HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-05/18/1993-RegularMay 18, 1993
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
May 18, 1993, 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,
Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, and Winokur.
Staff Members Present: Burkett, Krajicek, Roy.
Citizen Participation
Jennifer Carpenter, Chairperson of the Landmark Preservation Commission, spoke
of the history of the "Brown Farmhouse" and presented owner Brad Pace a Landmark
Designation Plaque. She also presented a Landmark Designation Plaque to Richard
and Nancy Lea for property at 103 North Sherwood.
Mr. Lea thanked staff and the Landmark Preservation Commission for its efforts
in designating the property.
Jennifer Kathol, 1320 W. Oak, spoke of the impact cruising has had on the
1 residents in the City Park area and requested Council's assistance in addressing
the issue before the beginning of summer.
Gary Peterson, 1805 Crestmore Place, expressed concerns regarding DARE funding
and requested Council perform an investigation regarding the Police Department's
involvement in the DARE program without a written agreement.
Sandy Lemberg, 6851 Poudre Canyon Highway, expressed concerns regarding alleged
criminal activity involving a DARE officer and misconduct allegations regarding
parental permission being ignored by officers of the DARE Program. He criticized
the Human Relations Commission for its lack of response regarding his application
to serve as a liaison for the Police Complaint process.
Michael Salasek, formerly of 322 Edwards Street, spoke of housing concerns and
expressed the need for rent control. He suggested development of a rental
inspection system.
Donnie Fricke, 1607 Whedbee, spoke in support of the DARE program.
Keith Rodaway, 519 W. Mountain, expressed concerns regarding the route of an
upcoming bicycle race.
Jim Alarid, 608 9th St., spoke of the problem of overhanging trees in his
neighborhood and questioned the City's responsibility.
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Mary Kay Pixley, a Fort Collins property owner, expressed her concerns regarding
street closures for an upcoming bike race. She questioned why property owners
were not consulted prior to the events.
Citizen Participation Follow-up
Councilmember Horak responded to Mr. Rodaway and Ms. Pixley's regarding street
closures stating when a Special Events Permit is issued, property owners are not
required to be notified.
Councilmember Kneeland reported the Health and Safety Committee would be
investigating the cruising problem in City Park.
Councilmember Janett reported the affordable housing issue is addressed in the
Council's goals and is also the subject of an upcoming worksession.
Councilmember Apt spoke of the need to confront the issue of affordable housing.
Agenda Review
City Manager Steve Burkett requested that item #9, Second Reading of Ordinance
No. 39, 1993, Vacating a Portion of the Right -of -Way for Muddy Road as dedicated
with the Observatory Heights Subdivision, be withdrawn from the Agenda until June '
1.
Councilmember Horak requested that item #15, Resolution 93-64 Recommending
Approval of a Waiver of the UGA Public Sewer Capacity Phasing Criteria
Requirement for the ABC Storage and Ron's Equipment PUD,.with pulled 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 will be considered separately under Agenda Item #18, Pulled
Consent Items.
Consider adoption of the minutes of the regular Council meetings of April
20 and May 4.
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June i.
In August of 1986, the City issued $30,060,000 of Sales and Use Tax
Revenue Bonds. These bonds refunded prior City issues, including the
August 1981, October and December 1982, and November 1984 Sales and Use
Tax Bond issues, the SouthRidge Bond Anticipation notes, and the Block 31
Intergovernmental Agreement. The net effective interest rate on the 1986
Bonds was 7.36%.
After First Reading on March 16, the municipal bond market rates rose to
approximately 5.75% in the 2009 maturity. As the rates on the bonds rose,
the savings to City declined to less than 2% net present value.
Therefore, staff recommended that completion of the refunding wait until
the higher saving level is achievable and recommends the Second Reading of
the Ordinance be postponed to June 1. Adoption of the Consent Calendar
will postpone consideration of Second Reading of the. Ordinance to June 1.
This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 20. On
March 22, 1993, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the ShopKo P.U.D.,
Preliminary. The ShopKo site is located on the east side of South College
Avenue between Boardwalk Drive and Bockman Drive as shown on the attached
location map and site plan. Included in this area is the portion of the
old Muddy Road right-of-way proposed for vacation with this Ordinance.
ShopKo was granted unanimous final approval at the April 26 Planning and
Zoning Board meeting. In addition, property owner Marjorie Pease, has
transferred title to her property as per the attached memo.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on April
20, requires the City to set up an escrow account for the payment of the
Refunded bonds into which most of the 1993 Refunding Bond proceeds will be
deposited. The Refunded Bonds will be called prior to their respective
maturity dates according to the redemption terms of the 1986 issue.
In August of 1986, the City issued $3,845,000 of General Obligation Park
Refunding Bonds. These bonds refunded the 1981 issue which was done to
construct improvements at the Rolland Moore Park. The net effective
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interest rate on the 1986 bonds was 7.33%. In March of 1993, the rates on
municipal bonds dipped to a twenty year low. At the lowest level, the
City would have been able to refund the outstanding bonds at a rate less
than 5%. Staff recommends postponing the Second Reading of this Ordinance
to June 1 to take advantage of a more favorable bond market. Adoption of
the Consent Calendar will postpone consideration of Second Reading of the
Ordinance to June 1.
The building was acquired by the City when the Streets Department bought
the land for the new Streets Department facility. The building now sits
on the area designated for truck parking. There were three bids to pay
the City for the removal. of the building in the amounts of $501,
$1,003.50, and $2,008.88 and one bid for the City to pay $6,000 for its
removal.
Ordinance No. 44, which was unanimously adopted on first reading on May 4,
authorizes the sale of the building to the highest bidder, John Glass.
Mr. Glass intends to dismantle the building and reassemble it due to the
large amount of reusable material. Staff believes that Mr. Glass has the
resources to fulfill the contract.
Ordinance No. 46, 1993, which was unanimously adopted on May 4, would
grant the request of the property owner at 514 Wood Street and allow the
City to vacate an alley right-of-way originally dedicated with the plat of
Griffin's Subdivision of Block 295. The attached map shows the alley
proposed for vacation, as well as the properties adjacent to the alley
right-of-way. The alley right-of-way is not surfaced or maintained as an
alley for vehicular access. All properties adjacent to the alley proposed
for vacation have direct access to public streets and do not use the alley
for access.
All public and private utilities, the Poudre Fire Authority, and the City
Streets Department reviewed the vacation request and have no objections to
vacating the alley area as a public right-of-way. However, at the request
of the utility agencies, the area will be retained as a drainage and
utility easement to accommodate existing drainage patterns and to provide
access for the maintenance of existing utilities and for the installation
of possible future utility lines.
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Ordinance No. 47, 1993, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
May 4, grants the request of Brad Pace, to designate 2513 West Prospect
Road known as the Brown Farmhouse, as a Local Landmark Designation. A
public hearing was held by the Commission on August 21, 1993, at which
time the Commission voted to recommend designation of this property.
The Landmark Preservation Commission and City Staff are pleased to
recommend the building located at 2513 West Prospect Road as a local
landmark, for its historical and architectural importance.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 4
amends the Blue Spruce Farm Annexation Ordinance (which was adopted by
Council in 1987) to apply annexation terms, conditions, and limitations,
which were initially applied to the portion of the Blue Spruce Farm
Annexation owned by the State Board of Agriculture, to a 1.71 acre area to
be traded to the State Board of Agriculture by Timberline Partners, Ltd.,
a Colorado Limited Partnership, by G. B. Ventures, a Colorado General
Partnership, General Partner, William W. Reynolds, Managing Partner. The
property is presently undeveloped and is currently zoned R-P, Planned
Residential.
APPLICANT: Mr. Chuck Betters
The Group Inc.
