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Rules of Procedure
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PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
Amended 2/2/2026
• 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:
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• 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
This section has been amended to add Item 11, Appointing One Board Member to the Boxelder Basin Regional Stormwater Board of Directors as the City-Selected Director.
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 January 20, 2026, appropriates $110,476.42 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.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 003, 2026, Making a Supplemental Appropriation of Eighth Judicial District Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE) Grant Funds Received in the General Fund, for the Fort Collins Police Services Victim Services Unit.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 004, 2026, Making a Supplemental Appropriation of Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Grant Funds Under the Federal Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Received in the General Fund, for the Fort Collins Police Services Victim Services Unit.
These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 20, 2026, contribute to funding the Victim Services Unit of Fort Collins Police Services for victim advocacy services which are required under the Colorado Victim Rights Amendment for victims of crime and their family members.
The Victim Services Unit has been awarded a $70,000 VALE grant for the period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The VALE grant is awarded through the Eighth Judicial District Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE) Board to help fund services provided by the Victim Services team. This grant will fund 75% of the salary for a full-time contractual 40-hour per week victim advocate, mileage reimbursement for volunteer advocates, and a small training budget.
The Victim Services Unit has also been awarded a 12-month grant in the amount of $22,024 for the period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice under the Federal Victim of Crime Act (VOCA). This grant will help fund services provided by the Victim Services Unit. These funds will be used to pay 26% of the salary and benefits for the victim advocate who provides crisis intervention services for sexual assault victims between the school ages of kindergarten through 12th grade.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 20, 2026, appropriates additional funding in the amount of $1,340,000 in the Stormwater Utility Fund to supplement the existing appropriated budget of approximately $44,400,000 for the Oak Street Stormwater Improvement Project. The additional appropriation requested adds approximately 3% of the total project budget and will fund remaining project support services, pending change order items, and a minor contingency for any unanticipated costs to complete the project.
This item also requests $2,948 from existing 2026 appropriations be transferred to the Cultural Services Fund to support the Art in Public Places program. These funds are to be used for operations and maintenance per Code. An additional $10,452 will remain in the Stormwater Utility Fund for Art in Public Places artwork. This supports a total $13,400 contribution to the Art in Public Places program.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 20, 2026, reorganizes the subsections of the Landscape and Tree Protection section (5.10.1) of the Land Use Code (LUC) to further clarify and create better flow of the Code section. This item is the final step in improving the Landscape and Tree Protection section of the LUC following the recently adopted tree policies in October and December 2025.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 20, 2026, provides a more equitable and efficient process for correcting utility billing errors. The adjusted timelines, which align with those of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (the “PUC”) improve administrative efficiency and reduce customer impact.
Resolutions authorizing intergovernmental agreements with Colorado Department of Transportation, Poudre School District and Larimer County were adopted on January 20, 2026.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 20, 2026, appropriates the first year of 2026-2035 quarter cent capital sales tax revenues for the ongoing program items and additional planning dollars. This appropriation will allow for the continuation of ongoing transportation capital programs and includes initial funding for the Affordable Housing Capital Fund and Community Bike Park.
The purpose of this item is to seek approval to transfer ownership of up to 61 shares of the Natural Areas Department’s shares of the Buckhorn Highline Ditch Company that the City does not need and will not use. The City’s continued ownership of these 61 shares would impose significant costs on the Natural Areas Department due to required infrastructure improvements for the ditch and diversion structure, with little to no benefit to the City or natural areas. The Natural Areas Department will retain 33 shares of the Ditch Company for potential irrigation of a restoration project on the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. The water right associated with the Buckhorn Highline Ditch, being a junior right, is not suitable for in-stream flows nor conversion to municipal use. The shares would be transferred by sale, or by returning the shares to the Ditch Company.
A. Resolution 2026-017 Authorizing the Execution of a Funding Agreement with Housing Catalyst for a Loan of 2016-2025 and 2026-2035 Community Capital Improvement Program Funds for the Village on Eastbrook.
B. Resolution 2026-018 Authorizing the Execution of a Funding Agreement with Community Affordable Residences Enterprise, Inc. for a Loan of 2026-2035 Community Capital Improvement Program Funds for Windtrail Park Rehabilitation Project.
The purpose of this item is to authorize the City to enter into funding agreements with Housing Catalyst and with CARE Communities, using funding from the Quarter Cent Capital Tax, Affordable Housing Capital Fund to support the Village on Eastbrook (developed by Housing Catalyst) and the Windtrail Park rehabilitation project (developed by CARE Communities).
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.
The Resolution to this item has been updated to reflect the discussion that occured at Council Retreat, inserting Councilmember names.
The purpose of this item is to make Councilmember liaison assignments to City boards and commissions and Council committees as well as make appointments to external boards and authorities on behalf of 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.
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