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M E M O R A N D U M
Date: October 20, 2016
To: Mayor and City Council
Through: Darin Atteberry, City Manager
From: Mike Beckstead, Chief Financial Officer
Re: Councilmember requests and questions from the October 11 work session on the
2017-2018 City Manager’s Recommended Budget
City Council held their third Work Session to review the 2017-2018 City Manager’s
Recommended Budget on October 11. In addition to a few questions that were asked about
specific Offers there was guidance provided by Council as to changes that should be
included in 1
st
Reading of the 2017-18 Budget.
Outcome: Various
1) Request from Ross Cunniff: Please provide an analysis of the growth of ongoing
Enhancement Offers in the High Performing Government Outcome compared to the 2015-
2016 Budget.
Response from Mike Beckstead: Please refer to Attachment #1 that displays the change
in the growth of Ongoing Enhancement Offers within the High Performing Government
Outcome. In 2017-18 the budget is 20.9 % less than such Offers in the 2015-16 Budget.
Please note the following in that analysis:
• The numbers reflect the combined Offers over both years of each budget cycle
• Total enhancement spending changed from $9.6M in 2015-16 to $11.4M in 2017-18;
a 19% increase, but most of that growth is in one-time enhancements
• Ongoing funding of Enhancement offers declined in all three categories of funding:
General Fund, KFCG and Other funds
• One-time funded of Enhancements increased in all three categories, but primarily in
General Fund and Other (Data & Communication Fund, as well as Utilities Funds)
• In the second section, the Offers that drove most of that increase are listed
• In the third section, the Ongoing Offers funded by General Fund from ongoing
revenue are listed ($1,153K of 2017-18 Enhancements)
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There was a related question from the Council Finance Committee meeting on October 17
about the detail of the $100k per year in Offer 42.12 - ENHANCEMENT: Leadership
Development - Maintain Level of Service. This Offer is for continuing education and
learning opportunities with a specific focus on supervisors and mid-level managers to help
improve their effectiveness in those positions. The detail of the Offer is included in
Attachment #2.
2) Request from Ray Martinez: Please provide detail into why the Offer for FC Bikes
appears to be growing at 82% over the cost of the program in the 2015-16 Budget.
Response from Mike Beckstead: Offer 3.20 - KFCG: FC Bikes in the 2017-18 City
Manager’s Recommended Budget has a 2017 cost of $462k, which appears to be
significantly greater than the 2015-16 Offer 2.5 - KFCG: FC Bikes and Bike Library that had
a 2016 cost of $256k. In the 2015-16 Offer there was a credit included of $183k in Other
Personnel Costs that offset the total cost of the Offer. This credit came from charging
applicable staff salaries to a CMAQ grant that was awarded to the City. Factoring those
costs into the 2015-16 would have made the total cost of the Offer $439k.
The increase from $439k in 2016 to $462k in 2017 is a 5.2% increase of about $23k. That
increase comes from shifting half of the salary & benefits of an Administrative Assistant into
the FC Bikes program that had previously resided in another part of the Transportation
organization in the 2015-16 Budget.
These types of Ongoing Offers get thoroughly scrutinized during our budget process. This
was reviewed by the Transportation BFO Team including the associated Year-over-Year
Offer Comparison displayed in Attachment #3. The change was fully explained in the Offer,
as well as the comparison document. Accordingly, there was no concern by the BFO Team
since the delta was completely explained and there was no change in the level of service
being provided to the community from one budget cycle to the next.
3) Request from various Councilmembers: Please provide information on the impacts of
limiting the increase in the Water & Stormwater rates to 3%. Please indicate the specific
reduction in forecasted revenue and which Offers would not be able to be funded by making
those rate reductions
Response from Lance Smith: Here are the impacts of reducing rate increases to 3% for
the Water and Stormwater Funds:
Water Fund: Reducing the 2017 and 2018 rate increases to 3%, compared to the 5%
included in the City Manager’s Recommended Budget reduces revenue by $500k in 2017
and $1.0M in 2018. The following projects will not be funded with lower rate increase of 3%:
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2017-18 Offers not funded or reduced 2017 2018
Offer 6.19 - Conservation Coordinator (unfunded) $70K
Offer 6.23 - Utility Inspector (unfunded) $85K
Offer 6.28 - Water Vulnerability Assessment (unfunded) $250K
Offer 6.26 - Underground Electric Supply (reduced) $95K
Offer 6.29 - Cathodic Protection (reduced) $1.0M
Water Fund rate increases of 5% for both 2017 and 2018 are still included in 1
st
Reading of
the 2017-18 Budget. Two separate rate ordinances will be brought for Council
consideration; one for Water rates increasing 5% and one for Water rates increasing 3%. If
Council approves to lower rate increase, modifications will be made to 2
nd
Reading of the
2017-18 Budget to reflect the impact of the lower Water rate increase.
Stormwater Fund: Reducing the 2017 rate increase to 3%, compared to the 5% included in
the City Manager’s Recommended Budget, reduces revenue by $300k in both 2017 and
2018. The only Offer impacted by this is Offer 8.6 – Stream Rehabilitation Program which
will not have any funding in 2017 and the 2018 funding will be reduced to $1.1M. Please
refer to Attachment #4 for the modified Offer narrative.
Stormwater Fund rate increase at the reduced amount of 3% for 2017 is included in 1
st
Reading of the 2017-18 Budget.
In the December Council Finance Committee meeting, there will be a discussion about
possible debt financing for the Water and Stormwater Funds.
4) Request from Darin: Please provide a summary of the guidance provided by Council
for changes to be incorporated into 1
st
Reading, including write-ups of the new and modified
Offers. Please also summarize the policy topics brought up by Councilmembers to be
discussed at a later date.
Response from Lawrence Pollack: Council provided guidance for the modification of
existing Offers and funding of new Offers desired to be incorporated into 1
st
Reading of the
2017-18 Budget. Please note that Attachments #5 through #8 are referenced in the table;
those attachments contain the detail of each new Offer.
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Outcome Guidance Provided 2017 2018 2017 2018
Economic Health
Add $317k to Offer 78.5 - ENHANCEMENT: City Plan, Transportation Master
Plan and Transit Operating Plan to fully fund at the original amount of $1.4M 17 300
Neighborhood Liv. &
Social Health Fund Offer 27.4 - Human Services Program Funding at $100k per year 100 100
Neighborhood Liv. &
Social Health
Create and fund a new Offer for Childcare Services at $50k per year - Please
refer to Attachment #5 to read the detail of Offer 27.19 50 50
Neighborhood Liv. &
Social Health
Create and fund a new Offer for a Solid Waste Inspector - Please refer to
Attachment #6 to read the detail of Offer 75.11 82 82 13 -
Transportation
Create and fund a new Offer for Transit 365 Day Service (1/2 funded by 3rd
party) - Please refer to Attachment #7 to read the detail of Offer 67.13 750 750
High Performing
Govt. Fund Offer 13.3 - Board and Commission Software - 9
Culture & Recreation
Create and fund a new Offer for 3 critical Parks/Forestry equipment
replacements - Please refer to Attachment #8 to read the detail of Offer 15.13 47 94 - -
Total $ 129 $ 185 $ 930 $ 1,200
Ongoing One-Time
Additionally, there was conversation and guidance provided about:
- Development of better Natural Areas land acquisition metrics and flattening out the trajectory
of acres preserved per capita by purchasing more land for Natural Areas
- Prioritizing future revenue that comes in above forecast for Transit funding
- Development of a policy on the City’s role in child care support
- How do we do a better job with policy around address funding levels for Human Services
programs?
- Staff, as members of the Museum of Discovery Board of Directors, need to work with the
non-profit to find a solution to increase the entrance fee waivers for low income families
- There was reference to the Enhancement Offer for FC Walks and that it should be combined
with FC Moves. FC Walks is an existing program that is already part of the FC Moves
organization. Offer 3.12 - 1.0 FTE for the FC Walks Program was only an enhancement (i.e.
additional resources) specific to pedestrians.
- Including plastic bag recycling at the Timberline Recycling Center. Staff is working on
modifying the text of the Offer Summary to include reference to adding plastic bag recycling
to Offer 26.2 - Timberline Recycling Center
Attachment #1
City of Fort Collins
2017 - 2018 Offer Narratives
High Performing Government
Offer 42.12: ENHANCEMENT: Leadership Development - Maintain Level of
Service
2018: $100,000 and 0.00 FTE, 0.00 Hourly FTE
2017: $100,000 and 0.00 FTE, 0.00 Hourly FTE
Offer Summary
Funding this offer will restore and maintain key components of the City’s Leadership Development
programs e.g., Lead 1.0 – Lead 4.0, for the 359 leaders in the organization including supervisors,
mid-level managers and executives.
Leadership development expenses have increased since the program’s inception in 2011. Expenses
associated with business coaching, 360 Assessments, self-discovery assessments e.g., DiSC and EQ,
trainers, travel expenses, and course materials e.g., workbooks and books have increased.
Additionally, the number of participants has gone up and the program design has shifted to include
additional coaching.
All of the Lead programs have produced significant return on investment (ROI). For Lead 1.0, of the
58 graduates, 26% have been promoted; 3% are acting in a leadership role; 14% have received a
change in classification or JAQ; and 9% left the City to pursue their passions. Essentially, 50% of the
graduates have experienced an impact to their careers. Reviewing Lead 3.0, three individuals were
promoted, 93% stated their coach help them meet their objectives, 85% reported doings things
differently in a way that better supports the City's goals due to the program; 46% requested more
coaching hours, and participants reported $116,700 savings as a result of doing things differently.
The ROI result was, for every dollar spent on the program, the return was $1.57.
These restored dollars will enable Learning & Organizational Development to maintain leadership
development in 2017-2018 with an emphasis on supervisors and mid-level managers.
This Offer supports the following Strategic Objectives:
- HPG 7.1 - Provide world-class services that meet the needs of the community
Additional Information
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Attachment #2
High Performing Government
Offer 42.12: ENHANCEMENT: Leadership Development - Maintain Level of
Service
Every year, Learning & Organizational Development evaluates each component of the leadership
development program, plus the overall program, results and outcomes. This data is analyzed and
compared with organizational need. Program adjustments are made as a part of the quality
improvement process to ensure expectations and stated goals are being met.
