HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 04/26/2011 - ALLOCATION OF BUILDING COMMUNITY CHOICES (BCC) FUN DATE: April 26, 2011
STAFF: Darin Atteberry,
WORK SESSION ITEM
Mike Freeman, Diane Jones FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL
Pre-taped staff presentation: available at
fcgov.com/clerk1agendas.php
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Allocation of Building Community Choices (BCC) Fund Balance.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Building Community Choices (BCC) Capital Improvement Program has a fund balance of
$6,780,000 (as of March 31, 2011). In accordance with Ordinance No. 031, 1997, any revenues
generated by the Tax that are unencumbered and unexpended after the completion of the projects
that were described in Exhibit A of the Ordinance, may, in the discretion of the City Council, be
used for any capital project approved by the City Council. This work session is to discuss allocation
of the BCC fund balance and to consider urgent capital funding needs.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
1. Does City Council support allocating a portion of the BCC fund balance to:
• The North College Road Improvement Project, Phase 2
• The Lincoln Center Renovation/Structural Repair project?
2. Council will have the opportunity to consider funding other projects or retaining in reserves.
Are the projects in Attachment 1 the appropriate selection?
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
In 1997, Fort Collins' voters approved three quarter-cent packages. One of those was for
"Community Enhancement Capital Projects" and funded a variety of capital projects through
December 31, 2005 (see Attachment 2, Resolution 1997-020, which includes Ordinance No. 031,
1997 and the list of projects and a brief description in Exhibit A).
The projects in this package included:
1. Prospect Road Improvements
2. Northeast Truck Route
3. Taft Hill Road Improvements
4. Shields Street Improvements
5. New Northside Aztlan Community Center Construction
6. City/School District Community Projects
7. Land Acquisition and/or Initial Design for New Police Building
8. Library Computer and Information Enhancements
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9. EPIC Studio Ice Rink
10. Land Acquisition and/or Initial Design for New Library
11. Land Acquisition and/or Initial Design for New Performing Arts Center
Except for some final landscaping,wetlands mitigation and irrigation maintenance on East Prospect
Road Improvements, all of the projects on this list have been completed. The final items on East
Prospect will be completed this spring/summer and resources ($61,000) have been allocated from
the BCC funds to complete this work.
The East Prospect project was initiated in 2006 and substantially completed in 2008. In addition to
the roadway construction,the Poudre River L-Path channel improvements and the re-establishment
of wetlands were required to be completed. These items added time due to federal pennitting
requirements.
The final phase of the overall project was the landscaped shoulders and medians. Because this is
one of the gateway entry points into the City, the landscaping treatment in this corridor was
enhanced. This process began in 2008 and the landscaping was installed in 2009. The two-year
warranty on the landscaping will be complete at the end of 2011. The project was not yet closed out
as we are still carrying the maintenance costs associated with the two years of warranty.
The BCC fund balance in the "Community Enhancement Capital Projects" is $6,780,000 (as of
March 31, 2011). In accordance with Ordinance No. 031, 1997, any revenues generated by the Tax
that are unencumbered and unexpended after the completion of the projects that were described in
Exhibit A, may, in the discretion of the City Council, be used for any capital project approved by
the City Council.
The three quarter-cent "packages"that voters approved in 1997 were:
• Natural Areas and Trails and for certain Park Projects (Resolution 1997-018)
• Street Maintenance and certain Transportation Projects (Resolution 1997-019)
• Community Enhancement Capital Projects (Resolution 1997-020)
The disposition of fund balances is addressed in the adopted ordinance for each quarter-cent
package. One of the other packages was for"Natural Areas, Trails and certain Park Projects." In
1998, City Council approved Resolution 1998-062, which set maximum amounts for the park
projects and directed the use of any excess revenues for Natural Areas. An explanatory
memorandum from John Fischbach, former City Manager, to City Council in September 2000 and
the referenced resolutions in that memo are attached (see Attachment 3).
Following the BCC program, which expired on December 31, 2005, voters approved Building on
Basics(BOB)which runs through December 31,2015. While this program is still progressing, the
recession impacted BOB revenues which are currently projected to be short by$1.5 million to$2.0
million to complete all of the commitments of the program.
Today,there are a number of City capital projects that are in various stages of readiness: some are
in process (e.g., Museum/Discovery Science Center); some are in the design stage and soon to be
started; some are still in the conceptual/planning stage.
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Staff has provided a list of capital projects—a snapshot as of April 2011—which need additional
resources or added resources that would enhance selected projects and to which the BCC fund
balance can be applied. See Attachment 1.
PRELIMINARY STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
From this project list(Attachment 1), there are two projects that need additional resources and the
needs are time sensitive:
• North College Road Improvement Project, Phase 2
• Lincoln Center Renovation/Structural Repair
North College Road Improvement Project
Final Engineering and Right-of-Way (ROW) acquisition is underway for the North College Road
Improvement Project(this segment is from Vine Drive to Conifer/Hickory Street). Construction of
utility improvements is scheduled to begin this fall(2011)and roadway improvements in 2012. The
North Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority was expected to fund$2.7 million of the$11.1 million
project, but those funds are not yet available. The Council Finance Committee recommended that
if Council supports using the BCC balance to fund the $2.7 million gap, that it be structured as a
loan to be repaid by URA funding when it becomes available. In order to meet CDOT deadlines
allowing the work to proceed this year, all funds for the $11.1 million project must be appropriated
by June 1, 2011.
Lincoln Center Renovation/Structural Repair
Renovation of the Lincoln Center is in process. The project(part of Building on Basics/BOB)began
in July 2010. During construction, an unanticipated structural issue with the 32-year old
performance hall exterior walls was discovered. The problem is significant and must be remedied
before the Lincoln Center can be reopened. Cultural Services and General Fund reserves in the
amount of$460,000 were used to cover the cost of the wall fix. However,the complexity and extent
of the repair has required additional customized work that have increased the costs beyond what was
initially anticipated. The Lincoln Center is scheduled to reopen in July but the walls must be
secured and fixed before the facility can reopen.
Apart from these two projects, the urgency for the use of the BCC fund balance is not as immediate
and can be determined at a later date.
BCC Fund Balance..................................................................$ 6,780,000
Proposed Use of Fund Balance:
a. North College Road Improvement Project.....$ 2,700,000
b. Lincoln Center Renovation/Structural..........$ 135,000
Subtotal .............................................$ 2,835,000
BCCFund Balance..................................................................$ 3,945,000
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A Council work session will be scheduled to engage in a more comprehensive review of the capital
needs of the City and whether or not City Council wants to consider using the BCC fund balance
for these projects or continue to retain the monies in reserve for future capital needs.
TIMELINE AND NEXT STEPS
The tentative timeline for consideration of the proposed use of the BCC fund balance is:
April 26 Council Work Session—consider urgent needs
May 3 First Reading of an Appropriation Ordinance (tentative: to appropriate BCC funds
for urgent project funding needs).
