HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-10/17/1995-Regular' October 17, 1995
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday, October 17, 1995,
at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll Call was answered
by the following Councilmembers: Azari, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, Smith and Wanner.
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Apt.
Staff Members Present: Fischbach, Krajicek and Roy.
Citizen Participation
Al Bacilli, 520 Galaxy Court, spoke in opposition to photo radar and stated it would serve the public
better to employ more police officers.
Jeff Bridges, 725 Mathews, presented Councilmember Janett with a designated leaf bag and spoke
' of a coordinated leaf pick up effort currently underway.
Citizen Participation Follow-up
Councilmember Smith responded to Mr. Bacilli's concerns regarding photo radar. He expressed his
support of photo radar, emphasizing the average speed of motorists is well above the posted speed
limits. He thanked the residents of the Centennial Neighborhood for their composting project and
spoke of the Natural Resource Departments leaf drop off program.
Councilmember Janett supported the photo radar proposal and clarified the only photos taken are
those of people who break the law. She also thanked Jeff Bridges and the Centennial Neighborhood
for their efforts.
Agenda Review
City Manager John Fischbach noted there was a change to Item #11, First Reading of Ordinance No.
124, 1995, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and Unanticipated Revenue in Various Funds and
Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriated Amounts Between Funds, and stated two additional names
were been added to Item #26, Resolution 95-150 of the Council of the City of Fort Collins
Establishing and Making Appointments to the Civic Activity Center Advisory Committee.
340
October 17, 1995
***CONSENT CALENDAR*** I
This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important
items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may
request an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar by the Public will be considered separately under
Agenda Item #23, Public Pulled Consent Items.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 121. 1995. Vacating a Portion of Street Right -of -Way for
Centre Avenue the Centre for Advanced Technology P.U.D.
When the Centre for Advanced Technology was originally planned, right-of-way was
dedicated for a future local street intersection at Centre Avenue. The owner of the property
on the south side of Centre Avenue and east of Worthington Circle has requested that the
City vacate the small portion of right-of-way dedicated for the future street intersection. The
Owner received final Planning and Zoning Board approval of a Planned Unit Development
(P.U.D.) and replat of the property on May 22, 1995. The P.U.D. takes access from a
network of private access drives. Therefore, it is not necessary for a public street to serve
the property internally nor is it necessary or desirable to retain the right-of-way for the old
street intersection. This ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on October
3, 1995. '
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 122, 1995. Vacating Portions of Street Right -of -Way for
Finch Court and Hawkeye Street in the Paragon Point P.U.D.
This ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on October 3, authorizes
the vacation of a portion of street right-of-way for Finch Court. In return for the right -of
way being vacated adjacent to Lot 44, Paragon Point P.U.D. Phase Four, the owner of Lot
44 is dedicating a piece of additional right-of-way at the comer to provide a consistent right-
of-way width and smooth transition of the street to the intersection.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 123. 1995. Designating 145 North Loomis Avenue as a
Local Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
The owners of the property, John F. and Betty H. Morley, are initiating this request for Local
Landmark designation for 145 North Loomis Avenue, known as the Howard House. A
public hearing was held by the Commission on September 26, 1995, at which time the
Commission voted to recommend designation of this property. This ordinance was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on October 3, 1995.
341
October 17, 1995
' 11. First Reading of Ordinance No 124 1995 Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and
Unanticipated Revenue in Various Funds and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriated
Amounts Between Funds,
This Ordinance appropriates prior year reserves and unanticipated revenue in various City
funds; and, authorizes the transfer of appropriated amounts between funds. The City Charter
authorizes the City Council to provide by ordinance for payment of any expense from prior
year reserves. It also authorizes the City Council, after the expiration of eight months of the
budget year, to appropriate actual revenue realized in excess of budget estimates. The
Charter also authorizes the City Council to appropriate unanticipated revenue received as a
result of rate or fee increases or new revenue sources. Additionally, it authorizes the City
Council to transfer any unexpended appropriated amounts from one fund to another upon
recommendation of the City Manager provided the purpose for which the transferred funds
are to be expended remains unchanged or the purpose for which they were initially
appropriated no longer exists.
12. Items Relating to Flood Plain Management.
A. Resolution 95-143 Approving and Adopting the Guidelines for the Management and
Administration of the Floodplains.
' B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 125, 1995, Amending Chapter 10, Article II,
Regarding Flood Hazard Areas.
H
Council has adopted Chapter 10, Flood Prevention and Protection, establishing the
regulations for floodplains within the City of Fort Collins. Chapter 10 was originally
adopted in 1979 as a condition for the City to be eligible for participation in the National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
The Code revisions are required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
to bring the City into compliance with the 1995 Revised Flood Insurance Study (FIS) done
by FEMA for the City. Additionally, the proposed revisions clarify areas where the Code is
ambiguous and clarifies verbiage or changes to reflect current operations to meet the
objectives of the Code in the floodplain management area. The examples of revisions are:
clarifying requirements for a Floodplain Use Permit, clarifying the definitions with regard
to floodplain management terminology, correcting outdated references, expanding the
regulation of hazardous materials, cumulative substantial improvements to existing
structures, and the location of critical facilities in the floodplain, updating the fee for
floodplain use permitting and variance procedures, and clarifying specific building and
development standards in floodplains.
342
October 17, 1995
13. Items Relating to the Law Enforcement Assistance Fund Contract with the Colorado '
Department of Transportation Providing Funds for the Fort Collins Police Services Drunk
Driving Enforcement Program.
A. Resolution 95-154 of the Council of the City of Fort Collins Approving, and
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute, the Drunk Driving Enforcement Grant Contract
#L-03-96 Between the City and the Colorado Department of Transportation.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 126, 1995 of the Council of the City of Fort Collins
Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the General Fund for Police Services 1996
Drunk Driving Enforcement Program.
For the third consecutive year, Police Services has been awarded a grant, this year totaling
$55,000, from the Colorado Department of Transportation, Office of Transportation Safety
for funding a Law Enforcement Assistance Fund project for the prevention of drunken
driving and the enforcement of laws pertaining to driving under the influence of alcohol or
other drugs.
The grant will provide for a significant portion of the salary, benefits, and overtime to
continue the assignment of the second DUI officer who is assigned to drunk driving
enforcement. '
The City will provide matching funds in the amount of $106,462. These funds have been
included in the 1996 proposed budget in the Police Services programs.
14. Items Relating to the Law Enforcement Assistance Fund Contract with the Colorado
Department of Transportation Providing Funds for the Fort Collins Police Services
Substance Abuse Prevention Program for 1996,
A. Resolution 95-144 Approving, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute, the Alcohol
Incentive Grant Contract #96-410-OE Between the City and the Colorado
Department of Transportation.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 127, 1995 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in
the General Fund for the Fort Collins Police Services Substance Abuse Prevention
Program.
