HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - SUMMARY AGENDA - 09/05/2000 - REGULAR MEETING AGENDA (SUMMARY) AGENDA
OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
September 5, 2000
Proclamations and Presentations
5:30 p.m.
A. Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of September as "Hispanic Heritage Month".
B. Proclamation Proclaiming September 15 and 16 as "Volunteer Center Days of Caring".
C. Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of September 17-23 as "Constitution Week".
D. Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of September 17-23 as "Homeless Organizations for
Public Education (HOPE)Week".
E. Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of September 11-15 as "Try Transfort Week".
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL.
3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION (limited to 30 minutes)
4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP:
This is an opportunity for the Mayor or Councilmembers to follow-up on issues raised during
Citizen Participation.
5. AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consists of Item Numbers 7 through 36. This Calendar is
intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important
items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar.
Anyone may request an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent
Calendar and considered separately. Agenda items pulled from the Consent
Calendar will be considered separately under Agenda Item #42, Pulled Consent
Items. The Consent Calendar consists of:
1) Ordinances on First Reading that are routine;
2) Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine;
3) Those of no perceived controversy;
4) Routine Administrative actions.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 93, 2000, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Transit Services Fund for Transfer to the Capital Projects Fund Transit Center Capital
Project.
On June 20, 2000, Council adopted Ordinance No. 78, 2000, authorizing the transfer of
$1,698,400 from the Transit Services Fund to the Capital Projects Fund for the completion
of the Downtown Transit Center. Ordinance No.93,2000,which was unanimously adopted
on First Reading on August 15,2000,appropriates the remaining funds for the transit project.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 94, 2000, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Capital Projects Fund 1/4 Cent Building Community Choices Natural Areas Capital Project
to be used for Environmental Education Projects.
In July 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution 96-85, supporting the Poudre/Big
Thompson Legacy Grant Application. From that application, Great Outdoors Colorado
awarded$3.4 million.The$50,000 for which appropriation is requested is an element of that
grant covering education/interpretation features in the Fort Collins area. Ordinance No. 94,
2000, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 15, 2000, appropriates
$50,000 in the Natural Areas 1/4 Cent Building Community Choices fund education project.
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9. Second Reading of Ordinance No.95.2000,Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in
the General Fund for the Operation of the Fort Collins Welcome Center.
Pursuant to Resolution 99-97,the City contracted with Colorado State University for visitor
center space at the Environmental Learning CenterNisitors Center to the south of Prospect
Road, approximately one-quarter mile west of Interstate 25. The City, in its effort to
welcome visitors to Fort Collins through the activities of its convention and visitor services
contractor,the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau(the"CVB"),will use the space
for the Fort Collins Welcome Center. Ordinance No. 95, 2000, was unanimously adopted
on First Reading on August 15, 2000.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No.96,2000,Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in
the General Fund for Fort Collins Build a Generation.
Ordinance No. 96, 2000, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 15,
2000, appropriates grant revenue in the general fund for Fort Collins Build a Generation
(FCBG). FCBG is part of a state-wide initiative designed to reduce youth violence,
delinquency, school drop-out, pregnancy and substance abuse.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 97, 2000, Appropriating Funds from the Affordable
Housing Fund for an Impact Fee Rebate Payment for the Bull Run Apartments Affordable
Housing Project.
Ordinance No.97,2000 contained the wrong amount to be appropriated from the Affordable
Housing Fund prior year reserves. The calculation used to determine the request incorrectly
took into consideration 2000 budget funds. However,the entire amount, $207,450, should
be appropriated from the prior year reserves. Adoption of this Ordinance on Second Reading
on the Consent Agenda will amend it to reflect the correct amount to be appropriated.
Ordinance No. 97, 2000 was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 15, 2000.
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 98, 2000, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for the Human Rights Office.
The Human Rights Office has received an anonymous donation of $50,000 to fund a
contractual position for one year. This contractual position will be charged with developing
and coordinating a year-long youth program that will develop leaders and community
builders in the City of Fort Collins from under-represented, non-traditional youth leaders.
In addition, this position will be preparing and conducting presentations and educational
programs on topics such as diversity and multiculturalism for public and private sector
groups. This position, among other things, will also be planning, promoting and
coordinating community programs and projects such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day and
Cinco de Mayo, and will conduct ongoing research for additional and continuous financial
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program assistance. Ordinance No.98,2000,was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
August 15, 2000.
13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 99, 2000, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Capital Projects Fund Minor Streets Capital Project to be Used for Upgrading the Railroad
Crossing Material at the Trilby Road/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Crossing
Located East of Shields Street.
Ordinance No. 99, 2000, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 15, 2000,
and appropriates funds to upgrade the crossing material at the Trilby Road/Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSFRR) crossing located east of Shields Street.
14. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 100, 2000, Amending Article V, Section 23-156 of the
City Code and Repealing Certain Rules and Regulations Relating to the Abandonment of
Burial Spaces at Grandview and Roselawn Cemeteries.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 15, 2000,
allows the cemeteries to reclaim approximately 1,800 grave spaces in which no interment has
occurred and no perpetual care fee has been paid.
15. Items Concerning Payment of Additional Water and Sewer Plant Investment Fees.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 101,2000,Amending Section 26-120 of the City
Code Concerning Additional Payment of Water Plant Investment Fees When Initial
Payment Miscalculated.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 102,2000,Amending Section 26-283 of the City
Code Concerning Additional Payment of Sewer Plant Investment Fees When Initial
Payment Miscalculated.
These Ordinances,which were unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 15, 2000,
authorize the General Manager of Utility Services to allow the user to pay the additional PIFs
over time under reasonable terms and conditions. Adoption of the Ordinances also make it
unlawful for any person to knowingly provide false,inaccurate or fraudulent information to
be relied upon by the Utilities when calculating a user's PIR
16. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 103, 2000, Amending Section 2-167 of the Cites
Relating to Membership of the Commission on the Status of Women.
At its July 24, 2000 meeting, the Commission on the Status of Women (COSW) voted
unanimously to recommend a reduction in the membership of the Commission from 13
members to 11 members. This Ordinance,which was unanimously adopted on First Reading
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on August 15, 2000, reduces the membership of the Commission effective September 15,
2000.
17. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 104,2000,Amending Article III of Chapter 20 of the City
Code to Eliminate Xeriscape Certifications as the Basis for a Variance from the Enforcement
of the Grass Height Limitation of Section 20-42 of the City Code, But Allowing Certain
Ornamental Grasses to be Exempt from the Grass Height Limitation.
Ordinance No. 104, 2000,which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 15,
2000, eliminates the Xeriscape Certification Program, and exempts certain ornamental
grasses from the six (6) inch grass height limitation.
18. Items Relating to the Hearthfire Way Annexation and Zoning.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 105, 2000, Annexing Property Known as the
Hearthfire Way Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 106,2000,Amending the Zoning Map of the City
of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the
Hearthfire Way Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
On August 15, 2000, Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2000-99 Setting Forth
Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Hearthfire Way Annexation and Zoning.
On August 15, 2000, Council also unanimously adopted on First Reading Ordinance No.'s
105 and 106, 2000, annexing and zoning 3.21 acres located on the south side of Douglas
Road (County Road 54), east of County Road 13, and west of County Road 11. The
requested zoning for this annexation is UE—Urban Estate. The surrounding properties are
zoned O - Open (to the north, in Latimer County), FA1- Fanning (to the east, in Latimer
County), FA-1 -Farming (to the west, in Latimer County), and UE (to the south).
19. Items Relating to the Riverbend Third Annexation and Zoning.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 107, 2000, Annexing Property Known as the
Riverbend Third Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 108,2000,Amending the Zoning Map of the City
of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the
Riverbend Third Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
On August 15, 2000, Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2000-100 Setting Forth
Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Riverbend Third Annexation and Zoning.
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On August 15, 2000, Council also unanimously adopted on First Reading, Ordinance No.'s
107 and 108, 2000, annexing and zoning 1.25 acres located on the south side of East
Mulberry Street,north of the Cache La Poudre River, and east of Timberline Road between
Eric Street and Eric Court. The property is currently being used as part of the Country Club
Gardens Nursery operation and is in the FA—Farming Zoning District in Larimer County.
20. Items Relating to the Trilby Heights Sixth Annexation and Zoning_
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 109, 2000, Annexing Property Known as the
Trilby Heights Sixth Annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 110,2000,Amending the Zoning Map of the City
of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the
Trilby Heights Sixth Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
On August 15, 2000, Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2000-101 Setting Forth
Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Trilby Heights Sixth Annexation and
Zoning.
On August 15, 2000,Council also unanimously adopted on First Reading, Ordinance No.'s
109 and 110,2000,annexing and zoning 6.54 acres located on the west side of South Shields
Street and south of Trilby Road. The property is partially developed as a roadway (Trilby
Road), and the remainder is undeveloped. It is in the FA1 — Farming Zoning District in
Latimer County. The requested zoning in the City of Fort Collins is LAIN —Low Density
Mixed-Use Neighborhood and UE—Urban Estate.
21. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 111. 2000, Desi ng atine the S. A. Johnson House, 623
Mathews Street, as a Historic Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code.
The owner of the property, Lori Thompson, initiated this request for historic landmark
designation for the S. A. Johnson House. This building is significant to Fort Collins as a
good example of the Classic Cottage architectural style. The home is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places as a contributing element of the Laurel School National Register
District, established in 1980. Ordinance No. 111,2000,was unanimously adopted on First
Reading on August 15, 2000.
22. Postponement of the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 112, 2000. Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue in the Transportation Services Fund State Highway 14 and Lemay
Avenue Intersection Project, until September 19.
On January 18, 2000, the City Council voted unanimously to move ahead with a modem
roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 14 (SH 14) and Lemay Avenue. The
decision was based on the superior performance of the modern roundabout in virtually all
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aspects of the evaluation criteria. On June 9, 2000, the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) gave its approval of the modern roundabout contingent upon
entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City regarding the operation and
maintenance of the intersection. Ordinance No. 112,2000,which was unanimously adopted
on First Reading on August 15, 2000, appropriates unanticipated revenue to be used to
construct improvements associated with the roundabout for the State Highway 14 and Lemay
Avenue Intersection project.
Because the final costs for the Wal-Mart development have not been fully determined, staff
recommends that the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 112, 2000 be postponed to
September 19.
23. First Reading of Ordinance No. 114, 2000, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Capital Projects Fund Building Community Choices Community Parks Capital Project from
the Colorado Division of Wildlife Through the Fishing is Fun Program to Install an Aeration
System to Improve Water Quality and Fishery in Sheldon Lake at City Park.
The water quality and condition of Sheldon Lake in City Park has deteriorated over the past
two decades from various sources of pollution. As a result,the fishery has also suffered and
a decline in the number of fishermen has been seen.
The Parks and Recreation Department applied for the "Fishing Is Fun" grant to help fund
installation of an ozone aeration system. Fish will be stocked in 2001 after some measure
of improvement has been shown in the lake. The aeration system and microbes were
recommended in a 1995 study of ways to improve the lake's water quality.
The grant funds are provided on a matching basis through the federal Sportfish Restoration
Project administered by the Colorado Division of Wildlife through its Fishing is Fun
Program. The $42,500 grant is matched by $47,500 in cash from the City for the aeration
system installation and fish stocking. Another$1,760 is for design and engineering provided
by the City.
The installation of the system will continue the lake restoration efforts started in 1998 that
have improved the exterior areas of Sheldon Lake. The water quality should improve and
the sludge on the lake bed should also be reduced, providing for more water storage and a
better sport fishing experience.
24. First ReadinLy of Ordinance No. 115, 2000, Appropriating Federal Grant Revenue and
Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between Projects in the Transportation Services
Fund for the Operation of the North Front Range Transportation & Air Quality Planning
Council's 2000-2001 Metropolitan Planning_Organization Administration Program Year.
