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February 22, 1973
COUNCIh OF TIIF CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting
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A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort. Collins, Colorado, was
held on Thursday, February 22, 1973i at 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall. I,Iayc.r Carson called the meeting to order; there were present
Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble and Fead. Absent: Councilman Peterson
Staff members present: Brunton, Liquin, Cain, March and Lewis.
Special plaque presentation given to Firemen
Herbert Baird for saving life of w, infant
Mayor Carson stated lie was extremely proud to recognize a City employee; below
are the circumstances leading to the incident and the commendation. given:
1., .i Tii!i FOPi COI_I_iNIS F RE RE PL!•I )ED TO A CAS:_ FCi, HELP,
iiiERE A G DAY OLG 11'F;UNT, LIFE ;.iAS i I JEOPARDY DUE TO EXCESSIVE HATTER AND FLUIDS
3l M'JiiE' THE CHILDS APR PASSAGES. I'1RE[iAiJ HER; C!iT t;AiRD, ONE f,? 711E ':EN ASS!u. IO
0 T!ti= RESPCi1>E, REAI_IZIiiG 'IHE STATE OF THE EfiERM0 DID NOT IJAIT FOR THE ARRIVAL
OF RI_S'Sr ITATICN EQUIPiiEifC, BUT Ii•iMEDIATELY RCLIEVEJ T'r!E LIFE !1AZAR,D BY ORALLY
EXTRACTING THL i'iATERIAL FFGii THE INFANTS AIR P,,iSSAGES, TI;EREBY REi-10VIING THE CHILD
FROf4 THE DAi'GEi, OF DEATH.
IRE C111Y OF FORT COL!_IIiS CAN i E PROUD 1:t !:Ii01JItiG TlW-T 1T'S FPi` DE'PAPNT ICN JS
�NEij !i utillCA; U Il'7 I IDUALS i1S f IPEIIAi RER �J IRS) 11 .�,I ,. U' E V. �F�'d IiER f 1 I . TO FIRE�F.IJ
liii E[.F_1M ACT v!E GIV.. Tii: FOLLO;JI`;S COi'fi ii0'il'IOid:
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Following the presentation, Herbert Baird stated lie owed it all to God and his
Fire Department Lraining. FiremanBaird's wife and two children accompanied
him as he recci.ved the commendation, as well as.members of the Fire Department.
Minutes of meeting approved
Councilman Preble corrected the statement published as her's to be that of
Councilman Peterson, relative to the Council's stand on the ballot proposals.
Mayor Carson stated the minutes would stand approved, as corrected.
Prospect Greens Planned Unit Development Flan
'Cabled one week
This item had been tabled on February 15, 1973. Councilman read made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Preble, to reprove the item from the table for con-
sideration. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Preble, Lopez and Fead. Naves: None.
Director of Planning Donald Reynolds stated this item was discussed at the
meeting of the Conceptual Review Comnittee. He gave a summary of the problem
areas, such as storm drainage, fire protection, location of three buildings
between three ditches, and widening of the three ditches to carry off the storm
water.
Mr. Reynolds further stated the developers and planners of the area were eager
to have this plan approved because of tiie time constraints and if the plan were
approved, they would be willing to work out the problem of fire protection,
storm drainage and widening of the ditches.
Councilman Lopez :inquired if there was included in the plan a provision for
fencing the ditches. Mr. Reynolds stated as a safety feature, fences might be
necessary.
City Attorney Plarch stated it had been his experience that ditch companies were
not overly eager to have fenced ditches,and the aspects of a deeded right-of-way
for the ditches.
Mayor Carson expressed his concern with squeezingthese apartment buildings
between the three ditches. He also inquired if the developersthad discussed this
matter with the various ditch companies and was advised they had not. Mayor
Carson, therefore stated lie felt the Council could not make a decision on this
matter without the answers to these ques'.ions.
Councilman Fead made a motion, seconded by Counc.il,nan Preble, to table this
matter one,.week. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Prcble and Fead. Nays: None.
Sout}nnoor Village Subdivision 'ouuth Filing
Apprc:�ed
Director of Planning, Donald Reynolds, stated the area of this subdivision was
from Lemay Avenue to Stover Street, south of Boltz Junior High School, and that
area was provided for a storm water reten;.ion pond.
Councilman Fead made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez; to approve the Plat
of Southmoor Village Subdivision Fcarth Filing. Yeas: Cz, mcilmen Carson, Lopez,
Preble and Fead. Nays: None.
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February 22, 1973
Guard Third i'umnexation petition 'cabled
to March 8, 1973
This item had been tab..Jed on February 1S, 1973
Councilman Lopez imde a motion, seconded by Councilman Preble, to remove the
item from the table for consideration. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, PrcLie,
and Fead. Nays: None.
Developer W. F. JuR evwd the owner and petitioner, Mrs. Ada May
er�l,d�p Guard had with drawndana in tact, her request to have the petition for annex-
ation on zoning withdrawn stood. However, he desired an unofficial sounding
of the Council on their feelings to the proposed development of the area.
Mayor Carson inquired if the Director of Planning had any observations on the
proposed development.
Mr. Reynolds spoke to the question of density transfer, and the densities
allowed in the RLP and RP zones.
City Manager Brunton stated lie would like to see the item tabled in order
to surface the entire area and establish some guidelines for development. In
particular, he would like to discuss at the all clay meeting on March 3, 1973,
of the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Board, the arterial street.
problem, specifically how to get Stover Street into the system, and spoke
further on the escrow money set aside for such time as Stover Street might
be paved.
Interested adjacent property owners were present and were assured by Mr.
Jungmeyer of his conmiittnent to build single family housing adjoining
Columbia Road and Stover Street.
Councilman Preble made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to table the
item for two weeks. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble and Fead. Nays:
None.
Ordinance adopted approving Boolonobile
Agreement with Larimer County
City Manager Brunton stated lie had received a memorandum from the Director of
Library, Larry Webber, in which he pointed out the bookmobile was insured
both by the Larimer County and the City of Port Collins, and it was felt the
Fleet Insurance coverage supplied by the City was adeq;;:te for the need.
Therefore, the City Managcr rccormncnded amending the contract to include
"adequate insurance" in Section 5 of the agreement.
Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Preble, to adopt
Ordinance No. 17, 1973, on second reading, including the revision in the contract.
Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble and Fead. Nays: None.
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OR01t,.4Ci 17, 1973,
BITING AN ORDI?ANQ APPROVING AN AGREERE:NT BETWEEN THE COUNTY
OF L,ARTAIR AND THE CITY CGNCERNING THE JOINT OPERATION OF THE
COUNTY BOOK HOUI E AND COUN77 LIBRARY FACILITIES
v1HEREAS, heretofore by agreement. the City and County have combined
their library facilities; and
MHEREAS, both the City and the County desire.to continue such arrange-
mont and an a rooment has been prepared providing for the continuance of Lhis
arrangement during the year 1973; and
VHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve and authorize said agree -
went.
NOW, THER1,70RE, BE IT 0110i INFD BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the te.ms rand conditions of tho agreement attached hereto between
the County of Larimer and the City, provia&; Qr the joint operation of the
Country Book %bile and County Library facilities be, and the same hereby is,
accepted and approved, and the Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they hereby
are, authorizoi and directed to oNecute said agreement for and on behalf of
the City of Fort Collins.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and o,'dcred pub-
iished this 1st day of February, A.D. 1973, and to be presented for final pas-
sage on the 22nd day of February, A.D. 1973.
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City Clerk
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Passed and adopted on final readze; this 22nd day of February, A.D.,
ordinance tabled to March 8, 1973,
Creating I-P Industrial Park Zone
Director of Planning, Donald Reynolds, presented a memorandum in which suggestions
for modification of the I-P :-one were incorporated. Mr. Reynolds stated Mr.
Carpenter had met with W Conceptual. Review Committee, and felt the modifi-
cations suggested were within the spirit of the original draft. (Complete
report in Central Piles) Modificationz suggested in the following areas:
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1. 1S0 foot buffer zone
2. Outdoor Lighting
a. Parking lots.
b. Special lighting.
3. Heighth requirements. 1
4. Yard requircments.
S. Off-street parking
6. Manuevering aprons.
7. Underground sprinkling
City Manager Brunton stated the memorandum submitted had not been prepared
in time for review by the City Attorney.