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Impact to Ongoing Expenses
- Funding this Offer will increase future ongoing expenses by an estimated annual amount of:
$225,000
Scalability and explanation
This Offer restores a previous level of leadership development programming and could be scalable,
although a lower amount will result in fewer participants or reduced program elements.
Links to Further Details:
- Not applicable
Linkage to Strategic Objectives
HPG 7.1 - Provide world-class services that meet the needs of the community: LOD strives to
improve organizational capability and effectiveness through personal and professional
development, leadership, and change management by optimizing the use of technology to provide
web based training 24/7 for all employees.
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Performance Metrics
- HPG 6. City Employee Cumulative Turnover Rate
https://www.clearpointstrategy.com/publish/direct.cfm?
linkID=BFO&view=drill&scorecardID=6284&object=measure&objectID=91357
- HPG 42. Total hours of training attended
https://www.clearpointstrategy.com/publish/direct.cfm?
linkID=BFO&view=drill&scorecardID=6284&object=measure&objectID=91362
- HPG 43. HR Q14 Question - within the last six months, the City has provided me opportunities to
learn and grow?
https://www.clearpointstrategy.com/publish/direct.cfm?
linkID=BFO&view=drill&scorecardID=6284&object=measure&objectID=91363
Explanation of Any Adjustments to Personnel Costs using object 519999
- Not applicable
Summary of Changes Requested by BFO Teams or the Budget Lead Team
Clarified text in the Offer Summary.
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High Performing Government
Offer 42.12: ENHANCEMENT: Leadership Development - Maintain Level of
Service
Offer Profile
Offer Owner: JBusch
Lead Department: Human Resources
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High Performing Government
2017 Projected
Budget
2018 Projected
Budget
42.12: ENHANCEMENT: Leadership Development - Maintain Level of Service
2017 to 2018
Change
Enhancement to Programs and Services
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staffing - - - %
Hourly (FTE) - - - %
Expenses
521000 - Professional & Technical 100,000 100,000 - %
520000 - Purchased Prof & Tech Services 100,000 100,000 - %
Total Expenses 100,000 100,000 - %
Funding Sources
100-General Fund: One-time
Revenue
One-Time Restricted 100,000 100,000 - %
Funding Source Total 100,000 100,000 - %
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Attachment #3
(Offer 2.5)
Budget 2015 Budget 2016
% Inc.
(Dec.) Budget 2017
% Inc.
(Dec.) Budget 2018
% Inc.
(Dec.)
Personal Services $41,159 $42,080 2.2% $252,727 500.6% $259,893 2.8%
Other Than Personal Services 214,000 214,000 0.0% 214,000 0.0% 214,000 0.0%
Total Original Budget $255,159 $256,080 0.4% $466,727 82.3% $473,893 1.5%
Personal Services $41,159 $42,080 2.2% $252,727 500.6% $259,893 2.8%
Other Than Personal Services 214,000 214,000 0.0% 214,000 0.0% 214,000 0.0%
Ongoing Budget $255,159 $256,080 0.4% $466,727 82.3% $473,893 1.5%
$255,159 $256,080 0.4% $466,727 82.3% $473,893 1.5%
Total Funding Sources $255,159 $256,080 0.4% $466,727 82.3% $473,893 1.5%
Year-over-Year Ongoing Budget Analysis
2017
2018
FC Bikes - ONGOING Budget Comparison
Package/Offer - 3.20
ONGOING OFFER Original Budget by
Outcome
TRAN
Plus Ongoing Enhancements
TRAN
None
Other Adjustments
KFCG: Other Transportation Ongoing
Increase of allocation for staff salaries to compensate for previous grant funding. The increase in 2017 is $210,647 due to grant
funding of $193k that was available in the 2015-16 budget cycle. The remaining increase is for an Administrative Assistant who
was previously 1/2 in FC Moves & 1/2 in PDT Administration that was moved to 100% in FC Moves 2017.
Not applicable
NET ONGOING BUDGET
Funding Sources
City of Fort Collins
2017 - 2018 Offer Narratives
Safe Community
Offer 8.6: Capital Replacement - Utilities: Stormwater - Stream
Rehabilitation Program
2018: $1,100,000 and 0.00 FTE, 0.00 Hourly FTE
2017: $0 and 0.00 FTE, 0.00 Hourly FTE
Offer Summary
Funding this offer will provide for improvements on the following two stream segments:
1. Spring Creek from College Avenue west to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad
Embankment as a cooperative project with CDOT.
2. Mail Creek from Palmer Drive downstream to Passway Drive. Investigation of public/private
partnership options and design; for construction in a future budget cycle.
CDOT’s efforts to stabilize and protect the College Avenue bridge at Spring Creek resulted in a
City/CDOT partnership elevating that project’s priority. The Spring Creek reach will be cooperatively
designed in 2017. Construction costs are currently estimated to be at $350,000 in 2018.