375 E. Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
OWNERS: Timberline Partners, Ltd,
a Colorado Limited Partnership,
by G. B. Ventures, a Colorado
General Partnership, General Partner,
William W. Reynolds, Managing Partner
This request pertains to a planned unit development application which has
been submitted to Larimer County for review. The proposed PUD, ABC
Storage and Ron's Equipment PUD, is located outside of the City limits on
the north side of Highway 287, east of North Shields Street. Since this
location is within the UGA, the City has the right to review and comment
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on the application and, more specifically, to comment on the applicant's
request for a waiver of certain "phasing criteria" which are normally
required for development in the UGA.
This site is considered to qualify as in -fill development. With the
exception of public sewer, the necessary infrastructure to serve the site
is in place. The waiver will not result in unplanned public expense for
provision of public services, improvements, or facilities. Therefore,
staff is recommending approval of the waiver.
URBAN GROWTH AREA REVIEW BOARD:
The waiver request will be considered by the Urban Growth Area Review
Board at its May 26, 1993 meeting.
Colorado Revised Statute 24-31-306 specifies that all police officers must
be certified, by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (P.O.S.T.
Board) within one year of employment. Certification standards are
established by the P.O.S.T. Board and currently require successful '
completion of approved academy training. It is the policy of Fort Collins
Police Services that newly hired officers obtain the required state
certification and that they satisfactorily complete the department's field
training officer program prior to being deployed in an enforcement
capacity.
Academy training is available through a variety of junior colleges,
universities and other law enforcement agencies which conduct their own
state -approved in-house academies. Police Services has utilized a variety
of academy options depending on the perceived quality of the program and
class scheduling being conducive to Police Services' needs.
This intergovernmental agreement will provide one additional academy
option for the department by allowing Fort Collins basic academy training
to be provided through the City of Lakewood's Police Department Academy.
17. Routine Deeds and Easements.
a. Powerline Easement from Bonnie.Jean Gustafson, 405 Lilac, needed to
underground existing overhead electric services. Monetary
consideration: $10.
Powerline Easement from Charles N. and Ellen M. Christensen, 414
Stover, needed to underground existing overhead electric services.
Monetary consideration: $90.
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C. Powerline Easement from Levere G. and Eloida Feltch, 410 Stover,
needed to underground existing overhead electric services. Monetary
consideration: $10.
d. Powerline Easement from Rosandra D. Turner, 420 Lilac, needed to
underground existing overhead electric services. Monetary
consideration: $10.
e. Powerline Easement from Thomas A. Jennaway, 401 Lilac, needed to
underground existing overhead electric services. Monetary
consideration: $10.
Items on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
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10. Postpone Consideration of the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 43, 1993,
Authorizing the Issuance of City of Fort Collins General Obligation
Refunding Bonds in the Aggregate Principal Amount of $1,970,000 Until June
1.
11. Second Readinq of Ordinance No. 44. 1993. Authorizinq the Sale of Real
Property Described as Metal Building at 725 East Vine.
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 46, 1993, Vacating the Right -of -Way for an
Alley Dedicated With Griffin's Subdivision of Block 295 and Retaining the
Same as a Utility and Drainage Easement.
13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 47, 1993, Designating 2513 West Prospect
Road as a Historic Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins.
14. Second Readinq of Ordinance No. 48. 1993. Amendinq Ordinance No. 135.
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Items on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
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A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 50, 1993, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations
Between Projects in the Community Development Block Grant Fund.
23. Items Related to STP Funding for a Bicycle Striping/Signage Project
A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 49, 1993 Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue in the Transportation Division Portion of the
Transportation Fund.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kneeland, to adopt
and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 93-64 '
Recommending Approval
of a Waiver of the UGA Public
Sewer Capacity Phasing Criteria Requirement
for the ABC Storage and Ron's Equipment PUD, Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
°EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This request pertains to a planned unit development application which has been
submitted to Larimer County for review. The proposed PUD, ABC Storage and Ron's
Equipment PUD, is located outside of the City limits on the north side of Highway
287, east of North Shields Street. Since this location is within the UGA, the
City has the right to review and comment on the application and, more
specifically, to comment on the applicant's request for a waiver of certain
"phasing criteria" which are normally required for development in the UGA.
The preliminary PUD consists of dividing 12.06 acres into three tracts for mini -
warehousing, equipment sales and the existing retail/gasoline sales. The site
is zoned C-Commercial. There is an existing mobile home park to the west.
Of the four Urban Growth Area Phasing Criteria, the proposed development meets
the requirement for public water capacity (provided by West Fort Collins Water),
contiguity to existing development and public street capacity (Highway 287 is t
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considered to be improved in this area). A waiver is being requested for the
requirement for public sewer capacity.
The nearest sewer main is approximately 4000' southeast of the site. The
extension of a sanitary sewer main from the existing line to this site would
require a lengthy extension, as well as a boring of Highway 287. Thus, it is
unlikely that a sewer main extension could be accomplished for the proposed PUD.
At the present time, the existing Country General Store has a septic system. The
proposed storage business will have one restroom in the office on a septic
system.
The intent of the waiver process is to give priority to in -fill development
proposals. In -fill development proposals are those in essentially developed
portions of the Urban Growth Area whose impact on existing services and
facilities is relatively minimal.
This site is adjacent to an existing mobile home to the west and the store and
gas pumps on the site are existing. Therefore, staff considers this proposal to
be in-fi17 development.
The Larimer County Commissioners may waive phasing criteria provided that:
1. The waiver will not result in unplanned public expense for provision of
public services, improvements, or facilities;
2. The waiver is consistent with the intent and purpose of the County and
adjoining municipality's Comprehensive Plan or Policies; '
3. The waiver application contains material indicating approval may be
granted without substantial detriment to the intent and purposes of the
Supplementary Regulations which apply to the area;
4. The waiver application contains material indicating there are exceptional
circumstances which apply to the specific piece of property which do not
apply generally to the remaining property in the Urban Growth Area; and
5. The waiver application contains material indicating approval would not
impair the public health and safety by creating undesirable traffic
conditions, unhealthy sanitary conditions or adverse environmental
influences in the area.
This site is considered to qualify as in -fill development. With the exception
of public sewer, the necessary infrastructure to serve the site is in place. The
waiver will not result in unplanned public expense for provision of public
services, improvements, or facilities. Therefore, staff is recommending approval
of the waiver.
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URBAN GROWTH AREA REVIEW BOARD: '
The waiver request wi11 be considered by the Urban Growth Area Review Board at
its May 26, 1993 meeting."
Chief Planner Ken Waido spoke of plat stipulations and responded to Council
questions. He clarified the Health Department set the 400 foot standard several
years earlier.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember McCluskey, to adopt
Resolution 93-64.
Councilmember Horak spoke of the need for establishing a mechanism to track
waivers.
Councilmember Apt agreed with Councilmember Horak.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Staff Reports
Councilmember Winokur expressed his appreciation for the research staff is '
conducting regarding Government Air Travel from the Fort Collins/Loveland Airport
and commended staff for alerting him of a serious storm drainage street/sidewalk
problem along Rollingwood. He reported a recent conversation with a citizen
concerning fencing at the City Park Nine golf course.
Councilmember Horak spoke of a recent North Front Range Transportation Air
Quality Planning Council meeting.
Mayor Azari stated she attended a recent Citizen's Police Academy Graduation and
reported the students were very appreciative of the training received by Police
Services and commended Karen Carlson for her efforts. She extended greetings
from the Mayor of Cheyenne and reported she had attended a symposium addressing
economic conversion and the potential for changing economy as military
installations are downsized.
Councilmember Apt reported he had received a call from a citizen regarding E470
support and suggested that it not be considered unless mass transit options were
included.
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Resolution 93-67
Making Findings of Fact and
Conclusions Regarding the Combined
Appeals from a Decision of the Planning and
Zoning Board Relating to the Impala Village PUD. Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
°EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 22, 1993 the Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-0 to approve the Impala
Village PUD, Preliminary with Four conditions. On April 5, 1993, appeals of that
final decision were made by Sharon Winfree, Patrick'Mahoney, and Cynthia Combs;
and by Rosemary and Robert Colbert and Rita Wright.
On May 4, 1993, Council voted 4-2 to overturn the decision of the Planning and
Zoning Board. In order to complete the record regarding this appeal, the Council
should adopt a Resolution making findings of fact and finalizing its decision on
the appeal.
BACKGROUND:
' The Winfree/Mahoney/Combs notice of appeal was based on allegations that:
The Planning and Zoning Board failed to hold a fair hearing by considering
substantially false or grossly misleading evidence.
The Planning and Zoning Board abused its discretion in making an arbitrary
decision without the support of competent evidence in the record.
The Colbert/Wright notice of appeal alleged that:
The Planning and Zoning Board failed to hold a fair hearing by considering
substantially false or grossly misleading evidence.
At the May 4, 1993 hearing on this matter, Council considered the testimony of
City Staff, the appellants and the applicant of the Impala Village Preliminary
PUD. At this hearing, Council determined that the Planning and Zoning Board
failed to hold a fair hearing by considering substantially false or grossly
misleading evidence; and that the Planning and Zoning Board abused its discretion
in making an arbitrary decision without the support of competent evidence in the
record and determined to overturn the decision of the Board."
Councilmember Apt withdrew from discussion and vote on this item because he was
not present during the previous discussion of the item.
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Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to adopt
Resolution 93-67.
Councilmember Kneeland stated she supported the motion noting the Resolution
making findings of fact accurately summarized Council's decision.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey and Winokur. Nays: None.
(Councilmember Apt Withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Items Related to the City's Fiscal Year 1993-94
Community Development Block Grant Program Adopted as Amended,
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
'EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Public Hearing and Resolution 93-71 Approving the 1993-94 Community
Development Bock Grant Program for the City of Fort Collins.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 50, 1993, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations
Between Projects in the Community Development Block Grant Fund.
The Community Development Block Grant Program provides Federal funds from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the City of Fort Collins
which can be allocated to housing and community development related programs and
projects, thereby reducing the demand on the City's General Fund Budget to
address such needs.
The CDBG Program is an ongoing grant administration program funded by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Fort Collins has
received CDBG Program funds since 1975. In 1975 and FY 1976-77 the City received
HUD CDBG discretionary grants. Since FY 1977-78, the City has been an
Entitlement Grant recipient of CDBG funds, meaning the City is guaranteed a
certain level of funding each year. The ievel of funding is dependent on the
total amount of funds allocated to the program by Congress and on a formula
developed by HUD, which includes data on total population, minorities as a
percentage of population, income levels, housing stock conditions, etc.
Additional background information on the City's Community Development Block Grant
Program is presented in Appendix "A" attached to this report.
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AVAILABLE FUNDS
The City's Entitlement Grant for FY 1993-94 is f1,091,000. The Entitlement Grant
will be combined with $90,000 of Program Income and $50,000 of Reprogrammed
funds. HUD requires the City to estimate the total amount of anticipated Program
Income which wi11 be received during the program year. Combining all sources of
income provides a total of $1,231,000 available for programs and projects during
the next CDBG Program year.
The following summarizes the amount and source of available funds:
AMOUNT SOURCE
$1,091,000 FY '93-94 Entitlement Grant
50,000 Program Income
90,000 Reprogrammed Funds
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$1,231,000 Total
Reprogrammed Funds are funds which were not expended during the previous program
year. For FY 1993-94, $90,000 of Reprogrammed Funds will be available from the
FY 1992-93 Contingency fund.
' Program Income includes funds returned to the City through the. payment of past
housing rehabilitation loans.
Below is a summary of recent CDBG funding levels allocated from HUD to the City
of Fort Collins:
Year
Entitlement
Grant
Reprogrammed
Funds
Program
Income
Total Funds
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1985
799,000
58,000
20,000
877,000
1986
566,000
165,719
102,567
834,286
1987
685,000
99,614
50,000
807,614
1988
653,000
100,000
50,000
803,000
1989
679,000
90,000
100,000
869,000
1990
645,000
50,000
30,000
725,000
1991
728,000
160,000
30,000
918,000
1992
802,000
30,000
50,000
882,000
1993
1,091,000
50,000
90,000
1,231,000
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for the City's FY 1993-94 CDBG Program began on January 14,
1993, when the CDBG Commission held a public hearing to obtain citizen input on
community development and housing needs. The CDBG Program office placed legal
' advertisements in local newspapers starting in January, to solicit requests for
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CDBG funded programs and projects for FY 1993-94. These advertisements also ran
during the months of February and March. The application deadline was Friday
March 26. At the close of the deadline the City received 40 applications
requesting a total of approximately $4.2 million. Part of the reason for the
large number of applicants was due to the expectation of an additional $702,000
in CDBG funds to the City from President Clinton's Economic Stimulus Program.
Congress, however, failed to pass the program.
Copies of all applications were forwarded to the City Council through the City
Manager's office on March 31. Copies of all applications were also distributed
to the CDBG Commission at that time. On Tuesday April 27, Wednesday April 28,
and Thursday April 29, the Commission met to listen to presentations by each
applicant and to ask clarification questions regarding the applicant's funding
request.
The Commission then met on Wednesday May 5, for the purpose of preparing a
recommendation to the City Council as to which programs and projects should be
funded for the FY 1993-94 program year. At this meeting the Commission reviewed
the written applications, the information provided during the presentation and
question and answer session, and reviewed the performance of. agencies who
received FY 1992-93, CDBG funds. The Commission then worked on formulation of its
list of recommendations based on the selection criteria discussed by the
Commission and City Council at a work session in January 1993 and presented '
below. A copy of the Commission's minutes from this meeting is attached to this
report.
CDBG COMMISSION'S LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS
HUD CDBG regulations limit the amount of available funds which can be allocated
to various generic categories. Funds for Planning and Administrative purposes
are limited to 20% of the total of the Entitlement Grant and any anticipated
Program Income. The City's Entitlement Grant for the next program year is
$1,091,000 and anticipated Program Income is $90,000. When the 20% limitation
for Planning and Administrative purposes is applied to the total of $1,181,000,
this means that funds for Planning and Administrative purposes cannot exceed
$236,200 for FY 1993-94.
Funds for Public Services are limited to 15% of the total of the Entitlement
Grant and anticipated Program Income, making the 15% funding limit a total of
$177,150.
The Commission, thus, not only had to decide which applicants presented programs
and projects which best fit into the City's CDBG Program, but also had to ensure
funding allocations were kept within HUD regulations. The Commission utilized
the following project and program selection guidelines in making its
recommendations:
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1. Leveraging
Guideline: The leveraging of private and non -Federal funds is a very
important consideration in making an allocation of CDBG funds. Applicants
need to indicate the amount of leveraging, including in -kind services
and/or labor, dollars, associated with each CDBG proposal.
2. Acquisition versus Operations
Guideline: Acquisition proposals which provide assets to the community
will be given greater weight over proposals which are operational in
nature.
3. Equal Competition
Guideline: All proposals are considered equally, there is no preference
given to new proposals requesting "seed" money, and likewise, there is no
preference given to proposals which were previous recipients of CDBG
funds. Continued CDBG funding from one year to the next is not guaranteed
and funding is not a "right" of any applicant.
4. Sequential Grant Limit
' Guideline: There is no limit to the number of times an applicant may
receive funding from the CDBG Program, all applicants are considered
equally, however, continued CDBG funding from one year to the next is not
guaranteed.
