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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
November 13, 2018
4:00 PM
1. Meeting continued from November 12, 2018
II. Call to Order
III. Roll Call
IV. Scheduled Public Appearances
V. Citizens Comments & Petitions (Time for any citizen to address Council on issues
NOT scheduled for a public hearing. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes)
VI. Special Orders of the Day
a) Councilmembers' and Mayor's Comments
b) Agenda Amendments
c) City Manager's Comments
d) Board Reports
VII. Consent Calendar (These matters may be adopted together by a single motion)
a) Resolution #146, Series of 2018 - 2019 EOTC Budget
b) Resolution #147, Series of 2018 - MOU-Supplemental 2019 RFTA Service for
SHIFT
c) Resolution #148, Series of 2018 - Water Campus Fiber Optic Campus
Easement
d) Minutes - October 22, 2018
Vill. Notice of Call -Up
IX. Budget Items
a) Ordinance #35, Series of 2018 - Fall Supplemental Budget - First Reading
b) Ordinance #36, Series of 2018 - Fall Supplemental Budget ACI - First
Reading
c) Ordinance #40, Series of 2018 - 2019 Fee Ordinance - First Reading
d) Resolution #142, Series of 2018 - 2019 City of Aspen Budget - Public
Hearing
e) Resolution #143, Series of 2018 - 2019 ACI Budget - Public Hearing
f) Resolution #144, Series of 2018 - 2019 Budget - APCHA and other AH -
Public Hearing
X. First Reading of Ordinances
a) Ordinance #34, Series of 2018 - Changes to Title 24 of the Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Code.
b) Ordinance #28, Series of 2018, - Code Amendment Title 25 - Utilities
XI. Public Hearings
XII. Action Items
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XIII. Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting November 26, 2018
COUNCIL'S ADOPTED GUIDELINES
• Make Decisions Based on 30 Year Vision
• Tone and Tenor Matter
• Remember Where We're Living and Why We're Here
COUNCIL SCHEDULES A 15 MINUTE DINNER BREAK APPROXIMATELY 7 P.M.
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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: John D. Krueger, Director of Transportation
THRU: Barry Crook, Assistant City Manager
DATE OF MEMO: November 1, 2018
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2018
RE: Resolution #146, Series of 2018 - EOTC 2019 1/2% Transit Sales and
Use Tax Budget
_______________________________________________________________________________
REQUEST OF COUNCIL: Attached for your review and approval is resolution 146 and budget
which, if approved, would authorize the initial 2019 budget for the Pitkin County 1/2 cent transit
sales and use tax as summarized below.
Total 2019 Net Revenues (after RFTA contribution) $ 2,696,350
Total 2019 Expenditures 2,501,911
Annual Surplus (Deficit) $ 194,439
Cumulative Surplus $ 9,852,605
The Pitkin County Commissioners, Snowmass Village Town Council and Aspen City Council meet
together as the Elected Officials Transportation Committee (“EOTC”) to oversee the budget for
the Pitkin County 1/2 cent transit sales and use tax.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council approved the proposed 2019 budget at the October 18th EOTC meeting.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aspen as a member of the EOTC is required to approve the budget by resolution. Each
other member of the EOTC is also required to approve the budget by resolution before the budget
can be considered adopted.
DISCUSSION:
The mission of the EOTC is to “work collectively to reduce and/or manage the volume of vehicles
on the road system and continue to develop and support a comprehensive multi-modal, long-range
strategy that will ensure a convenient and efficient transportation system for the Roaring Fork
Valley.” The 2019 budget provides for a use of the funds in a manner consistent with the EOTC
mission.
FINANCIAL/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications to the City as these are Pitkin County-EOTC funds and not City
funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
By encouraging mass transit and working to manage or reduce the number of vehicles on the road
system, the EOTC is having positive impacts on the environment.
RECCOMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that Council approve the attached resolution to approve the EOTC budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
Council can decide not to approve the 2019 EOTC budget and send it back to the EOTC for further
discussion and approval.
PROPOSED MOTION:
“I move to approve Resolution # 146 to approve the 2019 EOTC Budget.”