Police Services has been awarded a grant totalling $51,600 from the Colorado Department
of Transportation for the prevention of substance abuse. This prevention program targets
underage drinking by utilizing student involvement, education, and enforcement.
343
October 17. 1995
15. First Reading of Ordinance No. 135, 1995. Vacating a Portion of Street Right -of -Way for
Redwood Street between Conifer Street and Willox Lane and Retaining the Same for Utility
and Drainage Easement Purposes.
The owners of the properties adjacent to Redwood Street between Conifer Street and Willox
Lane have requested the vacation of excess right-of-way on the east side of Redwood Street.
Redwood Street is a collector street ultimately planned to extend from Vine Drive to Country
Club Road. The street has been constructed from just north of Vine Drive to just north of
Conifer Street. The portion of Redwood Street between Conifer Street and Willox Lane is
being constructed with the adjacent development projects (Nokomis Subdivision and
Greenbriar RUM. When the right-of-way for Redwood Street was originally dedicated,
the City standard right-of-way width for a collector street was 80 feet. Since that time, the
City's standard right-of-way width for a collector street has been reduced to 68 feet. In areas
where no on -street parking is necessary, 54 feet of right-of-way is the standard width
required for a collector street.
Due to the configuration of lots and land uses adjoining Redwood Street between Conifer
Street and Willox Lane, no on -street parking is necessary along this portion of Redwood
Street. The City Transportation and Engineering Departments have agreed that the right-of-
way for Redwood Street in this location can be transitioned from 80 feet to 55 feet in width.
(The additional 1 foot of right-of-way is on the west side of Redwood Street and is not
affected by this vacation). The right-of-way will accommodate sidewalks, bike lanes, and
a travel lane in each direction. In addition, the right-of-way being vacated is being retained
as a utility and drainage easement. Therefore, staff supports the vacation of the excess right-
of-way on the east side of Redwood Street as requested.
16. First Reading of Ordinance No. 128. 1995 Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Enter
Into An Agreement for the Placement of Advertising on Transfort Bus Benches by Outdoor
Promotions. L.L.C.. for Up to Fifteen Years.
Transfort is proposing a five year contract with Outdoor Promotions with two five year
extensions to provide a continuation of the current bus bench advertising program. The
program which allows advertising on bus benches at Transfort bus stops is based on the
receipt of 15% of gross advertising sales. The bus bench program is exempt from the City's
sign code.
17. Resolution 95-145 Authorizing Funding for an Affordable Housing Project Through the
HOME Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The intent of the HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, affordable
housing in the community, to strengthen the ability of local government to provide housing
' and to expand the capacity of nonprofit community -based housing development
344
October 17, 1995
organizations to provide affordable housing. Council, at its meeting on August 15, 1995, '
approved $100,000 to be committed to the CARE project at 1300 W. Swallow.
Representatives from CARE Housing requested an additional $50,000 for the project citing
new information on the project. Council directed the request be put before the CDBG
Commission for review at its next meeting which was held on September 14, 1995. At that
time, the CDBG Commission approved the additional commitment of funds with a vote of
four in favor and two abstaining.
18. Resolution 95-146 Approving the Extension of the Professional Services Agreement with
Bondi & Co. to Include the 1995 Audit,
Article II, Section 17 of the City's Charter requires the Council to provide for an independent
audit of the City's books and accounts on an annual basis. Bondi & Co. provided these
services for the 1993 and 1994 audits.
Under the terms of the contract with Bondi & Co., the City has an annual option to renew the
contract until the completion of the 1997 audit. The option to renew must be exercised by
notifying Bondi & Co. in writing each year.
Staff and the Finance Committee have reviewed the performance of Bondi & Co. for the
1994 audit. The review found that Bondi met the City's expectations in terms of quality and '
timeliness of the City's audit.
19. Resolution 95-147 of the Council of the City of Fort Collins Approving the Purchase of
Temporary —Programming Employment Services from Team Alliance Colorado. L.L.C.
The Information and Communication Services Department (ICS) is in need of specialized
C++/Windows programming services for the Customer Information System project.
20. Resolution 95-148 Authorizing a Month to Month Lease of City -Owned Property at 2707
and 2711 S. Taft Hill Road,
The City purchased 2707 S. Taft Hill Road in 1991 and purchased 2711 S. Taft Hill Road
the first of this month. Both of these parcels were purchased as part of Stormwater's Taft
Hill Detention Pond Project. Since July 26, 1991, Christine Bryan has been leasing the
house at 2707 S. Taft Hill Road. The lease of this residence was tied into the purchase of
2711 S. Taft Hill Road.
The City's latest purchase (2711 S. Taft Hill) is presently being used as a group home,
Shamrock Manor. The owner (Christine Bryan) knew the stormwater detention project was
planned and has been trying to relocate the group home. Ms. Bryan has purchased another
residence and is currently having it remodeled to meet the requirements of a group home. ,
345
October 17, 1995
' During the remodel period, and as part of the acquisition negotiations, staff has agreed to
lease the Taft Hill residences to Ms. Bryan on a month -to -month basis. Stormwater concurs
with this approach since the houses will be occupied and all costs associated with properties
will be the responsibility of Ms. Bryan.
21. Resolution 95-149 of the Council of the City of Fort Collins Stating the City Council's
Support of the Proposed Help Preserve Open Spaces Initiative for a 1/4 Cent Sales and Use
Tax for Open Space. Natural Areas Wildlife Habitat Regional Parks and Trails Throughout
Larimer County.
Help Preserve Open Spaces, a citizens group, successfully petitioned the registered voters
of Larimer County to place a county -wide eight -year 1/4 cent sales and use tax on the
November 7, 1995 ballot (the "Initiative"). If approved, revenue generated from the
Initiative will be specifically earmarked for open space, natural areas, wildlife habitat,
regional parks and trails.
At least 55% of the revenue will be distributed directly to Fort Collins and the other
incorporated towns and cities in Larimer County based on population or sales tax generation
whichever benefits that community the most. Larimer County would receive the remaining
revenue to fund its Parks Master Plan. Fort Collins' distribution will be based on sales tax
' generation. It is estimated that Fort Collins will receive $2,390,339 or 38.71 % of the total
estimated revenue received in 1996.
The Initiative generally designates the use of these funds in the Fort Collins area for
continued implementation of the Natural Areas and Trails Programs and long term
management and maintenance of natural areas and trails. These funds may also be used in
partnership with the County, Loveland, Division of Wildlife, Great Outdoors Colorado and
others to preserve buffers between Loveland and Fort Collins; to protect the foothills; to
develop the Tri-Cities trail system; to provide access to Water Treatment Plant #1; and for
other projects.
