HomeMy WebLinkAbout11399RESOLUTION NO. 11399
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS NEW ENERGY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE
RELATING TO THE PUEBLO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND COMMUNITY LIVABILITY
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the application to the Colorado Department of Local
Affairs New Energy Communities Initiative relating to the Pueblo County and City of Pueblo
Sustainable Energy and Community Livability Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PUEBLO, COLORADO, that:
The City agrees to submit an application in partnership with Pueblo County for the Pueblo
County and City of Pueblo Sustainable Energy and Community Livability Project consisting of energy
conservation enhancements to new public buildings, energy efficient pedestrian crossing lights, and
sustainable energy coordination and education. The City recommends the application be forwarded
to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, for consideration to receive monies from the New
Energy Communities Initiative. The President of City Council is hereby authorized to execute
sponsorship of the application on behalf of the City.
INTRODUCED September 8, 2008
BY Randy Thurston
Councilperson
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Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM # 13
DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
JERRY M. PACHECO, DIRECTOR
TITLE
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS NEW ENERGY COMMUNITIES
INITIATIVE RELATING TO THE PUEBLO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND COMMUNITY
LIVABILITY PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO
EXECUTE SAME
ISSUE
Should the City Council approve the submittal of a grant application to the Colorado
Department of Local Affairs New Energy Communities Initiative relating to the Pueblo
Sustainable Energy and Community Livability Project and authorize the President of City
Council to execute same?
Approval of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
The City of Pueblo and Pueblo County are jointly apply for a $2 million in funding from
the New Energy Communities (NEC) Initiative to incorporate energy efficient and
renewable energy equipment and systems in new government buildings and the first
phase of an integrated pedestrian enhancement project in downtown Pueblo. This
collaboration will link the new buildings with other downtown destinations including
Pueblo's transit center. iWorking collaboratively the project will address energy
efficiency of government buildings and providing` safe and efficient pedestrian
connections in the central downtown through the following five (5) strategies:
1. Pueblo County Judicial Complex
Pueblo County plans to utilize energy efficient and renewable energy equipment and
systems in constructing a new Judicial Complex on the largest generally
undeveloped and under utilized area in downtown Pueblo. By revitalizing this two
block area, the Judicial Complex will bring''government services into Pueblo's core
central business district, provide enhanced opportunities for complimentary
redevelopment of adjacent properties, and improved access to public transportation
and convenient pedestrian linkages.
Funds from the (NEC) Initiative are proposed to assist in the cost for the design and
construction of the Judicial Complex's energy efficient and renewable energy
mechanical systems and equipment. Overall, the benefits of using the equipment
and systems will be a reduction of water, energy and waste products. This design
and installation of energy efficient systems will provide a more comfortable and
healthy environment for its occupants and a more sustainable environment.
2. Pueblo Regional Development Center
The City plans to utilize energy efficient and renewable energy equipment and
systems in the construction of a new 14,000 s.f. Regional Development Center on
city property that will bring together city agencies responsible for the oversight and
permitting of land use and building construction. The building will include space for
the City's Planning, Stormwater and Wastewater Utilities, and some Public Works
spaces. Through computer and video technology a "one- stop" location for the
issuance of building and' land use permits within the city and county will be
established as a key part of the project.
The (NEC) Initiative funds will be used to assist in the cost for the design and
construction of the Regional Development. Center's energy efficiency and renewable
energy mechanical systems and equipment. The City will be committing to design
and construct a building that complies with the State of Colorado Senate Bill 07 -51
which sets a goal of LEED Gold certification or better for all capital construction
projects that receive 25% or more of their funding from.the state of Colorado.
3. Central Downtown Pedestrian District— Phase 1
The first phase of improvements within a Central Downtown Pedestrian is the
conversion of 316 existing countdown pedestrian signal heads within the Pedestrian
District from incandescent to light emitting diode (LED) devices. This portion of the
project is estimated to cost $142,120 including $22,120 of in -kind from city crews to
install the LED lights. The LED devices are estimated to cost $375 for each signal
head light. The LED lights are estimated to reduce energy use by up to 80 percent.
The City Street Department staff has committed to install the lights as an in -kind
contribution at an estimated cost of $70 per light fixture.
4. Sustainability Coordinator
The City will commit to provide up to 300 hours per year of Planning and Community
Development staff time during the term of the grant contract for a Sustainability
Coordinator to be responsible for reviewing the long -term impacts of development
activities and the corresponding demands on resources (natural, human, social and
on local, regional and global scales), working with elected officials, the development
community, stakeholders, and organizations to develop initiatives, programs and
policies that increase the level of sustainability within the City of Pueblo and protect
its long term investments and interests. The position is designed to the Pueblo
community begin to think, plan and act more sustainably - to help address the root
causes of problems rather than the symptoms of those problems, and to provide
criteria for evaluating the long -term rather than the short-term impacts of our
decisions.