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution Approving the Initial 2019 Budget for the ½-Cent Transit Sales and Use Tax Fund
2019 EOTC Budget and Multi-year Plan
RESOLUTION NO. 146
SERIES OF 2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, APPROVING THE
INITIAL 2019 BUDGET FOR THE PITKIN COUNTY 1/2 CENT TRANSIT SALES AND USE TAX
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council, the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners and the Town
Council of Snowmass Village (the "Parties") have previously identified general elements of their Comprehensive
Valley Transportation Plan (the "Plan") which are eligible for funding from the Pitkin County one-half cent transit
sales and use tax; and
WHEREAS, by intergovernmental agreement dated September 14, 1993, the Parties agreed:
a. to conduct regular public meetings as the Elected Officials Transit Committee (“EOTC”) to
continue to refine and agree upon proposed projects and transportation elements consistent with or
complimentary to the Plan; and
b. that all expenditures and projects to be funded from the County-wide one-half cent transit
sales and use tax shall be agreed upon by the Parties and evidenced by a resolution adopted by the
governing body of each party; and
WHEREAS, at the EOTC meeting held on October 18, 2018, the Parties considered and approved the
attached initial 2019 budget for the Pitkin County one-half cent transit sales and use tax; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen wishes to ratify the approvals given at the EOTC meeting by adoption of this
resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, that the
attached initial 2019 budget for the one-half cent transit sales and use tax is hereby approved as summarized below:
Total 2019 Net Revenues (after RFTA contribution) $ 2,696,350
Total 2019 Expenditures 2,501,911
RESOLVED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 13th day of November, 2018, by the City Council for the
City of Aspen, Colorado.
_________________________
Steve Skadron, Mayor
I, Linda Manning, duly appointed and acting City Clerk, do certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate
copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held November
13, 2018.
_________________________
Linda Manning, City Clerk
PROPOSED 2019 EOTC BUDGET AND MULTI-YEAR PLAN PAGE 1
EOTC Transit Project Funding Projection or Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Plan Plan Plan Plan
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
FUNDING SOURCES:
a)Pitkin County 1/2% sales tax 5,357,764 5,626,000 5,851,000 6,041,000 6,237,000 6,440,000 6,649,000
less RFTA contribution (81.04% of 1/2% sales tax)4,341,932 4,559,310 4,741,650 4,895,626 5,054,465 5,218,976 5,388,350
net 1/2% sales tax funding to EOTC 1,015,832 1,066,690 1,109,350 1,145,374 1,182,535 1,221,024 1,260,650
b)Pitkin County 1/2% use tax 1,623,082 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,400,000
c)Investment income & misc.89,000 124,000 187,000 236,000 243,000 317,000 189,000
Total Funding Sources 2,727,914 2,590,690 2,696,350 2,781,374 2,825,535 2,938,024 2,849,650
FUNDING USES:
Ongoing / Operational
1)Use tax collection costs 23,329 42,614 93,280 96,078 98,961 101,930 104,987
2)Administrative cost allocation & meeting costs 15,104 22,710 24,810 25,554 26,321 27,111 27,924
3)Country Inn taxi program in-lieu of bus stop safety improvements 2,494 6,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
4)X-Games transit subsidy 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000
5)Brush Creek Intercept Lot operating costs 29,950 35,000 32,000 33,000 34,000 35,000 36,000
6)No-fare Aspen-Snowmass-Woody Creek bus service - year-round 615,726 650,556 662,158 799,610 838,888 872,400 907,300
7)WE-cycle operational support 100,000 100,000 100,000
8)Brush Creek BRT connecting service - spring, summer, fall (50% from Snowmass Sav)294,000 419,587
9)Regional Transportation Administrator 160,000 141,076 146,700 152,600 158,700 165,000
sub-total Ongoing / Operational 901,602 1,425,880 1,591,911 1,219,943 1,269,770 1,314,140 1,360,211
net funding available for projects 1,826,312 1,164,810 1,104,439 1,561,431 1,555,765 1,623,884 1,489,439
Projects
10)Grand Ave Bridge construction - transit mitigation funding 335,000
Projects funded from Savings for greater Aspen Area
11)Upper Valley Mobility Study 276,044
12)Cell phone transportation data collection 70,000
13) Buttermilk/SH82 Pedestrian Crossing Analysis 40,000
14)Battery Electric Bus Program carry over to 2019 500,000
15) Variable message sign on Hwy 82 carry over to 2019 50,000 400,000
16)Snowmass Mall transit station (funded from Snowmass Village Savings Fund) 50,000 350,000 5,878,787
17)EOTC retreat 10,000
18)Brush Creek Park and Ride improvements (FLAP grant) (EOTC approved 10/20/16)3,900,000
less Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grant (1,900,000)
Total Uses 1,582,646 1,515,880 2,501,911 3,619,943 1,269,770 7,192,927 1,360,211
EOTC ANNUAL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)1,145,269 1,074,810 194,439 (838,569) 1,555,765 (4,254,903) 1,489,439
EOTC CUMULATIVE SURPLUS FUND BALANCE 8,583,356 9,658,166 9,852,605 9,014,036 10,569,801 6,314,898 7,804,337
a)sales tax 4.9%5.0%4.00%3.25%3.25%3.25%3.25%
b)use tax 12.8%-13.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
c)investment earnings rate 1.0%1.5%1.9%2.4%2.7%3.0%3.0%
Revenue projections:
10/25/2018 EOTC budget 2019
PROPOSED 2019 EOTC BUDGET AND MULTI-YEAR PLAN PAGE 2
Projection or Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Plan Plan Plan Plan
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
DISTRIBUTION OF ANNUAL SURPLUS
(excludes projects funded from savings funds)1,491,312 1,271,810 754,233 (838,569) 1,555,765 1,623,883.87 1,489,439
25% to Snowmass Village Savings until restored to maximum 372,828 274,022 188,558 (209,642) 230,878 - -
remainder to Aspen Savings 1,118,484 997,788 565,674 (628,927) 1,324,888 1,623,884 1,489,439
Savings Fund for greater Snowmass Village Area
Savings Fund maximum 6,278,787 6,228,787 5,878,787 5,878,787 5,878,787 - -
share of annual surplus/deficit 372,828 274,022 188,558 (209,642) 230,878 - -
less 50% of Brush Creek BRT connecting service (147,000) (209,794)
less Snowmass mall transit station - reduces savings fund maximum (50,000) (350,000) - - (5,878,787) -
Savings Fund for greater Snowmass Village Area 6,151,765 6,228,787 5,857,552 5,647,909 5,878,787 - -
Savings Fund for greater Aspen Area
share of annual surplus/deficit 1,118,484 997,788 565,674 (628,927) 1,324,888 1,623,884 1,489,439
less Upper Valley Mobility Study and cell phone data funded from Aspen Savings (346,044)
Savings Fund for greater Aspen Area 2,431,590 3,429,379 3,995,053 3,366,127 4,691,014 6,314,898 7,804,337
10/25/2018 EOTC budget 2019
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: John D. Krueger-Director of Transportation
THRU: Barry Crook-Assistant City Manager
DATE OF MEMO: November 1, 2018
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2018
RE: Resolution #147, Series of 2018 - Memorandum of
Understanding - Supplemental 2019 RFTA Service for SHIFT
REQUEST OF COUNCIL: Staff is requesting approval of Resolution #147 series 2018
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the
Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) and the City of Aspen (CITY) for supplemental
transit service between the Brush Creek Intercept Lot and Rubey Park for the 2019 SHIFT
project.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council approved the Shift Budget for 2019 which
includes the supplemental transit service at the August 20, 2018 and October 15, 2018 work
sessions.
BACKGROUND: The SHIFT project is scheduled to operate during the summer of 2019. One
of the key components is to greatly increase the use of the Brush Creek Intercept Lot, to reduce
the number of vehicles coming into town and to free up more parking in town. The goal is to
increase the number of vehicles parking in the Brush Creek Intercept Lot and take transit into
town. The project is proposing to incentivize people via the Miles app with mileage redemptions
through various vendors and provide amenities such as food trucks and coffee. To support the
additional number of vehicles parking in the lot additional supplemental transit service will be
needed.
DISCUSSION: The City of Aspen and RFTA staff have been working on a plan for
supplemental transit service during the 2019 SHIFT project. The supplemental transit service
would operate only between the Brush Creek Intercept Lot and Rubey Park stopping only at
BRT stations in between.
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This supplemental service would operate in addition to the regularly scheduled valley/BRT
service from June 8 to September 1 to coincide with RFTA’s regular summer service schedule.
The service would operate Monday- Friday only during the peak morning and afternoon
commute periods for about 8 hours a day. The goal of the service is to provide high frequency
service and additional capacity for the people incentivized to park at the lot.
FINANCIAL/BUDGET IMPACTS: The estimated cost of the supplemental service is
$276,000 and would be added to the City’s annual local service contract with RFTA. This would
be a one-time cost for 2019. The cost of the supplemental transit service is included in the
SHIFT budget for 2019 located in the 141 Transportation Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: The provision of additional transit service is directly related
to Council’s top 9 goals. Changing people’s behavior from driving into town to parking at the
Brush Creek Intercept Lot and taking transit directly relates to the City’s environmental goal of
reduced carbon emissions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Resolution #147 series 2018 for the execution of the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Aspen and RFTA for supplemental transit
service in 2019 during the SHIFT project.
ALTERNATIVES: If Council does not approve the Memorandum of Understanding City no
supplemental transit service will be provided by RFTA.
PROPOSED MOTION: “I move to approve Resolution #147 series 2018 authorizing the City
Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Aspen and the Roaring
Fork Transportation Authority.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Resolution #147
Attachment B: Memorandum of Understanding
ATTACHMENT B
RESOLUTION #147
(Series of 2018)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF ASPEN AND THE ROARING FORK
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (RFTA), AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID MOU ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN, COLORADO.
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the City Council a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Aspen and the Roaring Fork Transportation
Authority (RFTA), which serves as a commitment by RFTA to provide the
requested supplemental transit service during the 2019 SHIFT/Mobility Lab and
the City of Aspen to pay for said transit service. A true and accurate copy of the
Memorandum of Understanding is attached hereto as “Exhibit A”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the
Memorandum of Understanding, between the City of Aspen and the Roaring Fork
Transportation Authority, a copy of which is annexed hereto and incorporated
herein and does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement on
behalf of the City of Aspen.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Aspen on the 13th day of November 2018.
Steven Skadron, Mayor
I, Linda Manning, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the
foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council
of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held, November 13, 2018.
Linda Manning, City Clerk
Memorandum of Understanding
October 22, 2018
Between the City of Aspen and the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority
During the summer of 2019, the City of Aspen desires to initiate a variety of mobility opt ions in the
upper Roaring Fork Valley and within Aspen, in order to determine which ones could have the greatest
appeal as far as attracting new users. The "SHIFT" program also envisions that RFTA will provide high-
frequency transit services between Aspen and the Brush Creek and Highway 82 Intercept Lot in
conjunction with its normally scheduled VelociRFTA BRT service, during the morning and evening peak
commuting hours on weekdays. RFTA will charge the City its fully allocated cost for the additional
service using the same methodology as it does in the City of Aspen Transit Service Agreement.
The followi ng informal Memorandum of Understandi ng (MOU) is intended to set forth the mutual
understandings, responsibilities, and commitments of the parties stemming from a meeting held on
September 19, 2019 at which these issues were discussed . Although all RFTA expenditures are subject
to annual appropriation by the RFTA Board of Directors, RFTA staff will include the estimated cost of the
SHI FT Intercept Lot shuttle se rvice in RFTA's 2019 budget, whi ch is schedu led to be presented to the
RFTA Board for adoption on November 8, 2018. Specifically, the provision of additional SHI FT Intercept
Lot shuttle service by RFTA is subject to the following conditions, i.e. adoption of the 2019 budget by the
RFTA Board, and City of Aspen acceptance of the annual update of the City of Aspen Transit Service
Agreement that will formally incorporate the terms of this MOU. Aside from the foregoing conditions,
the City of Aspen and the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) agree to the following regarding
the SHIFT effort to be undertaken by the City of Aspen beginni ng in June 2019.
USE OF THE BRUSH CREEK INTERCEPT LOT
• The City will operate micro transit services and carpool services at the Brush Creek Intercept Lot.
• The City will host promotional events and/or install additional,temporary amenities at the Brush
Creek Intercept Lot.
• No services or programs will be operated from the RFTA transit platform without the permission of
RFTA, or in any manner to impede the safe and timely deployment of RFTA servi ces.
• The City of Aspen will be responsible for any additional services related to its use of the Intercept Lot
for SHIFT including but not limited to signage, security,supervision, traffic contro l,lighting, dust
control and additional restroom facilities.
• The City of Aspen will install temporary signage directing customers to the micro transit services,
amenities, events, etc.
• The City of Aspen will install temporary signage on the RFTA platform directing customers to SHIFT
related services operated by RFTA.
• The City, at the discretion of RFTA's Marketing Director, may install posters or other educational
materials within the designated posting infrastructure on the RFTA platform.
USE OF THE HWY 82 and MAIN STREET TRANSIT LANES
• During the SHIFT effort, public transit services related to the program will use the Main Street and
Hwy 82 transit lanes. Examples include public micro-transit services and/on-demand services.
• These services may be provided by RFTA (see Supplemental RFTA Services), or by an alternate
vendor under contract with the City.
• Regardless of vendor, services will be branded with the SHIFT logo and will feature City of Aspen and
RFTA partner logos, to clearly identify the public transportati on element of the se rvice in accordance
with the appropriate use of the bus lanes.
• SHIFT-related supervisory, maintenance or partner vehicles not actively providing public transit will
not be allowed in the bus lanes.
• Deadheading SHIFT transit vehicles may use the bus lanes.
USE OF THE RUBEY PARK TRANSIT CENTER
• SHI FT transit services operated by contracto rs other than RFTA will not use the Rubey Park platform
or bus berths for loading or staging.
• SHIFT transit services operated by contractors other than RFTA may use designated spaces near
Rubey Park for loading or staging.
• Staff of SHIFT vendors other than RFTA will not be allowed access to Rubey Park administrative,
storage or garage areas.
• SHIFT-related posters,brochures, signage or similar may be placed at Rubey Park in accordance with
the existing lea se agreement.
• SHIFT relat ed educational events may take place at Rubey Park in accordance with the existing lea se
agreement.
USE OF EXISTING BUS STOPS
• During the SHIFT effort, public transit services related to the program will use existing RFTA bus
stops to load or unload passengers based on their direction from the City. Examples of services th at
may use bus stops include public micro-transit services and/on-demand services.
• These services may be provided by RFTA (see Supplemental RFTA Services), or by a n alternate
vendor under contract with the City.
• Sho uld RFTA an d the City agree that some bus stops are not appropri ate for shared use, S HIFT
vendors will be notified via final service plans.
• Regardless of vendor, services will be branded with the SHIFT logo and will feature City of Aspen and
RFTA partner logos, to clear ly identify the public transportati on element of the serv ice .
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SUPPLEMENTAL RFTA SERVICES
• RFTA will,at the City's expense, operate a scheduled service between the Brush Creek Intercept Lot
and the Rubey Park Transit Center.
• Service will operate from June 8, 2019 through September 1,2019 during peak morning and
afternoon commute hours.
• The final schedule for services will be mutually agreed upon betwee n RFTA Operations and City of
Aspen Transportation staff.
• Service will be scheduled in such a manner as to best complement existing services traveling the
same route.
• Service will be operated utilizing four full-size buses. The buses will feature bicycle racks.
• Services will be included on the RFTA printed summer schedules.
• Services will feature a SHIFT head sign.
• Services will serve all Bus Rapid Transit stops.
• Services will load and stage on the platform at the Brush Creek Intercept Lot and at a designat ed
berth at the Rubey Park Transit Center.
• The City of A s pen will provide temporary signage at Rubey Park to identify the RFTA SHIFT service.
BASIC SERVICE ASSUMPTIONS :
• Preliminary cost estimate of $276,000 using the fully allocated cost methodology in the existing
service contract between RFTA and COA
• Service assumptions (see attached that shows how the service fits in with RFTA's BRT and Va lley
service)
o 10-minute service; Intercept Lot (Brush Creek) - Rubey Park
o 4 buses AM/4 buses PM
o 60 days (Summer season: 6/8/19-9/1/19; M-F)
o 38,220 miles (637 miles/day)
o 2,172 hours (36 hours 12 minutes/day)
• Estimated capacity
o 24 COA am trips BC82 >RP
• 24 trips x 36 passengers = 864
o 23 COA pm trips RP>BC82
• 23 trips x 36 passengers = 828
City of Aspen
Date:
Dan Blankenship-RFTA
Date: 10/24/18
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tyler Christoff P.E., Deputy Director of Utilities
Raquel Flinker, Project Manager
THRU: Jim True, City Attorney
DATE OF MEMO: October 17th, 2018
MEETING DATE: November 12th, 2018
RE: Pathfinder Fiber LLC easement approval – Water Campus
REQUEST OF COUNCIL: Staff requests Council approval of the Pathfinder LLC easement
agreements on the City’s Water campus property.
BACKGROUND: Pathfinder LLC is currently working under a Pitkin County right of way
permit to install fiber optic cable to customers in the Castle Creek Valley. As part of this project
Pathfinder is seeking to obtain a connection to existing fiber optic networks and complete the
alignment.
