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ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING -July 12, 1976
Mann:
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Williams:
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Sovern:
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Clayton:
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Your honor, I would make a motion to open a public hearing to
consider the five year capital improvement plan.
Second.
You heard the motion. Is there any discussion? Question.
Councilman Williams?
Yes.
Sovern?
Yes.
Smith?
Yes.
Mann?
Yes.
Clayton?
Yes.
Mayor Taylor?
Yes.
Six ay s, no nays, your honor.
Motion ia c rried. At thia time I aa going to turn th program
over to our City Manager, Kr. KcCovn. H baa a few worda to aay
to you, and th n I think he h a a alid pr a ntation to iv .
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(cont.) budget time we do not have to confront City Council with
either raising additional revenues or cutting back levels of
services. This has been the case in the last cou ple years.
We do have a dog and pony show for you tonight that we are going
to start with on the City's five year capital improvement program.
This is to get you in a good mood before you come up here. This
is a program that Council has spent quite a bit of time on last
year in developing. The City Charter says that the City's Planning
and Zoning Commission will annually submit to City Council, or
rather to the City Manager's office, a five year long range capital
improvement program. So in other words, what in effect they do is
develop a five year program and then every year they update that
program. They will submit that to the City Manager's office, and
the City Manager's office in turn revises that program to fit the
fiscal needs of the City and the revenues c oming in and so on, and
then submits that budget to City Council. In the past, lip service
had been given to a five year program by the City Manager's office
and also by City Council. About all we were doing was developing
one and two year capital improvement programs. We were really not
looking down the road to see what the city needs in terms of public
facilities and what we needed to finance them. So last year for
th first time that I know about in the history of Englewood, the
Council actually sat down and went over a long range five y ar
program. We sp nt an entire Saturday afternoon in Nov mb r. I
can recall it very vividly b cause I think the Colorado Buffaloe
w r playing on TV that day. W sp nt several afternoons r vi wing
th long rang program. Council had to sit down with th budget
available to th m of about on and one-half million to two million
dollars year and sift through a bout fourt en million doll rs of
programs a year that ev rybody want d don . Th y had to com up
with an ov r 11 program to fit thoae budietary reatr inta. That
ia ho got to th point wh r w are at today. Since Co un cil
foraaliz d th ir r comm ndationa, w have put th • into a bookl t
fora wh ich you have tonight. If you n d furth r copi a w will
1 d to g t th • for you. It ia call th "riv Y ar Capital
Pro r •". Fortunat ly, a in thia a d v lop laat
now into th firat ar of tbia pro r
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(cont.) The fiscal year coincides with the calendar year in
Englewood. We are putting together the budget for next year.
In August and September Council will begin study sessions on
that budget. It was their desire that before they begin those
study sessions that they get some feedback from the citizens of
Englewood as to what kinds of things you would like to see done
in the City, and perhaps those kinds of things you would not like
to see done. That will be the last item discussed tonight. I
do hope that the slide show presentation turns out ok. We might
have some technical difficulty. I am going to try to stand up
here and point some things out on the slide with you, but it is
rather dark so we will see how it comes out.
We thought we would begin the slide presentation with a little
look at what Englewood us d to be. I have been told that b fore
my time here that this was the corner of Union and Broadway. At
the beginning of the City's history, the City was incorporated
inthe year 1903, and until today Englewood has gone through
several very physical changes as you can see. Until 1960,
Englewood was primarily a bedroom community. We had fairly
small, frame one-story houses such as the type here which
predominated the City's residential areas. Most w re well
kept. Many had interesting ornamentation, such s these.
And most of them remain this way today, although som ar not
always well kept and ar beginning to show th ir ag •
Engl wood had two major industries at that tim . On was
General Iron Works, whi ch you can see in the back h r wh r
th smok stack sticks up. And two, th thirty-thr , thirty-
four, and thirty-fiv hundr d blocks of South Broadway. If
you c n rememb r when th y had Ripley's Believ It Or Not,
Bro dway b ck in that day wa s list d as th busi st downtown
a ction in th n tlon. Back th n also •• you can s , w h d
what w alled our n .... transportation prograa.
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(cont.) Swedish Hospital flourished, and Craig Rehabilitation
Hospital joined Swedish to serve our health needs. Schools were
constructed during this time.
Fortunately, Englewood has had farsighted City fathers who have
looked to the future. They have planned for our water and sewer,
provided us with fire and police protection, paving, and at that
time what was then City Hall. Englewood has become a major
retail area, and Cinderella City has become the focal point of
commercial activity. Through the sales tax which we get from
Cinderella City, much of the City revenue is provided which we
enjoy. Englewood was and is a crossroads of the south metro-
politan area with problems that go on with growth such as we
have.
Banks such as First National Bank and Continental National Bank
dominate the skyline, and other financial institutions join them
such as Republic National Bank, Columbia Savings, Midland Savings
and the Key Savings building on Broadway.
Englewood planned and developed tools to implement those plans.
There was a new City Hall, the City Hall that we are in today.
There were new parks and new playgrounds. The 1976-1980 Capital
Improvem nt Program is the means of implementing our current
plans and our goals for th future. All of the proj cts which
I am going to discuss from here on out are those being considered
to b in luded in th 1976-1980 Capital Improvement Program.
As is typical with most citi s, th Public Works Department
usually has th larg at share of public works or public improv -
m nt typ proj eta. Of th 1976-1980 Program, Public Works will
b fund d for eight differ nt projects, or is propos d to b
fund d for i ht differ nt proj eta.
Th first item is storm dr ina , and
storm drain
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(cont.) that the contracts to provide for the widening, signaliza-
tion, left turn lanes and so on for this particular intersection
would, which by the way has a large accident rate, be let sometime
this summer. This sec tion of Dartmouth has insufficient roadway
width to carry the volume of traffic that it now has. It has
probably the highest rate of accidents in the City. Looking west
on Dartmouth, you can see that the roadway widening, curb and gutter
is needed. Seventy-four percent of the cost of this particular
program is being funded by the Federal Urban System Program; and
twenty-six percent of the cost, or an estimated $175,000, is being
funded through the Capital Improvement Program.
Constant maintenance is also needed for many of Englewood's other
streets. If not maintained on a regular basis, streets can become
deteriorated. Therefore, over the next four years the Capital
Improvement Program will provide for paving and sidewalk district
funds. We have set aside $15,000 this year for sidewalks districts
to improve sidewalks such as this one here. We have had the public
hearing on this district, and we will be implementing it very
shortly. We have $200,000 budgeted in 1977 for perhaps a combined
sidewalk and paving district, $150,000 in 1978, and another $150,000
in 1979 . Hopefully at the end of that time we will have accomplished
the major paving projects needed in the City.
South Zuni Street is another project that we hope to fund. South
Zuni has a jog in it from West Yal Avenue south. In cooperation
with the City of Denver, and cooperation is n cessary because th
center line of South Zuni is the boundary between Englewood and the
City and County of Denver, it is planned that this street will be
improved all the way from Mississippi to U.S.285. Englewood's
share would be a proposed $50,000 in the first quarter of 1977.
Another important program that co s under th Public Works budg t
is that of overl ying str ts, such as this on h re which is
Girard Avenu • As you c n s e, this atre t has recently b n
ov rlaid. You can a e th differ nc in th width of this particu-
lar atr t and this which has not had asphalt
laid on top of it. inch lay r of asphalt adds ddition 1
str ngth and dds y ara to th of th atr t. Th atr ts
driv able as a result of the pplication of th aphalt.
approxt.Ately $65,000 a year froa th
for ov rl y proj eta uch as this.
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(cont.) and presenting; and hopefully we will get some feedback
from the public at that time as to which one of those plans you
would like to see implemented. We think it is vitally necessary
that we do something with Libtle Dry Creek. This is, of course,
Little Dry Creek, which looks upstream along its course along
Acoma and Bannock Streets where there is a potential hazard of
flooding. The existing channel which runs through downtown
Englewood will not carry a one hundred year flood at this time.
With the rain we had this afternoon, the first thought in my
mind was if we had a one hundred year flood developing this
afternoon. The recent study that Sellards and Grigg performed
on Little Dry Creek produced four alternative solutions, as I
mentioned, ranging in estimated cost to a maximum of $6.9 million.
The improvements could include construction of a concrete box
channel with an inlet structure, such as you see here. Or we
could use an open grass line channel, such as the one here, whi ch
we have in the north part of Englewood and the southwest portion
of the City. And also replacement of some bridges, such as the
one here, would be necessary. Improvements would vary to fit the
different reaches of the creek. At this point in time, we don't
even have total of $935,000 proposed in this particular budget
to begin work on this particular problem. We are very hopeful
that perhaps when we g t around to implementing it that we will
get some federal funds and probably some funds from th Urban
Flood Control District.
Additional rights-of-way are needed along many of Englewood's
streets. As you can see, th r isn't much room here for any of
the industrial traffic that runs along Wyandot Street in the
northwest portion of Englewood. Fifte n additional f et is
needed on each side of this atre t, South Vallejo, Umatilla,
and Shoshon Str ts and W at Yal Av nue which are all in n d
of dditional right-of-w y for th industrial s ction in north-
w st Engle od. Oth r str eta slated in th City for dditional
right-of-way cquiaition ia th 2 00 block of South C lap co,
nd th extension of South avajo Street froa West Tufts Avsnu
to W at Oxford Av nu • $150,000 h a b n bud t d over th
next five years for th pur h a of th e n ed d ri hta-of-w y.
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(cont.) the Parks and Recreation Department would be funded for
four different proj ect s for a total of a little over $1 million.
The River Redevelopment Project is by far the largest of the
projects in the Parks division budget. The River Redevelopment
Project is located along the South Platte River and is the major
project for this department at this time. It will eventually
contain a 18 hole golf course. You can see an architects drawing
here, nine holes on each side west and east of the river. It
will also have a driving range, golf course driving range, and
also a softball complex located up here, as well as a greenbelt
area which would run along the river with bicycle trails, hiking
trails, minimum playground equipment, and this type of develop-
ment up and down the banks of the river. At this current time,
the only project underway and the only project for that overall
master plan besides the acquisition of the needed land, which
is 244 acres, is the first nine holes of the golf course all
located on the west side of the river just north of Oxford Street
and just south of Bear Creek.
The second project being considered in the Parks and Recreation
Department is at Belleview Park, and this is to repair some of
the storm drainage done in the summer of 1973 to this particular
park. We have one bridge wash d out, as you can see here, to be
r placed; and we want to do som other types of work that would
prevent this type of damage from occurring at the park when we
have flooding som tim in th futur . We have budgeted a total
of $50,000 for these repairs.
Th third project consid r d in th Parks budget is expansion of
Cent nnial P rk, whi ch you s h re. This is an ov rall pic tur
of th p rk. The nin acr s plus that the City w nts to buy is
loc t d just b hind this bed of w t r th t you s h r a th
top of th picture. Th City is putting up $100,000 for th e
purc h s of this land. Th f ral gov rnm nt, Bur au of Outdoor
R c r stion, is t c hin th t with noth r $100,000 for th purchaa
of this property. This would nabl us to .. k w t w f 1 uld
b b n fici 1 op n sp u th w at rn b nk of th South
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(cont.) system, hopefully with tennis courts on the top, and
so on in these areas here, and a possible swimming pool. As you
know, before we have had citizens express the need for a swimming
pool somewher e in the north portion of the City.
The next projec t are the municipal facilities projects which are
also being funded from 1976 through 1980. About a year and half
ago or so we had a architect come in and look at our facilities
to tell us what he felt would be the best possible use and most
efficient and maximum use we could make the facilities the City
already has. At that time we were feeling some growing pains
and we did not feel that we had the ca pabilities of adequately
providing for a long range plan to meet the long range needs of
the City as far as office space, storage space, library expansion,
and so on. Out of that study grew a municipal facility program
which we hope to do som of the recommended projects in the next
five years.
First is a senior citizens recreation center which 1 am sur you
have all heard about, which is proposed to be located across the
street from the apartments for the elderly project whi ch is now
being constructed on Lincoln Street. This is a concept of that
particular facility. This is th one which we had the bond
election last December and was passed by a four-to-on margin
by the vot rs, and it is b ing constructed on th w st aid of
Lincoln Str et t thi tim Hop fully w will hav it o p n
sometim around this tim next y r. Th senior recr ation
cent r is proposed to b locat d on th east side of the street
in th middle of th 3300 block of South Lincoln Str t just
the str t from proj ct. Aa you can a
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(cont.) the center itself. The area here is where the housing
project is currently being constructed, and this area will provid e
parking for this facility.
Another project recommended for improvement is some actual
redesigning of City Hall that you are in right now. The City
Hall facility used to be the old Norten Plant. The redoing of
this partic ular building is nothing from the outside, but it is
interior remodeling which would provide more efficient use of
the building. As you can see h e re, we have a rather c rowded
Council Chamber at the beginning of a meeting when we are trying
to say the Pledge of Allegiance. If you have been in the Council
Chamber, you know what an inefficient room it is. When we have
presentations to make such as this one we almost have to put up
charts and do everything twice, once so Council c an see and once
so the audience can see. The sound system is bad, and so on.
Th e remodeling of Cit y Hall calls for c ertain improvements both
to the first floor and the second floor. Problems such as
conflicts between service deliveries and internal cir culation
will hopefully be alleviated with our plan.
Also proposed, and it is hard to guess out of this picture what
the next project is, but it is a community center. We have
decided to pu t up a pictur of a young man here, and h is
suppos d to b saying 'whoop , w are getting scm thing for
my ge group '. This is a community cent r which wi ll aupplem nt
th senior citizens recreation center which will be built next
y ar. This facility will be designed more for young people ,
middl aged peop le , and so on. It will hopefully have scm
gymn sties equipment, weight quipment, and so on. To get going
on this project, w hav budg ted $1 million in 1980.
Th Engl wood Library is noth r ar a w hope to expand. Th
Engl wood Library provid s 8 rvic not only to r sidents but
also to nonr aid nt8. W have a growin d nd for library
r sourc 8. Our d 1113nd for circulation this y ar and for r f
both is up consid rably. Circulation it fr 5-61 and ref r nc
is up bout 71. Th xisting facility is now bein used to its
full at cap city. Th library nov h a a coll ction of approxi-
aat ly 0,000 books. Accordin to standards for th rican
Library Aa ociation, th library n da 35% .ora apse
xlsts. Th w xp sion ~ld t k pl c in th unu portion
o f City i h is thia portion lo a d b hind this p rkin
l o h uld provid n ddition of approxiaat ly 4,600
o r library us • It uld al o provid f o r
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(cont.) proud and which we have gotten quite a bit of publicity
on. In order to make the rescue service more responsive, Council
has this year purchased a new rescue unit, which you see here.
We decided that the unit this one replaced would be kept as a
spare unit in case something was to happen to this particular
unit. Council has already purchased this one, and it is in opera-
tion today. The purchase price was approximately $21,000. Also
considered for the Fire Department is money for the relocation of
the Fire Station #3 which is located on West Belleview and South
Fox Street. For those of you who travel here, you know that there
is a yellow light up here and you know the problems of entering
and getting back into this fire station from a busy street such
as Belleview. About two years ago, the City had a project done
by one of our interns at that particular time which showed that
this building was in a poor location and that it could not respond
properly to fires in the southern portion of the City. By respond-
ing properly we mean within a cer tain time frame, and there are
certain parts of the City that it could not get to in what is
considered the critical time frame in order to combat a fire.
We have budgeted $200,000 in 1979 for the construction of a
new station. This is the location of the current station, and
the new statJon would be constructed up further north to better
serve this area of the City.
Also in the Fire Department budget and the last item in this
budget is the pumper combination. As you well know, most of
this equipment is used very heavily and it gets worn out and
has to be replaced. It is quite expensive to replace. Unfor-
tunately we don't have a benefactor such as a lady that I read
about in some northern Texas town where she was attending th
opening of a n w fir station and she asked th Fire Chief what
she could do for th b nefit of that city in th Fir Department.
He responded that if sh r ally want d to do something that sh
could buy a new fir truck. Sh sked him how much it
nd h said bout $90,000; and two days later h got a
th mail for $90,000 fro. this lady. H weut to th b
found out sh was a aillionair , and th City bou bt
truck. Unfortunat ly, w hav n't found that kind o
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(cont.) here during the working hours of 8:00-5:00, you know how
hard it is to get a parking space anywhere around City Hall.
We also have some projects funded under the Utility Fund. The
Utility Fund, that being water and sewer, are selfsuffic ient
operations. Moneys that residents pay to the City for water and
sewer go into that particular department to pay for the water
operation and the sewer operation. There are no tax funds that
go into those particular funds to supplement these department.
So for that reason, we are listing the utilities five year program
under here, but those moneys that are paid for that particular
program will not come from tax funds but rather will come from
fees that you pay or possibly from bond projects, and then the
bonds are once again from tap fees or water fees and so on.
Several years ago the City did a long range study of its utility
department, and we have budgeted a great deal of funds in
accordance with that master plan for the water department.
We have budgeted $33,000 which we are now in process of imple-
menting for the water rights transfer study. This to hire an
attorney which we have hired to review all the City's water
rights and to go to court or take whatever legal actions are
necessary in order to insur that the City has all the water
rights which we are entitl d to.
The McLellan pump station relocation from the Platte River to
th City Ditch is also proj c t that is long overdu • Since
the c hang in the cours of th South Platte River when th
1965 flood occurred, th e puap station was left high and dry
at that tim • So th proj c t to move the pump station to a
b tt r site, w have bud t d for $269,800 and sr now in th
proc ss of doing th desig n of th engineering work for this
particular proj c t.
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(cont.) is now twenty-five years old. It is operating during the
summer months when we have a long heat spell, such as the one we
just had. We are operating this plant at capacity and the maximum
we can go. The firm that did the overall water study for the City
recommends that we gut the entire inside of the plant, redo it, and
provide for increased treatment of water. The cost of this particular
program which will have to be done through a bond issue is estimated
at $1.9 million.
Another project that we hope to continue forward in the Water Depart-
ment would be the rehabilitation of twelve inch mains in South
Broadway, along with the annual replacement of water mains through-
out the entire city. We feel that these are projects that are
necessary for good water service to Englewood residents. The
rehabilitation of the Broadway mains will mean improved water
quality and will also add water pressure in much of the commercial
area along Broadway. Improving the old corroded mains throughout
the City will also improve the fire protection activities. The
annual replacement of water mains is scheduled for $110,000 for
three years beginning in 1978. The rehabilitation of the twelve
inch mains along Broadway is scheduled for 1980 at a cost of
$322,000.
This concludes the slide presentation that we have for you tonight.
This is the basic five year progrsa which Council bas taken many,
many hours of study nd baa come up with to recommend to tb
citizens of Englewood.
The total cost of these proj eta is somewhere around $1.7-$2 million
p r year over tb next five y ars. We have now seen through this
slide pr s ntation where we hav b n in the City of Englewood,
w hav seen where we are now, and w have s en at least in th
Coun il's ey s where w ned to b looking to in th future. Th
Plannin Comaission bas taken aany, aany hours in working up this
prograa and pr s ntin it to Council. Council has also tak n aany
hours in rkin it up and pre nting it to you.
Th y hav also nded a 1981 pro r , sin w are actu lly
in the first y of that propo d fiv y r pro r m. Th 1981
proj cts alone hav a total price tag of $14.5 million. Of cours
there is no way th t th City can fund $14.5 million rth of
projects in on y ar's t But this, w f 1, is a aood pro raa
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Taylor: 1 hope everybody found a seat. There are some empty chairs up here
in front if you want to be a little more comfortable. We are going
right on into the other part of the program at this time, Council.
Our first guest on the list that would like to speak on the capital
improvement budget is Hr. Al Quaintance.
Quaintance: I am Al Quaintance, 4760 South Mariposa Drive, Chairman -Board of
Trustees, Public Library. I just have some update figures here that
I would like to share with you on the Public Library, and if I may
distribute these. Specifically on the Library expansion, I would
like to bring a few points to your attention. We presently have
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a critical space limitation. We are being limited in our services
to the people of Englewood. The meeting room, as proposed in the
plan, may be divided and becom two meeting rooms. As we seen
tonight, we do need some meeting rooms around City Hall. This will
provide over 4,000 square feet of additional space for us and will
provide a meeting place which is not in competition with other City
facility. This is something that is definitely necessary, and this
does not or will not require additional staff members at this tim
The Library provides excellent services and the additional space
will enhance these services, complimenting the City's services to
the people of Englewood. We believe your five year plan is an
xc 11 nt plan, and we complim nt you on that study. We ar
pleas d to s e that the expansion is slated for 1978. The thing
w want to bring to your attention is hop fully that you will se
then d of this nd bring it up into the budget for 1977. With
th t, l would like to conclud my presentation and thank you for
th opportunity of being h r this evening.
Thank you Al. Dan Davis?
Councilman, my n m ia Dan Davis, 1590 East Bates
wood. As I list n d to this pres ntation tonight,
to mya lf 'th nk Cod for on lon public utiliti s
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(cont.) I would also like to point out a couple of other things.
I think that the idea about a library is extremely important because
that has to do with the people who live here and also with the youth.
Any amount of money expended on a library will come back to this city
I am sure.
However, there are some other things in here that really have me
disturbed. Council, as I understand it, is considering the possibility
of a head tax. I would like to ask any one of the Councilmen where
the idea of that originated. I think it came from Big Brother, and
I would like to suggest why we can't be a little more original than
that. We are also considering the extension of a one percent sales
tax. With regard to that, and the head tax, I would like to say that
the whole world today is looking for a bargain. One way that the
City of Englewood can provide a bargain, not only for the residents
of the City but for the surrounding area, is to dispense with the
one percent sales tax and watc h the people who are now paying two
percent in the surrounding areas come to Englewood to buy. A one
percent sales tax is a powerful incentive, and I know a lot of folks
up in our area who will drive ten miles to save one percent on sales
tax. Hopefully, that isn't necessary if you live in Englewood.
One area where the City can save a whale of a lot of money is by
telling the traffic signal salesman to go to Denver or someplace
else. Any of you who live in Englewood, I am quite sure, have
driven up to an intersection and wondered why we have twelve to
twenty strings of signal lights at an intersection. And I wond er
how many of you know how much a string of signal lights costs.
Well, Public Works can probably answer it a little better thsn I
can, but some years back I aad an inquiry to find out exactly how
much a string of signal lights costs; and at that tiae, which was
quite a f w ye rs back, thre signal lights -one string -was
$300. Now I think it has probably gone up quite a bit sin then,
so let 's multiply it by about 2, and we will com up with $600.
