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AGENDA
Council Finance Committee Hybrid Meeting
July 3rd, 2024
4:00 - 6:00 pm
CIC Room
Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/8140111859
Approval of Minutes from the June 6, 2024, Council Finance Committee meeting.
1.CCIP Project List Update G. Sawyer
T.Storin
Presentation: 15 mins.
Discussion: 15 mins.
2. General Fund Admin Charge to Other Funds L. Pollack
Presentation: 15 mins.
Discussion: 15 mins.
3. Intergovernmental Agreement with Poudre Fire Authority
D. Lenz
Presentation: 15 mins.
Discussion: 15 mins.
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Council Finance Committee
2024 Agenda Planning Calendar
Revised 6/25/24 ck
July 3rd 2024
CCIP Project List Update 30 mins G. Sawyer
T. Storin
General Fund Admin Charge to Other Funds 30 mins L. Pollack
Intergovernmental Agreement with Poudre Fire Authority 30 mins D. Lenz
August 1st 2024
Grocery Tax Rebate Program 20 min A Molzer
Recreation Discount Program 20 min V. Shaw
Water Supply Requirements & Allotments 30 min J. Dial
G. Sawyer
Hold for Audit Results 45 min R Bailey
Sept. 5th 2024
Adjustment Ordinance L. Pollack
Hold for Fund Balance 30 min R. Bailey
Hold for Benefits Fund Balance Policy
SE Community Center 20 mins L. Williams
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Finance Administration
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Council Finance Committee Hybrid Meeting
CIC Room / Zoom
June 6, 2024
4:00- 6:00 pm
Council Attendees: Mayor Arndt, Emily Francis, Kelly Ohlson
Staff: Kelly DiMartino, Tyler Marr, Denzel Maxwell, Carrie Daggett, Ryan Malarky,
Travis Storin, Teresa Roche, Tracy Ochsner, Judge Hueser, Patty Netherton,
Stu Reeves, Kevin Wilkins, Dawn Downs, Blake Visser, Adam Halvorson, Jo Cech,
Joe Wimmer, Lawrence Pollack, Randy Bailey, Trevor Nash, Dave Lenz,
Carolyn Koontz
Others: Kevin Jones, Chamber
Meeting called to order at 4:07 pm
Approval of minutes from May 2, 2024, Council Finance Committee Meeting.
Kelly Ohlson moved for approval of the minutes as presented. Emily Francis seconded the motion.
The minutes were approved unanimously via roll call by; Mayor Arndt, Emily Francis, Kelly Ohlson.
A. Municipal Court Update and Expansion Options
Denzel Maxwell, Assistant City Manager
Tracy Ochsner, Operation Services Director
Jill Hueser, Chief Judge, Municipal Court
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2007, the City of Fort Collins Municipal Court, moved from the Larimer County Justice Center and has
occupied about half of the 1st floor of the facility. Since that time, minimal renovations have been done to
address security and additional staffing in the current space. In 2022, Council approved funding $700K to
address their urgent needs for next 3-4 years. In 2023, $1.5 million was appropriated to fund space planning,
programming, and design to accommodate the Court and Prosecution needs for the next 15 years.
The study indicates that the space available for the 15-year Court build out is not adequate. Further, the initial
construction estimates have a higher cost than originally anticipated. Staff desires to update the Council
Finance Committee and present three options to provide Municipal Court and Prosecution operational space
needs for the future.
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GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Does Council Finance Committee prefer to continue designing the entire 1st floor of the 215 N Mason
facility along with including some 2nd floor space to meet the updated 15-year space programing needs
for Municipal Court?
OR
Does Council Finance Committee support a smaller renovation project to address Municipal Court needs
for the next 5 years to allow time to explore the potential of a Larimer County Justice Center
expansion?
OR
Does Council Finance Committee prefer to design a new Municipal Court building just north of their
current space at 245 N Mason St.
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND
The purpose of this discussion item is to consider at least three options at this stage of the project. The three
options are:
Option A - Continue the 15-year plan to utilize the entire 1st floor at 215 Mason and a part of the 2nd floor for
City Attorney (Prosecution)
Option B – Look at an Urgent Needs Phase II which would be a larger renovation to get them by for the next 5-
years to explore the possibility to partner with Larimer County to include a municipal court as part of a Justice
Center expansion.
Option C – Construct a new facility purposely designed and constructed for current and long-term municipal
court operations (A short term renovation would still be necessary)
As part of the original 15-year design discussion, the HVAC system in this building has reached the end of its
useful life. Staff is currently in the process of using the City’s Integrated Design Assistance Program (IDAP) to
identify options for replacement. At least three systems are being considered and modeled for energy efficiency
and staff would like to update the Council Finance Committee on this item and inform what the next steps
would be for a future funding and timing discussion.
DISCUSSION / NEXT STEPS:
Judge Hueser; we just spent 3 years getting to this point – we need to move forward on something to address
our space issues, taking over the 1st floor and part of the 2nd floor. I am concerned if we wait 3 years for the
County – they have gone to bond / ballot twice and it has failed. We are at their mercy to a certain extent as we
don’t get to decide – that negotiation will take even more time - the level of uncertainty in that approach is
uncomfortable for me – we have been down this road before – the county needs more space – w/ the costs
being what they are – maybe the new building – my concern would be that we make a decision and get moving
forward on it – I don’t want to lose momentum on this project – we have worked for 3 years to get where we
are. I understand the issues that comes with 125 Mason St.
Kelly Ohlson; before this goes to the full Council, I would like to see a chart with the numbers plugged in.
It is not clear to me if the HVAC was included in the $18M -20M option?
Tyler Marr; it is not included
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Kelly Ohlson; if we do go ahead and build the new $30M building, I would like to see the figure for the land
acquisition for the parking structure as that comes into play
Tracy Ochsner; yes, that is where the parking structure was planned
Kelly DiMartino; because we already have land for the parking structure, do we have existing other city land for
the parking structure, or would we have to purchase that?
Tracy Ochsner; we do have some ideas for existing city land for the parking structure.
Kelly Ohlson; I am glad you are bringing this back – 15-year plan doesn’t make a lot of sense to me
We kind of have to do the 5-eyar plan anyway.
Emily Francis; what is the 5-year plan?
Denzel Maxwell; 5-year plan is to mitigate current issues which include several things such as; building a jury
box, utilizing some of the parking services area on the first floor as we have new space for them to take over.
The approximate cost for the 5-year plan is $2M or less.
Travis Storin; the 5-year plan is a bridge to something else whether that is a partnership with the County or a
new building.
Kelly Ohlson; we could decide sooner if the County option drags on to just go ahead with a new structure.
Option 2 will become Option 3. How much of that is used by the next stuff? Not all wasted money
Tracy Ochsner; for the 5-year plan – it is kind of difficult to say before we design – I could see some opportunity-
especially if we have some kind of front desk capability which could be used for 281 as well
Kelly Ohlson; 1 ½ year and in a new facility in 3 years but giving the Judge what she needs -
Kelly DiMartino; 15-year plan – at some point it is irresponsible to not confirm this is still the best path given
some of the new things we have discovered. The need is very real right now for the Court - we have to move
forward with something up to a 5-year plan. Would give us some breathing room to explore.
Kelly Ohlson; I think you are right to have brought this to us – I don’t think the 15-year is fiscally responsible – I
think we go with the 5-year plan - which could turn into 2 or 3 and remain open to do our own structure and
keep the dialog open with the County. I really like that you don’t lead us to a certain outcome.
–you kind of said we have to do the 5-year plan anyway and then we figure out the long-term plan in the next 2-
3 years.
Travis Storin; what are the flaws in the 15-year plan?
Emily Francis; for $1-6 M more you could have a facility that fits for the next 50 years not just 15 years
Kelly Ohlson; and designed specifically for the court, which is a real issue.
Kelly DiMartino; HVAC has to be done either way.
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Jeni Arndt; we would just be back at the table in 15 years – I would be in favor of the new building. Would we be
selling something if we do our own building?
Tracy Ochsner; selling 281 N. College has always been part of the Civic Center Master Plan.
Jeni Arndt; I would give our County partners a deadline. I would go forward with the 5-year plan and say, we are
moving, if it makes sense to join together, but if we don’t hear in 2 years we are doing it just to give some
certainty. It is an expensive time to build, but I am not sure it will get any less expensive. I would go with the
5-year plan. I would think we would want to control our own destiny, unless we get a firm commitment from the
County sooner rather than later.
Emily Francis and Kelly Ohlson; agree with Mayor Arndt.
Kelly Ohlson; why does it cost $2M to move offices from one location to another?
Tracy Ochsner; the parking services example is almost offices for offices. We wouldn’t have a lot of renovation
except for a front counter area. We haven’t gone down this path very far yet, because we wanted to talk with
you first. What will we move into the current Parking Services area? The big question there is; secure or not
secure, which impacts costs significantly. We haven’t had a chance to make sure we program the existing
parking services area into what we need.
Kelly Ohlson; things won’t get any cheaper, but they may level off.
Tracy Ochsner; we have not designed that because we wanted to get your feedback first.
Travis Storin; no statement of preference
Kelly Ohlson; what do you think of what we are saying? The three of us seem to be thinking of the 5-year plan
and then be prepared to move a little quicker on our own building. How comfortable are you and was that the
direction you were hoping for? We still want to work with the County to see if we can get an answer from them.
It would be great to be all in one building and leverage one set of security infrastructure. This would give
ourselves a year or 2 to explore what the county can do. If not, we will move forward with a new building.
Judge Heuser; it does make sense to be in one building – in Loveland, the municipal and county courts are in the
same facility. I don’t’ want to have to go forward and then have to revisit this again.
My hesitation comes from the idea that the County is dependent on the voters approving the bond.
I don’t’ know if there is an appetite for that right now – and there is a lot that has to go into that negotiation
such as we are looking at over 20,000 square feet in our current space. Not having the experience of negotiating
with the County in the past – not sure how that will play out – probably would be a lot to go into making sure we
don’t get asked to leave again.
Kelly DiMartino; there is a lot of work that we have to figure out. One thing we have talked about was if that
was some sort of partnership around the land would be dependent on permanent occupancy of the municipal
court in that space. We have some levers to talk about if we went down that path. I have heard clearly from
this committee that we should move forward with the 5-year plan which means a 2–3-year runway to figure
something out so we know what the long-term plan looks like.
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Kelly Ohlson; so glad you don’t make decisions ahead of bringing issues here. I like how we operate, but I do
value your opinions. Are the five of you in the like mind on how you think we should progress? Are you
comfortable with the feedback from the committee?
Denzel Maxwell; I am comfortable with the feedback from the committee.
We brought three good options to you, and we can make any direction work.
Kelly DiMartino; I met with Carrie Daggett and Judge Heuser – I don’t want to speak on their behalf, but they are
less comfortable with the partnership option due to the concern around the timing and feasibility. As long as
there is a 5-year window, was alignment around that as a good approach. I think they would both be
comfortable with the 15-year plan as well.
Emily Francis; when is this coming to Council?
Travis Storin; there are two appropriations that previous councils have made – most of which is still remaining –
We might need to return for another appropriation if we go ahead with the 5-year plan. I will defer to Tracy on
that. I don’t think there is an eminent council action at this time. If we would decide to build, there would most
likely be a debt issuance at that time.
Emily Francis; what is happening with the funds we haven’t used?
Tracy Ochsner; some of it will go for the design – I will have to see what we think the revised scope looks like –
we will still be using some of that for designing the HVAC – using part of the appropriation for design of the
HVAC. I am not sure how much of that was for HVAC design.
Judge Hueser; I think the original thought was, when it was going to be 215 and the HVAC had to be done
anyway, it made sense to address them together. We are now in a position where the projects are diverging a
bit.
Jeni Arndt; if we are going to be putting in some very climate wise HVAC, would there be some funding from the
state to help?
Kelly Ohlson; even if we decide we want to do a new building, we still have to do the 5-year plan?
Come back to us, if in 18 months, if the County option is not progressing – we think we need to go ahead with
our own building.
Travis Storin; that is in consistent with the runway concept we heard from Kelly DiMartino.
If we move in the full build direction, we would be back in front of you; 1 year of design and 18 months - 2 years
for construction.
Judge Hueser; I really appreciate that clarification Councilmember, my biggest concern is that we have been
working on this and we don’t want it to fall by the wayside. The court space we have now is not meeting our
needs.
Jeni Arndt; the public deserves to feel like they are in a court when they are in a court – I think it is responsive to
the residents in terms of what good governance is - full favor of a court that feels like a court –
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215 Mason HVAC Replacement Update
Tracy Ochsner; this is a complementary project to whatever we decide to do
We have two rooftop HVAC units and if one of the two units fails then one half of the building goes down.
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Looking at options for dual fuel or fully electrified systems
Costs $4.5 - 9M - All options align with our climate future
Compare these systems. If this committee wants, we can come back to share a recommendation.
I don’t have costs for each of the options, but that will be vetted out and we will develop a recommendation.
Mayor Arndt; are we pursuing state grants – seems like there might be something out there – state and federal
dollars
Tracy Ochsner; we will uncover every rock we can to fund some of these systems. IRA Inflation Reduction Act –
looks very promising for funding part of this. We will go after it. Police Services building will be coming forward
in BFO.
Travis Storin; we get pretty aggressive with grants development for finding funding for these projects - every
dollar we get is a dollar of tax that we do not need to spend. There is an intersection in the grants question with
the design phase here - each of the 3 options that Tracy outlined carry very different design implications
because of the internal duct work and the work that needs to be done inside the building, so that is one of our
complexities in trying to ferret out which of the options because they look so different.
Stu Reeves; not as simple as replacing the roof top units as there is a lot of internal infrastructure we have to
deal with. This duct work gets pretty invasive. Each unit supports ½ of the building but are separate systems
which was not good design. We are embracing the opportunity to combine the systems together, so we have
redundancies in the building. Stay with link our climate future goals.
Kelly Ohlson; how long each system works? How long a life is expected?
Climate, operations and maintenance. Considering how it fits with being a model of some of the retrofitting and
climate things we are doing in the city, cost, life cycle, O&M
Stu Reeves; life cycle cost analysis of all of these systems – we are not replacing anything that does not have at
least have 25–30-year lifecycle. We would like to lead by example.
