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DATE: February 19, 2002
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL FROM:
Doug Smith
SUBJECT :
First Reading of Ordinance No. 013, 2002, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and Transferring
Appropriations.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The funds recommended for appropriation are unencumbered funds from 2001. Appropriating
these unencumbered funds does not affect the projected year-end reserve balances as presented
in the adopted 2002-2003 Biennial Budget. Reserves at 2001 year-end appropriated by this
Ordinance are as follows:
General Fund $4,587,034
Cemetery Fund 35,527
Capital Projects Fund 315,688
Cultural Services & Facilities Fund 277,827
Equipment Fund 315,688
Light & Power Fund 5,662,640
Open Lands Fund 2,218,971
Transit Services Fund 33,344
Transportation Services Fund 164,344
Storm Drainage Fund 22,602
Utility Customer Service & Administration Fund 729,000
Wastewater Fund 149,781
Water Fund 370,177
Downtown Development Authority 3,692
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Funds were appropriated in 2001 by City Council for specific purposes as described below, but
not spent. The unspent funds were added to fund reserves at the end of 2001. Appropriations
were typically not spent because:
• There was not sufficient time to complete bidding in 2001 and thus there
was no known vendor or binding contract to encumber the funds for
expenditure in 2002.
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• The project for which the funds were originally appropriated could not be
completed during 2001 and, therefore, appropriation of those funds is
necessary for completion of the project in 2002.
This Ordinance reappropriates the 2001 funds for the same uses in 2002 as were originally
approved by Council in 2001.
GENERAL FUND
Landmark Rehabilitation Grant Program - $24,752. Funds were awarded to various projects,
under the Landmark Rehabilitation Grant program, that could not be completed in 2001. The
applicants have until April, 2002 to complete these projects. This item reappropriates the
$24,752 for final applications that will be received in 2002.
Update City Plan - $23,993. The update of the City Plan was postponed to 2002 due to other
higher priority Council policy agenda projects. The funds are needed to supplement 2002
budgeted funds for professional services, public outreach, and other project expenses that may be
required for the update project in 2002. This item reappropriates the remaining funds of$23,993
to update City Plan.
Historic Preservation Projects - $92,491. Funds were appropriated by Council for historic
preservation projects that were begun in 2001 but have not yet been completed. The BAVA
Historic Building Inventory project will be matched by a grant from the Colorado Historical
Society. Staff is in the process of finalizing the grant contract, but was unable to complete it
before the close of 2001. The Design Assistance Program funding was not spent in 2001
because the applicants need to complete their projects and apply for final payment. Funds were
also designated for consultant services to assist City staff in reviewing redevelopment proposals
for the Old Fort Collins High School. This project was initiated at the end of 2001 and staff was
unable to finalize the professional services before the end of the year. Funds were included in
2001 for upgrading computer equipment for a historic preservation database. The assessment
and decision of the types of equipment necessary to accommodate the database was underway in
2001, but not completed. This funding is needed in 2002 to complete the various historic
preservation projects begun in 2001.
Affordable Housing Land Bank - $750,000. These funds were appropriated by Council for the
Affordable Housing Land Bank program. Staff searched for sites to purchase, but was not
successful before the close of 2001. Staff is confidant that sites will be purchased in 2002 for the
Land Bank program.
Affordable Housin¢ Competitive Process - $908,327. These funds were appropriated by Council
for the competitive process. These funds were awarded in the fall of 2001 competitive process,
but the projects will not be completed until 2002. These appropriations are needed to complete
the projects in 2002.
Affordable Housing Trust - $80,606. These funds were allocated for the Habitat and Care
Housing projects which are affordable housing projects that were recently completed. The
projects will be applying for the final rebates from the program in 2002. These funds will be
needed in 2002 to pay these final rebates.
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City Plans - $262,771. Funds were allocated for various city plans in 2001 that were not
completed. The 2020 Projections project was delayed because staff was working with other
regional jurisdictions to expand the project to include those jurisdictions (for example, Larimer
County and the NFRAQPC). For the Fort Collins/Timnath/Windsor Community Separator
project, the professional services contract is underway and the remaining funds are for additional
consultant services, public outreach, and other project expenses that will be required for
completion of the project in 2002. The preparation of the BAVA Neighborhood Plan was
delayed due to other higher priority Council policy items. The Fort Collins/Wellington
Community Separator study has also been delayed due to other higher priority Council policy
items. The I-25 Subarea Plan is underway, but was not completed in 2001. This item
reappropriates the remaining funds of$262,771 to complete the various plans.
