HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-12/09/1975-AdjournedDecember 9, 1975
COUNCIL OF CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council - Manager Form of Government
Adjourned Meeting - 5:30 P.M.
An adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on
Tuesday, December 9, 1975, at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in the
City of Fort Collins City Hall. Mayor Russell called the meeting to order
noting the following Councilmembers present: Bloom, Bowling, Reeves, Russell
and Wilkinson.
Absent: Councilmembers Gray and Suinn.
Staff members present: Brunton, Bingman, DiTullio., Holmes, Deibel, Cain and
Lewis.
Also: City Attorney Arthur E. March, Jr.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 18, 1975 '
and the Special Meeting of November 25, 1975 Approved
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to approve
the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 18, 1975 and the Special Meeting
of November 25, 1975 as published. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Reeves,
Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Vacating
a Portion of Alpine Street
CouncilmanBowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom to adopt Ordinance
No. 80, 1975 on second reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Reeves,
Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 80, 1975,
BEING AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF .
ALPINE STREET IN THE CITY OF FORT.COLLINS
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WHEREAS, the owners of property adjoining the same have
petitioned the City Council to vacate a portion of Alpine Street
adjoining Lot 15, Block 1, of the Riverside Subdivision and a
strip of land 50 feet in width between said Lot 15 and the right
of way of North.College Avenue; and
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WHEREAS, the portion of said street for which the vacation
request has been made is not now open to the public and because
of previous vacations of other streets in the subdivision, this
portion of said street is not needed nor will the same be needed
as a public street;,and
WHEREAS, this portion of the street is not needed for
municipal purposes nor will the same be needed for municipal
purposes in the future and the rights of the citizens of the
City of Fort Collins will in no way be prejudiced by the vacation
of the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS that the following described portion of Alpine
Street, to -wit:
a. The South 22 feet of Alpine Street (formerly First
Street), which adjoins Lot 15, Block 1, of the
Riverside Subdivision and which also adjoins, a
strip of land 50 feet in width between said Lot
15 and the right of way of North College Avenue,
all in the Riverside Subdivision in the City of
Fort Collins, Colorado;
' be, and the same hereby is, abolished, vacated and abated. r
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and
ordered published this 18th day of November, A.D. 1975, and to
be presented for final passage on the 9th day of December, A.D.
1975.
ATTEST: Vfiyor
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this '.9th day of
December, 1975.
ATTEST: Mayor
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First Reading: November 18, 1975 (Vote: Yeas: 7, Nays: 0)
Second Reading: December 9, 1975 (Vote: Yeas: 5, Nays: 0)
Dates Published: NOV
23, 1975 and December 14, 1975
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Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Relating
to Plant Investment Fee Payments in Installments
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves to adopt
Ordinance No. 81, 1975 on second reading. Yeas: Bloom, Bowling, Reeves.
Kussell and Wilkinson. Plays: None.
— ORDINANCE NO. 81 1975 --
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 112
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
RELATING TO CITY UTILITIES
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS: '
Section 1. That Section 112-61 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by deleting
therefrom the following sentence: .
"Such fee shall be paid in full prior to the time
that water is taken and used for any purpose other
than for construction purposes."
and by substituting therefor the following:
"Except when arrangements for time payment are made
pursuant.to policy established by the City Council,
such fee shall be paid in full prior to the time
that water is taken and used for any purpose other
than for construction purposes."
Section 2. That Section 112-113 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by deleting
therefrom the following sentence:
"Such fee shall be paid in full prior to the time
that the connection permit is issued."
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and by substituting therefor the following:
"Except when arrangements are made for time payment
under policy established by the City Council, such
fee shall be paid in full prior to the time that
the connection permit is issued."
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and
ordered published this /rU day ofl/i.i.A#A-AA.< , A.D. 1975,
d to bepresentedfor anal passage on the��Mday of
A.D. 1975.
ATTEST:
ty C er
Passed and adopted on final reading this 9th day of
December A.D: 1975.