And 1 t 's ta 20 strings of signal lights st ach inters ction.
11, w ar loo ing t about $10-$12 thousand for th sign 1
li hts alon ch intersection. Hy point is siaply this, 1
don't think w n d tw lv to tw nty signal li hta at h int r-
1 think ther can b consid rable .on y sav d in this
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Thank you Mr. Davis. Since the hour is moving on and since we
want to hear from everybody that we possibly can, I am going to
ask you to hold your remarks to five minutes. A lot can be said
in five minutes, and that way we will get through this long list.
Our next speaker is Robert Walker.
My name is Robert Walker and I live at 4115 West Floyd Avenue in
Denver. I am a newcomer to Englewood and I might say that I am
very happy to be here. I am very proud of this Council and the
Chamber of Commerce. I own a piece of property called the Walker
Industrial Center located at 2650 South Zuni. As you might have
noticed from a picture tonight, we have a race track there; and,
of course, they are looking for expansion by Denver down to
Dartmouth which I hope does come about. I am also hoping that
you control the speed because we are going to wipe somebody out
at that corner.
This company is known as Walk r Oil Company, whic h has nothing to
do with oil. I was downtown Denver for tw nty years. We canned
oil and antifreeze until w hit a dry hole known as Denver Urban
Renewal. Never think that capital acquisition of land is acquisi-
tion. It is condemnation. I can tell you from three years of
fighting urban renewal th t it is not an easy road to go. That
is why I am here tonight. I am only going to speak sp cifically
about th land that pass s b tw n 2000 and 2300 West Yale Avenue,
which is unpaved nd ia north of th Natkin Company. As you know,
they are a national company and have a very large net worth. I
do not. I do hav a good siz d building and I am paying tripl
the taxes th t I p id last y ar. My taxes went up thre times
this year. I also hav about 10,000 square feet of parking on
my own property to h lp provide apse for my employees and to
help get p opl off th atre t. I hav paid this kind of money.
On the south aid of ay buildi , th 30 f et ia 125 f t long.
It is propo ed to b paved nd hav curb and utter. Ther ia no
b n fit to Walk r Oil Coap ny for this kind of pavin , and I ap ak
ap cifically to this iaprov nt only. We hav South Zuni paved,
Coll g ia paved, I hav paid a ood pric for the land, I h v
paid a ood pric or the buildi paying hi h prop rty taxes,
1 aa und rr nt , and thin a ar All I can say ia that it
will not b n fit Walk r Oil Coap ny, and I want thia to b a aatt r
of record that I aa oppos d to this particular atr tch of pavi
And it is only th rest of your plan, naturally, that sts ay
pprov 1. Th you.
Th nk you Kr . W lk r. D 1 Hill r?
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(cont.) shows in the records as of July 1st. I think it isn't any
more than right that the people of Englewood should know, and I am
sure that it must be somewhere between 8 and 20; additional. Now
if that were changed into mill levy, it might be very quickly under-
standable that we have had a raise of tax here that we didn't know
and the City has some money that I would like to know what they are
doing with it. How much it is and what is being done with it.
What does a political subdivision do with this kind of money?
We never hear anything about it.
I can answer your question. The County is doing the reevaluation
of the property.
I want to know about the money coming in here .
The additional amount because of the reevaluation this year is
about 3%, or roughly $15-20 thousand.
Where are you getting that figure? I can take it right off my
own property and that isn't right.
Well, the additional moneys coming to the City is $15-20 thousand.
If you would like to come down to the Finance Department w will
be glad to show you.
What do you do with it if it is only $20,000.
It goes into the General Fund.
Well that s ms lik a prepost rous figure. Our budget was off,
what would our deficit b as of July 1st? We are running at a
deficit aren't w ?
I don't know what your property has done, but of th total incr as
th City is only rec iving a v ry small p rcentage of it. The total
in r as go s for the County, th achool diatrict, ap cial fir
diatricta.
l know th whole bit. It h all relativ all the way throu h.
If It ia % it ia 8%. If it h 20% i ia 20%.
Ok, but of that total rea a going to th
City h only bout % over thia ia
$15-20 thou !\d.
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p ople wh 1 tax ia 20% hi h r. ...
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(cont.) Hall and the fire station and all. I have lived in
Englewood twenty-eight years, and when we started all this I
have seen three City Halls done. I have seen fire stations.
We have to keep things up, but is the station on East Quinc y
being used at the present time?
We are using it to store some equipment for the volunteers, and
I think the volunteers are using it for training and so on.
What are the plans for the one on Belleview when it is discarded?
We would sell that land that it is located on.
Well, I do question these things. I realize that equipment wears
out, but we can 't go out and replace fire stations, remodel City
Hall every fifteen or twenty years, just because the long range
planning hasn't been adequate. I do think this is a good question
to c onsider. What makes us think we can trust this now when we
couldn't in the past. Thank you.
For the record, her address is 4425 South Acoma. We can do without
everything if we want to. It is just exactly what the people want,
and that is why we welcome your suggestions. The thing that we do
want to do ia get your input, and this is not the night to try to
answ r your questions. We want to hear from you and th n w will
give you an nswer. Ok, Maurice Jones?
My n is Maurice Jon s
Englewood.
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The Tax Committee, which we will hear from as soon as this section
of the program is finished, has recommended to Council that we
take the entire three penney sales tax and put it in the General
Fund and put the us tax in the Public Improvement Fund.
I think it is misleading to keep using the money we get from the
one percent sales tax in conjunction with talking about a $12
million budget. Also, I would like to know the difference between
public improvement and capital improvement.
There is no difference. They are the same thing.
Why do we use them differently then? Why is the revenue called
public improvement revenue and we spend it and it is called
capital improvement?
It is just a matter of terminology.
Shouldn't we use one or the other? It is very confusing.
s e a capital expenditure not being a public improvement.
I can
it is very confusing and is confusing the issu It might
like nit-picking, but I don't think it is.
I think
seem
Anyway, I don't appear here with th attitude that I am for or
against it. To the contrary, I am for capital improvem nts and
I am for five year budgets. I am for expansion if w 11 cone ived.
So the planning he d with a five year budg t is not a gri vane ,
but th identity of c rtain items as ca pital improvem nts is. I
will refer specific lly to th stre t overlay program, which 1
f 1 should be classifi d as maintenanc • Also, I do not bell v
that th inclusion of police cars is a capit 1 improv nt. I
don't s how thea can b non-r occurring expenditures wh n you
re alr ady planning for their r placem nt. May I r ad to you
your own d finition of c pital improvem nts -ny subst ntial
physical facility by th public or any major non-reoccurring
xp nditur of gov ru.ent. Th construction of highways, wat r
nd a w r ayat , d velop nt of parka, purch ae of land for
public buildings or C ciliti a, and the purchaa of major quip-
nt au h as fir trucks all xampl a of capital xp nditur a
a distinguished !roa op costa which can b p cted to
r occ ur nnu lly a long offer d. I
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(cont) something that could be done without for the present.
Particularly since the City is contemplating new taxes to keep
the budget balanced now. We do need a five year budget to know
where we are going. Isn't it also wise to know how we are going
to get there. I would like to leave with this, during the Civil
War one of President Lincoln's generals complained that the
president always questioned him about his decisions. President
Lincoln said, 'General, it is not your decisions I question; but
not being a military man it is how you reach those decisions that
concerns me'. Thank you.
Thank you Mr. Jones. Mrs. Roy Fontaine?
I am Mrs. Roy Fontaine, 4475 South Washington in Englewood.
I have a few thoughts. I know that this City has the lowest
mill levy of any city in the state, and I hope we can keep on
with that good thing. I also want to say that I am definitely
against a head or poll tax. I would like to s e the one percent
sales tax continued and put into the General Fund and the use
tax portion go into the Public Improvement Fund. I b lieve
when you don't have good times you will not be taking so much
money in so then you will have to tighten up and not spend so
much. I also think that Englewood is a city of older homes
and senior citizens on fixed income. We have had an increase
in our property tax, water and s wer rat s, gas nd electricity,
and telephon charg s. The senior citiz ns will not be able to
make it if w keep taxing them every tim w turn around. Taxes
on unnecessary things like amusements, liquor, and cigarettes
is much better th n to tax prop rty or incr as sales tax. I
would still like to s e the one p rcent continu d. I don't
think p ople will travel all that far to save on cent when
they figur th gas th y hav to us . l don't agree with this
oth r g ntleman who spok about coming in b cause w take th
on p rcent s lea tax off.
should hold off r mod ling City Hall, nlarging th
p rks, and th golf cour Back wh r I cam fro th p opl
tb r would b very h pp y if th y had th fa iliti a nd th
p rka that w hav right n w. l agr with th in
polic and fir and th in r aa in aalariel.
don t th cOl t of living.
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Let me answer that, Myrtle, because some of the people might be
wondering about this. This is a hearing and we want to hear what
you want to talk about. Now this is all going down on tape and
we are taking notes. You will notice that most of the Councilmen
are writing. We are going to have study sessions and digest every
word that you people are telling us here tonight, because if we
spend any money this is your money. And then we are going to come
back and might argue with you and answer your questions. Now to
get back to your specific question, you are talking about that
boring two and a half public hearing we had on the liquor license
here a couple meetings ago. Actually, if I would have had the
legal power to do it we would have stopped the thing in twenty
minutes. A public hearing on a liquor license or transfer is a
quasi-judicial hearing and is just like a court . You must let
them have their say. And if you will remember there was one
citizen up there acting as an attorney calling witnesses. I
couldn't even stop him. That's what it is all about, on a quasi-
judicial hearing they must be heard out. On these kind of meetings,
so that everybody can be heard, it is just like when the League of
Women Voters hear candidates, we can put a time limit so that
everybody can be heard and so Council can come back and study
what you want. Believe me, if the people of this town don't
want these things w aren 't going to do it.
Ok. Th n I just w nt to go on r cord as .•• I do not buy new
c rp ts for my houa and I don't want th City of Englewood to
buy a n w r cr ation center.
Th nk you Mrs. Jon a. Harold A. Ston r? Just a moment.
Ar you against th S nior Citizens Recre tion Center or th
ommunity c nt r?
Th community c nt r.
Th nk you. Kr. Ston r, would you giv ua your na and add r sa
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(cont.) is overextensive. I feel that the one percent sales tax
should be continued, such as the balance of the cities in the
metropolitan area of Denver. The head tax I think is the most
unequal tax that can be put on and I do not agree with that.
The progress of the City of Englewood cannot be slowed down by
stopping capital improvement. I believe that it is a very
conservative approach over the next five years. That isn't
what I came to the meeting for but I was sitting here listening
so I had to say my two cents.
What I am here for is the widening of South Shoshone Street in
the 2900 block. This particular street is one block long. It
cannot continue south because of the railroad tracks and two
other buildings. It is useless to widen that particular street
an additional street. By taking thirty feet it would have to
be taken off the east side only. If it is taken fifteen off
each side you would be within ten feet of the buildings on the
west side of the street, and if you take it all off the east
side you will wipe out two houses and would be within fift en
feet of my building. This would basically ruin the office
building. I will guarantee that I will fight you in court
constantly for that particular purpos , because it is u eless
to widen th t street an additional thirty f et. You go one
block and dead end. You can't go any furth r. So basically
th purpose of that and the purpose of my coaing up h r , I
don't care if you don't even pav it. Than you.