Community Opportunity Investments - $63,843. The Community Opportunity Investments
funds are appropriated to address potential projects and needs that were discussed during the
budget process and other projects that may be identified during the year that might be of benefit
to the City. During 2001, $364,126 was appropriated for potential needs. At the end of 2001
there are one-time funds in the amount of $63,843 that have not been spent or included in the
2002 budget. This item reappropriates the remaining one-time funds for potential projects and
needs in 2002.
Camera Radar and Red-Light Camera Systems - $281,495. At the end of 2001, $281,495 of
estimated ticket revenue that was appropriated for camera radar and red-light camera programs
had not been spent or encumbered. These appropriations were set aside to pay any additional
costs which City Departments might incur related to the use of camera radar and red-light
camera systems or related to other programs intended to address the City's current traffic
problems. This item reappropriates the $281,495 for the camera radar program and related
expenses in 2002.
Computer Aided Dispatch - $360,000. In 2001 Fort Collins Police Services purchased a new
Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. After the initial installation of the system, the
contract was terminated when the system failed to meet contract specifications. Fort Collins
Police reverted back to the previous system and is now in the process of identifying another
vendor. In 2002, Police will select a new Computer Aided Dispatch/Records Management
System vendor. This item reappropriates $360,000 of the 2001 CAD funds to meet the
necessary expenses for a new system in 2002.
800 MHz - $164,000. In 2001, the police dispatch budget included $350,000 in one-time
funding for 800 MHz dispatch furnishings and consoles. Due to a delayed release of the newest
digital 800 MHz console and lack of space, the project was not completed in 2001. Dispatch will
expand or move to a new location in 2002, or early 2003, and this money will be spent for
furnishings at that time.
Police Shooting Range System Replacement - $17,010. As part of the 2001 police budget,
$17,010 in the range budget was for the replacement of the computerized target retrieval system
at the Police Marksman Range. The range is located at 2554 Midpoint Drive and is owned and
operated by Fort Collins Police Services. The range houses a computerized target retrieval
system, which is so outdated there are no longer parts available to repair equipment
malfunctions. Late in 2001, a possible vendor was identified to replace the system, perform lead
abatement and replace the metal backstop, which catches ammunition. Due to bid process
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deadlines, a final vendor was not identified. These funds will be used in 2002 as part of the
down payment necessary for the lease purchase of the target retrieval system.
Larimer County Drug Task Force - $15,166. This money is the remaining balance from the 2001
Latimer County Drug Task Force account. The revenue source for this account is restitution
received from the court for the Larimer County Drug Task Force. This is the only source of
revenue for all Task Force operating expenses not paid by the Larimer County Drug Grant.
Examples of these expenses are photo processing, office supplies, and clandestine lab safety
equipment. Due to the nature of the revenue, annual operating budgets depend on the revenue
from the preceding year. These funds need to be reappropriated to provide for task force
expenses in 2002.
Police Low-Rider Project- $7,842. In 2001, $10,500 was received from the Tommy Short
Foundation to fund the Police Low-Rider project. The van was donated by Equipment Services
and will be used as part of a youth outreach program. Of the $10,500 donation received only
$2,658 was spent on the project in 2001. The remaining amount of $7,842 is needed for 2002
expenses to complete the project.
Recycling Drop-Off Center - $47,863. In 2000, City Council approved one-time funding of
$115,000, and in 2001, ongoing funding of $15,000 for the Natural Resources Department
budget to establish a multi-material recycling drop-off center. Construction is underway at the
Rivendell School location, and the center is anticipated to be opened in March 2002. This item
reappropriates the remaining funds to be used for completion of this project.
Construction/Demolition Debris Project - $1,668. In 2000, City Council approved $20,000 to
fund a pilot construction/demolition debris recycling project. The project continued into 2001,
during which time the objectives of the project were to gather baseline data on construction
debris waste from new home construction in Fort Collins and develop a system for separation of
construction waste that can be applied to the construction industry. This item reappropriates the
unspent balance to complete final outreach work on construction waste management.
Recycling Center Expansion - $95,000. During the 2001 budget exception process, Council
approved a $100,000 contribution to the proposed Recycling Center expansion at the landfill.
Since then, Latimer County has postponed construction of the Center's expansion. The Natural
Resources Department has contributed $5,000 to support the Larimer County Natural Resource
Department's development of a solid waste/recycling education center at the landfill. This item
reappropriates the unspent balance of$95,000 for the recycling center expansion.
