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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 12/09/2014 - RENEWAL OF THE 1/4-CENT COMMUNITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMDATE: STAFF: December 9, 2014 Ginny Sawyer, Policy and Project Manager Darin Atteberry, City Manager WORK SESSION ITEM City Council SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Renewal of the ¼ - Cent Community Capital Improvement Program and the ¼ - Cent Street Maintenance Program Taxes. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to provide materials and recommendations for Council to consider as the ¼ cent tax renewals move forward. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. Are there adjustments Council would like to make to the current project list? 2. Does Council support the recommendation to seek renewal of the Street Maintenance Program for a 10-year term? 3. Does Council support consideration of two resolutions on December 16, 2014? a. Supporting the Capital Improvement Project list and; b. Supporting pursuing a separate initiative sometime in the future for Vine and Lemay and South Timberline road projects? BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION The current capital improvement ¼ cent tax, Building on Basics, and the Street Maintenance Program ¼ cent tax will both expire December 31, 2015. Both renewals are currently being considered for the April 2015 election. Capital Improvement Staff, Council, and the public have been working and dialoguing since mid-2013 on the creation of a capital improvement project list that represents the highest needs and desires of our community looking forward. The community has supported a dedicated tax for capital improvement since 1973 and having the opportunity to shape and influence the next potential package is an exciting endeavor.  In May 2013, staff compiled a list of unfunded projects approved through master plans. Some projects were added from community-based priorities and through City strategic planning. These projects totaled over $400 Million and were all ranked by budget teams based on the project’s alignment to strategic objectives. Staff prioritized the projects down to approximately $200 million to proceed through extensive public outreach.  Council reviewed the process and projects at a work session in September 2013 and again in December 2013.  Between September 2013 and January 2014, staff met with eight City Boards, the Visit Fort Collins Board, the Chamber Legislative Committee, and a CityWorks Alumni group to seek feedback on both process and projects.  Council reviewed a more refined project list in July 2014.  Major public outreach on the refined list began in August 2014 and has included an interactive website, a December 9, 2014 Page 2 Board and Commission “Super Meeting,” a CityWorks Alumni Forum, attendance at the South Fort Collins Business Association, a public open house, a Community Issues Forum, a “mini” drop-in at the Senior Center, and a booth at the Sustainable Living Fair.  Council again reviewed the process and projects on September 30 and October 11. At the October 11 Council session many adjustments were made including funding the downtown restroom and the EPIC improvements out of the 2015-16 budget. The trail projects were removed since they have another dedicated funding source. There were also name changes and further project refinement.  In late October the on-line tool was converted to a calculator tool that allowed citizens to select up to $75 million in projects. Staff also continued to meet with City Boards (NRAB, COD, DDA) and the Chamber Legislative Committee. Since October, staff has continued to refine project descriptions, details, titles, operation and maintenance needs, and forecasting. The current spreadsheet (Attachment 2) reflects: 1. Most recent forecasting formula which estimates total ¼ -cent revenue over 10 years at $81.4 million. This forecasting could occur once more before the end of the year to reflect the most recent numbers. 2. A project dollar amount of approximately $74 million. This number represent the total revenue projection minus operation and maintenance costs for four years for projects that require O&M support in the first few years to be successful. Inflation has also been accounted for at a rate of 3% on non-fund projects. 3. Ranking of projects that received Council support. 4. Reflection of all projects that have been considered in the gray area. Street Maintenance Program (SMP) While the SMP does not require the same level of decision making and public engagement, staff has included this topic at all the capital improvement meetings and outreach events and tested opinions on varying terms of the tax. After reviewing and mapping out 10, 12, 15, and 20 year terms, staff is recommending maintaining the 10-year term on the Street Maintenance Program. This program has been widely supported historically and maintaining the 10-year structure supports the message that this is a renewal. Timeline December 9, 2014 Page 3 Next Steps December 16, 2014 Consider Resolutions (if direction given on December 9.) Goal: Finalize project list to bring forward. January 6, 2015 Goal: Adopt Resolution referring ballot language to the April 2015 ballot. ATTACHMENTS 1. Project Descriptions (PDF) 2. Comprehensive Project Spreadsheet (PDF) 3. On-Line Prioritization as of December 1 (PDF) 4. Powerpoint presentation (PDF) CULTURE AND RECREATION 1 | P a g e 12/2/2014 CR1 PROJECT TITLE: Southeast Community Center/Pool ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $9.5M-14.5M ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $200K for Creative Center; $200K for the lap pool Service Area: Community Services Department: Recreation Services Project Location: Fossil Creek Community Park Project Descriptions: Option A: Community Creative Center Cost: $9.5M/ O&M: $200K A unique Community Center focused on innovation, technology, art, recreation and the creative process. The multifaceted complex will include a variety of well-equipped rooms for residents to gather, explore and share ideas. The Center will be a place for the community to try-out new technologies like 3-D printers, laser cutters, robotics and emerging software. It will be a true makerspace with power tools, drill presses, saws, routers, even welding. The Center will include a multi-functional performance space, an ideatorium, where community members can learn and express their creativity through performances, concerts and lectures. The Center will include a social area where local foods and even experimental microbrews could be on the menu. The Center will focus on wellness with fitness rooms for classes from Aikido to Zumba and by connecting to the beautiful surrounding park environment. Option B: Outdoor Leisure Pool, Indoor Lap Pool Cost: $4.5M/ O&M: $200K This Option adds a large outdoor leisure pool with water slides, sprays and jets, decks, a lazy river and open swimming area, plus an indoor 25 meter cool water fitness swimming pool to the Community Center. Funding for the leisure pool is contingent on the community raising at least $1.7M for the indoor lap pool through fund-raising efforts. Why is this Project Needed? Southeast Fort Collins is rapidly growing but it does not have a community center. To improve the quality of life and to create a sense of place, citizens in the southeast need an interesting, creative, convenient place to gather, socialize, create and collaborate. This center, in combination with the surrounding park, will define this rapidly growing area as the epicenter for community-based ideas and innovation. Including a leisure pool takes the project to a new level by providing exciting, fun and healthy aquatic recreation for the whole family. Including the lap pool complements the leisure pool and the Creative Center by providing year-round fitness swimming and a great location for learn to swim classes and other programs. ATTACHMENT 1 CULTURE AND RECREATION 2 | P a g e 12/2/2014 CR2 PROJECT TITLE: Water Sustainability Improvements ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $4.2M ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $10K Service Area: Community Services Department/Program: Parks and PP&D Project Location: Various parks and SouthRidge Golf Course Project Descriptions: Option A: SouthRidge Golf Course Irrigation System Cost: $2.2M/ O&M 10K This project saves 7 million gallons of water each year by replacing the 30 year old irrigation system at SouthRidge Golf Course with a new, efficient system. Option B: Fossil Creek Community Park Synthetic Turf Cost: $1.25M This project saves 2 million gallons of water annually by installing a synthetic turf field on the oval at Fossil Creek Community Park. Option C: Conversion of Three Parks to Raw Water Irrigation Cost: $750K This project saves 20 million gallons of treated water each year by converting Lee Martinez, Avery and Soft Gold parks to raw water irrigation systems. These parks are currently irrigated with treated water. Why is this Project Needed? Option A: The 30-year-old, inefficient irrigation system for SouthRidge Golf Course has reached the end of its useful life. Replacing it with a new, efficient irrigation system will save more than 7- million gallons of water annually. The current irrigation system breaks down frequently, requiring $50,000 in annual repairs. The City’s Golf Division has been funded by earned revenue for many years but it is a break-even operation, lacking the financial resources necessary to replace the system. Most municipal golf operations do not break even, with 67% requiring General Fund support to meet expenses. The City’s General Fund has supported the Golf Division in the past, primarily related to paying a portion of the debt incurred to build SouthRidge. From 2008 through 2011 the Golf Division lost ~$240,000 and utilized reserves to balance its budget. 2012 was an exceptional weather year making up for much of the loss from the previous four years. Golf in northern Colorado is very competitive and the City has not been able to invest in our three courses to the extent needed. Funding the SouthRidge irrigation system with City capital dollars will allow fee revenues to be used to improve the overall quality of our golf courses and help ensure the Golf Division remains self-funded. Option B: The turf fields in the oval at Fossil Creek Park have never been robust due to poor soil conditions and salty irrigation water. Replacing a large area of the oval with synthetic turf will save 2 million gallons of water each year and it will greatly improve the playability of the fields. The new fields will also stand up to repeated play, so many more games can be scheduled on them. A number of synthetic turf fields have been installed in Colorado and they are highly regarded by staff and users. Synthetic fields also save on maintenance expenses by eliminating mowing and irrigation needs. CULTURE AND RECREATION 3 | P a g e 12/2/2014 Option C: Converting the irrigation systems at Martinez, Avery and Soft Golf parks to raw water saves 20 million gallons in treated water use annually. Reducing treated water consumption is a very important goal in our semi-arid environment. The conversion also reduces operating costs because raw water is much less expensive than treated water. CR3 PROJECT TITLE: Renovation of the Historic Carnegie Building ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2M ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $10K Service Area: Community Services Department: Cultural Services Project Location: 200 Mathews Street Project Description: This project renovates the historic 1904 Carnegie library building to enhance its use as a Community Creative Center. The creative center concept includes flexible inexpensive spaces for the community to rent to support their creative endeavors. Once fully renovated, the building will house galleries, performance space, classrooms, innovative maker and idea spaces, and a digital class room. The building is currently offering rental gallery space and serving as the home for Beet Street. Fort Collins Public Access Network (FCPAN) will create a studio in the basement level of the building, allowing more of the community to access the cable station. Cultural Services partnered with Beet Street to secure a $100,000 National Endowment for the Arts Our Town grant in 2011. The grant included funds to work with an architect to develop a space use program for transitioning the building to the new community creative center. In addition, in 2012, A&E Design Associates surveyed the building to estimate historic restoration needs. The two plans call for the following work to be completed:  Uncover and restore windows  Add a main staircase to connect all three floors  Add restrooms to the main level  Create tech-rich think-space/lounge  Renovate the lower level to accommodate a studio, wet and dry classrooms, and gallery  Enlarge and outfit the lower level classroom with digital technology for live-streaming  Restore interior floors and finishes, improve HVAC, upgrade electrical, consolidate storage, and fix foundation drainage issues. Why is this project needed? The historic 1904 Carnegie building is one of the oldest, continuously operating public buildings in Fort Collins, designated a local Historic Landmark District by Resolution in 1978. The building is also a contributing structure to the Laurel School Historic District. The building is now the home of the Community Creative Center but it requires renovation and improvements to serve its new purpose, address long-term access and infrastructure issues, and to protect and stabilize this historic treasure. The Community Creative Center at the Carnegie Building is implementing the creative and innovation center concept that supports creative endeavors, provides maker and idea space, and serves as a hub for the integration and collaboration of innovation and creativity. This project will activate this prominent historic landmark building, the courtyard and the surrounding park. CULTURE AND RECREATION 4 | P a g e 12/2/2014 Additional Details: The estimated cost for this work is $2M: $1.47 for renovations and infrastructure improvements and $430,000 for historic restoration. It is possible to apply for a grant from the State Historic Fund up to $200,000 towards historic restoration components of the overall project. CR4 PROJECT TITLE: Completion of the Gardens at the Gardens on Spring Creek ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2M ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $20K Service Area: Community Services Department/Program: Parks Project Location: At the Gardens on Spring Creek Project Description: This project completes the gardens at the Gardens on Spring Creek by constructing 5 acres of beautiful gardens including the Great Lawn, Prairie Garden, Foothills Garden and the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. The Great Lawn is a multi-use community venue comprised of an oval turf area surrounded by themed gardens and including a stage. It will host small concerts and plays, festivals, weddings and events. The Prairie and Foothills gardens will showcase our native plants in a landscaped setting to educate visitors and inspire them to use native plants in their gardens. The Xeriscape Demonstration Garden (to be called the Undaunted Garden) will showcase hardy, drought tolerant plants that thrive in our semi-arid environment. Why is this Project Needed? The Gardens on Spring Creek, thanks to funding from Building Community Choices and countless donations, opened in May 2004 with a mission to improve the lives of people and foster environmental stewardship through horticulture. The Gardens has become a destination for residents and tourists alike, with visitation increasing from 1,634 in 2004 to more than 55,000 in 2013. This increase is due to the addition of several large and popular gardens, the availability of high- quality educational programs for youth and adults, and a variety of special events for the community. The Gardens has 180 active volunteers and 25 partnerships with local non-profits and educational organizations. This project will build on The Gardens’ remarkable success and will establish the facility as a “must-see” destination for generations to come. The project will also enable The Gardens to significantly increase revenue through visitor fees and rental of the Great Lawn venue. The final phase for completing The Gardens on Spring Creek is a $3 million dollar expansion of the visitor center, including a conservatory. Gardens staff is currently fundraising for the expansion and for the completion of the gardens. CULTURE AND RECREATION 5 | P a g e 12/2/2014 CR7 PROJECT TITLE: Preserving Our Heritage: City Park Train, Club Tico Renovations, Fire Museum ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $1M ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $25K Service Area: Community Services and PFA Department/Program: Recreation and PFA Project Location: City Park and the Car Barn at Cherry and Howes Street Project Descriptions: Option A: City Park Train Cost: $350K/ O&M: 25K This project brings back the much loved City Park train in a new, expanded location east of the playground. Option B: Club Tico Renovation Cost: $250K This project completes the renovation of Club Tico at City Park by renovating the kitchen and restrooms and adding a second story deck on the south side of the facility. Option C: Creation of a Fire Museum at the Historic Car Barn Cost: $400K The volunteer supported Fire Museum would showcase historic fire engines, uniforms and equipment while telling the fascinating story of fire-fighting in Fort Collins. Why is this Project Needed? Option A: The historic train at City Park sadly reached the end of the tracks in 2011because it could no longer be operated safely. A new train on an expanded track will restore this treasured City Park experience. Option B: Club Tico is a popular dance and event venue but has been showing its age. Through donations and City support much of the facility has been renovated, including the stage and dance floor. This historic community center will realize its old glory through this final phase of restoration. It will also become a sought-after event venue once the kitchen and restrooms are upgraded. Option C: Fort Collins has a rich history of fire-fighting but we don’t have a fire museum. The Fire Museum project will showcase a wonderful collection of fire-fighting memorabilia in a great building and enrich the cultural landscape by telling the story of fire-fighting in our community. ECONOMIC HEALTH 6 | P a g e 12/2/2014 ECH6 PROJECT TITLE: Linden Street Renovations Design & Construction ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2M ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $12K Service Area: PDT/CMO Department/Program: Engineering, CMO Project Location: Linden Street, Walnut to Jefferson Project Description: This project will fund the final design and construction of the preferred options for the renovation of this important downtown block of Linden Street. The Downtown Development Authority has funded the conceptual design which will be completed in 2014. This block is one of the city’s most programmed streets, hosting festivals, events and concerts throughout the year. While the streetscape is adequate, this block is primarily a place for cars. This project envisions the possibility of a more pedestrian-oriented space in the heart of downtown. Options include a rethinking of the street to make it more like an urban plaza from building face to building face. This concept would reconstruct the entire block into a brick street that could be closed off for special events but still allow vehicle parking in non-event days. As the conceptual design for this project progresses, the design concepts will become more clear and should be defined by the end of 2014. Note: BFO Offer 1.19 is similar. Why is this Project Needed? This project will create a more pedestrian friendly environment extending Old Town north along Linden Street. This project will help connect Old Town to the developing River District. ECH11 PROJECT TITLE: Community Marketplace ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $3.5M This number anticipates a 50/50 public/private match, spearheaded by key community stakeholder organizations including the Northern Colorado Food Cluster. The marketplace would be operated by a non-profit. ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $0 Service Area: Sustainability Services Department/Program: Economic Health Project Location: Block 33, south of the City parking lot along Howes. Project Description: The Community Marketplace project aims to create a multipurpose public facility, which will enhance and support our local food system. The Marketplace may include space to operate a year-round farmer’s market, and other supplementary components, including an artisanal bakery, a local butcher, a community kitchen, a winter greenhouse, and a minimal processing facility. The Marketplace would operate with permanent tenants open year-round for normal business hours, and additional open space for temporary stalls, flexible programming, and larger events. The intent is for the project to become a focal point for local food production in Fort Collins, and ECONOMIC HEALTH 7 | P a g e 12/2/2014 increase the availability of Northern Colorado products, serving as a primary economic driver. Why is this Project Needed? The Community Marketplace has been a past priority of the Fort Collins DDA. However, it has been deprioritized due to funding limitations. The project would also help to drive the supply of locally produced food by providing an additional venue for the sale of these products. Additional Details: A feasibility study was performed on the concept by the DDA in 2011. The results of the study indicate that Fort Collins can support a Community Marketplace as long as it includes an anchor rent-paying tenant. The study also found that Fort Collins could reasonably expect to capture $11.5 million a year in fresh food sales at a centralized Marketplace. Additional details can be provided from the Feasibility Study as requested. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 8 | P a g e 12/2/2014 ENV3 PROJECT TITLE: Downtown Poudre River Enhancements ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $4M ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $50K Service Area: Community Services Department/Program: Natural Areas and PP&D Project Location: Poudre River between Shields Street and Lincoln Avenue Project Descriptions: Option A: Coy Reach Cost: $4M/ O&M: 50K The Coy diversion project (near the Power Plant building) involves modifying or removing the Coy diversion structure, creating a whitewater park with viewing/picnic areas, improving access to the river, enhancing the river’s habitat and beauty, and adding a pedestrian bridge over the river east of College. The project also lowers the river channel to improve flood mitigation and prevent flooding of College Avenue. Why is this Project Needed? The Poudre River is an elemental part of Fort Collins yet it has never been integrated into the fabric of our community. This project will connect the community to the river. The project will significantly improve the river ecosystem and help restore the river’s natural beauty. River recreation will be greatly enhanced by trail improvements, play areas, river access points, picnic areas and a whitewater park. The project will also help protect life and property by improving management of storm water. Other Related Projects: Woodward natural area and river improvements; Sterling and McMurry Ponds river improvements; Shields bridge replacement (County). Additional Details: The Coy diversion project is estimated to cost $7.5 M, with $4M from the capital improvement tax, $1M from the Stormwater Utility, $1M from Natural Areas, and $1.5 M from fund raising efforts. SAFE COMMUNITY 9 | P a g e 12/2/2014 SC2 PROJECT TITLE: Computer Aided Dispatch/Records Management System Upgrades ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2M ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: 0 Service Area: Police Services Department/Program: Information Services Project Location: Police Building and Laptop Computers Project Description: Necessary upgrades/maintenance on CAD/RMS system (2016 thru life of tax at $200K annually) Why is this Project Needed? The current system will age out and parts and support will become obsolete requiring upgrades and/or replacement. Replacement includes 5-year server replacement as outlined in the IT Service Level Agreement (SLA). In public safety departments such as police, fire, and ambulance, it is essential that communications and records systems are consistently operating without system failures. This equipment is important to the ongoing mission to provide for efficient and highly functioning first response to emergency situations, police situations, fires and natural disasters, or any other type of response to provide for public safety. TRANSPORTATION 10 | P a g e 12/2/2014 T5 PROJECT TITLE: Lincoln Avenue Improvements Design & Construction ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $8M ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $36K Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: Engineering Project Location: Lincoln Avenue between Jefferson Street and Lemay Avenue Project Descriptions: Option B: First Phase/First Street to Lemay Improvements Cost: $8M This project would fund the design and construction of improvements to Lincoln Avenue from Jefferson Street to Lemay Avenue excluding any bridge improvements and would represent the level of improvement identified in the Lincoln Corridor Plan for roadway, bike/ped, landscape, and urban design enhancements. This funding level represents the minimal improvement level specified by City Council at the time of the Lincoln Corridor Plan adoption. Why is this Project Needed? Lincoln Avenue currently lacks sidewalks, curb and gutter, left turn lanes and enhancements such as landscaping and urban design. The adjacent land uses are redeveloping, especially the south side (Woodward). Lincoln is an important connection between downtown, the River District, and the East Mulberry area. It is designated as a 2-lane arterial in the Master Street Plan (which is an Appendix to the Transportation Master Plan), but instead of simply applying the standard for 2- lane arterials, other plans (City Plan, 2013 Streetscape Standards) designated it as a special corridor warranting its own plan. The design laid out in the Lincoln Corridor Plan supports the vision areas laid out in the Transportation Master Plan. Additional Details: Note: BFO Offer 17.2 is for neighborhood projects in the plan area identified during the Corridor plan. T9 PROJECT TITLE: Bicycle/Pedestrian Grade-Separated Crossings Fund ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $8M ($800K/year) ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $ 30K Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: FC Moves/ Engineering/Park Planning and Development Project Location: Fort Collins Project Description: This project provides dedicated funding to design and construct high-priority bicycle and pedestrian under- and over-passes. Amount is sufficient to build approximates 4-5 crossings in the life of the tax.  These projects are good candidates for cooperative/partnership projects (CSU, CDOT, Larimer County, Railroads, etc.) and the funds are able to provide matching funds for leveraging opportunities for grants and partnership projects. TRANSPORTATION 11 | P a g e 12/2/2014  These projects are popular with residents and frequently requested. They improve the safety and experience of biking and walking and improve safety and operation of the roadways as well.  Potential projects could include the Power Trail at East Harmony Road, Shields Street west of the CSU Main Campus, Prospect Road near Center Avenue, major arterial crossings by the Mason Trail, and other crossings identified in the Harmony Road Enhanced Travel Corridor Plan and the Midtown in Motion College Avenue Transportation Study.  New grade separations in Fort Collins have a wide range of cost (between $750k and $4M) due to various factors including type of crossing (overpass, underpass), utility conflicts and relocations, flood plain issues, groundwater, railroad issues, etc.  Funding can also be maximized by identifying locations where existing projects or road reconstruction can be modified to include a grade separation for bikes and pedestrians. The intent of this project will be to build the most cost-effective crossings at the highest demand locations. Why is this Project Needed? Grade separated crossings allow bicyclists and pedestrians in high use areas to cross major roadways safely and efficiently. T11 Continuation of Building on Basics Project PROJECT TITLE: Transfort Bus Fleet Replacement ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: Total $4.2M ($420K/year ) ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: 0 Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: Transfort Project Location: Fort Collins Project Description: The funding of this project would provide the 20% local match needed to replace 40 heavy duty buses and add 10 new specialty buses over the next 10 years. This 20% or, $4.2 million, would be leveraged to receive $16.8 million of federal and state grant funding. Over the next ten years three-quarters of Transfort’s fleet will be beyond its useful life. The replacement of buses beyond their useful life will reduce maintenance expenses and ensure reliable service to the Transfort customer. Why is this Project Needed? With local match funding in place, Transfort can apply for federal funding to procure the needed vehicles. Oftentimes, federal grants require that local funds are already in place prior to the funding award and by ensuring that Transfort has access to local match funding, staff is free to seek out any and all grant opportunities. In turn, by not allowing Transfort’s fleet of vehicles to surpass its useful service life, the City of Fort Collins will reduce preventive maintenance costs by approximately $30,000 per vehicle per year or $1.5M over the span of the project. Additional Details: This project is requesting $4.2M over the next ten years to leverage local match funding for $16.8M in federal grant funding to purchase 50 replacement heavy duty vehicles. The project has the added benefit of saving in excess of $1.5M in preventive maintenance costs that would be incurred otherwise. TRANSPORTATION 12 | P a g e 12/2/2014 T12 Continuation of Building on Basics Project PROJECT TITLE: Arterial Intersection Improvements Fund ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: Total $6M ($600K/year) ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $2K Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: Engineering Project Location: Fort Collins Project Description: This project provides funding for improvements to arterial intersections prioritized by congestion and safety improvements for all travel modes.  Previous funding for these projects was highly successful as matching funds for grants and the dollars were doubled over the life of the tax.  Provides additional benefits with landscaping and urban design improvements (such as Harmony and College), bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements, and improved pavement condition.  The fund is a direct and effective way to address citizen concerns regarding worsening traffic, congestion and roadway safety. This project creates a funding source to address the City’s highest priority safety and congestion problems at arterial intersections. Why is this Project Needed? A comprehensive Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study was completed in 2011 and identifies key improvement locations. Some of these projects were completed with BOB funding; this project would continue funding for improvements. Additional Details: These projects have historically been very competitive in the Federal Grant programs. Leveraging of similar funds in the previous Building on Basics tax measure more than doubled the available dollars. T28 PROJECT TITLE: Arterial Roadway Improvements Fund ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: Total $8M ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $3K Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: Engineering Project Location: Fort Collins Project Description: This project would create a funding source to address the City’s highest priority safety, mobility, and congestion problems on arterial roadways. These will be high priority arterial roadway projects identified in the City’s Transportation Capital Improvement Plan, Corridor, Master, and Subarea plans. Example projects could include: Prospect between Shields and Lemay; Lincoln between Jefferson and Lemay; College in Mid-Town. Design for these projects would be based upon approved corridor plans and City standards. They typically include improvements for all modes of transportation, urban design features, and landscaping. TRANSPORTATION 13 | P a g e 12/2/2014 Why is this Project Needed? The City has identified a number of high priority arterial roadway projects that are currently unfunded. Additional Details: A typical arterial roadway reconstruction can cost $8-12M per mile. These funds would be available to leverage other eligible funding sources including grants, developer contributions, partnership opportunities, and other agency funds. At this funding level, this amount could partially fund 2-3 arterial road improvement projects. This offer provides the flexibility to react to present and emerging needs, and opportunities as they arise. COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILTY 14 | P a g e 12/2/2014 CNL1 PROJECT TITLE: Permanent Supportive Housing ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $4M ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: Operations and management will be incorporated in the development budget of housing developed with these funds. Service Area: Sustainability Services Department/Program: Social Sustainability Project Location: TBD Project Description: This project would provide funding for the capital costs of development or rehabilitation of one or more housing projects designated specifically for homeless individuals and families. These funds could be distributed through grants, contracts, or matching funds to assist in meeting the housing needs for the very lowest income residents of our community. An example of how these funds might be used is a project currently being discussed by the Fort Collins Housing Authority which would result in the construction of 60 units of permanent supportive housing for current homeless individuals. The total cost of this project is $12.5M. The City’s funds could be used as a match to obtain funding to complete this project. Supportive housing is an innovative and proven solution to serve people who would not be able to stay housed without a wide range of supportive services. Affordable housing is combined with services to help people facing complex challenges to live with stability, autonomy and dignity. Supportive housing improves housing stability, employment, mental and physical health and reduces active substance use. People in supportive housing live more stable and productive lives. Housing stability and supportive services for these individuals has been proven to reduce other community costs in such areas as reduced emergency room use and reduced response needed by fire and police. These funds would support the capital construction of such possible programs, while local nonprofits would incur all Operations and Maintenance expenses. Why is this Project Needed? Principle LIV 7 in City Plan states that the City envisions that “a variety of housing types and densities for all income levels shall be available throughout the Growth Management Area.” Inclusion of this project in the Building on Basics 2 package will assist in bringing this goal to fruition. Studies estimate there are over 3,000 homeless people in Larimer County. At least 250 of these individuals are chronically homeless, and nearly 1,000 are school-aged children. Our community lacks a sufficient supply of affordable housing. In June 2011 the Colorado Division of Housing released a report on rent burdened households in Colorado. At that time, there were less than 22,000 affordable rental units in Larimer County for households earning $25,000 or less per year and more than twice as many households (roughly 45,700) at that income level. Nearly 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income for housing. Larimer County is cited as the third most rent-burdened county in the state. When housing costs rise over 30% of a household’s income, the possibility of becoming homeless significantly increases. The Murphy Center for Hope provided services to more than 1,700 (unduplicated) people in the last year and regularly provides services to more than 150 homeless or near homeless persons per COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILTY 15 | P a g e 12/2/2014 day. Additionally, The FCHA’s waiting list currently has over 1,900 families/individuals waiting for affordable housing. Other Related Projects: Redtail Ponds is a 60-unit apartment community that will provide 40 units of permanent supportive housing for homeless adults with one or more disability and on-site services ranging from job training to case management. An additional 20 units will provide housing for low income individuals. The Single Room Occupancy (SRO) program provides 27 rooms for homeless individuals in Fort Collins. Resident Managers live on-site and provide a variety of programming to assist residents transitioning from homelessness to a more stable living arrangement. Referrals are made from Catholic Charities Mission and post shelter counseling is provided. Additional Funding Details: The financing for the development and rehabilitation of housing for the homeless is complicated. It is critical for the developer (such as the Fort Collins Housing Authority) to be able to demonstrate community commitment to a project to secure additional funders. This fund will demonstrate that commitment and streamline the development of severely needed housing for the City’s homeless population. CNL2- Safe Routes to Everywhere  Provides on-going funds to design and build pedestrian, bicycle, and transit stop improvements citywide.  Provides annual funds in the amounts of: $1.4M for pedestrian improvements; $500K for bicycle improvements; and $100K for transit stop improvements.  Provides funding for implementation of the Bicycle Master Plan.  Provides funding to eliminate gaps in the pedestrian network and improve ADA compliance.  Sidewalk program is based on $134M in needs identified in a 2013 comprehensive assessment of pedestrian facilities in Fort Collins. CNL2-A PROJECT TITLE: Pedestrian Sidewalk and ADA Compliance Program - Safe Routes to Everywhere ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $14M ($1.4M/year) ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $17.5K Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: FCMoves/Engineering Project Location: Citywide Project Description: The Pedestrian Sidewalk and ADA Compliance Program is based on the 2013 assessment and the program cost has been quantified into a 52-year program. With the $134 million Pedestrian Sidewalk and ADA Compliance Program needs, a sustainable and predictable revenue source is recommended to implement the overall cost of construction of a 52-year compliance program. Projected costs will change over time due to inflation, construction of sidewalks by adjacent property owners and private development, and project scheduling based on construction of COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILTY 16 | P a g e 12/2/2014 sidewalks by other City departments (Streets and Engineering Capital Projects Departments). Why is this Project Needed?  The City is not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Pedestrian Plan is unfunded.  Without funding for the required pedestrian facilities, the City of Fort Collins will continue to be in violation of ADA without a proactive effort toward compliance. Noncompliance puts the City at risk of losing federal grant funds. Other Related Projects: This project is part of a package (bicycle, pedestrian, and transit improvements) that provides funding to implement a suite of multimodal infrastructure improvements intended to support a wide array of transportation choices. Through a combined approach intended to provide safe routes to all destinations, these funds would construct pedestrian improvements for safety and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, integrated bus stop facilities, and bicycle network connections. Additional Funding Details: Staff will continually seek opportunities to leverage this limited local funding source to receive additional funding from state and federal grants to advance the improvements of the sidewalks, bus stops and bike facilities. CNL2-B PROJECT TITLE: Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements - Safe Routes to Everywhere ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $5M ($500k/year) ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $6.3K Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: FCMoves/Engineering Project Location: City-wide Project Description: The 2014 Bicycle Master Plan is in the final stages of development, with anticipated completion in the 4th quarter of 2014. This plan will identify specific bicycle infrastructure improvements that will contribute to a continuous, low-stress network. This package provides funding to be used toward stand-alone bicycle infrastructure projects as well as add-on elements to other projects that complete or enhance the City’s bicycle network. Projects will enhance safety, provide wayfinding, and improve comfort for bicyclists. Note: BFO Offer 1.6 is similar. Why is this Project Needed? This program would be a continuation and expansion of the current Bicycle Master Plan implementation funding in the existing Building on Basics program. This annual, ongoing allocation allows the City to enhance bicycle facilities to create safer, more convenient, and comfortable network. As a Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community, Fort Collins has a national reputation as a premier city for Bicycling. Other Related Projects: This project is part of a package (bicycle, pedestrian, and transit improvements) that provides funding to implement a suite of multimodal infrastructure improvements intended to support a wide COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILTY 17 | P a g e 12/2/2014 array of transportation choices. Through a combined approach intended to provide safe routes to all destinations, these funds would construct pedestrian improvements for safety and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, integrated bus stop facilities, and bicycle network connections. Additional Funding Details: Staff will continually seek opportunities to leverage this limited local funding source to receive additional funding from state and federal grants to advance the improvements of the sidewalks, bus stops and bike facilities. CNL2-C PROJECT TITLE: Bus Stop Improvements -Safe Routes to Everywhere ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $1M ($100K/year) ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $1.3K Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: TransFort Project Location: Citywide Project Description: Currently there are more than 200 bus stops within the Transfort system that do not meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access requirements. This funding would allow Transfort to upgrade 10 bus stops per year to be ADA accessible and improve mobility options for disabled residents of Fort Collins. Other Related Projects: This project is part of a package (bicycle, pedestrian, and transit improvements) that provides funding to implement a suite of multimodal infrastructure improvements intended to support a wide array of transportation choices. Through a combined approach intended to provide safe routes to all destinations, these funds would construct pedestrian improvements for safety and ADA compliance, integrated bus stop facilities, and bicycle network connections. Additional Funding Details: Staff will continually seek opportunities to leverage this limited local funding source to receive additional funding from state and federal grants to advance the improvements of the sidewalks, bus stops and bike facilities. CNL6 PROJECT TITLE: Implementing Nature in the City ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $3M ($330K/year) ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $100K Service Area: Sustainability Services Department: Environmental Services Project Location: Throughout the City Project Description: Nature is all around us. Whether it’s a hawk Downtown or a butterfly in our schoolyard; the shade of a cottonwood tree or the tranquility of a flowing creek, nature is the air we breathe, the land COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILTY 18 | P a g e 12/2/2014 that surrounds us and the species that inhabit the land. As Fort Collins grows, we want to ensure that every resident is within a 10-minute walk to nature from their home or office. In 2014, Nature in the City developed a vision and strategic plan to incorporate nature into the City’s increasingly urban environment. To achieve this vision, this project will restore 20-30 sites and/or acquire 4-6 parcels to create a connected open space network accessible by all.  Restoration includes adapting stormwater ponds, ditches, streams, waterways, parks and other neighborhood open spaces to include spaces that provide habitat, therapeutic benefits, and opportunities to play. The City will partner with neighborhoods, businesses and other City departments, including Natural Areas, Parks and Stormwater, to achieve these goals.  Acquisition includes parcels that provide key links to the broader corridors of the City, whether for habitat or recreation, as well as linking to existing patches of open space. It will also include sites with high wildlife value or the potential to provide high value. Sites will be prioritized based on their ability to provide all residents access to nature within a 10- minute walk and their contribution to the overall open space network. Why is this Project Needed? The City is transitioning from a large, suburban town to a small, urban city with a projected 250,000 residents. As this happens, it is critical that we protect access to nature and the key open spaces that define our community. Natural spaces within our urban setting are valuable not only as habitats and for aesthetics, but they are also key to preserving quality of life, and the sense of place that makes Fort Collins unique. Sometimes those spaces will be a formal park, trail or Natural Area. Others might be an informal open space or the community garden in your neighborhood or the detention pond where you walk your dog. Even more important than the type of space are the experiences they offer residents. That means having nature nearby, opportunities for personal or family recreation, and a chance to escape from the urban environment, even just for a moment. This project supports land restoration and acquisition beyond the scope of the Open Space tax dollars priorities; additional capital dollars invested now would further this effort in a more timely manner. Other efforts that highlight the need for this effort include the following:  Preserving access to nature and the City’s sense of place is included in four chapters of the City’s Strategic Plan (Community and Neighborhood Livability, Culture and Recreation, Environmental Health, and Economic Health).  The Midtown Urban Design Plan calls for providing open spaces (both small and large) within each character district.  The Plug in to Nature study, by Larimer County, found that the biggest barrier for accessing nature is time. Providing nature closer to home allows people to spend their time experiencing nature, rather than traveling to it.  A California study of 3,000 teenagers found that they had a significantly lower Body Mass Index (BMI) when in close proximity to nature or open spaces.  A United Kingdom study of more than1,000 people concluded that moving to an area with green space will increase your mental health compared with those that move into an area lacking open space. Another study found positive psychological benefits from interacting in urban open space increased with species richness – in other words, the greater the variety of species in a particular area, the happier people are in that space. 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Are there adjustments Council would like to make to the current project list? 2. Does Council support the recommendation to seek renewal of the Street Maintenance Program for a 10-year term? 3. Does Council support staff bringing two resolutions on December 16, 2014? – Supporting the Capital Improvement Project list and; – Supporting pursuing a separate initiative sometime in the future for Vine and Lemay and South Timberline road projects. 3 Background § The Street Maintenance program (SMP) and the Building on Basics (BOB) capital expansion taxes expire December 31, 2015. § Both are a ¼ cent sales tax, and both have been in existence for many years. § These renewals will be considered in April 2015. 4 Background-Council Consideration • September 2013 – Review process and initial project list ($400M) • December 2013 – Review process and smaller project list ($200M) • July 2014 – Review public outreach and more refined project descriptions • September 2014 – Review public outreach and Street maintenance term • October 2014 – Review project drilling platform ($80M) 5 Background-Public Engagement • September 2013-January 2014 – Eight City Boards, Chamber, CityWork Alums • April-May 2014 – Budget Teams review projects for alignment • August 2014-Current – Interactive website, Board and Commission “Super Meeting,” CityWorks Alumni Forum, attendance at the South Fort Collins Business Association, public open house, Community Issues Forum, “mini” drop-in at the Senior Center, booth at the Sustainable Living Fair. 6 Revenue Projections • Most recent forecasting formula estimates total ¼ -cent revenue over 10 years at $81.4 M • Target project dollar amount: approximately $74 M. • Assumptions: – $ years of O&M for select projects – 3% on non-fund projects 7 Timeline 8 Direction Sought 1. 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