Mayor Arndt; thinking the geothermal bore will be more expensive – but it does feel like the costs have come
down. That might be the forward thinking that might really pay off in the future.
Stu Reeves; ties together – looking at those funding opportunities
Geothermal is a key word when looking at a tax credit – city is looking at an RFP for a 3rd party tax consultant
Having that 3rd party, they start walking alongside you and can also influence based on funding that might be
attached to these types of systems.
Mayor Arndt; our Governor is very pro geothermal.
Travis Storin; the clarity you provided on the court will also provide clarity on the HVAC conversation.
What is the risk of the equipment on the roof right now? That is the risk we are working with right now.
Meeting adjourned at 5:02 pm.
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COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Staff: Ginny Sawyer, Sr. Project Manager
Travis Storin, Chief Financial Officer
Joe Wimmer, Senior Analyst
Date: July 3, 2024
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Community Capital Improvement Tax Renewal
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to begin consideration of a community capital tax program for voter
consideration in November 2025.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
1. What questions does Council Finance Committee have on the initial projects listed?
2. What additional considerations does Council Finance Committee want included in the
process?
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City of Fort Collins has a 40+ year history of utilizing voter approved sales tax initiatives to
fund major capital projects. While many communities rely on bonding for capital projects, Fort
Collins has committed to a “pay as we go” model that has benefited the community through
project engagement and utilizing tax collection from both residents and non-residents. Past tax
packages have demonstrated that core elements of success include:
- Benefiting the community as a whole both geographically and by interest; and
- Including projects that can leverage other funding and partnerships.
The current Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP) tax will expire December 31,
2025. A renewal package will be offered to voters in November 2025.
Staff has begun the initial work of identifying projects either identified in masterplans or flagged
as needed capital. This is not a staff recommended list but a first collection of potential
projects. The project list will continue to be refined over the next 12 months through Council
interaction and public engagement.
Some details of note:
• Staff is researching other communities that use a revolving loan fund for affordable
housing and looking at the possibility of bonding against CCIP housing fund money to
create a similar program.
• The Laporte Avenue redesign is not in any masterplan. This project came from a
resident a few years ago and staff offered adding it to potential projects for
consideration.
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• Projects will be further vetted to ensure they are more capital implementation than
feasibility/planning outcomes. Projects will also be vetted for scalability.
• While geographic disbursement of projects is a priority, the bulk of City-owned property
and Poudre River reaches with associated plans are located in the downtown area.
NEXT STEPS
Staff will continue to vet and refine offers as mentioned above. An outreach plan will be
developed and this item will come to a full council work session on August 27, 2024. The
timeline anticipates Council referring a ballot measure in July/August 2025 for the November
2025 ballot.
Proposed Projects:
Vision Zero Plan – Arterial Intersection Improvements: $10M
This project provides an annual fund for improvements to arterial intersections with safety
improvements for all travel modes. This funding has allowed City staff to provide needed
design, local match for grants, and construction funding, for previous major arterial intersection
improvements. From the 10-year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP), notable
planned projects include:
- Shields and Prospect Intersection Improvements
- Shields and Horsetooth Intersection Improvements
- Drake and Lemay Intersection Improvements
- College and Drake Intersection Improvements
Active Modes Plan – Bike and Grade Separated Crossings: $20M
This project provides an annual fund to construct bicycle infrastructure as recommended in the
Active Modes Plan (AMP). This includes linear facility improvements such as buffered and
separated bike lanes as well as spot treatments or crossing improvements such as bike/ped
signals and protected intersections. Projects have been prioritized using the outcomes-based
evaluation measures of network connectivity, access to transit, safety and comfort, and health
and equity, with an emphasis on Safe Routes to Schools. This fund will combine the previous
CCIP Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements and CCIP Bike/Ped Grade Separated Crossing
Funds so will also fund pedestrian underpass projects that align with the AMP and the Strategic
Trails Master Plan, as well as aligns with our Vision Zero action plan.
Active Modes – Pedestrian Plan: $16M
This project provides an annual fund for construction of missing and ADA deficient sidewalks to
complete the build out of the City network as well as pedestrian crossing improvements
recommended in the Active Modes Plan. This funding provides approximately 1.5 to 2 miles of
new sidewalk per year. Priority is given to areas near schools to advance the Safe Routes to
School Program, as well as along arterial roads. Fund can also provide for local grant match.
Willow Street Streetscape: $5.3M
This project would create a better urban design corridor along Willow Street from Linden to
Lincoln extending the previous work done on Willow Street west of Linden. The project
assumes two travel lanes, two parking lanes, two bike lanes with 3-foot buffers and two 8-foot
wide sidewalks.
Jefferson Street (College to Linden): $6.8M
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Creating a corridor similar to the recently completed Linden Street project on Jefferson from
College Ave to Linden Street. Two drive lanes with a two-way center left turn lane through the
corridor. The sidewalks would be improved to be 22' wide similar to Linden Street.
Jefferson Street (Linden to Mountain): $7.4M
Creating a corridor similar to the recently completed Linden Street project on Jefferson from
College Ave to Linden Street. Two drive lanes with a two-way center left turn lane through the
corridor. The sidewalks would be improved to be 22' wide similar to Linden Street.
Laporte and College Plaza: $7.6M
The purpose of this project is to create an improved urban design and bike/ped space on
Laporte from College to Mason. The project would include 3 travel lanes and 2 8-foot buffered
bike lanes west of College and 2 travel lanes with 2-8 foot buffered bike lanes East of College.
The project would create a pedestrian plaza in the area surrounding College and Laporte.
Transfort Bus Stop Enhancements: $1M
Transfort was allotted $1M in the current CCIP. The first three years of CCIP funding (2016
through 2018) funded ADA improvements at 86 stops. The next 4 years of CCIP funding
($400,000) was leveraged as the local match for $1.5M in federal funds to complete ADA
improvements at 134 stops, and purchase needed amenities throughout the service area,
including 25 shelters, approximately 90 other amenities such as benches and trash cans. To
date, 220 stops have seen ADA upgrades as a result of CCIP funding. There are approximately
40 bus stops remaining that require ADA upgrades and additional funding will be needed for
additional amenities, and to maintain existing bus stops in a state of good repair for future
riders.
Transfort Bus Replacement: $5M
Transfort leveraged $1M as local match to receive an additional $10.5M in other funding
sources, mainly federal, to purchase 14 buses. In the next 10 years, 30 buses reach the end of
their useful life including eight (8) 60FT articulated MAX buses. Replacing buses at the end of
their useful life is pivotal to maintaining the fleet in a state of good repair, minimizing
mechanical breakdowns and maximizing on time route performance, while also leading to lower
lifetime maintenance costs.
Transfort Maintenance Facility: $16M
The vision for an expanded or new facility includes sufficient office space, training facilities,
maintenance bays, and bus parking facilities to house the additional buses needed for
expanded service. A new facility includes the potential for mixed use commercial space, and a
new publicly accessible transit station. Current estimate for a new facility is approximately
$77M, not including design costs. This CCIP funding request would be leveraged with federal
grant dollars at a match rate of 80% federal funds and 20% local match and would be used
toward the design and expansion of the existing facility, and/or design and construction of a
new facility.
Nature in the City (NIC): $1.5M
NIC projects provide opportunities for people to interact with and become stewards of their
surrounding environment. These projects increase wildlife values by creating stronger
connectivity between larger patches of urban habitat, such as natural areas and City parks. By
funding both internal City efforts and public/private partnerships, the community integrates
diverse, native landscapes from the center of Fort Collins to the edges of the Growth
Management Area.
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Housing Fund: $10M
Staff is researching potential new use of housing fund dollars including bonding against the
amount to create a revolving loan fund. We have also confirmed with local housing providers
that any amount of gap funding is a value.
Lee Martinez Farm Plan and Refresh: $2.6M
Preserving and expanding inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities reflects the values that
make Fort Collins a truly special place to live, work, and play. This project funds a plan and
vision for the future of the Farm at Lee Martinez Park along with capital funding to make
enhancements and expansion to the Farm.
Mulberry Pool Replacement and Expansion: $26.8M
Mulberry Pool is the only pool in Fort Collins that provides a small year-round leisure pool that
serves families. Mulberry also provides lap lanes for both the community, Poudre School
District swim teams and club teams along with swim lessons for swimmers of all abilities.
A new modern facility would better serve the growing needs of Fort Collins. The facility could
include a full warm water leisure pool with zero entry, slide(s) and other play features. The
facility will also include at least 6 lap lanes to maintain the current level of service for the Fort
Collins swim community.
Pickleball Complex: $4M
A pickleball complex feasibility study is underway to determine if a community park site can
close the gap in the short-term while waiting for future community parks to be built. Building a
12-court complex would cost approximately $4M.
Strategic Trails Implementation: $10M
The Strategic Trail Plan will be completed in 2024 and early 2025. Additional annual funding
will support the current Conservation Trust funding and expedite project delivery as developed
by the plan.
Dog Parks: $2.5M
Funding would implement two new dog parks and bring existing dog parks up to the same
standard.
Bike Park: $5M
Implement first phase of a bike park based on feedback gathered in a future bike park feasibility
study.
Children’s Garden and Infrastructure Upgrades: $4.9M
The Children's Garden was the first to open to the public 20 years ago. The field of informal
learning in nature has matured greatly and the garden is showing its age. A comprehensive
renovation will rejuvenate the space, better align with current learning theory, and address
drainage and maintenance issues. The full scope of the Children's Garden construction project
includes the garden itself, along with reconsiderations of the entry and access sequence for
families as well as school groups, along with including art elements and interpretive signage.
Historic Trolley Building Restoration: $15.4M
The historic Car Barn/Trolley Building at 330 N Howes St, which has been stabilized for use as
interim storage for the Museum of Discovery, provides an opportunity for an iconic structure to
be rehabilitated and adapted for a community-centered use. The 2017 Downtown Master Plan
identifies the building for restoration and repurposing into a local attraction.
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Police Detention Remodel: $400K
This project is a remodel of the detention area at the Police Station to make the total area in the
building more useable. Since the original construction of the Police Station, the detention area
has not been used because of regulatory restrictions and currently acts as a storage facility.
Catering Kitchen at the Lincoln Center: $2.6M
The Lincoln Center’s event catering kitchen is in need of a full remodel. The kitchen has not
been updated since its time serving as the kitchen for Lincoln Junior High prior to that property
becoming The Lincoln Center in 1977. The kitchen is crucial to reputation and operations as an
event center. Numerous operational aspects need to be updated.
Museum of Discovery Artifact Storage and Care: $2.9M
This project creates clean, safe, climate controlled, publicly accessibility, housing for historic
Museum artifacts. New storage will replace the current off-site storage located in the historic
Trolley/Car Barn building. Relocating the Museum's storage will allow for public use for the
historic Car Barn building.
Downtown River Projects: $2-$32M
The Downtown reaches of The Cache la Poudre River – the sections from Shields Street to
Mulberry ‐were planned in the Downtown River Plan. Whitewater Park, considered Reach 3,
was completed in the last CCIP. Both Reach 2 (including Lee Martinez and Legacy Parks) and
Reach 4 (including Old Fort Collins Heritage Park) are potential next phase projects. Options
for implementation would be full funding at $32M for Reach 2 or $22M for Reach 4 or looking to
progress public outreach and conceptual design in both areas for $2M.
Construction Waste Diversion Equipment Replacement: $2.2M
Five pieces of heavy machinery are included in this offer. The Crushing and Recycling Facility
is a significant contributor to waste diversion and provides recycled materials to the public. In
2023, this facility processed approximately 138,000 tons of concrete and asphalt for reuse and
diverting this material from the landfill.
Shared Commercial Kitchen: $1M
This project will create a (feasibility study) shared commercial kitchen and co-working space to
help fill a gap in the food business and entrepreneurial eco-system. With the increase in
entrepreneurial food businesses, particularly in our underserved and underrepresented
communities, Fort Collins has some infrastructure challenges to best support these endeavors.
Downtown Parks Shop: $11.2M
The Parks Department has been built on a district model for maintenance activities. The
current downtown site is located in a refurbished commercial warehouse which is near the end
of its useful life and will be displaced as part of the Civic Center Master Plan. A new facility in
the downtown area will house not only the local support staff but also the crews which support
the horticultural areas around our facilities and throughout the public areas and trail
systems. Two districts will work out of this facility providing efficient operations in a timely
manner to the public.
Attachments;
1) Presentation
2) 2026-2035 CCIP Project Proposals
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Travis Storin -Chief Financial Officer
Ginny Sawyer -Lead Policy and Project Manager
Joe Wimmer –Senior Financial Analyst
Community Capital Improvement
Program (CCIP) ¼-cent Tax
Renewal
Council Finance Committee
April 23, 2024
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What questions does Council Finance
Committee have on the initial projects listed?01
What additional considerations does Council
Finance Committee want included in the
process?
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Headline Copy Goes HereDedicated Capital Tax Since 1973
3
4.35%
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Building on BasicsChoices ‘95Designing Tomorrow Today
Capital Quarter-Cent
4
1973-1980
•Lincoln Center
•Mulberry Pool
•Fire Station #4
•City Hall Building
•Main Library
•Parks Acquisition
•Sewer to Andersonville/Alta
Vista
•Street Improvements
2006-2015
•Fort Collins Museum of
Discovery
•Senior Center Expansion
•Bicycle Program Plan
Implementation
•North College Avenue
Improvements
•Pedestrian Plan and ADA
Improvements
1990-1997
•Major Street Improvements
•Senior Center
•Eastside Park
•Southwest Community Park
Land Acquisition
•Indoor Pool Renovations
•Fire Station #10 Land Acquisition
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Capital Tax – Lessons Learned
Helpful to…
-Advance projects from Master Plans that
have been informed by community input.
-Ensure items put forth represent community
desires and priorities across broad
geography, types of services, and personal
passions.
-Utilize community engagement to help
prioritize projects and programming.
Have learned to…
-Adjust for inflation and add on years of
operation and maintenance.
-Balance flexibility and specificity to ensure
voters get what the ballot promised while
allowing flexibility to take advantage of
unforeseen opportunities (grants, development,
etc.)
-Avoid singular projects that would absorb a
majority of the funding.
-Solidify a plan far enough in advance of referral
to ensure adequate budgeting analysis and
community awareness.
