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Fort Collins City Council Agenda
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2024
City Council Chambers at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
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City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Jeni Arndt, Mayor
Emily Francis, District 6, Mayor Pro Tem
Susan Gutowsky, District 1
Julie Pignataro, District 2
Tricia Canonico, District 3
Melanie Potyondy, District 4
Kelly Ohlson, District 5
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Carrie Daggett Kelly DiMartino Delynn Coldiron
City Attorney City Manager City Clerk
PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
5:00 PM
A) PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
PP 1. Declaring August 26, 2024 as Women's Equality Day.
PP 2. Declaring August 17, 2024 International Homeless Animals Day.
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
B) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D) ROLL CALL
E) CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA REVIEW
• City Manager Review of Agenda
• Consent Calendar Review, including removal of items from Consent Calendar for individual
discussion.
F) COMMUNITY REPORTS - None
G) PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY TOPICS OR ITEMS OR COMMUNITY EVENTS
(Including requests for removal of items from Consent Calendar for individual discussion.)
Individuals may comment regarding any topics of concern, whether or not included on this agenda.
Comments regarding land use projects for which a development application has been filed should be
submitted in the development review process** and not to Council.
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[**For questions about the development review process or the status of any particular development,
consult the City's Development Review Center page at https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview, or
contact the Development Review Center at 970.221.6760.]
H) PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP
I) COUNCILMEMBER REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar is intended to allow Council to spend its time and energy on the important
items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar. Agenda items pulled
from the Consent Calendar by either Council or the City Manager will be considered separately under
their own Section, titled “Consideration of Items Removed from Consent Calendar for Individual
Discussion.” Items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved by Council with one vote. The
Consent Calendar consists of:
• Ordinances on First Reading that are routine;
• Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine;
• Those of no perceived controversy;
• Routine administrative actions.
1. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the July 2, 2024, and the July 16, 2024,
Regular Meetings.
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes of the July 2, 2024, and the July 16, 2024,
regular meetings.
2. Items Relating to Golf Enterprise Expenses.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 100, 2024, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves for the Golf
Enterprise.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 101, 2024, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Golf
Fund for the Replacement of Necessary Systems at the Southridge and Collindale Golf Courses.
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These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 16, 2024, appropriate the
amount of $730,930 from Golf Fund Reserves for necessary system replacement and an
appropriation of $350,000 from unanticipated excess revenue to the 2024 budget to address the
additional costs in Golf primarily related to higher revenues.
3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 102, 2024, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
Conservation Trust Fund for Park Planning and Development Funding Community Bike
Park Feasibility and Community Engagement.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 16, 2024, appropriates $70,000
to Park Planning and Development to conduct a community-scale bike park feasibility study as
directed by Council at the June 11 Work Session. The feasibility study will include an evaluation
of potential bike park locations, associated capital and on-going costs, identification of park
amenities and features, and a community engagement process. This item is in response to public
input from the 2021 Parks and Recreation Plan: Recreate, and recent significant community input.
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 103, 2024, Appropriating Philanthropic Revenue
Received by City Give for the Renovation of the Historic Carnegie Library as Designated
by the Donor.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 16, 2024, appropriates $100,000
in philanthropic revenue received by City Give for The Community Center for Creativity as
designated by the donor.
In 2019, City Give, a formalized enterprise-wide initiative was launched to create a transparent,
non-partisan governance structure for the acceptance and appropriations of charitable gifts.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 104, 2024, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for Artist and Musicians’ Fees for Shows at the
Lincoln Center.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 16, 2024, appropriates the
amount of $644,000 in unanticipated revenue in 2024 for expenses related to Artists and
Musicians Fees for LC Live shows at the Lincoln Center.
6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 105, 2024, Making a Supplemental Appropriation of
Funds from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Environmental
Justice Grant for the Cultivating Community-Led Resilient Homes Project and Approving
a Related Intergovernmental Agreement.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 16, 2024, supports the City’s
commitment to advancing equity and environmental justice for all Fort Collins community
members by appropriating $168,874 of unanticipated grant revenue awarded by the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for the Cultivating Community-Led
Resilient Homes project.