ATTEST: Mayor
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First Reading: November 18, 1975
Second Reading: December 9, 1975
Dates Published: November 23, 1975
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(Vote: Yeas: 7, Nays: 0).
(Vote: Yeas: 5, Nays: 0)
and December 14, 1975
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Vacating
the Alley in Block 115
At its November 18, 1975, meeting, the City Council received a petition from.
the First United Presbyterian Church and other property owners to vacate the
T-shaped alley which runs from the middle of Block 115 north to Mulberry,
south to Myrtle and east to Mason. This vacation is needed in connection
with the construction of the new Presbyterian Church. At its October 6,
1975, meeting the Planning and Zoning Board recommended that the alley
be vacated providing the necessary utility agreements were obtained. The
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vacation ordinance reserves the necessary easements to the extent they are
within the boundary of the existing alley. The City Attorney has prepared
the easement dedication for the easement in the new location, but this has
not yet been executed. Prior to final passage, we will obtain the necessary
signatures on this easement dedication.
Councilman Bloom inquired if the easement dedication had been signed.
City Attorney March stated it would be executed prior to second reading of
the ordinance on January 6, 1976.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling to adopt
Ordinance No. 82, 1975 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling,
Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Relating
to Zoning and the Zoning Board of Appeals
A recommendation was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals that the operating
procedures of the Board be changed to allow the affirmative action by a majority
vote of the members.
Under the applicable provisions of the state law, the action of the Board in
granting a variance has required the affirmative vote of four of its five
members. The City Attorney has expressed his opinion that this is a matter
of local concern and that the City can vary this rule. As a practical matter
this rule has created considerable hardship since it is difficult to obtain
the presence of four members at a meeting of the.Board. Furthermore, this
rule has in the past resulted in the denial of a variance even though the
majority of the Board may have voted in favor of the variance.
The attached ordinance would change this rule by allowing the Board to
adopt bylaws under which they could specify a different majority for action
of the Board. Such bylaws would have to be presented to the Council before
becoming effective.
Councilwoman Reeves expressed concern regarding the time in the decision reduced
by the Board would take effect; what would happen in the case of a Councilmember
wishing to have a decision reconsidered.
City Attorney March stated this ordinance does not address that question.
General interpretation had been that there is no appeal or decision by the
Council unless an interested party petitions the Council to change the Board
decision.
Councilwoman Reeves stated she wished to address the question now and either
say that the Board decision takes effect two weeks after the decision is made.
Councilman Wilkinson stated that if this is the wish of the Council it should
apply to all Boards.
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Councilman Wilkinson -made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling to adopt
t Ordinance No, 83, 1975 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling,
Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom to instruct the
City Attorney to prepare an ordinance providing for a holding period after a
decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the right of the City Council to
consider their decision during that holding period and change it if they see
fit. And, to look into the other Boards and make a report. Yeas: Council -
members Bloom, Bowling, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Ordinance Adopted on Second Reading Concerning
:^ Salaries for the City Attorney and the City Manager
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L ^ Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom to adopt
Ordinance No. 84, 1975 on second reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling,
Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 84, 1975
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2-22
AND 2-23 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF THE
' CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
Section 1. That Section 2-22 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by deleting
therefrom the words and figures, "twenty-nine thousand forty
dollars ($29,040.)," and by substituting therefor the words
and figures, "thirty-two thousand dollars ($32,000.)."
Section 2. That Section 2-23 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by deleting
therefrom the words and figures, "fifteen thousand dollars
($15,.000.)," and by substituting therefor the words and figures,
"sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000.)."
