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HomeMy WebLinkAboutK 2 ANNEXATION AND ZONING 5.20.97 CITY COUNCIL HEARING - 51 91B - REPORTS - INITIATING RESOLUTIONAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL ITEM NUMBER: 30 DATE: May 20, 1997 STAFF: Bob Blanchard SUBJECT: Resolution 97-73 Stating the Intent of the City of Fort Collins to Annex Certain Property and Initiating Annexation Proceedings for Such Property to Be Known as the K-2 Annexation. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. L� -3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The property being considered for annexation has, for a period of not less than three (3) years, been completely surrounded by property contained within the boundaries of the City of Fort Collins. The property being considered for annexation is approximately 29.7 acres in size and is located east of I-25, 1/4 mile north of Vine Drive and south of the Larimer and Weld Canal. The property is currently used for a wholesale distribution business, boat and RV storage, and agricultural feed sales on three separate parcels of land. The proposed zoning for this annexation is I - Industrial. The proposed Resolution states that it is the City's intent to annex this enclave property and directs that the published notice required by State law be given of the Council meeting to consider the needed annexation ordinance. The time of First Reading of the annexation and zoning ordinances is scheduled for July 1, 1997. Not less than thirty days prior published notice is required by State law. BACKGROUND: The property is located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area (UGA). According to policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area, the City will agree to consider annexation of property in the UGA when the property is eligible for annexation according to state law. The property became completely surrounded by the City of Fort Collins through the following annexations: N: Buckeye Farms, Inc. And Harold D. Einarsen Annexation - October 18, 1988 E: Buckeye Farms, Inc. And Harold D. Einarsen Annexation - October 18, 1988 S: Front Range Farms II Annexation - January 19, 1988 W: Allen, Lind, Moore Annexation -February 21, 1984 The property became eligible for annexation as an enclave on October 18, 1991. 1050 Greenfield Crt. Ft. Collins, CO 80524 April 12, 1997 Mayor Ann Azari City Council City Planning & Zoning Board Ft. Collins, CO Latlies & Gentlemen: I am writing regarding the R-2 annexation hearing planned for April and July 1997. This will be the third time I have had to present myself to try to retain some little bit of sovereignty over property that was purchased with my money and as a result of my hard work. I know that for many of you, your only chance to show authority (govern) is your council or board seat, and it probably seems right and proper to annex everything on the map that isn't the proper color. After all, it will make for a cleaner, more contiguous city if everything is within certain boundaries. Well, then considering this annexation, please bear in mind what one of our founding fathers said, (I think it was James Madison). "The government that governs least, governs best." So I ask you to please use a little bit of wisdom and common sense when making this annexation decision. The property in question is already under the control and rule of three levels of government: Federal, State and County. In addition to this, add several autonomous bureaucracies which do not seem to be reporting to any elected officials. Your push to annex every enclave seems to be misguided at best. The state law under which you are using to do this, was devised to take care of troublesome areas in close proximity and non-conformtng= to existing and larger areas. (This per deceased State Senator Ron Strahle). In the case of R-2, it is surrounded by previously annexed property; it is a stretch of definition to say it is part of the city since there has been absolutely no development on any of the surrounding properties. There is still no city input in terms of infra -structure to any of these properties. As far as I know now these properties are still all zoned agricultural, which means city revenue generated is-JJjmited at best. Mayor Ann Azari City Council City Planning S Zoning Board -2- April 12, 1997 It seems to me that rather than tinkering with small parcels 6� miles from City Hall, you could all use your public service time to a better advantage by solving the infill problems of the east, north-east and north-west rf development were moved in an orderlv manner from Center out• you wouldn't have the problem or the costly impact of brinaincs the infra -structure to remote annexatiions- At best, annexation seems like a one sided deal where the city should reap qreat benefits in taxes and other revenues with the three businesses involved netting nothing in return. However• the facts are that two of the businesses involved are selling their products out of the area7(no city tax) The third business is a start up business operating at a very low dollar volume (very little tax). T'm sure that by the time the city installs the mandatory electrical equipment and sends out police protection, you will be ooerating at a net revenue loss for many• many years - To put this situation in the simplest terms I possily can• I will sav I object to annexation because: 1_ Increased burden on businesses to comply with a new set of rules and regulations. 2. Forcing these businesses into charging a 5 or 6 percent higher prices than competitive businesses closer to city. 3. Increased property tax. 4. Sales tax. 5. Telephone tax. 6. Storm water tax. 7. Decreased security. 8. Increase in building permit prices 9. Conflict with proposed zoning. So ladies and gentlemen if you truly are committed to your public service, and committed to governing; your decision to annex will be NO. CC -Steve Woodward David Ball Sincerely, • OMPNIC SCAIE 01CINTY MAP K-2 ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS. COLORADO A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 3. 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TTL. tsar TMS MAT WAS FMOAMD or M Wl p FORT S DKJt[RAG IYZING D T Maas mrt CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO -- ---- ENGINEERING DIVISION Moan w / / / / / / mgrzs caelr�us ewAaAtr Dorz• /XLWF IrAWC lAOVS / IM W IA"W Tm DOTS NOT SMT A .{4Y/lf1-i4 1@IC MAT WASfW O451DLVLr. AU MAl5 AW uI pSfOfAS. K-2 ANNEXATION I I a K2 Annexation APO List HAROLD D EINARSEN FRONT RANGE FARMS II 526 DEL CLAIR RD 309 THUNDERBIRD DR FORT COLLINS CO. 80525 FORT COLLINS CO. 80525 111 iE-PRTY14GE RD RT COLLINS CO. VINE STREET PARTNERSHIP 4875 PEARL EAST CR #300 BOULDER CO. 80301 FRANK A JUST 1050 GREENFIELD CT FORT COLLINS CO. 80524 �,y.r�a BAw I�ub f:►�L��RiSE.S po z.3o7 G, ca Bosm�- - 7 ;L'7- I -f7o A L CO GILBERT PO BOX 38 OAKDALE CA. 95361 FortCollins 1020 NE FRONTAGE ROAD, FORT COLLINS CO 80524 Feed Mayor Ann Azari City Council City Planning & Zoning Board Ft. Collins, Co. April 14, 1997 Ladies and Gentlemen: Fort Collins is an ideal place to live, but does Fort Collins want to right size or down size? This is only a question the board can answer with a yes or no vote. Right size. We were planing to expand the operation with more trucks and more mechanics. This means more jobs for the local economy. Right size!!! More trucks means we will purchase more parts from the local parts stores, more business means more office supplies and cleaning supplies will be needed. We will also add more trees and shrubbery and flowers to our area which means more gardening supplies. we purchase anywhere from 2 to 4 thousand dollars per truck in parts and labor per month. Averaging 24,000 dollars per year per truck. We have 14.5 acres which we farm 12 acres, this property also has lease hunting rights. Down size If we are forced into the city what happens? We will not be able to expand do to the following: The taxes on new trucks and equipment purchased. Costing us an additional $45,000.00 per year. 1050 Greenfield Crt. Ft. Collins, CO 80524 April 12, 1997 Mayor Ann Azari City Council City Planning & Zoning Board Ft. Collins, CO Ladies & Gentlemen: I am writing regarding the K-2 annexation hearing planned for April and July 1997. This will be.the third time I have had to present myself to try to retain some little bit of sovereignty over property that was purchased with my money and as a result of my hard work. I know that for many of you, your only chance to show authority (govern) is your council or board seat, and it probably seems right and proper to annex everything on the map that isn't the proper color. After all, it will make for a cleaner, more contiguous city if everything is within certain boundaries. Well, then considering this annexation, please bear in mind what one of our founding fathers said, (I think it was James Madison). "The government that governs least, governs best." So I ask you to please use a little bit of wisdom and common sense when making this annexation decision. The property in question is already under the control and rule of three levels of government: Federal, State and County. In addition to this, add several autonomous bureaucracies which do not seem to be reporting to any - elected officials. Your push to annex every enclave seems to be misguided at best. The state law under which you are using to do this, was devised to take care of troublesome areas in close proximity and non-conformtng to existing and larger areas. (This per deceased State Senator Ron