HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/25/2004 - BUILDING COMMUNITY CHOICES SALES TAX RENEWAL PROCE DATE: May 25, 2004 STUDY SESSION ITEM
STAFF: Diane Jones FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Building on Basics 2005 Capital Sales Tax Renewal Program.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
1. Is the proposed project list appropriate for use in the citizen outreach process? Does Council
wish to see any additions or deletions?
2. Staff has developed a more detailed Outreach plan for gathering input and encouraging
citizen involvement in the process of selecting projects. Does City Council have any
suggestions, comments or concerns about the proposed process?
3. As staff collects citizen feedback on the project list,is it appropriate to ask voters if they are
willing to consider an additional sales tax, beyond the renewals?
The purpose of the Study Session is to update the Council on the process of renewing the Building
Community Choices sales taxes and to solicit direction from Council regarding key steps in the
process.
1. Is the proposed project list appropriate for use in the citizen outreach process? Does
Council wish to see any additions or deletions?
Purpose of Initial Project List:
Staff is presenting a project list for Council's consideration at this Study Session. It is the initial
"narrowing" of the entire inventory list from the 10-Year Capital Plan and Inventory. This
preliminary list will be used to gather citizen input on projects which could be included on the ballot
for the renewal of the Building Community Choices sales taxes. By providing a short list of what
seem to be the highest priority needs, citizens can provide feedback both on projects which are on
the list and others which they may like to see funded. Attachment A.
The process of this initial narrowing has involved Boards and Commissions and staff.Now staff is
seeking input from City Council on whether the list encompasses all of the projects that City Council
would like to present for community discussion and feedback. This Study Session provides Council
an opportunity to add to or eliminate projects from the list prior to beginning citizen outreach. At
future stages of the process, Council will be responsible for further refining the list to reflect the
input received from citizens and the wishes of Council.
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BACKGROUND
In 2003,Staff developed a 10-Year Capital Improvements Plan and Inventory that includes over 150
needed capital projects. The inventory includes some fully funded projects, some partially funded
projects and some without any identified funding source. The projects span all areas of the City's
operations, including Utilities, Transportation, Cultural, Library and Recreation Services, Police
Services, General Government and Natural Areas.
The 10-Year Capital Plan and Inventory serves as the basis for the list of projects to consider for
funding in the Building on Basics 2005 capital renewal program. Staff and several Boards and
Commissions have contributed to the process of paring down the list of projects to a reasonable
number to consider. Rather than present citizens and Council with all 150 projects for consideration,
we developed a shorter list of 60 projects for initial consideration by the boards and staff. A total
of$456 million in high priority needs were evaluated, with the goal of creating an even shorter list
of 25-35 projects for further consideration by the broader community. The entire list of 60 projects
is included as Attachment B.
Board and Commission Input:
From the list of 60 priority projects,Boards and Commissions reviewed the projects to further refine
the list and identify key projects related to various services for funding consideration. Several
Boards and Commissions were asked to review capital needs related to their area of interest,
including:
• Transportation Board • Parks and Recreation Board
• Cultural Resources Board . Youth Advisory Board
• Library Board • Golf Board
• Senior Advisory Board
These boards were asked to review the projects related to their areas of interest and provide narrative
feedback on four aspects of those projects—Feasibility,Urgency,Need and Desirability. They also
had the opportunity to make some general recommendations about priorities within their area of
expertise. Their detailed feedback is included as Attachment C.
In addition to these Boards, the Planning and Zoning Board and the Air Quality Advisory Board
provided more general feedback about projects that would be significant in implementation of City
Plan and the Air Quality Action Plan respectively. Their feedback is also included in Attachment
C.
Staff Input:
The staff Capital Planning Team also reviewed the projects using the FUND prioritization process
outlined in the City's Capital Plan. This process was developed to assist in setting relative priorities
across the various service areas. The FUND criteria are generally grouped into four themes:
Feasibility: Practical considerations related to the ability of the City to achieve the project's
goals, including financial considerations and other limitations.
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Urgency: Time related criteria, projects calling for immediate attention.
Need: Data driven criteria that relate to Master Plans and Level of Service or standards.
Desirability: Qualitative criteria that help rank projects by policy related criteria,including impacts
on various interests and benefits to different individuals or groups.
The staff team of nine members reviewed each of the 60 projects using the FUND criteria and scored
the projects on a scale of 0-120. The staff team took into account information from the Capital Plan
and Inventory project sheets as well as the feedback from Boards and Commissions in scoring each
project. A summary of the criteria and the overall scoring results report are included for Council's
information as Attachment D.
Preliminary List:
By combining the input from the Boards and Commissions and the FUND rating process, staff has
developed a preliminary list of projects for the community to consider and for Council and staff to
garner input during the next several months. These projects reflect 34 of the highest priority capital
needs related to four significant community services. See Attachment A.
The list contains approximately $229 million of projects for the upcoming community outreach
process (Web, meetings, surveys, etc.) The list combines the following information:
The 12 highest priority projects from Cultural Library and Recreation Services
according to both FUND raters and Board input. These projects total $122 million
in unfunded capital projects.
• The Transportation list includes the top 15 projects as rated by the Transportation
Board,plus the additional projects needed to reach the top 15 projects from the staff
FUND raters. This results in 19 Transportation related projects on the list with a
total unfunded cost projection of approximately $90 million.
The Transportation Board's recommendations concentrated primarily on multi-
modal,bike-pedestrian and transit projects. The Board did not rank or rate some road
projects that were high on the list of projects as rated by the staff FUND raters and
in the newly updated Transportation Master Plan. The emphasis on multi-modal
projects resulted in significant differences in the rankings of projects between the two
groups. By including the top 15 from the each of the two lists, a total of 19 projects
are reflected on the Preliminary Project list.
• The top two Police projects are included based on FUND rater scores.(No Board was
involved in the process)
The Poudre River Habitat project is included. (This project represents the only
"Unfunded" project from Natural Resources)
• No projects from Operations Services are included based on FUND rater scores. (No
Board was involved in the process)
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A summary of how projects were prioritized by both the staff FUND raters and the Boards and
Commissions is included in Attachment B. This attachment includes the FUND scorer's rankings,
plus information regarding the rank of each project by the relevant board(s). For example, the
Timberline,Drake to Prospect project was the highest ranked project from the staff team,and ranked
as the 27th highest priority of 58 projects ranked by the Transportation Board. Similarly, the staff
rated Library Technology as its Th highest rated project of the 60 rated,while the Library Board rated
it Pt among the four projects it reviewed.
Operations and Maintenance Costs:
A key component in developing a package for voter consideration will be the cost of Operations and
Maintenance for all of the projects included in the funding package. Staff has completed some
preliminary analysis of the O&M costs for the projects on the Preliminary Projects list. These costs
are included for Council's information in Attachment A. The cost estimates represent one year of
O&M. This is the amount that would need to be added to on-going budgets to operate and maintain
the new facility or capital asset. Funds to cover these costs have not yet been identified.
2. Staff has developed a more detailed Outreach plan for gathering input and
encouraging citizen involvement in the process of selecting projects. Does City Council
have any suggestions,comments or concerns about the proposed process?
During the next several months, staff will work to gather input from citizens regarding the renewal
of the sales taxes designated for community capital projects. The process began in April with efforts
to develop awareness of both the need to renew the taxes and the successes of past capital sales tax
programs. This effort will continue throughout the summer months through a variety of techniques.
Citizen input will be gathered to assist City Council in the process of narrowing the list of projects
for funding consideration and to present to voters.
A variety of outreach activities are planned, including:
Web site to provide both information Open Houses/Community
and a feedback system Meetings—June and August
• Brochure for distribution at speaking Information Video for Channel 27
engagements, etc. Speaker's Bureau
• City News articles—April -January Events—New West Fest booth;
Forum newspaper articles Farmer's Markets
Community Leaders Letters Informal surveys, listening log
• Statistically valid citizen survey
See the attached schedule for outreach, Attachment E.
The goal of the outreach process will be to gather input and ideas from a wide range of citizens and
to provide that feedback to City Council for use in setting the ballot measure. Staff is seeking
Council's input on whether the planned outreach efforts will provide Council with the data and
opinions that will be helpful in developing the proposed ballot measure.
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3. As staff collects citizen feedback on the project list,is it appropriate to ask voters if they
are willing to consider an additional sales tax, beyond the renewals?
At two previous Study Sessions,Council discussed the renewal of two existing Building Community
Choices sales taxes. Council has developed a general agreement that one of the '/4 cent renewals
should be dedicated to Street Maintenance (Pavement Management Program.), while the other
existing '/4 cent tax would be used for other high priority capital needs. Each 1/4 cent sales and use
tax is expected to generate$5.4 million per year for a total of$43 -$54 million over the 8-10 years
term of the tax in constant 2004 dollars, or$58-77 million with growth and inflation.
Revenue Projections
0.25 Cent Sales & Use Tax
Annual Cumulative
Revenue 2004 Cumulative Annual Total with
Constant Constant Projection Percentage Inflation
Year Dollars Dollars w/Inflation Growth and Growth
1 2006 $ 5,400,000 $ 5,400,000 $5,792,456 5.9% $5,792,456
2 2007 $ 5,400,000 $10,800,000 $6,192,164 6.9% $11,984,620
3 2008 $ 5,400,000 $16,200,000 $6,598,404 6.6% $18,583,024
4 2009 $ 5,400,000 $21,600,000 $6,993,870 6.0% $25,576,894
5 2010 $ 5,400,000 $27,000,000 $7,402,887 5.8% $32,979,781
6 2011 $ 5,400,000 $32,400,000 $7,827,914 5.7% $40,807,695
7 2012 $ 5,400,000 $37,800,000 $8,280,568 5.8% $49,088,263
8 2013 $ 5,400,000 $43,200,000 $8,719,438 5.3% $57,807,701
9 2014 $ 5,400,000 $48,600,000 $9,181,568 5.3% $66,989,269
10 2015 $ 5,400,000 $54,000,000 $9,668,191 5.3% $76,657,461
NOTE: The above are projections and as such, will most certainly be
revised as new data is received throughout the projection period.
Council also discussed the possibility of seeking an additional capital sales and use tax to provide
funding for other high priority capital needs. Council did not provide specific direction on whether
or not to seek an additional tax,but rather deferred that discussion until later in the process. Through
the citizen outreach process, staff believes that it is important to test the interest and willingness of
citizens to consider an additional sales tax to construct more capital projects. Staff is seeking
Council's approval to include discussion of a possible additional tax measure in its outreach efforts.
A decision about whether to place an additional tax on the ballot could then be made during the
ballot measure development process.
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ATTACHMENTS
A. Recommended Capital Project List with O &M estimates
B. Project List--All High Priority Projects
C. Board and Commission Feedback memos
D. FUND Summary Report and FUND Criteria
E. Information and Outreach Campaign Summary
F. Project Sheets, All High Priority Projects
Attachment A
Preliminary Projects for Citizen Input--Building on Basics 2005
(thousands of 2004 dollars)
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Cultural, Library and Recreation Services Projects
1 Southeast Branch Library $ 4,450 $ 3,000 S 1,450 705
2 Library Technology $ 4,472 $ - 4,472 S -
3 New Downtown Civic Center Library $ 40,000 $ 1,000 39,000 $ 2,360
4 Performing Arts Center(1) $ 48,760 $ 6,000 $ 42,760 $ 1,268
5 Con-ununity Park Upgrades and Enhancements $ 2,500 $ - 2,500 $ 40
6 Neighborhood Park Upgrades and Enhancements $ 700 $ - 700 $ 55
7 Library Materials $ 2,548 $ - 2,548 $ -
8 Recreation Center at Fossil Creek Cornmunity Park $ 20,988 $ - $ 20,988 $ 1,665
9 Fort Collins Senior Center Expansion $ 8,480 $ - $ 8,480 $ 255
10 Fort Collins Museum Storage Facility $ 2,400 $ - $ 2,400 $ 20
1 Fort Collins Museum and Cultural Center S 6,500 $ - $ 6,500 $ 300
Restrooni, Office and Irrigation at Roselawn Cemetery $ 275 $ - S 275 $ 15
Total CLRS Projects Unfunded Cost: $02,073
Community Planning and Environmental Services Projects
13 Cache La Poudre River Habitat Restoration $ 5,000 $ - S 5,000
Police Services Projects
14 Police Services CAD Replacement Project $ 4,000 $ 3,400 $ 600 $ 219
15 Police Services Automated Vehicle Locators (AVLs) $ 487 S - $ 487 $ 66
Total Police Services Projects Unfunded Cost: $ 1,087
Transportation Services Projects
16 Timberline - Drake to Prospect(2) $ 11,799 $ 8,694 $ 3,105 $ 18
17 Harmony - Seneca to College S 8,901 $ 5,201 $ 3,700 S 22
18 Intersection Improvements at College Ave. and Harmony Road $ 4,140 $ - $ 4,140 $ 3
19 Prospect - Poudre River to 1-25: 4 Lane Arterial $ 8,280 $ 2,898 $ 5,382 $ 19
20 Replacement Buses Transit Fleet $ 4,613 $ 3,690 S 923 $ -
21 Lemay Avenue, Lincoln to Conifer $ 23,805 $ 13,973 $ 9,832 S 28
22 Pedestrian Plan and ADA Improvements, Continuation $ 8,560 $ 3,280 $ 5,280 $ 100
23 North College Avenue--Vine Drive to Conifer Street $ 8,280 $ - $ 8,280 $ 7
24 Traffic Signal Replacement Project(ATMS) Enhancement $ 2,000 $ - $ 2,000 $ 48
?5 Intersection Improvements and Traffic Signal Pool $ 16,000 $ - $ 16,000 $ 6
3 Drake Road--BNSF RR Grade Separation $ 10,350 S - $ 10,350 $ 3
27 Timberline--Mulberry to Mountain Vista S 22,770 $ 18,216 S 4,554 $ 28
28 New Vehicles for Transit Fleet $ 3,091 $ 2,473 $ 618 $ 1,234
29 Streets Facility Expansion $ 2,000 $ 700 $ 1,300 $ 60
30 Mason Transp.Corr.--Bike &Ped. Trail, Spring Cr. Trail to Laurel St. $ 3,450 $ - $ 3,450 $ 12
31 East Drake Road--Harvard to Stover $ 2,073 $ - $ 2,073 $ 3
32 MTC Plan Imp.,Troutinan Bike/Ped Underpass @BNSFRR Tracks $ 1.500 $ - $ 1,500 S 15
33 Fort Collins Bicycle Program Plan Implementation $ 7,100 $ - $ 7,100 S -
34 Mulberry St./ SH 14 Park and Ride--Mulberry/125 Interchange $ 1,000 $ - $ 1,000 $ 100
Total Transportation Services Projects Unfunded Cost: $ 90,587
Total Unfunded Cost: $228,747
I See project sheet re: additional costs for relocating Operations Services facility
2 See project sheet re: assumptions for developer share to be financed through SID
3 Other Operation and Maintenance Costs for some transporation projects will be covered by other sources,
including Pavement Management Program and Transportation Fund
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Attachment B
Project List--All High Priority Projects
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1 Timberline-Drake to Prospect $ 11,799 S 3,105 1 Transportation Board 27
2 Harmony-Seneca to College $ 8,901 $ 3,700 2 Transportation Board 2
3 Intersection Improvements at College Ave.and Harmony Road $ 4,140 $ 4,140 3 Transportation Board 14
4 Prospect-Poudre River to 1-25:4 Lane Arterial $ 8,280 $ 5,382 4 Transportation Board Not ranked by Board
5 Replacement Buses Transit Fleet $ 4,613 $ 923 5 Transportation Board 6
6 Lemay Avenue,Lincoln to Conifer $ 23,805 $ 9,832 6 Transportation Board 26
7 Southeast Branch Library $ 4,450 $ 1,450 7 Library Board 3
8 Library Technology $ 4,472 $ 4,472 8 Library Board 1
9 New Downtown Civic Center Library $ 40,000 $ 39,000 9 Library Board 4,unless add new 114 cent.then 1st
10 Pedestrian Plan and ADA Improvements,Continuation $ 8,560 $ 5,280 10 Transp.Bd./Senior Adv. T-ea various rantugs 5-57,SmN 4
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12 North College Avenue--Vine Drive to Conifer Street $ 8,280 $ 8,280 11 Transportation Board 12
13 Traffic Signal Replacement Project(AIMS)Enhancement $ 2,000 $ 2,000 12 Transportation Board Not ranked by Board
14 Performing Arts Center $ 48,760 $ 42,760 13 Cultural Resources Bd.3,unless add new 1/4,then Ist
15 Intersection Improvements and Traffic Signal Pool $ 16,000 $ 16,000 14 Transportation Board 3,4,25,28,29,30,31,33
16 Community Park Upgrades and Enhancements $ 2,500 $ 2,500 15 P&R Board 1
17 Police Services CAD Replacement Project $ 4,000 $ 600 16 n/a No Board
18 Drake Road--BNSF RR Grade Separation $ 10,350 $ 10,350 17 Transportation Board 1
19 Timberline--Mulberry to Mountain Vista $ 22,770 $ 4,554 18 Transportation Board Not ranked by Board
20 Neighborhood Park Upgrades and Enhancements $ 700 $ 700 19 P&R Board 2
21 New Vehicles for Transit Fleet $ 3,091 $ 618 20 Transportation Board I I
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trects Facility Expansion $ 2,000 $ 1,300 21 Transportation Board 22
24 Downtown Railroad Crossings--Laurel to Oak $ 932 $ 932 22 Transportation Board 54,58
25 Bus Stop Accessibility Modifications $ 315 $ 315 23 Transportation Board Not ranked by Board
26 Library Materials $ 2,548 $ 2,548 24 Library Board 2
27 Mason Transportation Corridor-Bike&Ped.Trail,Spring Cr.Trail to Laurel St. $ 3,450 $ 3,450 25 Transportation Board 7
28 Mason Transportation Corridor Trail $ 6,000 $ 6,000 26 Transportation Board Not ranked by Board
29 East Drake Road--Harvard to Stover $ 2,073 $ 2,073 27 Transportation Board 13
30 Recreation Center at Fossil Creek Community Park $ 20,988 $ 20,988 28 P&R Board/Youth Bd. 3 uNass add 114 mnr,d is[;voumad 1
31 South College Avenue--Fossil Creek to Harmony $ 9,005 $ 4,503 29 Transportation Board 44
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33 Mason Transportation Corridor--Downtown Bike and Ped.Imp. $ 1,000 $ 1,000 30 Transportation Board 16
34 Transit Technology Improvements $ 1,142 $ 1,142 31 Transportation Board 39,49
35 MTC Plan Imp.,BNSFRR Bike and Ped.Underpass @ NRRC/Univenity Mall $ 1,200 $ 1,200 32 Transportation Board 37
36 Eastside Neighborhood Park $ I,620 $ 15550 33 P&R Board Not ranked by Board
37 Fort Collins Senior Center Expansion $ 8,480 $ 8,480 34 Senior Adv.ed./Youth Senior: 1;Youth:2
38 Fort Collins Museum Storage Facility $ 2,400 $ 2,400 35 Cultural Resources Bd. 2
39 Fort Collins Museum and Cultural Center $ 6,500 $ 6,500 36 Cultural Res./Senior CRBA;Senior:3
40 Police Services Automated Vehicle Locators(AVLs) $ 487 $ 487 37 n/a No Board
41 MTC Plan Imp.,Troutman Bike/Ped Underpass @BNSFRR Tracks $ 1,500 $ 1,500 38 Transportation Board 15
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43 Restroom,Office and Irrigation at Roselawn Cemetery $ 275 $ 275 39 Senior Advivsory Bd. 3
44 Cache La Poudre River Habitat Restoration S 5,000 $ 5,000 40 -
45 Downtown Maintenance Facility $ 330 $ 330 41 P&R Board Not ranked by Board
46 Fort Collins Bicycle Program Plan Implementation S 7,100 $ 7,100 42 Transportation Board Various rankings 9-53
47 Southwest Recreation Center $ 20,988 $ 20,988 43 P&R Board Not ranked by Board
48 Police Services Community Policing Centers S 2,500 $ 2.500 44 n/a No Board
MTC Plan Imp., Rapid Transitway Imps.to South Terminus $ 55,916 $ 23,415 45 Transportation Board Not ranked by Board
Edora Maintenance Facility $ 664 $ 664 46 P&R Board Not ranked by Board
51 Park Maintenance Center Expansion $ 200 $ 200 47 P&R Board Not ranked by Board
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53 Renovation of Police Services Building S 3,738 $ 3,738 48 n/a No Board
54 Transit Facilities--Maintenance/Repair $ 1,024 $ 1,024 49 Transportation Board 43,48
55 Golf Capital Improvements $ 450 $ 450 50 Golf Board 1
56 Gateway Mountain Park--Phase 11 $ 1,400 $ 1,100 51 P&R Board 4
57 Sports Park $ 5,300 $ 5,300 52 Youth Advivsory Bel. 3
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59 Mulberry SL/SH 14 Park and Ride--Mulberry/125 Interchange $ 1,000 $ 1,000 54 Transnortation Rn ind R
City Manager's Office
Attachment C
City of Fort Collins MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council Members
Thru: John Fischbach, City Manager
From: Diane Jones,Deputy City Manager
Re: Board and Commission Feedback Re: Building Community Choices
Renewal Projects
Date: May 18, 2004
Attached are memoranda from various City Boards and Commissions regarding priorities
for projects to be funded through the renewal of the Building Community Choices sales
taxes. Boards were asked to provide feedback regarding the communities highest priority
needs for capital projects. They were asked to review the projects from the City's 10-
• Year Capital Plan and Inventory that relate to their areas of interest. They were asked to
provide narrative feedback on four aspects of those projects—Feasibility, Urgency, Need
and Desirability. They also were given the opportunity to make some general
recommendations about priorities within their area of expertise. Boards involved in the
processincluded:
• Transportation Board
• Cultural Resources Board
• Library Board
• Senior Advisory Board
• Parks and Recreation Board
• Youth Advisory Board
• Golf Board
In addition to these Boards, the Planning and Zoning Board and the Air Quality Advisory
Board provided more general feedback about projects that would be significant in
implementation of City Plan and the Air Quality Action Plan respectively.
