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AGENDA
Council Finance & Audit Committee Zoom Meeting
September 7, 2023
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/8140111859
Approval of Minutes from the August 3,2023 and the Special August 16, 2023
Council Finance Committee meetings.
1. Annual Adjustment Ordinance L. Pollack
Presentation: 10 mins.
Discussion: 10 mins.
2. 2024 Budget Revisions L. Pollack
Presentation: 10 mins.
Discussion: 30 mins.
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Council Finance Committee
2023 Agenda Planning Calendar
Revised 8/30/23 ck
Sept. 7th 2023
Annual Adjustment Ordinance 20 min L. Pollack
2024 Budget Revisions 40 min L. Polack
Oct. 5th 2023
Capital Expansion Fee Updates (continued) 75 min D. Lenz
Utility Plant Investment Fees (hold) 30 min L. Smith
TCEF Reimbursement 15 min M. Virata
M. Martinez
Nov. 2nd 2023
Utility Rate / Debt Forecasts 45 min L. Smith
Low-income Sales Tax Rebate 30 min J. Poznanovic
N. Bodenhamer
Mulberry Frontage Metro District Voluntary Annexation 25 min J. Birks
S. Beck-Ferkiss
Laporte Multimodal Grant Match 20 min M. Martinez
Dec. 7th 2023
Utility Rate / Debt Forecasts (continued) 45 min L. Smith
January 4th 2024
Rate Forecasts for the 2025-26 BFO Cycle, Associated Capital Improvement Plans &
Rental Registration – Property Remediation Financing (C. Champine, M. Yoder)
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Council Finance Committee Zoom Meeting
August 3, 2023
Via Zoom
Council Attendees: Julie Pignataro, Emily Francis, Kelly Ohlson
Staff: Kelly DiMartino, Travis Storin, John Duval,
Kendall Minor, Heather McDowell, Matt Fater, Lance Smith, Andrea Smith,
Blaine Dunn, Adam Halvorson, Jo Cech, Randy Bailey, Renee Reeves,
Trevor Nash, Nina Bodenhamer, Lawrence Pollack, Gerry Paul,
Zack Mozer, Justin Allar, Sue Jordanger, Jillian Fresa, Dave Lenz, Sheena Freve,
Erik Martin, Carolyn Koontz
Others: Ann Hutchinson, Chamber
Anna Thigpen, Forvis
Chris Telli, Forvis
Meeting called to order at 4:00 pm
Approval of minutes from the July 6, 2023, Council Finance Committee Meeting. Kelly Ohlson moved for approval of
the minutes as presented. Emily Francis seconded the motion. The minutes were approved unanimously via roll call
by; Emily Francis, and Kelly Ohlson
A. 2023 Stormwater Debt – Oak Street
Blaine Dunn, Accounting Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City staff is seeking $40M in financing through a bond offering for a November 2023 closing. These funds will be
used for the Oak Street Stormwater Improvement project.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Does the Committee support bringing a bond issuance Ordinance to Council on September 19th?
Does the Committee support bringing an appropriation Ordinance to Council on October 17th?
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Project
This project has been identified as a top priority stormwater project for the City because it will contribute to
resolving urban flooding issues in downtown Fort Collins. The Oak Street Project is one of several stormwater
outfall projects, recently identified as part of the Downtown Stormwater Improvement Program, otherwise
known as the “DSIP”. The DSIP was recently developed (2017-2019) as a basin-wide evaluation of existing
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stormwater improvements and is the development of a comprehensive strategy to mitigate flood risk and
damages in the Old Town Basin with the implementation of additional stormwater improvements. This project
will remap a portion of the floodplain in downtown.
Flood hazards in downtown Fort Collins are generally caused by the inability of the existing streets and storm
sewers to adequately convey storm runoff. The downtown area was built before there were standards in place
for stormwater, so like many older urban areas, downtown Fort Collins has flooding issues. Addressing the
flooding issues will:
• Provide resilience for the future of the community.
• Improve public safety.
• Avoid costly flood damages (estimated damage costs between $151M and $165M for the downtown area)
• Address recurring street and intersection flooding.
One goal of the project is to improve water quality into the Poudre River. Outfall is currently into the Udall
Water Quality Pond (or Natural Area). Enhancing water quality treatment at the source through green
infrastructure located along the corridor and within the road ROW is the goal.
The design includes three different “rain garden” locations. One at the Howes/Canyon/Oak intersection, another
at the Washington/Oak intersection, and a third at the Oak/Jackson intersection at the northeast corner of City
Park. These rain garden locations will help improve the water quality that ultimately ends up flowing into the
river.
Debt Structure
The City is seeking to borrow a total of $40.4M, $40M ($35.6M of principal) for the project and $400k in closing
costs, with the bonds. The bonds will have a fixed interest rate and a repayment term of 20 years. Stormwater will
make average debt service payments of $2,866,000 each year. The City will make semiannual payments starting
in 2024 with the last payment occurring in December 2043.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Does the Committee support bringing a bond issuance Ordinance to Council on September 19th?
Does the Committee support bringing an appropriation Ordinance to Council on October 17th?
DISCUSSION / NEXT STEPS
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Kelly Ohlson; $400M for shole area – refined up or down – can we just have a flavor of how much all on diagram
will add up to – ballpark -
Matt Fater; overall cost of the Downtown Stormwater Improvement Plan shown on graphic above (Project
Information) is estimated to be $150M. The overall citywide CIP is estimating to be approximately $500M for all
projects.
Kelly Ohlson; so, the $40M is part of the $150M?
Mat Fater; that is correct.
Kelly Ohlson; I am for the green infrastructure and the rain gardens, but I am having a hard time with the recent
rain storms a couple of nights ago, would that have helped, or would it just run off the way it does now or worse?
Would they have been effective in that event?
Heather McDowell; rain gardens are meant to treat the minor storm (2-year intensity or less). What we saw the
other night was a 20–50-year storm, depending on where you were in town. That type of storm would really
inundate these systems and spill over. These systems wouldn’t do that much as far as treatment for that volume
of water, it is really meant for afternoon storms we get that put down ½ inch of rain at the most. Built with a
capacity for those smaller events.
Kelly Ohlson; how is this new project going to help water quality when we have a 10-20 40-year storm event?
I am assuming we are doing some things to help with that, and it won’t just run off. Safety issues are iffy but
causing damage to people’s homes and businesses is not.
Heather McDowell; this project is more focused on the flood reduction and the safety elements because this
project outfalls into the Udall Natural Area, which is a much bigger water quality basin that is already in place to
Headline Copy Goes Here
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Project Information
CITY PARK OAK STREET STORMWATER
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (ORANGE LINE)
•The Oak Street
Stormwater
Improvements Project
has been identified as a
top priority stormwater
project for the City
because it will
significantly contribute
to resolving the urban
flooding issues for
downtown Fort Collins
neighborhoods and
businesses.
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take care of the bigger events like we saw the other night. That is a large basin that the stormwater outfalls to
before it gets to the river. These smaller rain garden systems that we are installing as part of this project help
take some of the burden off the bigger system. The bigger system is there to handle the bigger flows.
Kelly Ohlson; stream restoration is one of my areas of interest. This has been talked about and promised for
decades. It took 8-9 years to do the first mile. I understand 2 miles are now done and we have 15 miles to go.
I understand it is in the 40-year planning horizon to get the remaining miles done.
How much are these shiny whistles and bells (green infrastructure) going to cost versus doing the real work of
stream restoration?
Heather McDowell; I would have to study the numbers a bit closer to provide more detail.
This project impacts and improves about 16 acres of drainage area, about 4 of those acres (25%) will drain into
the rain gardens – we are helping to improve about 25% of the area impacted by the Oak Street project. In
terms of dollars, a lot of the improvements from this project (roadway, curb and gutter, parking). I would need
to spend some time to tease out only the green infrastructure piece, but my sense is that it is somewhere
around $200-300K for the three pockets that we are doing.
Julie Pignataro; joined at 4:17 pm - What happens in a drought with the rain gardens?
Heather McDowell; we have spent a lot of time on design and landscaping for the rain gardens. We want them
to be more than a utilitarian element that filters stormwater. We want it to look nice, so we will be irrigating
them with a drip irrigation system to flush out some of the pollutants and impurities that are in the stormwater
and could damage the plants.
Julie Pignataro: all of this money that pays for this is from the Utility space, correct? Isn’t stream restoration on
the other side of the house?
Matt Fater; the stream restoration program is also funded through the stormwater utility.
The entire stormwater capital improvement program (CIP) includes stream rehabilitation, flood mitigation,
roadway flooding mitigation as well as stormwater quality improvements.
Julie Pignataro; Kelly, what are your thoughts? Is that the appropriate place for this to come from?
Kelly Ohlson; I believe it is, but it doesn’t preclude – stormwater has a in funding. I would encourage staff to
volunteer to see the projects – they are incredible – before and after. To speed this program along to
completion – there is nothing precluding using Natural Areas funding (although their money is limited) and
General Fund dollars. My difference with the organization is that we can be designing one the same year we are
building one. There may also be some federal funding opportunities. Are we looking for any federal
infrastructure funds for this project which would then free up more money for stream restoration projects?
Matt Fater; the utility is pursuing federal grant funding for capital improvement projects. For this specific
project, there is no federal funding tied to it, purely because of the schedule of trying to get this project moving.
Meanwhile, we are pursuing it for other projects on the CIP to augment our utility funding.
Emily Francis; who maintains the rain gardens?
Heather McDowell; will be a joint effort between the stormwater crews and the Parks Department.
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We will be putting together an MOU to differentiate who needs to take care of what. A utilitarian system below
ground, they will flush out the pipes and make sure everything is working properly below ground. The Parks
Department will be providing that maintenance (funding is being discussed). The irrigation work and plantings
will be done by Parks or by a third party who knows how to do the work.
Emily Francis; what is the timing for this project and the other stormwater projects?
Heather McDowell; we are planning for construction to start summer of next year for this project. We want to
have a contractor on board by the end of this year which will give us a six-month runway for permits, etc. This is
a 2 - 2 ½ year project. While this project is in process, we plan to start design on the next project for the
downtown area. We are planning to get all of these projects done in a 20-year window.
Emily Francis; I am supportive of this project moving forward. It is in my district and there is a lot of flooding in
the area. The stormwater capacity is not where it needs to be. The runoff in that area has been astronomical.
Heather McDowell; there was 2 ½ inches of rain close to CSU and downtown and 3.3 inches closer to the river
which is about a 50-year intensity storm. Our crews were out closing roads and were at College and Mulberry
making sure folks went around - it was a big deal on Monday night.
Julie Pignataro; I am generally supportive too. I am appreciative of the context as this is an older part of town
and was not built like the newer areas were.
Kelly Ohlson; I still want follow-up between now and then if there is a way we can compress the 40 years for
stream restoration which was put off for 25 years after it was first talked about. It took 10 years to get first 2-3
segments done. The numbers for this project do take your breath away – when it seems to the uneducated
uninformed - a lot of money to dig a hole and put some pipes in it. Would like to have further discussions on
how to compress stream restoration. Between now and when this comes to us – would like to know if we can
compress the 40-year window.
B. Police Handheld Radios
Justin Allar, Director of Information Technology
Zack Mozer, Analyst II, Finance
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this agenda item is to discuss the need to replace the remaining mission-critical handheld radios
utilized by police. The ability to transmit information regarding an in-progress call or evolving situation is critical
for responding personnel. As the dynamics of a given situation change, broadcasting information over the radio
system allows for first responders to approach the event, an individual, or tactical situation with vital
information. First responders frequently utilize radios to communicate with regional partners and the radio
system allows for seamless transmissions and critical interoperability at the county and state levels. There are
currently 242 total handheld radios with 130 replaced in 2022. This leaves the remaining 112 radios needing to
be replacement.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Does the Council Finance Committee support an appropriation of $620,000 to purchase Police Radios.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Police Services rely heavily on radio communication as their primary means for transmitting critical information
to and between emergency responders. These devices allow field responders to receive and communicate not
only life-saving information, but the information required to maintain the safety of the community, their
partners, and their own personal safety. The ability to transmit information regarding an in-progress call or
evolving situation is critical for responding personnel.
Having a supported and updated radio is critical to ensuring officer safety. Police Services utilizes the public
safety emergency radio system on a continuous basis to communicate and receive updates from the 911 Center,
convey information to other responders, and/or direct incoming resources for an incident. The current radio
devices include handheld radios, mobile/vehicle radios, and dispatch radios. Currently, the handheld radios are
needing to be replaced.
Police Services utilizes Motorola radios, and the manufacturer as phased out the old APX AN model for the new
APX BN model. Motorola will no longer support the old model in December of 2023. These radios will still
function, but replacement parts will no longer be produced. Police Services has done well in extending the life of
all radio equipment, with industry standards suggest replacing handheld radios every 5-7 years. The remaining
old Police Services handheld radios were purchased in 2013 and are 10 years old, beyond the suggested use
standards. Out of the total 242 handheld radios, 130 radios were replaced with the newer BN model in 2022,
leaving 112 still needing to be replaced in 2023.
The cost to replace the remaining 112 radios is $620,000 which equates to roughly $5,500 per radio. The
Manufactured Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $7,500 and is reduced to $5,500 when applying National
Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) discount. If approved the next step would be to order and
replace the remaining radios in 2023.
DISCUSSION / NEXT STEPS
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Does the Council Finance Committee support an appropriation of $620,000 to purchase Police Radios.
Kelly Ohlson; I am a yes on this. I am in favor of our Police and first responders having state of the art
equipment. I thought that during the first go round, we asked why haven’t we planned for these things?
I was told we had a Police Planning Budget fund and that we set money aside for equipment replacement.
We knew these were coming to end of useful life.
Travis Storin; This is funded from the General Fund. Police Services only gets funding from 1 of 2 sources; its
General Fund (now that it is combined with KFCG) and Capital Expansion Fees (for facility improvements)
In this case, we have done what I call disciplined set aside of funding - we knew that we didn’t have the revenue
to cover the entire purchase during BFO. We thought that we would be accumulating some reserves at the end
of 2022. When that provide true, we did a management set aside assignment (not binding in any way) in
anticipation of this. If memory serves, we chunked this out into a pattern of thirds or halves between reserve
and spend in ensuing BFO cycles. The past practice has been to spend and save all at once. I have been working
with Police to do things more in bite size pieces. Greg Yeager would probably have better recall of what we did
before.
Kelly Ohlson; are these police funds that were set aside for this or are we going back into the General Fund
general reserves for this?
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Travis Storin; the ultimate funding source for this is the General Fund which can be used for anything. Our 4th
agenda item is Fund Balances. We don’t really have equipment replacement programs that fund these things
over time, it just takes the discipline and foresight from staff.
Kelly Ohlson; I must have misunderstood that money was being put aside for this, but I will not stand in the way
of this.
Julie Pignataro; why did we only replace half of the radios?
Travis Storin; within a 2-year budget cycle, we try to match on going revenue to ongoing expenses - treat radio
replacements as a one time - happens once every 10 years – we didn’t have the revenue to fully fund this. Once
we closed out 2022, we knew we had the reserves and decided to bring this appropriation forward.
Julie Pignataro; what do you do with the old radios?
Justin Allar; we sell those back to a 3rd party and recoup some funds.
Julie Pignataro; do they recycle?
Justin Allar: even though they are old radios, there are agencies out there who want them.
Julie Pignataro; I am supportive.
Emily Francis; I am supportive as well.
Results: Council Finance Committee is supportive of this appropriation of $620K to purchase Police Radios.
C. 2023 Financial Audit Results
Blaine Dunn, CPA, Accounting Director
Randy Bailey, Controller
Chris Telli, CPA, FORVIS LLP
Anna Thigpen, CPA, FORVIS LLP
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Independent Auditors’ Report on 2022 Financial Statements
Independent Auditors’ Report on Compliance for Major Federal Programs
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
FORVIS will be presenting an overview of the Results of the 2022 Financial Statement Audit. This report covers
the audit of the basic financial statements and compliance of the City of Fort Collins for year-end December 31,
2022.
NOTE: The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report has been sent to the printer, but the printing has not yet
been completed. We will get hard copies distributed as soon as they are available, for those requesting one. A
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copy of the report can be found online here: https://www.fcgov.com/finance/files/2022-city-of-fort-collins-
acfr.pdf
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Staff seeks input on areas of priority or concern, other than those established in this Report to the City Council,
for matters of recordkeeping and/or the City’s internal control environment.
Otherwise, there are no specific questions to be answered as this is a 2022 year-end report.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In compliance with Government Auditing Standards, the City undergoes an independent external audit on an
annual basis. FORVIS finalized its financial statement audit and compliance report on June 26, 2023, and the
firm is required to report the results of the audit to those charged with governance.
Attachment 1 to this agenda item contains the full report, findings of note are summarized below:
Identified Deficiencies (Attachment 1, pages 6-7):
Other findings/deficiencies identified by the auditors but not rising to the level of a significant deficiency can be
found in the Report to the City Council. Staff will provide a written response to the audit findings at a fourth
quarter Council Finance Committee meeting.
DISCUSSION / NEXT STEPS
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Staff seeks input on areas of priority or concern, other than those established in this Report to the City Council,
for matters of recordkeeping and/or the City’s internal control environment.
Kelly Ohlson; this is the fewest number of things I ever remember being called out. There were never major
problems. Does staff or management have any response to the few things that were called out other than
turnover and staffing shortages?
Blaine Dunn;
Single Audit – we have already put a report authorization form in place to capture approvals for reports - for the
SLSRF funds, ARPA funds as well as any grants we may be dealing with in the future.
Escrow Account Reconciliations is one that we continue to try chip away at.
GASB 96 Rule is being implemented this year - this is a huge implementation, and we may not be able to tackle
that in its entirety as we would like to.
Purchasing Cards; we have an open RFP for our P-card provider, and we plan to modify our process and
implement random audits.
We brought on a dedicated grants person in Finance earlier this year. They are working very closely.
with our accounting team, both on the applying for, and as we bring more federal grants into the city that we
are doing the grants receivable and account structure correctly so that it is a much cleaner and easier process
going forward.
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Kelly Ohlson; well done – overall you report to Council. What grade would you give the city overall and be a
hard grader.
Anna Thigpen; A- I will say this is our 5th year as your auditor. During that time, we had the onset of Covid and
a good amount of turnover internally within Finance. This is the first thing we have been able to see people
settle into their roles consistently and I think the results of the audit show that. We issued our report on June
26th, we were a bit early and issue only a few deficiencies which reflects management’s preparation and
willingness to be ready for the audit.
Emily Francis; I am good – we did this at PFA as well, so this is my second one in a week.
Julie Pignataro; Thank you for the report. It is very thorough and clear which sometimes you don’t get.
Chris Telli; I have been the partner for the last five years - BKD then Forvis – I will be rolling off the engagement
at the conclusion of this audit – great job. Thank this committee, Travis, and Blaine – pleasure to work with your
entire team. We did purpose on the current RFP – we would very much like to continue as your auditors.
Travis Storin; our current code which was adopted by the previous Council. Chris Telli rolling off is by our design
to make it mandatory for a partner roll off after 5 years. We are trying to mimic some of the more common-
sense aspects of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. While we can continue with the same firm, we do have a
partner rotation to keep arm’s length with the auditor.
D. 2022 Fund Balances
Blaine Dunn, Accounting Director
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION: Status of Fund Balances and Working Capital
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The attached presentation gives a status of fund balances and working capital. Fund balances are primarily
considered for funding one-time offers during the Budgeting for Outcomes process. To a lesser extent, available
monies are also used to fund supplemental appropriations between BFO cycles.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
General update to Council Finance Committee
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
To aid in answering the question of what funding is available to support emerging issues and initiatives in the
next budget cycle. In each fund the balances are shown vertically by the accounting classifications. The
amounts are then additionally categorized into Appropriated, Available with Constraints, and Available for
Nearly Any Purpose.
Appropriated, Minimum Policy or Scheduled is comprised of minimum fund balances established by policy, funds
from the 2022 balance that have been appropriated in 2023 and amounts for projects specifically identified by
voters. An example of the latter is Community Capital Improvements Plan.
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Available with Constraints are those balances available for appropriation but within defined constraints. An
example are donations received through City Give. They are restricted for the purpose of the donation, but still
available for appropriation.
Available for Nearly Any Purpose are balances that are available for appropriation at the discretion of the City
Council.
DISCUSSION / NEXT STEPS
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
General update to Council Finance Committee
Kelly Ohlson; what 1-3 things should jump out at us – that should be a concern or interesting.
Travis Storin;
subtext – when you look at General Funds unassigned fund balance (discretionary General Fund), it stayed
steady from 2021 - 2022 and it is still at a high point. We are coming off of a post pandemic recovery period that
was pretty dramatic – we would normally be holding $4-4.5M but right now it is at $8.1M.
I don’t expect it to continue, once used I don’t think it will be this high. The explosive 10% sales tax growth is
what drove that number, but we are now back to very close to the budget in sales tax collection. As the growth
rate falls back to earth, the reserve will as well.
Blaine Dunn; I highlighted a couple of those funds; Transportation didn’t have any surplus and Transit is running
razor thin with their pre award authority. They will need to look to the General Fund in the future.
Kelly Ohlson; is that 20% number of reserve - is that overly conservative – cost of money 1.5 times more – is that
a standard best practice? Do we have that council appointed policy? Do we have that porridge right?
Travis Storin; it can vary fund to fund – where it exists in Utilities 25% is appropriate.
The Benefits Fund is a place we may like to revisit or keep an eye on.
Blaine Dunn: late last year we did revisit that and moved it down from 30% to 25%
Travis Storin; one to keep an eye on with the new normal. Within the General Fund, it is a conservative stance.
We have the TABOR policy, and we have our own internal (60 days) 3% + 2 months of operating reserves. This
was a good place to be when our revenue went down 20% over night during the summer of 2020.
It is highly judgment based so hard to say that the porridge is exactly the right temperature because it can wax
and wane with economic cycles.
Blaine Dunn: I would add that the policy for minimum balances is council adopted. We reach out and see what
outer municipalities are doing to make sure we are in the right spot. We see it every 3 years unless a fund needs
to come sooner and we will bring it sooner if necessary (Benefits Fund).
Julie Pignataro; good update – great questions Kelly - it is good to have the impressions of the experts.
Meeting adjourned at 5:30 pm.
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Finance Administration
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Special Council Finance Committee Zoom Meeting
August 16, 2023
222 Colorado River Room
Council Attendees: Julie Pignataro, Emily Francis, Kelly Ohlson
Staff: Travis Storin, John Duval, Gerry Paul, Blaine Dunn, Randy Bailey, Jordan Granath,
Amy Lyons (Library), Kirsten Howard (PFA), Carolyn Koontz
Meeting called to order at 4:08 pm
Selection of Audit Firm
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this item is to interview three finalists for financial
audit services. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued and five firms made proposals. A team
of four that included staff from the City, PFA and Library reviewed the written proposals and
recommend Clifton, Larson Allen, Forivs, and Plante Moran for consideration by the Council
Finance Committee.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
• Recommend an audit firm for subsequent selection via City Council Resolution.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Process Overview: Each firm will have up to 15 minutes to present, followed by 25 minutes for
questions from the Committee. At the end of the interviews the Committee will discuss and
recommend an audit firm. Staff that reviewed the written proposals will be available to answer
questions from the Committee.
The Committee recommendation will be brought to City Council on September 19.
The auditor selected will have annual contracts renewable for a maximum of 5 years, and per
Code are eligible to be competitively selected for one additional 5-year period, for a maximum
tenure of 10 years for a given firm. If Forvis is selected this will be their second, and final, 5-year term.
SUMMARY:
All three firms; CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, Forvis LLP and Plant Moran presented to the committee.
Presentations were followed by discussion between the committee members and staff.
RESULT: The Committee decided to move forward by a vote of 2-1, with Plant Moran.
This guidance will be brought forward on Consent at the full Council Meeting on September 19th.
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COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Staff: Lawrence Pollack, Budget Director
Travis Storin, Chief Financial Officer
Date: September 7, 2023
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
First Reading of Ordinance No., 2023, Making Supplemental Appropriations in Various City
Funds.
First Reading of Ordinance No., 2023, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in Various City Funds.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of these Annual Adjustment Ordinances is to combine dedicated and unanticipated
revenues or reserves that need to be appropriated before the end of the year to cover the related
expenses that were not anticipated and therefore, not included in the 2023 annual budget
appropriation. The unanticipated revenue is primarily from fees, charges, rents, contributions and
grants that have been paid to City departments to offset specific expenses.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
• What questions or feedback does the Council Finance Committee have on the 2023 Annual
Adjustment Ordinance?
• Does the Council Finance Committee support moving forward with bringing the 2023 Annual
Adjustment Ordinance to the full City Council on the Consent Agenda?
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
These Ordinances appropriate unanticipated revenue and prior year reserves in various City
funds and authorizes the transfer of appropriated amounts between funds and/or projects. The
City Charter permits the City Council to appropriate unanticipated revenue received as a result of
rate or fee increases or new revenue sources, such as grants and reimbursements. The City
Charter also permits the City Council to provide, by ordinance, for payment of any expense from
prior year reserves. Additionally, it authorizes the City Council to transfer any unexpended
appropriated amounts from one fund to another upon recommendation of the City Manager,
provided that the purpose for which the transferred funds are to be expended remains unchanged;
the purpose for which they were initially appropriated no longer exists; or the proposed transfer
is from a fund or capital project account in which the amount appropriated exceeds the amount
needed to accomplish the purpose specified in the appropriation ordinance.
If these appropriations are not approved, the City will have to reduce expenditures even though
revenue and reimbursements have been received to cover those expenditures.
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The table below is a summary of the expenses in each fund that make up the increase in
requested appropriations. Also included are transfers between funds and/or projects which do not
increase net appropriations, but per the City Charter, require City Council approval to make the
transfer. A table with the specific use of prior year reserves appears at the end of the AIS.
Funding Additional
Revenue
Prior Year
Reserves Transfers TOTAL
General Fund $750,530 $625,017 $0 $1,375,547
Transportation Services Fund 1,164,250 0 0 1,164,250
Capital Projects Fund 988,168 0 0 988,168
Transportation CEF Fund 0 200,000 0 200,000
Recreation Fund 0 112,183 0 112,183
Golf Fund 14,600 138,915 0 153,515
Perpetual Care Fund 0 39,064 0 39,064
GRAND TOTAL $2,917,548 $1,115,179 $0 $4,032,727
A. GENERAL FUND
1. Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) has received revenue from various sources. A
listing of these items follows:
a. $18,000 – 2023/2024 BATTLE Grant (Beat Auto Theft Through Law Enforcement):
Police Services was awarded a grant from the Colorado State Patrol to help prevent
auto theft in Colorado.
b. $34,000 – 2022/2023 BATTLE Grant Supplemental (Beat Auto Theft Through Law
Enforcement): 'The Property Crimes division of Police Services has been awarded an
additional $34,000 on top of the original $36,516 grant to fund additional overtime to
help investigate auto theft in Northern Colorado.
c. $12,000 - 2023 Click it or Ticket Grant: Police Services was awarded a Click it or
Ticket Grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation to pay for officers to
work overtime to conduct enforcement activities.
d. $201,363 - Police Information Services encountered an issue with the 9-11
dispatch servers that ran the system. Because of this, it was discovered that the
server licenses needed to be upgraded. This appropriation is equal to Larimer
County and Loveland's contribution for the upgrade.
e. $16,000 - 2023/2024 High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) Grant: Police Services
was awarded a grant from the Law Enforcement Assistance Fund to pay for
overtime for DUI enforcement.
f. $11,445 – 2022-23 ICAC Grant (Internet Crimes Against Children): Police
Services was awarded the ICAC grant to help fund training and equipment to
investigate internet crimes targeted at children.
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g. $31,291 – 2019 JAG Grant: Police Services was awarded $31,291 for a grant to help
fund overtime to investigate illegal drug use and sales. This grant has been spent and
the grant period is now closed, however after an extensive audit it was determined
that the appropriations were never completed. This is to retroactively appropriate the
funds and then close the account.
h. $110,484 - Police Miscellaneous Revenue: Police Services receives revenue
from the sale of Police reports along with other miscellaneous revenue, like
restitution payments, evidence revenue and SWAT training.
i. $202,799 - Police Reimbursable Overtime: Police Services help schedule security
and traffic control for large events. Since these events are staffed by officers
outside of their normal duties, officers are paid overtime. The organization who
requested officer presence is then billed for the costs of the officers' overtime. Fort
Collins Police Services (FCPS) partners with Larimer County to staff events at The
Ranch. Police receives reimbursement from Larimer County for officers’ hours
worked at Ranch events.
j. $40,591 - School Resource Officers: Police Services have a contract with Poudre
School District to provide officers on location at a majority of the schools for safety
and support. The school district pays Police Services based on a predetermined
contract amount and also partially reimbursing for overtime incurred. This request is
for the previously billed overtime and anticipated overtime for the remaining year.
k. $8,732 - DUI Enforcement: Proceeds that have been received for DUI enforcement
from Larimer County.
l. $32,339 – 2023/2024 Black Market Marijuana Grant: Police Services was awarded
the Marijuana grant to support the investigation and prosecution of black market or
illegal marijuana cultivation and distribution in the city.
TOTAL APPROPRIATION
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (2023/2024 BATTLE Grant) $18,000
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (2022/2023 BATTLE Grant supplemental) $34,000
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (2023 Click it or Ticket Grant) $12,000
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (Partner Agency Contributions for SQL Server upgrades) $201,363
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (2023/2024 HVE Grant) $16,000
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (2022/2023 ICAC Grant) $11,445
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (2019 JAG Grant) $31,291
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (Police Miscellaneous Revenue) $100,484
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (Police Reimbursable Overtime) $202,799
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (School Resource Officers) $40,591
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (DUI Enforcement) $8,732
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (2023/2024 Black Market Marijuana Grant) $32,339
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Total: $719,044
FOR: Help prevent auto theft $52,000
FOR: Overtime for Seat Belt enforcement $12,000
FOR: 911 Dispatch server licenses upgrade $201,363
FOR: Overtime for DUI enforcement $16,000
FOR: Help prevent Internet Crimes Against Children $11,445
FOR: Investigate illegal drug use and sales $31,291
FOR: Police Miscellaneous Revenue $100,484
FOR: Police Reimbursable Overtime for events $202,799
FOR: Overtime for School Resource Officers $40,591
FOR: DUI enforcement $8,732
FOR: Support the investigation of illegal marijuana cultivation $32,339
Total: $719,044
2. Manufacturing Equipment Use Tax Rebate
Finance requests the appropriation of $61,000 to cover the amount due for the 2022
Manufacturing Equipment Use Tax Rebate program as established in Chapter 25, Article II,
Division 5, of the Municipal Code. The rebate program was established to encourage
investment in new manufacturing equipment by local firms. Vendors have until December
31st of the following year to file for the rebate. This item appropriates the use tax funds to
cover the payment of the rebates.
FROM: Prior Year Reserves (Manufacturing Use Tax Rebate Assign) $61,000
FOR: Manufacturing Use Tax Rebates $61,000
3. Mobile Home Park Backflow Preventer Project Larimer County Additional Grant
Funds
The Neighborhood Services Department received an American Rescue Plan Act Immediate
Needs Grant from Larimer County in the amount of $132,500 for the purpose of funding
backflow preventer projects in mobile home parks. The City contracted with Top Notch
Plumbing, who conducted this work in May and June of 2023 at Nueva Vida and Hickory
Village Mobile Home Parks. The total project cost was $147,880, which exceeds our grant
by $15,380. On July 19, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously agreed to
fund the full project cost. All agreements have been approved and signed, and payment
from the County to the City via check is in process.
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (ARPA Grant through Larimer County) $15,380
FOR: Mobile Home Park Backflow Preventer Project $15,380
4. Land Bank Operational Expenses
This request is intended to cover expenses related to the land bank property maintenance
needs for 2023. Since expenses vary from year to year, funding is requested annually mid-
year to cover these costs. Expenses in 2023 include general maintenance of properties, raw
water and sewer expenses, electricity, repairs, and other as applicable.
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FROM: Prior Year Reserves (Land Bank reserve) $3,600
FOR: Land Bank Expenses $3,600
5. Radon Kits
Environmental Services sells radon test kits at cost as part of its program to reduce lung-
cancer risk from in-home radon exposure. This appropriation would recover kit sales for the
purpose of restocking radon test kits.
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (radon kit sales) $1,986
FOR: Radon test kit purchase $1,986
6. Transfer of remaining Gardens Reserve from General Fund to Cultural Services
Fund (refer to item B1)
Gardens on Spring Creek was moved from the General Fund to the Cultural Services Fund.
This transfers the residual assigned balance in the General Fund to Cultural Services
FROM: Prior Year Reserves (Gardens on Spring Creek Reserve within the General Fund) $560,417
FOR: Transfer to the Cultural Services Fund $560,417
7. Forestry Additional Revenue
Forestry had unanticipated revenue earned in 2023 and is requesting an adjustment to the
budget to utilize revenues related to Payments in Lieu and Work for Others.
From 1/1/23 to 8/18/23, forestry has performed $6,905 worth of work for others and has
received $7,215 for payments in lieu.
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (Payments in Lieu and Work for Others) $14,120
FOR: Forestry operations $14,120
B. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FUND
1. Streets Work for Others
The Planning, Development and Transportation Work for Others program is a self-supported
program for all “Work for Others” activities within Streets. Expenses are tracked and billed out
to other City departments, Poudre School District, CSU, CDOT, Larimer County, developers
and other public agencies. The original budget of $3.1M was an estimate based on prior years
budget. Due to unanticipated projects and equipment/parts needs, and higher cost of materials,
additional funding of $1.2M is requested to cover projects through the end of 2023. Revenue
for performing the work will offset the expense (expense will not be incurred if revenue is not
received).
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (reimbursement for work done) $1,150,000 FOR: Work for Others program $1,150,000
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2. FC Moves: Open Streets Vendor Fees
Open Streets is a bi-annual FC Moves event that promotes active modes of transportation and
invites folks to experience a street without cars. At Open Streets, participants can expect 1-2
miles of car-free, family-friendly streets. Participants are encouraged to Ride the Route and
explore areas called “Activity Hubs”- temporary clusters of activity provided by local
businesses and organizations. Vendors for Open Streets are charged $50 if they are a non-profit,
$100 if they are a private business. For spring 2023 we had 33 private businesses and 19 non-
profits join as vendors.
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue $4,250 FOR: Open Streets Program $4,250
3. FC Moves: SPIN Annual Payment
Per the contract between the City and Spin, Spin pays an annual fee in addition to permitting
fees. These funds can be used at the City's discretion, and typically are used for projects related
to the Spin program, such as E-Bikes and the Shift Your Ride TDM program. The funds have
already been received.
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (Vendor payment (SPIN)) $10,000 FOR Shift Your Ride TDM Program $10,000
C. CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
1. Country Club Reserve Payment-In-Lieu (Highway 1 Douglas Rd)
The City received a payment from Developer (Country Club Reserve) for payment in lieu of
construction of required intersection improvements of the HWY1 and Douglas Road
intersection per their development agreement.
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (Payment in lieu) $28,000 FOR: Intersection improvements $28,000
2. Waterfield 4th Payment-In-Lieu (Timberline and Vine) Outfall Channel Improvements
The City received a payment in lieu of construction from the Developer (Waterfield) for outfall
channel required for drainage in the amount of $25,389.
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (Payment in lieu) $25,389 FOR: Construction of outfall channel $25,389
3. Vine & Timberline Payment-In-Lieu (Waterfield 4th)
The City received a payment in lieu of construction from the Waterfield Developer for
Timberline/Vine intersection improvements.
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (Payment in lieu) $254,545 FOR: Intersection improvements $254,545
4. Waters Edge 2nd Payment-In-Lieu (Timberline and Vine Intersection)
The City received a payment in lieu of construction from Developer (Waters Edge 2nd filing)
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for the intersection of Vine and Timberline for $250,000 in November 2020.
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (Payment in lieu) $250,000 FOR: Intersection improvements $250,000
5. Vine & Timberline Overpass Payment-in-Lieu
The City received a payment-in-lieu of construction from the Developer (Waterfield - Filing 4)
in July 2023 for $58,466 specifically to be used for the Timberline Road Realignment and
Overpass Project.
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (Payment in lieu) $58,466 FOR: Timberline Road Realignment and Overpass Project $58,466
6. Laporte Bridges - Salud Local Portion Payment
The Laporte Bridges capital project completed the frontage for the Salud development. The
"local portion payment" from the Salud development for 215.03’ of frontage at $264/LF came
to a total of $56,768. Engineering received this payment and completed the work using prior
project funding.
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (Payment in lieu) $56,768 FOR: Laporte Bridges project $56,768
7. Bloom 1st Payment-In-Lieu (Timberline and Vine Intersection)
The City received a payment in lieu of $250,000 from the developer (Bloom, Filing 1) for
construction at the intersection of Vine and Timberline.
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (Payment in lieu) $250,000 FOR: Intersection improvements $250,000
8. College and Cherry Railroad Crossing Replacement
The Union Pacific Railroad was mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration to complete
the College and Cherry crossing replacement project in 2023 or face fines/penalties, due to a
short in the wiring system between the rail and City's traffic signal interconnect. The railroad
offered to cover the cost of the crossing itself ($542k) if the City could provide traffic control
and roadway paving/patching work. The total cost of the traffic control and paving was $86k.
Several unscheduled railroad crossing repair projects during 2022 and 2023 had reduced the
overall railroad crossing replacement budget, leading to the need for additional funds to
complete the College Ave. and Cherry St. replacement project. The difference between the
project cost and remaining crossing replacement funds is approximately $65k.
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue (Payment in lieu) $65,000 FOR: Railroad crossing replacement $65,000
D. TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL EXPANSION FUND
1. Transportation Capital Expansion Fund (TCEF) - Minor Reimbursements
The purpose of this offer is to allocate additional Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF)
funds for the purpose of reimbursing development for the construction of eligible transportation
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related improvements under the category of Minor Reimbursements (individual reimbursements
under $500,000). The TCEF Program will frequently partner with development to construct
arterial and collector level roadways adjacent to the development's frontage. After eligible
improvements are accepted by the City, the TCEF program will reimburse the developer for
these improvements. The TCEF Program has received an initial request for a minor
reimbursement for Country Club Reserve with an initial estimate of $438,443 for the oversizing
of improvements on Turnberry Road and Douglas Road. This appropriation will ensure the
TCEF Program's ability to reimburse development for eligible improvements constructed in
2023.
FROM: Prior Year Reserves $200,000 FOR: Reimbursement for construction of arterial and collector level roadways $200,000
E. RECREATION FUND
1. Recreation Facilities Asset Management
Multiple facility maintenance and asset replacement needs have come up that impact operations
and customer satisfaction with City facilities. The most urgent items include:
Blinds/shades at the Senior Center that have failed; Umbrella replacement at City Park Pool;
Timing system & pads at EPIC Pool for competition practice & events; Structural engineer
assessment of City Park Pool slide structure; new office space at EPIC needed due to
displacement of staff from elevator project; and re-configuration of front desk/customer area at
Northside Aztlan Community Center to address safety and efficiency needs.
FROM: Prior Year Reserves $112,183 FOR: Facilities Asset Management $112,183
F. GOLF FUND
1. Golf Facilities Maintenance
Golf has faced multiple challenges outside of normal operations this season. Please see our
annual adjustment requests below. Total request is $138,915.
• Collindale has recently experienced an increase in rogue range balls that have crossed our
boundaries into other public spaces. They have hired a Range Attendant to monitor the
driving range, remind golfers of the rules and prevent accidents. The range would have
an attendant for an average of 12 hours per day from May through October. It will be
staffed from 8:00 am until sunset. 6 months x 4.3 weeks x 7 days a week x 12 hours a day
x $17.47 per hour (includes overhead)=$37,861 this year
• Last fall Collindale was having false alarms related to its hydrogen sensors and fire
panels. Op services advised to get a new fire panel asap and was going to hold off
invoicing until after the first of the year. Approximate cost to replace the panel was
$18k. However, the fire panel was back ordered and has still not arrived. In the interim,
the hydrogen sensors which are tied to the fire panel have been alarming and the fire
department has come and taken readings showing the whole ventilation system for the
carts may be deficient. The fire department has required us to have a new alarm design
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done and to assess if the ventilation is working properly, adding approximately another
$21,000. In addition, since the fire department assessment, we have been paying almost
$1400 per week to have someone watch Collindale every night on a fire watch.
Requesting cleanup funding to pay for alarm design, new panels and contract labor for 12
weeks $55,800 ($18,000+$21,000+(12*1400))
• In late June 2023 Southridge Golf Course experienced significant flooding in the
clubhouse basement. While these repairs will eventually be reimbursed through the SRM
department, it will take a significant amount of time and funding will likely not be
available to spend in time for year end. Total repairs costs are $45,254; PO 9231334 -
$15,108 and PO 9231165 - $30,146
FROM: Prior Year Reserves $138,915 FOR: Golf Facilities Management $138,915
2. Golf Nature in the City Award
Nature in the City Grant was awarded in early 2023 to Southridge Golf Course for their Turf
Conversion project. We've received $11,680 to date and will receive the remaining
reimbursement after the project is complete. Total grant is up to $14,600.
