HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-07/05/1988-RegularJuly 5, 1988
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on
Tuesday, July 5, 1988, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City of
Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following
Councilmembers: Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and
Winokur.
Staff Members Present: Burkett, Krajicek, Roy
Citizen Participation
a. Proclamation Naming the month of July as National Recreation and Parks
Month was forwarded to the appropriate persons.
b. Proclamation Naming the month of July as Bring It Home Month was
accepted by Deane Drury, Executive Director of the Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
' Rick Goodale, member of the Lincoln Center Board of Directors, spoke of the
Governor's Cup Award recently by the Lincoln Center. He thanked Lincoln
Center staff members for the efforts in obtaining the award and for their
ongoing efforts to ensure that the Center is a facility to be proud of.
Lynn Baker, president of the Lincoln Center Board of Directors, encouraged
Council to delay action on the proposed entertainment tax as a means to
fund the Lincoln Center. She expressed the Board's support for the museum
and requested it remain open.
Christine Jones, Chairperson of the Cultural Resources Board, 417 Smith,
requested Council delay consideration of an entertainment tax. She also
requested the proposal to close the museum be sent back to City staff with
a sound denial.
Harry Rosenberg, historian, expressed support for the museum and urged
Council to retain the museum as a cultural facility.
Alyce Milton, 116 Pearl Street, expressed concern about the message closing
the museum gives to potential business and industry and its impact on
economic development growth in the community.
Jane Folsom, 2828 Silverplume Drive, Cultural Resources Board member,
stressed the importance of the museum to the community and encouraged
Council to visit the museum.
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Jim Nicholson, 4524 Skyline Drive, expressed support for the museum. 1
Doris Greenacre, member of the Fort Collins Historical Society, the Pioneer
Association, and the newly -formed Larimer County Historic Trust, spoke of
her Fort Collins ancestry and objected to the proposal to close the museum.
Mike Griffith, 912 Rocky Mountain Way, former Cultural Resources Board
member, questioned whether services provided by the City must be 100% cost
effective and return 100% to the budget. He expressed his support for
continued operation of the museum.
Gus Philpott, 5117 Arrowhead Lane, addressed Council regarding the Police
Department. He spoke of an unresolved complaint and his inability to have
a police officer respond to a loud noise complaint. He spoke of a recent
accident involving a police officer driving through a red light with lights
and siren running. He also spoke of the allegations of use of excessive
force by a police officer during College Days. He demonstrated the weight
and rigidity of a police flashlight. He suggested the Council more closely
examine the Police Department and urged the formation of a citizen review
committee.
Sandy Lemberg, Poudre Canyon resident, expressed support for the museum.
He questioned the need for additional funding in lieu of recent news
reports of a $3 million surplus of funds. He suggested a review of the tax 1
structure in Fort Collins. He advocated. a strong mayor system over a
council-manager form of government. He raised several questions about the
final report on the College Days incident. He described a personal
incident involving law enforcement officials.
June Havekost, 712 Scenic Drive, described an accident involving Police
Dispatcher Randy Cumley. She spoke of problems she encountered in
attempting to secure an accurate reporting of the accident. She suggested
changes in police procedures and personnel. She requested the Council
establish a civilian review board, order the Chief of Police to correct the
diagram and report of her accident, and order the Chief to release the name
of the officer found guilty of using excessive force.
Donna Beard, 1216 Morgan, president of the Fort Collins Council on Arts and
Humanities, opposed the proposed entertainment tax and museum closing.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, defended staff for the
recommendation to privatize the operation of the museum. He spoke of his
contact with Officer Dave Boal (the officer who handled the accident
involving Randy Cumley and June Havekost) and described Officer Boal's
professionalism and fairness in handling his incident.
Sandra Hendrickson, 1636 West Stuart, expressed her support for the
continued operation of the museum.
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' Agenda Review• City Manager
City Manager Burkett stated there were no changes to the agenda as
published.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick requested Item #17, Resolution 88-104 Authorizing
the City to Participate in the 1988 Colorado Local Mortgage Bond Program,
be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Horak asked that Item #16, Resolution 88-103 Authorizing the
Release of $111,111 from the Fort Collins -Loveland Airport Account for the
Airport Runway Extension Project, be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Maxey withdrew Item #12, Hearing and First Reading of
Ordinance No. 90, 1988, Vacating a Portion of Street Right -of -Way on Myrtle
Street and Riverside Drive and Rededicating as a Utility Easement, from the
Consent Agenda.
Consent Calendar
This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and
energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends
approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this
calendar be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately
under Agenda Item #20, Pulled Consent Items.
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Platte River Power Authority has made a contribution of $14,326 to the
City's Economic Development Program. The funds will be used for the
data base services which facilitate local business development and
expansion. This is a one-time grant and will not be incorporated into
future budgets. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on
First Reading on June 7, appropriates the funds.
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This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June
7, appropriates the• final audited 1987 lodging tax receipts for
distribution to the Convention and Visitor's Bureau contract, the
' Cultural Development and Programming Account and the Maintenance and
Mitigation Account. The initial 1988 budget appropriation was made on
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estimated revenue. The contract and account disbursement is based on '
actual 1987 receipts pending final Accounting and audit. The
additional receipts greater than the budget estimates must be
appropriated.
Services Division.
User Services is a division of Lincoln Center. This division provides
direct services to our user groups and all charges are billed back to
the user. Due to increased demand, this division's expenses were
under projected. This allocation of funds will be off -set by
increased revenues and the division will remain at 100% payback. This
Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 7,
appropriates $20,000 and allows for additional funding for user
services.
Provisions of the Water Conservancy Act and a recent resolution passed
by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Board require that
areas supplied by the Municipal Subdistrict be located within the
Subdistrict. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First
Reading on June 7, brings into the Subdistrict those areas annexed
into the City since 1970.
On June 7, Council adopted Resolution 88-96 Appointing Stephen J. Roy
as City Attorney and Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Employment
Agreement between the City and Stephen J. Roy.
The Employment Agreement with new City Attorney Stephen J. Roy has set
the salary for the position at $55,000 per year. This Ordinance,
which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 7, reflects the
new salary rate as negotiated.
Police Services has been awarded a grant from Colorado's Eight
Judicial District Victims and Law Enforcement Fund (VALE) Board.
Monies from this fund assist law enforcement agencies in providing
help to crime victims. A joint grant request was formulated by Fort
Collins Police Services, Colorado State Police, and the Larimer County '
Sheriff's Department. The grant monies will be managed through the
Police Services Investigative Division. The equipment being provided
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by the grant will allow a much larger number of officers to complete
high -quality composite drawings of crime suspects. Composite drawings
rendered by crime victims and witnesses are a valuable tool in the
apprehension of suspects.
This Ordinance appropriates $7,095 in grant funds for expenditure in
the Fort Collins Police Services Investigations Division Program.
The owner of Lot 13, Lesser's Subdivision (Houska Garage) has
requested that a portion of the right-of-way at Myrtle Street and
Riverside Drive be vacated and rededicated as a utility easement.
The request is being made primarily to improve site conditions so that
business -related on -street manuevering of vehicles is eliminated.
This will provide a safer condition by closing one driveway onto
Riverside Drive and paving the vacated right-of-way to allow onsite
parking and turn around. Since the curb and gutter are existing, no
actual street area will be lost with this vacation. In addition, new
sidewalk and landscaping will be installed by the owner enhancing the
general appearance of the facility and adding to city improvements.
All city agencies and utility companies have been contacted and have
no problems with the proposed vacation of right-of-way and
rededication as an easement.
On June 7, 1988, the Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to sign a letter of intent to participate in the United States
Bureau of Reclamation Loan Prepayment Program. The City has a
commitment from the Colorado Water Conservation Board to lend the City
100% of the funds to buy-out the loan to the Water Fund over a
six -year period at an interest rate of 5%. The buy-out would save the
City $3,106,366 over the next eleven years. Currently, the principal
balance of the loan is $4,598,000, with the principal amount of the
buy-out currently projected at $2,433,893.
On May 17, 1988 the Council unanimously adopted an Inducement
Resolution for this project in the amount of $2,600,000 and increased
that amount to $2,900,000 on June 7. This Ordinance authorizes the
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issuance of the industrial development revenue bonds to be used to
finance the Vipont project.
Items Relating to the Timberline Railroad Crossing - Signal
Installation.
Resolution 88-101 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement
with the State of Colorado - Division of Highways for the Funding
of a Railroad Crossing Signal on Timberline Road.
Resolution 88-102 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement
with the Burlington Northern Railroad for the Installation of a
Railroad Crossing Signal on Timberline Road.
Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 92, 1988, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue in the Capital Projects Fund.
The City of Fort Collins has been granted Federal Railroad Crossing
Safety Funds, which are administered by the State of Colorado Division
of Highways, to help pay for a crossing signal on Timberline Road at
the Burlington Northern Railroad crossing. The City's share is being
funded with Railroad Crossing Improvement Program funds, which were
also used to install rubberized crossing material at this crossing in
June.
The Fort Collins -Loveland Municipal
the Federal Aviation Administration
airport development and noise prograi
cover 90% of the project costs with
City of Loveland each responsible
Therefore, the total cost to each Cif
Airport has received a grant from
in the amount of $1,000,000 for
i implementation. The grant is to
the City of Fort Collins and the
for 5% of the project costs.
y should not exceed $55,555.50.
The City and County of Denver is coordinating a group of cities and
counties to conduct the 1988 Local Mortgage Bond program. A target of
$50,000,000 in mortgage revenue bonds has been identified as the most
efficient size. The City and County of Denver allocation is about
$16,000,000 and other cities and counties bring the total to
$32,000,000. The City of Fort Collins has used its entire allocation
to induce the Vipont project. However, Denver will apply for an
additional allocation from the "state-wide" private activity bond
balance on behalf of Fort Collins and other participating cities and
counties. Passage of this resolution will allow the City of Fort
Collins to actively participate in the program.
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On May 31, 1988, an interdepartmental selection committee interviewed
four consulting teams that responded to the Requests for Proposals for
the Poudre River National Recreation Area Study. These teams were
selected from the eight firms that responded, based on an independent
written evaluation of each proposal. The team headed by Shalkey
Walker Associates, Inc., of Denver was judged to be the best suited
for the Study after the interview process. This Resolution will
authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services
Agreement with Shalkey Walker Associates, Inc. to conduct the study.
Routine Easements.
a. Powerline easement from Jason W. Sherrill and Ken J. Abalos, 1200
Hillcrest, needed to install underground streetlight services.
Consideration: $1.
b. Powerline easement from Randolph E. Reider and Debra S. Reider,
606 W. Mountain, needed to underground existing overhead electric
services. Consideration: $10.
c. Powerline easement from Catherine E. Chismar, 225 Whedbee Street,
needed to underground existing overhead electric services.
Consideration: $10.
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City
Clerk.
Item #6.
Item #7.
Item #8.
Item #9.
Item #10.
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Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Wanda Krajicek, City '
Clerk.
Item #11.
Item #32.
Item #13.
Item #14.
Item #15. C.
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada, to
adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas:
Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and
Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 90, 1988, Vacating a Portion
of Street Right -of -Way on Myrtle Street
and Riverside Drive and Rededicating as
a Utility Easement. Tabled to July 19
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"The owner of Lot 13, Lesser's Subdivision (Houska Garage) has requested
that a portion of the right-of-way at Myrtle Street and Riverside Drive be
vacated and rededicated as a utility easement.
The request is being made primarily to improve site conditions so that
business -related on -street maneuvering of vehicles is eliminated. This
will provide a safer condition by closing one driveway onto Riverside Drive
and paving the vacated right-of-way to allow onsite parking and turn
around. Since the curb and gutter are existing, no actual street area will '
be lost with this vacation. In addition, new sidewalk and landscaping will
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be installed by the owner enhancing the general appearance of the facility
and adding to city improvements.
A11 city agencies and utility companies have been contacted and have no
problems with the proposed vacation of right-of-way and rededication as an
easement."
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur,
to adopt Ordinance No. 90, 1988 on First Reading.
Civil Engineer Jim Faulhaber responded to questions from Council. He noted
he would need time for additional study following some of the questions
posed by Council.
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada, to
table Ordinance No. 90, 1988 to July 19. Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada,
Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 88-103 Authorizing the
Release of $111,111 from the Fort
Collins -Loveland Airport Account for the
Airport Runway Extension Proiect Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted up to $1,000,000 for this
project. The federal funds constitute a 90 percent match. The local share
for this project is 5111,111. The City of Fort Collins share would be the
$55,555.50 and the City of Loveland share would be the same.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fort Collins -Loveland Municipal Airport has received a grant from the
Federal Aviation Administration in the amount of $1,000,000 for airport
development and noise program implementation. The grant is to cover 90Y of
the project costs with the City of Fort Collins and the City of Loveland
each responsible for 5% of the project costs. Therefore, the total cost to
each City should not exceed $55,555.50.
BACKGROUND
The City of Fort Collins .and the City of Loveland have operated the Fort
Collins Loveland Municipal Airport under a joint operating agreement since
1963. In 1981, the two cities reached agreement on the funding of certain
capital improvements to be completed at the airport site. The City of Fort
Collins issued $2,000,000 of bond anticipation notes in 1981 and replaced
the 1981 BANS with $2,000,000 of Sales and Use Tax Revenue Bonds in 1982.
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The 1982 Sales and Use Tax Revenue Bonds were refinanced and restructured
in the 1986 Sales and Use Tax Refunding.
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In the 1981 agreement, the cities agreed to split the amount on the debt
service schedule and any revenue derived from the airport operation
equally. Presently, a balance of approximately $400,000 exists in the
airport account from prior year reserves and interest earnings. In
addition to the account balance, the City of Fort Collins budgeted $33,333
for Airport Expansion in the 1985 Budget; these funds have not yet been
used. The City of Loveland has also made general fund appropriations to
cover costs of expansion.
By this resolution, the City of Fort Collins would approve use of funds
remaining in the airport account for the expansion of the airport runway
and upon passage of a similar resolution by the City of Loveland, the
Finance Department would release the funding. Such action would also be
consistent with discussions with the City's independent auditors.
A copy of the Grant Agreement is attached for your information."
