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COUNCIL - COMPLETE AGENDA - 01/24/2017 - COMPLETE AGENDA
City of Fort Collins Page 1 Wade Troxell, Mayor Council Information Center (CIC) Gerry Horak, District 6, Mayor Pro Tem City Hall West Bob Overbeck, District 1 300 LaPorte Avenue Ray Martinez, District 2 Fort Collins, Colorado Gino Campana, District 3 Kristin Stephens, District 4 Cablecast on FCTV Channel 14 Ross Cunniff, District 5 and Channel 881 on the Comcast cable system Carrie Daggett Darin Atteberry Wanda Winkelmann City Attorney City Manager City Clerk The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (TDD 224- 6001) for assistance. City Council Work Session January 24, 2017 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER. 1. Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Solutions. (staff: Jeff Mihelich, Mike Trombley; 15 minute staff presentation; 1 hour discussion) The purpose of this item is to review four solutions staff is working on to address the disruptive behaviors which the City experiences during the summer months. 1. Securing dedicated jail space in Larimer County Jail 2. Appropriate Use of Public Spaces ordinance 3. Give Real Change - a program designed to encourage downtown visitors to give spare change to charities rather than directly to panhandlers. 4. Expanded Use of cameras downtown 2. Northern Integrated Supply Project Update. (staff: John Stokes; 10 minute staff presentation; 1 hour discussion) The purpose of this item is to provide an update to Council regarding the City’s activities since June 2016 with respect to the Northern Integrated Supply Project. Based on Council direction on June 14, 2016, staff met with Northern Water (Northern) several times to discuss two issues in particular, peak flows and the potential impacts of the new “conveyance refinement” on City infrastructure (see below for additional background). This agenda item summary also briefly describes the resolution staff will bring to Council for its consideration on February 7. The resolution recommends moving beyond discussion with Northern into negotiations. City of Fort Collins Page 2 3. Natural Areas Budget Overview. (staff: John Stokes, Mark Sears; 10 minute staff presentation; 30 minute discussion) The purpose of this item is to review the City’s Natural Areas Department budget and its spending on key priorities, in particular the split between land conservation and operations and maintenance. Topics that will be covered include: (1) long-term budget projections, including a description of how the Department manages the spending requirements of the ballot initiatives; (2) fund allocations to programs, including land conservation, ecological restoration, and operations and maintenance, and; (3) internal administrative charges and certain capital expenses. OTHER BUSINESS. ADJOURNMENT. DATE: STAFF: January 24, 2017 Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manager Mike Trombley, Police Lieutenant WORK SESSION ITEM City Council SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Solutions. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to review four solutions staff is working on to address the disruptive behaviors which the City experiences during the summer months. 1. Securing dedicated jail space in Larimer County Jail 2. Appropriate Use of Public Spaces ordinance 3. Give Real Change - a program designed to encourage downtown visitors to give spare change to charities rather than directly to panhandlers. 4. Expanded Use of cameras downtown GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. Is Council supportive of bringing forward an agreement between the City and Larimer County related to jail space? 2. Is Council supportive of bringing forth an Appropriate Use of Public Spaces ordinance? 3. Does Council have concerns about the plan to expand use of cameras in Old Town? BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION Over the past several summers, Fort Collins has experienced challenges with disruptive behaviors around the city, which has caused numerous challenges and frustration among downtown visitors, business owners, and residents. Council has held several work sessions on this subject and past actions taken include partial funding of the Outreach Fort Collins Team and funding Police Services overtime to increase presence downtown. The City takes an approach of both compassion and consequences when it comes to the perpetrators of these behaviors. All are welcome in our city and we provide resources to charitable organizations and the housing Authority which are designed to help those struggling with various mental health disorders, homelessness, or other challenges. The City also seeks to impose fair consequences when individuals of any background seek to disrupt our community through continued acts of aggressive behavior. Staff has updates on three items for this work session, all of which address various elements of our comprehensive approach to address challenges associated with disruptive behaviors. 1. Reserved Jail Space for Repeat Violators of Municipal Code The first solution staff is bringing forth for Council consideration is an agreement with the Larimer County Jail to reserve three (3) beds on year-round basis for a set cost. These beds will be used to send repeat Municipal Code violators to jail, which will communicate to the community that disruptive and illegal behavior will not be tolerated in Fort Collins. January 24, 2017 Page 2 Despite increasing the police presence in downtown, the City has been unable to stop certain individuals from continuing to violate Municipal Code. Although officers are able to write tickets, due to the jail’s current capacity, the jail has significantly reduced the amount of prisoners kept only on Municipal Court charges. Those individuals with multiple municipal violations that would normally result in jail time are left on the streets and often times continue to cause problems. As a result of this decrease in bed space being used for municipal only charges, staff has engaged Larimer County and offered to pay for a set number of beds to be made available for municipal only charges. The Sheriff has agreed in principal to this plan, agreeing to set aside three beds on a year-round basis. Staff is still discussing the cost with the County. Staff is excited about this agreement, as they believe that this will give the City a tool to impose consequences on those individuals who consistently fail to meet community expectations and follow our laws. 2. Appropriate Use of Public Spaces Ordinance In order to address some of the specific concerns that have been expressed by downtown business owners related to people lying on or sitting on sidewalks and in order to keep the downtown area pedestrian friendly, staff has prepared a draft ordinance which would do the following things: Prohibit sitting or lying on public sidewalks or plazas between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. Prohibit reclining or lying down on a chair, bench, or other objects designed for sitting Prohibit leaving personal property unattended on a public chair or bench. Prohibit people from sitting on a bench for longer than one hour. Prohibit people from sitting on things not designed for sitting, such as a drinking fountain, planter, or bicycle rack. Prohibit sitting or lying in a restroom, aside from on designated seats such as a toilet. Prohibit storing personal property in the right-of-way. This would be applied citywide. The proposed ordinance makes exceptions for those who are: Experiencing a medical emergency Vendors Parade, festival, or performance participants Children in designated play areas These restrictions would only be applied to the downtown area, bounded by the same area that encompassed the Downtown Smoke-Free Zone. 3. Give Real Change Program In an effort to help reduce the impacts that panhandlers have in Old Town, particularly during the summer months, the Downtown Business Association (DBA) will launch a pilot program aimed at trying to get individuals to give directly to social service providers rather than directly to panhandlers. The program will launch in the spring of 2017 and will be called “Give Real Change”. The pilot program is an action-oriented initiative with potential to contribute long-term positive impact toward the community’s sustained efforts and strategy to end homelessness and provide resources to those most in need. The program is built upon two symbiotic operational pillars: the first facet comprises a Public Awareness Campaign designed to educate, identify solutions and promote citizen engagement; the second facet of the program is to establish a responsible community fundraising model wherein donations from citizens or businesses go directly to social service professionals who are experts in allocating resources and have ample access to services. The DBA’s desired outcomes of the program include the following things: January 24, 2017 Page 3 Provide a compassionate, reliable and easy-to-understand outlet for the community to support the ongoing efforts to end homelessness and help those most in need Be a megaphone regarding the availability of existing social services and charitable organizations; support and contribute to operations with fundraising proceeds Promote the positivity and productivity of the community’s collective work to address social sustainability issues Design program to be easily understood and easily replicable Track and measure tangible results Improve the public’s perception of people experiencing homelessness The DBA has researched and based its program on two best-practices/case studies: 1. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Established in 2009, Minneapolis’ Downtown District launched a public-private partnership “Give Real Change, Not Spare Change” campaign that includes ownership from the City, County, Business Districts and non-profits organizations. Their goal is to “end street homelessness by 2025.” Their program encourages people to donate money or volunteer time to local agencies and outreach services. Large-scale billboards advertisements, an online giving component and a robust public relations campaign accompany their program. 2. Spokane, Washington: Established in 2014, Downtown Spokane launched a “Text to Give” campaign in coordination with its local Catholic Charities umbrella. Instead of a potential negatively-perceived message of “don’t give to panhandlers,” Spokane instead promoted the wholly positive message of “Texting Change.” Their campaign was effective, with their local downtown business alliance pledging a matching donation of up to $25,000 for funds raised through texting. 4. Expanded Use of Cameras in Old Town Over the past year, staff has installed cameras near the Gustav Swanson Natural Area restroom and Oak and Remington restrooms to try and deter crime from those areas and to utilize footage retroactively to help with criminal investigations. Staff believes that these two cameras have been useful tools, and plans to explore new locations for cameras as we move into the summer months. ATTACHMENTS 1. Dealing with Difficult Behaviors Flyer (PDF) 2. Draft of proposed Ordinance (PDF) 3. Powerpoint presentation (PDF) ALWAYS CALL 9-1-1 FOR EMERGENCIES • FOR NON-EMERGENCIES, CALL 970.221.6540 How do you know the difference between inconsiderate and unlawful activities? How do we serve those in need while making sure Fort Collins is a safe place to live, work, and play for everyone? Here’s a quick guide to city ordinances and social services. Smoking is prohibited on all City-owned property & in the Downtown Smoke- Free Zone (unless you’re in an enclosed vehicle or private residence, which is okay). Open containers of alcohol are prohibited in public places, including alleys, streets, sidewalks, vehicles, bicycles, tricycles & unicycles. Marijuana may not be consumed or displayed openly or publicly. Doesn’t matter if it’s for medicinal purposes. If there’s public tokin’, the law’s been broken. Panhandling itself is not illegal. However, disruptive behaviors associated with panhandling are unlawful. This can include: • Touching, grabbing & physical contact • Obstructing a path or impeding travel • Intimidating, threatening, coercive, or obscene behavior All pet animals, except birds, must be restrained unless otherwise designated (no joke, the ordinance really exempts fowl) No person shall disturb the peace of others with behavior that is violent, tumultous, offensive, disorderly, or obstreperous (that’s legalese for unmanageably noisy and out of control). Disorderly conduct is not okay. This can include offensive speech, gestures & public displays intended to disturb the peace; ¿JKWLQJ SXEOLFO\GLVSOD\LQJZHDSRQV with the intent to freak people out. Harassment is not acceptable & can include... • Obscene language or gestures directed at a person • Initiating threatening or obscene communication • Repetitive communication at inconvenient hours • Repetitive phone calls with no legit purpose • Repeated insults, taunts, or challenges • Following a person in a public place • Unwanted physical contact GREAT COMMUNITIES Seek Resourceful and Caring Solutions to Complex Problems ATTACHMENT 1 1.1 Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: Dealing with Difficult Behaviors Flyer (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Solutions) In addition to making the Earth sad, littering is also prohibited on public property. It’s illegal to litter anywhere if materials could blow into public spaces, so confetti parties should be indoor-only affairs. No person may trespass on private property or public property from which they’ve been legally banned. Camping on public property is not allowed. This includes spending the night, setting up a homestead, or crashing temporarily to conduct domestic activities (like letting your pet duck wash his dishes - see sanitary risks). Obstructing a highway or passageway is inconsiderate & illegal. This includes streets, sidewalks, railways, waterways, building entrances, elevators, aisles, stairways, & hallways. It’s generally not okay to swim, bathe or wash dishes in pools, fountains, or other manmade bodies of water. (Unless you’re a duck. Then swimming is okay, but dish washing is still out.) Bodily waste. Yes, everybody makes it sometimes, but it’s a private ordeal that needs to stay in a designated receptacle. This includes excrement, vomit, spit, or any other form of human waste. Why did the chicken cross the road? Not to hang out on the median. It’s unsafe & unlawful to stand on medians for longer than it takes to safely cross the road. The proverbial hen had it right: just get to the other side. Name Address Phone Number Services Outreach Fort Collins info@outreachfortcollins.com Now serving the Downtown area 970.658.0088 Monday–Saturday, 8am–5pm Reasons to call Outreach Fort Collins: • Someone is impaired by drugs or alcohol • Someone is experiencing a mental health crisis • Disruptive behaviors (not necessarily illegal) • To learn more about resources for homeless or vulnerable populations Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope (Murphy Center) 242 Conifer Street 970.494.9940 Mail, showers, day shelter, crisis support, housing assistance, job support, mental health & substance abuse counseling, take-away meals, laundry, veteran services, pet food & vaccinations, gear & more Catholic Charities 460 Linden Center Drive 970.484.5010 Lunch, overnight shelter (all patrons must pass a breathalyzer test to stay at facility) Ft. Collins Rescue Mission 316 Jefferson Street 970.224.4302 Overnight shelter, breakfast, dinner FOCO Cafe 225 Maple Street 309.368.1659 Lunch 11–2, pay what you can Food Bank 1301 Blue Spruce Drive 970.493.4477 Groceries available M–F, 1pm–6pm Mary’s Closet (St. Joseph’s Church) 101 N. Howes Street 970.484.6755 Clothing available Tues/Wed/Thurs 9am–1:45pm PRELIMINARY DRAFT – LEGAL REVIEW PENDING 1 ORDINANCE NO_____, 2017 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 17-46 REGULATING USE OF PUBLIC FACILITIES ON SIDEWALKS, PLAZAS, AND TRANSIT FACILITIES. WHEREAS, pursuant to its constitutional home rule powers and Sections 31-15-401 and 31-15-702, Colorado Revised Statutes, the City has the power to regulate the conduct upon and the use of public sidewalk areas and plazas; and WHEREAS, in recent years, there has been an increase in complaints from businesses about persons sitting or lying on the sidewalks and plazas in the downtown area; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the City has a compelling interest in encouraging and preserving a vital, pedestrian-friendly downtown center; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the downtown area contains dense and highly trafficked pedestrian areas and significant vehicular traffic and parking; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is beneficial to encourage a pedestrian-friendly and shared public downtown area; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the environment and economic vitality of the City benefits when citizens and visitors use public transportation; and WHEREAS, when persons misuse public transit facilities, it makes those facilities unavailable to people using public transportation; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is necessary to regulate the appropriate use of public facilities, including sidewalk areas, plazas, and transit facilities under the circumstances set forth herein, for the preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the City’s citizens and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. Section 2. That the City Council finds that the City has a compelling interest in: (a) encouraging and preserving a vital, pedestrian-friendly downtown business area; ATTACHMENT 2 1.2 Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: Draft of proposed Ordinance (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Solutions) PRELIMINARY DRAFT – LEGAL REVIEW PENDING 2 (b) promoting business and tourism in the downtown business area; (c) preserving the safety of pedestrians, particularly the elderly, disabled, vision- impaired and children; (d) encouraging the use of public sidewalk areas and plazas for travel in and about the downtown business area as a realistic alternative to the use of motor vehicles; and (e) promoting the safe and efficient use of public transportation. Section 3. That the City Council hereby finds that the transit facilities throughout the City and public sidewalk areas and plazas within the downtown business area have high pedestrian use, and individuals sitting or lying down on those areas or on objects located therein that are not intended for sitting or lying: (a) are disruptive to residents, businesses, and customers; (b) discourage, block, or inhibit the free passage of pedestrians and the intended use of transit facilities; (c) contribute to the loss of access to and enjoyment of businesses and public places; (d) contribute to litter, debris, and waste being left on the public sidewalks and plazas; (e) impede the ability of visitors and citizens to share the public space in the downtown area; (f) cause residents and visitors to tend to avoid such areas, thereby threatening the vitality of the businesses within and surrounding the areas, and the City’s overall economic health; (g) discourage the public’s use of transit facilities; and (i) Damage structures and equipment and impair use for their intended purposes. Section 4. That Article III of Chapter 17 of the City Code is hereby amended to add a new Section 17-46 to read as follows: Sec. 17-46. Appropriate use of public facilities. (a) The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Subsection: 1.2 Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: Draft of proposed Ordinance (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Solutions) PRELIMINARY DRAFT – LEGAL REVIEW PENDING 3 Authority means the Downtown Development Authority. Child means any person under the age of 16. City function means any task or job or the preparation for any task or job related to the construction, operation, or maintenance of public facilities. Disability shall mean a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of such impairment or being regarded as having such an impairment. Downtown area shall mean within the area bounded by: the center of Mason Street from the center of Maple Street to the center of Olive Street; the center of Olive Street from the center Mason Street to the center of Remington Street; the center of Remington Street from the center of Olive Street to the center of Oak Street; the center of Oak Street from the center of Remington Street to the center of Mathews Street; the center of Mathews Street from the center of Oak Street to the center of Mountain Avenue; the center of Mountain Avenue from the center of Mathews Street to the center of Jefferson Street; the center of Jefferson Street from the center of Mountain Avenue to the center of Maple Street; the center of Maple Street from the center of Jefferson Street to the center of Mason Street. For purposes of this definition, the center of any given street shall be deemed to be the midpoint between the outer boundaries of such street. For streets running north to south or approximately north to south, the center runs north to south or approximately north to south, respectively; for streets running east to west, the center runs east to west or approximately east to west, respectively; the center of Jefferson Street runs approximately southeast to northwest. A map showing the approximate area of the downtown area, called the Downtown Smoke- Free Zone, dated February 27, 2015, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Major life activities shall mean functions such as, but not limited to, caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, breathing, and working. Oak Street Plaza shall mean the property described in Ordinance No. 134, 2006. Old Town Plaza shall mean the outdoor plaza area in Sec. 15-381. 1.2 Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: Draft of proposed Ordinance (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Solutions) PRELIMINARY DRAFT – LEGAL REVIEW PENDING 4 Personal property shall mean the moveable, tangible property of any kind that can be seen, weighed, measured, felt, or touched, or is in any other way perceptible to the senses, not including land, interests in land, or public fixtures. Physical or mental impairment shall mean, but is not limited to, any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive; genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; or any mental or psychological disorder, such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities. The phrase physical or mental impairment includes but is not limited to such conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, specific learning disabilities, HIV disease (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic), and tuberculosis, among other conditions. Public plazas shall mean Old Town Plaza and Oak Street Plaza. Public restroom shall mean any city-owned or operated restroom. Public sidewalk shall have the same meaning as that defined in §24-24. Transit facility shall mean any bus stop, bus shelter, bus bench, transit center, or pedestrian overpass or underpass. (b) In the downtown area, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., or at any time when ordered to move by any City employee or contractor to accomplish any City function, it shall be unlawful for any person to: (1) Sit, kneel, or lie down upon the public sidewalk, in any public plaza, or upon any other object, including, but not limited to, a personal cloth or pad, or a chair not provided by a public agency or pursuant to a City-issued or Authority-issued permit or license, placed upon the public sidewalk within [20] feet of any commercial property or pedestrian walkway; (2) recline or lie down on a chair, bench, bus bench, or other fixture or furniture designed for sitting, or to use the same for any purpose other than sitting; 1.2 Packet Pg. 11 Attachment: Draft of proposed Ordinance (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Solutions) PRELIMINARY DRAFT – LEGAL REVIEW PENDING 5 (3) leave personal property unattended on a public chair, public bench, bus bench or other designed for sitting; (4) remain seated on any fixture or furniture designed for sitting for longer than one hour; (5) cause or permit the depositing of unattended personal property upon the public sidewalk, in any public plaza, or upon or in any other fixture or furniture within 10 feet of any commercial property or pedestrian walkway, unless: a. the deposited property is any wheeled device designed for the purpose of transporting a person of any age that is temporarily stored in a location designed and designated for such storage; b. the person is acting under the authority of a City-issued or Authority-issued license or permit; or c. such personal property is being moved into or out of a business or residence with consent of the occupant. (6) cause or permit the depositing of attended personal property upon the public sidewalk, in any public plaza, or upon or in any other object within [10] feet of any commercial property or pedestrian walkway, unless: a. the personal property is attended by the owner or keeper of the property; and b. the amount of property deposited is less than or equal to an amount that may reasonably be expected to be hand-carried by a single adult. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to sit, kneel, or lie down upon any area in a transit facility, or upon public property, within twenty (20) feet of a transit facility. This prohibition shall not apply to persons sitting on a bench or other designated seating area for fewer than one hundred twenty (120) minutes. (d) It shall be unlawful for any person to sit or lie down upon any area in a public restroom, or within ten (10) feet of the entrance to a public restroom, except for areas designed for sitting, such as a toilet or a bench. (e) Sections 17-46(b), (c), and (d) shall not apply to a person who: 1.2 Packet Pg. 12 Attachment: Draft of proposed Ordinance (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Solutions) PRELIMINARY DRAFT – LEGAL REVIEW PENDING 6 (1) sits, kneels, or lies down because of, and to the extent reasonably necessary, due to, a medical emergency; (2) as a result of a disability, utilizes a wheelchair or similar device to move about the public sidewalk, public plazas, transit facilities, or public restrooms; (3) operates or patronizes a commercial establishment or vending cart, or carries out other activities on the public sidewalk areas or plazas pursuant to license, permit, or other authorization issued by the City or Authority; (4) participates in or views a parade, festival, performance, rally, demonstration, fair, or similar event authorized pursuant to a City-issued or Authority-issued license, permit, or other authorization; (5) sits on a chair or bench that is supplied or authorized pursuant to a City-issued or Authority-issued license, permit, or other authorization; (6) is a child being transported in a stroller or similar device; (7) is a child playing or participating in activities which may include sitting, in designated play areas; or (8) is an employee of the City or Authority, or any party contracting with the City or Authority, who is performing work or maintenance, or conducting management or enforcement functions, on the public sidewalk areas and plazas or transit facilities that is within the scope and authority of his/her employment. (f) In addition to the prohibitions above, it shall be unlawful for any person to sit, recline, or lie upon any object or other fixture upon public property not designed primarily for the purpose of sitting, including, but not limited to a drinking fountain, trash container, planter, or bicycle rack. (g) This section does not permit any conduct that is prohibited by ordinances of Fort Collins regarding interference with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. (h) A culpable mental state is not required, and need not be proven, for an offense under this section. 1.2 Packet Pg. 13 Attachment: Draft of proposed Ordinance (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Solutions) PRELIMINARY DRAFT – LEGAL REVIEW PENDING 7 (i) Nothing in this Section is intended to modify any restriction regarding unattended displays in Chapter 23 of the City Code. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 7th day of February, A.D. 2017, and to be presented for final passage on the 21st day of February, A.D. 2017. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading on this 21st day of February, A.D. 2017. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk 1.2 Packet Pg. 14 Attachment: Draft of proposed Ordinance (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Solutions) 1 Compassion and Consequences – Addressing Disruptive Behaviors Downtown 3-2-16 ATTACHMENT 3 1.3 Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Overview of Topics 2 1. Give Real Change Pilot Program 2. Dedicated Jail Space 3. Draft Appropriate Use of Public Spaces Ordinance 4. Expanded Use of Cameras Downtown 1.3 Packet Pg. 16 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Direction Sought From City Council 1. Is council supportive of bringing forward an agreement between the City and Larimer County related to Jail Space? 2. Is Council supportive of bringing forth an Appropriate Use of Public Spaces ordinance? 3. Does Council have concerns about the plan to expand use of cameras in Old Town? 3 1.3 Packet Pg. 17 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Give Real Change Pilot Program • Downtown Business Association program • Pilot to begin this spring • Encourage people to give directly to social services • Will include a robust public awareness campaign Minneapolis • Launched similar program in 2009 • Goal is to end street homelessness by 2025 Spokane • Established a text to give campaign in 2014 • Considered effective – DBA matched up to $25k of funds 4 1.3 Packet Pg. 18 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Dedicated Jail Space • Staff is working on an agreement to secure three dedicated beds • Needed because jail is at capacity – no longer taking municipal only charges • Plan to use space for repeat offenders of municipal code • Staff is working out costs with the County 5 1.3 Packet Pg. 19 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Appropriate Use of Public Spaces Prohibits • Sitting or lying on sidewalks or plazas from 9am -2am • Sitting on benches longer than one hour • Lying on benches • Storing personal property in ROW • Sitting or lying in/on planters, restrooms, etc. • Draft ordinance designed to keep downtown pedestrian-friendly • Broadly defines prohibited uses of publically owned spaces/facilities downtown 6 1.3 Packet Pg. 20 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Proposed boundary for Ordinance • Same area as smoke-free downtown • Includes Old Town Square and Oak Street Plaza • Storing of personal property in ROW would be prohibited City-wide 7 1.3 Packet Pg. 21 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Expanded Use of Cameras • Staff has effectively utilized two existing cameras downtown to deter crime and solve open cases • Hope to expand the use of cameras to other “hot spots” to retroactively view incidents and deter future crime 8 1.3 Packet Pg. 22 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Direction Sought From City Council 1. Is council supportive of bringing forward an agreement between the City and Larimer County related to Jail Space? 2. Is Council supportive of bringing forth an Appropriate Use of Public Spaces ordinance? 3. Does Council have concerns about the plan to expand use of cameras in Old Town? 9 1.3 Packet Pg. 23 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior DATE: STAFF: January 24, 2017 John Stokes, Natural Resources Director WORK SESSION ITEM City Council SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Northern Integrated Supply Project Update. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to provide an update to Council regarding the City’s activities since June 2016 with respect to the Northern Integrated Supply Project. Based on Council direction on June 14, 2016, staff met with Northern Water (Northern) several times to discuss two issues in particular, peak flows and the potential impacts of the new “conveyance refinement” on City infrastructure (see below for additional background). This agenda item summary also briefly describes the resolution staff will bring to Council for its consideration on February 7. The resolution recommends moving beyond discussion with Northern into negotiations. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. Does Council have any advice, questions, thoughts, or concerns regarding the work to date or the proposed resolution? BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION The Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) is a municipal water supply project designed and sponsored by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (Northern Water) and fifteen municipalities and water districts, including the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD), a municipal water provider serving a portion of Fort Collins. NISP would involve substantial diversions of water from the Poudre River. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) must issue a permit before the project may proceed to construction. In addition, the project must receive a water quality certification from the Colorado Department of Health and the Environment (CDPHE), an approved State Wildlife Mitigation Plan, and approval from Larimer County under its “1041” regulations. The preferred alternative under review by the Corps (as well as three additional alternatives) would divert water from the Poudre River below the canyon mouth and above Fort Collins, thereby reducing flows through town. Under the preferred alternative, water from these upstream diversions would be stored in Glade Reservoir northwest of Fort Collins. In 2008, City Council endorsed a set of comprehensive comments to the Corps regarding the NISP Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Council also adopted Resolution 2008-002, stating that it opposed NISP as it was described at the time. The Corps then decided to issue a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) that describes the proponents’ preferred alternative (as well as three additional alternatives). It was published on June 19, 2015. In September 2015, the City submitted comments and adopted Resolution 2015-082 (see attachment), stating that it could not support NISP as described “with the understanding that City Council may reach a different conclusion with respect to a future variant of NISP….” The next permitting steps will include the release of a Final Environmental Impact Statement, a water quality certification, and a State-approved Wildlife Mitigation Plan. These permitting steps are planned to be completed in the coming year. Assuming timelines are met, the Corp would issue a Record of Decision to either approve or deny the project. Northern Water recently announced a modification to its preferred alternative (the so-called “conveyance refinement”) that would deliver more water through the Poudre River at certain times from near the mouth of the 2 Packet Pg. 24 January 24, 2017 Page 2 canyon to a location just upstream of the outfall of the City’s Mulberry Water Reclamation Facility (MWRF) near Lemay and Mulberry. A variation of the conveyance refinement could deliver the water farther downstream to a location near the City’s Nix Farm facility, provided the City were to agree to move the outfall of the MWRF from its current location to a location farther downstream (Attachment 1). From the City’s perspective, the conveyance refinement potentially poses certain advantages over previous versions of NISP. For example, the new proposal does not include a pipeline and water delivery from the proposed Glade Reservoir to Horsetooth Reservoir, thereby alleviating some of the City’s concerns over the pipeline’s impacts on reservoir water quality. The new proposal also would deliver water to the Poudre River during low flow periods, which is likely to eliminate dry-ups to certain sections of the river and be beneficial to the fish and general health of the river. The new proposal, however, does not address other key concerns, in particular the fact that peak flows on the Poudre River will be significantly reduced, which has long-term negative consequences for habitat, as well as potential impacts related to flood related safety concerns. Moreover, there continue to be concerns related to Poudre River water quality. In short, the conveyance refinement raises a number of issues that require consideration by the City. If the discharge point for the MWRF were to be relocated as part of NISP’s conveyance refinement, it may affect the ability of the City to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit regulations. Thus, Fort Collins staff met with Northern several times to discuss how this impact might best be reviewed and understood. Northern Water has offered to fund a study by a third party consultant retained by the City to evaluate what impacts, if any, the conveyance refinement would have on the City’s permit to discharge treated effluent from the MWRF to the river. Staff developed an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) for funding a study of the relocation, which, unless there are policy concerns from City Council, could be executed by the City Manager. Staff intends to submit the IGA to the City Manager in the near future. Regarding peak flows, the essential driver of river health, staff met with Northern twice to share and discuss concepts developed by staff and consultants. Working with an engineering consultant and using the City’s science-based analysis of peaking flows, staff developed peak flow scenarios that could be implemented if NISP is built. The information is crucial to the ability of the City to influence decision makers such as the Army Corp of Engineers and the State of Colorado as they consider mitigation strategies. It is especially important with respect to the State’s Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Plan, which is planned for completion this year. Please note that Northern will submit this Plan to Colorado Parks and Wildlife for its review later this spring. Without a fundamental technical understanding as to how NISP could be operated to achieve the City’s peak flow objectives, it is likely the City would have little to no credibility with the regulatory agencies. Lastly, staff will bring forward a resolution for Council’s consideration on February 7 that contemplates authorizing staff to: “to explore the City’s and the District’s mutual interests in order to ascertain whether those interests can be met, including through potential agreements between the City and Northern regarding the City’s and the District’s goals and issues related to NISP…” The proposed resolution does not propose to change the City’s position regarding NISP as currently set forth in Resolution 2015-082. In staff’s view the proposed motion represents a tactical shift and an evolution from Council’s June 2016 direction to staff to engage in discussions, but not negotiations. Staff plans a full presentation regarding the proposed resolution at the February 7 Council meeting. Synopsis of Recent NISP Activity and Anticipated Timeline September 2015 Supplemental SDEIS comment period ended. City submits comments and passes resolution 2015-082 June 2016 Council authorizes staff to engage in discussions 2 Packet Pg. 25 January 24, 2017 Page 3 Fall 2016 Staff develops a scope of work for a study on the feasibility of moving the Mulberry Waste Reclamation Facility discharge and a draft IGA. Staff develops an approach to peak flow management. Staff meets and discusses both items with Northern. January 2017 Council will hold a work session to discuss NISP activities since June 2016. February 2017 Council will consider a proposal to authorize staff to negotiate with Northern Water. Spring 2017 Northern developing final ideas to include in State Fish and Wildlife mitigation plan and present to Colorado Parks and Wildlife for its review/approval. Plan is to complete approval of this mitigation plan by end of 2017. End of 2017 Final Environmental Impact Statement anticipated. ATTACHMENTS 1. NISP Project Configuration Modification (PDF) 2. June 14, 2016 Work Session Summary (PDF) 3. Resolution 2015-082 (PDF) 4. Draft of Proposed Resolution for Council consideration on February 7, 2017 (PDF) 5. Powerpoint presentation (PDF) 2 Packet Pg. 26 Fort MasterDowntown Collins Plan Poudre Reach River - 3 River Miles Enhanced Flow Poudre River - 12 River Miles < @ Canyon Gage Lincoln Gage < @ NISP Delivery Pipeline (Route Approximate) NISP (PipelineRoute River Approximate) Delivery Glade Reservoir River Release Point Timnath Res. Inlet Sources: GeoBase, Esri, IGN, HERE, Kadaster DeLorme, NL, Ordnance Intermap, Survey, increment Esri Japan, P Corp.METI, , GEBCO, Esri China USGS, (Hong FAO, Kong)NPS, , NRCAN, swisstopo, MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community . 0 0.5 1 2 3 4 Miles cjb 3/25/2016 Northern Project Configuration Integrated Supply Modification Project 0 100,000 200,000 Average Overall Dry-Average Year Annual Flow (af) 0 50,000 100,000 Average Overall Dry-Average Year Annual Flow (af) 0 50,000 100,000 Average Overall Dry-Average Year Annual Flow (af) Key NExISisPting SDEIS NISP w/ D/S Diversion 2.1 Packet Pg. 27 Attachment: NISP Project Configuration Modification (5220 : Northern Integrated Supply Project Update) ATTACHMENT 2 2.2 Packet Pg. 28 Attachment: June 14, 2016 Work Session Summary (5220 : Northern Integrated Supply Project Update) 2.2 Packet Pg. 29 Attachment: June 14, 2016 Work Session Summary (5220 : Northern Integrated Supply Project Update) ATTACHMENT 3 2.3 Packet Pg. 30 Attachment: Resolution 2015-082 (5220 : Northern Integrated Supply Project Update) 2.3 Packet Pg. 31 Attachment: Resolution 2015-082 (5220 : Northern Integrated Supply Project Update) PRELIMINARY DRAFT – LEGAL REVIEW PENDING -1- RESOLUTION 2017-___ OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEES TO MEET WITH THE NORTHERN COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT TO ENGAGE THE NORTHERN INTEGRATED SUPPLY PROJECT WHEREAS, the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (“Northern Water”) is pursuing the Northern Integrated Supply Project (“NISP”), a water storage and supply project that would divert significant amounts of water from the Cache la Poudre River upstream of Fort Collins; and WHEREAS, to move forward with the necessary federal permitting for NISP, the Northern Water is required by the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) to complete an environmental impact review process, conducted in this case by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) as the permitting agency under the federal Clean Water Act; and WHEREAS, as part of the review process, on April 30, 2008, the Corps issued a draft Environmental Impact Statement (“DEIS”), and the City timely submitted comments to the DEIS on September 10, 2008 pursuant to Resolution 2008-002; and WHEREAS, as part of the review process, on June 19, 2015, the Corps issued a supplemental draft Environmental Impact Statement (“SDEIS”), and the City timely submitted comments to the SDEIS on September 2, 2015 pursuant to Resolution 2015-082; and WHEREAS, the Northern Water has recently made public modifications to the preferred alternative for NISP that would affect the amount of water flowing in the Cache la Poudre River through portions of Fort Collins, which raises various issues for the City; and WHEREAS, it will be to the benefit of the City to have designated staff members meet on a regular basis with the Northern Water regarding NISP and the City’s concerns, and to explore the City’s and the Northern Water’s mutual interests in order to ascertain whether those interests can be met, including through potential agreements between the City and Northern regarding the City’s and the Northern Water’s goals and issues related to NISP; and WHEREAS, such meetings and discussions will not change the City’s position regarding NISP, as currently set forth in Resolution 2015-082, and will not bind the City without subsequent action from City Council. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. 2.4 Packet Pg. 32 Attachment: Draft of Proposed Resolution for Council consideration on February 7, 2017 (5220 : Northern Integrated Supply Project Update) PRELIMINARY DRAFT – LEGAL REVIEW PENDING -2- Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to meet on a regular basis with the Northern Water regarding NISP and to discuss and explore the City’s and the Northern Water’s mutual interests in order to ascertain whether those interests can be met, including through potential agreements between the City and Northern regarding the City’s and the Northern Water’s goals and issues related to NISP. The City Manager may designate certain qualified staff members for such discussions. Section 3. That the discussions of the City Manager and his designees with the Northern Water regarding NISP shall focus on the following key goals and issues, which are listed in no particular order: (a) A reduction of water quality and other adverse impacts, to the extent possible, to the City’s water supplies that are used by the City to meet treated and untreated water demands; (b) A reduction of water quality and other adverse impacts, to the extent possible, to the City’s wastewater treatment facilities; (c) A reduction of adverse impacts, to the extent possible, to the ecology of the Cache la Poudre River from the point of diversion for NISP to the location where the river crosses Interstate 25; (d) A reduction of adverse impacts, to the extent possible, to the ability of the Cache la Poudre River to adequately convey storm and flood waters; (e) A reduction of adverse impacts, to the extent possible, to the aesthetic and recreational attributes of the Cache la Poudre River from the point of diversion for NISP to the location where the river crosses Interstate 25; and (f) A reduction, to the extent possible, of NISP’s diminishment of “peak flows” in the Cache la Poudre River from the point of diversion for NISP to the location where the river crosses Interstate 25. The City Manager and his designees shall be guided by the concerns are more fully expressed in the comments provided pursuant to Resolution 2008-002 and Resolution 2015-082, in addition to such other information and investigations that are prudent and further the purposes of this resolution. The above list shall not preclude the City Manager and his designees from discussing related matters that further the purposes of this resolution. Section 4. That the City Manager and his designees shall report back to City Council regarding such discussions at regular intervals. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 7th day of February, A.D. 2017. 2.4 Packet Pg. 33 Attachment: Draft of Proposed Resolution for Council consideration on February 7, 2017 (5220 : Northern Integrated Supply Project Update) PRELIMINARY DRAFT – LEGAL REVIEW PENDING -3- __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk 2.4 Packet Pg. 34 Attachment: Draft of Proposed Resolution for Council consideration on February 7, 2017 (5220 : Northern Integrated Supply Project Update) 1 City Council January 24, 2017 Northern Integrated Supply Project Status and Proposed Approach ATTACHMENT 5 2.5 Packet Pg. 35 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5220 : Northern Integrated Supply Project Update) 2 2.5 Packet Pg. 36 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5220 : Northern Integrated Supply Project Update) 3 2.5 Packet Pg. 37 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5220 : Northern Integrated Supply Project Update) Synopsis 4 September 2015 Supplemental SDEIS comment period ended. City submits comments and passes resolution 2015-082 June 2016 Council authorizes staff to engage in discussions Fall 2016 Staff develops a scope of work for a study on the feasibility of moving the Mulberry Waste Reclamation Facility discharge and a draft IGA. Staff develops an approach to peak flow management. Staff meets and discusses both items with Northern. January 2017 Council will hold a work session to discuss NISP activities since June 2016. February 2017 Council will consider a proposal to authorize staff to negotiate with Northern Water. Spring 2017 Northern developing final ideas to include in State Fish and Wildlife mitigation plan and present to Colorado Parks and Wildlife for its review/approval. Plan is to complete approval of this mitigation plan by end of 2017. End of 2017 Final Environmental Impact Statement anticipated. 2.5 Packet Pg. 38 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5220 : Northern Integrated Supply Project Update) Peak Flows 5 With NISP every 12 years With proposed bypass every 4 years 3,300 CFS 2.5 Packet Pg. 39 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5220 : Northern Integrated Supply Project Update) Conveyance Refinement and Mulberry Plant 6 2.5 Packet Pg. 40 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5220 : Northern Integrated Supply Project Update) February 7 Resolution 7 “to explore the City’s and the District’s mutual interests in order to ascertain whether those interests can be met, including through potential agreements between the City and Northern regarding the City’s and the District’s goals and issues related to NISP…” 2.5 Packet Pg. 41 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5220 : Northern Integrated Supply Project Update) DATE: STAFF: January 24, 2017 John Stokes, Natural Resources Director Mark Sears, Natural Areas Program Manager WORK SESSION ITEM City Council SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Natural Areas Budget Overview. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to review the City’s Natural Areas Department budget and its spending on key priorities, in particular the split between land conservation and operations and maintenance. Topics that will be covered include: (1) long-term budget projections, including a description of how the Department manages the spending requirements of the ballot initiatives; (2) fund allocations to programs, including land conservation, ecological restoration, and operations and maintenance, and; (3) internal administrative charges and certain capital expenses. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. Does Council have any general questions, comments, or concerns about the Natural Areas budget information? 2. Does Council have any questions, comments, or concerns related to the relative allocation of Natural Area funds to various programs, in particular land conservation versus operations and maintenance? BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION The Natural Areas Department receives the vast majority of its funding from the County’s Help Preserve Open Space Tax and the City’s Open Space Yes Sales Tax. See “2016 Budgeted Revenue” chart below: 3 Packet Pg. 42 January 24, 2017 Page 2 The Natural Areas Department maintains a detailed long-term budget plan that projects revenues and expenses through 2030. Spending priorities and budgets for the Department are based on the City’s strategic objectives as well as the Council-adopted Natural Area Master Plan (2014); and, the spending requirements of Open Space, Yes and Help Preserve Open Space. Key Strategic Objectives include: 2.1 Improve the community’s sense of place with a high value on natural areas, culture, recreation, and park systems. 2.3 Promote health and wellness in the community and provide sustainable access to nature. 4.8 Expand, improve, restore, and protect wildlife habitat, urban forests, and the ecosystems of the Poudre River and other urban ecosystems. The Master Plan provides a broad roadmap to core natural area activities. They include: Land Conservation Ecological Restoration Recreation - Public improvements (trails, parking lots, etc.) Education, Outreach, Volunteer Engagement Law enforcement and visitor outreach Land and Water management (asset management) Facilities management The Department also houses Nature in the City, which was adopted by Council in 2015 (after the 2014 Natural Areas Master Plan). The Open Space Yes (OSY) ballot language requires that 80% of revenues be spent for land and water conservation and restoration activities. The remaining 20% (or less) may be spent on capital improvements or operations. Help Preserve Open Space (HPOS) is more flexible and may be spent on conservation or capital and operations activities. To help track spending categories, staff characterizes funds as “green” or “blue”. Green funds are allocated to land conservation and restoration activities. Blue funds may be spent on any work of the Department but serve as the foundation for operation and capital activities. To meet the spending requirements of OSY, staff manages towards the 2030 end date of the OSY ballot. To date, green spending has exceeded the 80% OSY requirement by approximately $10.5 million. The exceedance has been achieved by using blue dollars for land acquisition. Staff’s approach is a soft landing in 2030 whereby the 80% requirement will be exceeded by a comfortable margin. Core Physical Assets The Department manages approximately 36,000 fee-owned acres and approximately 6,000 acres of conservation easements. The Department manages a small but significant water rights portfolio, as well as a number of properties with open water. There are 49 separate natural areas; 41 are open to the public (several more will be open by the end of 2017 or early 2018). There are 117 total miles of trail; 44 miles of those trails are within the GMA. The department manages 12 buildings and various other facilities. 3 Packet Pg. 43 January 24, 2017 Page 3 Long-Term Projected Revenues and Expenditures The following graph provides projected spending information from 2017 to 2030. The long-term budget projections are based on strategic objectives, Council priorities as set through Budgeting For Outcomes and the Master Plan, expected future obligations associated with management, operations, and capital expenses; and, meeting the spending requirements of OSY. Please note that “Land Conservation Ops” includes all expenses related to the acquisition of real property such as appraisals, staffing, legal assistance, and surveys. The following table provides a percentage-based comparison of spending for the period of 2006 to 2016 to projected spending from the period 2017 to 2030. 2006 to 2016 2017 to 2030 Restoration 12% 12% Land Conservation 28% 31% Debt Service for Land 11% 2% Land Conservation Ops 4% 6% Personnel 18% 29% Operations and Maintenance 11% 13% Capital projects 16% 7% There are three areas with significant differences for the two periods: Total land conservation spending is projected to drop by 4% thru 2030. Personnel are projected to increase by 11%. Capital projects are project to fall by 9%. The first two changes are attributable to the fact that the land inventory of the Department has tripled in the last ten years or so. Moreover, the City continues to acquire additional conservation land. Thus, core management costs will increase through 2030 and overall spending will shift slightly to accommodate the increased management costs. 3 Packet Pg. 44 January 24, 2017 Page 4 While capital costs are projected to fall, it is possible they will be greater than the projection. Currently they are projected at a baseline level, but as noted below, a large project or infrastructure needs could drive this percentage higher. All revenue and expense projections are based on a 2% inflation factor. Green revenue and expense projections do not include potential fundraising, grants, or other leveraging possibilities. It is possible that green revenues and expenditures will be greater than current projections. The last several years have seen actual revenues exceed projections via tax or grant revenue. Almost all of that excess revenue has been dedicated to land conservation. A potential challenge is meeting the 80% OSY requirement while also meeting capital and operational needs. Staff projects that the $10.5 million positive “green” balance will start to be drawn down beginning in the next budget cycle at a modest level. That draw down will accelerate in the mid-2020s. Staff’s currently projects that the 80% requirement will be exceeded by about $5 million by 2030. This projection is likely to change as 2030 gets closer and as revenues, spending, and Council priorities evolve. In addition, capital and operations expenses are projected at baseline levels; thus, the exceedance could be drawn down. For example, this could occur if Natural Areas bought a large property that required extensive capital investments. Internal Charges and Capital Expenditures Council’s Leadership Planning Team asked staff to provide information regarding charges made to the Natural Areas Department to support various internal services as well as how the Department funds its operating infrastructure (such as office buildings). The City’s Finance Department applies a formula to charge non-general fund sources of revenue for various services, such as Human Resources, Finance, etc. The charges represent the budgeted expenses of a given fund (such as the Natural Areas fund) expressed as a percentage of total funding for the various services. For Natural Areas, this amounts to $226,000 annually. Natural Areas also contributes $48,000 for Safety, Security, and Risk Management, and $120,000 for Information Technology support. The charges amount to $394,000 annually. (Natural Areas also pays $21,000 for insurance – but this is a charge administered to all funds and departments.) In addition, Natural Areas pays for .5 FTE of a City Attorney’s time as well as for 1.5 FTE in Real Estate Services that work on behalf of Natural Area. In addition to administrative charges, Natural Areas pays for its entire infrastructure such as office buildings. In 2017, Natural Areas will receive both KFCG and general fund dollars. Excluding West Nile Virus, the funds amount to $184,000. The monies primarily are used for Nature in the City (NIC) staffing and some Poudre River efforts. NIC also will receive approximately $190,000 for capital projects from the Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP). ATTACHMENTS 1. Powerpoint presentation (PDF) 3 Packet Pg. 45 1 Overview of the Natural Areas Department Budget John Stokes, Mark Sears, Barb Brock City Council January 24 2017 ATTACHMENT 1 3.1 Packet Pg. 46 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5204 : Natural Areas Budget Overview) 1. To provide a general overview 2. To address any questions or concerns 3. To explore the split between the different programs, in particular land conservation and other activities 2 3.1 Packet Pg. 47 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5204 : Natural Areas Budget Overview) General Direction and Questions 1) Does Council have any general questions, comments, or concerns about the Natural Areas budget information? 2) Does Council have any questions, comments, or concerns related to the relative allocation of Natural Area funds to various programs, in particular land conservation versus operations and maintenance? 3 3.1 Packet Pg. 48 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5204 : Natural Areas Budget Overview) Revenues 4 3.1 Packet Pg. 49 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5204 : Natural Areas Budget Overview) Blue Green Split • 80% of OSY revenues must be spent on land and restoration • All other funds can be spent on all natural area purposes; typically spent on operations, maintenance, personnel, capital • Currently have a $10.5 surplus in green spending • Will begin to spend that down as we approach 2030 expiration of OSY 5 3.1 Packet Pg. 50 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5204 : Natural Areas Budget Overview) Long-Term Projections 6 3.1 Packet Pg. 51 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5204 : Natural Areas Budget Overview) Trends Comparison 2006 to 2016 2017 to 2030 Restoration 12% 12% Land Conservation 28% 31% Debt Service for Land 11% 2% Land Conservation Ops 4% 6% Personnel 18% 29% Operations and Maintenance 11% 13% Capital projects 16% 7% 7 • Land Conservation spending is projected to drop 4% thru 2030 • Personnel are projected to increase by 11% • Capital projects are projected to drop by 9% 3.1 Packet Pg. 52 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5204 : Natural Areas Budget Overview) 8 • Current focus is on smaller, local properties • Thus, acreages could be lower than this projection • Might be able to increase acreage if focus shifted to larger regional properties 3.1 Packet Pg. 53 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5204 : Natural Areas Budget Overview) 9 • Land cost inflation 4% • Revenue growth 2% • Avg. cost of land $5,000 (fee and conservation easement • Population growth 2% 3.1 Packet Pg. 54 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5204 : Natural Areas Budget Overview) Internal Charges and Capital Expenditures • Total internal charges $394,000 annually • Human Resources, IT, Finance • Safety, Security, and Risk Management • .5 City Attorney • 1.5 FTE in Real Estate Services • All infrastructure/facilities 10 3.1 Packet Pg. 55 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5204 : Natural Areas Budget Overview) General Direction and Questions 1) Does Council have any general questions, comments, or concerns about the Natural Areas budget information? 2) Does Council have any questions, comments, or concerns related to the relative allocation of Natural Area funds to various programs, in particular land conservation versus operations and maintenance? 11 3.1 Packet Pg. 56 Attachment: Powerpoint presentation (5204 : Natural Areas Budget Overview) Night Outreach 460 Linden Center Drive 970.484.5010 Sun/Tues/Thurs 7–10pm Old Town Ambassadors 19 Old Town Square, Ste 137 970.232.3840 Tourism & safety information for downtown visitors 1.1 Packet Pg. 7 Attachment: Dealing with Difficult Behaviors Flyer (5199 : Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Solutions)