The last two measures passed with 80% voter approval
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Capital Tax – Successful Project Package
Asset Management & Master Plans
Council Priorities
Community Appeal
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Totals & Summary
¼ Cent Tax Revenue
•$11M annual revenue (2024)
•$110M total revenue 2025-2026
Submitted Projects
•$200M total project submittals to-date (2024)
Culture
13%
Natural Areas
1%
Parks & Recreation
31%
Public Safety
1%
Transportation/Engineering
48%
Environment
1%
Housing
5%
Economic Health
1%
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Transportation & Engineering
Vision Zero Plan – Arterial Intersection Improvements: $10M
•Previously Arterial Intersection Improvements ($6M)
Active Modes Plan – Bike and Grade Separated Crossings: $20M
•Previously Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements $5.0 M, and
Bike/Ped Grade Separated Crossing Fund $6.0 M
Active Modes – Pedestrian Plan: $16M
•Previously Pedestrian Sidewalk / ADA-Compliance $14.0 M
•Willow Street Streetscape: $5.3M
•Jefferson Street (College to Linden): $6.8M
•Jefferson Street (Linden to Mountain): $7.4M
•Laporte and College Plaza: $7.6M
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Transit
Transfort Bus Stop Enhancements: $1M
•Previously Bus Stop Improvements $1.0 M
Transfort Bus Replacement: $5M
•Previously Transfort Bus Fleet Replacement $2.0 M
Transfort Maintenance Facility: $16M
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Funds
Nature in the City (NIC): $1.5M
•Previously Nature in the City $3.0 M
Housing Fund: $10M
•Previously Affordable Housing Fund $4.0 M
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New Community Amenities
•Lee Martinez Farm Plan and Refresh: $2.6M
•Mulberry Pool Replacement and Expansion: $26.8M
•Pickleball Complex: $4M
•Strategic Trails Implementation: $10M
•Dog Parks: $2.5M
•Bike Park: $5M
•Children’s Garden and Infrastructure: $4.9M
•Historic Trolley Building Restoration: $15.4M
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Other
•Police Detention Remodel: $400K
•Catering Kitchen at the Lincoln Center: $2.6M
•Museum of Discovery Artifact Storage and Care: $2.9M
•Downtown River Projects: $2-$32M
•Construction Waste Diversion Equipment Replacement: $2.2M
•Shared Commercial Kitchen: $1M
•Downtown Parks Shop: $11.2M
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2024-2025 Timeline
February 13 Work
Session
Feb/March June/July Dec ‘24~Aug ‘25
August - NovemberApril/May
June 11 Work
Session
May Council Finance
Committee (refine
potential projects)
Begin Engagement
August 27 Council
Work Session
March Council Finance
Committee (develop
guiding principles, input
on potential projects)
April 23 Work
Session
July 3 Council
Finance
(CCIP Update)
December 2024
Staff-recommended
CCIP Package +
2025 Engagement Plan
Feb 2025
Initiate Engagement
August 2025
Refer CCIP Ballot
Language
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Tax Renewals Over Time
Long-term Look at Possible Tax Renewals
ASSUMES 10 YEAR TERMS
20502045204020352030202520202015
Open Space Yes
(25 yr.) | 2006 - 2030
KFCG
(10 yr.) | 2011 - 2020 KFCG.25
(10 yr.) | 2021 - 2030
Assume KFCG
(10 yr.) | 2031 - 2040
Street Maintenance
(10 yr.) | 2016 - 2025 Assume Street Maintenance
(20 yr.) | 2026 - 2045
Community Capital
Improvement
(10 yr.) | 2016 - 2025
Assume
Capital Renewal
(10 yr.) | 2026 - 2035
Assume
Capital Renewal
(10 yr.) | 2036 - 2045
2050 Tax Parks, Climate, Transit
(26 yr.) | 2024 - 2050
Assume Open Space Yes
(25 yr.) | 2035 - 2050
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What questions does Council Finance
Committee have on the initial projects listed?01
What additional considerations does Council
Finance Committee want included in the
process?
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Laporte Ave Redesign
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Laporte Ave Redesign
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Capital Tax 2016-2025
Current Engineering/Transportation-Type Funds
•Arterial Intersection Improvements $6.0 M
•Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements $5.0 M
•Bike/Ped Grade Separated Crossing Fund $6.0 M
•Bus Stop Improvements $1.0 M
•Pedestrian Sidewalk / ADA-Compliance $14.0 M
•Transfort Bus Fleet Replacement $2.0 M
New Program Funds
•Affordable Housing Fund $4.0 M
•Nature in the City $3.0 M
Current Capital-Type Projects
•Lincoln Ave. Bridge $5.3 M
•Linden St. Renovation $3.0 M
•SE Community Center w. Pool $14.0 M
•Gardens on Spring Creek Visitor's Center $2.0 M
•Willow Street Improvements $3.5 M
•Carnegie Bldg. Renovation $1.0 M
•City Park Train $350K
•Club Tico Renovation $250k
•Downtown Poudre River Enhancements Whitewater Park $4.0 M
Approximately half of revenue used for engineering/transportation related activities
and half used for new capital amenities
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2026-2035
Community Capital
Improvement Program
(CCIP)
DRAFT July 3, 2024
Council Finance Committee
All Project Proposals
1
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10-year 1/4c - All Proposals Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed 10-Year
Project Name Standalone Projects 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 Total
Vision Zero Plan - Arterial Intersection Improvements - 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 10,000
Active Modes Plan - Bike & Grade Separated Crossing Program - 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 20,000
Active Modes Plan - Pedestrian Program - 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 16,000
Willow Street Streetscape 5,318 - - - - - - - - - - 5,318
Jefferson Street Improvement Project (College to Linden)6,838 - - - - - - - - - 6,838
Jefferson Street Improvement Project (Linden to Mountain)7,384 - - - - - - - - - - 7,384
Laporte and College Plaza 7,646 - - - - - - - - - - 7,646
Transfort Bus Stop Enhancements - 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 1,000
Transfort Bus Replacement - 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 5,000
Transfort Maintenance Facility 16,000 - - - - - - - - - - 16,000
Housing Fund - 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 10,000
Nature in the City - 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 1,500
Lee Martinez Farm Area Plan and Refresh 2,600 - - - - - - - - - - 2,600
Mulberry Pool Replacment and Expansion 26,850 - - - - - - - - - - 26,850
Pickleball Complex 4,000 - - - - - - - - - - 4,000
Strategic Trails Plan Implementation - 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 10,000
Dog Park Strategic Plan and Phase 1 Implementation 2,500 - - - - - - - - - - 2,500
Bike Park Phase 1 5,000 - - - - - - - - - - 5,000
Gardens on Spring Creek - Children's Garden & Infrastructure 4,950 - - - - - - - - - - 4,950
Historic Trolley Building Resoration and Activation 15,444 - - - - - - - - - - 15,444
Police Detention Remodel 403 - - - - - - - - - - 403
Catering Kitchen Code Compliance at The Lincoln Center 2,634 - - - - - - - - - - 2,634
Museum of Discovery Artifact Storage Facility 2,950 - - - - - - - - - - 2,950
Downtown River Park(s) 2,000 - - - - - - - - - - 2,000
Construction Waste Diversion Equipment - Hoffman Mill Facility 2,204 - - - - - - - - - - 2,204
Shared Commercial Kitchen 1,000 - - - - - - - - - - 1,000
Downtown Parks Shop 11,180 - - - - - - - - - 11,180
Annual Project Total 126,901 7,350 7,350 7,350 7,350 7,350 7,350 7,350 7,350 7,350 7,350 200,401
Projected Annual Revenue $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 110,000
CCIP Reserve $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Balance $3,650 $3,650 $3,650 $3,650 $3,650 $3,650 $3,650 $3,650 $3,650 $3,650
Inputs
Project Inflationary Adj 0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Sales Tax Annual Growth 0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
* All in 2024 dollars. Inflation has not been included
Ten-Year Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP)
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Vision Zero Plan - Arterial Intersection Improvements
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2035
Department:Engineering Project Location: City-wide
Strategic Outcome:Transportation & Mobility Type:Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
300$ 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 3,000$
100$ 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 1,000$
3,600$ 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 36,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 40,000$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
1,000$ 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 10,000$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2,000$ 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 20,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
1,000$ 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 10,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 40,000$
Project Schedule and Estimate
T&M 1 - DRAFT: Make significant progress toward the Vision Zero goal to have no serious injury or fatal crashes for people walking, biking,
rolling or driving in Fort Collins
$6,000,000 Total New CCIP Funding: $10,000,000
This project will provide an annual fund for improvements to arterial intersections with safety improvements for all travel modes. This funding has allowed City
staff to provide needed design, local match for grants, and construction funding, for previous major arterial intersection improvements. This program will be
focused on implementing the transportation infrastructure required to support our Vision Zero action plan, as the arterial intersection improvements are
located on our High Injury Network. From our 10-year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP), notable planned projects include:
- Shields and Prospect Intersection Improvements
- Shields and Horsetooth Intersection Improvements
- Drake and Lemay Intersection Improvements
- College and Drake Intersection Improvements
Grants
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Other
City Engineering N/A
CCIP funding has historically been leveraged for local match of state and
federal capital project grants. "Other" funding sources are project dependent
and can be comprised of General Fund Reserves, TCEF, additional state and
local matching funds.
Consistent year-to-year funding amounts is preferred to assist PDT in planning
for project planning and grant matching.
No impact to ongoing operation and maintenance is expected. By
replacing existing aging intersections, the replacement program will
save operational costs to maintain the City's transportation
infrastructure.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Parking Fund
Recreation Fund
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Active Modes Plan - Pedestrian Program
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2035
Department:Engineering Project Location: City-wide
Strategic Outcome:Transportation & Mobility Type:Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
150$ 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 1,500$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
1,450$ 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 14,500$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 16,000$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
1,600$ 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 16,000$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 16,000$
Project Schedule and Estimate
T&M 1 - DRAFT: Make significant progress toward the Vision Zero goal to have no serious injury or fatal crashes for people walking, biking,
rolling or driving in Fort Collins
$14,000,000 Total New CCIP Funding: $16,000,000
This project will provide an annual fund for construction of missing and ADA deficient sidewalks to complete the build out of the City network as well as
pedestrian crossing improvements recommended in the Active Modes Plan. This funding provides approximately 1.5 to 2 miles of new sidewalk per year. This
includes new sidewalk and combined bike/pedestrian path segments in areas of the City where sidewalks and/or bike lanes do not exist currently, or
replacement is needed due to not meeting ADA width requirements. Priority is given to areas near schools to advance the Safe Routes to School Program, as
well as along arterial roads. This program aligns with and helps execute our Active Modes Plan, as well as our Vision Zero action plan, and can provide local
match for grants in support of AMP focused capital projects as needed.
Grants
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Other
City Engineering N/A
CCIP funding has historically been leveraged for local match of state and
federal capital project grants. "Other" funding sources are project dependent
and can be comprised of General Fund Reserves, TCEF, additional state and
local matching funds.
Consistent year-to-year funding amounts is preferred to assist PDT in planning
for project planning and grant matching.
Some additional snow removal cost will be anticipated with the
construction of additional sidewalk infrastructure.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Parking Fund
Recreation Fund
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Active Modes Plan - Bike and Grade Separated Crossing Program
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2035
Department:Engineering Project Location: City-wide
Strategic Outcome:Transportation & Mobility Type:Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
500$ 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 5,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
7,500$ 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 75,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 80,000$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
2,000$ 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 20,000$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
4,000$ 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 40,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2,000$ 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 20,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 80,000$
Project Schedule and Estimate
T&M 1 - DRAFT: Make significant progress toward the Vision Zero goal to have no serious injury or fatal crashes for people walking, biking,
rolling or driving in Fort Collins
$11,100,000 Total New CCIP Funding: $20,000,000
This project will provide an annual fund to construct bicycle infrastructure as recommended in the Active Modes Plan (AMP). This includes linear facility
improvements such as buffered and separated bike lanes as well as spot treatments or crossing improvements such as bike/ped signals and protected
intersections. Projects have been prioritized using the outcomes-based evaluation measures of network connectivity, access to transit, safety and comfort, and
health and equity, with an emphasis on Safe Routes to Schools. This fund will combine the previous CCIP Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements and CCIP Bike/Ped
Grade Separated Crossing Funds. Therefore, this fund will also fund pedestrian underpass projects that align with the AMP and the Strategic Trails Master Plan,
as well as aligns with our Vision Zero action plan.
Grants
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Other
City Engineering N/A
CCIP funding has historically been leveraged for local match of state and
federal capital project grants. "Other" funding sources are project dependent
and can be comprised of General Fund Reserves, TCEF, additional state & local
matching funds.
Consistent year-to-year funding amounts is preferred to assist PDT in planning
for project planning and grant matching.
Some additional snow removal cost will be anticipated with the
construction of additional bike and combined use bike/ped linear
facilities.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Parking Fund
Recreation Fund
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Willow Street Streetscape - Linden to Lincoln
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2027
Department:Engineering Project Location: Willow Street from Linden to Lincoln
Strategic Outcome:Transportation & Mobility Type:New and Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
581$ 476 - - - - - - - - 1,057$
-$ 275 - - - - - - - - 275$
-$ 3,986 - - - - - - - - 3,986$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
581$ 4,737$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 5,318$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
581$ 4,737 - - - - - - - - 5,318$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
581$ 4,737$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 5,318$
Project Schedule and Estimate
ECON 1 - Foster diverse and attractive employment opportunities, remove barriers to local businesses and bolster economic mobility by
facilitating workforce development that aligns businesses drivers with worker capability
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $5,318,000
This project would create a better urban design corridor along Willow Street from Linden to Lincoln, extending the previous work done on Willow Street west of
Linden. The project assumes two 11 foot travel lanes, two 8 foot parallel parking lanes, two 5 foot bike lanes with 3 foot buffers, and two 8 foot wide sidewalks.
This street improvement ties the Downtown Plan into the river district and expands the feel of Old town.
Grants
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Other
City Engineering N/A
It is unlikely that grant funds could be sought for this project. Timing of project
commencement is flexible and can be dependent on CCIP funding availability.