22. Routine Deeds and Easements.
A. Deed of Easement from Congregation Har Shalom for the purpose of permanent
storm drainage and detention pond facilities located on the south side of Drake Road
between College Avenue and Shields Street. Monetary consideration $0.
B. Deed of Easement from Michael E. Moore for the purpose of permanent storm
drainage located at the northeast corner of Harmony Road and South Taft Hill Road.
Monetary consideration $10.
9M
October 17, 1995
C. Deed of Easement from AP Fort Collins, a Limited Partnership, for the purpose of '
permanent utility located on the southeast comer of Horsetooth Road and Manhattan
Avenue, between College Avenue and Shields Street. Monetary consideration $0.
D. Deed of Easement from AP Fort Collins, a Limited Partnership, for the purpose of
permanent storm drainage located on the Southeast comer of Horsetooth Road and
Manhattan Avenue, between College Avenue and Shields Street. Monetary
consideration $0.
E. Deed of Easement from Park South Limited and AP Fort Collins for the purpose of
permanent street right-of-way located on the southeast corner of Horsetooth Road
and Manhattan Avenue between College Avenue and Shields Street. Monetary
consideration $0.
F. Deed of Easement from Taco John's International Inc. for the purpose of permanent
waterline uses located on the north side of Horsetooth Road just west of John F.
Kennedy Parkway. Monetary consideration $0.
G. Deed of Easement from Elk Ridge Design Builders, Inc., Bryan M. and Ann Marie
Eisele, Robert G. and Karen M. Streeter, Shirley L. Aronson, and James R. and
Judith A. Rhoades, for the purpose of permanent utility located at Vine Drive and '
Briarwood Road, between Taft Hill Road and North Overland Trail Road. Monetary
consideration $0.
H. Deed of Dedication Easement from Hewlett Packard needed for improvements to
County Road 9. Monetary consideration: $0.
Items on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 121, 1995, Vacating a Portion of Street Right -of -Way for
Centre Avenue the Centre for Advanced Technology P.U.D.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 122, 1995, Vacating Portions of Street Right -of -Way for
Finch Court and Hawkeye Street in the Paragon Point P.U.D.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 123, 1995, Designating 145 North Loomis Avenue as a
Local Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
347
October 17, 1995
Items on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
11. First Reading of Ordinance No 124 1995 Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and
Unanticipated Revenue in Various Funds and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriated
Amounts Between Funds,
12. First Reading of Ordinance No. 125, 1995. Amending Chapter 10. Article 11, Regarding
Flood Hazard Areas.
13. First Reading of Ordinance No 126 1995 of the Council of the City of Fort Collins
Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the General Fund for Police Services 1996 Drunk
Driving Enforcement Program,
14. First Reading of Ordinance No. 127, 1995 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for the Fort Collins Police Services Substance Abuse Prevention Program
15. First Reading of Ordinance No 135, 1995. Vacating a Portion of Street Right -of -Way for
Redwood Street between Conifer Street and Willox Lane and Retaining the Same for Utility
and Drainage Easement Purposes.
16. First Reading of Ordinance No U& 1995 Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Enter
Into An Agreement for the Placement of Advertising on Transfort Bus Benches by Outdoor
Promotions. L.L.C.. for Up to Fifteen Years.
27. First Reading of Ordinance No. 129, 1995, Amending Chapter 26. Article VI. Division 4 of
the Code of the City Setting Rates and Charges for Electric Service
28. First Reading of Ordinance No. 130. 1995. Amending Sections 26-514(3)(b) of the Code
of the City of Fort Collins Relating to the Determination of Storm Drainage Fees.
29. First Reading of Ordinance No 131. 1995, Amending Chapter 26 of the Code Relating to
Rates for the Water and Wastewater Utility.
30. Items Relating to the 1996 Downtown Development Authority Budget.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 132, 1995 Appropriating Funds for the Operation
and Maintenance of the Downtown Development Authority for the Fiscal Year 1996
and Fixing the Mill Levy for the Downtown Development Authority for 1996
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 133, 1995, Appropriating Revenue in the Downtown
' Development Authority for Payment of Debt Service for the Year 1996.
348
October 17, 1995
38. First Reading of Ordinance No 134 1995. Being the Annual Appropriation Ordinance '
Relating to the Annual Appropriations and Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1 1996 and Ending December 31 1996 and Fixing the Mill Levy for
Said Fiscal Year.
Councilmember Kneeland made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to adopt and approve
all items not removed from the Consent Agenda. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Janett, Kneeland,
McCluskey, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Staff Reports
City Manager John Fischbach gave a brief update regarding the branch removal, noting costs will
not be as high as originally anticipated. He announced free mulch is available and gave the location
of the mulch pick up site.
Mayor Azari thanked Mr. Fischbach and staff for all their efforts.
Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Smith requested clarification regarding the funding for Item #19, Resolution 95-147
of the Council of the City of Fort Collins Approving the Purchase of Temporary Programming
Employment Services from Team Alliance Colorado, L.L.C., before second reading. He also
requested information regarding Item #11, First Reading of Ordinance No. 124, 1995,
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and Unanticipated Revenue in Various Funds and Authorizing
the Transfer of Appropriated Amounts Between Funds, and what the total cost for the IOS Program
is year-to-date.
Councilmember Janett spoke in support of Item #21, Resolution 95-149 of the Council of the City
of Fort Collins Stating the City Council's Support of the Proposed Help Preserve Open Spaces
Initiative for a 114 Cent Sales and Use Tax for Open Space, Natural Areas, Wildlife Habitat,
Regional Parks and Trails Throughout Larimer County, and encourage everyone to vote in the
County's upcoming election.
Mayor Azari stated she recently attended a Mayor's Institute on City Design held in Cambridge,
Massachusetts where she presented the City's Civic Center project. She noted it is the second time
the City of Fort Collins has been invited to participate in the Mayor's Institute and spoke of the
progress the Institute has made over the years.
349
October 17, 1995
' Resolution 95-150
of the Council of the City of Fort Collins
Establishing and Making Appointments to
the Civic Activity Center Advisory Committee, Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"Executive Summar&y
The Advisory Committee will play a role in assisting with the development of the master plan vision
for the Civic Activity Center area in Downtown Fort Collins and will advise the staff project team
and the consultant. The planning process will also include public workshops, presentations and
other opportunities for community input. The core of the representation for the Advisory Committee
is comprised of City Plan Advisory Committee members, City board and commission members, the
Larimer County Building Committee members, yet it also includes a broad spectrum of community
interests.