City Attorney March stated that if a code were included in the ordinance, it
should be adopted by reference and such other changes as required be made to
implement changes. Therefore, he suggested the tabling of the second reading
for two weeks.
Councilman Fead made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to table the
second reading of Ordinance No. 8, 1973, for two weeks. Yeas: Councilmen
Carson, Lopez, Preble and Fead. Nays: None.
Ordinance adopted on First reading
Annexing Coll.indale Second Annexation
Councilman Preble made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to adopt
Ordinance No. 21, 1973, annexing Collindale Second Annexation on first
reading. Peas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble and Fead. Nays: None.
Ordinance adopted on first reading Establishing
Districts for the Election of Council members
City Manager E_arton:reviewed the various configurations used and the final
proposal, using a estimated City registration of 26,799. In the proposed
districts, district one would contain 6,898, district two 6,589, district
-three 6,424 and district four 6,588.
Councilman Lopez inquired into the possibility of realignment of Precinct 20
and 23 to have a better conununity of interest.
City Manager Brunton changed the alignment with the result of a disproportion
in the -i,mbers represented. Councilman Lopez then stated the proposed plan
was tine better plan.
Councilman Fead made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to adopt on first
reading, Ordinance No. 22, 1973, establishing districts for the election of
Councilmen. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble and Fead. Nays: None.
Ordinance adopted on first reading
Establishing Procedures with regard
to Registration of: Electors in the
City on Gitv Elections
The purpose of this ordinan-c was to establish certain procedures regarding
registration of voters aim" the conduct of electors in order to correct the
deficiencies which have become apparent under the Municipal Election Code
of 1965.
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Councilmen Lopez, made a ;notion, seconded by Councilman Preble, to adopt
Ordinance No. 24, 1973, on first reading. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez,
Preble and Fead. Nays: None.
Ordinance adopted on first reading relating
j to the Licensing of Trash Haulers
Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Preble, to adopt
Ordinance No. 23, 1973, relating to the licensing of trash haulers, on first
reading. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble and Fead. Nays: None.
Resolution adopted authorizing the Mayor
and Clerk to sign a contract with Black
and Veatch for intercepter line
Councilman Fead made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to adopt the
resolution. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble and Fead. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 73-10
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING AN AGREE-
MENT WITH BLACK AND VEATCH. CONSULTING ENGINEERS
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the City construct a sanitary sewer line to
connect the City's Sewer Treatment Plant No. 1 with Sewer Treatment Plant No. 2;
and
WHEREAS, Black g Veatch, Consulting Engineers,arc presently performing
engineering services for the City in connection with the City's sanitary
sewer system and it is desirable to employ such firm as consulting engineers
to design such sewer line and oversee the construction of the same; and
WHEREAS, an agreement has been submitted by Black $ Vcatch,Consulting
Engineers,providing for the performance of such services and setting forth the
compensation to be paid for the same, which agreement has been approved by the
City Manager and the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
that the terms and conditions of said agreement be and the same hereby are
accepted and approved, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they hereby
are, authorized and directed to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the
City of Fort Collins.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this
22nd day of February, A.D. 1973.
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Mayor
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Resolution adopted authorizing the City Manager
to accept Grant offer for Sewage Treatment Works
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Councilman Preble made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopei, to adopt the
resolution. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble and Fead. Nays: None
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RESOLUTION 73-11
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT COLLINS ACCEPTING A FEDERAL
GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY'S SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY DIANAGER AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO
ACCEPT SUCH GRANT
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the City construct extensive improvements
to its sanitary sewer system in order to comply with the requirements of law;
and
WHEREAS, the City has made an application for a federal grant to aid in
financing the construction of such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City has been advised by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency that the City's application for such grant has been approved;
and
WHEREAS, the City desires to accept such grant and to designate a repre-
sentative to accept the same.
NN, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
that the federal grant to aid in financing the construction of improvements to
to City's Sanitary Sewer System is hereby accepted by the City of. Fort Collins;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Robert L. Brunton, the City Mana,p,er of the
City of Fort Collins be, and he hereby is, designated as the City's representa-
tive to accept such grant..
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this
22nd day of.February, A.D. 1973.