Councilmember Maxey withdrew from discussion and vote on this item due to a
perceived conflict of interest.
Councilmember Estrada made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to
adopt Resolution 88-103.
Administrative Services Director Pete Dallow responded to questions from I
Council.
Councilmember Horak stated he would not support the Resolution because he
believed paying off existing debt would be the best use of the funds.
Mayor Stoner stated he originally did not plan to support the Resolution,
but stated he believed it was important to continue in a cooperative effort
with the City of Loveland.
The vote on Councilmember Estrada's motion to adopt Resolution 88-103 was
as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Stoner, and
Winokur. Nays: Councilmember Horak. (Councilmember Maxey withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 88-104 Authorizing the City
to Participate in the 1988 Colorado
Local Mortgage Bond Program, Adopted
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
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"FINANCIAL IMPACT
The mortgage revenue bonds will be paid by the participants in the program.
The bonds do not constitute a liability or debt of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City and County of Denver is coordinating a group of cities and
counties to conduct the 1988 Local Mortgage Bond program. A target of
$50,000,000 in mortgage revenue bonds has been identified as the most
efficient size. The City and County of Denver allocation is about
$16,000,000 and other cities and counties bring the total to $32,000,000.
The City of Fort Collins has used its entire allocation to induce the
Vipont project. However, Denver will apply for an additional allocation
from the "state-wide" private activity bond balance on behalf of Fort
Collins and other participating cities and counties. Passage of this
resolution will allow the City of Fort Collins to actively participate in
the program.
BACKGROUND
Since 1978, cities and counties have been conducting mortgage bond revenue
programs to provide lower interest rate mortgages for low- and
middle -income individuals and families. Such programs have also allowed
targeting the use of proceeds in Pow income census tracts. Last year, the
City of Fort Collins indirectly benefited from the local issue program. As
' Larimer County was a participant in the pool, 16 low -interest mortgages
were originated within the city's corporate limits. By participating
directly in the program, the number of mortgages should increase in 1988.
Expected timeline for the program:
July Participating cities and counties assign allocations.
Letters of support and delegation agreements passed.
August Denver structures programs, undertakes requisite
legislative acts, application for state balance.
September Allocation from state balance determined, bond documents
finalized.
October Bonds issued and funds available for mortgages.
For the first part of the mortgage origination period, participating cities
and counties will have their own allocation. After approximately four
months, unused proceeds can be used by any participating jurisdiction.
One of Council's established goals is to increase the quality and
affordability of housing. By participating in this program, the City can
further this goal for a segment of the low- and middle -income population of
' Fort Collins."
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Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada, to '
adopt Resolution 88-104.
Finance Director Alan Krcmarik answered questions relating to this item.
The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion to adopt Resolution 88-104 was
as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry,
Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Reports
Mayor Stoner presented a $4,5O0 check from Hewlett-Packard for its
participation in the July 4th fireworks display and thanked H-P for its
contrib:;-*Jbn.
Ordinance No. 84, 1988, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue in the Cultural
Services and Facilities Fund/Performing
and Visual Arts Division for Construction
of a Performance/Sculpture Garden at
Lincoln Center. Adopted on Second Reading
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"This Ordinance, which was adopted 6-1 on First Reading on June 7,
appropriates $155,000 for the capital construction of the Lincoln Center
Performance and Sculpture Garden (The Terrace).
The construction of The Terrace at Lincoln Center is scheduled for
completion during October's Tenth Anniversary celebration. This completes
the original design for the Lincoln Center. Lack of funds caused The
Terrace to be deleted in 1978. Donated funds include: $55,000 from the
Birthday Ball, $15,000 from the Lincoln Center Support League, $5,000 from
the Lincoln Center Friends Annual Support (FANS), $50,000 from private
donors and major corporations. These funds will be combined with $30,000
transferred from the City Manager's contingency. The Terrace will
encompass the area between the Ludlow parking lot and the front of the
building on the north side. It will include space for outdoor sculpture, a
small performance area and new walkway entrances."
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to
adopt Ordinance No. 84, 1988 on Second Reading.
Councilmember Horak stated he would not support the item because of the
source of funding.
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The vote on Councilmember Winokur's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 84, 1988
on Second Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada,
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: Councilmember
Horak.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Items Relating to the
Riaden Farm Annexation
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Resolution 88-106 Finding Significant Compliance and Initiating
Annexation Proceedings.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 93, 1988, Annexing Approximately
229.7683 Acres, Known as the Rigden Farm Annexation.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 94, 1988, Zoning Approximately 229.7683
Acres, Known as the Rigden Farm, into the T Transition District.
APPLICANT: State Board of Agriculture OWNER: Same
' Room 202
Administration Building
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
This is a request to annex and zone approximately 229.7683 acres located
south of East Drake Road and east of Timberline Road. The requested zoning
is the T Transition District. The property is presently undeveloped and is
part of a CSU experimental farm. This is a voluntary annexation.
BACKGROUND
The applicant and owner, the State Board of Agriculture, has submitted a
written petition requesting annexation of approximately 229.7683 acres
located south of East Drake Road and east of Timberline Road. The
requested zoning is the T Transition District. The property is presently
undeveloped and is part of a CSU experimental farm. This is a voluntary
annexation.
The property is located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area.
According to policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and
Larimer County contained in the INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE FORT
COLLINS URBAN GROWTH AREA, the City will annex property in the UGA when the
property is eligible for annexation according to State law. The property
gains the required 116 contiguity to existing city limits from a common
' boundary with the Blue Spruce Farm Annexation to the west.
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The requested zoning for this
T District designation is for
annexation is the T Transition
properties in transition from
District.
The
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a rural to
an
urban use. The property is
presently undeveloped and is
part of a
CSU
experimental farm. With the
encroachment of increased urbanization,
the
usefulness of the property as
an experimental farm in the
future is
in
question. At some point in
the future, the property may
be rezoned
in
order to be sold or traded to
private development interests.
As with other
state owned properties recently
annexed into the City of Fort
Collins,
the
State Board of Agriculture
has requested the following
be added
as
conditions of the annexation:
"Petitioner specifies as a condition of the proposed annexation that the
proposed annexation in no sense shall be interpreted as:
Conveying to said City any right, title, or interest in the property so
annexed;
2. Conveying any right to establish new streets or extend existing streets
upon or across said property; or to construct utility lines of any kind
upon or across said property;
3. Granting any right to apply the provision of any municipal ordinance,
and specifically any building code, zoning code, or licensing
ordinance, upon the above described property so long as title thereof
shall remain in the State Board of Agriculture and the property 1
continues to be used for educational, research, extension and related
support services.
Provided, however, that the jurisdiction of the City of Fort Collins
shall extend over the property annexed insofar as it relates to the
application of:
a. City traffic ordinances;
b. City ordinances relating to police enforcement of the traffic code,
City ordinances relating to offenses against the person, offenses
against public peace, offenses relating to morals, and offenses
relating to public health and safety;
The jurisdiction of the Municipal Court is extended to include
violations of ordinances included in the foregoing items I and 2 of
this paragraph occurring on the lands so annexed; provided, however,
that nothing contained in the annexation ordinances shall be construed
to limit the authority of the University officials, to exercise the
authority provided in C.R.S. 23-5-106 and C.R.S. 23-5-107."