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• � City ofFort Collins Transportation Board
Bruce Henderson, Chair
City of Fort Collins
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Fischbach,City Manager
Diane Jones,Assistant City Manager
Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bruce Henderson, Chair"
Transportation Board
DATE: March 8, 2004
RE: Capitallmpmmment Projects
• At the request of the City Manager, the Transportation Advisory Board has completed
a review of the Capital Improvement Projects listed in the recently updated Transportation
Master Plan. We have prioritized a collection of projects across all modes that we feel are
the best candidates to be included in a new tax initiative,perhaps as an extension of the
Building Community Choices.
As the Council is aware,we are seriously short of transportation capital funding in the city
of Fort Collins. Continued shortfalls in capital investment in the transportation
infrastructure will impact quality of life and may inhibit economic recovery. The Board
supports the idea to secure additional funding.
All of the projects listed in the Transportation Master Plan,which includes projects beyond
the City's existing ten year capital inventory,have merit. In fact,it was difficult to pick the
best of many needed improvements. The following comments share some of our thinking
behind the choices made.
The Board strongly supports a multi-modal approach to funding our capital projects.
Many of our transportation needs cannot be resolved by adding traffic lanes, especially
in the more congested older sections of the city.
• In establishing the distribution of projects between modes, the Board was guided by the
distribution of projects in the overall Transportation Master Plan_ The modal
breakdown of our list approximately reflects the total share of capital need by mode. If
further refinement of the enclosed list is necessary,we recommend a continuation of
• that distribution.
Capital Improeement Projects
March 8,2004
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• • Many projects on the overall capital needs list, like widening Lemay, are worthy but
come at too high an opportunity cost relative to other needs.
• Funding for the Bus Rapid Transit feature of the Mason Transportation
Corridor project is not included in the priority list We feel the size of the local share of
that project is large enough to skew the percent too heavily toward transit. This
project should be the topic of its own separate initiative.
• The Transit projects included in our list provide for new and replacement vehicles only.
In recommending this,we assume at least one route will be added to the current
TransFort service: Harmony Road east to I-25 including service to the medical campus
at Timberline and the Park& Ride at I-25. Funding for additional routes is, of course,
not a capital item.
We recommend the Council actively encourage the City Staff to aggressively seek
opportunities to use modem Roundabouts at appropriate intersections throughout the city.
Roundabouts result in a more efficient use of our constrained capital dollars than do
conventional intersections,and can move more traffic with fewer lanes.
The Council should further encourage the City Staff to explore ALL potential alternative
sources for funding that are not currently being used.
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Lincoln Center
MEMORANDUM
City of Fort Collins
To: John Fischbach, City Manager
Diane Jones, Deputy City Manager
From: Cultural Resources Board
Re: Board and Commission Input re: Capital Sales Tax Proposal
Date: March 5, 2004
Thank you for the opportunity to designate the Cultural Resources Board's priorities for
future capital projects in the Cultural Services Division. The Cultural Resources Board feels
all of these projects are greatly needed and desirable for the continued cultural health of our
community. During our board meeting, much discussion centered around if a second .25
cent sales tax might be introduced. We would like to submit two priontizations: one based
on continuing one .25 cent tax, and a second based on adding an additional .25 cent tax.
If the City Council brings forth renewing the .25 cent tax the CRB, recommends the
following priontization:
• 1. Addition to the Fort Collins Museum
The addition is one of the phases originally part of the overall Cultural
Center plan for the Museum. The uncertainty of the future of the Library
building makes an addition onto the Museum the most feasible aspect of the
plan, allowing the Museum to meet the needs of the community. Please see the
attached matrix for feasibility, need, urgency, and desirability ratings.
2. New storage facility for Museum artifacts
The current storage facility is inadequate in size and environmental
conditions to meet appropriate storage standards for museums. Please see
the attached matrix for feasibility, need, urgency, and desirability ratings.
If City Council is inclined to add a second .25 cent tax, the CRB would propose as its first
priority the new performing arts center. The priontization would be as follows:
1. The construction of anew performing Arts Center
As land has already been purchased for this project, this project is ready to
move forward once funds become available. Please see the attached matrix
for feasibility, need,urgency, and desirability ratings.
2. Addition to the Fort Collins Museum
• 3. New storage facility for Museum artifacts
Thank you again for this opportunity to express the importance of cultural facilities to our
community.
417 West Magnolia • Fort Collins,CO 80521-2646 • (970)221-6735 • FAX(970)484-0424
• FUND Criteria Worksheet
Project Title: Comments
Addition to Museum
Feasibility - The addition allows the Museum to expand programming
and exhibition opportunities.
- Constructing the addition over existing parking area
addresses the ordinance imposed on preserving green space.
- This phase of the overall Cultural Center plan is reasonable
to accomplish in the given park space and will not
significantly increase O&M.
- Improved facilities will assist the Museum in leveraging
more private funding for community services
- Increased space will result in increased fee based revenue
Urgency - The Museum is unable to meet the needs of the community.
Attendance continues to increase, summer programs are
filled to capacity within days of registration,galleries are too
small to accommodate national traveling exhibition.
- The Museum is currently gaining attention and recognition.
This is a prime time to capitalize on this interest.
- Deferring the project will increase its costs overtime due to
inflation.
Need - A community effort is underway to develop a cultural
• identity for Downtown Fort Collins and the Museum must
provide a leading role for the cultural identity in the
community.
- In response to fiscal and organizational changes in formal
educational, the museum provides an alternative learning
environment for the community.
- Fort Collins'population has increased significantly since the
Museum opened in the current facility. Attendance has
increased but the current space is too small to accommodate
increasing demands for exhibits and educational
programming.
Desirability - The expansion of the Museum will enrich the community
and enhance economic development.
- Help establish downtown as a cultural district and a
destination.
- Increased partnership opportunities with schools,
community groups, and tourism.
- Heightened role as a gathering place, an educational
resource, a cultural experience,and provide the community
with a sense of identity and belonging.
- 2000 survey showed 67% of the Fort Collins public is
supportive of a Museum expansion.
• - The addition will create a destination and a source of pride
for the residents of Fort Collins.
• FUND Criteria Worksheet
Project Title: Comments
Museum Storage
Facility
Feasibility - Reasonable and simple building to construct.
- Can be located in reasonably priced market.
- Minimal O &M required.
Urgency - Current facility is filled to capacity.
- Overcrowded conditions place artifacts at risk.
- Unable to accept new artifacts for the Museum due to lack
of storage.
Need - A new facility is required in order to meet professional
museum storage standards.
- Current facility presents security and safety risks to
artifacts.
Desirability - New facility would mitigate harmful environmental
storage conditions to artifacts.
- This facility would effectively meet the long-term needs
for museum artifact storage.
•
•
• FUND Criteria Worksheet
Project Title: Comments
New Performing Arts
Center
Feasibility - Funding for the purchase of land was approved through
Building Community Choices
- The south half of Block 31 was purchased for the new
facility.
- Initial design plans have been completed
- Project can levera a rivate funds
Urgency - The Lincoln Center is booked to capacity
- With increased competition, it more important than ever
for downtown Fort Collins to establish itself as the
cultural center of Northern Colorado, to which a new
performing arts center would be central.
Need - The current stage at LC is not large enough to
accommodate sets for many touring shows
- Limited seats at LC limit the types of shows that can be
shown in Fort Collins.
- A 2000 study of 37 local arts groups indicated a strong
need for additional performing arts spaces.
• Desirability - Recent Downtown strategic plan study shows a new and
expanded performing arts center would dramatically
improve the old town area and stimulate economic growth
in Fort Collins.
- A community effort is underway to develop a cultural
identity for downtown Fort Collins and the new
performing arts center will be the cornerstone attraction.
- The new center is essential to the cultural and artistic life
of Fort Collins
•
Cultural, Library, and Recreational Services
:
Public Library
;,:::
City of Fort Collins
DATE: March 11, 2004
TO: John Fischbach, City Manager
Diane Jones, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Ralph Olson, Library Board Chairperson REC_:4vr r
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RE: Board Input re: Capital Sales Tax Proposal MAR 1 2006
City of Fcu U, "..
For your information, attached is the most recent version of the Library Board's input as
requested in your memo dated January 4`h. I understand Marty Heffernan sent a copy to
Ann Turnquist and Diane Jones as they are heading up the CIP team. Please replace that
copy with this more recent version.
• The projects, in order of priority, are: I) Library Technology; 2) Materials Funding;
3) Southeast Branch Library; 4) New Downtown Civic Center Library.
We apprec�iatefthe opportunity to provide our input.
cc: Marty Heffernan
•
201 Peterson Street • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80524-2990 • (970)221-6742 • FAX (970) 221-6398
FUND Criteria Worksheet
• Project Title: Comments
LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY
Feasibility: • Current structure to support library services
Practical considerations related to the highly dependent on continued reliability and
ability of the City to achieve the project's improvement to electronic systems, including
goals, including financial considerations hardware and software. Significant
and other limitations. investments have been made to create the
current technology environment and this project
is needed to maintain that investment.
• Cost of technology is within scope of renewal
of expiring taxes that now pay for current
s stem and its maintenance.
Urgency: This project is urgent. (On a scale of 1 to 10, it
Time related criteria. easily rates 10.)
• Library Technology Funding pays for
computers, library software and hardware for
circulation, cataloging,public access to records
of holdings, Internet connectivity,staff to run
the systems, and information databases.
• All library technology funds run out in 2005.
• The library's computers will cease to operate
following 2005 without further funding.
• Without further funding,the library will lose
2.5 FTE vital staff positions for systems and
• technology support.
Need: • This project needed in 2005 when current
Data driven criteria which relate to Master funding expires to maintain current level of
Plans and Level of Service. service.
• The Library is almost totally dependent on
technology(e.g.,Internet,self-check, self
holds, catalog fully automated, website,
databases, inter-library lending,circulation and
reference activities,etc.).
• Services would be severely impacted since
computer functions would not be able to be
maintained and enhanced for efficiencies.
Many computerized functions are self service
by customers, but require specialized support
staff.
• It would take far more staff to provide the same
level of service if Library technology did not
exist,and staffing expense would be higher in
the long run than the cost to upgrade and
maintain technology.
• Library technology must be upgraded to take
advantage of continued labor saving
enhancements,and higher levels of customer
service.
• Library software that is not upgraded becomes
obsolete and vendors will not provide technical
• support.
• Desirability: • Most services now provided by the library are
Qualitative criteria that help evaluate related to technology. The Library is almost
projects by policy related criteria, totally dependent on it. Paper records are no
including impacts on various interests and longer kept in most cases.
benefits to different individuals or groups. • Technology is the central nervous system of the
Library; the Library Website is the 2n°most
heavily used in the city.
• Up-to-date technology has allowed staffing
levels to remain the same even though usage of
the Library has increased at twice the rate of the
population in recent years.
• The library provides information to all citizens
and computer access is especially important for
those seeking employment or self-
improvement.
• Children depend heavily on the public library
for homework resources,particularly home
schoolers.
•
•
FUND Criteria Worksheet
Project Title: Comments
Materials Funding
Feasibility:
Practical considerations related to the Yes
ability of the City to achieve the project's
goals,including financial considerations
and other limitations.
Urgency:
Time related criteria. The urgency is that funds for books and media are
decreasing each year while increasing costs for
materials erode the buying power of the budget.
• Need:
Data driven criteria which relate to Master The library has an aging collection.
Plans and Level of Service. • The average publishing date of the entire
collection is 1991.
• The collection contains 2.7 books per capita
and the Council adopted goal is 4 books per
capita. The current budget does not provide
enough to raise the quality and size of the
collection to meet the Council adopted goals.
• The materials budget is far lower than the
average percentage public libraries spend on
materials budgets. Our materials budget equals
about 12%of our total operating budget
compared to the standard target of 17%
recommended by the American Library
Association for public library collections.
Desirability:
Qualitative criteria that help evaluate Fort Collins is a highly educated community that
projects by policy related criteria, deserves an up to date collection.
including impacts on various interests and
benefits to different individuals or groups. A significant number of children rely on the public
library for research for school.
Low income readers depend heavily on the public
library collection for information to improve their
• economic, health and mental well-being.
• FUND Criteria Worksheet
Project zother
Comments
ST BRANCH LIBRARY
Feasibil
onsiderations related to the • Potential partners are interested in ajoint
e City to achieve the project's venture for a southeast branch, making it an
ding financial considerations opportune time to explore and move forward
imitations. with this project.
• The Library Board recommends a 10,000
square foot library to serve the growing
population in the southeast.
Urgency:
Time related criteria. The main population center of the City is
moving towards the south. A branch library is
needed to serve this growing segment of the
community.
Need:
Data driven criteria which relate to Master Capacity of the Main Library is exceeded.
• Plans and Level of Service. When land was purchased for a downtown
library,residents were expecting a bigger
facility but funding is not available right now.
• Fort Collins is among the highest in levels of
library use but the lowest in library facility
space provided,compared to national and
Colorado libraries serving populations over
100,000.
• A southeast branch would ease current library
crowding and provide neighborhood access to a
significant portion of the city's residents,
cutting down on travel pollution and
congestion.
• Current space for children's collections and
programs is not adequate for the present
o ulation.
Desirability:
Qualitative criteria that help evaluate Residents in the southeast are making
projects by policy related criteria, contributions for library services through the
including impacts on various interests and impact fees on new construction,however, they
benefits to different individuals or groups. have to commute to other areas for their library
needs, which impacts traffic stress and access
for non-mobile residents in the southeast.
• Many families would take advantage of
expanded children's collections and programs if
available in the southeast.
•
Capital Data Sheet:
1. Title: Library Materials Funding
2. Project Description:
Funds would be dedicated to improving the existing library collection at the Main
and Harmony Libraries and any additional branches added during the duration of
the tax.
3. Location: Library Facilities
4. Why Needed:
Each year the library has less to spend on books. Currently we spend less than
10% of our operating budget on books while the library standard is 17%. These
funds would allow us to reach and maintain the appropriate level of purchases for
our community. It would also allow the collection to be improved with newer
copies of materials that are in short supply. The average publishing date is 1991
for the current collection.
• 5. Costs (by year; in this year's money - don't show inflation): $364,000
6. Annual Operating and Maintenance: see above
7. Funding: Not applicable ("new" money).
•
Cultural, Library, and Recreational Services
Recreation Division/Fort Collins Senior Center
City of Fort Collins
MEMORANDUM
To: Capital Planning Team
City of Fort Collins
From: Senior Advisory Board
Michael G. Richardson, Chairman
Re: Capital Sales Tax Proposal
Date: February 27, 2004
• Thank you for allowing us to provide input on the Building Community Choices Capital
Sales Tax proposal process. As your board of advisors on senior issues in Fort Collins,
we have three key issues we feel need to be high on the priority list and two that we
believe also affect our senior citizens. We have ranked these in a priority of one through
five. These first three are considered by our Board to be of highest significance to our
constituency and the last two is important, as all senior citizens would benefit from them.
Our rank of importance is as follows:
1. 41058—Fort Collins Senior Citizen Expansion
2. 41014—Roselawn Cemetery Restroom, Office& Irrigation
3. 42001 —Fort Collins Museum & Cultural Center
4. 71018 —Pedestrian Plan & ADA Improvements
5. 41010—Park Improvements—ADA Accessible
We believe all of these are manageable even in these economic times. Our hope is that
you will be able to present to the voters a strong package to renew the Capital Sales Tax
proposal for funding of these vital projects to our community.
Thank you for your considerable effort in pulling all the data together and putting a
package together for the voters to consider.
Our analysis is as follows:
•
RECREATION-it's for life!
1200 Raintree Drive • Fort Collins,CO 80526 • (970)221-6644
• 41058 Fort Collins Senior Center Expansion
Feasibility: This project does not require cooperation of any other jurisdiction or
entity. The City currently owns property adjacent to the current facility for easy
expansion without cost to acquire land. The expansion would be compatible with
existing area in terms of usage, with little neighborhood impact or controversy. The
funds would be generated from the BCC tax, if the voters reinstate it. There should be
nothing to stand in the way of completing this project, if it is funded. The future
operations and maintenance costs should be in line with the current costs associated with
the current facility. The funding is the key to this project.
Ur enc : The current facility is operating at almost 100%of its capacity now.
There is no space available for additional programs or increased population. The facility
now requires booking up to two years in advance. The continuing aging process of the
baby boomers will only increase the need and requirement for more space and use in the
facility. Delaying the expansion will only cost more over the next ten years. The
increase in retirees coming to our community due to the media pointing out we are one of
the most desirable places to retire, also adds to the lack of capacity to provide for them.
Time is of the essence. The existing pottery facility is deteriorating and does not meet
ADA standards.
• Need: The staff of the existing facility has developed a master plan. The service
level for the senior community is deteriorating as we wait to expand the facility to
provide more space for activities. The over 50 population is rapidly increasing as
boomers reach that age. In addition,the city has become a retirement destination with
national media exposure. Without expansion, the City cannot meet the needs of this
population. Further, recreational experiences have been shown to increase the health and
well being of seniors which then decreases the demand for medical services. There is a
need to provide facilities and opportunities for fitness/wellness activities to combat the
growing obesity epidemic and the costs and health consequences that go with it. A place
to meet and socialize keeps seniors from becoming isolated and in need of city and
county social services.
Desirabilitv: The expansion now would fill a big gap in service needs and it would
enhance the"quality of life" for our seniors in the community. Delay will only increase
the cost of the expansion. Over 25% of our community are seniors over 55 years of age.
This percentage is growing as more people come here to retire. The project should be
popular with the voters and users of the facility. The long-term investment and long life
span of this facility should make it important to the community at large. The current
senior center has been showcased as a model for providing facilities for seniors.
However, space and personnel are at a premium. The increased center may be a drain on
financial resources when viewed alone. But as a deterrent to demands for support
services for our aging population, it is a great benefit. Additionally, the center is now and
• would be with the expansion, one of the draws to business to move in rather than out,
• increasing the tax base to help defray the cost. We members of the Senior Advisory
Board feel this is one of the most important issues for your consideration.
4104 Restroom. Office and Irrigation at Roselawn Cemetery
Feasibility: This is overall a low cost but highly needed project. The funds could be a
part of the BCC tax asked for approval from the voters. The property is already available
and the cost relatively small. The maintenance and upkeep costs are minimal when you
look at the advantages brought by the project. All resources hinge on the funding of
$225,0000 to complete this project quickly.
Ur eg nev: Since this will be the primary cemetery for the community by 2025, we
should have the facility at the top of the list for completion. Since no other facility is on
premises available to visitors, those visiting at least minimal services.