Th nk you Mr. Br dy. Walter Fr eaan?
I 'm Walt r Freeman, busin ss ia 1917 W st Corn 11, and 2980
South Shoshon • I aa inter at d in th widening of Shoahon
b caua it will take off too much of my ground nd aake ay
busin sa too amall. It has no place to go, but if th y w nt
to wh t width ia th re I will so alon with that. But
i w nt to go cl ar throu h to Dartmouth I would o for
th ning, but 1 can 't a it oth rwia • Th nk you.
Th nk you, air. Mr. Earl ton r?
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(cont.) certain improvements made and things that probably need
to be done. And here is a group of businessmen who are paying
taxes just like you folks are and we are trying to save your tax
dollar for something that really isn't needed. Now, we have held
this meeting with the Chamber of Commerce before. This isn't
something that just happened tonight. We have presented long
petitions which we have copies of. Many times we have had sessions
over this exact thing. In order to do this you are going to have
to tear down buildings and spend not just a few thousand but
hundreds of thousands to get this one block done when you can
take this money and put it somewhere where it can be of some
value instead of making everybody mad. Now, gentlemen, that is
what you are asking to do. My name is Earl Stoner, and I
appreciate your time. Thank you.
Thank you, Earl. We do appreciate your comme nts. And as I
said at the beginning, if we don't agree with you, you certainly
have a right to say it anyway. W are at the end of our list.
1 am going to ask if there is anyone el e that would like to
say something. Oliver Giseburt?
Oliv r Giseburt, 3171 South High, Englewood, Colorado. 1 was
on the budget committee and I am very definitely in favor of a
five year budget. You have to know wher you ar going in ord r
to pl n for it. However, the budget a stat d in the fiv y r
pl n could be ltered a little b caus of th conditions of th
country. Once again I say w must go easy because of th
that the whole country is having problems as far as mon y go a.
Our tax dollars ar going for very good things, but w ar taking
prop rty aw y from our tax roles by going ah ad and putting up
recr ation c nt rs and so on. I think a r cr ation c nter at
this pr s nt tim is a great thing and w n d it but w can do
without it for at 1 ast a y r or two or more.
thin s within th bud et th t could b cut.
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(cont.) storm drainage in. It was set up for a five year period.
Since that time, that one cent sales tax has built a new police
station, bought a lot of fire equipment, and a lot of other things.
However, the storm drainage isn't finished yet. The five year
period has expired. I am all for the continuance of the one cent
sales tax, but I say this. We need to complete projects before
we start others. There is such a thing as spreading yourself too
thin, and once you start spreading yourself too thin the only
alternative is either bankruptcy or having problems like New York
City and many other cities. I would like to urge you to be a
little careful how you spend our tax dollars, and try to correct
some of these things that we could save a few bucks on. Thank you.
Thank you, Oliver.
My name is Earl Ladewig, 3235 South Lincoln, Englewood. In regards
to the capital improvements, I notice there isn't one item in the
budg t which I feel would be an essential item for all of the
citizens. This has to do with street lighting. A specific
example of this is in the 3200 block of South Lincoln, which is
the block adjacent to where you are building the senior c itizen
c omplex. It is black. Come down some evening. You just can't
see, period. I am sure there are other streets in Englewood
with the same problem. Thank you.
Thank you, Hr. Ladewig.
Alle n Cherokee. First of all I would like t o
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(cont.) too long ago I realized I felt like the first person to
speak that the library is important. I went down in my basement
and found about sixty or seventy books that I gave to the library.
I'll bet there is enough people in this building right here, that
if you went down in your basement and got out all the books you
haven't read for twenty years, we could fill up a whole new branch
of the library. I think there are a lot of ways we can all get
together and help this city get better and better all the time.
Thank you.
Thank you Mr. Fritz. Mr. Kramer?
I am John Kramer, 4235 South Pennsylvania. I have lived in
Englewood since 1946. 1 am proud of this city and the progress
we have made in these thirty y ars. Our community has grown in
all ways and it has taken lot of for sight and a lot of tax
money to do it. We have a good fire departm nt. W have a good
police department. W hav a good city government if w watch
them. I want you to know that 1 support th fiv year improvement
plan and I support th one cent sales tax. Thank you very much.
Thank you.
I just can 't pass this on , I'm orry. John Kramer was a school
teacher for at least one councilman nd mayb two here, and h
says you hav to wat ch th m.
Th t's why h said it. 1 think 1 saw anoth r hand.
My n m ia Mrs. Edward White and I live at 2977 W at Tanforan
Oriv , Englewood. We are out there in th forgotten p rt of t
city wh r our kids do not att nd school in Engl wood, and w ar
b tt r a rv d by th Southw at Suburban M tropolitan Ar a than w
ar by th City of Engl wood as far aa r cr ation. And I will go
on r cord in public aa being against the a nior citi~ena r cr ation
building. I would b e for a city recre tion building for all reai-
d nta of tb City of Engl od. Why do you w nt to build a city
xcluaively for our lderly p opl , build a r cr ation buildin
or th eld rly p opl and then turn around nd build noth r
buildin for the r at of ua. Why can ' you build a buildin th t
ould b b neficial to all the citi~ na.
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(cont.) districts, if it has to go to the state legislature to do
it. Our question is, why when our area was annexed into the city
weren 't recreation facilities and school districts taken into account
for. Why was just the land annexed, and nothing else.
Thank you very much. Yes sir.
Jim Lucero, 3150 South Delaware Street, Englewood. l would first
like to ask Council in regard to the widening of Dartmouth between
Zuni and Santa Fe. Does that include the road area across the
railroad tracks and then east of Santa Fe?
It includes the entire intersection.
Ok, then how far east does that cover?
It go s from a point to wher Huron Street would be if it w re
ext nded through on the east sid all th way down to about Zuni
Street on the w st sid of Santa Fe.
Ok. Then also, the capital improvem nt program do s sound good,
although I would like to state one thing -that before w commit
ourselves I would hope that w could first find th prop r area
of funding it and not first go off on a program and then all of
a sudden hit another recession or get in a bind wh re w don't
have enough money coming in nd have to slap on mar tax s. I
uldn't be in agreement with such. Thank you.
Thank you, sir.
I m William Anderson od I liv at 4981 South Washington. Hy
maio obj ction is th t wat r, I gu as which is carried und r
r v nu • Th main on Bell vi w and Clarkson has burst four
tim a in th 1 at six aontha. It h a burst thr tt. a sine
th first of April. In coming down her and talkin with Hr.
Carroll this mornin , a n w pi froa Clarkson to Log n ia
$75,000. Th r ia no man y bud eted until 1978 for thia
$110 ,000. It ia going to b p id with rev ou bonds with n
1 of JOX or H said it will tak OX
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(cont.) their own way, because after a while you are going to be
in the same position you are in now. You are going to have to
build a bigger one here and a bigger one there to support all of
this. I don't feel we should support it.
Thank you. Yes sir.
My name is Paul Rumbaugh. I live at 3801 South Grant.
Would you spell your last name.
R-u-m-b-a-u-g-h. I dislik the term senior citizen. I think an
older person is one who i just a little bit further in life than
the younger ones is all. And as such, there is never anyone who
reaches the age where they are old. So why have a senior citizens
hom ? I agree with the lady a little while ago who said that we
should have a home for everyone to play in.
More than anything though, I am against a lot of these improvements
that are not what I would call necessary. In other words, play-
grounds. Now back in th day when I was a kid, we had to go find
our own. And 1 think if mar people had to find their own they
might enjoy it more. Now I know that we are used to having every-
thing given to us. Our government has mad us dependent on th
governm nt itself.
Mostly though,
b cause, aft r
just verytim
Now wh n th r
I would lik to a e our tax s kept at a minimum
all, this ia in ome and my inco do an't go up
th do. So I would like to a that atopp d.
improved that is real nice for th peopl
way can b found to let th pay for
th lights on the t nnia courts and
so Wh n you o to tak a swia, you pay for it.
So oth r way too, with ny oth r facility - a p rk
or wh tv r. l r aliz that thia ia kind of hard on o p opl
b caua that is all th y do ia go to th parka. But 1 t'a ahar
in this thing, nd if I m oin to 10 to a park th t ia fin
but i l don't want to why ahould 1 pay for aom on ela to go
to th ir rk. Th nk y u.
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(cont.) For a town of our size, we need something of this type.
We have had a wonderful relationship with the schools and the
City in Englewood as far as our recreation activities are con-
cerned. But unless you have been as interested in recreation
and have been on the inside as far as keeping in tou ch with it,
you will never know how many nights things have been scheduled
in the school buildings, perhaps the Sweet Adelines are going to
practice at a certain school on this night, but the schools do
have priority and so that whole activity has to be called off
because the school happens to need the building that night.
The prior planning that is made is so often just hit in the
head as far as community activities are concerned, because the
school activities do come first. We all know that the senior
citizens building will probably be used for other affairs, but
what we need is something for all the citizens of Englewood for
their activities. And I think that this is a long range program,
but when you think that fifteen years ago this was number one on
the list as far as what we need in cities of this size in
recreation, I think we ahould think that over. Thank you.
Thank you Mrs. Allen. I want to thank everybody that has
talked here tonight on this. I acre or less agree with one
of the speakers when he said that we are trying to do too
much tonight. The public hearing, when people come to a
public hearing we are here to liat n to you. Now we are going
to take all this information and go over it very thoroughly,
and very soon we will have another hearing or anoth r me ting
and we will answer your questiona and talk back to you. At
this tim I am going to d clar a fifte n •1nute receaa, and
I urg all of you to atay that poaaibly can becauae w have a
very good pres ntation to give t o you on th working of the
Tax Comaitt ainc laat Octob r . We will be r ceaaed until
fift n ainut a til t n.
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Mayor Taylor?
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Five present, two absent, your honor.
We have a quorum. I declare the meeting reopened. I entertain
a motion to open the second part of this meeting on the public
hearing on the Tax Committee. Wait a minute, Doug?
Well, I would comment that we haven't closed the last hearing.
If you want a motion to that effect and reopening of the next
hearing, I would so move.
Ok, I entertain a motion to close the last hearing. I would
like it noted that the recess was included in that hearing.
Mr. Sovern moved and I will second that.
Ok. The last hearing on the public iaprovements is moved and
seconded that we cloae. Roll call, please.
Coun c ilman Williams ?
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Sovern?
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Smith?
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Clayton?
Mann ?
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THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
JULY 12, 1976
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7:30 P .M. Call to order , pledge of allegiance and roll
call.
1. Public Hearings .
(a) to consider the fiv year Capital Improve-
ment Plan and recommendations of the
Tax Committee. (Copies enclosed.)
2. Adjournment.
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Karl Nollenberger
Acting City Manager
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OF THE CI'IY OF BliUJo.OOD
'IO THE CI'IY COUNCIL
JUNE 14, 1976
The Tax Committee established by the City Council of the Ci y of
Eilglewooct 1n the Fall of 1975 has met diligently o ver the pa sev ral
months. A COO!pilation of the minut s of thes tings is Pr l os f o r
your reference to the process which was ergone . A repor n itled
the Eilglewooel F.1nanc1al Analysis wa s prepared for he te<> by i s
starr representatives. This repor gives a ccr rehensive analys1 ~ o f
the long tenn financial condition of the ity and should be read 1n
detail by every City councilmember . The t has arriv a reccm-
memations for the City Council as con a1n he in.
