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OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
October 15, 2002
Proclamations and Presentations
5:30 p.m
A. Proclamation Proclaiming October 15, 2002 as "United Way Awareness Day".
B. Proclamation Proclaiming October 26, 2002 as "Make a Difference Day".
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 20. 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 #28, 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. 142, 2002, Amending Section 7.5-32 of the City Code
Pertaining to Street Oversizing Capital Expansion Fees.
Ordinance No. 142, 2002, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on October 1,
2002, amends Section 7.5-32 of the Code, increasing the Street Oversizing Capital
Expansion Fees.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 143, 2002, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Ca vital Projects Fund - Pedestrian Accessibility Capital Project to be Used for Crosswalk
Irm)rovements at Various Downtown Intersections Along College Avenue.
The City of Fort Collins requested and received$122,100 of Federal Hazard Elimination and
State matching funds to pay for 100% of the costs to construct crosswalk improvements at
the intersections of US Highway 287 and LaPorte Avenue, Mountain Avenue, Oak Street,
and Olive Street in Fort Collins. The crossings will be constructed of either asphalt or
concrete, with stamped and colored enhancement features to improve safety by increasing
visibility of the crossings.
Ordinance No. 143,2002, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on October 1,
2002, appropriates unanticipated revenue in the Capital Projects Fund - Pedestrian
Accessibility Capital Project to be used for the crosswalk improvements at various
downtown intersections along College Avenue.
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9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 144, 2002, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue and
Prior Year Reserves in the Benefits Fund to be Used to Cover Medical Insurance Claims and
Other Expenses.
Benefits Fund Revenues and Expenses for 2002 were projected in early 2001,and were based
on enrollment and cost trend information available at that time. Actual revenues exceed
budgeted projections due to increased plan enrollment and unanticipated shifts in plan
selection by employees. Expenses exceed budgeted projections due to higher than expected
claims activity. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
October 1, 2002, increases the 2002 Benefits Fund appropriations by $1,600,000 to cover
benefit expenses.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 145, 2002, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and
Unanticipated Revenue in Various Funds and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriated
Amounts Between Funds.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on October 1, 2002,
appropriates prior year reserves and unanticipated revenue in various City funds, and
authorizes the transfer of appropriated amounts between funds.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 146, 2002, Vacating a Portion of the Right-of-way and
Temporary Turning Area North of Lake Street as Dedicated on the Plat of Von Vihl Heights
Second Subdivision and Vacating That Portion of a Right-of-way Easement for a Pedestrian
Path Recorded in Book 2148,Pages 196-197 in the Records of the County of Latimer. State
of Colorado, Subject to a Reserved Drainage and Utility Easement.
The plat of Von Vihl Heights Second Subdivision dedicates the right-of-way and temporary
turning area for LaReatta Court north of West Lake Street. Neither has been constructed,
although the adjacent homeowners have been maintaining this area for a number of years.
As a result, a homeowner at 3000 West Lake Street met with the City Manager and staff to
request that this portion of the street and temporary turning area be vacated. In addition, he
also requested that the pedestrian path easement also be vacated through LaReatta Court and
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his property to the north. The pedestrian path easement was intended to provide public
access to Overland Park; however, staff has determined that the cost benefit ratio for the
pedestrian path does not justify the construction.
Ordinance No. 146, 2002, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on October 1, 2002.
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 147,2002,Amending the Zoning Man of the City of Fort
Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for that Certain Property Known as the 1225
Redwood Street Rezoning.
The parcel is 5.5 acres in size and located on the northwest corner of Conifer Street and
Redwood Street. The property contains a 20,000 square foot structure that was originally
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approved as a P.U.D. for New Beginnings Treatment Center. The P.U.D. was subsequently
amended to allow the conversion to Diamond Crest Assisted Living Center. The parcel was
rezoned in March of 1997 as part of the City Plan city-wide rezoning from R-M-P,Medium
Density Planned Residential, to I, Industrial.
The C-C-N zone was created to implement the North College Avenue Corridor Plan. Staff
recommends C-C-N as the best way to implement the transition of land uses as envisioned
by the North College Avenue Corridor Plan. Ordinance No. 147, 2002, was unanimously
adopted on First Reading on October 1, 2002.
13. First Reading of Ordinance No. 149, 2002, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for PMRerty Donated by the Estate of Robert H. Udall.
On July 17,2001,the City Council adopted Resolution 2001-95 authorizing the acceptance
of a donation from the Estate of Robert H.Udall. The donation consisted of 20.133 acres of
land located on the south end of Claymore Lake at the west end of Michaud Lane and
northeast of the Reservoir Ridge Natural Area, three buildings located on the land, along
with $125,000 in cash to be placed in a perpetual trust for the ongoing maintenance of the
site.
When Council authorized the acceptance of the donation, the value of the property had not
been determined. The property has now been appraised with the 20.133 acres of land valued
at $300,000 and the three buildings on the property valued at $150,000. The total amount
of$450,000 will be appropriated to properly account for the value of the donation according
to fixed asset accounting guidelines.
In January 2002, the City received the cash donation of$125,000. Under the terms of the
donation agreement, the cash donation is to be placed in a perpetual trust and the interest
earnings on the funds "shall be used solely for the maintenance and repair of the property."
In 2002,the City will receive approximately$2,300 in interest earnings which is to be used
for the maintenance and repair of the donated property.
14. First Reading of Ordinance No. 150, 2002, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in
the General Fund for Police Services and Authorizing the Transfer of MatchingFunds
unds
Previously Appropriated in the Police Services Operating Budget to the 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 $61,090 for the
procurement of equipment and technology related to basic law enforcement functions. A
local cash match of$6,788 is required and will be met by the existing Police Services budget.
The grant funds will be used to purchase computer, video, digital, and radar equipment,
portable personal alarms and a conference call system.
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15. First Reading of Ordinance No. 151, 2002, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in
the General Fund for the Operation of the Colorado Welcome Center.
Pursuant to Resolution 99-97,the City contracted with Colorado State University for visitor
center space at the Environmental Learning CenterfVisitors Center,south of Prospect Road,
approximately one-quarter mile west of Interstate 25. In its effort to welcome visitors to Fort
Collins, the City through the activities of its convention and visitor services contractor, the
Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau (the "CVB"),uses the space for the Colorado
Welcome Center. The CVB, in addition to promoting tourism activity, operates the
Welcome Center pursuant to amendments to the City's agreement with CVB,and consistent
with the City's grant agreement with the State of Colorado.
16. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 152, 2002, Adopting a Proposed District-
Precinct Man.
This Ordinance adopts a new District-Precinct Map,which is made necessary by changes in
County precinct boundaries approved by the Larimer County Board of Commissioners on
March 11, 2002, and a Charter requirement to review district boundaries before the next
biennial election.
17. First Reading of Ordinance No. 153, 2002, Authorizing the Disposition of Certain Interests
in Real Property in Connection with the Community Horticulture Center Project.
Late last year,during the preliminary planning phase of the Community Horticulture Center
(CHC)Project, Council authorized the conveyance of two non-exclusive easements for the
relocation of the Sherwood Lateral and an emergency access easement for Poudre Fire
Authority. As the Project has progressed through the planning process, needs have been
identified for additional alignments and easements. Their locations are highlighted on the
attached plat. Minor changes will be made to the plat title language between first and second
reading of the Ordinance.
The two utility easements shown on the plat adjacent to Centre Avenue and Rolland Moore
Drive are public utility easements that are available for use,consistent with City policies and
practices, by City utilities and non-City utilities. Colorado State University Research
Foundation ("CSURF")has agreed to grant certain easements on adjacent property owned
by CSURF for the benefit of the CHC Project,in exchange for the identification of two storm
drainage alignments on the CHC property for use in connection with the future development
of CSURF's adjacent property on the plat and in a related agreement. If Council authorizes
the conveyance of these public utility easements and the storm drainage alignments for the
future benefit of the CSURF property,the CHC Plat can be signed and the Project can go out
to bid. The anticipated construction start date for the Project is expected to be this winter.
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18. Resolution 2002-097 Approving the Purchase of Six 3M Digital Self Checkout Machines
from 3M Corporation as an Exception to the Competitive Purchasing Process.
The Library first purchased 3M self checkout machines in 1995,when two were installed at
the Main Library. Two more were purchased in 1996 and 1997. Those units are currently
installed at the Harmony Library. The four machines now in use are at the end of their
service lives and are experiencing frequent breakdowns.
The self checkout units have been used an average of 80,855 times in each of the last four
years. Each such session involves the checkout of 4 or 5 items. Approximately 24% of all
items borrowed from the libraries each year are checked out using the 3M machines. In
addition, the security gates at both libraries are 3M products interfaced with the checkout
machines. All books and media have been bar-coded and security stripped to work with the
3M checkout and security system.
Each time a self checkout machine is used, the Library saves roughly two minutes of staff
time. This translates to more than 1.5 FTE savings per year for salary alone or at least
$20,000 saved in each of the last five years. The new checkout machines will have more
features, such as allowing customers to retrieve and check out books on hold. The Library
estimates that these more capable machines will increase self checkouts to about 40%of total
checkouts.
19. Resolution 2002-098 Supporting the Effort to Encourage the Construction of Housing with
Features That Provide Basic Access and Functionality to All Occupants and Visitors.
The proposed draft resolution officially recognizes and endorses the "Practical Housing for
All" (PHA) program. Project "Practical Housing for All" (PHA) is an effort by the
Commission on Disability to:
• Create awareness among designers, homebuilders, homebuyers, and the
community at large of the need for providing basic access and functionality
features in homes for people of all ages and widely varying mobility and
ambulatory-related abilities.
• Explore and develop public and private partnerships that encourage
homebuilders to voluntarily incorporate such fundamental built-in elements
being included on the first or main floor of new housing units.
20. Routine Easement.
A. Easement for construction and maintenance of public utilities from XYZ
Corporation,located at 307 South College Avenue. Monetary consideration: $1650.
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21. Consent Calendar Follow-un.
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the
Consent Calendar.
22. Staff Reports.
Wind Subscriber Presentation.
23. Councilmember Reports.
ITEMS NEEDING INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
24. Items Relating to Utility Rates for 2003.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 155, 2002, Amending Chapter 26, Article III,
Division 4 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins Relating to User Rates and Charges
for Water(Options A and B).
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 156, 2002, Amending Chapter 26 Article VII,
Division 4 of the Code of the City Relating to Wastewater Fees.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 157, 2002, Amending Chapter 26, Article VII,
Division 2 of the City Code Relating to Stormwater Fees.
Water Rates
The proposed water rate structures vary by customer class but are all designed to encourage
conservation. The customer impacts vary within each customer category based on relative
levels of water usage. In general, customers with low use will see modest increases (or in
some cases reductions) in their total water bills while the larger users in each customer class
will experience a bigger percentage increase. Customer conservation efforts will help to
moderate the rate impacts at all levels of use.
Two options are proposed for the water rate ordinance. The two options presented are
identical for single-family,duplex and multi-family residential rates. The options differ only
in the commercial rate classes.
Option A is based on the direction received from City Council at the September 10, 2002,
study session. Option A water rates are designed based on the assumption that 2003 water
use will decrease 15% system wide for all customer classes. If consumption drops to the
projected level, the proposed rates will provide a 6% increase in water fund revenues.
Option A includes increasing step rates for single-family,duplex and commercial customers.
Option B is identical to Option A with one change in assumption. The rates proposed in
Option B are based on a 15% reduction in residential water use but a 10% reduction by the
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commercial rate classes. Staff does not view it as realistic to expect a 15% reduction in
water use by commercial customers since their seasonal outdoor use is a smaller proportion
of their total use than the outdoor use of the residential rate classes. It is estimated that about
46% of the residential water use is for outdoor uses versus the 34% seasonal use pattern
found for commercial customers. It should also be noted that the 34% seasonal shift in the
commercial class may not all be due to outdoor use, the seasonal shift may also be caused
by seasonal shifts in business activities. As with Option A,Option B provides for increasing
step rates for all single-family, duplex and commercial customers. Option B is designed to
provide a 6%increase in water fund revenues if water usage is reduced to the projected levels
(15% for residential and 10% for commercial).
It is difficult to predict customers' response to the Utilities' conservation campaign that
combines the new stepped rate forms,education and water restrictions. If reduction in usage
is less than targeted in either of the options, revenues will increase more than the 6%
required. If reduction is more than either target, there will be a short fall of revenues in the
Water Fund. In either case, mid-year rate changes may be necessary in 2003, regardless of
which of the ordinance options Council may choose to adopt.
The construction rate and miscellaneous fees and charges for hydrant water rental and service
charges have also been updated to reflect current costs. All proposed changes will become
effective on billings issued on or after January 1, 2003.
Wastewater Rates
As proposed in the 2002-2003 budget,the ordinance increases the City's wastewater rates by
2%.The increase is needed to fund the operations and maintenance of the City's wastewater
system and to finance capital improvements. It is being applied "across the board" for all
customers. A typical single-family residential customer's monthly bill will increase from
$16.29 to$16.61 or 32 cents per month. This is based on a system average 5,456 gallons per
month winter quarter water consumption.The wastewater rate ordinance also adopts several
housekeeping changes to standardize verbiage regarding base monthly charges and to delete
references to obsolete"Category I"customers. The proposed changes will become effective
on billings issued on or after January 1, 2003. The Water Board recommended approval of
the 2002-2003 wastewater rate plan during its review of the 2002-2003 budget in the fall of
2001.
Stormwater Rates
If adopted by City Council,the City's stormwater rates will increase 10% "across the board"
for all customers. The 10% increase is consistent with both the 2002-2003 budget and the
2001 Stormwater Financing Plan adopted by City Council Resolution 2001-93. The increase
is necessary to fund the operations and maintenance of the City's stormwater system,to pay
debt service and to accelerate the citywide capital improvements program. A typical single-
family residential customer's monthly bill will increase from$11.79 to $12.96 or$1.17 per
month. The typical bill is based on an 8600 square foot lot with light run off. The proposed
increase is to be effective on billings issued on or after January 1, 2003. The Water Board
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approved the 2002-2003 stormwater rate plan during its review of the 2002-2003 budget in
the fall of 2001.
25. Resolution 2002-099 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding
Regarding the Implementation Periodic Review and Update of the Northern Colorado
Regional Communities I-25 Corridor Plan.
On November 20, 2001, the City Council adopted with conditions the Northern Colorado
Regional Communities 1-25 Corridor Plan as an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
One of the "high priority" action items was developing a regional intergovernmental
agreement "as a means for establishing a basis for continued cooperation between the
participating communities". Last February, the I-25 Plan Policy Advisory Committee and
Staff Technical Team,reconvened to discuss progress of implementation of the Plan. Over
the next several months,one of the issues they focused their attention on was preparation of
an intergovernmental agreement. The MOU addresses three important issues: The Parties
agree to consider taking the action steps described in Chapter VII of the Plan, with special
emphasis on a few, critical ones; the Parties agree to keep their elected and appointed
officials, and staff, informed of the legal and policy commitments of the MOU; and, the
Parties agree to conduct a biennial (every two years) review of the Plan, beginning in 2004.
26. First Reading of Ordinance No. 154, 2002, Amending Chapter 23 of the City Code by
Adding_a Provision Authorizing the Early Morning Closure of City-Owned Property in the
Old Town Plaza.
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA), after taking notice of an increase in
incidents of vandalism,fighting,and other disruptive behaviors occurring in and around Old
Town Plaza after the closing of liquor licensed establishments at 2:00 a.m.,recently decided
to close the Plaza between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. This closure furthers the
DDA's interests in protecting its property as well as maintaining the safety of the Plaza for
visitors.
The City has also noticed an escalation of disruptive behavior in and around the Plaza.
While the DDA, rather than the City, owns most of the Plaza, the City does own certain
rights-of-way within the area. The proposed Ordinance would close those rights-of-way
during the same early morning hours to everyone except those individuals who own,or work
in, one of the Plaza businesses. The Ordinance would also close the sidewalk on Walnut
Street that is adjacent to the main entrance to the Plaza. The purpose of this proposed
ordinance is to work with the DDA to ensure that the rights-of-way within the Plaza remain
safe and are properly protected. As noted above, the DDA Board has already adopted a
resolution closing its portion of the Plaza during these hours. Adoption of this Ordinance
would help to preserve public safety and the public property within, and adjacent to, the
Plaza area rights-of-way.
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27. Second Reading of Ordinance No 148 2002 Amending the Zoning Mao of the City of Fort
Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for that Certain Property Known as the Taft
Hill/Hull Rezoning.
Ordinance No. 148,2002,which was adopted 4-3 on October 1, 2002,rezones the northeast
corner and intersection of Taft Hill Road and Hull Street, south of Drake Road from the
LMN—Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood zone to the MMN—Medium Density Mixed-
Use Neighborhood zone. On October 1, 2002, Council also adopted Resolution 2002-096
by a vote of 5-2, amending the City's Structure Plan Map to reflect the rezoning change.
28. Pulled Consent Items.
29. Other Business.
30. Adiournment.
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