HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-10/12/1976-SpecialOctober 12, 1976
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council - Manager Form of Government
Special Meeting - 7:00 P.M.
A special meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was
held on Tuesday, October 12, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council
Chambers in the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was
answered by Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell,.
Suinn and Wilkinson.
Staff Members Present: Brunton, Bingman, Case, DiTullio, Wood,
Fierce, Holmes, Jones, Kaplan, Krempel,
Lanspery, Lewis, McGraw, Phillips, Smith,
Thexton and Webber.
Also: City Attorney Arthur March Jr.
City Council Consideration of Fossil
Creek Meadows P.U.D. (County Referral)
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Planning Director Les Kaplan read the following memorandum into
the record:
Latimer County Planning Commission
Laiimer County Courthouse
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
#116-76 Fossil Creek Meadows P.U.D.: Revised Preliminary Master
Plan
Description: A proposal for 800 units on a 432 acre site located
on S. College Avenue between harmony and Trilby 'Roads, 1 1/2 miles
south of the .City. -
At its October 4, 1976 meeting the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board voted
4 to 2 to recoimnend to the County approval. of the preliminary. master. plan as
proposed.. Also, in light of the scale and location of the proposed develop-
ment, the Board voted to refer the item to City Council for its information and
comments. The City Council considered the proposed master plan at its.October 12
budget work session, and its concerns and recommendations are'herein included
along with those of the Board.
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Despite City opposition the County had rezoned this tract from @, FA and FA-1
zones to the R-Residential zone in May 1975. In that zoning is now a settled
issue, the question .of the adequacy and potential impact of the proposed master.
plan was the central concern of both the Planning and Zoning Board and the.
City Council. .
During the consideration of the item, the Board questioned whether or not
development -at the proposed density and -scale was urban -density development
and, therefore, premature at this location. The question of the adequacy of
such services as police and fire protection, dog control, school facilities,
roads and signalization were also raised. Among the arguments resulting in
Board vote in support of the master plan were the following:
(1) The rezoning was now a fact despite City opposition, and the proposed.
density (2.25 units per acre) is less than the maximum allowable.
(2) The physical characteristic$ of the tract (e.g. view of mountains,.
lake) make it ideal for residential.developnlent.
(3) This is not _prime agricultural land and, .therefore, an excellent
location for higher density development.
(4) A lower density development reduces tl?e "efficiency of the 11 land."
(5) The residenLi.al development would break till the eventual strip
commercial along this portion of College Avenue.
The City Council expressed a sense of futility and powerlessness concerning
the proposal, in light of the successful. rezoning. In order to miL'i.gate the
adverse ramifications from the proposed. intensity of development, the City ,
Council voted unanimously to recommend to the County that the master plan
be revised to include a maximum density of one unit per developable acre.
In a second action, the City Council voted unanimously to recommend to the
_ County that should the density exceed this recommended level, that the following
conditions for approval be imposed by. the County:
(1) designation of a location for a future school site. within the tract,
(2) assurance that improvements on County Road 13 be consistent with the
City's street pattern, and the _ -
(3) provision of adequate sidewalks, paved streets and street l.fghti.ng.
For the record and in hope that similar rezoning considerations fo the County
will be more reflective of the profound concerns of the City, the fallowing
summary of the City's major objections to .the Fossil Creek Meadows rezoning.
are reiterated:
(1) It could lead to urban -density development that should occur within
the City which is in the business of reviewing and providing services
and facilities to this scale add intensity of development.
(2) Such zoning would result in additional. demand on existing City
facilities (parks, streets, library, etc.) without the benefit of
compensating revenues.
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(3) The additional property taxes which would occur to the County would
not necessarily be adequate to provide the level of services and
improvements that would eventually be demanded by the additional
residents.
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(4) The City should , encourage County development which undermines the use
of urban lands for urban purposes. The large amount of undeveloped
land within the.City should be encouraged for use in order to provide
r) greater efficiency of City services and fac111.Li.cs, b) greater
efficiency or urban land uses, c) increased City revenues, and d) I.
Ieightened sense of structure and.form in the City environment.
(5) Development of the density permitted within the R zone and at the scale
possible within.a 432 acre site would be on the magnitude of a now
town." The possibility for an incorporated manicLpal.i.ty within, this
vicinity are real, considering a)_ the extent of surrounding residential
development, b) the location of commerci_nIly-zoned property and c)_ the
probable demand for i.mproved.and increased urban -type services and
facilities.
