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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 16, 2023
To: Mayor and City Councilmembers
Through: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
Kendall Minor, Utilities Executive Director
From: Jason Graham, Director of Water Utilities
Re: August 8 Work Session Summary Fort Collins Water Supply Requirement and
Excess Water Use Fee
Summary
The purpose of the work session was to provide information regarding the need and recommended
methodology used to update both the Water Supply Requirement (WSR) and Excess Water Use
(EWU) fess. All councilmembers were present. Staff presenters included Jason Graham, Jen Dial,
and Lance Smith with our external consultant, Jason Mumm, present as well. Staff asked the
following questions:
• Share with City Council the need for WSR and EWU fee increases.
• Does Council have any questions regarding the need and evaluation of WSR and EWU
fees?
• Does Council have any specific direction for outreach and implementation of the WSR
and EWU fees?
Discussion
City Council was engaged in the discussion and asked a variety of questions. Councilmembers asked
questions regarding the methodology used especially the use of fair market value for the value of the
City’s water rights portfolio. There was also concern about how initial communication went out to
the development community ahead of City Council and the Work Session. Additional further
analysis needs to occur to provide council with additional WSR fee options to compare with the
presented method and costs by staff. Council also desired to understand the amount of future water
rights needed and the drivers (growth and climate) for the needs. Finally, a need to do extensive
outreach with the community, and work across City departments to develop a comprehensive
package of options and recommendations for City Council to consider.
Follow-Up Items
Provide clarification on the need for additional 500 AF future water rights.
Provide options for Council to consider when this item is brought back for consideration.
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Develop a comprehensive City-wide team to analysis and develop a City of Fort Collins solution
that is reflects the both the economic value of the WSR and the values of the community.
Engage with multiple boards and commissions, as well as community stakeholders, to ensure the
recommended path forward captures the concerns, challenges and opportunities of all in the
community.
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