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1000 Englewood Pkwy.
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AGENDA
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, November 15, 2021 ♦ 7:00 PM
This meeting will begin in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. The Council will move to the Community
Room before agenda item 7 (Recognition of Scheduled Public Comment) and will remain in the
Community Room for all remaining Council Business.
This City Council Special/Regular meeting will be a hybrid meeting. City Council, staff, and the
public are welcome to attend the meeting either in person or virtually.
To view the meeting, please follow this link to our YouTube live stream link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDGT9cn5YiU
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Study Session Topic
5. Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session
a. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 1, 2021.
5a
6. Appointments, Communications, Proclamations, and Recognition
a. Introduction of Assistant City Attorney Victoria McDermott.
b. City Council Recognition and Swearing-In.
The Mayor will ask the City Clerk to announce the status of the election.
City Council will make a determination of the election and qualifications of its
membership.
Comments and recognition of families and/or guests by the departing members of City
Council.
Farewell comments to departing members.
Reception in Atrium.
8:00 p.m. - Return to Council Chambers
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The re-elected Municipal Judge Joe Jefferson will be sworn in by Associate Judge
Jonathan Lucero.
The newly-elected/re-elected City Council Members will be sworn in by the Honorable
Judge Joe Jefferson.
Members of City Council are seated (in temporary spaces) and the Mayor Pro Tem
asks the City Clerk to call the roll of City Council Members. The Mayor Pro Tem will
then declare whether a quorum is present.
The Mayor Pro Tem calls for nominations for Mayor.
The new Mayor assumes the Chair and calls for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
Permanent seating assignments are selected by seniority.
Recognition of families and/or guests of the newly-elected/re-elected Members of City
Council.
Welcoming comments to new members.
Council will adjourn into the Community Room to conduct items of business on the
agenda.
7. Recognition of Scheduled Public Comment
The deadline to sign up to speak for Scheduled Public Comment is Wednesday by 5 p.m.,
prior to the meeting, through the City Clerk’s Office. This is an opportunity for the public to
address City Council. There is an expectation that the presentation will be conducted in a
respectful manner. Council may ask questions for clarification, but there will not be any
dialogue. Please limit your presentation to five minutes. Written materials for presentation to
Council may be submitted to the City Clerk.
a. Ed Kahn, an Englewood resident, will address Council regarding easements.
8. Recognition of Unscheduled Public Comment
If you would like to sign-up to speak for public comment at the upcoming City Council
meeting on Monday, November 15th please visit
https://englewoodco.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P8hqF6fZRsugyEMlg5LNPA and register,
or plan to attend the meeting in person at 1000 Englewood Pkwy, Second Floor
Community room.
If registering to speak virtually, you will receive a unique and personalized invitation by email
to join the meeting. Every speaker who wants to register should sign-up with their own email
address. If you do not have an email address or if you have any questions regarding this
process, please reach out to the City Clerk's Office at CityClerk@englewoodco.gov or call 303-
762-2430.
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Citizens may also submit written public comments to the City Clerk's Office at
CityClerk@englewoodco.gov until 12 p.m.Tuesday, November 16th.
This is an opportunity for the public to address City Council. There is an expectation that the
presentation will be conducted in a respectful manner. Council may ask questions for
clarification, but there will not be any dialogue. Please limit your presentation to 3 minutes.
Council Response to Public Comment.
9. Consent Agenda Items
a. Approval of Ordinances on First Reading
i. CB 53 - After temporarily extending Covid-related public consumption areas,
City Council requested presentation of an Ordinance to amend Municipal Code
to permanently provide for authorized public areas for public consumption of
alcohol
CB 53 - 11ai
b. Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading.
c. Resolutions and Motions
10. Public Hearing Items
11. Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
a. Approval of Ordinances on First Reading
i. CB 54 - Authorizing the sale of the Metro Fire Training Center
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Staff recommends City Council approve a Bill for an Ordinance authorizing the
Metro Fire Training Center sale to South Metro Fire Rescue Protection District
for the amount of $188,105.88. Staff: Director of Public Works Maria
D'Andrea
b. Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading
c. Resolutions and Motions
i. Memorandum of Understanding regarding advancement of funds for grant-
funded improvements to the South Broadway paseos and crosswalk.
11ci
Staff recommends City Council approve by motion a Memorandum of
Understanding to advance funding to Englewood Downtown Development
Authority for a Colorado Department of Transportation grant for proposed
improvements to the City right of way in the amount of $149,325. Staff:
Redevelopment Manager Dan Poremba and Englewood Downtown
Development Authority Executive Director Hilarie Portell
12. General Discussion
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a. Mayor's Choice
b. Council Members' Choice
13. City Manager’s Report
14. Adjournment
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MINUTES
Hybrid City Council Special/Regular Meeting
Monday, November 1, 2021
1000 Englewood Parkway - 2nd Floor Community Room
6:00 PM
1 Call to Order
The Special/Regular meeting of the Englewood City Council was called to order by
Mayor Olson at 6:01 p.m.
2 Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Olson
3 Roll Call
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Linda Olson
Mayor Pro Tem Othoniel Sierra
Council Member Dave Cuesta
Council Member Rita Russell
Council Member Steven Ward
Council Member Cheryl Wink
COUNCIL ABSENT: Council Member Joe Anderson
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Lewis
City Attorney Niles
Assistant City Manager Dodd
Assistant City Attorney Parker
City Clerk Carlile
Deputy City Clerk McKinnon
Director of Finance Loh
Director of Community Development Power
Director of Public Works D'Andrea
Director of Utilities and South Platte Renew Van Ry
Director of Parks, Recreation, Library, and Golf Underhill
Deputy Chief Fender, Police Department
Deputy Director of Business Solutions Stone, Utilities Department
Deputy Director of Operations & Maintenance Edelstein, Public Works
Economic Development Manager Hollingsworth, Community Development
Chief Building Official Montanez, Community Development
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Senior Planner Bell, Community Development
Facilities Project Manager Donakowski, Public Works
Revenue and Tax Audit Supervisor Driscoll, Finance
Operations Manager Creager, Information Technology
Network Administrator Hunnicutt, Information Technology
Officer Hume, Police Department
4 Study Session Topic
a) Director of Community Development Brad Power, Planning Manager Wade
Burkholder, and Project Manager Chris Brewster from Gould Evans were
present to discuss an update on Title 16 Amendments and the work of the
UDC Steering Committee.
5 Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session
a) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 18, 2021.
Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra
Seconded by Council Member Steven Ward
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 2021 AS AMENDED.
For Against Abstained
Linda Olson x
Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x
Dave Cuesta x
Rita Russell x
Steven Ward (Seconded By) x
Cheryl Wink x
6 0 0
Motion CARRIED.
6 Appointments, Communications, Proclamations, and Recognition
a) Kaitlin Parker was introduced as the new Assistant City Attorney
7 Recognition of Scheduled Public Comment
a) Joseph DeSimone, an Englewood resident, addressed Council regarding zip
codes and taxes.
b) Steven Kelly, an Englewood resident, addressed Council regarding off-leash
dog park data.
8 Recognition of Unscheduled Public Comment
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a) Ed Kahn, an Englewood resident, addressed Council regarding easements
and an update from last week.
b) C.A. Dickerson, an Englewood resident, addressed Council regarding the park
ordinance.
Council Member Wink responded to Public Comment.
9 Consent Agenda Items
Council Member Russell removed Agenda Items 9 (b)(i) and (c)(i-iii) from Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Mayor Pro Sierra, seconded by Council Member Wink to approve Consent
Agenda Items 9(b)(ii-iv) and 9(c)(iv-vi).
a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading
There were no Ordinances on First Reading.
b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading.
i) CB 49 - Establishing park rules and regulations regarding off-leash dog
privileges.
[Clerks note: This agenda item was removed from the Consent
Agenda Motion and considered independently.]
Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra
Seconded by Council Member Cheryl Wink
ORDINANCE NO. 54, SERIES OF 2021 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 49,
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SIERRA)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE A,
SECTION 7-1A-3 OF ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING
OFF-LEASH DOG PRIVILEGES AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS DURING
ESTABLISHED HOURS.
For Against Abstained
Linda Olson x
Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x
Dave Cuesta x
Rita Russell x
Steven Ward x
Cheryl Wink (Seconded By) x
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Motion CARRIED.
ii) CB 50 - Proposed rate increase for the Stormwater Utility Fund
ORDINANCE NO. 51 SERIES OF 2021 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 50,
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SIERRA)
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STORM WATER UTILITY AND
ENTERPRISE FUND USER FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 12,
CHAPTER 5, SECTION 4, SUBSECTION E, OF THE ENGLEWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE 2000.
iii) CB 51 - 2022 Sewer Utility Rates Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. 52, SERIES OF 2021 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 51,
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SIERRA)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 3,
SUBSECTION B, OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER (SANITARY SEWER) RATES IN
ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
iv) CB 52 - 2022 Sewer Utility Fees Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. 53, SERIES OF 2021 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 52,
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SIERRA)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 8 OF
THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 REGARDING
WASTEWATER (SANITARY SEWER) CONNECTION AND
COLLECTION FEES.
c) Resolutions and Motions
i) Annual contract with AEC-West
[Clerks note: This agenda item was removed from the Consent
Agenda Motion and considered independently.]
Moved by Council Member Linda Olson
Seconded by Council Member Othoniel Sierra
Approval of the annual contract with AEC-West for building plan review
and inspection services in the amount of $130,000.
For Against Abstained
Linda Olson (Moved By) x
Othoniel Sierra (Seconded By) x
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Dave Cuesta x
Rita Russell x
Steven Ward x
Cheryl Wink x
6 0 0
Motion CARRIED.
ii) Contract extension between AllHealth Network and the City of Englewood
[Clerks note: This agenda item was removed from the Consent
Agenda Motion and considered independently.]
Moved by Council Member Linda Olson
Seconded by Council Member Othoniel Sierra
Approval of an annual contract extension with All Health Network for
mental health co-responder and case manager coverage in the amount of
$262,707.00.
For Against Abstained
Linda Olson (Moved By) x
Othoniel Sierra (Seconded By) x
Dave Cuesta x
Rita Russell x
Steven Ward x
Cheryl Wink x
6 0 0
Motion CARRIED.
iii) Removal of Englewood Housing Authority Alternate Member
[Clerks note: This agenda item was removed from the Consent
Agenda Motion and considered independently.]
