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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
November 16, 2004
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL.
3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION (limited to 30 minutes)
4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP:
This is an opportunity for the Mayor or Councilmembers to follow-up on issues raised during
Citizen Participation.
5. AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
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The Consent Calendar consists of Item Numbers 7 through 32. This Calendar is
intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important
items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar.
Anyone may request an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent
Calendar and considered separately. Agenda items pulled from the Consent
Calendar will be considered separately under Agenda Item #41, Pulled Consent
Items. The Consent Calendar consists of:
1) Ordinances on First Reading that are routine;
2) Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine;
3) Those of no perceived controversy;
4) Routine Administrative actions.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Consideration and approval of the regular Council meeting minutes of October 5 and October
19, 2004 and the adjourned meeting minutes of October 26, 2004.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 164, 2004 Being the Annual Appropriation Ordinance
Relating to the Annual Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2005; Amending the Budget for
the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2005, and Ending December 31 2005• and Fixing the
Mill Levv for Fiscal Year 2005.
On October 19, 2004, City Council reviewed and approved the recommended additions and
changes. With the second reading of the Ordinance, there is an adjustment that was
inadvertently left out of the Ordinance on First Reading. An additional appropriation of
$2,360,820 is required in the Sales and Use Tax Fund, from the Use Tax Carryover Reserve,
for transfer to the General Fund to cover the 2005 one-time expenditures approved by
Council on First Reading. The $2,360,820, which was not reflected on first reading,
increases the total City Appropriations to $465,122,888.
The Net City Budget of $363,200,943, for 2005, which excludes transfers, remains the same
as shown on the First Reading of this ordinance.
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9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 165, 2004, Amending Section 7 5-61 of the City Code by
Modifying the "Pavement Impact Fee" and Adding a "Utility Locate Coring Fee"
Ordinance No. 165, 2004, which was adopted 6-0 (Councilmember Bertschy was absent) on
First Reading on October 19, 2004, amends City Code Section 7.5-61 to adjust the amount
of the Pavement Impact Fee and to establish a new Utility Locate Coring Fee. It is intended
that these changes be made in conjunction with the 2005 budget appropriation ordinance
being presented to Council at this same date.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 166, 2004, Appropriating Prior Year Use Tax Carryover
Reserves for the Manufacturing F4uipment Use Tax Rebate Pro rg am
In March 1996, Council approved a temporary rebate program for use taxes paid on
manufacturing equipment. The goal of the program is to maintain the local economic base
by providing modest tax relief to manufacturing concerns in Fort Collins. The program has
provided rebates to manufacturers for use taxes paid during the calendar years 1996 through
2001. The rebate program was discontinued for calendar year 2002 due to challenging
economic conditions. Council reinstated the program in January of 2004 for a two-year
period. Under the rebate program, the payments are made in arrears. This is a rebate of taxes
paid in 2003 and not a tax exemption. Six companies have filed applications this year for
a total of $172,093 in rebates. Based on review of the applications, the amount was reduced
from $265,000 on First Reading. The source of funding for the rebate program is the sales
and use tax fund, specifically the use tax carry-over reserve. A listing of the six companies
has been added to the agenda summary.
Ordinance No. 166, 2004, was adopted 6-0 (Councilmember Bertschy was absent) on First
Reading on October 19, 2004.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No 167 2004 Adopting a Proposed District -Precinct Man
This Ordinance, which was adopted 6-0 (Councilmember Bertschy was absent) on First
Reading on October 19, 2004, adopts the District -Precinct Map for the 2005 regular
municipal election for the purposes of (1) determining the eligibility for District Council
offices for the April 2005 election; (2) determining eligibility for any interim appointments
to fill any District Council vacancies which may occur after November 26, 2004; and (3)
determining residency for voting in any special municipal election conducted after November
26, 2004.
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12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 168, 2004 Authorizing the Lease of the Natural Area
Located South of Fort Collins Jointly Owned by the City of Fort Collins and the City of
Loveland for Dryland Wheat Farming for up to Five Years
This natural area was purchased in March of 2000. The City of Loveland, Latimer County,
GOCO Funds and the City of Fort Collins participated in the purchase. An
Intergovernmental Agreement about this property was entered into on March 22, 2000. As
per this Intergovernmental Agreement, the purchasing participants designated that the City
of Loveland has a 75% interest in the Property and the City of Fort Collins has the remaining
25% interest in the Property. Further, the Intergovernmental Agreement specifies that the
City of Loveland is the managing entity for this property.