Findings
The annexation of this area is consistent with the policies and
agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins I
contained in the INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE FORT COLLINS URBAN
GROWTH AREA.
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2. The area meets all criteria included in State law to qualify for a
voluntary annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
3. The attached Resolution accepts the annexation petition and determines
that the petition is in compliance with State law. The Resolution also
initiates the annexation process for this property by establishing the
date, time and place when a public hearing will be held regarding the
readings of the Ordinances annexing and zoning the area. Public
hearing and second reading of the Ordinances annexing and zoning the
property will be considered by the City Council on August 16, 1988.
4. The requested T Transition District is in conformance with the policies
of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Board, at its regular monthly meeting held on June
27, 1988, voted 3-0 to recommend approval of the annexation and requested
zoning, as part of the Board's consent agenda."
Councilmembers Estrada and Kirkpatrick stated that although they have
withdrawn from items that involved CSU in the past, they did not believe
this item presented a conflict of interest and therefore would participate
in consideration of these items.
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to
adopt Resolution 88-106.
Chief Planner Ken Waido gave a brief presentation on this item. He and
City Attorney Roy responded to Council questions.
Councilmember Maxey stated he was not comfortable with this type of
annexation, noting he did not believe it was necessary. He stated
annexation of the property at this time increases the burden on the
taxpayers to maintain the streets, and to provide police protection and
other services to the property. He noted the property is not subject to
property taxes or any other income producing charges.
The vote on Councilmember Mabry's motion to adopt Resolution 88-106 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Stoner, and
Winokur. Nays: Councilmembers Horak and Maxey.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Estrada made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to adopt Ordinance No. 93, 1988 on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Estrada, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: Councilmembers
Horak and Maxey.
' THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilmember Estrada made a motion,
to adopt Ordinance No. 93, 1988 on
Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry,
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays:
Presentation and Public Discussion
of Proposed Ordinances Amending Certain
Provisions of Chapter 13 of the Code
Relating to Discriminatory Practices
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 7, 1988, the City Council held a public hearing on the question of
amending the City's anti -discrimination ordinance so as to include sexual
orientation as a protected class. At the conclusion of that hearing, the
Council requested that a proposed ordinance be presented to Council which,
if adopted, would implement such change. Additionally, staff is itself
proposing certain other changes to Chapter 13, pertaining to definitions,
enforcement, etc., which it recommends be adopted by Council, whether or
not the sexual orientation amendment is adopted.
After public discussion on July 5, final versions of both ordinances will
be submitted to Council for consideration on August 2, 1988,
BACKGROUND
Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 to Add Sexual Orientation.
At a public hearing on June 7, 1988, several community members requested
that City Council change the City's existing anti -discrimination ordinance
to prohibit discrimination in the areas of employment, housing and public
accommodation based on sexual orientation. The ordinance presently
prohibits discrimination when based upon disability, race, color, religion,
national origin, sex or marital status.
This suggested revision of the Code is the subject of the first proposed
ordinance. It would be accomplished by adding a definition of sexual
orientation and including sexual orientation among the definitions of
discriminatory practices.
Under Article X. Section 3 of the City Charter, the Council has the
prerogative to: (a) adopt or reject the ordinance, with or without any
further amendment; (b) submit the proposed ordinance, without Council
action, to a public vote at a special election; or (c) adopt the ordinance
and then refer it to a vote of the people.
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' 2. Proposed Ordinance Making Certain Other Changes to Chapter 13.
Whether or not the provisions of Chapter 13 are amended to include sexual
orientation, staff recommends that certain other amendments to the Chapter
be adopted upon first reading on August 2, 1988. These proposed amendments
would result in the following changes:
a. Definitions. The definition of the "persons" covered by Chapter 13
would be amended to eliminate any inconsistency or redundancy and to
extend the application of the Chapter to all governmental agencies.
Specifically, the definition of "employer" would be simplified to read
"any person employing any person in any capacity." The definition of
"employment agency" would be similarly simplified. The exemption for
religious organizations would be removed from the definition provisions
of the Chapter but would remain (under the circumstances described
below) within the body of the respective sections.
b. Discriminatory Employment Practices. Section 13-17(a) would be
amended so as to extend its application to prospective employees as
well as to employers and employment agencies.
c. Religious Exemption. The provisions of the sections pertaining to
employment, housing and public accommodation presently contain
exemptions for religious organizations in recognition of the provisions
of the United States and Colorado Constitutions which require that no
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law shall be passed which prohibits the free exercise of religion. As
presently written, the religious exemption in Chapter 13 permits such
,organizations to discriminate (for religious reasons) only to the
extent of restricting their facilities or employment to persons of
their own denomination. The proposed amendment would not limit the
kinds of discriminatory practices which would fall within the
exemption, so long as any such practices were based upon a bona fide
reason. This change would make the religious exemption consistent with
other provisions of the Chapter which, for example, exempt all
employers from the application of the ordinance when their
discriminatory practices are based upon bona fide occupational
requirements.
d. Enforcement Provisions. Sections 13-23, 13-24 and 13-25 would be
substantially revised so as to modify the internal review and
enforcement provisions of the Chapter. Two alternative enforcement
versions are presented, one criminal and the other primarily civil.
(1) Review procedures. At present, the administrative determinations
of the City Manager are subject to review by the Human Relations
Commission only under certain circumstances, depending upon the
reason for the City Manager's dismissal of the complaint. The
proposed change provides for such review in the case of any
dismissal by the City Manager, and it also provides for a
subsequent right of review by the District Court.
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(2) Court action. The present Chapter empowers the City Manager to ,
bring an action in Municipal Court if a complaint cannot be
resolved by conciliation and agreement. Discretion is vested in
the City Manager as to whether the action should be civil or
criminal in nature. The Code also presently empowers the City
Manager to seek injunctive relief from the Municipal Court. Staff
believes that the Municipal Court lacks the jurisdiction to issue
such injunctive relief.
Option #1 in Section 13-25 of the Ordinance would make violations
of this Chapter punishable as a criminal matter. This is
consistent with Section 1-15 of the Code, which imposes possible
sanctions of a fine up to $900 or imprisonment up to 180 days for
all violations of the Code except certain traffic infractions.
Option #2 in Section 13-25 of the Ordinance would make most
violations of this Chapter punishable only by a fine. (The
adoption of this alternative would require subsequent amendment of
Section 1-15.) The City's ability to decriminalize violations of
Chapter 13 would be limited to those portions of the Chapter which
do not have a counterpart in the State statute that is punishable
as a crime. At present, that would mean that all discriminatory
practices in the areas of public accommodation which are based
upon handicap, race, creed, color, sex, marital status, national
origin or ancestry would have to be punishable as a crime under
Chapter 13.
Finally, the proposed ordinance continues to provide that
complaints may be filed only by the City Manager after
administrative review, rather than directly by a complainant.
This recommended procedure is based upon the fact that the
commencement of an action in Municipal Court requires the issuance
of a summons, which summons may be issued only after the
allegations in the complaint are administratively screened for the
sufficiency of probable cause."