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Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and
ordered published this Q�,,rr�<.Lday of A.D. 1975,
d to be presented for�_.1, passage on the I Q4. day of
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ATTEST:
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Passed and adopted on final reading this 9th day of
December 1975
ATTEST:
Mayor.
city Clerk
First Reading: November 25, 1975 (Vote: Yeas: 7, Nays: 0)
Second Reading: December 9, 1975 (Vote: Yeas: 5, Nays: 0)
Dates Pushed: November 30, 1975 and December 14, 1975
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Resolution Adopted Approving Renewal Agreement with
Union Pacific Railroad Company for a Power Wire Line
Crossing (C.D. No. 30657-E)
Councilman.Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to adopt the
resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
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RESOLUTION 75-71
' OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNION
!PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
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WHEREAS, Union Pacific Railroad Company has tendered to
the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, an agreement covering
the construction,'maintenance and operation of an overhead
power wire line across the property and over the tracks of
TV the railroad company at Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado,
M such agreement being identified in the records of the railroad
sa company as its C.D. No. 30657; and
i, WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Fort Collins has said
proposed agreement before it and has given it careful review
and consideration; and
WHEREAS, it is considered that the best interests of said
City of Fort Collins, Colorado, will be subserved by the
acceptance of said agreement.
' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS that the terms of the agreement submitted by
Union Pacific Railroad Company as aforesaid be, and the same
are, hereby accepted in behalf of said.City;.and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of said City is
hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute said
agreement on behalf of said City and that the City Clerk of
said City is hereby authorized and directed to attest said
agreement and to attach to each duplicate original of said
agreement a certified copy of this resolution.
Passed and adopted atan adjourned meeting of the City Council
held this 9th day of December , A.D. 1975.
ATTEST: Kayor
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Various Deeds and Easements Accepted .
Councilwoman Reeves inquired into item "C", (Grant Deed from Eastgate Joint
Venture), if this was an area that is undeveloped? Land Acquisition Director,
Bill Holmes, stated this was undeveloped land. This had been appraised and
reflected the appraisal price.
Councilwoman Reeves then inquired if when the land is,developed, will the
money be reclaimed.. Mr. Holmes stated that this is the policy that is being
pursued.
A. Easement ageement with Richard L. Bartlett, for a right of way for the
installation and maintenance of a buried sewer pipe line north of West
Elizabeth Street between the Rhoades' Subdivision and the Valley Hi
Subdivision, First Filing.,
Consideration: $1.00
B. Easement from Fred and Amalia Koch for
installation of a
down -guy for an
overhead pole line near the rear of the
property located
at 117 South
Taft, Hill Road.
Consideration: $1.00
C. Grant deed from Eastgate Joint Venture
for right of way
for widening of
Riverside Avenue, pedestrian sidewalk,
and the installation,
reinstalla-
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tion, servicing and maintenance of utilities.
Consideration: $6,000.00
D. Easement agreement with Don Pavel for a
right of way for
the Alta Vista
sewer line.
Consideration: .$1.00
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves to accept
the above easements and deeds. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Reeves,
Russell,and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
Resolution Adopted Appointing Members to
the Policemen's Pension Fund Board
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom to adopt the
resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
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RESOLUTION 75-72 i
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPOINTING t"..,''4BERS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE POLICEMEN'S PENSION FUND OF THE CITY
` OF FORT COLLINS
WHEREAS, heretofore the City Council, by ordinance No.
55, 1975, established a Board of Trustees of the Policemen's
Pension Fund of.the City of Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, thelCity Council desires to appoint members to
such board; and
WHEREAS, such board is the successor board to the Board
of Trustees of the Policemen's Pension Fund previously existing,
except that the newly created board has three members elected
from the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the members to serve from the Police Department
on such board have been elected and their names submitted to
the City Council, and the City Council now desires to confirm
and appoint such persons to said board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS that the following persons be, and they hereby
are, appointed as the members on the Board of Trustees of the
Policemen's Pension Fund of the City of Fort Collins from the
Police Department to serve for the term indicated after their
names:
NAME OF MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
Clarence J. Davis. July 1, 1978
Howard Reed July 1, 1977
David Pitney July 1, 1976
Passed and adopted at an adjourned meeting of the City Council
held this 9th day of December, A.D. 1975.