5. Public Education
Kiosks in the Judicial Complex lobby and at the Regional Development Center will
provide information about the sustainable features of the buildings and demonstrate
the economic advantages of energy conservation and renewable energy in
residential and commercial structures.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total cost for the Pueblo Sustainable Energy and Community Livability Project is
estimated to be $4,092,605 with $2,000,000 of City and County cash matching funds,
$60,000 of funding to assist with the pedestrian crossings from other non -city sources
and $32,605 of City in -kind funding for the project. The combined City and County
application is requesting $2,000,000 from the New Energy Communities Initiative which
will be used to supplement the cost of energy conservation enhancements to new public
buildings (Pueblo County Judicial Complex $1,000,000 request and Pueblo Regional
Development Center $940,000 request), energy efficient pedestrian crossing lights
($60,000 requested), and sustainable energy coordination and education.
Pueblo Sustainable Energy and Community Livability Project
New Energy Communities Initiative
Expenses
New Energy
Local
Communities
Cash
Component
Initiative Funds
Match
In -Kind
Total
Pueblo County
Judicial Complex
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
Energy Efficiency Equipment &
$1,000,040
Renewable Energy Systems
Pueblo Regional
Development Center
$940,000
$1,940,000
(14,000 s.f. building)
$1,000,000
Energy Efficiency Equipment &
Renewable Energy Systems
Downtown Pedestrian
District
$ 60,000
$
$22,120
$ 142,120
Convert pedestrian signal heads to
60,000
LED lights at Central Downtown
intersections (316 x $380 each and
$70 in -kind installation
Sustainability Coordinator
Senior Environmental Planner to work
$10,485
$ 10,485
300 hour ear $34.95lhr.
Total
$2,000,000
$2,060,000
$32,605
$4,092,605
Revenue Sources
Cash
In -Kind
Total
DOLA NEC Grant
$ 940,000
DOLA EIAF Grant- previously awarded
DOLA NEC Grant
$ 500,000
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
DOLA EIAF Grant - previously warded
$ 500,000
City of Pueblo General Fund
$ 500,000
City Stormwater Utility
Police Building Site Improvement Fund
$ 250,000
$ 350,000
$ 250,000
CitV Wastewater Utility
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
Pueblo County General Fund
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Other Sources
$ 60,000
$ 60,000
City of Pueblo
$32,605
$ 32,605
Total
$4,060,000
$32,605
$4,092,605
New Regional Development Building Budget
The breakdown of projected revenues and expenses to construct a 14,000 s.f. building
for the Waste Water, Storm Water, Planning and Public Works /Engineering
Departments.
Revenues
Total
DOLA NEC Grant
$ 940,000
DOLA EIAF Grant- previously awarded
$ 500,000
City Stormwater Utility
$ 750,000
City Wastewater Utility
$ 750,000
City of Pueblo General Fund
$ 840,000
Police Building Site Improvement Fund
$ 350,000
Total
$4,130,000
Expenses
Total
Building Hard Cost $225 s.f.
$ 3,150,000
Desi n Soft Cost 10%
$ 315,000
Contin enc 10%
$ 315,000
Site Improvements
$ 350,000
Total
$4,130,000
STATE OF COLORADO #
(For Use by State)
Department of Local Affairs
NEW ENERGY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE APPLICATION
Applications Must Be Submitted Electronically
A. GENERAL AND SUMMARY INFORMATION
1. Name /title of Proposed Project: Pueblo Sustainable Energy and Community Livability Project
2. Applicant: City of Pueblo and Pueblo County
City of Pueblo
Name: Barbara Vidmar Title: President of City Council
Mailing Address: 1 City Hall Place Phone: (719) 553 -2655
City /Zip: Pueblo 81003
E -mail Address:
Pueblo County
Fax: (719) 553 -2698
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Name: Anthony Nunez Title: Chairman, Pueblo County Commissioners
Mailing Address: 215 West 10 Street Phone: (719) 583 -6537
City /Zip: Pueblo 81003 Fax: (719) 584 -6701
E -mail Address: anunez @co.pueblo.co.us
4. Designated Contact Person (will receive all mailings) for the Application:
Name: Scott Hobson Title: Asst. City Manager for Community Investment
Mailing Address: 211 East D Street Phone: (719) 553 -2244
City /Zip: Pueblo 81003 Fax: (719) 553 -2359
E -mail Address: shobson @pueblo.us
5. Amount of New Energy Communities initiative Funds requested: $ 2,000,000
6. a. Brief Description of the Project and the Community's Documented or Demonstrated Need:
Working collaboratively, the City and County of Pueblo, will address energy efficiency through five of the
categories, Including Greening Public Facilities, Renewable Energy Demonstration Project, LED
Communities, a Sustainabillty Coordinator, and Greening Government. The greatest impact of this
project will be the construction of two community complexes, the Pueblo County Judicial Complex and
the Pueblo Regional Development Center. Both will obtain LEED Gold certification or better and will
Include demonstration kiosks to provide information about the sustainable features of the buildings and
demonstrate the economic advantages of energy conservation and renewable energy. In addition, in the
downtown area, 316 existing pedestrian signal heads will be converted from Incandescent to light
emitting diode (LED) devices. Additional information regarding the specifics of each category is provided
in Attachments A -E.