The North Front Range Transportation&Air Quality Planning Council(NFRT&AQPC)is
the regional Metropolitan Planning Organization. The administration/program budget for
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the NFRT&AQPC is funded with federal transportation program dollars administered by the
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) based on the federal fiscal and program
year of October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. This period does not correspond to the
City's calendar year appropriation time frame, and this time differential causes some
accounting and budget management problems. The Council's approval of this Ordinance
will enable staff to more consistently manage and track the NFRT&AQPC's budget and
expenditures. The proposed budget and appropriation for the 2000-2001 program year is
$579,475 for administration of the NRFT&AQPC.
25. First Reading of Ordinance No. 116.2000,Appropriating$2,424,000 from Light and Power
Fund Prior Year Reserves to Relocate and Upgrade the Capacity of the Electric Substation
on Overland Trail Road.
The requested appropriation will allow the Utilities to relocate the Overland Trail Substation
(Overland at Mulberry) to Platte River Power Authority's Dixon Creek substation site at
Overland Trail at Drake. The relocation was recently requested by Platte River in order to
save$600,000 per year in transmission wheeling costs. Platte River will reimburse the City
for the portion of the project related to relocation. The reimbursement is estimated to be
$1,000,000. In addition, Platte River will also contribute on-site construction needed for
relocation. The on-site construction will be a direct expenditure for Platte River. In
conjunction with the relocation, the capacity of the substation will be increased and
additional ductbank and circuits will be constructed.The construction of additional capacity
was originally planned for 2004.
26. First Reading of Ordinance No. 117, 2000, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriated Amounts Between Accounts and
Projects for the Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force.
The participating agencies will benefit from grant funds in the areas of overtime,confidential
funds, salaries, training, and lease expenses associated with the off-site facility and 50%
funding of the Fort Collins Police Services lieutenant position which manages the Task
Force. This appropriation is not a request to identify new dollars for Police Services'
2000/2001 budget. This action simply appropriates the$295,506 in new federal grant money
and $3,320 from Colorado State University.
27. First Reading of Ordinance No. 118, 2000, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for Police Services and Authorizing the Transfer of Matching Funds
Previously Appropriated in the Police Services Operating Budget to the LLEBG Grant
Project,
Fort Collins Police Services has been awarded a grant under the U.S.Department of Justice,
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant program (LLEBG) in the amount of$84,943 for the
procurement of equipment and technology related to basic law enforcement functions. A
local cash match of$9,438 is required and will be met by the existing Police Services budget.
The grant funds will be used to continue the mobile data terminals (MDTs) to laptop
computer conversion project. The MDTs are outdated and have fewer capabilities than
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laptop computers. Converting from MDTs to laptop computers enhances the officers'
abilities to complete reports and other documentation in the field.
28. First Reading of Ordinance No. 119, 2000, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for the Purchase of the Computer Aided Dispatch System, the Fire Records
Management System, and the Automatic Vehicle Locating System.
Police Services (FCPS), Poudre Fire Authority(PFA), Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH), and
Municipal Court are cooperatively replacing existing computer aided dispatch(CAD),Police
records management (Police RMS), Fire records management (Fire RMS), and court
computer systems. PFA and PVH have agreed to purchase an automatic vehicle locating
system (AVL)that will allow real time tracking and monitoring of their vehicle fleets.FCPS
and PFA will be purchasing laptops to replace existing mobile data terminals in their
vehicles.
29. First Reading of Ordinance No. 120,2000,Authorizingth a Acquisition by Eminent Domain
Proceedines of Certain Lands Necessary for the Construction of Public Improvements in
Connection with the Roundabout at Mulberry and Lemay.
Improvements at the intersection of Mulberry(SH14) and Lemay will include construction
of a three lane modem roundabout with pedestrian and bike amenities. The proposed
location is the current intersection. A minor amount of additional right-of-way (ROW) is
needed at all four comers of the existing intersection. Also necessary for this project is: (1)
a minor amount of slope easement at the northwest and southeast intersection comers; (2)
a stormwater drainage easement east of this intersection and south of Mulberry Street;(3)an
easement across the railroad tracks on the southeast corner of the Riverside Avenue/Mulberry
intersection; and (4) various temporary construction easements adjacent to the work areas.