ATTEST: Mayor
City Clerk
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Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Vacating Public
Easements on a Portion of Tract I, Southmoor Village,
Third Filing
The developers of Soutlmoor Village, 'third filing, have requested that the
City Council vacate a small portion of Tract I which was dedicated for .
public purposes on the plat of that subdivision. The tract is approxi-
mately 35 feet in width and the portion to be vacated is approximately 5
feet in width by 34 feet in length. This request is made because of an
error in laying out a house in the subdivision and the house actually
encroaches on the public easement. You will note that there is still a
substantial amount of public easement after the vacation, and this ease-
ment was only dedicated as open area and access to the larger open area
and drainage area north of the piece in question.
The planning staff and the engineering staff have investigated this request
and it is apparent that no harm will be done to public interests by complying
with the request and adopting the vacation ordinance.
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling to adopt
Ordinance No. 87, 1975 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling,
Reeves,and Russell. Nays: Councilman Wilkinson.
Resolution Adopted on Urban Boundary and
Functional Classification of Streets
Director of Engineering Services, Roy A. Bingman, spoke to the revised Urban
Boundary; the significance of this is that Urban Systems funding is dependent
upon specific projects being indicated within the Urban Boundary and on the
Functional Street System.
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling to adopt
the resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Reeves, Russell and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
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OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING THE FORT COLLINS AND SURROUNDING
AREA 1980 URBAN AREA BOUNDARY MAP FOR THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
WHEREAS, in order to be eligible
system funds, it 5s necessary that the
adopt an officialiurban boundary map;
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for the receipt of urban
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WHEREAS, a Fort Collins and Surrounding Area 1980 Urban
Area Boundary map'has been prepared and presented to the City
Council which is dated September 9, 1975; and
WHEREAS, the Council has studied the same and now desires
to approve said map.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS that the Fort Collins and Surrounding Area 1980
Urban Area Boundary map dated September 9, 1975, be, and'the
same hereby is, accepted and approved by the City Council.
Passed and adopted at an adjourned meeting of the City
Council held this 9th day of December, A.D. 1975.
ATTEST:
City -Clerk
Other Business
1. Councilman Bowling stated he has received requests for a possible improvement
district from the PTA of Barton School regarding sidewalks on Stuart Street.
2. City Attorney March stated he had been contacted requesting street lights on
East Prospect Street.
3'. Councilman Bowling announced the following meetings: 1) December 17, 1975
at Greeley on the 208 Review Process in conjunction with the Corps of Engineers,
and 2) a meeting in Denver on December 11, 1975 with the Director of EPA.
4. City Attorney March reported that the Federal Court did rule on the preliminary
stages on the paraphernalia cases and did, in effect, order that the various
items that were seized be returned. The question of the liability has not
been determined.
5. Mayor Russell announced that Mr. David Luplow would be invited to join Council
for dinner as a V.I.C. (Very Important Citizen).
6. City Manager Brunton stated there would be no work sessions on the 23rd or 30th
of December.
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Citizen Participation
1. Andy Anderson, 1421 Skyline Drive, President of the Concerned Citizens
for Choice City Government, inquired into a recent newspaper article regarding
consensus votes. Councilmembers inquired into bylaws and membership of the
committee.
Mayor Russell requested the Mr. Anderson submit his questions in writing to
the City Manager for response.
2. Merle Goddard, President of the Board of Directors of the Fort Collins Area
Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the Cultural Resources Center which they desired
would include convention facilities. City Manager Brunton responded that the
Administration has worked with the DT Committee and the architects on this
project; after presentation to the Council, Council had directed the Administra-
tion to proceed with a viable facility at a cost not to exceed two million
dollars.
Preston Davis stated the Committee and Administration and Council are:at the
point where specific instructions must be given to the architect in order to
proceed.
3. Martha Bartlett from the Community Crises Center expressed her appreciation
for the support given the Center.
