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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

CITY OF THORNTON 06/18/2020

AGENDA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Virtual Meeting June 23, 2020

7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. MOMENT OF SILENCE

4. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

APPROVING THE AGENDA APPROVES TIMING FOR CONSIDERING THE CONSENT CALENDAR. AT THE TIME COUNCIL CONSIDERS THE CONSENT CALENDAR, ANY COUNCILMEMBER MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE "PULLED" AND THAT ITEM SHALL BE REMOVED AND ADDED TO THE LIST OF “ACTION ITEMS."

6. PRESENTATIONS None

7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION DURING THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING, ANYONE MAY SPEAK ON ANY SUBJECT WHICH DOES NOT LATER APPEAR ON THE AGENDA AS A PUBLIC HEARING. SPEAKING TIME WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER INDIVIDUAL/TOPIC WITH A ONE HOUR LIMIT ON THIS SEGMENT OF THE AGENDA. IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK, PLEASE SIGN UP BY GOING TO https://thorntonco.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__nuurbj-RZa5RQvzjiwlLg OR CALL 669-900-6833 AND ENTER MEETING ID 930 7396 8161.

8. COUNCIL COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS

9. STAFF REPORTS

A. Monthly Financial Report for April 2020.

B. Financial Revenue Projections.

C. July 4th Fireworks Enforcement.

10. CONSENT CALENDAR

ITEMS OF A ROUTINE AND NON-CONTROVERSIAL NATURE ARE PLACED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR. ANY COUNCILMEMBER MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE "PULLED" FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. AGENDA ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR WILL BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA AT THE END OF THE MATTERS LISTED UNDER "ACTION ITEMS."

A. Approval of Minutes – June 2, 2020 Special and June 9, 2020 Regular City Council

meetings.

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER COUNCIL AGENDAJune 23,2020

10. CONSENT CALENDAR * Continued

B. A resolution approving the City ltrtanager's appointment of Kimberly Newhart as theDirector of Finance/City Treasurer for the City of Thornton, effective July 1 ,2OZO.

11, PUBLIC HEARINGS

IN ORDER TO SCHEDULE THE TIMING AND LENGTH OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THECONVENIENCE OF THE COUNCIL, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND INTERESTED PARTIES, THEFIRST PUBLIC HEARING WILL BEGIN AT OR BEFORE 7:30 P.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTERAS POSSIBLE. THIS SEGMENT OF THE AGENDA W|LL LAST NO MORE THAN TWO HOURS.PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS WHO WISH TO SPEAK ARE REQUESTED TO SIGN UP, BYGOING TOORCALL AND ENTER MEETING ID 930 8161, AND LIMITTHEIRTO THREE MINUTES. GROUPS OF CITIZENS BROUGHT TOGETHER BY A COMITITONINTEREST ARE REQUESTED TO CHOOSE A SPOKESPERSON WHOSE TIME TO GOi'IMENTMAY BE EXTENDED AT THE DISCRETTON OF THE MAYOR. SPEAKERS MAY BE ASKED TOBE SWORN IN BY THE CITY CLERK IF THEY WSH TO SUBMTT FACTS RATHER THANOPINIONS.

None

12, ACTION ITEMS

A. A resolution establishing a City Councilad hoc committee on equity

.I3. ADJOURNMENT

prepared by Kristen N. Rosenbaum, City Clerkfor Kevin S. Woods, City Manager

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CITY OF THORNTON 46n8t2020

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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date:

June 23, 2020

Agenda Item:

9A

Agenda Location:

Staff Reports

Goal(s):

Legal Review:

N/A

___ 1st Reading ___ 2nd Reading

Subject: Monthly Financial Report for April 2020.

Recommended by: Kim Newhart KN Approved by: Kevin S. Woods KW Ordinance previously introduced by:

___________________ Presenter(s): Kim Newhart, Interim Finance Director Erika Senna, Budget Manager

SYNOPSIS: The financial report for the four-month period ending April 30, 2020 is attached. RECOMMENDATION: For informational purposes only. BUDGET/STAFF IMPLICATIONS: None. ALTERNATIVES: For informational purposes only.

BACKGROUND (ANALYSIS/NEXT STEPS/HISTORY): (includes previous City Council action) None.

MONTHLY FINANCIALREPORT

APRIL 2020

CITY OF THORNTON

The purpose of the monthly financial report is to provide regular updates of the City’s financial position to the public. Each of the City’s funds are summarized by comparing year-to-date (YTD) activity with prior year activity, as well as the 2020 Budget. This provides context to the financial data and the City’s current financial position. Substantial variances from the current year financial plan or from prior year activity will be highlighted and explained throughout this document to increase transparency and understanding for the public.

GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS

ENTERPRISE FUNDS

CAPITAL PROJECTS TIMELINE

REVENUES

EXPENSES

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS

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INTRODUCTION

RetailRetail sales generated in March, reported to the City in April have been processed and analyzed. YTD sales tax is down 0.2%, but is up 0.7% when including incoming Thornton Development Authority (TDA) transfers. This number is expected to fall due to retail locations being forced to close due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Restaurants and non-essential general merchandise and clothing businesses (including Denver Premium Outlets, Kohl’s, Hobby Lobby, etc.) reported sales tax declines from 20% to over 50% when comparing March 2020 to March 2019.

Without the increased sales at essential general merchandise businesses (Costco, Walmart, Amazon etc.), and grocery store sales, sales tax would have been significantly lower. Businesses in these two categories reported increases in tax collection from 15% to over 60%. This same increase is not expected going forward. Sales tax revenues are expected to be significantly impacted by this pandemic. April returns due in May are expected to be the first month to show any significant changes in tax reporting.

Parks & Open Space Fund ConstructionOn April 22, the City completed the successful sale of the 2020 Certificates of Participation (COPs). This sale provides $30M in necessary funding for the construction of both the Thornton Active Adult Center located at the corner of 112th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard and the improvements and rehabilitation to the Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center Aquatics facility at 110th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.