Clean Air Program Position - $26,864. The Natural Resources Department's 2001 budget
included an approved .5 FTE Environmental Planner contractual position in the Clean Air
Program, funded by the Utilities Department, to support the City's Climate Protection Program.
Because of a delay in hiring, the position did not get filled until mid-year. This item
reappropriates the unspent balance to continue staffing the position through the end of the
contract.
Carbon Monoxide Monitoring Site — $15,000. In 2001 Council approved funding to the Natural
Resources Department in the amount of $15,000 to be used for a second carbon monoxide
monitoring site. Due to difficulties finding an adequate location site, this project was not
completed. This item reappropriates $15,000 to be used for completion of the project.
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Office Equipment - $7,176. In 2001, the Natural Resources Department budgeted for the
purchase of equipment (work table, computer, scanner and color printer) to set up a central work
room for the department. The space for the workroom will not be available until the middle of
2002 when the maintenance crew moves to the Nix Maintenance Facility. This item
reappropriates $7,176 needed to purchase the equipment.
J.D. Edwards Financial System - $598,949. The Finance Department has appropriated funds
over the past several years for expenditures related to the implementation of a new financial
system. The funds are used for lease purchase payments for the J.D. Edwards Financial System,
ongoing maintenance costs and associated consulting costs. This is an ongoing project with
payments to be made over the next ten years. This item reappropriates the unspent project funds
in the amount of$598,949 to continue the project payments in 2002.
Library - Children's Programs- $5.000. In 2001, the Sheila Fortune Foundation awarded the
Library $5,000 to provide ongoing programs for children, utilizing disadvantaged youth when
possible. These funds will be used to provide future programs in accordance with the
Foundation specifications. This item requests the reappropriation of $5,000 to be used in 2002
to provide ongoing programs for children as specified by the Sheila Fortune Foundation.
Lease Purchase of Equipment - $95,243. Ordinance No. 156, 2001, was adopted in November
2001, authorizing the lease purchase of City vehicles and equipment. However, vendors had not
been identified by year-end for all lease purchase vehicles and equipment and thus, purchase
orders could not be created. This item reappropriates $95,243 to complete the purchases of
vehicles and equipment in 2002.
Parks Maintenance Life Cycle - $32,920. Each year life cycle funds are budgeted to cover the
cost of upgrades, repair and replacement of assets within the parks system. This money will be
used to replace the lights at Lee Martinez Park tennis courts. There was not sufficient funding at
the end of 2001 to replace the lights, so the $32,920 will be combined with 2002 funds to cover
the entire cost of the light replacement. The project will be completed in the spring of 2002.
Community Park Improvements - $17,328. This is Community Park Improvement money that
was not spent or encumbered in 2001. This money will be spent on improvements that will be
determined when all community parks master plans are completed and a prioritized list of
improvements has been created. All master plans should be completed in 2002. These funds
will be used to make the improvements suggested with the master plans.
Newspaper Stands - $27,000. The Parks Division received $27,000 in 2001 for improvements to
newspaper stands in the downtown area. The project was not at the stage where the money could
be encumbered in 2001. The funds need to be reappropriated in 2002, so the funds can be spent
on the project as intended. The project will be completed in 2002.
Gateway Park - $54,609. The Parks Division received funding in 2001 to open Gateway Park.
Due to construction delays, the Park will not open until 2002. Funding received in 2001 to open
Gateway Park needs to be reappropriated in 2002 to help support the opening of Gateway Park
411 this year.
GIS Contractual Position - $17,600. Part of the GIS Strategic Plan implementation is the
development of applications. For this purpose, GIS hired a contractual GIS Programmer/
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Analyst. Due to other work items and a delay in the Spatial Database Engine implementation,
the contract began in April 2001 instead of January 2001. Therefore, all of the funds were not
spent in 2001 and $17,600 is requested for reappropriation to complete the contract in 2002.
Spatial Database Engine (SDE) Implementation - $48,318. Another aspect of the GIS Strategic
Plan Implementation is the development of a spatial data warehouse. This requires a migration
of existing data, redesign and possible editing of existing data. Since the server hardware
purchase and software installations were delayed, this project was delayed as well. Neither the
in-house work, nor any bidding for consulting services was begun. GIS requests reappropriation
of$48,318 to plan and implement the migration of the GIS database into SDE.
