HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-08/20/1996-Regular' August 20, 1996
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, August 20, 1996,
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: Apt, Azari, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, Smith and Wanner.
Staff Members Present: Eckman, Fischbach, Krajicek.
Citizen Participation
Executive Director of the Housing Authority Rochelle Stephens expressed her appreciation, both
personally and professionally, to community members for their efforts assisting the residents of
Pioneer Mobile Home Park.
Pat O'Donnell, 2604 S. Taft Hill Road, expressed frustrations with the construction project on Taft
Hill and Drake Roads, and of the limitations turn lanes and medians would have on his travels. He
stated he was disappointed with the way the City conducts its negotiations with property owners.
Mike Nicely, 300 Harmony Road, thanked staff for all its efforts and assistance and being honest
with him. He informed Council he would be parking a mobile home at City Hall on September 3,
1996.
Yolanda C. Nicely, 300 Harmony Road, spoke of other alternatives that could have been sought in
relocation efforts for residents of Pioneer Mobile Home Park.
Al Baccili, 520 Galaxy Court, expressed frustrations with the photo radar system and stated he
believed it was more important to pursue ticketing of uninsured motorists. He urged that the Chief
of Police be hired from applicants within the City.
Citizen Participation Follow-up
Councilmember McCluskey responded to Mr. Baccili's concerns regarding proof of insurance and
stated he had met with the City Attorney's office to discuss the issue.
Councilmember Kneeland, in response to Mr. O'Donnell's concerns, spoke of the difficulty in
managing growth in the southwest part of the City. She asked if a U-turn could be placed in the
median.
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Agenda Review
City Manager John Fischbach stated an amendment to Attachment "A" of Item #27, Resolution 96-
80 Adopting the Revisions to the Master Street Plan, was placed in Council's "Read Before the
Meeting" folder.
Councilmember Apt requested Item #17, Resolution 96-93 Adopting the City of' Fort Collins
Pedestrian Plan, be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar.
***CONSENT CALENDAR***
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.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 101. 1996, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Conservation Trust Fund for Construction of the Fossil Creek Trail Underpass.
The City has received a $50,000 grant from Colorado State Parks and Great Outdoors '
Colorado Trust Fund for the construction of a trail underpass of Taft Hill Road for the Fossil
Creek Trail. Funding is available in the Conservation Trust Fund for design of the underpass
($30,000) and the City construction share ($80,000). This Ordinance was unanimously
adopted on First Reading on August 6, 1996, appropriates unanticipated revenue in the
Conservation Trust Fund for construction of the Fossil Creek Trail Underpass.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No 102 1996 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for the Clean Air Colorado Program.
Ordinance No. 102, 1996, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 6,
1996, appropriates $27,000 of unanticipated revenue from the Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment in the General Fund for the Clean Air Colorado program.
The funds will be used to implement air quality education, special projects, and data
collection.
Second Reading of Ordinance No 103 1996 of the Council of the City of Fort Collins
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves From the Storm Drainage Fund into the
Evergreen/Greenbrier Drainage Basin Project for Capital Improvements
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Increased development activity in the Evergreen/Greenbriar drainage basin has resulted in
the need to construct improvements earlier than anticipated. Ordinance No. 103, 1996,
which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 6, 1996, appropriates funds to
construct channels and storm sewers to relieve several detention ponds that are nearing
capacity.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 104, 1996, Amending Section 2-397 of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins Relating to the Functions of the Senior Advisory Board
The Senior Advisory Board recently revised its bylaws. As part of that revision, the group
added 2 functions. Board and Commission functions are specifically identified in the City
Code; therefore, a Code change is necessary to officially authorize these changes. Ordinance
No. 104, 1996, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 6, 1996.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 106, 1996, Authorizing the Sale of Real Property
Described as the Cherry Creek Property.
Ordinance No. 106. 1996, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 6.
1996, authorizes the City to sell the Property to which it now holds title. The sale proceeds
will offset costs of improvements made to Property within the two special districts. The
bonds for these special districts are secured by the properties which benefit from the
improvements [Wade. Council created the Boardwalk SID in 1982 for the purpose of
acquiring, constructing, and installing of electrical, water and sewer lines, storm drainage,
streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters within the district. Council created the Heart SID in
1984 for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and installing street, water, sanitary sewer,
storm drainage, and irrigation ditch improvements in a separate but nearby area.
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 107, 1996, Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Property
to Hector M. And Jacqueline G. Hernandez and Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Waste Water Fund.
Ordinance No. 107, 1996, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 6, 1996,
and authorizes the City to Quit Claim Deed this strip of land to Hector and Jacqueline
Hernandez for the consideration of $2,000 (the cost of clearing title). The actual value of the
Property to be conveyed is unsubstantial, given its location and size. The City will reserve
the strip necessary for City utilities and restrict the new owners from planting any trees which
will interfere with the sewer line through an easement.
13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 108, 1996 of the Council of the City of Fort Collins
Calling a Special Municipal Election to Be Held in Conjunction with the November 5. 1996
General Election and Submitting a Ballot Measure to a Vote of the Registered Electors of the
City•
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On June IS, the Council adopted Resolution 96-74,expressing an intent to place a ballot
measure on a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the November 5, 1996
General Election. The Council Finance Committee has recommended that the questions of
retaining revenue from 1995 that surpassed the growth limit be placed before the voters.
The Ordinance calling the special election sets out the full text of the measure to be
submitted to the voters and the ballot language for the measure. Ordinance No. 108, 1996,
was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 6, 1996.
14. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 109, 1996, Authorizing and Approving the Issuance of
Pollution Control Refunding Revenue Bonds for the Anheuser-Busch Pollution Control
Project.
In 1984, the City issued $35,000,000 of pollution control revenue bonds for the Anheuser-
Busch brewery (the "Company"). In 1986, the bonds were reissued in the amount of
$20,000,000. The first call date for the 1986 bonds is September 4, 1996. The bonds were
used to finance the costs of acquiring, constructing, installing and equipping pollution control
facilities, sewage facilities, and solid waste disposal facilities to be owned by the Company
or one of its subsidiary companies. Because of the change in interest rates, the Company
would like to refinance the outstanding bonds to attain debt service savings. The 1986 bonds '
carry an interest rate of 7.375%. The refinanced rate of interest is expected to be around
6.5%. The proposed refinancing will extend the maturity of the bonds from 2014 to 2036.
This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 6, 1996.
15. First Reading of Ordinance No. 105, 1996, Amending Section 23-227 of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins Relatingto o Neighborhood Parkland Fees,
The Parkland Fund receives a fee for each new dwelling unit established within the Urban
Growth Area. These fees are used primarily for the acquisition and development of
neighborhood parks in newly developing residential areas within the City and UGA. The
City Council passed Ordinance No. 82, 1993 on August 3, 1993, which directed the City
Manager to review the Parkland Fee annually in relation to the Denver -Boulder Consumer
Price Index and to submit for Council consideration any future increases to the amount of
said fee which may be warranted by such review. The Consumer Price Index for the year
ending December 31, 1995 is 4.3 percent and the City Manager recommends increasing the
Neighborhood Parkland Fee by 4.3 percent to help the Fund keep pace with inflation. Staff's
analysis of costs to acquire and develop neighborhood parkland indicates these costs are
increasing at a rate in excess of 4.3 percent and this CPI increase is necessary in order to
provide neighborhood parks in accordance with our adopted standards.
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This Ordinance also creates a graduated fee schedule, which varies the amount of the fee
based on the size of a dwelling unit. The adjustments are modeled after and consistent with
those used for the Capital Improvement Expansion Fees recently adopted by Council. This
adjustment reflects Council's ongoing concern for assisting with the provision of affordable
housing in the community. With this adjustment, the amount paid more closely reflects the
need for parkland created by the dwelling unit. The average dwelling size is 1,201 to 1,700
sq. ft. The newly inflation -adjusted average fee of $848. The schedule charges higher and
lower fees for larger and smaller dwellings on a proportional basis. The schedule is designed
to result in receipt of approximately the same total fee revenue by the City.
16. First Reading of Ordinance No. I 1 1. 1996, Amending Chapter 26 of the City Code to Clarify
Certain Powers of the Wastewater Utility Enterprise.
Following the passage of Amendment I in 1992 (Article X, Section 20 of the State
Constitution) the City of Fort Collins amended its Charter so that its Wastewater Utility
would comply with the provisions of the Amendment to qualify as an enterprise. The City
Council subsequently amended sections of Chapter 26 to establish the Wastewater Utility
Enterprise consistent with Article X, Section 20 and the revisions to the City Charter. The
change proposed in this Ordinance makes one additional clarification to Chapter 26. The
change limits the purposes for which the Wastewater Utility may issue revenue bonds to
' wastewater purposes. This change is being proposed based on the advice of the City's bond
counsel.
17. Resolution 96-93 Adopting the City of Fort Collins Pedestrian Plan.
The goal of the Pedestrian Plan is to set a policy course to ensure that the City of Fort Collins
is a walkable community.
A Pedestrian Focus Group was established in February, 1996, and provided a broad spectrum
of citizen input to guide the development of the Pedestrian Plan. The Street Standards
Committee has also had substantial involvement in the development of the Plan. In addition,
the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board and the Transportation Board have each
considered and formally endorsed the proposed Pedestrian Plan. Staff has further attended
numerous workshops and outreach activities, reviewed national research, conducted City
staff interviews, and participated in City Plan and Master Transportation Plan meetings, in
the course of developing the Plan.
18. Resolution 96-94 of the Council of the City of Fort Collins Authorizing the Purchasing
Agent to Issue a Change Order Exceeding $50,000 for Professional Services for
Environmental Cleanup.
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Council is being asked to approve Resolution 96-94, which authorizes a $140,000 change '
order to the City's contract with Western Environmental Technologies, Inc. The
environmental cleanup of the right-of-way property for Phase If of the Railroad
Consolidation Project was much more complicated and costly than anticipated. This was the
result of the discovery of additional and more concentrated hazardous materials on the
property and in the gas holder tank that was the focus of the cleanup effort. The increased
costs of disposal of the hazardous waste and several other factors detailed in the background
report caused the cost of the cleanup to exceed the amount budgeted.
19. Resolution 96-95 Approving the Execution of an Agreement Between the City of Fort
Collins and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for Construction of the First
Segment of the Harmony Road Bikeway Project.
In 1994 the City entered into a grant agreement with CDOT that provides for preliminary
engineering of bike lanes along Harmony Road between I-25 and College Avenue. Using
funds provided in that Agreement, Transportation Planning retained the consultant team of
HNTB Corporation and Drake & Associates to plan and design those bike lane facilities.
