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October 17, 1989
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on
Tuesday, October 17, 1989, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City
of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following
Councilmembers: Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and
Winokur.
Staff Members Present: Burkett, Krajicek, Roy
Citizen Participation
a. Proclamation Naming the week of October 16 as Working Woman's
Conference Week was accepted by Pam Morris, Working Women's Conference.
b. Proclamation Naming October. 15-21 as Venture Week was accepted by a
representative from Venture Week.
c.
Proclamation Naming October 22-29 as Red Ribbon Week was accepted by
Bud Reed, Fort Collins Police Department, on behalf of Chief Glasscock.
d. Proclamation Naming November 17-26 as Ending Hunger Week was accepted
by a representative from the Colorado Ending Hunger Campaign.
Jim Creeden, P.O. Box 1022, read a letter regarding a perjury investigation
and commented on the information he received from Deputy City Manager Noe
and Director of Administrative Services Pete Dallow. He spoke of the
Citizens Offering Police Support organization.
Roy Vratil, 1401 Shamrock, had questions regarding the bureaucracy and
length of time involved to get answers from the City.
Barbara Allison, 1212 Lynnwood Drive, commented on the desecration of flags
at Hickory Village.
Agenda Review: City Manager
City Manager Burkett stated that Item #34, Second Reading of Ordinance No.
132, 1989, Amending Chapter 26 of the Code Relating to Service Charges for
Water and Wastewater Service, and Item #35, Second Reading of Ordinance No.
134, 1989, Appropriating Annual Expenditures for the City of Fort Collins
in 1990, and Setting the Mill Levy for said Fiscal Year, contained copies
of the original Ordinances that were passed on First Reading on October 3.
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He noted that Item #21, Resolution 89-171, Accepting the Improvements and '
Ordering Notice of Assessment in the Oakridge Business Park Special
Improvement District No. 91, contained a revised Resolution. He requested
that Item #24, Resolution 89-187 Amending the Financial and Management
Policies Relating to the 1990 Annual Budget as Previously Adopted in
Resolution 89-174 and Item #28, Resolution 89-189 Authorizing a Revenue
Allocation Formula for the Poudre Fire Authority, be withdrawn from the
Budget Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Horak asked that Item #12, Resolution 89-180 Authorizing the
Mayor to Enter Into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Northern
Colorado Water Conservancy District Regarding the City's Participation in a
Regional Water Study, be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Mabry asked that Item #13, Resolution 89-181 Authorizing the
Mayor to Execute an Agreement Between the City and the Fort
Collins -Loveland Water District for the Mutual Treatment, Transmission, and
Delivery of Drinking Water, be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Azari withdrew Item #17, Routine Easements, from the Consent
Agenda.
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 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.
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Consider approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of September
19.
This $54,000 grant requires a City match of $41,409. The matching
funds were appropriated in the Police Services 1989 budget, and
provide the salary and fringe benefits for an existing officer
assigned to narcotics enforcement, intelligence and white collar
crime. The line item description for the Narcotics Support Operations
II project is as follows:
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' STATE SHARE CITY SHARE TOTAL
Personal Services $21,672 $41,409 $63,081
Supplies & Operating 16,328 16,328
Equipment 16,000 16,000
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Total Budget $54,000 $41,409 $95,409
This is Fort Collins Police Services' third consecutive award through
the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice. The award period is
October 1, 1989 through September 30, 1990. Funds will be used for
continued funding of a contractual data entry clerk position,
operating expenses for this position, funds for the purchase of
evidence (controlled buys), a lap -top computer and printer and
electronic equipment.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
October 3, appropriates $54,000 in grant funds for expenditure in the
Fort Collins Police Services Special Investigations Unit.
This is a Development Services staff -initiated request to amend
certain sections of the Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance. These
changes are necessary to make clarifications to the Code as recodified
in 1987. Prior to the recodification, the Zoning Ordinance and the
Subdivision Ordinance were separate chapters, each having their own
definition section. In 1987 both of these ordinances were combined
into one chapter (Chapter 29), but both retained their original
definition sections. Staff has now identified some necessary
clarifications to the definitions. In addition, some sections of both
previous chapters are repetitive and the duplicate sections should be
deleted. This Ordinance, adopted unanimously on First Reading on
October 3, makes the changes.
Items Relating to Rohrbacker Annexation.
A. Resolution 89-176 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and
Determinations Regarding Rohrbacker Annexation.
Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 137, 1989 Annexing
Approximately 3.6 acres Known as Rohrbacker Annexation.
C. Hearing and
First Reading
of Ordinance No. 138, 1989 Zoning
Approximately
3.6 acres Known as Rohrbacker Annexation, into the
C, Commercial
District, with
a planned unit development condition.
This is a request
on East Magnolia
to annex and
Court, west of
zone approximately 3.6 acres, located
Link Lane and north of East Mulberry.
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The requested zoning
is the C, Commercial District.
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APPLICANT: Rosalie Rohrbacker OWNER: Same
430 West Myrtle
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Rosalie Rohrbacker, the applicant and owner, has submitted a written
petition requesting annexation of approximately 3.6 acres, located on
East Magnolia Court, west of Link Lane and north of East Mulberry.
The property is presently being used for a construction business
(Sipes Concrete) and storage of automobiles and contains a vacant
office building. This is a voluntary annexation.
The applicant and property owner, Nordic Construction, has submitted a
written petition requesting annexation of approximately 5.95 acres
located east of South Shields and south of Harmony Road.
The proposed Resolution makes a finding that the petition
substantially complies with the Municipal Annexation Act, determines
that a hearing should be established regarding the annexation, and
directs that notice be given of the hearing. The hearing will be held
at the time of first reading of the annexation and zoning ordinances.
Not less than thirty days of prior notice is required by Colorado law.
The property is located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area.
According to policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins
and Larimer County contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement for
the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area, the City will consider the
annexation property in the UGA when the property is eligible for
annexation according to state law. The property gains the required
1/6 contiguity to existing city limits from a common boundary with the
Orchard Annexation to the east and the Voc-Tech/Smith Annexation to
the north.
The applicant, Dan Jensen, on behalf of the property owners, Cameron
Thomas and Elizabeth Herring, has submitted a written petition
requesting annexation of approximately 80.0 acres located south of
Drake Road and east of Overland Trail (extended).
The proposed Resolution makes a finding that the petition
substantially complies with the Municipal Annexation Act, determines
that a hearing should be established regarding the annexation, and
directs that notice to be given of the hearing. The hearing will be
held at the time of first reading of the annexation and zoning
ordinances. Not less than thirty days of prior notice is required by
Colorado law.
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APPLICANT: Dan Jensen
Jensen Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 1007
Fort Collins, CO
OWNERS: Cameron Thomas and
Elizabeth Herring
2424 S. Overland Trail
Fort Collins, CO
The property is located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area.
According to policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins
and Larimer County contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement for
the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area, the City will consider the
annexation property in the UGA when the property is eligible for
annexation according to state law. The property gains the required
1/6 contiguity to existing city limits from a common boundary with the
Dixon Creek Annexation to the north.
The Resolution would authorize the Mayor to execute revised Attachment
C of the Power Contract and Exhibit A of the Transmission Facilities
Agreement between the City of Fort Collins and Platte River Power
Authority. These documents address such technical matters as points
of delivery, metering points, under frequency load interruption
program, special conditions of service, and maintenance
responsibilities.
Prior to the last major water treatment expansion, the City Council
expressed considerable interest in developing a regional water
treatment facility; however, nothing materialized because the timing
was wrong for the adjacent water districts. Now the timing may be
better. The districts (ELCO, Fort Collins -Loveland, and North Weld
County) are anticipating the need to expand their water treatment
plant within the next few years. As you may recall, the City will
need to expand its facility within the next 4-5 years. Realizing
there may be some savings associated with the construction and
operation of joint/regional treatment facilities, the districts have
agreed to postpone proceeding with their plant expansion for 6 months
while various treatment plant expansion options are evaluated in
detail.
After learning that the City and districts, were interested in
evaluating potential joint/regional treatment plant expansion options,
the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (NCWCD) has suggested
that the scope of its regional water study could be expanded to
specifically address those issues within the 6 month time frame, and
probably at a lower cost to the City and districts. The water utility
staff estimated that such a study would cost about $150,000.
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Participating with the NCWCD in its study would cost $100,000, the
City's share being $90,000 and the districts' share being $10,000.
This agreement provides for the mutual treatment, transmission, and
delivery of drinking water between the City and the Fort
Collins -Loveland Water District for a period of 50 years. The primary
purpose of the agreement is to avoid duplication of expensive water
transmission facilities. In accordance with the provisions of this
agreement, the district will treat and deliver water to the City and
the City will treat and deliver an equal amount of water to the
District. The water delivered to the District from the City, will be
delivered through the City's new 60-inch Westside Transmission main.
Without this agreement, the District would have to construct its own
new transmission line in nearly the same location as the City's 60
inch line.
Police Services has been awarded a
Highway Safety totalling $33,000.
assessed against convicted drunk
funds will be used to support the
Program within Police Services.
grant from the Colorado Division of
These monies are provided from fees
drivers across the state. These
existing Drunk Driving Enforcement
The grant will provide for the
majority of the salary of the DUI Officer assigned to the lead on
drunk driving enforcement.
The City Council is authorized under the Charter to retain special
legal counsel for the City upon the request of the City Attorney. A
process has been devised whereby interested firms have submitted
applications for rendering such services. Selections have been made
by the City Attorney in consultation with the affected members of City
staff.
Resolution 89-184 Making Appointments to the Economic Opportunity
Advisory Committee.
Vacancies currently exist on the Economic Opportunity Advisory
Committee due to the resignations of Jim Cole and Jim Aldrich.
Applications were solicited in August and September and Councilmembers
Maxey and Azari conducted interviews. The recommended appointees are
Howard Lowell and Phyllis Stewart.
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17. Routine Easements.
a. Deed of dedication from W. W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois
corporation, and Golden Meadows Business Park II, a partnership,
for rededicating a utility easement to be a utility and drainage
easement. Consideration: $0.
b. Deed of dedication from Patricia E. Graham for a sidewalk easement
along the frontage of her property on Prospect Road. The
dedication is in connection with the approved Graham Bed and
Breakfast P.U.D. Consideration: $0.
c. Deed of dedication from Cottonwood Farm Inc. for an off -site
drainage easement required for the Oak Ridge West P.U.D., First
Filing (Collinwood Psychiatric Hospital). Consideration: $0.
d. Deed of dedication from Wild Wood Farm Inc. for temporary off -site
easements for utilities required for the Wild Wood Farm First
Filing P.U.D. The easements will be made permanent as easements
or right-of-way when the land upon which the easements are located
is platted with future development. Consideration: $0.
e. Deed of dedication from MSP Investment Co. for a temporary ingress
and egress easement across their land for emergency access to the
Brittany Knolls P.U.D. The easement will be required until a
second access is provided to developed lots with permanent
street(s) constructed to provide the permanent access. The
temporary easement is large to give MSP the flexibility to
relocate the actual emergency access within the easement as the
property is developed. Consideration: $0.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #6.
Item #7.
Platting Reouirements.
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #8. B.
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Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to
adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas:
Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and
Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 89-180 Authorizing the
Mayor to Enter Into an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the Northern Colorado
Water Conservancy District Regarding
the City's Participation
in a Regional Water Study, Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
The City's share of the study cost is estimated to be $90,000. Funds are
budgeted and available in the Water Fund.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Prior to the last major water treatment expansion, the City Council
expressed considerable interest in developing a regional water treatment
facility; however, nothing materialized because the timing was wrong for
the adjacent water districts. Now the timing may be better. The districts
(ELCO, Fort Collins -Loveland, and North Weld County) are anticipating the
need to expand their water treatment plant within the next few years. As
you may recall, the City will need to expand its facility within the next
4-5 years. Realizing there may be some savings associated with the
construction and operation of joint/regional treatment facilities, the
districts have agreed to postpone proceeding with their plant expansion for
6 months while various treatment plant expansion options are evaluated in
detail.
After learning that the City and districts were interested in evaluating
potential joint/regional treatment plant expansion options, the Northern
Colorado Water Conservancy District (NCWCD) has suggested that the scope of
its regional water study could be expanded to specifically address those
issues within the 6 month time frame, and probably at a lower cost to the
City and districts. The water utility staff estimated that such a study
would cost about $150,000. Participating with the NCWCD in its study would
cost $100,000, the City's share being $90,000 and the districts' share
being $10,000. Attached is a letter from the NCWCD regarding the City's
participation in the study. ,
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The districts have reviewed the proposal from the NCWCD and have decided to
participate in the study. The water utility staff has also reviewed the
proposal from the NCWCD and is recommending that the City participate along
with the districts. Because the study needs to begin prior to November 1st
to ensure completion within 6 months, the proposal cannot be reviewed by
the Water Board at its regular meeting on October 20th. However, NCWCD's
proposal has been discussed with a majority of the Water Board members on
an individual basis and they concur with the staff recommendation to
proceed."
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari,
to adopt Resolution 89-180.
Water and Sewer Director Mike Smith stated that the cost participation by
the other entities is related to the actual tasks that will be performed
for the particular entity and explained his involvement on the selection
committee.
Councilmember Horak noted his support for the motion and encouraged the
regional work be completed. He commented on his discomfort with the
selection process used by the Water District and the lack of competition
between firms.
The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's motion to adopt Resolution 89-180
' was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick,
Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 89-181 Authorizing the Mayor
to Execute an Agreement Between the
City and the Fort Collins -Loveland
Water District for the Mutual
Treatment, Transmission, and
Delivery of Drinking Water, Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
In accordance with the provisions of this agreement, the City will receive
an annual payment of $150,000 from the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District
for the term of the agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This agreement provides for the mutual treatment, transmission, and
delivery of drinking water between the City and the Fort Collins -Loveland
Water District for a period of 50 years. The primary purpose of the
agreement is to avoid duplication of expensive water transmission
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facilities. In accordance with th
e
The Water Board and the City/District Steering Committee have reviewed this
agreement and have recommended approval.
On Tuesday, October 10th, the District Board of Director approved the
agreement.
BACKGROUND
On February 5, 1985, the City and District entered into an
intergovernmental agreement for the purpose of promoting cooperation in
providing water service in the most efficient manner to their respective
customers. As part of the agreement, a steering committee was formed,
consisting of District Board members and City Council members, for the
purpose of facilitating the resolution of various issues, such as:
developing a master plan for providing service in the southern portion of
the Urban Growth Area; studying and reviewing potential advantages and
disadvantages of regionalization and/or consolidation of water services;
resolving the disposition of District standby taps; and excluding property
served by the City from the District's service area. Three of these issues
were resolved by means of a cooperative effort between the City and
District. A master plan was developed, the disposition of District standby
taps was resolved, and property served by the City was excluded from the
District's service territory. Although' no final resolution of the
regionalization issue was reached, considerable effort was expended on
reviewing various consolidation or joint -use methods, one of which is the
subject of this agreement.
In an effort to optimize the use of facilities, the City and District have
studied various methods of sharing the use of treatment plant capacity and
treated water transmission lines. The District is in need of additional
water transmission capacity to serve its territory south of the City's
service area and the City has completed the installation of a large water
transmission line which can deliver the additional water needed by the
District. After extensive negotiations, the City and District have
developed a plan utilizing existing facilities which addresses the
District's needs and also benefits the City. The plan involves an exchange
of treated water and is described as follows (Refer to Exhibit A while
reading the plan description):
The District will deliver treated water from the Soldier Canyon
Water Treatment Plant to the City's Foothills Pump Station
located adjacent to the City's WTP#2. The Soldier Canyon
Treatment Plant is owned by the Fort Collins -Loveland Water
District, ELCO Water District, and the North Weld County Water
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' District. The District's water will be used exclusively in the
City's Foothills Pressure Zone, a special service zone generally
located west of Taft Hill Road between Harmony Road and Highway
287. In exchange, the City will deliver a like amount of treated
water to the District at two different points off the City's
Westside Transmission Line. The first point, Point "A", is
located at the District's existing pump station located on
Overland Trail between Prospect and Mulberry. The second point,
Point "B", is located at the southeast corner of the intersection
of Taft Hill Road and County Road 38E.
The intent of this plan is based on an equal exchange of treated
water using the parameters of annual delivery, peak day delivery,
and peak hour delivery. Both the City and the District will
operate their respective water systems to ensure an equal
exchange of treated water, however, neither party will acquire
ownership rights to the other party's system by virtue of
fulfilling the terms of this agreement.
The actual exchange of water between the City and District will not take.
place until modifications to the District's water treatment plant are
completed. In the interim, it is anticipated that the District will
purchase a small amount of treated water from the city during the summer
months. An agreement concerning the interim sale of water to the District
will be presented to Council within the next two months.
