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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8387RESOLUTION NO. 8387 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1999 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo is the "lead" municipality for the multi - jurisdictional Pueblo City /County Intergovernmental Cooperation Technical Assistance Application. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that: The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver an application in the name of the City to the State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs for Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance funds for calendar year 1999 Technical Assistance Program in the amount of $40,000. INTRODUCED: APRIL 13, 1998 ATTEST: CITY CLERK BY: Corinne Koehler COUNCILPERSON APPRO ED: PRESIDEN F C COUNCIL , I - Zr Council Aqenda- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS FOR ENERGY AND Title MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1999 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Department: BACKGROUND PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Agenda Item # Date: APRIL 13, 1998 On behalf of the City of Pueblo and the County of Pueblo, the City of Pueblo as the "lead" municipality is submitting the attached application to the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) for funding of the Pueblo City /County Intergovernmental Cooperation Program. We are requesting $40,000 in Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Funds for the calendar year 1999 Technical Assistance Program. Should we be successful, this will be the fifth year we will have received technical assistance funds from DOLA. Funds from this grant are to be used to fund an incumbent Project Coordinator. It is the Coordinator's responsibility to foster coordination and assistance with respect to intergovernmental planning and energy /mineral impact activities within State Planning and Management Region No. 7. As per the present agreement between the City and County, City Manager Lew Quigley is the administrator of the Contract. The Project Coordinator is housed within a City of Pueblo facility and works under the direction of the Pueblo City Manager. The work program is jointly developed by the President of the Pueblo City Council and the Chairperson of the Pueblo County Commissioners. For the past four years of this Contract, the Director of the Department of Planning and Development for the City has served as the incumbent Project Coordinator. Four years ago, Mr. Tom Martinez, Assistant City Manager, was transferred to the Planning Department and took over the normal administrative duties of the department to free up the director to perform these additional duties. The work program in the past has included the Communities of Pueblo Strategic Plan, the City /County EZ /EC Grant Application, the Governor's Smart Growth Initiative, the HARP Project, and other downtown redevelopment projects. The work program for 1998 is the updating of the Pueblo Regional Comprehensive Development Plan The proposed work program for 1999 includes the Pueblo Regional Comprehensive Development Plan Update and supporting Intergovernmental Cooperative Downtown Redevelopment Projects that promote economic diversification lessening the community's dependence an energy related industry. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Match money for this grant comes from the monies budgeted for the normal operation of the Department of Planning and Development. P # 837 F, I MIL Rev. 11/95 STATE OF COLORADO # Department of Local Affairs (For Use by State) ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION Public Facilities /Public Services /Community Development Projects A. GENERAL AND SUMMARY INFORMATION 1. Name/Title of Proposed Project: P UEBLO CITY /COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION 2. Applicant: CITY OF PUEBLO (In the case of a multi - jurisdictional application, name of the "lead" municipality or county). In the case of a multi - jurisdictional application, names of other directly participating municipalities and counties: PUEBLO COUNTY If applying on behalf of another entity, name of that entity: N/A 3. Chief Elected Official (In the case of a multi - jurisdictional application, chief elected official of the 'lead" municipality or county): Name: CATHY A. GARCIA Title: PRESIDENT, CITY COUNCIL Mailing Address: NO. 1 CITY HALL PLACE PUEB COLORADO 81 Phone: (719) 584 -0800 4. Designated Contact Person for the Application: Name: JAMES F. MUNCH Title: DIRECTOR, PLANNING DEPARTMENT Mailing Address: 211 E. "D" STREET PUEBLO, CO 8 1 00 3 Phone: (7 19) 543 -6006 5. Brief Description of Proposed Project floc words or less): Attach a map showing the location of the project. The City of Pueblo and County of Pueblo are requesting continued funding to foster coordination and assistance in management, planning, and intergovernmental relations associated with general purpose government and Energy /Mineral Impact activities within State Planning and Management Region 7. Specific 1999 work tasks include updating the "Pueblo Regional Comprehensive Development Plan" and supporting Intergovernmental Cooperative Downtown Redevelopment projects which promote economic diversification, lessening the community's dependence on energy related industry. 6. Local Priority *: N/A *Relative to other applications (e.g. 1 of 2, 2 of 4, etc.) submitted by jurisdictions in the county. Page 1 of 8 Pages B. BUDGET & INFORMATION 1. Project Budget & Fundinq Sources 2. Financial Information (Provide for all municipalities, counties, and districts directly participating in the application and for any entity on whose behalf the application is being submitted: Attach additional sheets if necessary.) a. Assessed Valuation (Year 9 7 Pu eblo Count (Entity Name) 7 55,031,593 P ueblo City (Entity Name) * ** 429,464,733 (Entity Name) * ** b. Mill Levy C. Overlapping Mill Levy* d. Sales Tax Rate ( %) / Annual Revenue e. Long -Term Debt, by Type/Amount (_See Attachments) f. Annual Budget ** Peneral Fund Total (Year 1 99 Carry Forward (as of 1/i/ 27.999 85.547 15.633 84.840 1.0 / 3.5 / 5,285,084 32,123,079 37,428,666 37,123,079 18,624,776 *Sum of mill levies of overlapping jurisdictions (e.g., sum of levies of municipality, school district, etc.). "For fund most relevant to application (e.g., General Fund for housing applications, Sewer Fund for sewer applications, etc.). *"use only in the case of nxgSiurisdicSonal or orrbehalf -of apprcab0ns to provide the requested i rims lion for other directly Participating entities_ Page 2 of 8 Pages Project Funding Total Cost Impact Assistance Other Funds Requested or Committed Amount Source Status* PROJECT ACTIVITIES (list) TA —CITY & COUNTY OF PUEBLO - SALARIES $ 80,000 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 CITY 1999 BENEFITS; TRAVEL; City AND OPERATING & Budget CONSULTANT Request SERVICES EXPENSES *(e.g., committed, in application stage, etc.) TOTAL $ 80,000 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 2. Financial Information (Provide for all municipalities, counties, and districts directly participating in the application and for any entity on whose behalf the application is being submitted: Attach additional sheets if necessary.) a. Assessed Valuation (Year 9 7 Pu eblo Count (Entity Name) 7 55,031,593 P ueblo City (Entity Name) * ** 429,464,733 (Entity Name) * ** b. Mill Levy C. Overlapping Mill Levy* d. Sales Tax Rate ( %) / Annual Revenue e. Long -Term Debt, by Type/Amount (_See Attachments) f. Annual Budget ** Peneral Fund Total (Year 1 99 Carry Forward (as of 1/i/ 27.999 85.547 15.633 84.840 1.0 / 3.5 / 5,285,084 32,123,079 37,428,666 37,123,079 18,624,776 *Sum of mill levies of overlapping jurisdictions (e.g., sum of levies of municipality, school district, etc.). "For fund most relevant to application (e.g., General Fund for housing applications, Sewer Fund for sewer applications, etc.). *"use only in the case of nxgSiurisdicSonal or orrbehalf -of apprcab0ns to provide the requested i rims lion for other directly Participating entities_ Page 2 of 8 Pages g. Water * * ** ON ) Tap Fee Avg. Monthly User Charges * * ** Number of Taps Served by Applicant Fund Carry Forward (as of 1 /1 /I h. Sewer * * ** ON Tap Fee Avg. Monthly User Charge * * * ** Number of Taps Served by Applicant Fund Carry Forward (as of 1/1/_ * ** *Not required If not relevant to application (e.g., not required for housing rehabilitation applications). * * ** *Divide sum of monthly residential revenues by number of residential taps served. C. RELATIONSHIP TO ENERGY/MINERAL IMPACT 1. List the major energy /mineral impacts affecting the applicant. Cite how the need for this application is linked to those energy /mineral impacts. Cite work force numbers and � pproijection Subsequent to the labor strike in the fall of 1997, Rocky Mountain steel Mills (formerly CF &I) has been operating with a reduced workforce, approximately 300 less than the pre- strike level. Energy /Mineral Sector ha$ witnessed a long -term trend of generally declining employment. The Comprehensive Plan Update will promote energy /mineral resource development in the most suitable areas of Pueblo County. 2. Cite the number of energy /mineral production employees residing within the jurisdiction. Please refer to attached table showing quarterly employment of energy /mineral sector of Pueblo's economy from 1995 (1st Qtr.) to 1998 (1st Qtr.). 3. Cite how the proposed project will mitigate any adverse impacts related to energy and mineral development. The proposed preparation of a comprehensive development plan will allow the communities of Pueblo County to coordinate energy and mineral development to mitigate adverse impacts related to energy and mineral development. Continued diversification of the economic base will mitigate adverse economic cycles related to Energy Mineral development. 4. List proposed energy /mineral projects which have the potential to affect the community. Reduction in the demand for steel products can be foreseen as having a continuing potential of adversely affecting economic development. Corporate downsizing as it relates to railroads would also have a negative impact on energy and mineral sector employment. 5. List recent energy /mineral project closures or reduction in production /employment which affect the applicant jurisdiction. Subsequent to the strike which occurred in the fall of 1997, Rocky Mountain Steel Mills (formerly CF &I) is operating with a workforce of approximately 300 less than pre- strike levels. 6. a. What was the 1990 Census population of the applicant jurisdiction? 123,051 ( County) b. What is the current estimated population for the applicant jurisdiction? 