Both the Board and the Council appreciate the opportunity to review and comment
on the Fossil Creek .Meadows preliminary master, plan; .
Sincerely, .
.. Les Kaplan
Planning Director
Councilmembers expressed concern in the following areas:
1. Councilman Bloom - School impact; students would have to be
bussed.
2. Councilman Bowling - the zoning allows the development.
3. Councilwoman Gray - would like to see the City recommend the
lowest possible density.
4. Mayor Wilkinson - inquired if the P.U.D. was: a. being planned
to fit in with the street grid system, particularly the
extension of LeMay Avenue, b. whether the City could request
the developer to require covenants whereby he would not resist
annexation, and c. whether there is any land set aside for
school purposes.
5. Councilwoman Reeves - If this is going to be a rural rather
than an urban development, a. she agreed with the staff
recommendation that there be one unit per acre, b. that intense
development should be within the City rather than out of it, and
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c. that if development does not meet City standards, then
if the area is annexed there would have to be special
improvement districts in the areas of streets, sidewalks,
street lighting, curb and gutter, and storm drainage.
6. Councilman Russell - requested that in addition to trans-
mitting Council's concerns in writing that the Director of
Planning appear in person to outline the concerns.
Councilman Suinn stated he opposed the request based on reason
number five.
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn
that the City clearly recommend (to the County) that the density
be one unit per acre of developable land, which would be 355
units. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves,
Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn
that Council relay to the County Planning and Zoning Board
Council's concern about the development of Lemay Avenue,the need
for land for a school within the area, the problems of street
improvements, sidewalks, street lighting and utilities and
possible future annexation to the City. Yeas: Councilmembers
Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
City Manager's Report
1. City Manager Brunton again reminded Council of the dedication
of the Waste Water Treatment Plant No. 2 on October 14, 1976
at 10:30 a.m.
2. The City will be turning on the Civil Defense sirens on
October 14, 1976 at the request of the County Civil Defense
Director.
3. Veteran's Day will be celebrated on October 25, 1976 and
City Hall will be closed.
4. Mayor Wilkinson will recieve the keys to the Library on
October 18, 1976 for the opening of the Library; the official
dedication will be October 31, 1976 at 2:00 p.m.
Action on 1977 Budget
City Manager Brunton stated the Administration assumed that it
had a consensus of the Council on the following items:
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1. No funding of noise control.
2. That the funding for the airport will remain at $10,000.00.
Decisions are needed on the following:
1. Funding for DT2.
2. Funding, for the Chamber of Commerce.
3. Proposed additions or deletions to the total budget.
City Manager Brunton further stated that on funding for the
Chamber of Commerce, Poudre R-1 School District, Larimer County,
CSU, Public Service Company and Mountain Bell all have paid
memberships in the Chamber.
Mayor Wilkinson then requested action on the above three items.
Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves
that Council defer a decision on the funding of DT until after
the public forums in the fall. Yeas: Councilmembers Gray and Reeves.
Nays: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Councilman Bowling made a
motion, seconded by
Councilman
Russell
that DT not be funded for
members Bloom, Bowling, Gray,
the calendar year 1977.
Reeves, Russell,
Yeas:
Suinn and
Council -
Wilkinson.
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Nays: None.
Councilman Suinn requesteI
the Administration
direct a letter
of appreciation to the DT
leadership for the
assistance
provided
in the past. City Manager
Brunton stated this
would be
done.
Mayor Wilkinson requested action to the funding for the Chamber
of Commerce.
Councilwoman Gray spoke to her desire to have a dollar value
placed on a contract for services basis. Director of Utilities
Stan Case spoke in support of the funding saying the membership
provided is on 10 memberships which allows City personnel to take
part in various Chamber committees, and furthers City participation
in Chamber activities. Councilman Russell recommended that if the
Chamber is funded that one person from the City be an advisor to
the board.
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling
that based on the above premise, the City fund the Chamber of
Commerce in the amount of $2,000.00. Yeas: Councilmembers
Bloom, Bowling, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: Council -
members Gray and Suinn.
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Mayor Wilkinson then called for additional budget cuts.
Mayor Wilkinson spoke in opposition of deleting one building
inspector from the proposed budget.
Councilman Suinn spoke in favor of deleting the proposed funding
of $3,001 from the Parks and Recreation Budget for the Saturday
Afternoon Program and Social Adjustment Club. Also, like
response on his recommended Zero Base Budget Exercise and,
data on the percentage increase in each of the categories
over the last five fiscal years for each department.
