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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-092-06/04/1985-CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE COMMUNITY CENTERS IN FORT COLLINS RESOLUTION 85-92 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE COMMUNITY CENTERS IN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS WHEREAS, the RECAP Committee determined that neighborhood centers were an enhancement to the City of Fort Collins but were in the "Desirable" unfunded category for such projects; and WHEREAS, it is apparent that the community needs two regional community centers , in addition to a sound Northside Aztlan Community Center, to be located in the southwest and southeast sections of Fort Collins; and WHEREAS, the strong Senior Citizen program which already exists in Fort Collins indicates the need for a new Senior Citizens Center; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to consider expanding the Northside Aztlan Center to reflect our continuing commitment to the Northside community; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Fort Collins have traditionally approved increased funding for exceptional public facilities; and WHEREAS, a complete system of community centers would serve the current and future publics of the community and contribute to the high quality of life; and WHEREAS, it would be in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Fort Collins to determine the support for a complete system of community centers to be built in the City of Fort Collins in the near future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. The City Council hereby commits to a continuation of operation and support for the Northside Aztlan Community Center at its present site. Section 2. The City Council directs staff to make repairs according to that commitment to the level of the so-called "medium-to-high fix", at an estimated cost of $365,000 - $385,000. Section 3. The City Council hereby directs staff to develop a conceptual design for the expansion of the Northside Aztlan Community Center in the estimated amount of $312,000. Section 4. The City Council requests the Parks and Recreation Board with the assistance of the staff, to begin working on the plans and programs and funding for complete system of community centers. • Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 4th day of June, A.D. 1985. ' - ' ' " Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk -2-