4. Mayor Russell stated the following Certificates of Appreciation to former.,
Board members to be presented were as follows:
Tom Sutherland )
Bonnie Titley ) Planning and Zoning Board
George Mack )
Erwin Wilson ) Housing Authority..
No former members were present to receive the plaques.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Relating
to Sales Tax for Industrial Machinery
Merle Goddard, of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce spoke at length
in support of the proposed ordinance.
Councilmembers spoke in favor or in opposition to the ordinance and Director of
Finance Charlie Cain addressed the problems which will be encountered in admini-
stering the ordinance.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bowling to adopt
Ordinance No. 85, 1975 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bowling, Russell
and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilmembers Bloom and Reeves.
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Job Description for Position of Cultural
Resources Director Approved - Not To Be
Hired at This Time
City Manager Brunton stated that although this item is in the budget, he felt
there had been enough discussion at budget time, that it should be clarified.
The City does have the grant for the Cultural Resources Director, also word had
been received that there is a chance of getting a CFrA position to do work at
the museum.
Abbreviated Council comments are as follows:
1. Bloom - "No argument with job description; feel that filling the position
at this time is premature."
2. Bowling - 'The job description is quite adequate, I do believe that since
it takes time,to locate a person who will fill this job description, we
should begin now."
3. Reeves - "I agree that we should move ahead. It appears we should start
moving to.have someone now so that when the time for construction occurs
we could eliminate mistakes."
4. Wilkinson - "I feel this is very premature; we could be a year and a half
away from breaking ground."
S. Russell - "I do not see the need for this person at this time, I have a
different angle, I feel we have people on board at this time whose resources
are not being utilized at this time. I agree with the job description but
disagree with hiring a new person."
Mr. Bob Clark, from the Arts and Humanities Council spoke in favor of hiring a
director immediately. Martha Trimble, Cultural Resources Board member, spoke
in favor of the hiring of the director immediately.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom that the City
not hire a Cultural Resources Director at this time. Yeas: Councilmembers
Bloom, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilmembers Bowling and Reeves.
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City Manager Brunton stated that in light of the motion the Admininstration will
be recommending how they will proceed to continue the program. One of the first
things that will have to be done is to notify the Arts and Humanities Council to
turn down the $13,500.00 grant. Councilman Bowling suggested that this notification
be held until after the next Council meeting.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves that the
decision of the disposition of the grant be held until the next meeting.
Yeas: Councilmember Bowling and Reeves. Nays: Councilmembers Bloom, Russell
and Wilkinson.
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Resolutions Adopted Initiating Consolidated
Street Improvement District No. 71
City Attorney March stated the Council should consider the report of the City
Engineer recommending the initiation by the City for the construction of side-
walks, curb and gutter and asphalt paving on Taft Hill Road from LaPorte.Avenue
to Prospect Street, on Springfield Drive from Taft Hill Road west approximately
270 feet, and on Peterson Street from Prospect Street to Parker Street,
(including street lighting).
Sanford Thayer, 1827 Michael Lane, stated that he worked in the area of cost
benefit analysis and he believed that with respect to the fronting property
owners, of which he is not one, the benefits from the project are negative and
if the costs were positive he found this an undesirable project for the fronting
property owners. Roy A. Bingman responded that the City does participate both
in the cost of the street improvement and in the street lighting costs. It was
then clarified that this is a consolidated district.
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves to adopt the
resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson.
Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 7$-74
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ACCEPT-
ING A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS REGARDING THE INITIATION OF A SPECIAL IMPROVE-
MENT DISTRICT, STATING THE NEED FOR, THE NATURE
OF, AND THE LOCATION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE
MADE, DESCRIBING THE AREA TO BE ASSESSED FOR THE
SAME, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND PRESENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE NECESSARY
INFORMATION FOR THE FORMATION OF SAID DISTRICT
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WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has recommended
to the City Council that a special improvement district be
created for the purpose of installing certain public improve-
ments in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received such recommenda-
tion and desires to continue with the formation of such
special improvement district.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the Director of
Public Works is hereby received and accepted.