Since the purchase of this property, the property has been used for dryland farming. Of the
total 785 acres, only 550 acres of land are being used for rotational wheat crops, with 275
acres in crop production annually and the remaining land being fallow. The terms of the
lease will require payment of $10 per acre for the acreage planted. The lease can be
automatically renewed each year on July 31 with a final termination date of July 31, 2008.
The Natural Resources Advisory Board considered and recommended that the Council
authorize the proposed lease of this property at its meeting on October 6, 2004. This
Ordinance was adopted 6-0 (Councilmember Bertschy was absent) on First Reading on
October 19, 2004.
13. Items Pertaining to the College and Trilby Annexation.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 169, 2004, Annexing 5.76 Acres, Known as the
College and Trilby Annexation.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 170, 2004, Zoning 5.76 Acres, Known as the
College and Trilby Annexation, into the NC - Neighborhood Commercial Zoning
District.
This is a request to annex and zone 5.76 acres located at the northwest corner of State
Highway 287 (South College Avenue) and Trilby Road. The property is partially developed,
containing one vacant building and parking. There is an undeveloped building pad site on the
property. It is in the C - Commercial Zoning District in Latimer County. The request zoning
for this annexation is NC - Neighborhood Commercial. The surrounding properties are
currently zoned C - Commercial in Larimer County to the south and east and NC -
Neighborhood Commercial in the City to the west and north. This is a 100% voluntary
annexation.
Ordinance Nos. 169 and 170, 2004 were adopted 6-0 (Councilmember Bertschy was absent)
on First Reading on October 19, 2004.
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14. Items Relating to Utility Rates and Charges for 2005
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 172, 2004, Amending Chapter 26, Article IV,
Division 4 of the City Code Relating to Wastewater Rates and Charges.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 173, 2004, Amending Chapter 26, Article VI,
Division 4 of the City Code Relating to Electric Rates and Charges.
C. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 175, 2004, Amending Chapter 26, Article III,
Division 5, of the City Code Relating to the Raw Water Requirement for
Nonresidential Service.
D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 176, 2004, Amending Chapter 26, Article XII of the
City Code Relating to Budget Billing.
This item consists of four Ordinances establishing the Utilities rates for 2005. These four
ordinances were adopted 6-0 (Councilmember Bertschy was absent) on First Reading on
October 19, 2004. Overall, rates for utility services are proposed to increase as follows:
Average Cost Per Average
% Increase Household/Month
Wastewater 5.00% $ .85
Electric 4.35% $1.85
First Reading of Ordinance No. 174, 2004, relating to Stormwater Fees, was postponed to
November 16, 2004.
15. Items Relating to the 2005 Downtown Development Authority Budget
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 177, 2004, Appropriating Operating Funds and
Approving the Budget of the Downtown Development Authority for the Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1, 2005, and Fixing the Mill Levy for the Downtown Development
Authority for 2005.
The Downtown Development Authority (the "DDA") adopted the proposed DDA budget for
2005, totaling $6,939,362, and determined the mill levy necessary to provide for payment of
administrative costs incurred by the District at its regular meeting on October 7, 2004.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 178, 2004, Appropriating Revenue in the Downtown
Development Authority Debt Service Fund for Payment of Debt Service for the Year
2005.
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This Ordinance appropriates funds for 2005 from the tax increment received by the City for
the DDA for debt service payments. Debt service and annual lease payments include:
2004 Subordinate Bond $ 247,430
Prior year refunding Bonds 2,077,275
Share of Parking Structure 282,674
2005 DDA projects 1,000,000
Ordinance Nos. 177 and 178, 2004 were adopted unanimously on First Reading on October
26, 2004.
16. First Readine of Ordinance No 179 2004 Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in
the Recreation Fund to be Used for General Operating Support of the Adaptive Recreation
Opportunities Program Recreation Works Project
On September 13, 2004, the Recreation Division received written notice that it had been
awarded a $43,030 grant from the Department of Education, via a sub -award from Colorado
State University. This Recreation Works H grant will enable the Adaptive Recreation
Opportunities program ("Recreation Program") to continue work begun in the Recreation
Works Grant. The Recreation Program will utilize the grant funds to continue providing
inclusion support and recreation opportunities to people with disabilities.