Strahle). In the case of K-2, it is surrounded by previously annexed property; it is a stretch of definition to say it is part of the city since there has been absolutely no development on any of the surrounding properties. There is still no city input in terms of infra -structure to any of these properties. As far as I know now these properties are still all zoned agricultural, which means city revenue generated is.4-i-acted at best. Mayor Ann Azari City Council City Planning & Zoning Board -2- April 12, 1997 It seems to me that rather than tinkering with small parcels 6k miles from City Hall, you could all use your public service time to a better advantage by solving the in£ill Drobl.ems of the east, north-east and north-west Tf develoDment were moved in an orderiv manner from center out. you wouldn't have the prohlem or the costly impact of bringing the infra -structure to remote annexatiions. At best, annexation seems like a one sided deal where the city should reap qreat benefits in taxes and other revenues with the three businesses involved netting nothing in return. However. the facts are that two.of the businesses Involved are sel.lin their Droducts out of the area'(no city tax) The third bus ness is a start up husiness operating at a very low dollar volume (very little taxi. T'm sure that by the time the city installs the mandatory electrical equipment and sends out police protection, you will be operating at a net revenue loss for many- many years - To put this situation in the simplest terms I possily can. I will sav I object to annexation because: 1- Increased burden on businesses to comply with a new set of rules and regulations. 2. Forcing these businesses into charging a 5 or 6 percent higher prices than competitive businesses closer to city. 3. Increased property tax. 4. Sales tax. - - - 5. Telephone tax. 6. Storm water tax. 7. Decreased security. B. Increase in building permit prices 9. Conflict with proposed zoning. So ladies and gentlemen if you truly are committed to your public service, and committed to governing; your decision to annex will be NO. CC -Steve Woodward Si cerely, David Ball Mayor Ann Azari City Council City Planning & Zonin.g Board The extra city tax charged would run about 1,872.00 per year per truck on parts alone. We loose the lease hunting rights for our property. We already pay city tax on purchases on office supplies,, cleaning supplies and gardening supplies so there would be no change for either side. Loss of customers. If our cost go up so must the consumers. The consumers that we serve are already feeling the squeeze in more ways than one and we will not be apart of it. What do we get in return from the city? As far as I can see NONE. If the.surrounding area was incorporated into the city in 1988 what improvements have been made? What does the city get if we are incorporated. Loss of Jobs, Loss of revenue, Loss of business in downtown area, and loss of respect. We will move our operations into Weld Co. Weld Co. and the Greeley Area will reap the rewards of not only the business mentioned above, but we also have people in from California 2 and 3 times a month, which means out of town money spent at hotels and motels, eating out and car rental. Not to mention the money spent at gift shops in old town, which we always recommend our guest visit. In moving to Weld Co. we can feel good about keeping our prices down for our farmers and ranchers that use our product. As you see there are only 2%.of the U.S. population that is providing the food that goes on your table everyday and the number is decreasing steadily. In the last year alone we have seen at least 5 farms and dairies sellout as they could not make it do to high costs. If people are forced to increase prices as we would because of city taxes it only hurts the economy in the long run and may even raise the cost of your food bill in the future. 9 Mayor Ann Azari City Council City Planning & Zoning Board Please say no to the annexation and keep the revenue in your pocket that you already have. Don't be like the dog that saw his own reflection in the water and drop the bone you have, to go after something that won't even be there. Thank you for your time and please let us stay in the ideal place to live, Ft. Collins. Sincerely, Stephen J. Woodward General Manager PLANNING DIVISION • COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE May 15, 1997 Mr. Robert E. Blanchard Current Planning Director P. O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Co 80522-0580 Dear Mr. Blanchard: P.O. Box 1190 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-1190 Planning Department (970) 498-7683 Building Department (970) 498-7700 Fax (970) 498-7711 Larimer County has reviewed the proposed K-2 Annexation and Rezoning and recommends approval