HIGHLIGHTS

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GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTS SUMMARY- 3 -

FUND OVERVIEW

The City has two main general governmental funds: the General Fund, which is the primary operating fund of the City and the Governmental Capital Fund, which funds the City’s capital improvement program. The General Fund covers the majority of City services, including police, fire and emergency medical response, parks and recreation, streets and drainage way maintenance, development services, economic development, finance, legal, and general administration activities. Sales and use tax, property tax, user fees, fines, permit fees, license fees, intergovernmental revenue, and administrative charges are the main sources of General Governmental revenue.

GOVERNMENTAL REVENUES:HIGHLIGHTS

Governmental revenues are up 1.2%, or $581,081, and are higher than the 5.3% budgeted revenue increase over 2019.

The majority of this increase is related to one time revenue of approximately $1.8M related to an Adams County grant for the Riverdale Ballfield complex. Absent this one-time revenue, general government revenues were up 2.6%.

GOVERNMENTAL REVENUES GOVERNMENTAL OPERATING EXPENSES

GOVERNMENTAL OPERATING EXPENSES: HIGHLIGHTS

This includes some new initiatives, including:

• The first full year of operations at Trail Winds Recreation Center

• The new Thornton Active Adult Center opening in the third quarter of 2020

• Conversion of a portion of police fleet to hybrid vehicles

YTD EXP,28%,

$39.8M

YTD EXP,26%,

$40.6M

2019 TOTAL

BUDGET $144.1M

2020 TOTAL

BUDGET $155.4M

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YTD REV,30%,

$47.8M

YTD REV,28%,

$48.3M

2019 TOTAL

BUDGET $160.8M

2020 TOTAL

BUDGET $175.3M

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GOVERNMENTAL REVENUES

• Sales, Use & Other Taxes are down 5.9%, or $1,352,633, compared to 2019. This includes sales tax for retail sales made through March.

• A large majority of the 5.9% decrease is from Building Use Tax. Building use tax is down 47.6%, or $1,562,306. Roughly half of this decrease is from a large building use tax refund. Otherwise, it would only be down 25.7%, or $787,247, from 2019. The majority of this decrease in revenue is the result of a decrease in multi-family permits (0 in 2020 and 8 in 2019).

• Property tax is up 23.8%, or $1,394,536, compared to 2019. This is the direct result of an increase in the assessed value in the City.

• 2019 assessed value used to calculate 2020 property tax bills increased 22.4% over the prior year.

$4.5M, 24%$7.3M, 43% $7.9M, 60%

$2.1M, 18% $1.9M, 34%

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2020 GENERAL FUND REVENUES BY CATEGORY – YTD AND BUDGETED

• The City entered into an IGA with Adams County for the purpose of disbursing funds provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide relief for costs incurred due to COVID-19.

• Charges for services are down 23.5%, or $1,507,622. Administrative fees are down $1,072, 317 compared to 2019 as the fees are billed monthly instead of quarterly.

• The remainder of the decrease is related to a decrease of $227,802 in recreation charges resulting from the closure of the City’s recreational facilities on March 14, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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$24.6M, 23%

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GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS - REVENUE SUMMARYDescription Actual YTD 2019 Actual YTD 2020 Total Budget 2020

Sales, Use & Other Taxes $ 25,703,827 $ 24,618,630 $ 109,170,517 Charges for Services 5,816,495 4,451,048 18,764,834 Property Tax 5,856,917 7,251,453 16,913,072 Grants & Intergovernmental 6,429,385 7,937,007 13,133,752 Other Revenues 1,974,245 2,110,869 11,676,751 Licensing & Permits 2,025,056 1,946,999 5,653,954

Total Revenues $ 47,805,925 $ 48,316,006 $ 175,312,880

$11.3M, 29% $11.5M, 28%

$5.8M, 28% $5.5M, 22% $3.6M, 30% $2.4M, 27% $351K, 5%

BUDGET -$39.5M

BUDGET -$41.7M

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GOVERNMENTAL EXPENSES

2020 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL EXPENSES

2020 CAPITAL EXPENSE

APPROPRIATION, $29.6M

2019 CAPITAL EXPENSES

CARRYOVER,$43.8M

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2020 GOVERNMENTAL OPERATING EXPENSES BY CATEGORY - YTD AND BUDGET

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GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURE SUMMARYDescription Actual YTD 2019 Actual YTD 2020 Total Budget 2020

General Government $ 12,012,340 $ 11,322,349 $ 39,541,054 Police 11,431,339 11,546,985 41,699,701 Fire 5,635,404 5,796,960 20,693,005 Parks, Recreation and Community Programs 4,690,225 5,486,454 25,377,096 Infrastructure 3,417,625 3,634,942 12,050,197 City Development 2,415,591 2,424,873 8,839,099 Debt & Contractual Obligations 203,558 351,366 7,174,022

Total Expenditures $ 39,806,081 $ 40,563,929 $ 155,374,174

ENTERPRISE FUNDS SUMMARY

SEWER FUND OVERVIEWThe Sewer Fund is responsible for operating and maintaining the City’s wastewater collection system. While the City collects wastewater, it does not own or operate a wastewater treatment plant. The City sends wastewater to the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (MWRD) for treatment. Charges for services and tap fees are the main sources of Sewer Fund revenue.

WATER FUND OVERVIEWThe Water Fund is responsible for operating, maintaining, and planning for the future of the City’s water utility. The City is proud to provide quality water services, from the protection of water sources to the distribution of water to homes and businesses. Charges for services, leases, and tap fees are the main sources of Water Fund revenue.

