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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRUFF ANNEXATION - 25-98 - AGENDA - INITIATING RESOLUTIONPage 8 The project was discussed with the Natural Resources Advisory Board at its June 3 meeting. The Board was very supportive of the potential relocation ofthe National Black -footed Ferret Conservation Center to a site on the Meadow Springs Ranch. 27. Pulled Consent Items. 28. Other Business. 29. Adjournment. Page 7 bridge connection is being evaluated, and has not been finalized. Upon completion, the Civic Center Parking Structure will fill a functional parking need for the City as well as contribute to the rich urban heritage of Fort Collins. B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 128, 1998, Approving and Authorizing the City to Enter into Agreements in Connection with the Execution and Delivery of Lease Certificates of Participation for the Civic Center Facilities Project. 25. First Reading of Ordinance No. 129, 1998, Approving and Authorizing a Rebate of Certain Development Impact Fees Associated with the Construction of a New 200,000 Square Foot Office Facility for Celestica Colorado. In August 1994, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 123,1994 which amended Article VII Chapter 5 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins so as to permit the rebate of impact fees for the purpose of economic development. Prior to the adoption of Ordinance No. 123, 1994, City Council had authorized a development impact fee waiver program for consideration on a case -by -case basis. The rebate modification was suggested by staff in order to further protect the City by linking the payment of an incentive to the performance of the company requesting the incentive. On June 16, 1998, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 111, 1998 which suspended the Development Impact Fee Rebate Program indefinitely with the exception of companies who had filed a letter of intent to request a rebate. Celestica filed a letter of intent prior to the adoption of Ordinance No. 111, 1998. 26. Resolution 98-112 Expressing the Council's Support for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Efforts to Relocate the National Black -Footed Ferret Conservation Center to a Site on the City's Meadow Springs Ranch. A few months ago the City was contacted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding its efforts to relocate the National Black -Footed Ferret Conservation Center to northern Colorado. Subsequent discussions with USFWS representatives has resulted in the potential of the Conservation Center being located on the City -owned Meadow Springs Ranch. This location could meet all the needs of a new Conservation Center which would be very beneficial to the ferret recovery program. Locating the Conservation Center on the Ranch could also benefit the citizens of Fort Collins. It is anticipated that the USFWS will need less than 35 acres (more likely about 20 acres) for the new Black -footed Ferret Conservation Center. The purpose of this Resolution is to formalize the City's support for the relocation of the National Black -footed Ferret Conservation Center to a site on the Meadow Springs Ranch. This formal acknowledgment of support will be very helpful to the USFWS's efforts to secure additional federal funding and proceed with the project. Page 6 Interviews are being held July 23 for the Affordable Housing Board and the Community Development Block Grant Commission and appointments are scheduled for the August 4 meeting for these boards. The August 4 appointments will complete the annual appointment process. 21. Routine Easement. A. Deed of Easement from Velda M. Acott, to underground existing overhead electric services, located at 117 West Lake. Monetary consideration: $10. ***END CONSENT*** 22. Staff Reports. 23. Councilmember Reports. Committees that have met since July 7 include: Finance Committee Legislative Review Committee Metropolitan Planning Organization ITEMS NEEDING INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 24. Items Relating to the Financing and Development of the Civic Center Parking Structure A. Resolution 98-111 Approving the Conceptual Design of the Civic Center Parking Structure. On June 17, 1997, City Council approved Resolution 97-91 authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer County and the Downtown Development Authority providing for the construction of a 900-space parking structure on the west half of Block 21 in downtown Fort Collins. The Agreement requires approval of the conceptual design by the County Commissioners, the Board of Directors ofthe Downtown Development Authority, and the Fort Collins City Council. The Civic Center Parking Structure will be developed as a 4 1/2 level, 284,798 square foot, 905 space public parking structure. Built adjacent to the Structure will be 15,890 square feet of commercial space at the street level along Mason Street. The Parking Structure will provide parking for monthly and hourly parking customers as well as hourly parking for the general public. The structure is to accommodate parking for the Justice Center, existing public entities, as well as adjacent commercial establishments. Maintaining the masonry building tradition of Fort Collins, the design incorporates several urban design elements such as: a recognizable base, appropriate scale, vertical window openings, staggered cornices, etc. The commercial space will encourage pedestrian activity throughout the block. The design will accommodate a restaurant or eatery, and several quality commercial establishments. Pedestrian access to the Opera Galleria via an overhead Page 5 18. Resolution 98-108 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings for the Ruff Annexation. The applicant, WoodCraft Homes, Inc., c/o Cityscape Urban Design, Inc, on behalf of the property owners, Ron and Paula Ruff, has submitted a written petition requesting annexation of 106.16 acres located on the west side of County Road 9, south of Harmony Road, north of County Road 36, and east of Timberline Road. The property is currently functioning as a homestead and farmland. The requested zoning for this annexation is LMN - Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood. The surrounding properties are zoned RL - Low Density Residential (to the north), FA 1- Farming (to the east, in Larimer County), RL - Low Density Residential (to the west), and FA1 - Farming (to the south, in Larimer County). The proposed Resolution makes a finding that the petition substantially complies with the Municipal Annexation Act, determines that a hearing date should be established regarding the annexation, and directs that notice be given of the hearing. The hearing will be held at the time of First Reading of the annexation and zoning ordinances. Not less than thirty days of prior notice is required by State law. 19. Resolution 98-109 Making an Appointment to the Poudre School District/City/Larimer County Liaison Committee. At its May 6, 1997 meeting, Council adopted Resolution 97-65 making board and commission liaison assignments and committee appointments. Resolution 97-65 provided for the appointment of Councilmembers Chris Kneeland, Mike Byrne and Scott Mason to the Poudre School District/City/Larimer County Liaison Committee. Councilmember Scott Mason has requested that Council appoint another Councilmember to serve on this Committee in his place. Mayor Pro Tern William P. Smith has expressed an interest in replacing Councilmember Mason. This Resolution approves the appointment of Mayor Pro Tern William P. Smith to replace Councilmember Scott Mason to serve on the Poudre School District/City/Larimer County Liaison Committee. 20. Resolution 98-110 Making Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions. Vacancies currently exist on various boards and commissions due to resignations of board members and the expiration of terms of members of boards and commissions. Applications were solicited during March and April. Council received copies of the applications and Council teams interviewed applicants during May and June and July. This Resolution makes 13 appointments to 8 boards and commissions. Names of those individuals recommended for appointment by each Council interview team have been inserted in the Resolution. Page 4 of architecture in Fort Collins, as well as for its historical association with early physician Dr. William A. Kickland. 15. First Reading of Ordinance No. 127, 1998 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue and Prior Year Reserves in the Water Fund for a Water Exhibits Grant. The City has received approval from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for a Water Exhibits Grant to construct hands-on water exhibits for the Discovery Center Science Museum. The Grant is in support of the Bureau of Reclamation's Water Conservation Program and the Eastern Colorado Area Office's Field Service Plan in supporting water conservation in the Eastern Colorado Area. The City Utilities will be developing an exhibit that will teach about water in the Fort Collins Area and will help to educate people about the many facets of water. The Utilities propose to design and construct an exhibit to be displayed in the Center covering such topics as chemical and physical properties of water, the importance and many uses of water, sources of water, and how our actions affect water quality. The goal of the exhibit is to provide education about water and to promote water conservation. Although the targeted audience will be youth, the exhibit will be designed to benefit all ages. This Ordinance appropriates $10,000 of unanticipated federal funds and $10,000 of prior year reserves from the Water Fund for City in -kind matching expenditures for the Water Exhibits Grant. 16. Resolution 98-106 Adopting the Recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board Regarding Fort Fund Disbursements. The Cultural Resources Board is authorized by the City Code to review proposals for funding from the Cultural Programming Account and to submit recommendations to the City Council regarding such proposals for approval. Revenues for tourist related special events are not in the Cultural Programming Account because they are generated from the portion of the lodging tax that is designated for the promotion of convention and visitor activities. These funds are deposited in the Tourism Programming Account. Ordinance No. 74, 1997, amended Section 2-203 of the City Code to authorize the Board to review proposals for funding from the Tourism Programming Account, in addition to the Cultural Programming Account, following the Fort Fund Guidelines applicable to each ,type of funding, and to submit recommendations regarding the proposals to the Council for approval. 17. Resolution 98-107 Supporting the 1998 Colorado Surplus Investment Package Ballot Measure Proposed by House Bill 98-1256 This Resolution expresses Council's support for House Bill 98-1256, a measure passed by the State General Assembly this year, which refers to the voters a proposal to invest a portion of the state's TABOR surplus revenues in transportation and education capital construction needs. Page 3 since the rebate programs began. The income limits for the Utility rebate program will be automatically updated by reference to Section 25-29, which was amended by this Ordinance. 11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 123, 1998, Authorizing -Execution of an Amended and Restated Organic Contract Establishing Platte River Power Authority as a Separate Governmental Entity and an Amendment Extending the Term of the Contract for the Supply of Electric Power and Energy Between Platte River Power Authority and the City of Fort Collins. The Organic Contract between PRPA and the member cities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, was originally signed in 1975 and last amended in 1980. A change to the Organic Contract requires the approval of all four City Councils. The Fort Collins City Council voted unanimously on July 7,1998, to adopt Ordinance No. 123, 1998 on First Reading. 12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 124, 1998. Amending Ordinance No. 170. 1979. by the Local Landmark Designation of the Certain Real Property Owned by Progressive Old Town rr; Square, LLC, and by 238 East Mountain, LLC, Located Within the Perimeter of the Old Town Fort Collins Historic District, Fort Collins, Colorado, Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code. Ordinance No. 124,1998, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 7,1998, designates certain real property, owned by Progressive Old Town Square, LLC, and by 238 East Mountain, LLC, located within the perimeters of the Old Town Fort Collins Historic District, and not previously specifically described as a part of the local landmark district in Ordinance No. 170, 1979, in order to conform the legal description to that intended. 13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 125, 1998, Designating the Mittry-Young House, 1601 Sheely Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado, as a Historic Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code. The owners of the property, Per and Veda Hogestad, are initiating this request for Local Landmark designation for their residence. The house is significant for its architectural importance, as an excellent example of Post World War II Contemporary design. Ordinance No. 125, 1998, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 7, 1998 and designates the property at 1601 Sheely Drive a Historic Landmark. 14. Second Reading? of Ordinance No. 126, 1998, Designating the Kickland House and Garage 430 West Mountain Avenue, as a Local Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Ci , Code. Ordinance No. 126,1998, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 7,1998, designates James Kelly and Elizabeth Markey's property at 430 West Mountain Avenue as a Local Landmark. The home is important as an excellent example of the Craftsman style Page 2 d CONSENT CALENDAR 7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 119, 1998 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between the Storm Drainage Fund the General Fund and the Flood Mitigation Fund. The City has received approval from the State Office of Emergency Management for two grants funded by FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The City plans to utilize these funds for the implementation of a Flood Warning Program and a Floodproofing Program. Although the City has a comprehensive stormwater management program, funds have not been available for a Floodproofing Program. The purpose of the Program is to mitigate repetitive losses from shallow flooding. The Program will utilize grants to encourage construction of cost-effective floodproofing measures. Ordinance No. 119, 1998 was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 7, 1998. 8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 120, 1998, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the General Fund for the Police Services 1998 Drunk Driving Enforcement Program. The Colorado Department of Transportation awarded the Larimer County Sheriffs Department a 1998 grant in the amount of $227,018 to help reduce the number of drunk drivers in Larimer County. As part of that grant, Fort Collins Police Services was listed as a sub -grantee and was awarded $34,320 to reduce the number of drunk drivers in the City of Fort Collins. This Ordinance was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 7, 1998. 9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 121, 1998, Amending the City Code to Increase the Library Capital Improvement Expansion Fee Consistent with the Current Level of Library Services. Ordinance No. 121, 1998 was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 7, 1998 and increases the fee schedule for the Library Capital Improvement Expansion Fee. The increase brings the fee in line with the level of library services being provided since the opening of the Harmony Library. 10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 122, 1998 Amending Chapter 25 of the Cites Regarding Tax and Utility Rebates. Ordinance No. 122, 1998, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 7, 1998 and standardizes the Code language to provide annual updates in the income guidelines to conform with the HUD's annual area median gross income limits for public housing. The income limits for the City's rebate programs will be set at 30% of the median family income (rounded to the nearest $250) and adjusted for the number of family members. Thirty percent (30%) of median income is consistent with the past levels that have been in place I AGENDA OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO July 21, 1998 Proclamations and Presentations 5:30 p.m. A. Proclamation Proclaiming August 4th as "National Night Out." "Presentation of 8 Year Plaques to Board and Commission Members." Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL. 3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION (limited to 30 minutes) 4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP: This is an opportunity for the Mayor or Councilmembers to follow-up on issues raised during Citizen Participation. 5. AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER The Consent Calendar consists of Item Numbers 7 through 21. This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately under Agenda Item #27, Pulled Consent Items. The Consent Calendar consists of: 1) Ordinances on First Reading that are routine; 2) Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine; 3) Those of no perceived controversy; 4) Routine Administrative actions.