HomeMy WebLinkAbout10278RESOLUTION NO. 10278
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE AND
DELIVER AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS FOR STATE ENERGY
AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE
HISTORIC ARKANSAS RIVERWALK OF PUEBLO — GATEWAY PARK PHASE III A -1
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the attached
application requesting State Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Funds in the name of the City,
to the Department of Local Affairs to partially fund the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo —
Gateway Park Phase III A -1.
INTRODUCED November 22. 2004
M
Robert Schilling
Councilperson
PRESI E I
Q, SO. "Ioa - 1 8
Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM #
DATE: NOVEMBER 22, 2004
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /JIM MUNCH
PLANNING DEPARTMENTMIM MUNCH
TITLE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE
AND DELIVER AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS FOR
STATE ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS TO ASSIST
IN FUNDING THE HISTORIC ARKANSAS RIVERWALK OF PUEBLO — GATEWAY PARK
PHASE 111 A -1
Should the City Council submit an Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund
application to the Department of Local Affairs requesting financial assistance to help fund
the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo — Gateway Park Phase III A -1?
Approve the Resolution.
In 1998, the City of Pueblo received funding from the Department of Local Affairs through
the Energy Mineral Impact Assistance Fund to assist in the development of Phase 11 of the
HARP Project. This $500,000 request will help fund a portion of the $2,788,000 Phase III
A -1 of the HARP Link which is described as Gateway Park. Phase III Gateway Park is the
final phase in the design and development of HARP as approved by the Pueblo voters in
1995. Gateway Park is the civic plaza area that will be created as the Riverwalk is
extended to meet the convention center. The plan is in three phases. The first phase,
costing $2,788,000, extends the Riverwalk under Grand Street by way of a newly
constructed 470 -foot water channel. It will open up into a large oval boat basin
surrounded by pedestrian walkways. In future phases, a marina will be included in this
project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The HARP Foundation will be required to provide the match. This match includes the
$500,000 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado, for which the City has already entered into
a contract, and additional funds from individuals, foundations, and State and Federal
agencies. Depending upon the source of the funds awarded by the Department of Local
Affairs, these funds may or may not be exempt from TABOR. There is also a provision
within the Department of Local Affairs' contract that requires, should the City be required
to refund any money under TABOR, the City would be required to return the grant funds to
the Department of Local Affairs first.
Rev. 3/04 STATE OF COLORADO #
(For Use by State)
Department of Local Affairs
ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION
Public Facilities/Public Services/Community Development Projects
(Refer to back page for application filing information)
A. GENERAL AND SUMMARY INFORMATION
1. Name/Titie of Proposed Project: Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP) —Gateway Park Phase III A -1
2. Applicant: City of Pueblo
(In the case of a multi - jurisdictional application, name of the "lead" municipality, county, special districts or other political subdivision).
In the case of a multi jurisdictional application, names of other directly participating political subdivisions:
If applying on behalf of a non -profit corporation, the eligible local government must assume responsibility for the
administration of any funds awarded. Name of the non -profit corporation:
3. Chief Elected Official (In the case of a multi - jurisdictional application, chief elected official of the "lead" political
subdivision):
Name: Randy Thurston Title: President of City Council
Mailing Address: 1 City Hall Place Pueblo CO 81003 Phone: (719) 553 -2655
E -mail Address: Thurston pueblo us Fax: (719) 553 -2698
4. Designated Contact Person for the Application:
Name: James F. Munch Title: Assistant City Manager for Community Development
Mailing Address: 211 E. "D" Street Phone: (719) 553 -2259
E -mail Address: ffimunchAmueblo.us Fax: (719) 553 -2359
5. Amount requested: 00 000 Does the applicant jurisdiction have the ability to receive and spend state grant
funds under TABOR spending limitations? Yes _ No _ If no, please explain.
6. Brief Description of Proposed Project (loo wows or ie=): HARP Phase III Gateway Paris is the final phase in the
design and development of the Riverwalk as approved by the Pueblo voters in 1995. Gateway Park is the civic
plaza area that will be created as the Riverwalk is extended to meet the convention center. The proiect will be
constructed in three phases A -I A -II and B A for which we are requesting fundina will cost $2.788.000. and
will extend the Riverwalk under Grand Street by way of a newly constructed 470 -foot water channel. It will open
uo into a large oval boat basin surrounded by pedestrian walkways.
7. a. Local priority as assigned by county -wide impact team (f applicable), or if more than one application from the
same local govemment (e.g., 1 of 2, 2of 4, etc.). 1 of 1
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B. DEMOGRAPHIC AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1. Population
a. What was the 2000 population of the applicant jurisdiction? 102.121
b. What is the current estimated population for the applicant jurisdiction? 105.225
(Current/most recent lottery distribution estimate is acceptable.) What is the source of the estimate?
City of Pueblo Planning Debt est. Latest Lottery Fund est. for 2003 — 104.291
c. What is the population projection for the applicant in 5 years? 110.600
What is the source of the projection? City of Pueblo Dept of Planning
2. Financial information
(Provide for all municipalities, counties, and political subdivisions directly participating in the application and for
any entity on whose behalf the application is being submitted. Attach additional sheets if necessary).
❑ Sum of null levies of overlapping jurisdictions (e.g., sum of levies including applicant's levy and other taxing entities such as special
districts, school district, etc.).
❑ For fund most relevant to application (e.g., General Fund, Sewer Fund, etc.).
❑ Use only in the case of multiqurisdictlonal or on- behalf-0f applications to provide the requested information for other directly
participating entities.
❑ Not required if not relevant to application.
V Divide sum of monthly residential revenues by number of residential taps served.
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Entity Name
Entity Name❑
Entity Name❑
a. Assessed Valuation (Year `0
$531,058,643
b. Mill Levy /Annual Revenue
15.633/$8,302,039
c. Overlapping Mill Levy❑
95.549 MILLS
d. Sales Tax Rate (%) /Annual Revenue
3.5 %/$141,920,000
e. Long -Term Finance Obligation,
by Type/Amount
(Please see
attach
f. Annual Budget
Fund General
Year 2004
Total Amount
$65,626,805
Fund Cash Balance (as of 1/1/ 03)
$19,140,908
g. Water
Tap Fee (Res. 1' line, Ind. P.I.F.)
$2,710
Avg. Monthly User Charges[]
$2718
Number of Taps Served by Applicant
37.981
Fund Cash Balance (as of 1/1/04)
$9,718,071
h. Sewer
Tap Fee
$1,150
Avg. Monthly User Charges❑
$10.58
Number of Taps Served by Applicant
38,318
Fund Cash Balance (as of 1/1/
WA
❑ Sum of null levies of overlapping jurisdictions (e.g., sum of levies including applicant's levy and other taxing entities such as special
districts, school district, etc.).
❑ For fund most relevant to application (e.g., General Fund, Sewer Fund, etc.).
❑ Use only in the case of multiqurisdictlonal or on- behalf-0f applications to provide the requested information for other directly
participating entities.
❑ Not required if not relevant to application.
V Divide sum of monthly residential revenues by number of residential taps served.
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c DDnJRCT RI IMPT A FuNnING SOURCES
PROJECT EXPENDITURES
PROJECT REVENUES
Project Budget Line Items:
Total
Impact
Other Funds Requested or Committed
(Examples: architect, engineering,
Cost
Assistance
equipment, construction etc.)
Amount
Source
Unit
Status"
cost
Phase III A -I
818,970
500,000
Navigable Channel Elements
Pedestrian Walkways
178,162
Bridge
266,550
Parking/Site improvements
317,606
99,532
Foundation/
Preliminary Landscaping
500,000
City
Committed
Sub - surface improvement
872,580
Bond/
In
234,600
248,000
Refinance
Discussion
Demolition
Please see attached graphic for
40,000
County
Pending
location of improvements
500,000
GOCO
Committed
'Note: These figures include
500,000
Fed. Gov.
Current
contingency but do not include funds
Application
for design and soft cost, moving the
police building or acquisition of the
remaining privately held property
500,000
Coors
Current
within area or Phase 111 A 2 and B.
Application
These components are funded and
will come from other sources.
TOTAL
2,788,000
500 1 000
2,288,000
'e.g., committed, in application stage, etc.
D. RELATIONSHIP TO ENERGY /MINERAL IMPACT. The statutory purpose to the Energy and Mineral Impact
Assistance program is to provide financial assistance to `political subdivisions socially or economically impacted by the
development processing or enemy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels This section of the application is intended
to provide an opportunity for the applicant to describe its energy /mineral impacts, both direct and indirect, and the
relationship of application to those impacts.
1. Explain how this project is directly or indirect ly related to energy /mineral impacts, including whether it mitigates
any adverse impacts.
The HARP Project along with the Convention Center are two cornerstones of Pueblo's Downtown Redevelopment _
Strategy. The Gateway Park Project will complete the HARP Project as designed when the voters approved the
project in 1995 and link these two projects. Both projects were envisioned in the mid -1980s as a way to enhance the
local tourism industry as the community struggled to diversify its economic base following the bust in the local energy
mineral industry.
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2. a. What direct energy/mineral impacts are being experienced by the applicant? Examples of direct impacts
include: road/bridge/culvert damage, fire protection/emergency medical services, dust suppression,
sound/visual mitigation, weed control, economic boom/busts and other direct physical, social or economic
impacts.
Xcel Energy will be doubling the size of their Comanche coal fired generating facility. The expansion will
result in the short -term boom in construction jobs and the net increase in 40 full time employees when the
plant is in operation. The completion of the HARP project will enhance the quality of life of the workers during
construction, enhance the company's ability to attract a highly talented work force to operate the facility and
continue to dampen the effect of the boom/bust cycle created through the construction of this facility.
b. What types and amounts of local funds and resources are being used by the applicant to address
direct energy /mineral impacts? Examples of funds and resources include: road and bridge funds,
Highway User Trust Fund allocations, industry assessments or contributions, sales or property taxes,
staff time, etc.
Xcel Energy, the City of Pueblo, Pueblo County and the Pueblo Board of Water Works have entered into negotiations
regarding the expansion of the Comanche Generating Facility. The City is negotiating the one time payment in lieu of
sales and use tax payment for the construction of the facility and a property tax credit. The City and Xcel are also
negotiating the construction of a new road to provide primary access to the facility which will mitigate construction
traffic impact on existing neighborhoods and improve emergency access.
3. List energy /mineral activities (past, present and future) affecting the applicant. Be as specific as possible by listing
company names, locations, production levels, employment levels, etc. Include not only production projects (e.g., oil,
gas, carbon dioxide, coal, molybdenum, gold, etc.), but also processing, transmission (e.g., oil/gas pipelines, electric
transmission lines, etc.), transportation (e.g., roads, rail lines, etc.) and energy conversion facilities (e.g., coal and
gas -fired electric generating facilities).
Subsequent to the strike in the fall of 1997, Rocky Mountain Steel has been operating with a workforce approximately
300 less than pre -strike levels. Abandonment of ENV rail lines through Pueblo resulted in loss of approx 139
workers. Coal shipments ENV through Pueblo were consequently eliminated. Prior to this, the UP /SP RR shipped 4
trainloads of coal per day ENV through Pueblo. The proposed construction of the Xcel power plant will create as
many as 1,000 jobs during the estimated 3-4 year construction phase, but final plant workforce is expected to be
approximately 40 employees.
4. Are energy /mineral companies that impact the applicant jurisdiction aware of and supportive of this request?
Yes X No Attach supporting documentation when appropriate.
E. OTHER PROJECT INFORMATION
1. Why is the project needed? What are the specific goals of the project?
Phase III Gateway Park is the capstone to the HARP project. Gateway Park continues an ongoing urban
revitalization effort by creating a grand entrance to the Historic Arkansas Riverwaik of Pueblo from Downtown.
Gateway Park supports the repositioning of Pueblo's economic base through increased tourism and revenues.
Critical to the revitalization of Downtown Pueblo is HARP's physical and visual proximity to the Pueblo Convention
Center. Recent voter approved relocation of the City's police headquarters-creates an urgency for the development
of Gateway Park. In meeting the expectations of the voters of the City of Pueblo, Gateway Park will create an
additional 200,000 square feet of business and retail space for commercial development. Phase III Gateway Park
(A -1, A -II, and B) total estimated cost will be approximately $6.6 million. Not only will it become the main entrance to
HARP, Gateway Park also will serve as a major trailhead to Pueblo's River Trail System. These trails connect HARP
to major recreation sites throughout the region.
2. How were the cost estimates arrived at? Have preliminary architectural/engineering studies been completed?
What additional design work must still be completed? (Attach preliminary engineering reports, architectural
drawings, cost estimates, detailed project budget.)
Cost estimates have been based on final design plans prepared by the design team - Design Studios West.
3. a. Describe local commitment to the project, including local fees or regulations altered to ensure project success,
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local taxing efforts to address continuing development and maintenance needs, and local citizen support.
Describe any in -kind contributions, by type and value, in support of this project.
Leaders took action to develop the HARP Commission which later became the HARP Authority through an
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Pueblo, Pueblo County, Pueblo Board of Water Works, and
the Pueblo Conservancy District. In 1995 the voters approved a $12.85 million - dollar bond issue, because of that
commitment the City as well commits $1,100,000 annually towards the debt service payment. Phases I and 11 of
the Riverwalk have been completed. The City and County continue to commit resources to the project on an
annual basis to insure its continued development. Most recently on November 2, 2004 the citizens of Pueblo
approved a ballot question which will move the existing police station using the $17 million in funds resulting from
the one time cash payment and property tax revenue realized by the City from the Xcel expansion. Ongoing
local support through fund - raising efforts continues because of the creation of the HARP Foundation which was
established in 1995.
b. Was the cash value of the in -kind contributions calculated into the Project Budget (C)? Yes _ No X
4. What other funding attematives have been explored?
Great Outdoors Colorado, Coors Foundation, El Pomar Foundation, Federal Government, and City /County. A local
capital campaign is being conducted through local key established families and corporate donors.
5. Has the applicant jurisdiction been subject to any refund under TABOR or statutory tax limitations? Has the applicant
sought voter approval to keep revenues above fiscal spending limits ?Yes X No _
If yes, please explain.
When required the City has sought voter approval to keep revenues above fiscal annual spending limits. Only once
has the City not received voter approval. In 2003 a broad based citizen initiative to remove the City from TABOR
spending limits failed.
6. If the applicant jurisdiction is classed as an enterprise under TABOR, will acceptance of a state grant affect this
status? Yes — No X Please explain.
The City is not classified as an enterprise under TABOR.
If the project is funded, what on -going operational obligations will be incurred? What Is the applicant's plan for
addressing these additional costs? (Attach a detailed budget showing annual operating revenues and expenses,
by amounts and sources.)
The ongoing operational expenses are the responsibility of the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP)
Authority. Expansion will increase visitors and provide increased revenue for operating expenses as well as
commercial development opportunities which will provide additional revenues.
8. When do you expect the project to start? Fall 2005 When will it be completed?
9. Indicate below whether any of the proposed project activities:
a. Will be undertaken in flood hazard areas. Yes No X List flood plain maps/studies reviewed in
reaching this conclusion. Describe altematives considered and mitigation proposed.
b. Will affect historical, archeological or cultural resources, or be undertaken in geological hazard
area? Yes — No X Describe altematives considered and mitigation proposed.
c. Create or fail to address any other related public health or safety concerns? Yes _ No X
Describe.
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To the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements and in this application are true and correct.
Signature, Chi E ected Official
Randy Thurston
Name (typed or printed)
President of the City Council
Title
November 22, 2004
Date
Please submit one original and three conies to
Sue Schneider
Department of Local Affairs
222 South Sbdh Street #409
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
Also submit:
► 1 copy to the local Council of Governments or Regional Planning Commission
► 1 copy to the local county impact (prioritization) team (f applicable)
Attachments List (check and submit if applicable; one set per application):
► Preliminary Engineering Reports
► Architectural Drawings X
► Cost Estimates X
► Detailed Budget X
► Map showing location of the project X
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