Document Management Program - $20,000. A project was initiated in the fall of 2001 to install
a new enterprise document management system for the City organization. Funds were
appropriated in the 2001 budget for this project, including the purchase of hardware, software
and vendor consulting services. The new system implementation was successfully completed as
scheduled, except for a web access software module. The reappropriation of$20,000 is needed
for this software module that was originally planned for purchase in 2001, but was postponed
until 2002 in order to obtain the benefits of the newest version.
Promotional Campaign - $3,000. In 2001, money was allocated for a promotional campaign for
Cable 27, including the purchase of advertising time on AT&T Cable. Production of the two 30-
second spots took longer than anticipated, and consequently the spots were not ready to be aired
by the end of the year. This reappropriation will allow Cable 27 to implement the promotional
campaign in May 2002.
Equipment Loan Pool - $400,000. Each year funds are appropriated to provide a revolving loan
pool for the timely replacement of operating equipment (vehicles, machinery, and computer
systems). Operating managers may borrow from the loan pool to bridge the period of time when
the equipment is needed and the next available lease purchase package is started. The loan pool
is paid back on approval of the lease purchase package. The balance in the Equipment Loan
Pool reserve, at the end of 2001, was $400,000. This amount is requested for reappropriation to
provide an equipment loan pool for 2002.
Current Planning P&Z Board Training - $6,000. In 2001, Current Planning was given one-time
money for training for the Planning and Zoning Board in the amount of $10,000. A
reappropriation of$6,000 is requested for ongoing training. These funds will be used in 2002 to
continue the training for the Planning and Zoning Board that was not completed in 2001.
Restorative Justice Program - $14,000. Municipal Court agreed to assist in the support of the
Restorative Justice Program. The majority of the program is funded through a grant awarded to
Fort Collins Police Services. Municipal Court had vacancy savings in 2001, which were
committed to the project. Salaries cannot be encumbered on a purchase order. Therefore, the
$14,000 savings are needed for reappropriation to assist in paying the Coordinator's salary for
2002.
Municipal Court Equipment - $1,200. These funds will be used to purchase a "Client"
component of an Imaging System. The imaging system will be purchased by Fort Collins Police
Services in 2002. This system will allow the Court to retrieve copies of accident reports and
store reports from Police Services saving time for both departments. The purchase could not
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happen in 2001 because final decisions were not made until December 2001. These funds need
to be reappropriated to purchase the "Client" component of the imaging system in 2002.
CEMETERY FUND
Lease Purchase - $35,527. Ordinance No. 156, 2001, was adopted by Council in November
2001, authorizing the lease purchase of City equipment. However, vendors had not been
identified by year-end for all lease purchase items and thus purchase orders could not be created.
Funds in the amount of$35,527 need to be reappropriated in the Cemetery Fund to complete the
purchases of equipment in 2002.
CULTURAL SERVICES & FACILITIES FUND
Art-in-Public Places - $273,035. City Council approved legislation in 1995 creating an Art-in-
Public Places (APP) Program. The purpose of the program is to encourage and enhance artistic
expression and appreciation adding value to the community through acquiring, exhibiting and
maintaining public art. The program is funded by setting aside 1% of all eligible City
construction projects (including Utility projects) over $250,000, as defined in the APP
guidelines. Funds totaling $492,126 were appropriated in the Cultural Services & Facilities
Fund in 2001. As of December 31, 2001, $219,091 had been spent or encumbered leaving a
balance of $273,035. This balance represents funding for projects that were either postponed,
delayed or are multi-year projects. This item reappropriates the $273,035 in the Cultural
Services & Facilities Fund to be used for the APP program in 2002.
Wilkins Charitable Trust, Museum - $4,792. The 2001 Museum budget included an
appropriation of $50,000 from the Don and May Wilkins Charitable Trust, to be used with other
Museum funding sources to complete installation of the Franz Cabin and to create a courtyard
and new entryway in to the Museum. The improvements were not completed as of year-end due
to time constraints. This item reappropriates $4,792 to be used to complete the courtyard
improvements by the spring.
EQUIPMENT FUND
Operations Services Facility - $315,688. Plans call for Operations Services to relocate to the
Wood Street Campus if and when a new performing arts center facility is constructed on Block
31. The plan would require the construction of a building to house Operations Services,
currently located on Block 3 t. Appropriations, totaling $315,688, were identified in 2001 in the
Equipment Fund from project savings and from changes in operating plans. These appropriations
were identified for transfer to the Capital Projects Fund to begin studies and preliminary design
work associated with the relocation of Operations Services. This item reappropriates $315,688
for transfer to the Capital Projects Fund Operations Services Facility and appropriates it therein.