Since new infrastructure is being implemented, future O&M costs are
projected to be less than current.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Parking Fund
Recreation Fund
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Jefferson Street Improvement Project (College to Linden)
Project Year(s): 2027 to 2029
Department:Engineering Project Location: Jefferson Street from College to Linden
Strategic Outcome:Transportation & Mobility Type:New and Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ 923 615 - - - - - - - 1,538$
-$ - 113 - - - - - - - 113$
-$ - 3,631 1,556 - - - - - - 5,187$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 923$ 4,359$ 1,556$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 6,838$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ 923 4,359 1,556 - - - - - - 6,838$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 923$ 4,359$ 1,556$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 6,838$
Project Schedule and Estimate
ECON 1 - Foster diverse and attractive employment opportunities, remove barriers to local businesses and bolster economic mobility by
facilitating workforce development that aligns businesses drivers with worker capability
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $6,838,000
This project creates a corridor similar to the recently completed Linden Street project on Jefferson from College Ave to Linden Street. Two 11' drive lanes with a
two way center left turn lane through the corridor. The sidewalks would be improved to be 22' wide similar to on Linden Street.
Grants
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Other
City Engineering N/A
It is unlikely that grant funds could be sought for this project. Timing of project
commencement is flexible and can be dependent on CCIP funding availability.
Since new infrastructure is being implemented, future O&M costs are
projected to be less than current.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Parking Fund
Recreation Fund
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Jefferson Street Improvement Project (Linden to Mountain)
Project Year(s): 2028 to 2030
Department:Engineering Project Location: Jefferson Street Linden to Mountain
Strategic Outcome:Transportation & Mobility Type:New and Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - 1,116 479 - - - - - - 1,595$
-$ - - 414 - - - - - - 414$
-$ - - - 5,376 - - - - - 5,376$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ -$ 1,116$ 893$ 5,376$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 7,385$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - 1,116 893 5,376 - - - - - 7,385$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ -$ 1,116$ 893$ 5,376$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 7,385$
Project Schedule and Estimate
ECON 1 - Foster diverse and attractive employment opportunities, remove barriers to local businesses and bolster economic mobility by
facilitating workforce development that aligns businesses drivers with worker capability
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $7,385,000
This project creates a corridor similar to the recently completed Linden Street project on Jefferson from Linden Street to Mountain Ave. Two 11' drive lanes with
a two way center left turn lane through the corridor. The sidewalks would be improved to be 22' wide similar to on Linden Street.
Grants
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Other
City Engineering N/A
It is unlikely that grant funds could be sought for this project. Timing of project
commencement is flexible and can be dependent on CCIP funding availability.
Since new infrastructure is being implemented, future O&M costs are
projected to be less than current.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Parking Fund
Recreation Fund
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Laporte and College Plaza
Project Year(s): 2030 to 2033
Department:Engineering Project Location: Laporte Ave from College to Mason
Strategic Outcome:Transportation & Mobility Type:New and Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - - - 797 797 - - - - 1,594$
-$ - - - - 38 - - - - 38$
-$ - - - 3,909 2,105 - - 6,014$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ -$ -$ -$ 797$ 835$ 3,909$ 2,105$ -$ -$ 7,646$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - - - 797 835 3,909 2,105 - - 7,646$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ -$ -$ -$ 797$ 835$ 3,909$ 2,105$ -$ -$ 7,646$
Project Schedule and Estimate
ECON 1 - Foster diverse and attractive employment opportunities, remove barriers to local businesses and bolster economic mobility by
facilitating workforce development that aligns businesses drivers with worker capability
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $7,646,000
The purpose of this project is to create an improved urban design and bike/pedestrian space on Laporte from College to Mason. The project would include 3-12
foot travel lanes and 2-8 foot buffered bike lane West of college and 2-12 foot travel lanes and 2-8 foot buffered bike lanes East of college. The project would
create a pedestrian plaza in the area surrounding College and Laporte.
Grants
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Other
City Engineering N/A
It is unlikely that grant funds could be sought for this project. Timing of project
commencement is flexible and can be dependent on CCIP funding availability.
Since new infrastructure is being implemented, future O&M costs are
projected to be less than current.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Parking Fund
Recreation Fund
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Transfort Bus Stop Enhancements
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2035
Department:Transfort Project Location: City-wide
Strategic Outcome:Transportation & Mobility Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
500$ 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 5,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - -$
500$ 500$ 500$ 500$ 500$ 500$ 500$ 500$ 500$ 500$ 5,000$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
100$ 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 1,000$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
400$ 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 4,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
500$ 500$ 500$ 500$ 500$ 500$ 500$ 500$ 500$ 500$ 5,000$
Other
Type:
T&M 2 - Increase Transfort access and ridership by ensuring the City’s transit services provide safe, reliable and convenient alternatives to
driving
$1,000,000 Total New CCIP Funding: $1,000,000
Transfort was allotted $1,000,000 in previous CCIP funds, to be used toward bus stop improvements to ensure bus stops complied with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(ADA). The first three years of CCIP funding (2016 through 2018) funded ADA improvements at 86 stops. The next 4 years of CCIP funding ($400,000) was leveraged as the local
match for $1.5M in federal funds, this increased the ‘buying power’ of our local dollars by 5-fold and allowed Transfort to complete ADA improvements at 134 stops, and purchase
needed amenities including 25 shelters, and approximately 90 benches and trash cans. To date, 220 stops have seen ADA upgrades as a result of CCIP funding. There are
approximately 40 bus stops remaining that require ADA upgrades, for which additional funding will be needed. CCIP funding will also be used to purchase additional amenities,
and to maintain Transfort’s existing bus stops in a state of good repair for future riders.
Transfort serves a total of 486 bus stops throughout Northern Colorado, 418 of these stops fall under Transfort’s jurisdiction for improvements and maintenance (other stops are
maintained by partner agencies like CSU, Boulder, Longmont, and Loveland). Prior to 2022, maintenance of bus stops and acquisition of bus stop amenities was handled through a
third-party advertising contract. However, since 2022 Transfort has been responsible for purchasing all new bus stop amenities and all maintenance costs associated with existing
bus stops including maintaining all concrete pads in a state of good repair. Moreover, there are still a number of stops with ADA compliant concrete pads with either undersized or
no amenities for riders. Research shows that increases in transit amenities like shelters, seating, and lighting lead to increases in ridership on public transit. CCIP funding will allow
the purchase and installation of new and replacement bus stop amenities, including concrete pads, bus shelters, benches, bike racks, trash cans and lighting, and to maintain bus
stops in a state of good repair and to ADA standards. This funding will ensure the safety and comfort of our current riders and likely lead to increases in transit ridership.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
Transfort Staff N/A
Historically, Transfort has utilized a significant portion of CCIP funding to
leverage federal grant dollars at a match rate of 80% federal to 20% local
dollars. Having guaranteed and consistent funding amounts assist Transfort in
submitting strong federal and state grant applications that are more likely to
be considered and awarded for funding.
Current Operating and Maintenance costs for bus stops are about
$125,000 annually and are not expected to significantly increase with
the compliance work done on the stops. These costs are funded by
Transfort's general fund contribution.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Transfort Bus Replacement
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2035
Department:Transfort Project Location: City-wide
Strategic Outcome:Transportation & Mobility Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
3,300$ 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 33,000$
3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 33,000$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
500$ 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 5,000$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2,800$ 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 28,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 3,300$ 33,000$
Other
Type:
T&M 2 - Increase Transfort access and ridership by ensuring the City’s transit services provide safe, reliable and convenient alternatives to
driving
$2,000,000 Total New CCIP Funding: $5,000,000
Transfort's CCIP funding to-date of $1M has leveraged an additional $10.5M in other funding sources, to purchase 14 buses: six Compressed Natural Gas buses in 2018
and eight Battery Electric buses in 2023-2024. Prior to the 2018 bus replacements, Transfort was operating a fleet with 21% of vehicles past Transfort’s useful life
benchmark. Currently 0% of vehicles are past Transfort’s useful life benchmark due to the ability to replace buses on a regular schedule over the past 6 years. Transfort
has another remaining $1M in 2025 CCIP funds to be used toward bus purchases, these funds will be similarly leveraged in federal grant applications.
In the next 10 years, Transfort will have at least 30 buses reach the end of their useful life that need to be replaced, including eight (8) 60FT articulated MAX buses.
Moreover, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has launched several State of Good Repair initiatives over the past 5 years, making timely fleet replacements a
federal priority. To align with Our Climate Future, Transfort has adopted a goal to purchase Zero Emission Vehicles for all future bus replacements. At approximately
$1.2M each (in 2024 dollars), this translates to an unmet capital need of at least $36M over the next 10 years. Assuming the majority (80-85%) of these costs will be
covered via federal and state funding sources, 15-20% ($5.4M to $7.2M) would be required in local matching dollars.
Transfort is conducting an Optimization & Microtransit Planning study which may result in recommendations for microtransit in areas throughout the City to create a
more comprehensive transit network. A smaller portion of these funds could also be used toward the local match for the procurement of microtransit vehicles.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
Transfort Staff N/A
Historically, Transfort has utilized all of its CCIP bus replacement funding to
leverage federal grant dollars at a match rate of up to 85% federal/15% local
dollars to purchase Low or No Emission vehicles. Having guaranteed and
consistent funding available assists Transfort in submitting strong federal and
state grant applications that are more likely to be considered and awarded for
funding.
No impact to ongoing operational cost is expected. Maintaining the
fleet in a state of good repair, and replacing buses at the end of their
useful life (typically 12 years), contributes to maintaining or lowering
ongoing maintenance costs.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Transfort Maintenance Facility
Project Year(s): 2027
Department:Transfort Project Location: City-wide
Strategic Outcome:Transportation & Mobility Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ 3,000 - - - - - - - - 3,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 77,000 - - - - - - - - 77,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 80,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 80,000$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ 16,000 - - - - - - - - 16,000$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 64,000 - - - - - - - - 64,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 80,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 80,000$
Other
Type:
T&M 2 - Increase Transfort access and ridership by ensuring the City’s transit services provide safe, reliable and convenient alternatives to
driving
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $16,000,000
Transfort’s Maintenance Facility (TMF) houses Transfort’s fleet of 57 buses (53 active and 4 contingency vehicles) and 30 support vehicles, and supports all vehicle maintenance
activities. This facility also houses all dispatch and operations staff and some of Transfort’s administration staff, with additional staff offices located at the Downtown Transit
Center. Due to space limitation, the majority of offices are shared among 2 to 3 people. TMF was built in 1983 to accommodate approximately 25 buses and was expanded once in
2014 to house the additional buses that came with Transfort’s MAX BRT expanded service, although no additional maintenance bays or office space were added at that time.
The Transit Master Plan (TMP), adopted in 2019, calls for significant expansion of Transfort service which would require an 55% increase in vehicles and a commensurate increase
in staff, including both administrative and operating staff. The existing maintenance facility is not large enough to adequately house the projected number of buses, nor is it large
enough to meet staffing needs for office space, dispatchers, training, or staff meetings.
Transfort is currently facilitating a Needs Assessment at TMF to define additional needs for staff and vehicles through 2040 and are exploring whether the current property is large
enough to house the necessary expansion or whether a second location will be necessary. Staff have identified several locations in north Fort Collins which would provide an
adequate footprint for an additional Operations and Maintenance Facility. A new facility in a different location includes the potential for mixed use commercial space, and a new
publicly accessible transit station. This CCIP funding request would be leveraged with federal grant dollars at a match rate of 80% federal funds and 20% local match and would be
used toward the design and expansion of the existing facility, and/or design and construction of a new facility.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
Conceptual Design Consultant N/A
These funds would be used to leverage federal grant dollars at 80% which
would require 20% in local match dollars. If funded at $16M, these CCIP funds
could be used to leverage projects up to $80M. Having funding budgeted
through a program like CCIP increases the likelihood of being awarded grant
funding.
Current operating and maintenance costs are about $6 million
annually and are funded with a mix of federal and state grants and
general fund contribution. This annual cost will increase closely with
the amount of buses Transfort operates and with the level of service
Transfort provides.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Housing Fund
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2035
Department:Social Sustainability Project Location: City-wide
Strategic Outcome:Neighborhood & Community Vitality Fund
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
1,000$ 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 10,000$
1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 10,000$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
1,000$ 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 10,000$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 10,000$
Other
Type:
NCV 1 - Increase housing supply, type, choice, and affordability to address inequities in housing so that everyone has healthy, stable housing
they can afford
$4,000,000 Total New CCIP Funding: $10,000,000
The Housing Fund is intended to provide a flexible source of funding for development or rehabilitation of one or more public or private housing projects that meet the City's Land
Use Code definition of Affordable Housing Development (10-20% of units deed-restricted and affordable). The Housing Fund is intended to provide additional funding that will
either address a critical funding gap or accelerate a project’s construction timeline. While timing and use of the Housing Fund is intentionally flexible, funds must be used in one of
three ways for qualifying projects:
• Fee relief,
• Direct subsidy, and/or
• Low-interest revolving loans (new proposal for this CCIP cycle)
These funds may not fund day-to-day operational costs, rent payments, or other non-capital costs.
The Housing Strategic Plan (2021, pg. 67) also includes several guiding principles that apply to allocation of Housing Fund resources:
• Focus direct investment on the lowest income levels
• Be agile and adaptive
• Expect and label tensions, opportunities, and tradeoffs
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
Social Sustainability N/A
CCIP funding has historically been used as "first in" or "last in" funding for qualifying
projects, representing under 5% of total funding for any previously-funded housing project.
Total funds allocated to affordable housing ($2-3 million/year from all sources) have
remained consistent for the last 10+ years, while the cost to build one unit of affordable
housing has increased more than 65% over the last 5 years. To date, the Housing Fund has
not included any loan activities, though this is being explored as an option to better
leverage limited housing dollars.
There is some administrative cost (staff time) associated with administration
and monitoring of Housing Fund activities. If a low-interest revolving loan
program is pursued, contracting with an outside agency (e.g., housing
authority) may be necessary to most efficiently administer the program.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Nature in the City
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2035
Department:Natural Areas Project Location: City-wide
Strategic Outcome:Environmental Health New and Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
275$ 280 285 290 295 300 300 305 305 310 2,945$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
275$ 280$ 285$ 290$ 295$ 300$ 300$ 305$ 305$ 310$ 2,945$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
150$ 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 1,500$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
125$ 130 135 140 145 150 150 155 155 160 1,445$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
275$ 280$ 285$ 290$ 295$ 300$ 300$ 305$ 305$ 310$ 2,945$
Other
Type:
ENV 3 - Expand, restore and maintain the Natural Areas land portfolio to improve habitat conditions across the community and ensure
equitable access to nature
$3,500,000 Total New CCIP Funding: $1,500,000
As Fort Collins grows, Nature in the City (NIC) projects provide opportunities for people to interact with and become stewards of their surrounding environment.