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b. Brief Description of how this project addresses the Community's Documented or Demonstrated Need:
From 1985 to 2005 while much of Colorado's Front Range communities were experiencing significant
growth and prosperity, the City of Pueblo and Pueblo County experienced minimal growth and struggled
to improve the economic viability of the community. The City and County were not In a financial position
to invest in the upgrading and replacement of public buildings and Infrastructure. During the past three
years however, new development activity has burst onto the Pueblo scene with the expansion of the
Comanche Power Plant and construction of the GCC Rio Grande cement plant. In 2008, the City has
received annexation requests to expand the City's boundary " square miles north along the Interstate 25
corridor. In August, 2008, Vestas Wind Systems announced its intention to build the world's largest wind
tower factory In Pueblo. These activities are providing opportunities for both the City and County to
Invest in new public buildings and other infrastructure. The Pueblo community is In a unique position to
be able to design and build our new public facilities utilizing the most current energy efficient and
sustainability guidelines. Pueblo has much of its downtown buildings still In place; what some urban
designers have called the "bones" that will serve as a framework for a sustainable and vibrant city.
Through this project City Council and Pueblo County Commissioners will continue their commitments to
reduce Pueblo's carbon footprint. The projects included in this application, as well as many ongoing and
future projects within the Pueblo Community will have a great impact on the community's sustainability.
The funds received from the New Energy Communities Grant will be a much - needed first step to expand
Pueblo's sustainability efforts.
7. A. Local priority if more than one application from the same local government (e.g., 1 of 2, 2 of 2, et c.). 1 of 1
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B. DEMOGRAPHIC AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION (City of Pueblo)
1. Population
a. What was the 2000 population of the applicant jurisdiction? City' 102,121
b. What is the current estimated population for the applicant jurisdiction? City' 104,999 (2006 Estimate)
(Currenttmost recent lottery distribution estimate is acceptable.) What is the source of the estimate?
Colorado State Demography Office
c. What is the population projection for the applicant in 5 years?
What is the source of the projection? City of Pueblo P
2. Financial Information (Current Year):
In the column below labeled 'Applicant' provide the financial information for the municipality, county, school district or special district directly benefiting from the
application. In the columns below labeled 'Entity', provide the financial information for any public entities on whose behalf the application is being submitted (if
aoolirable).
Complete items "a through i" for ALL project types:
o. Tap Fee
'Applicant
Entity:
Entity:
a. Assessed Valuation (AV) Year: 2007
$696,599,0586
b. Mill Levy
15.633
c. Property Tax Revenue (mitt levy times AV)
$10,889,933
d. Sales Tax (Rate/Estimated Annual Revenue)
3.5%/$47,106,000
%1$
% / $
e. Total General Fund Budget
$72,176,252
f. Total Applicant Budget Amount
Sum of General Fund and all Special or Enterprise Funds
$166,271,506
g. Total Multi -year Debt Obligations for all
Fund Types* 2006 total
$19,072,604
h. Total Lease - Purchase and Certificates of
Participation obligations' 2006 total
$3,619,267
i. General Fund Balance (Reserves) as of
January 1 of this current calendar year.
$23,374,544
For projects to be managed through a Special Fund other than the General Fund (e.g. County Road and
Bridge Fund) or managed through an Enterprise Fund (e.g. water, sewer, county airport), complete items
I'm through n":
Identify the relevant Special Fund or Enterprise Fund:
j. Special or Enterprise Fund Budget Amount
N/A
k. Special or Enterprise Fund Multi -Year Debt
Obligations*
NIA
I. Special or Enterprise Fund Balance
Reserves on January 1 of this calendar year
N/A
m. Special or Enterprise Fund Lease - Purchase
and Certificate of Participation Obligations*
N/A
n. Special Fund Mill Levy (if applicable)
NIA
For Water and Sewer Project Only complete items "o through q ":
o. Tap Fee
NIA
p. Average Monthly User Charge --
N/A
(Divide sum of annual residential revenues. by 12 and
,.
then divide by the number of residential tap s served.
q. Number of Taps Served by Applicant
NIA
• Include the sum of the year -end principal amounts remaining for all multi -year debt obligations, lease purchase agreements or
certificate of participation notes.