Moved by Council Member Linda Olson
Seconded by Council Member Othoniel Sierra
Approval to remove Englewood Housing Authority Alternate Member
Ogonosky from the committee due to lack of attendance.
For Against Abstained
Linda Olson (Moved By) x
Othoniel Sierra (Seconded By) x
Dave Cuesta x
Rita Russell x
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Steven Ward x
Cheryl Wink x
6 0 0
Motion CARRIED.
iv) Change Order with TK Elevator for RTD Elevator Modernization
Approval of a change order with TK Elevator for RTD Elevator
modernization in the amount of $60,004.
v) Update on the City of Englewood 2020-2022 Strategic Plan progress,
as well as accepting recommended revisions to the plan.
Approval of the Quarter 3 2021 Strategic Plan Performance Report
(Dashboard) and accept modifications to the Strategic Plan
recommended by staff.
vi) Resolution for the 2022 Fee and Rate Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 38, SERIES OF 2021
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2022 FEE AND UTILITY RATE
SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO.
Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra
Seconded by Council Member Cheryl Wink
Approval of Consent Agenda Items 9(b)(ii-iv) and 9(c)(iv-vi).
For Against Abstained
Linda Olson x
Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x
Dave Cuesta x
Rita Russell x
Steven Ward x
Cheryl Wink (Seconded By) x
6 0 0
Motion CARRIED.
10 Public Hearing Items
No public hearing was scheduled before Council.
11 Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading
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There were no Ordinances on First Reading.
b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading
There were no additional Ordinances on Second Reading (See Agenda Items
9(c)(i-iv).
c) Resolutions and Motions
i) Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Settlement of Opioid
Litigation
Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra
Seconded by Council Member Steven Ward
RESOLUTION NO. 39, SERIES OF 2021
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD,
COLORADO TO ACCEPT SETTLEMENT IN OPIOID LITIGATION BY
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS MEMORIALIZING
SAME.
For Against Abstained
Linda Olson x
Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x
Dave Cuesta x
Rita Russell x
Steven Ward (Seconded By) x
Cheryl Wink x
6 0 0
Motion CARRIED.
ii) Economic Partnership Agreement between the City of Englewood and
Englewood Chamber of Commerce
Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra
Seconded by Council Member Linda Olson
RESOLUTION NO. 40, SERIES OF 2021
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.
For Against Abstained
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Linda Olson (Seconded By) x
Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x
Dave Cuesta x
Rita Russell x
Steven Ward x
Cheryl Wink x
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Motion .CARRIED.
iii) Contract for Custodial Services in City Facilities
Moved by Council Member Cheryl Wink
Seconded by Council Member Othoniel Sierra
Approval of a contract with Regal Facility Management to provide
custodial services in city facilities in the amount of $448,788.00.
For Against Abstained
Linda Olson x
Othoniel Sierra (Seconded By) x
Dave Cuesta x
Rita Russell x
Steven Ward x
Cheryl Wink (Moved By) x
5 1 0
Motion CARRIED.
12 General Discussion
a) Mayor's Choice
b) Council Members' Choice
i) City Council discussed a proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance.
This will be discussed further at a future Study Session.
13 City Manager’s Report
14 City Attorney’s Report
15 Adjournment
Roll call was taken to adjourn the meeting - Six Ayes. The meeting adjourned at 8:13
p.m.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Tamara Niles
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney's Office
DATE: December 13, 2021
SUBJECT:
CB 53 - Ordinance Amending Municipal Code regarding
Authorized Public Consumption Areas
DESCRIPTION:
CB 53 - After temporarily extending Covid-related public consumption areas, City Council
requested presentation of an Ordinance to amend Municipal Code to permanently provide for
authorized public areas for public consumption of alcohol
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council should adopt an ordinance amending its currently-authorized public consumption
areas, to comply with now-applicable state law that prohibits alcohol consumption on public
rights of way (such as streets, alleys, and sidewalks). If City Council desires to continue
authorized open public consumption, we recommend it be continued only at the City paseos at
this time, as it is a clearly-defined area, the parameters of public consumption can be identified
through signage, and the paseos are located near Englewood Grand, which is the only City
business currently licensed for takeout cocktails. This area is described as Option A in Council
Bill 53. (Option B in CB 53 provides for the current open consumption area excluding the Duck
Pond and rights of way; Option C in CB 53 provides for the current open consumption area
excluding rights of way.)
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On March 10, 2020 Jared Polis, the Governor of the State of Colorado, declared a statewide
emergency in response to coronavirus (COVID-19); and on March 18, 2020 the City Council of
the City of Englewood in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) passed Ordinance No. 10, Series
of 2020 declaring a public health emergency as authorized by Englewood Municipal Charter §41.
That ordinance granted to the City Manager full power and authority to take certain actions and
issue certain orders to protect the public health, safety, and welfare in the face of the coronavirus
(COVID-19) and thereafter, the City Manager issued two emergency orders authorizing expanded
outdoor consumption of alcohol to allow patrons of alcohol-related businesses to continue to
frequent those businesses but still socially distance. On the 19th day of July, 2021, City Council
adopted Ordinance No. 30, Series of 2021, repealing Emergency Ordinance No. 10, Series of
2020, but continuing authorization for expanded outdoor consumption. After a study session
presentation on this issue, City Council directed staff to prepare an Ordinance permanently
implementing expanded public consumption areas but removing public rights of way as required
by now-applicable state law (which was stayed during Covid under a Governor emergency order).
Upon consideration of the proposed ordinance on November 15, City Council tabled this matter
and directed staff to contact business owners within the proposed public consumption areas to
gauge public support for continued public consumption. Englewood Downtown Development
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Authority and the City Communications department created and submitted a survey for business
owners, and the results of that survey were not yet received by the time of agenda publication.
This information will be presented during the meeting.
SUMMARY:
Pursuant to direction of Council at prior meetings, the proposed Ordinance amends Englewood
Municipal Code Section 5-5C-3 to permanently provide for an exception to the City's prohibition
on public possession of open containers of intoxicating liquor by authorizing possession within a
defined area of downtown Englewood. The proposed Ordinance presents several options for
continued public consumption areas, and it also proposes set hours for open public
consumption of noon to 1 a.m.
ANALYSIS:
As presented, the Ordinance codifies the City's extension of authorized public consumption of
alcohol in a defined section of downtown Englewood, but not on public rights of way to reflect
state law's prohibition of alcohol consumption on public rights of ways. The potential defined
areas, shown on the attached map, include the City Duck Pond/Little Dry Creek Plaza, which
recently has been the site of a significant number of criminal incidents but is preparing to
undergo significant changes through a redevelopment construction project. This project is still
in the design phase, and we anticipate it will be approximately 12 months before completion.
The Ordinance also makes slight revisions to style and format of the affected section of EMC.
There is some concern regarding notification to the public, to ensure they do not inadvertently
violate the law by consuming alcohol in public rights of way. In order to respond to this concern,
City Council could consider designating only the City paseos for public consumption and
providing signage to that effect in the paseos. (The paseos also are preparing to undergo
improvement, through a $150,000 Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) grant
recently awarded to the Englewood Downtown Development Authority (EDDA)).
CONCLUSION:
City Council should adopt an Ordinance regarding authorized public consumption, to ensure the
City-authorized areas do not conflict with state law prohibiting alcohol consumption on public
rights of way. Where, or if, City Council chooses to continue permanent authorization of public
consumption is a policy decision for Council.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
No financial implications to City government.
CONNECTION TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
Safety, Local Economy
OUTREACH/COMMUNICATIONS:
The City Attorney met with the owner of Englewood Grand to discuss this matter, as Englewood
Grand is the only business currently licensed in the City for take-out cocktails. EDDA and the
City Communications department contacted other alcohol-licensed businesses within the area
previously authorized for open public consumption.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Council Bill #53
Powerpoint previously presented at Study Session
Updated public consumption map
Council Request regarding police activity at Duck Pond/Little Dry Creek Plaza
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BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. ____ COUNCIL BILL NO. 53
SERIES OF 2021 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER _________________
A BILL FOR
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 5-3C-3
OF ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING PROVISIONS
OF ORDINANCE NO. 30 SERIES OF 2021 REGARDING POSSESSION OF
OPEN CONTAINERS OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR IN PUBLIC WITHIN
THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO.
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020 Jared Polis, the Governor of the State of Colorado,
declared a statewide emergency in response to coronavirus (COVID-19); and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020 the City Council of the City of Englewood in response to
coronavirus (COVID-19) passed Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2020 declaring a public health
emergency as authorized by Englewood Municipal Charter §41; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 10, Series 2020 granted to the City Manager full power and
authority to take certain actions and issue certain orders to protect the public health, safety, and
welfare in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19); and
WHEREAS, the City Manager issued two emergency orders authorizing expanded
outdoor consumption of alcohol to allow patrons of alcohol-related businesses to continue to
frequent those businesses but still socially distance; and
WHEREAS, on the 19th day of July, 2021, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 30, Series
of 2021, repealing Emergency Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2020, but continuing authorization for
expanded outdoor consumption; and
WHEREAS, continued authorization for expanded outdoor consumption of intoxicating
liquor supports the patronage of businesses permitted for takeout alcoholic drinks located near the
expanded areas; and
WHEREAS, in order to permanently expand and authorize continued outdoor
consumption of intoxicating liquor, the City must amend Englewood Municipal Code Section 5-
3C-3.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of Englewood Municipal Code
Title 5, Chapter 3, Section 5-3C-3 of Englewood Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows (new provisions in italics, deleted provisions struck through):
5-3C-3: - Unlawful to Possess Open Container of Intoxicating Liquor in Public.
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person to have in their his possession or under
their his control in any public place any intoxicating liquor in any container of
any kind or description which is not sealed or on which the seal is broken,
notwithstanding any provision of C.R.S. § 44-3-423 to the contrary, a licensee
described in subsection 2 may permit a customer of the licensee to reseal and
remove from the licensed premises one (1) opened container of partially
consumed vinous liquor purchased on the premises so long as the originally sealed
container did not contain more than seven hundred fifty (750) milliliters of vinous
liquor.