Councilman Suinn made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling
that the City continue to participate in the Saturday Afternoon
Club in the amount of $3,001, provided that that amount of money
is obtainable from outside of city fund. Yeas: Councilmembers
Bloom, Bowling, Reeves, Suinn and Russell. Nays: Councilmembers
Gray and Wilkinson.
(Following for recording purposes is the item proposed in the
budget - City Manager's memorandum of October 12, 1976 - Changes
to Proposed 1977 General Fund Budget.)
"II. RECOMMENDED GENERAL FUND REVENUE CHANGES
Category
A. 347.42 Handicapped
Transportation Gift
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C-5 $ --- $3,001
Intent: Reflects receipt of private funds to cover
transportation costs of the Saturday Afternoon Program and Social
Adjustment Club."
Councilman Suinn again indicated he would pursue his previous
requests of Zero Base budgeting and data for the past five years.
Councilman Russell also stated he proposed to pursue the combina-
tion of City utility billing.
Councilpersons Gray, Reeves and Bowling spoke to the ending fund
balances.
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell to
adopt items I, A through D of the September 21, 1976,page 2,from
the City Manager deleting 1,125,000 from item A for membership
in the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
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I. RECOMMENDED GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE CHANCES
Department
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A. •City Council D-1 $ 52,521 n $ 49,061
McKt6ersl%:P US CG�C KLe6 r 1)lap .
'Reduce Council travel by 25% or $3,460 in 'the CoMi0a8tua�-- l
Intent:
Services account. `f7 93[0
S, Police (office of the Chief) D-71 $ 193,603 $ 203,381
Intent: Increase the City and employee pension contribution rate from
58 to 6%. Annual costs of this one percent 'increase are
$9,778 and will be paid out of Revenue Sharing funds.
C: Fise
D-80 $1,202,195 $1,210,575
Intent: Increase City and employee pension contribution rate from 5e
to 6%. This one percent increase costs $8,380 for one year
and will be paid out of Revenue Sharing Funds.
D. Parks & Recreation
(Recreation) D-103 $ 370,501 $ 381,726
Intent: Allow for the continuation of the low-income recreation program
(Chico Martinez) in 1977. This $11,225 for salary and fringes
will be he=T_e"'a3-n�rogram
costs-necessary=to==mr14.—be absorbed within
the recreation budget.* .
Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell,
Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn that
in the City Manager's memorandum of October 11, 1976, the item
on page 1 and 2; items A through F1. be adopted.
*Council correction of November 9, 1976.
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I.. Personal Services
A. General Administrative Services
1. Management Information Systems - Eliminate .5 Typist position
necessitating clerical pooling within other General Administra-
tive Services' divisions.
Budget reduction: $3,781
2. Purchasing - Eliminate .5 Typist position. This reduces the
presently authorized but vacant Typist position to half=time.
Budget reduction: $3,781
3. Buildings Repair & Maintenance - Eliminate one Custodian. This
will necessitate a rescheduling.of present custodial duties and
a reduction. in the level of present maintenance activities.•
Budget reduction: $8,771
Total budget reductions: $16,333
I. B. Special Projects & open Space - Eliminate one Land Acquisition
Assistant. Transfering varied culteral resource activities from
this Department to the'Cultural Affairs Department reduces the
need for this position.
Budget reduction: $16,736
Eliminate .5 Typist position. Arrangements have been made to
share typing requirements with. the Assistant City Attorney's
Typist. '
Budget reduction: $3,781
Total budget reduction: $20,511
C. Planning - Eliminate one Planner. II position.. This will be
effected by not filling the existing position vacancy in the
Department. ... _ .
Budget reduction: $15,518
D. Police - Eliminate one Detective position. This will invblve
reassigning duties of the existing Training Officer and the
assignment of this individual to an investigative capacity.
Budget reduction: $12,500
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E. Fire - Defer filling the three new fire fighter positiong .in
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1977 until April 1. This will still enable these individuals'
' to be on line during the summer months peak vacation period.
Budget reduction: $8,007
F. Engineering Services
1. Engineering - Eliminate one Engineering Drafting Technician I.
A continual backlog will exist in the updating of quarter
section maps not including other map maintenance. Efforts
will be made to finance this position out of the utility
budgets. — - - ---
Budget reduction:. $9,489.
Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell,
Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn to
adopt item F2 (memorandum October 11, 1976 page 2).