Section 2. That the improvements to be constructed are.
the following: curb, gutter, sidewalk, asphalt pavement and
street lightint, and that such improvements are needed in
order to facilitate the use of said street, increase the
safety for persons using said street, decrease the required
maintenance on said.street, and provide better lighting on
such street. -- —
Section 3. !The location of the improvements to be made
is as follows:
A. On Taft Bill Road from Laporte Avenue to
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Taft Hill Road from Laporte Avenue to Mulberry Street
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previously improved.
B. On Springfield Drive from Taft Hill Road
westerly a distance of 270 feet.
C. On Peterson Street from Prospect Road to
Parker Street (asphalt pavement only).
Section 4. The City Engineer is hereby directed to
prepare and present to the Council the following:
A. Preliminary plans and specifications of the improve-
ments proposed.
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B. An estimate of the total cost of such improvements,
including the cost of constructing the same, engineering,
legal and advertising costs, interest during construction
and until assessments are made by ordinance against the.
properties benefited, and other incidental costs.
C. A map of the district to be assessed for.the cost
of the improvements.
Section 5. The City Council hereby finds and determines
that the improvements proposed to be installed on all of the
locations designated under Section 3 above are substantially
the same, and such improvements are to be consolidated into
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one improvement district to be known as Consolidated Street
Improvement Distr ct No. 71, but each separate location as
designated in Section 3'above shall be considered as a
separate area forlthe purpose of remonstrance and assessment.
Passed and a opted at an adjourned meeting of the City
Council held this 9th day of December 1975.
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Council then considered the report of the City Engineer setting forth
the estimates, maps, and other details concerning the district which were
prepared pursuant to the resolution just adopted.
City Clerk, Verna Lewis read the resolution by title, approving the plans,
details and establishing a hearing date of January 20, 1976 for adoption
of the ordinance creating the district.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to adopt
the resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Reeves, Russell and
Wilkinson. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 75-75
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADOPT-
ING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER ON THE ESTIMATES,
COSTS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR CONSOLIDATED STREET
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 71, APPROVING THE DETAILS
AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH PROPOSED DISTRICT,
DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OR PROPORTION OF THE TOTAL
COST TO BE PAID BY A METHOD OTHER THAN ASSESSMENTS
AGAINST PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT, THE NUMBER OF
INSTALLMENTS AND THE TIME WITHIN WHICH THE COST OF
THE IMPROVEMENTS ASSESSED AGAINST PROPERTY IN THE
DISTRICT WILL BE PAYABLE, THE RATE OF INTEREST TO
BE CHARGED ON UNPAID INSTALLMENTS, THE PROPERTY TO
BE ASSESSED FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE METHOD OF
MAKING SUCH ASSESSMENTS, AND THE DATE WHEN THE
COUNCIL WILL HOLD A HEARING AND CONSIDER THE
ORDERING.BY ORDINANCE OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, heretofore the City Council by resolution
directed the City Engineer to make a complete survey of
proposed Consolidated Street Improvement District No. 71,
including the preparation of a map, plans and specifications,
and estimate of cost of the improvements in said proposed
district; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has made his report and has
presented the details and specifications for the proposed
district.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
Section 1. That the report, plans, specifications; map
and estimate as presented by the City Engineer for said
district be and the same hereby are accepted and approved.
Section 2. The following amount or proportion of the
total cost of such improvements shall be paid by the City at
large and not by .assessments against property in the district,
to -wit:
A. Improvements on Taft Hill Road - City Cost
$49,34,4.00.
B. Springfield Drive improvements - City Cost
$207.00.
C. ,.Peterson Street improvements - City Cost
$100.00.
Section 3. The property to be assessed for the improve-
ments shall be as follows: those properties abutting upon
the streets to be improved in the district, to -wit:
A. On Taft Hill Road from Laporte Avenue to
Prospect Road, except that portion of the east half of Taft
Hill Road from Laporte Avenue to Mulberry Street previously
improved.