May 17 Second Reading of an Appropriation Ordinance
TBD Council Work Session—comprehensive review
ATTACHMENTS
1. List of Potential City Capital Projects
2. Resolution 1997-020/Community Enhancement Capital Projects/BCC
3. September 12, 2000 Memorandum and Referenced Resolutions 1997-018 and 1998-062
4. Powerpoint presentation
ATTACHMENT 1
POTENTIAL PROJECTS FOR USE OF THE BCC FUND BALANCE
City of Fort Collins
April 2011
1. North College Improvements Project
BCC Request: $2.7 million
Description: Improvements to North College Avenue are being designed and
constructed in phases. The segment of North College Avenue from Vine Drive to
Hickory/Conifer Streets includes drainage, roadway, and pedestrian improvements, as
well as access control and safety measures. The project is funded with a combination
of Building on Basics (BOB) sales tax funds, CDOT Hazard Elimination funds, and
Truck Route Relocation funds. The North Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority was
expected to fund $2.7 million, but those funds are not yet available. The resulting
funding shortfall necessitates the timing of this request. Funds for the project must be
appropriated by June 1, 2011 in order to meet CDOT deadlines allowing work to
proceed this year. Final Engineering and Right Of Way (ROW) acquisition is
underway, and construction of utility improvements is anticipated in fall 2011 and
roadway improvements in 2012.
Total Cost of Project: $11.1 million
2. Mason Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project
BCC Request: $1.5 million
Description: While the various construction elements of the Mason BRT have
contingencies built into the project budget, it is likely that those amounts will not be
sufficient to address shortfalls created by"ineligible" costs. The Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) review, to be completed in the next three months, will
determine which project costs are eligible for federal reimbursement. Staff has
already been informed by FTA that $600,000 of the AECOM (consultant)
procurement costs will have to be covered by the City. FTA has also alerted staff that
it is possible that other costs such as the Troutman Bicycle/Pedestrian Underpass and
some of the $3.9 million ROW acquisition from BNSF will be disallowed. PDT
requests that some portion of the BCC funds be set aside to cover legitimate project
costs that are deemed ineligible for FTA reimbursement.
Total Cost of Project: $81.97 million
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3. Project: East Mulberry Bridge Replacement/Enhancements/City Gateway
BCC Request: $850,000-$193009000
Description:
There are several projects at the intersection of Riverside and Mulberry that make
it an opportune time to invest in this intersection. The Mulberry gateway has long
been targeted as a gateway enhancement area into the historic downtown.
Wayfinding along Riverside has been a challenge for years. The Mulberry/
Riverside corridor does not create a desirable character for visitors approaching
downtown. It is confusing and there is no indication about how to get to Old
Town. Funding for several improvements associated with the Riverside-Mulberry
Intersection would help to begin the long-term renovation of this corridor.
Some of the pending projects have funding; others are not funded. The purpose of
this request is to maximize the potential of creating this gateway as a coordinated
effort. Following is a brief description of the current activities and their funding
status/request:
a. The Downtown Wayfinding Project is ready to begin implementation. This
wayfinding project, which dates back to the 1980s has been planned for a
number of years and, with partial funding through the General Improvement
District (G.I.D.), will begin implementation in 2011. There is an opportunity
to enhance the landscape at the corner of Riverside and Mulberry in
conjunction with the water reclamation facility and the Mulberry Bridge
project. Funds for this would need to be appropriated from G.I.D. reserves. A
limited appropriation of$50,000- $75,000 could be used for landscaping and
the gateway sign.
b. Pickle Plant. In combination with the Economic Health Office of the City,
Advanced Energy has been working on plans to construct a 1MW solar
demonstration farm at the Pickle Plant site. The solar farm will accomplish
several goals: (1) it will highlight the City's dedication to sustainability; when
taken in combination with other gateway efforts it will add a unique and
interesting element to this gateway development; (2) it adds to the energy
generation capacity of Fort ZED; by generating 1 MW of electricity it provides
a significant boost to the Zero Energy District goals; and (3) it adds an
interpretive opportunity as visitors will be able to visit the facility and learn
about photovoltaics and the potential they give to the future of clean and
renewable energy. Advanced Energy will pay for enhancement of their
project.
c. Art in Public Places (APP) has approximately $200,000 to invest in an art
project at this corner. The APP funds are being provided through the
wastewater utility as part of the 1% for Art program. The funding needs to be
used specifically for art at this corner. No appropriation by Council is required
for the art project.
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c. The Mulberry Water Reclamation Facility is completing a$30 million
upgrade and is in the final stages of site work. There is an opportunity to
refine the landscape and tie in the work on this site to an overall vision of the
Mulberry/Riverside Intersection. No appropriation is required for this as it is
part of a prior Council appropriation.
d. The Mulberry Bridge crossing over the Cache la Poudre River is being
replaced by CDOT in 2013. The project is to replace an undersized and aging
bridge. This bridge will be the largest bridge within the City limits at 120 feet
wide and 380 feet long. The standard CDOT bridge is a bare bones design -
six travel lanes, bike lanes, 6-foot sidewalk and chain link fence on top of the
bridge rail (see attached exhibits).
The project is just beginning the design phase and it is an opportune time to
work with CDOT to enhance the design of the bridge and to construct median
and shoulder landscaping
Funding is needed in 2011 to design the enhancements. The actual bridge
construction would occur in 2013 at which time full funding for construction of the
enhancements would be required. Bridge design has commenced and the structure of
the bridge will be set by the end of May. It is best to integrate bridge urban design
with the structural design in order to have the most cohesive design.
Of the total ($850,000), $85,000 for design fees would be required in 2011. The
remaining resources, ranging from $765,000 to $1,215,000 would be required in
2013.
Bridge Enhancements, $300,000- $600,000 - Urban design for the bridge would
allow for enhancements to columns, some special stone cladding of bridge structure,
pots or ornamental lights, special railings and some element of art.
Median Enhancements, $400,000- The median landscape would include trees,
ground covers, and irrigation. It would be designed to be in keeping with the planting
character of the Cache la Poudre River(native plants). A unique cost for the median
landscape is a sub-drainage system which is required for state highways.
Shoulder Enhancements- $150,000 - $300,000- Shoulder enhancements would
include removal of some non native trees and replacement with natives, native
landscaping, and urban design features which would include ornamental site
furnishings such as pots, and pilasters, and possibly retaining walls. It is intended that
this work will be leveraged with APP funds appropriated as part of the wastewater
treatment expansion.
Total cost of enhancements $850,000- $1,300,000
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Total Cost of Basic Bridge Project: $13 million (CDOT)—without
enhancements
4. Project: Shields Bridge Replacement/Enhancements
BCC Request: $480,000
Description: The Shields Bridge is fully funded for a 2011 replacement. However,
the total cost of approximately $1.6 M covers a basic bridge replacement with no
urban design elements. Additional cost to design and construct lighting, urban design
elements and medians is estimated at $480,000.
Total Cost of Project: $1.6 million (without enhancements)
5. Project: Bryan Bridge Replacement/Enhancements
BCC Request: $350,000
Description: The Bryan bridge is fully funded for a 2011 replacement. However, the
total cost of approximately $700,000 covers a basic bridge replacement with no urban
design elements. The proximity of this bridge close to the entrance of City Park
makes it a candidate for aesthetic treatment. Additional cost to design and construct
urban design elements is estimated at $350,000.
Total Cost of Project: $700,000 (without enhancements)
6. Project: Bus Stop Improvements
BCC Request: $200,000
Description: Transfort has developed an inventory of deficient bus stops that
identifies problems with ADA access, visibility, safety and other important
components. One of the most problematic is a stop on S. College that serves disabled
Foothills Gateway clients, which is really just a patch of dirt with a sign. It is a costly
problem to restore and improve because it involves CDOT right-of-way and
permitting procedures. However, the adjacent property owner recently agreed to
donate some property to Foothills Gateway, which will in turn provide an easement to
Transfort. Details remain to be worked out, but this arrangement, in conjunction with
a small grant that Transfort received, provides an opportunity to address a really
problematic situation. At some point in the near future, we would like to build on the
information in the inventory, and develop a prioritized plan for bus stop
improvements City-wide.
Total Cost of Project Improvements: $200,000
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7. Project: Lincoln Center Renovation—Structural Improvements
BCC Request: $135,000
Description: Renovation of the Lincoln Center began in July 2010. It is a Building
on Basics (BOB) project to renovate 55,000 square feet and add approximately
17,000 square feet to the Center. During construction, an unanticipated structural
issue with the 32-year old performance hall walls was discovered. The structural
problem is significant, requiring additional structural support for the performance hall
walls. This work must be completed before the facility can be reopened. Resources
amounting to $460,000 from the Cultural Services Fund and the General Fund were
allocated to cover the cost of the wall fix. However, the complexity of the repair has
required customized responses that have increased the costs beyond what was
originally anticipated. An additional $135,000 is needed to complete the structural
support and must be completed prior to opening the building.
Total Cost of Project: $8 million
8. Project: Lincoln Center Renovation—Unfunded Needs
BCC Request: $547,500
Description: Fundraising efforts have secured $2 million for the Lincoln Center
Renovation but we are still $547,500 short of what is needed to finish the project.
Unfunded items include: remodeling the Columbine Room; a sound system for the
Canyon West Room, signage; bar equipment; furnishings; chairs; dishes; sculpture re-
installation and similar items.
Total Cost of Project: $8 million
9. Project: The Digital Dome Theater
BCC Request: $1,000,000
Description: The new Fort Collins Discovery Museum has been designed to include
a digital dome theater. The theater, a 360-degree immersive experience, with state-
of-the-art high-resolution projection and sound systems, provides a high impact venue
for the exploration of astronomy, natural and cultural history, earth and climate
science, music, art and a variety of other subjects. The dome can be used for live
presentations, theater, music and for special events being held at other digital domes
around the world. A $2 million dollar capital campaign is underway to fund the
digital dome. We are seeking "1,000 for$1,000" and the $1 million in BCC funds
could be used as matching funds to obtain our$2 million goal. Without the BCC
funds the digital dome will be unable to open with the new museum in 2012 and will
be phased over several years as funding is secured.
Total Cost of the Discovery Museum Project: $25,000,000
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10. Project: The Great Lawn
BCC Request: $830,000
Description: The Gardens on Spring Creek master plan includes creation of"The
Great Lawn" comprising two acres of gardens, a lawn and a stage. The Great Lawn
can be used for concerts, performances, festivals, private events (weddings) and
community events. Construction of the The Great Lawn will provide The Gardens
with the "critical mass" to begin charging for admission ($5 adult, $2 per child).
Annual income from admissions and from The Great Lawn is estimated at between
$125,000 and $150,000. The Great Lawn would fulfill the need for an outdoor venue
that caters to arts, culture and community events as envisioned in the City's Cultural
Plan. The Gardens on Spring Creek was created through the BCC program so
funding The Great Lawn would be a great way to conclude the program.
11. Project: Senior Center Expansion
BCC Request: $1,000,000
Description: It is estimated that the Senior Center must nearly double in size to meet
the growing needs of our expanding aging population. Through the Building on
Basics capital improvement program, $5,147,533 is allocated to the Senior Center
expansion. The new two story, 12,000 square foot addition will provide an
exceptional fitness, cardio and weight training facility on one floor and dance and
classroom space on the other floor. The Building on Basics Expansion Committee, a
citizen-led 5010, was launched in 2009 to raise additional funds. The economy has
made fundraising very difficult. Staff is now hopeful the Committee will be able to
raise $1 million for the project. If an additional $1 million were provided from BCC
remainder funds, (BOB funding at$5,147,533, $1 million in donations,plus BCC
monies at $1.0 million) we could add the following improvements to the project:
• Multi-purpose rooms—similar to ones at NACC that would be used for
rentals
• Class space—expand classes and events resulting in increased revenues
• Kitchen space—needed to provide good rental space, classes and events
• Lounge area—currently the lobby area at the Senior Center is often full
and unable to accommodate people wishing to use it.
• Outside Patio
• Additional parking
Total Project Cost: $6.14 million (without the BCC allocation of$1.0 million)
12. Project: Resource Recovery Park
BCC Request: $500,000 to $1,000,000 (Land)
Description: A resource recovery park consists of a synergistic industrial facility with
multiple businesses and/or processes designed to reuse, recycle, or convert, materials
that might otherwise be discarded into useful products. For example, so-called waste
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materials can be diverted to energy, composting, or raw material markets. It is likely
that a facility would need substantial amounts of ground, perhaps 40 acres or more, to
be successful in the long run. The cost for land could run, therefore, from
approximately $500,000 to $1,000,000 for industrial property. This project is
envisioned to be a public-private collaboration. A study to examine the feasibility
and scope for this type of facility is funded in the 2011 budget.
13. Project: Deconstruct and construct a new "green" Oak Street public restroom
facility
BCC Request: $ 485,000
Description: This small (400 square foot)public restroom building located at 123
Oak St. is a single occupant (men's and women's) facility constructed in 1980. It does
not meet the public's need for a pleasing/modern restroom facility in the downtown
area. As the City strives to enhance livability, create a vibrant downtown, promote
public transportation, and support healthy living, well-designed public restrooms are
necessary. This project would deconstruct the existing inadequate building and design
/construct a new 1,000 to 1,200 sq. ft. facility with— 6 modules. Project goal is to
provide a cost effective public restroom that is safe, accessible, attractive, and easy to
maintain. The facility would likely incorporate these features:
• Waterless or very low water use fixtures
• Solar hot water system with radiant floor heating/natural gas backup
• Solar-powered lighting and or LED lights using photo voltaic panels
• Sky dome for day lighting
• Be LEED Certified
• Sustainable low maintenance and vandal resistant materials
• ADA compliant features
• Security/ safety features to preclude homeless sleeping in or trafficking
• Passive flow-through ventilation
• Be attractive where visitors and residents would enjoy using them—not
cringe
• Electronic access control
The cost estimate (design, deconstruction, construction & project management) for
this proposed project will be higher than that of a typical public restroom due to the
inclusion of features that are innovative and environmentally friendly and not
typically included in a basic public facility. We envision that his facility will enhance
the public perception of what a public restroom should be and be a welcomed
enhancement to the downtown.
Cost of Project: $485,000
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14. Project: Purchase the property at the northwest corner of Timberline and
Harmony Roads.
BCC Request: $ 490,000
Description: This site contains .31 acres, or 13,580 square feet. There are two
buildings on the premises in very poor shape. This corner is an eyesore and has been
for sale for many years. Purchasing this property will enhance the visual appearance
along Harmony Road. There are environmental concerns with this property. It was
formerly a gas station and it is unknown if there has been any cleanup on site. The old
buildings may contain both asbestos and lead which will make deconstruction more
expensive. We will conduct an environmental survey prior to final purchase. After the
purchase and deconstruction of the buildings we will grade the site and provide
ground cover. Additionally, there will be on-going costs to maintain the site.
Cost of Project: $490,000
15. Project: Avery House Roof replacement and HVAC upgrade
BCC Request: $ 145,000
Description: This project will remove all existing roofing material, replace water
damaged decking, and install "historic correct" class C fire rated cedar shingles. The
replacement gutters will match the removed copper gutters. Additional roof vents will
be installed. Additionally, we will install new high efficient (97%) heating and
cooling units on the first and second floors.
Cost of Project: $ 145,000
16. Project: Renovate second level of City Hall
BCC Request: $ 395,000
Description: Project will remodel the 2°d floor center areas of City Hall. The corridor
walls will be removed; the open offices reconfigured; carpet replaced; areas repainted
as needed; heat & cooling distribution system modified; and lighting/ceiling
improvements. Removal of the hallway walls will require installation of a fire
sprinkler system. The perimeter offices would not change. Project intent is to enhance
staff and reception area efficiency and improve public access.
Cost of Project: $ 395,000
17. Project: Deconstruct adjoining garages on old Haiston Oil property (225 Maple)
BCC Request: $ 55,000
Description: Project will remove the two adjoining garages and landscape the site.
We will also do environmental testing prior to deconstruction. This will "clean-up"
that portion of the block.
Cost of project: $55,000
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18. Project: Replace fixed seating and staff seating in Council Chambers and chairs
in Council Conference room
BCC Request: $ 38,900
Description: Project will replace worn fixed public seating and staff seating in
Council Chambers and chairs in Council Conference room.
Cost of Project: $ 38,900
19. Project: Mid-Town Corridor Urban Design Master Plan
BCC Request: $250,000
Description: Over the last two years the Mid-Town area has become the focus of
interest from the business community and from the City. A little over a year ago the
South Fort Collins Business Association (SFCBA) was formed and is now a business
voice for the community. Also during this same period Plan Fort Collins, the City of
Fort Collins most recent update to City Plan, identified the Mid-Town area as a
priority to target for economic redevelopment. The Mid-Town study area extends
along College Avenue and is focused between Prospect Avenue and just south of
Harmony Road. It is also where Foothills Mall is located, an area which has long
been a focus of economic redevelopment efforts.
Mid-Town is one of the oldest retail centers of the community. Slightly younger than
Old Town and the downtown area, it has some of the most prominent businesses in
the city. In recent years the corridor has incurred increasing vacancies (roughly
700,000 SF of vacancy). In an attempt to re-energize the corridor the Economic
Health Office undertook a year long study of the corridor including an assessment of
business conditions. Most recently an Urban Renewal blight study has been
completed. Home to Foothills Mall this corridor has been the focus of an extended
effort to reenergize the retail corridor.
A logical follow up to this study would be an "Urban Design Master Plan." The
Urban Design Master Plan would begin to give form to the urban renewal efforts
previously completed and would be a precursor to implementation of urban design
improvements. Some of the key components of this study would be:
• Working with the SFCBA to consider and potentially implement a Business
Improvement District
• Identification and preliminary design of URA urban design investment
projects
• Developing a sub-district urban design master plan
• Coordinating urban design with Mason Corridor
• Developing urban design guidelines and architectural guidelines
• Preparing cost estimates for key enhancement projects
• Identifying resources for future improvements
• Completing an implementation strategy with local businesses
Cost of Project: $250,000
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EXHIBITS TO ATTACHMENT 1
EXHIBIT 1: Basic (standard) CDOT Bridge
EXHIBIT 2: Basic (standard) Bridge for Shields and Bryan Street Bridges
EXHIBIT 3: Example of an Enhanced Bridge Design (e.g., for the Mulberry Bridge)
EXHIBIT 4: Example of an Enhanced Bridge Design (e.g., for the Shields Street
Bridge)
EXHIBIT 5: Cost estimates for Enhanced Bridge Designs
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ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION 97-20
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY AN ORDINANCE
EXTENDING THE EXISTING TWENTY-FIVE HUNDREDTHS PERCENT(0.25%)
"CHOICES 95" CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES AND USE TAX ON ALL TAXABLE ITEMS
EXCEPT FOOD FOR A PERIOD OF EIGHT YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING
REVENUE FOR CERTAIN COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT CAPITAL PROJECTS AS
DESCRIBED IN THE"BUILDING COMMUNITY CHOICES"CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS,the City of Fort Collins has enacted a comprehensive sales and use tax, which
enactment is codified in Chapter 25, Article III of the Code of the City of Fort Collins(the"Code");
and
WHEREAS,the amount of such tax presently imposed by the Code,as contained in Section
25-75 (a) thereof, includes a twenty-five hundredths percent (0.25%) tax for the construction of
certain capital projects as determined by the Choices 95 Executive Committee and approved by the
City Council in 1989(the"Choices 95 Tax");a twenty-five hundredths percent(0.25%) tax for the
purposes of street maintenance(the"Street Maintenance Tax");and a twenty-five hundredths percent
(0.25%)tax for the purpose of the acquisition,construction, enhancement,and maintenance of trail
systems,wildlife habitat,and other natural areas to benefit the citizens of the city(the"Natural Areas
Tax"); and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned sales and use taxes will expire at midnight on December
31, 1997; and
WHEREAS,the City Council believes it would be in the best interests of the citizens of the
city to extend said taxes for an additional eight-year period of time to generate additional revenues
for purposes similar to those for which the taxes were originally imposed; and
WHEREAS,under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, any such extension
would require a vote of the people; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Resolution 95-113,City Council adopted as one of its key"themes"
for its 1995 - 1997 Policy Agenda the development of an on-going capital improvement program
which addresses development-related infrastructure projects, as well as major enhancements to the
community; and
WHEREAS, during its December 12, 1995 Study Session on the "Building Community
Choices" Capital Improvement Program, the City Council directed staff to develop a process by
which to review and recommend capital projects, maintenance needs, and acquisitions for which
authorization for continued funding will be sought from the voters of the city; and
WHEREAS,the City Council further directed that the City's boards and commissions serve
as the initial reviewing and recommending body for this effort,and that public input for this program
be sought through a variety of forums including: video presentations, public meetings, service club
presentations, surveys,public media and special event outreach; and
WHEREAS, the City's boards and commissions have considered and estimated the
community's capital improvement needs for the next twenty-year period; and
WHEREAS,staff has presented the recommendations from the boards and commissions and
citizens to the City Council, and has worked with the Council through a series of study sessions to
review the recommendations and develop a list of possible projects to be funded through the
"Building Community Choices" Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS,on January 14, 1997,the City Council adopted Resolution 97-7 which identified
those purposes and projects that the Council believes should be presented to the City's voters at the
April 8, 1997 regular municipal election; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Resolution is to exercise the Council's authority under
Article X, Section 3 of the City Charter to submit to the vote of the people a proposed ordinance
extending the existing Choices 95 Tax for a period of eight years for the purpose of funding the
construction of a portion of the capital projects described in the "Building Community Choices"
Capital Improvement Program.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That there is hereby referred to the registered voters of the City at the next
regular City election to be held on April 8, 1997, the question of whether the following ordinance
should be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 31, 1997
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
EXTENDING THE EXISTING TWENTY-FIVE HUNDREDTHS PERCENT
(0.25%)"CHOICES 95"CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES AND USE TAX FOR A
PERIOD OF EIGHT YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FUNDS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT
CAPITAL PROJECTS AS DESCRIBED IN THE`BUILDING COMMUNITY
CHOICES"CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS,the City of Fort Collins has heretofore enacted a comprehensive
retail sales and use tax,which enactment is codified in Chapter 25, Article III of the
Code of the City of Fort Collins ("the Code"); and
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WHEREAS, the amount of such tax presently imposed by the Code, as
contained in Section 25-75(a) thereof, includes a twenty-five hundredths percent
(0.25%)tax for funding the construction of certain capital projects as determined by
the Choices 95 Executive Committee and approved by the City Council (the
"Choices 95 Tax"); and
WHEREAS, the Choices 95 Tax is scheduled to expire at midnight on
December 31, 1997; and
WHEREAS,on January 14, 1997,the City Council adopted Resolution 97-7
identifying various projects that it believes should be funded by the extension of the
existing sales and use taxes referred to above, and has submitted to the registered
electors of the City the question of whether an ordinance extending the Choices 95
Tax for a period of eight years should be enacted to obtain additional revenues for
the acquisition, construction, enhancement and maintenance of certain capital
improvement projects as described in the City's "Building Community Choices"
Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, at the regular City election on April 8, 1997, the voters of the
City of Fort Collins approved the extension of such tax for the foregoing purposes
and determined that,upon the expiration of the Choices 95 Tax, it is necessary and
desirable that a new twenty-five hundredths percent(0.25%) sales and use tax on all
taxable items be imposed,subject to the exceptions contained in Section 25-73(c)and
(d) of the City Code, commencing January 1, 1998, for the purpose of obtaining
revenues for the above-referenced capital projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS,as follows:
Section I. That Section 25-75(a)of the Code of the City of Fort Collins
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 25-75. Rate of tax.
(a) The amount of tax hereby levied is (insert total -- not to
exceed present level of three)percent of the purchase price of tangible
personal property or taxable services. Twenty-five one-hundredths
(0.25)percent of such amount is a tax which shall expire at midnight
on December 31,2005,and the proceeds of which shall be placed in
the capital projects fund of the city for the construction of certain
capital projects as identified in Ordinance No. 31, 1997, and
approved by the City Council according to the provisions of said
Ordinance.
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Section 2. That the revenue generated by the twenty-five hundredths
percent (0.25%) sales and use tax imposed pursuant to this Ordinance (the "Tax")
shall be used,to the extent that such revenues are sufficient, for the capital projects
described on Exhibit"A",attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference,
subject to the following terms and conditions:
(a) The design,cost and scheduling of said projects shall be determined
by the City Council; provided, however, that no decision regarding
the design or cost of any such project shall substantially change the
essential character, or eliminate any of the components, of said
project as described on Exhibit "A", except as expressly permitted
under subsection 2(b) below. This provision shall not be construed
as prohibiting the City Council from:
(i) enhancing the scope or design of any project, or increasing
the cost thereof,unless such enhancement or increase in cost
would substantially impair the City's ability to fully fund the
construction of any of the other projects described on Exhibit
"A", except those projects, if any, which have been
eliminated by the City Council pursuant to the provisions of
subsection(b) below;or
(ii) using any other revenues lawfully available to the City to
enhance the scope or design of any such project,or to increase
the cost of the same.
(b) With the exception of the EPIC Studio Ice Rink Project, the
construction of all of the projects described on Exhibit"A" shall be
undertaken and completed by the City unless the City Council
determines by resolution, after receiving a recommendation from the
City Manager and the City's Financial Officer, that it is no longer
legally or financially feasible to undertake and complete any such
project without substantially altering the essential character of the
same as described on Exhibit"A". Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the construction of the EPIC Studio Ice Rink Project shall be
expressly contingent upon the City's receipt of supplemental funding,
or in-kind contributions, for such project from the private sector,
having a value of at least 22%of the estimated cost of the project as
determined by the City Council. Said cost determination and the
determination whether to proceed with the EPIC Studio Ice Rink
Project shall be made by the City Council,after receiving a report and
recommendation from the City Manager and the City's Financial
Officer, no later than December 31, 2005.
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Section 3. That any revenues generated by the Tax and remaining
unexpended and unencumbered after the completion of the construction of all of the
projects described on Exhibit "A", excluding any such projects eliminated by the
City Council under the provisions of Section 2 (b) above,may, in the discretion of
the City Council, be used for any capital project approved by the City Council.
Section 4. That the full amount of revenues derived from the Tax may be
retained and expended by the City,notwithstanding any state revenue or expenditure
limitations including,but not limited to,those contained in Article X, Section 20 of
the Colorado Constitution.
Section 5. That the amendment of Section 25-75(a) of the City Code as
set forth herein shall take effect at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1998.
Section 6. That except as provided herein,all other provisions of Chapter
25 of the City Code shall remain in full force and effect unless otherwise rescinded
or modified by action of the City Council.
Section 2. That proposed Ordinance No. 31, 1997 of the Council of the City of Fort
Collins is hereby submitted to the registered electors of the City of Fort Collins at the next regular
municipal election to be held on April 8, 1997 in substantially the following form:
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.31, 1997
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS EXTENDING,FOR A PERIOD OF EIGHT YEARS,THE
EXISTING SALES AND USE TAX FOR CHOICES 95 CAPITAL PROJECTS,AT THE RATE OF 0.25% (250 ON
A $100 PURCHASE), WHICH TAX IS PRESENTLY SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1997;
PROVIDING THAT THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE EXTENDED TAX WOULD BE USED, IF
SUFFICIENT, FOR THE FOLLOWING CAPITAL PROJECTS,AS PART OF THE"BUILDING COMMUNITY
CHOICES"CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM":
I. STREET/TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS:
PROSPECT ROAD IMPROVEMENTS,POUDRE RIVER TO SUMMITVIEW
NORTHEAST TRUCK ROUTE
TAFT HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS,DRAKE TO DERBY
SHIELDS STREET IMPROVEMENTS,HORSETOOTH TO TROUTMAN
2. OTHER CAPITAL PROJECTS:
NEW NORTHSIDE AZTLAN COMMUNITY CENTER
CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY PROJECTS
LAND ACQUISITION AND/OR INITIAL DESIGN FOR A NEW POLICE BUILDING
LIBRARY COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION ENHANCEMENTS
EPIC STUDIO ICE RINK
LAND ACQUISITION AND/OR INITIAL DESIGN FOR A NEW LIBRARY
LAND ACQUISITION AND/OR INITIAL DESIGN FOR A NEW PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER
AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE COST,DESIGN,AND SCHEDULING OF THE PROJECTS WILL BE
DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL;THAT THE FULL REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE TAX MAY BE
RETAINED AND EXPENDED BY THE CITY FOR SUCH PURPOSES,NOT WITHSTANDING ANY STATE
REVENUE OR EXPENDITURE LIMITATION INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION ARTICLE X,SECTION
20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION;AND THAT ANY EXCESS REVENUES GENERATED BY THE TAX
SHALL BE USED FOR SUCH CAPITAL PROJECTS AS MAY BE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
FOR THE ORDINANCE
AGAINST THE ORDINANCE
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Passed and adopted at an adjourned meeting of the Coun ' of t City of Colli s held
this 1 lth day of February, A.D. 1997.