' One of the provisions of the agreement establishes a "water quality
committee" for the purpose of reviewing specific water quality issues
related to the agreement. The water quality committee will consist of
seven members; two of the committee members will be District Board members,
two of the committee members will be City Councilmembers. These four
members will select, by mutual agreement, the remaining three members. It
is anticipated the two City Council members will be appointed by City
Council next spring during the normal Council committee assignment
process."
Councilmember Azari made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to
adopt Resolution 89-181.
Water and Sewer Director Mike Smith summarized the water treatment
agreement between the City of Fort Collins and the Fort Collins -Loveland
Water District and addressed additional water quality standards between the
two entities. He noted the amount of money that would be received by the
City of Fort Collins for the use of the City's west side transmission line.
The vote on Councilmember Azari's motion to adopt Resolution 89-181 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry,
Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
ITHE MOTION CARRIED.
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Routine Easements, Accepted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Deed of dedication from W. W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation,
and Golden Meadows Business Park II, a partnership, for rededicating a
utility easement to be a utility and drainage easement. The location is
shown on Map #1. Consideration: $0.
b. Deed of dedication from Patricia E. Graham for a sidewalk easement
along the frontage of her property on Prospect Road in the location
shown on Map #2. The dedication is in connection with the approved
Graham Bed and Breakfast P.U.D. Consideration: $0.
Deed of dedication from
easement required for
(Collinwood Psychiatric
Consideration: $0.
Cottonwood Farm Inc. for
the Oak Ridge West P
Hospital). The location
an off -site drainage
U.D., First Filing
is shown on Map U .
d. Deed of dedication from Wild Wood Farm Inc. for temporary off -site
easements for utilities required for the Wild Wood Farm First Filing
P.U.D. The easements will be made permanent as easements or right ohen
the land upon which the easements are located is platted with future
development. The location of the easements are shown on Map #4.
Consideration: $0.
Deed of dedication from MSP Investment Co. for a temporary ingress and
egress easement across their land for emergency access to the Brittany
Knolls P.U.D. The easement will be required until a second access is
provided to developed lots with permanent street(s) constructed to
provide the permanent access. The temporary easement is large to give
MSP the flexibility to relocate the actual emergency access within the
easement as the property is developed. The location of the easement is
shown on Map #5. Consideration: $0."
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to accept the Routine Easements.
City Manager Burkett clarified that there was no dollar value on the deeds
of dedication.
Assistant City Engineer Mike Herzig explained the installation of the
sidewalk on Prospect is part of the City's fifty-fifty program and stated
that this particular property owner had contacted the City and requested to
participate in the program. He stated that the sidewalk installation was a
condition of the the approved Graham Bed and Breakfast P.U.D. and noted the
importance of the City receiving the deed of dedication prior to the
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' Planning and Zoning hearing so approval of the Graham Bed and Breakfast
could be recommended.
Mayor Winokur expressed concern regarding the voluntary dedication and the
unknown dollar value and stated he believed it was a required easement. He
requested additional information from staff on the property and the
sidewalk improvement program.
The vote on Councilmember Mabry's motion to accept the Routine Easements
was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick,
Mabry, and Maxey. Nays: Mayor Winokur.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Staff Reports
City Manager Burkett commented on Deputy City Manager Noe's last Council
meeting and congratulated Mr. Noe on his new position in San Antonio,
Texas. Mr. Burkett mentioned that the City had exceeded its United Way.
goal by a twelve percent increase over last year's contributions.
Councilmember Reports
' Councilmember Azari reported on her participation in the "day in court"
program with local high school students and elaborated on the cruising
discussion that took place. She noted that the "day in court" program
focused on the City's policys, ordinances, and the enforcement program.
She expressed concern that students have an unclear perception about
cruising and encouraged additional communications and public relations to
dispel this perception.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick spoke of her speech the City Club of Denver
regarding Fort Collins' curbside recycling pilot program.
Councilmember Maxey informed Council of his attendance at the Colorado
Municipal League District 2 meeting and spoke of Fort Collins' leadership
role in the water quality management program.
Mayor Winokur mentioned his involvement in the State's Annual Lottery Funds
Distribution ceremony at Anheuser-Busch where a check for $27,500 for use
the renovation of the Northside Aztlan Community Center was presented to to
City.
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Resolution 89-171, Accepting the
Improvements and Ordering Notice of
Assessment in the Oakridge Business
Park Special Improvement District
No. 91, Adopted as Amended
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
This Resolution begins the closeout process. Upon assessment of this
District, the costs of the District will be assessed to the property owners
benefited by the improvements. As the property owners pay their assessment
installments, the City will begin to collect monies to retire the SID bonds
issued to finance the construction.
Ordinance No. 16, 1988, provided for the issuance of $2,245,000 of special
assessment bonds to cover the costs of this District.
The appropriation Ordinance provided $153,008 from the Street Oversizing
Fund and $15,504 from the Water Oversizing Fund to cover the City costs
associated with the District.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In August 1987, Council established the Oakridge Business Park Special
Improvement District No. 91. This SID consists of approximately 169 acres
of land located in the southeast portion of the City adjacent to and
southeast of the intersection of Lemay Avenue and Harmony Road. Property
within the District is a part of the 185-acre Oakridge Planned Unit
Development and is zoned for mixed use development. Streets, water mains,
sewer mains, and storm drainage improvements were constructed within this
District.
The City is now prepared to close out the District. In accordance with
Chapter 22 of the City Code, preparation of a statement of cost,
preliminary assessment roll and a notice to be sent to property owners have
been completed.
This Resolution directs the City Clerk to publish notices in the daily
newspaper and send individual notices to each property owner in the
District. This will notify the owner of the cost of improvements, the
portion to be paid by the City, and the hearing date of the assessment
ordinance (November 21, 1989).
BACKGROUND
The City Council formally created the Oakridge Special
No. 91 in July of 1987 by the adoption of Ordinance
petitioner, Everitt Enterprises, requested formation
Improvement District
No. 114., 1987. The
of the District in
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' order to construct streets, water line, sanitary sewer line, and storm
drainage facilities in the east 213 of the Oakridge Master Plan area, a
mixed use industrial and residential area. Since the creation of the
District, 2 single family residential areas and 2 industrial sites have
developed, with a third industrial site (ESAB, Inc.) planning to develop
within the District boundaries.
The project consists of the following utility and roadway improvements:
1.
Keenland Drive - constructed from Wheaton Avenue to the Union Pacific
Railroad, improvements including water, sewer, stormwater and
electrical utilities, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, road base and
asphalt pavement, and landscaping.
2.
McMurray Avenue - constructed from Harmony Road to Keenland Drive,
improvements include water, sewer, stormwater and electrical utilities,
curbs, gutters and sidewalks, road base and asphalt pavement, and
landscaping.
3.
Oakridge Drive - constructed from Innovation Drive to McMurray Avenue,
improvements include water, sewer, stormwater, and electrical
utilities, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, road base and asphalt
pavement, and landscaping.
4.
Oakridge Master Detention System - includes the excavation of a large
detention area north of Keenland Drive and east of McMurray Avenue, the
installation of a 72' bore beneath the Union Pacific Railroad, and
channel widening excavations and drainage structures along the
drainageway between the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and County Road
#36.
5. Sewer Main Extension - approximately 2000 linear feet of 8" diameter
sewer main installed northward from Keenland Drive along the Union
Pacific Railroad right-of-way to service the properties near the tracks
east of McMurray Avenue.
The Director of Engineering has directed that the completed improvements be
inspected and has certified to the City Council that all improvements are
complete. This Resolution begins the close out and assessment phase of the
project by ordering notice and setting a date for public hearings on the
assessments. The property owners in the District will be assessed on a per
acre basis for all costs associated with construction, engineering,
administration and financing of the District improvements.
Upon passage of the Resolution, the City
Clerk
will publish notices in the
daily newspaper and will send individual
notices
to each property owner in
the District. The public notice will be
in the
form of Exhibit "A" of the
resolution and will notify the public and each
property owner of the cost
of improvements, the portion to be paid
by the
City, and the hearing date
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of the assessment ordinance (November 21,
1989).
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Funding
Special Improvement District Bonds were issued by Ordinance No. 16, 1988 in
the aggregate principal amount of $2,245,000 to finance the construction of
district improvements. Street oversizing costs in conjunction with the
collector streets of McMurray and Keenland were paid by the Street
Oversizing Fund. A small amount of watermain oversizing was paid by the
Water and Sewer Fund.
