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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/01/2001 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 79, 2001, AUTHORIZ AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 14 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: May 1, 2001110 STAFF: Ann Turnquist SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 79, 2001, Authorizing Amendments to the Intergovernmental Agreements Between the City and Poudre School District and Thompson Valley School District Pertaining to the Land Dedication and In-Lieu Fee Requirements Contained in Such Agreements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In April, 1998, the City of Fort Collins and Thompson and Poudre School Districts entered into Intergovernmental Agreements regarding land dedication for new developments, including a provision for fees in lieu of land dedication. This system of land dedication and fees-in-lieu of dedication has been in place for 2.5 years, and is now in need of review. The school districts have asked that the amount of the fees be increased to reflect both the increasing cost of land and revised school site standards. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 17,2001. r t i AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 35 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: April 17, 2001 STAFF: Ann Tum uist SUBJECT: First Reading of Ordinance No. 79, 2001, Authorizing Amendments to the Intergovernmental Agreements Between the City and Poudre School District and Thompson Valley`School District Pertaining to the Land Dedication and In-Lieu Fee Requirements Contained in;Such Agreements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading. ' FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed ordinance will not have a financial impact on the City of Fort Collins because the fees will be collected on behalf of Poudre and Thompson School Districts. Revenues from the fees will pass through City accounts and will not affect City revenue limits under Article X,Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In April, 1998, the City of Fort Collins and Thompson and Poudre School Districts entered into Intergovernmental Agreements regarding land,dedication for new developments, including a provision for fees in lieu of land dedication. This system of land dedication and fees-in-lieu of dedication has been in place for 2.5 years, and is now in need of review. The school districts have asked that the amount of the fees be increased to reflect both the increasing cost of land and revised school site standards. N 4�. The effect of the proposed change in per dwelling unit costs would be as follows: Poudre School District: Previous Fee per dwelling unit $484.26 Proposed Fee per dwelling unit $763.03 Previous Land Dedication Requirement 0.01541 acre Proposed Land Dedication Requirement 0.01587 acre These significant changes in Poudre School District's fees reflect two factors. A significant increase in the amount of land required for both Junior High and High School facilities has led to a much DATE: Aril 17,2001 2 ITEM NUMBER: 35 higher land dedication requirement. Also, the cost of land acquisition and infrastructure development has increased as general land values in the area have risen. The school district has experienced these increased costs through recent school site acquisitions and experience with bids for infrastructure development. Thompson School District Previous Fee per dwelling unit $446.00 s Proposed Fee per dwelling unit $688.32 '` Previous Land Dedication Requirement 0.01440 acre , : Proposed Land Dedication Requirement 0.01440 acre ?s` The change in Thompson School District's fees result solely from the increase in land values within the district. An increase in developed land costs from $31,000 per acre to,$47,800 reflect both the district's experience in purchasing school sites and the cost of land currently for sale within the district. The school district has met with both its Construction Review Board14'and, Planning Commission to review the proposed changes and gather public input. r The City's Intergovernmental Agreements with .Poudre School District and Thompson School District allow for periodic updates to the fees and land dedication requirements. The agreements also require that the City conduct a public hearing prior to any changes in the fee or land requirement. Each of the school districts has reviewed its methodology for this program and requested that the City Council approve these revisions.