17. First Reading of Ordinance No 180 2004 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for Police Services and Authorizing the Transfer of Matching Funds
Previously Appropriated in the Police Services Operating Budget to the Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant Program.
Fort Collins Police Services ("FCPS") has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department
of Justice LLEBG program in the amount of $13,817. The funds are to buy equipment
related to basic law enforcement functions. A local cash match of $1,535 is required and will
be met by the existing Police Services budget. The grant funds will be used to purchase
trunk vaults for securing SWAT rifles and other SWAT equipment in vehicles.
The grant requires input from an Advisory Board who will make a non -binding
recommendation to the U.S. Department of Justice on the agency's use of the funds. The
Advisory Board, consisting of representatives from local law enforcement (FCPS Chief
Harrison), prosecution (District Attorney Stuart VanMeveren), court system (Judge Kathleen
Lane), public school (Ellyn Dickmann), and a non-profit agency active in crime prevention
or treatment (Scoot Crandall — TEAM Fort Collins and Pam McCracken — CSU Center for
Drug and Alcohol Education), reviewed the project and supported the proposed use of the
grant funds.
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18. First Reading of Ordinance No. 181, 2004, Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to Enter into
an Agreement for the Financing by Lease -Purchase of Vehicles and Equipment
The cost of the items to be lease -purchased is $406,132. No payments are due in 2004.
Payments at the 4.43% interest rate will not exceed $91,002 in 2005. Money for the first
year lease -purchase payments is included in the 2005 budget. The effect of the debt position
for the purpose of financial rating of the City will be to raise the total City debt by .09%. A
competitive process was used to select Koch Financial Corporation for this lease. Staff
believes acceptance of this lease rate is in the City's best interest.
19. First Reading of Ordinance No. 182, 2004, Authorizing the Conduct of a Mail Ballot
Election for the April 5, 2005 Regular Municipal Election.
This Ordinance authorizes the April 5, 2005 regular municipal election to be conducted by
mail ballot, adopts the Mail Ballot Election Act of the Uniform Election Code governing
mail ballot elections, authorizes the City Clerk to submit a mail ballot plan to the Secretary
of State, and establishes the polling place for in -person voting for the April election.
20. First Reading of Ordinance No. 183, 2004, Amending Section 23-114 of the City Code
Concerning the Leasingof f City Property at the Fort Collins -Loveland Municipal Airport
The Cities of Loveland and Fort Collins have been reviewing for approval ground leases for
the construction of private hangars at the airport; these leases have been generic from one to
the other and have been approved through the consent agenda. By giving the City Managers
the ability to approve the leases it will expedite the approval process, reduce Councils work
load and expedite the initial collections of lease payments.
21. First Reading of Ordinance No. 184, 2004, Authorizing Addendum #1 to the Lone Term
Lease of Property at the Fort Collins -Loveland Municipal Aimort with Bill Sheel
Bill Sheel has constructed a private hangar on the airport under a long-term lease agreement.
Mr. Sheel wishes to construct an automobile access to his hangar off of Lear Drive. The
land needed for this access will be added to his lease and lease payments will be increased
by an additional $115.80 per year.
The cities have the option of canceling the amendment if the land is needed for any purpose
in the future. The cities are not obligated for any costs if the amendment is cancelled prior
to the expiration of the term of the base lease.
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22. First Reading of Ordinance No. 185, 2004, Authorizing the Conveyance of Non -Exclusive
Easement Interests for the Construction of a Twentv-Two Foot Wide Drainage Channel for
the Redeemer Lutheran Church of Fort Collins on a Portion of the Fossil Creek Reservoir
Regional Open Space.
Pursuant to the City of Fort Collins Natural Area and Open Lands Easement Policy adopted
by Resolution 2001-094, Redeemer Lutheran Church, located about 600 feet west of the
southwest corner of Timberline and Carpenter Roads, is requesting an easement for a
drainage channel across the Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space jointly owned by
City of Fort Collins and Latimer County.
