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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY November 18, 2014
City Council
STAFF
Lawrence Pollack, Budget & Performance Measurement Manager
Darin Atteberry, City Manager
Mike Beckstead, Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 153, 2014,Being the Annual Appropriation Ordinance Relating to the
Annual Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2015; Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Years Beginning January 1,
2015, and Ending December 31, 2016; and Fixing the Mill levy for Fiscal year 2015.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to present the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Second Reading. This
Ordinance sets the City Budget for the two-year period (2015-16) which becomes the City’s financial plan for
the next two fiscal years. This Ordinance sets the amount of $552,814,455 to be appropriated for fiscal year
2015. This Ordinance also sets the 2015 City mill levy at 9.797 mills, unchanged since 1991.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The Annual Appropriation Ordinance for 2015 was adopted unanimously on First Reading with the following
changes to be incorporated into Second Reading based on amendments made by Council:
Fund a new Enhancement Offer in the Community and Neighborhood Livability Outcome for $100K in
2015 and $400K in 2016 for traffic calming initiatives funded by General Fund Reserves
Remove Offer 44.4 - ENHANCEMENT: Assistant Manager for the Gardens on Spring Creek - 1.0 FTE
These changes, as applicable, are reflected in the numbers above and have been updated in the Annual
Appropriation Ordinance for Second Reading.
City Budget (in $ million) Adopted 2015 Adopted 2016
Operations $490.0 $478.1
Debt Service 21.2 21.4
Capital 45.2 36.6
Total City Operated Appropriations * $556.4 $536.1
Less General Improvement District (GID) #1 (1.2) (0.2)
Less General Improvement District (GID) #15 (Skyview)** (0.0) (0.0)
Less Urban Renewal Authority (URA) (2.4) (4.9)
Total City of Fort Collins Appropriation $552.8 $531.0
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* This includes GID #1, GID #15 and URA which are appropriated in separate ordinances
** The appropriation for GID #15 (Skyview) is $1,000 which rounds to $0 in millions
During First Reading there were requests for additional information to be considered for amendments during
Second Reading:
1. A new Enhancement Offer for $150K per year to increase Dial-a-Ride service to allow connectivity to
Foothills Gateway
- Refer to Attachment 2 for Offer details
2. Reduce the amount of Offer 56.32 ENHANCEMENT: Police Funding for Training Facility Design
Development to reflect only the design and engineering costs of a driving track
- The requested information was submitted to Council in the November 6 Council Packet. Staff
recommends this Offer be included in the 2015-16 Budget as originally submitted for the following
reasons:
a. Although talks with Liberty Arms are occurring, there are still too many unknowns with their
proposal
b. Such a change would fundamentally alter the facility and it is not known if Loveland will still want
to partner as previously agreed
c. Although we have estimated the design and engineering costs of a facility with just a driving
track, the additional expenses related to working with Liberty Arms are not known
d. If such a deal is arranged and once all final costs are known, we could freeze the unneeded
portion of the appropriation
Additionally, staff is requesting Council to also consider amendments for the following during Second Reading:
3. A modification to Enhancement Offer 44.4 which has been changed to a 1.0 FTE Crew Chief at the
Gardens on Spring Creek
- The Gardens has submitted a revised BFO request for a Crew Chief position to manage the day-
to-day horticulture components of the facility. This will allow the Gardens Director to focus on
higher level duties such as strategic planning, fundraising and regional partnership development.
Please refer to Attachment 3 for Offer details.
4. Offer 106.2 ENHANCEMENT: USA Pro Cycling Challenge
- During a budget work session, Council asked that the funding for US Pro Challenge be removed
until we had a specific proposal. Based on recent conversations with regional partners, there is
interest in bringing the race back to Northern Colorado in 2015.
