HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 08/21/2001 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 113, 2001, AUTHORI AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 9
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: August 21,200110 FROM•
Craig Foreman
SUBJECT:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 113, 2001, Authorizing the Appropriation of Reserve Funds in
the Neighborhood Parkland Fund for Raw Water Purchases.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The development of a new neighborhood park requires the one-time acquisition of raw water for the
irrigation of the park. A City Water Utility policy that went into effect in 1997 requires raw water
be purchased for each new park. Previously, raw water for parks was supplied from the City's
existing raw water inventory. Funds are identified in the budget of each new park for the purchase
of raw water. The Neighborhood Parkland Fee was increased in 2000 to cover the increased raw
water costs. Ordinance No. 113,2001,was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 17,2001.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 13
FORT COLLINS CRY COUNCIL DATE: July 17, 2001
STAFF: Craig Foreman
SUBJECT:
First Reading of Ordinance No. 113,2001,Authorizing the Appropriation of Reserve Funds in the
Neighborhood Parkland Fund for Raw Water Purchases.
RECOMMENDATION: VIM
Staff recommends the adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading
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The Neighborhood Parkland Fund presently has`a serve balance of about $2,500,000. The
appropriation amount of$800,000 will reduce thisbaG!=and will be placed in the New Park
Acquisition Account.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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The development of a new neighboinod park requites the one-time acquisition of raw water for the
irrigation of the park. A City Water 1Jtilty poic that went into effect in 1997 requires raw water
be purchased for each new park. Previously, raw water for parks was supplied from the City's
existing raw water inventory. Funds are identified in the budget of each new park for the purchase
of raw'water. The NeighborhoodP'Parkland Fee was increased in 2000 to cover the increased raw
water costs.
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Raw wai& be�urchased in 2001 for Westfield,English Ranch,Case,Miramont,Soft Gold,Iron
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Horse,and The anticipated cost for this water is about$1,300,000. Allocated funds
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are available in tie amount of$500,000. The appropriation of$800,000 from reserves will allow
the City to purchase the raw water this summer. The $800,000 is needed to cover the dramatic
increases in the cost of raw water. The City Water Utility is in the process of requesting an increase
in the cost to purchase raw water.
DATE: July 17,2001 2 ITEM NUMBER: 13
Parks are designed to minimize water requirements. The planting of fescue grass,rather than blue
grass, results in a 15 to 25%reduction in the annual water demand for a park. Park designs often
include sections, such as drainage areas, where irrigation is minimized and more drought tolerant
grasses and plants are introduced to reduce water demand.
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