7. First Reading of Ordinance No. 107, 2024, Appropriating Unanticipated Philanthropic
Revenue Received by City Give for Various Programs and Services as Designated by the
Donors.
The purpose of this item is to request an appropriation of $58,120 in philanthropic revenue
received through City Give. These miscellaneous gifts to various City departments support a
variety of programs and services and are aligned with both the City’s strategic priorities and the
respective donors’ designation.
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In 2019, City Give, a formalized enterprise-wide initiative was launched to create a transparent,
non-partisan governance structure for the acceptance and appropriations of charitable gifts.
8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 108, 2024, Authorizing Transfer of Appropriations for the
Affordable Housing and Planning and Development Process Improvement Project.
The purpose of this item is to transfer matching funds in the amount of $55,000 from the Licensing,
Permitting, and Code Enforcement operating business unit to the non-lapsing grant business unit
for the Affordable Housing Development Review Process grant. On May 21, 2024, City Council
adopted Ordinance No. 059, 2024, appropriating the $200,000 awarded to the City by the State
Department of Local Affairs (DOLA).
9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 109, 2024, Making Supplemental Appropriations of New
Revenue in the 2050 Tax Park Rec Transit OCF Fund for Consulting Work Contributing to
the Transfort Optimization Study.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate 2050 Transit Tax Reserves for additional consulting
work for the Transfort Optimization Study.
10. First Reading of Ordinance No. 110, 2024, Making Supplemental Appropriations of
Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the Transit Services Fund and New Revenue From the
2050 Tax Parks Rec Transit OCF Fund for Transfort Consulting Work Related to the West
Elizabeth Corridor.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate unanticipated grant funding and 2050 Transit Tax
Reserves for additional consulting work for West Elizabeth design work.
11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 111, 2024, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Parking
Services Fund for Parking Structure Maintenance, Parking Planning, and Safety.
The purpose of this item is to enable the City to appropriate Civic Center Parking Structure
(CCPS) reserve funds and Parking Services reserve funds. The funds will be used for the
completion of maintenance projects and for increased security costs. If approved, this item will:
1) appropriate $1,200,000 in CCPS Reserve funds and 2) appropriate $395,000 from Parking
Services reserves.
12. First Reading of Ordinance No. 112, 2024, Making a Supplemental Appropriation from the
U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant in support
of the Edora Pool and Ice Center Lighting System Replacement Project
The City received $206,680 in formula funds under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (“EECBG”) program. The City was required to apply
under the EECBG’s voucher program, specifically to demonstrate the beneficial use of funds in
replacing the fluorescent lighting system in both ice rinks at Edora Pool and Ice Center (“EPIC”)
with an energy efficient LED lighting system. Based on the City’s successful application, this item
is to support the project by appropriating $206,680 of unanticipated revenue from the DOE.
13. First Reading of Ordinance No. 113, 2024, Making Supplemental Appropriations from Prior
Year Reserves and Developer Contributions and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations
for the College Avenue-Trilby Road Intersection Improvements Project and Related Art in
Public Places.
The purpose of this item is to provide supplemental appropriations for the College Avenue-Trilby
Road Intersection Improvements Project (Project). The funds will be used for construction of
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improvements at the intersection of South College Avenue and Trilby Road. If approved this item
will appropriate the following ultimate amounts as designated: 1) $11,781 from a payment-in-lieu
(PIL) to the City from a development contribution to construction; 2) $900,000 from Transportation
Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF) reserves; 3) $600,000 from Community Capital Improvement
Program (CCIP) Arterial Intersection Improvements reserves; 4) $119 (1% of PIL) from a PIL to
the City from a development contribution to construction to the Art in Public Places (APP)
program; 5) $8,820 (0.8% of TCEF Project contribution) from TCEF reserves to the APP program;
and 6) $180 (0.2% of TCEF Project contribution) for maintenance of art from the Transportation
Services fund reserves to the APP program.