130,730 1997 Count (Current most recent lottery distribution estimate is acceptable.) What is the source of the estimate? Colorado Division of Local Government, Demography Section. c. What is the population projection for the ap in 5 ears? source of the projection? Pueblo City Planning Depar growrn -- 137,769 (County) . What is the en (compounded popu a io Page 3 of 8 Pages D. OTHER PROJECT INFORMATION 1. Why is the project needed? What are the specific goals of the project? Many of the intergovernmental downtown redevelopment projects undertaken and the Pueblo Regional Comprehensive Plan Update involve State agencies. This TA grant will continue to foster intergovern- mental cooperation between the State and City and County Departments, school districts, Board of Water Works, and etc. 2. How were the cost estimates arrived at? Have preliminary architectural /engineering studies been completed? What additional design work must still be completed? Use the "Physical Improvements Cost Estimate Worksheet" attached at the end of this section. Cost - estimates are based upon approximately one -half the cost of supporting the Intergovernmental Coordinator position for one year. 3. Describe any in -kind contributions by type and value in support of this project. The City of Pueblo provides the office space and secretarial support for the intergovernmental coordinator. Was the cash value of the in -kind contributions calculated into the Project Budget (B.1.)? Yes_ No X 4. Why cannot the project be funded locally? What other funding alternatives have been explored? Did the applicant jurisdiction take the full allowable property tax revenue increase in the current budget year? Yes X No _ If no, explain. In the spirit of intergovernmental cooperation, this is the State's contribution in support of this effort. 5. Are energy /mineral companies that impact your jurisdiction aware of and supportive of this request? Have they been asked to make or have they made a contribution to the local match? Do they participate in the local review process? Energy /Mineral related companies within Pueblo County include Rocky Mountain Steel Mills and the railroad companies which haul coal. they are aware of this ongoing intergovernmental effort. 6. In the space provided, describe local commitment to the project, including local fees or regulations altered to ensure project success, local taxing efforts to address continuing development and maintenance needs, and local citizen support. Local commitment to the individual projects which this position supports include intergovernmental agreements to support the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP) and developing an intergovernmental agreement to support El Pueblo Museum. All PACOG entities agree to support funding of the Comprehensive Plan Update. 7. If the project is funded, what on -going operational obligations will be incurred? What is the applicant's plan for addressing these additional costs? When do you expect the project to start? When will it be completed? The City includes within its budget the match for this position. Page 4 of 8 Pages 8. If the proposed project requires operating revenue (e.g. revenue to support operation /maintenance costs), attach a detailed budget showing current operating revenues and expenses or how such revenues and expenses will be addressed in the future. See D -7 The TA request provides operating revenue for the position. 9. a. Identify any capital improvements, service, facility, or other plan in which this project has been identified as a community need. Does the applicant have a capital improvements program? Yes X No _ Communities of Pueblo's Strategic Plan, Governance Section. b. Is the project consistent with locally- adopted land use and development plans? Yes X No If no, explain: Downtown redevelopment is a part of the community's Economic Dislocation and Adjustment Strategy developed in cooperation with the Economic Development Administration and is a component of the "Pueblo Regional Comprehensive Development Plan." c. Does the project involve or affect other nearby communities? Yes X No Is the project consistent with regional plans? Yes X No What efforts have been made to coordinate with other communities? The "Comprehensive Plan Update" is being coordinated through the Pueblo Area Council of Governments. 10. List the names, titles, and pertinent experience of the following persons who will be responsible for managing the project If known, list the qualfications of the person /s to be recruited or assigned each particular job. a. Project manager (overall project administration). Lewis A. Quigley b. Project Coordinator (day to day operations). James F. Munch c. Fiscal manager. Betty Gonzales d. Project engineer: e. Project architect: f. Consultant: 11. Indicate below whether any of the proposed project activities: a. Will be undertaken in flood hazard areas. List floodplain maps /studies reviewed in reaching this conclusion. Yes — No X b. Will affect historical, archeological or cultural resources, or be undertaken in geological hazard area? Yes — No X c. Create or fail to address any other related public health or safety concerns. Describe. Yes No X To the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements and data in this application are true and correct. Signature, Chief cted Official CATHY A. GARCIA Name (typed or printed) PRESIDENT rtie APRIL- 13 ISS9 Date Page 5 of 8 Pages EXAMPLE A Description No. of Units or Size Unit Price Total Cost Gravity Sewer Collection System Installed* 1. 8"Sanftary Sewer Main 10,000 If. $ 9.50 95,000 2. 4' Manholes 35 1300.00 45,500 3. Remove & Replace Asphalt 350 sq. yds. 15.00 2,150 4. Contingency CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $ 142,650 4. Engineering 15,000 5. Administrative Services TOTAL ** In Kind NON - CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $15,000 i I TOTAL $ 157,650 EXAMPLE B Description No. of Units or Size Unit Price Total Cost Emergency Services Clinic 1. Construction 2,800 sf. $85.00 238,000 2. Arch/Engineering (15 %0 35,700 3. Furnishing E ui . see list 10,000 4. Contingency 5% 11,900 TOTAL $ 295,600 * Includes all labor, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, transportation services, removal, overhead, profit, insurance, etc. necessary for the completion of the specified work. * *City will provide all administrative services. Page 7 of 8 Pages