The total amount assessable against the property within the district was
calculated as follows:
Total Projects Costs: $2,057,245.18
City Street Oversizing Costs: (134,992.55)
City Water and Sewer Oversizing Costs: ( 23,068.82)
Total District Costs: $1,899,183.81
Total Assessable Costs:
$1,899,183.81
This project was 13% under budget due to the elimination of a portion of
Oakridge Drive in the district improvements.
This Resolution will notify all property owners in the district of these
assessable costs to the district.
Recommendation
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution to begin the closeout of SID
#91."
Councilmember Mabry withdrew from discussion and vote on this item due to a
perceived conflict of interest.
Civil Engineer Matt Baker reviewed the SID #91 closeout process and called
attention to changes in the total assessment numbers.
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt Resolution 89-171 as amended.
Finance Director Alan Krcmarik noted the changes in the City Code at the
time that the bonds were sold and he explained why adjustments were made on
the interest earnings and how the adjustments applied to the district. He
noted he was comfortable with the negotiations leading up to the assessing
of the district.
The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to adopt Resolution 89-171 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey
and Winokur. Nays: None. (Councilmember Mabry withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Resolution 89-185 Authorizing a City
Representative to Serve on the Board of
Directors of the Fort Collins Community
Development Corporation (FCCDC). Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Several city national banks are in the process of establishing a bank
community development corporation (CDC) for the purpose of stimulating
private reinvestment in downtown Fort Collins through the redevelopment and
adaptive reuse of key commercial and industrial buildings. A CDC is
chartered under the auspices of the Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency (OCC). A national bank CDC is a special bank subsidiary that can
address the needs of small business by engaging in certain activities which
the Federal Reserve has determined to be in the public interest and closely
related to banking activity.
Four positions on the board of directors have been reserved for the City,
Downtown Development Authority, Downtown Business Association and a citizen
at large. This is not a public policy making board. It will be a special
bank subsidiary corporation chartered under the laws of Colorado and
empowered by participating parent banks to purchase, own, rehabilitate,
construct, manage and sell real property. It may make equity or debt
investments in development projects and local businesses.
BACKGROUND
A CDC must serve a public purpose because of the wide range of activities
permitted by the OCC. A CDC's program must benefit low and moderate income
areas/residents or small business. It should address agreed upon community
goals or needs as expressed in city -approved and community -supported
downtown plans and neighborhood commercial revitalizations in distressed
areas.
The purpose of a bank CDC is not to displace private capital or take over
neighborhood revitalization resource, but to leverage and stimulate
private, public and community investment.
City representation on the board of directors will ensure that the
perspectives of affected community members are reflected in the
deliberations of the board as it determines the CDC's public purpose and
priorities, and develops, plans, and implements projects. Staff considers
this to be among the more positive demonstrations of the banking
community's commitment to assist in improving the private redevelopment and
investment climates in the downtown.
At the present time three city national banks, First Interstate, United
Bank and University National Bank, have agreed to participate on the CDC.
Colorado National Bank is considering participation. Whether this is a
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single or multiple bank CDC, the issue is City involvement and '
participation as a moving force in promoting private reinvestment in the
city center.
Staff believes that the City does have a strong role to play and should be
represented on the board to provide support to the CDC as needed and to
assure the public purpose of the corporation is maintained.
Attached is background information in support of this proposal."
City Manager Burkett suggested a councilmember be chosen for the position.
Development Services Director Mike Davis described the purpose and function
of the CDC process and noted that three city banks had agreed to
participate on the CDC. He clarified the commitment from the banks and
explained United Bank's interest in program participation.
Councilmember Edwards withdrew from discussion and vote on this item due to
a perceived conflict of interest.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, expressed concerns about the City's
participation on the board and had questions about the taxpayer's liability
for failed investments through the CDC.
Development Services Director Mike Davis stated that there was not a
proposal before Council requesting financial participation in the CDC by
the City and explained the invitation to participate was due to the
Washington controller's office belief that it is in the best interest of
the community for local government to participate in the CDC. He added
that OCC regulations are extended to banks that choose to participate and
rules are waived relative to how the banks handle investments and
contributions and he noted the primary benefit from the federal government
goes to local businesses and minority or low-income people. He stated the
federal government believes that the presence by city government on the
board will assure that the objectives of the Community Development
Corporation are adhered to as part of the normal business activities of the
corporation.
City Attorney Roy stated he believed there would be no financial liability
to the City based on its participation in an advisory capacity in the CDC.
Councilmember Azari made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to
adopt Resolution 89-185 inserting the name of Loren Maxey.
Development Services Director Mike Davis stated that the City's
representative on the CDC would be a voting member of the board of
directors.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated her support for the motion and noted
changes in the federal and local government regarding community ;
development. She expressed her thanks to the local banks for their role in
forming the CDC in Fort Collins.
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Councilmember Horak
stated he would not support the
motion and noted his
discomfort
with the
City's involvement. He stated he
was not clear how the
CDC would
benefit
the City and expressed concern
regarding potential
conflicts.
He stated
he believed the CDC was not a
necessary entity for
the City to
achieve
its goals.
The vote on Councilmember Azari's motion to adopt Resolution 89-185
inserting the name of Loren Maxey was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: Councilmember Horak.
(Councilmember Edwards withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 89-186 Appointing
Councilmembers to a Wastewater
Master Plan Subcommittee, Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
During review of the City Manager's recommended 1990 Budget, there was some
concern expressed by various City Councilmembers regarding the City's
' Wastewater Master Plan, more specifically, the anticipated capital cost and
financing associated with such. In response to that concern, it was
suggested that a subcommittee consisting of some Councilmembers and Water
Board members be formed to assist in resolving the potential financing
issues related to the Plan. The subcommittee's primary tasks will be to
review the recommended Wastewater Master Plan and financing alternatives
and submit a report and recommendation to Council by the end of March,
1990."
Utilities Director Rich Shannon gave a review of the subcommittee's purpose
and scope.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry,
to adopt Resolution 89-186 and inserting the names of Ann Azari, Dave
Edwards, and Loren Maxey. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Budget Agenda Review: City Manager
City Manager Burkett gave an overview of the rates and the budget of Poudre
Fire Authority and the Downtown Development Authority. He stated that Item
' N24, Resolution 89-187 Amending the Financial and Management Policies
Relating to the 1990 Annual Budget as Previously Adopted in Resolution
89-174 and Item H28, Resolution 89-189 Authorizing a Revenue Allocation
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Formula for the Poudre Fire Authority, had been withdrawn from the Budget
Consent Calendar.
Jim Creeden, P.O. Box 1022, requested that Item #27, Resolution 89-188
Approving the 1990 Budget for the Poudre Fire Authority, be withdrawn from
the Budget Consent Calendar.
Barbara Allison, 1212 Lynnwood Drive asked that Item #26, Second Reading of
Ordinance No. 133, 1989, Amending Section 26-514(3) of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins Relating to the Determination of Storm Drainage Fees, be
removed from the Budget Consent Calendar.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, withdrew Item #31, Resolution
89-192 Adopting 1990 Recreation Fees and Charges, from the Budget Consent
Agenda.
Items Relating to Proposed 1990 Budget
Budget Consent Items
Items 24-32 are being presented
These items have been reviewed ar
being presented in this manner
regular Consent Calendar, any it
member of the Council, staff or
balance of the Budget Consent is
24.
25.
together in the Consent Calendar format.
d discussed at Budget Worksessions and are
to expedite their adoption. As with the
am may be withdrawn for discussion by any
public and will be considered after the
adopted.
This Resolution amends Section 3.8(b) of the 1990 Financial and
Management Policies pertaining to the Poudre Fire Authority - Revenue
Allocation Formula.
Section 3.8 Poudre Fire Authority - Revenue Allocation Formula has
been revised to reflect a change in the percentage of Property Tax
mills allocated to the Poudre Fire Authority in 1990.
This action will reduce revenue from the sale of electric energy by 3%
beginning July 1, 1990, while meeting the revised Financial and
Management Policies Relating to the 1990 Annual Budget. This
Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on October 3 and
will become effective on all billings rendered on or after July 1,
1990, relating to services provided during the month of June, 1990 and
thereafter.
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26.
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of Storm Drainage Fees.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted do First Reading on
October 3, increases the City-wide storm drainage operations and
maintenance fee 7% or $0.08 from $1.10 to $1.18 per month for the
typical single-family residence. The increase in fees is needed to
fund the Stormwater Utility's share of the Customer Service System,
maintenance activities such as sweeping, concrete repair, mowing
operations, and water quality.
Storm Drainage basin monthly capital fees will increase from 0% to 15%
per month or a maximum of $0.26 per month, for capital project
construction and debt service payments from the 1988 bond issue.
There are no proposed changes to basin new development fees in 1990.
Resolution 89-188 Approving the 1990 Budget for the Poudre Fire
Authority.
The Intergovernmental Agreement between the
the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District
Fire Authority Board shall submit its
respective governing bodies, the City an(
Protection District. The budget becomes
after approval of the appropriations by
bodies and final adoption by the Poudre
Directors.
City of Fort Collins and
specifies that the Poudre
proposed budget to the
the Poudre Valley Fire
.he Authority budget only
the respective governing
Fire Authority Board of
Adoption of the Resolution will approve the Poudre Fire Authority 1990
budget.
In December 1981, the Council entered into an agreement with the
Poudre Valley Fire Protection District, creating the Poudre Fire
Authority.
According to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Fort
Collins and the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District, the City will
contribute funding for maintenance and operating costs, and equipment
replacement needs to the Authority based on a "Revenue Allocation
Formula". The Revenue Allocation Formula is to be set annually based
upon a percentage of sales and use tax revenues. (excluding dedicated
sales and use tax revenues that must be spent on specific projects)
and a portion of the operating mill levy of the City's property taxes.
With the adoption of this resolution, the City will
Poudre Fire Authority in 1990 a sum equal to .303 of
2.25 cent Sales and Use tax applicable to all taxable
contribute to
one cent of the
sales and uses
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plus 5.108 mills of the existing operating property tax levy. The
proposed contribution to Poudre Fire Authority of $5,621,258 will
adequately meet the proposed 1990 expenditures as detailed in its
Master Plan.
29. Resolution 89-
To continue to satisfy cost recovery policies, an approximate 5.2
percent increase in operating revenue has been budgeted for 1990 in
the Golf Fund. The Golf Board and staff are recommending green fee
increases of 25 cents for nine holes and 50 cents for 18 holes of
golf; and increases of $15 for adult annual passes and $13 for
students, seniors, and spouse annual passes, and a $5 increase for
junior annual passes. All other fees and charges remain at existing
1989 rates.
30. Resolution 89-191 Adopting a Rate Schedule for the Use of Lincoln
Center Facilities.
Proposed rates for 1990 reflect an increase in some room rentals.
Rates have been adjusted to stay on a par with similar rental
facilities in the area. The 1990 revenue projections are based on
these fee changes.
Major changes include:
1. A charge for Special Events in the Canyon West Room that are open
to the public has been added for both commercial and non-profit
users.
2. The Box Office phone order handling charge has been increased from
$.50 to $1.00.
3. Terrace rental charge has been changed from a rate based on number
of people attending to a flat rate.
31. Resolution 89-192 Adopting 1990 Recreation Fees and Charges.
At its regular meeting on August 18, 1989, the Parks and Recreation
Board voted to support the 1990 Recreation Division Fees and Charges
as submitted by staff.
Fees are being raised in a variety of program areas to cover fixed
cost increases (utilities, computer charges, etc.), and to cover some
infrastructure increases in several program areas.
32. Items Relating to the 1990 Downtown Development Authority Budget
A. Resolution 89-193 Approving the 1990 Downtown Development
Authority Budget.
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' The proposed 1990 DDA Budget of $215,124, approved by the DDA Board of
Directors at its regular meeting of September 7, 1989, would maintain
the present staffing level. No capital expenditures are anticipated.
The Board has placed the budgeted year and excess in contingency.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 135, 1989, Setting the Mill Levy
for the Downtown Development Authority for 1990 and Appropriating
the Annual Expenditures for 1990.
This Ordinance, which was adopted 7-0 on First Reading on October 3,
sets the 1990 mill levy for the DDA at 3.675 and appropriates
expenditures for 1990.
C. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 136, 1989, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue in the Downtown Development Authority Fund
for Payment of Debt Service for the Year 1990.
This Ordinance, which was adopted 7-0 on First Reading on October 3,
appropriates funds for the Payment of Downtown Development Authority
debt service for 1990.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #25.
Item N26.
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to
adopt and approve all items not removed from the Budget Consent Calendar.
Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and
Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 133, 1989, Amending
Section 26-514(3) of the Code of
the City of Fort Collins
Relating to the Determination of'Storm
Drainage Fees Adopted'on Second Reading
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on October
3, increases the City-wide storm drainage operations and maintenance fee 7%
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or $0.08 from $1.10 to $1.18 per month for the typical single-family
'
residence. The increase in fees is needed to fund the Stormwater Utility's
share of the Customer Service System, maintenance activities such as
sweeping, concrete repair, mowing operations, and water quality.
Storm Drainage basin monthly capital fees will increase from OY to 15% per
month or a maximum of $0.26 per month, for capital project construction and
debt service payments from the 1988 bond issue.
There are no proposed changes to basin new development fees in 1990."
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to
adopt Ordinance No. 133, 1989 on Second Reading.
Barbara Allison, 1212 Lynnwood Drive, stated her interest in beginning a
referendum effort that would include water meters, direct election of the
Mayor, and utility rates.
Councilmember Horak expressed satisfaction with the fund's management and
achieving its purpose in the most cost effective manner.
Mayor Winokur gave compliments to the Storm Drainage Advisory Board for its
hard work and recommendations in the budget process.
The vote on Councilmember Mabry's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 133, 1989
on Second Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards,
Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
,
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 89-188 Approving the 1990
Budget for the Poudre Fire Authority, Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
The City will provide $5,371,177 for Operations and Maintenance and
$250,081 for Capital Equipment Replacement in 1990 based upon the Revenue
Allocation Formula (RAF). For 1990, the RAF will be based on .303 of one
cent of the City's Sales & Use Tax applicable to all taxable sales and
uses, and 5.108 mills of property tax.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Fort Collins and the
Poudre Valley Fire Protection District specifies "that the Poudre Fire
Authority Board shall submit its proposed budget to the respective
governing bodies, the City and the Poudre Va11ey Fire Protection District. '
The budget becomes the Authority budget only after approval of the
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' appropriations by the respective governing bodies and final adoption by the
Poudre Fire Authority Board of Directors.
Adoption of the Resolution will approve the Poudre Fire Authority 1990
budget.
BACKGROUND
The 1990 budget is a balanced budget and is based on input from the Poudre
Fire Authority Board of Directors and on priorities as established in the
PFA Strategic Plan. The primary goal for 1990 is to prepare for
implementation of the south truck company in 1991. To this end, the
Choices 95 contribution of $173,000 will be used in 1990 to order the south
truck (delivery time is approximately 12 months). Three firefighters are
also included with approximately 213 of the cost being covered by overtime
expenses. Whenever possible, these firefighters will be utilized in the
southern stations to supplement our response capability until the south
truck is implemented.
The balance of the operations budget maintains existing service levels and
includes normal inflationary increases for salaries, equipment and
supplies. The only extraordinary increase is a 45% ($100,000) increase in
state compensation insurance.
In addition to the Choices 95 contribution discussed above, the capital
budget includes the City equipment replacement contribution of $250,081 to
purchase a replacement fire engine which is presently on order and the
District's annual $100,000 contribution for a training facility. The
budget also contains $166,201 from PFA reserves to complete payment on the
administrative offices at 102 Remington.
As usual, the 1990 budget provides a 2Y revenue reserve of $150,090. Thus
the 1990 budget maintains the sound financial condition of the Authority,
and with the final payment for the administrative offices, the PFA will be
completely debt free."
Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to
adopt Resolution 89-188.
Jim Creeden, P.O. Box 1022, asked how many Council representatives were on
the Poudre Fire Authority Board and inquired about a conflict of interest
with the approval of the Poudre Fire Authority's Budget. He had questions
regarding the Poudre Fire Authority's budget cuts.
The vote on Councilmember Edwards' motion to adopt Resolution 89-188 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry,
Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Resolution 89-192 Adopting 1990 '
Recreation Fees and Charges. Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
Adoption of this resolution will result in a balanced Recreation Fund
budget for 1990. Cost recovery of fund expenses by revenue generated
through fees and charges will remain at 63%.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At its regular meeting on August 18, 1989, the Parks and Recreation Board
voted to support the 1990 Recreation Division Fees and Charges as submitted
by staff.
Fees are being raised in a variety of program areas to cover fixed cost
increases (utilities, computer charges, etc.), and to cover some
infrastructure increases in several program areas. The primary increases
are in the following areas:
1. Aquatics: Swim staff salaries at all three pools have been raised in
an effort to become more competitive with other aquatic operations in the
area and to draw more highly qualified staff to the City programs. When
comparing City wages to four other operations (Fort Collins Club, Fort
Collins Country Club, Larimer County-- Horsetooth Reservoir, and State
Parks-- Boyd Lake), the average hourly wage paid by these four operations
in 1989 is $4.33 (range $4.00-$4.75). The City pays from $3.90-$4.25. The
budget reflects an increase for swim staff from $4.25-34.75/hr. Swim fees
have been raised to cover these increases.