1. The provisions of this section shall apply to a licensee:
(a) That is duly licensed as a manufacturer's licensee under Colorado Revised
Statutes § 44-3-402, a limited winery licensee under § 44-3-403, a beer and wine
licensee under C.R.S. § 44-3-411, a hotel and restaurant licensee under C.R.S. §
44-3-413, a tavern licensee under C.R.S. § 44-3-414, a brew pub licensee under
C.R.S. § 44-3-417, or a vintner's restaurant licensee under C.R.S. § 44-3-422; and
(b) That has meals, as defined in C.R.S. § 44-3-103(31), available for
consumption on the licensed premises.
2. Exceptions.
(a) A licensee described in subsection (A)(1) may permit a customer of the
licensee to reseal and remove from the licensed premises one (1) opened
container of partially consumed vinous liquor purchased on the premises so long
as the originally sealed container did not contain more than seven hundred fifty
(750) milliliters of vinous liquor.
(b) The Englewood Liquor Licensing Authority may grant a special events
permit or festival permit under the procedures set forth in the liquor code.
(c) The prohibition contained within section A shall not apply during the
hours of noon to 1 a.m. in the area within the City of Englewood as follows:
OPTION A (CITY PASEOS ONLY):
The City paseos located on the East and West sides of S. Broadway within
the 3400 Block, legally described as: Lot 37 & Court 14.6 Ft Wide Blk 1
Enwood Add and Beg 50 Ft E & 275.2 Ft N Of S 1/4 Cor Sec 34-4-68 Th E
125 Ft Th N 57.5 Ft Th W 125 Ft Ths 57.5 Ft To Beg Except S 18.9 Ft Sec
34-4-68 less and except any public rights of way.
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OPTION B (CURRENT OPEN PUBLIC CONSUMPTION AREAS IN 3200
AND 3400 BLOCKS OF S BROADWAY, EXCLUDING RIGHTS OF WAY AND
DUCK POND):
The West side of the 3200 block of S. Broadway, beginning at the
intersection of W. Eastman and S. Acoma, then East on W. Eastman to S.
Broadway, then South on S. Broadway to W. Floyd, then West on W. Floyd
to S. Acoma, then North on S. Acoma to point of beginning, less and except
any public rights of way
And
The West side of the 3400 block of S. Broadway, described as the East 80
feet of Lots 25-26, and Lots 27-43, Block 1, Enwood Addition less and
except any public rights of way; and the East side of the 3400 block of S.
Broadway, beginning at the intersection of S. Broadway and E. Girard, then
East on E. Girard to the alleyway, then South on the alleyway to W.
Hampden, then West on W. Hampden to S. Broadway, then North on S.
Broadway to point of beginning, less and except any public rights of way.
OPTION C (CURRENT OPEN PUBLIC CONSUMPTION AREA,
EXCLUDING RIGHTS OF WAY BUT INCLUDING DUCK POND):
Beginning at the intersection of West Eastman Avenue and South
Broadway, then South on South Broadway to East Girard Avenue, then East
on East Girard Avenue to the South Lincoln Street Alley, then South along
the South Lincoln Street Alley to East Hampden Avenue, then West to South
Broadway, then South on South Broadway to the on-ramp from South
Broadway to Westbound Highway 285, then Northwest along Westbound
Highway 285 to a point of intersection along a line extending from W.
Hampden Avenue to the seating area on the West side of the Little Dry
Creek Plaza Pond, then East along said line to the South Acoma Street alley,
then North along the South Acoma Street alley to East Girard Avenue, then
East to South Broadway, then North along South Broadway to South Floyd
Avenue, then West on South Floyd Avenue to South Acoma Street, then
North on South Acoma Street to West Eastman Avenue, then East on West
Eastman Avenue to the point of beginning less and except any public rights
of way.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to have in their his possession or under
their his control any intoxicating liquor in any container of any kind or description
which is not sealed or on which the seal is broken, in any vehicle in those areas
accessible to the driver and passengers of said vehicle when such vehicle is in a
public place. This subsection shall apply to possession of intoxicating liquor in a
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vehicle, in areas of the vehicle accessible to the driver or passengers, when such
vehicle is in a public place.
C. Exemptions: The Englewood Liquor Licensing Authority may grant a special
events permit under the procedures set forth in the liquor code.
D. Concerning alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles:
1. Except as otherwise permitted in subsection (C)(2) Paragraph 3, a person while
in the passenger area of a motor vehicle that is on a public highway of this State
or the right-of-way of a public highway of this State may not knowingly:
(a) Drink an alcoholic beverage; or
(b) Have in his or her possession an open alcoholic beverage container.
2. The provisions of this subsection (CD) shall not apply to:
(a) Passengers, other than the driver or a front seat passenger, located in the
passenger area of a motor vehicle designed, maintained or used primarily for the
transportation of persons for compensation;
(b) The possession by a passenger, other than the driver or front seat passenger,
of an open alcoholic beverage container in the living quarters of a house coach,
house trailer, motor home, as defined in C.R.S. § 42-1-102(57), or trailer coach,
as defined in C.R.S. § 42-1-102(106)(a);
(c) The possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in the area behind the
last upright seat of a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk; or
(d) The possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in an area not
normally occupied by the driver or a passenger in a motor vehicle that is not
equipped with a trunk.
3. A person who violates the provisions of this subsection (CD) commits a traffic
violation and shall be punished pursuant to the Englewood Municipal Code.
DE. Definitions. For purposes of this section:
Alcoholic Beverage: Means a beverage as defined in 23 CFR 1270.3(a).
Container: Includes, but is not limited to, any decanter, bottle, can, jar, thermos
bottle or jug.
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Motor Vehicle: Means a vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power and
manufactured primarily for use on public highways but does not include a vehicle
operated exclusively on a rail or rails.
Open Alcoholic Beverage Container: Means a bottle, can or other receptacle that
contains any amount of alcoholic beverage and:
(a) That is open or has a broken seal; or
(b) The contents of which are partially removed.
Passenger Area: Means the area designed to seat the driver and passengers while
a motor vehicle is in operation and any area that is readily accessible to the driver
or a passenger while in his or her seating position, including, but not limited to,
the glove compartment.
Public Place: Property either owned or controlled by a governmental entity, and
shall include any place open to the general public, either free or by payment of an
entrance fee, any sidewalk, street, alley, parking lot, park, poolroom, field house,
stadium or ball park.
Seal: Includes the regular and original tax seal applied by order of the United
States government over the cap of each and every container of intoxicating
beverages.
Section 2. Repeal
Section 3(D) of Ordinance No. 30, Series of 2021, which temporarily extended certain Public
Consumption Areas within the City, is hereby repealed. Any temporary extensions authorizing a
stay on the application of EMC 5-3C-3 to any area shall be null and void as of the effective date
of this Ordinance.
Section 3. General Provisions Applicable to this Ordinance
The following general provisions and findings are applicable to the interpretation and application
of this Ordinance:
A. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this Ordinance or the application
thereof to any person or circumstances shall for any reason be adjudged by a court of competent
jurisdiction invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this
Ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances.
B. Inconsistent Ordinances. All other Ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent or
conflicting with this Ordinance or any portion hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such
inconsistency or conflict.
C. Effect of repeal or modification. The repeal or modification of any provision of the Code
of the City of Englewood by this Ordinance shall not release, extinguish, alter, modify, or change
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in whole or in part any penalty, forfeiture, or liability, either civil or criminal, which shall have
been incurred under such provision, and each provision shall be treated and held as still remaining
in force for the purposes of sustaining any and all proper actions, suits, proceedings, and
prosecutions for the enforcement of the penalty, forfeiture, or liability, as well as for the purpose
of sustaining any judgment, decree, or order which can or may be rendered, entered, or made in
such actions, suits, proceedings, or prosecutions.
D. Safety Clauses. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this
Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Englewood, that it is
promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and that this Ordinance is necessary
for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare.
The City Council further determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper
legislative object sought to be obtained. This Safety Clause is not intended to affect a Citizen right
to challenge this Ordinance through referendum pursuant to City of Englewood Charter 47.
Introduced, read in full, and passed on first reading on the 13th day of December, 2021.
Published by Title as a Bill for an Ordinance in the City’s official newspaper on the 16th day of
December, 2021.
Published as a Bill for an Ordinance on the City’s official website beginning on the 15th day
of December, 2021 for thirty (30) days.
Othoniel Sierra, Mayor
ATTEST:
Stephanie Carlile, City Clerk
I, Stephanie Carlile, City Clerk of the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is a true copy of the Bill for an Ordinance introduced, read in full, and passed
on first reading on the 15th day of November, 2021.
Stephanie Carlile
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Public Consumption Areas
Tamara Niles
City Attorney
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•March 18, 2020, Englewood City Council adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 10, Series 2020, granting City Manager Authority to issue emergency orders in light of Covid.
•June 5, 2020 Governor Polis issued Executive Order No. D 2020 093, temporarily suspending C.R.S. 44-3-901(1)(i)(D)(VII), prohibiting the public consumption of alcohol on any public right-of-way that has been authorized by a municipality.
•June 12, 2020 and June 26, 2020, the City Manager issued two emergency orders intended to directly combat the financial effects of Covid-19 on bars and restaurants within two specific geographic areas of the City authorizing the consumption of to-go cocktails in designated public outdoor areas.
Background
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•July 19, 2021, City Council adopted Ordinance 30, Series of 2021, repealing the 2020 Emergency Ordinance but extending stay on enforcement of Englewood Municipal Code 5-3C-3(A)(prohibiting public consumption) in two designated areas within the City.
•But on July 8, 2021, Governor Polis signed Executive Order D 2021 122, rescinding multiple state-wide Executive Orders, including 2020 011 and its amendments. Executive Order 2020 011, was amended by D 2020 029, D 2020 052, D 2020 084, D 2020 093, D 2020 118, D 2020 147, D 2020 173, D 2020 201, D 2020 229, D 2020 257, D 2020 283,D 2021 018, D 2021 044, D 2021 067, D 2021 086, and D 2021 100.
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•D 2020 093 allowed for the suspension on enforcement of C.R.S. 44-3-901(1)(i)(VII), which prohibits consumption of alcohol in a public right of way.
•By repealing 2020 011 “and its amendments”, those consuming alcohol in public right of way of the Englewood designated public consumption areas may be under the mistaken belief that their actions comply with law.