5. Alternate Funding
Guideline: An applicant needs to discuss what other funding sources are
available. Full disclosure of available and applied for funds is
considered essential, required, and mandatory. The City needs to know if
the project can continue if CDBG funds cease to exist.
6. Competing Proiects or Providers
Guideline: Applicants will need to demonstrate that the proposal is
either not a duplication of efforts or a duplication of service provision,
or that the proposal represents an innovative, more efficient method of
providing, a service, including administrative, volunteer efforts, and
acquired service ability.
7. Full or Partial Funding
Guideline: If funds are not available to support a proposal at the lowest
' acceptable level, no funds will be granted to the proposal.
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S. Meeting Community Needs
Guideline: Applicants must provide support of each application through
some sort of needs assessment, preferably through the use of an objective
data source, and not rely solely on anecdotal information. An applicant
may also submit a service history of projects from other communities.
Funding allocations will be made to proposals which meet the greatest
community needs.
9. Success Rate
Guideline: Applicants which demonstrate continued success in achieving
community needs will receive extra consideration for funding.
Listed below is a summary of each applicant's initial request for funding and the
Commission's list of recommendations:
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$ 98,857 $ 98,857 City of Fort Collins CDBG Administration I
ACQUISITION
RECOMMENDED
REQUEST
FUNDING
APPLICANT
PROGRAM/PROJECT
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$110,000
$110,000
Ft. Collins Area United Way
LC5I Building
500,000
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Housing Authority
Property Acquisition
100,000
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Housing Authority (1)
Hope 3 Match
320,000
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Habitat for Humanity
Ponderosa Project
150,000
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CARE
Land for Low -Income
Housing
500,000
415,000
Neighbor -to -Neighbor
Land for Low -Income Housing
100,000
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New Bridges
Land for Agency
REQUEST FUNDING APPLICANT PROGRAM/PROJECT
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3 10,834 f 10,834 Senior Employment Services Job Finding Services
25,000 - New Bridges (2) Operating Funds ,
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18,403 - Crossroads Safehouse
10,396 10,396 Disabled Resource Services
12,043 12,043 Child Care Collaborative
9,000 - The Children's Fund
18,000 - Putnam-Fullana Ed. Assoc.
18,200 - Neighbor -to -Neighbor
38,361 38,361 Neighbor -to -Neighbor
22,296 - Volunteer's Clearing House
49,433 15,000 Project Self -Sufficiency (3)
15,600 15,600 Poudre Valley Hospital Found
36,775 - Children's Clinic
25,000 - CCS/N
29,234 - Care-A-Van/SAINT
32,928 - Helpline
REHABILITATION
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Shelter Manager
Youth Employment Project
Sliding Scale Child Care
Children's Mental Health
Cultural Diversity Media
Collection
CHOICES Senior Housing
Counseling
Comprehensive Housing
Counseling ,
Learn to Earn Program
Family Self -Sufficiency
Family Support Alliance
Physician Services for
Indigent Children
Hostel of Hospitality
and Hope Job Bank
Peak Hours Service
Community Service Exchange
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SafehouseaaaaaaaaaaShelter
Additiona& Rehab
100,000
Housing Authority
Rehabilitation Match
89,160
89,160
DMA Plaza
Elevator Equipment
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Rehabilitation
500,000
100,000
City of Ft. Collins
Linden Hotel/Salvation Army
Building Rehabilitation
203,815
95,600
Food Distribution Center
Freezer Expansion/Building
Improvements
21,800
Sunshine School
Sound absorption,
Subsurface drainage
PUBLIC FACILITIES
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S 12,000 - City of Ft. Collins Martinez Park
Playground
13,500 - City of Ft. Collins Freedom Square
Park Playground
9,500 - City of Ft. Collins Romero Park
' Playground
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23,000 -
City of
Ft. Collins
Old Ft. Collins
Heritage Park
Playground
140,750 -
City of
Ft. Collins
Elm Street
Improvements
48,800 -
City of
Ft. Collins
Museum Renovation
30,000 -
City of
Ft. Collins
Library Park
Playground
ARCHITECTURAL BARRIER REMOVAL
RECOMMENDED
REQUEST FUNDING
APPLICANT
PROGRAM/PROJECT
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$200,000 -
City of
Ft. Collins
ADA Transition Plan
140,172 $ 45,000
Respite
Care
Facility Renovation
59,095 -
Sunshine School
Disabled
Accessibility
Total amount of funding requested = $4,224,348.
NOTES:
(1)
The
Housing Authority has withdrawn this application due to a change in
'
HUD
regulations which now prohibit the utilization of CDBG funds as a
match for a Hope 3 grant.
(2)
New
Bridges reduced the requested amount from $25,000 to $15,000 because
the
agency received more United Way funding than expected for operating
expenses.
(3)
The
applicant revised the request from $49,433 to $35,500.
A summary
of the Commission's funding recommendation by category is as follows:
RECOMMENDED
FUNDING % of TOTAL CATEGORY
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3 98,857 8.0 PLANNING and ADMINISTRATION (Maximum $236,200 based on 20% of
Entitlement Grant and Program Income)
525,000 42.6 ACQUISITION
102,234 8.3 PUBLIC SERVICES (Maximum $177,150 based on 15% of Entitlement
Grant and Program Income)
459,760 37.3 REHABILITATION
45,000 3.7 ARCHITECTURAL BARRIER REMOVAL PUBLIC FACILITIES
149 0.1 CONTINGENCY
$1,231,000 100.0 TOTAL
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The total amount of requests considered by the CDBG Commission was approximately
$4.2 million. With $4.2 million in total requests and only $1,231,000 available,
obviously not all applications could be funded. No applicant is recommended to
receive more funds than requested.
The CDBG Commission has recommended full funding for eight (8) applicants. In
the Commission's opinion, the eight applications recommended for full funding
best fit CDBG national program objectives, the City's CDBG policies (presented
in Appendix "A"), and the selection criteria. Proposals which did not receive
a recommendation for full funding were deemed of a lower priority and, in some
cases, a lack of funds prohibited their full funding. The following describes
the specific conditions the Commission believes should be attached to certain
funding recommendations and the reasons why certain projects did not receive the
requested full funding amount:
Neighbor -to -Neighbor. Inc. - Acquisition of Land for low-income housing
Requested funding: $500,000
Recommended funding: $415,000
The CDBG Commission believes this project represents the best example of
leveraging of CDBG funds for the provision of additional affordable low
income rental housing units, the community's greatest housing need.
Leveraging is one of the most important project selection criteria. The
recommendation for funding is limited to the cost of land acquisition
only. Other items, such as appraisal fees, environmental impact statement
preparation costs, realtor fees, etc., are not to be covered with CDBG
funds. The Commission also believes that this grant should be a
conditional one, i.e., the City should be protected from the possibility
that the land acquisition is completed but the housing construction
portion of the proposal fails to materialize. In this event, the City
should be able to recover its investment by requiring the resale of the
property.
Requested funding: f 35,500 (amended during applicant's presentation)
Recommended funding: f 15,000
The Commission recommends that the funds be utilized for continuation of
the Project Self -Sufficiency program only and that the position of the new
caseworker for the Family Self -Sufficiency program not be funded from CDBG
monies.
Crossroads Safehouse - Shelter Rehabilitation
Requested funding: $392,396
Recommended funding: $175,000
The Commission's recommendation is for approximately one-half of the
shelter's rehabilitation costs. The Commission believes the agency will
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be successful in securing other funds, for which it has applied, and can
be successful in other fund raising efforts. The recommendation is
consistent with the selection criteria to provide facilities over
operating expenses.
Requested funding: $500,000
Recommended funding: $100,000
The Commission recommends two conditions be attached to the funding of
this proposal. First, the balance of the funds necessary to complete the
facade rehabilitation be secured by March 31, 1994, or the funds will be
reprogrammed for use in the FY 1994-95 CDBG Program year. And second, a
guarantee for the repair of the roof be secured before the granting of
funds for the facade project.
In order for this project to receive funding it must address one of the
CDBG Program's National Objectives, specifically the objective to
eliminate or prevent slum and blight conditions (see Appendix "A" for
Further discussion on the CDBG Program Objectives). In order for this
objective to apply, the City Council must designate the "area" in which
the Linden Hotel is located as a "slum or blight" area.
Federal regulations authorizing activities to address blight on an area '
basis require that the area meet a definition of slum or blight under
state or local law. Although there is no local definition of slum or
blight, the Colorado General Assembly has defined a "blighted area" in
Section 31-25-103, C.R.S., to mean as follows:
"Blighted area" means an area which, by reason of the
presence of a substantial number of slum, deteriorated,
or deteriorating structures. . . unsanitary or unsafe
conditions, deterioration of site or other improvements.
. . or the existence of conditions which endanger life
or property by fire and other causes, or any combination
of such factors, substantially impairs or arrests the
sound -growth of the municipality, retards the provision
of housing accommodations or constitutes an economic or
social liability, and is a menace to the public health,
safety, morals or welfare in its present condition and
use.
Staff believes that the area identified below fits the above definition.
Staff has prepared a map showing boundaries for such an area in order to
qualify this project for CDBG funds. The boundaries of this area are as
follows: College Avenue on the west; the Poudre River on the north and
east; and Walnut Street, including the Northern Hotel. Council will be
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asked to approve the boundary as part of the resolution approving the FY
1993-94 CDBG Program.
Requested funding: $203,815
Recommended funding: $ 95,600
The Commission recommends funding of the freezer expansion only.
Respite Care - Facility Renovation
Requested funding: $140,172
Recommended funding: $ 45,000
The Commission recommends the funds be utilized for renovation of the
bathroom, which seems to be the most pressing need. Other components of
the request can be completed in phases over time.
The following acquisition applicants were not recommended to receive any funding
by the CDBG Commission.
Fort Collins Housing Authority - Property Acquisition
Requested funding: 1500,000
The Commission did not recommend funding for this proposal based on the
lack of performance by the applicant. The applicant was awarded $320,000
in CDBG funds for the current program year but, to this date, has failed
to spend any of the funds. The Commission suggests the $320,000 be
carried over into the next program year, which in effect, provides funding
for the Housing Authority for the next year.
Habitat for Humanity - Ponderosa Protect
Requested funding: $320,000
The performance of the applicant in past years has not met the
expectations of the Commission. The applicant appears to have reorganized
into a more aggressive mode, however, the Commission would like to have
better examples of performance before funding any of its proposals.
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The Commission, as in the case of the Housing Authority, did not recommend
funding for this proposal based on the lack of performance by the
applicant. The Commission believes the applicant is making great progress
in securing funding necessary to complete Phase I of its project, however,
to this date, has failed to spend any of the $130,000 of CDBG funds
granted for use during the current program year.
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New Bridges - Land for Agency
Requested funding: $100,000
The Commission believes there should be better coordination between New
Bridges and Catholic Community Services/Northern (CCS/N) for use of "The
Mission" shelter facility. The Commission is concerned with the potential
duplication of infrastructure and loss of economies of scale for
administration and service provision. The Commission would be willing, in
future years, to consider a proposal to expand "The Mission" into a
day/night shelter facility.
The following Public Service category applicants did not receive a Commission
recommendation for funding. In past years, the basic limitation of funds which
could be allocated to the Public Service category (15%) provided the major reason
why some category applicants were not funded. However, this year, the
Commission's recommendations for funding are for a total of $102,234 (8.6%), or
below the maximum of $177,150 which could be allocated. Generally, the
Commission believes there are more pressing needs for CDBG funds making the
following applicants a lower priority than the applicants which received
recommendations for funding.
New Bridaes - ODeratina Funds
Requested funding: $25,000 '
Although not considered a priority and not recommended for funding, New
Bridges has successfully been added to the listing of United Way agencies
which receive funding.
Crossroads Safehouse - Shelter Manager
Requested funding: $18,403
The Commission has recommended a funding level of $175,000 to Crossroads
for facility renovation in keeping with the selection guideline to provide
facilities over operating expenses.
The Children's Fund - Children's Mental health
Requested funding: $9,000
This proposal was considered a lower priority when compared with the other
applications.
ng: $18,000
This proposal was considered a lower priority when compared with the other
applications.
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Neighbor -to -Neighbor. Inc. - CHOICES Senior Housing Counseling
Requested funding: $'18,200
The Commission believes its recommended funding for the completion of the
purchase of the Larimer Community Services Incorporated (LCSI) building
will provide rent payment savings to free sufficient internal money within
the agency to provide this service. The recommendation is consistent with
the selection guideline to provide facilities over operating expenses.
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ng: $22,296
This proposal was considered a lower priority when compared with the other
applications.
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This proposal was considered a lower priority when compared with the other
applications.
CCS/N - Hostel of Hospitality and Hope Job Bank
Requested funding: $25,500
This proposal was considered a lower priority when compared with the other
applications.
Care-A-Van/Saint - Peak Hours Service
Requested funding: $29,234
This proposal was considered a lower priority when compared with the other
applications.
Helpline - Community Service Exchange
Requested funding: $32,928
This proposal was considered a lower priority when compared with the other
applications.
As presented above, projects in the acquisition category represent the largest
percentage (42.6%) of recommended funding. Projects in the rehabilitation
category represent the second largest percentage (37.3%). The following
Rehabilitation category applicants did not receive a Commission recommendation
for funding. As in the case of other categories, the Commission believes there
are more pressing needs for CDBG funds making the following applicants a lower
priority than the applicants which received recommendations for funding.
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Housing Authority - Rehabilitation Match
.Requested funding: $100,000
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The potential for an additional $702,000 in CDBG funds from President Clinton's
Economic Stimulus Program was the major reason for the number of applications in
the Public Facilities category. The Stimulus Program was not approved by
Congress and when compared to other applications, the CDBG Commission believes
there are other higher priority projects and programs which deserve funding.
Therefore, the following public facility projects are not recommended for
funding.
City of Fort Collins - Martinez Park Playground
Requested funding: $12,000
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City of Fort Collins - Romero Park Playground
Requested funding: $ 91500
llins - Old Ft. Collins Heritage Park Playground '
ng: $23,000
City of Fort Collins - Elm Street Improvements
Requested funding: $140,750
City of Fort Collins - Museum Renovation
Requested funding: $48,800
City of Fort Collins - Library Park Playground
Requested funding: $30,000
The following Architectural Barrier Removal projects were also considered a low
priority and not recommended for funding by the Commission.
City of Fort Collins - ADA Transition Plan
Requested funding: $200,000
Sunshine School - Disability Accessibility
Requested funding: $59,095"
Mayor Azari outlined the hearing procedure.
Chief Planner Ken Waido outlined the item and gave background information on the
item. He spoke of the application process. ,
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Tom Daugherty, CDBG Chairperson, spoke of
public input and
applications received.
He stated applications had doubled from previous years
making the decision
process difficult.
Mayor Azari thanked the CDBG Commission
for its efforts.
Councilmember Kneeland questioned the process and asked if all applications were
judged on the same criteria.
Mr. Daugherty clarified for Council that
all applications
were considered on the
same criteria and applicants who did
not attend the
hearing would not be
contacted further.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to adopt
Resolution 93-71.
Public Hearing
Linda Hopkins, president of Larimer Community Services Center, urged Council to
support the CDBG's recommendation for the Larimer County Services Center.
Dr. Charles Collopy, representing the Fort Collins Chil,dren's Clinic, gave a
brief history of the clinic and requested CDBG funding assistance.
Shauna Bybee, 1002 Laporte Avenue, supported the allocation requested for the
Crossroads Safehouse addition.
Betty Maloney, 1309 City Park Avenue, expressed concerns regarding low income
housing, stating the City needs to make a commitment to the housing crisis.
Jennifer Carpenter, Chairperson of the Landmark Preservation Commission,
requested Council support the Linden Hotel funding recommendation.
Jim Overman, representing Catholic Community Services- Hostel of the Hospitality
and Hope Job Bank, requested Council reconsider the proposal made by CCSN.
Tracy Carter, Assistant Director of the Fort Collins Housing Authority, requested
Council modify the CDBG Commission's recommendation and include funding for the
1993-94 fiscal year.
John Tencick, 2200 Mathews, volunteer at New Bridges, spoke of services provided
by New Bridges and requested Council reconsider the CDBG's recommendation.
Joann Bertram, a Fort Collins citizen, spoke of the need for affordable housing
and urged Council to carefully review funding for the C.A.R.E. program.
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Sister Mary Alice Murphy, asked Council for additional funding for the C.A.R.E.
program and spoke of the grant process.
Jim Webber, C.A.R.E. Boardmember, asked for Council's support for C.A.R.E.
funding.
David Fricke, C.A.R.E. Boardmember, gave an update on the C.A.R.E. project and
spoke of the rents that would be charged to tenants.
Richard Lea, a Fort Collins Resident, urged Council to approve the CDBG
recommendation for the Linden Hotel.
David Herrera, representing Neighbor to Neighbor, encouraged Council to support
funding for Neighbor to Neighbor and spoke of the project's importance.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kneeland, to amend
Resolution 93-71 to increase funding for the following applicants:
Children's Clinic - $36,775
Hope Job Bank - $25,000
C.A.R.E. - $93,225
and delete funding for the Linden Hotel, reduce funding for Larimer County Social '
Services Building by $55,000.
Councilmember Apt spoke of both the Community and Council's support of
rehabilitating the Linden Hotel.
Councilmember Janett questioned the cost of administrating the program.
City Manager Burkett spoke of the costs involved with administering the program
and stated excess administration costs are paid for through the General Fund.
Councilmember Horak spoke of administration cost concerns.
Linda Hopkins, urged Council to support the CDBG's recommendation and opposed the
amendment.
Sue Ferguson, Executive Director of the Fort Collins Area United Way, concurred
with Linda Hopkins and spoke of efforts in debt reduction.
Honey Watson, Executive Director of the United Day Care Center located in the
Larimer County Social Services Building, opposed the amendment stating the
original recommendation would increase funds available to serve low-income
families in the community.
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Sue Please, speaking on behalf of Colorado Rural Legal Services, spoke of the
cost savings incurred by adopting the CDBG recommendation and stated she opposed
the amendment.
Councilmember McCluskey opposed decreasing the funding for the LCSI Building.
He commended the CDBG for its efforts.
Councilmember Kneeland spoke in support of the amendment.
Councilmember Winokur spoke of housing and health care concerns. He expressed
his support for the Children's Clinic and commended the Commission for its
efforts.
Councilmember Janett stated she would not support the amendment, but concurred
with deleting the funding for the Linden Hotel. She commented the renovation was
important but should be done through a different funding source.
Councilmember Apt offered an amendment to the previous motion deducting $1,000
from administration and adding $1,000 for the Putnam Fullana project.
THE MOTION DIED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND.
Councilmember Horak stated he would not support the amendment but suggested
pursuing funding for the Putnam Fullana project from a different source.
City Manager Burkett stated it may be possible to locate the funds deducted from
the LCSI building from a different funding source.
Mayor Azari spoke of the City's role as a human services provider.
Councilmember Horak spoke of the need for results in the housing area and stated
he would like to pursue funding for the renovation of the Linden Hotel after more
research has been completed. He commended the CDBG Commission for its efforts.
Councilmember McCluskey spoke of the public/private partnership on the Neighbor
to Neighbor proposal and encouraged groups to work together to maximize the use
of funds for affordable housing.
Councilmember Janett thanked the Commission for its hard work and spoke of the
difficult challenges the Commission assumes.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion as amended was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Horak, Kneeland and Winokur. Nays: Councilmembers
Janett and McCluskey.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to adopt
Ordinance No. 50, 1993 on First Reading.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Items Related to STP Funding for a
Bicycle Striping/Signage Protect.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
°FINANCIAL IMPACT
This action appropriates $106,675 in unanticipated revenues (STP funds) for
bicycle projects. The City's matching share is estimated to be $2,092 and is
appropriated in the 1993 Transportation Division Budget.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 49, 1993 Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue in the Transportation Division Portion of the I
Transportation Fund.
B. Resolution 93-68 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Intergovernmental
Agreement With the State Department of Transportation Allocating $106,675
of the City of Fort Collins Surface Transportation Program Funds for a
Bicycle Striping/Signage Project.
The North Front Range Transportation & Air Quality Planning Council has reviewed
and approved in the 1993 Transportation Improvement Plan, the City of Fort
Collins' use of Surface Transportation Program funds for a bicycle
striping/signage project. This project consists of two components:
a. System Signage and Markings. This portion of the project wi11 standardize
and significantly improve bikeway signage and pavement markings throughout
Fort Collins to aid both cyclists and motorists. This project has been
reviewed and is supported by the Transportation Board.
b. Remington and Mountain Conversion Project: The proposed Mountain Avenue
and Remington Street bikeway project involves the re -prioritization of the
use of existing automobile travel lanes to accommodate bike lanes. As
part of this project, Mountain Avenue would be converted to two travel
lanes, bikelanes and on -street parallel parking from Bryan to Howes
Streets. Remington Street would be restriped from Mountain Avenue to
Spring Park Drive to accommodate two travel lanes, bikelanes, parking, a
center left turn lane and right turn lanes at high volume intersections.
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Technical level of service analysis has been done on both roadways and
indicate that the proposed project can be accomplished while continuing to
provide an acceptable level of automobile traffic flow. Both roadways are
currently classified as collector streets. This type of lane designation
(travel lanes, bikelanes and parking) is consistent with other collector
street pavement markings throughout the city.
This project has been reviewed and is supported by. the Transportation
Board as well as the Choice City Cycling Coalition (C4). A11 neighborhood
and community response to the Remington Street portion of the project has
been positive. Response to the Mountain Avenue portion of the project has
been somewhat mixed, however, substantially more positive than negative
comments have been received.
BACKGROUND:
How does this proiect fit into the City's overall plans?
The project was designed to support the existing Transportation P1an's Mission
Statement Policies and Objectives which advocates increasing the emphasis on
bicycles as an alternative method of transportation. The City's goal, as
identified and adopted in the Fort Collins Area Transportation Plan, is to
provide a comprehensive, safe and convenient bicycle system for all citizens of
Fort Collins. The bicycle system is intended to improve the environment through
an increased emphasis on bicycles as an alternative method of transportation and
to provide users a choice of transportation modes, thus de-emphasizing the use
of the automobile.
The proposed bicycle project would implement the recently adopted Transportation
Plan policies. These policies provide a new direction and emphasis for cycling
and encourages the City to look at new ways of providing traditional services
such as bicycle commuting. Staff is no longer looking to accommodate bicycles
simply by placing them on back residential streets, but rather viewing the
commuter needs of cyclists as direct and uninterrupted as motorists have come to
expect. By providing bicycle facilities that interconnect, making a network of
cycling opportunities that are direct, bicycling as an alternative form of
transportation becomes more viable and attractive.
The proposed Mountain Avenue and Remington Street bicycle project actively
implements the direction of the City's transportation policies. This project
prioritizes bicycle facilities by converting an auto travel lane to a bike lane.
This strategy cannot be used on all streets as it is equally important to not
compromise the existing flow of traffic. Mountain and Remington Streets provide
a unique opportunity to downsize the automobile emphasis and enhance cycling
opportunities as the roadway is oversized to accommodate the current automobile
travel demands. Consequently, re -prioritizing these roadways for bicycle travel
can be done without compromising the level of service currently provided for
automobiles.
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Beyond the technical analysis that the proposed project can be accomplished while
continuing to provide an acceptable level of automobile traffic flow, this re -
prioritization of the roadway use is also more compatible with the residential
setting of the neighborhoods affected. De-emphasizing automobile travel and
providing designated bike lanes provides a better balance of alternative
transportation in residential neighborhoods and accomplishes a goal in the
Westside Neighborhood Plan to protect Mountain Avenue from excessive traffic.
The proposed project would impact the adopted Eastside Neighborhood Plan (ESP)
and Westside Neighborhood Plan (WSP) and will require an amendment. The WSP
currently identifies Oak Street as a neighborhood bikelane. This project would
change the WSP by prioritizing Mountain Avenue as a bikelane. This project would
also require amending the ESP to identify Remington Street as a designated
bikelane, providing alternative transportation options.
The WSP, adopted in 1989, was developed to preserve and enhance the
neighborhood's quality of life and provide a guideline for future neighborhood
development. The Plan is an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The
plan's transportation recommendations states they are preliminary in nature, and
are to be reviewed:
1) Within the context of the new Transportation Plan; '
2) Supported by land use and transportation criteria; and
3) Submitted to WSN residents for public review during design
phase, prior to implementation.
WSP identifies Mountain Avenue as a collector street, urges protection of
Mountain Ave. from excessive traffic, recommends exploring the removal of a bike
route on Laporte Avenue and emphasizing Oak Street as a bike lane. The WSP also
states that bikes could share one of Mountain Avenue's two lanes from downtown
to the cemetery.
The proposed bicycle project on Mountain Avenue would protect the neighborhood
from future excessive traffic by de-emphasizing Mountain Avenue as a major
street. Oak Street was considered as the main bicycle travel lane in this area
and was rejected for several reasons (addressed further on in the analysis).
The intent of the ESP is to promote the stability of the east side neighborhood
and is an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The plan advocates the
placement of higher traffic volume streets being located on the perimeter of the
neighborhood to minimize the negative impacts. Remington St. should be used as
a north/south alternative to College Avenue, and enhanced alternative
transportation modes should be made. The proposed Remington Street bicycle
project would provide alternative transportation options and aid in retaining the
residential quality of the neighborhood by de-emphasizing the use of automobiles.
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The Process:
The proposed bicycle project was first reviewed in the context of the existing
Fort Collins Area Transportation Plan and it was determined the project met the
intent of the Plan's mission statement, policies and objectives. The proposed
project was also reviewed in the context of the ESP and WSP. It was determined
that the proposed project was compatible with these plans as it provides
alternative transportation options and protects the eastside neighborhood from
future excessive traffic. It also complements the W5P as it de-emphasizes
neighborhood auto traffic, and, although it changes the existing bicycle
designation on Oak Street, it provides a bicycle system in keeping with the
overall transportation policy. The project was then reviewed with members of the
cycling community as well as the City's Transportation Board to gather a
community perspective and see if the project was viewed as a positive
contribution of which it received overwhelming support. In order to be eligible
t. to apply for federal funding, the Metropolitan Planning Organization amended the
Transportation Improvements Plan. Letters were sent to all the owners and
residents on Mountain Avenue and Remington Street that would be directly affected
by the proposed project, describing the project and inviting them to attend•an
Open House held on April 15. A meeting was held with the City Park Neighborhood
_ Association on May 3 to discuss the project. Their viewpoints and comments were
mixed, consequently they decided not to take a formal position on the project.
The project has also been reviewed by the Choice City Cycling Coalition.
The project requires City Council approval for appropriating unanticipated
revenues and approval to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the
Colorado Department of Transportation. If City Council approves the project on
May 18, 1993, the Planning and Zoning Board will consider an amendment to both
the ESP and the WSP on May 24, 1993. Final City Council consideration of the
project would occur on June 1, 1993.
Analysis:
Several levels of analysis were conducted to determine the feasibility of the
proposed project and included:
1) Level of Service (LOS) Analysis:
In the early stages of the proposed project, it was necessary to
understand how .each street was currently operating and how the
proposed project would affect the streets. To accomplish this a
roadway capacity analysis was conducted to determine its present
operating characteristics (LOS) and to ascertain the impacts of
reducing the number of auto travel lanes from four to two. Both
roadway corridors currently operate at a LOS C. The corridors were
examined at their busiest locations to determine a worst case
operating scenario. Arterial analysis was then completed with the
proposed adjustment and the results indicated both roadways would
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continue to operate at a LOS C. Thus, it was concluded that the
proposed re -prioritization of the roadways usage to accommodate
bicycles can be accomplished without negatively impacting the
traffic flow on these streets.
2) Traffic volumes determined:
Traffic counts were taken on both roadways. Mountain Avenue carries
approximately 7,600 vehicles per day, has on -street parking and a
wide landscaped median with an electric trolley which operates in
the median from Roosevelt to Meldrum Street. Remington Street
carries approximately 5,300 vehicles per day and has on -street
parallel parking.
3) Accident Rates Reviewed:
The accident rates at key intersections along both corridors were
reviewed. Neither corridor intersections were listed in the top 10
accident locations for 1992, although both had been listed in 1991.
The 1992 accident rates on Remington Street at Mulberry was 1.3,
Shields Street at Mountain was 1.07. The accidents on Mountain
Avenue were primarily attributed to left turns and were not affected
by the number of lanes of traffic. In fact, the number of lanes (4 '
vs. 2) of traffic does not complicate the accident issue but
converting to 2 lanes may actually aid in reducing accidents.
Why Mountain Avenue and not Oak Street?
Oak Street currently has an on -street bike lane and was given consideration as
well as Mountain Avenue. However, in looking at Oak street, several problems for
prioritizing bicycle commuting were apparent. The following was considered in
determining why Mountain Avenue was more effective than Oak Street.
o Safety - Geometric issues at the Shields Street and Oak
crossing and the lack of a protected crossing
(traffic signal) made Oak Street less functional
as a commuter bike facility. A similar type of
bottleneck (excepted signalized) is currently
present at the Shields and Plum intersection and
provides significant safety problems. An off -set
jog in Oak Street is present at Washington Street
and creates sight obstructions difficulties for
cyclists.
o Excessive
Stops - Multiple stops along Oak Street makes commuter
cycling less effective and efficient.
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o Directness - Mountain Avenue provides a more direct travel
corridor with less delays for the commuter. This
type of facility is more appealing to both
motorists and cyclists.
Meets goals - The Mountain Avenue corridor provides a more
effective and visible bicycle facility which aids
in meeting the City's transportation goals.
Mountain Avenue provides bicycle facilities that
parallel motorists facilities as well as
emphasizes cycling and de-emphasizes automobile
use which reduces Mountain Avenue appeal as major
thoroughfare.
For these reasons, Mountain Avenue was determined to be a more effective
prioritized bicycle corridor than Oak Street. The existing bikelanes on Oak
Street would remain.
How will the vr000sed oro.iect complement the existing and future bikeway network?
The proposed bicycle project would provide a viable transportation connection for
bicyclists. Mountain Avenue connects the downtown area through a residential
' neighborhood to the City Park. It also intersects with Loomis Street which has
bikelanes and serves as a gateway from residential areas into the CSU campus.
Mountain Avenue allows for bicycle connections from the west side of town to the
downtown and on further to the northeast side of Fort Collins through the future
Redwood Street bike path.
Remington Street, one block east of College Avenue, connects the downtown to
residential areas, to Fort Collins High School and bisects the Spring Creek Bike
Trail which allows east and west bicycle travel connections south of the Prospect
Road area. The Remington Street bicycle project would also allow bicyclists to
connect to the northeast portion of town by traveling through the downtown area
to Linden Street and over to the future Redwood Street bike path. Both of the
proposed bicycle facilities (Mountain and Remington) provide numerous
interconnections to the existing bikeway network and would provide bicycling
opportunities from residential areas to activity generators.
Summary:
After reviewing all of the information it P
prioritization project was a viable bicycle
summary, the proposed bicycle project on:
Mountain Avenue
as determined the proposed bicycle
project and should be pursued. In
o Meets the Fort Collins Area Transportation Plan's Mission
Statements, Policies, and Objectives.
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o Complements the Westside Neighborhood Plan by de-emphasizing
automobile traffic on Mountain Avenue.
o Enhances the residential character of the neighborhood.
o Can maintain a LOS C on the roadway after the proposed re -
prioritization.
o Is a safer design and more direct than Oak Street.
o Carries approximately 7,600 vehicles per day and had a 1992
accident rate of 1.07 at Shields and Mountain.
o Provides a valuable connection from the residential
neighborhood to the downtown and City Park area. It also
interconnects with the Loomis Street bikelanes which serves
the CSU campus and interconnects with other city bicycle
facilities.
The proposed bicycle project on:
Remington Street
o Meets the Fort Collins Area Transportation Plan's Mission
Statements,. Policies, and Objectives.
o Complements the Eastside Neighborhood Plan by providing
alternative transportation options.
o Enhances the residential character of the neighborhood. '
o Can maintain a LOS C on the roadway after the proposed re -
prioritization.
o Carries approximately 5,300 vehicles per day and had a 1992
accident rate at Remington and Mulberry of 1.3.
o Provides a valuable cycling alternative to College Avenue,
connects the downtown to residential areas, to Fort Collins
High School, bisects the Spring Creek Bike Trail, and would
allow access through the downtown to the northeast portion of
the city via the future Redwood Street bike path as well as
interconnects to other city bicycle facilities.
The proposed project is supported by the City's Transportation Board as well as
the cycling community and the majority of residents along the proposed corridor.
The project can be implemented without negatively impacting an acceptable level
of automobile traffic flow on the existing roadways."
Transportation Director Rick Ensdorff gave a brief description of this item,
spoke of the project funding and responded to Council questions.
Transportation Planner I, Rita Davis, spoke of the components of the project and
costs involved. She stated staff believes the proposed plan implements the
transportation goals.
Ensdorff clarified Remington has not previously been designated as a bikeway.
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Councilmember Janett stated although the proposal fits with the goals and
objectives of the Transportation Plan, how does it fit with the overall
Comprehensive Bikeway Plan.
Councilmember McCloskey questioned if the delaying the process would jeopardize
funding.
Ensdorff clarified funding would not be in jeopardy if the process was
temporarily delayed.
Rita Davis summarized the options for Council.
Councilmember Kneeland made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Janett, to adopt
Ordinance No. 49, 1993 on First Reading.
City Attorney Steve Roy clarified if the Eastside/Westside Plan should need to
be amended after recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Board, it would be
Council's responsibility to make any amendments to the Plans.
Ed Vandriel, 1212 W. Mountain Ave., opposed using automobile lanes to accommodate
bikelanes.
' Mary Kay Pixley, 519 W. Mountain Ave., stated bicyclers would ride where they
wanted regardless of where bikeways are placed and strongly opposed spending
funds for a bikelane.
Brian Parsonett, 147 N. Washington, stated there was not a need for a bikelane
on Mountain Avenue and believed the proposal was in direct violation of the
Westside Neighborhood Plan.
Bill Clothier, 1518 W. Oak, spoke of his concerns regarding traffic hazards.
Ed Secor, 621 Laporte, supported the Mountain Avenue bikelane.
Will Smith, representing the Choice City Cycling Coalition, commended staff for
its efforts and urged Council to adopt Ordinance No. 49, 1993 and Resolution 93-
68.
David Lipp, 626 Remington, urged Council to adopt Option 3.
Dan Gould, 636 W. Mountain Ave., spoke in support of the plan.
Tim Vaughn, 123 S. Sherwood, strongly supported the plan and stated the plan
takes a step toward improving air quality.
Keith Rodaway, 519 W. Mountain Ave., stated he did not oppose bicycle paths and
commented on bicyclists who ignore the rules.
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Colin Gerrity, Chairperson for the Transportation Board, reported the Board
supported the project and spoke of alternative modes of transportation.
Councilmember Horak stated he supported the Ordinance and spoke of the process.
Councilmember Winokur spoke of the process and questioned the possibility of
postponing the Resolution and bringing it back when second reading of the
Ordinance is heard.
Councilmember Kneeland commented that adopting the Resolution would demonstrate
Council's support.
The vote on Councilmember Kneeland's motion was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey and Winokur. Nays:
None.
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember McCluskey, to adopt
Resolution 93-68, the revised version.
Councilmember Winokur stated delaying adoption of the Resolution until second
reading of the Ordinance would not affect the project. He commented that it I
would be difficult for the Planning and Zoning Board to make a unbiased
recommendation after Council had already made a decision.
Councilmember Horak, with agreement by Councilmember McCluskey, withdrew his
previous motion to adopt Resolution 93-68.
Councilmember McCluskey stated there was a need for more neighborhood involvement
in the process.
Councilmember Janett expressed concerns regarding making a decision due to the
funding and supported postponement of the Resolution.
Mayor Azari supported the motion to postpone the Resolution until the Planning
and Zoning Board has heard the issue and has made recommendations for the
Eastside/Westside Plan.
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to postpone
consideration of Resolution 93-68 until the Planning and Zoning Board has made
recommendations regarding the Eastside/Westside Neighborhood Plan.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion to postpone consideration of
Resolution 93-68 was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Horak,
Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Resolution 93-69
Making an Appointment to.the
Community Air Quality Task Force, Adopted.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A vacancy currently exists on the Community Air Quality Task Force due to Gina
Janett's election to the City Council.
Advertisements were placed and applications accepted through April 30.
Councilmembers Apt and Janett conducted interviews on May 11 and 12, and are
recommending Don Anderson be appointed to fill the vacancy."
Councilmember Apt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Janett, to adopt
Resolution 93-69 inserting the name of Don Anderson.
Don Anderson spoke of his enthusiasm in serving on the Air Quality Task Force.
The vote on Councilmember Apt's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers ,
Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey and Winokur. Nays: None.
' THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
Councilmember Janett stated she would like discuss the possibility 'of
establishing a permanent Air Quality Task Force Board addressing term lengths and
board size.
Councilmember Janett questioned the City's role and participation in the decision
making process regarding a proposed television tower in Risk Canyon.
Councilmember Kneeland stated the Larimer County Environmental Advisory Board has
requested a representative from the Natural Resources Board be appointed to the
Larimer County Environmental Advisory Board at the June 15 meeting.
Councilmember Horak requested information regarding an upcoming bike race and
asked about access to residents in the area. He suggested developing a public
process for citizens affected by special events. He spoke of the need for
protective netting at the City Park Golf Course until the fencing is completed.
He requested information regarding DARE analysis.
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Councilmember Apt spoke of an upcoming meeting with the Commissioners and stated
he would like to add an item to the Commissioner's agenda considering the
development and density analysis in the Urban Growth Area and suggested delaying
decisions until the Intergovernmental Agreement is revised.
Councilmember Winokur requested that the Mayor write a letter to the General
Services Administration regarding governmental air fares. He stated he wanted
to see an agenda item in the future considering the issue.
Mayor Azari requested information regarding the possibility of acquiring
buildings to assist the Social Service agencies. She spoke of concerns regarding
placing projects in front of the processes.
Ad.iournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
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