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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - Mail Packet - 4/23/2024 - Urban Renewal Authority (Ura) Board Agenda – April 25, 2024City of Fort Collins Page 1 of 3 Urban Renewal Authority Board Agenda April 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM Jeni Arndt, Chair Kristin Stephens, Vice-chair Susan Gutowsky Julie Pignataro Tricia Canonico Melanie Potyondy Kelly Ohlson Emily Francis Kristen Draper Dan Sapienza (Vacant) Council Information Center (CIC) in City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, CO and via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/98687657267 Cablecast on FCTV Channel 14 on Connexion Channel 17 and 881 on Comcast Caitlin Quander Josh Birks Heather Walls Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP Acting Executive Director Interim Secretary URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING 5:00 PM A)PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B)CALL MEETING TO ORDER C)ROLL CALL D)AGENDA REVIEW Executive Director's Review of Agenda. E)PUBLIC PARTICIPATION F)PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP G)COMMISSIONER REPORTS H)DISCUSSION ITEMS The method of debate for discussion items is as follows: • Chair introduces the item number and subject; asks if formal presentation will be made by staff •Staff and/or Applicant presentation (optional) • Chair requests public comment on the item (three minute limit for each person) • Board questions of staff on the item • Board motion on the item • Board discussion • Final Board comments • Board vote on the item 1 City of Fort Collins Page 2 of 3 Note: Time limits for individual agenda items may be revised, at the discretion of the Chair, to ensure all have an opportunity to speak. If attending in person, please sign in at the table in the back of the room. The timer will buzz when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. It will buzz again at the end of the speaker’s time. 1. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes for the February 22, 2024 Urban Renewal Authority Board Meeting. The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2024 Urban Renewal Authority Board meeting. 2. Resolution No. 2024-130 Accepting the Appointment of a Commissioner to the Authority. The purpose of this item is to consider accepting the Mayor’s appointment of Dan Sapienza to the URA Board. 3. 2024 URA Workplan. The purpose of this item is for URA staff to present a high-level workplan for the remainder of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025 to inform the Board and receive feedback. 4. Resolution No. 2024-131 Adopting a Supplemental Budget Resolution. The purpose of this item is to address how in 2022, the URA Board approved $250,000 to fund an RFP for partial design of bike and pedestrian improvements in the Prospect South Plan Area. Since the RFP was not issued at that time, staff is requesting reaffirmation from the Board and slightly more money to issue the RFP as soon as possible. 5. Resolution No. 2024-132 Adopting a Supplemental Budget Resolution. The purpose of this item is to note several key real estate projects are expected to become priorities for URA staff to manage during 2024 and 2025. Most milestones for these projects are unknown, and a considerable amount of the work to be performed is highly technical in nature. In anticipation of this dynamic workload, staff recommends that several professional service providers be contracted “on call” to provide deliverables as specific needs emerge. To be clear, the budget for these services will only be spent as technical services are procured and only the funds anticipated for 2024 ($180,000) will be appropriated by this supplemental request. Anticipated funds for 2025 are included for discussion purposes only and will be included in the 2025/2026 URA Budget. In addition to the real estate projects mentioned above, staff are also requesting supplemental funds to update the URA website so that it complies with the accessibility provisions required by HB21-1110 and WCAG 2.1 AA by July 1, 2024. I) OTHER BUSINESS 2 City of Fort Collins Page 3 of 3 J) ADJOURNMENT Upon request, the City of Fort Collins will provide language access services for individuals who have limited English proficiency, or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, to access City services, programs and activities. Contact 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance. Please provide 48 hours advance notice when possible. A petición, la Ciudad de Fort Collins proporcionará servicios de acceso a idiomas para personas que no dominan el idioma inglés, o ayudas y servicios auxiliares para personas con discapacidad, para que puedan acceder a los servicios, programas y actividades de la Ciudad. Para asistencia, llame al 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Marque 711 para Relay Colorado). Por favor proporcione 48 horas de aviso previo cuando sea posible. 3 Urban Renewal Authority Agenda Item Summary – Page 1 of 1 April 25, 2024 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Urban Renewal Authority STAFF Heather Walls, Interim Secretary SUBJECT Consideration and Approval of the Minutes for the February 22, 2024 Urban Renewal Authority Board Meeting. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2024 Urban Renewal Authority Board meeting. ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Minutes, February 22, 2024 4 Section H, Item 1. City of Fort Collins Page 480 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD February 22, 2024 5:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL MEETING TO ORDER Vice Chair Stephens called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Stephens, Gutowsky, Pignataro, Francis, Colby, Arndt (arrived late), Draper (arrived late) ABSENT: Canonico and Ohlson AGENDA REVIEW Acting Executive Director Birks designated Sue Beck-Ferkiss as the acting secretary, noted there is not yet a quorum, and reviewed the meeting agenda: Item #1: Approving the meeting minutes from the December 4, 2023, board meeting. Item #2: Board Membership Transition. Item #3: Staff Update on Projects and Workstreams for 2024 – Andy Smith, Redevelopment Manager Acting Executive Director Birks stated the agenda will proceed with Item #3 first, and once a quorum is reached, the other business of the Board can be undertaken. Vice Chair Stephens outlined the public participation options. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. COMMISSIONER REPORTS None. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1.Consideration and Approval of the Minutes for the December 4, 2023 Urban Renewal Authority Board Meeting. The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2023 Urban Renewal Authority Board meeting. (**Secretary’s Note: This item was considered after enough Commissioners arrived to reach quorum.) 5 Section H, Item 1. City of Fort Collins Page 481 Commissioner Pignataro made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Francis, to approve the December 4, 2023 meeting minutes.  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. RESULT: DECEMBER 4, 2023 MINUTES APPROVED (UNANIMOUS: 7-0) MOVER: Pignataro SECONDER: Francis AYES: Francis, Draper, Colby, Arndt, Stephens, Gutowsky, and Pignataro EXCUSED: Ohlson and Canonico 2. Board Membership Transition The purpose of this item is to introduce Commissioner Potyondy, bid farewell to Commissioner Colby, and hear about Andy Smith’s new role with the URA. (**Secretary’s Note: This item was considered after enough Commissioners arrived to reach quorum.) Acting Executive Director Birks noted Andy Smith has taken a role with the City leaving a vacancy on the Board for the seat appointed by the Mayor; however, in 2015, City Council passed a resolution stating it wanted to appoint that position through a process similar to the way it appoints Boards and Commissions members, therefore, a process of soliciting nominations for the position will be started with the City Clerk’s Office and Chair Arndt and one other Councilmember will conduct interviews and make a recommendation followed by a full vote of the Council and acceptance by the Board. Birks also noted this will be the last meeting for Commissioner Colby who represents the special districts; therefore, the special districts will need to provide a new representative and the Board will also need to accept that appointment. He stated the hope is that the recommendation will come from the special districts in advance of the next meeting. Councilmember Potyondy took her oath of office. 3. Staff Update on Projects and Workstreams for 2024 – Andy Smith, Redevelopment Manager The purpose of this item is to provide a high-level overview of the current Urban Renewal Authority Plan Areas and Tax Increment Districts and to consider a proposed approach to the 2024 Work Plan. This may include a discussion on how evolving Fort Collins City Council priorities infor m and interact with the URA’s goals and strategies. (**Secretary’s Note: This item was considered first on the agenda due to a lack of quorum.) Andy Smith, Redevelopment Manager, outlined the ongoing commitments of the URA: discussions regarding the Albertson’s property on North College, ongoing commitments with Larimer County payments, conversations about the Innospere expansion, BFO, west side stormwater improvements along North College, some administrative infrastructure related to private reimbursement processes, and how to best manage the North College local 6 Section H, Item 1. City of Fort Collins Page 482 street reimbursements. Smith went on to discuss some of the conditional undertakings which are the projects on the horizon that may soon become commitments of the URA’s resources, including Powerhouse II, Drake and College, and Foothills. Smith outlined the Council priorities that seem to most overlap with the URA and that provide the most opportunity to leverage resources. Chair Arndt noted the Council has yet to formally adopt its priorities. Smith discussed the discretionary items for which staff is seeking feedback: the plan for the final North College Plan Area investments, including urban design concepts for the new Mason Street, explore potential new plan areas, begin the Prospect South bike/pedestrian design process, the potential to develop a storefront or façade improvement program, likely targeted for North College, improve the URA’s website, establish evaluation criteria for TIF assistance, establish an interdepartmental “technical advisory’ team, and prepare an annual report for the URA and each Plan Area. Commissioner Gutowsky asked about the boundaries of the Prospect South Plan Area and about the possibility of façade work for buildings at the southwest corner of Prospect and College. Birks replied the Prospect South Plan Area covers the east and west sides of College from Prospect to the property line that is just north of Whole Foods. He noted the RFP for the design of the bike and pedestrian improvements for the area has been prepared and stated staff is anticipating the façade program be built for North College first and then bring it to Prospect South and potentially Drake and College. He stated the façade program will involve smaller investments or grants for business owners to refresh their properties while other major redevelopments are occurring around them. Commissioner Pignataro expressed support for the Prospect South bike/pedestrian design process, improvement of the URA website, and the interdepartmental technical advisory team as her top discretionary priorities. Councilmember Potyondy (had not yet been sworn in as Commissioner at this point in the meeting) expressed support for the Drake and College project. Birks noted the City has approached the URA about participating in funding the more complete construction of that intersection, which is a listed improvement in the Urban Renewal Plan for the area. He stated City Engineering will be leading up the effort, and it is listed as being conditional because the URA will end up participating, but the timeline is unknown. Commissioner Draper stated her top discretionary priority would be the website given the July 1 deadline to make websites accessible, followed by the technical advisory team, then items that will time out first, with the annual reporting as a last priority. Commissioner Colby asked if the southwest corner of Prospect and College is being considered as a redevelopment or a façade improvement project. Birks replied the project that is on the discretionary list is to do a request for an engineering and design firm to help with bike and pedestrian improvements in the area, which would be more public right-of- way oriented improvements to facilitate greater connectivity. The façade program that is also on the discretionary list would likely focus first on North College as that plan area is closer to timing out and then go into the Prospect South Plan Area. 7 Section H, Item 1. City of Fort Collins Page 483 Vice Chair Stephens stated looking at ways to help provide affordable housing through the URA is important and suggested it could be part of the evaluation criteria for TIF assistance, which would be her top discretionary priority, followed by exploring potential new plan areas where affordable housing could be included. Commissioner Francis stated the URA should be more proactive and move with more intentionality in advancing its goals rather than waiting for development projects to arise. Chair Arndt concurred and stated this is a good time to consider how to collectively use the tax dollars to live out the Board’s shared values. Birks suggested staff will return at the next meeting with the summarized comments on prioritization and, if necessary, a conversation about the possible need for additional resources could occur. Commissioner Draper asked if an audit is being done on the URA website. Birks replied an audit has yet to be started, but unless directed otherwise, staff will likely begin the work to at least ensure accessibility compliance with the aesthetics and usability updates being more discretionary. Chair Arndt stated she would like to know the cost of compliance and effort behind it. She stated the deadline will likely be extended as it will be difficult for rural counties to become compliant. Commissioner Pignataro commented on federal compliance standards for websites and stated the evolution of the standards makes it nearly impossible to always be fully in compliance. (**Secretary’s Note: At this point in the meeting, roll call was taken again to establish quorum and the Board continued with the start of its agenda items.)  OTHER BUSINESS Consideration of a motion to go into executive session to discuss the potential purchase or acquisition of real property interests which may include eminent domain options, in order to receive legal advice on specific legal questions, and to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations related to the former Albertsons site. Commissioner Francis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Pignataro, that the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority go into executive session pursuant to: C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(a), (b) and (e) For the purpose of discussing with the Authority’s attorneys and appropriate management staff the following items, all related to the former Albertsons site: • Potential Purchase or Acquisition of Real Property Interests, including Eminent Domain • Specific Legal Advice on Specific Legal Questions; and 8 Section H, Item 1. City of Fort Collins Page 484 • Determine Positions Relative to Matters that may be Subject to Negotiations, Develop Strategy for Negotiations and Instruct Negotiators. Caitlyn Quander, counsel for the Board, noted the meeting will be automatically adjourned without reconvening at the conclusion of the Executive Session. * The Motion was then amended to include “…that at the conclusion of the Executive session the Urban Renewal Authority Meeting be automatically adjourned without reconvening in the regular meeting.” RESULT: APPROVED, INCLUDING AMENDMENT (UNANIMOUS: 7-0) MOVER: Francis SECONDER: Pignataro AYES: Draper, Colby, Arndt, Stephens, Gutowsky, Pignataro, Potyondy, and Francis EXCUSED: Ohlson and Canonico  ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5.52 p.m. ___________________________________ Chair ATTEST: ___________________________________ Interim Secretary 9 Section H, Item 1. City Council Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 1 of 2 April 25, 2024 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Urban Renewal Authority STAFF Andy Smith, Redevelopment Program Manager SUBJECT Resolution No. 2024-130 Accepting the Appointment of a Commissioner to the Authority. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to consider accepting the Mayor’s appointment of Dan Sapienza to the URA Board. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION In May 2015, the Colorado General Assembly adopted House Bill 2015-1348 (HB-1348), amending the Colorado Urban Renewal Law, allowing for the appointment of up to four new commissioners to the URA Board after January 1, 2016. The Urban Renewal Authority became compliant with HB-1348 by expanding the Board of Commissioners to include representatives from the School District, Larimer County, a commissioner representing other affected taxing entities, and an at-large Mayoral appointee in 2018. On May 15, 2018, City Council approved the Mayor’s appointment of Andy Smith by adopting Ordinance 2018-061. Per the Urban Renewal Authority’s bylaws, the Mayoral appointee serves a four-year term. Mr. Smith’s term was due to expire May 25, 2022. In response, the Mayor recommended Andy Smith for reappointment to the URA Board. On May 3, 2022, City Council adopted Resolution 2022-056 appointing Andy Smith to a second term on the URA Board, expiring May 25, 2026. In early 2024, Andy Smith accepted a position as Redevelopment Manager for the City of Fort Collins and became ineligible to continue serving on the URA Board and resigned. To fill the vacancy, on April 16, 2024, Council confirmed and appointed Dan Sapienza to replace Andy Smith on the URA Board, with a term to expire on May 25, 2026. By adopting this resolution, the URA Board accepts City Council's appointment of Dan Sapienza as the Mayor’s appointee to the URA Board for a term to expire on May 25, 2026 AUTHORITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS None. 10 Section H, Item 2. City Council Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 2 of 2 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION None. Click or tap here to enter text. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution for consideration 11 Section H, Item 2. 28048978 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-130 OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FORT COLLINS URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSIONER TO THE AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority (the “Authority”) was established in 1982 under and in accordance with the Colorado Revised Statutes (“C.R.S.”) § 31-25-101, et seq. (the “Urban Renewal Law”); and WHEREAS, H.B. 15-1348 effected changes to Urban Renewal Law, C.R.S. § 31-25- 101, et. seq., including the provisions establishing membership of the boards of urban renewal authorities; and WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 31-25-104(2.5) provides: “When the governing body of a municipality designates itself as the authority or transfers an existing authority to the governing body pursuant to section 31-25-115(1), an authority consists of the same number of commissioners as the number of members of the governing body. In addition, in order to represent the collective interests of the county and all taxing bodies levying a mill levy within the boundaries of the urban renewal authority area other than the municipality, one additional commissioner on the authority must be appointed by the board of county commissioners of the county in which the territorial boundaries of the urban renewal authority area are located, one additional commissioner must also be a board member of a special district selected by agreement of the special districts levying a mill levy within the boundaries of the urban renewal authority area, and one additional commissioner must also be an elected member of a board of education of a school district levying a mill levy within the boundaries of the urban renewal authority area. If the number of members of the governing body causes the authority to have an even number of commissioners, the mayor shall appoint an additional commissioner to restore an odd number of commissioners to the authority. As applicable, the appointment of the county, special district, and school district representatives on the authority pursuant to this subsection (2.5) must be made in accordance with the procedures specified in subsection (2) of this section”; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Collins (the “City”) has designated itself as the Authority pursuant to Urban Renewal Law, C.R.S. § 31-25-115(1), along with other Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the number of members of the City Council of the City of Fort Collins (the “City Council”) causes the Authority Board to have an even number of Commissioners following appointment of the Commissioners representing the county, school district, and special districts, thereby creating the need for the Mayor to appoint an additional Commissioner to restore an odd number of Commissioners to the Authority Board; and WHEREAS, by Resolution 2022-056, the City Council re-appointed Andy Smith to serve as a Commissioner on the Authority as the mayoral appointee for a second four-year term until May 25, 2026 which was accepted by the Authority by Resolution No. 2022-120; and 12 Section H, Item 2. 28048978 2 WHEREAS, Commissioner Andy Smith resigned from the Authority Board effective February 4, 2024; and WHEREAS, pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 2015-105, the City advertised the vacant position on the Authority Board and interviewed potential candidates; and WHEREAS, by Resolution 2024-063, the City Council confirmed the appointment of Dan Sapienza to serve as a Commissioner on the Authority Board as the mayoral appointee to complete the remaining days in the term and, thus, expiring on May 25, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FORT COLLINS URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY: Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-25-104(2.5), the Authority accepts and recognizes the appointment of Dan Sapienza to this Authority for the term prescribed by the City Council or until ineligible to serve as a Commissioner on the Authority in accordance with C.R.S. § 31 -25- 104. Section 3. A copy of this Resolution on file with the Authority Secretary shall serve as a certificate of such appointment pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-25-104(2)(b). Section 4. This Resolution shall be effective upon approval by the Authority. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority this 25th day of April, A.D. 2024. _________________________________ Chair ATTEST: _____________________________ Interim Secretary 13 Section H, Item 2. City Council Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 1 of 2 April 25, 2024 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Urban Renewal Authority STAFF Andy Smith, Redevelopment Program Manager Josh Birks, Acting Executive Director SUBJECT 2024 URA Workplan. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is for URA staff to present a high-level workplan for the remainder of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025 to inform the Board and receive feedback. STAFF RECOMMENDATION N/A BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION At the February 22, 2024, URA Board meeting, staff presented the Board with various projects and opportunities being considered for a workplan to prioritize and guide staff resources for the remainder of 2024 and into early 2025. In response, the Board provided staff with questions and feedback. The high- level projects and opportunities were described and discussed in the following broad categories: A) Ongoing and pending commitments. B) Conditional projects that may soon require staff resources. C) Discretionary. In development of the workplan, consideration was given to the URA Strategic Plan, as well as the 2024 - 2026 City Council Priorities formally adopted by City Council on February 27, 2024. Staff have revised and prioritized the following workplan. CATEGORY PROJECT Committed Albertsons Proactively Promote Affordable Housing URA Administration (Committed) 14 Section H, Item 3. City Council Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 2 of 2 URA Board Strategic Planning (Committed) Technical Advisory Team BFO / URA Budget North Mason Street Projects Prospect South Bike/Ped Design Project North College: Close-out Strong Plan Innosphere Farm House Redevelopment Drake & College Intersection Improvements Conditional Foothills Powerhouse II Discretionary URA Administration (Discretionary) URA Board Strategic Planning (Discretionary) AUTHORITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS Other than the two supplemental budget appropriation requests included on the agenda for today’s URA Board meeting, there are no known material financial impacts. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION None. PUBLIC OUTREACH None. ATTACHMENTS 1. Presentation 15 Section H, Item 3. April 25, 2024 2024 URA Workplan Revised & Prioritized 16 Section H, Item 3. Background •Concepts discussed at the February 22, 2024 Board meeting •URA staff prioritized workplan for 2024 Q2,3,&4 plus 2025 Q1 •TARGET:given current capacity and emerging opportunities, develop a focused plan for resources and phases to avoid traffic jams 217 Section H, Item 3. Background 3 Workstreams divided into three categories: Committed Conditional Discretionary 18 Section H, Item 3. Alignment with 2026-2026 Council Priorities 4 Operationalize City resources to build and preserve affordable housing Proactively Promote Affordable Housing 15-minute City: Ignite our neighborhood centers Coordinated Holistic Planning (mixed-use) 19 Section H, Item 3. Summary Workplan 5 CATEGORY PROJECT Q2-2024 Q3-2024 Q4-2024 Q1-2025 Committed Albertsons Proactively Promote Affordable Housing URA Administration (Committed) URA Board Strategic Planning (Committed) Technical Advisory Team BFO / URA Budget North Mason Street Projects Prospect South Bike/Ped Design Project North College: Close-out Strong Plan Innosphere Farm House Redevelopment Drake & College Intersection Improvements Conditional Foothills Powerhouse II Discretionary URA Administration (Discretionary) URA Board Strategic Planning (Discretionary) ?? 20 Section H, Item 3. Examples of "Committed" Work 6 Albertsons •Acquisition •Due Diligence •Finance •Program 21 Section H, Item 3. Examples of "Committed" Work 7 URA Board Strategic Planning •Explore New Plan Areas •Explore New Projects •Develop Evaluation Criteria 22 Section H, Item 3. Examples of "Committed" Work 8 North Mason Projects •Stormwater •Right of Way •Urban Design Enhancements 23 Section H, Item 3. Examples of "Committed" Work 9 URA Administration •Day-to-Day Customer Service •Private Reimbursements •Update & Improve Website •District Revenue Forecasts •Board & Finance Meetings 24 Section H, Item 3. Examples of "Discretionary" Work 10 URA Administration •Develop system for tracking local street repayments •Settle local street repayments (N. College) URA Board Strategic Planning •Tours •Retreat 25 Section H, Item 3. City Council Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 1 of 2 April 25, 2024 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Urban Renewal Authority STAFF Andy Smith, Redevelopment Program Manager Josh Birks, Acting Executive Director SUBJECT Resolution No. 2024-131 Adopting a Supplemental Budget Resolution. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to address how in 2022, the URA Board approved $250,000 to fund an RFP for partial design of bike and pedestrian improvements in the Prospect South Plan Area. Since the RFP was not issued at that time, staff is requesting reaffirmation from the Board and slightly more money to issue the RFP as soon as possible. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION In 2020 and 2021, Urban Renewal Authority (URA) staff collaborated with the Institute for the Built Environment on a series of public workshops to generate ideas on how to best spend unpledged tax increment in the Prospect South Plan Area. The top priority project from this engagement was bicycle and pedestrian connectivity west of College Ave. On March 25, 2021, the URA Board adopted the Prospect South Community Investment Plan. The Prospect South Community Investment Plan identified five projects for investment with enhanced bicycle and pedestrian connectivity west of College Avenue as the top priority project. In accordance with the Community Investment Plan, staff seeks an appropriation of $275,000 to begin implementing bicycle and pedestrian improvements west of College Avenue. This process will entail: • Creation of an existing conditions report documenting the bicycle and pedestrian network in its current state; • Series of public meetings to generate ideas and solicit feedback on potential design solutions; • Development of a preferred design with preliminary engineering design (30% design); • Maintenance plan for proposed improvements; and • Initial survey and easement work for acquiring property needed for completion of bicycle and pedestrian network. 26 Section H, Item 4. City Council Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 2 of 2 Currently, the fund balance of the Prospect South Plan Area is estimated to be slightly more than $1,424,814. Approval of this $275,000 budget request would leave approximately $1,149,814 in reserves for other priorities or to continue to advance the bike/ped connectivity project. On May 26, 2022, a similar supplemental budget request for $250,000 was approved by the URA Board, however the money was not spent as the RFP was not issued due to staffing capacity. Shortly after the appropriation several staffing changes occurred within the Sustainability Services area which managers the Urban Renewal Authority, including reassignment of the Deputy Director (and Acting Executive Director of the URA) to the role of lead executive for the service area. Shortly th ereafter, the Redevelopment Manager went on temporary, later becoming permanent, loan to the Planning Development and Transportation Service Area. AUTHORITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS An amount not to exceed $275,000 to come from the Prospect South Plan Area, leaving a fund balance of approximately $1,149,814. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Recommendation by URA Finance Committee to proceed to Board consideration. PUBLIC OUTREACH None. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution for Consideration 2. Previous Budget Appropriation Staff Report – May 26, 2022 27 Section H, Item 4. 28045338.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-131 OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FORT COLLINS URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority (“Authority”) on December 4, 2023 adopted the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024 per Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority Resolution No. 129, pursuant to and in accordance with Colorado local budgeting requirements and Colorado statute; and WHEREAS, a need exists to allocate funds from the 2024 revenues received by the Authority to prepare 30% design documents for bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the Prospect South Plan Area; and WHEREAS, the amended 2024 budget, as revised by this Resolution, remains in balance as required by law; and WHEREAS, this Resolution allocating funds to prepare 30% design documents for bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the Prospect South Plan Area is within the existing Authority obligations and revenue funds available and is appropriate and necessary. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FORT COLLINS URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY: Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. That the 2024 appropriation for the Prospect South Plan Area is hereby modified to provide for the $275,000 budget request leaving approximately $1,149,814 in reserves, and the remittance and reappropriation of the funds set forth in this Resolution is hereby authorized. Section 3. The Board finds that the required notice and opportunity for public inspection, were properly made and held in accordance with C.R.S. §§ 29-1-106 and 29-1-109. Section 4. This Resolution is enacted as a supplemental budget and appropriation pursuant to C.R.S. § 29-1-109. Section 5. If necessary, the Secretary of the Authority is directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government, Department of Local Affairs, State of Colorado. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority this 25th day of April, 2024 by approval of an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the eleven (11) Commissioners. 28 Section H, Item 4. 28045338.1 FORT COLLINS URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY By: ________________________________ Chair ATTEST: _______________________________ Interim Secretary 29 Section H, Item 4. Agenda Item 3 Item # 3 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY May 26, 2022 Urban Renewal Authority Board STAFF Clay Frickey, Redevelopment Program Manager SUBJECT Resolution No. 121 Approving the Appropriation of Funds for Prospect South Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Study. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to appropriate $250,000 to prepare design documents for bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the Prospect South plan area. In 2020 and 2021, Urban Renewal Authority (URA) staff collaborated with the Institute for the Built Environment on a series of public workshops to generate ideas on how to best spend unpledged tax increment in the Prospect South Plan Area. The top priority project from this engagement was bicycle and pedestrian connectivity west of College Ave. On March 25, 2021, the URA Board adopted the Prospect South Community Investment Plan. The Prospect South Community Investment Plan identified five projects for investment with enhanced bicycle and pedestrian connectivity west of College Avenue as the top priority project. In accordance with the Community Investment Plan, staff seeks an appropriation of $250,000 to begin implementing bicycle and pedestrian improvements west of College Avenue. This process will entail: Creation of an existing conditions report documenting the bicycle and pedestrian network in its current state; Series of public meetings to generate ideas and solicit feedback on potential design solutions; Development of a preferred design with preliminary engineering design (30% design); Maintenance plan for proposed improvements; and Initial survey and easement work for acquiring property needed for completion of bicycle and pedestrian network. s. $250,000 will provide ample budget for completing the study based on comparable projects. The study will enable the URA to seek bids for constructing the proposed improvements. The URA will have enough cash on hand to begin funding these improvements in collaboration with the City. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Resolution. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION From November 2020 to February 2021, URA staff in collaboration with Institute for the Built Environment held a series of public workshops to generate ideas on how to best spend unpledged tax increment in the Prospect South Plan Area. Nearly 100 community members participated in this workshop series. Community members generated many ideas for how the URA could invest in the plan area, remediate blight, and do so in a way that supports their interests. After generating a list of potential projects, workshop participants then prioritized the projects, culminating in a final list of recommended investments for the URA to make in the Prospect South Plan Area. The top-ranking projects, in order, were: 3 Packet Pg. 19 30 Section H, Item 4. Agenda Item 3 Item # 3 Page 2 1.Westside Bicycle & Pedestrian Corridor - Enhance walking and biking corridor through the center of the west side of the plan area, including creating a safe crossing over the Sherwood Lateral. 2.Sidewalk & Crosswalk Improvements along College Avenue - Improve sidewalk connectivity and safety along both sides of College Avenue and at east-west street crossings. 3.Green Plaza and/or Outdoor Dining - Create an inviting public green plaza and/or outdoor dining area. 4.Existing Small Business Preservation - Make efforts to preserve existing small businesses in the plan area. 5.Creekside Park Enhancements - Increase enjoyment opportunities of Creekside Park with food truck(s), wayfinding, improved gathering spaces, and nature play / learning opportunities at the creek. Following the community workshops, URA staff developed a Community Investment Plan for Prospect South. This investment plan provides guidance to the URA Board on how to spend unpledged tax increment that aligns with the findings from the community workshops. The Prospect South Community Investment Plan suggests investing in and completing projects in order as prioritized in the plan. The URA Board adopted the Prospect South Community Investment Plan on March 25, 2021. STUDY OVERVIEW The workshop series highlighted the importance of improved bicycle and pedestrian connectivity within the plan area. College Avenue contains gaps in sidewalks that make it difficult to navigate the plan area on foot. Cyclists must take circuitous routes or travel on unsafe roads to get around the Prospect South Plan Area. The purpose of this study would be to contract with a consultant that would re-engage with the community and develop a preferred design for bicycle and pedestrian improvements within the plan area. This would entail the following: Creation of an existing conditions report documenting the bicycle and pedestrian network in its current state Series of public meetings to generate ideas and solicit feedback on potential design solutions Development of a preferred design with preliminary engineering design (30% design) Maintenance plan for proposed improvements Initial survey and easement work for acquiring property needed for completion of bicycle and pedestrian network The final deliverable would be a 30% design document for the bicycle and pedestrian network. A 30% design document provides enough detail to estimate the cost of building the proposed improvements with contractors. This will enable the URA to begin developing these improvements within the plan area and achieve the goals of the Community Investment Plan. Staff wishes to issue a Request for Proposals from qualified contractors to complete the bicycle and pedestrian connectivity stud URA must appropriate funding for the work to be completed. City staff was consulted about total costs for similar projects. The most comparable project that the City has completed recently was the Pitkin Low-Stress Bicycle Corridor Design in 2015. The Pitkin Low-Stress Bicycle Corridor Design had a budget of $154,000 with a similar scope of work. Given that the Pitkin Low-Stress Bicycle Corridor Design occurred in 2015, the cost of services will likely be higher now for comparable work. NEXT STEPS If the Board approves the resolution, staff will create an RFP and seek qualified professionals to conduct the scope of work. Staff anticipates issuing the RFP in the summer with work commencing in late summer or the fall. 3 Packet Pg. 20 31 Section H, Item 4. Agenda Item 3 Item # 3 Page 3 CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS Currently, the fund balance of the Prospect South Plan Area is $852,447. The appropriation sought is $250,000 which would be the upper limit on spending for creating a 30% design document for the bicycle and pedestrian improvements within the plan area. Based on other similar projects recently completed by the City, staff is confident this appropriation is a conservative estimate and sufficient to achieve the outcome. This would leave $600,000 in reserves for other priorities or to begin implementation of these bicycle and pedestrian improvements. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Staff presented the appropriation request to the Finance Committee on May 12. The Finance Committee supported the appropriation and recommended bringing the appropriation to the URA Board for consideration. ATTACHMENTS 1. Prospect South Community Investment Plan (PDF) 2. Pitkin Bikeway Scope of Work (PDF) 3. Powerpoint Presentation (PDF) 3 Packet Pg. 21 32 Section H, Item 4. Introduction The Community Investment Plan for Prospect South is the outcome of a community engagement series in collaboration with the Institute for the Built Environment. This plan unites a data driven, analytical approach to redevelopment and the lived experience of community members and what they would like to see the plan area become in the future. This document is a guide for the Urban nt decisions in the plan area. Summary of Community Engagement City Council adopted the Midtown Urban Renewal Plan and the Prospect South Tax Increment Financing District in 2011. At the time of its adoption, City Council acted as the Urban Renewal Authority Board. The vision and objectives of the Midtown Urban Renewal Plan are broad and do not speak to the unique qualities of the Prospect South area nor the desires of the community. As such, the Urban Renewal Authority Board directed staff to conduct an engagement series to Community engagement centered around identifying and prioritizing how the Prospect South Plan Area could become a more attractive and enjoyable place to gather, work, live, do business, and go to school. The community engagement process began with formation of a working group, comprised of stakeholders in and near the plan area, that met monthly for four months. The working group identified proposed improvements to the plan area, on which the community provided input through two virtual community forums and a community questionnaire. The community engagement activities took place from November 2020 through February 2021 and reflect the perspectives and input from those who participated. The community identified five priority projects for the Prospect South plan area. The list below describes each project and lists the projects in order of priority. 1.Westside Bicycle & Pedestrian Corridor Enhance walking and biking corridor through the center of the west side of the plan area, including creating a safe crossing over the Sherwood Lateral. 2.Sidewalk & Crosswalk Improvements along College Avenue Improve sidewalk connectivity and safety along both sides of College Avenue and at east-west street crossings. 3.Green Plaza and/or Outdoor Dining Create an inviting public green plaza and/or outdoor dining area. 4.Existing Small Business Preservation Make efforts to preserve existing small businesses in the plan area. 5.Creekside Park Enhancements Increase enjoyment opportunities of Creekside Park with food truck(s), wayfinding, improved gathering spaces, and nature play / learning opportunities at the creek. Equitable Development Framework Prospect South sits at the edge of Old Town and the Colorado State University campus. While home to few people, it is home to numerous small businesses. Many of these small businesses are locally owned and help contribute to the unique character of Fort Collins. The engagement ATTACHMENT 1 3.1 Packet Pg. 22 At t a c h m e n t : P r o s p e c t S o u t h C o m m u n i t y I n v e s t m e n t P l a n ( 1 1 6 1 5 : P r o s p e c t S o u t h B i k e P e d S t u d y A p p r o p r i a t i o n ) 33 Section H, Item 4. series highlighted the importance of these small businesses to the plan area and community at large. While the intent of increased investment is to remediate blight and enhance the plan area, this investment can threaten the viability of these small businesses and unintentionally lead to their displacement. The URA has guiding principles of inclusion and co-creating plans with the community. The Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) developed a framework for equitable development to address situations where investment can change the character of a community. The GARE Equitable Development Framework consists of the following elements: 1. Advance economic opportunity 2. Prevent displacement 3. Preserve and expand affordable housing options 4. Understand and respond to local context 5. Promote broader mobility and connectivity 6. Practice meaningful community engagement 7. Develop healthy and safe communities 8. Promote environmental justice 9. Achieve full accessibility This framework serves as a guide for this investment plan and ensures the work of the URA is rooted in equity, leading with race. 3.1 Packet Pg. 23 At t a c h m e n t : P r o s p e c t S o u t h C o m m u n i t y I n v e s t m e n t P l a n ( 1 1 6 1 5 : P r o s p e c t S o u t h B i k e P e d S t u d y A p p r o p r i a t i o n ) 34 Section H, Item 4. Investment Plan Westside Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridor Enhancing and improving north-south bicycle and pedestrian connectivity through the center of the west side of the plan area was the top priority across all engagement efforts. Engagement participants see this corridor as a primary opportunity to draw people into the plan area, especially from Spring Creek Trail, as well as to create safety for residents and commuters. Corridor improvements throughout the plan area would include wayfinding and signage, additional vegetation, possible reconfiguration of select parking areas, and a multi-modal and/or shared street concept running between The State student housing and the strip malls facing College Avenue. The north-south crossing at Creekside Park, another opportunity for wayfinding signage and improved visual appeal, could be more direct. Improvements south from Creekside Park to the south end of the plan area include creating a structured, safe crossing over the Sherwood Lateral, which amends the current solutions of either scrambling over the Sherwood Lateral or taking a long and uncomfortable route along College Avenue. Representatives of Compass Community Collaborative, The State, the permitted student housing Johnson Drive Apartments, and CSU students all emphasized the importance of a connection over the Sherwood Lateral. As student and other multifamily residences come into the area, the demand for a safe and comfortable solution at the Sherwood Lateral will increase. Sidewalk & Crosswalk Improvements Across College Avenue The sidewalks and crosswalks along College Avenue were identified as a priority. Many sections of sidewalk are either non-existent, too narrow, and/or directly adjacent to the traffic on College Avenue. Because of the speed and quantity of traffic, pedestrian crossings feel unsafe and would benefit from traffic calming measures. Community members expressed a desire for contiguous sidewalks running north and south along College Avenue, and making sidewalks wider and detached where possible. Green Plaza and/or Outdoor Dining 3.1 Packet Pg. 24 At t a c h m e n t : P r o s p e c t S o u t h C o m m u n i t y I n v e s t m e n t P l a n ( 1 1 6 1 5 : P r o s p e c t S o u t h B i k e P e d S t u d y A p p r o p r i a t i o n ) 35 Section H, Item 4. Community members felt that adding public gathering spaces, potentially in the form of a public green plaza or shared outdoor dining area for nearby restaurants, would help make the plan area a more attractive destination. A place of vegetated respite at the north end of the plan area, paired with an improved central bicycle and pedestrian corridor, would create a destination for people crossing the Spring Creek Trail. Existing Small Business Preservation Preserving existing small businesses was ranked as the #4 priority among questionnaire respondents, who further expressed its importance in an open-ended question regarding what additional types of businesses they would like to see in the plan area. Respondents also expressed interest in more restaurants in the plan area, as well as a recreational center or community center, outdoor gathering spaces, retail, a hotel, and entertainment. Creekside Park Enhancements Creekside Park was largely seen as having significant unrealized potential. Currently, there is a high volume of commuter and recreational traffic along the Spring Creek Trail that largely passes through the plan area without stopping. By creating more of a destination at Creekside Park, the park could serve as a gateway into the rest of the plan area. Food trucks near the park could serve commuters and student residents, while enhanced gathering spaces and creek access would serve CSU classes, Compass Community Collaborative students, and families visiting the area. Providing formal and informal gathering areas, and possibly a pavilion, would create a more inviting environment that would encourage people to slow down and spend time and money in the area. Improved wayfinding, vegetation, and art could be used to help draw people to the businesses to the north. Recommended Funding and Implementation Strategy To honor the priorities the community established through our engagement process, this plan recommends funding and completing projects in order. What this means is funding the first priority project and then moving on the second priority project once the first priority project is complete. The prioritized list of projects in order is: 1. Westside Bicycle & Pedestrian Corridor 2. Sidewalk & Crosswalk Improvements along College Avenue 3. Green Plaza and/or Outdoor Dining 4. Existing Small Business Preservation 5. Creekside Park Enhancements 3.1 Packet Pg. 25 At t a c h m e n t : P r o s p e c t S o u t h C o m m u n i t y I n v e s t m e n t P l a n ( 1 1 6 1 5 : P r o s p e c t S o u t h B i k e P e d S t u d y A p p r o p r i a t i o n ) 36 Section H, Item 4. This approach ensures the URA addresses the highest priority projects with remaining revenues. Each of these projects require further refinement, scoping, and engagement prior to implementation. Each of the projects above will follow the process below for implementation: 1. Scoping, feasibility, and refinement staff will develop a scope of work for the project. Based on the scope of work, staff will seek cost estimates for each project. If the plan area has enough cash on hand to move forward with the project, staff will move forward with the project. 2. Request appropriation from URA Board staff will present the project scope and cost estimates to the URA Board and seek an appropriation for the project. At this time, the URA Board will consider the merits of the project at that time along with a consideration to return some incremental revenue to the taxing entities. 3. Community engagement after appropriating funds, staff will co-create the final project design with the community. This will ensure the built improvements reflect the needs of the community and that the work aligns with the vision of this investment plan. 4. Build improvements Finance Options The URA may fund improvements as it generates tax increment or issue debt to fund projects. This investment plan does not provide guidance on how to finance the improvements in this plan. Rather, financing decisions are at the discretion of the URA Board. The URA Board will have the opportunity to discuss financing options when these projects and others go before the URA Board for discussion. At that time, the Board may decide the best mechanism for financing these projects. As referenced above, the URA Board may also contemplate remitting revenues back to the affected taxing entities when considering funding projects. 3.1 Packet Pg. 26 At t a c h m e n t : P r o s p e c t S o u t h C o m m u n i t y I n v e s t m e n t P l a n ( 1 1 6 1 5 : P r o s p e c t S o u t h B i k e P e d S t u d y A p p r o p r i a t i o n ) 37 Section H, Item 4. Metrics and Indicators As stated earlier, th into projects that improve the Prospect South corridor for all. Often times, investment by government can inadvertently lead to displacement of people, businesses, and culture. For this investment plan to be a success, investment must lead to all members of the Prospect South ents are supporting the goal of developing in an equitable way. Staff will monitor the following data: Metric/Indicator Data Source Target Leverage rate URA Increase or maintain historic leverage rate Property values County Assessor Stable growth Property ownership County Assessor Varied ownership, few properties owned by LLCs that own 3+ properties Residential rents Department of Local Affairs Stabilize rents Business rents CoStar Stabilize rents Household income HUD, American Community Survey Stable growth Cost burdened households American Community Survey Decrease percentage of households that are cost burdened Residential building permits issued City of Fort Collins Mix of unit types that match community needs Households by race American Community Survey Prevent displacement of Latinx community This suite of metrics and indicators will provide a strong overview of the economic vitality and the composition of businesses and residents in the plan area. Early signs of significant change in any of the metrics will send a signal to the URA to act before the issue becomes too difficult to address. rent or who chooses to live in the plan area, the URA can influence factors that would result in change or potential displacement of people, businesses, and culture. 3.1 Packet Pg. 27 At t a c h m e n t : P r o s p e c t S o u t h C o m m u n i t y I n v e s t m e n t P l a n ( 1 1 6 1 5 : P r o s p e c t S o u t h B i k e P e d S t u d y A p p r o p r i a t i o n ) 38 Section H, Item 4. Plan Alignment Beyond fulfilling the objectives identified by the community during our engagement process, this investment plan will support the objectives of all entities collecting property tax in the plan area. This section identifies relevant policies and goals of each taxing entity with which this investment plan aligns. City of Fort Collins The City of Fort Collins has a comprehensive plan called City Plan that provides an overall vision for the development of the community. Sub-area plans then clarify that vision for different parts of town. The Midtown Plan provides finer grain detail and specific goals for how Prospect South will develop over time. City Plan Principle LIV 2 Promote infill and redevelopment Policy LIV 3.6 Context-sensitive development Policy LIV 4.4 Culturally relevant gathering places Principle LIV 7 Promote a more inclusive and equitable community that encourages and celebrates diversity Midtown Plan Vision - Streets will be inviting to pedestrians and bicyclists, with attractive street edges, and active urban plazas and spaces. Improved Circulation - Improve existing and implement new east-west connections to facilitate movement from existing neighborhoods east and west of College into Midtown and to and from the MAX stations and other transit stops. Parks and Open Space - Establish a network of several minor public open spaces throughout Midtown as part of private development projects, but which contribute to the larger Parks and Open Space concept for Midtown. Larimer County Comprehensive Plan provides policy direction over the long term. Below are policies from the Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Plan with which this investment plan aligns. Strategic Plan Goal 2 - Everyone in Larimer County has access to economic opportunities and a vibrant quality of life. We work together to remove barriers. 3.1 Packet Pg. 28 At t a c h m e n t : P r o s p e c t S o u t h C o m m u n i t y I n v e s t m e n t P l a n ( 1 1 6 1 5 : P r o s p e c t S o u t h B i k e P e d S t u d y A p p r o p r i a t i o n ) 39 Section H, Item 4. Comprehensive Plan Policy E1.3 - Support investments in workforce development, training, technology, and education for the evolving needs of a diverse workforce and changing economy. Policy E1.4 - Encourage small-business development and entrepreneurship in non-residential locations. Policy I1.7 - Collaborate with state, regional, and local entities to develop a more efficient, connected trail, transit, rail and multi-modal transportation system. Poudre School District Poudre School District uses the concept of District Ends to define success. District Ends are aspirational goals that help the district achieve its vision and drives policy. The District Ends this investment plan will help the school district achieve are: Success in a Changing World: PSD students are prepared for college and workforce success. PSD ensures access and encourages participation in a wide range of experiences that reflect expectations of a changing world. Connections: PSD students are academically and socially connected to their school and community. PSD provides engaging opportunities to support students' individual pursuits and interests. Poudre River Library District Meet & Collaborate - We are a catalyst for positive, social interactions. We provide inclusive, welcoming spaces to bring together a growing and diverse community. Our libraries are trusted destinations that anchor the community. We build collaborative partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and nonprofits that allow us to provide service in alternative ways. Reimagine the Future - We foster a culture of possibility and stewardship. We anticipate the needs of our growing community and align our resources to those needs. We recognize that the current demand for library services in our District exceeds our available public spaces. We look for opportunities to expand and build efficiency, sustainability, and creativity in our operations. 3.1 Packet Pg. 29 At t a c h m e n t : P r o s p e c t S o u t h C o m m u n i t y I n v e s t m e n t P l a n ( 1 1 6 1 5 : P r o s p e c t S o u t h B i k e P e d S t u d y A p p r o p r i a t i o n ) 40 Section H, Item 4. ATTACHMENT 2 3.2 Packet Pg. 30 41 Section H, Item 4. 3.2 Packet Pg. 31 42 Section H, Item 4. 3.2 Packet Pg. 32 43 Section H, Item 4. 3.2 Packet Pg. 33 44 Section H, Item 4. 3.2 Packet Pg. 34 45 Section H, Item 4. 3.2 Packet Pg. 35 46 Section H, Item 4. 3.2 Packet Pg. 36 At t a c h m e n t : P i t k i n B i k e w a y S c o p e o f W o r k ( 1 1 6 1 5 : P r o s p e c t S o u t h B i k e P e d S t u d y A p p r o p r i a t i o n ) 47 Section H, Item 4. Ma y 2 6 , 2 0 2 2 Pr o s p e c t S o u t h B i c y c l e a n d P e d e s t r i a n Co n n e c t i v i t y S t u d y A p p r o p r i a t i o n AT T A C H M E N T 3 3. 3 Pa c k e t P g . 3 7 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11615 : Prospect South Bike Ped Study Appropriation) 48 Section H, Item 4. Ov e r v i e w o f P r o s p e c t S o u t h E n g a g e m e n t Go a l En g a g e s t a k e h o l d e r s t o u n d e r s t a n d c o m m u n i t y pr i o r i t i e s f o r h o w t h e P r o s p e c t S o u t h P l a n A r e a mi g h t b e c o m e a m o r e a t t r a c t i v e a n d e n j o y a b l e p l a c e to g a t h e r , w o r k , l i v e , g o t o s c h o o l , a n d d o b u s i n e s s . 2 3. 3 Pa c k e t P g . 3 8 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11615 : Prospect South Bike Ped Study Appropriation) 49 Section H, Item 4. 20 2 0 2 0 2 1 No v D e c J a n F e b Wo r k i n g G r o u p Me e t i n g s Co m m u n i t y Fo r u m s Co m m u n i t y Qu e s t i o n n a i r e Co m m u n i t y E n g a g e m e n t A c t i v i t i e s (n = 6 0 ) (n = 1 8 ) (n = 2 4 ) 3 3. 3 Pa c k e t P g . 3 9 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11615 : Prospect South Bike Ped Study Appropriation) 50 Section H, Item 4. Co m m u n i t y I d e n t i f i e d P r i o r i t i e s 1. W e s t s i d e B i c y c l e & P e d e s t r i a n C o r r i d o r 2. C o l l e g e A v e . S i d e w a l k & C r o s s w a l k I m p r o v e m e n t s 3. G r e e n P l a z a a n d / o r O u t d o o r D i n i n g A r e a 4. E x i s t i n g S m a l l B u s i n e s P r e s e r v a t i o n 5. C r e e k s i d e P a r k E n h a n c e m e n t s 4 3. 3 Pa c k e t P g . 4 0 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11615 : Prospect South Bike Ped Study Appropriation) 51 Section H, Item 4. 3. 3 Pa c k e t P g . 4 1 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11615 : Prospect South Bike Ped Study Appropriation) 52 Section H, Item 4. St u d y O v e r v i e w • C r e a t e 3 0 % d e s i g n d o c u m e n t • C o m m u n i t y e n g a g e m e n t • D e v e l o p p r e f e r r e d d e s i g n • M a i n t e n a n c e p l a n • S u r v e y a n d e a s e m e n t w o r k • W i l l a l l o w U R A t o e s t i m a t e c o s t o f b u i l d i n g i m p r o v e m e n t s 6 3. 3 Pa c k e t P g . 4 2 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11615 : Prospect South Bike Ped Study Appropriation) 53 Section H, Item 4. Pr o c u r e m e n t P r o c e s s • I s s u e R e q u e s t f o r P r o p o s a l ( R F P ) • F o l l o w s C i t y ’ s p r o c u r e m e n t p o l i c i e s • R e q u i r e d p e r U R A ’ s b y l a w s • M u s t a p p r o p r i a t e m o n e y p r i o r t o R F P i s s u a n c e 7 3. 3 Pa c k e t P g . 4 3 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11615 : Prospect South Bike Ped Study Appropriation) 54 Section H, Item 4. Ap p r o p r i a t i o n R e q u e s t • Se e k i n g $ 2 5 0 , 0 0 0 • S u f f i c i e n t f o r p r o j e c t s c o p e • P i t k i n C o r r i d o r D e s i g n = $ 1 5 4 , 0 0 0 i n 2 0 1 5 • C u r r e n t c a s h o n h a n d = $ 8 6 5 , 7 6 7 • L e a v e s $ 6 0 0 , 0 0 f o r r e s e r v e s a n d / o r i m p l e m e n t a t i o n 8 3. 3 Pa c k e t P g . 4 4 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11615 : Prospect South Bike Ped Study Appropriation) 55 Section H, Item 4. Fe e d b a c k F r o m F i n a n c e C o m m i t t e e • S u p p o r t t h e a p p r o p r i a t i o n • R e c o m m e n d e d b r i n g i n g t o U R A B o a r d f o r c o n s i d e r a t i o n 9 3. 3 Pa c k e t P g . 4 5 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11615 : Prospect South Bike Ped Study Appropriation) 56 Section H, Item 4. Re c o m m e n d a t i o n St a f f r e c o m m e n d s a p p r o v a l o f t h e r e s o l u t i o n 10 3. 3 Pa c k e t P g . 4 6 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11615 : Prospect South Bike Ped Study Appropriation) 57 Section H, Item 4. City Council Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 1 of 2 April 25, 2024 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Urban Renewal Authority STAFF Andy Smith, Redevelopment Program Manager Josh Birks, Acting Executive Director SUBJECT Resolution No. 2024-132 Adopting a Supplemental Budget Resolution. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to note several key real estate projects are expected to become priorities for URA staff to manage during 2024 and 2025. Most milestones for these projects are unknown, and a considerable amount of the work to be performed is highly technical in nature. In anticipation of this dynamic workload, staff recommends that several professional service providers be contracted “on call” to provide deliverables as specific needs emerge. To be clear, the budget for these services will only be spent as technical services are procured and only the funds anticipated for 2024 ($180,000) will be appropriated by this supplemental request. Anticipated funds for 2025 are included for discussion purposes only and will be included in the 2025/2026 URA Budget. In addition to the real estate projects mentioned above, staff are also requesting supplemental funds to update the URA website so that it complies with the accessibility provisions required by HB21-1110 and WCAG 2.1 AA by July 1, 2024. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION For technical real estate services, Staff estimated total budget numbers based on 18 months of potential activity to begin July 1, 2024, and conclude December 31, 2025. For the website consultant, staff has roughly estimated a “not to exceed” project cost for immediate engagement. It should be noted that these cost estimates are based on broad defined work scopes that are difficult to confirm at this early stage, given the dynamic nature of real estate due diligence and the projects in question. It is important to note that many of the potential expenses (development soft costs) can and will be reimbursed by specific projects via their respective financing agreements. URA staff recommends the following technical services and associated budgets be contracted for the remainder of 2024 and 2025: 1. Physical Due Diligence/Engineering: These services are to provide environmental, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural analysis in the event the URA contracts to purchase real estate. $75,000 total ($25,000 in 2024, and $50,000 in 2025). 60 Section H, Item 5. City Council Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 2 of 2 2. Financial and Economic Modeling and Analysis: The URA currently has a funded on-call contract for services with Economic and Planning Systems (EPS). This service includes but is not limited to market studies, pro forma analysis, partnership structure, and TIF forecasts. 3. Planning: These services include zoning reports, site planning, utility infrastructure, access plans, massing studies, and entitlements. $120,000 total ($40,000 in 2024, and $80,000 in 2025). 4. Architecture: These services include conceptual building design, code analysis, site planning, and cost estimating. $75,000 total ($25,000 in 2024 and $50,000 in 2025). 5. Owners Rep: These services include project management, contractor management, cost management, and technical negotiations. $120,000 total ($40,000 in 2024, and $80,000 in 2025). 6. Website Update: This service will update the URA website so that it complies with the accessibility provisions required by HB21-1110 and WCAG 2.1 AA by July 1, 2024. Estimated not to exceed amount of $50,000. AUTHORITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS An amount not to exceed $180,000. Only the funds anticipated for 2024 ($180,000) will be appropriated by this supplemental request. Potential funds for 2025 discussed above will be included in the 2025/2026 URA Budget. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Recommendation by URA Finance Committee to proceed to Board for consideration. PUBLIC OUTREACH None. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution for Consideration 61 Section H, Item 5. 28027483.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-132 OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FORT COLLINS URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority (“Authority”) on December 4, 2023 adopted the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024 per Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority Resolution No. 129, pursuant to and in accordance with Colorado local budgeting requirements and Colorado statute; and WHEREAS, a need exists to allocate additional funds from the 2024 revenues received by the Authority towards several on-call technical consultant services for real estate related matters and website improvements; and WHEREAS, the amended 2024 budget, as revised by this Resolution, remains in balance as required by law; and WHEREAS, this Resolution allocating additional funds for on -call technical consultant services is within the existing Authority obligations and revenue funds available and is appropriate and necessary. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FORT COLLINS URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY: Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. That the 2024 budget appropriation is hereby modified to allocate an additional $180,000 towards on-call technical consultant services, being apportioned and paid through several existing Plan Area Districts at different percentages, and the remittance and reappropriation of the funds set forth in this Resolution is hereby authorized. Section 3. The Board finds that the required notice and opportunity for public inspection, were properly made and held in accordance with C.R.S. §§ 29-1-106 and 29-1-109. Section 4. This Resolution is enacted as a supplemental budget and appropriation pursuant to C.R.S. § 29-1-109. Section 5. If necessary, the Secretary of the Authority is directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government, Department of Local Affairs, State of Colorado. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority this 25th day of April, 2024 by approval of an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the eleven (11) Commissioners. 62 Section H, Item 5. 28027483.1 FORT COLLINS URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY By: ________________________________ Chair ATTEST: _______________________________ Interim Secretary 63 Section H, Item 5.