' 2. Building Inspection - Eliminate one Building Inspector. This
will necessitate an increase in the average number of
inspections required of each Inspector per day.
Budget reduction: $12,467
Total budget reductions: $21,956"
At Councilman Suinn's request, the City Manager clarified that
Building Inspection fees pay all the budget of this division.
Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and
Suinn. Nays: Councilman Wilkinson.
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling'
to adopt Item I. G. of the October 11, 1976 memorandum.
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Z. G. Parks & Recreation
1. .Recreation - Eliminate one Recreation Worker. Current
Recreation Supervisor duties will continue to include less
responsible tasks.
Budget reduction: $11,225
Revise 1977 salary requirements, • for Assistant Aquatic
Supervisor based on refilling this position at entry level.
In addition, an effort will be made to reduce pool hours'
based on appropriate analyses of usage; thus reducing the
need for some temporary personnel:'
Budget reduction- $5,980
', .. Reduce temporary personnel costs at the Outdoor Pool due to
shorter summer vacation,of Poudre R-1 School District.
Budget reduction: $2,360
2.. Parks - Eliminate.the positions of Park Technician I'and II.
This will necessitate a reduction of mowing and maintenance
activities in various parks. An additional $7,500 in overtime,
however, will be needed to assist in summer maintenance .
activities if..these positions are eliminated.
Budget reduction: $12,500
Total budge£'reductions: $32,065
Total Personal Services budget reductions: $126,896
Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell,
Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Councilmember Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling
that Council adopt Item II, Adminstrative Controls, A, B, & C of
the City Manager's memorandum of October 11, 1976.
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II. Administrative Controls
1 A. Reduction in Copy Costs - A City-wide reduction in copy costs will be effected by requiring a 20% reduction in the amount budgeted in
each department for Copier"Rental and Supplies. All documents
requiring tenor more copies will be printed by the Larimer County
Printing Office." The number of copies made by each department will
be monitored monthly by Finance.
Budget reduction: $8,310
B. Vehicle Usage.- A savings of $6,000 will be effectuated in the
general fund by a 50% reduction in the number of vehicles taken home
by City employees excluding Police and Fire. This reduction will be
brought about by the development and implementation.of a City-wide
vehicle usage policy.
Budget reduction: $6,000
C. Public Information Brochures - A savings of approximately $10,000
can be effected by allowing City departments "to finance public
information brochures through advertising.. A policy will be
established whereby at least 75% of the.publication costs must be
covered by advertising revenue before the brochure will be approved'
for publication..
Budget reduction: $10,000
' Total Administrative Controls budget reductions: $24,310
Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn
and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell to
adopt item III Service Level Reductions of the City Manager's
memorandum of October 11, 1976.
III.Service Level Rgductions
A. Animal Ccntrol Program - Reduce program level to a staffing of two
full-time and one -part-time positions. This results in a weekly
reduction of coverage from 16 hours per day.to 16 hours for 3"days
and 8 hou s for 4 days."
Budget reduction: $14,880
B. Cemeteries.- Reduce part-time personnel. requested, thus necessitating
a reduction in the current scope and frequency of maintenance acti-
vities.
Budget reductions: $8,918
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C. Street Lighting - Anticipated revisions in the street program indicate
that the 1977 cost for electric service can be reduced from $273,448
to $268,222. An additional savings of $8,040 can be effected by '
altering present lighting level standards for new subdivisions, e.g.
reducing the required number of lights by one-half.
Budget reductions: $13,266
D. Street Light overbuild - This item can be reduced by $6,000._ Funds in
this account are usad for miscellaneous street light installations,
which will be kept -toa minimum in 1977.
Budget reductions: $6,000
E. Street Cleaning - The City presently operates three street sweepers.
It is suggested that the third sweeper be regularly used only during
peak -load periods and otherwise serve.as a backup sweeper. This
'results in an equipment cost -savings of $8,000. Personnel costs
associated with manning the third sweeper would be reduced to a
half-time level of $4,500.
Budget reduction: $12,500
F. Human Resources - Due to previous Council commitments, a reduction '
in funding of social service agencies is.not recommended. Such a.
reduction would effectively nullify the recommendation of the Larimer
Human Resource Board and likely have negative repercussions in the
funding allocations of the other two .participating local governments.
In addition, because of the time frame involved, it would be
difficult to make other than arbitrary decisions about which agencies
should receive a cut in funding.