BACKGROUND:
City Council adopted Resolution 95-71 on June 6, 1995 providing direction to work closely with
Larimer County and the private sector to accomplish the following: (1) Joint planning for local
government facilities. (2) Development of a Fort Collins Downtown Activity Center Plan that brings
mixes of uses together with pedestrian and alternative transportation connections. (3) Encourage
participation in the Civic Activity Center by the private sector. (4) Develop recommendations for
zoning, infrastructure improvements, financing, marketing and phasing necessary to implement the
plan.
In August, City Council adopted the 1995-97 Policy Agenda and provided further direction on the
project. The anticipated outcome stated was to coordinate with Larimer County to develop a
Downtown Civic Activity Center Plan that integrates and implements the Downtown Plan, the
County Facility Master Plan for Courts, Sheriff and Administration, the General Government
Strategic Facility Plan, the Congestion Management Plan and the Old Town Drainage Basin Master
Plan.
In addition, on September 5, 1995, Council adopted Resolution 95-126 which authorized the
professional services for the master plan emphasized integration of the Civic Activity Center Plan
with City Plan to produce a cohesive, rational whole. One of the outcomes of CityPlan is a City
Structure Plan that integrates land uses, civic and community facilities, neighborhoods, activity
centers, open space corridors, and transportation links. Certain aspects of City Plan will lead to
interim products or implementation steps during the course of the plan's preparation. The Civic
Activity Center is in essence one of these interim City Plan products.
350
October 17, 1995
Advisory Committee Membership: '
The project team worked closely with the Council's Organizational Development Committee and
Larimer County to develop recommendations for an advisory committee. Recent Council resolutions
regarding the Civic Activity Center provided some guidance for determining the core participating
bodies that should be represented on the committee. These include: the City Plan Advisory
Committee, the Larimer County Building committee, and the private sector. The Organizational
Development Committee further recommended broader community representatives including City
boards and commissions and neighborhood organizations. The Organizational Development
Committee approved a list of potential committee members and a letter inviting them to participate
was sent. Approximately 30 letters were sent and from among them the individuals listed on the
Resolution agreed to serve.
It is recommended the Committee meet once per month, always on the same day, at the same time
and at the same. place. Meeting coordination, facilitation, agenda preparation, minutes and meeting
packets will be produced and coordinated by City staff. The first meeting of the Committee is
planned for October 26.
Project Schedule:
Task
Start
Finish
1.
Assessment and Analysis
September 1995
November 1995
- Workshop #1
November 30, 1995
2.
Master Plan
November 1995
March 1996
- Workshop #2
January 1996
3.
Implementation Element
March 1996
May 1996
4.
Presentations, Study Sessions,
April 1996
June 1996
Adoption by City Council"
Councilmember McCluskey withdrew from discussion on this item due to a perceived conflict of
interest.
Policy Analyst Tom Vosburg gave brief staff presentation regarding this item. He spoke of the
focused representation from the Latimer County Commissioners and the local development
community. He stated further representation includes members from the City Plan Advisory
Committee, Citizen Planners, Historic Preservation Commission, Human Rights Commission and
the Library Board. He stated specific concerns regarding alternative modes of transportation will
351
October 17, 1995
' be addressed, transit locations in particular. He clarified the transportation issue would be reviewed
by the Transportation Board.
Vosburg stated the consulting team has already compiled background and traffic analysis on the
project and reported that two workshops would be held. He clarified that design alternatives would
be reviewed by all relevant boards and commissions.
Councilmember Kneeland made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wanner to adopt Resolution
95-150.
Rick Goodale, DDA Boardmember, emphasized the importance to ensure that the County, City and
private sector all be involved.
Mayor Azari spoke of her support and stated it would be important to remember the needs of the
community and the need to include the private sector to be a partner in the leadership.
The vote on Councilmember Kneeland's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari,
Janett, Kneeland, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None. (Councilmember McCluskey withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
I
BUDGET CONSENT CALENDAR
Items Numbers 27 through 36 are being presented together in the Consent Calendar format. These
items have been reviewed and discussed at Budget Study Sessions and are being presented in this
manner to expedite their adoption. As with the regular Consent Calendar, any item may be
withdrawn for discussion by any member of the Council, staff or public and will be considered after
the balance of the Budget Consent is adopted.
27. First Reading of Ordinance No. 129, 1995. Amending Chapter 26, Article VI. Division 4 of
the Code of the City Setting Rates and Charges for Electric Service.
This ordinance makes three changes to the City's electric rates:
- Reduces the service charge for initiating new residential and small commercial accounts
from $15.87 to $10.65. The reduction applies to requests made during normal working
hours.
- Authorizes the utility to enter into agreements with individual customers for on -going
special services and to charge for the services through the utility bill.
- Reduces the threshold for serving large customers by contract rate from 10,000 kilowatts
of connected load to an aggregated connected load of 1,000 kilowatts.
1 352
October 17, 1995
28. First Reading of Ordinance No 130 1995 Amending Sections 26-514(3)(b) of the Code '
of the City of Fort Collins Relating to the Determination of Storm Drainage Fees,
Construction of capital projects is an important function of the Stormwater Utility. Projects
are constructed to prevent flooding problems as well as to correct existing ones and the fees
are collected in each basin to provide the funding. To determine the amount of revenue
required with the optimal scheduling of each project, criteria such as the level of risk to
property owners, integration with other city projects, current maintenance costs, availability
of basin funds or need for additional debt, complexity of the project, level of exposure to
public resources, and number of complaints must be considered.
29. First Reading of Ordinance No 131 1995 Amending Chapter 26 of the Code Relating to
Rates for the Water and Wastewater Utility.
The recommended 1996 budget for the Water and Wastewater Utility includes revenue
projections based on an overall water rate increase of 4% and wastewater rate increase of 3%.
The 1996 rate changes reflect the second year of a three year phasing of cost of service
adjustments. Therefore, different customer classes will experience different rate increases,
ranging from 0% for duplex accounts to 6.5% for flat -rate, single-family residential
customers. The cost of serving any group of customers changes over time due to changing
service requirements and/or changing water use patterns. The cost of service adjustments are
revenue neutral on a utility -wide basis, and are based on an overall 4% increase in water
revenue and a 3% increase in wastewater revenue.
30. Items Relating to the 1996 Downtown Development Authority Budget
These Ordinances represents the annual appropriation for the Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) Operations and Maintenance Budget for 1996 of $245,839. Total 1996
appropriations are $58,916 less than the 1995 budget, a decrease of 19.3%. Appropriations
for capital projects and debt service are down $50,738 while operating cost are down $8,178.
It also sets the DDA mill levy at 4.05 mills.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 132, 1995 Appropriating Funds for the Operation
and Maintenance of the Downtown Development Authority for the Fiscal Year 1996
and Fixing the Mill Levy for the Downtown Development Authority for 1996
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 133, 1995, Appropriating Revenue in the Downtown
Development Authority for Payment of Debt Service for the Year 1996.
353
October 17, 1995
31. Resolution 95-151 Adopting the 1996 Fees and Charges Schedule for Grandview and
Roselawn Cemeteries.
This Resolution will increase cemetery fees and charges by an average of 3.92%. The entire
fee structure for cemeteries was evaluated and restructured for 1995 to better meet Council's
financial policies. The recommended changes are consistent with the revenues projected in
the 1996 recommended budget document. In order to provide another customer requested
service, the mausoleum and columbarium fees have been increased to include the crypt/niche
shutter lettering. This saves the customer making a separate trip to a memorial dealer.
32. Resolution 95-152 Establishing and Revising Fees to be Charged at City Park Nine
Collindale. and SouthRidge Golf Courses.
No actual fee increases are recommended for annual passes, golf car rental rates, and daily
green fees for 1996. However, annual pass fees have been restructured to create a multi -tier
system which eliminates spouse, senior citizen, student, and family pass categories. This
restructuring creates Adult and Junior (Age 18 and under) categories that may only be used
during either restricted or unrestricted times as determined by the pass purchaser. It is
possible that some annual pass golfers who desire unrestricted usage of the courses could pay
more for passes in 1996.
' The issue of golf fees and charges has been somewhat contentious during the past year as
several citizens challenged the methodology, accuracy, and structure used to determine
certain fees, especially annual passes. During the past year, the Golf Board held four public
meetings to gather citizen input, with approximately 20 to 50 citizens attending each
meeting. Several predominate themes were echoed at these four public forums. After full
consideration of all the input, the Golf Board developed a restructured plan using elements
of staff options as well as options provided by citizens. The recommended plan for 1996 is
more "user friendly" and it specifically adds multi -tier annual passes, expands weekday non -
prime time hours, and modifies and provides customers with clear choices regarding annual
pass per play fees.
33. Resolution 95-153 Adopting a Rate Schedule for the Use of Lincoln Center Facilities
Proposed rates for 1996 remain comparable with other facilities in the area. Based on usage
trends, the small Ludlow Room and combined Ludlow Room rates have been eliminated.
Rentals in the Ludlow Room will be the large room and the total complex. Rates for the
Balcony Lobby and Terrace have been increased based on the number of people per event.
Performance Hall and Mini -Theatre rates remain unchanged. The 1996 revenue projections
are based on these fee changes.
354
October 17, 1995
34. Resolution 95-155 Establishing and Revising Rental Fees to be Charged for Park and ,
Recreation Facilities.
Section 23-114 of the Code requires that City Council authorize the leasing of real property
owned in the name of the City. Thus, this item presents for Council review and approval fees
for rental of City owned recreation and parks facilities. Resolution 95-155 authorizes such
leasing of City -owned Recreation and Parks Facilities, and also adopts rental fees for these
facilities for 1996.
35. Resolution 95-156 Adopting a Revenue Allocation Formula to Define the City's Contribution
to the Poudre Fire Authors Budget for the Year 1996 and Approving Appropriations for the
Poudre Fire Authority for the Year 1996
According to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Fort Collins and the
Poudre Valley Fire Protection District, the City contributes funding for maintenance and
operating costs to the Authority based on a "Revenue Allocation Formula" ("RAF"). The
RAF is to be set annually based upon a percentage of sales and use tax revenues (excluding
dedicated sales & use tax revenues that must be spent on specific projects) and a portion of
the operating mill levy of the City's property tax. The passage of Amendment No.1 (on
November 3, 1992), which added a revenue and spending limitation to the state constitution,
resulted in a review and revision of the Revenue Allocation Formula. In its original form,
the RAF allowed the PFA to realize the full extent of growth in sales and use tax and
property tax collections. Article X, Section 20 of the State Constitution now limits the rate
of growth to a combination of the Denver -Boulder Consumer Price Index and additions to
the local property tax base primarily due to construction and annexation. As a result, the
RAF has been restructured to fit within the constraints of Article X, Section 20.
36. Resolution 95-157 Making Adjustments to Transfort and Dial -A -Ride Fares.
In 1994 the single adult fare on Transfort was increased by 5 cents. Staff recommends that
an inflationary increase of an additional 5 cents be made in 1996. This action authorizes the
City Manager to adjust the single adult fare. The new fare would be effective January 2,
1996.
A Dial -A -Ride fare was instituted in January 1995. The fare structure adopted in Resolution
94-192 provided for a Dial -A -Ride fare increase to 1.5 times the adult Transfort fare in 1996.
Staff recommends that this increase be made. This action authorizes the City Manager to
adjust the Dial -A -Ride fare. The new fare would be effective January 2, 1996.
Items on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
355
October 17, 1995
' 27. First Reading of Ordinance No. 129, 1995, Amending Chapter 26, Article VI. Division 4 of
the Code of the City Setting Rates and Charges for Electric Service.
28. First Reading of Ordinance No. 130, 1995, Amending Sections 26-514(3)(b) of the Code
of the City of Fort Collins Relating to the Determination of Storm Drainage Fees.
29. First Reading of Ordinance No. 131, 1995, Amending Chapter 26 of the Code Relating to
Rates for the Water and Wastewater Utility.
30. Items Relating to the 1996 Downtown Development Authority Budget.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 132, 1995 Appropriating Funds for the Operation
and Maintenance of the Downtown Development Authority for the Fiscal Year 1996
and Fixing the Mill Levy for the Downtown Development Authority for 1996
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 133, 1995, Appropriating Revenue in the Downtown
Development Authority for Payment of Debt Service for the Year 1996.
38. First Reading of Ordinance No. 134, 1995, Being the Annual Appropriation Ordinance
Relating to the Annual Appropriations and Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1. 1996, and Ending December 31, 1996. and Fixing the Mill Levy for
Said Fiscal Year.
AGENDA REVIEW
Jeff Bridges, 725 Mathews, requested that Item #27, First Reading of Ordinance No. 129, 1995,
Amending Chapter 26, Article VI, Division 4 of the Code of the City Setting Rates and Charges for
Electric Service, be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Kneeland made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to adopt and approve
all items not removed from the Consent Agenda. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Janett, Kneeland,
McCluskey, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED,
Ordinance No. 129, 1995,
Amending Chapter 26, Article VI,
Division 4 of the Code of the City Setting Rates
and Charges for Electric Service. Adopted on First Reading,
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
' 356
October 17, 1995
"Financial Impact I
This ordinance lowers the service charge for the initiation of new electric accounts and will reduce
non -operating revenue in the Light and Power Fund by approximately $100,000 per year.
Executive Summary
This ordinance makes three changes to the City's electric rates:
- Reduces the service charge for initiating new residential and small commercial accounts from
$15.87 to $10.65. The reduction applies to requests made during normal working hours.