•While they would not be charged in Municipal Court due to the stay on City enforcement of its own ordinance prohibiting public consumption, they could be subject to prosecution in District Court for a violation of state law, C.R.S. 44-3-901(1)(i)(VII).
Public Consumption Now Unlawful
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•City Council has two options:
•1. Adopt a Resolution repealing the public consumption areas; or
•2. Amend the public consumption areas to remove all public right of way as authorized public consumption areas.
Options
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•The maps designating public consumption areas follow
•As shown, the majority of public consumption areas are public right of way, including Broadway, Hampden Avenue
•It appears amendment of maps to remove public right of way is not feasible
Public Consumption Areas
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•Because amendment of public consumption maps to remove public right of way is not feasible, we recommend the City repeal the provisions of Ordinance No. 30, Series of 2021, authorizing the continued stay on enforcement of EMC 5-3C-3(A) (Unlawful to Possess Open Container of Intoxicating Liquor in Public) on certain designated public consumption areas within the City.
Recommendation: Repeal
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•Public Consumption Areas were approved to encourage patronage of alcohol-related businesses within the City
•If public consumption areas are repealed, those businesses may utilize the following legally-sound options for expanded outdoor areas for consumption by customers:
1.To -Go/Delivery Cocktails: State Permit required (no City permit at this time)
2.Expanded Outdoor Seating: Must Formally Modify Premises for Alcohol Consumption with State and City by October 31, 2021; City permit required to utilizeprivate parking spaces required by UDC and for City right-of-way
3.Communal Dining Areas: Two or more businesses may share an area to include on-premises consumption, within 1,000 feet of permanent licensed premises (not required to be contiguous); Must Formally Modify Premises for Alcohol Consumption; City permit required to utilize private parking spaces required by UDC and for City right-of-way; Must have Security and Control Plan approved by State/City
4.Festivals in Public Spaces:Senate Bill 21-082 authorizes licensees (including restaurants and bars) to sell and serve alcohol at festivals in public spaces up to 9 times in a 12-month period, if authorized and permitted by State and City.
5.Entertainment District: City Council adopts Ordinance creating an Entertainment District with a Common Consumption Area operated by a Promotional Association (complex requirements for creation and operation)
Other Outdoor Consumption Options
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If Council agrees that public consumption areas should be repealed, City Attorney’s office will draft a proposed Resolution for consideration by City Council.
Moving Forward
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QUESTIONS?Page 34 of 82
Request No.:
CRT - 0353
COUNCIL REQUEST MEMO
TO: Mayor and Council
REQUESTOR: Mayor Linda Olson
FROM: Tamara Niles
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney's Office
DATE: September 29, 2021
SUBJECT:
Please provide public safety/law enforcement concerns regarding
the potential for allowing open alcohol consumption at the City
Duck Pond/Dry Creek Plaza, including a description of law
enforcement calls to that area.
RESPONSE:
We consulted with Englewood Police Department to determine if they have concerns with
authorizing open consumption at the City Duck Pond/Dry Creek Plaza. In the last 12 months,
EPD has logged 280 contacts at City Duck Pond/Dry Creek Plaza. Of those, 14 were alcohol-
related; 11 were drug-related; and 5 were major crimes (including two deaths). The remaining
logged incidents include dangerous animal, assault, disturbances, domestic abuse, noise
complaint, welfare checks, suspicious incidents/persons, theft, threats, trespass, and resulting
extra patrols.
EPD believes the City will continue to experience a high number of issues if open consumption
areas extend into this area, and EPD is not supportive of this proposition.
To gauge whether continued expansion of open public consumption at City Duck Pond/Dry
Creek Plaza encourages patronage of local businesses selling takeout cocktails, we also
consulted with the owner of such a business within walking distance of the City Duck Pond/Dry
Creek Plaza. The owner indicated that patrons utilize the nearby paseo, but does not believe
any customers purchasing takeout cocktails consume them at Duck Pond/Dry Creek Plaza.
The owner also was not supportive of open public consumption in this area at this time, and
expressed public safety concerns.
The business owner believes that should City Duck Pond/Dry Creek Plaza be re-energized,
such as undergoing a redevelopment to increase retail/commercial activity that encourages
families and responsible adults to frequent the area, these public safety concerns may be
alleviated as the likelihood of crime will be reduced.
We also consulted with EPD regarding continued expansion of public consumption areas in
other areas. EPD believes that as long as open containers/consumption are in areas that are
contiguous to the restaurants and establishments permitted to sell takeout cocktails, it appears
any resulting issues would be negligible and this is unlikely to pose a public safety hazard.
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Regardless, if the purpose of expanded public consumption areas is to encourage patronage of
downtown businesses that sell takeout cocktails, City Council may wish to consider establishing
hours for outdoor public consumption that align with the hours of operation of restaurants and
bars within the City. This is a sampling of business hours for restaurants and bars within
Englewood’s downtown Broadway corridor (per an internet search performed on 10-7-21, hours
vary based on the day): One Barrel American Bistro and Wine Bar, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.;
Englewood Grand, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.; The Tabletop Tap, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Mick Mullen’s Irish
Bar, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Brewability Lab, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Open consumption is prohibited by state law in public rights of way. See C.R.S. 44-3-
901(1)(i)(VII). Rights of way generally are areas reserved for public travel, such as streets,
alleys, and sidewalks. City Council may expand open consumption of alcohol in areas other
than rights of way by adopting an ordinance amending EMC 5-3C-3(A) to authorize
consumption in designated public areas.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Maria D'Andrea
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DATE: November 15, 2021
SUBJECT: CB 54 - Sale of Metro Fire Training Center
DESCRIPTION:
CB 54 - Approve an ordinance authorizing the sale of the Metro Fire Training Center to South
Metro Fire Rescue Protection District.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council approve a Bill for an Ordinance authorizing the sale of the Metro
Fire Training Center.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
• August 9, 2021: The City Council discussed the results of staff's further investigation of
payments related to the Fire Training Center.
Staff performed additional research, based on Council direction, and will update Council on the
proposed sale of the city's interests to South Metro Fire. (civicweb.net)
• May 3, 2021: The City Council discussed this item at a Study Session and directed staff
to investigate whether any payments had been made (other than those previously
identified) related to the Fire Training Center.
• March 15, 2021: The City Council discussed this item at a Study Session and directed
staff to meet with South Metro Fire to obtain additional information on the basis of the
proposed purchase price.
SUMMARY:
The city received a request from South Metro Fire Rescue to purchase the city's portion of the
Metropolitan Fire Training Center, located at 2301 W. Chenango Avenue. The City Council has
discussed the potential sale at three Study Session meetings. This item will authorize the sale of
the city's share of the facility for $188,105.88.
ANALYSIS:
The Metropolitan Fire Training Center (MFTC) is a 3.32 acre site devoted to fire training. It
contains a two-story office/classroom/garage building, training tower, and training structures.
The site is used for the burning of different types of materials for training purposes. An appraisal
of the site was conducted in April 2008.
The current ownership is as shown in the following table:
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Entity Ownership Percentage
City of Englewood 25%
South Metro Fire Rescue 75%
South Metro recently purchased West Metro Fire Protection District's 25% share in the MFTC
bringing their total ownership to seventy-five percent (75%). South Metro would purchase the
city's 25% share with the following terms for the purchase:
• A purchase price of $188,105.88, based upon a 2015 appraisal obtained by South
Metro;
• Each party would remain liable for its share of future environmental liability associated
with the release of hazardous substances at the Center prior to the closing date. If fault
cannot be apportioned, then each party would bear a one-quarter (1/4) share of the
costs and damages associated with the release. This means that Littleton, Littleton Fire
Protection, West Metro, South Metro, and the City of Englewood would share in the
costs and damages. Conveyance of property does not relieve a party for past hazardous
substance releases per federal laws, such as the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, Liability Act, (CERCLA).
• No earnest money deposit would be required by the city;
• South Metro would purchase a title insurance policy at its expense; and
• Each party would pay its own closing costs or, South Metro would pay the closing costs
if a title company facilitates the closing.
Englewood has not contributed to maintenance costs for the site nor for items such as on-going
utilities, environmental expenses, and site maintenance since 2015. Staff confirmed this by
researching past payments made to the Center. Instead of getting a new appraisal and
calculating operating expenses from 2016-2021 (which would be higher than 2009-2014) in
order to determine Englewood’s buyout, South Metro is proposing to offer the same purchase
price to Englewood as that offered to West Metro.
Also, South Metro has entered into an agreement with Denver Fire, dated June 24, 2021, for the
use of the Center without charge to Denver, for a minimum of 25 days per year.
CONCLUSION:
The purchase offer from West Metro to the city is the same that was offered to West Metro Fire
and is based on a reasonable analysis to arrive at a proposed purchase price.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The 2015 appraised value of the property was $1,015,000. A one-fourth interest in the property
would equate to $253,750. Englewood has not paid anything towards maintenance of the
property since 2015. South Metro has utilized estimated costs from 2009-2014 as a basis for the
maintenance costs owed by the various entities and has reduced the offer amount accordingly,
as shown in the table below.
The purchase offer is the same amount that South Metro Fire offered in their purchase of the
West Metro Fire portion of the site. While negotiations between the two parties had stopped for
a couple years, when it was determined that South Metro would merge with Littleton, South
Metro Fire honored the proposed purchase price of approximately $196,000 to West Metro but
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also factored in 1/4 of $33,000 in environmental assessment costs, which ultimately changed
the buyout to $188,105.00. South Metro has used the same methodology to arrive at their
purchase offer for the Englewood portion:
Proposed Purchase Offer
1/4 interest = $1,015,000 / 4 $253,750.00
Less 1/4 site expenses (see attached) 2009-2014 =
$229,463.50 / 4 ($57,365.88)
Less 1/4 additional environmental expenses 2015-2020 =
$33,113.00 / 4 ($8,278.25)
Proposed Purchase Offer $188,105.88
CONNECTION TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
Governance - A city government that is accountable, effective and efficient
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Bill #54
Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate and Quit Claim Deed
Presentation
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BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. ____ COUNCIL BILL NO. 54
SERIES OF 2021 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ________________
A BILL FOR
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE METRO FIRE
TRAINING CENTER TO SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE PROTECTION
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Metro Fire Training Center ("MFTC") was established in 1975 by
a joint agreement between the Littleton Fire Protection District and the Cities of
Englewood and Littleton;
WHEREAS, in 1979 Castlewood Fire Protection District the predecessor to
South Metro Fire Rescue Protection District ("SMFR") joined in the operation and use of
the MFTC;
WHEREAS, in 1981 Bancroft Fire Protection District which later formed the West
Metro Fire Protection District joined in the operation and use of the MFTC;
WHEREAS, the MFTC is a 4-acre parcel located in the City of Englewood and
used for fire training activities by the four members as set forth in the 1981 agreement;
WHEREAS, under the 1981 agreement the parties shared in the financial
responsibility of the operation and maintenance of the facility;
WHEREAS, since the 1981 agreement, the original parties have either merged
into a larger fire protection district, or in the case of the City of Englewood entered into
an IGA for fire protection services with the City of Denver;
WHEREAS, due to these mergers and agreements for fire protection services,
the original participants under the 1981 agreement, West Metro Fire Protection District,
City of Littleton and Littleton Fire Protection District and the City of Englewood no longer
use the MFTC for fire training purposes;
WHEREAS, SMFR has proposed to purchase the shares of West Metro Fire
Protection District and City of Englewood in the amount of $188,105.88 each,
WHEREAS, the Littleton Fire Protection District and City of Littleton shares were
transferred at the time of the merger between the two departments and SMFR; and
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WHEREAS, SMFR and the Denver Fire Department have entered into a User
Agreement wherein, DFD will be allowed to use the MFTC for fire training purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado hereby
authorizes the City Manager to sign a Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate to the South
Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District in the amount of $188,105.88, attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado hereby
authorizes the Mayor to sign the Quit Claim Deed for the sale of the Metro Fire Training
Center property to South Metro Fire Rescue Protection District, attached hereto as
Exhibit B.
Section 3. The City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado hereby
authorizes the City Manager, City Clerk, and other City staff to take all other necessary
actions to effectuate the transfer of ownership of property authorized herein.
Introduced, read in full, and passed on first reading on the 15th day of November,
2021.
Published by Title as a Bill for an Ordinance in the City’s official newspaper on
the 18th day of November, 2021.
Published as a Bill for an Ordinance on the City’s official website beginning on
the 17th day of November, 2021 for thirty (30) days.
ATTEST: Linda Olson, Mayor
Stephanie Carlile, City Clerk
I, Stephanie Carlile, City Clerk of the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify
that the above and foregoing is a true copy of the Bill for an Ordinance introduced, read
in full, and passed on first reading on the 15th day of November, 2021.
Stephanie Carlile
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CONTRACT TO BUY AND SELL REAL ESTATE
THIS CONTRACT TO BUY AND SELL REAL ESTATE (“Contract”) is made
effective as of the latest date on which it is signed by the parties hereto (the “Effective
Date”), by and between South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District, a quasi-
municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, as the “Buyer,”
and the City of Englewood, Colorado, a home rule municipal corporation of the State of
Colorado, as the “Seller.” Buyer and Seller are sometimes referred to herein individually
as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. Seller owns an undivided one-quarter (1/4) interest in the Property (as
defined in Section 1); and
B. The remaining three-quarter (3/4) interest in the Property is owned by Buyer;
and
C. Buyer desires to acquire Seller’s interest in the Property; and
D. Seller desires to convey its interest in the Property to Buyer, on the terms and
conditions set forth herein.
E. Buyer and the City and County of Denver on behalf of the Denver Fire
Department have entered into a separate User Agreement allowing the Denver Fire
Department to utilize the property for fire training purposes, attached hereto as Exhibit C.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, conditions and agreements
contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Property. Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, Buyer
agrees to purchase, and Seller agrees to sell, all of Seller’s undivided interest in the real
property described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, together with all
interests, rights, benefits, easements, improvements and attached fixtures appurtenant
thereto, rights-of-way and all interest of Seller in vacated streets and alleys adjacent or
appurtenant to the Property, if any (collectively, the “Property”).
2. Purchase Price.
(a) The “Purchase Price” for Seller’s interest in the Property shall be
$188,105.88.
(b) Buyer shall not make an earnest money deposit.
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(c) The Purchase Price, plus closing costs (as designated in Section 10),
shall be paid at Closing (as defined in Section 9) in the form of electronic funds transfer,
certified check, savings and loan teller’s check or cashier’s check.
3. Environmental Liability. With respect to any discharge, disposal, leak,
spill, or other release of any Hazardous Substances on, at, or from the Property that
initially occurred prior to the Closing date, a Party that is determined to have caused the
discharge, disposal, leak, spill, or other release shall be liable for its share of the resulting
costs and damages, including, without limitation, any costs of responding to,
investigating, remediating, managing, or monitoring the Hazardous Substance
contamination; any fines or penalties; and any damages claimed by third-parties. If fault
for the discharge, disposal, leak, spill, or other release of any Hazardous Substances that
initially occurred prior to the Closing date cannot be apportioned between the Parties
based on fault, each Party shall bear a one-quarter (1/4) share of the costs and damages.
“Hazardous Substances” shall mean any “hazardous substance” as defined by the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. §
9601, et seq.); petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof; natural gas, natural
gas liquids, liquified natural gas or synthetic gas; asbestos and asbestos containing
materials; PCBs; lead based paint; and any other substances or materials that, due to their
toxicity, mutagenicity or carcinogenicity, are subject to federal, state or local statutes,
regulations, codes, ordinances, orders, advisories or other laws regarding their release,
disposal or acceptable level of human or environmental exposure.
4. Title Insurance. At Buyer’s expense, Buyer may order a current
commitment for an owner’s title insurance policy (“Title Commitment”) from a title
company selected by Buyer. If the status of the title to the Property is unacceptable to
Buyer in its reasonable discretion, Buyer may, by written notice to Seller at least three (3)
business days prior to the Closing, terminate this Contract and the Parties shall be released
from all further obligations hereunder. At Buyer’s expense, Buyer may purchase an
owner’s title insurance policy to be issued after Closing.
5. Disclosure of Latent Defects; Seller’s Information. Within ten (10) days
after the Effective Date, Seller shall (a) disclose to Buyer, in writing, any latent defects
pertaining to or affecting the Property actually known by Seller; and (b) without additional
cost to Buyer, deliver to Buyer copies of any appraisals, abstracts, surveys, engineering
studies, studies, test results, permits, licenses, easements, maps, plats, leases, records,
reports and data pertaining to or affecting the Property that are in Seller’s possession or
under Seller’s control (collectively, the “Seller’s Information”); provided, however, that
Buyer already has in its possession, and Seller is not obligated to provide, copies of the
following documents:
(a) Appraisal Report prepared by Robert Harman, SRA, Metropolitan
Appraisers, Inc. dated October 21, 2015;
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(b) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment prepared by Environmental
Quality Management dated November 7, 2018 (Project No. EN17112);
(c) Subsurface Investigation Report prepared by Environmental Quality
Management dated January 14, 2019 (Project No. EQ14270); and
(d) Additional Subsurface Investigation Report prepared by
Environmental Quality Management dated March 6, 2019 (Project No. EQ14270-2).
6. Inspection.
(a) Buyer and its agents or representatives shall be authorized to enter
upon the Property to inspect and evaluate the Property, the governmental limitations
applicable to the Property, the Seller’s Information, and any other aspects or characteristics
of the Property (the “Inspection”). If any portion of the Inspection is unacceptable to
Buyer in its reasonable discretion, Buyer may, by written notice to Seller at least three (3)
business days prior to the Closing, terminate this Contract and the Parties shall be released
from all further obligations hereunder.
(b) Buyer is responsible for payment for all inspections, tests, surveys,
engineering reports, or other reports performed at Buyer’s request (collectively, the
“Work”) and agrees to return the Property to its original condition at its sole cost.
7. Removal of Personal Property. If Seller has any personal property located
on the Property, Seller shall remove such property at its expense prior to Closing. In the
event that any of Seller’s personal property remains on the Property after Closing, it shall
become the property of Buyer and Seller shall have no remaining rights or obligations with
respect to such personal property.
8. Conveyance. Seller shall convey its interest in the Property to Buyer by a
Quitclaim Deed substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.
9. Closing. The closing of the transaction described herein (the “Closing”)
shall occur no later than thirty (30) days following Buyer’s receipt of the Title
Commitment.
10. Closing Costs, Documents and Services. The Parties shall pay their
respective closing costs and all other items required to be paid at Closing except as
otherwise provided herein. The Parties shall sign and complete all customary or required
documents at or before Closing. If the Closing is facilitated by a title company, the fee for
real estate closing services shall be paid at Closing by Buyer.
11. Prorations. All water and sewer charges and any similar items which are
customarily prorated in Arapahoe County, Colorado shall be prorated to the date of Closing
and paid equally by the Parties. Said prorations shall be a final settlement.
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12. Possession. Possession of the Property shall be delivered to Buyer at the
Closing.
13. Seller’s Representations. Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that,
except as otherwise disclosed in the Seller’s Information, as of the Effective Date and the
date of Closing, the following statements are and will be true:
(a) Seller is duly authorized and empowered to execute and deliver this
Contract and the execution and delivery thereof will not cause or constitute any breach of
or default under any law, contract or other agreement.
(b) Seller is in strict compliance with Section 5 of this Contract.
(c) Seller shall not encumber the Property in any manner or fashion
following the execution of this Contract, without the prior written consent of Buyer.
14. Buyer’s Representations. Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that as
of the Effective Date and the date of Closing, Buyer is duly authorized and empowered to
execute and deliver this Contract and the execution and delivery thereof will not cause or
constitute any breach of or default under any law, contract or other agreement.
15. Applicable Law. This Contract is made and shall be construed and
interpreted in accordance with the law of the State of Colorado.
16. Notices. Any notice required or permitted to be delivered hereunder shall be
in writing and shall be deemed to be given and delivered when deposited with the United
States Postal Service, postage pre-paid, registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, addressed to the Party intended at the address stated below, or to such other
addresses as may hereinafter be furnished in writing.