Need: We claim to be the place to come and retire and to die—shouldn't we
make the facility where we bury people the best we can? People have daily needs that
require a restroom at many different times during the day. If we are going to have more
. people move here, die here, and be buried here, the cemetery needs to be able to handle
the requirement to go to the bathroom. Better to have a facility than to have visitors
improvise nature's call. We also need an office where the individuals picking out a plot
can do so in some comfortable location. Staffing on site with an administrative location
would allow for necessary oversight of the grounds. This is a senior issue as we are the
ones most likely to use the cemetery and would want to see the
restroom facility available as soon as possible. The need for an office for the cemetery
should not need any explanation.
Desirability: All the above statements should answer this area as well.
42001 Fort Collins Museum and Cultural Center
Feasibility: The key issue here is the building of the new Library to make the old
facility available for this project. If the Library is approved then the Senior Advisory
Board feels this will be a natural progression or step to keep senior citizens active and
participating in cultural activities. The BCC taxes could help to raise the 2/3 funding that
• is missing to complete this project. The project can be done in phases and thus the cost
spread over a number of years.
• Urgency: The present facility is used more increasingly. The population of the city
continues to make greater demands for cultural facilities. Again the timing is related to
the completion of the new Library facility. If that step is completed, then this step can be
addressed. The postponing of this issue will only increase the overall costs. There
should be no environmental issues hindering this project.
Need: Currently, there are no facilities for cultural programs or expositions.
There is a tremendous need for more space in the museum to exhibit as well as to store
the over 35,000 pieces in the collection. All programs are filled to capacity every year in
the current facilities. There currently is a need for classrooms, auditorium and program
space to make the facility more feasible.
Desirability: This project will improve the"quality of life"in our community, but
especially for the senior citizens as they are interested in preserving the history of their
past. It also will provide additional space required for programs that would affect all ages
in the community. It should prove to be a tourist attraction for all ages, but especially for
those coming here to investigate the city for a retirement location. It will help us to tell
the story of what this community means and has meant to the inhabitants. Lastly it would
enhance the community and would make greater desirability for businesses to relocate
here.
•
71018 Pedestrian Plan and ADA Improvements
Feasibility: If the citizens reinstate the BCC funding, this project needs to be
completed not only for the handicapped segment of our population but for the senior
citizens as well. Maintenance costs are minimal once the project is complete. We as a
city are required to complete this task to make handicap accessibility more uniform
throughout our community.
Urgency: Compliance with ADA requirements needs to be considered with this
project. The issues of safety and welfare of all our citizens must be considered in this
matter. The more we delay, the higher the cost will be.
Need: This project definitely influences safety throughout the city. This will
provide better service for all of our citizens throughout the community. It will bring us in
to compliance with the ADA requirements.
Desirability: This project will complete a gap in our community—to make all parts of
• the community available to the disabled and senior citizens. It will show the outside
world that our community is concerned with complying with the law as well as caring for
• our handicapped and senior communities. It will enhance the aesthetics and qualities of
this community.
41010 Park Improvements—ADA Accessible
Feasibility: Due to limited costs involved in this project, it should be feasible even if
the BCC tax is not reinstated by the voters. The master plan for community parks should
make this project very feasible.
Urgency: The urgency is to maintain the current park system to prevent the decay or
deterioration of the current park structures. This will also make sure we keep current
with all ADA requirements by law.
Need: If this project is not done, the safety issues and usage of our current park
system will increase dramatically. The senior community will also be prevented from
using the parks at the level they currently do.
• Desirability: This project will maintain a "quality of life" and keep the level of service
to the high standards we now have. The vitality of the community is measured by the
quality parks and facilities located there. With the high number of uses in each of our
parks and facilities, this project should be high on the list for all citizens of the
community.
• MEMORANDUM
TO: John Fischbach, City Manager
FR: Parks and Recreation Board
RE: Recommendations on Parks and Recreation Capital Project Funding Priorities
DT: March 15, 2004
Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with our recommendations for funding
parks and recreation capital projects. It is surprising the BCC funding is already coming
to an end. It has been a swift but productive seven years. Fort Collins is now an even
better community thanks to the addition of Fossil Creek Community Park, the second ice
arena at EPIC, the Gardens at Spring Creek, and the upcoming new Northside Aztlan
Community Center.
The Board understands that funding may be more limited in the upcoming capital
campaign because one quarter cent is committed for open space and one will likely go for
street maintenance needs, leaving just one quarter cent for all other capital needs of the
• City. A one quarter cent tax, producing approximately 5.5 million dollars each year, is
woefully inadequate to meet the capital needs of the City. The Parks and Recreation
Board fully supports asking the voters to add a new quarter cent sales and use tax to fund
additional capital projects.
In discussing our recommendations the Board determined that our project priorities were
somewhat different depending on whether a new quarter cent tax will be placed on the
ballot. Consequently, we developed a prioritized project list for a single quarter cent
package and another list for a two quarter cent package. A project description and
FUND worksheet are attached for each project. Our recommendations, in order of
priority, are as follows:
One Quarter Cent Package
COMMUNITY PARK UPGRADES AND ENHANCEMENTS
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK UPGRADES AND ENHANCEMENTS
RECREATION CENTER AT FOSSIL CREEK COMMUNITY PARK
GATEWAY MOUNTAIN PARK IMPROVEMENTS
•
• Two Quarter Cent Package
RECREATION CENTER AT FOSSIL CREEK COMMUNITY PARK
COMMUNITY PARK UPGRADES AND ENHANCEMENTS
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK UPGRADES AND ENHANCEMENTS
GATEWAY MOUNTAIN PARK IMPROVEMENTS
All of the listed projects represent excellent investments for City capital dollars. Our
parks are loved by our citizens and improving them to meet the changing needs of a
growing community is critical if we want our park system to remain the jewel it is today.
Indoor recreation space is in short supply in Fort Collins. City residents are active and
remain active as they age. A new recreation center is essential to the long term health
and vitality of our residents, particularly those who cannot afford private health clubs.
Gateway Mountain Park is a beautiful and unique addition to our park system and the
proposed improvements will allow residents to enjoy the Poudre River in a tranquil
setting.
Thank you again for the opportunity to provide you with our recommendations.
•
•
• FUND Criteria Worksheet
Project Title: Gateway Mountain Park Comments
Improvements (Phase II)
Feasibility: There are no known obstacles or limitations that will prevent
Practical considerations related to the ability of implementation of this project.
the City to achieve the project's goals,
including financial considerations and other
limitations.
Urgency: This project will greatly enhance Gateway Park but there is not a
Time related criteria compelling urgency requiring the immediate start of the project.
•
Need: The opening of Gateway Park was a high Council priority. The clear
Data driven criteria which relate to benefits of opening the park allowed the City to leverage large grants
Master Plans and Level of Service from GOCO,CDOT, and many other partners. Phase II will provide
wonderful outdoor fishing and recreation to the community in a
beautiful,quiet area next to the Poudre River.
Desirability: Gateway Park is a beautiful mountain park nestled at the confluence
Qualitative criteria that help evaluate of the Poudre River and the north fork of the Poudre. This project
projects by policy related criteria, will restore a large area of the park that is now unusable and closed to
including impacts on various interests the public because the abandoned water treatment ponds are unsafe.
and benefits to different individuals or The area will be restored to a natural,native habitat and will provide
groups. excellent fishing in the Poudre and in the ADA accessible children's
fishing pond that will be developed. The area will provide wonderful
outdoor recreation to the community in a convenient,beautiful
mountain setting.
•
• FUND Criteria Worksheet
Project Title: Recreation Center at Comments
Fossil Creek Community Park
Feasibility: Fossil Creek Community Park,which opened in the fall of 2003,was
Practical considerations related to the ability of designed to include a recreation center. Operation and maintenance
the City to achieve the project's goals, costs not covered by fees would need to be covered by the General
including financial considerations and other Fund,and could exceed 1.5 million annually.
limitations.
Urgency: The City does not have a full service,multi-generational community
Time related criteria recreation center. The school recreation facilities are filled up with
school programs and activities and they are seldom available for
outside users. Adults,except those belonging to health clubs,have
very limited opportunities for indoor recreation.
•
Need: City outdoor recreation facilities compare very favorably with other
Data driven criteria which relate to front range communities,but we lag far behind on indoor facilities.
Master Plans and Level of Service We do not have indoor recreation facilities in the southern part of the
city even though most of our growth is occurring south of Horsetooth
Road. The Parks and Recreation Policy Plan includes this project and
recommended construction should have occurred 3-4 years ago.
Desirability: Recreation is essential to good health and well-being. Indoor
Qualitative criteria that help evaluate recreation space in Fort Collins is in short supply,especially for those
projects by policy related criteria, who can't afford a private health club. This project will provide a
including impacts on various interests wide array of affordable recreation activities and programs. Families
and benefits to different individuals or will be able to recreate together and the gymnasium will allow new
groups. leagues to form for basketball,volleyball,field hockey,and many
other sports. This will be a true community center,a place where the
people of Fort Collins can come together to have fun and stay healthy.
•
I
• FUND Criteria Worksheet
Project Title: Community Park Comments
Upgrades and Enhancements
Feasibility: The City's Park Planning staff will manage this project.There are no
Practical considerations related to the ability of obstacles or limitations that will impair the project's implementation.
the City to achieve the project's goals,
including financial considerations and other
limitations.
Urgency: Many elements of the project address safety issues,particularly
Time related criteria sidewalk improvements to get pedestrians off the streets and
parking/road improvements to reduce traffic congestion near
playgrounds and the outdoor pool. Other project elements address
deteriorating facilities that will be more expensive to replace or repair
in the future.
•
Need: The project is needed so aging community parks can meet the varied
Data driven criteria which relate to recreational needs of an active,growing community. Fort Collins is a
Master Plans and Level of Service very different place than it was 20 or 30 years ago and our parks must
be upgraded and improved to effectively serve the community. Staff
has developed detailed management plans for each park and this
project implements the action items in the plans.
Desirability: City Park has been enhanced by wonderful improvements to Sheldon
Qualitative criteria that help evaluate Lake and to the outdoor pool. This project will complete the
projects by policy related criteria, revitalization of City Park. Park neighbors will find it easier and safer
including impacts on various interests to walk to the park. Much needed parking near the pool,train and
and benefits to different individuals or playground will make it easier and safer for parents and children to
groups. use the park. People with disabilities will be able to enjoy more areas
in all the parks. There will also be more quiet areas with improved
landscaping for people who simply want to read a book outside or
watch the world go by.
•
• FUND Criteria Worksheet
Project Title: Neighborhood Park Comments
Upgrades and Enhancements
Feasibility: This project will be managed by the City's Park Planners. There are
Practical considerations related to the ability of no obstacles or limitations that will prevent implementation of the
the City to achieve the project's goals, project.
including financial considerations and other
limitations.
Urgency: Numerous facilities,like tennis and basketball courts and restrooms in
Time related criteria our older Neighborhood Parks are in need of immediate repair or
replacement. Other upgrades, like picnic shelters and sidewalks are
needed to enhance the usefulness of our parks.
•
Need: This project is needed to keep our aging Neighborhood Parks useful
Data driven criteria which relate to and attractive. Staff has developed detailed management plans for
Master Plans and Level of Service each park and this project implements the action items in the plans.
Desirability: Neighborhood Parks are a significant part of what makes Fort Collins
Qualitative criteria that help evaluate a unique,attractive community. Neighborhoods are often named after
projects by policy related criteria, their park. Our Neighborhood Parks greatly enhance our quality of
including impacts on various interests life. We need to keep our parks safe,useful and attractive by
and benefits to different individuals or replacing aging infrastructure and adding shelters,restrooms,walking
groups. paths,basketball courts,and better irrigation systems.
•
MEMORANDUM
To: John Fischbach, City Manager
Diane Jones, Deputy City Manager
From: Youth Advisory Board
Re: Board & Commission Input re: Capital Sales Tax Proposal
Date: February 27, 2004
ttached please find the Fund Criteria Worksheets generated by the Youth Advisory Board in
Weir discussion on February 11, 2004. Two of the projects, the Southeast Recreation Center
and the Southwest Recreation Center,were combined and rated as one.
The Fort Collins Senior Center Expansion and the Sports Park were the other two projects
that were rated on feasibility, urgency,need, and desirability.
Each of the four criteria were rated on a scale of 1 to 5,with 5 being the highest. That
number appears in the"Comments" section.
YAB/ju
•
Capital Sc%Tax/apat from YAB 204
• FUND Criteria Worksheet
Project Title: Comments
Recreation Center
Feasibility: 4.9
Practical considerations related to the ability of Youth Advisory Board members concurred that it would be more
the City to achieve the project's goals, feasible to build one recreation center rather than two,but the area
including financial considerations and other was undetermined(southeast or southwest). This project is feasible
limitations. because the space has been identified,and the property is City-owned.
Urgency: 4.7
Time related criteria From their perspective as teens,this project was considered urgent.
Not only does the City lack a multi-purpose recreation center,but the
project would be more costly if deferred.
•
Need: 4.7
Data driven criteria which relate to At this time nothing exists in the south part of the city where the
Master Plans and Level of Service majority of growth is.
Capital Sara lax/opal from lee 204
Desirability: 4.9
• Qualitative criteria that help evaluate This project is appealing and exciting because it would fill a need and
projects by policy related criteria, enhance the cormnunity's quality of life. With a facility of this type,
including impacts on various interests additional programs could be offered to meet the current demand.
and benefits to different individuals or
groups.
FUND Criteria Worksheet
Project Title: Comments
Fort Collins Senior Center
Expansion
Feasibility: 4.8
Practical considerations related to the ability of The City currently owns the property considered for expansion.
the City to achieve the project's goals, Additional parking where there is a great need enhances the
• including financial considerations and other feasibility.
limitations.
Urgency: 4
Time related criteria The urgency is not necessarily in the expansion but in changing the
name of the facility to attract all adults. The current name lends an air
of exclusiveness to the facility.
is
Capital Sales Tax Input from YAB 204
Need: 4.7
• Data driven criteria which relate to The project addresses the deficiency of parking and of existing
Master Plans and Level of Service programs that relate to the visual arts.
Desirability: 4.9
Qualitative criteria that help evaluate Art(particularly visual arts)expansion and increased parking are
projects by policy related criteria, more important than a fitness component that might be included. This
including impacts on various interests project would address what is perceived to be a lack of visual art
and benefits to different individuals or Programs-
groups.
• FUND Criteria Worksheet
Project Title: Comments
Sports Park
Feasibility: 5
Practical considerations related to the ability of Youth Advisory Board members questioned the description as being
the City to achieve the project's goals, only 25 acres(apparently incorrect in the information that was given
including financial considerations and other to them).
limitations.
Board members conunented that it was the least expensive of the four
projects they were asked to review and was therefore favorable.
Urgency: 4.5
Time related criteria Urgent because current sports fields are at capacity. Such a facility
would benefit the area economically.
•
Capital Sala T"hWut from YAB 204
Need: 4.7
• Data driven criteria which relate to This project fills a gap as all local sports groups are currently vying
Master Plans and Level of Service for existing facilities. This trend will continue as the population
grows.
Desirability: 4
Qualitative criteria that help evaluate A facility of this nature would enhance the quality of life and would
projects by policy related criteria, contribute to economic vitality. From Board members'perspectives
including impacts on various interests as teens,they did not see the direct benefit to their age group as that
and benefits to different individuals or demographic would most likely be involved in other activities by the
groups. time the park would be built.
•
•
Capital Sala T"Input from YAB 204
Cultural,Library,and Recreational Services
Golf Division
City of Fort Collins MEMORANDUM
RECEIVED
DT: February 27, 2004
FEB 2 7 2001
TO: John Fischbach, City Manager
Diane Jones,Deputy City Manager City of Fort Gollins
FR: Golf Board
RE: Requested Board Input RE: Capital Sales Tax Proposal
Thank you very much for your memorandum to us of January 4,2004,requesting our input on the next Capital
Sales Tax Proposal. Essentially,the Golf Board is asking that you fund up to$450,000 for Various Unfunded
Golf Capital Improvements.
The Golf Board fully understands and realizes that since the Golf Fund is classified as an Enterprise Fund by
the City that it may be difficult for you and the City Council to allocate some or any of the potential limited
• resources that you may have available in the next Capital Sales Tax Proposal to the Golf Division for capital
improvements. However,the current and near term unfunded capital improvement needs of the three City Golf
Courses is of concern to us considering the tenuous financial condition of the Golf Fund,and we have decided
to seek one-time financial assistance from you to help us pay for some or all of these Various Unfunded Golf
Capital Improvements.
BACKGROUND
In 1997 the Golf Board met with City Council in a Study Session to discuss and seek direction on long-term
financial planning. At that time we had requested funding for the Collindale Clubhouse Replacement Project
and other significant unfunded Golf Capital Improvements that needed to be completed prior to 2005. Council
chose to not include Golf in the Building Community Choices Sales Tax program, and provided us with the
direction to be fully self-supporting including paying for all Capital Outlay projects from the Golf Fund.
Therefore,in order for the Golf Division to begin paying 100 percent for Golf Capital Improvements,in 1999
Council authorized$2.255 million of COP's(Certificates of Participation)Golf Fund debt service financing
which was primarily used for the Collindale Irrigation System Replacement Project costing$1.3 million,with
the balance used on various other unfunded Golf Capital Improvements such as a new Maintenance Storage
Building at Collindale ($137,000), Collindale Driving Range Phase 1 Protective Netting ($111,000), the
Collindale Clubhouse Replacement Project ($260,000), SouthRidge Driving Range Protective Netting
($180,000), SouthRidge Rain Shelters ($44,000), SouthRidge Clubhouse and Maintenance Upgrades
($137,000),City Park Nine Driving Range Phase 1 Protective Netting($41,500),and City Park Nine Chemical
Storage&Clubhouse Improvements($30,000).
Then,in 2001,Council authorized an additional$2.83 million of ALP's(Assignment of Lease Payments)Golf
Fund debt service financing which was primarily used for the Collindale Clubhouse Replacement Project
costing ALP's$2.4 million,with the balance used on several other unfunded Golf Capital Improvements such
•
City Park Nine Golf Course • 411 South Bryan Avenue • Fort Collins,CO80521 • (970)221-6650
Collindale Golf Course • 1441 East Horsetooth Road • Fort Collins,CO80525 • (970)221-6651
SouthRidge Golf Course • 5750 South Lemay Avenue • Fort Collins,CO80525 • (970)226-2828
Golf Administration • 215 North Mason Street,3rd Floor • PO.Box 580 • Fort Collins,Co80522-05M • (970)221-63.50
FAX(970)221-6586 • www.fcgovcom/golf
• as a new Golf Cart Storage Building at SouthRidge($190,000),SouthRidge/Lemay Avenue Phase 1 Protective
Netting ($41,000), City Park Nine Driving Range Phase 2 Protective Netting ($108,500), and the
Collindale/Horsetooth Road Sidewalk and Protective Netting($165,000).
The Golf Fund is currently paying approximately$411,000 annually in debt service Principal and Interest
Payments for the COP's debt(which expires in 2019)and the ALP's debt(which expires in 2021),which in
2004 represents 16 percent of the total annual Golf Fund Operating Budget,which is a significant portion of
the annual expenditure budget. To help pay toward this debt service,the Golf Division is utilizing a portion
of the expenditures previously allocated to the SouthRidge Debt which expired in 2002,as well as requested
and received approval from the City Manager to increase the Golf Surcharge Fees by$1.00 on 9-hole rounds
of golf and$2.00 on 18-hole rounds of golf.
Since 1997 when the financial direction was given by City Council,through 2002, the Golf Fund annually
achieved at least 100 percent of its Projected Operating Revenues. As a part of our near-term financial
planning process, we strived to maintain at least 10 percent ($240,000) in available Reserves, with any
additional Reserve funding applied towards various Capital Improvements.But,2003 proved to be devastating
to Golf as golf play was down significantly and we only achieved 91 percent of the Projected Operating
Revenues,which equates to a shortfall of approximately$210,000. Based upon the Approved 2004 and 2005
Golf Fund Budget, this effectively eliminates our Proposed Reserves through 2005. And to be quite frank,
we are not certain if golf play will recover in 2004 as the poor economy greatly impacts golfing nationally as
well as locally.
