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OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
January 15, 2002
Proclamations and Presentations
5:30 p.m.
A. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Kathay Rennels for Serving as Chairperson
of the Larimer County Board of Commissioners.
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL.
♦ City Manager John Fischbach will introduce the "State of the City" video
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 27. 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 #34, 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. 212, 2001, Amending Chapters 23 and 28 of the City
Code so as to Permit the Use of Motorized Wheelchairs and Similar Assistive Devices on
City Sidewalks and Trails.
Staff has noted that the provisions of certain sections of Chapters 23 and 28 of the Code
appear to preclude the use of motorized wheelchairs on City trails and City sidewalks. Title
II of the Americans with Disabilities Act requires that the City make reasonable
accommodation in the use of its facilities for persons with a disability.
Ordinance No. 212, 2001, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December
18,2001, amends the Code so as to clearly permit persons using motorized wheelchairs and
similar assistive devices to operate them on City sidewalks and trails.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No.213,2001,Authorizing Eminent Domain Proceedings to
Acquire Parcel #9701312005 for Construction of Redwood Street and Conveyance of
Remainder Property.
Ordinance No. 213, 2001, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December
18,2001,authorizes the acquisition of Parcel#9701312005 by eminent domain proceedings
to complete the construction of Redwood Street between Conifer and Vine Drive.
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9. Second Reading_of Ordinance No 214 2001 Vacating Two Portions of Right-of-Way as
Dedicated on the Plat of Rigden Farm, Filing One.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 18, 2001,
vacates the right-of-way for two street stubs that were originally dedicated in the Rigden
Farm, Filing One, these stubs are no longer necessary.
10. Items Relating to the Paradigm Properties Annexation.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 215, 2001, Annexing Property Known as the
Paradigm Properties Annexation.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No.216,2001,Amending the Zoning Map of the City
of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the
Paradigm Properties Annexation.
On December 18, 2001, Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2001-162 Finding
Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings for the Paradigm Properties
Annexation.
On December 18, 2001, Council also unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 215, 2001 and
Ordinance No. 216,2001,annexing and zoning 16.848 acres located south of East Prospect
Road, east of Interstate 25, and west of McLaughlin Lane. The property is largely
undeveloped except for the Fort Collins Motorsport retail operation (motorcycles, ATV's,
snowmobiles, and ski-doos)at the southwest comer of the site. It is in the C - Commercial
Zoning District in Latimer County. The requested zoning in the City is C - Commercial.
APPLICANT: Hattman Associates
c/o Ric Hartman
145 West Swallow Road
Fort Collins, CO. 80525
OWNER: Paradigm Properties, LLC
c/o Jeff A. Hill
2186 Knoll Drive
Ventura, CA. 93003
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11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 217,2001,Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort
Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for That Certain Property Known as the Front
Range Rezoning.
Ordinance No. 217, 2001, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December
18,2001,amends the Zoning Map by the changing zoning classification for the Front Range
Rezoning.
12. Resolution 2002-001 Approving the Purchase of Two Elgin Eagle Series F Street Sweeper
Bodies from Faris Machinery as an Exception to the Competitive Procurement Process.
The Streets Department switched to using Elgin truck-mounted sweepers in the mid-nineties.
Sweeping costs in 1995,prior to the switch,were$28.75 per lane mile. In 2001 that cost had
fallen to$23.01 per lane mile. The reduction in costs are due to several factors. The sweeper
unit is powered by a separate diesel engine and is totally independent of the truck power
plant. This makes for a more flexible application and less stress on the sweeper systems,
minimizing breakdown and repair. Fleet Service stocks those parts which are most often
needed to maintain the machines but does not need to stock parts for other, dissimilar
sweepers. Mechanic and operator training is focused on a single machine, leveraging the
City's investment in this pool of experience.
The two units to be purchased are to replace machines reaching the end of their service life.
Previous Elgin Eagles have been procured using State or other public entity bids. No such
bids have been awarded recently enough to be used for this purchase. In addition, because
of the solid performance and superior service provided by the Eagle sweepers, staff would
like to continue to standardize on this type of machine for the foreseeable future.
Section 8-161 of the Code states that any exemption to the use of competitive bidding in
excess of$100,000 must be approved by the City Council.