The 25-foot wide permanent easement will accommodate a 22-foot wide drainage channel
that will be approximately 3-4 feet deep. The easement and channel will be located generally
along the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way for a distance of approximately 785 feet, with
a total area of 19,248 square feet (0.44 acre). A 45-foot wide temporary construction
easement necessary for the construction of the drainage channel will encompass the
permanent drainage easement during the time of construction and reclamation, estimated to
be no more than one year, and will be a total of 34,006 square feet (0.78 acre) in size.
23. First Reading of Ordinance No. 186, 2004, Authorizing the Granting of a Non -Exclusive
Utility Easement to the City of Loveland on Jointly Owned Property at the Fort Collins -
Loveland Municipal Airport.
The proposed easement runs the east 40 feet of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 6 North,
Range 68 West, a portion of the Airport property. The City of Loveland's Power Operations
Division is seeking to provide new service, and improve existing service in the airpark area.
The proposed easement is 40 feet in width and runs the length of the property, or 2647.71
feet. The City of Loveland's Power Operations Division will restore the ground's surface
to its prior condition.
Staff has determined that this easement carries a benefit which exceeds its cost. This
easement will benefit the Fort Collins -Loveland Municipal Airport by bringing power to
areas not currently served and thus facilitating future Airport expansion.
24. First Reading of Ordinance No. 187, 2004, Amending Ordinance No 050 2004 Authorizing
the Acquisition by Eminent Domain Proceedings of Certain Lands Necessary for the
Construction of Public Improvements in Connection with the Stormwater Utility Drainage
Outfall for the North Tributary System and the Street Oversizing Ziegler Road RealijZnment
Project.
With Ordinance No. 050, 2004, Council granted authorization to allow the City to begin
condemnation proceedings if the continuing negotiations are not successful. The City has
continued good faith negotiations with the property owners to acquire the property. As a
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result of these negotiations, there have been several minor changes to the construction details
of the improvements.
These minor changes affect the amount of property required for the storm water drainage
easement, reduce the area of a planned vehicle turn around on the maintenance road, and
reduce the slope easement required for the Ziegler Road embankment. In addition, the
property owners have requested that the City act as intermediaries for other drainage and
utility easements required by the Rigden Farm development for its Sixth Filing.
To accommodate these changes and at the property owner's request, staff has prepared
revised legal descriptions for the eminent domain process. This Ordinance amends
Ordinance No. 050, 2004 by revising the legal descriptions of the easements.
25. Resolution 2004-137 Expanding the Duties and Functions of the Council Compensation and
Benefits Committee.
After reviewing the final Gallagher report with Council and during meetings with City staff,
the Committee identified several additional issues and options that it believes should be
presented to, and addressed by, the City Council. The Committee has recommended that the
Council extend the life of the Committee's existence and expand the scope of its duties and
functions in order to work with City staff to address the identified additional issues and
options for future Council review.
26. Resolution 2004-126 Making Findings of Fact and Conclusions Pertaining to the Appeal by
the Colorado Department of Transportation of a Decision of the Planning and Zoning Board
Regarding the Poudre River Rest Area Site Plan Advisory Review.
On September 9, 2004, an appeal of the August 26, 2004 decision of the Planning and
Zoning Board to disapprove the CDOT Poudre River Rest Area Site Plan Advisory Review
was filed by Appellant Karla Harding, CDOT Region 4 Transportation Director.
On October 19, 2004, City Council voted unanimously to overturn the decision of the
Planning and Zoning Board. In order to complete the record regarding this appeal, the
Council should adopt a Resolution making findings of fact and finalizing its decision on the
appeal.
At the October 19, 2004 hearing on this matter, Council considered the testimony of City
staff and the Appellants. In subsequent discussion at this hearing, Council determined that
the Planning and Zoning Board improperly interpreted and applied relevant laws, that traffic
data was properly counted and projected, there was a correct calculation of traffic impact,
and that stormwater impacts were correctly calculated and found to comply with the City's
applicable standards.
City Council voted unanimously to overturn the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board.
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27. Resolution 2004-127 Statingthe City's Intent to Not Act as a Reviewing Entity in 2005 for
the Colorado Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit forOualifying Historic Rehabilitation
Projects.
As a Certified Local Government, Fort Collins has the opportunity each year to choose to be
a reviewing entity for the Colorado Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit during the next
calendar year. The City Council must adopt a resolution stating whether or not it intends to
take on this responsibility in the next year.