LIGHT & POWER FUND
Station Capacitors - $106,000. Capacitors are used for voltage support and to maintain a
minimum power factor of 95% in order to avoid penalty charges from Platte River Power
Authority. Station capacitors were ordered in 2001 but have not been delivered. This item
reappropriates $106,000 of the unused 2001 station capacitor budget to cover the installation
costs that will be incurred in 2002.
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Station Additions - $78,000. In 2001, $78,000 of the substation additions budget was unused
due to limited substation labor resources. This item reappropriates the funds for station additions
in 2002 and will provide for planned improvements to the power transformer load tap changers.
Harmony Station - $230,000. The vast majority of the Harmony Substation expansion project is
complete. This item reappropriates the remaining $230,000 from the 2001 budget for
completion of the work in 2002.
Major Duct Banks and Circuits - $900,000. Major duct bank projects and associated feeder
circuits were delayed to coordinate with the major street improvements on Drake and Taft Hill.
This item reappropriates $900,000 from the 2001 budget so that these projects can be finished
this year in addition to the duct bank work originally scheduled for 2002.
Dixon Creek Substation - $245,000. The Utilities Light & Power Fund 2001 appropriations
included funds for the relocation of the substation from Overland Trail and Mulberry to Dixon
Creek. The work is continuing into 2002. This item reappropriates the remaining $245,000
from the 2001 budget for completion of this project in 2002. Platte River Power Authority has
reimbursed the City for the project costs associated with the relocation.
Transformer Purchases - $200,000. The purchase of regulators required by the Utility's
ductbank projects was postponed in order to coordinate with the timing of the duct bank
installation. As a result, the 2001 purchase was delayed. In addition, new arrangements with
vendors have improved delivery times for transformers and allowed purchases to be delayed
until 2002 to reduce carrying costs. This item reappropriates $200,000 for the purchase of the
needed regulators and transformers in 2002.
Customer Information System - $220,000. In 2001, $220,000 of the Light and Power Fund 2001
appropriations for the customer information system (CIS) was unused. A reappropriation of
these funds is required for system upgrades, implementation of electronic bill presentment and
other web services for the Utilities' customers in 2002. CIS is initially funded in the Light and
Power Fund. Light and Power is in turn paid back by the other Utility Funds using the system.
General Plant Additions - $2,800,000. Delays in Service Center site improvements at 700 Wood
Street have resulted from extensive neighborhood coordination and preparation of alternative
master plan site development configurations. The neighborhood coordination is now completed
and the project will begin in 2002. This item reappropriates $2,800,000 from the 2001 budget in
order that work can proceed in 2002.
Power ORerated Equipment - $151,000. Funds for the purchase of a directional drill were
included in the 2001 budget. The time that it took to investigate options and get quotes from the
vendor pushed the Utility past the purchasing deadline for 2001. This item reappropriates
$151,000 in order to replace similar equipment in use since 1994.
Eastside Station - $500,000. The 2001 budget included funds for the purchase of a substation
site east of town to provide for future needs. Staff has not yet been successful in locating a
suitable site with a willing seller. The purchase was also delayed until Platte River Power
Authority concludes joint use transmission negotiations with other power suppliers. The
reappropriation will permit the land purchase in 2002.
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Art-in-Public Places - $232,640. City Council approved legislation in 1995 creating an Art-in-
Public Places (APP) program. The purpose of the program is to encourage and enhance artistic
expression and appreciation adding value to the community through acquiring, exhibiting and
maintaining public art. The program is funded by setting aside 1% of all eligible City
construction projects (including Utility projects) over $250,000, as defined in the APP
guidelines. Funds totaling $245,752 were appropriated in the Light & Power Fund and included
in the 2001 revised budget. As of December 31, 2001, $13,112 had been spent or encumbered
leaving a balance of $232,640. This balance represents funding for projects that were either
postponed, delayed or are multi-year projects. This item reappropriates the $232,640 in the
Light & Power Fund to be used for the APP program in 2002.
