HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 08/21/2001 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 122, 2001, AMENDIN AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 15
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: August 21,2001
FROM: Dennis Bode
SUBJECT:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 122,2001, Amending Chapter 26 of the City Code Relating to
Fees for Raw Water Requirements of the Water Utility.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff and the Water Board recommend adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 17, 2001, increases
the cash rate charged developers for satisfaction of raw water requirements from $4,500 to
$6,500 per acre foot. The cash rate, which is adjusted periodically to reflect the current price of
10 raw water, is also the basis for a surcharge paid by nonresidential customers for water used in
excess of their annual allotment.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 35
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: July 17, 2001
STAFF:
Dennis Bode
SUBJECT:
First Reading of Ordinance No. 122, 2001, Amending Chapter 26 of the City Code Relating to
Fees for Raw Water Requirements of the Water Utility.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff and the Water Board recommend adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
It is expected that during the remaining months of 2001 the Utility will have approximately 100
acre feet of raw water requirements satisfied by developers through cash payments in-lieu-of
water rights. Based on this, the proposed increase from $4,500 to $6,500 per acre foot would
increase the amount of cash received in 2001 by about $200,000. Cash received goes into a
water rights account in the Water Fund: where it is kept in reserve for the development or
purchase of additional water rights.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The proposed Ordinance will increase the cash rate charged developers for satisfaction of raw
water requirements from $4,500 to $6,500 per acre foot. The cash rate, which is adjusted
periodically to reflect the current price of raw water, is also the basis for a surcharge paid by
nonresidential customers for water used in excess of their annual allotment. The proposed
changes are to be effective September 1, 2001.
BACKGROUND:
When satisfying the City's raw water requirements, developers have the option of paying cash
instead of turning over water rights. The cash rate, in-lieu-of water rights, is periodically
adjusted to reflect the market price of water rights in this area. The last adjustment in the City's
cash in-lieu-of rate was in August 2000 when it was adjusted from $3,500 to $4,500 per acre
foot.
0 The price of Colorado-Big Thompson (CBT) units normally sets the trend in water prices in this
area, since there is enough market activity to establish the going price. During the period from
January 1998 until mid-2000, CBT prices increased from approximately $2,800 per unit to
$15,000 per unit (each unit delivers from .5 to 1.0 acre feet per year). Since that time, prices
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technical assistance, emission reduction tracking, and action plan development for new and
existing Climate Wise business partners.
Of the total $10,000, $4,000 will he billed by the end of November 2001, and the remaining
$6,000 will be billed in July 2002 upon completion of the project. The Ordinance appropriates
the full award amount. The project is scheduled for completion by July 30, 2002.
Energy Efficiency Awareness Training for Employees of Climate Wise Partners
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A total of$5,000 has been awarded by ICLEI, with no local match required. The funds will be
used by the Natural Resources Department to develop energy efficiency awareness training for
the Climate Wise business employees. Staff believes this is a high priority because:
Two of the current 16 Climate Wise partners have already requested.such training in
order to help employees understand the impacts of their work practices on energy use and
the environment.
Energy training supports the City's policythat"energy efficiency and use of renewable
energy resources will be encouraged, facilitated, and regulated in both the public and
private sector through information and educational services."
The project provides an opportunity to partner,with several local organizations with
energy expertise including the City's own Electric 1Jtility, Platte River Power Authority,
Western Area Power Authorrt¢�ani DOE Golden Field Office.
The full $5,000 has already been received. The Ordinance appropriates the full award amount.
The project is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2001.
Wood Waste Characterization Program
A total of$5,000 has been awarded by EPA Region 8, with no local match required.
In the 2000-2001 budget, the'Conncii;`approved a pilot project for the Natural Resources
Department to study effective methods for diverting construction wood from landfill disposal. A
first-;phase program was carried out in 2000 to quantify the volume of wood debris generated by
newhome construction, and to identify barriers and opportunities. The Natural Resources
Department produced a report in November of the pilot program's results and developed plans
for a'second phase in 2001. Phase II is intended to expand the program to more builders and
increasethe volume of wood collected.
The EPA grant funds will be used to measure individual components (dimensional lumber,
plywood, oriented strand board [OSB], and particle board) of wood waste collected during the
2001 program. The composition of the waste stream is important information to know in order
to create end markets for recycled wood material.
The grant funds will be received in the fall of 2001, and the work will be completed by
December 2001.
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2. Energy Efficiency Awareness Training for Employees of Climate Wise Partners
Funding Source: International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
Brief Description: Funds will be used to develop and deliver energy awareness training to
employees of participation in the Fort Collins Climate Wise program as
well as City staff.
Grant Dollars: $ 5,000 r
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3. Wood Waste Characterization Program
Funding Source: EPA Region 8, Solid Waste and Recycling Program
Brief Description: Funds will be used in the City's Construction Wood Debris Recycling
Pilot Program specifically to classify diverted construction wood debris
into component parts to, gain information on the composition and
marketability of this waste stream.
Grant Dollars: $ 5,000
KGROUND:
Commerce and industry are the City's second largest source of air pollution, following motor
vehicles. A key objective in the Air Quality Action`Plan is to reduce emissions from commercial
and industrial sources. Specifically, the 2000-2003 Air Quality Action Plan directs that:
4.2 Pollution Prevention(P2)
4.2.1 Staff will explore ways to better utilize P2 in education and outreach and to make P2 the first
line of attack when dealing with air pollution. Whenever possible, staff will coordinate P2 efforts
with other departments and agencies and examine resources both inside and outside Fort Collins.
Staff will regularly measure the progress of the P2 program.
The City has applied for and received three grants related to reducing waste streams from the
commercial sector.
2001 Pollution Prevention Education and Data Collection Activities/Technical Assistance
Grant
A total of$10,000 has been awarded by CDPHE, with no local match required. The funds will
be used by the Natural Resources Department (with assistance from the Utilities and
Transportation Demand Management Departments) to recruit at least five local businesses into
the Climate Wise program, and to assist with action plan development, public recognition, and
program administration.
The grant was submitted in coordination with The Brendle Group Incorporated, a local pollution
prevention consulting firm. Under contract with the City, The Brendle Group Inc., will provide