Timing of the intersection improvements is critical. Improvements need to be constructed
and operational prior to the opening of an adjoining commercial development. This will
allow the intersection users a few months to become accustomed to this modern roundabout
prior to the expected vehicle increases from above-mentioned development. Additionally,
CDOT does require that all ROW be secured prior to going out to bid for construction.
30. Items Relating to Elections.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 121,2000,Amending Section 7-127 of the City Code
Relating to Campaign Contribution Limits.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 122,2000,Amending Section 7-129 of the City Code
Relating to Election Campaign Reports.
At its June 27, 2000 Study Session, Council discussed the current limit ($50) imposed on
campaign contributions. The consensus of the Council was that the limits should be
increased to $100 for Mayoral candidates and $75 for District candidates. If adopted, this
Ordinance will implement those increases and will become effective well in advance of
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campaign periods for the April 2001 election. The Ordinance will also conform several of
the definitions in this Section to those contained in the Fair Campaign Practices Act(FCPA).
In addition, staff is proposing an amendment to the Code relating to the filing of an
additional campaign report in response to a recent amendment to the FCPA. If adopted,the
second Ordinance will provide that the additional report be current as of five (5) days prior
to the filing date, rather than two (2) days as currently stated in the City Code.
31. Items Relating_to an Intergovernmental Agreement with Latimer County Concerning the
Coyote Ridge Natural Area.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 123, 2000, Authorizing an Intergovernmental
Agreement with Latimer County Concerning the Coyote Ridge Natural Area and
Authorizing the Conveyance of an 28.09%Undivided Interest in Portions of Coyote
Ridge Natural Area to Latimer County.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 124,2000,Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in
the 1/4 Cent Sales Tax for Natural Areas Capital Fund Received from Latimer
County for the Coyote Ridge Natural Area.
Since 1994, the City of Fort Collins has been working with Larimer County and Loveland
to preserve significant areas of open land between Fort Collins and Loveland. The partners
have collaborated on several conservation projects in this area,including the 841-acre Coyote
Ridge Natural Area. This property is comprised of three distinct parcels, a 442-acre parcel
acquired by the City of Fort Collins in 1994, a 315-acre parcel acquired by the City of Fort
Collins in 1995,and an 84-acre parcel (the "Steppel"property)acquired by Larimer County
in 1997.
32. Resolution 2000-110 Authorizingthe a Mayor to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement
with the Poudre School District R-1 for the Administration of the School Crossing Guard
Program.
The School Crossing Guard Program (the "Program") provides safe student crossing of
arterial streets located near elementary schools. With the growth of the City and addition of
elementary schools,the Program increased to twenty-five crossing guards and substitutes and
one part-time coordinator. Because of the close interaction between the crossing guards,
students,and school staff,it became apparent to both the City and the Poudre School District
R-1 (the "School District') that the efficiency of the Program would increase if it was
administered by the School District. It has also been difficult for the City to provide the
Program coordination because it is the equivalent of.35 FTE. The position is impossible to
hire as a stand-alone and difficult to combine with another job. However, funding was a
problem for the School District.
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33. Resolution 2000-111 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement with the
United States Federal Aviation Administration to Rehabilitate a Portion of the General
Aviation Apron.
During runway inspection in 1994, the airport staff discovered deterioration of the runway
and ramp (aircraft parking area) pavements. Tests were conducted to determine the extent
of the damage and to develop a repair program for the runway and ramp. A schedule to
rehabilitate the pavements was developed. The runway was paved in May (2000). The
Federal Aviation Administration is now offering a grant to repair and pave the southern
portion of the ramp.
The project covered by this grant is considered "maintenance" and is consistent with the
Airport Operations and Development Policy. The work is scheduled to begin Spring 2001
and will take approximately 2 to 3 weeks to complete.