Mayor Stoner stated the purpose of this hearing was to address questions to
the City Attorney relating to the proposed ordinances. He noted Council
had directed the City Attorney to prepare these ordinances and therefore
the City Attorney should not be perceived as a proponent or an opponent of
the ordinances.
City Attorney Roy explained his role in the process, noting he would not
advise individuals, in a particular circumstance, of what their legal
rights and remedies might be if the ordinances were adopted. He described
the content and intent of both ordinances. He responded to questions from
Council and members of the audience.
The following persons raised questions about the proposed ordinances: ,
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1. Luther Sargent, 1024 Stoneflower Court.
2. Ken Stephens, 2943 Rocky Mountain Court, pastor at Front
Range Baptist Church.
3. Pete Peters, pastor at Laporte Church of Christ, 3513
Settlers Road.
4. John Norlin, 2614 Lodi Court.
5. Gregg Walters, 412 Guillemont.
6. John Dubler, 1937 Newcastle Court.
7. Sam Kella, 18-year resident.
8. Jim Ringenberg, local attorney.
9. Mr. Delehoy, 25-year resident.
10. Dan Nygaard, 1609 Shenandoah.
11. Fred Hogge, 3005 Southmoor Court.
12. Tom Rorabaugh, 4040 South College.
13. Gregory Zimmerman, Boulder attorney.
14. Chuck Bates, 612 Scottsdale Lane, high school student.
15. West Pape, 2212 Shawnee Court.
16. Bill Blackwell, 925D East Prospect.
17. Frank Driver, 322 Pearl, 27-year resident.
18. David Bye, 119 North Shields.
19. Sharyl Batchelder, 300 Smith, Director of Civil Rights for
Individuals.
20. Dr. Milford Thieszen, 2112 Rollingwood Drive.
21. Chuck Rhodes, 1401 Patton, 22-year resident.
22. Mike Fortune, 3039 Virginia Dale.
23. Vannah Martin, 3325 North Shields.
24. Dick Powell, 2913 Stanford Road.
25. Vernon Jaques, 2806 Middlesborough.
26. Debbie Anderson, CSU student.
Mayor Stoner thanked the speakers for attending and raising questions. He
thanked City Attorney Roy for his responses. He encouraged citizens to
submit further questions in writing to the City Attorney.
Councilmembers spoke of the volume of mail they have received and asked
that citizens be patient in receiving responses.
Dave Brown, 404 Baylor, indicated City staff had told him public comments
would be received at this meeting and expressed dissatisfaction with the
content of the hearing.
Pete Peters, 3513 Settlers Road, asked for an explanation of what the
process would be on August 2nd.
Mayor Stoner stated Council would take action on the issue on August 2nd
and the public comment would be allowed at that meeting.
Jim Weber, 2052 Bennington Circle, expressed dissatisfaction with public
comments being delayed to August 2nd, just prior to a vote on the issue.
He suggested Council hear comments on the 2nd and delay action until August
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Items Relating to the City's '
Fiscal Year 1988-89 Community
Development Block Grant Program
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Public Hearing and Resolution 88-107 Adopting Fiscal Year 1988-89
Community Development Block Grant Programs and Projects.
Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 96, 1988, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations
Between Projects in the Community Development Block Fund.
The Community Development Block Grant Program provides federal funds from
the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the City of Fort Collins
which can be allocated to housing and community development related
programs and projects, thereby reducing the demand on the City's General
Fund Budget to address such needs.
BACKGROUND
The Resolution establishes the individual programs and projects to be
funded with Community Development Block Grant funds from the United States '
Department of Housing and Urban Development for the FY 1988-89 Program year
which begins on October 1, 1988. The total amount of Community Development
Block Grant funds available to the City of Fort Collins is 3803,000. The
Community Development Block Grant Citizens Steering Committee has evaluated
all applications and presented a list of priorities to the City Council as
to which programs and projects should receive funding for the next program
year.
The ordinance appropriates $653,000 from the City's FY 1988-89 Entitlement
Grant, $100,000 from Reprogrammed CDBG funds, and $50,000 of anticipated
CDBG Program Income.
The CDBG Program is an ongoing grant administration program funded by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City of Fort Collins has
received CDBG funds since 1975. In 1975 and FY 1976-77, the City received
HUD discretionary grants. Since FY 1977-78, the City has been an
Entitlement Recipient of CDBG funds, meaning the City is guaranteed a
certain level of funding each year. The level of funding is dependent on
the total amount of funds allocated to the program by Congress and on a
formula developed by HUD, which includes data on total population, minority
percentage of population, income levels, housing stock conditions, etc.
Programs and projects funded with Community Development Block Grants have
to address at least one of the following three broad National Objectives: ,
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' 1) be a benefit to low-
2) eliminate or prevent
3) meet urgent needs.
and moderate -income persons,
slum and blight conditions, and
Community Development Block Grants can fund a wide range of activities,
including acquiring deteriorated and/or inappropriately developed real
property (including property for the purpose of building new housing) and
acquiring, constructing, rehabilitating or installing publicly -owned
facilities and improvements. Funds can also be used for restoration of
historic sites, beautification of urban land, conservation of open spaces
and preservation of natural resources and scenic areas. Housing
rehabilitation can be funded if it benefits low- and moderate -income
people.
Economic development activities are eligible expenditures if they stimulate
private investment or community revitalization and expand economic
opportunities for low- and moderate -income people and the handicapped.
Certain activities are ineligible, under most circumstances, for CDBG
funds, such as purchase of equipment, operating and maintenance expenses,
(including repair expenses and salaries), general government expenses,
political activities, and new housing construction.
Since its inception in 1975, the City's CDBG Program has focused on
programs of housing rehabilitation and neighborhood revitalization. Three
neighborhood strategy areas have been identified as in need of special
assistance and attention. These neighborhoods are the Holy Family area,
B.A.V.A. (Buckingham, Alta Vista, and Andersonville), and Laurel School
neighborhoods. The downtown area is included in the strategy
neighborhoods.
Available Funds:
The City's Entitlement Grant for FY 1988-89 is $653,000. The Entitlement
Grant will be combined with $100,000 of reprogrammed funds from CDBG
Program Income and projects not completed during the FY 1987-88 program
year, and $50,000 of anticipated Program Income from the period of March 1,
1988, to September 30, 1989. HUD requires the City to estimate the total
amount of anticipated Program Income which will be received during the next
18 months. Combining all sources of income provides a total of $803,000
available for programs and projects during the next CDBG Program year.
Selection Process:
The selection process for the City's FY 1988-89 CDBG Program began on
February 11, when the CDBG Citizens Steering Committee held a public
hearing to obtain citizen input on community development and housing needs.
The CDBG Program office placed legal advertisements in local newspapers
starting on March 2, to solicit requests for CDBG funded programs and
projects for FY 1988-89. Due to the large snow storm on March 31, the
application deadline was extended to April 4. At the close of the
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deadline, the City had received 27 requests for a total of approximately
$1.9 million.
Copies of all applications were forwarded to the City Council on April 8
and distributed to the CDBG Citizens Steering Committee at its regular
monthly meeting on Thursday April 14. On Wednesday May 11 and Thursday May
12, the Steering Committee met to hear verbal presentations from each
applicant and to ask clarification questions.
The Committee met again on Wednesday May 18, for the purpose of preparing a
list of priorities to the City Council as to which programs and projects
should be funded for the FY 1987-88 program year. The Committee's list of
priorities was presented and discussed with the City Council in a joint
work session held on Tuesday May 24.
The attached Resolution formally adopts the City's FY 1988-89 CDBG Program.
List of Priorities:
The Department of Housing and Urban Development CDBG regulations limit the
amount of available funds which can be allocated to various generic
categories. Funds for Planning and Administrative purposes are limited to
20% of the Entitlement Grant and any anticipated program income. The
City's Entitlement Grant for the next program year is $653,000 and
anticipated program income is $50,000. This means the 20% limitation for
Planning and Administrative purposes is applied to a total of $703,000,
making the 20% funding limit $140,600. Funds for Public Services are
limited to 15% of the Entitlement Grant and any anticipated program income,
making the 15% funding limit $105,450. The Steering Committee, thus, not
only had to decide which applicants presented programs and projects which
best fit into the City's CDBG Program, but also had to insure funding
allocations were kept within HUD regulations.
Listed below is a summary of each applicant's initial request for funding
(some applications were modified at the time of verbal presentations to the
Committee, see below) and the Steering Committee's list of priorities:
REQUEST FUNDING APPLICANT
PROGRAM/PROJECT
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Plannina and Administration (20% - $140 600)
$114,083 114,083 City of Fort Collins
10,000 10,000 City of Fort Collins
44,060 - Sunset Homes, Inc.
30,000 (1) - CO Housing Asst. Corp.
15,600 - Comm. Hunger Resources
21,935 16,517 Neighbor -to -Neighbor, Inc
CDBG Administration
Neighborhood Plans
Implementation
San Cristo P.U.D.
Foreclosure Prevention
Assistance
Dev. & Implem. Plan
Housing Counseling
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Acquisition
400,000
200,000
Housing Authority
Acquisition of
Distressed Properties
95,000
(2)
85,000
Poudre Landmarks &
Acquisition of the
City of Fort Collins
Carriage House
57,128
57,128
Neighbor -to -Neighbor, Inc.
Transitional Housing
Acquisition
Rehabilitation
127,025
(3)
-
William & Gregory Starke
No. Hotel Rehab.
100,000
-
William & Gregory Starke
No. Hotel Asbestos
Removal
31,000
22,500
Respite Care, Inc.
Expan./Rehab.
200,000
-
House of Paper Ships
Restoration of
251-253 Linden St.
2,045
2,045
. Sunshine School
Repair and Upgrading
77,000
-
Thunderpup Properties
Blain Hotel Restoration
95,542
47,010
Volunteer's Clearing Hse.
Building Renovation
Phase II
155,150
(4)
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DMA Plaza Inc.
Window Replacement
92,682
39,600
Neighbor -to -Neighbor, Inc.
Housing Rehabilitation
and Redevelopment
Public Facilities
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42,000
33,667
Downtown Development Auth.
Linden St. Landscape
& Sidewalk Improv.
Architectural Barrier Removal
20,000
20,000
City of Fort Collins
Handicapped Access
Ramps
Public Services (15% - $105 450)
9,600
9,600
Disabled Resource Services
Employment Assistance
Program
12,328
(5)
12,328
Larimer County Food Dist.
Center
15,000
15,000
Project Self -Sufficiency
Program Assistance
26,607
7,132
CHOICE of Larimer County
Homeshare Program &
Housing Counseling
10,000
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Crossroads Safehouse
Outreach/Operations
15,000
15,000
Catholic Comm. Services No.
Hostel of Hospitality/
Hope Job Bank
8,750
8,750
Sunshine School & CCSN
Childcare for
Homeless Families
17,640
17,640
Sunshine School
Sliding Scale Program
14,510
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Women's Center
Child Care Referral
Program
20,000
20,000
United Day Care
Sliding Scale Assistance
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50,000 Contingency (Frozen Appropriation) I
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S1,879,685 803,000 Total
NOTES:
(1) After this proposal was submitted, staff determined the project
requested funds for an ineligible activity. CDBG Regulation 570.207 (b)
(4) Income Payments states, "assistance shall not be used for income
payments for housing or any other purpose. Examples of ineligible income
payments include the following: payments for income maintenance, housing
allowances, down payments, and mortgage subsidies."
(2) The applicants submitted a revised proposal reducing their initial
request from $108,000 to $95,000.
(3) The Northern Hotel was allocated $50,000 of FY 1987-88 funds in the
form of a challenge grant for rehabilitation work. The applicant failed to
acquire the additional funds necessary to complete the project as proposed
by the March 31, 1988, deadline. The $50,000 grant was reprogrammed to the
Housing Authority's land acquisition program.
(4) The DMA Plaza, Inc., was allocated $50,000 of FY 1987-88 funds in
the form of a challenge grant for energy conservation work. The applicants
Failed to acquire the additional funds necessary to complete the project as '
proposed by the March 31, 1988, deadline. The $50,000 grant was
reprogrammed to the Housing Authority's land acquisition program.
(5) At the presentation before the Committee, the applicant clarified
the request was for a total of $12,328 and not $6,528 as included in
background material accompanying the application.
With approximately $1.9 million in total requests and only $803,000
available, obviously not all applications could be funded. Also, due to
HUD funding limitations, some applicants received less funds than requested
in order to keep the generic category within program maximums. No
applicant received more funds than requested. Contingency Funds are based
on S50,000 of anticipated Program Income expected to be received by the
City during the 18 month period from March 1, 1988, to September 30, 1989.
These funds, according to HUD regulations, can not be allocated to any
specific project(s). Because of the possible uncertainty of collection,
they have been allocated to the Contingency fund.
In most cases the Committee allocated full funding to applicants. Those
proposals which did not receive funding were deemed of a lower priority and
a lack of funds prohibited their funding. The following describes the
reasons why certain projects did not receive their requested full funding
amount:
$16,517 Neighbor -to -Neighbor, Inc. I
Housing Counseling
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' The Committee felt the CDBG Administration and the Implementation of
Neighborhood Plans proposals were the highest priority proposals within the
Planning and Administration category. The Committee allocated full funding
to those proposals. The remaining amount, due to the 20Y limitation, was
allocated to this proposal. The Committee also feels the applicant has
other potential funding sources which will enable the program to operate as
in the past.
$200,000 Housing Authority
Acquisition of Distressed Properties
The Committee feels the Housing Authority's program is an asset to the
community by providing affordable rental units to low-income families. The
Committee felt other projects also deserved funding and was forced to
reduce this proposal in half.
$85,000 Poudre Landmarks & City of Fort Collins
Acquisition of the Carriage House
The Committee feels CDBG funds should only pay for the appraised value of
the property.
$22,500 Respite Care, Inc.
Expansion/Rehabilitation
' The Committee feels the following components should be funded with CDBG
funds: second bedroom addition ($15,000), the fire sprinkler system
($4,700), and water service ($2,800).
$47,010 Volunteer's Clearing House
Building Renovation
The Committee feels the following components should be funded with CDBG
funds: exterior walls ($21,000), window replacement ($4,290), relocation
of wash room (S6,000), demolition of kitchen ($9,360), and electrical
service ($2,660).
$39,600 Neighbor -to -Neighbor, Inc.
Housing Rehabilitation
The Committee feels there is not sufficient demand to warrant full funding
of the proposal as requested. The Committee suggests the following
allocations be made: land acquisition/rehabilitation ($25,000), emergency
rehabilitation ($5,000), architectural barrier removal ($6,000), and
project management ($3,600).
$33,667 Downtown Development Authority
Linden St. Landscape
The Committee
feels the downtown area needs
support
in
its redevelopment
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efforts. The
odd funding allocation amount
was due
to
available funds at
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the time of the Committee's discussion. The project can also be reduced in '
scope to utilize the allocated funds.
$7,132 CHOICE of Larimer County
Homeshare Program & Housing Counseling
The Committee has prioritized seven public service agencies for full
funding. The track record of the agency was of concern to the Committee.
Only 7 of 24 homeshare matches are still in existence. The Committee
suggests the available funds be utilized for housing counseling."
Mayor Stoner withdrew from discussion and vote on this item due to a
perceived conflict of interest.
Councilmember Mabry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada, to
adopt Resolution 88-107.
Lou Stitzel, CDBG Citizens Steering Committee member, responded to Council
questions regarding the Committee's allocation recommendations.
Phyllis Stoner, Sunshine School Executive Director, spoke of the Childcare
for Homeless Families program.
Carol Plock, Executive Director of the Women's Center, spoke of funding
sources for the Center and the source of funding for the childcare referral '
service.
Peggy Rolfes, CDBG Citizens Steering Committee member, explained the
Committee's decision not to allocate funds for the Women's Center childcare
referral service. She spoke of the Committee's efforts to avoid partially
funding many programs and to focus on more fully funding others.
Chief Planner Ken Waido responded to questions from Council about the
process for making allocations and HUD requirements relating to the
process.
Marcia Swain, 1810 Indian Meadows Lane, member of the Women's Center Board
of Directors, gave background on the childcare referral program and the
services provided through the program. She spoke of the impact the lack of
funding may have on the program.
Kathryn Renfroe, 2520 Stanford, a single parent of two children, expressed
support for the Women's Center childcare referral program and urged Council
to partially fund the program.
Betty Gates, 730 Larkbunting, vice-president of the Association of Family
Daycare Homes in Larimer County, spoke of the Association's referral
services and the services provided by Association daycare homes. She spoke
of the need to funnel children into family daycare situations and the
financial benefits of family daycare over center -type daycare. '
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Susan Krcmarik, Chair of the Children's Care Coalition, spoke of her work
experience in the area of daycare services and stressed the need for a
childcare referral service in the Fort Collins area.
Carol Plock responded to the Committee's concerns about the effectiveness
of the Women's Center childcare referral service. She spoke of the impact
to the community if the Women's Center is forced to reduce its services.
Jody Rankin, Women's Center Childcare Coordinator, read a letter of support
for the referral service from a client of the referral service.
Bruce Lockhart, 2500 East Harmony Road, opposed an allocation to the
Downtown Development Authority for the Linden Street Landscape and Sidewalk
Improvements Project.
Dale Culver, Neighbor -to -Neighbor Housing Counseling Coordinator, spoke of
the need for a larger allocation to Neighbor -to -Neighbor for several
programs.
Councilmember Estrada made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to
amend Resolution 88-107 by moving the $33,667 allocation from the Downtown
Development Authority Linden Street Landscape and Sidewalk Improvement
project to the Neighbor -to -Neighbor Housing Rehabilitation/Redevelopment
program (making the total allocation to this project $73,267).
Councilmember Maxey stated he did not feel comfortable in prejudging the
Committee's allocation of the funds by targeting one particular project to
receive a reallocation of the recommended DOA Linden Street Landscape and
Sidewalk Improvement funding.
Councilmember Estrada stated he believed Councilmember Maxey made a good
point and indicated he would be willing to rescind his motion if the DDA
allocation could be removed at this time for later consideration.
Chief Planner Ken Waido responded to questions relating to Councilmember
Estrada's motion and subsequent suggestion to place the $33,667 allocation
into Contingency.
Councilmember Estrada rescinded his motion to amend Resolution 88-107.
Councilmember Horak, as the second to the motion, agreed to rescind the
motion.
Councilmember Estrada made a
amend Resolution 88-107 by
Linden Street Landscape and
$33,667 in Contingency for
Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick,
(Mayor Stoner withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
motion, seconded by
deleting the $33,667
Sidewalk Improvement
future consideration.
Mabry, Maxey, and
Councilmember Horak, to
allocation to the DDA
project and placing the
Yeas: Councilmembers
Winokur. Nays: None.
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Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak,
to amend Resolution 88-107 by deleting the $7,132 allocation to the CHOICE
of Larimer County Homeshare Program and Housing Counseling Program and
reallocating the $7,132 to the Women's Center Childcare Referral Program.
Marie Schmidt, Director of CHOICE of Larimer County, expressed opposition
the proposed amendment and described the services provided by CHOICE.
The vote on Councilmember Kirkpatrick's motion to amend Resolution 88-107
was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Horak and Kirkpatrick. Nays:
Councilmembers Estrada, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. (Mayor Stoner
withdrawn)
THE MOTION FAILED.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Estrada, to
amend Resolution 88-107 to increase the funding for the
Neighbor -to -Neighbor Housing Counseling Program to $21,935, and reduce the
funding of the City of Fort Collins CDBG Administration to $108,665.
Chief Planner Ken Waido pointed out that a reduction in the CDBG
Administration budget would necessitate a larger portion of staff salaries
being funded by the General Fund.
Councilmember Mabry stated he believed CDBG funds should pay for the CDBG
administration program. He noted a reduction in the administration
allocation would require that either the time spent to administer the
program be decreased, or that another part of the City budget make up the
difference between costs and allocated funding. He stated he would not
support the amendment.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated she also believed administration of the
CDBG program should be funded through the grant, and stated she would not
support a reduction in the CDBG Administration funding. She noted she
would support a reduction in the Neighborhood Plans Implementation program.
Councilmember Estrada stated he would favor the suggestion made by
Councilmember Kirkpatrick.
Councilmember Horak stated he did not believe the staff percentage of time
spent on the CDBG program was an accurate reflection of actual time.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion
follows: Yeas: Councilmember Horak.
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur.
THE MOTION FAILED.
to amend Resolution 88-107 was as
Nays: Councilmembers Estrada,
(Mayor Stoner withdrawn)
Councilmember Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak,
to amend Resolution 88-107 to increase the funding to the
Neighbor -to -Neighbor Housing Counseling Program to $21,935, and reduce the
City of Fort Collins Neighborhood Plans Implementation to $4,582. Yeas:
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' Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays:
Councilmember Mabry. (Mayor Stoner withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Horak expressed concern that applicants assume that the
allocation of funding one year means an allocation will be granted in
subsequent years. He expressed appreciation for the work the Committee
does in a short time frame. He noted a lack of funding does not indicate
that the Committee or the Council does not believe the program is worthy,
it simply indicates there is not enough funding to go around.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick noted that each year CDBG funding is reduced by
the federal government.
Councilmember Estrada thanked the Steering Committee for its hard work in
reviewing the applications and formulating its recommendation.
The vote on Councilmember Mabry's motion to adopt Resolution 88-107 as
amended was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick,
Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None. (Mayor Stoner withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to
' adopt Ordinance No. 96, 1988 on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers
Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: None.
(Mayor Stoner withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Estrada made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kirkpatrick,
to allocate $10,000 from the City Manager's Contingency Fund to the Women's
Center Childcare Referral Program, with further exploration of other
funding options to reach a total funding level of $14,510.
City Manager Burkett stated he would prefer the motion did not specify
where the $10,000 will come from.
Councilmember Horak stated he would like the City Manager to explore
options for finding $10,000 within the budget and to bring a recommendation
to a future Council meeting for formal consideration.
Councilmember Kirkpatrick stated she would like the Commission on the
Status of Women to investigate possible long-term solutions for funding the
childcare referral program.
Councilmember Maxey stated he would be more comfortable with the motion as
it stood, which stated a specific funding source (City Manager's
Contingency).
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Councilmember Estrada agreed with Councilmember Maxey, and indicated he
supported Councilmember Kirkpatrick's suggestion to have the Commission on
the Status of Women study this issue.
(Secretary's Note: The suggestion by Councilmember Kirkpatrick to direct
the Commission on the Status of Women to study the issue of the childcare
referral program was considered a friendly amendment to Councilmember
Estrada's motion.)
Councilmember Mabry stated he would not support the motion because it
opened the question of funding public services out of the General Fund. He
stated he believed such a funding change was a significant budgetary
decision and should therefore be considered during the budget process.
Councilmember Winokur agreed with Councilmember Mabry.
Councilmember Horak stated he could not support the motion in its present
form because he also believed this particular allocation should be
subjected to the budget process. He added that the public should have
adequate notice that an action of this type is scheduled for Council
consideration.
The vote on Councilmember Estrada's motion to allocation $10,000 from the
City Manager's Contingency Fund to the Women's Center Childcare Referral
Program was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Maxey, and Winokur.
Nays: Councilmembers Horak, Kirkpatrick, and Mabry. (Mayor Stoner
withdrawn)
THE MOTION FAILED TO PASS.
Resolution 88-108 Making Appointments
to Various Boards and Commissions,
Tabled to July 19
Following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council has received copies of the applications for membership on the
various City Boards and Commissions, and interviews with the applicants
have been conducted by Council committees. Council will make
recommendations on the various boards at the July 5 meeting.
In keeping with Council's policy, this Resolution will be tabled until July
19 to allow for public input.
BACKGROUND
Appointments need to be made for the following Boards and Commissions:
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Building Review Board
Cable TV Board
Commission on Disability
Commission on the Status of Women
Cultural Resources Board
Election Board
Golf Board
Housing Authority
Human Relations Commission
Library Board"
Liquor/Massage Licensing Authority
Natural Resources Advisory Board
Parks and Recreation Board
Planning and Zoning Board
Retirement Committee
Senior Advisory Board
Storm Drainage Board
Water Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to
adopt Resolution 88-108 with the insertion of the names as follows:
Building Review Board
Thomas Hartmann (Alt.)
July
1,
1989
William McCaffrey
July
1,
1992
Harry Cornell
July
1,
1992
Cable TV Board
John Schroeer
July
1,
1989
Wally Bujack
July
1,
1989
Warren Berman
Commission Disability
July
1,
1992
on
Helen Barr
July
1,
1992
Roy Beauchamp
July
1,
1992
Nancy Cisar
July
1,
1992
Commission on the Status of Women
Carolyn Wade (Alt.)
July
1,
1990
Karen Morrison
July
1,
1990
Jane McGovern
July
1,
1992
Martha Kenning
July
1,
1992
Kathleen Everett
July
1,
1992
Cultural Resources Board
James Petersen
July
1,
1992
Election Board
Bettie Wilcox
July
1,
1992
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Golf Board
Terrence Gilmore (Alt.)
Stephen Jouard
Dan Preble
Housing Authority
Daniel Alexander (Alt.)
Peggy Rolfes
Human Relations Commission
Mary Shultz
Kathy Brandon
Fred Edmonds
Robin Trent
Library Board
Dan Smith (Alt.)
Polly Walters
Liguor/Massage Licensing Authority
James Garber
Larry Denmark
Linda Wymisner Gadsby
Carl Cooper
Natural Resources Advisory Board
Susan Whitmer (Alt.)
Charles Davis
Suzanne Bassinger
Parks and Recreation Board
John Barnett
John Rabun
Karen Schubert
Elery Wilmarth
Planning and Zoning Board
Jan Shepard (Alt.)
Frank Groznik
Lloyd Walker
Retirement Committee
Angelina Sanchez Powell
July 1, 1990
July 1, 1992
July 1, 1992
July 1, 1989
July 1, 1992
July
1,
1989
July
1,
1992
July
1,
1992
July
1,
1992
July 1, 1990
July 1, 1992
July 1, 1990
July 1, 1990
July 1, 1992
July 1, 1992
July 1, 1989
July 1, 1992
July 1, 1992
July
1,
1989
July
1,
1992
July
1,
1992
July
1,
1992
July 1, 1989
July 1, 1992
July 1, 1992
July 1, 1992
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Senior Advisory Board
Kay Rios (Alt.)
July
1,
1989
Kathleen Jones (Alt.)
July
1,
1990
Ellen Connelly
July
1,
1992
Sam Rosenthal
July
1,
1992
Storm Drainage Board
David Rau (Alt.)
July
1,
1989
Greg Hurst
July
1,
1992
Mike Applegate
July
1,
1992
Water Board
Terence Podmore
July
1,
1990
Mark Casey (Alt.)
July
1,
1990
Tim Dow
July
1,
1992
Mary Lou Smith
July
1,
1992
Jim Kuiken
July
1,
1992
Zoning Board of Appeal
Mark Coleman
July
1,
1992
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Councilmember Horak made a motion,
table Resolution 88-108 to July 19.
seconded by Councilmember Winokur, to
Yeas: Councilmembers
Estrada,
Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
Councilmember Estrada made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to
allocate $10,000 from the City Manager's Contingency Fund to the Women's
Center Childcare Referral Program, and to direct the Commission on the
Status of Women to look at long term solutions for funding the program.
After Council discussion, Councilmembers Estrada and Maxey agreed to a
friendly amendment to their motion to fund the $10,000 allocation from
Economic Development Fund monies realized from the sale of Vipont bonds.
Councilmember Mabry stated he would not support the motion because he did
not believe this decision should be made at this hour. He stated he
believed this issue should be considered during the budget process.
Councilmember Horak questioned proper procedure in allowing a motion that
has already been defeated to be raised by a Councilmember who was not on
the prevailing side of the vote.
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The vote on Councilmember Estrada's motion was as follows: Yeas: ,
Councilmembers Estrada, Maxey, and Winokur. Nays: Councilmembers Horak,
Kirkpatrick, Mabry, and Stoner.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Adjournment
Councilmember Winokur made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mabry, to
adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers Estrada, Horak, Kirkpatrick,
Mabry, Maxey, Stoner, and Winokur. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 1:15 a.m.
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