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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 12/06/2011 - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 171, 2011, APPROPRIDATE: December 6, 2011 STAFF: Courtney Rippy Levingston AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL 19 SUBJECT First Reading of Ordinance No. 171, 2011, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the General Fund for the Exterior Rehabilitation of the Seckner Brothers Building at 216 Linden Street. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Ordinance appropriates unanticipated revenue in the amount of $73,890 for the exterior facade rehabilitation of the Seckner Brothers Building, 216 Linden Street. The City was awarded a State Historical Fund grant in the amount of $35,000. Matching funds totaling $36,890 are provided by the Downtown Development Authority ($25,890), a City- funded Zero-Interest Loan ($6,100) and the remainder by the building’s owners, Irwin and Judith Winterowd. The City will only be responsible for administering the grant, which will be carried out by Community Development and Neighborhood Services staff. Staff time allocated to administration will be reimbursed by the grant. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION The Seckner Brother’s Building, 216 Linden Street, is designated on the National, State and Local Historic Registries as part of the Old Town Fort Collins Historic District. The turn of the century building was built by the Seckner Brothers to house their photography shop. Over time the facade of this landmark building has suffered from deferred maintenance, resulting in significant structural issues and an altered storefront. In keeping with the historic character of the adjacent properties, the new owners are proposing a historic restoration and reconstruction of the building’s facade to its 1906 appearance, with special attention being focused on the exceptional second floor square oriel window – the only one of its kind in Fort Collins. By reconstructing the original storefront, adding structural reinforcement to the upper bay, and rehabilitating the original windows using techniques, materials and joinery appropriate for historic window rehabilitation, 216 Linden will once again add to the charm and character of Fort Collins’ Old Town Historic District. FINANCIAL / ECONOMIC IMPACTS The City will not be responsible for any monetary contribution, but will be responsible for receiving and administering the funds, which will be reimbursed from the grant. This project represents an opportunity not only to rehabilitate the facade of 216 Linden Street, but it will also add to the positive economic impact that already exists along Linden Street in Fort Collins. With the completion of the Old Firehouse Alley Project, pedestrian use along Linden Street is seeing a dramatic increase. The proposed project will compliment the Old Firehouse Alley Project, increase the economic vitality of Fort Collins as a whole, and promote civic pride of the surrounding businesses. Additionally, the project will generate sales tax revenue from materials and services purchased locally, and increase property taxes, due to the property’s higher assessed value. Since this matter involves an intergovernmental agreement with the State in order for the City to obtain the grant, Section 1-22 of the City Code requires that the City Council authorize, by Resolution, the execution of the intergovernmental agreement by the City Manager. That Resolution will be presented to the City Council at the December 20, 2011 Council meeting. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS The project supports the City’s goal of environmental sustainability. As with all historic preservation projects, this project maximizes the use of existing materials and infrastructure, and reduces waste in landfills from demolition costs. Historic buildings were traditionally designed to be energy efficient, with many sustainable features that respond to December 6, 2011 -2- ITEM 19 climate and site. The restoration and rehabilitation of the Seckner Brothers Building at 216 Linden Street will increase the overall energy efficiency of the building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION At its February 10, 2010 meeting, the Landmark Preservation Commission reviewed plans for the exterior rehabilitation of 216 Linden Street for the Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program and voted unanimously to allocate $6,100 in loan monies to this project. ATTACHMENTS 1. Vicinity Map 2. Photo of building 3. Landmark Preservation Commission minutes, February 10, 2010 Jefferson Street Park «¬287 «¬14 Pine St Maple St Mathews St Old Town Sq Chestnut St Linden St Walnut St Linden St Willow St Jefferson St N College Ave E Mountain Ave Remington St S College Ave Laporte Ave W Mountain Ave © 216 Linden (Currently Street Indigo - Vicinity Rose) Map 216 Linden Street 1 inch = 200 feet Starbucks Coopersmith's ATTACHMENT 1 Attachment 2 Photo of exterior façade of 216 Linden Street Photo of exterior façade of 216 Linden Street ORDINANCE NO. 171, 2011 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUE IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE EXTERIOR REHABILITATION OF THE SECKNER BROTHERS BUILDING AT 216 LINDEN STREET WHEREAS, the City has been awarded a grant in the amount of $35,000 from the Colorado Historical Society's State Historical Fund; and WHEREAS, the grant will be used to rehabilitate the exterior facade of the historic Seckner Brothers Building located at 216 Linden Street; and WHEREAS, the building’s owners will provide the required matching funds in the amount of $38,890, and will be contracting for the work from sole source vendors; and WHEREAS, the City will administer the grant and cash match funds and be responsible for the distribution of the grant and cash match funds; and WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9, of the City Charter permits the City Council to make supplemental appropriations by ordinance at any time during the fiscal year, provided that the total amount of such supplemental appropriations, in combination with all previous appropriations for that fiscal year, does not exceed the current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received during the fiscal year; and WHEREAS, City staff has determined that the appropriation of grant funds and the matching funds totaling $71,895 will not cause the total amount appropriated in the General Fund to exceed the current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received during the fiscal year. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated grant revenue in the General Fund the sum of SEVENTY THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND NINETY DOLLARS ($73,890) for the Exterior Rehabilitation Project at 216 Linden Street. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 6th day of December, A.D. 2011, and to be presented for final passage on the 20th day of December, A.D. 2011. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading on the 20th day of December, A.D. 2011. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk