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Rules of Procedure
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PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
Amended 5/4/2026
• City Manager Review of Agenda
• Consent Calendar Review, including removal of items from Consent Calendar for individual discussion.
Individuals may comment regarding any topics of concern, whether or not included on this agenda. Comments regarding land use projects for which a development application has been filed should be submitted in the development review process** and not to Council.
• Those who wish to speak are required to sign up using the online sign-up system available at:
https://www.fortcollins.gov/Government/City-Council/Council-Meetings
• Each speaker will be allowed to speak one time during public comment. If a speaker comments on a particular agenda item during general public comment, that speaker will not also be entitled to speak during discussion on the same agenda item.
• All speakers will be called to speak by the presiding officer from the list of those signed up. After everyone signed up is called on, the presiding officer may ask others wishing to speak to identify themselves by raising their hand (in person or using the Raise Hand option on Zoom), and if in person then will be asked to move to one of the two lines of speakers (or to a seat nearby, for those who are not able to stand while waiting).
• The presiding officer will determine and announce the length of time allowed for each speaker.
• Each speaker will be asked to state their name and general address for the record, and, if their comments relate to a particular agenda item, to identify the agenda item number. Any written comments or materials intended for the Council should be provided to the City Clerk.
• A timer will beep one time and turn yellow to indicate that 30 seconds of speaking time remain and will beep again and turn red when a speaker’s time has ended.
[**For questions about the development review process or the status of any particular development, consult the City's Development Review Center page at https://www.fortcollins.gov/Business/Building-and-Development/Development-Review, or contact the Development Review Center at 970.221.6760.]
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar is intended to allow Council to spend its time and energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar. Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar by either Council or the City Manager will be considered separately under their own Section, titled “Consideration of Items Removed from Consent Calendar for Individual Discussion.” Items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved by Council with one vote. The Consent Calendar consists of:
• Ordinances on First Reading that are routine;
• Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine;
• Those of no perceived controversy;
• Routine administrative actions.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 21, 2026, appropriates discretionary grant revenue that Transfort has been awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Transfort applied for and was awarded $4,838,610 by FTA, and $882,945 by CDOT in competitive grant funding to complete the purchase of six (6) compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to replace vehicles that have exceeded their useful life. This appropriation is contingent upon execution of the associated grant agreements and includes a sunset date of December 31, 2026, if such agreements are not finalized.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 21, 2026, increases septage receiving fees to fund operations and the construction of a new septage receiving station at the Drake Water Reclamation Facility (DWRF). The existing station requires upgrades to ensure permit compliance, resolve safety challenges, and manage significantly increased usage. The increase would be a phased-in approach for fee increases to full cost recovery, beginning with an increase in July 2026, with subsequent increases January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2028.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 21, 2026, obtains Council approval of an agreement associated with the Southeast Community Center project with Poudre River Public Library District. This ordinance is related to Resolutions 2026-063 to 2026-066, adopted by Council on April 21, 2026.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate 2025 prior year reserves received in 2025 as unanticipated revenue to the non-lapsing Broadband Infrastructure Buildout project. Aspects of the project include buildout to Multi-Dwelling Units, customer installations, asset management, and related art in public places.
In August 2025, Connexion received $2,917,016 in proceeds related to the Open International utility billing software judgment which were assigned as revenue in the Other Non-Operating account. When netted with the balance of Connexion’s revenue, Connexion revenue exceeded budgeted revenue by $2,216,181.
Therefore, this appropriation is for the total excess fund revenue budget of $2,216,181 to Broadband Infrastructure Buildout capital project to support anticipated growth in 2026 and beyond.
The purpose of this item is to enable the City to expend local funds for the Vine Drive Bridge Replacement project (Project). The funds will be used to design and construct the replacement of the existing bridge conveying Vine Drive over Lake Canal. The replacement bridge will meet current standards, accommodate anticipated levels of traffic, and provide the bicycle and pedestrian facilities recommended in the adopted Active Modes Plan. If approved, the item will: 1) transfer $1,935,500 in Bridge Program funds to the Project; 2) appropriate $1,423,010 of Transportation Capital Expansion Fee reserve funds to the Project; 3) transfer $400,000 of Community Capital Improvement Program – Pedestrian Sidewalk (CCIP-PS) funds to the Project; 4) transfer $100,000 of Community Capital Improvement Program – Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements (CCIP-BII) funds to the Project; 5) appropriate $753,135 of Transportation Services Reserve Funds to the Project; 6) transfer $22,654 (1% of the eligible funds) in capital project funds to the Art in Public Places (APP) Program.
The purpose of this item is to approve a mid-year budget appropriation of $378,057 from the Airport fund to support six priority projects and initiatives identified by Airport staff. Of this amount, $228,057 is an appropriation of new revenue received in the Airport Fund and $150,000 is a re-appropriation of funds previously appropriated in 2025. These efforts are focused on strengthening operational safety and real-time airfield visibility, enhancing security and regulatory compliance, maintaining critical infrastructure, aligning the Airport’s budget with current operating demands, and advancing strategic initiatives to establish a clear brand and attract future commercial airline service.
The proposed funding will enable the Airport to make targeted investments that align with long-term strategic goals and to improve overall performance and service levels.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate federal, State of Colorado Nonattainment Air Pollution Mitigation Enterprise (NAAPME), Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), and local funds for the Taft Hill Corridor Improvements – Horsetooth Road to Brixton Road project (Project). The funds will be used to complete design and construct transportation improvements along Taft Hill Road, between Horsetooth Road and Brixton Road. These improvements will create safer conditions for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists traveling the corridor.
At the second reading for this Ordinance, staff plans to bring forth two additional items relating to the Project. There will be two resolutions to authorize the City to receive and expend the funding appropriated in Ordinance No. 052, 2026. One resolution will authorize an intergovernmental grant agreement with NAAPME, and the second resolution will authorize an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with CDOT and Larimer County.
The purpose of this item is to fill existing vacancies on the Youth Advisory Board.
Pursuant to Council policy, the recommended appointees have completed or will complete the required acknowledgement and acceptance of the Code of Conduct and the applicable laws and policies that govern service on City of Fort Collins boards and commissions.
The purpose of this item is to fill an existing vacancy on the Disability Advisory Board due to the resignation of Daisy Montgomery.
Pursuant to Council policy, the recommended appointees have completed or will complete the required acknowledgement and acceptance of the Code of Conduct and the applicable laws and policies that govern service on City of Fort Collins boards and commissions.
The purpose of this item is to fill an existing vacancy on the Active Modes Advisory Board due to the resignation of Jared Hanson.
Pursuant to Council policy, the recommended appointees have completed or will complete the required acknowledgement and acceptance of the Code of Conduct and the applicable laws and policies that govern service on City of Fort Collins boards and commissions.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
The method of debate for discussion items is as follows:
• Mayor introduced the item number and subject; asks if formal presentation will be made by staff
• Staff presentation (optional)
• Mayor requests public comment on the item (three minute limit for each person)
• Council questions of staff on the item
• Council motion on the item
• Council discussion
• Final Council comments
• Council vote on the item
Note: Time limits for individual agenda items may be revised, at the discretion of the Mayor, to ensure all have an opportunity to speak. The timer will buzz when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. It will buzz again at the end of the speaker’s time.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 21, 2026, appropriates $33,750 from the Housing Planning Grant Program in the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to fund the development of a new Housing Action Plan. The Housing Action Plan will address housing needs in the city of Fort Collins.
This item has been amended to update the Agenda Item Summary and Exhibit A to Resolution 2026-070.
The purpose of this item is proposed adoption by Council of Ethics Opinion No. 2026-01 of the Ethics Review Board providing an advisory opinion to Councilmember Anne Nelsen in response to her request related to possible conflicts of interest.
(Three or more individual Councilmembers may direct the City Manager and City Attorney to initiate and move forward with development and preparation of resolutions and ordinances not originating from the Council's Policy Agenda or initiated by staff.)
Every regular Council meeting will end no later than midnight, except that: (1) any item of business commenced before midnight may be concluded before the meeting is adjourned and (2) the Council may, at any time prior to adjournment, by majority vote, extend a meeting beyond midnight for the purpose of considering additional items of business. Any matter that has been commenced and is still pending at the conclusion of the Council meeting, and all matters for consideration at the meeting that have not yet been considered by the Council, will be deemed continued to the next regular Council meeting, unless Council determines otherwise.
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