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Exhibit A
Building Community Choices: Community Enhancement Projects
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Estimated Cost
1996 Dollars
Prospect Road Improvements,Poudre River to Summitview Drive $4,100,000
This project will widen Prospect Road from the Poudre River to Summitview
Drive providing bicycle lanes,two travel lanes,a left turn lane, and a sidewalk to
enhance the safety of bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. Presently, the road
is not protected from major floods. Portions of the roadway will be raised and a
bridge will be constructed to protect the road from the 100 year flood. Planning,
design, right-of-way acquisition and other project costs may be included.
Northeast Truck Route $3,000,000
This project will provide for the planning,design,right-of-way acquisition and/or
other project costs associated with road improvements for an alternative truck
route in the northeast quadrant of the City.
Taft Hill Road Improvements, Drake to Derby S 5,000,000
Taft Hill Road south of Drake is a two-lane street. This project will widen this
section of Taft Hill Road to a full arterial street to increase capacity and improve
the level of service. These improvements, including curb, gutter and sidewalk,
will provide safer and more effective facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Planning, design, right-of-way acquisition and other project costs may be
included.
Shields Street Improvements, Horsetooth to Troutman $ 500,000
Most of the arterial street improvements along this section of Shields Street have
been or will soon be completed in conjunction with adjacent development. The
few remaining undeveloped sections create"gaps"in the arterial roadway. Filling
in these gaps will improve the safety and capacity of this section of the arterial
street network. Full arterial improvements including curb, gutter and sidewalk
will also provide safer and more effective facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Planning, design, right-of-way acquisition and other project costs may be
included.
New Northside Aztlan Community Center Construction $6,940,000
This project will replace the Northside Aztlan Community Center with a new,
larger, full service recreation facility. The new center will be located in the
downtown or north Fort Collins area,and will include such amenities as a double
gymnasium, classrooms, exercise rooms, a youth center, and playground and
picnic areas.
Exhibit A
PROJECT DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) Estimated Cost
1996 Dollars
City/School District Community Projects $600,000
These projects provide funding to create shared facilities with Poudre School
District. These facilities may include shared ballfields, gymnasiums, and/or
libraries.
Land Acquisition and/or Initial Design for New Police Building $1,703,000
This project will provide land for a new Police Building. If land is acquired for
less than the estimated cost,the remaining money will be used for design of the
Police Building.
Library Computers and Information Enhancements $3,2007000
This project will provide upgraded computers for library customers. The
computers will allow improved access to library materials,the Internet,the world
wide web and the databases of other libraries.
EPIC Studio Ice Rink $2,500,000
A studio ice rink, that will be smaller than the EPIC ice arena, will be added to
enhance the EPIC facility. The new rink will provide more ice time for programs
such as the city's leam-to-skate program, figure skating, youth and adult hockey
and drop-in skating.
Land Acquisition and/or Initial Design for New Library $2,300,000
This project will provide land for a new library. If land is acquired for less than
the estimated cost,the remaining money will be used for design of the library.
Land Acquisition and/or Initial Design for New Performing Arts Center 51,575,000
This project will provide land for a new Performing Arts Center. If land is
acquired for less than the estimated cost, the remaining money will be used for
design of the Performing Arts Center.
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DATE: September 11, 2000
TO: John Fischbach, City Manager
THRU: Greg Byrne, CPES Director
FROM: Tom Shoemaker, Natural Resources Director
RE: Policy Direction for Excess Funds in Natural Areas and Parks Portion of Building
Community Choices
This memorandum responds to your request for information regarding the existing policy direction
regarding any"excess" revenues that may be generated by the ''A cent sales tax for Parks and Natural 3
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The policy direction regarding"excess" revenues is contained in the ballot language for Ordinance j
No. 29, 1997 which was referred to the voters at the April 8, 1997 election, in Resolution 97-18 i
which referred the matter to the voters, and in Resolution 98-62 which reaffirmed the Council's
commitment to the Natural Areas Program and placed"inflation-adjusted"budgets on the park and
trail projects funded through Building Community Choices. The full text of these measures is
attached(language for Ordinance 29, 1997 is contained within Resolution 97-18).
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Generally, Ordinance 29, 1997 continued the existing '/.cent sales tax for natural areas and trails
which was approved by the voters in 1992. In addition to ongoing funding for natural areas and i
trails, it provided funding for certain park projects. In terns of funding, the ordinance provided for: i
(1) a minimum funding level of$27,000,000 for Natural Areas and Trails, (2)construction of the
other projects according to descriptions contained in Exhibit A to the Ordinance with budgets set by I
City Council, and (3) any excess revenues generated by the tax to be used for natural areas and j
trails. The five capital projects to be funded from the program, and their original budgets were as
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Maintenance. ($27,000,000 plus excess revenues generated by the tax)
• Community Horticulture Center($2,000,000)
• Fossil Creek Community Park Construction($8,000,000)
• Community Park Improvements($450,000)
• Regional Trails($1,250,000)
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funded through Ordinance 29 were being increased to account for inflation and rising costs, while the 1
natural areas portion of the tax received no adjustments. In response, Council adopted Resolution 1
98-62 which reiterated the Council's direction that excess revenues from the tax be used for natural
areas and trails, and set maximum budgets for the park projects as follows: ?
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• Natural Areas, Open Lands and Trails—Acquisition, Construction,Enhancement, and
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• Community Horticulture Center($2,250,542 to be completed in 1999)
• Fossil Creek Community Park Construction($9,829,167 to be completed in 2002)
• Community Park Improvements($576,332 to be completed in 2004)
• Regional Trails($1,678,418 to be completed in 2003)
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RESOLUTION 97-18
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY AN ORDINANCE
EXTENDING THE EXISTING TWENTY-FIVE HUNDREDTHS PERCENT(0.25%)
SALES AND USE TAX FOR NATURAL AREAS AND TRAILS FOR A PERIOD OF '
EIGHT YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR
NATURAL AREAS AND TRAILS AND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
PARK PROJECTS DESCRIBED IN THE"BUILDING COMMUNITY CHOICES"
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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WHEREAS,the City of Fort Collins has enacted a comprehensive sales and use tax,which j
enactment is codified in Chapter 25,Article III of the Code of the City of Fort Collins(the"Code"); 1
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WHEREAS,the amount of such tax presently imposed by the Code,as contained in Section
25-75 (a) thereof, includes a twenty-five hundredths percent (0.25%) tax for the construction of
certain capital projects as determined by the Choices 95 Executive Committee and approved by the j
City Council in 1989(the"Choices 95 Tax');a twenty-five hundredths percent(0.25%) tax for the
purposes of street maintenance and overlay (the "Street Maintenance Tax"); and a twenty-five
hundredths percent(0.25%)tax for the purpose of the acquisition, construction,enhancement,and '
maintenance of trail systems,wildlife habitat,and other natural areas to benefit the citizens of the
city(the"Natural Areas Tax"); and
WHEREAS,the aforementioned sales and use taxes will expire at midnight on December
31, 1997; and
WHEREAS,the City Council believes it would be in the best interests of the citizens of the
city to extend said taxes for an additional eight-year period of time to generate additional revenues
for purposes similar to those for which the taxes were originally imposed;and
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WHEREAS,under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, any such extension i
would require a vote of the people; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Resolution 95-113,City Council adopted as one of its key"themes"
for its 1995 - 1997 Policy Agenda the development of an on-going capital improvement program
which addresses development-related infrastructure projects,as well as major enhancements to the
community;and 1
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WHEREAS, during its December 12, 1995 Study Session on the `Building Community
Choices" Capital Improvement Program, the City Council directed staff to develop a process by
which to review and recommend capital projects, maintenance needs, and acquisitions for which
authorization for continued funding will be sought from the voters of the city; and
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be sought through a variety of forums including:video presentations, public meetings, service club
presentations,surveys,public media and special event outreach;and 3
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WHEREAS, the City's boards and commissions have considered and estimated the
community's capital improvement needs for the next twenty-year period;and
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WHEREAS,staff has presented the recommendations from the boards and commissions and
citizens to the City Council,and has worked with the Council through a series of study sessions to ?