- Authorizes the utility to enter into agreements with individual customers for on -going special
services and to charge for the services through the utility bill.
- Reduces the threshold for serving large customers by contract rate from 10,000 kilowatts of
connected load to an aggregated connected load of 1,000 kilowatts.
BACKGROUND:
Three adjustments to the electric rate ordinance are proposed:
Service Charge - Operating procedures for initiating new electric accounts have been improved
resulting in a lower cost to provide the service for new customers. The changes have been
incorporated incrementally since the last cost of service study. This ordinance reduces the service
charge by approximately 33% from $15.87 to $10.65 except when the request is made for after-
hours service. The reduction reflects the revised cost of service for initiating new electric accounts
for residential and small commercial customers.
Special Services - This ordinance adds a "Special services" clause to each residential, commercial
and industrial rate schedule. Special services are customer requested ongoing customer services
which are not required by other customers and therefore not included in the basic electric rates.
The special services will be paid by the customer through an additional charge on their utility bill.
The scope of the services and the charges will be specified in an agreement between the customer
and the utility. Examples of potential special services include a second electric source with
automated transfer operation, power conditioning equipment, and off -site meter reading.
Contractual Rates - This ordinance reduces the threshold at which the utility may establish
contractual rates for large customers. The current rate ordinance permits the utility to establish a
contract rate for customers with a connected load of 10,000 kilowatts. This change would reduce
the amount to an aggregated connected load of 1,000 kilowatts. The utility currently serves about
20 customers with connected loads greater than 1,000 kilowatts. This revision and the addition of
the special services clause allow the utilityfexibility in meeting customer needs in an increasingly
competitive utility industry.
357
October 17. 1995
IAll changes become effective January 1, 1996 "
Utilities Director Rich Shannon gave a staff presentation on this item and explained the rationale for
hook up fee reduction.
Councilmember Kneeland made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Smith to adopt Ordinance
No. 129, 1995 on First Reading.
Jeff Bridges, 725 Mathews, spoke of the City's overlapping utility service costs. He requested
Council defer consideration of the implementation of Section 1(e) and stated that less than 10% of
the utility customers are classified as low income and in need of lower costs. He stated the Storm
Drainage Board suggests development of a program which would defer fees for first time home
buyers and low income housing residents.
Shannon stated staff is currently researching methods to lower the cost of stormwater. He responded
to Council questions and clarified the ordinance being considered only pertains to hook up fees from
electric services.
Councilmember McCluskey supported the motion and applauded staff for finding ways to lower the
fees and passing the savings on to the customers.
' Mayor Azari asked that staff inform Council if additional information becomes available before
Second Reading.
The vote on Councilmember Kneeland's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari,
Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 134, 1995,
Being the Annual Appropriation Ordinance
Relating to the Annual Appropriations and
Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning
January 1, 1996, and Ending December 31, 1996, and
Fixing the Mill Levy for Said Fiscal Year. Adopted on First Reading,
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
790
October 17, 1995
"Financial Impact
This Ordinance represents the annual appropriation and adopts the total City Budget for 1996,
including the Fire Fighters' Pension Fund $2,308,049, in the amount of $273,436,882 and sets the
City mill levy at 9.797 mills.
Executive Summary
This Ordinance adopts the 1996 Budget in the amount of $271,128,883 for the City of Fort Collins
and $2,308,049for the Fire Fighters' Pension Fund. The Net City Budget which excludes internal
transfers between funds and Fire Fighters' Pension is $192,730,372. The Net City Budget is
allocated to:
Operations.......................................$149,189,239
Debt Service........................................$6,570,067
Capital...........................................$36,971,066
This Ordinance also sets the City mill levy at 9.797 mills, unchanged from 1995. The levy
distribution is as follows:
General Fund ........................................... 8.717
Parks Debt Service ....................................... 1.080
The General Fund will contribute 6709% of the operating property tax generated by the 7.717 mills
to Poudre Fire Authority in accordance with the adopted Revenue Allocation Formula. In addition,
the property tax generated by one mill will be contributed by the General Fund to PFA for capital
use.
BACKGROUND:
Budget Process
The development of the 1996 Budget began in March, 1995. The City Manager's Recommended
Budget was presented for. City Council review and consideration the last of August. Three budget
study sessions and two public hearings were conducted in September and early October. From the
study sessions and public hearings the 1996 Annual City Budget represented by this Ordinance is
presented to you for consideration and adoption. Final adoption is scheduled for November 7.
Changes to the 1996 City Manager's Recommended Budget
Staff will record all adjustments that each Council member wants to make to the adjusted 1996
Recommended Budget. After all adjustments have been recorded, Council will discuss and vote on '
359
October 17, 1995
each item regarding whether or not to include the item in the 1996 Annual City Budget. Staff will
adjust the Appropriation Ordinance accordingly. Council will then consider the first reading of the
Appropriation Ordinance and the 1996 Annual Budget.
The following changes have been made to the 1996 Recommended Budget as a result of the input
from Council budget study sessions, public hearings, and more current economic data.
GENERAL FUND ..................................................... $481,192
Environmental Information Specialist
One-time funding of $44,000 was included in the Recommended Budget for an environmental
information specialist. These funds have been changed to ongoing funds to support a full-time
position, rather than contractual. This position will assist other Clean Air Team members and the
Air Quality Advisory Board on a variety of projects. This includes public outreach on radon, indoor
air quality, woodburning, and alternative transportation as well as major program development
efforts such as the Enhanced Inspection and maintenance project. This does not represent an
additional increase in appropriations for 1996 as it was in the City Manager's Recommended
Budget..
$30,000 - Recreation Therapeutic Program
' These ongoing funds are being added as a transfer to the Recreation Fund to continue support of
the Recreation Therapeutic Program, started in 1995. For more information, please see the
Recreation Fund descriptions.
$35,000 - Neighborhood Resources Support
Ongoing fiends totaling $35,000 have been added to the Neighborhood Resources program. The
$35,000 enhancement to the Neighborhood Resources Program will provide administrative and
clerical support for three programs located at the same facility.• Neighborhood Resources, Human
Rights, and Training and Organizational Development. With the addition of this position the
Canyon Avenue center will be consistently staffed during regular business hours and thus, truly be
customer oriented. "Walk-in" citizens with human rights or neighborhood concerns will be assured
of personal contact. All three programs will benefit from clerical, administrative and budget
support, increasing each program's efficiency and capacity.
$21,600 - Affordable Housing
Ongoing funds are added to increase the current HOME Program Coordinator from a half-time
position to d full-time position. This position will be funded one-half by the Federal HOME Grant
and one-half by the General Fund. The responsibilities of this position will be expanded to include
implementation of the affordable housing program.
360
October 17, 1995
$377 877 - Community Opportunity Investments '
These funds are appropriated to address potential projects and needs that have been discussed
during this budget process. These potential projects include: horticulture program, Discovery
Center, youth employment, Water Treatment Plant #1, Jefferson Street truck traffic, traffic calming,
and Fossil Creek Land Use Plan. While these projects are beneficial to the City there are still many
questions and other opportunities that need to be explored before a specific dollar amount can be
assigned to a specific project. Each project will be evaluated forfunding during 1996 in conjunction
with other projected needs, leveraging and partnering opportunities, and the amount of funds
available. The Community Opportunity Investments fund is made up of $220,023 in ongoing funds
and $157,854 of one-time funds.
$31 000 - Contribution to Poudre Fire Authority
An additional $31,000 has been added for transfer to Poudre Fire Authority (PFA). PFA receives
revenue equal to one mill of property tax for capital expenditures. With the increase in estimated
property tax revenue, PFA's portion of property tax revenue will also increase.
$(14.285) - Equipment Loan Poo[
The amount appropriated for equipment loans needs to be decreased from $585,165 to $570,880.
Each year all equipment loan pool funds that are available are appropriated to provide a revolving
loan pool for the timely replacement of operating equipment. Since the recommended budget was
developed, $41,285 was transferred out as a loan to purchase two used buses and $27,000 was '
transferred into the loan pool as a repayment of the loan to purchase the 281 N. College copier.
These two transactions resulted in a net decrease in equipment loan pool funds available of $14,285.
RECREATION FUND ................................................... $30,000
$30,000 - Therapeutic Program
Appropriations have been increased by $30,000 in the Recreation Fund for therapeutic
programming. A community -wide needs assessment was administered earlier this year. The results
were used to develop the therapeutics master plan which identifies current and future funding needs.
According to the plan, the $20,000 in ongoing funding received by the Recreation Fund in 1995
needs to be increased by $30,000 bringing the total funding level to $50,000 for 1996. Funding at
this level will support the services of a full-time certified therapeutic recreation specialist, expanded
programming for persons with disabilities, and continued improvements to in-house staff training.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND ............................................ $140,000
$40,000 - Facilities Master Plan - Land Acquisition
An additional appropriation of $40,000 has been added to the Capital Projects Fund - Facilities
Master Plan -Land Acquisition capital project. The $40,000 will come from the General Fund as
a one-time transfer and will be used for design services, printing and funding for public outreach.
This item was originally appropriated in the General Fund Advance Planning recommended budget. '
361
October 17, 1995
1 However, it should properly be a cost reflected in the capital project appropriations associated with
the Facilities Master Plan, specifically the new downtown Civic Activity Center. A new downtown
Civic Activity Center, as currently envisioned by City Council and the Larimer County Board of
Commissioner, will be a centerpiece event in the history of the community. The concept is designed
to enhance public utilization of the Civic Activity Center through the incorporation of retail and
other public services and amenities.
$100,000 - Shields. Laurel to Prospect
An additional appropriation of $100,000 has been added to the Choices 95 Shields, Laurel to
Prospect project in the Capital Projects Fund. The $100,000 will be appropriated from existing
revenues in the Choices 95 Capital Projects Fund and will be used to construct a right turn lane,
southbound on Shields at Prospect. The City agreed to build the right turn lane as a settlement to
the Shields Street lawsuit filed by some citizens of Fort Collins against the City for the failure to
construct right turn lanes as part of this Choices 95 project. The right turn lane in question will be
constructed in 1996.
STORM DRAINAGE FUND ............................................ $227,080
$200, 000 - .Stormwater Office Facility
The bond issue planned for 1996 was increased from $1, 800,000 to $2, 000, 000 following completion
of the preliminary design for renovation of the Depot. The previous numbers were based on
conceptual estimates and were used in the budget for budgetary purposes only. Final numbers will
be generated aferfnal design is completed. The Stormwater Utility purchased the Depot in 1995
and plans to relocate their offices there in 1996, following the renovation.
$27,080 - Art in Public Places (APP )
The Stormwater Utility will contribute $27,080 to Art in Public Places in 1996, as part of the APP
Program approved by City Council in April of 1995. These funds were not appropriated in the
Storm Drainage Fund 1996 recommended budget.
WASTEWATER FUND ................................................. $375,446
$361,156 - Interest Expense
Interest expense has increased due to a change in accounting practices for showing the loan
payment for the Treatment Plant. Each year, we have received a loan adjustment (rebate) on this
payment. In prior years, we have shown the "net payment" (loan payment less rebate) of the loan.
For clearer tracking purposes, we are now showing the "gross payment" on the expense side, with
an increase on the revenue side to show the "rebate" received.
362
October 17, 1995
$14 290 - Art in Public Places (APPI
The Wastewater Utility will contribute $14,290 to Art in Public Places in 1996, as part of the APP
Program approved by City Council in April of 1995. These funds were not appropriated in the
Wastewater Fund 1996 recommended budget.
WATERFUND ......................................................... $43,100
$43 100 - Art in Public Places (APPI
The Water Utility will contribute $43,100 to Art in Public Places in 1996, as part of the APP
Program approved by City Council in April of 1995. These funds were not appropriated in the
Water Fund recommended budget.
In summary, the 1996 budget includes an additional $5.3 million in the General Fund over the base
operating budgets. These additional resources are for the City Council's Policy Agenda,
investments in capital, service and facility enhancements. A listing of those additions follows:
ONGOING ONE -
Economic Vitality - Theme I
Fiscal & Environmental Impact Model
$ 40,000
Integrated Planning - Theme 2
City Plan
225,000
Civic Activity Center
40,000
Historic Preservation
80,000
Planning Technician $ 39,500
Engineering/Capital Projects --
Pedestrian Accessibility 176,000
Intergovernmental Cooperation - Theme 3
Regional Planning Coordinator 30,000
Youth Issues - Theme 4
Old Fort Collins High School Youth
Recreation Center 75,000 120,000
Youth Employment 60,000
Long Term Financial Policies - Theme 5
Civic Activity Center Plan/Facility Master Plan
Land Acquisition 500,000
Major Building Maintenance 142,500 422,000
Cost of Services Phase 2 40,000 '
363
October 17. 1995
' Deliberative Democracy - Theme 6
City Dialogue 40,000
Affordable Housing - Theme 7
Affordable Housing 150,000
Affordable Housing Staff 21,600
Key Target Enhancements
Lease of 214 North Howes - Stewart Building
80,500
Facilities Maintenance
55,000
Community Development Block Grant Program
44,000
Council Outreach
10,000
Municipal Court Prosecutor
23,400
Municipal Court Clerks
21,000
Contract Attorney
20,000
Boards and Commissions
5,658
PC/LAN Technical Support
60,000
Environmental Information Specialist
Natural Resources Department
44,000
Environmental Compliance Plan
Natural Resources Department
58,000
Current Planning/Development Review Planner
53,600
Implementation of Policy Plans
106,000
Building & Zoning Electronic
Document Conversion
20,000
Document Management Support
50,000
Geographic Information System (G1S)
Program Budget
29,016
Equipment Replacement & Data Layers
35,000
20,000
Parks Maintenance/Renovation
211,140
100,000
Forestry Life Cycle Funding
13,000
Library Enhancements
100,000
Lincoln Center
40,000
Neighborhood Resources Program
67,300
Therapeutic Program
30,000
Human Resources Grant Program
Funding (County)
26,500
Police Services
309,675
12,210
Humane Society Services
20,000
Transportation Services Issues
Engineering
43,500
62,500
' Traffic Operations
79,000
20,000
364
October 17, 1995
Transit/Para-Transit Funding 275,000 576,000 '
Community Opportunity Investments 220,023 157,854
TOTAL $2, 360, 912 $2, 939, 564"
City Manager John Fischbach commended Deputy City Manager Diane Jones for all her efforts in .