STORMWATER FUND OVERVIEWThe Stormwater Fund was established in 2019 and is responsible for operation, maintenance, and capital improvement projects of the drain and drainage system throughout the City. Stormwater fees are the main source of Stormwater Fund revenue.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OVERVIEWThe Environmental Services Fund provides curbside trash and recycling collection services to over 29,000 homes throughout the community, as well as a number of special collection services for Thornton residents. Charges for services are the main source of Environmental Services revenue.

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• Charges for Services are down 0.7%, or $58,441, compared to 2019 despite customer water sales increasing by 5.9%, or $354,476, because of an increase in the number of accounts the utility serves and a rate increase of 3% effective January 2020. The increase in Customer Water sales is offset by a decrease in late fees and non-payment charges of $85,890, or 27.9%, and a decrease in Water Lease Revenue of $258,576, or 38.4%. The City began waving late charges and stopped performing turn-offs for delinquent accounts during the second half of March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Miscellaneous revenue is up $2,099,177 over the prior year. This is the result of a one-time receipt of $2,655,726 for the sale of water shares.

Capital Expenses, (including rollover appropriations) are highlighted:

• In 2020, the City funded Advanced Metering Infrastructure, which will provide enhanced meter reading, billing, and water conservation.

• The Thornton Water Project is also ongoing, with construction on a segment of pipe beginning in 2020 and several sections of pipe design continuing.

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WATER FUND SUMMARYDescription Actual YTD 2019 Actual YTD 2020 2020 Projections Total Budget 2020

Revenues $ 18,326,422 $ 19,931,130 N/A $ 82,313,714 Expenses 10,071,953 9,171,883 N/A 32,503,263 Capital 13,009,552 15,920,893 N/A 157,147,691

ENTERPRISE FUND – SEWER FUND

SEWER FUND REVENUES & EXPENSES – YTD AND BUDGETED

$4.8M $4.1M$4.9M,

25% $3.7M,24.9% $2.4M

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An example of a capital expense is the City’s replacement of the old Remington Lift Station with a 12-inch sanitary sewer gravity main that will run from the old Remington Lift Station to the Riverdale Park Lift Station in 2020. The Riverdale station is also in the process of being replaced with a new lift station

• Sewer rates increased 1.8% in January 2020 as a result of an increase in fees charged by the MWRD for treatment of the City’s sewage flows.

• The largest driver of the 2020 Budget is the payment to the MWRD for treating the City’s sewage flows.

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SEWER FUND SUMMARYDescription Actual YTD 2019 Actual YTD 2020 2020 Projections Total Budget 2020

Revenues $ 4,794,322 $ 4,869,342 N/A $ 19,524,507 Expenses 4,079,912 3,657,401 N/A 14,668,600 Capital 41,799 2,425,597 N/A 19,799,829

ENTERPRISE FUND: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES & STORMWATER

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FUND REVENUES & EXPENSES – YTD AND BUDGETED

The 2020 Budget includes appropriation for five replacement trucks and two new trash trucks as well as two additional employees who were added to supplement the trash and recycle curbside routes.

The Stormwater Fund began providing services April 1, 2019. Revenues are trending as expected. A mix of stormwater system maintenance costs as well as capital projects make up the bulk of the 2020 Budget.

STORMWATER FUND REVENUES & EXPENSES – YTD AND BUDGETED

$1.4M,34% $620K, 28%

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FUND SUMMARYDescription Actual YTD 2019 Actual YTD 2020 2020 Projections Total Budget 2020

Revenues $ 1,510,625 $ 1,564,591 N/A $ 5,801,792 Expenses 1,556,677 1,373,628 N/A 5,376,154 Capital - - N/A 1,946,000

STORMWATER FUND SUMMARYDescription Actual YTD 2019 Actual YTD 2020 2020 Projections Total Budget 2020

Revenues N/A $ 1,396,779 N/A $ 4,145,962 Expenses N/A 620,291 N/A 2,218,528 Capital N/A 885,031 N/A 8,684,925

OTHER FUNDS

THORNTON DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TDA) FUNDS OVERVIEW

TDA North: The City Council established, by ordinance in October 2003, the North Washington Street Urban Renewal Plan to reduce, eliminate, and prevent the spread of blight within the urban renewal area and to stimulate growth and development of the North Washington Street corridor. Property tax and sale tax increment revenues are the main sources of TDA North revenue.

TDA South: The City Council established, by ordinance in October 2012, the South Thornton Urban Renewal Plan to reduce, eliminate, and prevent the spread of blight within the urban renewal area and to stimulate growth and development in South Thornton. Property tax increment revenue is the main source of TDA South revenue.

TDA 144th: The City Council established, by ordinance in November 2012, the 144th Avenue and Interstate 25 Urban Renewal Plan to reduce, eliminate, and prevent the spread of blight within the urban renewal area and to stimulate growth and development in the 144th Avenue and Interstate 25 corridor. Property tax and sales tax increment revenue are the main sources of TDA 144th revenue.

OTHER CITY FUNDS OVERVIEW

Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council (TASHCO): TASHCO was established by City Council in 1991 to address the community’s need for additional arts and cultural programs. TASHCO conducts fundraising, actively supports all City sponsored arts and culture events, and encourages membership and public participation.

136th Avenue General Improvement District (GID): The 136th Avenue GID was established by City Council in 2000 to help fund the construction of an interchange at 136th Avenue and Interstate 25. Property tax revenue is the main source of 136th Avenue GID Fund revenue.

Thornton E-911 Authority: The Thornton E-911 Authority was established by City Council in 2004 to collect surcharges for 911 emergency telephone services in the City and to manage the provisions of the emergency telephone service. The monthly emergency telephone surcharge remitted to the authority is used to pay for a portion of equipment, personnel, technology maintenance, and other authorized costs pursuant to State Statute for the City to provide emergency telephone service.

Risk: Risk Management is responsible for evaluating risk exposures throughout the City and coordinating ways to transfer and manage the exposures via contractual agreements or through insurance coverage via various insurance carriers for property casualty, workers’ compensation, and general professional and public official liability. Revenues for Risk Management come from charges for service to the City’s operating divisions. Revenues are constant throughout the year, though expenses will vary. Currently, YTD revenues through April are $2.1M, with a budget of $6.2M. YTD expenses are $847K, with a budget of $6.3M.

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REVENUES THROUGH APRIL

EXPENSES THROUGH APRIL

$531K

$967K

$0.2M, 7%

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Sales tax generated in the Larkridge shopping area finished up 21.6%, or approximately $500K YTD. New businesses and a large increase in purchasing in late March account for this increase. The 2020 Budget includes debt payments for infrastructure in TDA North, a contribution towards the Big Dry Creek Sewer Project, the Bull Canal relocation at 152nd Avenue, and incentive payments.

The 2020 Budget includes a TDA South revitalization plan as well as the South Thornton Attraction and Revitalization Grant.

*Budgeted expenses shown for TDA North and TDA South include capital carryover from the prior year.

The majority of the 2020 Budget covers debt payments for infrastructure built in TDA 144th. Sales tax generated in The Grove shopping center is up 8.6%, or approximately $46K YTD. The majority of this gain can be attributed to businesses that opened since February of last year.

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$224.4K, 14%

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THORNTON DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

TDA 144TH – YTD AND BUDGETED

TDA SOUTH* – YTD AND BUDGETED

TDA NORTH* – YTD AND BUDGETED

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The assessed property valuation of the 136th

Avenue GID increased 80.4%, or $3,381,210, over 2018, generating an additional $43,239 of property tax revenue from this area. The 2020 Budget includes a transfer to the General Fund.

The 2020 Budgetincludes the planned spending down of fund balance on public art at the 128th

Avenue roundabout.

The 2020 Budget includes a transfer to the General Fund to help cover costs of the emergency communications center.

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TASHCO– YTD AND BUDGETED

E-911– YTD AND BUDGETED

136TH GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT – YTD AND BUDGETED

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SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS OVERVIEW

Cash in Lieu Fund: Accounts for the proceeds from developer contributions associated with different developments throughout the City. The Cash in Lieu Fund capital projects are managed by the Parks, Recreation and Community Programs Department.

Conservation Trust Fund: Accounts for the proceeds the City receives from the Colorado State Lottery. The Conservation Trust capital projects are managed by the Parks, Recreation and Community Programs Department.

Parks, Open Space, and Parks and Open Space Funds: These three funds account for the proceeds from the City’s 0.25% sales tax devoted to parks and open space. In prior years, the proceeds were divided equally between the three funds, but now all revenue is directed to the Parks and Open Space Fund. The Parks, Open Space, and Parks and Open Space capital projects are managed by the Parks, Recreation and Community Programs Department. Financial information can be found on the following page.

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$11.6K, 5% BUDGET, $225K

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REVENUES2020 2019

$559K $130K

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2020 CAPITAL EXPENSE APPROPRIATION 2019 CAPITAL EXPENSES CARRYOVER

CAPITAL BUDGET

CASH-IN-LIEU – YTD AND BUDGETED REVENUES & CAPITAL BUDGET

The 2020 Budget includes funding for a conceptual plan for Lambertson Farms and supplemental funding for trail connections.

Total capital budget available on January 1, 2020: $689k

CONSERVATION TRUST – YTD AND BUDGETED REVENUES & CAPITAL BUDGET

The 2020 Budget covers a variety of maintenance and repairs to City recreation sites.

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CAPITAL BUDGET

Total capital budget available on January 1, 2020: $2.2M

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SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS: PARKS & OPEN SPACE FUNDS

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The Parks & Open Space Budget includes a variety of capital projects, including: the new Thornton Active Adult Center, Margaret W. Carpenter Aquatics Renovation, and flush toilets at Community Park.

The Open Space 2020 Budget includes appropriation for trail connections throughout the City as well as improvements to the Skylake Open Lands.

PARKS & OPEN SPACE FUND– YTD AND BUDGETED REVENUES & CAPITAL BUDGET

OPEN SPACE FUND – YTD AND BUDGETED REVENUES & CAPITAL BUDGET

PARKS FUND – YTD AND BUDGETED REVENUES & CAPITAL BUDGET

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1, 2020: $623k

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Total capital budget available on January 1, 2020: $41M

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The Parks Fund Capital Budget includes carryover appropriation from prior years to help fund the new 88th Avenue and Huron Street Park.

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS: ADAMS COUNTY FUNDS

ADCO Road & Bridge Revenues are up $597,886, compared to 2019. A majority of this increase is related to a developer contribution of $556,225, a reimbursement for improvements to 120th

Avenue. The 2020 Budget covers 50% of the City’s Street Rehabilitation Program. The other 50% is covered by the Governmental Capital Fund.

The ADCO Open Space 2020 Budget includes landscape and playground rehabilitation as well as funding for art at parks and recreation facilities.

ADCO OPEN SPACE– YTD AND BUDGETED REVENUES & CAPITAL BUDGET

ADCO ROAD & BRIDGE – YTD AND BUDGETED REVENUES & CAPITAL BUDGET

$521K

$1.1M, 33% BUDGET, $3.5M

$0 $1 $2 $3 $4(IN MILLIONS)

2019 YTD 2020 YTDREVENUES2020 2019

$2.8M $6.4M

$0 $2 $4 $6 $8(IN MILLIONS)



$650K

$729K, 24% BUDGET, $3M

$0 $1 $2 $3 $4(IN MILLIONS)


$906K $3.2M

$0 $1 $2 $3 $4(IN MILLIONS)


SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS OVERVIEW (CONTINUED)

Adams County (ADCO) Road and Bridge: Accounts for the proceeds the City receives from the ADCO Road and Bridge sales tax of 0.5%. The Adams County Road and Bridge capital projects are managed by the Infrastructure Department.