review the recommendations and develop a list of possible projects to be funded through the
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WHEREAS,on January 14, 1997,the City Council adopted Resolution 97-7 which identified
those purposes and projects that the Council believes should be presented to the City's voters at the
April 8, 1997 regular municipal election;and
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WHEREAS, the purpose of this Resolution is to exercise the Council's authority under
Article X, Section 3 of the City Charter to submit to the vote of the people a proposed ordinance
extending the existing natural areas tax for a period of eight years for the purpose of obtaining
additional revenues for natural areas and trails and for the construction of certain park projects
described in the"Building Community Choices"Capital Improvement Program.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That there is hereby referred to the registered voters of the City at the next
regular City election to be held on April 8, 1997,the question of whether the following ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. 29, 1997
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
EXTENDING THE EXISTING TWENTY-FIVE HUNDREDTHS PERCENT
(0.25%)SALES AND USE TAX FOR NATURAL AREAS AND TRAILS FOR
A PERIOD OF EIGHT YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING j
ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR NATURAL AREAS AND TRAILS AND FOR
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WHEREAS, the amount of such tax presently imposed by the Code, as
contained in Section 25-75(a) thereof, includes a twenty-five hundredths percent
(0.25%)tax for funding the acquisition,construction,enhancement and maintenance
of trail systems,wildlife habitat and other natural areas to benefit the citizens of the
City(the"Natural Areas Tax");and
WHEREAS, the Natural Areas Tax is scheduled to expire at midnight on
December 31, 1997; and
WHEREAS,on January 14, 1997,the City Council adopted Resolution 97-7
identifying various projects that it believes should be funded by the extension of the I
existing sales and use taxes referred to above, and has submitted to the registered
electors of the City the question of whether an ordinance extending the Natural Areas
Tax for a period of eight years should be enacted to obtain additional revenues for ;
the acquisition, construction, enhancement and maintenance of open lands, trail
systems,wildlife habitat and other natural areas to benefit the citizens of the City and
for the construction of certain park projects as described in the City's "Building
Community Choices"Capital Improvement Program; and j
WHEREAS, at the regular City election on April 8, 1997,the voters of the
City of Fort Collins approved the extension of such tax for the foregoing purposes i
and determined that,upon the expiration of the Natural Areas Tax, it is necessary and 1
desirable that a new twenty-five hundredths percent(0.25%)sales and use tax on all
taxable items be imposed,subject to the exceptions contained in Section 25-73(c)and s
(d) of the City Code, commencing January 1, 1998, for the purpose of obtaining
additional revenues for open space, natural areas and trails and for the construction
of certain park projects described in the `Building Community Choices" Capital
Improvement Program. j
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS,as follows: 1
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is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 25-75. Rate of tax.
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personal property or taxable services. Twenty-five one-hundredths
(0.25) percent is a tax which shall expire at midnight on December
31,2005,and the proceeds of which shall be used for the purpose of
the acquisition,construction,enhancement and maintenance of trail
systems,wildlife habitat and other natural areas to benefit the citizens
of the city and for the construction of certain park projects as
described in Ordinance No.29, 1997.
Section 2. That the revenue generated by the twenty-five hundredths
percent(0.25%) sales and use tax imposed pursuant to this Ordinance (the"Tax")
shall be used for the acquisition,construction,enhancement and maintenance of open s
lands,trail systems,wildlife habitat and other natural areas to benefit the citizens of
the city and, to the extent that such revenues are sufficient, for the construction of 11
certain park projects,as described on Exhibit"A",attached hereto and incorporated j
herein by this reference, subject to the following terms and conditions: 3_
(a) The design,cost and scheduling of said projects shall be determined I
by the City Council; provided,however,that no decision regarding
the design or cost of any such project shall substantially change the ;
essential character, or eliminate any of the components, of said
project as described on Exhibit "A", except as expressly permitted t
under subsection 2(b) below. This provision shall not be construed _.
as prohibiting the City Council from:
(i) enhancing the scope or design of any project, or increasing {
the cost thereof,unless such enhancement or increase in cost i
would substantially impair the City's ability to fully fund the
construction of any of the other projects described on Exhibit
"A", except those projects, if any, which have been
eliminated by the City Council pursuant to the provisions of
subsection(b) below;or
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(ii) using any other revenues lawfully available to the City to
enhance the scope or design of any such project,or to increase
the cost of the same.
(b) All of the projects described on Exhibit"A"shall be undertaken and
completed by the City unless the City Council determines by
resolution,after receiving a recommendation from the City Manager
and the City's Financial Officer,that:
(i) the expenditure of revenues from the Tax for any such project
would reduce the total amount of revenues available from the
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Tax for the acquisition. construction, enhancement and
maintenance of natural areas and trails to less than 1
$27,000,000.00;or l
(ii) it is no longer legally or financially feasible to undertake and
complete any such project without substantially altering the
essential character of the same as described on Exhibit"A".
Section 3. That any revenues generated by the Tax and remaining l
unexpended and unencumbered after the completion of all of the projects described
on Exhibit"A,"excluding any such projects eliminated by the City Council under L
the provisions of Section 2 (b) (i) or (ii)above, shall be used for the acquisition,
construction,.enhancement and maintenance of natural areas, open lands, trails,
wildlife habitat and other natural areas as described on Exhibit"A".
Section 4. That the full amount of revenues derived from the Tax may be
retained and expended by the City,notwithstanding any state revenue or expenditure
limitations including,but not limited to,those contained in Article X, Section 20 of j
the Colorado Constitution.
Section 5. That the amendment of Section 25-75(a) of the City Code as
set forth herein shall take effect at 12:01 a.m.on January 1, 1998. .-.
Section 6. That except as provided herein,all other provisions of Chapter
25 of the City Code shall remain in full force and effect unless otherwise rescinded
or modified by action of the City Council,
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Section 2. That proposed Ordinance No. 29, 1997, of the Council of the City of Fort
Collins is submitted to the registered electors of the City of Fort Collins at the next regular election
to be held on April 8, 1997 in substantially the following form:
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 29, 1997 j
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS EXTENDING,FOR A PERIOD OF EIGHT YEARS,THE
EXISTING SALES AND USE TAX FOR NATURAL AREAS AND TRAILS AT THE RATE OF 0.25%(25E ON A
S100 PURCHASE),WHICH TAX IS PRESENTLY SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31,1997;PROVIDING
THAT THE REVENUES OF THE EXTENDED TAX SHALL BE USED,IF SUFFICIENT,FOR THE FOLLOWING
CAPITAL PROJECTS,AS PART OF THE"BUILDING COMMUNITY CHOICES"CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM:
NATURAL AREAS,OPEN LANDS,AND TRAILS--ACQUISITION,
CONSTRUCTION,ENHANCEMENTAND MAINTENANCE
COMMUNITY HORTICULTURAL CENTER
FOSSIL CREEK COMMUNITY PARK CONSTRUCTION
COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS
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AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE COST,DESIGN AND SCHEDULING OF THE PROJECTS SHALL BE
DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; THAT THE FULL AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM THE TAX MAY j
BE RETAINED AND EXPENDED BY THE CITY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY STATE REVENUE OR i
EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE
COLORADO CONSTITUTION; AND THAT ANY EXCESS REVENUES GENERATED BY THE TAX SHALL BE E� f
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AGAINST THE ORDINANCE
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held this I Ith day of February, A.D. 1997. f
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Exhibit A 4
Building Community Choices: Natural Areas and Parks Projects
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Estimated Cost 1
1996 Dollars)
Natural Areas,Open Lands and Trails--Acquisition,Construction, $27,000,000
Enhancement and Maintenance
Provide funding to protect natural areas and other categories of open lands, such
as corridors, community separators, gateways, edges, and small urban pockets.
The project will provide funding for such programs as the permanent protection of
significant natural areas and other open lands through land and water acquisition,
conservation easements and other techniques; the restoration or enhancement of
disturbed or degraded areas; the installation of parking areas, traits, interpretive
signs, and other features for appropriate public use; the development of
environmental interpretation programs;and the continuation of a stewardship fund
to provide for long-term programs care of protected lands. Projects will be
undertaken within Fort Collins and the Urban Growth Area, in the area between
Fort Collins and Loveland,and regionally.
Community Horticulture Center $2,000,000
The Community Horticulture Center will include such amenities as a greenhouse/
conservatory, an outdoor amphitheater, and demonstration and community ?
gardens. The center will provide year-round opportunities to learn about
gardening. It will also serve as a resource for plant materials by, for example, i
providing flowers for parks and streetscapes, native plants for natural areas 1
restoration and food for the Food Distribution Center.
Fossil Creek Community Park Construction $8,000,000
The City owns 100 acres of land located just west of SouthRidge Golf Course.
The purpose of this project will be to develop this land into a community park
which will include such amenities as lighted ballfields, soccer/sports fields,
playgrounds, picnic shelters, basketball and tennis courts, trails and related t
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Community Park Improvements $450,000
This project will add improvements to City owned community parks(City Park, j
Edora, Lee Martinez and Rolland Moore). The project will include such
improvements as ballfield and parking lot renovations, ballfield lighting upgrades
and restroom improvements.
Regional Trails $1,250,000 1
The cities of Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley. the towns of Timnath and
Windsor,and Larimer County anticipate working together to create a regional trail d
system linking all these communities. This project will provide funding for Fort
Collins'share of this regional trail system,by expanding sections of the City's trail
system to its urban growth area boundaries. j
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RESOLUTION 98-62 9
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
REAFFIRMING CITY COUNCIL'S COMMITMENT TO THE NATURAL AREAS
PROGRAM AND TO THE ACQUISITION OF LAND THROUGH THAT PROGRAM
IN A TIMELY AND COST EFFECTIVE MANNER
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WHEREAS, in April 1997, as part of the Building Community Choices capital projects
program,the voters of the City of Fort Collins approved Ordinance No.29, 1997(the"Ordinance"),
which authorized a quarter-cent sales tax(the"Natural Areas and Parks Tax")to be collected for the
purposes of funding the City's Natural Areas Program and certain parks projects;and
WHEREAS,the term of the Natural Areas and Parks Tax began January 1, 1998,and will
run through December 31,2005;.and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance authorizes and requires the City to use at least twenty-seven
million dollars ($27,000,000) from the proceeds of the Natural Areas and Parks Tax to fund its
Natural Areas Program, to the extent that such tax revenues equal or exceed said amount;and
WHEREAS,the Ordinance also authorizes the construction of four park-related projects,to
the extent that additional revenues from the Natural Areas and Parks Tax are sufficient for such
purposes, which projects include a community horticulture center,certain park improvements,the
development of Fossil Creek Community Park,and funding for a regional trails program(the"Parks j
Projects");and
WHEREAS,the Parks Projects have been described in the Ordinance in general terms,with
construction cost estimates based on 1996 dollars;and
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WHEREAS,the Ordinance requires that any excess revenues which are collected as a result
of the Natural Areas Tax, after the completion of all of the Parks Projects, must be committed to i
further funding of the City's Natural Areas Program; and
WHEREAS,the Council wishes to take a fiscall} responsible approach to the allocation of 1
funds to the Parks Projects;and !
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WHEREAS, in the face of ever escalating land cost, the Council wishes to maximize the i
City's ability to purchase natural areas by augmenting staff and financial resources without
compromising the integrity of the Park Projects approved by the voters.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
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Section 1. That the Council reaffirms its commitment to the funding ofthe Natural Areas
Program and to the fulfillment of its obligations under Ordinance No. 29, 1997.
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Section 2. That the Council directs staff to explore opportunities to augment its natural
areas land acquisition program through the use of real estate professionals,or such other methods _
as may ensure that the City effectively achieves the goals set out in the City's Natural Areas Policy
Plan. i
Section 3. That the Council will consider opportunities to supplement revenues from the
Natural Areas and Parks Tax with other revenue sources which are lawfully available to it, should j
opportunities arise which require more funding for the Natural Areas Program than is available under
the approved funding schedule for revenues from the Natural Areas and Parks Tax.
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Section 4. That in order to ensure that adequate excess revenues are available for natural
�} area purposes after the completion of all of the Parks Projects,those projects shall be constructed �—
according to the descriptions contained in Exhibit A to Ordinance No.29, 1997,with the maximum
amount of revenues from the Natural Areas and Parks"lax not to exceed the amount shown below,
and in accordance with the following schedule:
Maximum Natural Year to be Completed 4
Areas and Parks Tax
E_penditure
(including inflation)
Community Park
Improvements $ 576,332 2004 ll
Community Horticulture
Center $2,250,542 1999
Fossil Creek Community
Park $9,829,167 2002
Regional Trails $1,678,418 2003 j
Section 5. That at such time as the existing Natural Areas and Parks Tax expires, the
Council supports submitting the extension of such tax to the registered electors of the City,so as to j
ensure the ongoing funding of the Natural Areas Program.
Section 6. That nothing in this Resolution shall be construed as superseding the provisions
of Ordinance No. 29, 1997.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of e Ci 6f Fort Co 'ns held is j
19th day of May, A.D. 1998.
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