NIC projects build familiarity with and acceptance of native plantings and naturalized landscapes, with each project helping bring nature closer to the places our
community lives, works, learns, and plays. These projects increase wildlife values by creating stronger connectivity between larger patches of urban habitat,
such as natural areas and City parks. By funding both internal City efforts and public/private partnerships, the community integrates diverse, native landscapes
from the center of Fort Collins to the edges of the Growth Management Area. City-led projects typically address the need to replace existing, resource-intensive
and low habitat value landscapes with more diverse and efficient landscapes that help demonstrate how the City organization is working to achieve the same
standards being asked of the community. Community-led projects support efforts to extend naturalized landscapes throughout the community. Nature in the
City supports numerous current City plans including: 2024 Strategic Plan, City Plan, Our Climate Future, and the Natural Areas Urban Zone Plan, as well as the
forthcoming Water Efficiency Plan and Natural Areas Strategic Framework.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
Natural Areas Staff N/A
Nature in the City invests in City-led and community-led projects through an annual
review of project proposals. Projects may submit for design/planning funds, as well as
construction/implementation funding. While the number and scope of projects vary
from year to year, annual investment will be generally consistent between 2026-2035.
Native habitat projects take between 3-10 years to establish and stabilize,
depending on scale and focus. During this period, projects benefit from
support ranging from soil amendments to replanting of challenging areas.
Previous CCIP funding of NIC dedicated $500,000 to support operating costs
over five years following construction and implementation. For 2026-2035,
operating costs will be addressed by the annual allocations of $150,000.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Lee Martinez Farm Area Plan and Renovation
Project Year(s): 2027 to 2028
Department:Recreation Project Location: City-wide
Strategic Outcome:Culture & Recreation Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ 300 - - - - - - - - 300$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - 1,500 - - - - - - - 1,500$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - 160 160 160 160 160 - - 800$
-$ 300$ 1,500$ 160$ 160$ 160$ 160$ 160$ -$ -$ 2,600$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:2029
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ 300 1,500 160 160 160 160 160 - - 2,600$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 300$ 1,500$ 160$ 160$ 160$ 160$ 160$ -$ -$ 2,600$
Other
Type:
C&R 1 - Make City arts, cultural and recreational programming more inclusive to reflect the diversity of our community
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $2,600,000
The Farm at Lee Martinez Park is more than just a place for hands-on family fun; it's a place where memories are made, relationships blossom, and new
generations connect with the land. Years ago, a young man nervously inquired about The Farm's hours, planning a first date with a girl who adored cows. Staff
watched their romance blossom over several visits, culminating in a heartfelt proposal among the animals. Recently, the couple returned, now a family of three,
sharing their story bringing their child to the place where their love story began. Their story is just one example of how The Farm has woven itself into the fabric
of countless lives in Fort Collins.
As the City of Fort Collins looks to the future, it's clear that The Farm will remain a cherished part of the community. By investing in its preservation and
enhancement through an area plan and refresh, the City is not only honoring its agricultural roots but also ensuring that future generations can experience the
same joy, wonder, and connection that The Farm has provided for 40 years and counting. This dedication to preserving and expanding inclusive outdoor
recreation opportunities reflects the values that make Fort Collins a truly special place to live, work, and play. This project funds an area plan to vision the future
of the Farm at Lee Martinez Park along with captial funding to make enhacments to and expansion of The Farm. Capital upgrades may include the main building
renovation, outoor programming areas, special event facilities, upgraded museum space, and ADA upgrades.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
Recreation & Parks Planning $160
Area plan would start in 2026 with construction and phase 1 implementation in 2027-
2028. The Farm at Lee Martinez Park turns 40 years old in 2025. Over that time, there
has been minimal captial and infrastructure dollars committed to this treasured asset.
As the community looks to the future, it is time to reimagine the Farm for the next 40
years so it continues to be a thriving, inclusive, and treasured asset integral to the fabric
of Fort Collins.
Operation and Maintenance of the of Farm would be by the Recreation
Department. With additional acerage to maintain, additional programming
and more animals, Recreation will need an estimated additional 1.5 FTE's
($127,500) and $33,000 in O&M. This number could change based upon the
scope and size of the exapansion/ improvements.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Mulberry Pool Replacment and Expansion
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2027
Department:Recreation Project Location: City-wide
Strategic Outcome:Culture & Recreation New and Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
12,400$ - - - - - - - - - 12,400$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 38,800 - - - - - - - - 38,800$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - 250 250 250 250 250 - - - 1,250$
12,400$ 38,800$ 250$ 250$ 250$ 250$ 250$ -$ -$ -$ 52,450$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:2028
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
6,200$ 19,400 250 250 250 250 250 - - - 26,850$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
6,200$ 19,400 - - - - - - - - 25,600$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
12,400$ 38,800$ 250$ 250$ 250$ 250$ 250$ -$ -$ -$ 52,450$
Other
Type:
C&R 2 - Implement criteria and prioritization to manage assets and replace equipment that will revitalize parks and recreational facilities, as
the planned build out of the parks and trails systems continues
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $26,850,000
Opened in 1974 after renovating the former Lincoln Jr. High, the 50-year-old aquatic facility is functionally obsolete and should be rebuilt to meet the current
and future needs of the Fort Collins community per the 2023 Recreation Aquatics Study.
Mulberry Pool is the only pool in Fort Collins that provides a small year-round leisure pool that serves families. Mulberry also provides lap lanes for both the
community, Poudre School District swim teams and club teams along with swim lessons for swimmers of all abilities. Mullberry Pool was rated as the lowest
quality of all Parks and Recreation facilities in Fort Collins due to it being functionally obsolete and in need of replacement.
A new modern facility would better serve the growing needs of Fort Collins. The facility could include a full warm water leisure pool with zero entry, slide(s) and
other play features. The facility will also include at least 6 lap lanes to maintain the current level of service for the Fort Collins swim community. Public pool
facilties provide multi-generational benefits in health, wellness, water safety training and recreational access that creates a more equitable future for all
community members.
The City is seeking a partnership with CSU to jointly fund the facility with a 50/50 construction cost split as part of the ongoing feasibility study discussions.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
2024 Feasibility Study $250
Mulberry Pool has a draft feasiblity study completed that informs the captial numbers.
The faclity funded would be a basic 10 lane lap pool with a 4,000 sq ft leisure pool with
50% funded by CSU should the City and CSU choose to partner on the $51M facility.
There is no agreement between the City and CSU to jointly fund the facility. Those
discussions are ongoing and the final feasiblity study will inform next steps. Without a
partner, the City will need additional captial funds above the $25M to construct a
Mulberry Pool replacement
The O&M is a staff estimate. We already fund Mulberry Pool but a new faclity
will require additional O&M including 2 FTE. (1 FTE Sr. Recreation Coordinator
(Aquatics) and 1 FTE Head Lifeguard) plus additional hourly lifeguards. We will
update the O&M numbers once the feasiblity study is finalized. As of May 30
we only have the captital numbers from the feasiblity study. O&M will be
finalized in the next 30+ days. O&M amounts are not expected to decrease
from amounts provided
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Intergovernmental
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Pickleball Complex
Project Year(s): 2026
Department:Parks Project Location: TBD Park
Strategic Outcome:Culture & Recreation New Asset
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
300$ - - - - - - - - - 300$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
3,700$ - - - - - - - - - 3,700$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 15 15 15 15 15 - - - - 75$
4,000$ 15$ 15$ 15$ 15$ 15$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4,075$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:2027
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
4,000$ 15 15 15 15 15 - - - - 4,075$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
4,000$ 15$ 15$ 15$ 15$ 15$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4,075$
Other
Type:
C&R 2 - Implement criteria and prioritization to manage assets and replace equipment that will revitalize parks and recreational facilities, as
the planned build out of the parks and trails systems continues
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $4,075,000
The number and percentage of Americans who engaged in some type of sport or fitness activity grew in 2022 for the fifth consecutive year. Pickleball, while not
the largest total usage, continued to be the fastest growing sport in America and participation has increased 158.6% over three years. Ensuring facilities and
programs continue to respond to changing user needs is an action related to the Parks and Recreation Plan goal of providing equitable access to recreational
experiences. The Parks and Recreation Plan (p175) calls for thirteen additional pickleball courts by 2040. A pickleball complex feasibility study is underway to
determine if a community park site can close the gap in the short-term while waiting for future community parks to be built. Implementation of the feasibility
plan, building a 12-court complex, would cost approximately $4m.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
Park Planning & Development $15
Feasibility project is currently underway.Additional amenity will need maintenance and utility costs.
Recreation revenue will be added as the amenity is programmed.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Conservation Trust Fund
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Implementation of the Strategic Trails Plan
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2035
Department:Parks Project Location: City-wide
Strategic Outcome:Culture & Recreation New and Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
160$ 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 1,600$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2,800$ 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 28,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
40$ 40 90 90 90 90 90 40 40 40 650$
3,000$ 3,000$ 3,050$ 3,050$ 3,050$ 3,050$ 3,050$ 3,000$ 3,000$ 3,000$ 30,250$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:2028
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
1,000$ 1,000 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,000 1,000 1,000 10,250$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2,000$ 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 20,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
3,000$ 3,000$ 3,050$ 3,050$ 3,050$ 3,050$ 3,050$ 3,000$ 3,000$ 3,000$ 30,250$
Other
Type:
C&R 2 - Implement criteria and prioritization to manage assets and replace equipment that will revitalize parks and recreational facilities, as
the planned build out of the parks and trails systems continues
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $10,250,000
The Strategic Trail Plan will be completed in 2024 and early 2025. Additional annual funding will support the current Conservation Trust funding and expedite
project delivery as developed by the plan.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
2024 Strategic Trails Plan $50
Trails are one of the most universally supported infrastructure types in Fort
Collins. Additional funds will expedite trail delivery. Consistent year-to-year
funding amounts are preferred to assist in planning for project planning and
grant matching.
Additional trail miles may yield the need for an additional Worker 1
position.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Conservation Trust Fund
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Dog Park Area Plan and Phase 1 Implementation
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2035
Department:Parks Project Location: City-wide
Strategic Outcome:Culture & Recreation New Asset
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - - 300 - - - - - - 300$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - 2,200 - - - - - 2,200$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - 30 30 30 30 30 150$
-$ -$ -$ 300$ 2,200$ 30$ 30$ 30$ 30$ 30$ 2,650$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:2031
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - - 300 2,200 30 30 30 30 30 2,650$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ -$ -$ 300$ 2,200$ 30$ 30$ 30$ 30$ 30$ 2,650$
Other
Type:
C&R 2 - Implement criteria and prioritization to manage assets and replace equipment that will revitalize parks and recreational facilities, as
the planned build out of the parks and trails systems continues
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $2,650,000
The Parks and Recreation Plan (p177) calls for four additional dog parks by 2040. Two sites would most likely be at future community parks. There is a current
deficit in the central west and central east sections of town, because dog parks were not a standard amenity when these community parks were built. In
addition, our community parks in this area are heavily encumbered by floodplain. Additional study may be needed to evaluate if there are neighborhood parks
that have the ability to meet dog park needs if community parks are too encumbered. Evaluating existing dog parks against current Best Management Practices
(BMPs) can also take place. Funding would implement two new dog parks and bring existing dog parks up to the same standard, if necessary. Currently, dog
parks are the twenty-second lowest rated Community Services amenity (second to last) in the 2023 City of Fort Collins Community Survey (Figure 19: Ratings of
Parks, Recreational, and Cultural Programs and Facilities Compared by Year - 62% Percent reporting very good or good).
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
Park Planning & Development $30
Timing of outreach would need to occur when staffing is available.Additional amenities will need maintenance and supplies.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Conservation Trust Fund
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Bike Park Phase 1
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2035
Department:Parks Project Location: TBD
Strategic Outcome:Culture & Recreation New Asset
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ 500 - - - - - - - - 500$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - 4,000 - - - - - - - 4,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 500 - 150 150 150 150 150 - - 1,250$
-$ 1,000$ 4,000$ 150$ 150$ 150$ 150$ 150$ -$ -$ 5,750$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:2029
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ 1,000 4,000 150 150 150 150 150 - - 5,750$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 1,000$ 4,000$ 150$ 150$ 150$ 150$ 150$ -$ -$ 5,750$
Other
Type:
C&R 2 - Implement criteria and prioritization to manage assets and replace equipment that will revitalize parks and recreational facilities, as
the planned build out of the parks and trails systems continues
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $5,750,000
Implement the first phase of a bike park based on feedback gathered in a future bike park feasibility study.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
Park Planning & Development $150
Timing is dependent on completion of a bike park feasibility study. $500k
"other" cost in the project schedule is for potential real estate acquisition.
Additional amenity may yield the need for an additional Worker 1
position, hourly dollars and supplies.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Gardens on Spring Creek (GOSC) - Children's Garden and Infrastructure Upgrades
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2027
Department:Cultural Services Project Location: 2145 Centre
Strategic Outcome:Culture & Recreation New and Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - - 1,370 - - - - - - 1,370$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - 6,000 - - - - - 6,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - 70 70 70 70 70 350$
-$ -$ -$ 1,370$ 6,000$ 70$ 70$ 70$ 70$ 70$ 7,720$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:2031
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - - 1,370 3,230 70 70 70 70 70 4,950$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - 600 - - - - - - 600$
-$ - - 2,170 - - - - - - 2,170$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ -$ -$ 4,140$ 3,230$ 70$ 70$ 70$ 70$ 70$ 7,720$
Other
Type:
C&R 1 - DRAFT: Make City arts, cultural and recreational programming more inclusive to reflect the diversity of our community
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $4,950,000
In 2019 GOSC fully completed its Expansion, adding 5.5 acres of new gardens and a Butterfly House housing a pollinator-loving garden. Because of the subsequent pandemic, it is
only recently that we are starting to understand normal operations, and it has become clear that in order to provide the best guest expeirence, there needs to be improvements to
the infrastructure. This scope of this project includes the planning documents for a comprehensive review of needs, plus the construction of a Children's Garden renovation. It
begins with updates to the GOSC Master Plan, addressing long-term solutions to parking limitations, more appropriate restroom availability, reimagined propagation spaces, ADA
compliance, utility building needs, and a renovated Children's Garden. As the property is fully built-out, a feasibility study will help illuminate parking solutions (onsite as a garage?
an adjacent land purchase or partnership? sky bridge?). Daily visitation is beginning to fill our existing lot, and event parking overflows to a federal lot across Centre, which has
resulted in pedestrian safety concerns. With these planning documents as a guide, GOSC will engage with an architect for design and construction. This project includes an
estimate for design and construction documents.