Staff and the consultant team worked with a citizen's advisory committee on the
development of the Harmony Road Bicycle Project: Concept Plan which included the
identification of existing conditions and constraints, design alternatives, selection of
preferred alternative, and construction phasing plan for the Harmony Road corridor. '
The contract amendment between the City and CDOT will allow for construction to proceed
on the first priority segment of the Harmony Road bikelane project: the north side of
Harmony Road, between Corbett Drive and Timberline. (The portion of this project from
Corbett to County Road 9 is anticipated to be completed as part of the Symbios Logic project
at this location).
20. Resolution 96-96 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to Execute a Change Order Exceeding
$50.000 for Professional Services from Balloffet and Associates Inc., for the Purpose of
Expanding the Scope of Services for the City Plan Contract and for Implementing the City
Plan.
Balloffet & Associates Inc., was chosen using a competitive sealed proposal process in April
of 1995. The City entered into a contract with Balloffet Associates on July 5, 1995 to
provide professional consulting services in connection with City Plan. The change order
authorizes implementation services costing an additional $70,000 which will result in a
complete revision and consolidation of the City's land development regulations as part of the
City Plan implementation work plan.
21. Resolution 96-97 Makin Appointments to the Youth Advisory Board.
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A vacancy currently exists on the Youth Advisory Board due to the resignation of Stacie
Smith. Councilmember Will Smith reviewed the applications on file and is recommending
that Bonnie Deaville be appointed to fill the vacancy with a term to begin immediately and
to expire on June 30, 1998.
A vacancy also exists on the Youth Advisory Board due to the resignation of Nathan Dexter
(Team Fort Collins appointee.) Team Fort Collins is recommending that Phillip Chavez be
appointed to fill the vacancy with a term to begin immediately and to expire on June 30,
1997. `
22. Routine Deeds and Easements.
A. Power line Easement from Maria Lourdes Smith and John Warren Smith, 1401
Broadview Place, needed to install oval electric vault to underground existing
overhead electric system. Monetary consideration: $64.
B. Power line Easement from Michael and Jean O. Charney, 635 Peterson, needed to
underground existing overhead electric system. Monetary consideration: $108.
Items on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 101, 1996, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Conservation Trust Fund for Construction of the Fossil Creek Trail Underpass.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 102, 1996 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for the Clean Air Colorado Program.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 103. 1996 of the Council of the City of Fort Collins
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves From the Storm Drainage Fund into the
Evergreen/Greenbriar Drainage Basin Project for Capital Improvements.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 104, 1996, Amending Section 2-397 of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins Relating to the Functions of the Senior Advisory Board
it. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 106, 1996. Authorizing the Sale of Real Property
Described as the Cherry Creek Property.
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 107, 1996, Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Property
to Hector M. And Jacqueline G. Hernandez and Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Waste Water Fund.
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13. Second Reading_of Ordinance No 108, 1996, of the Council of the City of Fort Collins ,
Calling a Special Municipal Election to Be Held in Conjunction with the November 5 199
General Election and Submitting a Ballot Measure to a Vote of the Registered Electors of the
it .
14. Second Reading of Ordinance No 109 1996 Authorizing and Approving the Issuance of
Pollution Control Refunding Revenue Bonds for the Anheuser-Busch Pollution Control
Project.
26. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 110. 1996, Amending Chapter 24 of the City Code So as
to Increase the Amount of the Street Oversizing Fee.
Items on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
15. First Reading of Ordinance No 105, 1996, Amending Section 23-227 of the Code of the Citv
of Fort Collins Relating to Neighborhood Parkland Fees.
16. First Reading of Ordinance No. I 11, 1996, Amending Chapter 26 of the City Code to Clarify
Certain Powers of the Wastewater Utility Enterprise.
28. First Reading of Ordinance No 112. 1996, Authorizing a Rebate of Fees Associated with the
Construction and Development of a New Building for Symbios Logic, Inc.
Councilmember McCluskey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to adopt all items
not removed from the Consent Agenda. Yeas: Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Janett, Kneeland,
McCluskey, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 96-93
Adopting the City of Fort Collins Pedestrian Plan, Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"Financial Impact
While the adoption of the Pedestrian Plan does not itself require the expenditure of City finds,
implementation of the Plan would result in a significant increase in the finds expended on
pedestrian -related improvements. The Pedestrian Plan recommends consideration that the budget
for pedestrian -related projects and programs should be proportional to the desired percent of
walking trips, relative to the City's transportation expenditures for all modes. Currently, the City
is spending between $1.25-$1.5 million annually on pedestrian -related projects and programs,
including Street Oversizing, Capital Improvement Program projects, sidewalk maintenance/snow
removal, and neighborhood safety/crossing guard programs. This represents approximately 5% of
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the overall transportation -related budgets and walking currently accounts for 7% of all daily trips
(or a "mode split" of 7%).
Based upon a desired mode split of I I % as called for in the Transportation Demand Management
Plan, the budget for pedestrian -related projects and programs needed to implement this concept
should be $2.3-$2.5 million per year. The proposed increase would place pedestrian -related
expenditures at approximately 9-10% of the overall transportation budget and would be used to
enhance all areas of pedestrian -related investments including capital projects, maintenance needs,
education programs and encouragement activities. Identification of pedestrian capital projects
would follow the completion of the City Plan capital projects process. Fending options to provide
this increase will need to be explored in the future through the development of the implementation
phases of the Master Transportation Plan and City Plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The goal of the Pedestrian Plan is to set a policy course to ensure that the City of Fort Collins is a
walkable community.