B. On Springfield Drive from Taft Hill Road
westerly a distance of 270 feet.
C. On Peterson Street from Prospect Road to
Parker Street.
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Section 4.. Assessments for the cost of installing the
�lot
improvements in the district will be made as follows: upon
all of the lots and lards abutting on the streets improved
in proportion as the frontage of each lot or tract of land
is to the frontage of all lots and lands so improved, with
each street specifically itemized in Section 3 above,to be
considered a separate unit for purposes of assessment.
Section S. Said assessments shall be payable in ten
equal annual installments, with interest on the unpaid
installments at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum.
Section 6. That on the 20th day of January, 1976, at
the hour of 5:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as the
matter may come on for hearing, in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall, City of Fort Collins, is the date on which
the Council of the City of Fort Collins will consider the
ordering by ordinance of the proposed improvements and hear
all complaints and objections that may be made and filed in
writing concerning the proposed improvements by the owners
of any real estate to be assessed or any persons interested
generally.
Section 7. The City Clerk be and she hereby is directed
to give notice by publication and mailing to the owners of
property to be assessed and to all interested persons generally,
all as set forth in Chapter 16 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins.
Passed and adopted at an adjourned meeting of the City
Council held this 9th day of December, 1975.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Resolution Adopted
)wing Cultural Resources
✓-Laws
Councilmembers praised the preparation of the bylaws with the exception of the
portion regarding attendance in Article IV, which should contain a section that
would reflect, four unexcused absences in one calendar year would also be reason
for removal of a member.
City Attorney March suggested that if Council approved the bylaws, that approval
be conditional on that provision complying with a previous resolution on Boards
and Commissions.
Councilman Bloom made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to adopt the
resolution adopting the bylaws and that the bylaws be consistent with the
resolution on Boards and Commissions. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling,
Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 75-76
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE CULTURAL
RESOURCES BOARD
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-75 of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins the Cultural Resources Board has prepared
proposed By-laws and has submitted such By-laws to the City
Council for approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve the By-laws
for the Cultural Resources Board.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, that the By-laws submitted by the_Cul-
tural Resources Board be, and the same hereby are, approved.
Passed and adopted atan adjourned meeting of the City
Council held this 9th day of December, A.D. 1975.
ATTEST: Mayor
lCity Clerk
Costs of Library Project to Stay on Budget
Following is the memorandwn from the administration:
At the work session on November 25, 1975, a report was presented by the
Administration concerning the status of the Library project. At that time
various materials detailing the costs incurred and anticipated to be in-
curred were presented to the Council. A summary of the current status was
further presented. We have further revised this summary as follows:
Description
Budget
Estimate
Balance
Building
$1,400,000
$1,380,000
$20,000
Furniture 6 Equipment
125,000
125,000
Landscaping
25,000
25,000
Books
120,000
120,000
Architectural Fees
125,000
125,000
Other Professional Fees
23,000
23,000
Miscellaneous Expenses
9,500
14,500
( 5,000)
Contingencies
50,000
70,000
( 20,000)
Subtotal
$1,877,500
$1,882,500
($ 5,000)
Parking
150,000
Total
$2,027,500
* This savings on building construction is an estimate only and cannot
by any means be considered firm. There is a contingency of approxi-
mately $67,000 in the original budget and at this time it appears
hopeful that this amount of that contingency may not be spent.
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The following items from the summary appear fixed and not capable of adjust-
ment at this time:
1. Books - this amount is established in the 1976 budget as an operating
item, and we do not feel it should be adjusted.
2. Architectural Fees - this is the actual amount contracted for and is firm.
3. Other Professional Fees - this item includes architectural fees for pro-
fessional advice in selecting furniture and equipment and is established
by the contract with the architects; architectural fees for preparing the -
master plan of Washington Park which has been completed; and architectural
fees for coordinating with the construction manager which also is in
accordance with the contract. Incidentally, we are firmly of the opinion
that the construction -manager approach has resulted in substantial savings
on this project.