The Children's Garden was the first to open to the public 20 years ago. Filled with numerous inviting areas for curious kids to explore, discover, and grow, the garden is one of
GOSC’s most popular attractions, serving daily visitors and acting as a classroom for our youth summer camps. A comprehensive renovation will rejuvenate the space, better align
with current learning theory, and address drainage and maintenance issues. The full scope of the Children's Garden construction project includes the garden itself, along with
reconsiderations of the entry and access sequence for families as well as school groups, along with including art elements and interpretive signage.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
Landscape Architect & Consultant $70
•Master Plan (completed in the first quarter of 2026): ~$150,000 •Parking Feasibility Study (completed
second quarter of 2026): ~$100,000 •Design and Construction documents for Children's Garden (completed
second quarter 2026): ~$470,000 •Design and Construction documents for parking, restroom, and ADA
improvements (completed End of 2026): ~$650,000
•Children's Garden Construction (completed 2027):
◦$2,500,000 to $3,500,000 for construction of the new 1.1 acre garden. ◦$300,000 to $400,000 in design and
engineering fees depending on the complexity of new elements and structures ◦$700,000 to $1,150,000 for
addition / remodel of current propagation structure into indoor learning space.
Operation and maintenance of the Children's Garden will be provided by the Gardens on Spring
Creek at an estimated annual cost of $70,000 for a Horticulture Tech, funded by the General
Fund.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Museum of Discovery Historic Trolley Building Restoration and Activation
Project Year(s): 2028
Department:Cultural Services: MOD Project Location: 330 North Howes Street
Strategic Outcome:Culture & Recreation Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - 14,319 - - - - - - - 14,319$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - 225 225 225 225 225 - - 1,125$
-$ -$ 14,319$ 225$ 225$ 225$ 225$ 225$ -$ -$ 15,444$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:2029
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - 14,319 225 225 225 225 225 - - 15,444$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ -$ 14,319$ 225$ 225$ 225$ 225$ 225$ -$ -$ 15,444$
Other
Type:
HPG 4 - Incorporate a management strategy for all new and existing City assets that addresses deferred maintenance and accessibility
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $15,444,000
In 2017, the Downtown Master Plan identified the Trolley building/Car Barn for a community-centered use, and in 2019, the Arts and Culture Master Plan
identified the need to plan for museum expansion. These intersections create a unique opportunity for the museum to work with the community to activate the
historic Trolley building. Imagine a space where history, innovation, and imagination intersect. Building on past ideations of this iconic building, the museum will
engage stakeholders including community members to vision the future for this historic building and the possibilities of museum expansion and activation.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
Operation Services $210
Construction commencement in 2028 for a cost of $10,318,953. (provided by
Operation Services)
Museum and program finishes 4,000,000.
Fundraising through the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery: Nonprofit partner
could happen but would require negotiations of expectations.
Ongoing programming and staffing $200,000 annually.
Operations Services would need to provide costs for ongoing building
systems maintenance, estimated at $25,000.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
Page 58 of 125
CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Police Detention Remodel
Project Year(s): 2026
Department:Police Services Project Location: Police Station
Strategic Outcome:Safe Community New and Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
62$ - - - - - - - - - 62$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
311$ - - - - - - - - - 311$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
31$ - - - - - - - - - 31$
403$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 403$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
403$ - - - - - - - - - 403$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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403$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 403$
Other
Type:
SAFE 1 - Enhance overall community safety and foster increased trust in public safety services and the municipal justice system through
innovative service delivery models
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $403,350
This project would be to remodel the detention area at the Police Station to make the total area in the building more useable. Since the original construction of
the Police Station, the detention area has not been used because of regulatory restrictions and currently acts as a storage facility. Leadership would like to
remodel this area to give Patrol, Mental Health Response Team (MHRT), and other divisons more space to work.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
City Operation Services N/A
Year selection is flexible with preference to 2026-2030 funding. This would be a
one-time funding for the remodel on the detention area. Estimated time for
construction would no more than one year.
Operational costs would only be for the utilities on the expanded area
where applicable. Currently lighting and heating are already apart of
the Police operational budget, however there might be additional
technology expenses associcated, but are anticipated to be minimal.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Lincoln Center Venue Kitchen Modernization
Project Year(s): 2027
Department:Cultural Services Project Location: The Lincoln Center
Strategic Outcome:High Performing Government Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ 410 - - - - - - - - 410$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 1,610 - - - - - - - - 1,610$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 614 - - - - - - - - 614$
-$ 2,634$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2,634$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ 2,634 - - - - - - - - 2,634$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 2,634$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2,634$
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
Parking Fund
Operations Services N/A
While the catering kitchen is used constantly throughout the annual
operational cycle of The Lincoln Center, the largest driver of event bookings
that depend on the catering kitchen is weddings. As such it would be
necessary for the work to take place between late October and April to ensure
the kitchen is operational for "wedding season" (May-October).
The ongoing costs of maintaining and operating the kitchen are built
into our current operational structures.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Other
Type:
HPG 1 - Provide an exceptional customer experience to the community and increase the City’s effectiveness by simplifying processes and
delivering modern technologies
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $2,634,000
The Lincoln Center’s event catering kitchen is in need of a full remodel. The kitchen has not been updated since its time serving as the kitchen for Lincoln Junior
High prior to the property becoming The Lincoln Center in 1977. As any work done would most likely trigger a complete rebuild, it was deemed cost prohibitive
and excised from the budgets for previous facility renovations in the 1980’s and in 2011. With The Lincoln Center's 50th Anniversary occuring in 2028, the
kitchen is crucial to our reputation and operations as an event center, and in particular as a space for underserved communities to gather. Food is often a
centerpiece of cultural celebration, and our ability to provide the infrastructure to enable food service is central to our operations.
The current kitchen facility has ongoing problems and does not meet the desired level of service. The kitchen walls have asbestos remediation issues, and the
County has informed us of code compliance concerns. County inspectors have noted that the electrical service in the kitchen is not in code, and the plumbing is
not sufficient for the volume of drainage required of a working kitchen. Should the catering kitchen facilities be shut down, it would cost The Lincoln Center
roughly $215,000.00 annually in revenue losses. Current cost projections are between $2.6M - $3M to complete this work in 2025 or 2026. Finally, with the
building aging each year, and more maintenance that will be required, this project is necessary in order for us to continue serving the community and gaining
revenue for the organization.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Museum of Discovery Artifact Storage and Care
Project Year(s): 2027
Department:Cultural Services: MOD Project Location: TBD
Strategic Outcome:Culture & Recreation New Asset
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 2,500 - - - - - - - - 2,500$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - 90 90 90 90 90 - - - 450$
-$ 2,500$ 90$ 90$ 90$ 90$ 90$ -$ -$ -$ 2,950$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:2028
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ 2,500 90 90 90 90 90 - - - 2,950$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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-$ 2,500$ 90$ 90$ 90$ 90$ 90$ -$ -$ -$ 2,950$
Other
Type:
HPG 4 - Incorporate a management strategy for all new and existing City assets that addresses deferred maintenance and accessibility
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $2,950,000
This project creates clean, safe, climate controlled, publicly accessibility, housing for historic Museum artifacts. This new storage will replace the current off-site
storage located in the historic Trolley building. Activation of a state-of-the art collection facility will showcase artifacts from ancient fossils, to early tools made
by humans from 12,000 years ago to beautiful Alebrijes made by the community in 2024. This dynamic space will bring collections out of deep storage to an
inviting accessible new space for staff and public to research and engage with. Relocating the Museum's storage will allow for a public use for the historic Trolley
building. In 2017, the Downtown Master Plan identified the historic Trolley building for a community-centered use, and in 2019, the Arts and Culture Master
Plan identified the need to plan for museum expansion. These intersections create a unique opportunity for the museum to work with community to activate
the historic Trolley building beyond its current use as a storage facility.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
Operation Services $90
Construction in 2027 is dependent on location of the future building site either
on City owned property or private owned property. Preferred location would
be in proximity to the trolley building or near museum.
Collection storage furnishings and finishes $2,500,000.
Museum operating costs $80,000 annually
Ongoing building costs to be provided by Operation Services,
estimated at $10,000.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Downtown River Park(s)
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2035
Department:Parks Project Location: TBD
Strategic Outcome:Culture & Recreation New and Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - - - - - - - 2,000 2,000$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2,000$ 2,000$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - - - - - - - - 2,000 2,000$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2,000$ 2,000$
Other
Type:
C&R 2 - Implement criteria and prioritization to manage assets and replace equipment that will revitalize parks and recreational facilities, as
the planned build out of the parks and trails systems continues
$4,494,000 Total New CCIP Funding: $2,000,000
The Downtown reaches of The Cache la Poudre River – the sections from Shields Street to Mulberry -were planned in the Downtown River Plan. Whitewater
Park, considered Reach 3, was completed in the last CCIP. Both Reach 2 (including Lee Martinez and Legacy Parks) and Reach 4 (including Old Fort Collins
Heritage Park) are potential next phase projects. Options for implementation would be full funding at $32m for Reach 2 or $22m for Reach 4, or looking to
progress public outreach and conceptual design in both areas for $2M.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
2014 Downtown River Master Plan N/A
Timing of outreach would need to occur when staffing is available.Dependent on next phase projects selected for construction.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Conservation Trust Fund
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Construction Waste Diversion Equipment Replacement - Hoffman Mill Facility
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2029
Department:Streets Department Project Location: 1380 Hoffman Mill Road
Strategic Outcome:Environmental Health Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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648$ 915 118 523 - - - - - - 2,204$
648$ 915$ 118$ 523$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2,204$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
648$ 915 118 523 - - - - - - 2,204$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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648$ 915$ 118$ 523$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2,204$
Other
Type:
ENV 1 - Implement Our Climate Future to advance the City's greenhouse gas, energy and waste goals; reduce air pollution; and improve
community resilience
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $2,204,000
This project is recommended to replace crusher equipment at Hoffman Mill Crushing and Recycling Facility. This is essential heavy equipment for the operations.
- Impacter (Crusher) $695,000
- Dirt Screener $220,000
- John Deere 200D Excavator $523,000
- D7 Dozer $648,000
- Backhoe $118,000
The Crushing and Recycling Facility is a significant contributer to waste diversion and provides recycled materials to the public. In 2023, this facility processed
approximately 138,000 tons of concrete and asphalt for reuse and diverting this material from the landfill. This facility also accepts dirt and porcelain toilets for
recycling. To maintain the current level of processing, this equipment will need replaced before its end of useful life. Crushing has been recognized as a national
best practice sustainability project for its reduction of water, solid waste, transportation pollution, and greenhouse gas. New equipment would also support
expanding composting capability at the current facility.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
Streets Department N/A
The timing of equiptment replacement is flexible and scalable. Current
Hoffman Mill operations are supported by fee revenue generated by the sale
of outbound materials. The additional CCIP funding is needed to support the
purchase of large capital replacements.
No increase to ongoing costs is expected. Replacing existing
equipment will save operational costs for the City's Crushing and
Recycling Operation.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Shared Commercial Kitchen
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2028
Department:Economic Health Project Location: City-wide - specific location unknown
Strategic Outcome:Economic Health New and Repair/Replace
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
100$ - - - - - - - - 100$
-$ - - - - - - - - - -$
-$ 600 - - - - - - - - 600$
-$ - 50 - - - - - - - 50$
125$ - 125 - - - - - - - 250$
225$ 600$ 175$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,000$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:N/A
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
225$ 600 175 - - - - - - - 1,000$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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225$ 600$ 175$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,000$
Other
Type:
ECON 1 - Foster diverse and attractive employment opportunities, remove barriers to local businesses and bolster economic mobility by
facilitating workforce development that aligns businesses drivers with worker capability
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $1,000,000
This project will create a (feasibility study) shared commercial kitchen and co-working space to help fill a gap in the food business and entrepreneurial eco-
system. With the increase in entrepreneurial food businesses, particularly in our underserved and underrepresented communities, Fort Collins has some
infrastructure challenges to best support these endeavors.
There are currently four commercial kitchen spaces but we are told there is greater demand than available. Larimer County Health does not keep a record of
shared commercial spaces and it can be challenging for new food businesses to find space and stay in compliance with local health and safety mandates.
-Technical assistance - workshops and 1x1 help from MBEC and other support organizations in launching a successful business, required ServSafe Training
(English and Spanish), full compliance and permitting navigation, commercial lease education, and networking.
-Incubation - programming to test concepts prior to launching a brick and mortar.
-Shared space is also missing for entreprenuers since the closure of Galvanize. Tech and non-food start-ups could benefit from a shared space and connections,
knowing that women and entrepreneurs of color receive only 1-2% of venture capital funding. These natural opportunities to build connections are proven to
build resiliency within businesses during times of disruption. This hits on both the Recovery Plan and the Economic Health Strategic Plan.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
Economic Health Office N/A
This would seed the start of the project.
Potential grant match and support from: Economic Development
Administration, CSU Regional Food Business Center / USDA.
Opportunities to explore creative public/private partnerships and funding
sources with a local partner.
Consulting or partnership to support the process and subject matter
expertise of running a space like this.