14. First Reading of Ordinance No. 114, 2024, Authorizing Transfer of Appropriations from the
South Timberline Mail Creek Trail Underpass Project to the South Timberline Corridor
Project.
The purpose of this item is to reappropriate funding from the South Timberline Mail Creek Trail
Underpass project (“Underpass”) to the South Timberline Corridor project (“Corridor”). No new
funding will be appropriated.
15. First Reading of Ordinance No. 115, 2024, Making Supplemental Appropriations of Prior
Year Reserves from Developer Contributions and Authorizing Transfers for the Future Vine
and Timberline Overpass Project and Related Art in Public Places.
The purpose of this item is to enable the City to appropriate development payment-in-lieu (PIL)
funds for the Vine and Timberline Overpass Project (Project). The funds will be used for design
services and grant application support services. If approved, this item will: 1) appropriate
$273,361 received in 2016 as a development contribution to construction by an adjacent
development; and 2) appropriate $3,318 (1% of PIL) from a PIL to the City from a development
contribution to construction to the Art in Public Places (APP) program.
16. First Reading of Ordinance No. 116, 2024, Making Supplemental Appropriations of
Revenue from Developer Contributions and Authorizing Transfers for the Cordova Road
Right-of-Way Acquisition.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate developer contribution funds for the City to acquire right-
of-way for Cordova Road as provided in the development agreement for The Landing at Lemay.
If approved, this item will appropriate $500,000 received in July as a development contribution for
Cordova Road Right-of-Way Acquisition.
17. First Reading of Ordinance No. 117, 2024, Amending Chapters 12 and 19 of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins Regarding the Requirements for the Building Energy and Water Scoring
Program.
The purpose of this item is to amend City Code Chapters 12 and 19 relating to the Building Energy
and Water Scoring (BEWS) program. This amendment would modify service requirements for
municipal court citations issued under City Code Section 12-207. This item does not add any new
requirements for building owners.
18. Items Relating to the Laporte Avenue Multimodal Improvement Project.
A. Resolution 2024-097 Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to An Existing
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and the Colorado
Department of Transportation for the Laporte Avenue Multimodal Improvement Project.
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B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 118, 2024, Making Supplemental Appropriations from Grant
Revenue and Prior Year Reserves and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for the Laporte
Avenue Multimodal Improvement Project and Related Art in Public Places.
The purpose of this item is to reappropriate funding from the Laporte Bridges project (“Bridges”)
to the Laporte Avenue Multimodal Improvements Project (the “Project”), receive and appropriate
Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”) funds, and provide supplemental
appropriations to the Project. The CDOT funds will be used for the construction of a Rectangular
Rapid Flashing Beacon (“RRFB”) signal at Laporte Avenue and Impala Drive. If approved this
item will: 1) authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement
(the “IGA”) for the Project with CDOT; 2) appropriate $49,500 of Highway Safety Improvement
Program (“HSIP”) grant funds to the Project; 3) appropriate $330,500 from Transportation Capital
Expansion Fee (“TCEF”) reserves to the Project; 4) appropriate $175,000 from Transportation
Services Fund reserves to the Project; 5) reappropriate $517,000 from Bridges to the Project; 6)
appropriate $4,044 (0.8% of TCEF and Transportation Services Project contribution) from TCEF
reserves to the Art in Public Places (“APP”) program; 5) appropriate $1,011 (0.2% of TCEF and
Transportation Services Project contribution) for maintenance of art from the Transportation
Services Fund Reserves to the APP program.
19. First Reading of Ordinance No. 119, 2024, Making Supplemental Appropriations from
Colorado Department of Transportation Revenue for the Intersection Improvements on US-
287 (College Avenue) Project.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
revenue dedicated to infrastructure improvements complying with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA).
20. Items Relating to the Rocky Ridge Conservation Project.
A. Resolution 2024-098 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with
Larimer County to Partner on the Purchase of a 484-acre Property in the Wellington Community
Separator.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 120, 2024, Authorizing the Conveyance to Larimer County of
a Conservation Easement and a Right of First Refusal on the Rocky Ridge Property.