This Resolution will authorize the purchase of two Elgin Eagle Series F street sweeper
bodies as an exemption to the use of competitive bid or proposal as provided in Section
8-161(d)(4).
13. Resolution 2002-002 Approving the Purchase of Special Rotary ydrated Lime from
Mississippi Lime Liquid Aluminum Sulfate from General Chemical Cationic Polymer from
Aqua Ben and 60%Calcium Carbonate/40%Magnesium Hydroxide from ACM Corporation
as Exceptions to the Competitive Procurement Process.
The Fort Collins Water Treatment Facility (FCWTF) is requesting to purchase from
Mississippi Lime, special rotary hydrated (SRH) lime for alkalinity addition or pH
adjustment. Mississippi Lime has been the vendor in the past and is an excellent vendor.
Pricing of this product has changed little in the last four years. The SRH lime is a food grade
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lime that mixes with the water to achieve the correct pH faster and causes less sludge at the
bottom of the mixing tanks. Other types of lime require more product to attain the necessary
pH and require the mixing tanks to be cleaned more often due to the faster accumulation of
non-mixed lime sludge. The FCWTF has also experienced performance problems with the
lime feeder. Through experimentation of different brands, purity, and density of lime, the
WTF found that the SRH lime significantly reduced the feeder performance problems by
eliminating deposits of lime on all interior surfaces of the mix tanks. A mixture of lime and
carbon dioxide is used in the water stabilization program to inhibit corrosion in the water
distribution plumbing. To this date,the City has not been able to find another company that
makes special rotary hydrated lime.
The Fort Collins Water Treatment Facility (FCWTF) is also requesting to purchase liquid
aluminum sulfate(Alum)from General Chemical for use as the primary coagulant. Delivery
of alum is required within 24-hours after order placement;therefore proximity of the supply
source is a primary concern. General Chemical has been the City's vendor in the past and
is an excellent vendor. Pricing of this product has not changed in the last three years. The
proximity of the manufacturing facility in Denver assures continuity of supply that cannot
be attained from other sources; also, weight of the product in liquid form causes
transportation cost to be a major cost factor.
Fort Collins Water Reclamation is also requesting approval to purchase from Aqua Ben our
cationic polymer for dewatering the centrifuge and dissolved air floatation processes. To date,
the 686N polymer is the only one tested extensively in our centrifuges and approved with
satisfactory results. This product is stored in close proximity to our site and available within
24 hours between order and delivery. Aqua Ben has provided consistent performance,timely
delivery, and consistent product characteristics.
Fort Collins Water Reclamation is also requesting approval to purchase from ACM
Corporation the 60%Calcium Carbonate/40%Magnesium Hydroxide product for pH control.
The 60/40 Nutracite is a dry,mined product that works very well in the secondary system for
PH elevation. Due to the extra cost of hauling water, we are migrating to the dry product.
This vendor is the only one that supplies this product. This product is also much safer to
handle than other chemicals (i.e. sodium hydroxide) and is not as hydroscopic as other dry
alternatives.
Section 8-161 of the Code states that any exemption to the use of competitive processes in
excess of$100,000 must be approved by the City Council.
The Resolution will authorize the purchase of these chemicals as an exemption to the use of
competitive bid or proposal as provided in Section 8-161(d)(4).
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14. Resolution 2002-003 Setting Forth the Intention of the City to Assign its Year 2002 Private
Activity Bond Allocation to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority to Finance Multi-
Family Housing Revenue Bonds for the Caribou Apartments Project.
In early December 2001, Mr. Marc Hendricks and Mr. Rodger Hara, representatives of the
Caribou Apartments Project (the "Project"), contacted staff members of the Advance
Planning and Finance Departments. They have requested the City consider assigning its
annual allocation of private activity bonds to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
("CHFA")for the purpose of acquiring property,constructing and equipping a multi-family
housing project in the northeast part Fort Collins. This development would qualify as an
Affordable Housing Project. The project is located near the corner of the intersection of
Timberline and Caribou Roads. A total of 192 dwelling units will be included in the project.
Of the total, 87 (45%) of the units will be affordable to persons whose incomes do not
exceed 60%of the Area Median Income,which include 14 units reserved for families whose
incomes do not exceed 50%of the AMI. The remaining units will be leased at market rental
rates.