Opportunities may exist to rehab an existing City-owned property or
build on City-owned land in partnership with other local
organizations.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
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CCIP Project Summary
Project Title:Downtown Park Shop
Project Year(s): 2026 to 2030
Department:Parks Project Location: Old Town
Strategic Outcome:Culture & Recreation New Asset
Strategic Objective:
Previous CCIP Funding:
Project Description:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
200$ 600 400 200 - - - - - - 1,400$
500$ - - - - - - - - - 500$
-$ 3,800 3,600 250 - - - - - - 7,650$
-$ 100 150 30 - - - - - - 280$
-$ - - 200 350 200 200 200 200 1,350$
700$ 4,500$ 4,150$ 680$ 350$ 200$ 200$ 200$ 200$ -$ 11,180$
Source of Estimate: Operating & Maintenance (O&M): O&M Start Year:2031
Financial Narrative & Timing Consideration:Estimated Operating Cost Description:
Project Funding Source 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 10 year totals
700$ 4,500 4,150 680 350 200 200 200 200 - 11,180$
Building on Basics Reserves -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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2050 Tax -Parks, Rec, Transit, Climate -$ - - - - - - - - - -$
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700$ 4,500$ 4,150$ 680$ 350$ 200$ 200$ 200$ 200$ -$ 11,180$
Other
Type:
HPG 4 - Incorporate a management strategy for all new and existing City assets that addresses deferred maintenance and accessibility
$0 Total New CCIP Funding: $11,180,000
The Parks Department has been built on a district model for maintenance activities. The importance of the maintenance shops being located and constructed in
close proximity to the areas of responsibility is paramount in the downtown district. The "Disney Approach" of getting into the downtown early and disappearing
into the landscape leaving behind a well-groomed landscape can only be achieved when the support of a maintenance shop is in close proximity. The current
downtown site is located in a refurbished commercial warehouse which is near the end of its useful life. This building is also scheduled to go away with the build-
out of the current Civic Center Master Plan. Providing a new facility in the downtown area will house not only the local support staff but also the crews which
support the horticultural areas around our facilities, throughout the public areas and trail systems. Two districts will work out of this facility providing efficient
operations in a timely manner to the public.
Project Schedule and Estimate
Design/Admin Fees
Right of Way
Construction
Technology
Parking Fund
Operation Services $200
The cost of this new downtown park shop is based off the recently completed
East District Community Park Shop which is a 6,500 SF office/shop located on
3.5 acres which has a yard for equipment and landscaping maitenance. We feel
this new facility needs to be operational by end of 2028 to allow for
development of Civic Center Campus for the new Municipal Building which is to
go at the old park shop location.
Utilities will be $200,000 annually. The park shop operating cost should
be similar to existing expenses.
CCIP Sales Tax
General Fund
Grants
Donations
KFCG Fund
Transit Services Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Recreation Fund
Debt Issuance
Other
Other
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COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Staff: Lawrence Pollack, Budget Director
Date: July 3, 2024
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Overview of the General Fund Administrative Charge to Other Funds
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The General Fund Administrative Charge is intended for partial cost recovery for Citywide
support services. This includes the services provided by the City Attorney’s Office, City
Manager’s Office, Human Resources and Finance, as well as a few others. These various shared
services are necessary for day-to-day running of the City organization and to support the breadth
of programs and services City departments provide externally to the community. The goal of the
model is to have a methodology that is fair to all contributing funds.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
What questions does the Council Finance Committee have about the General Fund
Administrative Charge Model and how it is deployed within the City’s budgeting process?
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
There are a wide variety of services necessary to run the City organization and support the wide
breadth of programs and service to the community provided by City departments and their staff.
These shared administrative services are generally centralized so that each department need not
replicate those activities with their own staff. Centralization also allows for standardization,
efficiency and economies of scale that would not occur if each of those activities was
decentralized.
The many services provided by Human Resources is an example. The employee life cycle
begins with recruitment and continues through the phases of hiring, onboarding, training and
development, etc. All of these services require talented staff to ensure process standardization
and consistency across the organization. It is much more cost effective to have those staff
working together as a team to help facilitate the employee experience, rather than if each
department had to hire their own resources to complete those functions. Lastly, many of these
services have state and federal compliance requirements, requiring specialized knowledge of
those. These types of services are typically housed within the General Fund because they are not
owned by any individual department.
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Similar to a PILOT, a payment in lieu of tax, the intent of the General Fund Administrative
Charge is to provide a methodology for the departments focused on external service delivery to
the community to pay for the use of those shared administrative services. The value proposition
is that it is overall less expensive to utilize administrative staff rather than incremental
departmental hiring or paying a third party.
The use of the General Fund Administration Charge model has been in place for well over 20
years. It is used during the budget process for departments to include their ratio of the charges
within their ongoing budget requests. The General Fund departments included in the model are
as follows:
- City Attorney’s Office
- City Manager’s Office
- City Clerk’s Office
- City Council
- City Hall Facility Charges
- Emergency Preparedness and Security
- Finance
- Human Resources
Step #1: The model for the 2025-26 Budget starts with the originally adopted operating budgets
from 2024 for each City fund. A number of modifications are then made so as to not double
count expenses. For example, transfers between funds are backed out as those don’t reflect
budgeted activity that would utilize administrative services. Other budgeted expenses, like
PILOTs and Purchased Power, are also backed out for similar reasons.
This then determines the modified budget for each fund, applicable for use in the model. From
there, each fund’s % of the total City modified budget is calculated. This % is what the total cost
of the shared services in the General Fund will be multiplied by to determine the ratioed share of
those expenses, by fund.
Step #2: The budgets for each of the 8 departments listed above are then entered into the model
with additional adjustments to again avoid any double counting, like in Step #1. Here is an
example, City Charter requires certain funds to pay a specified portion of the City Manager’s
compensation. In this case, the Light & Power fund pays 40% and the Water fund pays 20%.
Those amounts are backed out of the model so as to not double count them.
A similar thing happens within the City Attorney’s Office based on agreements with departments
like Natural Areas. In that case, the 0.50 FTE of dedicated attorneys to supporting the Natural
Areas is backed out so those costs are also not double counted.
Step #3: The ratioed modified costs of those 8 departments are then summed up by fund for the
total GF Admin Charge to be budgeted in Year 1 of the biennial budget. Year 2 is calculated by
taking the Year 1 cost for each fund and increasing it by the inflationary assumption included in
the budget; which is 2.5% for 2026.
Step #4: The City Funds are split into what is referred to as ‘charged funds’ and ‘non-charged
funds’ where the only difference is the ‘non-charged funds’ are not charged the amount
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calculated in the model. The reason for this is the ‘non-charged funds’ all receive a subsidy from
the General Fund to cover a portion of that fund’s budgeted expenses. If there was an additional
General Fund Admin Charge given to those funds, the only way they would be able to pay for it
would be to then increase the subsidy from the General Fund. Such transactions would not add
any value, so those funds are not charged.
Step #5: These amounts for the ‘charged funds’ are then discussed with the various fund
managers to go through the calculations and answer their questions so we can align on the
amount specified in the model, which is to be included in that department’s Ongoing Offers.
For the 2025-26 Budget, there was a conversation about the applicability of debt service
(principal and interest payments) in the model. It was determined that, similar to PILOTS, debt
service obligations don’t have ongoing operational impacts and so those costs have been backed
out of the modified budgets. The result of this change benefited funds with greater debt than
funds without much debt.
ATTACHMENTS (numbered Attachment 1, 2, 3,…)
Presentation
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June 25, 2024
City Council Work Session
General Fund
Administrative
Charge Model
for BFO
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Summary of the General Fund Administrative Charge
•Purpose: to partially recoup General Fund expenses for shared services
provided Citywide
•Goal: Use a methodology that is fair to all contributing funds
•There are eight departmental areas of General Fund costs included in the model:
–City Attorney’s Office
–City Manager’s Office
–City Clerk’s Office
–City Council
–City Hall Facility Charges
–Emergency Preparedness and Security
–Finance
–Human Resources
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Process Steps
•There are 5 overall steps with the General Fund Administrative Charge model
–Step #1: Modify original budgets by fund to calculate % of City total
–Step #2: Enter original budgets of the 8 General Fund departments
–Step #3: Calculate the Year 1 and Year 2 charges by fund
–Step #4: Split funds in to ‘charged funds’ and ‘non-charged’ funds
–Step #5: Meet with fund owners to discuss the charges for the upcoming budget
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Step #1: Modify original budgets by fund to calculate % of City total
•Modifications to
original budgets
documented
•The modifications
in the ‘Other’
column are:
–Purchased Power
($107.5M)
–Broadband COGS
adjustment ($820k)
–Utility CS&A Admin
Charges to the four
traditional utilities
($21.3M)
–Transportation
‘Work for others’
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Step #4: Split funds in to ‘charged funds’ and ‘non-charged’ funds
•Non-charged funds already receive a
subsidy from the General Fund
•Thus, charging those funds would
merely result in an equivalent
increase to the existing subsidy
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Guidance requested from Council
What questions does the Council Finance
Committee have about the General Fund
Administrative Charge Model and how it is
deployed within the City’s budgeting process?
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COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Staff: David Lenz, Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
Date: July 3, 2024
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Update to the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Fort
Collins and the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District (dated July 15, 2014) that established the
Poudre Fire Authority.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fort Collins (“City”) and the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District (“District”)
established the Poudre Fire Authority (“PFA”) with an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) in
1981. This agreement was further adjusted in 1983 and 1987 to include a revenue allocation
formula (“RAF”). This agreement was further amended and restated in 2014 to include an update
to the RAF and Support Services provided to PFA by the City. The full 2014 amended and
restated IGA including the RAF (Exhibit A) and Support Services provided (Exhibit B) is
included as Attachment 1.
During 2024, City and PFA staff continued discussions to update the IGA, completing an
analysis of the support services (and associated costs) provided by each party and beginning the
evaluation of the RAF. These preliminary findings have previously been shared with the Council
Finance Committee in March, City Council/District Board in a joint Work Session in April, and
ongoing PFA and District Board meetings. This update focuses on the proposed adjustments to
the RAF, including the changes to administrative oversight of the joint agreement, as well as a
recap of the shared services analysis and updated timeline to finalize adoption of the amended
agreement.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
What questions does the committee have related to the update of the Intergovernmental
Agreement, the proposed Revenue Allocation Formula Adjustments or the Support Services and
costs provided?
Does the committee support the proposed changes to the Intergovernmental Agreement and
supporting Exhibits A and B?
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Support Services Provided:
During the second half of 2023, City and PFA staff reviewed the Support Services provided in
the existing Exhibit B. This effort involved over 30 collaborative meetings with both City and
PFA personnel. The interviews and analysis involved investigation on the scope of services
being provided by City personnel, including support areas that were not specifically outlined in
Exhibit B as services to be provided. Additionally, certain services had transitioned to PFA over
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the ensuing time since the agreement update in 2014. In all instances, efforts were made to
identify the time and costs involved in each City department or PFA program providing the
support.
During 2024, City and PFA staff jointly reviewed all findings of the 2023 costing of the services
provided which indicated the City provides PFA with approximately $728,000 annually of in-
kind costs and an additional $3.5 million in direct charges ($3.0 million is for Benefits and
Wellness). PFA’s cost of services provided is estimated at approximately $292,000 annually
($248,400 is for two added positions – 50% for an IT Analyst III role and 85% of the Battalion
Chief - Emergency Management role).
The net amount of the in-kind costs results in a total of approximately $436,000 provided by the
City to PFA. This amount captures the new estimated baseline of service provided that will be
incorporated into the updated IGA and RAF discussed in the sections below. It is intended that
these services will be regularly reviewed by City and PFA staff for any material annual additions
or subtractions to provided services. Additionally, the new agreement will incorporate an annual
inflation adjustment to this net calculated amount based upon an agreed CPI Index.
Revenue Allocation Formula - Current:
The RAF specifies how both the City and the District make contributions to the PFA. The
District’s contribution is annually through the adopted mill levy (minimum of 10.595 mills) and
the City’s contribution is through a combination of a portion of the City’s base sales and use tax
revenue (undedicated for specific other projects or legally restricted or committed for other uses)
and 67.5% of the operating mill levy of the City’s property tax revenue. The City’s contributions
Service Area Annual In-Kind Costs Annual Charged
Total Cost of
Services
Provided
Finance $182,115 $18,402 $200,517
Human Resources $145,963 $2,969,712 $3,115,675
Information Technology $191,481 $47,000 $238,481
Police - Dispatch $159,462 $207,229 $366,691
Op Services $5,390 $194,643 $200,033
All Other $43,215 $20,000 $63,215
Total $727,626 $3,456,986 $4,184,611
Cost of City Services provided to PFA
Service Annual In-Kind Costs
Emergency Management $176,214
Finance $12,976
Risk Management $23,296
Human Resources $3,539
Information Technology $72,138
Miscellaneous $3,576
Total $291,738
Cost of Services provided - Absorbed by PFA
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are based on the biennial budgeted amounts for sales/use and property taxes. These amounts are
not adjusted for actual collections (please refer to Exhibit A of the IGA for the RAF calculation
details).
In the 2023 Budget, the City’s contributed approximately $35.9 million in revenue sharing to
PFA ($19.2 million in property tax and $16.9 million in sales/use tax, less $0.2 million for PFA
contribution agreements). For the 2024 budget, the revenue contribution increases to
approximately $38.7 million ($21.7 million in property tax and $17.3 million in sales/use tax,
less $0.3 million in PFA contribution adjustments). The District contributed $8.8 million in 2023
and $12.4 million in 2024.
The City’s 2024 contribution amounts are detailed below:
The total sales and use tax amount subject to the RAF calculations above is $128,243,683
($101,245,013 of Existing Base plus $26,998,670 of New Base), with the total sales and use tax
contribution amount totaling $17,261,150.
Revenue Allocation Formula - Proposed:
City and PFA staff have been evaluating the current RAF over the past few months. Goals of
this evaluation have been to:
• Simplify the sales and use tax calculations to incorporate the Keep Fort Collins Great
(KFCG) 0.6% base rate increase
Actual
2024 Contribution
(As of 4/22/22)
Existing Base Sales Tax 92,770,987$
Existing Base Use Tax 8,474,026$
Total Existing Base Sales & Use Tax 101,245,013$
First 1% of Existing Base Sales & Use Tax 44,997,784$
Existing Base Sales & Use Tax RAF - 29%29.0%
Existing Base Sales & Use Tax Contribution 13,049,357$
Property Tax 32,174,388$
Property Tax RAF - 67.5%67.5%
Property Tax Contribution 21,717,712$
New Base Sales Tax 24,738,930$
New Base Use Tax 2,259,740$
Total New Base Sales & Use Tax 26,998,670$
New Base Sales & Use Tax RAF - 15.6%15.6%
New Base Sales & Use Tax Contribution 4,211,793$
Total City Contribution 38,978,862$
Emergency Dispatch ($231,849)
Homelessness Support ($20,000)
Net City Contribution 38,727,013$
Adjustments for PFA Funded Position Support
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• Adjust the calculations to incorporate the new baseline of cost of services provided.