- Early this month race organizers indicated that they will select host cities in mid-November. This
has accelerated the timeline for the City and other stakeholders to consider funding support. Visit
Fort Collins (previously the Convention & Visitors Bureau), is considering a $50k contribution to
help secure a Fort Collins finish in 2015. This budget amendment authorizes $50k in City services
(e.g., police, streets, parks, and parking) for this event, dependent upon authorization of $50k from
Visit Fort Collins.
ATTACHMENTS
1. First Reading Agenda Item Summary, October 21, 2014 (w/o attachments) (PDF)
2. Offer 7.25 Paratransit Service to Foothills Gateway (PDF)
3. Gardens Crew Chief (PDF)
4. Powerpoint presentation (PDF)
Agenda Item 18
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY October 21, 2014
City Council
STAFF
Lawrence Pollack, Budget & Performance Measurement Manager
Darin Atteberry, City Manager
Mike Beckstead, Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 153, 2014,Being the Annual Appropriation Ordinance Relating to the Annual
Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2015; Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Years Beginning January 1, 2015,
and Ending December 31, 2016; and Fixing the Mill levy for Fiscal year 2015.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to present the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for First Reading. This Ordinance
sets the City Budget for the two-year period (2015–16) which becomes the City’s financial plan for the next two
fiscal years. This Ordinance sets the amount of $552,694,350 to be appropriated for fiscal year 2015.
Including the 2015 adopted budgets for the General Improvement District (GID) #1 of $1,193,565 and General
Improvement District (GID) #15 (Skyview) of $1,000 as well as the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) of
$2,408,457 the total City operated appropriations amount to $556,297,372.
This Ordinance also sets the 2015 City mill levy at 9.797 mills, unchanged since 1991.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of this Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
For the sixth time the City has used a budgeting process called Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO). This process
is a recommended best practice by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). It is a systematic
process driven by goals and performance, to provide information that relates budgeting to planning and results.
Its purpose is to better align the services delivered by the City with the things that are most important to the
community.
The 2015-16 City Manager’s Recommended Budget was delivered to Council in August. The Recommended
Budget strengthens key services related to transportation, police, fire, parks and recreation and other
community priorities such as the environment, economic development and social sustainability, delivering on
the commitment made to voters who approved the Keep Fort Collins Great sales tax increase in 2010. The
budget reflects community needs and council priorities as identified in the 2014 Strategic Plan.
City Council reviewed the Recommended Budget during four Council Work Sessions. In addition, citizens have
been able to provide input to Councilmembers through two public hearings. From these discussions and
additional information provided by staff, City Council has provided direction and guidance for changes to be
incorporated into 1st reading of the 2015-16 Biennial Budget. The following table summarizes the Offers not
originally included in the Recommended Budget.
ATTACHMENT 1
Agenda Item 18
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Note: $ in thousands and GF = General Fund
To fund these Offers requires a combination of funding sources. The first prudent place to evaluate is Offers
that have a lower priority from Council’s perspective and, thus, should not be funded or should have the
amount reduced. The table below lists Offers that were eliminated or modified.
Note: $ in thousands
The gap between Offers funded per Council direction and Offers eliminated or modified is addressed by other
funding sources. As the table below indicates, the gap was addressed through increased use of General Fund
one-time revenue, reserves, increased 2015-16 Sales Tax projections, and a small amount of other funding.
The increase of the Sales Tax forecast is based on the strong results we continue to see through the end of
the third quarter of 2014 and the increased base upon which the 2015 and 2016 forecasts are based. Some of
the Offers, either unfunded or modified, offset the need for additional funding.
Outcome Offers Funded per Council Direction 2015 2016 Funding Sources
CNL 17.1 - Green Street Implementation: Remington Greenway Extension $150 $0 GF - One Time Revenue
CNL 101.4 - Additional Medians and Streetscapes Maintenance 200 200 GF - Reserves
C&R 22.1 - Trees along Paved Recreational Trails 95 30 Con Trust - Reduced Offer 8.1
C&R 83.6 - Poudre School District (PSD) After School Enrichment 70 70 GF - One Time Revenue
C&R 160.7 - EPIC Pool Improvements (previously in BOB 2.0) 1,500 0 GF - Reserves
ECON 46.15 - Support CSU Ventures - Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Prog 50 50 GF - One Time Revenue
ECON 46.17 - Fort Collins Public Access Network Expanded Support 40 40 KFCG Other Comm. - Reserves
ECON 46.7 - Support Larimer Small Business Development Center 40 40 GF - One Time Revenue
ECON 100.6 - Downtown Bathrooms (previously in BOB 2.0) 350 0 GF - Reserves
ECON 62.X - Alta Vista Sub-area Plan 40 0 GF - Reserves
ENVIRO 47.7 - Enviro Planner & Meeting the Challenge of Zero Waste - 0.5 FTE 53 51 GF - Ongoing
ENVIRO 47.9 - Municipal Sustainability Projects - Green to Gold 20 20 GF - Reserves
ENVIRO 174.1 - Advanced Waste Stream Optimization 58 350 GF - Ongoing & Res./Utility Res.
SAFE 42.4 - Environmental Project Consultant for Stormwater Projects 0 0 Not Applicable
TRANS 2.18 - Bicycle Infrastructure Investments 75 75 GF - Reserves
TRANS 25.24 - MAX/BRT Snow Removal 200 200 GF - Ongoing
TRANS 141.1 - Transportation Air Quality Impacts Guidance Manual 35 10 GF - Reserves
TRANS 165.3 - Safe Routes to School Strategic Traffic Infrastructure Program 100 100 GF - Ongoing
TRANS 169.3 - W. Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Master Plan (previously 18.3) 300 0 GF - Reserves
HPG 49.3 - Grant Development Specialist - 1.0 FTE 84 84 GF - Ongoing
HPG 53.2 - Telling our Story Offer Video Outreach 35 35 GF - Ongoing
$3,495 $1,355
Eliminations and Modifications 2015 Amount 2016 Amount
Offers Unfunded per Council Direction
- 46.3 Economic Health Reserve Fund $ (50) $ (50)
- 106.2 USA Pro Cycling Challenge (50) -
Offers Reduced per Council Direction
17.1 - Green Street Implementation: Remington Greenway Extension (180) (500)
8.1: Paved Recreational Trail Development (95) (30)
46.17 - Fort Collins Public Access Network Expanded Support (10) (10)
47.9 - Municipal Sustainability Projects - Green to Gold (80) (30)
2.18 - Bicycle Infrastructure Investments (45) (45)
53.2: KFCG ENHANCEMENT: Telling Our Stories Strategic Video (100) (96)
63.6: ENHANCEMENT: On-Street Pay Parking 50 (750)
Total Eliminations and Modifications $ (560) $ (1,511)
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This annual Appropriation Ordinance sets the amount of $552,694,350 to be appropriated for fiscal year 2015.
Including the 2015 adopted budgets for the General Improvement District (GID) No.1 of $1,193,565 and
General Improvement District (GID) No. 15 (Skyview) of $1,000 as well as the Urban Renewal Authority (URA)
of $2,408,457 the total City operated appropriations amount to $556,297,372. Below is a summary of the
proposed 2015-16 City budget:
City Budget (in $ million) Adopted 2015 Adopted 2016
Operations $490.0 $477.8
Debt Service 21.2 21.4
Capital 45.1 36.2
Total City Operated Appropriations * $556.3 $535.4
Less General Improvement District (GID) No.1 (1.2) (0.2)
Less General Improvement District (GID) No. 15 (Skyview)** (0.0) (0.0)
Less Urban Renewal Authority (URA) (2.4) (4.9)
Total City of Fort Collins Appropriation $552.7 $530.3
* This includes GID No. 1, Skyview South GID No. 15 and URA which are appropriated in separate
ordinances
** The appropriation for Skyview South GID No. 15 is $1,000 which rounds to $0 in millions
FINANCIAL / ECONOMIC IMPACTS
This Ordinance sets the annual appropriation for fiscal year 2015 in the amount of $552,694,350. The
Ordinance also sets the City mill levy at 9.797 mills, unchanged since 1991.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The Budget contains multiple offers that will have positive environmental impacts, particularly those funded by
the Environmental Health Result Area.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
In preparation for First Reading of the 2015-16 Budget, City Council held two public hearings. Additionally,
during the budget development, there were 2 citizens on each BFO Teams; as well as significant public
outreach conducted to gather citizen feedback from a broad demographic of our community. During a 6-week
period, over 20 community events or meetings were conducted at locations across the City. Additional input
was obtained from online tools. All data was then shared with the BFO Teams to assist with their evaluation of
Offers.
ATTACHMENTS
1. BFO Letters for Council (PDF)
Changes to Funding Assumptions 2015 Amount 2016 Amount
- Use of General Fund 1-time Funding & Reserves 2,830 715
- Use of Increased Sales Tax Forecast 472 470
- Other 193 170
Utilized Changes to Funding Assumptions $ 3,495 $ 1,355
ATTACHMENT 2
ATTACHMENT 3
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Second Reading of the
City of Fort Collins
2015-2016 Budget
November 18, 2014
Council Meeting
2
Budget Overview
($ Millions)
2013 2014 2015 2016
Operating $ 432.5 $ 451.9 $ 490.0 $ 478.1
Debt 21.2 20.7 21.2 21.4
Capital 31.2 31.4 45.2 36.6
Total City Budget $ 484.9 $ 504.0 $ 556.4 $ 536.1
% Change from Prev Yr 11.8% 3.9% 10.4% -3.6%
Net City Budget $ 387.9 $ 401.1 $ 436.9 $ 428.3
% Change from Prev Yr 7.0% 3.4% 8.9% -2.0%
General Fund $ 112.9 $ 123.8 $ 129.7 $ 128.9
% Change from Prev Yr 8.3% 9.7% 4.8% -0.6%
Keep Fort Collins Great $ 22.7 $ 22.6 $ 26.6 $ 26.8
% Change from Prev Yr 17.0% -0.4% 17.7% 0.8%
Adopted Budget Proposed Budget
2015 Growth Largely From One-Time Spending Projects….
Modest Increase in General Fund Spending
2015 Growth Largely From One-Time Spending Projects….
Modest Increase in General Fund Spending
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Changes Based on Amendments during 1st Reading
These Changes are included for
2nd Reading of the 2015-16 Budget
Note: $ in thousands
Outcome Changes 2015 2016 Funding Source
CNL Add 17.3 - ENHANCEMENT: Traffic Calming – Capital $100 $400 General Fund
C&R Remove 44.4 - ENHANCEMENT: Assistant Manager ($ 95) ($ 87) General Fund
for the Gardens on Spring Creek - 1.0 FTE
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Offers for Amendment Consideration during 2nd Reading
These Offers have not been included for
2nd Reading of the 2015-16 Budget and
would require amendments to be included
Note: $ in thousands
Outcome Changes 2015 2016 Funding Source
TRANS ENHANCEMENT: increase Dial-a-Ride service to $150 $150 General Fund
allow connectivity to Foothills Gateway
C&R A modification to Enhancement Offer 44.4 $ 93 $ 85 General Fund
which has been changed a 1.0 FTE Crew Chief at the
Gardens on Spring Creek
TRANS Enhancement Offer 106.2 USA Pro Cycling $ 50 $ 0 General Fund
Challenge
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2015-16 Biennial Budget
Balanced and Fiscally Prudent Budget that Addresses
Multiple Community and Council Priorities
• Strengthens key services related to transportation, police, fire,
parks & recreation
• Enhances community priorities such as the environment, social
sustainability, transit, key city infrastructure and investment in
neighborhoods
• Continues the commitment made to voters who approved the
Keep Fort Collins Great sales tax increase in 2010
• Includes smart, long-term investments in the future including the
Poudre River, Southeast Community Park, and the Old Town
Square Renovation
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Questions?
7
First Reading of the
City of Fort Collins
2015-2016 Budget
October 21, 2014
Council Meeting
8
Reflects Community Needs and
Council Priorities as Identified in
2014 Strategic Plan
9
Maintain High Quality Service &
Stewardship of City Assets
10
Neighborhood & Community Vitality
11
Environmental &
Poudre River Restoration
12
Transit & Mobility
13
Sense of Place
14
Infrastructure
15
Improved Internal Systems
& Leveraging Resources
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Budget Overview
($ Millions)
2013 2014 2015 2016
Operating $ 432.5 $ 451.9 $ 490.0 $ 477.8
Debt 21.2 20.7 21.2 21.4
Capital 31.2 31.4 45.1 36.2
Total City Budget $ 484.9 $ 504.0 $ 556.3 $ 535.4
% Change from Prev Yr 11.8% 3.9% 10.4% -3.8%
Net City Budget $ 387.9 $ 401.1 $ 436.9 $ 428.0
% Change from Prev Yr 7.0% 3.4% 8.9% -2.0%
General Fund $ 112.9 $ 123.8 $ 129.7 $ 128.6
% Change from Prev Yr 8.3% 9.7% 4.8% -0.8%
Keep Fort Collins Great $ 22.7 $ 22.6 $ 26.6 $ 26.8
% Change from Prev Yr 17.0% -0.4% 17.7% 0.8%
Adopted Budget Proposed Budget
2015 Growth Largely From One-Time Spending Projects….
Modest Increase in General Fund Spending
2015 Growth Largely From One-Time Spending Projects….
Modest Increase in General Fund Spending
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New Offers to be Included in 1st Reading
These Offers will be included for 1st Reading
of the 2015-16 Budget based on Council guidance
Outcome Offers Funded per Council Direction 2015 2016 Funding Sources
CNL 17.1 - Green Street Implementation:Remington GreenwayExtension $150 $0 GF - One Time Revenue
CNL 101.4 - Additional Medians and Streetscapes Maintenance 200 200 GF - Reserves
C&R 22.1 - Trees along Paved Recreational Trails 95 30 Con Trust - Reduced Offer 8.1
C&R 83.6 - Poudre School District (PSD) After School Enrichment 70 70 GF - One Time Revenue
C&R 160.7 - EPIC Pool Improvements (previouslyin BOB 2.0) 1,500 0 GF - Reserves
ECON 46.15 - Support CSU Ventures - Advanced Industries Programming 50 50 GF - One Time Revenue
ECON 46.17 - Fort Collins Public Access Network Expanded Support 40 40 KFCG Other Comm-Reserves
ECON 46.7 - Support Larimer Small Business Development Center 40 40 GF - One Time Revenue
ECON 100.6 - Downtown Bathrooms (previouslyin BOB 2.0) 350 0 GF - Reserves
ECON 62.8 - Mountain Vista Subarea Plan Strategic Update 40 0 GF - Reserves
Note: $ in thousands and GF = General Fund
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New Offers to be Included in 1st Reading - continued
These Offers will be included for 1st Reading
of the 2015-16 Budget based on Council guidance
Note: $ in thousands and GF = General Fund
Outcome Offers Funded per Council Direction 2015 2016 Funding Sources
ENVIRO 47.7 - Enviro Planner & Meeting the Challenge of Zero Waste - 0.5 FTE 53 51 GF - Ongoing
ENVIRO 47.9 - Municipal SustainabilityProjects - Green to Gold 20 20 GF - Reserves
ENVIRO 174.1 - Advanced Waste StreamOptimization 58 350 GF and Utility Reserves
SAFE 42.4 - Environmental Project Consultant for Stormwater Projects 0 0 Not Applicable
TRANS 2.18 - Bicycle Infrastructure Investments 75 75 GF - Reserves
TRANS 25.24 - MAX/BRT Snow Removal 200 200 GF - Ongoing
TRANS 141.1 - Transportation Air Quality Impacts Guidance Manual 35 10 GF - Reserves
TRANS 165.3 - Safe Routes to School Strategic Traffic Infrastructure Program 100 100 GF - Ongoing
TRANS 169.3 - W. Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Master Plan (previously18.3) 300 0 GF - Reserves
HPG 49.3 - Grant Development Specialist - 1.0 FTE 84 84 GF - Ongoing
HPG 53.2 - Telling our StoryOffer Video Outreach 35 35 GF - Ongoing
$3,495 $1,355
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Eliminations and Modifications to Offers
These Offers have either been removed from the 2015-16 Budget
or had the Offer amount reduced. In the latter case, the Offer
Narrative has been updated to reflect the modified Offer.
Eliminations and Modifications 2015 Amount 2016 Amount
Offers Unfunded per Council Direction
- 46.3 Economic Health Reserve Fund $ (50) $ (50)
- 106.2 USA Pro Cycling Challenge (50) -
Offers Reduced per Council Direction
17.1 - Green Street Implementation: Remington Greenway Extension (180) (500)
8.1: Paved Recreational Trail Development (95) (30)
46.17 - Fort Collins Public Access Network Expanded Support (10) (10)
47.9 - Municipal Sustainability Projects - Green to Gold (80) (30)
2.18 - Bicycle Infrastructure Investments (45) (45)
53.2: KFCG ENHANCEMENT: Telling Our Stories Strategic Video (100) (96)
63.6: ENHANCEMENT: On-Street Pay Parking 50 (750)
Total Eliminations and Modifications $ (560) $ (1,511)
Note: $ in thousands
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Changes to Funding Assumptions
Summary of Changes
Changes to Funding Assumptions 2015 Amount 2016 Amount
- Use of General Fund 1-time Funding & Reserves 2,830 715
- Use of Increased Sales Tax Forecast 472 470
- Other 193 170
Utilized Changes to Funding Assumptions $ 3,495 $ 1,355
Note: $ in thousands
Summary of Changes 2015 Amount 2016 Amount
- Recommended Budget Total Appropriations $550.3 $535.0
- Offers Funded per Council Direction 3.5 1.4
- Eliminations and Modifications Subtotal (0.6) (1.5)
- Other changes (transfers, etc.) 3.1 0.5
Proposed Budget Total Appropriations $556.3 $535.4
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2015-16 Biennial Budget
Balanced and Fiscally Prudent Budget that Addresses
Multiple Community and Council Priorities
• Strengthens key services related to transportation, police, fire,
parks & recreation
• Enhances community priorities such as the environment, social
sustainability, transit, key city infrastructure and investment in
neighborhoods
• Continues the commitment made to voters who approved the
Keep Fort Collins Great sales tax increase in 2010
• Includes smart, long-term investments in the future including the
Poudre River, Southeast Community Park, and the Old Town
Square Renovation
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Questions?
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ORDINANCE NO. 153, 2014
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BEING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
RELATING TO THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015; ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2015, AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2016; AND FIXING THE MILL LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015
WHEREAS, the City Manager has, prior to the first Monday in September, 2014,
submitted to the City Council a proposed budget for the next ensuing budget term, along with an
explanatory and complete financial plan for each fund of the City, pursuant to the provisions of
Article V, Section 2, of the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, within ten days after the filing of said budget estimate, the City Council set
September 23rd and October 7th, 2014, as the dates for the public hearings thereon and caused
notice of such public hearings to be given by publication pursuant to Article V, Section 3, of the
City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the public hearings were held on those dates and persons were given the
opportunity to appear and object to any or all items and estimates in the proposed budget; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 4, of the City Charter requires that, before the last day of
November of each fiscal year, the City Council adopt the budget for the ensuing term by
ordinance and appropriate such sums of money as the Council deems necessary to defray all
expenditures of the City during the ensuing fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 5, of the City Charter provides that the annual
appropriation ordinance shall also fix the tax levy upon each dollar of the assessed valuation of
all taxable property within the City, such levy representing the amount of taxes for City purposes
necessary to provide for payment during the ensuing fiscal year for all properly authorized
expenditures to be incurred by the City; and
WHEREAS, Article XII, Section 6, of the City Charter permits the City Council to fix,
establish, maintain, and provide for the collection of such rates, fees, or charges for water and
electricity, and for other utility services furnished by the City as will produce revenues sufficient
to pay into the General Fund in lieu of taxes on account of the City-owned utilities such amount
as may be established by City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. Budget
a. That the City Council has reviewed the City Manager's 2015-2016
Recommended Budget, a copy of which is on file with the office of the City
Clerk, and has approved certain amendments thereto.
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b. That the City Manager’s 2015-2016 Recommended Budget, as amended
by the Council, is hereby adopted, in accordance with the provisions of Article V,
Section 4, of the City Charter and incorporated herein by reference; provided,
however, that the comparative figures contained in the adopted budget may be
subsequently revised as deemed necessary by the City Manager to reflect actual
revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year 2014.
c. That the adopted budget, as amended, shall be maintained in the office of
the City Clerk and identified as "The Budget for the City of Fort Collins for the
Fiscal Years Ending December 31, 2015, and December 31, 2016, as Adopted by
the City Council on November 18, 2014."
Section 2. Appropriations. That there is hereby appropriated out of the revenues of
the City of Fort Collins, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2015, and ending December 31,
2015, the sum of FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED FOURTEEN
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($552,814,455) to be raised by
taxation and otherwise, which sum is deemed by the City Council to be necessary to defray all
expenditures of the City during said budget year, to be divided and appropriated for the
following purposes, to wit:
GENERAL FUND $129,742,733
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Golf $3,246,424
Light & Power
Operating Total $132,127,984
Capital Projects:
Art in Public Places 87,642
Computerized Maintenance Mgmt System 163,000
Emergency Operations Center 18,750
Utilities Vehicle Storage Building 1,868,614
Capital Projects Total 2,138,006
Total Light & Power $134,265,990
Storm Drainage
Operating Total $11,272,324
Capital Projects:
Art in Public Places 47,636
Computerized Maintenance Mgmt System 40,750
Cooper Slough and Boxelder Basins 330,000
Crushing & Recycling Facility 100,000
Emergency Operations Center 18,750
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Stormwater Basin Improvements 3,500,000
Stormwater Developer Repayments 100,000
Stormwater Drainage System Improvements 360,000
Stormwater Master Planning 275,000
Stream Restoration 650,000
Utilities Vehicle Storage Building 253,593
Capital Projects Total 5,675,729
Total Storm Drainage $16,948,053
Wastewater
Operating Total $18,000,232
Capital Projects:
Art in Public Places 74,456
Computerized Maintenance Mgmt System 40,750
Crushing & Recycling Facility 75,000
Drake Water Reclamation Facility
Improvements 5,400,000
Emergency Operations Center 18,750
Utilities Vehicle Storage Building 253,593
Wastewater Collection System Replacement 1,492,000
Water Reclamation Facility Replacement 300,000
Capital Projects Total 7,654,549
Total Wastewater $25,654,781
Water
Operating Total $26,289,608
Capital Projects:
Art in Public Places 44,298
Chlorine Contact Basin 1,000,000
Computerized Maintenance Mgmt System 81,500
Crushing & Recycling Facility 125,000
Emergency Operations Center 18,750
Utilities Vehicle Storage Building 253,593
Water Distribution System Replacement 500,000
Water Meter Replacement & Rehabilitation 800,000
Water Production - Energy Optimization 285,000
Water Production Replacement Program 1,091,205
Water Source of Supply Replacements 500,000
Capital Projects Total 4,699,346
Total Water $30,988,954
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS $211,104,202
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INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Benefits $24,429,049
Data & Communications 9,125,113
Equipment 11,566,546
Self Insurance 3,405,515
Utility Customer Service & Administration 17,197,847
TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS $65,724,070
SPECIAL REVENUE & DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Capital Improvement Expansion $9,135,412
Capital Leasing Corporation 4,636,235
Cemeteries 645,940
Cultural Services & Facilities
Operating Total $3,933,058
Capital Projects – Art in Public Places 177,616
Total Cultural Services & Facilities $4,110,674
General Employees' Retirement $3,827,763
Keeping Fort Collins Great
Operating Total $22,838,192
Capital Projects:
City Bridge Program 2,022,700
Lincoln Neighborhood Projects 380,000
Mulberry Bridge Urban Design 750,000
Pedestrian Sidewalk & ADA Improvements 150,000
Vine & Lemay Intersection 500,000
Capital Projects Total 3,802,700
Total Keeping Fort Collins Great $26,640,892
Museum $1,038,186
Natural Areas 11,147,489
Parking 2,523,660
Perpetual Care 17,428
Recreation 6,667,881
Sales & Use Tax 14,098,200
Street Oversizing 2,636,576
Timberline/Prospect SID 56,000
Transit Services 13,562,429
Transportation Services 24,444,203
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SPECIAL REVENUE & DEBT $125,188,968
SERVICE FUNDS
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
General City Capital Projects:
Arthur Ditch Master Plan Alternative Analysis $185,000
City Bridge Program 277,300
Community Recycling Facility 1,000,000
Downtown Poudre River Improvements 1,000,000
Epic Pool Improvements 1,500,000
Green Street Implementation 150,000
Linden Street - Walnut to Jefferson 300,000
Northeast Community Park 250,000
Oak Street Public Restroom Replacement 350,000
Railroad Crossing Replacement 150,000
Southeast Community Park 7,900,000
Traffic Calming 100,000
Total General City Capital Projects $13,162,300
1/4 Cent Building on Basics
Operating - Administrative Charge $59,900
Capital Projects:
Bicycle Plan Implementation 125,000
Intersection Improvements & Traffic Signals 2,220,000
Park Improvements 1,703,622
Pedestrian Sidewalk and ADA Improvements 300,000
Capital Projects Total 4,348,622
Total 1/4 Cent Building on Basics $4,408,522
Conservation Trust
Operating Total - Administration & Parks Maint $275,649
Capital Projects:
Trail Acquisition/Development 1,191,694
Capital Projects Total 1,191,694
Total Conservation Trust $1,467,343
Neighborhood Parkland Fund
Operating Total - Administration $488,317
Capital Projects:
Golden Meadows Park 250,000
Lee Martinez Park Improvements 350,000
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New Park Site Development 100,000
New Site Acquisition 320,000
Side Hill Neighborhood Park 200,000
Trailhead Park 8,000
Waterfield Neighborhood Park 300,000
Capital Projects Total 1,528,000
Total Neighborhood Parkland $2,016,317
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS $21,054,482
TOTAL CITY FUNDS $552,814,455
Section 3. Mill Levy
a. That the 2015 mill levy rate for the taxation upon each dollar of the assessed
valuation of all the taxable property within the City of Fort Collins as of December 31, 2014,
shall be 9.797 mills, which levy represents the amount of taxes for City purposes necessary to
provide for payment during the aforementioned budget year of all properly authorized
expenditures to be incurred by the City.
b. That the City Clerk shall certify this levy of 9.797 mills to the County Assessor
and the Board of Commissioners of Larimer County, Colorado, in accordance with the
applicable provisions of law, as required by Article V, Section 5, of the Charter of the City of
Fort Collins.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 21st day of
October, A.D. 2014, and to be presented for final passage on the 18th day of November, A.D.
2014.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Passed and adopted on final reading on the 18th day of November, A.D. 2014.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk