PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
• City Manager Review of Agenda
• Consent Calendar Review, including removal of items from Consent Calendar for individual discussion.
(Including requests for 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 www.fcgov.com/council-meeting-participation-signup/
• 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.fcgov.com/developmentreview, 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 September 3, 2024, supports the Fort Collins Police Services’ Property Crimes Unit by appropriating $50,000 of unanticipated grant revenue awarded by the Colorado State Patrol.
In July 2024 the Colorado State Patrol awarded Fort Collins Police Services $50,000 in capacity as a partner agency of the Beat Auto Theft Through Law Enforcement (BATTLE) Task Force. The $50,000 award is under the BATTLE program’s FY25 cycle. These state funds will be used for overtime pay for Fort Collins Police Services personnel to support multiagency and multijurisdictional BATTLE operations to identify, interdict, investigate, enforce, and prosecute motor vehicle theft-related crimes.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 3, 2024, appropriates $189,390 in philanthropic revenue received through City Give. These miscellaneous gifts to various City departments support a variety of programs and services and are aligned with both the City’s strategic priorities and the respective donors’ designation.
In 2019, City Give, a formalized enterprise-wide initiative was launched to create a transparent, non-partisan governance structure for the acceptance and appropriations of charitable gifts.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 3, 2024, updates the Structure Plan Map following the recommended Place Type changes outlined in the East Mulberry Plan. The proposed changes encompass approximately 500 acres and reflect the changes previously presented and discussed with the Planning and Zoning Commission leading up to the adoption of the East Mulberry Plan in December 2023. Proposed changes are summarized in the following sections of this report and do not deviate from what was included within the adopted version of the 2023 East Mulberry Plan.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 3, 2024, enables the City to receive and expend federal Transportation Alternatives Program (“TAP”) funds and local funds for the William Neal and Ziegler Intersection Improvements Project (the “Project”). The funds will be used to design and install an at-grade bicycle and pedestrian crossing at the intersection of William Neal Parkway and Ziegler Road. It is anticipated that a new at-grade crossing at this intersection will provide a safe crossing point between the Rendezvous Trail and Rigden Farm to the west and the Poudre River Trail extension and the future East Community Park to the east.
If approved, the item will: 1) authorize the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement (“IGA”) for the Project with the Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”); 2) appropriate $603,624 of TAP grant funds for the Project; 3) move previously appropriated matching funds from the Sustainable Funding 2050 Tax and Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP) Bicycle Program for the Project; and 4) appropriate funds to the Art in Public Places (APP) program.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 3, 2024, enables the City to receive and expend federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (“HSIP”) funds and local funds for the Signal Upgrades Project (the “Project”). The funds will be used to enhance and upgrade traffic signals at up to thirty-one locations throughout the City. It is anticipated that the traffic signal upgrades will increase safety and reduce crashes and injuries at these locations.
If approved, the item will: 1) authorize the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement (“IGA”) for the Project with the Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”); 2) appropriate $606,410 of HSIP grant funds for the Project; 3) appropriate matching funds from the Transportation Services funds reserves, 4) move previously appropriated matching funds from the Transportation Services fund for the Project; and 5) appropriate funds to the Art in Public Places (“APP”) program.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 3, 2024, authorizes an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Larimer County and the City of Loveland for the Prairie Ridge Addition. The Project will conserve 142-acres in fee adjacent to Prairie Ridge Natural Area in the Loveland Community Separator. The Ordinance will authorize the conveyance of a conservation easement on the property and a farming lease over the Prairie Ridge property.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 3, 2024, enables the City to receive and expend federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (“HSIP”) funds and local funds for the Pedestrian Intersection Improvements Project (the “Project”). The funds will be used to design and install pedestrian improvements at five locations. It is anticipated that these improvements will improve bicycle and pedestrian safety by reducing crashes.
If approved, the item will: 1) authorize the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement (“IGA”) for the Project with the Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”); 2) appropriate $1,250,326 of HSIP grant funds for the Project; 3) move previously appropriated matching funds from the Community Capital Improvement Program (“CCIP”) Bicycle Program and Transportation Services Fund for the Project; and 4) appropriate funds to the Art in Public Places (“APP”) program.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 3, 2024, enables the City to receive and expend federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (“CMAQ”) Improvement Program funds and local funds for the Mulberry Street Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (the “Project”). The funds will be used to gather and evaluate data for existing conditions and install adaptive signal system equipment at appropriate intersections on East Mulberry Street between College Avenue and Greenfields Court. It is anticipated that the synchronization of traffic signals along this corridor will reduce congestion and improve air quality.
If approved, the item will: 1) authorize the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement (“IGA”) for the Project with the Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”); 2) appropriate $440,000 of CMAQ grant funds for the Project; 3) appropriate matching funds from the Transportation Services Funds Reserves for the Project; and 4) appropriate funds to the Art in Public Places (APP) program.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 134, 2024, Making Supplemental Appropriations in Various City Funds.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 135, 2024, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in Various City Funds.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 136, 2024, Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations in Various City Funds.
D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 137, 2024, Authorizing Transfer of Appropriations for the Fossil Creek Trail Spur Project.
The purpose of these Annual Adjustment Ordinances is to appropriate additional revenues or prior year reserves that need to be appropriated before the end of the year to cover related expenses that were not anticipated, and therefore, not included in the 2024 annual budget appropriation. The additional revenue is primarily from fees, charges for service, rents, contributions, donations, and grants that have been paid to City departments to offset specific expenses.
The purpose of this item is to request an appropriation of $25,050 in philanthropic revenue received by City Give to be used for improvements at the Veterans Plaza in Spring Canyon Community Park.
In 2019, City Give, a formalized enterprise-wide initiative was launched to create a transparent, non-partisan governance structure for the acceptance and appropriations of charitable gifts.
The purpose of this item is to authorize an intergovernmental agreement (the “IGA”) with the Alternative Sentencing Department of Larimer County so that prosecutors have the option to use these programs in plea agreements and municipal judges have the option of sentencing defendants to work release, mid-week, and weekender programs.
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 is the first public hearing on the City Manager’s 2025-26 Recommended Budget for the City of Fort Collins. The purpose of this public hearing is to gather public input on the 2025-26 budget. To receive further public input, a second public hearing is scheduled for Council’s Tuesday, October 1, 2024, regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers with the option for remote participation through the online Zoom meeting platform. Both hearings were set by Council adoption of Resolution 2024-116 at its September 3, 2024, meeting. The City Manager’s 2025-26 Recommended Budget can be reviewed at the City Clerk’s Office by appointment only and online at fcgov.com/budget.
Spanish interpretation will be available at all 2025-2026 budget related meetings.
The purpose of this item is to seek approval of an amended and restated Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) establishing the Poudre Fire Authority (the “Authority”) between the City of Fort Collins (the “City”) and the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District (the “District”). This includes the Funding Formula and Revenue Allocation Formula, and Support Services provided by the City to the Authority and by the Authority to the City.
(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.
Upon request, the City of Fort Collins will provide language access services for individuals who have limited English proficiency, or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, to access City services, programs and activities. Contact 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance. Please provide advance notice. Requests for interpretation at a meeting should be made by noon the day before.
A solicitud, la Ciudad de Fort Collins proporcionará servicios de acceso a idiomas para personas que no dominan el idioma inglés, o ayudas y servicios auxiliares para personas con discapacidad, para que puedan acceder a los servicios, programas y actividades de la Ciudad. Para asistencia, llame al 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Marque 711 para Relay Colorado). Por favor proporcione aviso previo cuando sea posible. Las solicitudes de interpretación en una reunión deben realizarse antes del mediodía del día anterior.