Adoption of this Resolution would allow CHFA to issue up to $16 million in tax-exempt
private activity bonds for the purpose of constructing the project. The issuance is contingent
on the Project using an additional allocation from CHFA. The proposal is consistent with
the City's adopted policies regarding the issuance of multi-family rental housing bonds. The
Affordable Housing Board reviewed the project at its meeting on January 3, 2002. The
Board supports the proposal.
15. Resolution 2002-004 Stating the Intent of the City of Fort Collins to Annex Certain Property
and Initiating Annexation Proceedings for Such Property to be Known as Fossil Lake
Annexation No. 1.
The Fossil Lake Annexation No. 1 consists of approximately 2.396 acres of publicly and
privately owned property. This annexation includes a 693.5 foot long portion of the Kechter
Road right-of-way, and a 28.55 feet wide strip of land along the eastern portion the Fossil
Lake PUD 2nd Filing subdivision. The recommended zoning is the LMN—Low-Density
Mixed Use Neighborhood. The property is located within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area
Plan.
16. Resolution 2002-005 Stating the Intent of the City of Fort Collins to Annex Certain Property
and Initiating Annexation Proceedings for Such Property to be Known as Fossil Lake
Annexation No. 2.
The Fossil Lake Annexation No. 2 consists of approximately 9.171 acres of publicly and
privately owned property. This annexation includes a 905 foot long portion of the Kechter
Road right-of-way, a 1870 foot long portion of Ziegler Road, and several narrow strips of
land along the eastern, northern, and western edges of the Fossil Lake PUD 2nd Filing
subdivision. The recommended zoning is the LMN-Low-Density Mixed Use
Neighborhood. The property is located within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan.
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17. Resolution 2002-006 Stating the Intent of the City of Fort Collins to Annex Certain Property
and Initiating Annexation Proceedings for Such Property to be Known as Fossil Lake
Annexation No. 3.
The Fossil Lake Annexation No. 3 consists of approximately 274.236 acres of publicly and
privately owned property.This annexation includes the remaining portion of the Fossil Lake
PUD 2nd Filing (that was not part of Fossil Lake Annexations 1 or 2), and the entirety of
Fossil Lake PUD 1 st Filing. The recommended zoning is a combination of the LMN—Low-
Density Mixed Use Neighborhood district, the UE—Urban Estate district, and the
T—Transition district. The property is located within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan.
18. Resolution 2002-007 Making_Amendments to the Boards and Commissions Manual.
The City Clerk's Office annually prepares a manual for members of boards and commissions
which includes membership lists, descriptions of each board and commission, meeting
schedules, conflict of interest guidelines, appeal procedures, and general information
regarding membership limitations, attendance policies and other responsibilities. On
February 20, 2001, Council adopted Resolution 2001-26, adopting the 2001 Boards and
Commissions Manual.
A subsection entitled "Conduct of Meetings" was inadvertently omitted from the 2001
Boards and Commissions Manual. Also,clarification regarding quorums has been requested
by several boards and commissions. Two new subsections are being added to the"Meeting
Responsibilities" section of the Manual to correct the omission and to provide a policy
regarding meeting quorums.
19. First Reading of Ordinance No. 001 2002, Clarifying the Description of Ditch and Pipe
Line Rights-of-Way Previously Abandoned by the City in Accordance with Ordinance No.
25, 1999.
In 1999,the City Council formally recognized the abandonment of certain rights-of-way that
had been granted to the City 1882, as of 1906. The City then disclaimed its interest in the
underlying property,subject to two water line easements for existing water pipelines on that
property.
Since that time, the owner of the property has discovered an error in the legal description
used to quiet his title in the property in 1999. As a result, a new quiet title action has been
initiated, based on the corrected legal description of that property.
In order to confirm that the 1882 rights on the property as correctly described were
abandoned by the City as of 1906, subject to correction of the 1999 water line easements if
necessary, this Ordinance expressly acknowledges that abandonment by reference to the
corrected legal description. Upon completion of the Ordinance, the City will disclaim its
interest in the subject 1882 rights-of-way on the newly described property in the quiet title
action that has been filed by the property owner.
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20. First Reading of Ordinance No 002 2002 Appropriating_Unanticipated Grant Revenue in
the General Fund for the Landmark Preservation Commission and Staff Education and
Training.
