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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 11/20/2001 - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 207, 2001, AMENDING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 17 DATE: November 20, 2001 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Julie Brewen SUBJECT: First Reading of Ordinance No.207,2001,Amending Section 2-474 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to Increase from Seven to Nine the Number of Commissioners of the Fort Collins Housing Authority. RECOMMENDATION: Staff and the Fort Collins Housing Authority recommend adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Fort Collins Housing Authority has been established by the Fort Collins City Council,pursuant to the provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes(C.R.S.)for the purpose of providing affordable, safe and sanitary housing for low income families in our community. C.R.S. §29-4-205(3)(a), allows for as many as nine members of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority. The current Commissioners respectfully request a revision to City Code to allow for the appointment of nine Commissioners. The Commissioners believe that the addition oftwo Commissioners will allow for more expertise in the areas of development and financing of affordable housing. ORDINANCE NO. 207, 2001 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING SECTION 2-474 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS TO INCREASE FROM SEVEN TO NINE THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FORT COLLINS HOUSING AUTHORITY WHEREAS, Section 2474 of the City Code authorizes the City Council to appoint commissioners of the Housing Authority by either: (1)appointing its own members to serve in that capacity, or (2) appointing up to seven commissioners, only one of whom may be a City official; and WHEREAS,with regard to the second manner of appointment,Section 29-4-205(3)a.of the Colorado Revised Statutes states that there may be as many as nine commissioners appointed by the Council;and WHEREAS,the current commissioners of the Housing Authority have recommended to the City Council that the provisions of the City Code be amended to allow for the appointment of nine rather than seven commissioners; and WHEREAS,the executive director of the Housing Authority and the Council liaison to the Housing Authority agree with this recommendation, and the City Council believes such recommendation to be in the best interests of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that Section 2-474 of the City Code is hereby amended so as to read as follows: See.2474. Membership; term. The authority shall consist of commissioners selected by the City Council in the manner provided in either Subsection(1)or(2) of this Section. (1) The City Council may provide that its members shall ex officio be appointed the commissioners of the authority, in which event the terms of office of such commissioners shall be coterminous with their terms of office on the City Council. Under this method of selection, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern shall be ex officio the chair and vice-chair,respectively, of the commissioners. (2) Alternatively,the authority shall consist of seve— =) commissioners appointed as set forth in Section 29-4-205, C.R.S. One(1)of such commissioners may be a city official. Under this method of appointment,each commissioner shall serve without compensation for a term of five (5) years. No commissioner shall serve more than two(2)full,consecutive terms. Introduced and considered favorably on first reading and ordered published this 20th day of November, A.D. 2001, and to be presented for final passage on the 18th day of December, A.D. 2001. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 18th day of December, A.D. 2001. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk FORT COLLINS HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority October 25,2001 Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent Staff Present Citizens Present Kimberly Stenberg Lucia Liley Julie Brewen Denise Rogers Patrick Brady Paul de la Gaya Alan Fluharty Mary Globe Chip Steiner Charles Wanner Carol Swartz Angie Payton I. CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairperson Kimberly Stenberg called the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority to order at 7:45 a.m. II. CITIZEN INPUT Denise Rogers and Mary Globe introduced themselves and expressed interest in a position on the Fort Collins Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Board reviewed the minutes from the September 27, 2001 regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority. Commissioner Steiner made a motion to approve these minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Payton and passed unanimously. IV. OLD BUSINESS Ridden Farm Update Ms. Brewen and Mr. Fluharty updated the Board on the status of Ridgen Farm. Commissioner Brady engaged a discussion on the land lease model and gave suggestions from discussions with local real estate professionals. Ms. Brewen informed the Board of weekly development team meetings held on Mondays at 1:00pm at the Housing Authority. This team would like to meet with the City on funding a park at Ridgen Farm. Commissioner Steiner would like to investigate submitting a G.O.C.O. grant application for development of the park as well. Commissioner's Appointment: After some discussion the Board decided to submit a request to the City Council to increase the FCHA Board composition from 7 to 9 commissioners. They also want to add an attendance requirement in to the FCHA by-laws. Retreat Agenda Update: The Board reviewed the agenda for the retreat scheduled for November 5. Commissioner Stenberg will summarize the core value evaluations of Ms. Brewen turned in by staff. 1 V. NEW BUSINESS 2002 Fiscal Year Operating Budget• Ms. Brewen and Mr. Fluharty presented the 2002-operating budget to the Board. Ms. Brewen informed the Board that she will be meeting with the human resource consultant on details of wages and merit increases today. The maintenance department is soliciting bids for lawn care services and there is some change to maintenance staffing levels following a survey and workload analysis. Commissioner Brady made a motion; seconded by Commissioner Steiner approving Resolution 01-13,2002 Operating Budget. The motion was passed unanimously. VI. REVIEW OF MONTLY ACTIVITY REPORT The Board reviewed the Monthly Activity Report and staff answered all questions. VII. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Stenberg adjourned the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority Board at 8:56 a.m. The next regular meeting will be held on November 29,2001. Kimberly Stenberg,Chairperson Fort Collins Housing Authority Julie J. Brewen, Secretary Fort Collins Housing Authority 2