario 1 10
in 000s
Debt Project Funding Souce 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 . . . *2056
Current
Debt
2012 COP's Police Building General Fund 1,564 1,561 1,554 1,551 1,552 1,547
Police Building Capital Exp. Fund 375 375 375 375 375 375
Streets Storage
Building Transptn. Fund 134 136 144 141
2017 COP's Firehouse Alley General Fund 661 661 661 660 658 661 658
Firehouse Alley DDA 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
2019 COP's Police Training General Fund 547 547 547 547 546 546 547 547 546 547 547 561 532 547 547 547 547 547
Prospect / I-25 General Fund 1,141 1,141 1,142 1,142 1,140 1,140 1,142 1,142 1,140 1,141 1,141 1,170 1,111 1,141 1,142 1,141 1,142 1,141
Existing Debt Service Obligations 4,722 4,721 4,722 4,715 4,571 4,570 2,648 1,689 1,687 1,688 1,688 1,730 1,643 1,688 1,689 1,688 1,690 1,688
New Debt
Civic Center
Redesign General Fund 3,396 3,396 3,396 3,396 3,396 3,396 3,396 3,396 3,396 3,396 3,396 3,396 3,396 3,396 3,396
Civic Center
Redesign General Gov CEF 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
New Debt Service 3,896 3,896 3,896 3,896 3,896 3,896 3,896 3,896 3,896 3,896 3,896 3,896 3,896 3,896 3,896
Total Debt Service 4,722 4,721 4,722 4,715 4,571 4,570 6,544 5,586 5,583 5,584 5,584 5,627 5,540 5,584 5,585 5,584 5,586 5,584 3,896 3,896 3,896
*All debt service between 2039 and 2056 remains the same
Will need $1M of GF reserves/one-time in 2027
Will need $1M additional on-going GF Revenue 2028 and beyond (over current levels)
•Could pay off 2012 and 2017 COPs early with reserves to move forward construction
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Civic Center Scenario 2 11
*All debt service between 2041 and 2051 remains the same
Need additional $650k of GF ongoing revenue
Refinanced debt will not mature until 2040
in 000s
Debt Project Funding Souce 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 . . . *2051
Current
Debt
2012 COP's Police Building General Fund 1,564
Police Building Capital Exp. Fund 375 375 375 375 375 375
Streets Storage
Building Transptn. Fund 134 136 144 141
2017 COP's Firehouse Alley General Fund 661
Firehouse Alley DDA 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
2019 COP's Police Training General Fund 547
Prospect / I-25 General Fund 1,141
Existing Debt Service Obligations 4,722 811 819 816 675 675 300
New Debt Civic Center General Fund 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449 2,449
Civic Center General Gov CEF 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
2022 COP
Refi Refi General Fund 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115
New Debt Service 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 2,949 2,949
Total Debt Service 4,722 5,876 5,883 5,881 5,739 5,739 5,364 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 5,064 2,949 2,949
Civic Center Scenario 3 12
in 000s
Debt Project Funding Souce 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 . . . *2051
Current
Debt
2012 COP's Police Building General Fund 1,564 1,561 1,554 1,551 1,552 1,547
Police Building Capital Exp. Fund 375 375 375 375 375 375
Soapstone etc Natural Areas Fund
Streets Storage
Building Transptn. Fund 134 136 144 141
2017 COP's Firehouse Alley General Fund 661 661 661 660 658 661 658
Firehouse Alley DDA 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
2019 COP's Police Training General Fund 547 547 547 547 546 546 547 547 546 547 547 561 532 547 547 547 547 547
Prospect / I-25 General Fund 1,141 1,141 1,142 1,142 1,140 1,140 1,142 1,142 1,140 1,141 1,141 1,170 1,111 1,141 1,142 1,141 1,142 1,141
Existing Debt Service Obligations 4,722 4,721 4,722 4,715 4,571 4,570 2,648 1,689 1,687 1,688 1,688 1,730 1,643 1,688 1,689 1,688 1,690 1,688
New Debt General Fund 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401 2,401
General Gov CEF 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
New Debt Service 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901 2,901
Total Debt Service 4,722 7,622 7,623 7,616 7,472 7,471 5,548 4,590 4,587 4,589 4,589 4,631 4,544 4,588 4,590 4,588 4,590 4,589 2,901 2,901 2,901
*All debt service between 2039 and 2051 remains the same
Does not address existing building renovations - Will need additional $3M of on-going revenue in short term
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