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Sales and Use Tax
Revenue Sharing
Surplus and Deficiency Receipts
Utility Administrative Charges
Anuserrent Tax
Real Estate Transfer Tax
Occupation Tax (Head Tax)
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$ 737 ,919
$7,939,744
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$1 ,830 ,000
( 1 J 415 J 718)
676 ,688
80 ,000
45 ,000
250 ,000
250 ,000
$ (114 ,030)
$1 ,715 ,973
The basis for the above recommenda inns are included in h s a f
report. Rather han repeating hem here , ple se refer to the ppropria e
sections of the repor (pp . 31 -42.)
1. The Tax Carmit ee recarmeros ha City Council
stani in favor of the State collected-ocally shared inc tax .
incane tax is he roost elas i c of he nejor revenue prod ,J" .r s and
help to contrast sare of he 1nelast1c1 y curren ly in the G n r
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July 27. 1976
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1977 Tax Committee Recommendations
9:00 ••••
7:30 p.ll.
7:30 p.11.
7:30 p.a.
7:30 p.ll.
7:30 p.a.
11:30 a •••
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Mayor's Coffee Hour (Police/Fire Building)
Public Hearing on Capital Improvement
Progra11 and 1977 Pre-Budget Hearing in
Council Chambers. Ci~ Hall (letters
to all Boards and CC~a~issions)
Scenic View Elementary School
2323 West Baker
District I -Donald L. R. S.ith
Charles Hay Ele~~~entary School IMC 12
3195 South Lafayette
District II -Howard BroNn
Sinclair Junior Hfgh School Library
300 West Chenango
District IV -Vernon Mann
Lowll £1-ntary School
3784 South logan
Dfstrfct III -Don&ld Wfllia.s
Jofnt ting wfth Challber of eo-.l'ce.
South Suburban Board of Ra<ors And
Merchants Assoc11t1on fn C ni~ Roc..
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4/1 Seenie View Sehool ) 38
4/5 CLA C011111it tee 4
Clayton Sehool 1 27
Croup Therapy 9
Friend• Fil• 80
4/7 Story Hour 10
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Friend• ExecutiTe Joard 6
4/13 Head Start 4 26
Library Board 10
4/14 Huale Haaie 26 46
4/U Duncan Sehool 4 19
Cherrelyn School l 32
Arapahoe Senior Cltlaeoa Exec: Joard 6
4/19 Croup Therapy 9 0
Friend1 look aeTiev 27
4/:U Story Hour 9
AMriean luuaa ron. 6
4/22 Clayton Sehool 2 2
Lovell School l 26
4/26 Croup Therapy 9
City Council 18
Friend• Fila 40
4/27 Clayton Sehool l 2
Clayton Sehool 1 21
Head Start 4 17 • /ZI Story H r 16
Par u• Pl'o r• 7
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JANUARY, 1970 -JUNI, 1976
Nu.ber of t:Yantl Attendance
1970 39
1971 32 21 0
1972 34 408
1973 1n 1H6
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19n 197 2408
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OF THE CITY OF E1-l}LElO)[)
'ID THE CITY OOUNCIL
JUNE 14, 1976
Tax CaT tt.ee established by the City Council of the City of
Ehgl 1n the Fall of 1975 has met diligently over the past several.
hs. A compila ion of the minutes of these meetings is enclosed for
f e to the process which was und rgone. A report entitled
"'-'''-,.,,>UU F1nanc1al Analysis was prepared for the Ccmnittee by its
st f re s ntatives. 'lhis report gives a comprehensive analysis of
the long t nn financial condition of the City and should be read 1n
d tail by every City councilmember. 'n-e Carmittee has arrived at reccrn-
ndations for the City Council as contained herein.
'lhe Tax Carmi tee has analyzed the reallocation of rrunicipal revenues
bet en t General and Public Irnprov nt. Funds with the ero object.ive
being the plac nt. of as many of the City's growth revenues as possible
int.o the Gcn ral F\Jryj. 'lhe current revenu s ructure of the General FUnd
i s basic ly inela tic (doe s not nd to 1nnationary increas s ) with
1 ss t.han lf of t ct. to ri at the rat of inflation.
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Sales and Use T-ax
Revenue Sharing
Surplus and Deficiency Receipts
UtiliLy Administrative Charges
Amusement Tax
Real Estate Transfer Tax
Occupation Tax (Head Tax)
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1 ,415 ,718
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$ 737 919
$7,939,744
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$1,830,000
(1,415,718)
676 ,688
80,000
45,000
250 ,000
250 000
$ (114 ,030)
$1 715 973
me basis for the above rec001 ndations are included in the staff
report. Rather than repeating them here, please refer to the appropriate
sections of the report (pp. 31-42.)
1. The Tax Coomlttee rec ros that he City Council
staro in f avo r of Lhe S ate collecLed-locally shared
incane tax is L~ JOOst elastic of the major revenue 1• rs
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1977 Tax Committee Recommendations
9:00a.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.ll.
7:30 p.ll •
7:30 p.ll.
7:30 p.11.
11:30 ••••
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Mayor's Coffee Hour (Police/Fire Building)
Public Hearing on Capital Improvement
Program and 1977 Pre-Budget Hearing in
Council Chambers. City Hall (letters
to all Boards and Commissions)
Scenic View ~lementary School
2323 West Baker
District I -Donald l. R. Smith
Charles Hay Elementary School IMC #2
3195 South Lafayette
Dfstrfct II -Howard Brown
Sfnclair Junior High School library
300 West Chenango
District IV -Vernon Mann
lowell Ele~~entary School
3784 South logan
District III -Donald Wfllfaas
Jofnt tfng with Chulber of C rce.
South Suburban Board of R 1 tors and
Merchants Assoc:fatfon fn C nf ty Roo..
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Th e following propo ed Capital Improvement Projects
we re revi wed by the Planning and Zonin Co mmission on June 29,
1976 . A thorough discus ion gene rated a priority list for t h e
propo d proJ ct in 19 1 , as uming that th 1 977 -1980 projects
will r ain a th y are in th 1976-19 0 Capita l Improvem nt
Pro ram. Thi r port contains a description oi a h propos d
19 1 proj ct, s quenced as to the priority ted by th
ion.
Th projects which w re con id r d r tho which
were not includ d in th 1976-19 0 Capit 1 Improv m nt Program.
Not all of th "res rv " project. hav b n r ta1n d by th
Commis ion, thu deer a 1ng th total iro th ori ina1 35
r e erv pro.J ct to the 1ina1 total of 31 that r pr s nt d
herein. Five pro ect · wh1 h ar iaprov m nt t o th wat r
not IPV n a p itic prior t by th ion,
but ar in 1ud d in lh · r por 1n th priority 1n which th y
w r ubmitt d.
Four pro fir rr inin F Cility pan ion,
Clo d C r uit 1 Vi 10n, Di Corr ction, and
Outdoor Pi tol R r the ion tor
p or1t • pl ' d Q fir t Qu r r ot 1 77.
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The following proposed Capital Improvement Projects
were reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Comm ission on June 29,
1976. A thorough discussion generate d a priority list for the
propos ed projects in 1981, as uming that the 1977 -1980 projects
will remain as th y are in th 1976-1980 Capita l Improvem nt
Pro gram. This report contain a description of each proposed
1981 project, sequenced as to the priority sugg sted by the
Comm is ion.
Th projects which wer con id r d w re tho which
were not included in th 1976-1980 Capit l Improvem nt Program.
Not all o lh "reserve" pro <'Ct have b n retain d by th
Commi ion, thu decrea ing th total fro th original 35
re erv pro,) ct to th !inal tot· 1 of 31 that ar pr nt d
h r 1n. F1 e proJect which r improv m nts to th wat r
y tem w r not 1v n a p c1t1c prior t by th Commi ion,
bu ar includ d in thi. l' •port tn th pr ority in hich th y
ulo 1t d.
I' Ul' proj t , th 1-'ir " llity Expan ion,
Clo d Ctr Uit 1 \1 ton, Dip Corr tion, and
Outdoor Pi to1 d b th ion 1or
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Th r • in in proJ ll litO 1 1, a ·cordi to th .Lr
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1978 1977 1978 1979 . PROGRAM 1980 : -Itt qtr 2nd qt r 3rd Qtl 4th qt r ls i qlr 2nd qt r 3rd qtr 41/l qt r
J. !"tore Dra i n••• I5 8 3 .50C 152 2 .00( 60 0 00 375 000 6 0 0 .ooo. 2 , Oa rtaou th W ldeal ~ 124 0 0 55 boo
l. Pa•Uc lc !tete .. a Out r le U I boo . 1 5 000 200 150 0 00 J 5 0 000 4 . ~ct ~treet Japrowe~e~t I I 50 0 00
Street Ove r lay P~raa I I boo . I ·:.. I 4 0 70 00 0 75 000 100 00 0 I 6. Little Ory C,-.el< :Jrpr~·e •unt I I i I .
435 00 0 500 00 0 , _ _1~_!JI!ta of·••l AeS"lsltton I I I I 1 50 00 0 :a. ens· s-.. a••r I I 2o.boo 8 0 00 0
·II. Golf Course.'flher De~•lop=ent 1!50 000 H I 1 5 C~ 113 0 0 0, I I
JO. IC.lla•S•• Parlt S •onr.Jiepa_tr I 50 000 : I I
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12 . ·fer:tor Cntre"~ Ce cttor I ' : snn .nn8
I I . n. en, f!a U lt .. oe .une 2 00 000
14 . C~ul~y Rec r e a tion Center r I I I I 000 000 I U 'bc'a ry [a:p a nDIOD I I I 155 000 . u .
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Capi t a l Equtpaent ltep l a ~•••nt
P\iod 122 2541
.,!O. Wa!tor •••bt• Tra n•f•r 33.00: 33 boo
21 . 'l!cl.D llan Pl.ao Statton ll elocattn 34 .66 ! ?'loo; In
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I 2J . J a tlat a bl e Welr 2 00 000
2 4 . Al lea Plaat [a:pa na lon l J!e h a b . 1 .900 .000
2S . J!•ll a b. of Broa d ••• I 2 " !'at n s I I 322 000
21 . •nnu al aepl a c ea•nt of Wa ter Ma l a I 110 0 0 0 110 000 1 I 0 000
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RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
DATE: June 29, 1976
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION :
Wade moved :
1981 Capital Improvement Program
Priorities
Jorgenson s cond d : The Planning Commission refer to the City
Manager th following list of 1981 Capital
Improvement Program priorities.
1. Sinclair Pool Bathhouse
2. Lehow Av nue Bridge
3. Broadway Wid ning: Yale -Floyd
4. Broadway M dian Pl anters
5. Miller Building R novation
6. Floyd Avenue Ext nsion
7. Union Av nue Connector
8. Dartmouth Wid ning: Logan -Delaware
9. Municipal Refu e Disposal System (Cooperative
and/or grant)
10. Little Dry Cre k Developm nt $361,000 to
11. Big Dry Cr k D velopm nt $121,750 to
12. Golf Cour /Gr enbelt
13. Golf Driving Range
14. Softball Complex
15. Gard n Ar a
16. C nt nnial P rk Shore Dev 1opm nt
17. Cu hing Park Expansion D velopment
18. B nnock/Sh rman Wid ning
19. R ali nm nt Floyd and Broadway
20. Hi h School B llfi ld Light
21. MeL llan R rvoir Dev lopm nt -.....
1977 proj cts b includ d
l. Fir ion
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5. Ov rh ad R rvoir .