Fort Collins became a Certified Local Government in 1991 when the Colorado Income Tax
Credit was instituted, but did not take on the reviewing entity function for this program until
1995. For three years, the Landmark Preservation Commission was the reviewing entity and
performed design review on qualifying historic rehabilitation projects for the Colorado
Income Tax Credit. The Commission has declined the review from 1998 through 2004.
28. Resolution 2004-128 Authorizing a Revocable Permit for a Period of One Year on Property
Owned by the City for Use as a Staging Area During Construction Activities
Mason Street North, LLC has requested a revocable permit for the temporary use of 10,000
square feet within Lee Martinez Park as a construction staging area during construction
activities on Lot A and Lot 12, Martinez P.U.D., an approved commercial development. City
staff has concluded that the construction staging area will not result in adverse impact to the
City owned property. Mason Street North, LLC will be responsible for returning the staging
area as near to its current condition as possible upon the completion of construction
activities.
29. Resolution 2004-129 Accenting the Advisory Opinion and Recommendation No 2004-2 of
the Ethics Review Board.
Section 2-569(e) of the City Code provides that all opinions and recommendations of the
City Council Ethics Review Board be submitted to the full Council for review and approval.
The Ethics Review Board met on September 7, 2004, to render an opinion as to whether
Councilmembers who own rental properties may have a conflict of interest in participating
in the City Council's deliberations and/or City decisions regarding the regulation of such
properties.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Code, this opinion is being presented to the Council for
its review and possible approval.
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30. Resolution 2004-130 Reappointing Utilities General Manager Michael B Smith to the Platte
River Power Authority Board of Directors.
The Platte River Power Authority Board of Directors is comprised of two representatives
from each of the four member cities. The Mayor (or Mayor's designate) fills one slot and
the second representative is appointed by the Council. On April 21, 1998, the Council
adopted Resolution 98-70 appointing Utility Services General Manager Michael B. Smith
as the City's appointed representative, for a term to expire on December 31, 2000. Council
then reappointed Mr. Smith to a second term on December 18, 2001 through the adoption
of Resolution 2001-168. Mr. Smith's current term on the Platte River Board of Director's
expires December 31, 2004.
31. Resolution 2004-136 Reestablishing the Council Finance Committee
This Resolution will reestablish the Council Finance Committee to consider financial policy
issues facing the City and to make recommendations regarding those issues to the City
Council.
32. Routine Easements.
A. Easement for Construction and Maintenance of Public Utilities from Carrabba's Italian
Grill, Inc., to Allow Property to the East to Share the Existing Electric Transformer,
Located at 1212 Oakridge. Monetary Consideration: $10.
B. Deed of Easement for Utilities, for a Permanent Utility Easement, Located at 801 East
Prospect Road. Monetary Consideration: $10.
C. Deed of Easement Dedication from the First Baptist Church of Fort Collins, for
Sidewalk and Pedestrian Use, Located at 900 East Prospect. Monetary Consideration:
$0.
D. Deed of Easement from Agusta McCrummen Irrevocable Trust, for Sidewalks and
Pedestrian Use, Located at 713 East Prospect. Monetary Consideration: $0.
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33. Consent Calendar Follow-up.
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the
Consent Calendar.
34 Staff Reports.
35. Councilmember Reports.
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ITEMS NEEDING INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
36. Items Related to the Competitive Process for Allocating City Financial Resources to
Affordable Housing Projects/Programs and Community Development Activities: the Fiscal
Year 2004-2005 Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program the Fiscal Year 2004-
2005 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the City's Affordable
Housing Fund. (15 minutes - 5 minute staff presentation)
A. Public Hearing and Resolution 2004-131 Approving the FY 2004-2005 Home
Investment Partnerships Program for the City of Fort Collins.
B Public Hearing and Resolution 2004-132 Adopting Additional programs/Projects for
the FY 2004-2005 Community Development Block Grant Program for the City of Fort
Collins.
C. Public Hearing and Resolution 2004-133 Allocating Funding from the City's
Affordable Housing Fund.
D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 188, 2004, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in
the Home Investment Partnerships Grant Fund.
E. First Reading of Ordinance No. 189, 2004, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in
the Community Development Block Grant Fund.
The Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program and the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program provide funds from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development to the City of Fort Collins that can be allocated to community development and
affordable housing related programs and projects, thereby reducing the demand on the City's
General Fund Budget to address such issues. The City Council is being asked to consider
the adoption of three resolutions and two ordinances. The first resolution (Resolution 2004-
131) establishes which programs and projects will receive funding with HOME funds for the
FY 2004-2005 Program year, which started on October 1, 2004. The second resolution
(Resolution 2004-132) establishes which additional programs and projects will receive
funding with CDBG funds for the FY 2004-2005 Program year, which also started on
October 1, 2003. The third resolution (Resolution 2004-133) establishes which programs
and projects will receive funding from the City's Affordable Housing Fund. The two
ordinances (Ordinance No. 188, 2004, and Ordinance No. 189, 2004) appropriate
unanticipated program income revenue for the HOME and CDBG programs respectively.
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37. Resolution 2004-134 Appointing the Members of an Economic Vitality and Sustainability
Panel. (30 minutes - 5 minute staff presentation)
On September 21, 2004 City Council adopted Resolution 2004-113 and endorsed the
establishment of an Economic Vitality and Sustainability Panel which shall: (a) serve as a
forum for the continued discussion of economic vitality and sustainability issues; (b) provide
information and advice to City Council, the City Manager and the Economic Advisor on a
regular basis; (c) provide guidance in the creation and implementation of a formal action
plan; (d) facilitate partnerships that lend organizational support for the implementation of
economic vitality and sustainability partnership strategies; and (e) report to City Council, on
an annual basis, progress achieved towards improving the economic vitality and
sustainability of the Fort Collins community.
38. First Reading of Ordinance No 174, 2004 Amending Chanter 26 Article VII Division 2
of the Code of the City Relating to Stormwater Fees (Options A and B)(15 minutes - 5
minute staff presentation)
Two options for 2005 stormwater rates are presented for Council consideration.
Option A of the Ordinance will:
NOT increase stormwater rates for 2005; but will
permit the Utilities General Manager to adjust the area utilized in calculating
the monthly stormwater fee for residential lots in excess of one-half acre and
for properties used for agricultural purposes.
Option B of the Ordinance will:
increase monthly stormwater fees 7% across the board; and will
permit the Utilities General Manager to adjust the area utilized in calculating
the monthly stormwater fee for residential lots in excess of one-half acre and
for properties used for agricultural purposes.
Staff recommends that Council approve Option A of the Ordinance pending further study and
analysis of the capital improvement program and financing plan.
39. Resolution 2004-135 Adopting Voluntary Guidelines for Incumbent Councilmembers Who
Are Candidates for Elective Offices. (15 minutes - 5 minute staff presentation)
Under the City Charter, it is permissible for Councilmembers, including the Mayor, to
continue to hold their offices while seeking other elective offices. Article II, Section 18 of
the Charter merely states that assuming another elective office creates a vacancy in the office
of the Councilmember or Mayor. Thus, Fort Collins is not among those jurisdictions that
have a "resign to run" rule.
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At a study session on July 27, 2004, Council directed the City Attorney to meet with Mayor
Martinez and Councilmembers Kastein and Tharp to draft proposed guidelines to assist
Councilmembers in ensuring maximum separation of private campaign activities from
official duties when they choose to run for another elective office during their terms as
Councilmembers. This Resolution contains the guidelines that emerged from that meeting.
40. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 171, 2004, Amending the Zoning Mao of the City of Fort
Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for that Certain Property Known as the 221
West Prospect Road Rezoning. (15 minutes - 5 minute staff presentation)
This is a request to rezone Lot 10 of the Griffin Subdivision, which is located at the southeast
corner of West Prospect Road and Tamasag Drive and known as 221 West Prospect Road.
This parcel is 26,800 sq. ft. in size (0.62 acres) and is currently zoned E —Employment. The
proposed rezoning would rezone the property into the CC — Community Commercial zone
district. The parcel is designated as part of the Mason Street Transportation Corridor and is
identified as part of the Campus District on the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan Map.
The 221 West Prospect Road rezoning was presented to the Planning and Zoning Board on
September 16, 2004. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial of the rezoning
request. Ordinance No. 171, 2004, was adopted on First Reading 5-1 (Nays: Councilmember
Hamrick; Councilmember Bertschy was absent) on October 19, 2004, approving the
requested zoning of CC - Community Commercial.
41. Pulled Consent Items.
42. Other Business.
43. Adjournment.
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