The purpose of this item is to authorize an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Larimer
County for the Rocky Ridge Conservation Project. The Project will conserve 484-acres in fee
within in the Wellington Community Separator. The Ordinance will authorize the conveyance of a
conservation easement and right of first refusal on the property.
21. Items Relating to the Poudre Water Supply Infrastructure Wildfire Ready Action Plan.
A. Resolution No. 2024-099 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Grant Agreement with
the State of Colorado Regarding the Poudre Water Supply Infrastructure Wildfire Ready Action
Plan.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 121, 2024, Making Supplemental Appropriations of
Unanticipated Grant Revenue, Prior Year Reserves, and Authorizing Transfers for the Poudre
Water Supply Infrastructure Wildfire Ready Action Plan.
The purpose of this item is to support Fort Collins Utilities (Utilities) in developing a Wildfire Ready
Action Plan (WRAP) in collaboration with the City of Greeley (Greeley) and the Water Supply and
Storage Company (WSSC). The WRAP will help Utilities and its partners mitigate the vulnerability
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of water supplies and water supply infrastructure in the upper Poudre and Michigan River
watersheds to the threat of wildfire. Accordingly, pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-066, the City,
Greeley, and WSSC entered into an agreement, dated May 21, 2024, to coordinate their joint
efforts related to funding and developing the WRAP. In addition, the City has recently been
awarded grant funding from the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) through the Wildfire
Ready Watershed Grant Program to assist in the development of a WRAP. Once adopted, this
resolution will authorize Utilities to enter into the Intergovernmental Grant Agreement (IGGA) with
the State of Colorado to receive funding to support the development of the WRAP. The Ordinance
will: 1) appropriate the grant revenue from the State of Colorado; 2) appropriate monetary
contributions from Greeley and WSSC; and 3) appropriate and authorize transfers of Utilities grant
match commitments.
22. First Reading of Ordinance No. 122, 2024, Designating the Chavez/Ambriz/Gonzales
Property, 724 Martinez Street, Fort Collins, Colorado, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant
to Fort Collins City Code Chapter 14.
The purpose of this item is to request City landmark designation for the Chavez/Ambriz/Gonzales
Property at 724 Martinez Street. In cooperation with the property owners, City staff and the
Historic Preservation Commission (Commission) have determined the property to be eligible for
designation. The property is significant under City Code 14-22(a) Standard 1, Events/Trends, for
association with the early sugar beet industry in Fort Collins, its social history, and its Hispanic
history, as well as under Standard 3, Design/Construction, as a rare example of adobe
construction in Fort Collins and including a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded
addition. The owners are requesting designation, which will provide protection of the property's
exterior and access to financial incentives for owners to use for historic properties.
23. Resolution 2024-096 Approving Participation in the Settlement with An Additional Opioid
Defendant, Kroger, and a Related Waiver of Claims.
The purpose of this item is to consider a resolution to allow the City to participate in the Colorado
Opioids Settlement with Kroger by granting approval to sign an additional participation agreement
and waiver of claims for opioid-related damages. This is in follow-up to prior approvals of
settlements with multiple other opioid defendants, negotiated through national settlement efforts
coordinated through the State of Colorado.
24. Resolution 2024-100 Authorizing a Second Amendment to the Intergovernmental
Agreement Between the Poudre River Public Library District, the City of Fort Collins, and
Larimer County.
The purpose of this item is to amend the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Poudre
River Public Library District, the City and Larimer County to change the selection process when
there are vacancies on the District board. This amendment would allow the District Trustees to
interview applicants and recommend appointments for ratification by Council and the County
Board of Commissioners.
25. Items Relating to FLEX Route Regional Transit Services Intergovernmental Agreements.
A. Resolution 2024-101 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between
the City of Fort Collins, Colorado and the City of Loveland for FLEX Route Regional Transit
Services.
B. Resolution 2024-102 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between
the City of Fort Collins, Colorado and the Town of Berthoud for FLEX Route Regional Transit
Services.
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C. Resolution 2024-103 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between
the City of Fort Collins, Colorado and the County of Boulder for FLEX Route Regional Transit
Services.
D. Resolution 2024-104 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between
the City of Fort Collins, Colorado and the City of Boulder for FLEX Route Regional Transit
Services.
E. Resolution 2024-105 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between
the City of Fort Collins, Colorado and the City of Longmont for FLEX Route Regional Transit
Services.
The purpose of these items is to authorize the City Manager to sign separate Intergovernmental
Agreements (“IGAs”) with the City of Loveland, the Town of Berthoud, the City of Boulder, the
County of Boulder, and the City of Longmont (collectively, the “FLEX Partners”) by which the
FLEX Partners will contribute funds toward the operating cost of the FLEX Route Regional Transit
Service bus route to further the goals of regional connectivity through transit.
26. Resolution 2024-106 Approving Fort Fund Special Events Grant Disbursements.
The purpose of this item is to approve Fort Fund grants from the Cultural Development and
Programming Account and the Tourism Programming Account for the selected community events
in the Special Event Grant – July Deadline category, based upon the recommendations of the
Cultural Resources Board.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
J) ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
K) CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP (This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on
items adopted or approved on the Consent Calendar.)
L) STAFF REPORTS - None
M) COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
N) CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INDIVIDUAL
DISCUSSION
O) CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PLANNED FOR DISCUSSION
The method of debate for discussion items is as follows:
• Mayor introduced the item number and subject; asks if formal presentation will be made by
staff
• Staff presentation (optional)
• Mayor requests public comment on the item (three minute limit for each person)
• Council questions of staff on the item
• Council motion on the item
• Council discussion
• Final Council comments
• Council vote on the item
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Note: Time limits for individual agenda items may be revised, at the discretion of the Mayor, to ensure
all have an opportunity to speak. The timer will buzz when there are 30 seconds left and the light will
turn yellow. It will buzz again at the end of the speaker’s time.
27. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 106, 2024, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
General Fund for a Civic Assembly Process in Relation to the Hughes Stadium Site.
This Ordinance, adopted on First Reading by a vote of 4-2 (Nays: Ohlson, Gutowsky; Absent:
Pignataro) appropriates one-time dollars in the amount of $150,000 to be used for a Civic
Assembly engagement process in relation to the Hughes Site Plan work. Staff is also requesting
that City Council approve a sole source exception for Healthy Democracy Fund to provide
services related to the design, coordination and implementation of a civic assembly should grant
revenue bring the project above $200,000.
28. First Reading of Ordinance No. 123, 2024, Amending Chapter 4 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins to Ban the Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats.
The purpose of this item is to ban the retail sale of dogs and cats from stores within Fort Collins
city limits.
29. Resolution 2024-107 Making an Appointment to the Affordable Housing Board.
The purpose of this item is to fill an existing vacancy on the Affordable Housing Board.
Pursuant to Council policy, the recommended appointee has completed or will complete the
required acknowledgement and acceptance of the Code of Conduct and the applicable laws and
policies that govern service on City of Fort Collins boards and commissions.
P) RESUMED PUBLIC COMMENT (if necessary)
Q) OTHER BUSINESS
OB 1. Possible consideration of the initiation of new ordinances and/or resolutions by
Councilmembers.
(Three or more individual Councilmembers may direct the City Manager and City Attorney to
initiate and move forward with development and preparation of resolutions and ordinances
not originating from the Council's Policy Agenda or initiated by staff.)
R) ADJOURNMENT
Every regular Council meeting will end no later than midnight, except that: (1) any item of business
commenced before midnight may be concluded before the meeting is adjourned and (2) the Council may,
at any time prior to adjournment, by majority vote, extend a meeting beyond midnight for the purpose of
considering additional items of business. Any matter that has been commenced and is still pending at the
conclusion of the Council meeting, and all matters for consideration at the meeting that have not yet been
considered by the Council, will be deemed continued to the next regular Council meeting, unless Council
determines otherwise.
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