$ 80,000
$ 78,000
$ 730,000
$ 129,500
$ 38,000
$4,800,000
$ 310,000
$ 218,000
$4,300,000
$ 461,000
$ 271,700
$ 202,000
$ 24,000
$ 136,000
$ 12,800
$ 210,000
$ 600,000
$1,159,000
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modification of piping at overhead reservoirs suggested to be
included in the 1977 CIP Budget, are:
Construction of Pipeline in City Ditch:
Partially Metered System
Allen Filter Plant Capacity Increase
Partially Metered System
Increase Overhead Storage Booster Pump Capacity
Partially Metered System
Water Storage Reservoir -Bates/Logan
Partially Metered System
By Order of t he City Planning
and Zoning Commission.
Gertrude G. Welty
Recording Seer tary
$2,501,000
$ 306,000
$ 378,000
$2,024,000
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1977-1981
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Project Request:
The expansion of the Englewood/Littleton Fire Training
Facility would be concerned primarily with providing storage
space for training equipment and apparatus. Space for a
planning and lesson review room is proposed also.
Analysis of Project Request:
The land for the Engl wood/Littleton joint training
facility has been purchas d and money appropriated for th
construction of this building. This request is for additional
expansion of the faciliti s and purchase of training equipm nt
apparatus.
Justification :
In th futur , it will b nee ssary to have torage
capab liti for trainin quipment, such a re rv training
quipm nt and pparatu . An in id planning and lesson r view
room w ill al o undoubtedly b most desirable.
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En l wood and Litt l ton hav
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1981 is the project year of expenditure .
Recommended Financing:
Capital Improvement Program Budget.
Staff Requirements :
It may be possible that office personnel may be
required in the future.
Related Costs Resulting f rom the Project:
Additions of training equie-ent will be required as
the need arise •
Inca.e froa Project Request :
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Project Request:
Closed-circuit television receivers to be installed
at Fire Stations Number 2, 3, and 4 are requested . These
receivers would be similar to the one now installed in the
Police/Fire Center and Je ff erson Fire Station No . 1 . These
receivers will provide reception of the formal training prog ram
from the Denver Fire Department television training center .
Analysis o f Project Request:
In the last two Cap i tal Improvement Programs , the
expenditure f or th is equ i pment ha s been projected to be in-
cluded in th e 1 9 7 6 Ca p i tal Improvement Program Budget .
Justi fic at i on :
Th i v e ry i mportan t tra i n i n g program is ca rr i ed on
during du ty hours. With th e rec eive rs, nine men in e ach o f
the four di s tr ic t s wi ll b abl to rece i ve this two-hour train i n
program fi v e da y a we e k wb i l they are on duty i n th ir d i t rict.
Co t :
Each of th r c 3,300; th tiaa t d
purcha nd in tallation co t or all thr unit 1 10,000.
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To be in the Capital Improvement Program Budget .
Staff Requirements :
No additional staff required.
Related Costs Resulting from the Project Request :
None
I Income from Project Request:
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Project Request:
The correction of certain hazardous street intersection
dips, which are on fire response routes.
Analysis of Project Request :
The Fire Department has asked that steps be taken as
soon as possible to correct several serious "dips" in inter-
sections , particularly along fire response routes. Inasmuch
as these dips are generally related to the drainage program,
the request has been coordinated with Public Works . The
Public Work Department has investigated the following inter-
sections which are of particular concern to Chief Hamilton:
1 . On Elati at Ithica , north and south side.
2. On Fox at Kenyon, north side : These i ntersections
would not be able to be cha nged without major construction
of a torm sewer for the C ntral Englewood basin.
3. On Elati at U.S . 285 , north and south ide: This
tr t d p ould be alt r d at a c o t of 10 ,000.
Th followin tion h v had ork co.pl ted in order
to corr t th dlp :
1. On K n on Ill alaaa h.
2. On nyon a L pan.
3. On n at Ja on.
On at Cr nd , outh ld . Thi ork ha n
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are needed to reduce potential major damage to heavy fire
apparatus in crossing these dips on emergency responses at
any speed .
Cost:
The cost of the Central Englewood Basin sewer system
which would correct the intersections set forth in Number 1
above, is $575,700 (adjusted cost to 1974). The work to be
done at Elati and U.S. 285 would cost $10,000. The other
sharp dips mentioned are being repaired this year within the
regular Public Works budget and are, therefore, deleted from
the request .
Project Expenditures by Year :
Chie f Hamilton r quest that the correction b mad
in 1977 and 197 .
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None
Income from Project Request:
None, There would be an anticipated savings in the
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Project Request: Outdoor Pistol Range
The Police Department requests funding for an outdoor
pistol range to be located on land adjacent to the new Englewood-
Littleton Fire Training Center. This pistol range will replace
the facility now being used which is on land north of West Oxford
Avenue and east of the South Platte River. This land will become
part of the new Golf Course, and the facility will have to be
relocated prior to the time the east nine holes are constructed.
It is anticipated this will be a joint use facility used by both
the Englewood and Littleton Police Departments. It is assumed
Littleton will provide the land and Englewood will provide the
facility.
An indoor pistol range was requested in 1975, which
facility was to b locat d in an ddition to the Police/Fire
Building. Th possibility of locating an outdoor pistol range
on the Fire Training Center site was di cussed at the C.I.P.
aeetings in 1975, and the revi ed r quest reflects tho e
di cu ion .
Ju t fication:
0 ic r u in th facility n d roa on to two
hour • to •ion r month d pend in on ach o icer'
abil1ty. 0 ic r ar r quir d by th part n to qualify
a on a aonth 1 cy. Tb ndard
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The present outdoor pistol range is scheduled to be
abolished by the greenbelt area along the South Platte River.
This will necessitate a new facility to provide in-service
training for officers in firearms qualifications. This type
of training is absolutely imperative for the officers to maintain
ainimum standards, for the safety of the officers, for the
safety of the general public, and to protect the City from
financial liability that may be incurred in the event of an
injury or fatality resulting from the discharge of an officer's
firearm. Th availability of electronic controlled shooting
d evices ha greatly extended the typ of firearms training that
can now b conducted on an outdoor range,
Cost:
$32,000 is requ sted for this project. This will
includ the co t of equipment, electronic devices especially
aad for outdoor pistol rang practice, construction co t and
d ign nd arcbit ctural f
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Th approximat con truction period would b on
Maint nanc tiaat d to b 500 r y ar.
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The only cost would be an estimated $500.00 per year
for maintenance.
Income from the Project :
Not applicable.
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Project Request: Sinclair Pool Bathhouse
It is proposed that a bath house be located adjacent
to the outdoor swimming pool at Sinclair Junior High School .
The bath house would be complete with locker rooms, showers,
an office area, and pool management facilities. The proj ect
would al o inclu de park facilities and landscaping of the pool
area.
The bath house would provide a centrally located bath
hou a c and office area, eparate from the school facilitie .
Analy i of Project Reque t ;
Thi facility would provide for a centrally located
bathhou e and office ar a for th existing pool, making it
totally lf-ufficient and independent of the chool facilities.
It would al o provid r troom facilities for the n w tenni
and handball cou rt at Sinclair Junior High School.
Th Commi ion a ign d a priority of even to thi
project reque t for the 1975 Capital Improvem nts Program.
Just1fica tion :
Ev r nc th outdoor awi .. in pool wa plann d to
b loc t d at Sinclair Junior H h School, provi ion fo r how r
and r troom a ili t1 ha n of cone rn . h n th pool i
u ed during tim that th n in u • it i ary
to hav th chool bu ld n 0 n to provid th tacili ti
Th propo d proj t uld provid or a ntrally lo-
at d b and otli ar or th outdoor pool and • k
th xi t lly Th pool
0 rat on nt nd allo th chool to
tun . lion ith u d1 rupt n of H 0 ra ion.
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Cost:
Architectural Services
Inspection
Labor
Non-labor construction cost
Equipment
Furniture
Total Estimated Cost
Project Expenditures by Years:
Not Estimated.
Estiaated Construction Period :
One year.
Reco .. ended Financing :
8,000
2,000
30,000
36,000
2,000
2,000 so,ooo
Special reserves for Capital Expenditure,
Staff Requirements :
Becau e the new facility would provide for a considerably
aore efficient operation of the pool facility, on less staff
person will be r quired, saving $2,491 per year.
Related t :
Annual aaint nanc , repair and op ration -3,000,
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Th y arly in oa would r aain the aa a
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Project Request: Lebow Avenue Bridge
The proposed Lebow Avenue Bridge would replace the
existing sub-standard bridge located on West Lebow Avenue at
Big Dry Creek. A new bridge at this location would relieve
the severe dip at the existing bridge and provide for the 100-
year flood flow in Big Dry Creek.
Analysis of Project Request:
The center of Big Dry Creek in the area of the Lebow
Bridge, is th Engl wood/Littleton City limit boundary. The
proposed cost o f $78,000 would be Englewood's share of the
total cost of the bridge. Littleton would also be contributing
$78,000 to t h total cost of the bridge .
Justification:
Th pr ent bridge would be overtopped and pos sibly
wash d out if a 100-y ar flood were to occur . Th existin
brid e which i approximately 30 ft. wide, is narrower than
the 44 ft. roadway b ing built by En lewood und r Pavin
Di tric o. 22. Littl ton plan to iaprov Lehow Av nu
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Staff Requirements:
No additional staff required.
Related Costs Resulting from the Project Request :
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Project Request: Widen Broadway -Yale to Floyd
The proposed widening of South Broadway from Yale
Avenue to Floyd Avenue would provide for median planters,
designated lanes and on-street parking. The present width in
this segment of South Broadway is 60 feet. This proposal would
widen Broadway to 82 feet, adding eleven more feet on each side.
Analysis of Project Request :
The proposed widening, together with the request to
widen Broadway between Floyd and u.s. 285, would make the width
on South Broadway uniform from the North City limit at Yale
Avenue south to Belleview Avenue.
Justification :
The project would pravid for a more efficient flow
of traffic, and beautify South Broadway,
Cost :
Con truction 730,000
Engine ring and In pection work will be don by th
Departm nt of Public Work • P riodic aa int nan would be
r quir d by th Parks R cr ation Departm nt.
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No additional staff required.
Related Costs Resulting from the Project Request:
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Income from Project Request:
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Project Request: Broadway Median Planters
This project request calls for the installation of
planters in the median on South Broadway from Quincy Avenue
to Belleview. The planters would be similar to those which
have been constructed on South Broadway, north of Quincy Avenue.
Analysis of Request :
This project would coordinate the appearance of South
Broadway from U.S. 285 to West BellevEw Avenue.
Justification:
The planters would beautify the South Broadway median.
Cost :
Con t ruc tion
Project Expend i ture by Years:
1 1
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Two •on t h
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$129,500
for apital Exp nd 1 t u r
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Project Request: Denny Miller Building Renovation
To upgrade restroom facilities from elementary school
to adult. Remove some walls to provide larger rooms. Paint
exterior. Upgrade lighting fixtures to provide enough light
for craft and art classes. Replace glass in windows . Replace
broken sidewalks and landscape the area . Provide drapes or
shades for windows. Provide chairs and tables for recreation
and Old Timers Baseball prograas. Provide some type of air
conditioning in the building for summer months when we have
many adult and children activities in the building.
Analysis of Project Request:
This will cause the Miller Building to b more
desirable to u
by the citizen . Curtains will provide pro-
taction from th hot sun and give privacy at night --also
perait fila and slid showin Air conditionin will provide
so• r li f roa th h at on suaa r days and v nin s for pro-
gram participant It ill brin Mill r Building up to top
tandard or buildin such a oth r •unicipal buildin a uch
a City Hall , ir and Poli C nt r, Library, etc.
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Paint, R pair , R trooa renovation
Air Condi tionin (S a a p Coole rs )
Landscape
Project Expenditures by Year :
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20 ,000
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First Year $38 ,000 --renovation of building
Estiaated Construction Period :
Renovation of building --three {3) aonths
Reco .. ended Financing :
Capital Expenditure
Staff Requireaents :
No additional staff required.
Related Costs Resulting froa Project Request:
Air Condi t ion incr ase in electricity of approxi-
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Project Request: West Floyd Avenue Extension
A complete construction to extend West Floyd Avenue
from South Huron Street westward to South Zuni Street is pro-
posed. The project would include grade separations at the
railroad tracks and South Santa Fe Drive, plus a bridge over
the South Platte River .
Analysis of Project Request:
This is a request Which has not been made previously
and which would implement the Master Street Plan section of
the Comprehensive Plan .
Justification:
The Master Street Plan designat s Floyd Avenue as a
Collector from South Zuni Street to South University Boulevard.
The propos d extension of West Floyd Av nue would make it
po sible for Floyd Avenue to be used to it full capability
as a Col lee tor.
Th xten ion also would provide additional acces to
the downtown ar a and to Ci nderella City.
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Reco .. ended Financing :
Special Reserves for Capital Expenditures -$4,800,000
Staff Requirements :
No additional staff required.
Related Costs Resulting from the Project Request :
None
Income from Project Request :
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Project Request: Union Avenue Connector
The Union Avenue Connector from South Santa }'e Drive
to South Windermere Street is a revived proposal, having been
discussed several years ago. The location would be along an
extension of West Union Avenue from the west line of South
Santa Fe Drive to the east line of South Windermere Street.
Analysis of Project Request :
The Union Avenue Connector has been requested as a
Capital Improvement project periodically si~e 1969.
Justification:
The Union Avenue Connector would provide better and
safer traffic flow and turning movement by eliminating the
off-set intersection of West Tufts Avenue and West Union Avenue
with South Santa Fe Drive. Pre ently the through tra ff ic on
both West Union Avenue and We t Tufts Avenue has to j og at
South Santa Fe Drive if it want to continue east or west
between South Federal Boulevard and South Clarkson Street,
or to any point i n between. Left-turning movea nt
f rom So uth Santa Fe Drive at the inters ctions ar
xtr a ly hazardou .
onto or
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Th Plann i n g a nd Zoning Coaai i on i i n th proc
o f con id ri n g a m n da nt t o t h Master Str t P lan in t hi
ar a in an !fort to orr ct thi v ry s riou probl A
r co .. ndation r th Plannin 1• on to th City Council
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Cost:
Land Acquisition $ 85,700
Construction $224,300
TOtal Estimated Cost $310,000
The engineering and inspection work for the project
will be done by the Department of Public Works.
Project Expenditures by Years:
First Year
Second Year
Estimated Construction Period:
Four 110nths.
Reco .. ended Financinc:
$ 85,700
$224,300
Special Reserves for Capital Expenditures $310,000.
Staff Require• nts :
No additional staff required.
Related Costs Resulting fro. the Project Request :
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Project Request : Dartmouth Widen1ng -Logan to Delaware.
Dartmouth Avenu i propo d for widening from South
Logan Street to South lawar Str t. Proposed width is 44'
flow line to flow lin
sidewalk as needed .
w1th r placement of curb, gutter, and
Analysis of Proje ct Reque t :
Presently , th e paved width of Dartmouth Avenue between
South Logan Street and South Delaware Street varies from 33 feet
to 35 feet. Dartmouth Avenue west of South Delaware Street
is 43 feet in paved width. East of South Logan Street, Dartmouth
Avenue is 44 feet in width, flow line to flow line. The
requested widening would make the paved width of Dartmouth
Avenue uniform from South University Boulevard to South Santa
Fe Drive.
Justification :
The M ter Street Plan designates Dartmouth Avenue
as an Arterial . Arterial hould have a paved width of not
le than 44 f t in ord r to provid wid r driving lan s.
A pavin di tr ct wa iv n no pecific priority by
th Plannin Zonin Coam i ion for 1975; but, it wa includ d
in th 1 t 0 Capital Improv 111 nt for each y ar tw en 19/5
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Estimated Construction Period:
Two months
Recommended Financing:
$ 8,000
$210,800
Federal Aid $164,100
Special Reserves for
Capital Expenditures 54,700
Staff Re q uirements:
No additional staff required.
Related Costs Resulting from the Project Request :
None
Income from Project Request :
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Project Request: Municipal Refuse Disposal System
The project would provid for the construction of a
municipal refuse disposal system. A site for the incinerator
has not been determined.
Analysis of Project Request :
The project, as proposed by the Director of Public
Works was to include a trash collection system; however, the
Commission felt that collection of trash is not something that
the City should do, primarily because of the expense involved.
The estimated cost of the trash equipment needed for collection
is $700,000.
Justification :
Because convenient fill sites are becoming scarce, it
is anticipat d that citizen d mand for an improved City-operated
trash di posal sy t • will incr a e •
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Annual maintenance, repair and operation --$80,000.
Income from Project Request:
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Englewood Centennial-Bicentennial Committee requests.
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by t~t Department.
~ rroject Request: Little Dry Creek Development ~ ~ Concept:
~ After reviewing the Little Dry Creek flood control
problems with the Public Works Department and receiving their ' I input for future flood control measures, it appears that the
beautification of Little Dry Creek at this time could be done
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channel for a hundred year flood control plan is impl m nted
or further engineering studie d termine other m thod for
beautification and flood control. This current beautification
would consist of extensive cleanup of the existin chann 1. A
trail sy tem would b establish d froa th eastern city liait
to th existing box intak at W t Girard Av nu , and natural
v g tation would be plant d alon th ri ht-of-way o th
xisting ch ann 1 and th trail y t •• Th u ot th curr nt op n spac ar a along th outh id of th chann 1 tor aini-p rk ar a nd r t ar a With th land capin in th ar a ould b Th trail ay t a hould ht d, • cially in th aini-park nd ddition 1 land hould
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A. Construction
1. Trail system construction (nonpaved
surface) $12,000
2 . Sprinkler system construction (tree
watering and new mini-parks) $16,000
3. Landscaping (along trails, right-
of-way, mini-parks)
4. Seeding & sodding (along trails,
right-of-way, mini-parks)
5. Grading, contouring, demolition
of buildings
B. Land Acqu i sition
$28,000
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Concept:
The construction of a trail system from the southern
City limits area along Big Dry Creek to the South Suburban
Progress Park area. This trail would provide for controlled
access through a heavily wooded area along a natural waterway
for the future enjoyment of citizens of the area. At the
present time in the area from Lehow to Progress Park, a natural
bird sanctuary exists and is the home of many rare ground
nesting birds . Every effort should be made to preserve and
protect this area and expand the natural conditions now existing
throughout the entire project.
In order to implement thi plan, the acqui ition of
privat prop rty for right-of-way would be nee ary alo th
ntire 1 n th of th tr aa. A ter acquisition is acco.pli h d
for th ri ht-of-a , approxiaat ly twenty feet wide on both
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Approximate Cost:
A. Construction
1. Trail system (nonpaved)
2. Landscaping with native vegetation
3. Signs for educational & control
$12,500
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$21,750
B. Acquisition
NOTE:
1. Twenty feet right-of-way on north and south
sides of stream ------$100,000 to $250,000
Due to the fact that it would be difficult to construct
a building in the area because of flood danger caused
by structures in the ·floodway, there aay be a possibility
that some of this land could be donated. If land owners
would donate land for the beautification of th area,
the abov aention d acqui ition coat could be considerably
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River Redevelopment Project:
Funds have been budgeted for land acquisition and
the construction of the first nine holes of the golf course.
The remaining projects within the river redevelopment project
that were not included in the 1976-1980 Capital Improvement
Program are the greenbelt area, golf driving range, softball
complex , and garden area. The map on the following page lo-
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Project Request:
This project calls for a greenbelt area to be located
on both sides of the South Platte River and within the River
Redevelopment Project. The garden area will be an integral
part of the Project and comprise approximately three acres.
Analysis of Project Request:
Funds to purchase land from Winslow and Company to
construct the golf course and greenbelt area are included in
the River Redevelopment land acquisition funds. This request
is for matching funds (50%) to th U.S. Corps of Engineers, to
construct a crossing bridg , hik and bike trail, picnic tables
and restrooms.
Justification :
The greenbelt ar a ould beautify th South Platte ,
enhance the surrounding areas, pr s rv native tre , plants,
small animals and provide a bird sanctuary. It would provide
for pleasant and relaxing hik and bik trails for aany people.
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salaries and additional equipment not included in the project
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Income from Project:
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Project Request: Golf Driving Range
The golf driving range would be located in the southeast
section of the River Redevelopment Project area. The driving
range would be approxi.ma tely 300 yards long.
Analysis of Project Request :
The driving range is a facility which is in great
deaand by persons who play golf. This facility will be a very
profitable operation for the City.
Justification :
The driving range would provide golfers an opportunity
to iaprove their gaae and would be a source of recreation for
the person who just wants to "go out and hit a few balls" to
unwind froa the tensions from the day . It would also be used
by peraons taking golf lessons.
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Proj ct Expenditures by Year :
ir t Y ar 24.000.
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New staff requirements should cost about $5,000 the
first year,
Related Costs Resulting from the Project Request:
Annual salaries, maintenance, repair and operation
are estimated at approximately $6,500 per year.
I Dco•e fro. PrGject Request :
Froa the net operation incoae, a profit of between
$4,000 to $9,000 should be realized each year. A portion of
this profit should be used to retire the Revenue Bonda .
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Project Request: Softball Complex
The softball complex will be located in the eastern
portion of the River Redevelopment Project, northeast of the
driving range. TWo lighted fields will be provided for both
slow pitch and fast pitch softball.
Analysis of Project Request:
Provision of these additional fields will enable the
Department to schedule two game• a night instead of three at
the Belleview Park softball field. This will alleviate
complaints from residents of the Belleview Park area about the
night softball.
Justification :
Slow pitch softball is a fast growing recreational
activity and th se fields will give aore people an opportunity
to play both lo pitch and fast pitch softball. Each year,
froa three to five oftball teaa have not been abl to enter
the Departaent' organiz d prograas because of a lack of softball
fields. Th ad~ tiona! field will take soa of th pr ur
oft of other fi ld .
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Total tiaat d t
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Recommended Financing:
Special Reserves for Capital Expenditures --$136,000,
Staff Requirements:
Annual estimated cost of new staff -$2,000,
Related Costs Resulting from Project Request:
Salaries, maintenance, repair and operation are estimated
at approximately $3,600 per year,
Incoae froa Project Request:
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Project Request: Garden Area
An area set aside for gardening will be located in
the western portion of the River Redevelopment project, adjacent
to South Clay Street. The facility will enable people of all
ages, especially children, to learn about gardening.
Analysis of project Request:
The garden area will add to the diversity of the
River Redevelopment program which is being designedaround
the needs of persons of aU ages and interests. It will be
coordinated with the City greenhouse located on West Union
Avenue.
Justification :
In order to encourage •ore and better gardening practices,
facilities will be provided where gardening skills and
techniques can be developed. Raising vegetables and flowers
is an enjoyable leisure ti•e activity and is popular, specially
aaong persons who are retir d and lon to get "back to th
soil". Youth group will be abl to have gard ning projects
in thi ar a, al o.
Cost:
Land 12,500
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Special Reserves for Capital
Expenditures $12,500
Staff Requirements:
New staff required $1,500 per year.
Related Costs Resulting from the Project Request:
None
Future expenditures for additional equipment not included in
project cost: $ 8QO.
Annual maintenance, repair, and operation $300.
Inco.e fro• Project Request :
$600 • The esti•ated annual inco•e fro• the project is
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Project Request: Centennial Park Shore Development
The Centennial Park shore development would be located
along the west and north shores of the lake. This area is
currently an undeveloped gravel area .
The development would include a trail system around
the lake area, a beach along the shore line, a landscaped
area along the upper shore line including trees, shrubs, and
turf. A fisbing pier facility for expanded recreation fishtg
would also be included.
Analysis of Project Request :
This project would provide expanded recreational use
of the Centennial Park area .
Justification :
This project is directly related to the total develop-
aent of the Centennial Park facility and would provide for
the park and recreational ne ds of the area.
Cost :
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Insp ction
Labor
Non-labor construction cost
Equipaent
Total Estiaat d Co t
$ 10,000
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$ 95,000
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$210,000
nt o! Parks Recreation Priority Rating :
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Additional maintenance staff time would be necessary.
Related Costs Resulting from the Project Request:
Annual estiaated cost of aaintenance staff -$12,000
Annual aaintenance, repair and operation
Future costs of additional equipaent
Incoae froa Project Request:
None
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Project Request: Cushing Park Addition
It is requested that land be acquired to expand the
Cushing Park facilities at West Dartmouth Avenue and South
Huron Street. The addition would take in approximately five
acres and the following facilities would be provided on this
land : outdoor swim pool, tennis courts, picnic area, landscaping
and open space .
Analysis of Project Request:
The acquisition of additional land for Cushing Park
is made in order to better serve the re idents of the north-
west area of the City. The Planning Coa.ission suggested that
a swimming pool should be planned for this park i n 1978 i n the i r
list of priorities submitted to the City Manager in 1974.
Ju tification :
Thi expansion o f f acil i ties would provide for the
much needed rec reational facilitie in this area of the coa-
aunity .
A tat d in the Comprehensive Plan, a report by Denv r
iona l Coun i l of Govern.ants point out that 10.5 a c r s o f
p ar and r cr at iona l land hould be provided for a c h 1 ,000
p o pl in t h c o.aun ity . En g l ood ha roughly 11 5 a c r i n
park and r r ational land at th pr nt t i a ; t her !or , th
City ha a pr nt n d of approxiaat ly 250 additional a c r
of land for park and r cr ation 1 u to it pr nt
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Tennis is a fast growing recreational actvity and
the City 's present courts are not able to fill the demand.
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Total Estimated Cost
Project Expenditure by Years :
Fir t Ye ar
Se cond Year
Third Y ar
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120 ,000
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Estiaated Construction Period :
Three years.
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Project Request: Widen Bannock & Sherman Streets
The widening of South Bannock Street and South Sherman
Street, from Yale Avenue to Chenango Avenue, is requested. The
paved width would be 44 feet and widewalks, curbs and gutters
would be replaced.
Analysis of Project Request :
The proposed widening would take place on those segments
of South Bannock Street and South Sherman Street which have not
already been widened, such as on South Bannock Street between
U.S. 285 and West Oxford Street.
Justification :
A pavin district was given no specific priority by
the Plannin and Zonin co .. ission for 1975; but, it wa in-
cluded in tb list of Capital Japroveaents for each year n
1976 and 1980 ,
Th Master Stre t Plan designates South Bannock Str t
and South Sh raan Str t as Coll ctors froa Yale Avenue to
Chenango Av nu . Such a wid nin would provid for a saooth
flow of traffic and allo parking on both sides of th s~reet.
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Estimated Construction Period:
Four months.
Recommended Financing :
Special Reserves for Capital Expenditures--$1,159,000.
Staff Requirements:
No additional staff required.
Related Costs Resulting from the Project Request :
None
Income from Project Request:
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Project Request: Floyd and Broadway Realignment
Removal of the present off-set in Floyd Avenue at
its intersect with South Broadway.
Analysis o f Project Request:
The proposed Floyd Avenue and South Broadway realign-
ment would implement plans that have been discussed on numerous
occasions in the past ten years.
Justifi c ation :
Various studies which have been done for th City since
1964, most recently the Voorh Traffic Study, hav reco-.ended
the realignment of Floyd Avenue at it inter ection with South
Broadway. The realignm nt will make it possible to improve th
signalization on Broadway, cr ating a more fficient traffic
flow on both Broadway and Floyd. Traffic movement through an
off-et are tim -con uming . Signal tim i u ually wa ted by
requiring ub tantial cl ranc periods through which traffic
i not nt r~n ny approach and it i diflicul t to coordina t
ignal , in th1 in • alon South Broadway.
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Staff Requirements:
No additional staff required.
Related Costs Resulting from the Project Request :
The ignal at that inter ection would have to be
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Income from ProJect t :
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Project Request : High School Ballfield Li gh ting
Lighting o f the Englewood High School Ballfield is
requested so that it c an be used for night baseball by the
Recreat ion Department. The field is located in the northeast
area of the Englewood High School campus and is fully developed
with the exception of lighting.
Analysis of Project Request :
W r th High School baseball field to be lighted, i t
could b us d t o better advantage by the City Re creation Depart-
ment .
Just ification :
By lighting the field and ext nd1ng the play i ng time,
the Recreation Department' ba ball pro ra m could b e xpand ed
to more ne rly m et th n ed of th community.
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First Year 90,000 .
Estimated Construction Period:
One year .
Recommended Financing :
General revenu 45,000.
Working Cap1tal or
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Project Reque st: McLellan Reservoir Development
The project request ~s for development of McLellan
Reservoir south of the City along Countyline Road and South
Santa Fe Drive to provide for organized recreational use of
the reservo ir, including hiking, picnic areas, fishin~a
trail system around the lake, parking area and landscaping.
The area currently is in a semi-natural state with native
vegetation taking over old farm land .
Analysis of Project Requ st:
This ar a is currently in a emi-natural state with
native yegetation ta ing over old farm land. Since the
acquisition of the land, the City has planned to develop
it for r cr ational purpo
The South uburb n R cr ation Di trict is also
propo ing to th Wat r Bonrd that th reservoir be d eveloped
and po ibly a oop rat1v . pro ram b tw nth Ci ty and South
Suburban R r ation Di tri t ould volv
Ju tification :
Th lopa nt o M Lellan rvo r ould nabl it
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Estimated Construction Period:
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Recommended Financing:
General Revenue
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Staff Requirements:
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$17,000
$26,000
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Annual maint nanc , repair and operation
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Project Request: Modify Piping at Belleview/Clarkson Reservoir
This project includes piping and an electric valve
to operate the pump station for ground-level reservoir pumping.
Justification:
Currently, there are two each 24" transmission mains
that merge into one to either fill or drain the reservoir.
This situation restricts the flexibility in rapid filling and
drain ing during peak yours.
Project Exp nditure by Year:
1981 $17,700
Estimated Construction Period :
Le than on year.
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Project Re q uest:
Construction of a pipeline in City Ditch .
An alysis of Project Request:
Plans are to abandon the Union Avenue intake from
t h e South Platte River in favor of a gravity flow pipeline
o f approximately seven miles in length in the City Ditch from
Chatfield Dam to the Allen Filteration Plant .
.ru.tt fi cation :
The installation of a pipe in the City Ditch will
increase the carrying capacity of the ditch by allowing for
year-round flow instead of the easonal flow n o w available
f rom an open ditch. The size of the pipe will depend upon
the fi nal raw water requirements. Overhead and maintenan
cost will be r duced becau e th pipeline would us gravitation
to bring water from Chatfield Dam instead of electrical energy
to pump wat r from th Riv r .
Th Co rp of Engin er i going to r chann 1 th
South Platt Riv r a rly a 197 9 . Whn this occur ,
ngl ood ill hav to abl to obtain all of it at r
throu h th lin tn th Cit D tch. It th pip lin i
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Project Expenditures by Years.
The cost was to be spread over a two year period 1978 -
80, as recommended in the CH2M Study, with the projected probable
c o mpletion in 1980. The austere water improvement programs omit
this item and defer construction until after 1981.
Estimated Construction Period :
Two years or more.
Reco .. ended Financing:
Utility R venues
General Obligation Bonds
Revenue Bonds
Staff Requirements :
No additional taff r quir d ; in fact, ther may b a
slight reduction in taft .
Related Cost Resulting from th Project Requ st:
The cost of yearly aaintenanc , r pair and operation
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Project Request:
Increase in the Allen Filter Pump Station at 1500 West
Layton Avenue to provide additional treated water pumping
capacity.
Analysis of Project Request:
The project for the pump station is divided into two
stages to increase the capacity of pumping treated water into
the City system. The first stage is coincident with the expansion
of the Allen Filter Plant. The cond stage could be deferred
until after 1980.
Ju tification:
The present pump are in d quat to supply th higher
d •and for water.
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Staff Requirements:
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Income from Project Request :
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Project Request :
Increase overhead storage booster pump capacity at
Clarkson and Sherman near the principle treated water storage
reservoir .
Analysis of Project Request :
The installation of additional pumping to the two
existing overhead storage booster pumps to provide a higher
pumping rate. This will increase the pressure in the water
lines serving the City .
Justi fication:
By 1979, the pre ent overhead storage boo ter pumps
will need to b enlarged to meet maximum hourly demands. This
d mand is sho n in the urvey mad by CH2M Engineering Consultants
in their 1975 r port . Th growin demand will incr at a
fa ter rate if the y t m i not ntir ly meter d.
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Staff Requirements:
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P roject Request:
Clear water Storage reservoir in the vicinity of
Bates a n d Logan Park .
Analy sis of Project Request:
A water storage facility is proposed to serve Northeast
E n g l ewood. The location of this facility would be n ear the
Ba tes-LOgan Park, using some City -owned land and some to be
pu rc ha ed.
Jus ti r i at on :
The northeast part of the City ha a water shortage
The additional tora at thi location
a t the present tim
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limination of th Hampden/Clark on boo ter
pump and will provid or w t r for north a t En 1 wood.
Ther i an xi ting pump ta tion t Bat an park, which
is not in d at th pr nt t1m cau the Ci ty ha
b n unabl to d liV r w t r to it . 'nli pump would u d
i th prop d plan for an und r round tor a r rvoir
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Project Expenditure by Years:
1980 if either of the CH 2M Engineering Consultants
recommended water improvement program were implemented. This
project would be deferred to after 1980 if either of the
austere programs were used.
Estimated Construction Period:
Less than one year using contracted labor.
Recommended Financing :
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