Mayor'
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City Clerk
Resolution adopted authorizing City to sign
contract with Black and Veatch to make study
and assist in implemention at Plant No. 1
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Councilman Preble made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fead, to adopt this
resolution. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble and Fead. Nays: Nonc.
RESOLUTIOY 73.12 i!
OF TIME COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING THE
EMPLOYMENT OF BLACK AND VEATCH CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO MAKE
A STUDY AND INVESTIGATE MODIFICATIONS NEEDED TO THE CITY'S
SANITARY SEWER PLANT NO. 1
WHEREAS, the City is in the process of making improvements to its sani-
tary sewer system in order to comply with the requirements of the Water Pol-
lution Control Division of the Department of Health of the State of Colorado;
and
WHEREAS, it appears that modifications must be made to the City's Sanitary
Sewer Treatment Plant No. 1 in order to meet the state's standards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to investigate as to the modifications
required in order to determine what use to make of the City's Sanitary Sewer
Treatment Plant No. 1; and
WHEREAS, Black G Veatch,Consulting Engineers,are presently employed by
the City in connection with other improvements being made to the City's sewer
system and it is desirable to employ them to investigate the modifications which
need to be made to said sewer treatment plant; and
WILEREAS, such engineers have proposed to make such investigation and to
assist in implementing any modifications ordered at a fee to be based upon 2,4
tines the direct salary costs incurred plus expenses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to employ such engineers to do said
work in accordance with their proposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
that the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the employment of Black S
Veatch,Consulting Engineers,to investigate the modifications which need to be
made to the City's Sanitary Sewer Treatment Plant No. 1, in accordance with their
proposal; and
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BE IT FURTIIER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized and directed
to enter into an agreement with such engineers to perform such work.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this
22nd day of February, A.D. 1973.
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City Clerk
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Resolution adopted approving a scedule
for repaying the principal and interest
owed by Collindal.e Golf Course
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Councilman Fead made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez,ito adopt this
resolution. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble and Dead. Nays: None.
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�1.i:SoLUaIO,j 73-13
Oi TfT CCn7NrIL OF 'I ii CYTi Or 1 ORT COLLTDIS L5T1WLIS!;I\G
1 SZi L' iL• r L FOR 'lIiii .1 "AY 22a rf Or, i ;ON'IL9 ADVANCE) TO ITU,
GE u'AL FUND FOR Al ACQUISITION AND CONS17RUCTIOiY OF THE
COLLIiN.I�'UE; GOLF CO :;Sli
V;-,EZI:AS, the City of Fort Collins recently acquired and constructed
'the Collindale Coif Course, and
1170UAS, a portion of t'•.ne funds for the same ware acquired and
advanced from the Water Capital lcproveracat Fuld pursuant to Resolution duly
adopted by tlna City Council on the loth day of October, 1963, and
i577;RFAS, the amount 3101" o-TiAg on account of Colluldalc Golf Course
for such fuculs advanced as of Dcccmb:r. 31, 1973, including intorest accruing
on said supa, will be $395,97(1.0"'7 and
MIEREhs, the City Luis ::1;; had oxI)ericnce, in the operation of such
golf course and it is puss ble to project the ability of the golf course
Operation to repay the £uj ds ;Ad1 inccd from the 7^dater Capital Improvement Fund,
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{4;;L112AS, tho City COUZA! desires to establish a schedule for tnc
repny'ment of the ft.tnds ad•L-ancc l i;y said. ;:i nd in accordance ,,ath ti,.o recoiruaend:a.
dons bevot0 ow i3,2. CIc; 11 two
)!T CCi,T:CIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS, th '.. the ;"u:.nd. Fi:iv77": i:ti for the alld construction of the
Coll.indale Coif Course from the :'l::;:vr Capital Improvement Fund shall be re-
paid from rero^enr M from said golf course in accordance with the following
sch&ule:
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Pri:.cipal at Begin-
1t l I'a : ,.nt
Ye .r
nine of Year
In`e:•est payr.cllt
Principal Payment
Lorinr Year
1973
h.: ,
au:,,u93.00
I\bne
$26,295.09
197
$369,601.00
r<'":,,737.00
$18,41n.00
33,263.C9
1975
351ry200.00
1>,048.0,9
19,210.00
33,7-6i.00
1976.