A Pedestrian Focus Group was established in February, /996, and provided a broad spectrum of.
citizen input to guide tlhe development of tlhe Pedestrian Plan. The Street Standards Committee leas
also had substantial involvement in the development of the Plan. In addition, the Fort Collins
Planning and Zoning Board and the Transportation Board have each considered and formally
endorsed the proposed Pedestrian Plan. Staff Ins further attended numerous workshops and
outreach activities, reviewed national research, conducted City staff interviews, and participated
in City Plan and Master Transportation Plan meetings, in the course of developing the Plan.
The Plan proposes five main action items in order to successfully create a walkable city:
• Approve pedestrian Level of Service (LOS) measurements for directness, continuity, street
crossings, visual interest cod amenity, and security. Target pedestrian LOS standards by
development areas within the community.
• Change the City traffic regulations to give right-of-waiv to the pedestrian over the
automobile at crosswalks, intersections, and driveways. Promote active education and
enforcement of this statute.
• Require that all new developments conduct a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) that addresses
pedestrian issues and mitigation.
• Approve revised sidewalk, corner ramps, and other miscellaneous standards and policies
that will elevate the pedestrian as a mode of transportation.
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Approve an implementation and fiuuling program to successfully achieve the vision of Fort '
Collins as the "walkable City ".
The Pedestrian Plan also includes a chapter on design objectives and features to complement the
vision analysis within the City Plan process. The sidewalk standards recommended in the
Pedestrian Plan have been incorporated into the newly adopted street design standards and we are
currenztly working to overhaul the development review process for pedestrian -related facilities (as
well as bikes and transit) as part of the Master Transportation Plan.
As the City of Fort Collins' population grows, a network that creates a safe and efficient
environment for pedestrians becomes increasingly important. Providing high quality pecestrian
facilities both'for local trips and for access to transit is critical. Combined with investments in
public transportation, support for non -motorized modes of transportation can support long-term
congestion relief and community livability benefits"
Transportation Planner Kathleen Reavis gave the staff presentation on this item, and briefly outlined
the history of the Plan. She stated adoption of the Plan would not commit the City to additional
funding for pedestrian related improvements and stated additional resources would need to be
identified in the future regarding those improvements.
Ray Moe, lead consultant on the project and representing Balloffet & Associates, commented he
would be available to answer questions.
City Manager John Fischbach clarified funding has been included in the 1997 Budget, with the
assumption the Plan would be approved. He stated it would be impossible to commit to a set
amount of funding for specific issues, ie., sidewalks, due to the large variety of needs.
Transportation Services Area Director Ron Phillips commented on implementation of other plans
without full funding and stating the recommendation was consistent with how needs are assessed
each year. He clarified the Plan did not outline specific projects and costs estimates or set priorities,
but sets a level of service standard for new construction.
Reavis responded to Council questions and stated it would be important to establish a financing
partnership with Latimer County for areas in County subdivisions.
Councilmember Kneeland made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to adopt Resolution
96-93.
Paul Valentine, Chair of the Transportation Board, stated he did not know of any other City in the
United States with a level of service for pedestrians. He spoke of the importance of reconsidering
imposing a Transportation Maintenance Fee in the future to help with funding.
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Betty Maloney, 1309 City Park Avenue, complimented staff on the development of the Pedestrian
Plan and on the addition of walk lights which assist her in her pedestrian mobility. She expressed
concerns regarding sharing sidewalks with bicyclists and stated widening streets encourages traffic
increased traffic as well as faster traffic.
Councilmember Janett stated she was very excited about the Plan. She stressed the importance of
alternative modes of transportation and suggested discussing partnerships with various homeowners'
associations. She commented on recently adopted street designs which addressed the need for
medians for pedestrian safety.
Councilmember Smith thanked staff, the Transportation Board and Balloffet & Associates for its
work on the Plan.
Councilmember Kneeland spoke of the importance of medians for pedestrian use and supported the
concept of a walkable community.
Councilmember McCloskey supported the Plan and reported on the amount of outreach that was
conducted.
The vote on Councilmember Kneeland's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Apt,
Kneeland, Janett, McCluskey, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None.
' THE MOTION CARRIED.
Staff Reports
City Manager John Fischbach gave a brief update on the camera radar program reporting on the
number of violations warnings and notices that were issued. He reported on the number of
Presentations that have been made by Police Services.
Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Apt reported the Growth Management Committee met and spoke of outreach being
conducted regarding City Plan. He stated the Plan is approaching the final phases.
Councilmember Kneeland stated the Health and Safety Committee met and discussed issues
regarding youth access to tobacco products, DARE alternatives and changes to the Human Rights
ordinance.
Councilmember Smith spoke of his concerns regarding enforcement of the youth access to tobacco
products ordinance.
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Ordinance No. 110, 1996 '
Amending Chapter 24 of the City Code So as to Increase the
Amount of the Street Oversizing Fee. Adopted on Second Reading-.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"Executive Summary
City Engineering staff annually reviews the Street Oversizing program. Revenues and expenditures
are tracked through the Development Tracking System and Financial System. In addition, projected
liabilities, land use, legal, operation improvements, and regional transportation data are reviewed
annually. Over the past year, several policy changes have been implemented which will impact the
expenditures to the Street Oversizing program. Ordinance No. I10, 1996 was adopted 5-1, of First
Reading on August 6, 1996, amending Chapter 24 of the Code to increase the amount of Street
Oversizing Fees. "
Civil Engineer Matt Baker gave the staff presentation on this item. He stated staff is recommending
an increase to recover costs for operational improvements due to recent policy changes, and the
expansion from single-family residential fee category to a single and multi -family fee category. He
stated that over 1/4 of the arterials streets in the City have been improved by the Street Oversizing
program, noting bikelanes and sidewalks were included in all projects. He stated qualifying '
affordable housing projects could apply for rebate of impact fees, including street oversizing impact
fees, or those projects could elect to delay payment of fees until a Certificate of Occupancy is
obtained.