ADCO Open Space Fund: Accounts for the proceeds the City receives from the ADCO Open Space sales tax of 0.25%, as well as Open Space grant funding received through the County. The ADCO Open Space capital projects are managed by the Parks, Recreation and Community Programs Department.


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Notes

1For the 144th Avenue corridor, projects include improving the intersections at Colorado Boulevard and York Street for $2.5M, and widening 144th Avenue from Washington Street to Colorado Boulevard for $12.9M.

2Funded from multiple funds, including Governmental Capital and Special Revenue

3Funding split between the Water Fund (75%) and Sewer Fund (25%)

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Questions?

Contact Kimberly Newhart

(303-538-7255, Kimberly.Newhart

@thorntonco.gov) or Erika Senna (303-

538-7321, Erika.Senna@

thorntonco.gov)


June 23, 2020

Agenda Item:

9B

Agenda Location:

Staff Reports

Goal(s):

Legal Review:

N/A


Subject: Financial Revenue Projections.

Recommended by: Kim Newhart KN Approved by: Kevin S. Woods KW Ordinance previously introduced by:

___________________ Presenter(s): Kim Newhart, Interim Finance Director Erika Senna, Budget Manager

SYNOPSIS: This presentation is to inform Council on current sales tax results, updated revenue projections for 2020, and recovery strategies for 2020 and 2021. RECOMMENDATION: For informational purposes only. BUDGET/STAFF IMPLICATIONS: None. ALTERNATIVES: For informational purposes only.


Financial Revenue Projections

• Purpose To update Council on 2020 Sales Tax results, projections, and recovery strategies

• Agenda 1. Sales Tax activity in the City compared to 2019

2. Updated projected revenue losses for 2020

3. Revenue summary

4. Recovery strategy

Thornton’s Economy Consumer Sales Tax Activity 2020 compared to 2019

May sales activity – will be reported in June, Stay in Place

Order effective through May 27th

$182k

$-169k

$-54k

$-181k

$243k

$361k

$-234k

$506k

$-114k

$162k

2020 Budget was based on a

projected sales tax increase of 3.6%, or $3M.

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General Governmental Projected Revenues

Revenue Impacts by Fund 2020 Projected Budgeted Revenue

Projected Negative Impacts

2 Months of Closures

Projection as of 5/31/20

(Does not include CARES ACT Funds)

General Fund $150.2M $-6.2M $-8.7M

Government Capital 32.2M -2.8M -1M

Subtotal General Government $182.4M $-9M $-9.7M

Conservation Trust 1.6M -30K -373k

Parks and Open Space 8.1M -650K -189k

Adams County Open Space 3.1M -100K -287k

Adams County Road and Bridge 3.5M -350K -689k

E-911 1.1M 0 -227k

TDA 144th 3.2M -130K -140k

TDA North 17M -410K -649k

Total All Funds $220M $-10.7M (-5%) $-12.3M (-6%)

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Revenue Summary

• Projections are slightly worse than initially projected

• Expect economic effects past 2020

• Unknown revenue impacts continue

• Update Council in mid-July with projections through June 30, 2020

4

Recovery Strategy

• Balance the Budget in 2020– Recover from $9.7M revenue shortfall

• Operational savings (hiring freeze, deferral of fleet vehicles and other equipment, reduction in other operating expenses)

• Hold on capital projects; reevaluate monthly to determine affordability

• Plan for the future in 2021 Budget– Economic impact from Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19)

and related recession have affected revenue projections in future years

• Propose budget reductions City-wide5

Questions?

6


June 23, 2020

Agenda Item:

9C

Agenda Location:

Staff Reports

Goal(s):

Legal Review:

N/A


Subject: July 4th Fireworks Enforcement.

Recommended by: Cliff Brown CEB Approved by: Kevin S. Woods KW Presenter(s): Paul Hawkins, Police Commander

Ordinance previously introduced by:

____________________

SYNOPSIS: This plan is for the fireworks enforcement on July 4, 2020, as well as, prior and post-holiday enforcement efforts. The Police Department will deploy enforcement cars beginning June 26 through July 11 for illegal fireworks. RECOMMENDATION: For informational purposes only. BUDGET/STAFF IMPLICATIONS: This enforcement will be an overtime assignment that will not disrupt responses to regular patrol calls for service. ALTERNATIVES: For informational purposes only.

BACKGROUND (ANALYSIS/NEXT STEPS/HISTORY): (includes previous City Council action) This effort to use overtime personnel was used over the past two years and has allowed normal operation of the patrol shifts. Patrol will respond to fireworks calls when available, but the overtime units will be the primary response. This year the Police Department is using crime analysis to target high calls for service areas for education prior to July 4 and officers will respond to calls for service, as needed.

July 4th Fireworks Enforcement

Education

• Yard signs are available to be placed throughout the community

• Social media

• Mobile messaging trailers

Enforcement

• In the past several years there have been numerous complaints regarding fireworks in neighborhoods

• Patrol will deploy two cars beginning June 26 through July 11 to address fireworks complaints

• On July 4, 13 cars will be dedicated to fireworks enforcement

• Data analysis on hot spot areas will be utilized for enforcement efforts


June 23, 2020

Agenda Item:

10A

Agenda Location:

Consent Calendar

Goal(s):

Legal Review:

N/A


Subject: A Motion approving the Minutes of the June 2, 2020 Special and June 9, 2020 Regular City Council meetings.

Recommended by: Robb Kolstad RK Approved by: Kevin S. Woods KW Ordinance previously introduced by:

__________________

Presenter(s): Kristen Rosenbaum, City Clerk

SYNOPSIS: The official Minutes of the June 2, 2020 Special and June 9, 2020 Regular City Council meetings have been prepared by the City Clerk's Office and are hereby submitted for Council's approval. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Minutes as requested. BUDGET/STAFF IMPLICATIONS: None. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the minutes as submitted. 2. Approve the minutes with corrections requested by Council.


Unofficial until approved By City Council

MINUTES

THORNTON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

JUNE 2, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER – By Mayor Jan Kulmann at 7:31 p.m. by way of an electronic meeting

through Zoom software. 2. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL – Those Present were: Mayor Jan Kulmann; Mayor Pro Tem

Jessica Sandgren; and Councilmembers David Acunto, Angie Bedolla, Sherry Goodman, Julia Marvin, Adam Matkowsky, Sam Nizam, and Jacque Phillips.

MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER BEDOLLA AND SECONDED BY MAYOR

PRO TEM SANDGREN TO RECESS THE MEETING INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE OF THE COUNCIL.

The meeting recessed into executive session at 7:34 p.m. 3. ACTION ITEMS

A. Executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e), conferences with an

attorney for the local public body for the purposes of receiving legal advice on special legal questions and determining positions relative to matters that are subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing negotiators regarding the Northglenn Wastewater Treatment Plant.

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT – Kevin Woods, City Manager; Luis Corchado, City Attorney; Jeff Coder, Deputy City Manager of City Development; Brett Henry, Executive Director of Infrastructure; Jason O’Shea, Deputy City Development Director; and Kristen Rosenbaum, City Clerk.

B. Executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e), conferences with an

attorney for the local public body for the purposes of receiving legal advice on special legal questions and determining positions relative to matters that are subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing negotiators regarding the Thornton Shopping Center.

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT – Kevin Woods, City Manager; Luis Corchado, City Attorney; Jeff Coder, Deputy City Manager of City Development; John Cody, Economic Development Director; John Mallonee, Deputy City Attorney; Jason O’Shea, Deputy City Development Director; Chad Howell, Redevelopment Administrator; Alan Gilbert, City’s Outside Legal Counsel; and Kristen Rosenbaum, City Clerk.

The meeting reconvened at 10:02 p.m.

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4. ADJOURNMENT

MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER BEDOLLA AND SECONDED BY MAYORPRO TEM SANDGREN TO ADJOURN THE TVIEETING AT 10:03 P.M. MOTION PASSEDUNANIMOUSLY BY A VOICE VOTE OF THE COUNCIL.

Respectfully submitted,

Kristen N. Rosenbaum, City ClerkAfiEST:

Mayor at time of approval

Approved at the June 23, 2Q2A, City Council meeting.

Unofficial until approved By City Council

MINUTES

THORNTON CITY COUNCIL 1509TH REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 9, 2020

1. CALL TO ORDER – By Mayor Jan Kulmann at 7:01 p.m. by way of an electronic meeting through Zoom software.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. MOMENT OF SILENCE 4. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL – Those Present were: Mayor Jan Kulmann; Mayor Pro Tem

Jessica Sandgren; and Councilmembers David Acunto, Angie Bedolla, Sherry Goodman, Julia Marvin, Adam Matkowsky, Sam Nizam, and Jacque Phillips.

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT – Kevin Woods, City Manager; Luis Corchado, City Attorney; Joyce Hunt, Assistant City Manager; Robb Kolstad, Assistant City Manager; Jeff Coder, Deputy City Manager of City Development; Chris Molison, Executive Director of Management Services; Brett Henry, Executive Director of Infrastructure; Seve Ghose, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Programs; Cliff Brown, Interim Police Chief; Gordon Olson, Fire Chief; Kim Newhart, Interim Director of Finance; John Cody, Economic Development Director; Jason O’Shea, Deputy City Development Director; Grant Penland, Planning Director; Kent Moorman, Regional Transportation Engineer; Robin Brown, Senior City Development Analyst; Craig Boonstra, Controller; Greg Reeves, Police Substation Commander; Tricia Hinton-Potter, Human Resources Director; Jaylin Stotler, Community Connections Manager; John Mallonee, Deputy City Attorney; Robin Martinez, Local Business Administrator; Mary Kent, CMO Services Administrator; Stephen Kelley, Deputy Fire Chief; Kristen Rosenbaum, City Clerk; and Crystal Sergent, Agenda and Licensing Coordinator.

5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Councilmember Phillips requested to amend the Agenda to add Item 12C to direct staff to draft a resolution for ad hoc committees to address equity in the City of Thornton to be voted upon at the next meeting. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER BEDOLLA AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM SANDGREN TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY A ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COUNCIL.

6. PRESENTATIONS

None

7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

The following individuals signed up to speak and/or spoke regarding racism and discrimination, equality, policies, transparency, leadership, and recommendations regarding the Police Department and City staff.

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Randall Stutz, 2395 E. 160th Place, was not present. Suzie Brundage, 2415 E. 137th Avenue Tracy Crespin, 9210 Clayton Street Nancy Tranzow, no address provided, was not present. Eleanor Burns, 1960 Dichter Court Octavia Cordova, 12165 Clermont Street Alyssa Telander, 9281 York Street Kathy Henson, 1069 E. 96th Place Shaquan Pratt, no address provided, was not present. Nina Myers, 2352 E. 116th Court David Steiner, 8948 Fox Drive Jessica Garcia, 9150 High Street Eric Montoya, 3165 E. 94th Drive Rahem Mulatu, 4130 E. 94th Avenue, presented a slide. Denyse Nizam, 4660 Summit Grove Parkway The City Clerk called on the following individuals who were previously called on, but did not address Council: Randall Stutz, Nancy Tranzow, and Shaquan Pratt. Shri Sevalkar, no address provided, did not address Council. Melissa Rawsky, 4232 E. 133rd Place

8. COUNCIL COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS

Councilmember Phillips thanked everyone who spoke tonight. She provided comments related to the Police Department and the need for equality and leadership. Councilmember Goodman agreed with Councilmember Phillips’ remarks and provided additional comments related to the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem Sandgren provided an update from the Regional Transportation District and reported on a meeting she attended related to needs in the community. She provided comments on recent national events, the community’s response to COVID-19, opportunities to be involved in the community, first responders’ actions in the community, and comments made during this evening. Councilmember Marvin thanked everyone who spoke tonight. She provided comments on recent national events, recommendations provided by the community, actions she has taken to become more informed, and suggestions for the Council to consider. Councilmember Acunto provided comments related to recent national events, his experience as a Police Officer, and the City’s Police Department. Councilmember Matkowsky thanked Councilmember Acunto for his comments. Councilmember Bedolla thanked Councilmember Acunto for his comments, thanked those who have provided comments, and encouraged residents to reach out to their ward representatives to discuss issues they may have. Mayor Kulmann reported on board and commission vacancies, meetings she has attended, and a donation made by the Thornton Amazon Distribution Center to the Adams 12 School District and thanked them for supporting the community. She thanked everyone who spoke


during public comment and referenced previous comments she made about recent national events.

9. STAFF REPORTS

A. Thornton Police Department Policies and Processes.

Cliff Brown, Interim Police Chief, presented slides and information and answered a question on this item.

Council commented on the presentation.

10. CONSENT CALENDAR

MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER NIZAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PHILLIPS TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY A ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COUNCIL EXCEPT THAT COUNCILMEMBER GOODMAN DID NOT VOTE.

THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL DOCUMENTS WERE APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR:

A. Approval of Minutes – May 19, 2020 Special and May 26, 2020 Special and Regular

City Council meetings.

B. Report of independent auditors for year ended December 31, 2019. C. A resolution approving an Agreement between the City and Smart Commute Metro

North TMO regarding North I-25 Area Flexible Microtransit Funding. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. A public hearing regarding an ordinance enacting Sections 18-174 and 18-54 of the Thornton City Code regarding short-term rentals and short-term rental licensing review; amending Sections 18-160 and 18-596 to establish zoning district and parking requirements for short-term rentals; amending Sections 18-167 and 18-173 to clarify the requirements for home occupations and accessory dwelling units; and amending Section 18-901 to define short-term rental and clarify other definitions. The Public Hearing was opened at 8:53 p.m. Robin Brown, Senior City Development Analyst, was sworn in by the City Clerk. She entered into the record the notice of hearing published on the City’s official website and at three physical locations as required by City Code and additional correspondence received after the packet distribution, which were previously submitted electronically to the City Clerk to be made part of the record and marked as City’s Exhibits 1 and 2, respectively. Ms. Brown presented information and slides on this item, which were later marked as City’s Exhibit 3, and answered questions from Council regarding the proposed ordinance.


The City Attorney answered a question from Council regarding the proposed ordinance. Ms. Brown answered further questions from Council regarding the proposed ordinance. No one signed up nor wished to speak in support of the proposed ordinance. The following individuals signed up and/or spoke in opposition to and addressed Council regarding the proposed ordinance. Shri Sevalkar, 4179 E. 139th Place, was sworn in by the City Clerk. There was discussion by Council regarding the proposed ordinance. Shane Schieffer, 11790 Ivy Street, was sworn in by the City Clerk. Drew Smith, 13986 Albion way, was sworn in by the City Clerk. Ms. Brown answered further questions by Council. Randall Stutz, 2395 E. 160th Place, was sworn in by the City Clerk. Ms. Brown answered further questions by Council regarding the proposed ordinance. The Public Hearing was closed at 9:35 p.m. COUNCILMEMBER PHILLIPS INTRODUCED, READ BY TITLE, AND MOVED TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE, ON FIRST READING, WHICH ENACTS SECTIONS 18-174 AND 18-54 OF THE THORNTON CITY CODE REGARDING SHORT-TERM RENTALS AND SHORT-TERM RENTAL LICENSING REVIEW; AMENDS SECTIONS 18-160 AND 18-596 TO ESTABLISH ZONING DISTRICT AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS; AMENDS SECTIONS 18-167 AND 18-173 TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; AND AMENDS SECTION 18-901 TO DEFINE SHORT-TERM RENTAL AND CLARIFY OTHER DEFINITIONS. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NIZAM. There was discussion by Council regarding the proposed ordinance and Council requested staff to look at options for variances before second reading. The City Attorney answered questions by Council regarding Robert’s Rules of Order. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY A ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COUNCIL.

12. ACTION ITEMS A. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for approximately 140 acres of land

generally located southwest of East 168th Avenue and Holly Street to change the zoning designation from Agricultural to Single-Family Attached (Sack Farms). Grant Penland, Planning Director, presented slides and information on this item.


COUNCILMEMBER PHILLIPS INTRODUCED, READ BY TITLE, AND MOVED TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE, ON SECOND READING, WHICH APPROVES A ZONING AMENDMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 140 ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF EAST 168TH AVENUE AND HOLLY STREET TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM AGRICULTURAL TO SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED (SACK FARMS). MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NIZAM AND PASSED BY A MAJORITY ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS: Ayes: Acunto, Bedolla, Kulmann, Marvin, Matkowsky, Nizam, Phillips, and

Sandgren Nays: Goodman

B. A resolution ratifying and approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and Thornton Firefighters Local No. 2376, International Association of Firefighters. Tricia Hinton-Potter, Human Resources Director, presented slides and information on this item. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER MATKOWSKY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BEDOLLA TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THORNTON FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL NO. 2376, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS. MOTION WAS DISCUSSED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY A ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COUNCIL.

C. Direction to staff to draft a resolution for ad hoc committees to address equity in the City of Thornton to be voted upon at the next meeting. COUNCILMEMBER PHILLIPS MADE A MOTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT ALTERNATIVE RESOLUTIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO FOCUS ON EQUITY ISSUES, THE COUNCIL DISCUSS THE RESOLUTION NEXT WEEK, AND THEN VOTE UPON IT AT THE FOLLOWING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM SANDGREN, DISCUSSED, AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY A ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COUNCIL.

13. ADJOURNMENT

MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER PHILLIPS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NIZAM TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:58 P.M. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY A ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COUNCIL.

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ATTEST

Mayor at time of approval

Approved at the June 23, 2020 City Council meeting

Respectfully submitted,

Crystal SergentCoordinator

and Licensing

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: Agenda Item: Agenda Location: Goal(s): Legal Review:

June 23, 2020 10B Consent Calendar _ 1st Reading _ 2nd Reading

Subject: A resolution approving the City Manager's appointment of Kimberly Newhart as the Director of Finance/City Treasurer for the City of Thornton, effective July 1, 2020.

Recommended by: Kevin S. Woods XW Approved by: Kevin S. Woods XW

Presenter(s): Kevin S. Woods, City Manager

SYNOPSIS:

Ordinance previously introduced by:

This resolution approves the City Manager's appointment of Kimberly Newhart as the Director of Finance/City Treasurer for the City of Thornton, effective July 1, 2020. Kimberly Newhart was appointed the Interim Director of Finance/City Treasurer May 1, 2019.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends Alternative No. 1, approval of the resolution approving the City Manager's appointment of Kimberly Newhart to provide continuity in accordance with the Charter.

BUDGET/STAFF IMPLICATIONS:

None.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve the resolution . 2. Do not approve the resolution.

BACKGROUND (ANALYSIS/NEXT STEPS/HISTORY): (includes previous City Council action)

The City Council approved Resolution G.D. 2019-050 on April 23, 2019 appointing Kimberly Newhart as the Interim Director of Finance/City Treasurer effective May 1, 2019.

R E S O L U T I O N

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER’S APPOINTMENT OF KIMBERLY NEWHART AS THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/CITY TREASURER FOR THE CITY OF THORNTON, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020. WHEREAS, Section 5.8 of the City Charter provides that the Director of Finance shall be appointed by the City Manager with the approval of the City Council; and

WHEREAS, the Charter provides for the Director of Finance to also serve as the City Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, the City Manager appointed Kimberly Newhart as the Interim Director

of Finance/City Treasurer effective May 1, 2019.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:

That the City Council approves the City Manager’s appointment of Kimberly Newhart as the Director of Finance/City Treasurer for the City of Thornton, Colorado, effective July 1, 2020. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of

Thornton, Colorado, on ___________________________, 2020.

CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO Jan Kulmann, Mayor ATTEST: Kristen N. Rosenbaum, City Clerk

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: Agenda Item: Agenda Location: Goal(s):

£ June 23, 2020 12A Action Items _ 1st Reading _ 2nd Reading

Subject: A resolution establishing a City Council ad hoc committee on equity.

Recommended by: Robb Kolstad 'RX Approved by: Kevin S. Woods XW Ordinance previously

Presenter(s): Robb Kolstad, Assistant City Manager introduced by:

SYNOPSIS:

This resolution establishes a City Council ad hoc committee on equity. At the June 16, 2020 Planning Session, City Council provided direction to draft a resolution establishing an ad hoc committee on equity with a focus on the topics of communication, technology, transportation, amenities, and police oversight. The resolution calls for the ad hoc committee to report out to City Council by September, prior to consideration of the 2021 Budget. Initially, the ad hoc committee will consist of Mayor Kulmann, Councilmember Bedolla, Councilmember Marvin, and Councilmember Phillips, and membership can change by motion approved by the ad hoc committee.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends Alternative No. 1, approval of the resolution establishing a City Council ad hoc committee on equity.

BUDGET/STAFF IMPLICATIONS:

None.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve the resolution as recommended. 2. Approve the resolution with amendments directed by City Council. 3. Do not approve the resolution.

BACKGROUND (ANALYSIS/NEXT STEPS/HISTORY): (includes previous City Council action)

Section 2-87 of the City Code allows City Council to establish, by resolution, ad hoc committees and requires that City Council assign duties to the ad hoc committee. The ad hoc committees serve until such time the City Council determines that the assigned duties are complete or that no further review or recommendations are needed.

R E S O L U T I O N A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CITY COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE ON EQUITY. WHEREAS, Section 2-87 of the City Code allows City Council to establish, by resolution, ad hoc committees and requires that City Council assign duties to the ad hoc committee; and WHEREAS, Section 2-87 of the City Code requires that ad hoc committees serve until such time the City Council determines that the assigned duties are complete or that no further review or recommendations are needed; and WHEREAS, City Council desires to establish a City Council ad hoc committee on equity; and WHEREAS, the ad hoc committee is tasked with reviewing issues of equity related to the topics of communication, technology, transportation, amenities, and police oversight; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the ad hoc committees is to research and discuss the topics and generate policy considerations to be presented to City Council; and WHEREAS, the work of the ad hoc committee will end with the reporting of recommendations to the balance of City Council prior to consideration of the 2021 Budget; and WHEREAS, initially the ad hoc committee will consist of Mayor Kulmann, Councilmember Bedolla, Councilmember Marvin, and Councilmember Phillips, and membership can change by motion approved by the ad hoc committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:

1. The City Council ad hoc committee on equity is hereby established. The work of the Committee shall end upon presenting its recommendations to the balance of City Council prior to consideration of the 2021 Budget.

2. Members are Mayor Kulmann, Councilmember Bedolla, Councilmember

Marvin, and Councilmember Phillips, but membership can change by motion approved by the ad hoc committee.

3. The ad hoc committee shall follow the Colorado Open Meetings Law.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Thornton, Colorado, on , 2020.

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CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO Jan Kulmann, Mayor ATTEST: Kristen N. Rosenbaum, City Clerk

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