• Adjust the amount in the use tax calculation to include currently “excluded” one-time
amounts.
• Change contributions to PFA to be based on actual results versus the current budgeted
amounts. This will also incorporate a “risk corridor” band to share a portion of revenue
upside and limit the revenue downside related to actual results vs. budgeted estimates.
• Provide an annual true-up for the risk corridor above.
• Add further definition around adjustments for future growth and annexations.
• Move to an annual budget amount for sales, use, and property taxes aligned with the
annual appropriated budget for these amounts.
Calculation Adjustments
The first adjustment step is to simplify the sales and use tax calculated contribution amount. If
we take the 2024 tax amounts and contribution amounts from the current RAF calculation shown
above, we are able to determine a single new calculation percentage as shown below (B divided
by A equals C):
The next step in our adjustment is to account for the new baseline cost of services provided
under Exhibit B. To accomplish this, we take the calculation from the above section and add the
net cost of services provided to get the new contribution amount (A plus B equals C).
The final step of the RAF calculation adjustment is to include the full available use tax amounts
(currently “excluded” one-time amounts) in the use tax base (D) to calculate the total sales and
use tax base (E). To calculate the new updated percentage amount, we the use previously
calculated contribution by the total base sales and use tax (F divided by E equals G). For
simplification and some slight rounding difference, we will use a blended rate of the 2025 and
2026 years (H) as the calculation rate to determine the final Sales and Use Tax Contribution (I).
2024
Combined Sales and Use Tax
Total Sales Tax Base 117,509,917$
Total Use Tax Base 10,733,766$
Total Sales and Use Tax Base 128,243,683$ (A)
Total Sales and Use Tax Contribution 17,261,150$ (B)
Calculated Contribution Rate 13.460%(C)
2024 2025 2026
Total Tax Contribution 17,261,150$ 18,383,050$ 18,891,202$ (A)
Additional Contribution to Cover Cost Allocation -$ 435,888$ 435,888$ (B)
Total Contribution after Cost Allocation 17,261,150$ 18,818,938$ 19,327,089$ (C)
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The Property Tax RAF calculation amount remains unchanged at 67.5% of the eligible City
Property tax mill levy amount. Additionally, the amount of net shared services costs will be
deducted from (or added to) the contribution amount to PFA from the City. This will allow for
expansion or contraction of the net contribution amount based on material additions to (or
reduction in) services provided by either the City or PFA under Exhibit B.
(Note that the adjustments previously made to the PFA contribution amount for Dispatch and
Homelessness position support are excluded above and will be handled as an annual charged
service.)
Actuals versus Budgeted Contribution Amounts and Risk Sharing
Currently, the contribution amounts that are provided by the City to PFA are set every two years
based on City’s biennial budgeting process. There is no adjustment in the contribution to PFA
for the amounts that actually are collected for sales, use, and property tax. The proposed
adjustment will be to contribute actual tax receipts to PFA on a monthly basis, with a true-up at
year-end based upon the agreed upon cap and floor bands.
The City’s budgeting process has a conservative bias, as it should, based on the need to “protect
for the downside”. If we look at the average variance of budget vs. actual for the three tax
2024 2025 2026
Combined Sales and Use Tax - New Calculated %
Total Sales Tax Base 117,509,917$ 125,845,203$ 129,620,574$
Total Use Tax Base 10,733,766$ 16,379,311$ 16,379,311$ (D)
Total Sales and Use Tax Base 128,243,683$ 142,224,514$ 145,999,885$ (E)
Total Sales and Use Tax Contribution 17,261,150$ 18,818,938$ 19,327,089$ (F)
Calculated Contribution Rate 13.460% 13.232% 13.238%(G)
Average of 2025 and 2026 N/A 13.235% 13.235%(H)
Total Sales and Use Tax Contribution with Avg Rate 18,823,414$ 19,323,085$ (I)
2024 2025 2026
Total - Proposed RAF
Sales Tax Contribution 15,816,423$ 16,655,613$ 17,155,283$
Use Tax Contribution 1,444,727$ 2,167,802$ 2,167,802$
Property Tax Contribution 21,717,712$ 22,571,998$ 23,023,438$
Total Contribution 38,978,862$ 41,395,412$ 42,346,523$
Less: Net Shared Services Costs -$ (435,888)$ (435,888)$
Net Contribution 38,978,862$ 40,959,525$ 41,910,635$
Total - Current RAF
Sales Tax Contribution 15,816,423$ 16,938,323$ 17,446,474$
Use Tax Contribution 1,444,727$ 1,444,727$ 1,444,727$
Property Tax Contribution 21,717,712$ 22,571,998$ 23,023,438$
Total Contribution 38,978,862$ 40,955,048$ 41,914,640$
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categories since 2003, we see the following variation patterns:
To allow for sharing upside potential revenue with PFA and to share some downside risk of
potential revenue shortfall (without putting at risk the need to provide PFA’s core fire and
emergency services), this proposed RAF adjustment puts in place a cap and floor on the
percentage variation from budget that PFA receives from the City. The following are the
proposed risk sharing bands for each tax.
If any of the individual actual tax amounts collected are within the band range, no adjustment is
necessary. If a tax amount is above or below the annual cap or floor, an adjustment will be made
at year end to adjust for the excess (or shortage) to bring the annual contribution back to the band
percentage amount.
Annexation and Growth Provisions
The current RAF allows for adjustments to the contribution amounts paid to PFA in the event the
City annexes property currently within District boundaries. These provisions will be maintained
in the proposed RAF through adjustments to the sales and use tax and/or property tax
contribution percentages. Mechanics of this process are still under evaluation.
Annual Setting of the Budgeted tax amounts
The proposed RAF changes include the budgeted sales, use, and property tax amounts to be set at
time of annual appropriation of the individual year budgets (as opposed to the biennial cadence
currently in the RAF). This will allow for a timelier update to these key budget assumptions,
especially in the aftermath of severe shocks to the economy (positive or negative). The two-year
estimate will still be provided in the biennial budget approval.
Other items still under consideration/finalization
• District, PFA and City ongoing legal reviews
Actual vs. Budget
Annual Average
Variance (%)
Number of
years
Average
Variance
Number of
years
Average
Variance
Sales Tax 2.4%11 5.4% 10 -2.0%
Use Tax 14.1%16 18.5%5 -5.4%
Property Tax 0.4%11 2.3% 10 -1.7%
Actual Exceeds Budget Budget Exceeds Actual
2003 - 2023
Upper Band
(% above
Budget)
Lower Band
(% below
Budget)
Sales Tax 3.0% -2.0%
Use Tax 6.0% -2.0%
Property Tax 2.0% -2.0%
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• Movement of dispatch services to a charge for service as opposed to a deduction from the
RAF
• Full detail of City and PFA roles and responsibilities including joint calendarization of
timelines
NEXT STEPS/PATH FORWARD
The goal is to complete the update of the IGA for inclusion in the 2025/26 City BFO Cycle. City
and PFA staff are working jointly to reach agreement on terms and conditions to include in an
update to bring to both the City Council and District Board for approval. Tentative schedule for
moving forward:
Work Streams:
July: Finalize Combined Agreement Terms and City/District/PFA Legal Evaluations
Communications/Actions:
July: Council Finance Committee - proposal
July: District Board - proposal
August: City Council Adoption consideration - 1st
August: District Board Adoption consideration
Sept: City Council Adoption consideration - 2nd
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement establishing the Poudre
Fire Authority (including RAF Exhibit A and Support Services Exhibit B)
Attachment 2 – Presentation Slides
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Travis Storin -Chief Financial Officer
Ginny Sawyer -Lead Policy and Project Manager
Joe Wimmer –Senior Financial Analyst
Community Capital Improvement
Program (CCIP) ¼-cent Tax
Renewal
Council Finance Committee
April 23, 2024
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What questions does Council Finance
Committee have on the initial projects listed?01
What additional considerations does Council
Finance Committee want included in the
process?
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3
4.35%
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Building on BasicsChoices ‘95Designing Tomorrow Today
Capital Quarter-Cent
4
1973-1980
•Lincoln Center
•Mulberry Pool
•Fire Station #4
•City Hall Building
•Main Library
•Parks Acquisition
•Sewer to Andersonville/Alta
Vista
•Street Improvements
2006-2015
•Fort Collins Museum of
Discovery
•Senior Center Expansion
•Bicycle Program Plan
Implementation
•North College Avenue
Improvements
•Pedestrian Plan and ADA
Improvements
1990-1997
•Major Street Improvements
•Senior Center
•Eastside Park
•Southwest Community Park
Land Acquisition
•Indoor Pool Renovations
•Fire Station #10 Land Acquisition
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Capital Tax – Lessons Learned
Helpful to…
-Advance projects from Master Plans that
have been informed by community input.
-Ensure items put forth represent community
desires and priorities across broad
geography, types of services, and personal
passions.
-Utilize community engagement to help
prioritize projects and programming.
Have learned to…
-Adjust for inflation and add on years of
operation and maintenance.
-Balance flexibility and specificity to ensure
voters get what the ballot promised while
allowing flexibility to take advantage of
unforeseen opportunities (grants, development,
etc.)
-Avoid singular projects that would absorb a
majority of the funding.
-Solidify a plan far enough in advance of referral
to ensure adequate budgeting analysis and
community awareness.
The last two measures passed with 80% voter approval
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Capital Tax – Successful Project Package
Asset Management & Master Plans
Council Priorities
Community Appeal
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Totals & Summary
¼ Cent Tax Revenue
•$11M annual revenue (2024)
•$110M total revenue 2025-2026
Submitted Projects
•$200M total project submittals to-date (2024)
Culture
13%
Natural Areas
1%
Parks & Recreation
31%
Public Safety
1%
Transportation/Engineering
48%
Environment
1%
Housing
5%
Economic Health
1%
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Transportation & Engineering
Vision Zero Plan – Arterial Intersection Improvements: $10M
•Previously Arterial Intersection Improvements ($6M)
Active Modes Plan – Bike and Grade Separated Crossings: $20M
•Previously Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements $5.0 M, and
Bike/Ped Grade Separated Crossing Fund $6.0 M
Active Modes – Pedestrian Plan: $16M
•Previously Pedestrian Sidewalk / ADA-Compliance $14.0 M
•Willow Street Streetscape: $5.3M
•Jefferson Street (College to Linden): $6.8M
•Jefferson Street (Linden to Mountain): $7.4M
•Laporte and College Plaza: $7.6M
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Transit
Transfort Bus Stop Enhancements: $1M
•Previously Bus Stop Improvements $1.0 M
Transfort Bus Replacement: $5M
•Previously Transfort Bus Fleet Replacement $2.0 M
Transfort Maintenance Facility: $16M
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Funds
Nature in the City (NIC): $1.5M
•Previously Nature in the City $3.0 M
Housing Fund: $10M
•Previously Affordable Housing Fund $4.0 M
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New Community Amenities
•Lee Martinez Farm Plan and Refresh: $2.6M
•Mulberry Pool Replacement and Expansion: $26.8M
•Pickleball Complex: $4M
•Strategic Trails Implementation: $10M
•Dog Parks: $2.5M
•Bike Park: $5M
•Children’s Garden and Infrastructure: $4.9M
•Historic Trolley Building Restoration: $15.4M
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Other
•Police Detention Remodel: $400K
•Catering Kitchen at the Lincoln Center: $2.6M
•Museum of Discovery Artifact Storage and Care: $2.9M
•Downtown River Projects: $2-$32M
•Construction Waste Diversion Equipment Replacement: $2.2M
•Shared Commercial Kitchen: $1M
•Downtown Parks Shop: $11.2M
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2024-2025 Timeline
February 13 Work
Session
Feb/March June/July Dec ‘24~Aug ‘25
August - NovemberApril/May
June 11 Work
Session
May Council Finance
Committee (refine
potential projects)
Begin Engagement
August 27 Council
Work Session
March Council Finance
Committee (develop
guiding principles, input
on potential projects)
April 23 Work
Session
July 3 Council
Finance
(CCIP Update)
December 2024
Staff-recommended
CCIP Package +
2025 Engagement Plan
Feb 2025
Initiate Engagement
August 2025
Refer CCIP Ballot
Language
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Tax Renewals Over Time
Long-term Look at Possible Tax Renewals
ASSUMES 10 YEAR TERMS
20502045204020352030202520202015
Open Space Yes
(25 yr.) | 2006 - 2030
KFCG
(10 yr.) | 2011 - 2020 KFCG.25
(10 yr.) | 2021 - 2030
Assume KFCG
(10 yr.) | 2031 - 2040
Street Maintenance
(10 yr.) | 2016 - 2025 Assume Street Maintenance
(20 yr.) | 2026 - 2045
Community Capital
Improvement
(10 yr.) | 2016 - 2025
Assume
Capital Renewal
(10 yr.) | 2026 - 2035
Assume
Capital Renewal
(10 yr.) | 2036 - 2045
2050 Tax Parks, Climate, Transit
(26 yr.) | 2024 - 2050
Assume Open Space Yes
(25 yr.) | 2035 - 2050
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What additional considerations does Council
Finance Committee want included in the
process?
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Laporte Ave Redesign
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Laporte Ave Redesign
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Capital Tax 2016-2025
Current Engineering/Transportation-Type Funds
•Arterial Intersection Improvements $6.0 M
•Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements $5.0 M
•Bike/Ped Grade Separated Crossing Fund $6.0 M
•Bus Stop Improvements $1.0 M
•Pedestrian Sidewalk / ADA-Compliance $14.0 M
•Transfort Bus Fleet Replacement $2.0 M
New Program Funds
•Affordable Housing Fund $4.0 M
•Nature in the City $3.0 M
Current Capital-Type Projects
•Lincoln Ave. Bridge $5.3 M
•Linden St. Renovation $3.0 M
•SE Community Center w. Pool $14.0 M
•Gardens on Spring Creek Visitor's Center $2.0 M
•Willow Street Improvements $3.5 M
•Carnegie Bldg. Renovation $1.0 M
•City Park Train $350K
•Club Tico Renovation $250k
•Downtown Poudre River Enhancements Whitewater Park $4.0 M
Approximately half of revenue used for engineering/transportation related activities
and half used for new capital amenities
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