OPEN LANDS FUND
Natural Areas Acquisition Funds - $2,218,971. In 2000, the City received proceeds from the
County Help Preserve Open Space sales tax to be used for natural areas land acquisitions. These
proceeds, which have been appropriated, are recorded in the Open Lands Fund. Several
anticipated acquisitions did not close during 2001, however, staff is continuing to aggressively
pursue land acquisition and anticipates requiring these funds in 2002. This item reappropriates
the remaining balance, of unspent appropriations, totaling $2,218,971, to be used for natural area
land acquisition and other purposes specified in the County's Help Preserve Open Spaces
Initiative in 2002.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FUND
Parking Enforcement Officer - $50,000. Due to increased service demand experienced in 2001,
Parking Services identified the need for a Parking Enforcement Officer. Salary savings from
other positions within Parking Services were identified to fund the Parking Enforcement Officer,
but the position was not hired by year-end. The requested reappropriation of funds will be used
to pay for the position and equipment in 2002.
Stairwell Canopy, Old Town Parking Structure - $6,000. Installation of a stairwell canopy was
identified in the conditional appraisal for the Old Town Parking Structure and is necessary in
order to reduce hazardous conditions on the 4th floor stairwell. Due to the numerous parking
projects during 2001, this project could not get underway prior to the end of the year.
Elevator Modernization Project, Old Town Parking Structure - $10,000. A portion of the
elevator maintenance was bid in 2001. However, the project construction has been delayed due
to work being done by the Oak Street Outfall project. Several smaller components of the overall
project, such as electrical work in the machine room, and inspection fees, will not be done by the
contractor who bid the main project, and the funds for these items need to be reappropriated in
order to complete the project in the spring.
Exit Light Replacement, Old Town Parking Structure - $5,000. This project is part of the
ongoing maintenance budget for the parking structure. This project could not be undertaken
prior to the end of the year due to time demands and scheduling conflicts. Parking Services has
received a request from Poudre Fire Authority requesting this replacement, due to safety
regulations. The requested reappropriation will allow this work to take place in the spring.
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Pay Parking Machine, Mason Street Lot - $25,000. Plans for 2001 included the purchase of two
pay parking machines. A machine was purchase to be used at the parking lot at 215 North
Mason. The second machine was to be purchase for the Mason Street Lot, south of Mountain
Avenue. Due to issues with the original vendor, the contract of pay parking machines was
cancelled, and funds could not be encumbered for the second machine. Parking Services needs
to re-bid or select a vendor early in 2002 in order to procure the machine for the Mason Street
Lot.
Mason Street Lot Resurfacing/Restri inng - $20,000. Resurfacing and restriping the Mason
Street Lot was planned for 2001. The work was "on-hold" while awaiting installation of the pay
parking machine, to be installed in the fall of 2001. Due to problems encountered in purchasing
the pay parking machine, the resurfacing and restriping could no be completed.
Transportation Model Improvements - $15,000. Transportation Planning has been working with
a consultant to improve and update the current transportation model that will be used in both the
Transportation Master Plan and City Plan updates in 2002. The contract awarded for the initial
phase of the model improvement project during 2001 is near completion. Resources were
available for the second phase, but the amendment could not be processed prior to year-end in
order to encumber the funds.
Commuter Bicycle Coach Program Transfer - $33,344. The Commuter Bicycle Coach program
was developed in 2001, in the Transportation Services Fund, under the "Commuter Tutor" title.
The purpose of the Commuter Bicycle Coach is to encourage and motivate individuals in the
work place to use bicycles as their choice mode of transportation at least one day a week. The
program received funding in 2001 from federal Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality dollars and
the City's General Fund. However, the program was never fully implemented. This item
requests reappropriation from Transportation Services Fund prior year reserves in the amount of
$33,344, representing the unspent General Fund dollars received, to be transferred to the Transit
Services Fund, where the Commuter Bicycle Coach program will reside in 2002.
STORM DRAINAGE
Art-in-Public Places - $22,602. City Council approved legislation in 1995 creating an Art- in-
Public Places (APP) program. The purpose of the program is to encourage and enhance artistic
expression and appreciation adding value to the community through acquiring, exhibiting and
maintaining public art. The program is funded by setting aside 1% of all eligible City
construction projects (including Utility projects) over $250,000, as defined in the APP
guidelines. Funds totaling $74,520 were appropriated in the Storm Drainage Fund and included
in the 2001 revised budget. As of December 31, 2001, $51,918 had been spent or encumbered
leaving a balance of $22,602. This balance represents funding for projects that were either
postponed, delayed or are multi-year projects. This item reappropriates the $22,602 in the Storm
Drainage Fund to be used for the APP program in 2002.
UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE & ADMINISTRATION FUND
Computer Telephony Integration - $555.000. The Utilities Customer Service Department budget
for 2001 included an appropriation to implement call center technology to better manage an
increasing volume of customer calls. The RFP for the computer telephony integration project
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was delayed to allow coordination with other City departments. Bids for RFP number P-813
were received December 14, 2001 and the purchase will be completed in early 2002.
Customer Information Services (CIS) - $124,000. A new customer service system went on-line
late in 2000. In 2001, $124,000 of the funds budgeted in the Utilities Customer Service and
Administration Fund for implementation and operations were unused. This item reappropriates
$124,000 from the 2001 budget for system improvements that were not completed during the
first year of operations.
Category V Wiring Upgrade - $50,000. The Utilities Information Technology budget for 2001
included an appropriation to replace Category III wiring and install additional fiber optic cables
at the Utilities' Service Center. This will consolidate network equipment rooms and establish
the infrastructure for Network Attached Storage. Staff was unable to finalize a bid for the work
with H and H Construction prior to December 31. This item reappropriates $50,000 from the
2001 budget so the project can be completed in early 2002.
WASTEWATER FUND
Art-in-Public Places - $149,781. City Council approved legislation in 1995 creating an Art-in-
Public Places (APP) program. The purpose of the program is to encourage and enhance artistic
expression and appreciation adding value to the community through acquiring, exhibiting and
maintaining public art. The program is funded by setting aside 1% of all eligible City
construction projects (including Utility projects) over $250,000, as defined in the APP
guidelines. Funds totaling $155,313 were appropriated in the Wastewater Fund and included in
the 2001 revised budget. As of December 31, 2001, $5,532 had been spent or encumbered
leaving a balance of $149,781. This balance represents funding for projects that were either
postponed, delayed or are multi-year projects. This item reappropriates the $149,781 in the
Wastewater Fund to be used for the APP program in 2002.
WATER FUND
Art-in-Public Places - $370,177. City Council approved legislation in 1995 creating an Art-in-
Public Places (APP) program. The purpose of the program is to encourage and enhance artistic
expression and appreciation adding value to the community through acquiring, exhibiting and
maintaining public art. The program is funded by setting aside 1% of all eligible City
construction projects (including Utility projects) over $250,000, as defined in the APP
guidelines. Funds totaling $374,274 were appropriated in the Water Fund and included in the
2001 revised budget. As of December 31, 2001, $4,097 had been spent or encumbered leaving a
balance of $370,177. This balance represents funding for projects that were either postponed,
delayed or are multi-year projects. This item reappropriates the $370,177 in the Water Fund to
be used for the APP program in 2002.
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY—O & M FUND
Parking Structure Sienape - $3,692. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Downtown
Business Association, and the City of Fort Collins agreed to equally share in the cost of a new
sign on the Old Town Parking Structure and the Civic Center Parking Structure. The final
amount for the new signs was not known by year-end. This item reappropriates the $3,692 in the
Downtown Development Authority Operation and Maintenance Fund to pay DDA's portion of
the cost for the new signs.
ORDINANCE NO. 013, 2002
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROPRIATING PRIOR YEAR RESERVES
AND TRANSFERRING APPROPRIATIONS
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 11 of the Charter of the City of Fort Collins, hereinafter
"the Charter", requires that all appropriations unexpended or unencumbered at the end of the
fiscal year shall lapse to the applicable general or special fund, except that appropriations for
capital projects and federal or state grants shall not lapse until the completion of the capital
project or until the expiration of the federal or state grant; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9, of the Charter permits the City Council to appropriate
by ordinance at any time during the fiscal year such funds for expenditure as may be available
from reserves accumulated in prior years, notwithstanding that such reserves were not previously
appropriated; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 10, of the Charter authorizes the City Council to transfer
by ordinance any unexpended and unencumbered amount or portion thereof from one fund to
another fund, provided that the purpose for which the transferred funds are to be expended
remains unchanged.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from prior year reserves in
the General Fund the sum of FOUR MILLION FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN
THOUSAND THIRTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($4,587,034) for the following purposes:
Landmark Rehabilitation Grant Program $24,752
Update City Plan 23,993
Historic Preservation Projects 92,491
Affordable Housing Land Bank 750,000
Affordable Housing Competitive Process 908,327
Affordable Housing Trust 80,606
City Plans 262,771
Community Opportunity Investments 63,843
Camera Radar and Red-Light Camera Systems 281,495
Computer Aided Dispatch 360,000
800 MHz 164,000
Police Shooting Range System Replacement 17,010
Latimer County Drug Task Force 15,166
Police Low-Rider Project 7,842
Recycling Drop-Off Center 47,863
Construction/Demolition Debris Project 1,668
Recycling Center Expansion 95,000
Clean Air Program Position 26,864
Carbon Monoxide Monitoring Site 15,000
Office Equipment 7,176
JD Edwards Financial System 598,949
Library - Children's Programs 5,000
Lease Purchase of Equipment 95,243
Parks Maintenance Life Cycle 32,920
Community Park Improvements 17,328
Newspaper Stands 27,000
Gateway Park 54,609
GIS Contractual Position 17,600
Spatial Database Engine (SDE) Implementation 48,318
Document Management Program 20,000
Promotional Campaign 3,000
Equipment Loan Pool 400,000
Current Planning P&Z Board Training 6,000
Restorative Justice Program 14,000
Municipal Court Equipment 1,200
Total General Fund $4,587,034
Section 2. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from prior year reserves in
the Cemetery Fund the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-
SEVEN DOLLARS ($35,527) to be used for the lease purchase of Cemeteries equipment.