2. EPIC Maintenance and Custodial: EPIC is two and one-half years old and
is beginning to show sings of wear and tear. More custodial hours and an
increase in wages to attract better quality part-time staff have been built
into the 1990 budget. Swim and Skate fees have been raised to cover the
increases.
3. Part -Time Program Support in Youth Sports: This budget reflects the
addition of a part-time person to assist with recruitment and training of
coaches, monitoring of the programs through observation of practices and
games, and evaluations of coaches and of the program. Activity fees have
been raised to cover this increase.
4. Part -Time Program Support in General Class Activities: This person
would assist with developing new programs, coordinating publicity and
evaluating the activities. Some general class activity fees will be raised
to cover this increase.
FAST (Fort Collins Area Swim Team) rates and ice arena rental rates have I
been raised 5% to assist in covering increased maintenance and custodial at
EPIC. Affected groups have been notified and have given their consent."
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' Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry,
to adopt Resolution 89-192.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, commented on the increased fees at
EPIC and spoke regarding the self sufficiency issue of the facility.
Roy Vratil, 1401 Shamrock, spoke against the fee increases.
The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's motion to adopt Resolution 89-192
was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick,
Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 132, 1989, Amending Chapter
26 of the Code Relating to Service
Charges for Water and Wastewater
Service. Adopted on Second Reading as Amended
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
' The recommended 1990 budget includes an overall rate increase of 7.17% in
monthly water fees. Approximately 3.OY of the proposed overall increase is
for financing the purchase of additional raw water which Council approved
in December, 1988. The overall rate increase results from a 11.0% increase
in unmetered water fees, and a 3.0% increase in metered water fees. These
increases are based upon the Utility's cost -of -service study which
indicates water fees for unmetered customers are currently too low.
The recommended 1990 budget also includes an overall rate increase of 6.00%
in monthly wastewater fees. This overall rate increase results from a
4.56% increase in flat rate wastewater fees, and a 7.56Y increase in
wastewater fees based upon metered water use. These increases are based
upon the Utility's cost -of -service study which indicates wastewater fees
For metered water customers are too low.
This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on October 3. On
Second Reading, two new sections (Section I and Section 5) have been added
to include the component of the rates which is attributable to payments in
lieu of taxes and franchise fees.
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to
adopt Ordinance No. 132, 1989 on Second Reading as amended. Yeas:
Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and
Winokur. Nays: None.
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
October 17, 1989
Ordinance No. 134, 1989, Appropriating '
Annual Expenditures for the City of
Fort Collins in 1990, and Setting the
Mill Levy for said Fiscal Year,
Adopted on Second Reading as Amended
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
This Ordinance appropriates the total City Budget for 1990 in the amount of
$215,189,628. It also sets the City mill levy at 8.797 mills which will
generate $5.2 million. Sales and use tax revenues are projected at a 1%
growth and will generate a total of $24 million.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted as amended on First Reading
on October 3, appropriates the 1990 Annual Budget and sets the mill ]evy."
City Manager Burkett called attention to the mill levy memo along with the
revision from the County Assessor's Office and the reduction of $20,000,000
in the estimated assessed value. He explained the losses the City would
incur should the mill levy be maintained at 8.797 and outlined the options
of setting the mill levy at a higher rate. '
City Manager Burkett recommended that if Option I was adopted, an
additional $172,000 should be removed from the revenue reserve.
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to
adopt Ordinance No. 134, 1989 (Option 1) on Second Reading as amended.
Bob Teuting, 916 Cheyenne Drive, commented on the City's debt burden.
Jim Creeden, P.O. Box 1022, asked about the General Fund reduction of
$500,000 and commented on the proposed recycling program. He commented on
articles featured in the Denver Post about city-wide recycling and spoke
against the program.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick clarified the option regarding the maintenance of
the mill levy which would result in a decrease to residential properties
and no increase to businesses. She added that a $294,000 decrease from
property tax collections would have a negative impact on the City's General
Fund and stated she was uncomfortable supporting the motion. She spoke
about the state's tax structure where a disproportionate share of the
property tax burden is placed on businesses as opposed to residences and
stated it was difficult to find an alternative option that she could
support. She stated she would reluctantly support Option 1 but would
rather see a change in the distribution of the tax burden. ,
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' Councilmember Horak emphasized the importance of knowing how much money per
year the City should be receiving in property tax revenues. He encouraged
that the issue be dealt in a planned process to meet the City's objectives.
City Manager Burkett noted that Anheuser-Busch makes up 10% of the City's
total assessed valuation (E60,000,000) and stated that Hewlett-Packard
makes up 2.8% ($17,100,000). He added that the ten highest assessed values
represent a total of 20% of the City's assessed valuation.
Councilmember Edwards spoke in favor of not raising taxes and expressed
concern regarding a possible trend towards dependence on sales revenue as
opposed to property tax revenue. He stated he believed the City was at
risk if the revenue base continued to focus on sales tax and encouraged the
City to make use of the existing revenue reserves.
Councilmember Mabry noted his frustration with the system shifting from
residential property taxes to business property taxes and commented on the
General Fund Reserves that could provide for revenue reductions. He stated
he believed it was a reasonable compromise to make up the deficiencies by
using the reserves that have been previously set aside.
Councilmember Azari mentioned the incremental increases in cost of services
provided by the City and stated she believed the City could manage with the
remaining dollars. She spoke in favor of drafting a policy that shows a
' ratio of property tax to sales tax in relation to a fiscal plan. She
stated that she believed the City could continue to provide quality service
and noted she saw no reason for a mill levy increase.
Mayor Winokur spoke of maintaining the mill levy while creating the
illusion of holding down taxes and stated he was not comfortable with
Option 1. He spoke of the increased cost level to provide services.
The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 134, 1989
(Option 1) on Second Reading as amended was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and
Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Resolution 89-175 Adopting the 1990 '
Budget for the City of Fort Collins,
as amended by City Council on
October 3, 1989, and Fixing the
Mill Levy, Adopted as Amended
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
" FINANCIAL IMPACT
This Resolution adopts the total City Budget for 1990 in the amount of
$215,189,628. It also sets the City mill levy at 8.797 mills which will
generate $5.2 million. Sales and use tax revenues are projected at a 1%
growth and will generate a total of $24 million.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Resolution adopts the 1990 Budget for the City of Fort Collins, as
amended by City Council on October 3, 1989, and sets the mill levy, as
follows:
General Fund 0 & M.............................
1.605
mills
Parks 0 & M....................................
.809
mills
Poudre Fire Authority Contribution .............
4.911
mills
Fire Pension Fund (Gen. Fund Unfunded Liab.)...
.143
mills
(PFA Employer Contrib.)......
.197
mills
Parks Debt Service .............................
1.132
mills
TOTAL 8.797 mills
BACKGROUND
Changes from the 1990 Proposed Budget, as amended by City Council and read
into record on October 3, 1989, are as follows:
General Fund
General Fund appropriations were decreased by $777,184 and increased
by $81,764 resulting in a net decrease of $695,420. Moving the
Cemetery program back into a separate fund reduced General Fund
appropriations by $277,184. An additional $500,000 was taken out
based on Council direction. Two items were added, a Performing Arts
feasibility study for $40,000 and a full-time recycling coordinator
for $41,764.
Cemetery Fund
Total 1990 appropriations were reduced by $3,726. Council directed
that the Cemetery program remain as a separate fund (not a division in ,
the General Fund) and that appropriations be taken back to adopted
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' 1989 budget levels, plus $14,000 for maintenance (weed control, turf
maintenance, etc.).
Benefits Fund
Appropriations were reduced by $1,072,161 per Council direction.
Revenues will remain as originally projected in the 1990 Proposed
Budget. A method to lower City expenditures in this fund will need to
be determined during the remainder of 1989 and 1990 (i.e., higher
deductibles, more employee contributions, etc.).
Cultural Services & Facilities Fund
Appropriations were increased by $40,000. Council directed that
$40,000 be appropriated for a feasibility study to investigate a new
Performing Arts Complex. The General Fund subsidy to the Cultural
Services & Facilities Fund was also increased by $40,000.