331,930.00
I3,279.00
19,989.00
330263.00
1977
311,991.00
11-1,479.00
200789.00
337768.00
1978
2910202.00
11,549.00
2i,620.00
33,7.6R.00
1979
269,582.00
10,783.00
22,485.00
33,263.00
1930
247,097.00
9,883.00
23,355.00
33,'.63.!`^
i�81
223,712.00
80948.00
24,320.00
33,268.00
1932
1090392.00
7,975.00
25,293.00
33,7.63.00
1983
174,099.00
6,963.00
260305.00
33,268.00
1934
147,794.00
5,911.00
27,357.00
33,268.00
1985
120,437.00
4,817.00
289451.00
33,268.00
1986
91,986.00
3,679.00
290569.00
33,268.00
1987
620397.00
20495.00
30,773.00
33,268.00
1913
31,624.00
�1,26-5,00
31,624.00
320889.00
128,960.00
3690681.00
and,
BE IT FMI DETt RESOVOIID twat all funds repaid in accordance wilii chic
foregoing sIall b-- transferred to the Plater Capital Improvement Fund whic;i
originally advanced the same.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held
this 22nd day of February, 1973.
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Bid awarded for Alarm Console for
New Fire Station
City Manager Brunton stated ho was reluctant, as always, to go sole source bid
on anything. However, because of the critical time frame and the necessity to
have the equipment availa'-'.c with the completion of the new fire station, the
recommendation was to award the contract to Valley Fire and Security in the
amount of $ 4341.51.
February 22 1973
Fire Chief Ed Ynn'-er stated he felt the console proposed was a good cne and (that
the department was getting what was needed.
Councilman Preble made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lopez, to accept the
recommendation of the administration and award the bid as reconnnended. Yeas:
Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble and Fead. Nays: None.
City Manager's report on Swimming Pool
City Manager Brunton stated this was a.short progress report, that a contract
had not been obtained with Poudre R-1, but he felt it would be obtained within
the next two weeks.
No further action was taken on this item and it will be brought back to Council
for appropriate action.
Resolution adopted approving the receipt of
Technical Services from the Civil Service
Commission
City Manager Brunton did not go into lengthy detail on the proposal, but did
outline as below the assistance to be provided:
2. Technical Assistance will be provided to the city in order to assist
Ft, Collins in the completion of the following:
A. A citywide classification study. Target date for completion,
June 15, 1973.
B. A review and update of the compensation plan. Target da[e for
completion, June 15, 1973.
Co. A revision of the personnel polic
pletion, August 31, 1973. y manual. Target date for con-
D. An evaluation of city selection methods with special emphasis
on firefighter and police procedures. Target date for completion,
Au -us- 31, 1973.
The City Manager then reconunended that the administration be authorized to
Proceed with the proposal.
Councilman Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilman read, to authorize 'the
administration to proceed with the proposal.as outlined by the City Manager.
Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble and Fcad. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 73-14
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING A PROPOSAL
FOR RECEIPT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES FROM THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
PERSONNEL PROGRAMS DIVISION OF TRc UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE
MMMISSION
R`HEREAS, the City Administration is in the process of reviewing and re-
vising the City's Personnel Policies and Compensation Plan; and
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WHEREAS, the City Manager has reported that lie has received a proposal
from the Intergovernmental Personnel Programs Division of the United States
Civil Service Commission for tec:nical assistance in connection with such re-
view and revision; and
WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council that is is 'desirable to accept
such assistance. "
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
that the City Manager be, and he hereby is,authurized to accept assistance from
the Intergovernmental Personnel Programs Division of the United States Civil
Service Commission in connection with the review and revision of the City's
Personnel Policies and Compensation Plan.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this
22nd day of February, A.D. 1973.
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City Clerk
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Announcements
City Manager Brunton anmcuncod Sergeant Ed Fowler was the recipient of a
contract for temporary assi*,-orient :o the National Crime Prevention Institute
in Louisville. The contract would pay 1000 of the cost, including two months
salary.
Adjournment
Councilman Fead made a motion, seconded by Councilman Preble, that the Council
adjourn. Yeas: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Preble and Fead. Nays: None.
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