34. Resolution 2000-112 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with CH2M
Hill. Inc. for Professional Aviation-Related Engineering and Design Services at the Fort
Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advises airports receiving federal funding to
retain the services of an aviation-oriented engineering firm for grant projects identified in the
Airport's Capital Improvement Plan. The vendor selection process and evaluation criteria
are specified by the FAA. The FAA further recommends that the contract with the
engineering consultant be for five years.
In 1994, the Airport contracted with Isbill Associates, Inc. of Aurora, CO, for professional
engineering and design services. In March of 2000, the Airport requested proposals from
qualified firms interested in providing engineering services to the Airport. Five firms
responded: CH2M Hill, Inc. of Denver, CO, Knight Piesold and Co. of Denver, CO,
Armstrong Consultants, Inc, of Grand Junction, CO, URS Greiner Woodard Clyde of
Colorado Springs, CO, and Raytheon Infrastructure, Isbill Division of Englewood, CO.
On April 25, 2000, the firms were interviewed by a selection committee comprised of
municipal employees from Fort Collins and Loveland familiar with the Airport's needs and
professional procurement procedures. The committee,following established municipal and
FAA guidelines and criteria,selected C112M Hill,Inc.,based upon the firm's experience and
superior proposal and recommends that a five-year contract be executed.
35. Resolution 2000-113 Reestablishing the Amount of the Telephone Exchange Access Facility
Charge for the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority Effective January 1. 2001.
The Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority (LETA) was created pursuant to C.R.S.
Section 29-11-101 by an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Fort Collins and
nineteen (19) other governmental entities in Larimer County.
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The telephone exchange access facility charge of fifty cents ($.50) per month became
effective January 1, 1991, by approval of the Fort Collins City Council. This fee remained
the same each year by annual approval of the LETA Board, until 1998 when the fee was
decreased by 10%to the current forty-five cents($.45). At the August 2,2000 LETA Board
meeting, the Board approved a telephone exchange access facility charge and a wireless
communications access charge effective January 1,2001,each at the rate of$.45 per month.
36. Routine Easements.
A. Easement for construction and maintenance of public utilities from RSJ Properties,
to underground overhead electric services, located at 524 South Grant. Monetary
consideration: $10.
B. Deed of dedication for easement from System Capital Real Property Corporation for
utilities,located on the southwest corner of Willox Lane and North College Avenue.
Monetary consideration: $10.
***END CONSENT***
37. Consent Calendar Follow-up.
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the
Consent Calendar.
38. Staff Reports.
39. Councilmember Reports.
Committees that have met since August 15 include:
Finance Committee
ITEMS NEEDING INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
40. First Reading of Ordinance No. 113, 2000, Authorizing the Conveyance of Non-exclusive
Easement Interests For the Construction of an Offsite Sewer Line Related to the Linden Park
Development in Fossil Creek Wetlands Natural Area.
The City of Fort Collins purchased the parcels of land now known as Fossil Creek Wetlands
Natural Area in 1995. The northern portion of the property contains an existing sewer line,
which provides service to portions of southeast Fort Collins. The proposed easements would
allow the construction of a new sewer line to connect newly developing areas in southeast
Fort Collins to the existing sewer line.
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41. First Reading of Ordinance No. 125, 2000, Amending Section 7-127 of the Cites
Relating to Independent Expenditures.
At its June 27,2000 Study Session,Council discussed independent expenditures advocating
the election or defeat of a candidate and whether local requirements, above and beyond the
requirements contained in the Fair Campaign Practices Act(FCPA), should be established.
At the time of the study session, Councilmembers indicated that recent amendments to the
FCPA and the reporting forms satisfied their concerns. However, since the study session,
individual Councilmembers have expressed an interest in establishing local reporting
requirements that would"be more stringent than the state's. If adopted, this Ordinance will
require any person making an independent expenditure in excess of $100 to notify all
candidates in the affected race and the City Clerk within 24 hours after obligating funds for
the expenditure.
42. Pulled Consent Items.
43. Other Business.
44. Adjournment.
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