HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - SUMMARY AGENDA - 03/17/2020 - REGULAR MEETINGCity of Fort Collins Page 1
Wade Troxell, Mayor City Council Chambers
Kristin Stephens, District 4, Mayor Pro Tem City Hall West
Susan Gutowsky, District 1 300 LaPorte Avenue
Julie Pignataro, District 2 Fort Collins, Colorado
Ken Summers, District 3
Ross Cunniff, District 5 Cablecast on FCTV Channel 14
Emily Gorgol, District 6 and Channel 881 on the Comcast cable system
Carrie Daggett Darin Atteberry Delynn Coldiron
City Attorney City Manager City Clerk
Regular Meeting
March 17, 2020
(amended 3/16/2020)
The March 17, 2020 Council Meeting was postponed to
6:00 p.m. March 31, 2020, for lack of quorum due to
the self-quarantine of four (4) Councilmembers.
In order to limit the number of people in City Hall and to ensure adequate social distancing, the City is
strongly urging community members to access the March 17 Council meeting through remote means
described below, unless participation in person is necessary. Here are the options for virtual attendance
and remote public participation:
Watch the Meeting: Anyone can view the Council meeting live on Channels 14 and 881 or online at
www.fcgov.com/fctv.
Public Participation: Individuals who wish to address Council via remote public participation, both during
Public Comment and as part of any discussion item, can do so through WebEx at
https://tinyurl.com/fccouncilmeeting3172020. The link and instructions will also be posted at
www.fcgov.com/council.
At the beginning of the meeting, under Consent Calendar Review, remote participants may request an item
on the Consent Calendar be “pulled” off and considered separately.
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Proclamations and Presentations
5:30 p.m.
A. Proclamation Declaring the Week of March 16-22, 2020 as Fix-a-Leak Week.
B. Proclamation Declaring April 1, 2020 as Census Day and Encouraging Every Resident to Participate
in the 2020 Census. (Proclamation will be read in English and Spanish)
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
City Manager Review of Agenda.
Consent Calendar Review (Remote participation allowed - please see instructions on Page
1)
This Review provides an opportunity for Council and citizens to pull items from the Consent
Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this calendar be “pulled” off the Consent Calendar and
considered separately.
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o Council-pulled Consent Calendar items will be considered before Discussion Items.
o Citizen-pulled Consent Calendar items will be considered after Discussion Items.
PUBLIC COMMENT (Remote participation allowed)
Individuals may comment regarding items scheduled on the Consent Calendar and items not specifically
scheduled on the agenda. Comments regarding land use projects for which a development application
has been filed should be submitted in the development review process** and not to the Council.
Those who wish to speak are asked to sign in at the table in the lobby (for recordkeeping
purposes).
All speakers will be asked by the presiding officer to identify themselves by raising their hand,
and then will be asked to move to one of the two lines of speakers (or to a seat nearby, for those
who are not able to stand while waiting).
The presiding officer will determine and announce the length of time allowed for each speaker.
Each speaker will be asked to state his or her name and general address for the record, and to
keep comments brief. Any written comments or materials intended for the Council should be
provided to the City Clerk.
A timer will beep once and the timer light will turn yellow to indicate that 30 seconds of speaking
time remain, and will beep again and turn red when a speaker’s time to speak has ended.
[**For questions about the development review process or the status of any particular development,
citizens should consult the Development Review Center page on the City’s website at
fcgov.com/developmentreview, or contact the Development Review Center at 221-6750.]
PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP
Consent Calendar
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The Consent Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important
items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may request
an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Agenda
items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately under Pulled Consent Items. Items
remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved by City Council with one vote. The Consent
Calendar consists of:
● Ordinances on First Reading that are routine;
● Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine;
● Those of no perceived controversy;
● Routine administrative actions.
If the presiding officer determines that the number of items pulled from the Consent Calendar by citizens
is substantial and may impair the Council’s ability to complete the planned agenda, the presiding officer
may declare that the following process will be used to simplify consideration of the Citizen-Pulled
Consent Items:
(1) All citizen-pulled items (to be listed by number) will be considered as a group under the heading
“Consideration of Citizen-Pulled Consent Items.”
(2) At that time, each citizen wishing to speak will be given a single chance to speak about any and all
of the items that have been moved to that part of the agenda.
(3) After the citizen comments, any Councilmember may specify items from the list of Citizen-Pulled
Consent Items for Council to discuss and vote on individually. Excluding those specified items, Council
will then adopt all “Citizen-Pulled Consent Items” as a block, by a single motion, second and vote.
(4) Any Citizen-Pulled Consent Items that a Councilmember has asked to be considered individually will
then be considered using the regular process for considering discussion items.
1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 027, 2020, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins
and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Soldier Canyon Pump Station
Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the
Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map.
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be
considered in accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d) of the Council’s Rules of
Meeting Procedures adopted in Resolution 2019-064.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 4, 2020, zones the property
included in the annexation known as the Soldier Canyon Pump Station Annexation. Soldier Canyon
Pump Station Annexation, owned by the Platte River Power Authority, is located adjacent to the City
of Fort Collins Water Treatment Facility at 4316 Laporte Avenue and is 0.702 acres in size. The
proposed zoning for this annexation is Residential Foothills (R-F). The surrounding uses include the
existing City Water Treatment Plant to the north, south and west, and Colorado State University
Solar Farm to the east. The abutting City limits to the north, south and west are zoned Residential
Foothills (R-F). Staff also recommends placement into the Residential Neighborhood Sign District.
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 029, 2020, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins
and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Timberline-International Annexation
No. 1 to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential
Neighborhood Sign District Map.
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be
considered in accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d) of the Council’s Rules of
Meeting Procedures adopted in Resolution 2019-064.
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This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 4, 2020, zones the property
included in the first of three sequential annexations, known as the Timberline-International
Annexation No.1. Timberline-International Annexation No. 1 is located northeast of the North
Timberline Road and International Boulevard intersection. The proposed zoning for this annexation
is Industrial (I). The surrounding properties are existing industrial land uses currently zoned I-
Industrial Zoning District (in Larimer County) to the north, south and west. The abutting City limit to
the east is zoned Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N) and consists of North Timberline
Road right-of-way. Staff also recommends placement into the Residential Neighborhood Sign
District.
3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 031, 2020, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins
and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Timberline-International Annexation
No. 2 to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential
Neighborhood Sign District Map.
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be
considered in accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d) of the Council’s Rules of
Meeting Procedures adopted in Resolution 2019-064.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 4, 2020, zones the property
included in the second of three sequential annexations, known as the Timberline-International
Annexation No. 2. Timberline-International Annexation No. 2 is located northeast of the North
Timberline Road and International Boulevard intersection. The proposed zoning for this annexation
is Industrial (I). The surrounding properties are existing industrial land uses currently zoned I-
Industrial Zoning District (in Larimer County) to the north, south and west. The abutting City limit to
the east is zoned Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N) and consists of North Timberline
Road right-of-way. Staff also recommends placement into the Residential Neighborhood Sign
District.
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 033, 2020, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins
and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Timberline-International Annexation
No. 3 to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential
Neighborhood Sign District Map.
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be
considered in accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d) of the Council’s Rules of
Meeting Procedures adopted in Resolution 2019-064.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 4, 2020, zones the property
included in the third of three sequential annexations, known as the Timberline-International
Annexation No.3. Timberline-International Annexation No. 3 is located northeast of the North
Timberline Road and International Boulevard intersection. The proposed zoning for this annexation
is Industrial (I). The surrounding properties are existing industrial land uses currently zoned I-
Industrial Zoning District (in Larimer County) to the north, south and west. The abutting City limit to
the east is zoned Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N) and consists of North Timberline
Road right-of-way. Staff also recommends placement into the Residential Neighborhood Sign
District.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 041, 2020, Appropriating Unanticipated Black and Gray Market
Marijuana Grant Revenue in the General Fund for Police Services.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 3, 2020, appropriates unanticipated
grant revenue in the amount of $345,227 from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs in the General
Fund to support investigation and prosecution of black-market marijuana activity.
6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 042, 2020, Reappropriating Funds Previously Appropriated in 2019
But Not Expended or Not Encumbered in 2019.
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This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 3, 2020, reappropriates monies in
2020 that were previously authorized by City Council for expenditures in 2019 for various purposes.
The authorized expenditures were not spent or could not be encumbered in 2019 because:
there was not sufficient time to complete bidding in 2019 and, therefore, there was no known
vendor or binding contract as required to expend or encumber the monies,
the project for which the dollars were originally appropriated by Council could not be completed
during 2019 and reappropriation of those dollars is necessary for completion of the project in 2020,
or
the funds appropriated to be spent in 2019 to carry on some of the programs, services, and facility
improvements were not spent or encumbered in 2019 for other reasons but continue to be needed
for the same purposes in 2020.
In the above circumstances, the unexpended and/or unencumbered monies lapsed into individual fund
balances at the end of 2019 and reflect no change in Council policies.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 043, 2020, Adopting Revisions to the Master Street Plan.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 3, 2020, amends the Master Street
Plan. The Master Street Plan (MSP) map serves as the official source for identification of street
alignments and classifications for the City. The map shows both existing and future street locations.
Updates to the map are done either through a request from a developer proposal or City initiated,
based on changing plans, functions or information. The requests are City-initiated, and include
amendments to the street system, add potential roundabout locations to the map, and update the
potential railroad grade-separated crossing locations. These requested changes are in addition to the
changes approved on January 14, 2020, for Montava.
8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 045, 2020, Appropriating Unanticipated Philanthropic Revenue from
New Belgium Brewing in the General Fund and Transferring it to the Capital Projects Fund for the
Poudre River Reach 4 Feasibility Study.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $10,000 in philanthropic revenue in the General Fund for
transfer to the Capital Projects Fund for the Reach 4 Feasibility Study by Park Planning &
Development. The intent of the charitable gift is designated by the donor, New Belgium Brewing, in
support of the Reach 4 Feasibility Study.
The Reach 4 efforts focus on the feasibility of completing the improvements as called out in the Poudre
River Downtown Master Plan. The Plan includes a conceptual site plan and cost estimate for Reach
4, located between the Whitewater Park and Linden Street. Reach 4 is particularly sensitive, as it is a
former Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) site. The
study will help determine if/how the concept site plan and cost estimate provided in the Master Plan
should be adjusted, based on a more robust analysis of the site conditions and preferred
outcomes. These efforts will help inform a design and construction offer in the upcoming BFO
process.
9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 046, 2020, Appropriating Unanticipated Philanthropic Revenue from
Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado in the General Fund and Transferring it to the Capital Projects
Fund for the Veterans Plaza Improvement Project.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $10,752 in philanthropic revenue in the General Fund for
transfer to the Capital Projects Fund to be used for improvements at the Veterans Plaza in Spring
Canyon Community Park. The gift was provided by Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado. The
charitable gift will underwrite the costs of improvements to construct a new sidewalk from the parking
area to Veterans Plaza and provide other site improvements.
10. Items Relating to the 15-year Capital for the 2020 Epic Homes Loan Program.
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A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 047, 2020, Making a Supplemental Appropriation from the Light &
Power Fund to be Expended as Loans to Utility Services Customers Under the Epic Loan
Program.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 048, 2020, Making a Supplemental Appropriation from
Unappropriated Prior Year Reserves in the Light & Power Fund to Make Debt Service Payments
Under the Vectra Bank Line of Credit for the Epic Loan Program.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate funds for the Epic Loan Program in 2020 for 15-year loan
issuance to Fort Collins Utilities electric customers, and anticipated debt service to third-party capital
providers. The Epic Loan Program is part of the Epic Homes comprehensive portfolio for single-family
home performance for both owner- and renter-occupied homes. These appropriations will cover 15-
year loan agreements being considered by the Electric Utility Enterprise Board on March 17 for First
Reading and April 7 for Second Reading and are necessary to formally authorize the disbursement of
funds for customer loans. For future years, staff will include loan issuance and debt service as part of
the biennial Budgeting for Outcomes process. Contingent upon authorization of the 15-year loan
agreements by the Enterprise Board, the 2020 appropriation for 15-year loan issuance is $1,600,000
and the appropriation for debt service is $100,000.
The 15-year capital agreements were presented at the January 27, 2020 Council Finance Committee
meeting.
11. Items Relating to the One Twenty Eight Racquette Drive Annexation.
A. Resolution 2020-025 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the One
Twenty Eight Racquette Drive Annexation.
B. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 049, 2020, Annexing the Property Known as
the One Twenty Eight Racquette Drive Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
The purpose of this item is to annex the 35,000 square foot property located within the Mulberry
Corridor. The Initiating Resolution 2020-010 was adopted on consent, January 21, 2020. The subject
property is located at 128 Racquette Drive, abuts the Fort Collins Airpark, and is approximately 375
feet west of Dry Creek, which is a tributary to the Poudre River. The proposed zoning for this
annexation is Industrial (I).
It should be noted that though this annexation does comply with state statute, the property currently
contains a land use that has not been established/permitted within Larimer County. The City of Fort
Collins Land Use Code requires the property owner or representative thereof to submit a development
application within 60 days of the effective date of the annexation in order to legally establish the land
use in the City of Fort Collins.
12. First Reading of Ordinance No. 050, 2020, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and
Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the One Twenty Eight Racquette Drive
Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the
Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map.
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be considered
in accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d) of the Council’s Rules of Meeting
Procedures adopted in Resolution 2018-034.
The purpose of this item is to zone the property included in the One Twenty Eight Racquette Drive
Annexation into the Industrial (I) zone district.
13. First Reading of Ordinance No. 051, 2020, Authorizing the Sale of Real Property Located Adjacent to
the Utilities Service Center at 700 Wood Street.
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The purpose of this item is to authorize the sale of City-owned real property located at approximately
525 North Whitcomb Street, adjacent to the City’s Utilities Services Center located at 700 Wood Street.
The property is a small offsetting portion of the Utility Service Center development and consists of
1,680 square feet. The buyers are the owners of real property at 525 North Whitcomb Street. The sale
price is $6,720 and the proceeds will be placed in the Light and Power Fund.
14. First Reading of Ordinance No. 052, 2020, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Permanent Sanitary
Sewer Line Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement on Soaring Vista Natural Area to
South Fort Collins Sanitation District.
The purpose of this item is to authorize the conveyance of a permanent sanitary sewer line easement
and a temporary construction easement to South Fort Collins Sanitation District (SFCSD) on behalf of
Interstate Land Holdings, LLC (ILH) on Soaring Vista Natural Area. The proposed easement area
aligns with an existing sewer line easement held by South Fort Collins Sanitation District on the west
side of the natural area.
15. Resolution 2020-026 Authorizing an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement With Larimer
County, Colorado for the Larimer County Conservation Corps Energy and Water Program.
The purpose of this item is to seek City Council approval of an amendment to an Intergovernmental
Agreement (IGA) between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County for funding of the Larimer County
Conservation Corps (LCCC) Water and Energy Program. The City of Fort Collins Utilities has
partnered with the LCCC since 2010 with tremendous success. LCCC crews have supported local
resource conservation by providing home efficiency assessments to customers of Fort Collins Utilities
and Loveland Water and Power. By the end of the 2019 spring season, LCCC crews assessed over
3,500 homes in Fort Collins and enabled these customers to save on their utility bills. Due to its
success, the Program is now part of Utilities Affordability Portfolio and provides a mechanism for low
to moderate income customers to control home energy use and costs.
16. Resolution 2020-027 Adopting the Recommendations of the Council Committee Regarding the
Recruitment and Selection of a Chief Judge.
The purpose of this item is to review and consider the Council Committee’s recommendations
regarding the recruitment and selection of a Chief Judge. Council will consider adoption of a plan and
schedule for the Chief Judge recruitment and selection process.
END CONSENT
CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the Consent
Calendar.
STAFF REPORTS
A. COVID-19 Update – Staff: Jim Byrne, Director of Emergency Preparedness and Security; Tom
Gonzales, Larimer County Public Health Director
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL-PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
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Discussion Items
The method of debate for discussion items is as follows:
● Mayor introduces the item number, and subject; asks if formal presentation will be made
by staff
● Staff presentation (optional)
● Mayor requests citizen comment on the item (three minute limit for each citizen) Remote
participation allowed
● Council questions of staff on the item
● Council motion on the item
● Council discussion
● Final Council comments
● Council vote on the item
Note: Time limits for individual agenda items may be revised, at the discretion of the Mayor, to ensure
all citizens have an opportunity to speak. Please sign in at the table in the back of the room.
The timer will buzz when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. It will buzz again
at the end of the speaker’s time.
17. Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 138, 2019, Amending the Zoning Map of the
City of Fort Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for that Certain Property Known as the
Hughes Stadium Site Rezoning and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential
Neighborhood Sign District Map. (staff: Cameron Gloss, Tom Leeson; no staff presentation; 90 min
discussion)
The City Manager is recommending, with support from the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, that the
Public Hearing regarding Rezoning of the Hughes Stadium site be postponed until March 31.
This postponement is in recognition of the impact of COVID-19 and knowing that this item has
previously drawn large crowds to Council meetings. The City will offer a remote participation
option for the March 31 meeting and is testing those capabilities this evening in a live setting
prior to using it for an item with such broad community interest. City Council will formally
consider a motion to postpone this item at Tuesday’s meeting.
This Ordinance, adopted on First Reading on November 5, 2019, by a vote of 4-3 (Nays: Cunniff,
Gutowsky, Pignataro), rezones 164.55 acres located on the west side of Overland Trail and north of
CR32, with one condition, and to place the property into the Residential Sign District. City Council
initiated the rezoning on July 16, 2019 and directed City staff to prepare a rezoning application and
make a recommendation regarding the appropriate zoning. The site is currently zoned Transition (T)
and staff recommends placement into the Residential Foothills (RF) and Low-Density Mixed-Use
Neighborhood (LMN) zone districts. A recommended condition of the rezone requires that future
development in the portion zoned Residential Foothills district meet the requirements of a Cluster Plan
pursuant to Land Use Code Section 4.3(E)(2). The request places the property into the Residential
Sign District. The Planning and Zoning Board on a 4-2 vote recommended that City Council not adopt
the staff proposed zoning and instead zone the property entirely Residential Foothills.
18. Resolution 2020-030 Extending the State of Local Emergency Declared by the City Manager.
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) threatens the City of Fort Collins with widespread human and economic
impact. President Donald J. Trump, Governor Jared Polis and Larimer County have declared a state
of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 13, 2020, the City Manager, as
Director of the City’s Office of Emergency Management, proclaimed a local emergency and activated
the Emergency Operations Plan established by City Code. City Council is asked to approve the
extension of the proclamation of local emergency until such time as the City Manager determines it is
no longer necessary.
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19. Emergency Ordinance No. 054, 2020 Enacting Temporary Procedures to Authorize Remote
Participation in Meetings.
The purpose of this item is to propose temporary procedures that would enable City Councilmembers
to remotely participate in meetings during the current Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) crisis.
20. Resolution 2020-028 Adopting the 2020 Strategic Plan. (staff: Tyler Marr; 5 minute staff presentation;
30 minute discussion)
The purpose of this item is to formally adopt the 2020 strategic plan, consistent with City Council
feedback at the February 25, 2020 work session. The adopted plan will guide the 2021 and 2022
Budgeting For Outcomes process.
21. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 053, 2020, Amending Chapter 26 of the Code of
the City of Fort Collins to Adopt a Water Shortage Action Plan (Previously Known as the Water Supply
Shortage Response Plan) and Making Various Related Changes. ( staff: Mariel Miller, Liedel Hans:
10 minute staff presentation; 30 minute discussion)
The purpose of this item is to adopt into City Code by reference an updated Water Supply Shortage
Response Plan (WSSRP) for Fort Collins Utilities. The updated plan and updates to City Code Section
26-167(a) include: changing the name to the Water Shortage Action Plan (WSAP); adding new
sections to the Plan; changes and additions to various restrictions; changes to the structure of the
water restriction levels; and changes to the water rate increases during declared water shortages.
22. Resolution 2020-029 Accepting and Adopting Ethics Opinion No. 2020-01 of the Ethics Review Board
Finding No Violation of State or Local Ethics Provisions by Councilmember Ken Summers. (staff:
Carrie Daggett; 10 minute discussion)
The purpose of this item is consideration of the opinion of the Ethics Review Board to Council for its
consideration and possible approval.
CONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN-PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting to conduct the Electric Utility
Enterprise Board meeting then return to the regular City Council meeting.
B. Consideration of a motion to adjourn into executive session relating to broadband issues.
“I move that City Council go into executive session to consider matters pertaining to issues of
competition in providing telecommunication facilities and services including, without limitation,
matters subject to negotiation, strategic plan, price, sales and marketing, development phasing and
any other matter allowed under Colorado Law, as permitted under Article XX, Section 7(d) of the
City Charter and Section 2-31(a)(5) of the City Code.”
C. Consideration of a motion to adjourn into executive session relating to environmental issues at the
landfill.
“I move that the City Council go into executive session for the purpose of meeting with the City’s
Attorneys and City Management staff to discuss the following matters as permitted under City
Charter Article II, Section 11(2), City Code Section 2-31(a)(2) and Colorado Revised Statutes
Section 24-6-402(4)(b):
1. Specific legal questions related to potential litigation regarding the environmental remediation
of conditions at the Larimer County Landfill; and
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2. Legal advice regarding how existing or proposed provisions of federal, state or local law affect
particular policies, practices or regulations of the City related to the environmental remediation
of conditions at the Larimer County Landfill.
D. Possible consideration of the initiation of new ordinances and/or resolutions by Councilmembers.
(Three or more individual Councilmembers may direct the City Manager and City Attorney to initiate
and move forward with development and preparation of resolutions and ordinances not originating
from the Council's Policy Agenda or initiated by staff.)
ADJOURNMENT
A. Consideration of a motion to adjourn to 6:00 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
“I move that Council adjourn this regular meeting to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.”
Every Council meeting will end no later than 10:30 p.m., except that: (1) any item of business
commenced before 10:30 p.m. may be concluded before the meeting is adjourned and (2) the City
Council may, by majority vote, extend a meeting until no later than 12:00 a.m. for the purpose of
considering additional items of business. Any matter which has been commenced and is still pending at
the conclusion of the Council meeting, and all matters scheduled for consideration at the meeting which
have not yet been considered by the Council, will be continued to the next regular Council meeting and
will be placed first on the discussion agenda for such meeting.
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Wade Troxell, President City Council Chambers
Kristin Stephens, District 4, Vice President City Hall West
Susan Gutowsky, District 1 300 LaPorte Avenue
Julie Pignataro, District 2 Fort Collins, Colorado
Ken Summers, District 3
Ross Cunniff, District 5 Cablecast on FCTV, Channel 14
Emily Gorgol, District 6 and Channel 881 on the Comcast cable system
Carrie Daggett Darin Atteberry Delynn Coldiron
City Attorney Executive Director Secretary
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 (V/TDD: Dial 711
for Relay Colorado) for assistance.
Electric Utility Enterprise Board Meeting
March 17, 2020
(after the Regular Council Meeting)
The March 17, 2020 Electric Utility Enterprise Board
meeting has been postponed for lack of quorum due
to the self-quarantine of four (4) Councilmembers.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
1. Items Relating to the Epic Loan Program. (staff: Blaine Dunn, Sean Carpenter; 5 minute staff
presentation; 10 minute discussion)
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 009, Authorizing a Loan Agreement with Vectra Bank Colorado to
Provide Funding for the Epic Loan Program.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 010, Authorizing a Loan Agreement with the Colorado Energy
Office to Provide Funding for the Epic Loan Program.
ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTERPRISE
BOARD
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In 2012, the City Council established, by ordinance, the On-Bill Utility Financing Program, which is
now known as the Epic Loan Program. The Program provides financing for home energy upgrades by
making loans to property owners who are customers of Fort Collins Utilities. Staff is recommending
the Electric Utility Enterprise borrow additional capital for the Program from two third party lenders for
15-year capital. Ordinance No. 009 authorizes the Enterprise to borrow up to $2.5 million, under a line
of credit, from Vectra Bank Colorado (Vectra Loan) as additional funding for the Program. Ordinance
No. 010 authorizes the Enterprise to borrow $800,000 at 0% interest from the Colorado Energy Office
(CEO Loan) as additional funding for the Program. Fifty percent of customers to date have used longer
loan terms to reduce monthly payments and/or undertake more comprehensive energy efficiency
projects, making 15-year capital an essential component for the success of the Program. These items
were presented at the January 27, 2020 Council Finance Committee meeting and received support
for bringing these Ordinances to the Electric Utility Enterprise Board for consideration.
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