Buyer: South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District
Attn: Chief
9195 E. Mineral Ave.
Centennial, CO 80112
Seller: City of Englewood
Attn: City Manager
1000 Englewood Pkwy.
Englewood, CO 80110
17. Complete Contract. This Contract expresses the entire agreement of Seller
and Buyer. There are no other understandings, oral or written, which in any manner alter
or enlarge its terms, except as expressly provided herein.
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18. Survival. All representations, warranties, indemnities, and covenants made
herein shall survive the termination of this Contract prior to Closing or, alternatively, the
Closing and the conveyance of title hereunder and shall remain enforceable after either of
such events. In addition, Section 3 of this Agreement shall survive the Closing and the
conveyance of title hereunder and shall remain enforceable thereafter.
19. Not Construed Against Drafter. The Parties have each had a full
opportunity to negotiate the terms of this Contract, and no Party intends that this Contract
be construed for or against another Party because of that Party’s role in drafting this
Contract.
20. Counterparts, Electronic Signatures and Electronic Records. This
Contract may be executed in two counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all
of which, together, shall constitute one and the same instrument. The Parties consent to
the use of electronic signatures and agree that the transaction may be conducted
electronically pursuant to the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, § 24-71.3-101, et
seq., C.R.S. The Contract and any other documents requiring a signature may be signed
electronically by either Party. The Parties agree not to deny the legal effect or
enforceability of the Contract, solely because it is in electronic form or because an
electronic record was used in its formation. The Parties agree not to object to the
admissibility of the Contract in the form of an electronic record, a paper copy of an
electronic document, or a paper copy of a document bearing an electronic signature on
the grounds that it is an electronic record or an electronic signature or that it is not in its
original form or is not an original.
[Signature Pages Follow]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have signed this Contract on the dates set
forth below.
BUYER:
South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection
District, a quasi-municipal corporation and
political subdivision of the State of Colorado
By:
Name:
Title:
Date:
SELLER:
City of Englewood, Colorado, a home rule
municipal corporation of the State of Colorado
By:
Name:
Title:
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
The following real property located in Arapahoe County, Colorado:
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EXHIBIT B
FORM OF DEED
QUITCLAIM DEED
THIS DEED is made this ___ day of _______________, 20__, by the City of
Englewood, Colorado, a home rule municipal corporation of the State of Colorado,
hereinafter referred to as “Grantor,” to South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District,
a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, whose
address is 9195 E. Mineral Ave, Centennial, CO 80112, hereinafter referred to as
“Grantee.”
WITNESSETH, that the Grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of
$188,105.88, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, has remised,
released, sold and quitclaimed, and by these presents does remise, release, sell and
quitclaim unto the Grantee, its successors and assigns, forever, all the right, title, interest,
claim and demand which the Grantor has in and to the real property, together with
improvements, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Arapahoe and State of
Colorado, described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all and singular the
appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging or in anywise thereunto appertaining,
and all the estate, right, title, interest and claim whatsoever, of the Grantor, either in law
or equity, to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of the Grantee and its successors and
assigns forever.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this Deed on the date set
forth above.
GRANTOR
City of Englewood, Colorado, a home rule
municipal corporation of the State of Colorado
By:
Name:
Title:
Attest:
City Clerk
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of
_______________, 20__, by __________________ as __________________ and
________________ as City Clerk of the City of Englewood, Colorado, a home rule
municipal corporation of the State of Colorado.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A TO QUITCLAIM DEED
[Insert Legal Description of the Property]
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EXHIBIT C
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DocuSign Envelope ID:6EF03ECD-5F9D-47E6-8766-4E524B346803
TROY S.JACKSON TRAINING FACILITY
USER AGREEMENT
RECITALS
AGREEMENT
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NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein,
the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,the Parties agree as follows:
WHEREAS,South Metro desires to allow Denver to use the Facility,subject to
the terms and conditions set forth herein.
WHEREAS,Denver desires to use the Facility for firefighter training from time to
time;and
WHEREAS,South Metro owns and operates the Troy S.Jackson Training Facility
located at 2301 W.Chenango Ave.,Littleton,Colorado (the “Facility”);and
WHEREAS,the Facility is used for firefighter training and includes an indoor
classroom,a stair tower,a shipping container bum facility,a pump testing facility,and a
live bum building that is currently out of service but may be available for limited uses;
and
(a)Denver will notify South Metro’s Training Bureau in writing prior to
November 1st of each year of Denver’s desired training dates and times for the following
calendar year.South Metro will notify Denver in writing prior to December 1st of each
year of whether the Facility is available on the requested dates and times.
1 .USE OF THE FACILITY.Denver may use the Facility a minimum of
twenty-five (25)days per calendar year for firefighter training on mutually agreeable
dates and times,as provided herein.
This USER AGREEMENT (“Agreement”)is entered into this^/day of
,2021,by and between the CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER,a
Colorado home rule municipality (“Denver”),for and on behalf of the Denver Fire
Department,whose address is,745 West Colfax Avenue,Denver,Colorado 80204,and
SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT,a quasi-municipal
corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado (“South Metro”),whose
address is 9195 E.Mineral Ave.,Centennial,CO 80112.Denver and South Metro are
sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party”and collectively as the “Parties.”
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DocuSign Envelope ID:6EF03ECD-5F9D-47E6-8766-4E524B346803
2.
TERM AND TERMINATION.4.
LIABILITY;RELEASE.5.
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FEE.Denver may use the Facility free of charge,except as provided in
Paragraph 3 below.
(b)On or before November 1st of each year during the term of this
Agreement,either Party may terminate this Agreement for any reason or no reason upon
written notice to the other Party.The effective date of the termination will be December
3 1st of the following year.
(a)To the extent authorized by law,each Party shall be responsible for
any and all claims,damages,liability and court awards,including costs,expenses,and
attorneys’fees,incurred as a result of any act or omission by such Party,or its officers,
employees,and agents in connection with the subject matter of this Agreement.
(b)The Parties are relying on,and do not waive or intend to waive by
any provision of this Agreement,the monetary limitations or any other rights,
immunities,defenses and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity
Act,§24-10-101,et seq.,C.R.S.(“CGIA”)or otherwise available to a Party or its
officers or employees.
(b)Denver may request additional dates and times to use the Facility at
any time during the term of this Agreement.All such requests shall be submitted in
advance to South Metro’s Training Bureau and are subject to availability of the Facility.
(a)The term of this Agreement shall commence upon mutual execution
by the Parties and shall continue until terminated as provided herein.
3.EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.Denver,at its cost,shall provide all
equipment and supplies related to its use of the Facility.If South Metro provides any
equipment and/or supplies to Denver,Denver shall reimburse South Metro for the costs
related thereto.
6.INSURANCE.Denver represents and agrees that it has and shall maintain
State minimum workers’compensation insurance coverage for its employees,if any.
Denver shall also maintain broad form general liability,property damage,and automotive
liability insurance in the minimum amount of three hundred and eighty-seven thousand
dollars ($387,000)for bodily injury,death,or damage to property of any person and one
million and ninety-three thousand dollars ($1,093,000)for bodily injury,death,or
damage to property of more than one person,or the maximum amount that may be
recovered under the CGIA,whichever is higher.All insurance policies (except workers’
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8.
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COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.The Parties are obligated to comply with
all laws applicable to this Agreement.
compensation)shall include South Metro and its elected officials and employees as
additional insureds.Upon request,Denver shall provide South Metro with
documentation evidencing such coverages.
14.ANNUAL APPROPRIATION.The Parties’obligations hereunder are
subject to the annual appropriation of funds necessary for the performance thereof,which
appropriations shall be made in the sole discretion of the respective Party’s governing
body.
10.REMEDIES.In the event a Party declares a default by the other Party,
such defaulting Party shall be allowed a period of ten (10)days within which to cure said
default.In the event the default remains uncorrected,the Party declaring default may
elect to (a)terminate the Agreement and seek damages;or (b)avail itself of any other
remedy at law or equity.If the non-defaulting Party commences legal or equitable
actions against the defaulting Party,the defaulting Party shall be liable to the non
defaulting Party for the non-defaulting Party’s reasonable attorneys’fees and costs
incurred because of the default.Under no circumstances shall either Party be liable to the
other Party for special,punitive,indirect or consequential damages arising out of or in
connection with this Agreement.
12.LAW;VENUE.The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the
construction,interpretation,execution and enforcement of this Agreement.Venue for
any dispute between the Parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be in
Arapahoe County District Court in the State of Colorado.
1 1 .BINDING EFFECT.This writing constitutes the entire agreement between
the Parties and shall be binding upon the Parties,their officers,employees,agents and
assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors,heirs,personal
representatives,successors and assigns of the Parties.
13.SEVERABILITY.In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be
held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction,such holding shall
not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
7.RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES.Each Party shall be an independent
entity,and no Party or such Party’s agents,officers and employees shall be deemed to be
an agent or employee of the other Party.
9.DEFAULT.Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to
be a material element of this Agreement.In the event a Party should fail or refuse to
perform according to the terms of this Agreement,such Party may be declared in default.
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16.COUNTERPARTS,ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND ELECTRONIC
RECORDS.This Agreement may be executed in two counterparts,each of which shall
be an original,but all of which,together,shall constitute one and the same instrument.
The Parties consent to the use of electronic signatures and agree that the transaction may
be conducted electronically pursuant to the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,§24-
71.3-101,et seq.,C.R.S.The Agreement and any other documents requiring a signature
may be signed electronically by either Party.The Parties agree not to deny the legal
effect or enforceability of the Agreement,solely because it is in electronic form or
because an electronic record was used in its formation.The Parties agree not to object to
the admissibility of the Agreement in the form of an electronic record,a paper copy of an
electronic document,or a paper copy of a document bearing an electronic signature on
the grounds that it is an electronic record or an electronic signature or that it is not in its
original form or is not an original.
19.AMENDMENTS .This Agreement may be amended,modified,or changed,
in whole or in part,only by written agreement executed by the Parties in the same manner
as this Agreement.
1 7.NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES.The Parties to this Agreement do
not intend to benefit any person not a party to this Agreement.No person or entity,other
than the Parties to this Agreement,shall have any right,legal or equitable,to enforce any
provision of this Agreement.
15.NOTICES.All notices which are required or which may be given under
this Agreement shall be effective when mailed via registered or certified mail,postage
prepaid and sent to the address first set forth above in the beginning of this Agreement.
1 8 .HEADINGS FOR CONVENIENCE.Headings and titles contained herein
are intended for the convenience and reference of the Parties only and are not intended to
combine,limit,or describe the scope or intent of any provision of this Agreement.
20.AS SIGNMENT.No Party shall assign its rights or delegate its duties
hereunder without the prior written consent of the other Party.
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DocuSign Envelope ID:6EF03ECD-5F9D-47E6-8766-4E524B346803
SEAL CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER:
DocuSigned by:ATTEST:By:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:REGISTERED AND COUNTERSIGNED:
Attorney for the City and County of Denver
By:By:
Contract Control Number:
Contractor Name:
clerk and Recorder/Public Trustee
Paul Lopez
FIRES-202 15 8825-00
SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE
chief Financial officer
Brendan J Hanlon
—DocuSigned by:z DocuSigned by:
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Assistant city Attorney
Jason Moore
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have set their hands and affixed their seals at
Denver,Colorado as of:6/24/2021
,DocuSigned by:
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MASS fti 107888 1 00
Deputy Auditor
Valerie walling
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Mayor
Michael B.Hancock
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DocuSign Envelope ID:6EF03ECD-5F9D-47E6-8766-4E524B346803
By:
Title:
ATTEST:[if required]
By:
Title:
Contract Control Number:
Contractor Name:
FIRES-202 158825-00
SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE
(please print)
Name:'
(please print)
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(please print)
Name:
(please print)
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Sale of Metropolitan Fire Training Center to South Metro Fire Rescue
November 15, 2021
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How we design roads, sidewalks and other amenities plays a key
role in determining safety for the end user
Metropolitan Fire Training Center
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Metropolitan Fire Training Center –Current Ownership
Entity Ownership
Percentage
City of Englewood 25%
South Metro Fire Rescue 75%Page 62 of 82
Proposed Purchase Offer
Site Value ($1,015,000 / 4)$253,570.00
Less 2009-2014 expenses ($229,463.50 / 4)($57,365.88)
Less environmental expenses, 2015-2020
($33,113.00 / 4)
($8,278.25)
Purchase Offer $188,105.88
Staff confirmed that no payments have been made from the city, other
than those previously identified
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Recommendation
Staff recommends City Council approve a Bill for an
Ordinance authorizing the sale of the Metro Fire Training
Center to South Metro Fire Rescue.Page 64 of 82
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Dan Poremba
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
DATE: November 15, 2021
SUBJECT:
Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
regarding advancement of funds for grant-funded improvements to
the South Broadway paseos and crosswalk.
DESCRIPTION:
Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding advancement of funds for
grant-funded improvements to the South Broadway paseos and crosswalk.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Englewood Downtown Development Authority (EDDA) and city staff recommend city
council approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the EDDA and the City of
Englewood to advance funding to the EDDA for a Colorado Department of Transportation grant
for proposed improvements to the city right-of-way in the amount of $149,325.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City council considered and approved the following items:
• Intergovernmental Agreement between the EDDA and the City of Englewood, approved
by ordinance on July 19, 2021,
• 2021 EDDA Debt Authorization Ballot Measure, approved by ordinance on July 19,
2021), and
• The Downtown Plan of Development, approved by ordinance on September 20, 2021.
SUMMARY:
The proposed MOU will facilitate the expenditure of state-approved grant funding for the
improvement of the downtown paseos and mid-block pedestrian crossing.
ANALYSIS:
During the 2020 Downtown Matters planning process, consultants conducted field work with
stakeholders in each downtown sub area. South Broadway stakeholders raised many concerns
about the operations and maintenance of the paseos and crosswalk. These issues included
poor lighting, nuisance activity at night, dog waste, litter, lack of bicycle amenities, and
numerous crashes at the crosswalk. Customers reported feeling unsafe in the east paseo and in
the crosswalk. Improvements to this area were subsequently recommended in the Englewood
Downtown Plan.
When the EDDA was formed in early 2021, the operational plan included a goal to seek
economic recovery grant funding to undertake one or more projects. In March, the Colorado
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Department of Transportation (CDOT) launched the Main Street Revitalization Program, funded
by the 2021 Colorado COVID-19 Recovery Plan. The program offered grants of up to $150,000
to eligible downtown districts for smaller projects that increased safety, multimodal amenities,
public health and access to main street businesses. In April, the EDDA reconvened a
stakeholder group comprised of adjacent business owners, a nearby employer, a representative
from Craig Hospital and representatives from the city Public Works and Community
Development departments to create a conceptual plan and budget that met CDOT grant criteria.
The grant proposal was submitted in late May; the project was approved by the CDOT grant
committee and awarded the full funding request of $149,325.
The project plans and budget are described in the attached documents. Below are a few
highlights:
East Paseo: Enhanced lighting, low maintenance landscape and bike racks will make the east
paseo safer and more inviting. The existing structure will be repainted in a shade consistent with
the color palette in the city’s new placemaking and wayfinding plan.
Crosswalk: New paint and bollard lighting at each end of the crosswalk, as well as adjustments
to the current signal face, will help calm traffic, creating a safer environment for all users, and
will make it safer and more comfortable for people of all ages and abilities to cross the street.
West Paseo: Overhead string lights, low-maintenance landscape and refreshed public art
depicting local history will make the paseos more inviting and conducive to outdoor dining and
group events. New bicycle parking and a wheelchair/scooter charging station will make it easier
and more accessible to enjoy the paseos and area businesses.
CONCLUSION:
The EDDA and city staff recommend that council approve the proposed MOU to facilitate the
proposed improvements, which will enhance the downtown experience for residents,
businesses and visitors.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The CDOT Revitalizing Main Street grant is paid on a reimbursement basis. Because the
EDDA’s tax increment revenue does not start until early 2022, it needs an advance of funds in
the amount of the grant to implement the project. Advance funds would come from the city’s
general fund. Project costs would be incurred and reimbursed by CDOT in three phases. The
EDDA has pledged $10,000 in staff time and public information as a local match, along with
$4,932 from the Public Works Department from funds appropriated in 2020 for downtown
crosswalk enhancements. The EDDA would bid out the project in late 2021 according to city
procurement procedures and implement it in late winter and spring of 2022. The EDDA provided
supplementary maintenance for the paseos this fall and would continue to do so after the
improvements are installed.
CONNECTION TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
The proposed paseo and crosswalk improvements will address the following strategic plan
goals:
• Ensure commercial areas, like neighborhoods have unique character and pedestrian
amenities for employees and visitors.
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• Hold commercial vacancy along South Broadway to a minimum by supporting
redevelopment of aging properties and supporting new business development in the
area.
• Improve the pedestrian experience along highly traveled corridors.
• Ensure walkability and an improved pedestrian experience.
• Improve pedestrian safety.
• Improve walkability for seniors and the disabled.
OUTREACH/COMMUNICATIONS:
Downtown stakeholders were included in the development of the Downtown Plan, which was
approved by the city council in September of 2021. Stakeholders were reconvened to review
the concepts associated with improving the paseos and crosswalk.
ATTACHMENTS:
PowerPoint Presentation
Renderings and Budget
EDDA Resolution and Memorandum of Understanding
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Englewood City Council
Englewood Downtown
Development Authority
Memorandum of Understanding
November 15, 2021
Englewood Downtown Plan: South
Broadway Subarea
The traditional main street for Englewood, South
Broadway offers a range of local businesses, older
buildings with character and opportunities to shop,
dine and socialize.
Downtown Plan Considerations
•Leverage/strengthen authentic, historic character
•Fill vacant storefronts
•Attract office uses to vacant spaces
•Marketing messaging: “traditional main street”
•Enhance paseos, alleys for outdoor dining
•285 gateway feature
•Parking signage/wayfinding/management
•High quality, small‐scale development w ground floor
uses
•Zoning to limit building heights and main street
character
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Paseo Improvements‐‐West
2
Paseo Improvements‐‐West
3
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Paseo Improvements‐‐East
4
Paseo Improvements‐‐East
5
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Paseo Improvements‐‐Budget
6
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REFRESHED PLANTING
WITH FENCE BARRIER
PRIMARY CIRCULATION
ENHANCED CROSSING
NEW BIKE PARKING
AND CONCRETE PAVING ENHANCED PERGOLAS
NEW OVERHEAD
LIGHTING SOUTH BROADWAYBUSINESS PARKING LOT
ENHANCED PAVING
RESTAURANT
PATIOSRESIDENTIALPARKING LOT NEW TREE
NEW LIGHTED BOLLARDS
Englewood Downtown Development Authority
CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY / PASEO ENHANCEMENTS
PASEO WEST
NEW OVERHEAD LIGHTING
ENHANCED CROSSING
BIKE PARKING ENHANCED PAVING NEW DECORATIVE PLANTERS REFRESHED PLANTING
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Englewood Downtown Development Authority
CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY / PASEO ENHANCEMENTS
CURRENT VIEW PROPOSED VIEW
PASEO WEST
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REFRESHED PLANTING
PRIMARY CIRCULATION
ENHANCED CROSSING
NEW BIKE PARKING
AND CONCRETE PAVING
ENHANCED PERGOLAS
REPLACE LIGHTING
IN PERGOLAS
NEW TREES
NEW LIGHTED BOLLARDSSOUTH BROADWAYMUNICIPAL PARKING LOT
RELOCATED LIGHTS FROM
WEST PASEO (5)NEW LIGHTED BOLLARDS
REPLACE LIGHTING
IN PERGOLAS
Englewood Downtown Development Authority
CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY / PASEO ENHANCEMENTS
PASEO EAST
NEW LIGHTING
ENHANCED CROSSING
ENHANCED PERGOLAS REFRESHED PLANTINGBIKE PARKING
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Englewood Downtown Development Authority
CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY / PASEO ENHANCEMENTS
CURRENT VIEW PROPOSED VIEW
PASEO EAST
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PASEO WEST IMPROVEMENTS
City of Englewood
Estimate of Probable Costs
ITEM UNIT UNIT COST QTY TOTAL COST
Removal of Light Each 350.00$ 5 1,750.00$
Clear & Grub SF 0.75$ 300 225.00$
Topsoil (12" depth) CY 52.00$ 40 2,080.00$
Fir Fiber Mulch SF 2.00$ 300 600.00$
Deciduous Tree (2.5" caliper) Each 850.00$ 1 850.00$
Shrubs (5 gal) and Perennial (1 gal) plantings Each 30.00$ 100 3,000.00$
Concrete Paving SF 10.00$ 600 6,000.00$
Concrete Pavement Sandblast and Stain SF 5.00$ 1300 6,500.00$
Refurbished Trellis Elements (Paint) Each 2,000.00$ 1 2,000.00$
Bike Parking Each 800.00$ 8 6,400.00$
Wiring (Overhead lighting) L S 1,500.00$ 1 1,500.00$
Overhead String Lighting L S 10,000.00$ 1 10,000.00$
Trash receptacle Each 2,000.00$ 1 2,000.00$
Automated Irrigation System Repair SF 2.25$ 400 900.00$
Construction Survey & Survey Monumentation L S 8,000.00$ 1 8,000.00$
Subtotal 51,805.00$
Mobilization (20%) L S 10,361.00$ 1 10,361.00$
Design (12%) L S 6,216.60$ 1 6,216.60$
TOTAL 68,382.60$
PASEO EAST IMPROVEMENTS
City of Englewood
Estimate of Probable Costs
ITEM UNIT UNIT COST QTY TOTAL COST
Removal of Light Each 350.00$ 2 700.00$
Topsoil (12" depth) CY 52.00$ 35 1,820.00$
Fir Fiber Mulch SF 2.00$ 400 800.00$
Deciduous Tree (2.5" caliper) Each 850.00$ 4 3,400.00$
Shrubs (5 gal) and Perennial (1 gal) plantings Each 30.00$ 300 9,000.00$
Concrete Paving SF 10.00$ 280 2,800.00$
Refurbished Trellis Elements (Paint) Each 1,000.00$ 2 2,000.00$
Refurbished Trellis Lighting L S 1,000.00$ 2 2,000.00$
Bike Parking Each 800.00$ 8 6,400.00$
Wiring (Accent lighting) L S 1,500.00$ 1 1,500.00$
Replace Lighting (Relocated from Paseo West) Each 1,200.00$ 5 6,000.00$
Lighted bollards Each 1,500.00$ 2 3,000.00$
Trash receptacle Each 2,000.00$ 1 2,000.00$
Automated Irrigation System Repair SF 2.25$ 400 900.00$
Construction Survey & Survey Monumentation L S 8,000.00$ 1 8,000.00$
Subtotal 50,320.00$
Mobilization (20%) L S 10,064.00$ 1 10,064.00$
Design (12%) L S 6,038.40$ 1 6,038.40$
TOTAL 66,422.40$
BROADWAY CROSSWALK ENHANCEMENTS
City of Englewood
Estimate of Probable Costs
ITEM UNIT UNIT COST QTY TOTAL COST
Crosswalk enhancements Each 5,000.00$ 1 5,000.00$
Lighted bollards Each 1,500.00$ 4 6,000.00$
Subtotal 11,000.00$
Mobilization (20%) L S 2,200.00$ 1 2,200.00$
Design (12%) L S 1,320.00$ 1 1,320.00$
TOTAL 14,520.00$
GRAND TOTAL 149,325.00$
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PASEO WEST IMPROVEMENTS
City of Englewood
Estimate of Probable Costs
ITEM UNIT UNIT COST QTY TOTAL COST
Removal of Light Each 350.00$ 5 1,750.00$
Clear & Grub SF 0.75$ 300 225.00$
Topsoil (12" depth)CY 52.00$ 40 2,080.00$
Fir Fiber Mulch SF 2.00$ 300 600.00$
Deciduous Tree (2.5" caliper)Each 850.00$ 1 850.00$
Shrubs (5 gal) and Perennial (1 gal) plantings Each 30.00$ 100 3,000.00$
Concrete Paving SF 10.00$ 600 6,000.00$
Concrete Pavement Sandblast and Stain SF 5.00$ 1300 6,500.00$
Refurbished Trellis Elements (Paint)Each 2,000.00$ 1 2,000.00$
Bike Parking Each 800.00$ 8 6,400.00$
Wiring (Overhead lighting)L S 1,500.00$ 1 1,500.00$
Overhead String Lighting L S 10,000.00$ 1 10,000.00$
Trash receptacle Each 2,000.00$ 1 2,000.00$
Automated Irrigation System Repair SF 2.25$ 400 900.00$
Construction Survey & Survey Monumentation L S 8,000.00$ 1 8,000.00$
Subtotal 51,805.00$
Mobilization (20%)L S 10,361.00$ 1 10,361.00$
Design (12%)L S 6,216.60$ 1 6,216.60$
TOTAL 68,382.60$
PASEO EAST IMPROVEMENTS
City of Englewood
Estimate of Probable Costs
ITEM UNIT UNIT COST QTY TOTAL COST
Removal of Light Each 350.00$ 2 700.00$
Topsoil (12" depth)CY 52.00$ 35 1,820.00$
Fir Fiber Mulch SF 2.00$ 400 800.00$
Deciduous Tree (2.5" caliper)Each 850.00$ 4 3,400.00$
Shrubs (5 gal) and Perennial (1 gal) plantings Each 30.00$ 300 9,000.00$
Concrete Paving SF 10.00$ 280 2,800.00$
Refurbished Trellis Elements (Paint)Each 1,000.00$ 2 2,000.00$
Refurbished Trellis Lighting L S 1,000.00$ 2 2,000.00$
Bike Parking Each 800.00$ 8 6,400.00$
Wiring (Accent lighting)L S 1,500.00$ 1 1,500.00$
Replace Lighting (Relocated from Paseo West)Each 1,200.00$ 5 6,000.00$
Lighted bollards Each 1,500.00$ 2 3,000.00$
Trash receptacle Each 2,000.00$ 1 2,000.00$
Automated Irrigation System Repair SF 2.25$ 400 900.00$
Construction Survey & Survey Monumentation L S 8,000.00$ 1 8,000.00$
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Subtotal 50,320.00$
Mobilization (20%)L S 10,064.00$ 1 10,064.00$
Design (12%)L S 6,038.40$ 1 6,038.40$
TOTAL 66,422.40$
BROADWAY CROSSWALK ENHANCEMENTS
City of Englewood
Estimate of Probable Costs
ITEM UNIT UNIT COST QTY TOTAL COST
Crosswalk enhancements Each 5,000.00$ 1 5,000.00$
Lighted bollards Each 1,500.00$ 4 6,000.00$
Subtotal 11,000.00$
Mobilization (20%)L S 2,200.00$ 1 2,200.00$
Design (12%)L S 1,320.00$ 1 1,320.00$
TOTAL 14,520.00$
GRAND TOTAL 149,325.00$
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EXHIBIT A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
REGARDING EDDA IMPROVEMENTS,
ADVANCE OF GRANT FUNDS
This Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Approval of Improvements, Advance of
Grant Funds (this "MOU"), is entered into as of the 27 day of October, 2021, by and among the
City of Englewood, Colorado (the "City"), and Englewood Downtown Development Authority
(the “EDDA”), together referred to herein as the Parties.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Englewood approved the creation of EDDA on
November 3, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City approved an Intergovernment Cooperation Agreement (“IGA”) on
July 19, 2021, in which EDDA agreed to propose projects for City evaluation and consideration
and to explore funding and partnerships related to downtown projects, including streetscape,
mobility and pedestrian safety improvements; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to these duties under the IGA, EDDA applied for and received a
grant from Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”) in the amount of $149,325 to
improve the crosswalk and two paseos on South Broadway within the Downtown District in the
City of Englewood (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the grant which requires 10 percent City matching funds, EDDA
is required to advance the $149,325 grant amount for the Project and then CDOT will reimburse
EDDA for the expenditures upon Project completion; and
WHEREAS, EDDA lacks the funding to advance $149,325 for the Project, and therefore
has requested the City advance the funding to EDDA, and EDDA will reimburse the City for the
project expenditures once reimbursement is received by CDOT; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into this MOU to formally approve the EDDA
CDOT grant-funded Project and memorialize this funding and reimbursement mechanism for
implementation of the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises, covenants
and considerations contained herein, the sufficiency of which are acknowledged and confessed,
the Parties agree as follows:
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AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES
1. Project Approval. The City hereby approves and authorizes the CDOT grant-funded
crosswalk/paseo improvement Project, to make the improvements to City crosswalk/paseos on
South Broadway, as shown in the attached Exhibit A.
2. Project Manager. EDDA shall appoint a Project Manager to oversee the project and
ensure the improvements are properly constructed according to any applicable plans and
specifications, including but not necessarily limited to, the following: ensuring compliance with
all provisions of the CDOT grant funding the project; utilizing the City’s Procurement Division
for all procurement contracts and purchasing transactions and adhering to all of the City’s
purchasing rules and regulations, pursuant to the IGA; consultation and coordination with the
City’s Public Works Department; and taking all other actions necessary to complete the project
and obtain the awarded grant funds.
3. Funding Mechanism. The City shall pay $4,932.00 as part of CDOT-required 10 percent
match of the grant funds (budgeted by the City for downtown crosswalk enhancements) and EDDA
shall provide the remainder of the required match in staff time and public information. The City
shall advance City funds in the total amount not to exceed $149,325 to fund the CDOT grant-
funded paseo improvement project. To advance the funds, the EDDA Project Manager shall
provide invoices for work to City Community Development staff, who shall enter invoices for the
project into the City financial system (Tyler New World) for payment requests so that the City
directly pays invoices for the work. EDDA shall reimburse the City for the $149,325 advanced
funds upon receipt of the grant funds from CDOT. In order to ensure timely reimbursement,
EDDA shall periodically submit grant reimbursement requests to CDOT upon payment of invoices
by the City, and the City shall be timely reimbursed for advances upon receipt of CDOT grant
funds.
4. Miscellaneous. This Agreement will be governed by the IGA and the laws of the State of
Colorado. The undersigned signatories who signed in a representative capacity on behalf of any
person or entity represent and warrant that they are authorized and directed by the said person or
entity for which they execute this Agreement to so execute this Agreement on behalf of such person
or entity. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts (including by way of
electronic transmission), each of which (when executed and delivered) shall constitute an original
instrument, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument, respectively.
WHEREFORE, the Parties have executed this MOU as of the date first set forth above.
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