HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - COMPLETE AGENDA - 04/28/2020 - ADJOURNED 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
Adjourned Meeting
April 28, 2020
6:00 p.m.
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• CALL MEETING TO ORDER
• ROLL CALL
1. Consideration of a motion to enter into executive session.
“I move that the City Council go into executive session, as permitted under Article II Section Eleven (1)
of the City Charter, Section 2-31(a)(1)a. of the City Code and Colorado Revised Statutes Section 24-
6-402(4)(f)(I), for the purpose of evaluating and discussing finalists for the Chief Judge position.”
2. Resolution 2020-039 Authorizing Two Members of the City Council to Discuss with City Staff or the
Named Finalist the Terms and Conditions of an Employment Agreement for the Chief Judge Position
and Amending the Schedule Adopted in Resolution 2020-035 Regarding the Recruitment and Selection
of a Chief Judge. (staff: Teresa Roche; 10 minute discussion)
The purpose of this item is to authorize two members of the Council to discuss with City staff or the
person named the terms and conditions of employment for the Chief Judge position and to amend the
schedule adopted in Resolution 2020-035 regarding the recruitment and selection of a Chief Judge to
allow the City Council, City staff, the executive recruiter and the identified candidate additional time, if
needed, to negotiate an employment agreement.
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Motion language to complete proposed resolution:
“I move that Council appoint _________________ and ___________________ to review and discuss
contract terms and conditions with ______________ [the selected finalist]”.
• OTHER BUSINESS
• ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item 2
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY April 28, 2020
City Council
STAFF
Teresa Roche, Chief Human Resources Officer
Jenny Lopez Filkins, Legal
SUBJECT
Resolution 2020-039 Authorizing Two Members of the City Council to Discuss with City Staff or the Named
Finalist the Terms and Conditions of an Employment Agreement for the Chief Judge Position and Amending
the Schedule Adopted in Resolution 2020-035 Regarding the Recruitment and Selection of a Chief Judge.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to authorize two members of the Council to discuss with City staff or the person
named the terms and conditions of employment for the Chief Judge position and to amend the schedule adopted
in Resolution 2020-035 regarding the recruitment and selection of a Chief Judge to allow the City Council, City
staff, the executive recruiter and the identified candidate additional time, if needed, to negotiate an employment
agreement.
Motion language to complete proposed resolution:
“I move that Council appoint _________________ and ___________________ to review and discuss contract
terms and conditions with ______________ [the selected finalist]”.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The City began a recruitment and selection process for the Chief Judge position in January 2020 with the support
of an executive recruitment firm Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP. Council appointed an ad hoc committee of
Council to, among other tasks, conduct interviews with the top candidates and narrow the field for interviews
with full Council. Baker-Tilley presented possible top candidates' resumes and credentials for consideration to
the ad hoc committee. The ad hoc committee narrowed the field to three finalists after conducting interviews on
April 20, 2020 and Council will interview those finalists on April 22, 2020. A possible executive session is set for
April 28, 2020, for the purpose of Council discussing the finalists and a summary of information from several
other interviews. No decision about the finalists will be made in the executive session.
This Resolution authorizes two members of Council to discuss with City staff or the named finalist the terms and
conditions of an employment agreement. It also approves an amendment of the schedule previously adopted by
Council to allow Council, City staff, the executive recruiter and identified candidate additional time, if needed, to
negotiate an employment agreement.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Amended Timeline (redlined to show changes) (DOCX)
ATTACHMENT 1
Amended Exhibit A Chief Judge Recruitment
Timeline and Milestones
Dates reflect the City’s targeted timeline and are subject to change.
Date Event / Milestone No
te
1/30 through
March
Stakeholder Meetings
Engage key stakeholders to learn
multiple perspectives on the role
of the judge.
2/7 Position Announcement Go Live
3/6 Application Review Begins
3/16
Recruiter sends semi-finalist application materials to
City representatives for review
3/19
Ad Hoc Committee meeting to review and identify
semi-finalist candidates
Possible executive session to discuss candidates
(Note: Meeting moved to 3/23 with Council Approval.)
Posted for Public
3/26 Deadline for identifying finalist candidates
3/30 Invitation to finalists for onsite interviews
4/3 Publicly announce finalists
4/10 Council receives finalists’ additional background
materials
4/13 Ad Hoc Committee meeting to review and discuss
finalist materials and prepare for interviews
4/20 Ad Hoc Committee interviews top candidates and
narrows the field of candidates for interviews with all
Councilmembers
4/21– 4/23
Chief Judge Onsite or Virtual Interviews—
Councilmembers to Participate in Selection
Activities with Candidates and Attend Public
Forum
Appropriate Events Posted for
Public Participation
4/28 Possible Executive Session to discuss finalist(s) Posted for Public
4/28
Council Resolution Authorizing Certain Council
Members to Begin Negotiations re Terms and
Conditions of Employment Agreement with a Person
Named in the Resolution.
Posted for Public
4/29
City engages in negotiations with top choice
candidate (if appropriate)
5/519
Council Resolutions Appointing Chief Judge and
approving the employment agreement for the Chief
Judge position and the Assistant Chief Judge
6/1 New Chief Judge start date
Bold indicates Council action
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Attachment: Amended Timeline (redlined to show changes) (9047 : Chief Judge Negotiations)
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RESOLUTION 2020-039
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING TWO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL TO DISCUSS WITH CITY STAFF
OR THE NAMED FINALIST FOR THE CHIEF JUDGE POSITION THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND AMENDING THE SCHEDULE
ADOPTED IN RESOLUTION 2020-035 REGARDING THE RECRUITMENT
AND SELECTION OF A CHIEF JUDGE
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2019, Chief Judge Kathleen Lane notified the City Council
of her intent to retire from her employment as Chief Judge effective July 3, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution 2019-110
creating a Council Committee to serve as the ad hoc Chief Judge Selection Process Committee
(“Committee”) and directing staff to develop a detailed plan and target schedule for the
recruitment and selection of the Chief Judge to be considered by the Committee and presented to
the City Council for approval; and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020-035 approving
an amended plan and schedule for the Chief Judge selection process and authorizing the
Committee to narrow the field of candidates at a committee meeting on April 20, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the amended plan and schedule for the Chief Judge selection process calls
for the City Council to authorize certain Councilmembers to begin negotiations regarding the
terms and conditions of an employment agreement with a person named in the resolution on
April 28, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the amended plan and schedule for the Chief Judge selection process also
calls for the City Council to consider a resolution appointing a Chief Judge and approving an
employment agreement with a person named in the resolution on May 5, 2020; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends moving the date for consideration of a resolution
appointing a Chief Judge and approval of an employment agreement to allow the City
Councilmembers, City staff and the executive recruiter additional time to negotiate the terms and
conditions of an employment agreement to May 19, 2020; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to review the amended plan and schedule
recommended by City staff; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2020, the Committee interviewed the top candidates and
selected finalists for the Chief Judge position to be interviewed by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2020, the City Council interviewed each finalist and later
received a summary of information from numerous other finalist interviews including a public
forum with the finalists.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby approves the amended detailed plan and
target schedule for the recruitment and selection of the Chief Judge as described on Exhibit “A”
attached hereto.
Section 3. That the City Council hereby authorizes two members of the Council, to
be appointed by separate motion, to discuss with City staff or the person named below the terms
and conditions of an employment agreement for the Chief Judge position, with such agreement
to be presented for City Council consideration on May 19, 2020:
_________________________________
Passed and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort
Collins this 28th day of April, A.D. 2020.
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
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Amended Exhibit A Chief Judge Recruitment
Timeline and Milestones
Dates reflect the City’s targeted timeline and are subject to change.
Date Event / Milestone No
te
1/30 through
March
Stakeholder Meetings
Engage key stakeholders to learn
multiple perspectives on the role
of the judge.
2/7 Position Announcement Go Live
3/6 Application Review Begins
3/16
Recruiter sends semi-finalist application materials to
City representatives for review
3/19
Ad Hoc Committee meeting to review and identify
semi-finalist candidates
Possible executive session to discuss candidates
(Note: Meeting moved to 3/23 with Council Approval.)
Posted for Public
3/26 Deadline for identifying finalist candidates
3/30 Invitation to finalists for onsite interviews
4/3 Publicly announce finalists
4/10 Council receives finalists’ additional background
materials
4/13 Ad Hoc Committee meeting to review and discuss
finalist materials and prepare for interviews
4/20 Ad Hoc Committee interviews top candidates and
narrows the field of candidates for interviews with all
Councilmembers
4/21– 4/23
Chief Judge Onsite or Virtual Interviews—
Councilmembers to Participate in Selection
Activities with Candidates and Attend Public
Forum
Appropriate Events Posted for
Public Participation
4/28 Possible Executive Session to discuss finalist(s) Posted for Public
4/28
Council Resolution Authorizing Certain Council
Members to Begin Negotiations re Terms and
Conditions of Employment Agreement with a Person
Named in the Resolution.
Posted for Public
4/29
City engages in negotiations with top choice
candidate (if appropriate)
5/19
Council Resolutions Appointing Chief Judge and
approving the employment agreement for the Chief
Judge position and the Assistant Chief Judge
6/1 New Chief Judge start date
Bold indicates Council action
EXHIBIT A
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Attachment: Exhibit A (9048 : Chief Judge Negotiations RESO)
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Wade Troxell, Mayor Council Information Center (CIC)
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
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City Council Work Session
April 28, 2020
After the Adjourned Council meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m.
• CALL TO ORDER.
1. COVID-19 Social and Economic Recovery. (staff: Clay Frickey, et al; 15 minute presentation;
45 minute discussion)
The purpose of this item is to provide information about known COVID-19 impacts, summarize
social and economic responses to date, summarize funding sources, outline principles to guide
recovery, and seek feedback on proposals for dispersal of funding.
2. Manufactured Housing Zoning and Residents' Rights Update. (staff: Ryan Mounce, et al; 15
minute presentation, 45 minute discussion)
The purpose of this item is to discuss details and options for a new manufactured housing zone
district and to provide an update on implementation of manufactured housing residents’ rights
and livability strategies.
• ANNOUNCEMENTS.
• ADJOURNMENT.
DATE:
STAFF:
April 28, 2020
Clay Frickey, Redevelopment Program Manager
Jackie Kozak-Thiel, Chief Sustainability Officer
Josh Birks, Economic Health Director
WORK SESSION ITEM
City Council
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
COVID-19 Social and Economic Recovery.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to provide information about known COVID-19 impacts, summarize social and
economic responses to date, summarize funding sources, outline principles to guide recovery, and seek feedback
on proposals for dispersal of funding.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Do Councilmembers support staff's current approach to economic and social recovery?
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Fort Collins and the global community have already experienced widespread human and economic impact
caused by the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). This Work Session item includes the following for discussing
these impacts:
• Landscape assessment of the global, national, and more local insights already learned.
• A brief overview of the response efforts to date by the City and our community.
• An initial set of guiding principles to direct a triple bottom line approach to recovery.
Landscape Assessment
As with any ongoing crisis, the full impacts to our community are still unknown. However, there are a series of
insights staff can offer at this point:
Global, National, and Local Insights
• Poverty: According to a recent Oxfam report (www.oxfam.org <http://www.oxfam.org/>), 6-8% of the global
population (500 million people) could be pushed into poverty.
• Unemployment: Nationally, and as of April 11, unemployment claims are at $22 million, or about 18% of the
U.S. work force. In Colorado, the state has already received 232,000 claims for unemployment (approximately
7% of the Colorado work force) and these claims are disparate by industry.