The City of Fort Collins is recognized by the Colorado Historical Society as a Certified
Local Government,and as such,is eligible once a year for grants financed in part by Federal
funds from the National Historic Preservation Act. The Advance Planning Department
submitted an application that resulted in the award of a $2,970 grant, with no local match
required, for the purpose of Landmark Preservation Commission and staff education and
training. The grant funds will be used to send Commission members and staff to Colorado
Preservation, Inc.'s statewide "SAVING PLACES 2002: Preserving Public Places"
conference in Denver, January 30—February 2. This is the largest statewide preservation
conference in the country, and includes the first ever National Alliance of Preservation
Commission's day-long preservation commissioner"CAMP."
21. First Reading of Ordinance No. 003 2002, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in
the Recreation Fund to be used for General Operating Support for the Adaptive Recreation
Opportunities Program Recreation Works Project.
Colorado State University's Center for Community Participation ("CSU") and the City's
Adaptive Recreation Opportunities ("ARO") program have worked together to provide a
total experience for people with disabilities. CSU provides employment evaluation,training,
and placement assistance while the ARO program provides evaluation and transition into
recreational pursuits. This process helps address the needs of the"whole"person rather than
focusing on a specific area. By addressing a variety of areas,the individual is well rounded
and is better able to fully integrate into the community.
The City will be reimbursed through CSU, the primary grant recipient, in the amount of
$123,742,during the three-year grant period,for the City's share of the expenses associated
with the Recreation Works Project. The Recreation Division is requesting that Council
appropriate $123,742 into the Recreation Works Project for the three-year grant period.
22. Items Relating to the Appropriation of Miscellaneous Revenues for Police Services.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No.004,2002,Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in
the General Fund for the Police Services/Rape Aggression Defense Self-Defense
Program.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No .005, 2002, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant
Revenue in the General Fund for the Police Services Victim Services Team.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 006, 2002, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant
Revenue in the General Fund for the Police Services Crime Prevention Unit for"Kid
I.D. Kits."
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Private Donation: The Fort Collins Police Services Victim Services Team has been given
$5,000 from a private donor to be used exclusively for the R.A.D. (Rape Aggression
Defense) Self-Defense program. The Victim Services Team spent a great deal of time
researching different types of self defense programs which could be offered to female
victims of crime,as well as other community members,once there we had adequate numbers
of instructors. In light of the recent serial sexual assault cases,the requests made to Police
Services for self defense training were more than it could handle. The donor wishes the
monies to be used to train additional certified self-defense instructors (members of the
Victim Services Team and/or law enforcement officers), purchase additional equipment
needed for the training, and to compensate certified instructors with the Victim Services
Team for its time spent teaching these classes.
Victims and Law Enforcement (V.A.L.E.) Board Grant: The Fort Collins Police
Services Victim Services Team has been awarded a one-year grant in the amount of$19,000
for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2002, by the Eighth Judicial District Victims
and Law Enforcement(V.A.L.E.)Board to help fund services provided by this team. These
funds will be used to compensate a part-time paid victim advocate who provides crisis
intervention services during weekday hours and is housed in the Victim Services office, as
well as to pay for some of the operational expenses needed to provide services to victims of
crime in our community. Previous V.A.L.E. grant awards received were $19,500 in 1998,
and $19,000 for 1999, 2000, and 2001.
Corporate Grant: The Fort Collins Police Crime Prevention Unit has been awarded a
Community Involvement Grant in the amount of$1,000 from the Target Foundation.
Many requests have been received from the community for"Kid I.D. Kits" for the purpose
of maintaining a record of children's growth and changes. These booklets contain photos
and fingerprints of children and can be updated annually by the parent for 8 years. These
booklets are then kept at home with other important family records. These can prove
invaluable in the event that the child is missing. The monies will be used to purchase a
Biometric Access fingerprint capture with USB attachment to a laptop computer(eliminating
messy ink), digital camera, a color printer, and printing costs for the booklet.
23. First Reading of Ordinance No 007 2002, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in
the Open Lands Great Outdoors Colorado Revenue Fund for Natural Area Acquisition
Reimbursements.