4. Miscellaneous Expense - this is an area where we definitely anticipate
overruns in the amount of $5,000. This item is composed of the following:
A. Architectural expenses reimbursable under the contract originally
estimated at $6,000, now at $11,300. This item is typically estimated
conservatively by architects and may have originally been estimated
,too low. In addition, many of the overruns were caused by the
additional expenses incurred resulting from the election and change
of site. This item is still only an estimate, but it is our best thinking
at this time.
B. Site Survey Expenses - originally estimated at $2,000, now complete
at approximately $1,500. -
C. Soil Test Inspection - originally estimated at $1,500, now completed
at $1,700.
The net adjustments under this category amount to a deficit of $5,000.
5. Contingencies - this was originally estimated at $50,000, and we are now
estimating $70,000 resulting in a $20,000 overrun. The following items
are included in this category:
A. Library Consultant Expense already incurred - $15,500.'
B. Direct cost already incurred to construction manager for moving,
Museum - $16,407.43.
C. Subcontract costs already incurred in moving Museum - $17,768.60.
D. Fees actually incurred to architects for model and for services
relating to site analysis.required by the election and change of site.-
$9,500.
E. Miscellaneous expenses actually incurred to date - 2,942.90.
' Total costs actually incurred to date (A thru E) - $62,118.93.
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P. We anticipate an additional cost of approximately $7,900 under this cate-
gory which will relate primarily to demolishing the balance of the
Museum building and secondly to miscellaneous small expenses.
Obviously, this is only an estimate, but we feel this is very
realistic at this time. Addition of this estimate results in
total contingencies of $70,000.
Therefore, it appears that there will be an overrun of $5,000 if the summary
of expenses is accepted by the Council. This does not take into account
additional expenses for parking facilities. The only areas which are flexible
appear to be the project landscaping expenses of $25,000 and the furniture
and equipment expense at $125,000. The current estimates that we have indicate
that the landscaping expenses will be very close to the estimate. However,
obviously, the City Council could direct that we cut back in this area.
Much of the material presented to you at the work session related to the
budget ff,r furniture and equipment. The material. presented Indicarc, that
the expenditure of $126,000 will provide the bare minimum, which may or may
not be acceptable for this facility. The estimates further indicate it may
be desirable to go as high as $223,345 in order to adequately equip the
Library for its future anticipated use. This level of expenditure was
recommended by the architects. The Library staff recommends expenditure at
the level of $141,346 which they feel will provide the minimum desirable amount
of furniture and equipment to initially occupy the new facility.
Recommendation: The Administration recommends that the Council accent the
projected budget showing a $5,000 overrun as it relates to all categories
except furniture and equipment and authorize the expenditure of an additional
$5,000 in order to balance this estimate. This should be with the understand-
ing that the amount of this overrun is based on anticipated savings on the
construction project which cannot be considered firm at this time in the
amount of $20,000. In the area of furniture and equipment, we recommend
that you consider the architects' report,the Library staff recommendations,
and the various cost estimates furnished and direct the Administration as
to your desires in this area.
Councilman Wilkinson stated there were two parts to the memorandum; 1) the
question of whether or not to approve a $5,000.00 overrun and 2) direction
to the Administration in the area of furniture. Since the bids have not
come in the question is moot.
Council comments on item 1) are as follows:
Wilkinson - "Stay within the budget."
Reeves - "Accept the overrun."
Russell - "Stay on budget."
Bowling - "Stay on budget."
Bloom - Agreed with Councilmen Wilkinson, Russell and Bowling's comments.
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Library Board member Ann Manvel suggested Council not make a decision on
furniture this evening.
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson that
Council hold to the original budget as assigned to the library construction
and furnishings. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Russell and Wilkinson.
Nays: Councilwoman Reeves.
Adjournment
Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to adjourn.
Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Reeves, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays:
None.
ATTEST:
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