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ITEMS NEEDING INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
24. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 153, 1998, Amending the Zoning Map of the
City of Fort Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for That Certain Property Known
as the Worthington Farm Rezoning.
On March 18, 1997, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 51, 1997, adopting a new Land
Use Code, and Ordinance No. 52, 1997, adopting a new Zoning Map, which were designed
to help implement the land use policies of City Plan, the update to the City's Comprehensive
Plan. At the time of the adoption of the ordinances, approximately 27 rezoning issue areas
had been identified where either the property -owner and/or the adjacent property -owners and
residents did not agree with staff's recommendation for the zoning of an area or piece of
property. Rather than delay the adoption of the new Land Use Code until all issues could
be resolved, the issue areas were guaranteed a free rezoning process to be completed after
adoption of the ordinances. The process would look again at the City Structure Plan and
potential zoning designation. This property is one such issue area. This is a request to rezone
approximately 5.648 acres located east of South Shields Street and south of West Swallow
Road from the LMN, Low -Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood, Zoning District to the R-L,
Low Density Residential, Zoning District.
APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins
OWNER: John Worthington
4600 CR 92
Carr, CO 80612-9501
25. Pulled Consent Items.
26. Other Business.
27. Adjournment.
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19. Resolution 98-128 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund and an
Intergovernmental Agreement with Ten Partner Entities for the Poudre- Big Thompson
Rivers Legacy Grant Project.
This Resolution allows the City to enter into agreements with GOCO and with the other ten
partners of the Poudre-Big Thompson Rivers Legacy Project for implementation of the
project, which was awarded a $3.4 million grant by GOCO in 1996. The amount of
$1,315,000, representing Fort Collins' portion of the $3.4 grant, will be used to purchase
natural areas and to provide access to Gateway Park in the lower Poudre Canyon.
20. Resolution 98-129 Approving the Purchase of Depository Services from the First National
Bank of Fort Collins as an Exception to the Competitive Procurement Process
Funds for the Depository Contract are in the recommended 1999 budget and will be
requested in the 2000 budget process.
First National Bank of Fort Collins, was selected as the City's Depository Bank by a
Competitive proposal process in October of 1993. The contract was renewable annually
through 1998. Based on resource and time required to complete a competitive process in
1998 and concerns of switching firms in the year 2000, the Finance Department is
recommending extending the contract for two additional years. A competitive process for
depository and other banking services will be completed and in place to start the year 2001.
***END CONSENT***
21. Consent Calendar Follow-up.
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the
Consent Calendar.
22. Staff Reports.
23. Councilmember Reports.
Committees that have met since August 18, 1998 include:
Finance Committee
Growth Management Committee
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OWNER: Ron Ruff
5117 South County Road 9
Fort Collins, CO 80525
16. Resolution 98-118 Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement
with the Poudre School District to Provide School Resource Officers.
The Poudre School District (PSD) has asked Fort Collins Police Services to expand the
current School Resource Officer program to include three officers for the six junior high
schools (Blevins, Boltz, Lesher, Preston, Webber, and Lincoln) and one officer dedicated to
Mountain View School on LaPorte Avenue. Adding four additional officers to an already
over -burdened unit will compound supervision issues and exceeds the acceptable span of
control. In order to be able to accommodate this request, an additional sergeant will be added
to supervise the Youth Services Unit. PSD has agreed to finance the majority of the cost of
four officers.
17. First Reading of Ordinance No. 151, 1998, Designating the J. M. Glick House, 425 East
Laurel Street Fort Collins, Colorado, as a Historic Landmark Pursuant to Chanter 14 of the
Code of the City of Fort Collins.
The owners of the property, Steven and Pamela Inberg, are initiating this request for Local
Landmark designation for the J. M. Glick House. The building is significant for its
architectural importance, as a good example of Queen Anne architecture in Fort Collins, with
excellent historical integrity.
18. First Reading of Ordinance No. 152, 1998, Desi ng ating the Vandewark House and Garage
1109 West Oak Street, Fort Collins, Colorado, as a Historic Landmark Pursuant to Chapter
14 of the City Code.
The owner of the property, Sally Thorns, is initiating this request for Local Landmark
designation for the Vandewark House and Garage. The buildings are significant for their
architectural importance, the house as an excellent example of English Revival architecture
in Fort Collins, with excellent historical integrity; the garage as a contributing structure,
dating to the period of significance. The buildings are also important for their association
with Floyd Vandewark, a prominent Fort Collins businessman.
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14. First Reading of Ordinance No, 148, 1998, Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to Enter into
an Agreement for the Financing by Lease -Purchase of Vehicles and Eguipment.
This Ordinance will authorize the Purchasing Agent to enter into a lease -purchase financing
agreement with Safeco Credit Company at 5.14% interest rate. The agreement is for an
original term from the execution date of the agreements to the end of the current fiscal year.
The agreement provides for renewable one-year terms thereafter, for a total term of five (5)
years, subject to annual appropriation of funds needed for lease payments. The total lease
terms, including the original and all renewal terms, will not exceed the useful life of the
property. This lease -purchase financing is consistent with the financial policies of the City
of Fort Collins.
15. Items Relating to the Ruff Annexation and Zonina.
A. Resolution 98-127 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the
Ruff Annexation and Zoning.
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 149, 1998, Annexing Property Known
as the Ruff Annexation.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 150, 1998, Amending the Zoning Map
of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included
in the Ruff Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
This is a request to annex and zone 106.16 acres located on the west side of County Road 9,
south of East 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).
Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign
District. A map amendment would be necessary to place this property on the Residential
Neighborhood Sign District Map.
APPLICANT: Woodcraft Homes, Inc.
c/o Cityscape Urban Design, Inc.
3555 Stanford Road, Suite 105
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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The Kane Property consists of three lots totaling approximately 14 acres. There are no
structures on the site, which has several ponds, stands of trees and pasture area. The
Stormwater Utility and the Natural Resources Department have discussed the possibility of
incorporating the proposed channel into a natural area over the past several years, but
negotiations with the property owner have not been successful. However, Natural Resources
and Facilities/Right-of-Way staff have recently successfully negotiated a contract on the
property.
The Canal Importation Master Plan needs to be updated to determine the amount of
stormwater flows to be conveyed across the site and if any detention is required. Stormwater
Utility staff is currently estimating that approximately half of the Kane Property will be
required for channel and detention improvements. The improvements will be designed to
coexist with and enhance the habitat value of the property. Stormwater Utility staff has
estimated the cost for its share of the property to be $150,000.
Once the Kane Property is acquired, interim storm drainage improvements will facilitate the
drainage of the property and the outfall for Fairbrooke Pond. These improvements include
minor grading of the property, regrading of Longsworth Road and opening the previously
constructed siphons under the New Mercer Ditch to allow the area to drain into the Canal
Importation Channel. These improvements will be designed to merge with the ultimate
drainage improvements to the site. The estimated cost of these improvements is $30,000.
13. First Reading of Ordinance No. 147, 1998, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
Neighborhood Parkland Fund to be Used for New Park Site Development.
Neighborhood park development is driven by, and funded by, residential development.
Because residential development is proceeding at a rapid pace, there are presently four
neighborhood parks under construction (English Ranch Park near Linton School, Westfield
Park near Johnson School, Ridgeview Park near McGraw School, and Miramont Park on
South Boardwalk). Two additional parks are planned for development in 1999 (Case Park
near Fort Collins High and Cottonwood Park near the Quail Hollow subdivision). The rapid
growth of residential development has produced $400,000 in impact fee revenue over budget
estimates. This money is needed to construct these neighborhood parks.
The appropriation of prior year reserves from 1997 revenue into the new park development
account will ensure that parks presently under development and future scheduled and
proposed parks are adequately funded.
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Ordinance No. 143, 1998, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 18,
1998, appropriates $11,578,449 in the Capital Projects Fund, Office Building, to design and
construct a City office building. An office building was a component of the City's Civic
Center Plan.
D. Second Reading of Ordinance No.144,1998, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue
in the Capital Projects Fund and Prior Year Reserves in the Sales and Use Tax Fund
and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between Funds for the Preliminary
Design and Construction of a Downtown Transit Center.
The City will renovate the Colorado and Southern Freight Depot, located on Block 22, to
accommodate a transit center as a component of the Civic Center Plan. In addition, site
improvements for busses are included in the project scope. Ordinance No. 144, 1998, was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 18, 1998, authorizing the transfer of
appropriations between funds for the preliminary design and construction of a Downtown
Transit Center.
11. Second Readine of Ordinance No. 145, 1998, Authoriziniz a Long-term Lease of Real
Property Adjacent to the Civic Center Parking Structure to Phelps Program Management
LLC, for the Development of Commercial Space Along with Related Easements
In order to further mixed -use development objectives of the Civic Center Master Plan, the
Parking Structure project includes commercial uses on the ground floor. The design plans
call for approximately 16,000 square feet of commercial space to be included on the Mason
Street side of the project. The developer of the commercial space is Phelps Program
Management, LLC ("PPM"), an affiliate of the Hensel Phelps Construction Company, the
design -build corporation selected to build the Parking Structure under a separate contract
with the City. This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August
18, 1998, authorizes the City to enter into a long-term lease agreement with Phelps Program
Management, LLC, for the development of commercial space.
12. First Readine of Ordinance No. 146 1998 Appropriating Storm Drainage Fund Prior Year
Reserves into the Canal Importation Basin Capital Project for the Acquisition of Land and
Right -of -Way and the Update of the Canal Importation Master Plan
The Canal Importation Drainage Basin Master Plan identified the need for the establishment
of a drainage channel across the property located on the southeast corner of Prospect Road
and Taft Hill Road currently known as the Kane Property. The purpose of the channel is to
convey stormwater from the outfall of the Fairbrooke Detention Pond, located on the
southwest corner of the intersection, across the Kane Property, and connect into the
previously constructed siphons under the New Mercer Ditch.
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9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 140, 1998, Authorizing the City of Fort Collins to Grant
a Non -Exclusive Access Easement To Amelia Walsh Allowing Access Across Meadow
Springs Ranch.
Ms. Amelia Walsh has recently purchased approximately 330 acres of land that is almost
exclusively bordered by City -owned Meadow Springs Ranch. Ms. Walsh is requesting a
permanent easement of 1.57 acres for access to her property across Meadow Springs Ranch.
This easement would allow access from the existing County Road 87 west across the
southeast one -quarter of Section 26, Township 11 N, Range 68 W of Meadow Springs Ranch
to her property. Ordinance No. 140,1998, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading
on August 18, 1998 grants a non-exclusive access easement to Amelia Walsh.
10. Second Reading of Items Appropriating Funds for the Design and Construction of the Civic
Center Parking Structure, Temporary Parking Lots, the Office Building and the Transit
Center.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 141, 1998, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue
in the Capital Projects Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Existing Appropriations
for the Design and Construction of the Civic Center Parking Structure in Downtown
Fort Collins.
Ordinance No. 141, 1998 was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 18, 1998
and appropriates $6,943,060, representing the City's share of the cost to design and construct
the Civic Center Parking Structure and authorizes the transfer of $4,344,000 from the
Facilities Master Plan project in the Capital Projects Fund, representing the County's share
of the project cost.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 142,1998, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue
in the Capital Projects Fund and Prior Year Reserves in the Sales and Use Tax Fund
and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between Funds to be used for the
Design and Construction of Temporary Parking Lots.
The existing parking on Block 21 (LaPorte Lot) and Block 31 will be displaced as a result
of the construction planned for the Civic Center Parking Structure and the County's Justice
Center. Ordinance No. 142, 1998, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
August 18, 1998, appropriates funds, totaling $641,500, for the design and construction of
temporary parking on Blocks 22, 32, and 33.
C. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 143,1998, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue
in the Capital Projects Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between
Funds for the Design and Construction of a City Office Building.
1.
CALENDAR
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The Consent Calendar consists of Item Numbers 7 through 20. 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 #25, 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 135, 1998, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue and
Prior Year Reserves and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between Funds for the
Gateway Park Project.
Gateway Park is a 400-acre site located five miles up the Poudre Canyon. The site is owned
by the City of Fort Collins and was previously the City's Water Treatment Plant. The City
Council has provided direction to make this property accessible to the public. Conversion
of this property to a Park site requires the appropriation and transfer of General Fund revenue
to "acquire" the property from the Water Utility, as well as the development of a new, safe
entry way and restoration work at the site. This project is one of the main items in the
Council's Policy Agenda and a cornerstone in the GOCO Poudre/Big Thompson Rivers
Legacy Project. Ordinance No. 135, 1998, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on
August 18, 1998 and authorizes the transfer of appropriations for acquisition and
development of the Gateway Park project.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 139, 1998 Authorizing the Grant of a Non-exclusive
Utility Easement to Public Service Company of Colorado for the Relocation of an Overhead
Feeder Line over .95 Acres of the Water Treatment Facility
Ordinance No. 139, 1998, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 18,
1998, authorizes the City to grant a non-exclusive utility easement to Public Service
Company of Colorado to accommodate the relocation of the overhead power line that runs
through the Water Treatment Facility located on LaPorte Avenue.
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AGENDA
OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
September 1, 1998
Proclamations and Presentations
5:30 p.m.
A. Proclamation Proclaiming the September 9 - Novemberl8, 1998 as "United Way Awareness
Days."
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
1. 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