of this project. This property is an enclave of County property that is surrounded by the City limits. The Intergovernmental Agreement for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area indicates that it is desirable for the City to consider annexing all the enclaves. Taking these isolated parcels into the City will help avoid jurisdictional problems in the future. It is not clear from the reduced copy of the plat if all the right of way for 1-25 and the frontage road is being annexed although the A. I. R. indicates that all right of way is included. If all the public right of way adjacent to this site is annexed there will be no negative impacts on County facilities or services. If you have any questions, please call. Sincerely, Ge� Al Kadera Planner II "PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER DATE: V1ay.20. 1997 ? ITEM NUMBER: The annexation is made up of three parcels of land. The owners are: Matri noes ent Company 1118 NE Fro tage Road Fort ollin , CO 80524 Frank A. Just 1050 Greenfield Court Fort Collins, CO 80524 A. L. Gilbert Company PO Box' 8 Oakdale, CA 95361 Planninz and Zoning Board Recommendation The Planning and Zoning Board conducted a public hearing on the annexation and zoning request at its continued meeting on April 14, 1997. The Board recommended that the Council deny this annexation by a vote of 3-0 with one abstention. The recommendation for denial was based on the Board's observations that this property is on the fringe of the City limits and Urban Growth Area and that there has been no growth pressures in this area indicated by nearby development applications. Comr Zity Planning and Environment Services Current Planning City of Fort Collins May 12, 1997 Board of County Commissioners Larimer County, Colorado P.O. Box 1190 Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190 RE: K-2 Annexation and Zoning Enclosed is the Annexation Impact Report (A.I.R.) for the K-2 Annexation and Zoning request that is currently being processed by the City of Fort Collins. Attached to this transmittal letter are the following documents: 1. A.I.R. text 2. Vicinity Map 3. List of districts providing services 4. Exhibit A - map of the City of Fort Collins urban growth area boundary and city limits 5. Exhibit B - map of gas mains, ditches, canals, and waterways 6. Map of the City of Fort Collins Water Master Plan 7. Map of the City of Fort Collins Sewer Master Plan 8. Map of the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area Master Street Plan 9. Annexation Plat This request is scheduled to go to City Council on July 1, 1997 for first reading, and July 15, 1997 for second reading. Please contact either Kim Kreimeyer or me at 221-6750 if you should have any questions. ly, Ebert a ar Current Planning Director xc: City Clerk . County Planning Director, Larry Timm file 281 North College Avenue - P.O. Box 580 - Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 - FAX (970) 416-2020 f ANNEXATION IMPACT REPORT NAME OF ANNEXATION: K-2 Annexation. DATE OF REVIEW BY THE FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL: July 1, 1997 and July 15, 1997 The purpose of this report is to satisfy the requirements of CRS 31-12-108.5 which indicates a municipality shall prepare an annexation impact report and file a copy of the report with the Board of County Commissioners governing the area proposed to be annexed. Attached to this report are the following: (aI) A map showing the present and proposed boundaries of the City of Fort Collins in the vicinity of the above referenced annexation. The proposed boundaries of the City of Fort Collins are depicted by the Urban Growth Area boundary as agreed to by the Larimer County Board of Commissioners and the Council of the City of Fort Collins and contained in the INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE FORT COLLINS URBAN GROWTH AREA. (See Exhibit A). (aII) A map showing present streets, major water trunk lines, sewer interceptors and outfalls, other utility lines and ditches, and the proposed extension of such streets and utility lines in the vicinity of the above referenced annexation. (See, Fort Collins Urban Growth Area Master Street Plan for present and proposed extension of streets; Water Master Plan 1986 for present and proposed extension of water utility lines; Sewer Master Plan 1986 for present and proposed extension of sewer utility lines; and Exhibit B for other utility lines and ditches). (aIII) The area of the proposed annexation includes wholesale distribution business, two buildings being used for boat and RV storage, and agricultural feed sales on three separate parcels. Parcel one is owned by HUB Enterprises, which uses the existing building for office, assembly and warehouse space for a wholesale distribution business. Parcel two is owned by Frank A. Just and contains the boat and RV storage use_ Parcel three is owned by the A. L. Gilbert Company and the building on this parcel is occupied by Fort Collins Feed. There are no redevelopment plans for the property at this time. (b) The properties making up this annexation are owned by: DAVID BALL HUB ENTERPRISES P 0 BOX 2307 FORT COLLINS, CO 80522-2307 FRANK A. JUST 1050 GREENFIELD COURT FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 A. L. GILBERT CO. P. 0. BOX 38 OAKDALE, CA 95361 (c) The City of Fort Collins plans to extend municipal services into the area of the above referenced annexation. The City operates under a "development must pay its own way" philosophy whereby, the cost of needed extensions of infrastructure (utilities and streets) are borne by the developer requiring those extensions. The City participates in any required "oversizing" of infrastructure and finances such requirements from the City's Oversizing Fee structure. The developer has several optional methods to finance infrastructure extensions including the use of Special Improvement Districts (SIDS). The City also collects fees for the extension and upgrading of storm drainage systems and the purchase and construction of parks and recreational facilities. Other municipal services, such as police protection, are financed from the City's General Fund. (d) The following districts presently provide service within the above referenced annexation: SCHOOL DISTRICT Poudre R-1 School District FIRE DISTRICT Poudre Valley Fire District HOSPITAL DISTRICT Poudre Valley Hospital District PEST CONTROL DISTRICT Larimer County Pest Control SANITATION DISTRICT Boxelder Sanitation District WATER DISTRICT East Larimer Water District Mb 14. N. CO Water Conservancy District ELECTRIC POWER Public Service Company (f) The annexation will have no impact on the school district at this time. The property is located within the Urban Growth Area boundary. The annexation includes public rights -of -way. VICINITY MAP 05/12/97 #51-91B K-2 ANNEXATION AND ZONING 1"= 2000' No Text m No Text No Text No Text RESOLUTION 97-73 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS STATING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS TO ANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTY AND INITIATINGANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS FOR SUCH PROPERTY TO BE KNOWN AS THE K-2 ANNEXATION WHEREAS, the property hereinafter described has, for a period of not less than three (3) years prior to this date, been completely contained within the boundaries of the City of Fort Collins; and WHEREAS, the Council desires to initiate annexation proceedings in accordance with State law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That, the Council of the City of Fort Collins intends to annex the following described property, to be known as the K-2 Annexation, situate in the County of Larimer. State of Colorado, to wit: A Tract of Land Situate in The Southwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 7 North, Range 69 West of The 6th P.m., County of Larimer, State of Colorado, Which Considering The West Line of The Southwest Quarter of Said Section 3 as Bearing N00005' 15"E and With All Bearings Contained Herein Relative Thereto Is Contained Within The Boundary Lines Which Begin at The West Quarter Comer of Said Section 3 And Runs Thence S89°55'35"E - 33.30 Feet to The True Point of Beginning, Said Point Also Being a Point of the Boundary of the Buckeye Farms Inc. And Harold D. Einarsen Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Thence Along Said Annexation S89055'35"E - 796.12 Feet, Thence S15°31'06"E - 318.00 Feet Thence S63036' 06"E - 340.00 Feet to a Point on the Front Range Farms Ii Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Thence Along Said Annexation S00°21'00"W - 868.97 Feet, Thence N89°39'00"W - 699.97 Feet, Thence N00°21'00"W - 300.00 Feet, Thence N89035'00"W - 480.67 Feet to a Point on the Highway I-25 First Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Thence along Said Annexation N00°21'00"E - 503.39 Feet, Thence N00°02'00"W - 517.40 Feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 29.6778 Acres. Section 2. That the Council hereby initiates annexation proceedings for the above - described property. Section 3. That the Notice attached hereto be adopted as a part of this Resolution. Said Notice establishes the date, time and place when the Council will consider the passage of an a - DOUGLAS RD. COUNTY .RD. 54 o w m y � W N OUNTY RD. 54G COUNTY RD. 52 r. tz mlila tlM S W WILLOX LN COUNTY RD. 50 -- u � > 9 e '9 a d � agar n. N � 0 o VINE DR. 3 W 0 LAPORTE AVE. MULBERRY ST > HIGHWAY II . ELIZABETH ST. CSU PROSPECT RD auur� DRAKE RD. F e c rwv r e. HORSETOOTH RD. WWa 6 HARMONY RD. HARMONY RD. N n N N .Mrrr c>s ci COUNTY RD. 34 TRILBY RD. - o -:� > W COUNTY RD. 32 o -' " _ w" 'c= COUNTY RD. 3 FORT COLLINS URBAN GROWTH AREA MASTER STREET PLAN GIM r� .uon umut a uw ruo.t uem — �maa uet�t s u.aY caAPmc scud ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17. 1981 On -.AY APPROVED REVISIONS: SEPTEMBER 1982 �nY'O° uau JULY 1989 ® on�a aom �a,�� vrr iao�e , � _ � DEC61®ER 1992 4m e v m annexation ordinance pertaining to the above described property. The City Clerk is directed to publish a copy of this Resolution and said Notice as provided in C.R.S. Section 31-12-108(2). Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins held this 20th day of May, A.D. 1997. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Fort Collins has adopted a Resolution initiating annexation proceedings for the K-2 Annexation, said Annexation being more particularly described in said Resolution, a copy of which precedes this Notice. That, on July 1, 1997, at the hour of 6:00 p.m.. or as soon thereafter as the matter may come on for hearing in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, 300 LaPorte Avenue. Fort Collins, Colorado, the Fort Collins City Council will consider the passage of an annexation ordinance concerning the subject property. The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 for assistance. Dated this 25th day of May, A.D. 1997. City Clerk VICINITY MAP #51-91B K-2 ANNEXATION AND ZONING 03/04/97 1"= 600' l or Collins 1020 NE FRONTAGE ROAD, FORT COLLINS CO 80524 Feed Mayor Ann Azari City Council City Planning & Zoning Board Ft. Collins, Co. April 14, 1997 Ladies and Gentlemen: Fort Collins is an ideal place to live, but does Fort Collins want to right size or down size? This is only a question the board can answer with a yes or no vote. Right size. We were planing to expand the operation with more trucks and more mechanics. This means more jobs for the local economy. Right size!!! More trucks means we will purchase more parts from the local parts stores, more business means more office supplies and cleaning supplies will be needed. We will also add more trees and shrubbery and flowers to our area which means more gardening supplies. We purchase anywhere from 2 to 4 thousand dollars per truck in parts and labor per month. Averaging 24,000 dollars per year per truck. We have 14.5 acres which we farm 12 acres, this property also has lease hunting rights. Down Size If we are forced into the city what happens? We will not be able to expand do to the following: The taxes on new trucks and equipment purchased. Costing us an additional $45,000.00 per year. Mayor Ann Azari City Council City Planning & Zoning Board The extra city tax charged would run about 1,872.00 per year per truck on parts alone. We loose the lease hunting rights for our property. We already pay city tax on purchases on office supplies, cleaning supplies and gardening supplies so there would be no change for either side. Loss of customers. If our cost go up so must the consumers. The consumers that we serve are already feeling the squeeze in more ways than one and we will not be apart of it. What do we get in return from the city? As far as I can see NONE. If the surrounding area was incorporated into the city in 1988 what improvements have been made' What does the city get if we are incorporated. Loss of Jobs, Loss of revenue, Loss of business in downtown area, and loss of respect. We will move our operations into Weld Co. Weld Co. and the Greeley Area will reap the rewards of not only the business mentioned above, but we also have people in from California 2 and 3 times a month, which means out of town money spent at hotels and motels, eating out and car rental. Not to mention the money spent at gift shops in old town, which we always recommend our guest visit. In moving to Weld Co. we can feel good about keeping our prices down for our farmers and ranchers that use our product. As you see there are only 2% of the U.S. population that is providing the food that goes on your table everyday and the number is decreasing steadily. In the last year alone we have seen at least 5 farms and dairies sellout as they could not make it do to high costs. If people are forced to increase prices as we would because of city taxes it only hurts the economy in the long run and may even raise the cost of your food bill in the future. Mayor Ann Azari City Council City Planning & Zoning Board Please say no to the annexation and keep the revenue in your pocket that you already have. Don't be like the dog that saw his own reflection in the water and drop the bone you have, to go after something that won't even be there. Thank you for your time and please let us stay in the ideal place to live, Ft. Collins. sincerely, Stephen J. Woodward General Manager