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Home My WebLink AboutWORK SESSION SUMMARY-07/14/2009-Work SessionUtilities City ®f electric • stormwater • wastewater • water hinks 700 Wood Street Box 580 r u0m Fort Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6700 970.221.6619619 —fax 970.224.6003 — Too utilities @ fcgo v. corr, fcgov.com/utilities MEMORANDUM Date: July 16, 2009 To: Mayor and City Council Members Through: Darin Atteberry, City Manager Brian Janonis, P.E., Utilities Executive Director From: Kevin R. Gertig, WR&T Operations Manager` Dennis A. Bode, P.E., Water Resources Manager Re: July 14, 2009 Work Session Summary — Halligan -Seaman Water Management Project (HSWMP) Update At the July 14 Work Session, Dr. Jim Schall, with Ayres Associates, provided a comprehensive slide presentation on the Halligan -Seaman Water Management Project. All council members were present and Utilities staff (Brian Janonis, Kevin Gertig, and Dennis Bode) was available to respond to questions from Council members. In addition, there were approximately 10 representatives in attendance from North Poudre Irrigation Company, Fort Collins -Loveland Water District, East Larimer County Water District, North Weld County Water District and the City of Greeley -all participants in the HSWMP. The purpose of this item on the agenda was to provide an update on the HSWMP. The main topics covered in the presentation were (1) Storage in Water Supply Planning, (2) Previous Council Actions, (3) Sizing Halligan Enlargement, and (4) -Triple Bottom Line for Enlarging Halligan. General discussion items following the presentation included: • Cost of Halligan Reservoir and source of funding • Proper sizing of Halligan and relevant factors • Purpose of water supply planning and alternatives to storage • Need for water storage and efficient use of water rights • Permitting process by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Shared Vision Planning and working with other stakeholders • Environmental impacts and mitigation methods • Potential effect of climate change on future water supplies • Working with partners, and their service areas and conservation efforts Several council members indicated they would send some additional questions to staff for review and responses. Staff will follow-up the meeting by preparing a list of questions received at the meeting, or subsequent to the meeting, and preparing responses to them. Planning, Development & Transportation Executive Offices 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.221.6601 970.416.2081 - fax tcgov.coMpol NIENIORANDUD'I DATE: July 17, 2009 TO: Mayor and City Council Members THROUGH: Darin Atteberry, City Manager �! Diane Jones, Deputy City Manager Community Services FRONI: Jeff Scheick, Planning Development & Transportation Director Mark Jackson, Transportation Group Director RE: July loth, 2009 Work Session Summary -Transportation Update, Part III Planning, Development & Transportation Director Jeff Scheick, Transportation Group Director Mark Jackson, and Staff returned to the City Council for the third of three planned discussions on transportation and transit opportunities and challenges facing Fort Collins now and in the future. This third discussion focused on steps taken to address 2009 revenue shortfalls, transportation capital project needs and resources, anticipated capital project funding awards for 2010-2011, and the scheduled Transportation Master Plan update. Staff updated City Council on the steps taken to -address the 2009 revenue shortfall. Cuts .to departmental budgets included service level reductions, delayed capital equipment replacement, loss of ten vacant positions, and layoff of two Engineering Construction Inspectors. The Pavement Nlaintenance Program will be reduced by over $750,000 as well. This will impact the overall condition of City streets and significantly increase costs to repair or replace at a later date. Staff discussed transportation capital projects at length. Discussions included recent construction project accomplishments, scheduled transportation capital improvements in 2010-201 1, an overview of how capital projects are funded, and an introduction to the inventory of identified capital project needs (Capital Improvement Program). There is no ongoing, dedicated funding source for transportation capital needs. Projects are currently funded through federal, state, or grant awards, special voter approved taxes, development impact fees, and public -private partnerships. While helpful and welcome, these sources limit flexibility and the ability to respond to unforeseen needs or opportunities. Several capital project funding awards are anticipated for 2010-2011. The North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NIPO) Council