As a result of Council direction on October 3, 1989, to reduce General Fund
appropriations by $500,000, additional changes to appropriations are as
follows:
General Fund
Reductions were made in the General Fund in accordance with Council
' direction in the amount of $500,407. The additional $407 reduction is
due to the actual dollar amount associated with the items that were
taken out of the General Fund budget.
Cemetery Fund
Appropriations have been reduced by $38,000. A supervisory level
position in the Cemetery Division will be moved into an existing
vacancy in the Parks Division. (The General Fund subsidy to the
Cemetery Fund was reduced by $38,000.)
Golf Fund
Appropriations have been increased by $22,500. Currently, only 11.5%
of the Golf Managers time has been charged to the Golf Fund, the
remainder has been charged to the General Fund (this position is also
the Assistant to" the Cultural, Library and Recreation Services
Director). This change appropriates 50Y of the Golf Managers time to
the Golf Fund.
Capital Proiects Fund - General Capital Proiects
Appropriations have been reduced by $38,000. Three Major Building
Maintenance projects were eliminated including. the Grandview office
' remodel, relocation of Risk Management, and the Equipment Services
vestibule. General Fund transfers to the Capital Projects Fund have
been reduced by $38,000."
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Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to
adopt Resolution 89-175 inserting in Section 2 the following changes:
General Fund 0 & M............................. 1.355 mills
Parks 0 & M.................................... .837 mills
Poudre Fire Authority Contribution............. 5.083 mills
Fire Pension Fund (Gen. Fund Unfunded Liab.)... .148 mills
(PFA Employer Contrib.)...... .203 mills
Parks Debt Service ............................. 1.171 mills
TOTAL
8.797 mills
City Manager Burkett noted that the resolution reflected the $500,000
reduction in the General Fund.
Jim Creeden, P.O. Box 1022, spoke regarding the budget cuts in the Police
Department and suggested a square foot comparison be done between the
Investigation Division's office space and the office space in the City
Manager's office.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak,
to amend Resolution 89-175 and designate $250,000 for the 1990 recycling
program (from the undesignated reserves, specified to be designated
reserves for the curbside recycling for 1990 on page II-2).
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated she was not completely comfortable with
$250,000 as the amount for the curbside recycling program and noted the
figure could more or less depend on the type of program that is developed.
She stated that not designating a large amount, equal to the proposed
start-up costs, would make the 1990 curbside recycling program difficult to
implement. She noted her intent with the amendment was to assure Council
and the citizens of Fort Collins that there are monies available to
implement the program.
Michael Doton, 3419 Colony Drive, Vice -Chair, Poudre Canyon Sierra Club,
spoke in support of the amendment.
Jim Creeden, P.O. Box 1022, opposed the amendment.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, commented on the'poor market for
recycling and stated there was no demand for recycled materials.
Roy Vratil, 1401 Shamrock, commented about the federal grant funds used to
implement the program.
Councilmember Mabry stated he would not support the amendment and that he
believed funding the recycling program was premature. He spoke about the
recycling options that were drafted by staff for Council consideration. He
stated he was not willing to set aside $250,000 to cover the unknown costs
of the program and encouraged the reserves continue as reserves. He urged
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' further review of the recycling program and make appropriations at a later
time.
Councilmember Edwards stated he had received more comments from citizens on
the recycling program than any other issue and stated he was committed to
establishing a city-wide curbside recycling program. He stated that he
believed the amendment was in direct contrast with the way the program
could work best. He stated he was not convinced that the City had to spend
$250,000 for the recycling program and he encouraged staff to research and
develop options, so that Council could make a decision based on a wide
range of options. He noted that establishing a dollar figure prior to the
known costs of the project precludes options and stated he would not
support the amendment.
Councilmember Azari stated that she believed a recycling program should be
developed first with clear direction then the work of funding the program
could begin. She stated she would not support the motion and stressed the
importance of the City developing the best recycling program based on the
experiences of other communities. She expressed disappointment regarding
Council's request for developmental information on the recycling program to
be ready for Council consideration during the budget process and noted that
the information was not presented to Council. She added that this resulted
in Council not making a decision regarding the recycling program to be
included in the 1990 Budget process.
' Councilmember Horak stated he would support the motion and noted he
believed the best time to make financial decisions was during the budget
process. He expressed concern that the $500,000 would be the amount looked
at for special allocations that weren't budgeted in 1990 and urged a
commitment be made regarding the recycling program. He recommended that
dollars be allocated with a clear designation for 1990.
City Manager Burkett referred to a memo that Council received on September
12 dealing with implementation of the recycling program and noted the
options that were outlined. He stated he believed the information was
available to Council to direct staff to proceed on a particular option, but
recommended that the options be reviewed along with alternative ways of
financing the recycling program.
Deputy City Manager Noe stated the developmental information on the
recycling program would-be ready for Council consideration at the November
28 worksession.
The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's motion to amend Resolution 89-175
and designate $250,000 for the 1990 recycling program from the undesignated
reserves was as follows: Yeas: Counci.lmembers Kirkpatrick and Horak.
Nays: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Mabry', Maxey, and Winokur.
THE MOTION FAILED.
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Councilmember Horak suggested reductions be made in the following areas
Communications and Public Affairs position be reduced by $50,000
Economic Development Data Base position be reduced by 38,000
Management Intern program be reduced by 24,000
Quality Improvement position be reduced by 38,000
Councilmember Horak encouraged reinstituting Police Department positions
and recommended reductions in the Administrative Services area.
Councilmember Azari suggested a serious look at cost reduction while
maintaining services to the public and recommended a hiring freeze for
sixty days and encouraged the City Manager look at options of reducing the
budget to obtain the $500,000.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick expressed concern regarding the continuation of
the Management Intern program in terms of its expected value to the
community versus the value to the persons who hold that position. She
stated she was unsure about supporting a reduction in that program without
further investigation and stated she believed the Quality Improvement
Program was the most important management tool that the City Manager has
brought to Council. She spoke of the program's management style within the
organization which provides substantial benefits to the community and
stated she would not support a reduction in the Quality Improvement
Program. She noted her willingness to discuss the remaining proposals.
Councilmember Edwards stated he would prefer no reductions within the
Police Department and commented on the effects of a hiring freeze on Police
Services.
Councilmember Azari proposed a five percent reduction in Administrative
Services ($298,900), a five percent reduction in Development Services
($172,270), and a two month hiring freeze ($120,000) which would reduce
costs over $500,000. She recommended a ten percent reduction within City
Council's budget.
Mayor Winokur noted how appropriations are established and commented on
Council's expectations of the City Manager's authority to make adjustments
within the funds and implement Council's objectives.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded{by Councilmember Edwards, to
amend Resolution 89-175 to reinstitute $69128 in Police Services (4
items), and take the $69,128 from the budget of Administrative Services.
City Manager Burkett clarified that a 60 day hiring freeze would save the
City $120,000 and noted the impact of hiring freezes. He stated hiring
freezes are not a wise long-term solution for financial planning and noted
the hiring freeze could begin immediately, thus the savings from the 1989
budget would be carried into 1990.
Councilmember Maxey stated he was not comfortable with the implementation
process and added he would reluctantly support the motion.
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Councilmember Edwards noted his support for the motion and commented on the
value of Police Services. He noted the discussion of $69,128 in contrast
to the City's reserves of over $1M.
Councilmember Horak commented on the request for $500,000 to be set aside
and the reductions that could be made in the budget. He stated he believed
it was not logical to cut a police officer position and explained why he
was not in favor of a hiring freeze.
City Manager Burkett explained that the hiring freeze and position cuts
with respect to the Police Department would not eliminate a police officer
assigned to the street, rather it was only the reduction of additional
positions for 1990.
Councilmember Mabry stated he was uncomfortable making arbitrary decisions
without clearly understanding the impact of what was being discussed and
explained that while it might sound wise to cut Administrative Services, he
was bothered by not knowing the outcome. He pointed out that Council had
clearly indicated what it believed to be important and added that Council
was meddling in the City Manager's job.
City Manager Burkett offered comments on the proposed budget cuts in
Administrative Services and outlined the specific services that are
provided. He suggested reducing the General Fund by $430,000 or reducing
the funding and time spent on specific programs that are judged as a low
priority.
Councilmember Edwards withdrew his second to Councilmember Horak's motion.
THE MOTION DIED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND.
Councilmember Edwards made a motion
the General Fund by $430,000, rather
the remaining $70,000 be allocated to
to amend Resolution 89-175 to reduce
than by $500,000 and to direct that
Police Services.