FROM: Unanticipated Revenue $14,600 FOR: Turf Conversion project $14,600
G. PERPETUAL CARE FUND
1. Transfer from Perpetual Care Fund to Cemeteries Fund
Each year there is a budgeted amount for perpetual care to transfer to cemeteries which is
entered by accounting on a monthly basis. The last two years the amount received by the
perpetual care fund has been higher than budgeted, so not all money was transferred to
cemeteries. This clears out the residual balance and accounting will be changing the process in
these two funds moving forward.
FROM: Prior Year Reserves (Perpetual Care Fund) $39,064
FOR: Transfer to the Cemeteries Fund $39,064
FINANCIAL / ECONOMIC IMPACTS
This Ordinance increases total City 2023 appropriations by $4,032,727. Of that amount, this
Ordinance increases General Fund 2023 appropriations by $1,375,547, including use of
$625,017 in prior year reserves. Funding for the total increase to City appropriations is
$2,917,548 from unanticipated revenue and $1,115,179 from prior year reserves. The
following is a summary of the items requesting prior year reserves:
Item # Fund Use Amount
A2 General Fund Manufacturing Equipment Use Tax Rebate $61,000
A4 General Fund Land Bank Operational Expenses 3,600
A6 General Fund Transfer of Remaining Gardens Reserve 560,417
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E1
Transportation CEF
Fund
Transportation Capital Expansion Fund (TCEF) -
Minor Reimbursements
200,000
F1 Recreation Fund Recreation Facilities Asset Management 112,183
G1 Golf Fund Golf Facilities Maintenance 138,915
H1 Perpetual Care Fund Transfer from Perpetual Care to Cemeteries 39,064
Total Use of Prior Year Reserves: $1,115,179
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment #1 – Presentation to Council Finance Committee
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2023 Annual Adjustment Ordinances
Council Finance Committee –September 7, 2023
Attachment #1
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22023 Annual Adjustment Ordinances
The recommended 2023 Annual Adjustment Ordinances are
intended to address:
•2023 unanticipated revenues (e.g., grants & reimbursements)
•Appropriation of unassigned reserves to fund unanticipated expenditures
associated with approved 2023 appropriations
•Should be routine and non-controversial
•Items approved by the ordinance need to be spent within fiscal / calendar
year 2023, unless non-lapsing in nature
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32023 Annual Adjustment Ordinances
City-wide Ordinances No. , 2023 increase total City 2023
appropriations by $4,033k
•These Ordinances increase General Fund 2023 appropriations by $1,376k,
including the use of $625k in prior year reserves. Those reserves are primarily
for:
o $61k for Manufacturing Equipment Use Tax Rebate
o $560k transfer from Gardens on Spring Creek reserve within the General Fund to
the Cultural Services Fund
•Funding for the total City appropriation of $4,033k is:
o $2,918k from Unanticipated Revenue
o $1,115k from Prior Year Reserves
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4Summary of 2023 Adjustments by Fund
Funding (all values in $k)Additional
Revenue
Prior Year
Reserves Transfers TOTAL
General Fund $751 $625 $0 $1,376
Transportation Services Fund 1,164 0 0 1,164
Capital Projects Fund 988 0 0 988
Transportation CEF Fund 0 200 0 200
Recreation Fund 0 112 0 112
Golf Fund 15 139 0 154
Perpetual Care Fund 0 39 0 39
GRAND TOTAL $2,918 $1,115 $0 $4,033
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5Larger Adjustments
Item (in $k)General
Fund
Transportation
Services Fund
Capital
Projects
Fund
Other TOTAL
Partner Agency Contributions for CRISP SQL Server
upgrades $201.4 $201.4
Police Reimbursable Overtime $202.8 $202.8
Transfer of Remaining Gardens Reserve $560.4 $560.4
Streets Work for Others $1,150.0 $1,150.0
Vine & Timberline Payment-In-Lieu (Waterfield 4th)$254.5 $254.5
Waters Edge 2nd Payment-In-Lieu (Timberline and Vine
Intersection)$250.0 $250.0
Bloom 1st Payment-In-Lieu (Timberline and Vine
Intersection)$250.0 $250.0
Transportation Capital Expansion Fund (TCEF) - Minor
Reimbursements $200.0 $200.0
Sub-Total $964.6 $1,150.0 $754.5 $200.0 $3,069.1
All Other Recommended Items $411.0 $14.3 $233.6 $304.8 963.6
TOTAL $1,376 $1,164.3 $988.2 $504.8 $4,032.7
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62023 Annual Adjustment Ordinances
Guidance Requested:
•What questions or feedback does the Council Finance Committee have
on the 2023 Annual Adjustment Ordinances?
•Does the Council Finance Committee support moving forward with
bringing the 2023 Annual Adjustment Ordinances to the full City Council
on the Consent Agenda?
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COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Staff: Travis Storin, Chief Financial Officer
Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
Lawrence Pollack, Budget Director
Date: September 7, 2023
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
2024 Budget Revision Recommendations
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this agenda item is to familiarize and seek feedback from the Council Finance
Committee on the City Manager’s recommended revisions to the 2024 Budget before the
recommendations are reviewed and discussed at the Council Work Session scheduled for September
26. Based on direction from Council, the 2024 Budget Revisions will be combined with the
previously adopted 2023-24 Biennial Budget. The 2024 Annual Budget Appropriation Ordinance is
scheduled for 1st Reading on October 17, follow by 2nd Reading on November 21.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
- What questions or feedback does the Council Finance Committee have on the City Manager’s
recommended revisions to the 2024 Budget?
- Does the Council Finance Committee support moving forward with bringing the 2024 Budget
Revisions to the full City Council for the September 26th work session?
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
OVERVIEW:
The mid-cycle Revision Process is different from the biennial Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO)
process in that:
1) There is no broad request for new and innovative Offers. This is because we are operating
within the approved 2023-24 Biennial Budget and these revisions should be exceptions
based on information not known at the time the budget was adopted in 2022
2) Likewise, there is no review by BFO Teams or request for public engagement. However,
the Executive Leadership Team and City Manager conducted a comprehensive review to
determine which requests should be forwarded on for Council's consideration. Revised
revenue projections and available fund reserves were carefully considered when making
these recommendations.
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The 2024 Budget Revisions include offers for Council’s consideration based on information that
wasn’t available at the time the 2023-24 Budget was adopted. The following are key objectives
which the Budget Revision process is intended to address:
• Matching appropriations for ongoing expenditures to current ongoing revenue estimates, if
declining
• Council priorities
• High-priority projects and other needs not known at the time of the adoption of the 2023-24
Budget
• Fiduciary responsibilities & fund balance requirements
The recommended 2024 Budget Revisions meet these goals, as applicable. Recommended revisions
to the 2024 Budget must also meet one of the following criteria:
• The request is specifically directed by the City Manager or City Council
• The request is related to a previously approved offer where either revenue shortfalls or
unforeseen expenses are significantly impacting the delivery of that program or service
REVENUE: Overall, most significant City revenue sources are coming in at, or above, the 2023
budget. Based on year-to-date actual collections and other information, both Sales Tax and
Property Tax forecasts are recommended to be increased for 2024.
Sales Tax collection through July are about $1.0M over budget. It is estimated that the total
2023 collections will be about $1.5M over budget, which raises the base of ongoing Sales Tax in
2024 by that same amount. Staff recommends keeping Sales Tax growth on that higher base at
the 2.5% growth already included in the adopted 2023-24 Budget. This equates to about $1.5M
of new ongoing revenue for City operations in 2024. Of that amount, about $1.1M would be
available in the General Fund.
Property Tax assessments this year are seeing 25% to 35% growth, or more. This will be realized
as increased Property Tax collections in 2024 over the budgeted increase of 13% already
included in the 2023-24 Budget. This equates to about $2.1M of new ongoing revenue for City
operations in 2024.
2022 Year-end reserve balances have been finalized and previously shared with the Council
Finance Committee. Unassigned fund balances (i.e., reserves) are available in excess of the
requested amounts for the 2024 Budget Revisions.
Summary of 2024 Revenue Changes and Available Reserves
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The revenue and reserves above are available to fund the recommended additions to the 2024
Budget. The table below summarizes those proposed additions and Attachment #1 contains the
details of those recommended offers.
Summary of 2024 Recommended Additions:
Description
General
Fund -
Ongoing
General
Fund -
1-Time
Cultural
Services
Light &
Power Water Stormwater Broadband TOTAL
Summary of Revenue Changes & Reserves
-Increased 2024 Sales Tax forecast for General Fund
( i)
$1,110,390 $1,110,390
-Increased 2024 Property Tax forecast for General Fund
( i)
2,100,000 $2,100,000
-Increased 2024 Carnegie Center revenue forecast (ongoing)25,000 $25,000
-Available Ongoing Revenue from the 2023-24 Budget 3,200,000 360,000 1,200,000 1,159,674 $5,919,674
-Available Reserves (1-Time, if requested)8,100,000 $8,100,000
-Less: 2023 Reappropriation (1-Time)(602,754)(52,500)($655,254)
-Less: 2023 Supplemental Approps (ongoing)(582,000)($582,000)
-Less: 2023 Supplemental Approps (1-Time)(1,125,100)($1,125,100)
Subtotal of Funding Changes 2,628,390 6,372,146 25,000 3,200,000 307,500 1,200,000 1,159,674 14,892,710
Fund / Revision Requested FTE Ongoing $One-Time $ Total
General Fund
Rental Housing Program with 4.0 FTE 4.00 410,950 78,750 489,700
1.0 FTE Carnegie Center for Creativity Programming 1.00 114,899 114,899
Municipal Court Services - 1.0 FTE Deputy Court Clerk II 1.00 73,000 18,000 91,000
Municipal Court Services - Technology - 189,201 146,410 335,611
Additional Prosecution Staff 1.00 195,197 19,472 214,669
Waste Contracting Operating Budget plus 2 FTE 2.00 309,014 - 309,014
Bringing the operations of the TRC in-house plus 3 FTE 3.00 299,564 311,476 611,040
Encampment cleaning and prevention additional funds - 111,000 - 111,000
Expansion of the Enterprise Service Management (ESM) System - 68,500 87,500 156,000
Household Hazardous Waste - - 114,240 114,240
Total General Fund 12.00 $1,771,325 $775,848 $2,547,173
Cultural Services & Facilities
1.0 FTE Carnegie Center for Creativity Programming - 25,000 - 25,000
Total Cultural Services & Facilities Fund 0.00 $25,000 $0 $25,000
Light and Power Fund
Debt service for 2023 Bond Issuance - 2,954,708 - 2,954,708
Total Light and Power Fund 0.00 2,954,708 0 2,954,708
Water Fund
Poudre Instream Flows Plan: Early Design and Cost Estimating Phase - - 60,000 60,000
Total Water Fund 0.00 0 60,000 60,000
Stormwater Fund
Encampment cleaning and prevention additional funds - 64,000 - 64,000
Household Hazardous Waste - - 89,760 89,760
Total Stormwater Fund 0.00 $64,000 $89,760 $153,760
Broadband Fund
Debt service for 2023 Bond Issuance - 1,159,674 - 1,159,674
Total Broadband Fund 0.00 $1,159,674 $0 $1,159,674
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 12.00 5,974,707 925,608 6,900,315
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After netting out the proposed additions, fund balances are still strong and well above minimum
fund balance requirements.
Summary of Available Reserves and Revenue after Recommended Additions
The 2024 Budget Revisions allow the City to include a small number of additional budget
requests to the 2024 Budget, which address Council priorities that benefit our community.
In addition to the recommended budget revisions, there are a few other administrative changes
for the 2024 Budget, as follows:
1) Modification to 2023-24 Offers 14.4 and 17.1: After the budget was completed, an
organizational staffing decision was made to move the Network Engineers from
Broadband back to central Information Technology (IT). This removes the need for the
transfer of money from IT to Broadband. Instead of being transferred, those funds will
now be used to pay the personnel expenses within IT.
a. There is no change in expenses for IT
b. The removal of the transfer of funds impacts Broadband by reducing the
associated transfer revenue and the previously budgeted expenses in the same
amount of $835 for no net financial impact.
2) Modification to 2023-24 Offer 15.6: Police District One is located on the first floor of
the Civic Center Parking Structure. In April 2022 when the budget offer was submitted,
the building was owned by Post Modern Development, with a rent of $84k for 2024. In
December of 2022, the Civic Center Parking Structure was purchased by the City. Now
that the City owns the building, there is no longer any rent to be paid for this facility.
a. The removal of the transfer of funds impacts Operations Services by reducing the
associated transfer revenue and the previously budgeted expenses in the same
amount of $84k for no net financial impact.
3) Modification to 2023-24 Offer 1.42: This offer to update the Water Efficiency Plan was
approved for $100k in 2023 and $150k in 2024. A Colorado Water Conservation Board
(CWCB) grant for this effort was awarded and appropriated with Ordinance No. 34,
2023, thus the $150K in 2024 no longer needs to be appropriated.
a. That budgeted amount of $150k will remain in Water Fund reserves for future
use, as approve by City Council
ATTACHMENTS
Description
General
Fund -
Ongoing
General
Fund -
1-Time
Cultural
Services
Light &
Power Water Stormwater Broadband TOTAL
Available Revenue and Reserves 2,628,390 6,372,146 25,000 3,200,000 307,500 1,200,000 1,159,674 14,892,710
2024 Budget Revision Requests
-Ongoing Requests (1,771,325)(25,000) (2,954,708)(64,000) (1,159,674)(5,974,707)
-One-Time Requests (775,848)(60,000) (89,760)(925,608)
Total of 2024 Revisions (1,771,325) (775,848) (25,000) (2,954,708) (60,000) (153,760) (1,159,674) (6,900,315)
Net Impact (positive = available)$857,065 $5,596,298 $0 $245,292 $247,500 $1,046,240 $0 N/A
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Attachment 1 – PDF with 2024 Budget Revision narratives
Attachment 2 – Presentation with 2024 Budget Revisions_CFC 7 September 2023
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Attachment #1
Council Finance Committee
2024 Budget Revisions
September 7, 2023
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2024 Budget Revision Requests
Fund / Revision Requested FTE Ongoing $ One-Time $ Total
General Fund
Rental Housing Program with 4.0 FTE 4.00 410,950 78,750 489,700
1.0 FTE Carnegie Center for Creativity Programming 1.00 114,899 114,899
Municipal Court Services - 1.0 FTE Deputy Court Clerk II 1.00 73,000 18,000 91,000
Municipal Court Services - Technology - 189,201 146,410 335,611
Additional Prosecution Staff 1.00 195,197 19,472 214,669
Waste Contracting Operating Budget plus 2 FTE 2.00 309,014 - 309,014
Bringing the operations of the TRC in-house plus 3 FTE 3.00 299,564 311,476 611,040
Encampment cleaning and prevention additional funds - 111,000 - 111,000
Expansion of the Enterprise Service Management (ESM) System - 68,500 87,500 156,000
Household Hazardous Waste - - 114,240 114,240
Total General Fund 12.00 $1,771,325 $775,848 $2,547,173
Cultural Services & Facilities
1.0 FTE Carnegie Center for Creativity Programming - 25,000 - 25,000
Total Cultural Services & Facilities Fund 0.00 $25,000 $0 $25,000
Light and Power Fund
Debt service for 2023 Bond Issuance - 2,954,708 - 2,954,708
Total Light and Power Fund 0.00 2,954,708 0 2,954,708
Water Fund
Poudre Instream Flows Plan: Early Design and Cost Estimating Phase - - 60,000 60,000
Total Water Fund 0.00 0 60,000 60,000
Stormwater Fund
Encampment cleaning and prevention additional funds - 64,000 - 64,000
Household Hazardous Waste - - 89,760 89,760
Total Stormwater Fund 0.00 $64,000 $89,760 $153,760
Broadband Fund
Debt service for 2023 Bond Issuance - 1,159,674 - 1,159,674
Total Broadband Fund 0.00 $1,159,674 $0 $1,159,674
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 12.00 5,974,707 925,608 6,900,315
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:
Outcome:NLSH (Neighborhood Livability & Social Health)Contact:
Svc Area:Planning, Dev & Transportation Related Offer #:n/a
Department:Comm Dev & Neighborhood Svcs Capital?No
Offer Description:
Ongoing One-Time Total
Expense Fund(s):1)100 - General Fund $410,950 $78,750 $489,700
Total $410,950 $78,750 $489,700
FTE (if part of the offer, identify the position and salary):
#
1.00 Salary $90,000
1.00 Salary $80,000
1.00 Salary $65,000
1.00 Salary $50,000
Ongoing One-Time Total
Funding Source(s):1)100-General Fund: Reserves $410,950 $78,750
$489,700
Total $410,950 $78,750 $489,700
This revision offer will support the continuation of program implementation activities for the Rental Housing Program approved by City
Council in June 2023. It includes staffing and resources for registering all long-term rentals; improvements to the complaint-based rental
inspection system and system; and improving education and outreach efforts for landlords and renters. This offer was scaled from $615K
and 6.5 FTEs (1 rental manager, 1.5 inspectors, 2.5 engagement specialist, 1.5 Admin/Tech) to $490K and 4 FTEs (rental housing
manager, inspector, engagement specialist, and Admin/Tech) which includes $69K for contracting additional support for culturally
compent community engagement and Admin/Tech support for rental registration. The 4.0 FTEs align with the Council approved
approrpriation in 2023. Scaling the offer may impact the implementation and cost recovery timeline; it will limit additional support for
mediations; and may impact response times for complaint-based rental inspections if volumes continue to increase.
The proposed Rental Housing Program fee structure is designed to cover all administrative costs as projected for the first five years of
implementation. Full implementation of the program is expected in early 2025.
NLSH 1.1 - Increase housing supply and choice and address inequities in housing to ensure that
everyone has healthy, stable housing they can afford.
Rental Housing Prgram
Marcy Yoder
Choose Primary Strategic
Objective:
Addresses rental protections outlined in the Housing Strategic Plan with the intent of increasing
healthy, stable housing for renters.
A performance measure has not yet been created, see explanation below for the proposed metric, if
this Enhancement offer is funded
How does Offer Support
Primary Strategic Objective:
staff will develop performance measures that ensure timely and appropriate service delivery i.e.
response times, completion rates, etc., and indicators of program outcomes
Performance Measure(s)
& Explanations:
#1
Explanation:
Lead Rental Inspector
Admin Tech
Program Manager
Title
Engagement Specialist - Landlords
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:
Outcome:C&R (Culture & Rec)Contact:
Svc Area:Community & Operation Services Related Offer #:50.9
Department:Cultural Services Capital?No
Offer Description:
Funding this offer will support the reopening of the Carnegie Center for Creativity (CCC) in the summer of 2024 after a significant $6.2 M
renovation. The CCC closed in 2020 due to the COVID 19 pandemic. It was decided to keep it closed through 2021 and begin necessary
and planned ADA and other updates including installing a new elevator. Additionally, with the passing of the 2015 Community Capital
Improvement Program ballot measure, the CCC was scheduled for a major renovation beginning in 2024. With the building closure and
the elevator construction underway, staff recommended and City Council supported commencing the larger renovation work in 2022 to
leverage the current situation and minimize future closure time at the CCC. To support the renovation, staff has been successful in
raising over $2.9M as of mid-June. $2.4M from Colorado Creative Industries, $214K from the Downtown Development Authority, $200K
from the Bohemian Foundation, $50K from a community member, $25K from the Gates Family Foundation and $25K grant from El
Pomar Foundation.
The CCC is a creative reuse of the historic 1904 Carnegie library building in Library Park. The CCC is one of the very few facilities in the
Fort Collins area that offers affordable exhibition, performance, and special event space. An important publicly accessible facility and a
significant historic building, the CCC is one of the few exhibition and event spaces open to the community to produce their own events or
co create events.
To capitalize on the reopening and to position the facility as an affordable and accessible asset for the entire community, the department
is requesting support for 1.0 Classified FTE who would coordinate activity, hourly employee support to safely run the facility (there
should always be two employees in the building) and programmatic funds to support community activation. The CCC will be supported
by the expertise of other Cultural Services facilities and programs, including Fort Collins Museum of Discovery to advise on
programming, The Lincoln Center for special event management, and the Visual Arts Program to support the gallery program and
produce related activity.
Additional Information
• Central to the FoCo Creates Arts & Cultural Master Plan is Goal 1 “Through the arts, foster an inclusive and equitable cultural and
creative community that represents all residents.” Goal 3 of the Plan includes – Community Engagement – “Enhance the City’s cultural
CR 2.3 - Expand opportunities to engage in arts and cultural programming throughout the community.
1.0 FTE Carnegie Center for Creativity Programming
Jim McDonald
Choose Primary Strategic
Objective:
This offer supports the reopening of the Carnegie Center for Creativity, as an accessable and
affordable creative space it is key to expanding cultural opportunities for the entire community. The
FoCo Creates Arts & Culture Master Plan specifically had the following action item "... capitalize on
the renovation of the Carnegie Center for Creativity in 2024, developing the faacility into a hub for
community cultural organizations and creative industries."
CR 14. Carnegie Cultural Center facility usage (# of weeks gallery rented)
How does Offer Support
Primary Strategic Objective:
We will ultimately change the measure slightly to reflect total cumulative participation.
Performance
Measure(s) &
Explanations:
#1
Explanation:
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:1.0 FTE Carnegie Center for Creativity Programming
Ongoing One-Time Total
Expense Fund(s):1)273 - Cultural Services & Facilities $139,899 $139,899
Total $139,899 $0 $139,899
FTE (if part of the offer, identify the position and salary):
#
1.00 Salary $55,896
Ongoing One-Time Total
Funding Source(s):1)273-Cultural Services Fund: Ongoing Revenue $25,000
$25,000
2)100-General Fund: Ongoing $114,899 $114,899
Total $139,899 $0 $139,899
Sr. Coordinator, Public Engagement
Title
facilities and city-wide programs to address community growth and demand, supporting the community’s vibrancy and health.”
•Goal 3 is followed by Strategy 3.1 “Provide and operate a variety of cultural facilities that support current and future needs of the
community.” And then Action 3.1b “Explore opportunities to capitalize on the renovation of the Carnegie Center for Creativity in 2024,
developing the facility into a hub for community cultural organizations and creative industries.”
•When it reopens, the CCC will also be supported by other Cultural Services facilities and programs, including Museum of Discovery,
Visual Arts and The Lincoln Center. The goal is to utilize the strong connections these programs have in the greater community,
including with nonprofit partners, to specifically engage with underrepresented communities, and to further the CCC as a welcoming
place for all.
• Though designed to be affordable, there is still a need for some rental revenue to support operations. The programmatic support
requested is to specifically lowers the barrier for people and nonprofit or community organizations in accessing the facility and to support
co-creation.
•The utilization of the CCC as a centralized creative center was supported by the City Council adopted Fort Collins Downtown Plan
(Policy AC 2c) in 2017. The Fort Collins City Plan, adopted in 2019, outlines Policy CR 1.3 - Community Engagement – “Enhance the
City’s cultural facilities and citywide programs to address community growth and demand, supporting the community’s vibrancy and
health.”
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:
Outcome:SAFE (Safe Community)Contact:
Svc Area:Judicial Services Related Offer #:68.9
Department:Municipal Court Capital?No
Offer Description:
This offer is to fund one additional 1.0 FTE Deputy Court Clerk II and some costs associated with on boarding a new employee (computer
equipment, software licenses) for the Municipal Court. City Council requested that the Chief Judge submit this offer during the 2024 BFO
Revision process. This offer originally included two 1.0 FTE Deputy Court Clerks but has been reduced to one based on anticipated
efficiencies from a new case management system.
In 2022, the Court processed approx. 28,000 cases between the general and Camera Radar/Red Light caseloads. Case processing
includes customer interactions in-person/virtual/email, data entry, payments, processing motions, scheduling hearings, addressing
failures to appear/pay/comply with conditions, DMV reporting, virtual and in-person hearings, CCIC warrant entry/QA/clearance, records
requests, defense counsel hearings, courtroom clerk duties, and document management. Fort Collins Police Services increased use of
Camera Radar/Red Light systems in 2023 and plans an increase in 2024, leading to a substantially increased caseload.
During the 2022 and 2023 State Legislative sessions, several new laws were created that have impacted the Municipal Court. New
requirements for online remote access to all court hearings regardless of whether the hearings are held virtually or in-person, full
compliance with accessibility standards which includes documents, emails, and other types of communication, and the automatic sealing
of all misdemeanor/petty offense type cases that are dismissed/acquitted are examples of new laws which require the Court to have the
appropriate number of staff members to ensure proper compliance.
The Court continues to increase its problem-solving focus by implementing additional alternative programing including a new treatment
program (Drug Court) and mental/substance use diversion partnering with UC Health later this year. These programs require a lot of staff
resources.
SAFE 5.9 - Provide innovative municipal court services that balance accountability and compassion
along with ever-changing state regulations.
Municipal Court Services - 1.0 FTE Deputy Court Clerk II
Jill Hueser/Patty Netherton
Choose Primary Strategic
Objective:
Municipal Court continues to develop restorative programing, improve efficiency, increase accessible
communication and virtual options, and adjust to new state regulations. Customer service needs
increase with the complexity of the Court's judicial processes. As this Court continues to grow and
take on new caseloads, improve services, comply with new legislation, provide multiple
communication options, offer online resolution options, and complete accurate case management, the
Court needs appropriate staffing to complete this critical work.
SAFE 12. Municipal Court Caseload
None given
How does Offer Support
Primary Strategic Objective:
SAFE 94. Municipal Court - The Right Track (formerly Special Agency Sessions)
The first chart states the total number of cases, both general and CR/RL that the Court completed
during each year. The second and third charts break down the amount of work completed on each
case for each caseload. Cases filed in Municipal Court can be simple with little direct interaction with
staff, or very complex with multiple interactions and follow-up for a year or more.
Performance
Measure(s) &
Explanations:
#1
#2
Explanation:
Explanation:
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:Municipal Court Services - 1.0 FTE Deputy Court Clerk II
Ongoing One-Time Total
Expense Fund(s):1)100 - General Fund $73,000 $73,000
2)100 - General Fund $18,000 $18,000
Total $73,000 $18,000 $91,000
FTE (if part of the offer, identify the position and salary):
#
A013 Salary $50,920
Ongoing One-Time Total
Funding Source(s):1)100-General Fund: Ongoing $73,000 $73,000
2)100-General Fund: Reserves $18,000 $18,000
Total $73,000 $18,000 $91,000
Deputy Court Clerk II
Title
The Court offers weekly virtual hearing options which are held simultaneously with in-person hearings. Zoom hearing increase access for
individuals with transportation, childcare, work, or other obstacles which hinder court appearances. Due to a new state law, in-custody
video arraignments were increased to three times a week. The Court needs enough staff to cover both types of hearing options and the
addition of new weekly hearings.
The Court is unable to provide quality customer service with the current staffing level. Reduced and or eliminated telephone customer
service and 72-hour or longer response time to customer emails is the norm for the Clerks’ Office. Long term effects on the quality of
customer service, the ability for staff members to participate in City-wide programs, take leave, and especially employee retention are
examples of lean staffing practices.
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:
Outcome:SAFE (Safe Community)Contact:
Svc Area:Judicial Services Related Offer #:68.8
Department:Municipal Court Capital?No
Offer Description:
This offer is for additional funding needed by the Court to purchase a new case management system. The use of technology within the
judicial world is ever increasing. Zoom, WebEx, Online Dispute Resolutions, online payment systems, electronic files, electronic
signatures, ADA compliance, e-citations, e-filings, remote public access to all hearings, public portal options, and integrations with State
and local agencies are critical to the functionality and efficiency of a court. The Court's current system is missing and out of compliance
with several of these critical functionalities and does not have current plans to add these additional products. The Chief Judge's caseload
has files from different City offices who all use different case management systems, some built in-house. This adds a level of inefficiency
and disorganization that will be mitigated once all departments are using the same system.
During the 2022 and 2023 State Legislative sessions, several new laws were created that have impacted the Municipal Court. New
requirements for online remote access to all court hearings regardless of whether they are held virtually or in-person, full compliance with
accessibility standards which includes documents, emails, and other types of communication, increased in-custody video arraignments,
and the automatic sealing of all misdemeanor/petty offense type cases that are dismissed/acquitted are examples of new processes that
the Court can’t easily if at all accommodate with its current technology.
During the 2023-2024 BFO process, the Court received ARPA funds ($225.000) to purchase a new system. The amount requested
through BFO was based on the average cost of a new system according to the responses received during the RFI process which was
SAFE 5.9 - Provide innovative municipal court services that balance accountability and compassion
along with ever-changing state regulations.
Municipal Court Services - Technology
Jill Hueser/Patty Netherton
Choose Primary Strategic
Objective:
Municipal Court continues to develop programming, improve efficiency, increase accessibility options,
and adjust to new state regulations. An updated technology system will create an enterprise resource
platform for use by the Court, City Clerk's Office, Parking Services, Camera Red Light program, and
the City Attorney's Office for years into the future. As this Court continues to grow and take on new
caseloads, improved services, regulation compliance, multiple communication options, online
resolution options, and complete accurate case management, adoptive modern technology is a high
priority for this department.
SAFE 12. Municipal Court Caseload
None given
How does Offer Support
Primary Strategic Objective:
SAFE 94. Municipal Court - The Right Track (formerly Special Agency Sessions)
The first chart states the total number of cases, both general and CR/RL that the Court completed
during each year. The second and third charts break down the amount of work completed on each
case for each caseload. Cases filed in Municipal Court can be simple with little direct interaction with
staff, or very complex with multiple interactions and follow-up for a year or more.
Performance
Measure(s) &
Explanations:
#1
#2
Explanation:
Explanation:
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:Municipal Court Services - Technology
Ongoing One-Time Total
Expense Fund(s):1)100 - General Fund $146,410 $146,410
2)100 - General Fund $189,201 $189,201
Total $189,201 $146,410 $335,611
Ongoing One-Time Total
Funding Source(s):1)100-General Fund: Reserves $146,410 $146,410
2)100-General Fund: Ongoing $189,201 $189,201
Total $189,201 $146,410 $335,611
completed in 2021. In 2021, 2022, and 2023 new state regulations were passed that had significant impacts on the development of the
final RFP created by the Court in 2023. As a result, the Court received fewer proposals all with higher one-time and on-going costs.
After careful consideration of the proposals received, we would like to award the contract for the new system to Tyler Technologies who is
also the vendor for Fort Collins Police Services e-citation system. Their product has all the capabilities that we need now and well into the
future. Their government enterprise solution can be used by the City Clerk’s Office for liquor and marijuana licensing, Parking Services for
case management, Camera Radar/Red Light enforcement, future specialized programing, and the increasing case demand. The system
is subscription based with unlimited licenses and future updates/modules are included in the subscription price.
The Court will need $146,410 in one-time funding to implement the system. This is in addition to the $225,000 in ARPA funding already
received. Additionally, the Court will need a total of $189,201 in recurring annual maintenance costs for the system.
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:
Outcome:SAFE (Safe Community)Contact:
Svc Area:Legal Services Related Offer #:74.1.
Department:City Attorney's Office Capital?No
See Attachment CAO
Offer Description:
Ongoing One-Time Total
Expense Fund(s):1)100 - General Fund $195,197 $19,472 $214,669
Total $195,197 $19,472 $214,669
FTE (if part of the offer, identify the position and salary):
#
1.00 Salary $108,000
Ongoing One-Time Total
Funding Source(s):1)100-General Fund: Ongoing $195,197 $195,197
2)100-General Fund: One-time Revenue $19,472 $19,472
Total $195,197 $19,472 $214,669
Added Prosecution Resources
Carrie Daggett
Choose Primary Strategic
Objective:
SAFE 110. City Attorney Monthly Arraignment Data
We are working to identify data produced by the system that would represent the trends and
performance of the Prosecution team.
How does Offer Support
A performance measure has not yet been created, see explanation below for the proposed metric, if
this Enhancement offer is funded
There are many elements of the Prosecution function and arraignments are continuous and represent
a high volume of work for the Prosecutors. The trends in this data reflect one element of this evolving
workload.Performance
Measure(s) &
Explanations:
#1
#2
Explanation:
Explanation:
Assistant City Attorney II G002-012
Title
See Attachment CAO
SAFE 5.1 - Improve overall community safety while continuing to increase the level of public trust and
willingness to use emergency services.
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AƩachment #CAO Offer request and narraƟves.
Offer Name: Added ProsecuƟon Resources
Outcome: SAFE (Safe Community)
Service Area: Legal Services
Department: City AƩorney’s Office
Primary Strategic ObjecƟve: SAFE 5.1 ‐ Improve overall community safety while continuing to
increase the level of public trust and willingness to use emergency services.
How does Offer Support Primary Strategic Objective:
Summary:
The CAO represents the City in all legal proceedings, including heavy and increasing caseloads in
Municipal Court. Prosecution workload is directly affected by City enforcement activities, including
programs such as red light and speed cameras, nuisance code enforcement and the increase of
homelessness related crimes such as trespass and depositing rubbish. Expanding Court programs and
proceedings also require continued increases in prosecution resources to adequately represent the City
in the court process.
These Prosecutor functions are very time sensitive and critical to the completion of the enforcement
process for City laws and legal requirements. Adequate resources for Prosecution are necessary to give
effect to the City’s investments in regulatory programs, enforcement resources and Court resources and
programs.
Explanation:
All defendants have a right to speedy trial within 91 days, so the cases must be resolved in a short time
frame. Prior to trial the Prosecutors must review the case and evidence, attend arraignments, and meet
with the defendant and attorneys, make plea offers, review and respond to motions, prepare for and
conduct hearings and trials, prep witnesses, prepare plea paperwork for thousands of cases a year. In
addition to daily court settings the Prosecutors must also attend meetings, conduct legal research,
advise liquor, marijuana enforcement and other code enforcement divisions of the City, participate in
treatment courts, and many other important tasks related to the administration of justice on behalf of
the City.
The Prosecution team represents the City in all Municipal Court proceedings, which are scheduled by the
Court and presided over by the Chief Municipal Court Judge or one of the numerous Assistant Judges
and/or Referees who cover the daily court docket. Many days there are multiple court settings being
conducted simultaneously in front of the Municipal Court Judge, Assistant Judges, and/or Referees. The
daily court obligations require multiple prosecutors to handle several hundred cases each week. The
Prosecution team is required to attend court everyday Monday‐Friday throughout the year in order to
prosecute cases on behalf of the City.
Based on these legal requirements the CAO must provide sufficient staffing to cover the variety of
Municipal Court obligations every day and if this function is not adequately staffed, other attorneys in
CAO must be pulled away from their work with other City departments, programs and projects to
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accommodate whatever is required to meet the time sensitive and daily court settings. The number of
arraignments alone exceeds 150 each week.
Offer DescripƟon:
Summary:
This offer funds a prosecutor posiƟon and provides the start‐up expenses for a new prosecutor to
effecƟvely funcƟon, as well as ongoing associated costs, such as purchase and maintenance of a soŌware
license to access the Court’s system.
Historically, The CAO used an ongoing part‐Ɵme contractual prosecutor posiƟon to manage workload for
the ProsecuƟon team. In mid‐2023 when the contractual posiƟon was vacant due to a reƟrement, a full‐
Ɵme posiƟon was created and filled, in order to begin to address the various demands noted above. This
offer would allow conƟnuaƟon of the full‐Ɵme posiƟon while resuming the use of the contractual
posiƟon.
This offer funds resources that are intended to meet the currently known demands. While we anƟcipate
the demands will conƟnue to grow in the coming months and years, it is difficult to predict the impacts
to ProsecuƟon of the various expansions and changes. We will conƟnue to monitor and request
adjustments to reflect the needs as they become evident.
Additional Explanation:
With ongoing evolution in the system of criminal and civil enforcement under the City Code, the
Prosecution role has continued to grow and change. The effects of prior changes to state law, which
have added new mandatory requirements, such as increasing the number of cases that qualify for court‐
appointed defense counsel, continue to make cases more time consuming for not only the Court but
also the Prosecutors who continue to do an increasing number of pre‐trial conferences with defense
attorneys. Pursuant to recently changed state law, bond hearings must be held within 48 hours of arrest.
To comply with the law, Municipal Court bond hearings have increased by 50% which has increased
prosecution time to prepare for the additional hearings each week. Prior to each bond hearing, the
Prosecutors must review charges, reports, evidence, criminal history of the defendant, consider
appropriate plea offers and make recommendations for bond.
In addition, the continued increase in the use of body camera videos and the time involved in reviewing
a high volume of videos in connection with the rising number of cases coming through Municipal Court
have drastically increased the work involved in reviewing evidence in cases.
With increased caseloads and special programs, the Court has expanded the use of assistant judge time
to conduct an additional docket of Court proceedings on Wednesdays. This additional court time has
substantially increased the amount of prosecutor time required for simultaneous tasks and fulfilling
court obligations. Simultaneous dockets and special programs in multiple settings require more
overlapping prosecutor hours to accomplish all the work that goes into each case, court setting, and
hearing, more of the time. Non‐jury trial is also set simulations to regular dockets, which require the
Prosecutors to further prepare witnesses, exhibits, and testimony during the same time as other court
appearances.
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The Prosecution team is instrumental in the function and success of The Right Track program, which
supports persons experiencing homelessness, and other alternatives in responding to violations of the
Code. Prosecutors analyze cases and evidence, identify defendants who are appropriate for the
program, consult with probation, and once a person is in the program prosecutors continue to work
closely with Police, Code Enforcement, other special commissioned officers, and the court to manage
compliance and enforcement issues and develop strategies for effective approaches to address priority
concerns.
Other expanded special court programs, such as traffic circles, also continue to strain the Prosecution
resources available to keep up with the current case load. As further expansion of Court programs and
services occurs, this will also further increase the time required to complete each
prosecution. Specifically, we anticipate we will have additional future needs not addressed in this offer
as a result of the addition of drug court and other specialty and expanded Courts.
The need for direct legal support to specialized teams such as the Public Nuisance Ordinance team and
the Homeless Outreach and Proactive Engagement (HOPE) team has also grown. With recent law
changes and staff programming, the Prosecution team dedicates approximately 30 hours (about 0.75 of
one Prosecutor FTE) per week to these two initiatives. The Prosecutors meet regularly with staff, Police,
and others on the teams to identify ongoing trends and concerns, discuss ways to address the needs of
the teams, and provide legal research, guidance, and support regarding enforcement efforts, as well as
write letters for enforcement actions, all prior to being cited with a violation and following prosecution
and court disposition of violations.
The 2023‐2024 budget included funding for Police Services and Municipal Court to enable substanƟal
increases in the red‐light camera/camera radar program. In the first 6 months of 2023, the total red‐
light/camera radar Ɵckets issued exceeded 10,900. With the two new redlight intersecƟons going online
in early September along with the two new operaƟonal radar vans, citaƟons issued will drasƟcally
increase. Prosecutors must respond to moƟons filed by defendants within 7 days. The Prosecutors must
review the documentaƟon and video evidence, ensure equipment and signage are in compliance with
operaƟonal standards, review and respond to moƟons, and prepare for and prosecute each trial that is
set.
In addiƟon, there have been dramaƟc increases in the number of Building Energy and Water Score
(BEWS) enforcement cases (from 150 violaƟons in the first full enforcement year of 2022 to an expected
400 in 2023). The increase in BEWS citaƟons will add addiƟonal dedicated BEWS dockets to the
upcoming court calendar where Prosecutors will need to meet with defendants, assess compliance, and
handle cases in front of a Referee assigned by the court.
Finally, there has also been an increase in the number of parking enforcement appeals reviewed and
managed that have further strained the resources of the ProsecuƟon team. The Prosecutors must
respond to all parking appeals by reviewing evidence and citaƟons, defendant parking history, and
respond in wriƟng to the request to dismiss or reduce charges within 7 to 10 days of when each appeal
that is filed.
All of these increasing demands have created more pressure to maintain adequate ProsecuƟon team
capacity. This offer is designed to keep us with the changes that are already occurring and to meet the
needs of the current systems and programs.
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:
Outcome:ENV (Environmental Health)Contact:
Svc Area:Sustainability Services Related Offer #:
Department:Environmental Services Capital?No
Offer Description:
Ongoing One-Time Total
Expense Fund(s):1)100 - General Fund $309,014 $309,014
Total $309,014 $0 $309,014
FTE (if part of the offer, identify the position and salary):
#
1.00 Salary $114,269
1.00 Salary $99,205
Ongoing One-Time Total
Funding Source(s):1)100-General Fund: Ongoing $309,014 $309,014
Total $309,014 $0 $309,014
Sr. Specialist - Classified (staggered hire dates Jan, July, Oct)
Lead Specialist - Classified
Title
This offer funds the City Residential Waste Collection Program which was adopted by Council on second reading April 18, 2023. The program
enables actions essential to meeting Fort Collins’ adopted goal to produce zero waste by 2030 and also aligns with several adopted plans and
other Council priorities. Those plans include: Our Climate Future, Big Move 2: Zero Waste Neighborhoods, City Plan, Principle ENV 5: Create a
Zero Waste System, Strategic Plan, and Environmental Health 4.3 Zero Waste
This offer supports additional funding needed for start-up costs related to creating the contracted waste collection program and is an extension of
ordinance 056, 2023 which appropriated prior year reserves to support these costs. Costs include personnel and programmatic expenses
necessary to administer the program. Moving forward an adminstrative fee of $1.35 per household per month will be collected to recover the City’s
costs of administering the Program when the program begins on 9/30/2024.
Additional information:
- Note: In the materials accopanying the 2023 Contracting program adoption and related 2023 appropriation, staff presented estimated costs for
2024. Those estimates represented net costs of the program (i.e. costs less revenue). This offer lists all funds requiring appropriation and thus is a
higher dollar amount than shown in April materials. This offer also appropriates anticipated revenue - making the net cost roughly equivalent to the
2024 number presented previously. Funding is in the General Fund, dependent on Waste Contracting Fee Revenue.
ENV 4.3 - Accelerate efforts to achieve 2030 zero waste goals.
Waste Contracting Operating Budget plus 2 FTE
Lindsay Ex/Megan DeMasters
Choose Primary Strategic
The Contracted Residential Waste Collection Program enable actions essential to meeting Fort Collins’ adopted
goal to produce zero waste by 2030 by increasing recycling efforts and also by increasing the diversion of yard
trimmings city-wide.
ENV 10. Community solid waste diversion rate
Offer supports increased diversion of yard trimmings from landfill by including yard waste collection for all
residents from April-November
How does Offer Support
Primary Strategic Objective:
ENV 12. Tons of community recycled or composted materials, including cardboard
Offer supports residents in increasing recycling and reducing waste material that otherwise would be sent to
landfills for disposal.Performance
Measure(s) &
Explanations:
#1
#2
Explanation:
Explanation:
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:
Outcome:ENV (Environmental Health)Contact:
Svc Area:Sustainability Services Related Offer #:
Department:Environmental Services Capital?Yes
Offer Description:
"This Offer will fund initial steps to bring the operations of the Timberline Recycling Center in-house, including:
•Purchasing truck to haul materials
•Purchasing equipment for Hard-to-Recycle Yard site operations (e.g. bins, front-loader, etc.)
* 3 FTE plus incidental & training costs (Pls note, 2024 FTE costs reflect partial costs only based on staggerred hiring dates.
Fully loaded cost for FTE will increase by approx 145k in 2025)
Background: The City’s recycling drop-off center was created in 2001 and accepted only everyday recyclables (bottles, cans,
paper, etc.) This facility on Riverside Avenue behind the Rivendell school became a fixture in the community and was well used
for many years. In 2017, the equipment from the recycling center was moved to 1903 S. Timberline Road and the site was
expanded to also include a Hard to Recycle Materials yard; both halves together are now the Timberline Recycling Center. Since
moving to its current location, the Hard-to-Recycle Yard has been operated by a contractor that also hauls materials from both
sides of the site.
Project details: Staff has identified a pathway to initiating City operation of the site by late 2024, with continued hauling by the
current vendor until the delivery of the City’s own hauling truck (estimated to arrive in mid-2025). Bringing the TRC fully in-house
on this accelerated timeline is projected to cost an estimated:
•$311,476 in one-time capital costs for equipment (current hard to recycle equipment is owned by the contractor)
•$236,040 for operating costs (e.g. staffing/safety training/Lease Purchase) during the transition period (2.0 FTE; July start date,
and 1.0 FTE; November start date)
Impact: The Timberline Recycling Center is visited by over 400 recyclers per day. This offer ensures the City’s goals for this well-
loved community resource will be more directly within the City’s control, allowing flexibility for piloting new materials, ways to
make the site more welcoming, accessible and inviting, and update safety and customer service practices.
Additi l I f ti
ENV 4.3 - Accelerate efforts to achieve 2030 zero waste goals.
Bringing the operations of the TRC in-house
Lindsay Ex/Jacob Castillo
Choose Primary Strategic
Objective:
The Timberline Recycling Center (TRC) is a key piece of community recycling infrastructure,
especially for those who may not have convenient access to recycling service at their home.
Bringing TRC operations fully in house supports more recycling due to more direct influence
over the materials accepted, customer service training, and the ability to pilot equity and
inclusion practices which can help bring more people to the site.
ENV 10. Community solid waste diversion rate
How does Offer Support
Primary Strategic Objective:
Tons of materials recycled at the Timerbline Recycling Center.
Performance
Measure(s) &
Explanations:
#1
Explanation:
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:Bringing the operations of the TRC in-house
Ongoing One-Time Total
Expense Fund(s):1)100 - General Fund $236,040 $311,476 $547,516
2)100 - General Fund $63,524 $63,524
$299,564 $311,476 $611,040
FTE (if part of the offer, identify the position and salary):
#
2.00 Salary $78,833
1.00 Salary $12,015
Ongoing One-Time Total
Funding Source(s):1)100-General Fund: Prior KFCG 0.25% for Ot $236,040 $236,040
100-General Fund: Prior KFCG 0.25% for Ot $0 $311,476
$311,476
2)100-General Fund: Ongoing $63,524 $63,524
$299,564 $311,476 $611,040
Truck Driver (Operator 1 - Starting Nov 1)
Gate House Attendants (Half -Year July 1 hire date)
Title
Additional Information
•This offer is for both equipment that will be ordered in 2024 and likely delivered in 2025 and for operations staff in 2024.
oDue to long ordering lead times, it’s important to fund these components in the 2024 midcycle process to avoid delays in
transferring to City operations.
•Existing site operations and maintenance costs for the portion of the site already operated by the City are funded through
Ongoing Offer 32.6. Additional personnel incidentals, safety training, and lease purchases costs were added as needed.
•Council Finance Committee has reviewed this change in operations for the site and supported staff’s recommendation to submit
an Offer to the Revision Process.
•Waste Reduction and Recycling staff are developing the Sustainable TRC Plan, which includes a fresh look at TRC operations
and to plan for the next five years.
NOTE: This offer may need to scale down as staff confirms operational details and transition timing. This offer recognizes the
request from Council Finance Committee to accelerate bringing operations in-house. Therefore, it represents the upper-end of
the transition cost in 2024. Any unused funds would be returned if unused due to timing shifts.
•This project includes developing an all-inclusive budget, which will include equipment replacement planning for future years.
•Recent engagement has brought a focus on the challenges with accessibility of the TRC to members of the disability
community. Through the Sustainable TRC plan, staff is working to identify ways to increase accessibility of the TRC for all
community members.
Links to Further Details
• www.fcgov.com/TRC Timberline Recycling Center webpage, including a link to a virtual tour of the site at the top of the page.
Note on Appropriation for truck purchase:The total anticipated price of the truck is 283,000 plus the lease purchase loan costs at
4.5% resulting in 4 payments each year totaling 63,524. Sustainability Svcs will pay fleet this amount who will then pay back the
purchse costs to the bank. Because of this internal payment, the total expenses for the truck appear to be twice as high;
however, the total cost to the City's General Fund will only be 63,524 annually.
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:
Outcome:SAFE (Safe Community)Contact:
Svc Area:Planning, Dev & Transportation Related Offer #:66.2
Department:Comm Dev & Neighborhood Svcs Capital?No
Offer Description:
Ongoing One-Time Total
Expense Fund(s):1)100 - General Fund $111,000 $111,000
2)504 - Stormwater Fund $64,000 $64,000
Total $175,000 $0 $175,000
Ongoing One-Time Total
Funding Source(s):1)100-General Fund: Ongoing $111,000 $111,000
2)504-Stormwater Fund: Ongoing Revenue $64,000 $64,000
Total $175,000 $0 $175,000
Funding this offer will provide safe cleanup of homelessness encampments and provide funding for site work to prevent creation of
encampments. Encampments contain a wide variety of hazardous materials which need to be removed for public safety. This
materials include needles, soiled clothing, human waste and drugs that must be handled and disposed of in the proper manner. Due
to the hazards found on these sites, a private contractor conducts the cleanups. There is a cross departmental team (Parks, Natural
Areas, Code, Police, Stormwater, Outreach FC, etc.) working together to identify and mitigate these areas.
SAFE 5.1 - Improve overall community safety while continuing to increase the level of public trust
and willingness to use emergency services.
Encampment cleaning and prevention additional funds
Marcy Yoder
Choose Primary Strategic
Objective:
This offer provides for contractual cleanups of encampments which reduces the risk to the
community public spaces.
SAFE 38. % of residents responding always safe/usually safe - Trails
Relates to residents feeling safe in parks and natural areas. Encampments are often found in and
around natural areas.
How does Offer Support
Primary Strategic Objective:
SAFE 35. % of residents responding always safe/usually safe - Parks
This offer relates to residents feeling safe on trails. Encampments are often found near the trail
system.Performance
Measure(s) &
Explanations:
#1
#2
Explanation:
Explanation:
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:
Outcome:HPG (High Performing Gov't)Contact:
Svc Area:Information & Employee Svcs Related Offer #:
Department:Information Technology Capital?No
Offer Description:
Ongoing One-Time Total
Expense Fund(s):1)603 - Data And Communications Fund $68,500 $68,500
2)603 - Data And Communications Fund $87,500 $87,500
Total $68,500 $87,500 $156,000
Ongoing One-Time Total
Funding Source(s):1)100-General Fund: Ongoing $68,500 $68,500
2)100-General Fund: Reserves $87,500 $87,500
Total $68,500 $87,500 $156,000
This offer is to extend the "Freshservice" IT Service Management (ITSM) portal into an Enterprise Service Management (ESM) portal,
encompassing Human Resources, Operation Services, Communications & Public Involvement, and Emergency Preparedness &
Security. This centralization and standardization of service request management would offer all City employees visibility into the status
of service requests, tracked communications, and a consistent framework across departments. Benefits to Information and Employee
Service area employees handling service tickets include central management of tickets, internal collaboration, cross-department
collaboration, metrics for assessing value delivered to service requestors, and a continuous improvement model, managed centrally.
To enable these ESM features for 70 IES employees, the ongoing cost for licensing will increase $68,500 annually. Additionally, the
implementation of ESM, will be through a phased plan and tailored approach, requiring professional services to assess and create a
service delivery practice for the City. The one-time cost for a 3-month assessment and to begin implementation will be $87,500 for 3rd
party professional services. The transformation into an ESM portal will drive efficiency, transparency, and collaboration, reflecting our
commitment to excellence in serving both our employees and our community. Once completed, the framework can be leveraged to
phase in many other departments throughout the City to holistically increase value to enterprise stakeholders.
HPG 7.6 - Optimize technology, data analysis and process improvements to innovate, guide
decisions and enhance service delivery.
Expansion of the Enterprise Service Management (ESM) System
Charles Caudle
Choose Primary Strategic
Objective:
Simplify and standardize service management practice throughout IES to enhance value delivered
by departments through a standard framework and continuous improvement model.
HPG 96. Information Technology Internal Service Survey
How does Offer Support
Primary Strategic Objective:
Freshservice include metrics and dashboards for departments to internally assess how to best
deliver value and meet strategic goals. This include out-of-the-box service metrics, based on an
international service management framework, and the ability to create custom dashboards to
review workloads and stakeholder satisfaction.
Performance
Measure(s) &
Explanations:
#1
Explanation:
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:
Outcome:ENV (Environmental Health)Contact:
Svc Area:Utility Services Related Offer #:
Department:Ut Enviro Regulatory Affairs Capital?No
Offer Description:
Ongoing One-Time Total
Expense Fund(s):1)504 - Stormwater Fund $204,000 $204,000
Total $0 $204,000 $204,000
Ongoing One-Time Total
Funding Source(s):1)504-Stormwater Fund: Ongoing Revenue $89,760 $89,760
2)100-General Fund: Ongoing $114,240 $114,240
Total $0 $204,000 $204,000
No Household Hazardous Waste events were held in 2020 and 2021. In 2022 one event was held. During 2023/2024 budget cycle,
one event was funded for 2023 but not for 2024. The Larimer County Landfill is in process of moving locations and there could be
potential to partner with them moving forward. The construction of the new landfill location will not be completed in time for
coordination in 2024. While discussions to evaluate feasibility of partnering will continue, to hold a household hazardous waste
event in 2024 the City would need to fund and host it.
ENV 4.5 - Protect and enhance natural resources on City-owned properties and throughout the
community.
Household Hazardous Waste
Kathryne Marko
Choose Primary Strategic
Objective:
By diverting materials, such as expired chemicals and unused paint, this program reduces
potential for illicit discharges and illegal dumping, which can impact local soil, groundwater,
surface water, and air quality.
ENV 77. Total pounds of waste collected at HHW events
How does Offer Support
Primary Strategic Objective:
Staff track the amounts and types of materials collected at the HHW event.
Performance
Measure(s) &
Explanations:
#1
Explanation:
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:
Outcome:ECON (Economic Health)Contact:
Svc Area:Financial Services Related Offer #:6.1
Department:Accounting and Treasury Capital?No
Offer Description:
Ongoing One-Time Total
Expense Fund(s):1)501 - Light & Power Fund $2,954,708 $2,954,708
Total $2,954,708 $0 $2,954,708
Ongoing One-Time Total
Funding Source(s):1)501-Light & Power Fund: Ongoing Revenue $2,954,708
$2,954,708
Total $2,954,708 $0 $2,954,708
The Light and Power Fund issued bonds in 2023 for a par value of approximately $37M. This Revision request is for the ongoing debt
service to repay the debt. This covers the principal and interest repayment for 2024.
ECON 3.5 - Invest in and maintain utility infrastructure and services while ensuring predictable
utility rates.
Debt Service for Light and Power
Blaine Dunn
Choose Primary Strategic
Objective:
This Debt Service is for capital infrastructure for the City's Light and Power Utility
Not applicable
How does Offer Support
Primary Strategic Objective:
Not needed for debt service
Performance
Measure(s) &
Explanations:
#1
Explanation:
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:
Outcome:ENV (Environmental Health)Contact:
Svc Area:Utility Services Related Offer #:
Department:Ut Water Resources Div Capital?No
Offer Description:
Ongoing One-Time Total
Expense Fund(s):1)502 - Water Fund $60,000 $60,000
Total $0 $60,000 $60,000
Ongoing One-Time Total
Funding Source(s):1)502-Water Fund: One-Time Revenue $60,000 $60,000
Total $0 $60,000 $60,000
The Poudre Instream Flows Plan (the Plan) is an innovative solution created by regional partners to address dry up points and flow
depletions that are harmful to the health of the Cache la Poudre (Poudre) River. The Plan is a collaboration between the City of Fort
Collins (the City) and others to increase and protect flows in the Poudre River between the canyon mouth and its confluence with
the South Platte River near Greeley. The goal of the project is to move the Plan into the implementation phase by upgrading existing
diversion structures with bypass flow, flow gauges, fish passage, and boat chutes.This offer is specific to early design, planning and
cost estimates for the Little Cache and Arthur diversion structure upgrades and is being shared with Natural areas at a 45% Utilties/
55% Natural Areas cost split.
ENV 4.6 - Sustain and improve the health of the Cache la Poudre River and all watersheds
within Fort Collins.
Poudre Instream Flows Plan: Early Design and Cost Estimating Phase
Jen Dial/Jill Oropeza
Choose Primary Strategic
Objective:
This project will support management of City-owned water shares for conservation and habitat
benefits by leaving additional water in the Poudre River.
ENV 177. Total amount of protected in-stream flows for Cache la Poudre River
How does Offer Support
Primary Strategic Objective:
City-owned water rights will be left in the river and measured as an indicator of conservation and
habitat protection.
Performance
Measure(s) &
Explanations:
#1
Explanation:
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City of Fort Collins
2024 Revision - Offer Request/Reduction Form
Offer Name:
Outcome:ECON (Economic Health)Contact:
Svc Area:Financial Services Related Offer #:6.4
Department:Accounting and Treasury Capital?No
Offer Description:
Ongoing One-Time Total
Expense Fund(s):1)505 - Broadband Fund $1,159,674 $1,159,674
Total $1,159,674 $0 $1,159,674
Ongoing One-Time Total
Funding Source(s):1)505-Broadband Fund: Ongoing Revenue $1,159,674
$1,159,674
Total $1,159,674 $0 $1,159,674
Connexion issued bonds in 2023 for a total par value of $20.3M. This offer is for the ongoing debt service to repay the bonds. This
covers the principal and interest repayment for 2024.
ECON 3.6 - Deliver exceptional broadband services while finding innovative ways to leverage the
network in the city and in the region.
Debt Service for Connexion
Blaine Dunn
Choose Primary Strategic
Objective:
This Debt Service is for capital infrastructure necessary for the buildout of the City's Broadband
Utility
Not applicable
How does Offer Support
Primary Strategic Objective:
Not needed for debt service
Performance
Measure(s) &
Explanations:
#1
Explanation:
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2024 Budget Revisions
Council Finance Committee –September 7, 2023
Attachment #1
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2Today’s Agenda
1)Budget Revision Process Overview
2)2024 Financial Context
–Available revenue and reserves
–Recommended 2024 Revision expenses
3)Review of the 2024 Revision Offer requests
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3Where Revisions fit in our Biennial Budget Process
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2022(Adoption of the 2-year Budget)X = Council review and adoption of the Strategic Plan
Strategic Planning Process Budgeting for Outcomes2023(Year 1 of the2-year Budget)2024 Budget Revisions
X
Strategic Planning
X
Revenue
Budget ‘mid-cycle’ Revision Process
Offer Creation BFO Teams
Evaluate Offers
Exec
Review
Budget
Prep Council Process
Community Engagement
Inputs and work on 2026 Strategic Plan
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4Objectives of the Budget Revision Process
The recommended Budget Revisions are intended to address:
–Adjustments to ongoing expenditures to match current ongoing revenue estimates,
if declining
–Council priorities, high-priority projects and needs not known during last BFO
–Fiduciary responsibilities & fund balance
Criteria for New Requests:
–The request is specifically directed by the City Manager or City Council
–The request is related to a previously approved Offer where either unanticipated
revenue shortfalls or unforeseen expenses are significantly impacting the delivery
of that program or service. These also need approval by the City Manager.
The Budget Revision process it not Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO):
–There is no ‘call for Offers’ to support the Strategic Plan
–There is no vetting and comparison of Offers by BFO Teams
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52024 Budget Revisions Timeline
7 Sept: Council Finance Committee meeting
26 Sept: Council Work Session #1 (only one scheduled per direction
from Leadership Planning Team)
17 Oct: 1st Reading of the 2024 Annual Appropriation
21 Nov: 2nd Reading (due to no Council meeting on Election Day)
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6Cost Assumptions included in the 2023-24 Budget
2023 2024
General Inflation 3.5% 2.5%
Salary Adjustments* 7.0% 5.0%
Medical Costs / Prescriptions (Rx) 7.2% 7.2%
Dental Costs 0.0% 0.0%
Retirement 401/457 Contributions No Change
Budget Staffing of Total Personnel Costs 96% 96%
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7Utility Rate Adjustments Included in the 2023-24 Budget
Actual Actual Budget Budget
2021 2022 2023 2024
Electric 3.0% 2.0% 5.0% 5.0%
Water 2.0% 0.0% 4.0% 4.0%
Wastewater 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 4.0%
Stormwater 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Utility Rates Adustments
•No recommended updates to the previously approved 2024 rate increases
•Electric rate increases nearly always include anticipated increased power
supply costs from Platte River Power Authority (PRPA)
•Last Wastewater increase was 3.0% in 2018
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82023 High-Level Financial Summary
Governmental Revenue
–Sales Tax
2023 budgeted at 3.5% growth
YTD growth through July is over budget ~ $1.0M
Forecasting ~ $1.5M of collections above budget in 2023
General Fund receives 74% of Sales Tax collections; the
four ¼ cent taxes receive the balance
This equates to about $1.1M of increased General Fund
ongoing revenue in 2024
–Property Tax
2023 assessments coming in at 25% to 35% growth, or more
2024 Budget included growth of 13%; uncertainty due to Prop HH
Equates to ~ $2.1M of increased General Fund ongoing revenue in 2024
Month
Net Sales Tax
% over/under
budget
YTD $
over
budget
Jan 4.5%
Feb -1.2%
Mar 3.3%
Apr 1.5%
May 4.7%
Jun -3.0%
Jul -2.3% $1.0M
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9
Governmental Revenue (continued)
–Other Governmental Revenue
Overall Governmental revenues coming in at or over budget
No revenue streams of significance that warrant modification in 2024
Utility Revenue
–Overall Utility revenues coming in at or over budget
–No revenue streams of significance that warrant modification in 2024
Governmental Expenses
–Nearly all Service Areas are under budget YTD per the July financial report
Utility Expenses
–All Funds are under budget YTD per the July financial report
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2023 High-Level Financial Summary
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10General Fund 2022 Year-End Fund Balance
2021 2022
Appropriated,
Min. Policy, or
Scheduled
Available but
with some
Constraints
Available for
Nearly Any
Purpose
Assigned - Minimum 60 day Policy 34.2$ 37.7$ 37.7$ -$ -$
Non-spendable
Advances - - - - -
Landbank inventory 2.5 2.5 2.5 - -
Udall Endowment 0.1 0.1 0.1
Restricted
TABOR Emergency 7.7 7.7 7.7 - -
Police Radio Network 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.2 -
Donations & Misc 1.0 1.6 - 1.6 -
Economic Rebates - 0.1 - 0.1 -
Committed
Traffic Calming - - - - -
Culture & Recreation 0.3 0.3 0.3 - -
Affordable Housing Land Bank 0.1 0.1 - 0.1 -
Police Regional Training Facility 0.1 0.1 - 0.1 -
General Fund - Year End 2022 - $85.5M
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11General Fund 2022 Year-End Fund Balance (continued)
2021 2022
Appropriated,
Min. Policy, or
Scheduled
Available but
with some
Constraints
Available for
Nearly Any
Purpose
Assigned
Prior Year Purchase Orders 6.9 5.3 5.3 - -
Manufacturing Use Tax Rebate 0.2 0.1 0.1 - -
Digital Equity 0.1 0.5 - - 0.5
Golf Irrigation System 0.4 - - - -
Opioid Settlement - 0.1 - - 0.1
Camera Radar 1.2 1.4 0.5 - 0.9
Waste Innovation 0.2 0.2 - - 0.2
Cultural Services 0.5 0.6 0.6 - -
Reappropriation 0.8 0.6 0.6 - -
Budgeted use of reserves 5.5 5.5 5.5 - -
Child Care Needs 0.3 0.3 - - 0.3
Police Radios 0.6 0.7 - - 0.7
Hughes Land Purchase 2.0 2.0 2.0 - -
ERP Replacement 2.5 2.5 - - 2.5
Rolland Moore Updates - - - - -
Rental Registration Startup - - - - -
TRC Equipment - - - - -
Talent / Compensation - - - - -
Unassigned 19.0 15.2 7.1 - 8.1
Year End Total 86.5$ 85.5$ 70.1$ 2.1$ 13.3$
General Fund - Year End 2022 - $85.5M
Of that amount,
2023 year-to-date
supplemental
appropriations
approved by
Council = $1.1M.
That leaves $7.0M
available for nearly
any Council
approved purpose
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12Available Funding
Description
General
Fund -
Ongoing
General
Fund -
1-Time
Cultural
Services
Light &
Power Water Stormwater Broadband TOTAL
Summary of Revenue Changes & Reserves
-Increased 2024 Sales Tax forecast for General Fund
( i)
$1,110,390 $1,110,390
-Increased 2024 Property Tax forecast for General Fund
( i)
2,100,000 $2,100,000
-Increased 2024 Carnegie Center revenue forecast (ongoing)25,000 $25,000
-Available Ongoing Revenue from the 2023-24 Budget 3,200,000 360,000 1,200,000 1,159,674 $5,919,674
-Available Reserves (1-Time, if requested)8,100,000 $8,100,000
-Less: 2023 Reappropriation (1-Time)(602,754)(52,500)($655,254)
-Less: 2023 Supplemental Approps (ongoing)(582,000)($582,000)
-Less: 2023 Supplemental Approps (1-Time)(1,125,100)($1,125,100)
Subtotal of Funding Changes 2,628,390 6,372,146 25,000 3,200,000 307,500 1,200,000 1,159,674 14,892,710
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132024 Budget Revision Offers
Fund / Revision Requested FTE O ngoing $One-Time $ Total
General Fund
Rental Housing Program with 4.0 FTE 4.00 410,950 78,750 489,700
1.0 FTE Carnegie Center for Creativity Programming 1.00 114,899 114,899
Municipal Court Services - 1.0 FTE Deputy Court Clerk II 1.00 73,000 18,000 91,000
Municipal Court Services - Technology - 189,201 146,410 335,611
Additional Prosecution Staff 1.00 195,197 19,472 214,669
Waste Contracting Operating Budget plus 2 FTE 2.00 309,014 - 309,014
Bringing the operations of the TRC in-house plus 3 FTE 3.00 299,564 311,476 611,040
Encampment cleaning and prevention additional funds - 111,000 - 111,000
Expansion of the Enterprise Service Management (ESM) System - 68,500 87,500 156,000
Household Hazardous Waste - - 114,240 114,240
Total General Fund 12.00 $1,771,325 $775,848 $2,547,173
Cultural Services & Facilities
1.0 FTE Carnegie Center for Creativity Programming - 25,000 - 25,000
Total Cultural Services & Facilities Fund 0.00 $25,000 $0 $25,000
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Fund / Revision Requested FTE O ngoing $One-Time $ Total
Light and Power Fund
Debt service for 2023 Bond Issuance - 2,954,708 - 2,954,708
Total Light and Power Fund 0.00 2,954,708 0 2,954,708
Water Fund
Poudre Instream Flows Plan: Early Design and Cost Estimating Phase - - 60,000 60,000
Total Water Fund 0.00 0 60,000 60,000
Stormwater Fund
Encampment cleaning and prevention additional funds - 64,000 - 64,000
Household Hazardous Waste - - 89,760 89,760
Total Stormwater Fund 0.00 $64,000 $89,760 $153,760
Broadband Fund
Debt service for 2023 Bond Issuance - 1,159,674 - 1,159,674
Total Broadband Fund 0.00 $1,159,674 $0 $1,159,674
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 12.00 5,974,707 925,608 6,900,315
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15Summary of Proposed Changes
Description
General
Fund -
Ongoing
General
Fund -
1-Time
Cultural
Services
Light &
Power Water Stormwater Broadband TOTAL
Available Revenue and Reserves 2,628,390 6,372,146 25,000 3,200,000 307,500 1,200,000 1,159,674 14,892,710
2024 Budget Revision Requests
-Ongoing Requests (1,771,325)(25,000) (2,954,708)(64,000) (1,159,674)(5,974,707)
-One-Time Requests (775,848)(60,000) (89,760)(925,608)
Total of 2024 Revisions (1,771,325) (775,848) (25,000) (2,954,708) (60,000) (153,760) (1,159,674) (6,900,315)
Net Impact (positive = available)$857,065 $5,596,298 $0 $245,292 $247,500 $1,046,240 $0 N/A
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Guidance Requested:
1.What questions or feedback does the Council Finance Committee have on
the City Manager’s recommended revisions to the 2024 Budget?
2.Does the Council Finance Committee support moving forward with bringing
the 2024 Budget Revisions to the full City Council for the September 26th
work session?
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Back-up Slides
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18Historical City Fund Balance
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19Historical General Fund Balances
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