will vote on August 6, 2009 to approve funding for several Fort Collins projects. Recommended projects include four replacement buses, COWS Summary Transportation 071409 FINAL.doc Page 2 of 2 East Hannon: bridge replacement, and additional funds for the improvements to Fiannony/College intersection and North College Improvements project. Finally, Staff provided an overview of the scheduled update to the Transportation Master Plan. The importance, relevance, and relationship of the TMP to the City Plan update was discussed in depth. Major work products as part of the TN/IP include updates to the Master Street Plan, Goals, Principles and Policies, and the Capital Improvement Program. The update is scheduled to be completed in 2010. Discussion and Council questions focused on several items including: • Pavement Maintenance Pro�zram policies and procedures. Flow are projects selected, why are streets in good condition maintained first, and what sustainable practices are used'? • Why isn't concrete used more for transportation constriction projects? Is old concrete recycled and re -used? • What is the procedure for reviewing and updating City street design and construction standards? Do we have the right design practices and standards in place? • What criteria are used when replacing concrete sidewalks? It often appears that concrete is in good condition and not in need of replacement. • Questions concerning the status of the collaborative Windsor/Fort Collins project'to improve the SH-392/1-25 interchange. • Concern that Larimer County does not financially participate in improvements to Fort Collins streets used heavily by County residents (e.g. Lemay-Vine intersection). • Council members acknowledged and agreed upon the importance of addressing transportation needs and funding challenges faced. City Council members requested follow up on several items including: • Provide a comparison chart (matrix/table) of the pros/cons, costs, maintenance needs, and life cycle of concrete v. asphalt. • Clarify whether Representative Markey added the SH-392 interchange project as an earmark or just identified it as a "critical need" project. • Provide Council with a reporb'briefing on our procedures for concrete improvement. • Prepare a report about pavement management practices. • Prepare a briefing/report explaining how and when City street design standards are developed and reviewed. • Provide additional infornlation on strictures located atop covered ini_ation ditches within City limits. Staff will provide a separate follow up document to Council through City management. �rof t�ins MEMORANDUM DATE: July 16, 2009 TO: Mayor Hutchinson and City Councilmembers i THRU: Darin Atteberry, City Manager ,�� /// Diane Jones, Deputy City Manager Marty Heffernan, CPRE Director FROM: Lucinda Smith, Sr. Environmental Planner t'p'S Natural Resources Department 215 North Mason PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6600 970.2214.6177 Fax fcoov. com/nst uralresources SUBJECT: Work Session Summary — July 14, 2009: Climate Action Plan Progress Report On July 14, 2009, City Council held a work session to discuss progress on the Fort Collins Climate Action Plan. M Councilmembers were present. John Stokes and Lucinda Smith were present from Natural Resources Department. Staff presented a brief overview indicating that community greenhouse gas emissions in 2008 are essentially level with 2005 emissions. Several questions arose about the data underlying the community greenhouse gas inventory including how vehicle miles of travel are estimated, how carbon emissions from urlme travel are estiated, and how annual tons of solid waste are estimated. Staff responded to these questions. Other discussion points included: ■ Some Council members want to see the City appoint one point person to be responsible for overseeing implementation of the Climate Action Plan. ■ Council wants to know when items coming before Council are connected to the Climate Action Plan. • Council will have an opportunity to act on all actions in the Climate Action Plan that involve budget decisions or policy changes. • City Council asked for a detailed report outlining how the greenhouse gas inventory is created. This will be provided along with the finalized Status Report. ■ One Council member suggested the addition of some text in the 2008 Status Report that discusses the relationship of local, state and federal climate action. This will be included in the finalized Status Report. ■ One Council member asked questions about solid waste diversion rates. Answers will be provided in the finalized Status Report. Next Steps Staff will finalize the 2008 Climate Status Report and the detailed inventory report and submit them to the City Manager and then City Council