City Attorney Roy explained the changes necessary in the Appropriation
Ordinance if the proposed amendment changed the dollar amount and stated it
would not be necessary to table the Resolution prior to changing the
Appropriation Ordinance. He explained the Ordinance would not become
effective till ten days after the second reading and stated that amending
the Resolution or amending the second reading of the Ordinance could be
done in either order.
THE MOTION DIED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to
amend Resolution 89-175 by adding $69,128 to the Police Department with the
City Manager's discretion, to make additional General Fund reductions to
make up the $69,128. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Mabry,
and Maxey. Nays: Councilmembers Kirkpatrick and Winokur.
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
City Manager Burkett noted that the changes would be made to reflect
Council's decision and added that a memo would be sent to advise of the
additional reductions in the General Fund to offset the $69,128 that was
allocated to the Police Department.
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to
amend Resolution 89-175 and impose a 60 day hiring freeze for November and
December 1989.
City Manager Burkett pointed out the hiring freeze would increase the
projected cash balance for 1989.
Councilmember Maxey suggested that if a position needed to be filled within
the next two months, the City Manager could request the vacancy be filled,
otherwise the hiring freeze would carry through the end of the year.
Councilmember Azari stated she supported the hiring freeze because it
allowed the City Manager flexibility to establish fund management of the
1990 Budget for the purpose of meeting the $69,128 reduction.
Mayor Winokur stated he would not support the amendment and commented on
the negative effects of a hiring freeze. He added that he believed the
City Manager was clearly aware of Council's concerns about the budget.
The vote on Councilmember Maxey's motion to amend Resolution 89-175 and
impose a 60 day hiring freeze for November and December 1989 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari and Maxey. Nays: Councilmembers
Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, and Winokur.
THE MOTION FAILED.
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Councilmember Kirkpatrick commented on the budget process as being
depressing and noted the fund balance figures and the undesignated reserves
for 1989 and for 1990 were very modest ($2.5M undesignated reserves). She
expressed frustration with the discussion of the $69,128 and spoke
regarding the consistent sales tax growth for the past two years. She
stated she believed cutting $500,000 from the City Manager's recommended
budget, along with the proposed cuts to the benefits fund, and the cemetery
fund reduction were unnecessary. She stated she was committed to holding
the line on expenses, but not at the expense of reducing community service
and noted that service excellence could not be attained by budget cuts in a
time of relative prosperity. She encouraged continued program management
and evaluation, and urged no unnecessary reductions.. She elaborated that
Council was giving a very confusing message to the public and noted the
City has $2.5M in undesignated reserves and stated she was disappointed
with the budget process and Council's lack of support for recycling.
Councilmember Mabry noted his frustration with the budget process and
stated he was not eager to spend the undesignated reserves. He noted the
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' importance of locating all of the City's unfunded liabilities, then using
the reserves to address the debts. He encouraged not committing the
reserves to fund new programs. He expressed disappointment about the lack
of time available to address the areas of concerns during the budget
process.
Councilmember Edwards described his involvement with the budget process as
difficult and stated he believed Council created confusion for the public
on most issues. He expressed his disappointment with the workings of the
budget process and the relationship between staff and Council.
Councilmember Horak stated he did not object to revising the City Manager's
budget recommendations and stated he believed it was Council's job to
reallocate funds. He spoke regarding special improvement districts and
encouraged that significant resources be located so that budget cuts would
not need to be made mid -year and spoke of the importance of having money in
reserve funds.
Councilmember Azari spoke of the confusion she experienced in the budget
process and stated she did not believe the process was conducted in the
spirit of attempting to disprove the City's system of government. She
described the process as being an honest exchange with direction from
Council.
Mayor Winokur acknowledged that the budget process had involved a great
deal of time and work and pointed out the budget for 1990 reflected
spending increases to enhance services and pointed out the importance of
dealing with the outstanding liabilities thus avoiding negative impact on
the city. He gave credit to the City Manager and staff for preparing a
response to Council's long-term goals and specific objectives and spoke in
favor of having extra reserve funds.
The vote on Councilmember Mabry's motion to adopt Resolution 89-175 as
amended was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 89-187 Amending the
Financial and Management Policies
Relating to the 1990 Annual Budget
as Previously Adopted in
Resolution 89-174, Adopted as Amended
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT"
' This Resolution amends Section 3.8(b) of the 1990 Financial and Management
Policies pertaining to the Poudre Fire Authority - Revenue Allocation
Formula.
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Section 3.8 Poudre Fire Authority - Revenue Allocation Formula has been
revised to reflect a change in the percentage of Property Tax mills
allocated to the Poudre Fire Authority in 1990.
The first paragraph in Section 3.8(b) states: "The City allocates Property
tax on PFA, maintaining the relative proportion (64.9%) of Property Tax
mills as originally allocated in the PFA. In accordance with Resolution
89-175 the City currently contributes 4.995 mills of existing Property Tax
to PFA." The proposed revision to Section 3.8(b) states: "The City
allocates 66.64% of the Property Tax mills to the PFA in 1990. In
accordance with Resolution 89-175 the City currently contributes 5.108
mills of existing Property Tax to the PFA."
This change to the Revenue Allocation Formula is a result of a decrease in
the net assessed valuation for Fort Collins. The Colorado State Board of
Equalization reduced the percentage used to calculate the assessed value
for residential property. The adjustment was made after the Recommended
Budget had been submitted to Council."
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to
adopt Resolution 89-187 with a modification to Exhibit A (b) and inserting
in subparagragh (b) the numbers of 69.31% and a mill number of 5.286.
Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and
Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 89-188 Approving
the 1990 Budget for the Poudre
Fire Authority, Adopted as Amended
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
The City will provide $5,371,177 for Operations and Maintenance and
$250,081 for Capital Equipment Replacement in 1990 based upon the Revenue
Allocation Formula (RAF). For 1990, the RAF will be based on .303 of one
cent of the City's Sales & Use Tax applicable to all taxable sales and
uses, and 5.108 mills of property tax.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Fort Collins and the
Poudre Valley Fire Protection District specifies that the Poudre Fire
Authority Board shall submit its proposed budget to the respective
governing bodies, the City and the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District.
The budget becomes the Authority budget only after approval of the
appropriations by the respective governing bodies and final adoption by the
Poudre Fire Authority Board of Directors.
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' Adoption of the Resolution will approve the Poudre Fire Authority 1990
budget.
The 1990 budget is a balanced budget and is based on input from the Poudre
Fire Authority Board of Directors and on priorities as established in the
PFA Strategic Plan. The primary goal for 1990 is to prepare for
implementation of the south truck company in 1991. To this end, the
Choices 95 contribution of $173,000 will be used in 1990 to order the south
truck (delivery time is approximately 12 months). Three firefighters are
also included with approximately 213 of the cost being covered by overtime
expenses. Whenever possible, these firefighters will be utilized in the
southern stations to supplement our response capability until the south
truck is implemented.
The balance of the operations budget maintains existing service levels and
includes normal inflationary increases for salaries, equipment and
supplies. The only extraordinary increase is a 45% ($100,000) increase in
state compensation insurance.
In addition to the Choices 95 contribution discussed above, the capital
budget includes the City equipment replacement contribution of $250,081 to
purchase a replacement fire engine which is presently on order and the
' District's annual $100,000 contribution for a training facility. The
budget also contains $166,201 from PFA reserves to complete payment on the
administrative offices at 102 Remington.
As usual, the 1990 budget provides a 2Y revenue reserve of $150,090. Thus
the 1990 budget maintains the sound financial condition of the Authority,
and with the final payment for the administrative offices, the PFA will be
completely debt free."
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to
adopt Resolution 89-189 by amending the mill figure to 5.286. Yeas:
Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and
Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak,
for the Finance Committee with staff's assistance do three things: move
with haste to provide information on the City's debt and unfunded liability
situation, that the information be shared with the entire Council, and to
have the Finance Committee analyze property tax dependence focusing on
' policy recommendation for Council consideration. Yeas: Councilmembers
Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
City Manager Burkett commented on the learning experience from this year's
overall budget process and spoke of the improvements that could be made.
He elaborated on gathering information from Council and staff to critique
the budget format and stated his frustration with the budget process did
not relate to Council's attempt to adopt the budget or change the direction
of the City programs. He stated he believed that staff was on target in
terms of meeting the goal objectives and assessed the frustrations as part
of the most important policy decision that comes before Council. He
commented on the lack of information regarding the recycling program due to
it being added late in the budget process.
Mayor Winokur thanked the City Manager and staff for their hard work
throughout the budget process.
Adjournment
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari,
to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Aa,..L`\\} City Clerk
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