PROPOSAL
We still have roughly$450,000 in Various Unfunded Golf Capital Improvement needs at all three City Golf
Courses that should be completed within the next six years or so,but it appears that unless we significantly
raise Golf Fees and Charges, we will not be able to fund any of them for many years until the Golf Fund
• recovers from the current economic slump. That is why we are seeking your help during the next six years or
SO.
A list of the$450,000 in Various Golf Unfunded Capital Improvement Projects(in priority order)is as follows:
1. SouthRidge/Lemay Avenue Phase 2 Protective Netting-$35,000
2. SouthRidge Clubhouse Parking Lot Replacement-$40,000
3. Collindale Driving Range Phase 2 Protective Netting-$70,000
4. City Park Nine/Mulberry Street&Taft Hill Road Protective Netting-$120,000
5. Two SouthRidge Course Restrooms-$110,000
6. Collindale Course Restroom-$55,000
7. SouthRidge Fiber Optics Phone/Computer Lines-$20,000
In addition, sometime within the next six years it is very possible that we may be required to make Irrigation
Pump Station Upgrades at SouthRidge at a cost of up to$150,000.
If, after your initial consideration,you decide that any or all of our Proposed Various Unfunded Golf Capital
Improvement needs have enough merit to be further considered, we will be happy to provide to you the
appropriate Fund Criteria Worksheets that your requested in your January 4 memorandum to us. Thank you.
cc: Marty Heffernan,Executive Director of Cultural,Library,and Recreational Services
Jerry P.Brown,Manager of Golf
•
FUND Criteria Worksheet
ProjectTltle: Various Golf Capital Comments
• Improvements
Feasibility: Each of these seven various unfunded golf cap-
Practical considerations related to the abf7ityof ital improvements are very feasible and practicz 1
F c c �gQCitytoachiev°thepa°lecYsg°als, and there are no technical or legal issues to b
including financial considerations and other solved. Any future 0 & M costs will be paid by
1 1 r'dons' the Golf Fund, and are perceived to be minimal
M at this time. All the improvements can be com-
ULYU r(JilGeiitns pleted within the funding requested. There are no
other identified sources of potential funding a
this time. Currently the Golf Fund does not ha) e
money to pay for these improvements, and it may be
several years, if at all , that the Fund could b in
a position to pay for any capital improvments.
Urgency: None of the seven improvements are "mandatory"
Time related criteria but each are needed and potentially some of the
improvements could be considered necessary. The
need for protective netting appears to be getti g
to a point where it could be mandatory due to R sk
Management and liability concerns, and the park ng
lot will fail if not replaced soon. Restrooms ire
becoming more important, especially for our fem le
customers as port-a-johns are not very desirabl .
The Pump Station will probably fail if not repl ced
and water is the life blood of golf courses.
• Need: The protective netting enhances the safety of gi lfers
Data driven criteria which relate to as well as neighboring automobiles and pedestrii ns.
Master Plans and Level of Service The restrooms provide a minimum service upgrade
over existing facilities. The pumping station
clearly is needed to maintain existing service
levels. These projects essentially complete th
list of unfunded golf capital outlay needs that
could not be done with COP's or ALP's funding.
There is no money in the Golf Fund to do these
improvements, so one-time outside financial hel
needed and requested.
Desirability' All of these improvements are very desirable to
Qualitative criteria that help evaluate complete and enhance the quality of life that a
projects by policy related criteria, municipal golf operation should provide. With
including impacts out various interests these improvements we will have a better produc
and benefits to different individuals or and service to offer to the public, which in to n
groups- should help us increase our revenues, which can
then pay for other potential future improvement
that may be deemed necessary. These improvements
should mitigate potential liability claims, up-
grade restroom standards, and replace crumbling
parking lot and pumping irrigation needs. These
are clearly a long-term investment and should
• have a positive impact in all ways.
Refer to the attached matrix for questions to consider when evaluating the criteria for each project.
Community Planning and Environmental Services
Advance Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
March 5, 2004
TO: John Fischbach, City Manager
Diane Jones, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Mikal Torgerson, Chairperson,Planning and Zoning Board
3
RE: Priorities for Capital Improvement Funding
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input in the decision-making regarding the
selection of capital improvement projects for future funding. The Council's decision to
consider future capital improvement needs and funding strategies is timely since the City
is in the final stage of updating City Plan, our comprehensive plan. The City Plan update
process provided the opportunity for thousands of citizens, as well as many City boards
and commissions, to weigh in on the future of the community. Our citizenry now expects
the City to implement the policies of City Plan, and capital improvement programming
and funding is a key tool for ensuring that the Plan is carried out.
• In making your decision on what projects to fund, the Planning and Zoning Board
recommends that the City Council and City staff consider the following six (6) "themes"
from City Plan. The Board has also identified a few capital projects that we believe best
implements these themes. The themes are listed in order of priority from what we have
learned from the recent City Plan update process. While the Board supports the themes
and projects listed in this memo, this does not mean the full Board endorses use of a tax
for project funding.
THEMES
#1 Theme: DOWNTOWN
The Downtown is the heart and soul of the community representing the primary
destination for specialized retail, mixed-use commercial uses, entertainment, civic and
cultural activities in the region.
#2 Theme: POUDRE RIVER
The Poudre River corridor becomes the centerpiece of environmental stewardship. The
downtown corridor of the Poudre River will be carefully managed and enhanced
according to the vision,policies, and programs as described in the Downtown River
• Corridor Implementation Program.
281 North College Avenue • P.O.Box 580 • Fort Collins.CO 80522-0580 • (970)221-6376
FAX(970)224-6111 • TDD(970)224-6002 • E-mail:aplanning@fcgov.com
• • New Project—Extension of the Historic Trolley as a viable means of
transportation
• 32002—Cache La Poudre River Habitat Restoration
South College Bike and Pedestrian Underpass @Foothills Parkway. Note: This
project is needed independently of MTC.
• New Project— South Shields Bike and Pedestrian Grade Separated Crossing @
Campus West
71018—Pedestrian Plan and ADA Improvements,with emphasis on mixed-use
corridors and districts
71018 —Pedestrian Plan and ADA Improvements, emphasizing the older, core
neighborhoods
• 72038—Alta Vista and Andersonville,Neighborhood Streets and Utility
Upgrades
• 72003 —Harmony-Seneca to College
Please let us know if you require any additional information.
•
•
• CITY OF FORT COLLINS RECEIVED
AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD MAR 0 1 2004
Memorandum
City of Fort Collins
DATE: February 26, 2004
TO: Capital Planning Team
Joe Frank, CPES representative
John Fischbach, City Manager
FROM: Linda Stanley, Chair, and the Air Quality Advisory Board
SUBJECT: Proposals for extension of BCC sales taxes
The Air Quality Advisory Board would like to thank you for asking our input into the
process for determining capital projects to be included in the extension of the BCC sales
taxes. We had a long and lively debate about possible projects. Below we list themes
and specific projects within those themes.
1. Enhancing the multi-modal transportation choices of the community.
• Completing the Mason Street bike corridor from Prospect to Cherry (deemed
• extremely important to further improvements to a true multi-modal system).
• Build grade separation at Mason and Drake. Drake would go under railroad, bike
and pedestrian pathways.
• Increase funding for implementation of the bike and pedestrian plans for the City
to more quickly complete full implementation.
• Improvements to Harmony Rd., Mason to Seneca - widen and add bike lanes,
sidewalks, transit access.
• Improve existing deficiencies only (especially in intersections) within Fort Collins
to improve traffic flow.
la. Improve downtown vitality through better transportation choices.
• Implementing the downtown pedestrian plan
• Providing better transit and other alternative transportation options from
surrounding neighborhoods, including CSU
2. Emissions reduction for cleaner air
•
• • Purchase clean fuel buses (diesel is a large factor in poor air quality. (Running
cleaner buses can reduce emissions and make the City a model of clean fuel use
for citizens.)
• Provide alternative fuel stations for biodiesel and other alternative fuels.
• Provide a city rebate for citizens purchasing hybrid vehicles.
• Provide funding to continue the I & M program in Fort Collins (if state removes
their support)
•
•
Attachment D
• FUND EVALUATION CRITERIA AND REVIEW SYSTEM
For
Unrestricted Capital Improvement Projects
INTRODUCTION
The City Manager's Office coordinates the process of preparing and updating the ten-
year Capital Improvement Inventory and the biennial Budget CIP with other City
departments, City boards and commissions, and the general public. A"CIP Lead
Team"consisting of members of the City Manager's Executive Lead Team, or their
designees, evaluates and makes recommendations to the City Manager on the
proposed CIP (both Designated and Unrestricted funded projects). The City Manager
considers the information collected during the update,the recommendation of the Lead
Team, and presents a 10-year CIP Inventory to City Council. The City's capital
improvement plan is part of the biennial budget that is adopted by City Council in odd-
numbered years.
PROCESS
Projects are evaluated and prioritized in a multi-step, two phase process. This process is
• used to set priorities for unrestricted funding resources in the Budget Capital Improvement
Plan. Phase 1 of the process will be completed every two years, in conjunction with the
biennial budget process. A Study Session will be held with City Council in March of odd-
numbered years. Phase 2 of the process will be conducted periodically when prioritization
information will be used for developing capital funding proposals.
Phase 1: All Proiects
1. City departments submit to the City Managers Office a Phase I Project
Information Summary sheet for any capital improvements project that is projected
to be needed over the next 10 years.
2. City boards and commissions are invited to review and comment on the projects
within their interest area as well as submit other capital projects for consideration.
Project information, comments and capital improvement project submissions are
forwarded to the appropriate City department(s) for review and response.
3. City departments prioritize their projects as either"Higher"or"Lower"priority for
further consideration. Typically, City departments will consider the FUND
Evaluation Criteria and available revenues in deciding priority.
4. The CIP Lead Team reviews the initial set of inventoried capital project to
• determine if information is complete and that all projects have an initial priority
ranking.
5. The inventory, with preliminary priorities identified, are submitted to Boards and
Commissions for their review. The public will be invited to participate in the
Attachment D
review of proposals to gather comments and suggestions. A variety of public
involvements tools will be used, including techniques such as Open Houses,
surveys or Web enabled activities.
6. City departments review input from Boards and Commissions, and the general
public. Adjustments to projects or priorities are made based on input.
7. Updated Capital Improvement Inventory is published and reviewed with City
Council at a Study Session.
Phase 2: Higher Priority Proiects
8. A Phase 2 Project Information Summary sheet for projects identified as "Higher
Priority" is submitted to the CIP Lead Team. The CIP Lead Team review the
information and submits the Phase 2 Project Information Summary Sheets and any
Lead Team comments to the City Manager for review.
9. A Study Session is held with the City Council to seek direction on the process and
whether any additional outreach should be conducted.
10. The CIP Lead Team reviews the Project Information Summary sheets and
comments from Council. The Lead Team prioritizes the projects using the FUND
Evaluation Criteria.
11. The CIP Lead Team will also review projects and priorities funding from
"dedicated"funding sources for the purpose of identifying any opportunities for
coordination between projects funded from"dedicated" and"unrestricted" funding
sources. Such coordination may include scheduling, shared uses or other
opportunities to best utilize City resources.
12. The Lead Team will provide a recommended CIP Priority List to the City
Manager.
13. The City Manager will review the information and recommendations of the CIP
Lead Team and present to the City Council a CIP Priority List.
14. The City Council will review the information and recommendations of the City
Manager at a Study Session. The Priority List will be used by City Council in
developing funding priorities when resources are available or anticipated.
► Attachment D
FUND CRITERIA
• In order to prioritize City capital needs across Service Areas, the City has developed a
evaluation matrix tool. The tool can be used to evaluate projects from a variety of City
services, and compare their relative priority for funding.
Rater Name:
FUND Criteria Matrix
Project Title: Score
Feasibility:
Practical considerations related to the ability of the City to achieve
the project's goals,including financial considerations and other
limitations.
Capable of being done or carried out.
Reasonable
Likely
Urgency:
Time related criteria
• Calling for immediate attention.
Need:
Data driven criteria which relate to Master Plans and
Level of Service
Standards
Requisite
Useful
Desirability:
Qualitative criteria that help rank projects by policy
related criteria,including impacts on various interests and
benefits to different individuals or groups.
Pleasing
Attractive
An expressed wish
Comments (optional):
• Refer to the attached matrix for questions to consider when evaluating the criteria for each project.
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Project Ratings Summary
Staff Raters
Rank Project Name Total Score Project costs Funded Unfunded
(X$1,000) Amount Running
Project costs
1 Timberline-Drake to Prospect 1075 11,799 8,694 3,105
2 Harmony-Seneca to College 1059 8,901 5,201 6,805
3 Intersection Improvements at College Ave.and Harmony 952 4,140 0 10,945
Road
4 Prospect-Poudre River to 1-25:4 Lane Arterial 950 8,280 2,898 16,327
5 Replacement Buses Transit Fleet 932 4,613 3,690 17,250
6 Lemay Avenue,Lincoln to Conifer 926 23,805 13,973 27,082
7 Southeast Branch Library 907 4,450 3,000 28,532
8 Library Technology 905 4,472 0 33,004
9 New Downtown Civic Center Library 898 40,000 1,000 72,004
10 Pedestrian Plan and ADA Improvements,Continuation 897 8,560 5,530 75,034
North College Avenue-Vine Drive to Conifer Street 894 8,280 0 83,314
Traffic Signal Replacement Project(ATMS)Enhancement 876 2,000 0 85,314
13 Performing Arts Center 869 48,760 6,000 128,074
14 Intersection Improvements and Traffic Signal Pool 869 16,000 0 144,074
15 Community Park Upgrades and Enhancements 853 2,500 0 146,574
16 Police Services CAD Replacement Project 842 4,000 3,400 147,174
17 Drake Road-BNSF RR Grade Separation 826 10,350 0 157,524
18 Timberline--Mulberry to Mountain Vista 823 22,770 18,216 162,078
19 Neighborhood Park Upgrades and Enhancements 822 700 0 162,778
20 New Vehicles for Transit Fleet 787 3,091 2,473 163,396
21 Streets Facility Expansion 779 2,000 700 164,696
22 Downtown Railroad Crossings--Laurel to Oak 770 932 0 165,628
23 Bus Stop Accessibility Modifications 768 315 0 165,943
24 Library Materials 759 2,548 0 168,491
25 Mason Transportation Corridor-Bicycle 8 Pedestrian Trail, 752 3,450 0 171,941
Spring Creek Trail to Laurel Street
26 Mason Transportation Corridor Trail 749 6,000 0 177,941
27 East Drake Road--Harvard to Stover 740 2,073 0 180,014
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Rank Project Name Total Score Project costs Funded Unfunded
(X$1,000) Amount Running
Project costs
28 Recreation Center at Fossil Creek Community Park 722 20,988 0 201,002
29 South College Avenue--Fossil Creek to Harmony 720 9,005 4,502 205,505
30 Mason Transportation Conidor--Downtown Bicycle and 709 1,000 0 206,505
Pedestrian Improvements
31 Transit Technology Improvements 704 1,142 0 207,647
32 Mason Transportation Corridor Plan Implementation, BNSF 702 1,200 0 208,847
RR Bike and Pedestrian Underpass @ NRRC/University
Mall
33 Eastside Neighborhood Park 697 1,620 70 210,397
34 Fort Collins Senior Center Expansion 695 8,480 0 218,877
35 Fort Collins Museum Storage Facility 687 2,400 0 221,277
36 Fort Collins Museum and Cultural Center 676 6,500 0 227,777
37 Police Services Automated Vehicle Locators(AVLs) 675 487 0 228,264
38 Mason Transportation Corridor Plan Implementation, 674 1,500 0 229,764
Troutman Parkway Bike/Ped Underpass @ BNSFRR Tracks
39 Restroom,Office and Irrigation at Roselawn Cemetery 672 275 0 230,039
40 Cache La Poudre River Habitat Restoration 669 5,000 0 235,039
41 Downtown Maintenance Facility 667 330 0 235,:
42 Fort Collins Bicycle Program Plan Implementation 666 7,100 0 242,469
43 Southwest Recreation Center 655 20,988 0 263,457
44 Police Services Community Policing Centers 653 2,500 0 265,957
45 Mason Transportation Corridor Plan Implementation,Bus 652 55,916 32,501 289,372
Rapid Transitway Improvements to South Terminus
46 Edora Maintenance Facility 649 664 0 290,036
47 Park Maintenance Center Expansion 646 200 0 290,236
48 Renovation of Police Services Building 644 3,738 0 293,974
49 Transit Facilities--Maintenance/Repair 642 1,024 0 294,998
50 Golf Capital Improvements 620 450 0 295,448
51 Gateway Mountain Park--Phase II 617 1,400 300 296,548
52 Sports Park 604 5,300 0 301,848
53 Operations Service Facility 580 8,749 2,000 308,597
54 Mulberry Street/SH 14 Park and Ride-Mulberry Street/125 574 1,000 0 309,697
Interchange
55 City Office Building-#2 567 19,501 1,000 328,098
56 Streetscape and Entryway Beautification 567 2,088 0 330,186
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R* Project Name Total Score Project costs Funded Unfunded
(X$1,000) Amount Running
Project costs
57 New Public Golf Course#4 501 7,500 0 337,686
58 Traffic Operations Management Center,Second Phase 497 2,100 0 339,786
59 Drake Road Park and Ride--Drake and Mason Street 477 270 0 340,056
60 Transportation Museum 451 1,064 325 340,795
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Information and Outreach Campaign Summary
Capital Renewal Program
May 17, 2004
Activi When
Identity branding Complete
Written materials:
Web site ASAP
Brochure Fact Sheet and Brochure By June 1
City News/Fort Shorts Articles April -February
Fort Shorts—
• Same articles as in City News re: project • Monthly
highlights, stewardship message, and process
information
• City Manager's message • September issue
• Article re: proposals • December issue
• Fort Collins Forum— City Council or City June and November
Manager's column
City Manager's Community Leaders letter June, August and
November
Neighborhood News July issue
Schedule speaker's Bureau
• Chamber(LLAC, Transportation Committee)
• Editorial Board—Coloradoan • June 2
• Service Clubs • June-September
• Fort Collins Weekly
• "Friends"groups • June— September
• Issues and Answers • June, September
• Primary or involved B&C (T-board, P&R, etc) • Summer
• Stakeholder meetings • June - September
• City employees—staff meetings, etc. • Summer
Media
• Bullhorn
• Community at Work Radio Show June and
October programs
• • North Forty News
• Coloradoan Editorial Board June 2, 2:00 p.m.
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development
Formal Survey September
Channel 27 programs
• City at a Glance—August edition • August -
September
• Video—Infomercial • Run on Ch. 27
thru
August/September
• Studio show—when more details are known • October or
November
• Call-in program,panelists to answer questions • ?
Open House/Outreach Meetings Late June and
Early August
Stakeholder Meetings Through Summer
Informal Web Based "Survey" Late summer
Listening Log Throughout
Soapboxes from Council
Letters to Editor from Council
Gardens Grand Opening Complete
Events:
• Thursday night markets
• 4`h of July
• New West Fest
Signs: "Funded by BCC Citizen Approved Taxes"
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All Project Sheets
Capital Improvement Study Session
High Priority Capital Projects
2006-2013
May 19, 2004
•
•oject Information Summary
74001 Bus Stop Accessibility Modifications Unfunded
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Transit
Project Description:
During 2005-2007, this essential maintenance project will provide an on-going program of
bringing Transfort bus stops into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. There
are currently 344 bus stops in the current Transfort system, many of which do not meet ADA
requirements. The annual program will bring these stops into compliance and allow for
disabled access at all Transfort stops.
Project Location:
Various locations throughout the City.
Why is this Project Needed?
Many bus stops have not been integrated into the original and design and construction of
streets because they were not part of street design standards in Fort Collins until recently.
Although all major new streets now include ADA accessible stops, many existing stops are
not fully accessible. This program concentrates its effort on the existing infrastructure and
transit service where citizens with disabilities have a difficult time accessing the transit
service. Much of the accessibility problems are from lack of curbcuts, uneven surface
• conditions, poor signage and steep grade changes. The program will ensure that the transit
stops are accessible to all, leading to a better system. A well maintained accessible transit
system will attract substantial new bus patrons to the Transfort system and will therefore
provide for congestion mitigation on Fort Collins streets.
The program will ensure better access to transit service and provide for a much
higher level of safety for passengers and thereby provide a high level of safety enhancement.
More riders are attracted to a well-operated, accessible system and well maintained buses.
Safe, comfortable, and integrated facilities will improve the environmental/air quality
conditions in Fort Collins by creating an environment which attracts additional riders to the
bus system and reduces VMT through shared ride travel. The City of Fort Collins has a
history of matching all federal/state grants for transit related capital acquisitions. The
implementability of this project is excellent. This project will continue a high level of reliable
transit service
Other Related Projects:
Bus stop modification would be directly linked to pedestrian, street and bike lane
projects throughout the City. In order for a bus stop to be modified at a specific
location, Transfort must coordinate with other Transportation departments to perform the
modifications.
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Project Information Summary
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
315 315
Total: 315 315
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X 51,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 ME Post 2012 Total
36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 288
Total: 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 288
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00ject Information Summary Draft
32002 Cache La Poudre River Habitat Unfunded
Restoration
Community Planning & Dept./Program: Natural Resources
Environmental Services
Project Description:
The project is intended to restore and enhance the natural habitat conditions and aesthetic
qualities of the channel and riverbanks of the Cache la Poudre River through the downtown
area. Costs for the river restoration in the downtown area have been estimated to be
approximately $10,000,000. The project can be completed in phases and additional funding
can be gained by partnering with private property owners, the Downtown Development
Authority or the Downtown Business Authority. A significant initial phase, perhaps near the
old Pickle Factory could cost approximately$5,000,000.
Project Location:
Degraded riverbanks and river channel from North College to East Mulberry
Why is this Project Needed?
The Cache la Poudre River Habitat Restoration project was identified as one of the high
• priority projects in the Downtown River Corridor Implementation Program, adopted by City
Council in July, 2000.
Within the "downtown" section of the Poudre River, the riverbed and riverbanks are in poor
condition. A significant amount of concrete debris and other trash has been dumped along the
riverbanks and within the river channel. There are areas of inappropriate public access to the
river. In addition, weedy and non-native species exist throughout the river corridor.
These problems have degraded the habitat and aesthetic qualities of the river. This project
involves restoring and enhancing the banks of the Cache ]a Poudre River, improving the
wildlife movement corridor, enhancing aquatic habitat, and improving the riparian habitat
along the river corridor. Much of the restoration is anticipated to take place through the
implementation of projects on lands adjacent to the river.
Other Related Projects:
This project is closely related to, and should be integrated with, four other projects included in
the Downtown River Corridor Implementation Program: (1) recreational river channel
enhancements feasibility study, (2) oxbow acquisition for public use, (3) bank stabilization,
and (4) Cache ]a Poudre river trail amenities.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
500 4,500 5,000
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Project Information Summary
11002 City Office Building - #2 Partialiv Funded
Administrative Services Dept./Program: City Support Services
Project Description:
The project includes construction of a 100,000 sq. ft. office building. The project will co-
locate CPES and Engineering functions from 281 North College, Neighborhood Resources
from 405 Canyon, Recreation from 214 North Howes, and Utility Billing from 330 South
College into one building. This project will also construct a portion of the Civic Center plaza
planned between the west side of the new city office building and the east side of the
proposed building.
Project Location:
Block 32
Why is this Project Needed?
This project is envisioned within the Civic Center Master Plan and will consolidate the
remaining downtown-scattered City departments within the Civic Center complex. Currently
$155,000 per year would be saved from leases at 405 Canyon and 330 South College.
Existing departments are currently housed within space which will not meet their long-term
needs.
Other Related Projects:
This project would require the demolition of 214 N. Howes and purchase of Block 32 land.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X S1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
An ut Public Places 194 194
Construction
-- -- _ -- -- -_- 17,146 17,146
Design
1,636 1,636
-
Land -- - - 525 525
Total: -- -- --�_ 2,161 17,340 -- —�� 19,501
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
418 436 954
Total: 418 436 854
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Capital Exp.Fee
1,000 1,000
1,000 1,000
Total:
Wednesday,May 19,2004
Oroject Information Summary
41067 Community Park Upgrades and Unfunded
Enhancements
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Parks and Recreation
Services
Project Description:
The City has four older community parks: City Park, built in 1911; Edora Park, built in 1971;
Lee Martinez Park, built in 1976; and Rolland Moore Park, built in 1984. these parks are very
popular and they experience a high level of use. Aging parks need to be upgraded and
enhanced to keep them useful, enjoyable and attractive.
This project includes a redevelopment of city Park tat includes: creating a pedestrian friendly
plaza near the outdoor pool; adds sidewalks to connect the neighborhoods to the north
(neighbors now must walk in the street) adds much needed parking near the golf course, as
well as a restroom, and a basketball court; renovates the tennis courts; and improves the old-
time feel of the park with more moss-rock walls and entry features.
Improvements to the other community parks include new ball field lights; more places to
• picnic or read a book, more parking, better shelters, more walking paths, facilities for people
with disabilities and creek habitat restoration.
Project Location:
City Park, Edora Park, Lee Martinez Park and Rolland Moore Park.
Why is this Project Needed?
This project is needed to upgrade aging community park facilities that are deteriorating and to
provide much needed improvements that will greatly enhance the City's community parks.
The parks will be safer, more useful and more attractive.
Other Related Projects:
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Yean 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 Post 2012 Total
1,250 1,250 2,500
Total: 1,250 1,250 -- - --- - _--
2,500
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
40 40 40 40 40 40 240
Total: 40 40 40 40 40 40 240
Wednesday,May 19,2004
Project Information Summary
41050 Downtown Maintenance Facility Unfunded
Cultural, Library and Recreational DeptJProgram: Parks and Recreation
Services
Project Description:
The Civic Center Plan is underway and currently there is no maintenance facility in the area
that meets the needs of the Parks Division to properly maintain this beautiful area. A
structure needs to be built to house vehicles, equipment, tools, etc. for maintaining these
facilities.
Project Location:
It should be located in the civic center area somewhere between Mulberry and Cherry and
College and Howes. Some possibilities are to build a building or extension onto a future new
parking garage, library, performing arts center, transit center or other public facility.
Why is this Project Needed?
As the civic center area grows more and more maintenance will need to be performed in this
area. It's becoming difficult to transport personnel, equipment and tools from the current
maintenance facilities several miles away.
Other Related Projects:
This project would or could be connected to another facility as stated above. It would be
much more economical to build it this way and more convenient and responsive for the
maintenance personnel in terms of maintaining the civic center facilities.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Dosign,construction 300 300
etc. __—
Egmpmmt,fumitttrc _. __ 30 30
&tools
Total: 330 330
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Other Unknown 17 17 17 17 17 17 102
Total: -� - 17 17 17 17 17 17 102
Wednesday,May 19,2004
&oject Information Summary
77002 Downtown Railroad Crossings--Laurel to Unfunded
Oak
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Rail
Project Description:
Reconstruct six (6) east/west at-grade street crossings of the BNSF RR tracks that lie in the
center of Mason Street in downtown Fort Collins.
Project Location:
In downtown Fort Collins, for 3/<-mile along the RR tracks within Mason Street, from Laurel
Street to Oak Street.
Why is this Project Needed?
The project improves the safety and quality of downtown streets crossing Mason and the
BNSF RR tracks. This fits quite well with the vision of the Mason-College corridor. The
project actually provides support to 2 regionally significant corridors: (1) the Mason
Transportation Corridor is considered a component of the regionally significant US Highway
287 corridor, and (2) the BNSF railroad line is considered a regionally significant rail corridor.
Other Related Projects:
• This project can be linked to other transportation projects, such as the conversion of Mason
and Howes to two-way streets, and the Mason Transportation Corridor project. However, the
improvement of these at-grade crossings is needed independent of these other projects.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
932 932
Total: 932 _- - 932
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 14
Total: 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 14
Wednesday,May 19,2004
Project Information Summary
77001 Drake Road--BNSF RR Grade Separation Unfunded
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Rail
Project Description:
This project will create a grade-separated underpass for Drake Road to cross under the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) RR tracks.
Project Location:
On West Drake Road, approximately 0.2 miles west of College Avenue (US Hwy 287).
Why is this Project Needed?
This project is important for public safety and congestion mitigation. Drake Road is a
primary east-west corridor at the geometric center of the City, and is a heavily traveled 4-lane
arterial street. The BNSF RR tracks bisect the City north-to-south, and all street crossings
over these tracks (in Fort Collins) are at-grade. Consequently, the trains that pass through the
City approximately 6 to 8 times per day can cause significant delays for vehicles on the east-
west streets. Drake is also a primary route to Poudre Valley Hospital.
The project will reduce potential conflicts between trains and automobiles, and provide great
congestion mitigation and air quality benefits. This project is on the adopted City Master
Street Plan as well as the MPO's Regional Transportation Plan. The BNSF RR line is a
regionally significant rail corridor.
Other Related Projects:
This project is supportive of alternate modes of transportation and in particular the Mason
Transportation Corridor. It will be important to connect the bike lanes and sidewalks on
Drake Road to the Mason Trail.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
10,350 10,350
Total: - �— �— -� — — ]Q35p -- — 10,350
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 72
Total: - 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 72
Wednesday,May 19,2004
1&oject Information Summary
76002 Drake Road Park and Ride--Drake and Unfunded
Mason Street
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Parking
Project Description:
An approximately 50 space 'Park and Ride' lot adjacent to the Mason Transportation
Corridor.
Project Location:
The southeast comer of Drake Road and Mason Street.
Why is this Project Needed?
Upon completion, this Park and Ride" lot will provide [railhead parking access for the Mason
Transportation Corridor Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail. This project will also be a key point of
automobile access to the planned transit improvements that are an overall part of the Mason
Transportation Corridor vision. This project will aid in achieving the City of Fort Collins
goals of creating a high-quality multi-modal transportation system. This project will also aid
in reducing the amount of annual vehicle miles traveled by automobile, and will help to
improve air quality in the community.
�ther Related Projects:
Mason Transportation Corridor Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail component, Mason
Transportation Corridor Bus Rapid Transit component.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
90 270
Total: 90 270
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
50 50
Total: --_ ---__— .__ _—-
50 50
Wednesday,May 19,2004
Project Information Summary
72041 East Drake Road--Harvard to Stover Unfunded
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Highway
Project Description:
Widening of this 1/2-mile narrower segment of East Drake Road to 4-lane arterial standards, to
provide adequate bike lanes and sidewalks. Right-of-Way acquisition is expected to be a
significant portion of the expense of this project.
Project Location:
Just east of College Avenue, on Drake Road from Harvard to Stover Streets.
Why is this Project Needed?
This project is important to provide enhanced public safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, as
well as improving vehicular movement. This project is indicated on the City's Master Street
Plan and is included in the Capital Improvement Program of the Transportation Master Plan.
Other Related Projects:
Right-of-Way acquisition will be the primary challenge. This project could be linked (but is
not required to be linked) to intersection improvements at the College—Drake intersection.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
2,073 2,073
Total: — 2,073 2,073
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
12 12 12 12 12 12 72
Total: 12 12 12 12 12 12 72
Wednc day,May 19,2004
*oject Information Summary
41035 Eastside Neighborhood Park Unfunded
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Parks and Recreation
Services
Project Description:
Eastside Neighborhood Park needs an additional 5 acres of land to meet policy requirements
for the service area. This land needs to be purchased and developed for the park.
Project Location:
The park is located adjacent to Laurel Elementary School.
Why is this Project Needed?
The Council adopted Parks and Recreation Policy Plan recommends neighborhood parks be
developed at a standard of 2.5 acres per 1,000 population. Eastside Neighborhood Park is
presently undersized by about 5 acres to meet the standard for the area's population.
Other Related Projects:
No other projects are linked to this project.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
e Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
ign and 600 600
Construction
Land 1,000 1,000
Stan-up Costs 20 20
Total: - - -- ---1,600 20 - -� - -- - - -- --- 1,620
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X S1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 200
Total: 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 200
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Capital Exp.Fee 50 50
General Fund 20 - --- - --- --
20
Total: 50 20 70
Wednesday,May 19,2004
Project Information Summary
41043 Edora Maintenance Facility Unfunded
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Parks and Recreation
Services
Project Description:
This facility would be the maintenance center for the southeast park district and would be
located on land owned by the Parks Division adjacent to Edora Park. The facility would be
the central location for all equipment, tools, and supplies needed to maintain nearby parks.
Ten to fifteen employees would be located at this facility.
Project Location:
Edora Park
Why is this Project Needed?
As new parks come online every year, the need for maintenance facilities and storage areas
increases. The current maintenance facility at Edora is very small, less than 500 square feet,
and is at full capacity. The Parks long-range maintenance plan divides the park system into
districts. In order to provide the most cost efficient maintenance for those districts,
maintenance facilities are needed to support personnel and house equipment, tools, and
supplies. By constructing maintenance facilities in each district, the Parks division will
realize savings in travel time,wear and tear on equipment and increase employee productivity.
Other Related Projects:
This project is not linked to any other project and should not effect the scheduling of any
other projects.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
664 664
Total: 664 664
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Other:Unknown 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 245
Total: 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 245
Wcdnaday,May 19,2004
*oject Information Summary
71023 Fort Collins Bicycle Program Plan Unfunded
Implementation
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Bike/Ped
Project Description:
In 1995, the City of Fort Collins adopted the Fort Collins Bicycle Program Plan.
Implementation of this plan has been very gradual since 1995 with a few key projects
completed using grant funding from the North Front Range Transportation & Air Quality
Planning Council. This regional bikeway funding opportunity is being substantially reduced
in the future. Therefore, Fort Collins will need to rely substantially on local funding for
bikeway improvements in order to carry out the remaining projects identified by the
community in the Fort Collins Bicycle Program Plan. These projects are very important in
terms of safety improvements as well as vehicle miles traveled reductions and improved air
quality. Potential updates to schedule and priority for implementation will be addressed
through the Transportation Master Plan update presently underway.
Project Location:
Throughout the community.
•Why is this Project Needed?
These bicycle improvements are critical safety improvement projects and will help achieve the
City's goals for increasing the use of alternative modes, reducing traffic congestion, and
improving air quality. These projects are consistent with the City of Fort Collins Master
Transportation Plan, Bicycle Program Plan, Master Street Plan, and the goals of the Land Use,
Transportation & Air Quality committee.
Other Related Projects:
Other City roadway projects could be linked to the bikeway improvement projects as funded
plus additional funding may be available from the NFRT&AQPC. This is not the full list of
projects presented by the Fort Collins' Bikeway Plan; additional projects should also be
considered in the future - this is just the high priority list at this time.
Operation and Maintenance costs for this project are included as a part of the General Street
Maintenance program, therefore, they are not included explicitly in this project as they are
implemented.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Bike Plan 250 450 700 650 850 1,600 1,200 1,400 7,100
Improvements
Total: 250 450 700 650 850 1,600 1,200 1,400 7,100
Wednesday,May 19,2004
Project Information Summary
42001 Fort Collins Museum and Cultural Center Unfunded
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Arts/Museum
Services
Project Description:
10,000 square foot addition to existing museum building
Project Location:
Library Park, 200 Mathews
Why is this Project Needed?
The Museum has made great strides in improving its current facility to make the best use of
existing space. However, the Museum is unable to meet the needs of the community.
Attendance continues to increase, summer programs are filled to capacity within days of
registration, galleries are too small to accommodate national traveling exhibits or display
more than a fraction of the 35,000 object collection, and the facility lacks educational
classrooms, or program space. The expansion of the Museum would enrich the community
and enhance economic development, servicng as a destination for downtown. Benefits also
include increased partnership opportunities with schools, community groups, and tourism.
The expanded Museum would be able to fulfill its role as a gathering place, an educational
resource, a cultural experience, and provide the community with a sense of identity and
belonging.
The new construction consists of a two-story, 10,000 square foot addition over the east
parking lot and a centralized entrance off the newly renovated Heritage Courtyard. The
interior will contain a new 4,000 square food gallery, large enough to acccomodate nationally
traaveling exxhibitions, educational programming and classroom space, exhibit preparation
and loading areas, bathrooms, staircae and freight elevator. The two buildings will be tied
together by a glassatrium and pass through area, so as not to disturb the historic integrity or
site lines of the existing historic building.
Other Related Projects:
In order for this project to be completely in its entirety, it is directly linked to the public
library relocating from 201 Peterson Street to a new downtown location and the 201 Peterson
facility becoming a part of the Museum expansion project. Also related is a new storage
facility for the Museum, which would allow the Museum to relocate much of the on-site
artifact storage off-site.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Construction,design,
4,400 4,400
mginemng
Master Plan 100 - -__— - - _— �- - -_- -- - 100
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*oject Information Summary
Stan up costs 2,000 2,000
Total: t00 4,400 2,000 6,500
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
300 300 300 300 300 300 300 2,100
Total: 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 2,100
Wednesday,May 19,2004
Project Information Summary
42005 Fort Collins Museum Storage Facility Unfunded
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Arts/Museum
Services
Project Description:
This project includes the construction of a new 10,000 square foot storage facility to house the
Museum's 35,000 object artifact collection.
Project Location:
To Be Determined
Why is this Project Needed?
One third of the old Trolley Car Barn (Cherry& Howes Streets)was retrofitted into Museum
storage in 1995. The 3,000 square foot space has been expanded through the construction of a
mezzanine. When the 30,000 objects were re-housed into this space, it became apparent that
the space was too small to accommodate the existing collection. The addition of a mezzanine
has not relieved the overcrowding. The collection will continue to grow as the Museum
fulfills its mission to preserve the heritage of the city. The Trolley Car Barn as an historic
structure itself also offers unique difficulties in trying to create a climate-controlled
environment, free of pests,pollutants, and water. A new storage building will be designed to
more appropriately house the artifact collection, provide a more stable environment, and
require less maintenance.
Other Related Projects:
The facilities Department has also been considering developing a new storage facility. The
two needs could be addressed on the same property. However, the Museum Storage requires
strict access, high-level security, and regulated humidity and temperature climate controls,
requirements not generally needed for facilities storage.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
100 2,000 300 2,400
Total: 100 2,000 300 2,400
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 lbta1
General Fund 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 160
Total: _ 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 160
Wednesday,May 19,2004
& ect Information Summary
41058 Fort Collins Senior Center Expansion Unfunded
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Parks and Recreation
Services
Project Description:
This project includes construction of a two-story building on City-owned land adjacent to the
Fort Collins Senior Center, with an attached parking structure between the new and current
buildings. The building would total 25,000-30,000 square feet. The lower level would house
a pottery and arts/craft studio, including classrooms, electric kiln room, storage, outdoor gas
kiln courtyard, and support space. The upper level would house a workout room with cardio
and weight equipment and exercise rooms. The parking structure would accommodate up to
150 vehicles.
Project Location:
Two and one-half acres of land southwest of the current senior center were purchased in 1993
with the intent of expanding the senior center to accommodate additional services requested
by senior citizens.
Why is this Project Needed?
The current senior center does not have much space dedicated to cardio-vascular equipment
• (i.e., treadmills, bicycles) or weight equipment. When the current center was built, a
conscious decision was made to develop as much space as possible for multiple uses, instead
of tying up many spaces for single uses. This precluded dedicating space specifically for
weight and exercise equipment. As the "baby boomers" (that large population group born
between 1946 and 1964) continue to turn 50 in record numbers, demand for additional adult
services continues to escalate, especially for fitness and wellness activities. The younger
senior citizens who have been active all their lives are a burgeoning market for these
activities, and they cannot be adequately provided for at the current center.
The current pottery studio continues to deteriorate each year and most of the use is limited to
the first floor, as the facility does not have an elevator. Ventilation and lighting are poor,
classrooms are cramped, and access to the building is limited to on-street parking around the
park and in the neighborhood. Moving this operation to a location adjacent to the senior
center is an opportunity to modernize and expand the facility, improve the safety features
required of this type of operation, and consolidate the arts/crafts activities already offered at
the senior center.
Other Related Projects:
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
8,480 8,480
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Total: 8,480 8,480
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
255 255 255 255 1,020
Total: 255 255 255 255 1,020
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41024 Gateway Mountain Park--Phase II Partially Funded
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Parks and Recreation
Services
Project Description:
Gateway Mountain Park (Phase 1) is a 12-acre park that was opened to the public in 2002 on
the site of the City's Water Treatment Plant No. 1. The surrounding 365 acres of City land
contains the Poudre River and high canyon walls and provides hiking areas and scenic views
for park visitors. The park contains a manager's residence, restrooms, shelters, walking paths,
irrigated turf, and shade trees. The park will be developed in three phases, as funding
becomes available. The second phase will dramatically improve the area of the park adjacent
to the main stream of the Poudre River by returning the area to a more natural, native
condition. The thrid phase involves the renovation of the water treatment facility into an
interpretive center or other appropriate use.
Project Location:
The park is located 5 miles up the Poudre Canyon from Ted's Place on Highway#14.
Why is this Project Needed?
City Council has made it a priority to develop Gateway Mountain Park for the community as
isthe City's first mountain park. Gateway Mountain Park will enhance the City's ability to
provide recreational opportunities for the citizens of Fort Collins. This park will provide a
near-by mountain experience for users to enjoy the river/mountain environment to sightsee,
picnic, fish, etc.
Other Related Projects:
None
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Construction 1,400 1,400
Total: 1,400 1,400
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
6mml Fund 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 324
Total: 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 324
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Grant too 200 300
Total: 100 200 300
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41036 Golf Capital Improvements Unfunded
Cultural, Library and Recreational DeptJProgram: Parks and Recreation
Services
Project Description:
Golf Capital Improvements include:
1. SouthRidge Clubhouse Parking Lot Paving----$40,000
2. Collindale Driving Range Protective Netting--$70,000
3. City Park Nine, Mulberry Street and Taft Hill Road Protective Netting--$100,000
4. SouthRidge Irrigation Pump Station Upgrades-455,000
5. SouthRidge Restrooms(2)---- $110,000
6. Collindale Course Restroom-455,000
7. SouthRidge Fiber Optics Phone/Computer Lines-420,000
Project Location:
City Park Nine, Collindale, and SouthRidge Golf Courses
Why is this Project Needed?
For several years these projects have been identified in our long-term Golf Capital needs list
but remained unfunded. In 1999,the City issued $2,225,000 in Lease Certificates of
Participation (COP's) funding to pay for some other Golf Capital Improvements,primarily the
Collindale Irrigation System Replacement. In 2001 the City issued an additional $2,830,000
in Assignment of Lease Payments (ALP's)which also paid for some other projects, primarily
the new Collindale Clubhouse. All of the COP's and ALP's money has been spent, and these
seven projects still remain unfunded. As an Enterprise Fund, we fully understand that it
would normally be our full responsibility to pay for these Golf improvements. We are
seeking only $150,000 per year for three years starting in 2006, for a total of$450,000 since
we currently have no other way to pay for these projects. Golf Revenues in 2003 dropped to
only 91% and this loss virtually depleted Golf Fund Reserves. It will probably take us three
to five years to recover from the 2003 set back, so we need some short term outside help in
order to pay for any of these improvements. Hopefully Golf will recover from this current
economic slump, but we will need outside financial assistance until this recovery comes to
fruition.
Other Related Projects:
None.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
150 150 150 450
Total: _ — —---- — 150 ISO 150 450
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72003 Harmony - Seneca to College Partiallv Funded
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Highway
Project Description:
Widening of West Harmony Road to 4-lane arterial street standards, including bike lanes and
sidewalks, and including a major upgrade to the Harmony/ Shields intersection. This is a high
priority Street Oversizing project that needs a City Capital funding element to pay for gaps at
the Front Range Community College campus and at County out-parcels. The total project
length is approximately 1.6 miles.
Project Location:
West Harmony Road, from Seneca Street on the west to the BNSF RR tracks on the east,
approaching the College Avenue intersection.
Why is this Project Needed?
City capital funding is needed to assist the funding of a Street Oversizing project through the
non-SO contributing sections of this street. This project is extremely important due to the
existing congestion and safety problems in this area. The Harmony— Shields intersection has
the highest accident rate in the City, so this project is absolutely necessary for public safety.
• Air quality will also be enhanced by reducing congestion.
This project is on the adopted City Master Street Plan as well as the MPO's Regional
Transportation Plan.
Other Related Projects:
The BNSF RR crossing will need to be upgraded and widened in conjunction with this
project. Also, future plans for the Mason Transportation Corridor will need to be
incorporated. As with all major projects of this nature, extensive coordination with other
agencies (Utilities, FRCC, etc.)will insure that the project is constructed in the most efficient
manner.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
8,901 8,901
Total: 8,901 8,901
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
General Fund 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 420
Total: 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 420
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Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Capital Exp.Fee 4,451 _ 4,451
General Fund 750 750
Total: 750 _ 4,451 5,201
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72004 Intersection Improvements and Traffic Unfunded
Signal Pool
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Highway
Project Description:
A general capital fund intended to pay for various upgrades to intersections,primarily on
arterial streets, in order to improve safety, reduce congestion and increase mobility of the
public. Specific improvements will depend on the intersections selected, but could include
adding turn lanes, building new signals, upgrading signal equipment, installing enhanced
crosswalks with pedestrian refuges, installing bike lanes,paving the intersections in concrete
for greater durability, and possibly replacing signalized intersections with modem
roundabouts.
Project Location:
Various locations across the City, as the needs and opportunities arise. A preliminary study
has been completed that aims to prioritize the intersections needing attention. Potential
projects include:
Shields @ Harmony; Taft Hill @ Elizabeth; Shields @ Elizabeth; Lemay @ Trilby;
• Overland @ Drake; JFK @ Troutman; Mulberry @ Canyon; Overland @ Prospect;
LaPorte @ Shields; West Mulberry @ Shields; West Mulberry @ Taft Hill; Mulberry @
College; West Prospect @ Shields; West Stuart @ Shields; Prospect @ College; East
Prospect @ Lemay; East Prospect @ Timberline; Drake @ College; East Drake @ Lemay;
Taft Hill Road @ LaPorte; Harmony @ Mason.
Priorities for implementation will be addressed through the Transportation Master Plan
Update presently underway.
Why is this Project Needed?
This project is needed for public safety and mobility, in order to gradually and systematically
upgrade arterial street intersections on an annual basis. This project supports the Master
Street Plan, the Transportation Master Plan, and the Congestion Management Plan.
Other Related Projects:
This project is linked to the Traffic Signal Replacement Program and the Traffic Management
Center. Coordination with planned utility projects and transportation projects in the vicinity
will make these upgrades occur more efficiently.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 16,000
Total: 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 16,000
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Project Information Summary
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 240
Total: 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 240
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72044 Intersection Improvements at College Unfunded
Ave. and Harmony Road
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Highway
Project Description:
The intersection of College Avenue and Harmony Road is the second busiest intersection in
the City of Fort Collins. Compounding the current congestion problem at the intersection is
not only the amount of traffic that enters the intersection each day, but the high turning
movement volumes that exist during the morning and afternoon peak hours. Improvements at
the intersection are anticipated to include an eastbound right turn lane and an eastbound
double left turn lane. Improvements are expected to the west include auxiliary turning lanes
at the intersection of Mason and Harmony as well.
Project Location:
The intersection of College Avenue and Harmony Road--primarily on the west leg of the
intersection. Pedestrian and bike improvements will be evaluated during the design phase.
Why is this Project Needed?
The intersection improvement at College and Harmony is needed in order to decrease
• congestion, increase mobility and increase safety to the traveling public. This project is
supported by the Master Street Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Congestion Management
Plan and the College Avenue Access Control Plan
Other Related Projects:
Traffic signal program and roadway improvement project on Harmony Road from Seneca to
Mason Street.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
4,140 4,140
Total: 4,140 4,140
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40
Total: 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40
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Project Information Summary
72021 Lemay Avenue, Lincoln to Conifer Partiallv Funded
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Highway
Project Description:
Widening to 4-lane arterial street standards and realignment of approximately 1.2 miles of
North Lemay Avenue, between Lincoln Avenue and Conifer Street. This project includes a
grade-separated (overpass or underpass) crossing of the BNSF RR tracks adjacent to existing
Vine Drive. It also anticipates the relocation of the Vine Drive intersection to a point
approximately 1/4-mile to the north of its current location. The realignment of this segment of
Lemay is to the east, and is needed to bypass and preserve the integrity of the historic
Andersonville and Alta Vista neighborhoods.
Project Location:
North Lemay Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Conifer Street.
Why is this Project Needed?
This project is needed for public safety, to reduce conflicts with the existing at-grade RR
crossing. The new grade-separated RR crossing will improve traffic flow, relieve congestion
and improve air quality. It will also improve the efficiency of RR operations at the North
Yard switching area. The project is also extremely important for preservation of two historic
neighborhoods, Andersonville and Alta Vista.
This project is indicated on the City's Master Street Plan and is included in the Capital
Improvement Program of the Transportation Master Plan. The RR grade-separation is also a
part of the MPO's Regional Transportation Plan in the Rail category, since this is a regionally
significant rail corridor.
Other Related Projects:
The Dry Creek Diversion (Stormwater)project will be an important consideration based on
the floodplain issues that are present in that area today. Railroad operations and work within
the RR right-of-way will also present challenges. As with all major projects of this nature,
extensive coordination with utilities and other agencies will insure that the project is
constructed in the most efficient manner.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
23,805 23,805
Total: 23,805 23,805
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
76 76 76 76 76 76 76 529
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Total: 76 76 76 76 76 76 76 529
Funding Source (X 51,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Other RR Safety? 2,000 2,000
S O and Developer 1 1,97 3 11,973
Total: 13,973 13,973
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Project Information Summary
43006 Library Materials Unfunded
Cultural, Library and Recreational DeptJPropram: Library
Services
Project Description:
Funds would be dedicated to improving the existing library collection at the Main and
Harmony Libraries and any additional branches added during the duration of the tax.
Project Location:
Library Facilities
Why is this Project Needed?
Each year the library has less to spend on books. Currently we spend less than 10% of our
operating budget on books while the library standard is 17%. These funds would allow us to
reach and maintain the appropriate level of purchases for our community. It would also allow
the collection to be improved with newer copies of materials that are in short supply. The
average publishing date is 1991 for the current collection.
Other Related Projects:
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
364 364 364 364 364 364 364 2,548
Total: 364 364 364 364 364 364 364 2,548
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43001 Library Technology Unfunded
Cultural, Library and Recreational DeptdPro2ram: Library
Services
Project Description:
To maintain the current service level, funding is needed to continue the 1998 BCC initiative
for library technology. These funds will cover maintenance contracts and upgrades of
computers, servers, and software; funding for technology training, online databases, and
OCLC subscriptions. Funding will include a technology replacement fund so that we may
replace our automated library system in 6 years.
Project Location:
Main Library and Harmony Library
Why is this Project Needed?
Library technology is essential to maintain our current service level. Funding was provided in
1997 through Building Community Choices for library technology through the year 2004.
This funding allows for replacement of the automated system in 2005, but does not provide
the library long-range funding for technology.
�ther Related Projects:
This project will directly impact the new Main Library project. Technology will be an
essential piece of the new Main Library, existing and future branches. Technology must be
funded to operate the libraries.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
559 559 559 559 559 559 559 559 4,472
Total: 559 559 559 559 559 559 559 559 4,472
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Project Information Summary
71025 Mason Transportation Corridor--Bicycle Unfunded
& Pedestrian Trail, Spring Creek Trail to
Laurel Street
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Bike/Ped
Project Description:
In 2002, the City of Fort Collins adopted the Mason Transportation Corridor Vision Plan.
Implementation of this plan began in 2001 with the continuation of the design/engineering
phase of the project. The first phase of construction of the MTC bicycle/pedestrian trail is
scheduled to begin in 2004,which includes the segment of trail from the Fossil Creek trail to
the Spring Creek trail. Construction of this segment will be complete in 2005.
The next segment of the MTC project is continuing the trail northward from the Spring Creek
trail through the Colorado State University campus to Laurel Street, including a grade-
separated bike/ped crossing of Prospect Road. This phase of the MTC trail project is critical
to linking the southern portion of the corridor to CSU and to downtown Fort Collins. The
MTC trail project is a very important component of the City of Fort Collins' strategy of
developing a truly multi-modal transportation system. This project will also help to increase
safety for bicyclists, reduce the amount of annual vehicle miles traveled by automobile, and
will help to improve air quality in the community.
Project Location:
MTC trail, along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks, from the Spring Creek trail
to Laurel Street.
Why is this Project Needed?
The MTC trail offers a critical safety and mobility improvement project for cyclists and
pedestrians of all ages and abilities and will help achieve the City's goals for increasing the
use of alternative modes, reducing traffic congestion, and improving air quality. These
projects are consistent with the City of Fort Collins Master Transportation Plan, Bicycle
Program Plan, Pedestrian Plan, Master Street Plan, MTC Vision Plan, and the goals of the
Landuse Transportation &Air Quality Committee.
Other Related Projects:
Other City projects related to this project include sidewalk and bikelane improvements along
Prospect Road and bikelanes on Laurel Street which could be funded by local funds plus
additional grant funding may be available from the NFRT&AQPC and the Colorado
Department of Transportation.
Operation and Maintenance costs for this project are included as a part of the overall MTC
trail maintenance costs of approximately $43,000 per year for the full 5.5 mile corridor.
(note: this cost could be allocated on a per mile basis of$7,818 if desired with the segment
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from Spring Creek trail to Laurel representing approximately 1.5 miles for an annual cost of
$11,727 beginning in 2013)
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X 51,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
3,450 3,450
Total: -- - - -- ----- ---- 3,450 3,450
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
12 12 12 12 48
Total: 12 12 12 12 48
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Project Information Summary
71024 Mason Transportation Corridor-- Unfunded
Downtown Bicycle and Pedestrian
Improvements
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Bike/Ped
Project Description:
In 2002, the City of Fort Collins adopted the Mason Transportation Corridor Vision Plan.
Implementation of this plan began in 2001 with the continuation of the design/engineering
phase of the project. The first phase of construction of the MTC bicycle/pedestrian trail is
scheduled to begin in 2004, which includes the segment of trail from the Fossil Creek trail to
the Spring Creek trail. Construction of this segment will be complete in 2005. As a
subsequent segment of the MTC project, the trail will continue northward from the Spring
Creek trail through the Colorado State University campus to Laurel Street, including a grade-
separated bike/ped crossing of Prospect Road.
The next phase of the MTC bicycle/pedestrian improvements includes the downtown segment
of the project from Laurel Street to Cherry Street.This portion of the MTC project is critical
to linking the southern portion of the corridor and CSU to downtown Fort Collins. This
project will include converting the Mason/Howes one-way couplet back to two 2-way streets.
The MTC trail project is a very important component of the City of Fort Collins' strategy of
developing a truly multi-modal transportation system. This project will also help to increase
safety for bicyclists, reduce the amount of annual vehicle miles traveled by automobile, and
will help to improve air quality in the community.
Project Location:
MTC trail, along Mason Street through downtown Fort Collins, from Laurel Street to Cherry
Street.
Why is this Project Needed?
The MTC trail offers a critical safety and mobility improvement project for cyclists and
pedestrians of all ages and abilities and will help achieve the City's goals for increasing the
use of alternative modes, reducing traffic congestion, and improving air quality. These
projects are consistent with the City of Fort Collins Master Transportation Plan, Bicycle
Program Plan, Pedestrian Plan, Master Street Plan, MTC Vision Plan, and the goals of the
Land use Transportation &Air Quality Committee.
Other Related Projects:
Other City projects related to this project include railroad crossing improvements,
sidewalk/ped crossing, and bike lane projects throughout downtown which could be funded
by local funds plus additional grant funding potentially available from the NFRT&AQPC and
the Colorado Department of Transportation.
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Operation and Maintenance costs for this project are included as a part of the overall existing
roadway maintenance costs for Mason and Howes streets.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
1,000 1,000
Total: --- - - _ - -- - 1,000 1,000
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
0 0
Total: 0 0
•
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Project Information Summary
71017 Mason Transportation Corridor Plan Unfunded
Implementation, BNSF RR Bike and
Pedestrian Underpass @
NRRC/University Mall
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Bike/Ped
Project Description:
A bike and pedestrian underpass at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad with a pathway
connection to the Mason Transportation Corridor and the University Mall, the Natural
Resources Research Center federal campus and CSU Veterinary Campus. The need, priority
and schedule has beenevaluated during MTC final design and the Transportation Master Plan
update and this project is one of the top priority elemetns that is needed to complet the MTC
Bike/Ped trail.
Project Location:
The project is leated approximately 1/2 mile north of Drake Road, under the BNSF RR tracks
at the NRRC/University Mall.
Why is this Project Needed?
East to west bike and pedestrian connections are necessary for the Mason Transportation
Corridor to be a viable transportation alternative. The underpass and pathway connection
provides a direct vital link for pedestrians and bicyclists to a major commercial and
employment activity node and transportation corridor; thus, increasing the use of alternative
transportation modes on the Mason Transportation Corridor and reducing vehicle miles
traveled.
Other Related Projects:
The project is linked to the Mason Transportation Corridor, which would need to be
completed first or constructed in conjunction with the project.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
1,200 1,200
Total: -__ _ - _ _ 1,200 _ _-- _ --- 1,200
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X S1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
General Fwd 15 15 15 15 15 75
Total: --� is 15 15 15 15 75
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J&oject Information Summary
74003 Mason Transportation Corridor Plan Unfunded
Implementation, Bus Rapid Transitway
Improvements to South Terminus
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Transit
Project Description:
This project builds a bus rapid transitway between the Downtown Transit Center and the bus
terminus south of Harmony Road. It provides the capital infrastructure improvements called
for in the Mason Street Corridor Plan to allow bus rapid transit traffic to function in balance
with freight rail, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic in the BNSF rail corridor. These elements are
considered the second phase of the transit improvements in the Mason Transportation
Corridor Plan.
The Operation and Maintenance funding included in this project will provide for necessary
annual operating cost associated with BRT system as well as regular maintenance and repairs
as needed.
Project Location:
• Mason Transportation Corridor between the Downtown Transit Center and the bus rapid
transitway terminus south of Harmony Road.
Why is this Project Needed?
These improvements are needed to continue the implementation of the Mason Transportation
Corridor Plan. This project completes a continuous north/south bus rapid transit facility
adjacent to the BNSF railroad corridor that provides critical transit links between downtown,
CSU, and the southern part of the city. It also implements the capital portion of what is
projected to be a productive portion of transit service in the Mason Transportation Corridor.
This project is urgent due its ability to provide increased mobility in the College/Mason
corridors. The corridors are expected to experience an ever increasing travel demand in the
coming years. The project was adopted by City Council in 2000 and is part of the
Transportation Master Plan and City Plan Structure Plan of the City.
Other Related Projects:
The Phase I Transit Element of the Mason Transportation Corridor Plan is not yet funded. It
includes bus rapid transit improvements from Prospect to Cherry Street. This project is
sequenced to be the completion of the bus rapid transit capital components of the Mason
Transportation Corridor Plan. The project's improvements are linked to the implementation
of transportation facilities needed to implement City Plan. Opportunities exist for receiving
60% of design and construction costs from the federal government (Federal Transit
Administration).
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This project is also linked to the "New Vehicles for Transit Fleet" project. The operations and
maintenance funding needed to operate the buses on the Mason Transportation Corridor is
included in that project.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X S1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
3,679 50,490 1,747 55,916
Total: 3,679 50,490 1,747 55,916
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
887 887 887 887 887 887 5,322
Total: — -- — — --- 887 887 887 887 887 887 5,322
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Other:Federal? 2,207 30,294 32,501
Total: —2,207 30,294 — � —� 32,501
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71019 Mason Transportation Corridor Plan Unfunded
Implementation, Troutman Parkway
Bike/Ped Underpass @ BNSFRR Tracks
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Bike/Ped
Project Description:
A bicycle and pedestrian underpass at Troutman Parkway that travels under both the ditch and
railroad tracks. The need, priority and schedule has been evaluated during MTC final design
and the Transportation Master Plan update and this project is one of the top priority elements
that is needed to complete the MTC Bike/Ped trail.
Project Location:
The project is located at Troutman Parkway from Tanager Road to South Mason Street.
Why is this Project Needed?
East to west bike and pedestrian connections are necessary for the Mason Transportation
Corridor to join commuters to activity centers. This underpass is a critical connection for the
Troutman Neighborhood because this segment of the Corridor is the only mile stretch that
does not have an east/west connection at the half-mile. This neighborhood has a large group
• of potential transit users who could be discouraged from using the Corridor without this
connection to the transitway. It would also allow bicyclists and pedestrians to safely access
on-street bikeways and sidewalks east of Mason Street. They would connect to the retail
shops and restaurants along Troutman Parkway. It will make an important improvement to
traffic flow on Harmony and Horsetooth Roads by offering a viable option to automobile use.
Other Related Projects:
The project is linked to the Mason Street Transportation Corridor.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
1,500 1,500
Total: 1,500 1,500
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
General Fund 15 15 15 15 15 75
Total: 15 15 15 15 15 75
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Project Information Summary
71015 Mason Transportation Corridor Trail Partially Funded
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Bike/Ped
Project Description:
This project will continue completion of a bicycle and pedestrian path from Prospect Street to
Harmony Road within the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad right-of-way. This phase
includes underpass arterial crossings for the bike and pedestrian trail at Prospect,Drake,
Harmony and Horsetooth Roads. There is an at-grade east/west crossing at Swallow Road
Project Location:
The project is located in the Burlington Northern Railroad from Prospect to Harmony Road.
Why is this Project Needed?
This capital improvement provides the longest north-south bicycle facility in Fort Collins.
The Mason Transportation Corridor Phases I and 2 were funded through Building
Community Choices in 1997. Phase 3 of the Corridor will design and construct safe and
convenient facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians from the Colorado State University
Campus and activity centers along the Corridor to Harmony Road particularly the grad-
separated roadway crossings. The Corridor will create transportation options for the
community that are currently not in place.
Other Related Projects:
The project is linked to the completion of the Mason Transportation Corridor. It also
provides necessary connections between the Poudre River, Fossil Creek and Spring Creek
Trails.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
2,000 2,000 2,000 6,000
Total: -
-- -- -- - _-_ - 2,000 2,000 2,000 6,000
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
10 10 10 10 10 10 60
Total: -� -- - -�� 10 10 10 10 10 10 60
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&oject Information Summary
76001 Mulberry Street/ SH 14 Park and Ride-- Unfunded
Mulberry Street/ I25 Interchange
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Parking
Project Description:
An approximately 3 acre 'Park and Ride" lot adjacent to the Mulberry Street and Interstate 25
interchange.
Project Location:
The northwest comer of Mulberry Street/ SH 14 and 1-25 interchange.
Why is this Project Needed?
When completed, this project will function much like the existing Harmony Transfer Center,
located at the Harmony Road and I-25 interchange in southeast Fort Collins. This facility will
provide secure and convenient access to transit services on East Mulberry Street. This facility
will also encourage car-pooling (within Fort Collins as well as the region)by providing a
secure and convenient meeting place for users. This project will also aid in reducing the
amount of annual vehicle miles traveled by automobile, and will help to improve air quality in
the community.
�ther Related Projects:
East Mulberry Corridor Plan, I-25/SH 14 Interchange Area Study and improvements.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
200 200 200 1,000
Total: 200 200 200 1,000
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
too 100 too 300
Total: 100 too 100 300
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Project Information Summary
41068 Neighborhood Park Upgrades and Unfunded
Enhancements
Cultural,Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Parks and Recreation
Services
Project Description:
The City has over 30 neighborhood parks, nearly one for every square mile. Funding to build
these parks comes from new housing construction, but we lack a funding source to upgrade
and improve aging parks. Management plans have been developed for each neighborhood
park. The plans identify needed improvements such as new basketball courts, picnic shelters,
new playground equipment, better access for people with disabilities, and numerous other
enhancements needed to keep our parks useful, enjoyable and attractive.
Project Location:
Neighborhood parks are located throughout the entire Fort Collins community.
Why is this Project Needed?
This project is needed to upgrade aging neighborhood park facilities that are deteriorating and
to provide much needed improvements that will significantly enhance the City's neighborhood
park system. These improvement will make our parks safer, more useful and more attractive.
Other Related Projects:
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
350 350 700
Total: 350 350 700
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
55 55 55 55 55 55 330
Total: 55 55 55 55 55 55 330
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00ject Information Summary
43002 New Downtown Civic Center Library Partially Funded
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Library
Services
Project Description:
A 100,000 square foot new downtown Civic Center Library with adjacent parking is planned
to be built on land purchased with money approved by voters in 1997. It will provide space to
double the existing collection, triple reader seating, and for community meeting rooms to
accommodate larger storytimes, classes, speakers, and extensive programming.
Project Location:
Site ofPoudre Valley Creamery at Howes and Laporte.
Why is this Project Needed?
Currently Fort Collins is below the Colorado average for libraries in respect to collection size,
number of staff to provide services, and space for the community to meet, utilize the
collection, and do research. The new library will provide the entire community with an equal
opportunity to access information that is vital to their success, intellectual development and
personal enjoyment, thereby enriching the life of the community, one person at a time. The
new library will also create community by bringing people together through events, activities,
• lectures, readings and programs.
Other Related Projects:
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X s1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Construction 26,500 26,500
Furniture and 4,500 4,500
Equipment
Libra Materials
Library 9,000 9,000
Total: 40,000 40,000
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X S7,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
2,360 2,360 2,360 7,080
Total: 2,360 2,360 2,360 7,080
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Capital Exp.Fee 1,000 1,000
Total: 1,000 1,000
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Project Information Summary
41008 New Public Golf Course #4 Unfunded
Cultural, Library and Recreational DeptJPropram: Parks and Recreation
Services
Project Description:
A fourth 18-hole regulation length public course will be needed in Fort Collins by the year
2005 or when the City's population exceeds 125,000, or no later than 2007.
Project Location:
To be determined
Why is this Project Needed?
According to historic projections prepared by the National Golf Foundation, generally there
should be 18 regulation size public holes of golf for each 30,000 in population. In the City of
Fort Collins, we currently have 54 public holes of regulation length golf. When the City's
population exceeds 125,000, or no later than 2007, there should be a minimum of 72 public
access regulation length holes of golf.
Other Related Projects:
It is possible that the private sector or another governmental entity may decide to build a
public access golf course in this community, so that the City may not need to be involved
unless it does so as a part of a joint venture or participates in some other indirect way.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
150 acres land 2,400 2.400
Construction — �4,100 --- 4,100
Equipment Furnishings 1,000 __ __ —_ _ 1,000
Total: 2,400 5,100 7,500
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Fees and User Charges 650 650 650 550 650 650 3,800
Total: 650 650 650 550 650 650 3,800
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00ject Information Summary
74009 New Vehicles for Transit Fleet Partially Funded
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Transit
Project Description:
Eight (8) medium size fixed route buses and two (2)mini buses will purchased from 2005-
2007.
Project Location:
Why is this Project Needed?
Transfort plans to increase frequency on Routes IB,IC,2,3,4,5,6 and 22. New service will be
added along Harmony to Ziegler. This service is an integral part of City Plan, Transportation
Master Plan, and the North Front Range Regional Transportation Plan.
In order to provide these additional services, ten (10) new vehicles must be purchased. The
new vehicles will provide a large seating capacity thereby
providing congestion mitigation. Transfort fixed route buses carried an average of 27.6
passengers per hour of operation in 1999.
• These buses will provide an enhanced service level by increasing productivity and visibility.
All Transfort buses are equipped with bicycle racks and provide multi-modal enhancement by
creating many more travel options for travelers (especially pedestrians and bicyclists).
With this significant service frequency improvement Transfort will provide greater
opportunities for people to leave their cars at home or in park and ride
areas. This will improve the environmental/air quality conditions in the area
by reducing engine emissions and creating an environment which attracts additional riders
which reduces VMT through shared ride travel. It should be noted that significant gains must
be made in the urban areas to reduce auto travel for the region to realize its overall goals.
The City of Fort Collins has a strong history of matching all federal/state
grants for transit related operating assistance and capital acquisition. The
implementability of this project is extremely good. This project will provide
a high level of reliable transit service within the city creating a positive
economic impact for those workers which rely on transit to traverse the city to
their jobs and employers who rely on their workers productivity including
timeliness.
Other Related Projects:
The Mason Street Corridor is linked to the service frequency along College Avenue. The
Corridor does not have to be completed to increase frequency along College Avenue however,
if the Corridor is completed the College Avenue service could be faster, more direct, and
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more accessible to passengers. Mason Street Corridor completion will permit increased
productivity on east/west routes by providing more timely, efficient transfers.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
3,091 3,09)
Total: 3,091 3,091
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
1,899 1,899 1,899 1,899 1,899 1,899 1,899 1,899 15,192
Total: 1,899 1,899 1,899 1,899 1,899 ],899 1,899 1,899 15,192
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Other:FrA 2,473
Total: 2,473
Wednesday,May 19,2004
*oject Information Summary
72040 North College Avenue--Vine Drive to Unfunded
Conifer Street
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Highway
Project Description:
Reconstruction of approximately '/2-mile of North College Avenue to 4-lane arterial standards,
including medians, bike lanes and sidewalks. This project would also implement the
recommendations of the North College Avenue (US-287) Access Management Plan. The
scope of this project does not anticipate realignment of the Conifer-Hickory intersection,
although that is indicated on the Master Street Plan and may become important in the future.
The project scope would need to account for future realignment of the Vine Drive
intersection, to Pinon Street.
Project Location:
North College Avenue(US-287) from the existing Vine Drive (Poudre River) to the existing
Conifer Street.
Why is this Project Needed?
This project is necessary due to the extremely hazardous conditions that presently exist along
• the North College corridor. This area has an accident rate that is higher than the statewide
average for this type of roadway facility. Many of the reported accidents (over 80%) could be
attributed to access-related problems. It is also necessary for the safety of pedestrians and
bicyclists,because facilities for alternate travel modes are either non-existent or extremely
sub-standard. The proposed improvements will also allow this corridor to maintain an
acceptable Level of Service (LOS) for vehicular traffic, thus reducing congestion and
improving air quality.
This project is indicated on the City's Master Street Plan and is included in the Capital
Improvement Program of the Transportation Master Plan. The project is also included in the
MPO's Regional Transportation Plan and CDOT's Access Management Plan.
Other Related Projects:
This project will require extensive coordination with Utilities,particularly Stormwater and the
Dry Creek diversion project. Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)will also be
heavily involved since this is part of US Highway 287 and State Highway 14.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
8,280 8,280
Total: 8,280 8,280
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Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
19 19 19 19 19 19 19 133
Total: 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 133
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*oject Information Summary
11004 Operations Service Facility Partially Funded
Administrative Services Dept./Program: City Support Services
Project Description:
The project includes construction of a 45,000 sq. ft. facility which will relocate the Facilities'
functions from 117 North Mason and the Fleet Services' administration functions at the Wood
Street campus.
Project Location:
City's Wood Street Campus
Why is this Project Needed?
Operations Services will need to vacate their 117 North Mason site as the Civic Center
campus develops. This project is included within the Wood Street Master Plan.
Other Related Projects:
Portion of site is in an existing flood plain. Utilities' West Vine stormwater project will
remove this designation.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
e 19iItem: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
m Public Places 86 86
Construction 8,048 8,048
Design 600 600
Prelim.Design 15 15
Total: 15 600 8,134 8,749
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
168 174 180 187 708
Total: 168 174 ISO 187 708
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Capital Exp Fee 1,000 1,000
Other.Fleet Rescues 1,000 1,000
Total: 1,000 1,000 2,000
Wednesday,May 19,2004
Project Information Summary
41027 Park Maintenance Center Expansion Unfunded
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Parks and Recreation
Services
Project Description:
The current Parks maintenance center serves three divisions: Parks, Forestry, and Recreation
Sports. The building, storage yard and parking are at full capacity with no room for
expansion. This project would expand the office and shop space to accommodate all three
divisions.
Project Location:
Park Maintenance Center at City Park
Why is this Project Needed?
As the City grows, more space is needed to accommodate additional personnel and equipment
needed to maintain newly developed parks and increased recreation activities. This expansion
would address an existing deficit in needed space, as well as provide for future growth in
these divisions.
Other Related Projects:
This project is not linked to any other project and should not effect the scheduling of any
other projects.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
200 200
Total: —� 200 — — 200
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Other Unknown 5 5 5 5 5 5 30
Total: 5 5 5 5 5 5 30
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00ject Information Summary
71018 Pedestrian Plan and ADA Improvements, Partially Funded
Continuation
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Bike/Ped
Project Description:
Implementation of the Fort Collins Pedestrian Plan has been very gradual since 1996.
Numerous projects have been completed using funding from Building Community Choices,
as well as general funds for sidewalk maintenance programs and compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On-going programs and construction projects build
with BCC funding include Safe Routes to School and Safe Walk Fort Collins programs as
well as the installation of missing or incomplete sidewalks, grade separations, or pedestrian
bridges throughout the City. The BCC funds are also used to address inadequacies in the
pedestrian network that arise as the rest of the City's transportation system is slowly built out.
It is this flexibility that allows Transportation Services staff to tackle new unsafe pedestrian
conditions as travel patterns and behaviors change with new transportation facilities. General
funds are utilized to eliminate hazards and remove pedestrian obstacles, as well as install
pedestrian access ramps, and make minor connections where no walk currently exists to bring
the City into ADA compliance.
• BCC funding will end in 2005 and the City will need to find an additional funding source to
carry out the remaining projects identified in the Pedestrian Plan Update portion of the
Transportation Master Plan. The dollar amounts below account for all pedestrian projects
identified on the Transportation Board's recommended Capital Projects Priority List and the
annual general funds used for ADA compliance and sidewalk maintenance.
Project Location:
Throughout the community
Why is this Project Needed?
These pedestrian improvements are critical safety projects to help achieve the City's goals for
increased use of alternative modes, reduced traffic congestion, and improved air quality.
These projects and programs are consistent with the City's Master Transportation Plan,
Pedestrian Plan, Master Street Plan, Transit Plan, and the goals of land use, transportation and
air quality.
Other Related Projects:
Other City street projects. Additional funding may be available from the NFRT& AQPC.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
1,070 1,070 1,070 1,070 1,070 1,070 1,070 1,070 8,560
Total: 1,070 1,070 1,070 1,070 1,070 1,070 1,070 1,070 8,560
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Project Information Summary
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Totai
General Fund 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 900
Total: 100 100 100 too too 100 ]00 too 100 900
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
BCC Salm Tax 340 340 340 1,020
General Fund 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 4,510
Total: 750 750 750 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 5,530
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Oroject Information Summary
42002 Performing Arts Center Partially Funded
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Arts/Museum
Services
Project Description:
Construction of a new Performing Arts Center which would include a 2,200 seat Performance
Hall, a smaller theatre seating 350-500, and visual arts galleries. The Center would also
include classrooms and arts education spaces.
Project Location:
Block 31
Why is this Project Needed?
The Lincoln Center Performance Hall and Mini Theatre are booked to capacity. The current
stage in the Performance Hall is not big enough to accommodate sets for many touring shows.
The recent downtown strategic plan study shows that a new and expanded performing arts
center would dramatically improve the old town area and stimulate economic growth in Fort
Collins. Funding for the purchase of land was approved through Building Community
Choices and the south half of Block 31 was purchased for the new facility. The new center is
essential to the cultural and artistic life of Fort Collins.
Obther Related Projects:
Other capital projects may be linked i.e. new main library
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
48,760 48,760
- - ------- ---
Total: 48,760 48,760
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Fees and User Charges 768 768 768 768 768 3,840
General Fund 486 486 486 486 486 2,430
Total: 1,254 1,254 1,254 1,254 1,254 6,270
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
other:Private 6,000 6,000
Total: 6,000 6,000
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Project Information Summary
51001 Police Services Automated Vehicle Unfunded
Locators (AVLs)
Police Services DeptJProgram: Police
Project Description:
The project would equip 156 police patrol vehicles with Automated Vehicle Locators and
provide the necessary hardware and software to support it.
Project Location:
Patrol vehicles
Why is this Project Needed?
The use of AVLs will enhance the efficiency of patrol dispatch by enabling them to send the
closest patrol vehicle to the needed destination resulting in a possible reduced response time.
It is important to note that the AVL system monitors the location of the vehicle, not the
officer. The AVL system, complimented by a Geographic Information System overlay, would
provide officers with a directional map that would lead them to their specific destination.
Other Related Projects:
None
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Equipment/Soliware 487 487
Total: 487 487
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 783
Total: -- -- -- --_� 87-- 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 783
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•roject Information Summary
51003 Police Services CAD Replacement Project Unfunded
Police Services Dept./Propram: Police
Project Description:
Replacement or significant enhancements of Computer-aided dispatch and Records
Management Systems.
Project Location:
Police Services Building
Why is this Project Needed?
Replacement or major enhancement of the CAD/RMS system is necessary every 5 to 7 years
as technology changes. As the city continues to grow and as new technology and functionality
becomes available, major enhancements to the existing CAD/RMS system will be needed to
continue to provide service to the community and enhance the effectiveness of Police, Fire
and Court personnel. Improvements may include new receptor sites, cables and remodeling of
current facility to accommodate technology and equipment changes.
Other Related Projects:
Coordination with other departments on the receptor sites and cables would be needed.
Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Hardware/Software 1,000 1,000 2,000 4,000
Total: 1,000 1,000 2,000 4,000
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
438 219 219 219 219 1,314
Total: 438 219 219 219 219 1,314
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Equipment 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 1,800
Replacement
Partner Share Payback 1,600 1,600
Total: 200 1,800 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 3,400
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Project Information Summary
51004 Police Services Community Policing Unfunded
Centers
Police Services Dept./Program: Police
Project Description:
This project would provide for the construction of two additional neighborhood community
policing centers over a five to ten year period. Each additional center would be approximately
2,000 square feet and necessitate facility acquisition, renovation, capital equipment purchases
and on-going maintenance costs.
Project Location:
To be determined. Likely locations include the Mountain Vista and South Fort Collins areas.
Why is this Project Needed?
Beginning in 1996, Police services implemented an experimental policing district project in
the Old Town/Downtown district. This community policing project utilized a consistent
group of officers working out of a storefront location to provide innovative policing methods
in the diverse north east quadrant of the city. Assigned officers integrated themselves into the
multiple business, residential and transient populations and applied a variety of problem-
solving techniques to positively impact crime rates and quality of life issues. The storefront
facility provides community meeting space, office space for district officers and is staffed
with volunteers. The facility serves as a resource site for citizens providing a direct link to
Police Services as well as information on other City services . The community policing center
concept could be expanded to provide satellite services for the other city departments as well.
The project has been successful and should be replicated in the northeast and southern parts of
the city to provide citizens with access to police and city services.
Other Related Projects:
Coordination with other departments for site development and fiber optics would be needed
once a site location is identified.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
2,500 2,500
Total: 2,500 2,500
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X S1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
18 20 23 25 26 27 140
Total: 18 20 23 25 26 27 140
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00ject Information Summary
72030 Prospect - Poudre River to I-25: 4 Lane Partially Funded
Arterial
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Highway
Project Description:
The project will upgrade Prospect Road to a 4-lane arterial from the Poudre River to Interstate
25. This project assumes completion of the current the Building Community Choices project
to improve Prospect Road from the Poudre River to Summitview to 2 lanes plus bike lanes.
Project Location:
Prospect Road from the Poudre River to Interstate 25.
Why is this Project Needed?
The capital improvement is aimed at widening a highly trafficked road and a major
connection between Fort Collins and 1-25. It will upgrading the existing roadway to four-lane
arterial standards to offer a higher level of service for the road section.
Other Related Projects:
dConstruction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
e Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
8,280 8,280
Total: 8,280 8,280
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
53 53 53 159
Total: 53 53 53 159
Funding Source (X S1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Capital Exp.Fee 2,898 2,898
Total: 2,898 2,898
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Project Information Summary
41030 Recreation Center at Fossil Creek Unfunded
Community Park
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Parks and Recreation
Services
Project Description:
This project includes a new multi-generational recreation center built on city-owned land in
Fossil Creek Community Park (located west of SouthRidge Golf Course). This 60,000 square-
foot facility would include a lap/leisure pool, a three -court gymnasium, exercise/weight
equipment room, locker rooms and family change area, classrooms, kitchen, reception
area/lobby, offices, outdoor shallow-water leisure pool with water slides and sundeck, and
parking. Activities would include educational and enrichment classes, youth and adult sports
programs, trips and special events, swimming and ice skating activities, and drop-in activities
for all ages.
Project Location:
Fossil Creek Community Park
Why is this Project Needed?
The City does not have any public indoor recreation facilities in the southern part of the
community. EPIC, opened in 1987 at Riverside and Prospect, and the Senior Center, opened
in 1995 at Shields and Drake, are the most recently-built recreation facilities. The City also
leases a facility for youth and teen activities at 415 East Monroe. None of these facilities is in
the southern part of the city. In the past 5 years, the majority of the growth in Fort Collins has
occurred south of Horsetooth Road. From all current indications, the majority of the growth
will continue toward the south. The Parks and Recreation Policy Plan shows Fort Collins is
lacking in indoor recreation facilities compared to other Front Range communities.
Other Related Projects:
This facility is part of the Fossil Creek Community Park Master Plan. Issues concerning
access, drainage, electrical, and other needs for this facility have been factored into the
planning and site work for the park.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
20,988 20,988
Total: 20,988 20,988
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
General Fund 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665 9,990
Total: 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665 9,990
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•roject Information Summary
11007 Renovation of Police Services Building Unfunded
Administrative Services Dept./Program: City Support Services
Project Description:
This project renovates the current 26,500 sq. ft. police services building after police services
relocate to a new facility. The proposed future use of this building is for general office
functions. The scope of work includes demolition of interior areas, replacing the
environmental and lighting systems, interior finish repairs and replacement, site and parking
lot work, and providing work stations.
Project Location:
300 LaPorte
Why is this Project Needed?
Future administrative space needs are anticipated in later years. This facility is within the
Civic Center Complex and is central to City Hall and to future facilities in this area.
Other Related Projects:
The construction of the new Police Services building needs to occur prior to this project.
46 Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
e Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Art in Public Places 37 37
Construction 3,392 3,392
Design 309 309
Total: 309 3,429 3,738
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Project Information Summary
74010 Replacement Buses Transit Fleet Partiallv Funded
Transportation Services Dept✓Program: Transit
Project Description-
Twenty-six (26)vehicles are scheduled for replacement in the period from 2005-2007. This
includes fourteen (14)mini-buses, one (8) full size coaches and four(4) service vehicles.
Project Location:
Why is this Project Needed?
This project will continue an uninterrupted adequate level of capital equipment support for on-
going transit service in Fort Collins. The replacement vehicles will incorporate the newest
technology to improve operating costs and efficiencies. Transit Staff will be looking to
implement an alternative fuels option for the replacement vehicles. The replacement buses
will provide for a higher level of safety. All Transfort buses are equipped with bicycle racks
and provide multi-modal enhancement by creating many more travel options for travelers
(especially pedestrians and bicyclists). New buses, compared with aging buses, improve the
environmental/air quality conditions in Fort Collins by reducing engine emissions and
creating an environment which attracts additional riders to the bus system. The City of Fort
Collins has a history of matching all federal/state grants for transit related capital
acquisitions. The implementability of this project is extremely good. This project will
continue a high level of reliable transit service creating a positive economic impact for those
employers which rely on their workers productivity including "timeliness."
Other Related Projects:
If the replacements were to use alternative fuels, this project would be linked with the Fleet
Maintenance's project for an Alternative Fuel Filling Station.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
4,613 4,613
Total: 4,613 4,613
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Me,:FTA 3,690 3,690
Total: 3,690 3,690
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Soject Information Summary
41014 Restroom, Office and Irrigation at Unfunded
Roselawn Cemetery
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Parks and Recreation
Services
Project Description:
This project is to construct a restroom and office at Roselawn Cemetery, as well as a new
underground irrigation system.
Project Location:
Roselawn Cemetery
Why is this Project Needed?
Roselawn Cemetery currently does not provide a restroom for customers or staff. The office
area is only for staff and not suitable for dealing with customers. By 2025, Roselawn will be
the primary cemetery used in Fort Collins. At that time, the cemetery office staff will need to
move to the Roselawn Cemetery to work more efficiently with customers. A restroom is
needed as soon as possible to serve both customers and staff. An automatic irrigation system
is needed to cut down on the amount of water wasted with above ground manual piping.
Irrigation needs to be performed at night to diminish evaporative loss.
Other Related Projects:
This project is not linked to any other City project.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
275 275
Total: 275 -- —�— - 275
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
I'm and User Charges 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40
Total: 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40
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Project Information Summary
72042 South College Avenue--Fossil Creek to Unfunded
Harmony
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Highway
Project Description:
Widening of approximately '/,-mile of South College Avenue (US Hwy 287)to 6-lane major
arterial street standards. The project scope would include medians, bike lanes and sidewalks
as well as implementation of the provisions of the South College Access Management Plan
for this area.
Project Location:
On South College Avenue, from the Fossil Creek Parkway& Cameron Drive intersection to
the Harmony Road intersection.
Why is this Project Needed?
The project is needed to improve safety for all modes of transportation, as well as to
maximize the efficiency of vehicular travel along US Hwy 287. The project will improve the
safety and operation of local accesses to businesses and residential properties in this area. Air
quality benefits will accrue due to improved traffic operations, and aesthetic appeal will be
improved with the installation of landscaped medians.
This project is indicated on the City's Master Street Plan and is included in the Capital
Improvement Program of the Transportation Master Plan. The project is also included in the
MPO's Regional Transportation Plan.
Other Related Projects:
This project should be linked to other US-287 improvement projects. Major challenges will
include right-of-way acquisition and maintaining business access during construction.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X S1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
9,005 9,005
Total: 9,005 9,005
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 376
Total: 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 376
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Other COOT? 4,502 4,502
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*oject Information Summary
43003 Southeast Branch Library Partially Funded
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Library
Services
Project Description:
A branch of up to 20,000 square feet is needed to serve the growing population in southeast
Fort Collins. This branch, in combination with a new Civic Center Library of approximately
100,000 square feet , and the Harmony Library, will provide space for library services to the
community through 2020.
Project Location:
In the area of Harmony and Timberline.
Why is this Project Needed?
Currently Fort Collins is below the Colorado average for libraries in respect to collection size,
number of staff to provide services and space for the community to meet, utilize the collection
and do research. According to the Colorado State Research Service report for the top 12
libraries with a budget greater than $675,000 in 2000, Fort Collins ranked 9th in staff per
1,000 served, 1 Oth in volumes per capita, but 3rd in the number of materials circulated.
• These numbers illustrate the existing need for expanded library facilities. This branch will
provide neighborhood access for a large number of families, educational opportunities for
children, and self-directed lifelong learning for adults. The public library standard for branch
libraries is to provide facilities that require no more than 15 minutes to travel from one library
to another. In attaining this standard, Fort Collins will provide vital library services to a large
segment of the population in their neighborhood.
Other Related Projects:
New downtown Civic Center Library and Library Technology
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Construction 3,000 3,000
Land and Design 550 550
Library Materials 900 900
Total: 4,450 4,450
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Materials 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 400
Other 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 1,400
Personnel 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 3,840
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Project Information Summary
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Capital Exp Fee 3,000 3,000
Total: 3,000 3,000
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00ject Information Summary
41057 Southwest Recreation Center Unfunded
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Parks and Recreation
Services
Project Description:
This 60,000 square-foot intergenerational facility would include a lap/leisure pool, three-court
gymnasium, locker rooms, and family change area, exercise/weight room, classrooms, public-
access computer lab, kitchen, multi-use area for large events, reception/lobby, offices, support
space, and parking.
Project Location:
This facility would be built on City-owned property in the southwest community park located
at the west end of Horsetooth Road. Activities would include educational and enrichment
classes, youth and adult sports programs, trips and special events, swimming, and drop-in
activities for all ages.
Why is this Project Needed?
The Parks and Recreation Policy Plan identifies the location for and construction of a large
multi-generational recreation center in each community park, including the southwest
• community park currently being planned. As the city population continues to expand south,
recreation facilities are, and will continue to be desired by residents. Since the Fort Collins
Senior Center is only a couple of miles from this site and serves adults of all ages with an
emphasis on those over age 50, the southwest recreation center would feature activities of all
ages in that sector of the city, with special emphasis on activities for youths, teens, younger
adults, and families.
Other Related Projects:
This facility is part of the southwest community park master plan. Issues concerning
placement, access, drainage, electrical, and other site needs for this facility will be factored
into the master planning for the community park.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
20,988 20,988
Total: -�- - - 20,988 -�- -�-� -- 20,988
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
1,887 1,887 3,774
Total: ],667 1,887 3,774
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Project Information Summary
41066 Sports Park Unfunded
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Parks and Recreation
Services
Project Description:
This facility would include 8 lighted baseball/softball fields on 25 acres with associated
support facilities including restrooms, concessions,parking, and storage.
Project Location:
Unknown, but within sight of the 1-25 corridor for ease of access; possibly in a northeast
regional park.
Why is this Project Needed?
As the community continues to grow and there is more opposition to placing lighted ballfields
in community parks close to residential areas, this facility would allow for the possible
reduction of play on the current lighted ballfields while consolidating use at one location.
Consolidation of ballfields in one location is more cost-effective to supervise and to maintain.
Other Related Projects:
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
5,300 5,300
Total: 5,300 5,300
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X S1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
408 408 408 408 408 2,040
Total: 408 408 408 408 408 2,040
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oject Information Summary
72014 Streets Facility Expansion Partially Funded
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Highway
Project Description:
A new Deicing Materials Storage Facility will be constructed for the Streets Department to
store deicing materials along with liquid tanks and other miscellaneous materials. The
structure will provide a permanent enclosed space to house materials, holding up to 8,000
tons of material. The new structure is designed to be corrosion resistant to all types of deicing
materials that will be stored, including sand, salt, and ice slicer. This structure will replace
the historic warehouse building currently being used to store these materials. That building is
rapidly deteriorating due to the storage of corrosive materials, and it will be restored as an
equipment storage facility.
Project Location:
Vicinity of SW corner, Vine at Lemay
Why is this Project Needed?
De-icing materials storage
Other Related Projects:
Traffic Operations Management Center
1 Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
2,000 2,000
Total: 2,000 2,000
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
8o 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 640
Total: 80 80 80 80 8o so 8o 80 640
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Other Transportation 700 700
Fund
Total: 700 700
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Project Information Summary
41017 Streetscape and Entryway Beautification Unfunded
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Parks and Recreation
Services
Project Description:
This project involves the construction of five main entrance ways into Fort Collins and the
renovation of strectscapes throughout the city with improved landscaping and irrigation.
Project Location:
North and south ends of Highway 287, exits off of Interstate I-25 at Highway 14, Prospect
Road and Harmony Road.
Why is this Project Needed?
This project is needed to give the City a more welcoming look and to beautify our community.
Other Related Projects:
This project may be linked to road improvement projects or may be stand-alone projects.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Design and 522 522 522 522 2,088
Construction
Total: 522 522 522 522 2,088
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Other Unknown 60 60 90 90 120 120 150 150 150 990
Total: 60 60 90 90 120 120 150 150 150 990
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00ject Information Summary
72034 Timberline - Drake to Prospect Unfunded
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Highway
Project Description:
Widening one mile of Timberline Road to 4-lane arterial street standards, including
reconstruction of the Timberline— Prospect intersection and significant widening of the
Spring Creek bridge. The project includes installation of bike lanes and sidewalks, and
connections to the Spring Creek Trail system.
Project Location:
On Timberline Road, from just north of Drake Road to north of the Prospect intersection.
Why is this Project Needed?
This project is urgent due to severe traffic congestion and failing levels of service,
contributing to a high accident rate and degrading air quality. The existing conditions restrict
growth and development because of failure to maintain adequate public facilities.
This project is indicated on the City's Master Street Plan and is included in the Capital
Improvement Program of the Transportation Master Plan. The project is also included in the
MPO's Regional Transportation Plan.
Wther Related Projects:
This project requires extensive coordination with utility agencies due to existing facilities in
that area and analysis of the impacts to the Spring Creek floodplain. There will also be
historic preservation challenges associated with the Johnson farmhouse. Right-of-way
acquisition challenges will also be extensive (and expensive), especially at the grain silos just
south of Prospect.
This project description and cost estimate assume completion of the proposed SID.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
11,799 11,799
Total: 11,799 - - - _-- - T -- 11,799
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
General Fund 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 322
Total: 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 322
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
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Project Information Summary
Capital Exp.Fee 6,314 6,314 potential Developer _--�� 2,380 2,380
Shat e
Total: 8,694 8,694
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*oject Information Summary
72043 Timberline--Mulberry to Mountain Vista Partially Funded
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Highway
Project Description:
Widening to 4-lane arterial street standards of approximately 2 miles of Timberline Road,
between Mulberry Street (SH-14) and Mountain Vista Drive. This project includes a grade-
separated (overpass or underpass) crossing of Vine Drive and the BNSF RR tracks adjacent to
Vine Drive. It also anticipates the realignment of a portion of Timberline at Vine, and urban
interchange type connections between Timberline and Vine. The realignment of this segment
of Timberline is to the east, and is needed in order to avoid impacts to the historic Plummer
Schoolhouse.
Project Location:
On Timberline Road, north of Mulberry Street (SH-14) to Mountain Vista Drive.
Why is this Project Needed?
This project is needed for public safety, to reduce conflicts with the existing at-grade RR
crossing. The new grade-separated RR crossing, coupled with the widening of Timberline
Road, will improve traffic flow, relieve congestion and improve air quality. This will be
• especially important as the Mountain Vista area continues to develop. The project is also
extremely important for preservation of the historic Plummer Schoolhouse. This project is
indicated on the City's Master Street Plan and is included in the Capital Improvement
Program of the Transportation Master Plan. The RR grade-separation is also a part of the
MPO's Regional Transportation Plan in the Rail category, since this is a regionally significant
rail corridor.
Other Related Projects:
Railroad operations and work within the RR right-of-way will present challenges. As with all
major projects of this nature, extensive coordination with utilities, irrigation companies and
other agencies will insure that the project is constructed in the most efficient manner.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
22,770 22,770
Total: 22,770 — - �- 22,770
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
76 76 76 76 76 380
Total: 76 76 76 76 76 380
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Project Information Summary
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
Fees and User Charges 18,216 18,216
Total: 18,216 18,216
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60ject Information Summary
75001 Traffic Operations Management Center, Unfunded
Second Phase
Transportation Services Dept./Program: TSM
Project Description:
Complete the operations facility for Traffic Operations Department that will consolidate the
signs/paint/signal operations activities of the department. The first phase, completed in late
2002, includes space for traffic engineering and administration, the ATMS control center, and
signal maintenance. The second phase will expand the existing facility to include the sign
shop and pavement markings operation and storage. The relative priority and schedule for
implementation will be addressed through the Transportation Maser Plan Update presently
underway.
Project Location:
Linden and Vine.
Why is this Project Needed?
All traffic operations functions need to be consolidated at one location for efficiency. Also,
the Streets Departmentrequires the use of the space presently occupied by the sign and paint
operation.
�ther Related Projects:
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
2,100 2,100
Total: _ --- 2,100 2,100
Annual Operation&Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
83 83 83 83 93 83 498
Total: — — _— _-- — — 83 83 83 83 83 83 498
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Project Information Summary
75003 Traffic Signal Replacement Project Unfunded
(ATMS) Enhancement
Transportation Services Dept./Program: TSM
Project Description:
Complete the initial installation of the Advanced Traffic Management System in the outlying
signalized intersections. This project also entail expanding the ATMS to include intelligent
tansporation system technology. These efforts include, but not limited to, advanced detection
for adaptive signal timings, transit pre-empt, video monitoring, web interface for traveler
information, variable message signs and regional coordination efforts.
Project Location:
City-wide
Why is this Project Needed?
As trafffic continues to grow, mobility will increase. New technologies are imperative if
mobility is to increase.
Other Related Projects:
The intersection improvements program.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Lineltem: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
2,000 2,000
Total: 2,000 2,000
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 600
Total: 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 600
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&oject Information Summary
74012 Transit Facilities -- Maintenance/Repair Unfunded
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Transit
Project Description:
Building system improvements for the shop and administration areas at the Transfort facility
during 2005-2007.
Project Location:
6570 Portner Road, Fort Collins, Colorado
Why is this Project Needed?
In order to facilitate system growth and increases in service in future years, the Transfort/Dial-
A-ride facility must experience upgrades and improvements prior to implementation years.
This project would provide much needed improvements to the existing facilities and provide
interim improvements prior to the implementation of future phases of the Strategic Operations
Plan. Examples of these improvements include:
o Building system upgrades to the shop and administration areas at the Transfort/Dial-A-Ride
facility.
o Bus simulator for training purposes
o Addition of a Training room
• o Employee lockers
Other Related Projects:
This expansion is linked to the ultimate expansion of the Transfort/Dial-A-Ride facility and
the future expansion of transit services. When transit services are improved along the Mason
Transportation Corridor, east/west connections on major arterials, Foxtrot, or downtown,
these interim improvements must be in place prior to the future improvements and expansion
to the facility.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
1,024 1,024
Total: 1,024 —�- - � 1,024
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Project Information Summary
74011 Transit Technology Improvements Unfunded
Transportation Services Dept./Program: Transit
Project Description:
Update and upgrade technology and implement ITS components to support service in 2005-
2007.
Project Location:
Why is this Project Needed?
System continuity will be improved with technology upgrades and improvements in 2005-
2007 which include updates to Transfort/Dial-A-Ride technology and integration of ITS
elements, all which support inter-regional and regional planning and service. Technology
updates will enable more efficient system dispatch and vehicle tracking which will contribute
to congestion management by load-shifting onto less congested corridors as applicable.
Safety enhancements will be realized by improving passenger and employee safety. In
addition, improvements will be made to existing unsafe transit operations caused by outdated
technology components. Improved communications and more efficient dispatch and vehicle
tracking will provide a multi-modal enhancement to service for elderly and disabled
passengers.
In order to facilitate system growth and increases in service in future years, Transfort/Dial-A-
ride technology must be upgraded and improved prior to implementation years. Technology
improvements slated for the 2005-2007 period include:
o Mobile Video Solutions (ITS)
o Magnetic Card Readers (ITS)
o Eligibility Cards and Equipment
o Dispatch Radio System Upgrade
o Wireless Technology
o Automatic Announcement System (ITS)
o Fixed Route Automatic Vehicle Location (ITS)
o Debit Card System (ITS)
o Desktop Replacement
o Laptop Replacement
o Server Replacement
o Modems
o Microsoft office products
o Microsoft desktop operating system
Other Related Projects:
This project would provide much needed improvements to the existing technologies and
provide interim improvements prior to the implementation of future phases of the Strategic
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00ject Information Summary
Operations Plan.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
1,142 1,142
Total: 1,142 1,142
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 504
Total: 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 504
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Project Information Summary
42003 Transportation Museum Unfunded
Cultural, Library and Recreational Dept./Program: Arts/Museum
Services
Project Description:
Rehabilitation of the Trolley Car Barn into a Transportation Museum, a joint project between
the Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society, Poudre Fire Authority, Fort Collins Miniature
Railway Society,with eventual oversight by the Fort Collins Museum. To develop the Car
Barn into a museum that could house the City's Birney Street Car, a number of historic fire
trucks and equipment from PFA, and an operational miniature railway.
Project Location:
330 North Howes Street
Why is this Project Needed?
The Fort Collins Municipal Railway "Car Barn" is a significant historic structure in the City
of Fort Collins. This facility housed and powered a fleet of trolley cars, which were Fort
Collins' principal means of transportation from 1907 to 1951. It was the last trolley system to
run commercially in Colorado, and the last Bimey car operation in the North America. The
Trolley Car Barn is believed to be the last street railroad bam in Colorado that is intact inside
as well as outside. The Car Barn is in need of restoration, for which the Historic Preservation
office has written and received two grants. The first grant addressed the exterior of the
building and has been completed. The second grant, a TEA-21 CDOT grant addresses the
interior of the structure and is scheduled for 2002-2003. The two grant projects will see the
overall historic appearance and stability of the structure enhanced. Once the interior
rehabilitation is complete in 2003, it seems unrealistic to continue utilizing this significant
historic structure as storage for impounded cars and unused office furniture.
Other Related Projects:
Plans for the rest of the block may impact this project and proposed parking on the south side
of the building.
All Construction,Planning and Associated Costs (X S1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
1,064 1,064
Total: - . ___- _ —._._ _ 1,064 1,064
Annual Operation &Maintenance Costs (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
200 200
Total: __ -- __- . . -__-__ - - -_ 200 _____ 200
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00ject Information Summary
Funding Source (X$1,000)
Line Item: Prior Years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Post 2012 Total
325 325
Gram
Total: 325
325
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