A total of $14,269 is budgeted for Human Rights Ordinance enforcement
and Affirmative Action. Any reduction in.this amount would adversely
affect the implementation of the Human Rights Ordinance, limit the
functions and credibility of the Human Relations Commission, and
severely limit the implementation of the.City Affirmative Action
program. For these reasons, no change in the budget request is recom-
mended.
Total Service Level budget reductions: $55;564
Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn
and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves
that Council adopt item IV Additional Revenue Services of the
City Manager's memorandum of October 11, 1976. '
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"IV. Additional Revenue Sources - We have recently been notified
that the City will receive an additional $11,153 from the Highway
' Users Tax Fund in 1977.
Revenue and Resource Addition: $11,153"
Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn
and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell
that Council drop their membership in the National League of Cities,
($600). . Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom and Suinn. Nays: Council -
members Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson.
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell
that City Council drop their membership in the Colorado Municipal
League.
Council considered the increase for the year and the value received
from the League. Yeas: Seuneilmembers-Bleem;-Bawling;-Graq,
Reeves--Rnssell;-Shinn-and-Wilkinson---Nags---Nana-
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell
that Council direct the administration to restrict the taking home
of police cars to within the City Limits.
' City Manager Brunton and Police Chief Smith addressed the one-to-
one car plan and their conviction that taking the cars from those,
officers living outside the City Limits would create serious
morale problems in the department and might effect turn over.
Yeas: Councilman Bloom. Nays: Councilmembers Bowling, Gray,
Reeves, Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Councilman Bloom made a motion that Council direct the administration
to eliminate City enforcement and participation in discrimination
in civil rights suits (from the human resources and not a legal
point of view.)
This motion was declared dead by the Mayor for lack of a second.
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling
that the City eliminate enforcements of human rights which -are
already covered and enforced by the state and federal governments.
Human Resources Director John McGraw spoke to the enforcement at
the state and federal level.
The above motion was withdrawn by the motion maker with the consent
of the Council members seconding the motion.
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* Council correction of November 9, 1976. Corrected to read Yeas:
None. Nays: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell,
Suinn and Wilkinson."
City Manager Brunton stated the elimination of the Human Rights
Officer would effect the budget by $14,269.00. t
Councilman Bloom made a motion that Council eliminate the position
of Human Rights Officer in any situation where there are any
overlapping state and federal regulations.
Councilman Bloom then withdrew the motion.
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell
that Council direct the City Administration to limit the number
of City employees to a maximum of 550 during 1977. Yeas: Council -
members Bloom and Bowling. Nays: Councilmembers Gray, Reeves,
Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson.
Mayor Wilkinson then declared a recess.
Upon the meeting being reconvened by the Mayor, City Attorney
March stated that the action already taken by the Council requires
further: i.e. action on item II B of the City Manager's memorandum
of September 21, 1976 being a transfer from Revenue Sharing
indicated on Page C-5 of the proposed budget from $700,000 to
$729,383. That change is needed in order to provide the funding
for the expenditure changes made in the earlier part of the
memorandum and that was adopted by motion, if Council intended
to adopt it in that manner.
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling.
to adopt Item II B of the City Manager's memorandum of September 21,
1976.
"B. 365.08 Transfer from
Revenue Sharing C-6 $700,000 $729,383
Intent: Reduce Revenue Sharing reserve by $29,383 to cover
program costs itemized above."
Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell, Suinn
and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
City Attorney March then stated that on the motion previously
passed regarding item II A of the City Manager's memorandum of
September 21, 1976, (Saturday Afternoon Program and,Social
Adjustment Club), it was his understanding that Council's intent
was that that be funded only to the extent that funds come in;
however, Council never physically made the change in the budget
by changing page D-133 from $42,018 to $45,019 in the memorandum
of September 21, 1976, i.e. nor did Council change the revenue
side by changing page C-5 from -0- to $3,001 reflecting the
receipt of private funds to cover that cost.
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Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom
' to affect the above recommended changes.
E. Parks & Recreation 45,019
(Youth Centers) D-133 $ 42,018. $
Intent: Provide funds for transportation costs of the Social Adjustment
Club and Saturday Afternoon Program. This $3,001 is offset by
an equal amount of revenue in the General Fund in anticipation
of private donations for the project.
F. Total General Fund. B-1 $8,742,586 $8,768,509
RECOMMENDED GENERAL FUND REVENUE CHANGES
Category Page. From To .