• Health Impacts: Inequities and health disparities were present prior to COVID-19, and these inequities are in
stark relief now. For example, in Colorado, African Americans represent 3.9% of Colorado’s population but
represent 7% of both cases of COVID-19 and associated deaths. A recent paper reviewed national data and
projected that persons experiencing homelessness “infected with COVID-19 are twice as likely to be
hospitalized, two to four times as likely to require critical care, and two to three times as likely to die from the
illness as the general population.”
(works.bepress.com/dennis_culhane/237/?mc_cid=ad1b3e3234&mc_eid=7847c2f8d7
<https://works.bepress.com/dennis_culhane/237/?mc_cid=ad1b3e3234&mc_eid=7847c2f8d7>).
• Consumer Concerns: According to a recent analysis by McKinsey & Company (www.mckinsey.com
<http://www.mckinsey.com/>), U.S. consumers top concerns in April are uncertainty around public health, the
duration of the crisis, and economic impacts.
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What We Know Today
The impact of COVID-19 will be far reaching with full extent of impacts unclear; however, the following impacts
are already known:
• The U.S. Economy: The overall U.S. economy is now in recession and has been since March.
• CARES Act: Business support has already exhausted its funding.
• Local business and service providers: These entities are anticipating significant downside to their revenue.
See more information below.
• The City of Fort Collins: The City entered the crisis from a strong financial position, but anticipated revenue
losses will require the City to act to rebalance its 2020 budget and address impacts in the 2021 budget.
What Remains Unknown
The remaining aspects of the impact remain unclear, including:
• Severity of decline: How much downside the economy might experience in this recession.
• Shape and length of recovery:
▪ Length: If the economy will rebound quickly or if recovery will be more protracted.
▪ Shape: The recovery could be Structural or Cyclical. Structural decline would represent a steep
decline and slow recovery that may fail to reach pre-crisis peak. Cyclical decline would result in a less
pronounced decline followed by a recovery that would return to pre-crisis levels.
• Full impact of federal aid (direct & indirect): Federal aid will continue to filter down to the community and
impacts will not be evident for several months.
• CARES 2.0: The second phase of the CARES act could be an opportunity, but its contents and timing are
unknown at this point.
• Other lagging responses to COVID-19: Businesses, municipalities, and community members continue to
adapt to changing reality presented by COVID-19. Many businesses and municipalities are waiting to assess
the full extent of COVID-19 impacts before implementing furloughs or laying off staff.
Survey Results
To better understand how the community is faring, two questionnaires were created:
1. A questionnaire sent to the business community (inclusive of nonprofits).
2. A questionnaire sent to existing nonprofit partners that the City funds through its human service funding.
Business Survey
Starting shortly after Governor Polis executed the Stay at Home order on March 25, 2020, the Northern Colorado
Regional Economic Development Initiative (NoCo REDI) prepared questionnaire for distribution to businesses.
The survey was open until April 16, 2020 and received over 650 responses from Larimer County. Economic
health staff prepared a summary of the Fort Collins breakout available as Attachment 2.
The highlights of the survey include:
• 155 responses from Fort Collins businesses through April 16
• 40% of respondents have reduced employment or employee hours
• 53 responded they had lost more than $25,000 in revenue
• 37% of businesses stated the minimum amount which would be useful to them is over $25,000.
Initial Nonprofit Assessment
In the week of April 13, staff conducted an informal assessment to obtain a general idea about how existing
nonprofit partners were responding to COVID-19 with programs and services and to better understand the
financial impacts these nonprofits were experiencing and anticipating going forward. While staff is still processing
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the twenty-three (23) responses received (out of 34 total partners), here is an initial summary of what was
learned:
• Revenue Loss (8): The most significant impacts seen thus far mirror business impacts - anticipated revenue
loss, with almost $300,000 in costs incurred already and an approximate $1.2 million in future funding gaps
anticipated. Revenue loss has been experienced in the following ways:
▪ Decreased fundraising: Nonprofits had to cancel major fundraising events that support year-round
operational costs. For example, Teaching Tree shared they had two fundraisers originally scheduled
this spring which would have raised up to $50,000 for their annual operations.
▪ Increased costs of doing business: For some, like the Food Bank, implementing physical distancing
has meant it takes more time to get their services to their customers, increasing operational costs.
For others, like CASA (Court-appointed Special Advocate), the transition to virtual case-management
and facilitating contact free custody exchange has increased the cost of business.
▪ Overall loss of revenue: Particularly childcare services are anticipating large losses related to reduced
services (smaller group sizes) and tuition losses.
• Changing Service Delivery Methods (6): As noted above, this largely included changes to how services or
programming is provided.
• Adding Programs in Direct Response to COVID-19 (5): Agencies have added programs to meet emergency
shelter, rent, and food needs. For example, the Food Bank started delivering food boxes to homebound
seniors and Neighbor to Neighbor has expanded its rental assistance program by over 700% and added a
full-time Spanish speaking counselor.
• Increased Demand on Existing Services (4): Nonprofits noted an increase in demand on existing services. For
example, the Food Bank shared that they serve 9,000 meals in an average month and served over 14,000
per month in the last recession. They are anticipating a similar increase in service demand during this time
and throughout recovery.
Response to Date
To adapt to the rapidly changing environment presented by this crisis, the city has implemented a suite of tactics
and programs to ensure community members and businesses are able to connect to available resources. Below
is a brief summary of responses to date:
Overall Efforts:
In both areas, communications and coordination were prioritized to ensure that residents are aware of resources
through mechanisms that are accessible to them, including:
• Partnership with United Way of Larimer County: City staff is working closely across departments and with
community partners to coordinate and ensure the information included in the United Way resource lists is
shared widely and is as comprehensive as possible. See memo in the April 16 Council Packet for more
information on this partnership.
• Larimer County Task Force: The seven municipalities, chambers of commerce, and the county participate in a
task force to coordinate responses to COVID-19 across jurisdictional boundaries.
• Connect First: We meet weekly with key community executives about how to collectively support outcomes
for kids with a data informed approach, including Poudre School District, County, Bohemian Foundation, Early
Childhood Council, and United Way of Larimer County.
• Adopt a Neighbor: Within five business days of the stay-at-home order, the city retooled and relaunched
Adopt-a-Neighbor to ensure neighbors were able to support their neighbors directly during this time. As of
today, we have 340 volunteers supporting 52 neighbors.
• Bridging the Digital Divide: Knowing that there is a significant need to reach residents without internet access,
the city is beginning to bridge this gap in the following ways:
▪ Connexion is following the same protocol as Utilities and will not disconnect services to customers for
nonpayment until further notice. In addition, Connexion is working closely with Poudre School District to
deploy wi-fi service to manufactured home communities; work began the week of April 13.
▪ Staff is ensuring residents who need information most right now, including seniors and other susceptible
populations, have access to resources by: (1) mapping these residents, and (2) directly delivering
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information to their doors.
• Translation of Materials: To ensure information is accessible to our Spanish speaking families, staff has been
working with community partners to translate each of the United Way resource lists into Spanish and share
them with community members. Staff is also prioritizing other mechanisms to ensure materials are accessible,
e.g., sign translations, the Town Hall for Spanish-Speaking Families hosted by Poudre Library that will be held
on April 23, and more.
In addition to communications and coordination, staff is also supporting leadership to help inform State and
Federal funding and policy as it is developed, e.g., what should be included in any potential CARES2 funding for
local governments.
Overview of Social Response Efforts
Housing:
• The city has coordinated with partners to increase rental assistance opportunities through Neighbor to
Neighbor.
• Staff is prioritizing the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) COVID-19 funding coming to Fort
Collins (more information on this resource below).
• Community response has been bolstered by the statewide eviction moratorium and specific mortgage
assistance outlined in the CARES Act.
• The City Manager signed an emergency order on March 25 to allow for recreational vehicles (RVs) to be
occupied on private property with permission from the property owner during this time, amongst other
allowances.
Homelessness:
• The City and its partners established a centralized operations center at Northside Aztlan Community Center
(Aztlan). This site serves as an overnight shelter for male guests.
• On April 10, the city converted Heritage Park to an outdoor shelter site for those experiencing homelessness
with a designated camping area.
o An exit strategy is underway which aligns with recommendations from the Larimer County Health
Department and will return the site to a park once the stay-at-home order is lifted.
• The city is working with the Health District and Homeward Alliance to convert a City property on West Myrtle
for use as an isolation site for people who are at higher risk for negative health outcomes related to COVID-
19. This site is anticipated to serve 12-15 people starting the week of April 27.
Equity:
While equity and inclusion efforts will be discussed in more depth at the May 12 Work Session, equity is a key
principle in the city’s approach to recovery and examples of work to date are highlighted below:
• Just in Time Equity Lens - This tool was developed by the newly formed Rapid Response Racial Equity Team
to help embed equity and inclusion into our organizational COVID response and aligns with the city’s
Strategic Objective to support “equity for all, leading with race.” Project managers are using the tool to help
ensure they are designing efforts to help marginalized populations, especially communities of color, while
elevating equitable outcomes for all residents.
• In addition, the City has formed a Vulnerable and Susceptible Populations Group to ensure coordination
across departments, prioritizing service delivery mechanisms that meet the needs of all residents.
Overview of Economic Response Efforts
• NoCoRecovers.com: NoCoRecovers.com is a one-stop-shop for businesses to access resources to aid in
their recovery from COVID-19 impacts. This website serves all of Northern Colorado and is supported by 19
economic development programs, including the city’s Economic Health Office.
• Weekly Targeted Email: The Economic Health Office sends a weekly e-mail to interested businesses with
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links to helpful resources and status updates on programs to aid in their recovery.
• Support Local Campaign: In collaboration with the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce, staff has developed a
campaign to encourage community members to support local businesses. The campaign goes beyond just
encouraging shopping at local retailers. The idea of the program is to encourage businesses to also support
other local businesses, entrepreneurs, and non-profits.
• Relief and Recovery Loan Fund: This loan fund provides loans with favorable terms to businesses that are
underserved by banks. The goal of the fund is to provide small businesses with working capital to retain
employees and survive the economic downturn.
COVID Response Funding Sources
There are multiple funding sources available to Fort Collins for COVID-19 response and recovery. To date, across
the CARES funding and other federal/state agency mechanisms, the City has identified $8.4 million that flow
directly to the city organization (via FTA and HUD) and another $17 million for the Northern Colorado Regional
Airport. Staff continues to work with partners at all levels of government to determine the city’s allocations.
Available funding for residents and businesses continues to evolve (is robust) and the amount the community
receives is dependent on the federal aid packages made available and the number of organizations that apply for
aid.
Federal and state funding resources are outlined in Attachment 1. In addition, multiple private funding sources
are available to our community and region. Information about all funding sources (federal, state, private) is
maintained in the NoCoRecovers.com <https://nocorecovers.com/> web site, a one-stop-shop for up-to-date
information on potential funding resources for the business community of Northern Colorado.
Principles and Approaches to Recovery
Staff has developed an initial series of principles to guide our recovery. Staff will provide examples of the
principles in action and recovery during the Work Session presentation.
• Adaptability in the face of change and uncertainty: As an organization, we will act nimbly and adapt current
services to meet the needs of the community amidst rapid change.
• Community focused, centered in equity and inclusion: Staff will develop processes, programs and deliver
community outcomes in a way that furthers our goals around equity and inclusion.
• Policies and infrastructure integrate and maximize Triple Bottom Line benefits: Economic, environmental, and
social health all benefit from new policies and infrastructure as well as changes to existing policies and
infrastructure.
• Advance regeneration and resilience: Staff’s response creates structures that regenerate the community and
allow Fort Collins to be resilient in the face of future crises.
• Capitalize on opportunities for improvement: Use COVID-19 response as a way to improve processes that
can apply beyond the recovery phase and become permanent changes to the way we do business.
• Remove regulatory barriers: Address existing regulatory barriers to allow the community to recover more
quickly.
• Apply lessons learned in response: Create frameworks that allow Fort Collins to better manage future crises
and community disruptions.
• Align, collaborate, and innovate with partners: Collaborative systems will help our partners better navigate
current and future crises while developing stronger bonds that will help the community recover together.
It is anticipated these principles will evolve into a framework for recovery in the coming months.
Phases of Recovery
Our path to recovery will not likely follow a straight line. To acknowledge this, staff proposes adopting a tiered
approach to recovery that allows the city to quickly adapt its response to the changing needs of the community.
The tiered approach follows a similar structure for the city’s structure for emergency management and the state’s
phases of recovery. The phases of recovery include:
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• Response: Address immediate community needs and minimize further spread of COVID-19.
• Emergence: Open portions of economy back up with restrictions. Gradually phase in activities provided new
cases of COVID-19 flatline or drop.
• Recovery: Relax most restrictions and begin to return to standard business practices.
NEXT STEPS
• CDBG-CV Funding Appropriation and Resolution Proposed Timeline
• May 12 - Equity and Inclusion Work Session
• Developing internal metrics dashboard
• Continue to research promising practices
• Form Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Community Recovery Advisory Committee
ATTACHMENTS
1. Memo on Federal and State funding sources (PDF)
2. Business Survey Results Summary (PDF)
3. Economic Social Recovery COVID WS Apr28 (PDF)
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City Manager’s Office
City Hall
300 LaPorte Ave.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6505
970.224.6107 - fax
fcgov.com
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 9, 2020
TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Darin Atteberry, City Manager
RE: COVID-19 Funding Sources Available to Fort Collins
Attached is a memorandum to City Council that serves as an important reference for Council
and our community regarding federal and state resources available to support Fort Collins’
recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. As you know, our City organization is deeply
committed to researching resources and providing that information to our community that is
clear, timely, and easily accessible.
We are in a dynamic environment in many ways, and information and guidelines on funding
sources will continue to evolve. Information contained in this memo provides the best
information we have today, but we anticipate things to evolve, and will share this information
with Council and our community in a timely way.
My intent is to discuss these funding opportunities with the Council Finance Committee on April
20 and then with the full City Council on April 28 in a work session on Social and Economic
Recovery in Fort Collins.
I am pleased and appreciative of the work to date to compile these resources, and to assess the
needs in our community as we begin our work to disperse the funds. I also continue to refer
community members to these City websites for additional information.
COVID19 Resources
For all residents: https://www.fcgov.com/eps/coronavirus
For businesses: https://www.fcgov.com/business/
Want to help: https://www.fcgov.com/volunteer/
Connect with resources: https://uwaylc.org/
RECURSOS COVID-19
Para integrantes de la comunidad: https://www.fcgov.com/eps/coronavirus
Para empresas: https://www.fcgov.com/business/
¿Quieres ayudar o necesitas ayuda? https://www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices/adopt
Recursos de United Way: https://uwaylc.org/
ATTACHMENT 1
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Financial Services
215 North Mason Street
2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6770
970.221.6782 - fax
fcgov.com
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 9, 2020
TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers
THRU: Darin Atteberry, City Manager
Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Travis Storin, Interim Chief Financial Officer
Jacqueline Kozak Thiel, Chief Sustainability Officer
Caryn Champine, Planning, Development and Transportation Director
RE: Summary of Federal and State COVID-19 Funding Sources Available to Fort
Collins
Purpose:
To provide a summary of known Federal and State funding opportunities to support Fort Collins
in response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bottom Line:
There are multiple funding sources available to Fort Collins for COVID-19 response and
recovery. Thus far, across the CARES funding and other federal/state agency mechanisms, the
City has identified $8.4M that flow directly to the City organization (via FTA and HUD). An as-of-
yet indeterminate amount of additional federal pass-through funding is available to the City
organization and staff is working with partners at all levels of government to determine the City’s
allocations. Available funding for residents and businesses is robust and the amount the
community receives is dependent on the number of organizations that apply for aid. Staff
continues to research additional opportunities and will inform Council as any are identified.
I. Overview of Federal Funding Sources
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) was
signed into law. The $2.2 trillion package includes a wide range of provisions that provide
funding for issues ranging from emergency relief to unemployment benefit expansion. Target
recipients for each item are in parentheses. For ease, each of the major aspects of the CARES
Act are described individually below and in more detail in Attachment 1.
CARES Act: Payroll Protection Program (PPP) (Small businesses)
• $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed
• Provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses that maintain their payroll
during this emergency.
• The loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore
their payrolls afterward.
CARES Act: Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance (EIDL) (Small
businesses)
• Small business can apply for an advance of up to $10,000 if experiencing a temporary
loss of revenue. This advance will not have to be repaid.
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CARES Act: Small Business Administration (SBA) Express Bridge Loans (Small
businesses)
• For small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express
Lender to access up to $25,000.
CARES Act: Small Business Administration (SBA) Debt Relief (Small businesses)
• SBA will automatically pay the principal, interest, and fees of certain small business
loans a period of six months. The SBA will also automatically pay the principal, interest,
and fees of new 7(a), 504, and microloans issued prior to September 27, 2020.
CARES Act: Expanded Unemployment Benefits (Anyone experiencing a loss of hours,
temporary unemployment, or loss of job)
• Provides for (1) an extra $600 weekly payment, in addition to the weekly benefit amount
an eligible employee otherwise receives under state law; and (2) increases the
maximum number of weeks an individual may receive benefits. These new benefits are
funded at the federal level but will be administered by the states.
CARES Act: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation (Residents and
Businesses and local government)
• The Director of the Denver Regional Field Office of the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) notified the City of its additional CDBG funding allocation of
$649,203 under the CARES Act to support the immediate response needs.
• This CARES Act guidance encouraged the City to consider approaches that prioritize the
unique needs of low- and moderate–income persons and the development of
partnerships between all levels of government and the private for-profit and non-profit
sectors.
• Process guidance still pending.
• Staff is working with a multidisciplinary team to identify priority needs and gaps based
on local non-profit outreach and the preliminary guidance on using CDBG funding. The
team will seek Council review of an anticipated deployment plan. Note funding
allocations are approved by City Council, and a timeline for appropriation will be included
in the deployment plan.
CARES Act: Department of Justice Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding
(CESF) (City Government)
• Funds are awarded under the CESF Program to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the
coronavirus. Allowable projects and purchases include law enforcement and certain
medical needs.
• The City would be eligible for a grant up to $100,818 with no local match and intends to
apply
• The application is due by May 29, 2020, and if awarded the City would have two years to
draw down the eligible funds for reimbursement.
CARES Act: Election Assistance Commission (EAC) (State and Local Governments)
• This funding provides $400 million for Election Security Grants, which will be provided to
States and local jurisdictions in order to manage their role in the 2020 election cycle.
• EAC Commissioners and staff are moving as quickly as possible to provide guidance on
how these funds will be distributed.
• Staff intends to apply.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (State and Local Governments)
• On March 28, 2020 President Trump approved the major disaster declaration for the
State of Colorado, making Federal funding available to state, tribal and eligible local
governments and certain private nonprofits, on a cost-sharing basis for expenses such
as Emergency Operation Center costs, related trainings, cleaning, some Personal
Protective Equipment, related communications and certain other related expenses.
• Staff is tracking expenses for reimbursement.
• FEMA reimbursement of costs will not exceed 75%, so the City is responsible for 25%
of eligible costs
• FEMA will not duplicate assistance provided by other federal agencies
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) (State and Local Governments)
• Transfort will net $8,719,626 in CARES funding from the FTA
• Funds can cover all operating activities that occur on or after January 20, 2020 including
fixed route operating expenses; and operation and maintenance of Transfort’s fleets and
facilities
II. Overview of State Funding Sources
Colorado COVID Relief Fund (Business, Nonprofits, governments)
• Funds raised will be used to support the needs of communities impacted by COVID-19
in three categories: prevention, impact, and recovery efforts.
• Organizations across Colorado, including local governments, may receive a general
operating grant of up to $25,000 and City staff will apply as eligible
• For more information see https://covrn.com/covid-relief-fund/
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Emergency Disaster Fund
• $3 million from Disaster Emergency Fund allocated to DOLA for emergency rent and
mortgage assistance for Coloradans facing economic disruption due to COVID-19
• DOLA is coordinating with local nonprofit housing counseling agencies and housing
authorities, including Neighbor to Neighbor & Housing Catalyst. No allocation plans yet
announced.
III. Additional Funding Sources
In addition to federal and state resources to support communities in this time, private
foundations and community foundations are also providing grant support throughout Colorado.
The organization Philanthropy Colorado is maintaining a comprehensive list, which can be
found here: https://www.philanthropycolorado.org/news/resources-covid-19-coronavirus.
Additional high level information regarding private funding sources will be provided at the April
28 Work Session.
Next Steps:
• Discussion planned with City Council Finance Committee on 4/20/20 regarding COVID-
19 funding
• April 28 Work Session planned on Social and Economic Recovery with further updated
information about these funds and how they can support recovery in our community
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Attachments
Attachment 1- Federal and State Funding Source to Support Fort Collins COVID-19 Response
and Recovery
Attachment 2 – Fort Collins COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Award Letter
CC: Josh Birks, Economic Health Director; Lindsay Ex, Sr. Environmental Program Manager;
Drew Brooks, Transit Director; Kaley Zeisel, Compliance Manager; Blaine Dunn, Interim
Accounting Director
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Attachment 1 - Federal and State Funding Sources to Support Fort Collins COVID-19
Response and Recovery (4/8/20)
(The information presented here represents staff’s current understanding of funding opportunities and
may evolve as additional guidance is provided.)
I. Federal Funding Sources
CARES Act: Payroll Protection Program (PPP)
The CARES Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid
the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), the
initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses that maintain their
payroll during this emergency. Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain
their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward.
Eligibility/Process:
• 100% federally guaranteed loans made by SBA-approved lenders direct to eligible small
businesses, including charitable non-profits, Veterans organizations, Tribal concerns, sole
proprietorships, self-employed individuals, and independent contractors, with 500 or fewer
employees.
• An individual business can apply for the funds through any existing SBA lender or
through any federally insured depository institution, federally insured credit union, and Farm
Credit System institution that is participating. Other regulated lenders will be available to
make these loans once they are approved and enrolled in the program.
• Starting April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for and
receive loans to cover their payroll and other certain expenses through existing SBA
lenders.
• Starting April 10, 2020, independent contractors and self-employed individuals can apply
for and receive loans to cover their payroll and other certain expenses through existing SBA
lenders.
Other relevant context:
• The loan amounts will be forgiven as long as: (a) The loan proceeds are used to cover
payroll costs, and most mortgage interest, rent, and utility costs over the 8 week period after
the loan is made; and (b) Employee and compensation levels are maintained.
CARES Act: Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance (EIDL)
The CARES Act authorized an Emergency Advance on Economic Injury Disaster Loans
(EIDL) enabling small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories to
apply for an advance of up to $10,000. This advance will provide economic relief to businesses
that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. Funds will be made available
following a successful application. This advance will not have to be repaid.
Eligibility/Process:
• Direct advance of funds to an approved small business.
• An individual business must apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and
request an Emergency Advance. The application is available directly from the Small
Business Administration (SBA) on their website.
• SBA is currently taking applications.
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CARES Act: Small Business Administration (SBA) Express Bridge Loans
The Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program allows small businesses who currently have a business
relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000. These loans can provide vital
economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are
experiencing and can be a term loan or used to bridge the gap while applying for a direct SBA
Economic Injury Disaster Loan. If a small business has an urgent need for cash while waiting for
decision and disbursement on an Economic Injury Disaster Loan, they may qualify for an SBA
Express Disaster Bridge Loan.
Eligibility/Process
• Loans eligible to businesses with an existing SBA Express Lender relationship for up to
$25,000 to be repaid from the proceeds of an EIDL loan.
• An individual business must apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and
request an Emergency Advance. The application is available directly from the Small
Business Administration (SBA) on their website.
• SBA is currently taking applications.
CARES Act: Small Business Administration (SBA) Debt Relief
The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The SBA will automatically pay the principal, interest, and fees of current 7(a), 504, and
microloans for a period of six months. The SBA will also automatically pay the principal, interest,
and fees of new 7(a), 504, and microloans issued prior to September 27, 2020.
Eligibility/Process:
• Provides debt relief including paying principal, interest, and fees.
• No application necessary based on status and eligibility of the loan.
• Currently available.
CARES Act: Expanded Unemployment Benefits
The CARES Act includes various provisions increasing and expanding unemployment insurance
benefits available to workers, including individuals who are unemployed, partially unemployed,
or unable to work due to COVID-19.
Eligibility/process:
• Provides for (1) an extra $600 weekly payment, in addition to the weekly benefit amount
an eligible employee otherwise receives under state law; and (2) increases the maximum
number of weeks an individual may receive benefits. These new benefits are funded at the
federal level, but will be administered by the states.
• As normal through the State of Colorado Department of Labor and Employment – the
state’s processer of unemployment benefits.
• As of April 7, 2020, the coloradoui.gov website indicates it is not ready to accept and
process claims for individuals experiencing a loss of hours or employment due to COVID19.
CARES Act: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation
On April 3rd, the Director of the Denver Regional Field Office of the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) notified the City of its additional CDBG funding allocation of
$649,203 under the CAREs Act.
Eligibility/process
• HUD has stated all funding can be used for immediate response needs.
• This CARES Act guidance encouraged the City to consider approaches that prioritize the
unique needs of low- and moderate–income persons and the development of
partnerships between all levels of government and the private for-profit and non-profit
sectors.
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• Process guidance is still pending.
• In the meantime, staff is working with an interdisciplinary team to identify priority needs
and gaps based on the preliminary guidance on using CDBG funding for infectious disease
response.
• This allocation is directly to Fort Collins and does not require a formal application, but
will require a submission of an amendment to the FY2019 Annual Action Plan and approval
from HUD prior to the release of funds
• Once we receive the formal guidance from HUD, we will update Council on an
anticipated deployment plan, including a proposed timeline for the Appropriation Ordinance
for City Council's review which comes with all HUD funding recommendations.
Other relevant context:
• The $649,203 allocation is associated with the first wave of funding ($2B out of a total of
$5B included in the CARES Act). The remaining $3B in funding will be allocated as follows:
(a) $1B directly to States and (b) $2B (retained) to be released based on need as
determined by the Secretary. Staff is actively monitoring these resources for opportunities to
address Fort Collins’ needs.
CARES Act: Department of Justice Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental
Funding (CESF)
Funds awarded under the CESF Program must be utilized to prevent, prepare for, and respond
to the coronavirus. Allowable projects and purchases include, but are not limited to, overtime,
equipment (including law enforcement and medical personal protective equipment), hiring,
supplies (such as gloves, masks, sanitizer), training, travel expenses (particularly related to the
distribution of resources to the most impacted areas), and addressing the medical needs of
inmates in state, local, and tribal prisons, jails, and detention centers. These funds would be
able to be used City-wide and not just for the Police Department.
Eligibility/process:
• The City would be eligible for a grant up to $100,818 and this grant does not require a
local match and the City intends to apply.
• The application is due by May 29, 2020, and will use the standard Federal Assistance
Form.
• If awarded the City would have two years to draw down the eligible funds for
reimbursement.
CARES Act: Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
This funding provides $400 million for Election Security Grants, which will be provided to states
and local jurisdictions in order to manage their role in the 2020 election cycle.
Eligibility/process:
• EAC Commissioners and staff are moving as quickly as possible to provide guidance on
how these funds will be distributed.
• Staff intends to apply as eligible.
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
FTA is allocating $25 billion in CARES funding to recipients of urbanized area and rural area
formula funds. These funds are being dispersed to transit agencies based on their 2020 formula
funding apportionments.
Eligibility/Process:
• Transfort will receive a net of $8,719,626 in CARES funding by the FTA. These funds
are available at a 100% federal match, there is no local match requirement.
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• Funding through the CARES Act are available for all operating activities that occur on or
after January 20, 2020 that are eligible. Funds are available until expended, there is no
lapse date to obligate funds available under the CARES Act. Eligible expenses include:
o Fixed route operating expenses;
o Some or all of paratransit operating expenses;
o Operation and maintenance of Transfort’s fleets and facilities;
o Administrative leave;
o Some capital and planning projects are also eligible.
• Transfort will execute the contract to use these funds through FTA’s existing online
portal, the Transit Award Management System (TrAMS).
• Transfort will begin the process of contracting for CARES funds immediately; however,
the process of executing an agreement in TrAMS takes approximately 4-6 weeks. At that
time, Transfort will be able to begin submitting for reimbursements.
Other relevant context:
• The City of Fort Collins, as designated recipient of the Fort Collins-Loveland-
Berthoud Transportation Management Area (TMA), is responsible for determining
allocations of federal formula funding throughout the TMA. The TMA has been
awarded a total of $12,787,733 in CARES funding for allocation among the four
eligible transit agencies: Transfort, City of Loveland Transit (COLT), North Front
Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Berthoud Area Transportation
Services (BATS).
• COLT will receive $2,419,666 of this funding directly from FTA. For
disbursements to the other two eligible agencies in the TMA, Transfort will facilitate a
funding “exchange” whereby Transfort retains 100% of the federal funds as well as
38% of each agency’s allocation and will pay out the remainder (62%) of their
allocations in local funds. Therefore, Transfort will receive a total of $10,368,067 in
federal funds while paying $1,648,440 in local funds to MPO and BATS.
CARES Act
FTA Apportionment Total $12,787,733
Loveland Federal Amount (as Direct Recipient) $2,419,666
Transfort Federal Amount $10,368,067
NFRMPO Allocation (Local Funds) ($1,473,705)
BATS Allocation (Local Funds) ($174,736)
Transfort Net (Federal – Local) $8,719,626
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
On March 13, 2020 President Trump declared a national emergency related to COVID-19. On
March 28, 2020 the President approved the major disaster declaration for the State of Colorado.
By approving this declaration Federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local
governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency
protective measures (Category B), including direct federal assistance under Public Assistance,
for all areas affected by COVID-19 at a federal cost share of 75 percent.
Eligibility/process:
• Under the emergency declaration FEMA may provide assistance and reimbursement for
the following costs:
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o Management, control and reduction of immediate threats to public safety:
Emergency Operation Center costs
Training specific to declared event
Disinfection of eligible public facilities in relation to COVID-19
o Purchase and distribution of food, water, ice, medicine, and other consumable
supplies, to include personal protective equipment and hazardous material suits
o Movement of supplies and persons
o Security and law enforcement directly related to COVID-19
o Communication of general health and safety information to the public
o Reimbursement for local government force account overtime costs
• Reimbursement is being handled through FEMA’s Public Assistance application
process. Staff is currently working to set up a login for the City to be able to submit eligible
costs for reimbursement. Staff will be able to submit costs on an ongoing basis while the
City continues to respond to this disaster.
• Once costs are submitted to FEMA, the City and FEMA will review backup
documentation to ensure all costs are eligible for reimbursement. Once costs are reviewed
the City will sign and Grant application and receive funds.
Other relevant context:
• The types of funds available listed above is not an all inclusive list and staff continues to
research and work with partners at the State and Federal level to identify other costs that
may be reimbursable. FEMA will not duplicate assistance provided by other federal
agencies, staff will work together closely to ensure we are not asking for funding for the
same costs from multiple federal agencies. FEMA reimbursement of costs will not exceed
75%, so the City is responsible for 25% of eligible costs
II. State Funding Sources
Colorado COVID Relief Fund
Launched in mid-March by Governor Polis, funds raised will be used to support the needs of
communities impacted by COVID-19 in both response and recovery. The fund will support work
in three categories: prevention, impact, and recovery efforts. This will include things like medical
and cleaning supplies, food services, early childhood education, small business support,
behavioral health services, and more.
Eligibility/process:
• Organizations across Colorado, including local governments, may receive a general
operating grant of up to $25,000.
• Online application available at https://covrn.com/covid-relief-fund/
• Organizations helping with the response to COVID-19 are now able to apply for funds.
• Rolling application deadlines every two weeks.
• City staff will apply as eligible
Other relevant context:
• Fund is hosted by the State of Colorado and Mile High United Way.
• Eligible Organizations: Nonprofit organizations, local government, school districts and
small businesses who are: Serving areas of the state with limited nonprofit capacity; and/or
Serving a community need resulting from the COVID-19 crisis.
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Emergency Disaster Fund
$3 million from the Disaster Emergency Fund were allocated to DOLA for emergency rent and
mortgage assistance for Coloradans facing economic disruption due to COVID-19
Eligibility/Process;
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• DOLA is contracting with statewide non-profit agencies & public housing authorities to
administer
• Neighbor to Neighbor & Housing Catalyst are currently coordinating with DOLA – no
allocation plans yet announced
• Timeframe for applying is unknown
Other relevant context:
• Multiple private entities across the state have issued guidance against evictions until
after April 30
• Single family federally-backed mortgages can be deferred for up to 180 days
• For more information
see: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mMCRLb6PxMPI680_THFn4nqLGAty1jq9/view
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON, DC 20410-7000
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
www.hud.gov espanol.hud.gov
April 2, 2020
The Honorable Wade Troxell
Mayor of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Mayor Troxell:
I am pleased to inform you of a special allocation to your jurisdiction of Community
Development Block Grant funds to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus
(COVID-19). This allocation was authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-136, which was signed by President Trump on March
27, 2020, to respond to the growing effects of this historic public health crisis.
The CARES Act made available $5 billion in Community Development Block Grant
Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds. Of this amount, the Department is immediately allocating $2
billion based on the fiscal year 2020 CDBG formula. The remaining $3 billion shall be allocated
based on needs using best available data, in the following tranches: $1 billion shall be allocated to
States and insular areas within 45 days of enactment of the Cares Act, and $2 billion shall be
distributed to states and local governments at the discretion of the Secretary. Up to $10 million will
be set aside for technical assistance. Given the immediate needs faced by our communities, the
Department has announced the first allocation of funds. Your jurisdiction’s allocation is $649,203.
The CARES Act adds additional flexibility for both the CDBG-CV grant and, in some cases,
for the annual FY2020 CDBG grants in these unprecedented times. The public comment period is
reduced to not less than 5 days, grantees may use virtual public hearings when necessary for public
health reasons, the public services cap is suspended during the emergency, and States and local
governments may reimburse costs of eligible activities incurred for pandemic response regardless of
the date.
In addition, the CARES Act authorizes the Secretary to grant waivers and alternative
requirements of statutes and regulations the Secretary administers in connection with the use of
CDBG-CV funds and fiscal year 2019 and 2020 CDBG funds (except for requirements related to
fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, and the environment). Waivers and alternative
requirements can be granted when necessary to expedite and facilitate the use of funds to prevent,
prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.
The Department is developing a notice that will further describes the CARES Act’s
provisions, a Quick Guide to the CARES Act flexibilities and other provisions, and other resources
to enable swift implementation of CDBG-CV grants. As these become available, they will be
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with technical assistance.
As you develop your plan for the use of these grant funds, we encourage you to consider
approaches that prioritize the unique needs of low- and moderate–income persons and the
development of partnerships between all levels of government and the private for-profit and non-
profit sectors. You should coordinate with state and local health authorities before undertaking any
activity to support state or local pandemic response. CDBG-CV grants will be subject to oversight,
reporting, and requirements that each grantee have adequate procedures to prevent the duplication
of benefits. HUD will provide guidance and technical assistance on DOB and regarding prevention
of fraud, waste, and abuse and documenting the impact of this program for beneficiaries.
The Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) is looking forward to working
with you to successfully meet the urgent and complex challenges faced by our communities. If you
or any member of your staff has questions, please contact your local CPD Field Office Director or
CPDQuestionsAnswered@hud.gov.
Sincerely,
John Gibbs
Acting Assistant Secretary
for Community Planning and Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Attachment: Memo on Federal and State funding sources (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic Recovery)
The Northern Colorado Business Retention and Expansion
AprilSurvey 28, 2020 Partnership Regional
ATTACHMENT 2
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Attachment: Business Survey Results Summary (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic Recovery)
Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI)
2
As part of a group of organizations that work closely with businesses on a daily basis, the City of
Fort Collins Economic Health Office joined our regional partners to send out a brief survey to
understand the impacts of COVID-19 on local business.
All organizations including members of the Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI)
sent out the same business survey to their respective companies.
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Attachment: Business Survey Results Summary (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic Recovery)
Survey Responses
3
Businesses throughout Fort
Collins and the region were e-
mailed a business questionnaire.
Which was also promoted
through the City website and
social media.
As of April 16th (we are still receiving responses):
155 businesses in Fort Collins responded to the survey.
629 businesses in all of Larimer County responded.
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Industry Responses
4
18.7% of the survey respondents identified in the other category. The next
highest categories of respondents were professional services at 15.5% and
retail at 14.2%.
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Changes in Employment
5
53.5% of respondents
have made no layoffs or
furloughs to their
workforce.
40% of respondents have
reduced employment or
employee hours.
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Attachment: Business Survey Results Summary (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic Recovery)
Changes to Business Practices
6
74% of businesses implemented both social distancing and
increased sanitation practices.
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Attachment: Business Survey Results Summary (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic Recovery)
Economic Impacts
7
Businesses are experiencing a variety of supply chain disruptions including:
• Parts distributors closed
• Inability to export to certain countries
• Taking longer to receive inventory
• Inability to get PPE for employees
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Business Assistance
8
Over 72% of survey respondents
indicated a grant was the type of
assistance they were looking for.
Almost 37% of businesses stated
the minimum amount which would
be useful to them is over $25,000.
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SBAAssistance
9
Over 51% of survey respondents
indicated they have never
interacted with the SBA.
Over 65% of businesses stated
the have or will apply for an SBA
Economic Injury Loan.
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Region-wide Data
10
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Attachment: Business Survey Results Summary (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic Recovery)
Larimer County - Industry Breakout
11
Industry Category Fort Collins
All of Larimer
(including
Fort Collins)
Other 18.7% 21.1%
Retail 14.2% 12.4%
Professional Services 15.5% 11.3%
Restaurant/Bar 12.3% 10.0%
Hotel/Hospitality 1.3% 9.1%
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Attachment: Business Survey Results Summary (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic Recovery)
Larimer County - Changes in Employment
12
Employment Changes Fort Collins
All of Larimer
(including
Fort Collins)
No Changes 34.8% 35.6%
Reduced Employment or
Employee Hours
29.0% 37.7%
Layoffs 20.6% 24.2%
Multiple Changes 11.6%
Increased Employment 3.9% 2.5%
Laid-off/Furloughed Fort Collins
All of Larimer
(including
Fort Collins)
None 53.5% 57.4%
1-10% 8.4% 5.9%
11-30% 3.2% 3.3%
31-50% 5.2% 5.7%
More than 50% 29.7% 27.7%
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Larimer County - Changes to Business Practices
13
71% of businesses implemented increased sanitation practices
67% implemented social distancing
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Larimer County - Economic Impacts
14
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Attachment: Business Survey Results Summary (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic Recovery)
Larimer County - Business Assistance
15
Financing Amount
Needed Fort Collins
All of Larimer
(including
Fort Collins)
$0-$2,500 7.1% 11.0%
$2,500-$5,000 9.0% 10.5%
$5,000-$10,000 16.1% 17.8%
$10,000-$25,000 18.1% 19.4%
$25,000 + 36.8% 28.5%
Undetermined 12.9% 12.9%
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Larimer County - SBAAssistance
16
Over 54% of survey respondents
indicated they have never
interacted with the SBA.
Over 63% of businesses stated
the have or will apply for an SBA
Economic Injury Loan.
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Historical Fort Collins Data
17
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Attachment: Business Survey Results Summary (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic Recovery)
Job Growth in Fort Collins MSA 2010-2019
18
Top Growth Industries by %
1) Management of Companies
and Enterprises
2) Mining, Quarrying, and Oil
and Gas Extraction
3) Wholesale Trade
4) Educational Services
5) Construction
Top Growth Industries by # Jobs
1) Accommodation and Food
Services
2) Construction
3) Manufacturing
4) Retail Trade
5) Professional, Scientific, and
Technical Services
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Labor Force in Fort Collins
19
Fort Collins' unemployment rate continues to
be lower than U.S. averages.
1Q2019 2Q2019 3Q2019 4Q2019
U.S. 3.9% 3.6% 3.6% 3.5%
Colorado 3.6% 3.2% 2.6% 2.4%
Fort Collins 3.0% 2.3% 2.1% 2.0%
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Occupations in Fort Collins
20
Life, Physical and Social Science
1) Conservation Scientists
2) Medical Scientists
3) Chemists
Architecture and Engineering
1) Civil Engineers
2) Mechanical Engineers
3) Industrial Engineering Technicians
Computer and Mathematical
1) Software Developers,
Applications
2) All Other Occupations
3) Computer User Support
Specialists
¶ These occupations are
projected to increase by
9.7% from 2019-2024,
outpacing the national
projected growth rate of
6.4%.
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Median Household Income in Fort Collins
21
2010-2018:
1.95% average annual growth rate
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Attachment: Business Survey Results Summary (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic Recovery)
April 28, 2020
COVID-19 Social & Economic Recovery
Jacqueline Kozak Thiel, Josh Birks
ATTACHMENT 3
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Question for Consideration
2
1. Do Councilmembers support staff's current approach to
economic and social recovery?
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Attachment: Economic Social Recovery COVID WS Apr28 (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic
Strategic Alignment
3
Council Priorities
• Equity and Inclusion
• Affordable housing
• Affordable childcare
• Create community jobs
• Small business plan
Strategic Objectives
NLSH 1.2 Collaborate…to address
poverty issues and other identified high-
priority human service needs…
ECON 3.3 Engage the business
community
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Attachment: Economic Social Recovery COVID WS Apr28 (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic
Landscape Assessment
• City started from a position of strength
• City must rebalance 2020 budget; 2021 budget will
be impacted
4
Global
• 6-8% of world’s population
could be pushed into
poverty (Oxfam)
National / Statewide
• National Unemployment 1
-
Claims at 22 million ~ 18%;
Colorado 2
- 232,000
Claims ~ 7% (disparate by
industry)
• Health disparities
exacerbated – communities
of color, homeless
1 U.S. Department of Labor, Initial Claims, Week ending April 11, 2020 and four preceding weeks;
2 Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Initial Claims, Week ending April 4, 2020 and four preceding weeks
What We Know: What We Don’t:
• Now in recession
(March forward)
• CARES Act Business
Support out of $
• Local service providers
anticipating significant
losses
• Severity of decline
• Shape/length of
recovery
• Full impact of federal
aid (direct & indirect)
• CARES 2.0
• Structural vs. cyclical
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Attachment: Economic Social Recovery COVID WS Apr28 (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic
Nonprofit Assessment Results
23 responses between April 12th and April 15th (Initial Summary in Packet) 5
Added programs in Direct
Response to COVID-19 (5)
Changing service delivery
methods (6)
Increased demand on
existing services (4)
Anticipate Revenue Loss (8) • Total estimated impact to
existing partner nonprofits:
• ~$296K additional
unreimbursed or
unfunded costs to date
• ~$1.2M in future funding
gaps (includes
increased services &
funding losses)
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Attachment: Economic Social Recovery COVID WS Apr28 (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic
Overview of Social Response
• Communications and coordination
• Partnership with UWLC
• Connect First
• Adopt a Neighbor
• Larimer County Task Force
• Housing
• Rental assistance
• CDBG Funding
• RV exemptions
• Homelessness
• Northside Atzlan, Heritage Park
• W Myrtle Site
6
• Equity
• Just in Time Equity Lens
• Translation of Materials
• Vulnerable and Susceptible
Populations Working Group
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Attachment: Economic Social Recovery COVID WS Apr28 (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic
Business Survey Results
Workforce Impact:
155 responses between March 25th and April 13th (Detailed Summary in Packet) 7
Business Response:
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Attachment: Economic Social Recovery COVID WS Apr28 (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic
• Communications and Coordination
• NoCoRecovers.com
• Weekly Targeted Email
• Support Local Campaign
• Business Assistance
• Consultation
• Federal Program Guidance
• Sales Tax Deferral
• Target $2,000 per month
• 60-day deferral
Overview of Economic Response
• Small Business Relief and
Recovery Loan Fund
• First $110,000 available now
• Working on a County-wide
program
• Target underrepresented
business owners
8
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Attachment: Economic Social Recovery COVID WS Apr28 (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic
Federal CARES Act*
COVID Response Funding Sources
*Many funding sources contained within CARES Act 9
Other Sources
Individuals Government
(Job loss/loss of hours)
Small
Businesses
• Federal
o FEMA
o FTA
o FAA
• State
o Colorado COVID
Relief Fund
(Business,
Nonprofit,
Government)
o DOLA Emergency
Disaster Fund
(Rent Assistance)
• Private Sources
• State and Local
Governments
o Election
Assistance
Commission
• City Governments
o Coronavirus
Emergency
Supplemental
Funding (CESF)
• Expanded
unemployment
benefits
•Stimulus
checks
• Mortgage
assistance
• Payroll Protection
Program
• Economic Injury
Disaster Loan
Emergency
Advance (EIDL)
• SBA Express
Bridge Loans
• SBA Debt Relief
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Attachment: Economic Social Recovery COVID WS Apr28 (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic
Potential Direction of Federal Funds
CDBG ($649K) – Propose prioritizing eligible costs not covered by other sources
• City incurred sheltering & response costs
• Other shelter operation costs
• Emergency assistance for rent, food & utilities
• Other non-profit eligible direct program & response costs
FTA ($8.7M)
• Fixed route operating expenses
• Some or all of paratransit operating expenses
• Operation and maintenance of Transfort’s fleets and facilities
• Administrative leave
FAA (~$17M)
• Directed at terminal, hangers, and other capital improvements
10
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Attachment: Economic Social Recovery COVID WS Apr28 (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic
Perspective on Recovery
11
• Unprecedented
• Crisis vs. Downturn
• Unlike previous
recessions
• Dynamic
Environment
• Potential Curve has
Three Segments:
• Decline
• Recovery
• Stabilization
• Design Recovery in
Levels (Nimble)
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Attachment: Economic Social Recovery COVID WS Apr28 (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic
Phases of Recovery
• Tiered recovery
• Tier 1 - Response
• Tier 2 - Emergence
• Tier 3 - Recovery
• Adapt response to current needs
•Step up or down as needed
• Similar structure to other recovery
plans
12
VS7
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Attachment: Economic Social Recovery COVID WS Apr28 (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic
Slide 12
VS7 [@Clay Frickey] [@Josh Birks] Should we work in yesterday's new phrasing from the state of "Stay at Home" vs. "Safer at Home"?
Victoria Shaw, 4/21/2020
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Attachment: Economic Social Recovery COVID WS Apr28 (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic
Principles and Approaches to Recovery
• Adaptability in the face of change and uncertainty
• Community focused
• Centered in equity and inclusion
• Policies & infrastructure integrate and maximize
economic, environmental and social benefits
• Advance regeneration and resilience
• Capitalize on opportunities for improvement
• Remove regulatory barriers
• Apply lessons learned in response
• Align, collaborate, and innovate with partners
13
Principles in Action: Response
• Emergency shelter at Northside
• NoCo Recovers website
• Adopt a Neighbor
• Emergency Operations Center
• Relief and Recovery Loan Fund
Principles in Action: Recovery
• Co-create recovery with
community members
• Demonstration projects with
partners
• Working conditions flexibility
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Attachment: Economic Social Recovery COVID WS Apr28 (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic
Next Steps
• CDBG-CV Funding Appropriation and Resolution Proposed Timeline
• May 5 & 19 – First & Second Reading of Appropriation Ordinance
• (Tentative) June 2 - Resolution approving (1) Amended HUD Annual Action
Plan & (2) funding recommendations (HUD required public meeting)
• May 12 – Equity and Inclusion Work Session
• Developing internal metrics dashboard
• Continue to research promising practices
• Form TBL Community Recovery Advisory Group
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Response Roles
• Building on existing partnerships
in early responses
• Data will continue to inform
actions as we progress through
recovery phases
• Opportunity to advance
resilience in the face of
unknowns
15
Communication
& Coordination
Equity
Housing
Business Homelessness
Assistance
Sales Tax
Deferral
Small Business
Relief &
Recovery Loan
Fund
Adaptability
Community Focus
Resilience
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Question for Consideration
16
1. Do Councilmembers support staff's current approach to
economic and social recovery?
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Attachment: Economic Social Recovery COVID WS Apr28 (9062 : COVID-19 Social and Economic
DATE:
STAFF:
April 28, 2020
Ryan Mounce, City Planner
Tom Leeson, Director, Comm Dev & Neighborhood Svrs
JC Ward, Senior Planner
WORK SESSION ITEM
City Council
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Manufactured Housing Zoning and Residents' Rights Update.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to discuss details and options for a new manufactured housing zone district and to
provide an update on implementation of manufactured housing residents’ rights and livability strategies.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Manufactured Housing Zoning
1. Does Council prefer a zone district designed exclusively for manufactured housing preservation (Option A), or
a broader zone district that also permits affordable housing options (Option B)?
2. What guidance does Council have on the proposed evaluation criteria for rezoning of existing manufactured
housing communities to a new zone district?
Residents’ Rights and Livability Strategies
3. Does Council want to pursue mobile home community licensing as an option to address livability issues?
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
City Council has identified mobile home park preservation and resident protections as a priority and in August
2019 instituted a one-year moratorium on the City’s acceptance of any development application which would
result in the closure or loss of capacity within existing mobile home parks.
In December 2019, staff provided an update at a Council Work Session that a new zoning district is one of the
strongest local tools available to help preserve existing manufactured housing and introduced a number of new
residents’ rights and livability strategies planned for implementation in 2020 (Attachment 1). As a follow-up, this
2020 work session item presents an update on final elements of the new manufactured housing zone district as
well as additional information on manufactured housing licensing as a potential livability strategy.
Manufactured Housing Zone District
A new manufactured housing zone district is intended to preserve existing manufactured housing communities by
limiting options for redevelopment into alternative land uses. While manufactured housing communities may close
for any number of reasons, redevelopment can be a primary driver, especially for those parks located in zone
districts which permit a wide variety and intensity of land uses, or for parks located in areas where redevelopment
activity is occurring or anticipated.
Limiting alternative land uses may reduce overall redevelopment pressure and incentivize the continued operation
of existing manufactured housing communities as the land use best able to generate long-term income for
property owners. For both the residents and owners of manufactured housing communities, a manufactured
housing zone district provides clear direction about the community’s long term desire to preserve this type of
housing.
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At the same time, there are different tensions and tradeoffs involved in creating a new zone district which strictly
limits the availability of other permitted land uses, including:
▪ Preservation of a unique, limited, and affordable type of housing in the community
▪ The potential to perpetuate substandard infrastructure conditions
▪ Limiting a site’s contribution to a broader neighborhood or communitywide land use vision
▪ Impacts to property rights of existing owners
The final standards of a new zone district will ultimately influence these tradeoffs and staff’s initial draft of zone
district requirements and permitted land uses emphasizes the preservation of existing manufactured housing as a
primary consideration. Additionally, because the zone district has been designed to preserve existing
manufactured housing, the proposed standards are intended only for existing manufactured home development
and would not necessarily apply to new development on vacant land.
The new zone district standards are also intended to be broadly applicable to a wide variety of existing
development conditions while maintaining health, safety, and compatibility requirements. The act of rezoning a
property to a new zone district does not trigger any retroactive requirements so long as the existing site complies
with its original development approvals. Rather, the impact of the new standards only comes into enforcement if
changes or redevelopment are proposed, or through the passive preservation of the site that results by limiting
potential redevelopment to a smaller variety of land uses.
Details of the general zone district standards are described below, followed by two framework options for a
different set of permitted land uses. Staff is seeking additional Council direction on the draft standards and the
framework options prior to preparing a final package of Land Use Code changes.
New Zone District: Definitions
Prior to the implementation of a new zoning district, staff recommends updates to several Land Use Code
definitions to modernize how manufactured housing and manufactured housing communities are described. The
current draft definitions would include, or be similar to:
Manufactured home shall mean a preconstructed, transportable dwelling unit built on a permanent
chassis and installed on a foundation system. The term manufactured home shall also include mobile
homes, which are similar transportable dwelling units constructed prior to federal manufactured home
standards adopted in 1976.
Manufactured housing community shall mean a parcel of land which has been planned, improved, or is
currently used for the placement of five or more manufactured homes. Manufactured housing
communities may also contain accessory uses intended primarily for the use and benefit of their
residents, including but not limited to clubhouses, playgrounds and recreational amenities, childcare,
meeting and assembly spaces, retail, and personal and business services.
These updated definitions are intended to:
▪ Define manufactured housing and manufactured housing communities (MHC) as the preferred terminology for
what are commonly called mobile homes and mobile home parks.
▪ Create consistency and reflect changes in terminology and definitions that have occurred at the federal and
state-levels for this type of housing.
▪ Define manufactured housing communities as a land use only when five or more manufactured homes are
included on a site, aligning with new state definitions.
▪ Explicitly describe and permit supporting, accessory land uses within manufactured housing communities
(additional detail below).
During research and outreach for the new zoning district, staff learned about many different types of accessory
uses and activities that already occur in some of the manufactured housing communities in the City and Growth
Management Area (GMA), including after-school programs, social clubs, educational classes, in-home childcare,
religious gatherings, and small-scale retail/vending that serves the needs of residents and their homes (e.g., the
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sale of cleaning supplies or gardening tools).
The new definition for a manufactured housing community seeks to explicitly permit these types of activities and
uses which are designed and operated primarily for the benefit and support of manufactured housing community
residents, as opposed to a wider city audience or customer base. Similar to newer multifamily apartment
complexes which provide recreational clubhouses, conference/party rooms, and other activities, these accessory
uses act as supporting elements to an otherwise primarily residential development.
New Zone District: Dimensional, Size and Density Standards
The proposed setback and dimensional standards for the new zone district include:
▪ Minimum 15-foot front yard setbacks (e.g. space required between buildings and the front property line)
▪ Minimum 10-foot side and rear setbacks (e.g. space required between buildings and the side or rear property
line)
▪ Minimum 10-foot separation between each manufactured home unit
The proposed density for the new zone district:
▪ Maximum of 12 dwelling units per acre
Most of the existing manufactured housing communities within city limits are currently located in the Low Density
Mixed-Use Neighborhood (LMN) zone district. The LMN district permits up to 12 dwelling units per acre for
designated affordable housing projects. While manufactured housing communities are not designated affordable
housing (e.g., deed-restricted), they often have similar or cheaper housing costs, and as such, staff is proposing a
similar maximum density threshold. The proposed density and setbacks described above are also generally
consistent with the existing conditions found in these communities as well as other residential zone districts in
Fort Collins which will serve to limit nonconformities with the new zone district standards.
A maximum building size and building height is also proposed for the zone district:
▪ Nonresidential building footprints shall be limited to a maximum of 5,000 square feet
▪ Maximum building height of three (3) stories
In the event that portions of an existing manufactured housing community is (re)developed, the new zone district
can include a maximum building footprint size, reflecting the general character of manufactured housing
communities which tend to feature smaller building footprints.
The maximum building height of three stories is consistent with the underlying zone districts where other
manufactured housing communities are already located. While it is unlikely the height limit would be applicable to
traditional manufactured homes, it may be relevant for other types of land uses or (re)development in the zone
district, and is also consistent with the height limits of other zone districts in the City with similar development
intensities.
Permitted Land Uses - Two Options
It is likely the land uses which are permitted in the new zone district will have the greatest impact on the
preservation of manufactured housing. Two potential framework options are presented below that focus strictly on
manufactured housing preservation (Option A), or which also include opportunities for redevelopment if it includes
affordable housing (Option B). For both options, the permitted commercial and industrial uses and overall intensity
of development are more limited compared to the zone districts where existing manufactured housing
communities are currently located.
Option A: Manufactured Housing Preservation
The following table summarizes the proposed land uses permitted for Option A, broken down by Residential,
Commercial/Institutional and Miscellaneous categories.
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Residential Uses Commercial/Institutional Uses Miscellaneous Uses
Manufactured housing
community
Childcare centers Urban agriculture
Shelters for victims of domestic
violence
Adult day/respite care centers Neighborhood parks
Group homes Places of worship or assembly Parks, recreation and other open
lands
Extra occupancy rental houses Minor public facilities
Short term primary rentals Wireless telecommunications
equipment
As part of a strict preservation-minded zone district, Option A includes very few permitted land uses, primarily
manufactured housing communities and other land uses which complement residential development or support
other community priorities, such as childcare, group homes, neighborhood parks, and urban agriculture.
Option B: Affordable Housing Options
The following table summarizes the proposed land uses permitted for Option B, broken down by Residential,
Commercial/Institutional and Miscellaneous categories. Option B permits additional land uses compared to Option
A, highlighted in bold text.
Residential Uses Commercial/Institutional Uses Miscellaneous Uses
Manufactured housing
communities
Childcare centers Urban agriculture
Shelters for victims of domestic
violence
Adult day/respite care centers Neighborhood parks
Group homes Places of worship or assembly Parks, recreation and other open
lands
Extra occupancy rental houses Minor public facilities
Short term primary rentals Wireless telecommunications
equipment
Single family detached
dwellings*
Single-family attached
dwellings*
Two-family dwellings*
Multifamily dwellings*
* Requires an equivalent number of affordable units when (re)development results in the loss of manufactured
home units.
The key difference for Option B is the inclusion of additional residential land uses, with a condition that these units
be designated affordable if their development results in the loss of any existing manufactured housing units. This
option more explicitly permits private or public redevelopment which preserves an equivalent number of affordable
units, rather than the sole preservation of only manufactured homes.
Option B may address concerns and ideas heard from stakeholders that a new manufactured housing zone
district may perpetuate substandard infrastructure conditions which are often resolved during a site’s
redevelopment absent other programs/funding sources. Option B may also allow properties a greater role in
contributing to a long-term neighborhood or corridor vision and evolution.
Conversely, while an equivalent number of affordable units may be preserved, Option B does not guarantee such
units would be made available to existing residents of a manufactured housing and redevelopment could still
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result in resident displacement and the loss of this unique and hard-to-replicate housing option.
If framework Option A is used to guide the new zone district, the intent behind Option B or other similar ideas,
could still be possible using existing Land Use Code processes, such as a request to rezone a property or through
the Addition of a Permitted Use process. Both processes featured enhanced community outreach and require
public hearings with both the Planning and Zoning Board and ultimately City Council approval.
Rezoning Evaluation Criteria
In addition to new zone district standards, future evaluation of sites to rezone to the new zone district will also be
necessary. Staff has prepared a preliminary list of criteria it plans to use to help inform decision-making for
voluntary or involuntary rezoning of properties. Many of these criteria were originally developed and proposed in
the City’s 2013 Affordable Housing Redevelopment and Mitigation Strategy (Attachment 2) which first proposed
the idea of a new manufactured housing zone district in the community.
▪ Community/Park Size (Acres and Units)
Larger communities may represent a better candidate for rezoning as they represent the majority of land area
and inventory of existing manufactured housing units in the community. Larger parks also tend to offer more
resident amenities, on-site management, and may be better positioned to fund or amortize maintenance costs
and infrastructure upgrades over a larger unit and revenue base. In city limits, the largest communities also
tend to be located in commercial or commercial-adjacent areas where redevelopment may be more likely.
▪ Presence of natural hazards
The presence of natural or geologic hazards (e.g. floodplains) could be a safety concern and perpetuate
unsafe conditions by limiting redevelopment into other land uses or buildings that meet current floodplain
standards and regulations. In application, fewer than 10 units in the City’s current manufactured housing
inventory are located in floodplains based on current mapping.
▪ Owner-Occupied Units
Existing communities feature a variety of housing tenure conditions. Some residents own their unit and only
pay lot rent, while others may pay rent for both a unit and land underneath. For communities with a higher
percentage of owner-occupied units, there can be additional concern about park closure due to the stranding
of assets if residents are unable to find a new location for their home or if they are unable to afford relocation
expenses. Communities with a higher proportion of owner-occupied units may be more suitable candidates
for rezoning.
▪ City Plan and Subarea Plan Guidance
Long-term land use guidance is provided by City Plan and neighborhood or corridor. These documents
provide recommendations about the anticipated changes in neighborhood character, redevelopment, and
future land use vision. Any rezoning should be consistent with Fort Collins’ comprehensive plan (City Plan).
Guidance from the recent City Plan update generally indicates residential zoning for existing manufactured
housing communities, which is likely consistent with the new zone district.
▪ Prior Zoning History
Prior to 1997, the City had two mobile home park zone districts, with a similar set of land use and dimensional
standards to the zone district being developed. For existing manufactured housing communities that were
previously located in these zone districts, a rezoning would represent the return to a similar set of permitted
land uses and standards.
▪ Infrastructure Conditions
A wide variety of infrastructure conditions exists across existing manufactured housing communities, both
known and unknown. Communities with more modern infrastructure, or where upgrades have recently been
completed may be better positioned for long-term operations as a manufactured housing community and
more suitable candidates for rezoning.
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▪ Stakeholder Outreach
As with other (re)zoning processes, stakeholder outreach is an important part of the process. Outreach is
ongoing, including updates to the Planning and Zoning and Affordable Housing Boards, and meetings and
input with owners/managers of existing communities and residents of manufactured housing. Due to COVID-
19 precautions, some of the planned input opportunities with stakeholders have been delayed and/or will be
reoriented towards other formats. Staff anticipates sharing additional input with Council via memo in the
coming weeks as additional outreach resumes.
Licensing and Residents’ Rights Strategies Update
The cross-departmental residents’ rights technical team, established in September 2019 to support Council
priorities around manufactured housing livability, continues to meet biweekly to implement three projects to
improve transparency and accessibility of resources: Manufactured Housing Community Handbook,
Manufactured Housing Neighborhood Improvement and Community-Building Mini-Grants, and Manufactured
Housing Neighborhood Liaisons. Internal and external stakeholder groups, resident groups, and manufactured
housing community managers and owners are now playing an integral role in identifying livability issues,
collaborating with City Staff to access resources, and providing a support network for mobile home community
residents. Through this public engagement work, the residents’ rights technical team identified mobile home park
licensing and associated inspections as an additional, feasible strategy to protect and enhance neighborhood
livability.
Implementation Progress: Short-Term Goals (estimated completion March-June 2020)
Proposed Municipal Code Changes related to manufactured housing community livability and utility billing
transparency will be submitted for Council’s consideration in Q2 2020. Draft ordinance language is attached.
(Attachment 3)
Proposed Municipal Code Changes
1. Draft ordinance for utility billing transparency directs MHC owners to provide residents the calculations
and criteria to manage rebilling for any combined utility services. Customer support for MHC owners and
managers to rebill utility services will be provided through Utilities Customer Accounts Department.
Resident support for MHC tenants with concerns about utility billing transparency will be provided through
Neighborhood Services.
2. Draft ordinance makes tree trimming in manufactured housing communities the responsibility of the MHC
owner without passing the costs to residents occupying the lot(s).
3. Draft ordinance adds the following to the existing emergency contact posting requirement:
a. Onsite manager’s name and office hours are required to be posted
b. All emergency contact information must be posted in English and Spanish
4. Draft ordinance expands the protection for assembling or participating in manufactured housing
homeowner’s association meetings (under Colorado state law) to include neighborhood or community
meetings for renters and other residents.
Enhanced Customer Service
1. Utilities Customer Accounts will work with MHC owners and managers to provide guidance in helping
them understand current utility rates and methodology for rebilling combined utility services, that are
passed along to residents.
2. To support best management practices for MHC owners and managers, Utilities Customer Accounts will
develop a series of spreadsheets to assist MHC owners accurately calculate the bill for each resident.
Spreadsheets will be updated annually. Customer Accounts staff is already available to provide this type
of information and assistance to MHC owners upon request. Messaging about the availability of this
service is incorporated into the public engagement plan for this project.
3. Utilities Community Engagement is researching options regarding manufactured housing community
resident eligibility for income-qualified assistance program (IQAP) and will report findings when Utilities
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Affordability Programs (UAP) changes are brought before Council. Code amendments were originally
scheduled to come before Council on June 2, 2020, however due to COVID-19 emergency response, this
has been delayed and amendments may not come before Council until 2021. In the meantime, Utilities
Community Engagement is working closely with Neighborhood Services and neighborhood liaisons to
provide information to residents about UAP offerings for which they are currently eligible. Utilities
Community Engagement Staff are also providing application assistance to community members to help
them apply for appropriate UAP offerings.
State-Level Changes related to Mobile Home Park Livability
1. Through the Mobile Home Park Oversight Act Dispute Resolution and Enforcement Program (“Program”),
the State of Colorado created a system for MHC registration and investigation of complaints related to the
Mobile Home Park Oversight Act.
2. Prohibition of retaliation and/or specific forms of retaliation and limitations on required upgrades to
existing mobile homes are clearly outlined in the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Administrative
Rules for the Program. City staff recommends no additional Municipal Code changes at this time on these
two livability issues, as they are adequately addressed by the Program.
Implementation Progress: Mid-Term Goals (estimated completion July-December 2020)
1. Incentivized mediation participation for resident groups, managers, and property owners was determined
by Neighborhood Services Mediation staff as unfeasible due to the unbalanced power dynamic between
MHC owners/managers and residents. Community Mediation programs remain an available tool for
conflict resolution in disagreements between residents.
2. Existing Access Fort Collins tools are being adapted to report MHC resident complaints that are outside
the scope of the statewide Program.
3. Budgeting for Outcomes offer for Manufactured Housing Community Neighborhood Grant Fund for
infrastructure projects similar to the Vibrant Neighborhood Grant and Community Redevelopment Grant
programs funded in the past is currently on hold pending decisions on 2021-22 budget process and
guidelines.
4. Through research with internal enforcement groups in Neighborhood Services Code Compliance, Zoning,
Building, Utilities Environmental Regulatory Services, and Police Services, gaps in enforcement on
mobile home park-specific livability ordinances were determined. Additional resources will be required to
address this issue.
Implementation Progress: Long-Term Goals (estimated completion after December 2020)
1. An inventory of existing owner installed sub-metered water systems in MHCs is underway. Neighborhood
Services and Utilities Customer Accounts are working with MHC owners and managers to determine best
practices to distribute utility expenses, including the use of submeters. The installation of sub-meters can
support rate discount programs based on income.
2. A La Familia staff member working under the Home 2 Health grant is serving as a valuable Manufactured
Housing Neighborhood Liaison for MHC residents in the North College areas in Council Districts 1 and 6,
as well as assisting with coordination of messaging for all MHC residents in Fort Collins. Existing
Neighborhood Services staff is serving as Manufactured Housing Neighborhood Liaison for 55+
communities. An additional, dedicated Neighborhood Liaison position was in the final stages of the hiring
process when a hiring freeze due to COVID-19 was implemented by the City of Fort Collins.
Licensing of Manufactured Housing Communities
The MHC strategies to address residents’ rights rely heavily on reporting by residents to begin an investigation or
offer resources to address manufactured housing community-specific issues. MHCs represent an important
housing choice in Fort Collins. While residents may own or rent their home, they always rent the pad the home
rests upon. Residents of manufactured housing communities may not have the means to rent or purchase in other
neighborhood types. Due to limited availability of manufactured housing units and lots, residents expressed
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discomfort and fear of eviction and retaliation for reporting livability issues to the City. City-initiated strategies to
assure residents’ rights will need to expand to incorporate additional proactive methods of identifying livability
issues, such as manufactured housing community licensing.
An MHC licensing program would require additional financial and staffing resources to develop a licensing
program, train staff on MHC licensing inspections, implement annual MHC inspections, and enforce penalties for
deficiencies. In researching MHC licensing programs in Colorado, no effective implementation of inspection and
enforcement to use as a model could be identified. However, the Community Development and Neighborhood
Services Chief Building Official worked with very successful, ongoing MHC licensing programs in municipalities in
his previous position in Austin, Texas and maintains positive relationships with municipal staff implementing that
program and a similar licensing program in Amarillo, Texas. Both municipalities have been willing to share
information and best practices for their MHC licensing programs. A Fort Collins program modeled on those
programs would include funding for inspections and administrative costs through licensing fees paid by
manufactured housing community owners. Given the recent addition of MHC registration fees and the cost of
mobile home lot rent in Fort Collins, particular consideration would need to be given to the additional costs of any
MHC licensing fees that might be passed along to residents.
ATTACHMENTS
1. December 2019 Manufactured Housing Work Session Summary (PDF)
2. Affordable Housing Redevelopment Displacement Mitigation Strategy (PDF)
3. Proposed Municipal Code Changes (PDF)
4. PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)
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Proposed Municipal Code Changes/Updates Related to Mobile Home Park Livability
Per request from Council for research and Staff recommendation
4.17.20
1. Propose as an amendment to City of Fort Collins Municipal Code Sec. 18-6(a)
Designation of Manager – Every mobile home park shall designate a person to act as
manager of the park for the purpose of providing supervision of such mobile home park.
Such manager shall be accessible to park residents and the public during reasonable
and convenient times. An emergency telephone number, on-site manager’s name, and
regular office hours shall be posted in a conspicuous location near the park entrance or
on-site manager’s office with instructions for emergency contact in both English and
Spanish.
2. Propose as an addition to City of Fort Collins Municipal Code Sec. 18-6 Limitation on
Required Upgrades to Existing Mobile Homes. No person, including mobile home park
owners and property managers, shall require a mobile home resident to make
improvements to a mobile home or mobile home lot aside from maintenance, repair, and
upkeep related to the mobile home’s exterior to ensure that it complies with the mobile
home park’s rules and regulations, so long as such rules and regulations are in
compliance with applicable local, state and federal law.
3. Propose as an addition to City of Fort Collins Municipal Code Sec. 18-6 Neighborhood
and Community Meetings. No mobile home park owner or property manager shall
prohibit or interfere with peaceful assemblies of neighborhood groups and/or community
meetings in the mobile home park. A mobile home park owner and/or manager shall not
take any retaliatory actions against a resident for participation in community meetings.
4. Propose as an addition to City of Fort Collins Municipal Code Sec. 18-6(c) Trees in
mobile home parks are the responsibility of park owners. No park owner shall require a
resident to bear the expense of maintenance of trees in a mobile home park.
5. Propose as amendment to City of Fort Collins Municipal Code Sec. 26-725 Mobile home
park owners billing residents for water, wastewater, and stormwater service
(a) Application. This section shall apply to customers that are mobile home park
owners, as defined in Chapter 18.
(b) Water. A mobile home park owner shall be entitled to bill and collect from the
residents of the mobile home park a sum total amount equal to the sum of the water-
related rates, fees, and charges imposed pursuant to§ 26-118, § 26-119, § 26-213, §
26-126, and § 26-127. The mobile home park owner shall bill each mobile home lot
for the lot’s portion of said fees and charges based on data from a water meter
measuring water delivered to the lot, or if no such meter exists or is functioning
properly, the bill shall be based on the lot’s proportionate amount of said fees and
charges based on the total number of mobile home lots in the mobile home park or
some other reasonable basis..
(c) Wastewater. A mobile home park owner shall be entitled to bill and collect from the
residents of the mobile home park a sum total amount equal to sum of the
wastewater-related rates, fees, and charges imposed pursuant to § 26-277, § 26-
280, and § 26-281. The mobile home park owner shall bill each mobile home lot for
the lot’s portion of said fees and charges based on data from a water meter
measuring water delivered to the lot, or if no such meter exists or is functioning
properly, the bill shall be based a proportionate amount of said fees based on the
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total number of mobile home lots in the mobile home park, or some other reasonable
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(d) Stormwater. A mobile home park owner shall be entitled to bill and collect from the
residents of the mobile home park a sum total amount equal to the sum of the
stormwater utility fee imposed pursuant to § 25-513 and § 26-514. The mobile home
park owner shall bill each mobile home lot a proportionate amount of said fees based
on the total number of mobile home lots in the mobile home park, or some other
reasonable basis.
(e) Form of Bills. A mobile home park owner shall only bill and collect for water,
wastewater, and stormwater services from the residents of the mobile home park
using bills that are in writing that (1) show the fees and charges for water,
wastewater, and stormwater services as three separate line items on the bill, and
(2) describe in detail how the fees and charges billed to the resident for water,
wastewater, and stormwater services were calculated pursuant to Subsections (b),
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Work Session Overview
Zone District Update
§ Existing zoning & conditions
§ New zone district standards
§ Rezoning criteria
Livability / Residents’ Rights Strategies
§ Implementation update
§ Licensing
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Direction Sought
New Manufactured Housing Zone District
1) Does Council prefer a zone district designed exclusively for manufactured housing
preservation (Option A), or a broader zone district that also permits affordable housing
options (Option B)?
2) Does Council have guidance on staff’s proposed criteria for the evaluation of sites to
rezone?
Livability / Residents’ Rights Strategies
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Background
Manufactured Housing Zone District
§ Local tool to preserve existing manufactured housing
§ Reduces redevelopment options
§ Tradeoffs & tensions:
§ Strict vs. flexible standards & effectiveness of
preservation
§ May perpetuate substandard infrastructure
§ Impact on long-term neighborhood vision
§ Private property rights
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City Limits
Manufactured Home Community
GMA Boundary
City GMA Total
Communities 10 14 24
Home Sites 1,400 2,137 3,537
Manufactured Housing Community (MHC)
Locations in the Fort Collins GMA
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City Limits
MHC in Residential Zone District
MHC in Commercial Zone District
Existing Zoning (city limits)
Residential Zoning
§ 6 located in Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood
(LMN) District
§ 1 located in Neighborhood Conservation Buffer
(NCB) District
Commercial Zoning
§ 2 located in Service Commercial (CS) District
Mixed Zoning
§ 1 located in two zone districts (CS & LMN)
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Existing Standards
Existing CS & LMN Zoning:
§ No manufactured housing specific standards
§ Rely on ‘General Development Standards’ in Land Use Code
§ Wide variety of permitted uses and intensities
CS LMN
§ 95 permitted uses; mostly
commercial
§ No density maximum
§ 3-story height limit
§ 43 permitted uses; mostly
residential
§ Maximum density of 9 dwelling
units/acre (12 if affordable)
§ 3-story height limit
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New Zone District - Definitions
Proposed Definitions:
Manufactured home shall mean a preconstructed, transportable dwelling unit built on a
permanent chassis and installed on a foundation system. The term manufactured home
shall also include mobile homes, which are similar transportable dwelling units constructed
prior to federal manufactured home standards adopted in 1976.
Manufactured housing community shall mean a parcel of land which has been planned,
improved, or is currently used for the placement of five or more manufactured homes.
Manufactured housing communities may also contain accessory uses intended primarily
for the use and benefit of their residents, including but not limited to clubhouses,
playgrounds and recreational amenities, childcare, meeting and assembly spaces, retail,
and personal and business services.
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Purpose of new definitions:
§ Update terminology and align with state/federal definitions
§ Manufactured housing preferred name vs. mobile home
§ Define a minimum size (5 or more manufactured homes)
§ Permit accessory uses within manufactured housing community
§ Childcare
§ Vending
§ Gatherings / trainings / classes
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Standard Measurement Notes
Setbacks (Front): 15-ft
(Side): 10-ft
(Rear): 10-ft
§ Common distance for existing
development; similar to other
residential zoning
Unit Separation 10-ft (all directions) § Fire separation requirements
Density Maximum 12 units/acre § Modeled after LMN affordable
housing standard
Height Maximum 3-stories § Existing zoning & site context
Building Size Maximum 5,000 sf footprint § Compatibility for nonresidential
development
Other/misc. Use Article 3 ‘General Development Standards’
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Permitted Uses:
§ High impact in the preservation of existing manufactured housing
§ Determines (re)development potential
Framework Options for Permitted Uses:
A
B
Manufactured Housing Preservation (more strict)
Affordable Housing Options/Preservation (flexibility for affordable housing)
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Residential Uses Commercial / Institutional Uses Miscellaneous Uses
Manufactured housing community Childcare centers Urban agriculture
Shelters for victims of domestic
violence
Adult day/respite care centers Neighborhood parks
Group homes Places of worship or assembly Parks, recreation and other open lands
Extra occupancy rental houses Minor public facilities
Short term primary rentals Wireless telecommunications
equipment
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A B Affordable Housing Options
Residential Uses Commercial / Institutional Uses Miscellaneous Uses
Manufactured housing communities Child care centers Urban agriculture
Shelters for victims of domestic
violence
Adult day/respite care centers Neighborhood parks
Group homes Places of worship or assembly Parks, recreation and other open lands
Extra occupancy rental houses Minor public facilities
Short term primary rentals Wireless telecommunications
equipment
Single family detached dwellings *
Single-family attached dwellings *
Two-family dwellings *
Multifamily dwellings *
Bold = additional land uses compared to Option A
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Option
§ Specific preservation of manufactured housing
§ Larger impact on private property rights
§ Very limited change or redevelopment potential
Option
§ More potential for site changes, if affordable housing is included
§ Conversion to affordable housing may still lead to displacement; loss of
unique type of housing
§ Redevelopment potential could help improve infrastructure
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CRITERIA NOTES:
Size (acres/# units) Larger = rezoning candidate
Presence of Natural Hazards Present = not a candidate
% Owner Occupied Units Higher = rezoning candidate
Comp. / Policy Plan Guidance Aligns = rezoning candidate
Zoning History Prior MH zone = rezoning candidate
Infrastructure Conditions Poor = not a candidate
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Targeted Outreach Continues:
§ Boards & Commissions, Residents, Owners/Managers
§ Outreach with some owners has been difficult
§ Reorienting outreach approach due to COVID-19
Updated Timeline & Process
§ Separate the Land Use Code (LUC) and rezoning processess
§ Bring LUC amendments forward first this spring
§ Bring forward rezonings based on COVID-19 precautions
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Recent Improvements 2019
Improvement /
Project
Progress Project Completion
Timeline
Mobile Home Park
(“MHP”) Neighborhood
Handbook
• Public Outreach to MHP residents, owners,
managers, and community partners for content
• Research of related handbooks completed
• July 2020
MHP Mini-Grant Program • Implementation process completed
• Application draft completed
• Outreach events ongoing & scheduled with 7
MHP’s
• Completed
• Round 2 disbursement
August 2020
Neighborhood Liaisons • Community partners identified as existing
liaisons for 3 MHP’s
• Created landing webpage & Microsoft Team
for MHP issues and resources
• December 2021 for all
MHP’s in city limits and
GMA
• On hold
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Summary of Residents’ Rights Strategies
Completed In Progress/
Underway
Mid Term
(7-12 months)
Long Term / Resources
Req.
Website Liaisons
(highest need parks)
Accessory structures
privileges
Negotiated investments
Mini-Grants Round 1 Handbook Privacy Rights Single Metering (water)
Maintenance
Responsibilities
LHIP & Emergency
Grants
Liaisons (all parks)
Utility Billing
Transparency
Partner/Contractor
Projects CARE; LCCC
Sale notice & purchase
opportunity
Trees Maintenance Local Complaint
System
Enforcement of Existing
Municipal Code (Section 18)
Limitation of required
upgrades
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Mobile Home Community Licensing
Mobile Home Community Licensing Program:
§ Proactive approach to identifying livability issues
§ Removes pressure on residents to report livability issues
§ Provides transparent standards for MHC owners and managers
§ Existing programs in other states could be a model for MHC licensing in Fort
Collins
§ Some program cost recovery from license fees
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Mobile Home Community Licensing
Mobile Home Community Licensing Program:
§ Development of the licensing requirements and piloting would require
additional resources
§ Licensing fees or inspection fees could potentially be passed to residents
through MHC lot rent or community fees
§ Setting reasonable licensing or inspection fees requires additional market
research
§ Educational outreach would be necessary for MHC owners, managers and
residents prior to implementation
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Direction Sought
New Manufactured Housing Zone District
1) Does Council prefer a zone district designed exclusively for manufactured housing
preservation (Option A), or a broader zone district that also permits affordable housing
options (Option B)?
2) Does Council have guidance on staff’s proposed criteria for the evaluation of sites to
rezone?
Livability / Residents’ Rights Strategies
3) TBD – Add from neighborhood services
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