HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-01/26/2016-AdjournedJanuary 26, 2016
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Adjourned Meeting — 6:00 PM
• . ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Campana, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
Staff present: Atteberry, Daggett, Nelson
Resolution 2016-008 Expressing the City Council's Direction and Intent to Facilitate the Fort
Collins Housing Authority's Proposed Affordable Housing Development on the City's Land
Bank Property on Horsetooth Road. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to authorize City staff to continue to pursue the Fort Collins Housing
Authority's (FCHA) proposal to develop the Horsetooth Land Bank parcel at 1506 West Horsetooth
Road in a manner that would serve the needs of low income residents that is consistent with the
intention of the land bank program's guidelines but that would require a change to City Code. This
Resolution also states that the City expects to sell the parcel to the FCHA ,for a qualifying
development that complies with City Code and the Land Use Code.
Mayor Troxell noted Resolution 2016-008 has been revised.
City Manager Atteberry stated the Resolution was revised to direct staff to bring forward an
Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of. the Horsetooth Land Bank property to the Fort Collins
Housing Authority.
Beth Sowder, Social Sustainability Director, stated this Resolution provides guidance to staff and
demonstrates the City's intention to sell the property to the Fort Collins Housing Authority for
the purpose of developing affordable housing. The Housing Authority was selected in an RFP
process as the City's development partner and the project is based on 96 housing units. A
funding application through Colorado Housing Finance Authority needs to be met by February 2
and this action will assist the Housing Authority in that application.
Cheryl Distaso, Fort Collins Community Action Network, supported the item and use of the
land; however, she expressed concern regarding the inclusion of Section 3 which would direct
staff to look at a 60% AMI, noting the lower AMI categories need to be represented in the
project.
Councilmember Stephens requested staff input regarding Ms. Distaso's comments. Sowder
replied staff feels the 60% number keeps the average at 50%, but allowing some at 60% can also
allow for more at 30%, which provides a more diverse income among residents. There are 43
units planned for the 30% AMI.
Councilmember Cunniff asked about the proposed rent rates at the various AMI levels. Kristin
Fritz, Fort Collins Housing Authority, replied the 30% AMI units will be subsidized with
project -based vouchers; therefore, the residents will be paying 30% of their income toward the
rental amount.
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Councilmember Cunniff asked if other options, other than the 60% AMI, have been considered.
Sowder replied the Code change will apply to all of the Land Bank properties and noted a full
evaluation will occur and changes could be made in the future based on that.
Councilmember Cunniff asked if the ability of the Housing Authority to apply for the grant is
hurt if the City is not prescriptive regarding future Land Bank properties. Sowder replied in the
negative. '
Councilmember Stephens asked if 60% AMI gets into workforce housing. Ms. Fritz replied 60%
AMI in Larimer County for a .2-person household is $37,380 and a 30% AMI for a 2-person
household is $18,690.
Councilmember Campana made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stephens, to adopt
Resolution 2016-008 as revised.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak commended the work of the Housing Authority in the community.
Councilmember Campana commended the agility of staff and Council regarding this item.
Councilmember Martinez asked about the effect of property values near affordable housing
projects. Sowder replied studies have shown property values actually increase near these
projects.
Councilmember Martinez noted these projects all go through the same City planning process as
do other housing projects. .
RESULT: RESOLUTION 2016-008 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gino Campana, District 3
SECONDER: Kristin Stephens, District 4
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Cainpana, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
2. Resolution 2016-009 Making Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Regarding the Appeal
of the Building Review Board Decision Upholding the Chief Building Officer Determination
Regarding the Coy Hoffman Silos. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to make Findings of Fact and Conclusions regarding the appeal of the
Building Review Board (BRB) decision to uphold the Chief Building Official's declaration that the two
historic farm silos located at 1041 Woodward Way are "dangerous structures" and not structures that
pose an "imminent danger" (also referred to "imminent threat'). The appeal was heard by City
Council on January 19, 2016.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt
Resolution 2016-009.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak commended staff work on this issue, particularly Mike Gebo.
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RESULT: RESOLUTION 2016-009 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Campana, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak.
• OTHER BUSINESS
Councilmember Cunniff discussed recent allegations regarding the legitimacy of City revenue
collections and TABOR requirements. He stated the City Attorney has drafted a public
statement and may be willing to draft a more detailed statement if Council were willing to
entertain releasing attorney -client privilege for that specific item.
Mayor Troxell stated a question was raised as to whether, under TABOR, the City is legally
allowed to retain tax revenues generated from the Keep Fort Collins Great tax measure approved
by the voters in November 2010 to the extent the amount collected exceeds the annual tax
revenue estimate that was stated in the ballot language. The City is allowed to keep those
revenues as the approved ballot language expressly authorized the City to retain all revenues.
Councilmember Campana suggested Council include emails regarding ex parte issues as part of
the record.
Councilmember Cunniff agreed with Councilmember Campana's suggestion.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak suggested public comment opportunities at Council meetings remain free
of ex parte issues.
City Attorney Daggett stated a staff group has been looking at the appeal process and these
concerns will be included in that conversation. A work session has been recommended for the
spring.
• ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:24 PM.
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