The 2018 project is proposed to be focused on Mail Creek south of Palmer Drive. The Mail Creek
stream reach is experiencing severe bed and bank erosion. Reconstruction will require significant
grading and tree removal. Future construction of bio-engineered stream sections will include
replacing existing grade control structures with riffle drops to promote native fish passage and
improved aquatic habitat.
The $750,000 in funding for 2018 will set the stage for construction in a future budget cycle. The
work will include neighborhood outreach to determine the vision for what the segment should look
like. Staff will investigate options for public/private partnerships that may include special
assessments of the adjacent properties and a desire to provide public access through this stretch.
Any project will require acquisition of both temporary construction easements and permanent access
easements. Available funding will not be sufficient to begin construction of this reach.
This Offer supports the following Strategic Objectives:
ENV 4.8 - Expand, improve, restore and protect wildlife habitat, urban forests and the ecosystems of
the Poudre River and other ecosystems
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- SAFE 5.5 - Protect life and property with natural and attractive flood mitigation facilities
Additional Information
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Attachment #4
Safe Community
Offer 8.6: Capital Replacement - Utilities: Stormwater - Stream
Rehabilitation Program
An update to the Fort Collins’ Stormwater Master Plan was approved by Council in 2012 goals to
incorporate environmentally focused projects such as stream rehabilitation and water quality best
management practice (BMP) regional projects and retrofits. A Multi Criterion Decision Analysis
(MCDA) tool was used as a flexible, rational and transparent means to prioritize stream projects.
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The Spring Creek project will include realignment of the low-flow channel by moving it south
directly in line with the College Avenue bridge opening to improve hydraulic performance of the
structure and prevent potential scour damage to the abutment.
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Two grouted boulder grade control structures that inhibit native fish passage will be removed and
replaced with riffle drop structures which provide a more natural approach to maintaining vertical
stream stability, and are more conductive to fish passage. The design will enhance habitat diversity
and better support the aquatic ecosystem.
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Both stream project reaches are characterized as a highly urbanized stream corridor due to
surrounding development, lack of native vegetation and riparian habitat, connectivity issues
relating to fish passage, and lack of adequate aquatic habitat.
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Links to Further Details:
- http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater
Linkage to Strategic Objectives
ENV 4.8 - Expand, improve, restore and protect wildlife habitat, urban forests and the ecosystems of
the Poudre River and other ecosystems: Stream rehabilitation protects and improves biodiversity
and wildlife habitat as well as the ecosystems of urban streams and the Poudre River
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SAFE 5.5 - Protect life and property with natural and attractive flood mitigation facilities: Proper
and adequate emergency planning of flood mitigation facilities protect life safety in our community.
Rehabilitated streams attempt to mimic natural environments in an aesthetically pleasing approach.
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Improvements & Efficiencies
Stream rehabilitation projects and regional stormwater BMP (Best Management Practice) facilities
are identified and prioritized in the Stormwater Master Plan update completed in 2013. They are
prioritized based on a comprehensive ranking system with multiple criteria.
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Where appropriate, stormwater flood control and/or stream rehabilitation project priorities take
into account "opportunities" such as associated or impacted City projects, development related
needs, funding partnerships and/or grants.
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The Spring Creek project is being coordinated with CDOT’s College Avenue Bridge at Spring Creek
project.
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Safe Community
Offer 8.6: Capital Replacement - Utilities: Stormwater - Stream
Rehabilitation Program
Performance Metrics
- SAFE 75. Rank in Top 10% Nationwide in Stormwater and Floodplain Management Programs
(Utilities Master Plan & Floodplain Administration)
https://www.clearpointstrategy.com/publish/direct.cfm?
linkID=BFO&view=drill&scorecardID=8326&object=measure&objectID=120679
Personnel Changes
- Not Applicable
Differences from Prior Budget Cycles
- Not applicable
Explanation of Any Adjustments to Personnel Costs using object 519999
- Not applicable
Summary of Changes Requested by BFO Teams or the Budget Lead Team
Text updated to reflect reduction in Offer amount
Offer Profile
Offer Owner: JHaukaas
Lead Department: Utility Financial Operations
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Safe Community
2017 Projected
Budget
2018 Projected
Budget
8.6: Capital Replacement - Utilities: Stormwater - Stream Rehabilitation Program
2017 to 2018
Change
Ongoing Programs and Services
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staffing - - - %
Hourly (FTE) - - - %
Expenses
579000 - Other - 1,100,000 - %
570000 - Other - 1,100,000 - %
Total Expenses - 1,100,000 - %
Funding Sources
504-Stormwater Fund: Ongoing
Revenue
Ongoing Restricted - 1,100,000 - %
Funding Source Total - 1,100,000 - %
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City of Fort Collins
2017 - 2018 Offer Narratives
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health
Offer 27.19: ENHANCEMENT: Childcare Services
2018: $50,000 and 0.00 FTE, 0.00 Hourly FTE
2017: $50,000 and 0.00 FTE, 0.00 Hourly FTE
Offer Summary
Funding this offer will set aside available one-time revenue to support future childcare needs. The
high cost of affordable and accessible childcare has become a burden for many families and it is
difficult to find quality care for infants. This has been recognized as both a social and economic health
issue. Various internal and external studies have identified City workforce and community needs and
gaps for childcare services. Prior to spending any of this fund, a strategy and policy will need to be
developed in order to define the role of the City and partnership business model in supporting
childcare for employees and potentially others in the community... At this time, there are no funds to
support developing the strategy and policy and there is uncertainty as to when that will be
accomplished.
This Offer supports the following Strategic Objectives:
NLSH 1.2 - Leverage and improve collaboration with other agencies to address homelessness,
poverty issues and other high priority human service needs
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NLSH 1.5 - Guide development compatible with community expectations through appropriate
planning, annexation, land use, historical preservation and development review processes
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ECON 3.3 - Support workforce development and provide community amenities that support citizens
and employers within the city
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Additional Information
Since the details of this Offer are dependent upon the strategy and policy development on this
topic, no performance measures have yet been identified.
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Impact to Ongoing Expenses
- No ongoing expense associated with this Offer.
Scalability and explanation
This offer is scalable.
Links to Further Details:
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Attachment #5
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health
Offer 27.19: ENHANCEMENT: Childcare Services
- Not applicable
Linkage to Strategic Objectives
NLSH 1.2 - Leverage and improve collaboration with other agencies to address homelessness,
poverty issues and other high priority human service needs: Supporting childcare services for
employees and others will require close collaboration with current providers, childcare
infrastructure, and funding agencies working in Fort Collins. Childcare is among the priority human
service and affordability needs in the community.
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NLSH 1.5 - Guide development compatible with community expectations through appropriate
planning, annexation, land use, historical preservation and development review processes: The
fund could enable City-driven partnership mechanisms and/or the leveraging of available, suitable
City buildings that could be made available for childcare providers.
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ECON 3.3 - Support workforce development and provide community amenities that support citizens
and employers within the city: Little is known about how insufficient and unaffordable childcare
affects the City workforce in terms of overall worker productivity, satisfaction, attraction and
retention. As a large employer, this offer will enable the City to understand how to better serve its
own employees, optimize City space and improve city-wide childcare supply, and support broad
economic growth and resilience.
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Performance Metrics
- A performance measure has not yet been identified; please see Additional Information above
Explanation of Any Adjustments to Personnel Costs using object 519999
- Not applicable
Summary of Changes Requested by BFO Teams or the Budget Lead Team
- Not applicable
Offer Profile
Offer Owner: BSowder
Lead Department: Social Sustainability
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Neighborhood Livability and Social Health
2017 Projected
Budget
2018 Projected
Budget
27.19: ENHANCEMENT: Childcare Services
2017 to 2018
Change
Enhancement to Programs and Services
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staffing - - - %
Hourly (FTE) - - - %
Expenses
529000 - Other Prof & Tech Services 50,000 50,000 - %
520000 - Purchased Prof & Tech Services 50,000 50,000 - %
Total Expenses 50,000 50,000 - %
Funding Sources
100-General Fund: One-time
Revenue
One-Time Restricted 50,000 50,000 - %
Funding Source Total 50,000 50,000 - %
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City of Fort Collins
2017 - 2018 Offer Narratives
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health
Offer 75.11: ENHANCEMENT: 1.0 FTE - Compliance Inspector -
Environmental
2018: $82,155 and 1.00 FTE, 0.00 Hourly FTE
2017: $95,584 and 1.00 FTE, 0.00 Hourly FTE
Offer Summary
In 2013, Fort Collins City Council adopted visionary zero waste goals, and has multiple regulations in
place to facilitate meeting those goals. This position will spend part of its time educating the
regulated community about the requirements listed below and providing resources to support
meeting them, and part of its time in a compliance role for the same topics.
This position will focus on the following ordinances:
• Construction and demolition recycling requirements
• Business and multi-family recycling requirements (part of Community Recycling Ordinance)
• Ban on the landfill disposal of cardboard
• Pay-As-You-Throw ordinance
Each of these ordinances is important, but they are enforced on a complaint-only basis and through a
patchwork of staff with varying specialties.
Currently, either subject matter staff members are put in the role of encouraging compliance, or
building inspectors and code compliance staff with a broad range of responsibilities are asked to also
be knowledgeable in the complex area of recycling regulations as well as all other codes. This position
will also assist the existing code compliance team in integrating elements of this work into their
existing work plans to leverage compliance capacity as much as possible.
Having one staff member with expertise in recycling-specific content and the code compliance
training will greatly enhance the ability to support and enforce zero waste regulations.
This staff member will be part of the code compliance staff within Neighborhood Services, and would
specialize in zero waste ordinances and will work closely with the Environmental Services Waste
Reduction and Recycling staff. Enforcing the ordinances passed by City Council supports the
credibility of the City and the progress toward Council-adopted goals.