Section 3. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from prior year reserves in
the Cultural Services & Facilities Fund the sum of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN DOLLARS ($277,827) to be used for the
following purposes:
Art-in-Public Place Program $ 273,035
Museum—Courtyard Improvements 4,792
$ 277,827
Section 4. That there is hereby appropriated from prior year reserves in the Equipment
Fund, the sum of THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-
EIGHT DOLLARS ($315,688) for transfer to the Capital Projects Fund, Operations Services
Facility project and appropriated therein to be used for studies and preliminary design.
Section 5. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from prior year reserves in
the Light & Power Fund the sum of FIVE MILLION SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS ($5,662,640) to be used for the following
purposes:
Station Capacitors $ 106,000
Station Additions 78,000
Harmony Station 230,000
. Major Duct Banks and Circuits 900,000
Dixon Creek Substation 245,000
Transformer Purchases 200,000
Customer Information System 220,000
General Plan Additions 2,800,000
Power Operated Equipment 151,000
Eastside Station 500,000
Art-in-Public Places 232,640
Total Light & Power Fund $5,662,640
Section 6. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from prior year reserves in
the Open Lands Fund the sum of TWO MILLION TWO HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND
NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE DOLLARS ($2,218,971) to be used for the acquisition of
natural areas and other purposes specified in the County's Help Preserve Open Spaces Initiative.
Section 7. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from prior year reserves in
the Transportation Services Fund the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($131,000) to be used for the following purposes:
Parking Enforcement Officer $ 50,000
Stairwell Canopy, Old Town Parking Structure 6,000
Elevator Modernization, Old Town Parking Structure 10,000
Exit Light Replacement, Old Town Parking Structure 5,000
Pay Parking Machine, Mason Street Lot 25,000
Mason Street Lot Resurfacing/Restriping 20,000
Transportation Model Improvements 15,000
Total Transportation Services Fund $ 131,000
Section 8. That there is hereby appropriated from prior year reserves in the
Transportation Services Fund, the sum of THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED
FORTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($33,344) for transfer to the Transit Services Fund and appropriated
therein to be used for the Commuter Bicycle Coach program.
Section 9. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from prior year reserves in
the Storm Drainage Fund the sum of TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWO
DOLLARS ($22,602) to be used for the purpose specified in the City's Art-in-Public Places
program.
Section 10. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from prior year reserves in
the Utility Customer Service & Administration Fund the sum of SEVEN HUNDRED
TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($729,000) for the following purposes:
Computer Telephony Integration $ 555,000
Customer Information System (CIS) 124,000
Category V Wiring Upgrade 50,000
. Total Utility Customer Service & Admin. Fund $ 729,000
Section 11. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from prior year reserves in
the Wastewater Fund the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE DOLLARS ($149,781) to be used for the purpose specified in the
City's Art-in-Public Places program.
Section 12. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from prior year reserves in
the Water Fund the sum of THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
SEVENTY-SEVEN DOLLARS ($370,177) to be used for the purpose specified in the City's
Art-in-Public Places program.
Section 13. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from prior year reserves in
the Downtown Development Authority Operations & Maintenance Fund the sum of THREE
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY-TWO DOLLARS ($3,692) to be used for the purpose
of payment for parking structure signage.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 19th day of
February, A.D. 2002, and to be presented for final passage on the 5th day of March, A.D. 2002.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 5th day of March, A.D. 2002.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk