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MEMORANDUM
June 27, 2017
Mayor and City Councilmembers
Darin Atteberry, City Manager
Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manage
Laurie Kadrich, Planning, Development and Transportation Services Directaoluko
Tom Leeson, Community Development and Neighborhood Services Director
Cameron Gloss, Planning Services Manager AV- -
Kai Kleer, Associate Planner
6-26-17 LPT Follow-up - Community Messaging of Stormwater Fees during
Enclave Annexations
The purpose of this memo is to respond to a question from the Leadership Planning Team
about how staff communicates the assessment of the monthly stormwater fee to affected
property owners within enclave annexations.
Planning Services has developed a coordinated effort prior to all enclave annexations to
address changes that will happen when a property becomes part of the City of Fort Collins. In
regards to the stormwater fee, Shane Boyle, Stormwater Engineer, was present during our
February 23, 2017 neighborhood meeting for the Blehm-Homestead Enclave Annexation.
Shane provided a verbal explanation of the monthly stormwater fee and answered all follow-up
questions, particularly how the fee is adjusted for large residential lots approved in the County.
In addition to the presentation, a FAQ sheet (see attachment, pp. 11-12) provided information
further addressing how the stormwater fee is calculated and a comparable example from a
neighboring property.
1. Intergovernmental Agreements
Does Larimer County have anything to say about enclave annexations?
Yes, Larimer County encourages the cities of Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud and Estes Park
to annex properties that have become enclaves and have been surrounded by no less than
three years. The City of Fort Collins and Larimer County have entered into an
Intergovernmental Agreement (I.G.A.) that establishes a Growth Management Area (G.M.A.).
Within this G.M.A., the City and County have agreed that growth and development should be
at an urban level and that the City, and/or special districts, is best able to provide an urban
level of public services. Under the I.G.A., with regard to land located within the G.M.A., the City
has agreed to pursue the annexation of enclaves as those areas become eligible according to
state law.
2. What is an Enclave?
What is an enclave?
An enclave is a property, or group of properties, that are located in unincorporated Larimer
County but, due to urban growth and development over time, are now surrounded by the City
of Fort Collins municipal boundary.
How is it that our properties became enclaves?
The properties near South Timberline, Ziegler and Kechter Roads have been divided into four
separate enclave annexations and have become, or will soon become, enclaves in the
following manner.
• Rennat Property: This is a single 57.834-acre parcel located between Timberline
Road and the Union Pacific Railroad. As a result of the Hansen Farm Annexation,
this parcel became an eligible enclave on May 21, 2013.
• Lehmantrimbedine Property: This is a single 5.684-acre City -owned parcel located
east of Timberline Road north of Bacon Elementary School, As a result of the Mail
Creek Crossing Annexation; this parcel became an eligible enclave on January 17,
2014.
Mail Creek Second Annexation Properties: This enclave consists of 43.698 acres
and 11 parcels located at the northeast and southeast comers of Timberline Road
and Kechter Road with the exception of the parcels owned by the Jehovah's
Witnesses Church and the Thodand Subdivision, which are already part of the City
of Fort Collins. As a result of the Mail Creek Crossing Annexation, these properties
became an eligible enclave on January 17, 2014.
Blehm-Homestead Annexation Properties: This enclave consists of 109.242 acres
and 26 parcels located on the north and south sides of Kechter Road, in between S
Timberline and Ziegler Roads. Because of the Kechter Farm Annexation, these
properties will fulfill the 3-year eligibility requirements on May 16, 2017.
What is an enclave •
An enclave annexation is a growth management technique used by municipalities that allows
Cities and Towns to establish a unified jurisdiction that does not have pockets of
unincorporated land. After an enclave is created, three years must elapse before the City or
Town can annex the property or multiple properties.
Is it normal for the City of Fort Collins to annex properties after the three-year period?
Yes, it has long been the City's practice to annex enclaves after three years.
Can you give us -recent example•an enclave- •
Yes, there were four Southwest Enclave Annexations totally 1,603 acres (2.7 square miles)
that were phased in over time and were adopted by City Council between 2006 and 2013.
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3. Zoning and Land Use
What about City zoning?
The requested zoning districts for these annexations comply with the City's Structure Plan
Map, an element of the City's comprehensive plan, and are as follows:
0 Rennat Property — Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood, LMN; Medium Density
Mixed -Use Neighborhood, MMN; and Neighborhood Commercial, NC.
Timberline — U- -
0 Mail Creek • r — Urban Estate,
legalWhat if I am a existinguse in LorimerCountybut notin the City of • •
12 consecutive months the nonconforming use is then considered "abandoned" and Will not be
able to continue.
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Fort Collins Land Use Code.
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What if I want to build an extended family dwelling, second house, guest house or
exchange residency for services for our property/farm.
In the County, no parcel can be used for more than one principal building. Additional buildings
on a parcel are allowed only If they meet the requirements for an "Accessory Living Area." This
is a detached structure and the size is capped at 40% of the square footage of the primary
single family dwelling, excluding any garage or basement (whether finished or not), or capped
at 800 square feet, whichever is less. This Accessory Living Area cannot be separately rented
out or conveyed to a party different from the principal dwelling and can only be used by guests
or caretakers. One additional parking space is required. The review process is at the
administrative staff level with notice to surrounding property owners. The water and sewer
districts would require new taps. Both taps, combined, would cost approximately $38,884.
In the City, under Urban Estate zoning, separate dwellings must be on their own individual lot.
The minimum lot size is one-half acre. Or, the maximum allowable density (3 acres x 2 = 6
units) could be clustered on one half of the lot (3 acres) with the remaining half preserved as
open space. The review process for platting additional lots is as follows:
• A single one-half acre lot is reviewed by staff with notice to the surrounding property
owners;
• Platting up to six one-half acre lots is considered in a public hearing by the Hearing
Officer with notice to surrounding property owners.
• A cluster plan of up to six lots would be considered by the Planning and Zoning Board
with notice to surrounding property owners.
What if our development has a private covenant, will the City of Fort Collins preempt the
covenant, and how?
Yes, the City will preempt a private covenant as outlined in under Section 12-122 of the
Municipal Code which states, "No person shall create, cause to be created, enforce or seek to
enforce any provision contained in any restrictive covenant which has the effect of prohibiting
or limiting the installation or use of Xeriscape landscaping, solar/ photovoltaic collectors (if
mounted flush upon any established roof line), clothes lines (if located in back yards), or odor -
controlled compost bins, or which has the effect of requiring that a portion of any individual lot
be planted in turf grass".
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explainCan you ifference between Urban Estate i (FA-1)?
Below is a comparative chart of what is allowed in each district. If the use is not listed in the
following chart, it could be added through a process outlined in the City of Fort Collins Land
Use Code under 1.3.4 Addition of Permitted Use. The conditions in which the added use would
be appropriate are outlined under 1.3.4(C) Procedures and Required Findings.
Agriculture an Estate 'O Farming (FA-1)
Animal boarding (limited to
farm/large animals).
Agricultural labor housing (S)
Apiary (R)
Commercial poultry farm (S)
Equestrian operation
(PSP/MS/ S)—See section
4.3.1
Farm (R)
Feedyard (S)
Fur farm (S)
Garden supply center (S)
Permitted - See Greenhouse (R)
Commercial/Retail
Livestock veterinary
clinic/hosphal (MS/ S)—See
section 4.3.1
Packing facility (R)
Permitted — See Pet animal facility (MS/ S)—
Commercial/Retail See section 4.3.1
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Pet animal veterinary
clinic/hospital (MS/ S),,See
section 4.3.1
Sod farm, nursery (R)
Tree farm (R)
Residential Urban Estate (UE)
Farming (FA-1)
Dwelling, cabin (R)-
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Group home for the aged (R)
Group homes for up to;eight,8)
Group ,home ;(R)
developmentally disabled or
elderly persons.
Group home for the mentally
ill (R)
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Single Family Dwelling
dwellings.
Storage buildings and
garages (R)---See section
4.3.2
Duplexes
Residential cluster
developments.
Single-family attached
dwellings.
Institutional Urban Estate (UE)
Farming (FA-1) m
Cemeteries.
Cemetery (S)
Permitted —Commercial I Retail
Childlelderly care center (S)
Community hall (MS/S)—
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School, nonpublic (S)
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4. Utility Services
electricWhy make us a pay an r rge when we the City of Fort Collinsis annexing
us unwillingly9.
There is a Colorado statute that requires annexing utilities, such as Fort Collins Light & Power,
to pay to the REA 25% of revenue every month for a period of 10 years after the electric
service is transferred (not from the date of annexation). Each customer's rate will be based on
the normal Light & Power rates + this 25%. At the end of the 10-year period, the REA
surcharge is discontinued. Even with the 25% adder, the Fort Collins Light & Power residential
rates are less than the Poudre Valley REA rates for most classes of customers.
Background:
In 1988, the various REA's in Colorado had a state statute approved by the legislature
requiring municipal electric utilities to pay what is called a "service rights fee" to the local REA
when provision of electric service is changed. This statute requires municipal electric utilities
that transfer electric service after an annexation to pay the local REA 25% of all revenue from
existing customers (5% for new customers) starting on the date of electric transfer for a period
of 10 years. The REA perspective is this pays for their lost revenue. The municipal utility
perspective is it is an attempt to discourage transferring electric customers to the municipal
utility. Some municipal utilities in Colorado choose to absorb the service rights fee. Fort Collins
Light & Power, at the direction of City Council, passes this expense on to the transferred
customers.
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Fort Collins Light & Power also purchases the REA infrastructure in addition to the service
rights fee. This infrastructure purchase cost is not passed on to the annexed customers.
For further information, please contact Phil Ladd, Utilities Financial Operations Manager, 970-
221-6751 or claddefcgy .c m
How will our electric service change over to City Light & Power?
The City of Fort Collins Light and Power Utility will not assume responsibility for providing your
electrical service on the effective date of the annexation. Rather, the changeover will occur
when the City's electrical distribution system is extended to serve the annexed parcels.
Light and Power will provide service at the existing service level at the time service is
transferred to Light and Power. At this time, you have the option of upgrading to a larger
service if you so desire. Any upgrade over 150 amps will be assessed a capacity fee
consistent with the current fee structure.
A new smart meter will replace the existing meter in the same location at the time of service
transfer. if you would like to change the location of the meter, Light and Power staff will work
with you to extend or relocate the secondary service wire on a time and materials basis.
Otherwise, the new meter will be installed into the existing socket.
Light and Power staff will contact you once the project has been assigned to a Project
Manager. In addition, you will be contacted by the Crew Chief prior to the service being
transferred. There will be an electrical shut down for about one to two hours while the new
system is installed.
If you have any questions regarding the electrical changeover, please contact Janet McTague,
224-6154,
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What about solar rebates?
Currently, rebates are available for approximately 300 residential customers and multiple
projects up to 1-megawatt total for commercial customers.
You will receive full credit for the electricity generated by your PV system through our net
metering program (see rates here).
Information about federal tax incentives is available at Energy Star and the Solar Energy
Industries Association.
Available Rebates
Residential: $0.50/Watti, up to 3 kilowatts (kW)
Commercial: $0.50/Watt*, up to 200 kilowatts (kW)
Application i l
Utilities will begin accepting and confirming rebate applications for the 2017 rebate program on
Jan. 1, 2017
Will the tax on our phone bill change?
No. According to the Colorado Department of Revenue the only taxes that will exist on mobile
service will be E911 1.4% surcharge and a 9.44% Colorado State Wireless Tax.
differenceWhat is the between Fort Collins Light and Power and REA rates?
Fort Collins Light and Power is a municipally owned service that provides power to the City of
Fort Collins residents for over 70,500 homes and businesses and over 55 square miles of land.
The service is one of the most reliable electric distribution systems in the country and is over
99% underground.
1 Rebate amounts are based on $0.50/Watt 20-year Renewable Energy Credit (REC) purchase.
2 An additional 25% REA adder will be applied to the kWh rate once calculated at the end of a billing cycle and will
not be applied towards the monthly fixed charge.
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What is the Stormwater Fee:
Fort Collins Utilities charges a monthly rate to pay for construction and maintenance of Fort
Collins' stormwater system, which helps protect residents and businesses during storms and
floods on a citywide basis. This includes ongoing maintenance of regional stormwater quality
and detention ponds, underground storm drainage pipe systems, and culverts. All developed
properties within city limits pay stormwater rates, which are based on:
Example:
Lot Size - lot area in square feet, plus the customer's share of open space in the development,
If applicable
Base Rate - $0.00
Rate Factor4 - based on the percentage of impervious area (surfaces that do not absorb water)
such as buildings, parking lots and concrete
Rates:Formula for Estimated Monthly
Single-family Lots Less than 12,000 Square Feet
Monthly Rate = Lot Size x $0.0041454 x Rate Factor
Single-family Lots Over 12,000 Square Feee
Monthly Rate=12,000 x $0.0043527 x Rate Factor plus (Lot Size-12,000) x $0.0043527 x
Rate Factor x 0.25
3 This is an estimated fee based on 2017 rates. A stormwater fee specialist will be able to calculate the exact
fees.
4 See table on next page.
5 These lots receive a reduction in fees on that portion of the lot greater than 12,000 feet.
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For further information, please contact Jill White, Utility Fee Rate Specialist, 970-416-2139,
ilwhite@fcgiov.com
What if my property is on septic? How will being part of the City of Fort Collins affect
me?
The City of Fort Collins does not regulate septic systems. However, if your current septic
system fails and you are within 400 feet of the municipal sewer system you will be required to
connect.
Septic Systems are solely regulated by Larimer County Department of Health and
Environment. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Larimer County Health
Department by phone at (970) 498-6700 or visit
htip://www.co.ladmer.co.usthealth/ehs/isds.asp.
Will my water or wastewater services change of the annexation?
No. The City of Fort Collins does not take over any other utility service except electric.
Annexed properties will continue to be served by Fort Collins Loveland Water District and
South Fort Collins Sanitation District (if not currently on septic).
For Water and Sewer, please contact the Fort Collins Loveland Water District and the South
Fort Collins Sanitation District both of which can be contacted by phone at (970) 226-3104 or
visit http://www.fclwd.com/contact/.
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5. Taxes
How will our property taxes change?
Property taxes will go down after being annexed into the City of Fort Collins. Below is a
comparison of tax -rates between that the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County.
Mill Levy'"
u r -1 l 39.558 39 sw
Larimer County 21.882 21.882
u r -1 Bonde 13.072 13: 7
Poudre Valley Fire District 10.595
Fort ColllnW 9.797
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Ity 2.167 2.167
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Larimer County Pest Control District 0.142 0.142
SUBTOTAL 92.134 92.932,
South Fort Collins Sanitation District 0.476 0.476�
TOTAL 92.610 93.408
s The mill levy is the "tax rate" that is applied to the assessed value of a property in order to fund a variety of
services. One mill is one dollar per $1,000 dollars of assessed valuation. (0.001)
The County's Poudre Fire District Mill Levy is replaced by the City of Fort Collins upon Annexation. The Fort
Collins Mill Levy is lower by 0.748 Mill.
e South Fort Collins Sanitation District Mill only applies if property is served by the South Fort Collins Sanitation
District and not to those served by septic.
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Will e be charged additional tax on our utility bills?
Xcel Energy
Because you are becoming part of the City, you will be provided with Municipal electric service.
However if your home requires the use of natural gas, Xcel energy continue to be your service
provider and a local tax of 3.85% will be assessed.
Wireless Service
Yes, a local tax of 3.85% Will be appiied.to each bill.
Comcast
Yes, a local tax of 3.85% will be applied to each bill.
Fort Collins Municipal Electric
Yes, a local tax of 3.85% will be applied to each bill.
Fort Collins J r District
No, sales tax is not assessed to the Fort Collins Loveland Water District.
Southrns Sanitation District
No, sales tax is not assessed to the South Fort Collins Sanitation District.
How will the assessor determine h value of our property?
According the Assessor-'s office:
The County Assessor is responsible for valuing all real and personal property, including mobile
homes, residential and commercial properties and agricultural land for property tax purposes.
The Assessor determines the equitable value of property to ensure that each taxpayer pays
only his or her fair share of the taxes. Anyone who disagrees with changes in the actual value
of real property can object or file a protest with the Assessor in May. Protests for Commercial
Business Personal Property accounts should be filed with the Assessor between June 15 and
July 5.
Reappraisal201512016
Colorado property tax law requires assessors to conduct countywide reappraisals every two
years in odd -numbered years, and that a specific date, June 30th of the year preceding the
reappraisal year, be used to benchmark all property values throughout the state. The
benchmark, or "level of value," for this reappraisal cycle is June 30, 2014. For the 2015/2016
reappraisal cycle, Larimer County is using 60 months of data. That means our sales study
period extends from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2014. All sales are trended up or down to
the level of value date, June 30, 2014, depending on market factors in the different areas of
Larimer County.
For 2016, only owners that saw a change in value or ownership from the previous year were
mailed a notice with the new value and have the option to protest online. The majority of
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property values do not change in even numbered years because Colorado is on a two-year
reappraisal cycle. If you do not have the Notice of Value you may complete and mail a 2015
Protest Form to our office no later than June 1, 2016. Protests can also be filed in person, by
letter or fax. We cannot accept appeals sent in by email or taken over the phone.
Properties that are appealed during our protest period will be reviewed and a Notice of
Determination will be sent to those property owners on June 30, 2016. if you are satisfied with
the value after this review, the process ends and your tax will be based on the value reflected
in the notice of determination. If you disagree with the Assessor's decision, the next step will
be to file an appeal with the County Board of Equalization. More details will be provided in the
Notice of Determination that will be sent June 30, 2016.
What is the difference between City sales tax and County sales tax?
St to of Colo do 2.9%
rimer County
0.65%
Total Sales Tax (LarimerCounty)
3.55%
City of Fort Collins
3.85%
3.85% Tax includes
Total Sales Tax (City of Fort Collins)
7.40%
2.25% Base Rate
.25% Community pital
Fort Collins Lodging Tax addition to
3.0%
Improvement Program
above)
(Expires 2025)
Total Accommodations Tax
1 0.400
.5%® Street Maintenance
(Expires 2025)
Fort Collins Tax on Food For Home
2.25%
8 .25% Open Space (Expires
Consumption (contact State of Colorado
2030).
regarding taxability)
.85%Keep Fort Collins Great
Total Food Tax
2.25g;
(Expires 2020)
For further information, please contact Tiana
Smith,
tjsmith®fcgov.com
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6. Public Improvements Since 20009
Twin Silo Park (formerly Southeast Community Park)
• 7'" community park in the City
• Currently under construction
• 54 acres in size
• Total cost approximately 16M
• Opens Fall 2017
Radiant Park
• Neighborhood park
• Completed in 2013
• 10 acres in size
Total cost approximately 3M
Harmony Park
• Neighborhood park
• Completed in 2002
• 10 acres in size
• Total cost approximately 2.3M
Fossil Creek Park
• Amenities: Lighted ball fields; basketball courts; sports fields; lighted tennis courts;
playground; shelters; restrooms; skate park: interactive -water feature; dog park
• Completed in 2003
• Total cost approximately 5.7M
Area Street Improvements Since 200
• Lemay Avenue Widening Project
• Horsetooth/Zlegler Roundabout
• ZiegledDrake connection
9Total parks investment is $21.3 million, and counting.
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• HorsetoothMmberline intersection improvements
• Harmony/College intersection improvements
• Harmony widening to six lanes (Boardwalk to 1-25), including intersection improvements
at Lemay, Timberline, Ziegler and Bridge reconstruction east of Ziegler
• Kechter/Ziegler Roundabout
• Carpenter/Lemay Improvements
• Trilby/Timberline Intersection Improvements
• 1-25 and 392 complete interchange reconstruction
Area Transportation Improvements Since 2000
• Mason Trail / Fossil Creek Trail extension to Lemay including Lemay and College
Underpasses
• MAX line south of Harmony
• Trilby Underpass for Power Trail
• Power Trail -- Harmony to Trilby (Phase 1), Trilby to Carpenter (Phase II)
• Expanded Transfort service
• Harmony/1-25 Park and Ride improvements
Area Community Facilities Since 2000
• New library at Front Range Village
7. Other Commonly Asked Questions
Will I be able to use fireworks?
The use of fireworks is prohibited within the City of Fort Collins unless a special permit is
acquired.
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How many horses per acre are you allowed to have in the City as compared to the
County?
Municipal Code Section -72. - Minimum size of pasture area for horses or ponies.
Horses or ponies may be kept for the use of occupants of a lot and their guests provided that
at least one-half ('h) acre of pasture area is available for each horse or pony.
Horses per Acre J% Acre / Horse h Acre / Horse10
How many chickens and roosters can I have
• May keep up to 8 chicken hens
• No roosters
Will our carregistered when we are in the City of Fort Collins?
Yes. You will be required to register your cat. The cities of Fort Collins, Wellington and
Loveland require all cats and dogs be registered. Ladmer County and Timnath require the
registration of dogs only. Registration is simple. Simply provide proof that your pet's rabies
shots are current, complete the application and provide the required fee(s).
Fees are as follows:
Animals 4 months to one year of age: $12.00
Animals 'I year and older, spayed or neutered: $12.00
Animals 1 year and older, not spayed or neutered: $35.00
Fees for Senior Citizen pet guardians (age 62 and older):
Animals under one year of age: $5.00
Animals 1 year and older, spayed or neutered: $5.00
Animals 1 year and older not spayed or neutered: $35.00
Optional Cat Licensing Where Not Required: $5.00. Larimer County and Timnath residents
may elect to purchase a voluntary Cat License for $5.00. Replacement tags are $2.50.
For more information you can contact the Larimer County Humane Society at (970) 226-3647
extension 201 or visit .I rim ne.o
10 If the number of horses on the property exceeds one horse per one-half acre, minor special review approval is
required unless the chart and formula indicate that special review approval Is required.
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Is a wood burning stove permitted inside the City of Fort Collins?
City Code for Wood Burning
Only wood burning units certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may be
installed in Fort Collins.
Only clean, dry, untreated wood may be burned in a wood stove or fireplace. "Pellets" burned
in pellet stoves and manufactured fire logs such as DuraFlame burned in a fireplace are
acceptable. Burning of garbage and treated wood is prohibited.
After the first 15-minutes of start-up, smoke from the chimney must be at or less than 20%
opacity (smoke should be barely visible looking at it with your back to the sun).
Violation of City Code can result in a summons to appear in municipal court resulting in a fine
of up to $1,000 and 180 days in jail.
Will the school boundaries change and if so who is responsible for that change?
The City of Fort Collins is not involved in determining school boundaries. This is the sole
responsibility of the Poudre School District. According to the Poudre School District's Long
Range Planning: Boundary Committee they often recommend "clean-up" of boundaries that
have little to no student impact and include modifications like adjusting boundary lines such
that they do no bisect fields or lots, adjusting boundary lines to follow the mid -line of roads as
opposed to bisecting properties, etc.
Ultimately, the responsibility of changing school district lines start as a recommendation from
the Boundary Committee then is approved by the Superintendent and Colorado Board of
Education.
In the Poudre School District's 2015 Majority and Minority Reports, it shows proposed changes
to the Kruse Elementary School / Werner Elementary School — Middle School and High School
Boundary that will affect 0 students.
What are some of the upsides of being annexed into the City of Fort Collins?
• Faster police response time
• Voting for a Mayor and Council Member (District 3)
• Less Expensive Electric Rates
• Urban level services
• Rebates through energy audit programs (i.e., Solar Installation Incentives)
However, these are just a few advantages of being part of the City it is not an exhaustive
list. Please visit our website at hffp.11www. Icqoy.coml to rind out more.
What is Neighborhood Services?
Neighborhood Services offers a variety of services and programming to promote quality
neighborhoods, including:
• Assistance in organizing your neighborhood or meeting facilitation,
• Free use of our copier for a neighborhood newsletters or fliers,
• A Neighborhood Grant Program for help financially with big projects or events,
• An Adopt -A -Neighbor Program for residents who need help shoveling snow,
• Helpful wording for common neighborhood letters or emails,
• A free, bimonthly e-newsletter called Neighborhood News with articles for your
newsletter, and
• Free welcome bags for new neighbors.
What is the best way for me to contact the City of Fort Collins?
Access Fort Collins is an easy way to contact the City with your questions, comments, and
service requests whenever it is most convenient for you. By visiting the website,
b=s://clients.gpMcate.com/newreatiest.-h.-?Id=150you will be able to submit a question,
comment or service request on myriad topics 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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