Transportation Operations and Projects Group Leader Gary Diede responded to Council questions
posed at the last meeting, clarifying definitions of single-family and multi -family fees. He spoke of
the time -frame in delaying the fees and how much revenue would be lost. He reported on inflation
costs and reasons for waiting to increase fees.
Councilmember Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Apt, to adopt Ordinance No.
110, 1996 on Second Reading.
Kelly Ohlson, 2040 Bennington Circle, spoke of the need for development to pay its way and
suggested fees be automatically built into the costs.
Lou Stitzel, 521 E. Laurel, spoke of standards used and questioned the amount of rights -of -way
needed and the costs of acquiring the rights -of -way.
Betty Maloney, 1309 City Park Avenue, expressed concerns regarding increased costs for affordable
housing and of limits for rebates.
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Kimberly Maevers, Director of Government Affairs for Home Builders of Northern Colorado, spoke
of the need for flexibility for home builders regarding delay of fee implementation. She spoke of
responses received by home builders regarding a 10 day delay in fees versus a 30 day delay. She
expressed her desire to communicate with Council and staff so that when increases of fees are
proposed the home builders can build in the costs.
Ramon Ahero, 3712 Soderburg Drive, asked if fee comparisons to other communities were available.
Diede stated the index is just an indicator of where costs are heading, not the costs that are actually
occurring and of the type of indexes used. He stated staff is anticipating reviewing costs at the
beginning of each year.
Councilmember Kneeland offered an amendment to the previous motion, seconded by
Councilmember McCloskey, to delay the effective date of Ordinance No. 110, 1996, for 30 days.
Assistant City Attorney Eckman read the proposed amendment into the record.
Councilmember Smith opposed the amendment, stating that delaying the ordinance would cause a
large increase in permits.
Councilmember McCluskey supported the amendment and spoke of the importance in giving
builders time to make appropriate cost adjustments.
The vote on Councilmember Kneeland's amendment to the motion was as follows: Yeas:
COUnellmembers Azari, Kneeland and McCluskey. Nays: Councilmembers Apt, Janett, Smith and
Wanner.
THE MOTION FAILED.
The vote on Councilmember Smith's original motion to adopt Ordinance No. 110, 1996, on Second
Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Apt, Kneeland, Janett, McCluskey, Smith
and Wanner. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 96-80
Adopting the Revisions to the Master Street Plan, Adopted as Amended.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"Executive Summary
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Adoption of this resolution does not initially create the need for capital investment. However, as the
different components of the City Plan's Structure Plan are implentented by developers and the Citv,
major capital expenditures will be required. The magnitude of these expenditures will be more
clearly identified in the City Plait's Capital Program scheduled f6r development in late 1996 and
early 1997.
The Master Street Platt is a map -based plan identifying the major transportation corridors within
the Urban Growth Area. The Plan was developed by using the City Plan's Preferred Structure Plan
as the basic urban form projected to the year 2015, factoring out different components such as
density, Transit Service, mixed use corridors, and activity centers, as they relate to this urban form,
and thus predicting Travel Behavior (by zone) for the Preferred Plan. This Travel Behavior was
entered into a Traffic Model Program and the result was a 20 year Master Street Plan. The Plan
includes significant changes• from the previous Master Street Plan, in particular such notable items
as the elimination of the Poudre River crossing on N. Overland Trail Rd., the reduction of much of
Overland Trail Roadf•otn a 6-lane arterial to 4-lane arterial road, the extension of Hickory St. west
to Shields St., a new intersection at 1-25 crud Vine Drive, the downgrading of County Rd 32 from a
6-lane to a 4-lane arterial, and others as noted in Attachment A. To accomplish these changes, the
City will need to adopt the Preferred Laid Use Plan, and stake significant commitments to a
transportation cleniatid ntcutagenietu program which emphasizes the use of alternative mocks. '
Presentations regarding the proposed revisions to the Street Master Plan have been made to the
Natural Resources Board, Transportation Board, Air Quality Advisory Board, City Plan Adviso-v
Committee, the Planning and Zoning Board, Chamber of Commerce, City Plan Principles and
Policies Workshop, Growth Management Committee, and the Northeast Neighborhood Coalition. _
BACKGROUND:
The Street Master Plan is a vital component of the Transportation Master Plant and Citv Plant. The
Transportation staff crud the CPES staff have been working closely with the City Plan Advisory
Committee in the development of the Preferred Land Use Plan. The proposed Street Plan, and the
associated modal plans (pedestrian, transit, bikeway), will be critical in determining how out -
citizens travel. The Master Street Plan update shall be based on traffic model evaluation projected
to the year 2015, and these projections will illustrate our travel patterns with and without changes
to our travel behavior. Early results show College Avenue (south front Mulberri,), without
significant changes to current travel behavior, may be increasing from 40,000 average daily trips
to over 70,000 daily trips by 2015.
The current plan was last updated in December 1992 following the acceptance of the Northeast Area
Transportation Sttaly. Since that time, many changes have occurred which have caused some re-
thinking on the capacities, need and locations of the roadways.
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'rite presentation will not focus on the cost of constructing this transportation network. Those
discussions will be held in coordination with City Plan's capital improvement task. Staff will,
however, provide some erantples of construction costs to give Council an idea of the magnitude of
this plan. This means the Master Street Plan is presented for adoption without a price tag. Staff will
be working with the boards and commissions to develop these costs, and Council may decide to alter
some components of the Master Sheet Plan after reviewing the complete Ciry Plan capital
improvement program.
This item was originally scheduled for the July 2, 1996, Council meeting but the Council voted at
that time to postpone the item until August 20, 1996, in order to allow for additional public
participation in the planning process. Since that titne, numerous additional public meetings
regarding the proposed revisions have been conducted. "
Multi -Modal Transportation Group Leader Tom Frazier gave the staff presentation on this item
outlining the history of the Master Street Plan, noting this was a revision of the 1992 Plan. He
responded to Council questions stating funds were 71 % private and 29% public taxpayer dollars. He
stated after further discussions with neighborhood groups, the previously proposed 4 lane arterial
from Mountain Avenue from Howes Street to Loomis Street was changed to 2 lanes. He stated the
Plan would set up a 20 year mission for transportation planning, clarifying the Plan is based on
adoption of the Land Use Plat (Structure Plan). He spoke of the emphasis on alternative modes of
transportation. He reported on proposed changes to Overland Trail that Councils have been
considering for the past several years and spoke of the relocation of the roadway away from
Pineridge Open Space.
Councilmember Smith spoke of the importance of looking at turn lane improvements and capacity
issues for intersections.
Frazier stated that the Transportation Master Plan addresses turn lane improvements in greater detail
than the Master Street Plan. He responded to Council questions and clarified environmental
guidelines would be adopted as a part of the Transportation Master Plan, to be adopted as part of the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
Councilmember Kneeland asked how the Overland Trail extension would help reduce the amount
of vehicle miles traveled.
Frazier spoke of bikeway, pedestrian and transit routes that would accompany the roadway. He
noted if Overland Trail was extended only to Horsetooth Road, it would divide the neighborhood
from the school in its area.
Councilmember Apt made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-80 amending it to delete the southern
' extension of Overland Trail.
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MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND.
Councilmember Wanner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Apt, to adopt Resolution 96-
80, amending it to read that issues regarding the Overland Trail extension be rediscussed in 6
months.
Councilmember Wanner clarified his intent was to offer additional outreach in the hopes to hear new
ideas, and that this portion of the Plan be brought back for reconsideration in 6 months.
City Manager John Fischbach suggested the issue be extended to I year allowing time for
environmental studies to be completed.
After further discussion it was determined the time frame would remain at 6 months.
Kelly Ohlson, 2040 Bennington Circle, stated the process was too quick and stated he believed road
design should include a broader circle of planners and should include community members. He
spoke in support of deleting the section relating to Overland Trail to 38E. He cautioned Council to
carefully consider what might occur in the open space and natural areas, if County Road 32 were to
become a 4 lane arterial.
Bridgette Schmidt, resident of north Fort Collins, opposed putting a truck route on Vine Drive and I
expressed concerns regarding pollution and traffic Flow.
Bruce Henderson, 2620 Powell, expressed concerns regarding environmental impacts of the
proposed Overland Trail extension and opposed creating a 4 lane arterial that would divide the open
space and park area.
Shane Miller, 311 Cockney, expressed concerns regarding Overland Trail, and thanked Council for
its support of alternative transportation.
Terry Morrison, 3909 Highlands West Drive, supported deleting the Overland Trail extension from
the Plan stating the cost of the extension was too high. She spoke of environmental concerns.
Karen Miller, a Fort Collins resident, concurred with comments made by the previous speaker.
Jim Kelly, 430 West Mountain Avenue, thanked staff for being helpful and accessible to the
community. He spoke of the need for a study addressing the preservation of downtown.
Jean Ahero, 3712 Soderburg Drive, supported striking Overland Trail from the Plan and expressed
concerns regarding wildlife and noise.
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Ramon Ahero, 3712 Soderburg Drive , spoke of his concerns regarding the transit component of the
Plan and the use of alternative fuels.
Dick Hai -tick, a Fort Collins resident, concurred with comments regarding wildlife and natural area
issues.
Mike Hauser, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke of recommendations made
by the Chamber's Local Legislative Affairs Committee. He spoke in support of obtaining rights -of -
way for street expansions accommodating multi -modal transportation. He expressed concerns
regarding the elimination of West County Road 32 from South Taft Hill to South College Avenue.
Deputy City Attorney Paul Eckman clarified the motion stating the Plan would be adopted with
additional language to read: "provided however, that the staff shall present, for reconsideration at
the second Council meeting in February 1997 this Master Street Plan with respect to the section of
Overland Trail Road from Drake Road to County Road 38E. "
Mayor Azari stated historically Councils have struggled with trying to make the citizenry understand
that once something is on a "Master Plan" Council can reconsider the issue and will allow additional
input from the residents at that time.
Frazier clarified the difference between the definition of bypass and route and reported studies have
concluded that a bypass would not be needed for approximately 20 years. He spoke of the need to
reroute truck traffic out of the Jefferson Street[Riverside Avenue corridor to existing streets.
Councilmember Apt offered a friendly amendment to his previous motion to strike language
regarding the Overland Trail extension from the original Master Street Plan and the proposed Master
Street Plan, reinstituting it at a later time.
Councilmember Wanner stated he would not support the friendly amendment because there is a
specific date for reconsideration.
Councilmember Kneeland supported the motion and spoke of the need to accommodate growth and
to determine an equitable distribution of traffic impact. She spoke of concerns regarding limited
access to the Pineridge Natural Area and clarified when the Pineridge Natural Area was purchased
it was purchased with a specific right-of-way for the Overland Trail extension.
Councilmember McCluskey spoke of the need to look at the balance between the people living on
or near the proposed extension vs. the rest of the community.
Councilmember Apt supported the overall Plan and spoke of his concerns regarding the potential for
accelerated development in the area if the extension were built.
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The vote on Councilmember Wanner's motion to adopt Resolution 96-80 as amended was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Apt, Kneeland, Janett, McCluskey, Smith and Wanner.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 112, 1996
Authorizing a Rebate of Fees Associated with the
Construction and Development of a New Building
for Symbios Logic Inc Adopted on First Reading.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"Financial Itnpact
If'Council approves the rebate of development fees associated with a new office facility for Synhios
Logic (tire fees will total approximately to $440,000), the actual f aiding for the rebate will derive
from the tars revenues received over time from Symbios Logic. Staff anal}zed the rebate request in
the context of'the adopted program which specifies that the ratio of tax revenues anticipated over
a twenty-year period must be at least tivice the direct City costs far infrastructure construction and ,
maintenance over the same twenty-year period. City staff u f estimate that annual tar revenes will be
approximately $34,000 per year, with an ertintated first -year collection of approximately $211,800
(use tax on the building permit will be approximately $146.250, and use tax on initial equipment
purchases approximately $65,550). Twice the estimated cost to the City over a twenty-year period
for infrastructure constriction and maintenance is approximately $40,000. Staff therefore expects
the payback from tax revenues to occur in less than one-yearfrom construction and occupancy.
Executive SwmnarX
In August 1994, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 123, 1994 which amended Article VII Chapter
5 of the Code to permit the rebate of fees for the purpose of economic development. Prior to the
adoption of Ordinance No. 123, 1994, Council had authorized a development fee waiver program
for consideration on a case -by -case basis. The rebate modification was suggested by staff in order
to further protect the City by linking the payment of an incentive to the perfornance of the company
requesting the incentive.
The last incentive offered to a basic industrial company was an approximate $132,000 development
fee rebate extended to Advanced Energy in 1995 in conjunction with the construction of its new
facility. The payback from that rebate request should occur within the next year.
Symbios Logic's Project:
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Symbios Logic currently maintains an office and manufacturing facility at 2001 Danfield Court.
Svmbios associates are also located in three other leased buildings. Symbios Logic (in conjunction
With Everitt Companies) is planning and constructing a 100,000 square foot office facility at the
northeast corner of Harmony Road and County Road 9. It is estimated that the building will cost
approximately $9.7 million. Svmbios expects to spend approxin ately $2.2 million in equipment and
jarnishings for the new facility.
Anticipated Revenues:
Svmbios Logic's existing facilities generate approximately $20,500 in real and personal property
taxes to the City each year. The new facility which will be completed in 1997 will add approxinuteh,
$34,000 in annual real and personal property tax revenues. The new facility will be,fo- office use
only. It is the intention of Synnbios Logic to consolidate its employees currently located in the leased
office buildings along with some oj*the employees in the main facility in the new Harmony Road
building. All manzzfacnu-ing (along with a limited number of support staff) will remain at the
Danfield facility. No new employees will be added as a result of this project.
With the new construction, the 1996 tax payment is estimated to be ahout $200,000 ($146,000 use
tax,from building permit and $66,000 sales and use tax on equipment purchases). Read and
personal property taxes will be received by the City beginning in 1998 at opproximatelY $34,000 pet -
year.
Over a twenty-year period, total tares derived from real, personal property, and sales caul use
taxes are estimated to be approximately $1.0 nnillion from this project..
Estimated Direct City Costs:
Symbios Logic's project will be located at the corner of Harmony Road and County Road 9. No
new infrastructure costs are expected to be incurred by the City as a result of this project.
Additionally, no new development projects are planned for that area which would require developer
upgrades of existing infrastructure.
Using an estimate of street maintenance costs provided by the City's Engineering Department, the
annual projected costs would be approximately $725. Over a twenty-year period (assuming a 3%
inflation factor) the street maintenance costs attributable to Symbios Logic are estimated at
approximately $19,500. The adopted Rebate Program requires that revenues exceed costs by at
least a 2 to I margin. In this case, if we assume that revenues over a 20-year period will be
approximately $1 million and discounted of 7%, revenues over the 20-year time period .should be
approximately $486,000. With costs doubled over the twenty-year time period (about $39,000) and
discounted cut the sanne 7%, the revenue to cost ratio is 25:1.
Using these assumptions, the City's direct costs, will be recovered well within one-year following
construction and occupancy.
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Company. profile: [it reviewing the City criteria and information provided by Symbios Logic,
several aspects of the company make it an attractive local employer. Svnnbios Logic has been a
presence for many fears --first as NCR and then cis part of AT&T Global Solutions and now as
Symbios Logic, a subsidiary of Hyundai Electronics America. The company was originally
established in 1972 as the NCR Microelectronic Products Division in Miamisburg, Ohio. In 1975,
NCR opened its second semiconductor manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs and in 1979, the
division opened a fabrication plant in Fort Collins. In 1991, the division headquarters was moved
to Fort Collins. Symbios logic also has a location in Wichita, Kansas plus 20 worldwice sales
offices. The company employs 2,400 people worldwide.
Symbios Logic designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of high petformance
integrated circuits, memory storage systems and other technology products for a range of markets
including personal computers, workstations, communications and peripherals. The company
focuses on developing technology partnerships with its customers and vendors, including original
equipment manufacturers and value-added resellers in the nenvorked computing, peripherals and
communications markets.
Symbios Logic currently employs about 890 people in Fort Collins (95% are ftdl time emplovees)
at a median total compensation wage of $19.92 per hour (includes benefits). The company does not
anticipate luring adclitioiial employees as part of the new office construction. Rather, anpproxinnately '
350 employees will be moved to the new location frmn their current leased space. Workforce
diversity is a high priority at Svnnbios Logic. Approciniately 38% of those employed by Symbios at-(,
women and about 14% of the total are minority employees. The company currently employees.1.ust
26 temporary workers. Company policy is to convert as moony temporary workers to full time
permanent status as is possible.
Workforce development is also a high priority at Symbios Logic. The company provides a tuition
assistance program with Colorado State University, Regis University and Front Range Connnunity
College. The company evaluates employee skills and tailors its training programs to meet
individual employee and corporate needs. Employees in the area of engineering have available to
them, on -site, the opportunity to complete Masters of Science degree(s) through National
Technological University (NTU). Symbios Logic supports volunteerism in the conununity by paying
employees for 24 hours of service that they provide to others. Stich programs include Lco-inter
Search and Rescue, volunteer fire fighters and volunteer EMTs and nurses.
The company is a classic primary industry in that it exports 100% of its products outride of Fort
Collins (mainly outside the state and US). Approximately 5% of all Svnnbios Logic expenditures for
goods and services are made in Fort Collins.
Environmental Profile: Symbios Logic is considered a non-polluting firm in that it has extremely
low levels of waste products. All potentially hazardous waste materials are shipped out nf'Fort '
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Collins for disposal/incineration at approved locations. The company has provided a copy of its
environmental, health and safety quality policy.
Symbios Logic is very concerned with traffic and the company works hard to prcnnote alternative
transpiration methods for its employees. Symbios participates in the Southside_ Shuttle service in
conjunction with other employers in southeast Fort Collins and the City of Fort Collins to provide
transit service to its employees. Additionally, the company promotes alternative transportation
through prize drawings and other awards progrcuns. Showers and individual lockers are provided
to encourage employees to consider alternative modes such as biking, walking, etc.
Summary:
In conclusion, Synhbios Logic exemplifies the conunitinent to excellence caul cone n olity that is so
important in Fort Collins. While incentives should never he a prime focus, the idea of helping to
make a strong, local firm more competitive and more profitable in Fort Collins makes sense.
Svmbios Logic in all likelihood, world not leave Foal Collins if no incentive was offered, however,
cis companies are encouraged to consider its locational options, it again makes sense to encourage
local expansions through the use ofmodest, peiforinance-based programs such as the Development
Fee Rebate Program.
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An evaluation oj'both the pmgrain criteria and financial impacts supports the staff recommendation
to approve a development fee rebate for Svinbios Logic for an annount not to exceed $$440,000. "
Assistant City Manager Frank Bruno gave the staff presentation on this item and spoke of rebate
eligibility and criteria.
Councilmember McCluskey stated the Finance Committee supports this item.
Bruno stated historically, fees would be used from the General Fund and tax revenue received over
time would be used to offset it. He stated Symbios Logic will be paying the fees up -front and then
the money will be rebated.
Councilmember Kneeland made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to adopt Ordinance
No. 112, 1996 on First Reading.
Roland Mower, President of Fort Collins Economic Development Corporation, spoke in support of
the rebate and stated Symbios Logic has been a good corporate neighbor. He reported that Symbios
recently adopted a plan for alternative modes of transportation.
Kelly Ohlson, 2040 Bennington Circle, spoke of the need for corporations to pay their own way and
' spoke of pollution issues.
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Mike Hauser, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, urged adoption of the rebate ,
program and stated Symbios Logic has been a great asset to the community.
Councilmember Apt opposed the motion stating he disagreed with the policy of "corporate give-a-
ways" and expressed the need for companies to pay their fair share. He spoke of the impact this
would have on the General Fund and of several other areas in which the City is behind.
Councilmember Smith supported the motion. He spoke of offering Symbios Logic the `legacy
option" when payments are made to the company, stating this option would allow Symbios to
contribute its rebate monies back into community center objects.
The vote on Councilmember Kneeland's motion was as follows: Yeas: Council members Azari,
Kneeland, Janett, McCluskey, Smith and Wanner. Nays: Councilmember Apt.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilmember Apt spoke of the need to consider redistricting trash collection services and the need
to look at cost savings as it relates to road damages if there weren't so many trucks on the road.
Councilmember Wanner requested information on volume based trash collection relating to '
redistribution of monetary collections.
Councilmember Apt requested a 2 page memo regarding using the CSU model that would be used
to evaluate economic rebates.
Councilmember Janett spoke of the need to get bikes off the sidewalks and of the need for intensive
bike ticketing during the beginning of the school year.
City Manager John Fischbach reported that intensive enforcement is already being discussed for the
downtown and campus areas.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
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