"Ute Farm" and"One Putt,"portions of the Long View Farm Open Space, were purchased
in 1997 by Larimer County, City of Loveland, and City of Fort Collins. The three owners
recently completed documentation required to receive grant funds from Great Outdoors
Colorado Trust Fund (GOCO) to assist in the purchase of the property. The City of Fort
Collins' portion of the grant is $133,320.
Sauer Open Space was purchased in 2000 by the City of Loveland,Larimer County,and the
City of Fort Collins. The three owners recently completed documentation required to
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receive grant funds from(GOCO)in the amount of$500,000,the entire grant coming to the
City of Fort Collins.
These grants were received into the Open Lands Great Outdoors Colorado Revenue Fund
and are to go into the Open Lands Acquisition Fund.
24. First Reading of Ordinance No. 008, 2002, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Transit Fund to Market the PassFort Bus Pass Program in the Local Transportation Demand
Management Proms
An application for funding to promote the Transfort PassFort program was approved in 2001
by CDOT and is included in CDOT's 2002 budget.
Transfort has developed and offered an"eco pass"called PassFort for businesses to purchase
for their employees. So far, promotion of this pass has been through introduction by the
Transfort marketing analyst or business outreach specialist in a one-to-one marketing pitch.
Staff has found that direct business outreach is the most effective way to reach the greatest
number of employees and get the most"bang for the buck." As a result, staff has proposed
a more concentrated effort on promoting the Transfort Passfort passes to employers as an
effective strategy to increase modal shift in Fort Collins and to provide an effective tool in
the business outreach toolbox.
25. First Reading of Ordinance No 009 2002 Appropriating_Unanticipated Grant Revenue in
the General Fund for Fort Collins Build a Generation.
Fort Collins Build a Generation (FCBG), in collaboration with Healthier Communities
Coalition, is committed to using risk-focused prevention and the results of its planning
process as the primary tool to determine what strategies,programs, policies, and resources
should be deployed to decrease risk and enhance protection for Fort Collins'youth. FCBG's
risk assessment conducted in 1996 indicated that family management problems, family
conflict, and the early initiation of problem behavior put youth in Fort Collins at risk for
becoming pregnant, dropping out of school, engaging in delinquent behavior, using and/or
abusing drugs and alcohol and witnessing or engaging in violent behaviors. Build a
Generation will use this funding year to finalize the development and implementation of a
comprehensive,strategic prevention plan. This plan will be developed and implemented to:
(1) address gaps identified from its data assessments; (2) promote the implementation of
research-based programs; (3)build upon what already exists in programs and services; (4)
promote awareness of risk and protective factors; (5)use as leverage when applying for and
making recommendations regarding resources; (6) influence public policy regarding the
prevention of adolescent problem behaviors; and(7) increase cohesiveness among existing
resources.
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26. First Reading of Ordinance No.010 2002 Appropriating Proceeds from the Issuance of City
of Fort Collins Colorado Stormwater Utility Enterprise Storm Drainage Revenue Bonds,
Series 2002 Dated February 1 2002 in the Aggregate Principal Amount of$12,300,000.
The Board of the Stormwater Utility Enterprise is scheduled to consider at its meeting,
subsequent to the meeting of the City Council,Ordinance No. 6 of the Board authorizing the
issuance of City of Fort Collins, Colorado, Stormwater Utility Enterprise, Storm Drainage
Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, Dated February 1, 2002, in the Aggregate Principal Amount
of$12,300,000(the"Bonds"). Authorizing the issuance of the Bonds and appropriating the
proceeds are both necessary to complete the bond transaction. This Ordinance appropriates
the proceeds of the Bonds, contingent upon the final approval and issuance of the Bonds.
27. Routine Deeds and Easements.
A. Easement for construction and maintenance of public utilities from Harl P. and
Audria Clark,to install a transformer bank to underground existing overhead electric
system, located at 334 East Oak Street. Monetary consideration: $420. Staff: Patti
Teraoka.
B. Deed of dedication for right-of-way from Bruce Froseth, for a permanent right-of-
way for public street purposes, located on West Mountain Avenue between South
Sherwood and South Meldrum Streets. Monetary consideration: $15. Staff: Katie
Moore.
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28. Consent Calendar Follow-um
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the
Consent Calendar.