compiling the 1996 Budget.
Deputy City Manager Diane Jones presented the 1996 annual Budget and responded to Council
questions. She noted the mill levy is the same as presented in 1995 and outlined the amendments
that have been made to the appropriation ordinance. She thanked Councilmembers for their
feedback and efforts in assisting with the Budget.
Mayor Azari spoke of the method in which the budget could be amended and spoke of her concerns
regarding the Community Opportunity Investments Fund and stated the current written materials
should not be construed as the final budget.
Councilmember McCluskey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wanner, to adopt
Ordinance No. 134, 1995 on First Reading.
Bill Brown, 2517 West Vine Drive, spoke in support of the expansion of the Community
Horticulture program.
Karen Warren, Cultural Resources Advisory Board Chairperson, supported including the Exhibits
Curator position at the Fort Collins Museum.
Doris Greenacre, 2440 Poplar Drive, thanked the City for providing additional storage, ie., streetcar
barns and urged adoption of a larger budget for the Museum and supported an Exhibits Curator
position.
Dee Wanger, Representing the Discovery Center Science Museum, requested continued funding for
the Center.
Jeff Bridges, 725 Mathews, commented on the amount of money allocated, through the mill levy,
to the Poudre Fire Authority. He urged Council to consider implementing a Residential Homestead
Property Tax Exemption.
Laurie Pritchard, 724 Marigold Lane, spoke in support of the Community Horticultural Program.
Kelly Ohlson, 2040 Bennington Circle, commended staff for its efforts in the budget process and
stated he believed the utilities should be put through a similar process for funding. He urged
365 1
October 17, 1995
' discussion of the total compensation issue before the budget cycle. He thanked Council for the
addition of the full time air quality employee in the budget.
City Attorney Steve Roy briefly explained, the manner in which funds are appropriated, stating as
long as the "bottom line" of a particular fund is not changed, the Ordinance would not need to be
amended.
Councilmember Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kneeland, to direct the City
Manager to make the following changes:
On -going
Reduce the Environmental Information Specialist position to time, using the funds for the
other '/2 of the responsibilities ($27,000) for the Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator (to include
air quality)
$30,000 to the Horticultural Center
$33,000 to the Museum Curator position
One -Time
Water Filtration Plant #1 - $80,000
Traffic Calming $100,000
and taking the funds ($22,023) from the Community Opportunities Investments fund both
' one time and on going (reducing the fund to $107,854)
Councilmember Smith stated this would provide enough funding for the Jefferson Street Truck
Traffic Study and the Fossil Creek planning component. He emphasized the need to make some
progress on the issue of the Water Filtration Plant, stating it would greatly benefit the City to create
public access to the area.
Councilmember Kneeland concurred with comments made by Councilmember Smith.
Director of Cultural, Library and Recreational Services Mike Powers stated it would be difficult to
reduce the amount reserved for the Gateway project, suggesting that it may affect how much is
contributed.
Councilmember Kneeland stated that although she strongly supported the Discovery Center Science
Museum she did not believe it was the appropriate time to invest.
Councilmember Smith responded to Council questions and stated he believed neighborhoods would
help with the Traffic Calming project costs.
Powers emphasized if the funding reserved for the Gateway Project was not enough, staff may
request additional funds. He responded to comments regarding the GOCO grant, noting it could be
another source of funding.
366
October 17, 1995
Kelly Ohlson, 2040 Bennington Circle, objected to reducing funding for the Environmental '
Information Specialist.
Councilmember Janett stated she believed there would be future funding available for the
Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator and would be willing to forego that funding. She supported the full
time position for the Environmental Specialist for air quality purposes. She believed it was
important to have adequate funds in the Community Opportunities Investment Fund for flexibility.
She stated she believed the tourism tax would be a more appropriate avenue to support the Discovery
Center Museum.
Councilmember McCluskey concurred with previous comments and spoke of his concerns regarding
the funding for the Jefferson Street Truck Traffic issue and stated he would not support the motion.
Councilmember Kneeland spoke in support of the motion and stated she did not feel comfortable
with the amount of funds reserved in the contingency fund.
City Manager John Fischbach responded to Council comments and clarified that staff would carry
out Council's direction.
The vote on Councilmember Smith's motion to amend Ordinance No. 134, 1995, was as follows:
Yeas: Councilmembers Kneeland and Smith. Nays: Councilmembers Azari, Janett, McCluskey '
and Wanner.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Councilmember Janett suggested that staff investigate ongoing funding sources for the Museum
Curator position.
Councilmember McCluskey questioned if funding for the Museum Curator could be taken from the
Community Opportunities Investment Fund.
Councilmember Kneeland stated she would support $30,000 funding for the Horticultural Center.
Councilmember Wanner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember McCluskey, directing the City
Manager to include the Museum Curator position at $33,000 and increase the Horticultural Center
Fund by $30,000, and remove the Youth Employment from the Opportunities Investment Fund.
Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Kneeland, Janett, McCluskey, Wanner and Smith.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
367
October 17, 1995
' The vote on Councilmember McCluskey's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 134, 1995 was as follows:
Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Kneeland, Janett, McCluskey, Wanner and Smith. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
t 1W LOR6
Mayor Azari requested staff furnish Council with information regarding a review of the City's
purchasing process.
Councilmember McCluskey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Janett, to adjourn to 7:45
p.m. on October 24, 1995, to consider adjourning into Executive Session for the purpose of
conducting the performance review of the City Manager and related personnel matters. Yeas:
Councilmembers Azari, Kneeland, Janett, McCluskey, Wanner and Smith. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
Im
Mayor