A. 347.42 Handicapped _ $ 3,001
Transportation Gift C-5 $ -'
Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves, Russell and
Wilkinson. Nays: Councilman Suinn.
City Manager Brunton stated the Administration would have further'
items on the budget for the October 19, 1976 Council meeting; he
then distributed memorandums on the Seven Year Capital Program
and the Community Development funds.
City Attorney March spoke then to Downtown Task Force proposal
of combining two purposes into the general improvement district,
cutting the parking back to $800,000 and putting in $300,000
toward the beautification in the general district. Then they
talked about a $700,000 Special Improvement District. It had
become very clear during the proceedings that one objection that
everybody had was to the add -on costs; the 20%, interest,
construction, financing, etc. Therefore, the Task Force is talking
about the $700,000 for instance being total cash including the
extra percentage and they are talking about the million, one
hundred thousand dollars in the General Improvement District
being total cash."
In conclusion, the City Attorney stated that it looked like the
recommendation will be made to the effect that Council should
form the Special Improvement District for the purpose of providing
the construction of everything in the College Avenue Improvements
' except the canopies and that the canopies will end up
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as the general improvement part of the project. This can only
be done if the City does put in approximately $300,000.
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City Manager Brunton stated the Administration is proposing
that Council adjourn the October 19, 1976 meeting to October 26,
1976 and adopt ordinances on an emergency basis. City Attorney
March stated that on October 26, Council would first form the
district and then have the Council sit as the Board of the
District and start the procedures for going to a Bond Election
immediately.
City Manager Brunton then distributed memorandums regarding the
suggested recommendation to implement removing portions of the
Seven Year Capital Program:
I That the City Council adopt the August 31, 1976 estimates
of revenue of $15,838,270 for the Seven Year Capital Program.
II. That the City Council confirm the previously allocated or
Council approved allocations in the amount of $15,218,326.
III. That the remaining $619,944 be allocated as follows:
Project Previous Amount Amount Added New Total
Street Improvements .$1,600,000 $ 200,000 $1,860,000
1,877,500, 70,000 1,947,500
Library (parking lot)
Fire Station 3 Replacement 155,000 70,000 225,000
Fire Station 2 Replacement 200,000 50,000 250,000
Fire Training Center --- 100,000 100,000
Downtown Redevelopment 250,000 129,944 3-79,944.
Total $4,082,500. $ 619,944 $4,702,444
Recommendation IV - That the two remaining projects namely the ice-skating
rink and swimming pool be deferred and be eventually financed
through an extension of the sales tax capital program
from' Community Development entitlement money or other sources.
Recommendation V - Tha[ the administration be directed to complete a r
cash flow projection for all projects through March
1980. The report should be available•on November 1
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City Manager Brunton then distributed a memorandum on the
Recommendation and Possible Allocation of Community Development
' Entitlement Funds.
RE: Recommendation and Possible Allocation of Community Development
Entitlement Funds
Our field representative of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development recently informed us that, as a formula entitlement city, -we
will receive $234,000 under the Community Development Block Grant program.
We assume that we will receive allocations according to the "phase -in"
program, whereby one-third of the base grant is received the first year,
two-thirds the second year, and the total amount the third year. According.
to this phase -in program, we should,. therefore, receive $470,000 in 1978
and $700,000 in 1979. For comparative purposes, under the Community .
Development Block Grant program, Greeley currently receives $325,000 and
Boulder receives $920,000 (see attached memo).
We should begin discussion on the allocation of these funds immediately as
their receipt will necessarily affect other projects. There are, however,
several problems involved in accurately projecting this revenue source.
Basically, we lack the ability to accurately determine future congressional
action regarding funding levels and formula changes after 1978. This
' limitation notwithstanding, listed below is a recommended allocation program
for 1977 and tentative program allocations for 1978 and 1979.
Project 1977 1978 1979
Downtown Rehabilitation $134,000.. $---
Housing Rehabilitation 100,000 125,000 150,000
Street Improvements,- .. --- 195,000 300,000
Storm Sewers --- --- 250,000
Police & Fire Training Center --- 150,000 ---
Totals $234,000 $470,000 $700,000
Other needed capital programs include the gymnasium and the development of
Rolland Moore Memorial Park.
Mayor Wilkinson then stated he would like to establish a time for
the Council's quarterly session with the City Manager.
Mayor Wilkinson then declared a Special Meeting will be on
October 26, 1976 at 1:30 p.m.
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Adjournment ,
Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves
to adjourn. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Reeves,
Russell, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Mayor��
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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