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Attachment #6
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health
Offer 75.11: ENHANCEMENT: 1.0 FTE - Compliance Inspector -
Environmental
This Offer supports the following Strategic Objectives:
NLSH 1.7 - Maintain and enhance attractive neighborhoods through City services, innovative
enforcement techniques and voluntary compliance with City codes and regulations
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- ENV 4.6 - Work towards long-term zero waste goals within the community and the City organization
ENV 4.3 - Engage citizens in ways to educate and encourage behaviors toward more sustainable
living practices
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Additional Information
- Not applicable
Impact to Ongoing Expenses
- Funding this Offer will increase future ongoing expenses by an estimated annual amount of:
$71,000
Scalability and explanation
The offer could be funded at part time. The impact on the community would be proportional to the
amount of staff time funded.
Links to Further Details:
- http://www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices/code-compliance.php
- http://www.fcgov.com/recycling/constructiondebris.php
- http://www.fcgov.com/recycling/update.php
- http://www.fcgov.com/recycling/cardboard.php
- http://www.fcgov.com/recycling/ordinances.php
Linkage to Strategic Objectives
NLSH 1.7 - Maintain and enhance attractive neighborhoods through City services, innovative
enforcement techniques and voluntary compliance with City codes and regulations: This offer will
significantly enhance the attractiveness of neighborhoods as we proactively educate the community
on the zero waste goals of the City and ensure compliance with the environmental codes.
Voluntary compliance will continue to be a primary goal.
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ENV 4.6 - Work towards long-term zero waste goals within the community and the City
organization: This offer supports this through providing enforcement related to the City’s Pay As
You Throw program, commercial and demolition debris recycling, and cardboard recycling.
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Neighborhood Livability and Social Health
Offer 75.11: ENHANCEMENT: 1.0 FTE - Compliance Inspector -
Environmental
ENV 4.3 - Engage citizens in ways to educate and encourage behaviors toward more sustainable
living practices: This offer supports this through proactive efforts to educate the community about
such programs as City’s Pay As You Throw program, commercial and demolition debris recycling,
and cardboard recycling.
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Performance Metrics
- NLSH 1. Voluntary Code Compliance
https://www.clearpointstrategy.com/publish/direct.cfm?
linkID=BFO&view=drill&scorecardID=6276&object=measure&objectID=91249
- ENV 12. Tons of community recycled or composted materials, including cardboard
https://www.clearpointstrategy.com/publish/direct.cfm?
linkID=BFO&view=drill&scorecardID=6282&object=measure&objectID=91348
- ENV 7. Community per capita per day of solid waste generation
https://www.clearpointstrategy.com/publish/direct.cfm?
linkID=BFO&view=drill&scorecardID=6282&object=measure&objectID=91344
Explanation of Any Adjustments to Personnel Costs using object 519999
- Not applicable
Summary of Changes Requested by BFO Teams or the Budget Lead Team
New Offer per Council request
Offer Profile
Offer Owner: tleeson
Lead Department: Comm Dev & Neighborhood Svcs
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Neighborhood Livability and Social Health
2017 Projected
Budget
2018 Projected
Budget
75.11: ENHANCEMENT: 1.0 FTE - Compliance Inspector - Environmental
2017 to 2018
Change
Enhancement to Programs and Services
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staffing 1.00 1.00 - %
Hourly (FTE) - - - %
Expenses
511000 - Salaries & Wages 49,749 50,993 2.5%
512000 - Benefits 18,840 19,592 4.0%
510000 - Personnel Services 68,589 70,585 2.9%
521000 - Professional & Technical 1,000 1,000 - %
520000 - Purchased Prof & Tech Services 1,000 1,000 - %
542000 - Communication Services 1,500 1,500 - %
543000 - Internal Admin Services 70 70 - %
549000 - Other Purchased Services 550 550 - %
540000 - Other Purchased Services 2,120 2,120 - %
551000 - Vehicle & Equipment Supplies 700 700 - %
555000 - Office & Related Supplies 5,300 1,250 -76.4%
556000 - Health & Safety Supplies 500 250 -50.0%
559000 - Other Supplies 2,000 1,250 -37.5%
550000 - Supplies 8,500 3,450 -59.4%
562000 - Buildings 5,000 - - %
565000 - Vehicles & Equipment 10,375 5,000 -51.8%
560000 - Capital Outlay 15,375 5,000 -67.5%
Total Expenses 95,584 82,155 -14.0%
Funding Sources
254-KFCG Fund: Other Community
Priorities
Ongoing Restricted 82,000 82,000 - %
254-KFCG Fund: Other Community
Priorities Reserves & One-Time Use
Tax
Reserve 13,584 155 -98.9%
Funding Source Total 95,584 82,155 -14.0%
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City of Fort Collins
2017 - 2018 Offer Narratives
Transportation
Offer 67.13: ENHANCEMENT: Transfort Sunday and Holiday Service
2018: $750,000 and 5.00 FTE, 2.34 Hourly FTE
2017: $750,000 and 5.00 FTE, 2.56 Hourly FTE
Offer Summary
Funding this offer will provide fixed route service for MAX bus rapid transit (BRT), four key transit
routes and ADA-mandated complementary paratransit service on Sundays and Holidays.
Currently, Transfort provides service Mon. - Sat., except for holidays. The demand for Sunday service
has been growing and is the top citizen requested service enhancement. While Sunday and Holiday
service on MAX is recognized as a critical need by the community particularly Downtown businesses
and area innkeepers, this offer proposes a broader and more cohesive approach by providing service
on key connecting transit routes in addition to MAX. These routes are essential as they extend the
reach of transit providing an important source of ridership linking into the MAX service.
One of the positive economic outcomes of this offer is it enhances the access to commercial and
retail locations. Many businesses in Fort Collins see the majority of their customers on Saturday and
Sunday. Providing easy mobility and access to these locations on Sunday will enhance local business
and sales tax generation. In addition Sunday transit service will enhance the attractiveness of Fort
Collins to visitors. Many visitors, particularly those traveling internationally and attending
conferences at CSU, would choose to use public transportation if available on Sundays. Sunday
service could also help to address parking and congestion concerns generated by large events.
Another positive outcome is the benefit to people who depend on transit for their daily mobility
needs. Currently our transit dependent populations of seniors, disabled and low income individuals
have little to no mobility options on Sunday leaving many stranded in their own homes. These are
people who want to be able to go shopping, have a job, attend church or just be able to visit friends
and family.
Annual ridership is estimated to be 60,652 which has the potential of reducing Greenhouse Gas CO2
emissions by 20,386 pounds per year.
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Attachment #7
Transportation
Offer 67.13: ENHANCEMENT: Transfort Sunday and Holiday Service
This Offer supports the following Strategic Objectives:
- TRAN 6.4 - Improve transit availability, grow ridership and address MAX parking concerns
- ENV 4.1 - Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals by reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs)
- NLSH 1.6 - Improve neighborhood parking and traffic issues
Additional Information
- Hours of Holiday and Sunday service would be 8 AM – 7 PM
- Service will be provided on MAX and routes 2, 8, 14, and 16
- MAX would run at 30 minute frequencies
- Service will Include ADA-mandated complementary paratransit within ¾ mile of local fixed routes
Provides access to weekend community events and key activity centers. Enhances Fort Collins as an
attractive place for conventions. Enhances access to recreational opportunities and sporting events.
Provides greater access to religious institutions. Provides mobility for transit dependent populations
of seniors, disabled and low income.
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Impact to Ongoing Expenses
- Funding this Offer will increase future ongoing expenses by an estimated annual amount of:
$750,000
Scalability and explanation
This offer is scalable in either direction; frequency and hours of service may be amended to meet
budgetary requirements.
Links to Further Details:
City of Fort Collins Transportation Master Plan
http://www.fcgov.com/planfortcollins/pdf/tmp.pdf
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Transfort Strategic Operating Plan - Adopted by Council in 2009.
http://www.fcgov.com/transfort/plan-index.php
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http://citydocs.fcgov.com/?
cmd=convert&vid=72&docid=2244936&dt=&doc_download_date=APR-15-2014&ITEM_NUMBER=; go to
page 109
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- http://www.ridetransfort.com – Transfort homepage
Linkage to Strategic Objectives
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Transportation
Offer 67.13: ENHANCEMENT: Transfort Sunday and Holiday Service
TRAN 6.4 - Improve transit availability, grow ridership and address MAX parking concerns: This
offer directly implements this strategic objective by providing increased transit availability on
Sunday. Transit availability on Sunday will enhance local business and sales tax generation, make
Fort Collins more attractive for conventions and provide mobility for transit dependent seniors,
disabled and low income individuals.
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ENV 4.1 - Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals by reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs): A single
commuter switching his or her commute to public transportation can reduce a household’s carbon
emissions by 10%, or up to 30% if he or she eliminates a second car. When compared to other
household actions that limit CO2, taking public transportation can be 10 times greater in reducing
this harmful greenhouse gas.
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NLSH 1.6 - Improve neighborhood parking and traffic issues: Since many large public events occur
Downtown, Sunday service would help to solve related parking and congestion issues. Without
transit service to serve CSU and the downtown, additional parking would be necessary to
accommodate the thousands of extra trips each day into this area. The annual cost to add an
additional parking structure in the City to meet this demand would be $1.4 million.
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Performance Metrics
- TRAN 1. Transfort Fixed Route Passengers per Revenue Hour
https://www.clearpointstrategy.com/publish/direct.cfm?
linkID=BFO&view=drill&scorecardID=6350&object=measure&objectID=91505
- TRAN 2. Cumulative Transfort Fixed Route Ridership
https://www.clearpointstrategy.com/publish/direct.cfm?
linkID=BFO&view=drill&scorecardID=6350&object=measure&objectID=91506
- TRAN 17. MAX ridership
https://www.clearpointstrategy.com/publish/direct.cfm?
linkID=BFO&view=drill&scorecardID=6350&object=measure&objectID=92936
Explanation of Any Adjustments to Personnel Costs using object 519999
- Not applicable
Summary of Changes Requested by BFO Teams or the Budget Lead Team
Updated per Council direction
Offer Profile
Offer Owner: MAnderson
Lead Department: Transfort / Dial-a-Ride
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Transportation
2017 Projected
Budget
2018 Projected
Budget
67.13: ENHANCEMENT: Transfort Sunday and Holiday Service
2017 to 2018
Change
Enhancement to Programs and Services
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staffing 5.00 5.00 - %
Hourly (FTE) 2.56 2.34 -8.6%
Expenses
511000 - Salaries & Wages 344,864 341,761 -0.9%
512000 - Benefits 119,886 122,989 2.6%
510000 - Personnel Services 464,750 464,750 - %
521000 - Professional & Technical 35,000 35,000 - %
520000 - Purchased Prof & Tech Services 35,000 35,000 - %
533000 - Repair & Maintenance Services 114,400 114,400 - %
530000 - Purchased Property Services 114,400 114,400 - %
551000 - Vehicle & Equipment Supplies 135,850 135,850 - %
550000 - Supplies 135,850 135,850 - %
Total Expenses 750,000 750,000 - %
Funding Sources
100-General Fund: One-time
Revenue
One-Time Restricted 375,000 375,000 - %
290-Transit Services Fund: Ongoing
Revenue
Ongoing Restricted 375,000 375,000 - %
Funding Source Total 750,000 750,000 - %
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City of Fort Collins
2017 - 2018 Offer Narratives
Culture and Recreation
Offer 15.13: Parks Department Equipment Replacement
2018: $94,000 and 0.00 FTE, 0.00 Hourly FTE
2017: $47,000 and 0.00 FTE, 0.00 Hourly FTE
Offer Summary
This offer provides a dedicated funding source for equipment rent payments to Fleet Services for the
Equipment Replacement Program. Fleet Services replaces equipment through a lease purchase
process. The Parks Department then pays rental payments to Fleet Services. Vehicles and
equipment are replaced when replacement criteria is met in accordance with the Fleet Services
vehicle and equipment replacement program.
The Equipment Replacement Program is foundational to the Parks Department providing and
maintaining existing infrastructure.
This offer includes the replacement of a grapple truck for Forestry, and a sweeper and toolcat for
Parks. Replacing equipment when the replacement criteria are met is essential to providing
employees with the necessary tools to efficiently and effectively perform their jobs.
This Offer supports the following Strategic Objectives:
- ENV 4.4 - Implement indoor and outdoor air quality improvement initiatives
- ENV 4.1 - Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals by reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs)
CR 2.1 - Improve the community's sense of place with a high value on natural areas, culture,
recreation and park systems
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Additional Information
When a vehicle or a piece of equipment reaches a rating score of 15 points (15 is the maximum) it
triggers a review for replacement. Fleet Services rates equipment based on three criteria with a 1
to 5 rating. The three criteria are as follows:
Rating criteria:
• Age - 5 points
• Usage (hours or miles) - 5 points
• Maintenance costs - 5 points
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Attachment #8
Culture and Recreation
Offer 15.13: Parks Department Equipment Replacement
A review for replacement provides a second layer of scrutiny by Parks and Fleet Services so that
only equipment that is agreed upon by both departments is replaced
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Parks will replace 3 equipment units valued at $435,245 in 2017. Equipment rent for this
equipment is $47,000 in 2017 and $94,000 in 2018
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Links to Further Details:
- Not applicable
Linkage to Strategic Objectives
ENV 4.4 - Implement indoor and outdoor air quality improvement initiatives: Vehicles and
equipment are replaced with consideration towards using alternative fuels and electric vehicles
where technology provides appropriate alternatives
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ENV 4.1 - Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals by reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs): Achieve
Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals by reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs): Replacing older equipment
with more efficient and environmentally friendly equipment will help reduce carbon emissions and
assist the City with meeting its goal to reduce greenhouse gases.
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CR 2.1 - Improve the community's sense of place with a high value on natural areas, culture,
recreation and park systems: The Equipment Replacement Program is essential to providing and
maintaining existing parks and trails infrastructure.
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Improvements & Efficiencies
- A proper operating fleet and equipment provides for a consistent service and product for the public
Properly operating equipment creates more efficient use of staff time and increases employee
safety
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Equipment that increases fuel efficient and uses alternative fuels reduces cost, emissions, and
supports Parks and City wide sustainability goals
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Performance Metrics
- HPG 19. Number of replacements within the window of replacement criteria
https://www.clearpointstrategy.com/publish/direct.cfm?
linkID=BFO&view=drill&scorecardID=6289&object=measure&objectID=91411
Personnel Changes
-
Differences from Prior Budget Cycles
- Not applicable
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Culture and Recreation
Offer 15.13: Parks Department Equipment Replacement
Explanation of Any Adjustments to Personnel Costs using object 519999
- Not applicable
Summary of Changes Requested by BFO Teams or the Budget Lead Team
- Not applicable
Offer Profile
Offer Owner: DGorkowski
Lead Department: Parks
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Culture and Recreation
2017 Projected
Budget
2018 Projected
Budget
15.13: Parks Department Equipment Replacement
2017 to 2018
Change
Ongoing Programs and Services
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staffing - - - %
Hourly (FTE) - - - %
Expenses
534000 - Rental Services 47,000 94,000 100.0%
530000 - Purchased Property Services 47,000 94,000 100.0%
Total Expenses 47,000 94,000 100.0%
Funding Sources
100-General Fund: Ongoing Ongoing 47,000 94,000 100.0%
Funding Source Total 47,000 94,000 100.0%
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