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B. DEMOGRAPHIC AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION. (Pueblo County)
1. Population
a. What was the 2000 population of the applicant jurisdiction? 141,472
b. What is the current estimated population for the applicant jurisdiction? 155,723 (2007 prelim. estimate)
(Current/most recent lottery distribution estimate is acceptable.) What is the source of the estimate? Colorado State
Demography Office
c. What is the population projection for the applicant in 5 years? 170.207
What is the source of the projection? CO State Demography Office
2. Financial Information (Current Year):
In the column below labeled "Applicant" provide the financial information for the municipality, county, school district or special district
directly benefiting from the application. In the columns below labeled "Entity', provide the financial information for any public entities on
h s behalf the a lication is bein submitted Id a licable
woe
Complete items "a through i" for ALL project types:
through n ":
Applicant
Entity
Enti
a. Assessed Valuation (AV) Year: 2007
$1,216,370,410
b. Special or Enterprise Fund Multi -Year Debt
b. Mill Levy
31.708
Obligations*
c. Property Tax Revenue (mill levy x AV)
$38,568,673
c. Special or Enterprise Fund Balance
d. Sales Tax
1%1$16.236,549
% /$
% / $
Rate /Estimated Annual Revenue
d. Special or Enterprise Fund Lease - Purchase
e. Total General Fund Budget
$77,989,948
and Certificate of Participation Obligations*
f. Total Applicant Budget Amount
(Sum of General Fund and all Special or
$155,806,430
e. Special Fund Mill Levy (if applicable)
Enterprise Funds
g. Total Multi -year Debt Obligations for all
$13,464,500
Fund Types*
h. Total Lease - Purchase and Certificates
of Participation obligations'
87,145,000
I. General Fund Balance (Reserves) as of
January 1 of this current calendar.
$15,999,131
ear.
For projects to be managed through a Special Fund other than the General Fund (e.g. County Road and
Bridge Fund) or managed through an Enterprise Fund (e.g. water, sewer, county airport), complete items "j
through n ":
Identify the relevant Special Fund or Enterprise Fund:
a. Special or Enterprise Fund Budget Amount
b. Special or Enterprise Fund Multi -Year Debt
Obligations*
c. Special or Enterprise Fund Balance
Reserves on January 1 of this calendar year
d. Special or Enterprise Fund Lease - Purchase
and Certificate of Participation Obligations*
e. Special Fund Mill Levy (if applicable)
For Water and Sewer Project Only complete Items "o through q ":
f. Tap Fee
1 g. Average Monthly User Charge
(Divide sum of annual residential revenues by 12 and
thorn divide by the number of residential tans served.)
h. Number of Taps Served by Applicant
• Include the sum of the year -end principal amounts remaining for all m
agreements or certificate of participation notes.
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E. TABOR COMPLIANCE.
1. Does the applicant jurisdiction have the ability to receive and spend state grant funds under TABOR spending
limitations? Yes X No _ Explain:
2. Has the applicant jurisdiction been subject to any refund under TABOR or statutory tax limitations? Yes
X No_ Explain:
Since the inception of TABOR limitations, the City has been subject to refunds on several different
occasions. In some cases, a refund was given by a temporary property tax credit to avoid over
collection during the year, or to refund a specific amount.
3. Has the applicant sought voter approval to keep revenues above fiscal spending limits?
Yes X No_ Explain:
In 2004, the voters approved the excess revenues collected to assist with the construction of a new
police station and two fire stations. 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.
F. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
Indicate below whether any of the proposed project activities:
1. Will be undertaken in flood hazard areas. Yes _ No X List flood plain maps /studies reviewed in
reaching this conclusion. Describe alternatives considered and mitigation proposed.
2. Will affect historical, archeological or cultural resources, or be undertaken in geological hazard area?
Yes No X Describe alternatives considered and mitigation proposed.
The public buildings are not within a designated historic district and will be located on a vacant
property with no structures. Some of the pedestrian signal lights will be placed within a national
historic district, but the pedestrian signal heads .
1. Address any other related public health or safety concerns? Yes _ No X Describe:
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Submission of this form indicates official action by the applicant's governing board authorizing application for
these funds.
Official Board Action taken by the City of Pueblo on September 8, 2008
Date
Official Board Action taken by the Pueblo County Commissioners on September 9, 2008
Date
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Applications and any attachments must be submitted electronically to:
(If you are unable to submit electronically please contact your field representative)
Bret. hillberry0state.co. us
Phone: 303.866.4058 for any questions related to the electronic submittal.
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