29. Staff Reports.
30. Councilmember Reports.
Committees that have met since December 18, 2001 include:
NFRT&AQPC Growth Management Committee
Poudre School District Liaison Committee
ITEMS NEEDING INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
31. First Reading of Ordinance No 011 2002 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue for the
Epic Studio Ice Rink Project and Authorizing the Project to Proceed.
In 1997,the voters approved Ordinance No. 31, 1997,which provided for a Studio Ice Rink
at the Edora Pool & Ice Center as part of the Building Community Choices (BCC) capital
improvements program. The Ordinance required a public/private partnership for this project,
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by making the project contingent upon the private sector providing funding or in-kind
contributions for at least 22%of the estimated cost of the project,as determined by the City
Council. Under this formula,78%of the project costs would be provided through BCC tax
revenues.
In November 2001, the City Council adopted the 2002 annual budget, which includes
$3,273,801 from Building Community Choices tax revenues for this project. Based on the
competitive purchasing process for the project, staff has estimated that the Studio Ice Rink
project will cost $3,932,435 (including $3,370,674 for design/build and $561,761 for
equipment/furnishings), unless project quality is enhanced through additional funding. If
additional private contributions are raised prior to completion of Final Design for the project
(approximately July 2002)City staff will return to the City Council to request that additional
private donations be appropriated for this project, and to request that the City Council
approve the increased project cost and the expenditure of the additional $206,502 that has
already been appropriated as part of the 2002 Budget. This would enhance the quality of the
project using the balance of BCC funds to match the private donations.
Given the currently estimated total project cost, this Ordinance appropriates the existing
private sector cash contributions in the amount of $836,636, together with in-kind
contributions valued at $28,500 (which are being appropriated to allow for more complete
accounting of the total project cost) for a total appropriation of$865,136, or 22% of the
estimated project cost. The Ordinance also authorizes the project to proceed.
32. Items Relating to the Traffic Signal Replacement Program.
A. Resolution 2002-008 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation Regarding the
Installation of a Fiber Optic Communication System for the New Traffic Signal
System.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 012, 2002, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant
Revenue in the Capital Projects Fund Traffic Signal Timing System Project to Be
Used for Installation of the Fiber Optic Communication System for the New Traffic
Signal System.
The City of Fort Collins has been awarded a Federal Intelligent Transportation System grant
in the total sum of$1,984,036. The grant is a 50150 matching grant where the Federal and
local portions are each $992,018.
The grant has been specified for use on installing and integrating a fiber optic
communication system for the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). The first
phase of installation will be the College Avenue Corridor from Mulberry to Harmony and
on Harmony Road from Mason Street to Ziegler Road. Portions of the conduit along the
College Avenue Corridor were installed during the summer of 2000.
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The existing communication is based entirely on leased phone lines. The current failure rate
of the communication system is approximately 30% resulting in un-coordinated traffic
signals at any given time of the day. During the system analysis phase of the ATMS project,
a decision was made to use fiber optics as the principle mode of communication between the
on-street controllers and the master traffic signal system. Fiber optics is the most reliable
form of communication medium in today's market.
33. Resolution 2002-009 Adopting the City's 2002 Legislative Policy Agenda.
Each year the Legislative Review Committee(LRC)develops a legislative policy agenda to
assist the City in the analysis of pending legislation. The draft document was reviewed and
revised by the LRC on December 13, 2001.
34. Pulled Consent Items.
35. Other Business.
36. Adjournment.
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MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE STORMWATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. First Reading of Ordinance No 6 Authorizing the Issuance of City of Fort Collins
Stormwater Utility Entemrise Storm Drainage Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, in the
AvnrPnate Princinal Amount of$12,300.000.
Ordinance No.6 of the Stormwater Utility Enterprise Board authorizes the bond documents
necessary to issue $12,300,000 of Storm Drainage Revenue Bonds to provide funding for
high priority stormwater improvements in the Dry Creek Basin and the Canal Importation
storm drainage basins. The bond proceeds will also cover the costs of issuing the bonds.
These improvements are consistent with the Stormwater Financing Plan adopted by Council
in August of 2001. The Plan includes approximately$120 million of improvements over a
25-year period. The Finance Department will conduct the sale of the bonds through a public
competitive process on February 5. Based on the current market rates, staff estimates the
bonds will have an interest rate of about 5.20%.
4. Other Business.
5. Adioumment.
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