Pathfinder has committed to offering service and continuing to partner with Pitkin County’s
broadband initiative. Pathfinders plans to offer services as low as $99 per month to residents of
Castle Creek in a future phase of the project, as well as to residents of Pitkin County outside of
Castle Creek as the Broadband initiative continues to develop. The applicant is currently working
on a discounted package for residents in a deed restricted dwelling.
DISCUSSION: To date, Pathfinder has worked with the City of Aspen Utilities and
Engineering Departments to complete an analysis of multiple potential fiber connection
alignments to the Castle Creek Valley. After analyzing the opportunities and constraints of each
alignment both City staff and Pathfinder believe the proposed alignment (outlined in Exhibit A)
best addresses the project needs while balancing the impact and community benefit.
Based on this proposed alignment Pathfinder has worked to obtain the necessary approvals to
complete the fiber optic connection adjacent to Doolittle Drive. As part of this process the
vendor has obtained easement approval from Waterplace HOA and Holy Cross agreements for
the overhead alignment.
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To complete this alignment the applicant requires an easement across City of Aspen property
currently utilized by the City’s Utility department.
Staff and the City attorney have reviewed this agreement (Exhibit B) and believe that this
easement agreement provides benefit to both the applicant and the broader community. This
easement agreement specifically permits the following allowance on the site:
· Installation and maintenance of aboveground fiber optic infrastructure. Aerial fiber optic
will be attached to the existing Holy Cross facilities. (the majority of the installed fiber
falls under this category)
· Installation and maintenance of underground fiber optic infrastructure.
However, the terms set forth in paragraph 8 of the easement agreement are still being reviewed
and may need to be discussed or changed at the Council meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff requests Council approval of the Pathfinder LLC easement
agreements on the City’s Water campus property.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution # 148
Pathfinder LLC – Easement Agreement
Easement Agreement – Exhibit A
Easement Agreement - Exhibit B
RESOLUTION #148
(Series of 2018)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ASPEN
AND PATHFINDER, LLC AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO.
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the City Council an easement
agreement, between the City of Aspen and Pathfinder, LLC. a true and accurate
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves that an
easement agreement between the City of Aspen and Pathfinder, LLC a copy of
which is annexed hereto and incorporated herein and does hereby authorize the
City Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Aspen.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Aspen on the 12th day of November 2018.
Steven Skadron, Mayor
I, Linda Manning, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the
foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held, November 12th, 2018.
Linda Manning, City Clerk
PATHFINDER LLC
EASEMENT AGREEMENT
This Easement Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this 8th day of November, 2018, by and between
Pathfinder LLC, a limited liability corporation in the state of Colorado, whose business address is 1317 Grand Ave, Suite
200, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (hereinafter, the “Grantee”) and The City of Aspen, a Colorado municipal corporation and
home rule city whose address is 130 Galena Street, Aspen, CO 81611 (hereinafter, the "Grantor").
Recitals
A.Grantee represents that it owns, operates, maintains, repairs and replaces fiber optic distribution infrastructure
and other infrastructure required for the provision of internet service.
B.Grantor represents that it owns real Property described in Exhibit A as: “A parcel of land situated in the NE ¼ of
Section 13 Township 10 South, Range 85 West of the 6th principal meridian, County of Pitkin, State of Colorado; said
strip of land being 15’ to each side of the following described centerline with all sidelines lengthened or shortened
as may be required, and depicted in Exhibit B (the “Property”). Exhibit A and Exhibit B are appended hereto and
incorporated and made a part of this Agreement.
C.In order to install, use, operate, maintain, repair and replace its fiber optic facilities and other associated
infrastructure. Grantee and Grantor understand and agree that Grantee desires to install at its own cost and expense
fiber optic facilities in Grantor’s property. All the necessary permits and easements required to install, maintain,
repair and replace the infrastructure shall be obtained prior to work starting.
D.In order to install, use, operate, maintain, repair and replace its fiber optic facilities and other associated
infrastructure, Grantee requires an easement from Grantor over Grantor’s Property. This easement shall constitute
all Grantee’s work done “underground,” i.e. all fiber optic facilities which will be bored and/or trenched into the real
Property described in Exhibit A and “above ground,” i.e. all aerial fiber optic facilities which will be attached to Holy
Cross facilities as agreed upon between Grantee and Holy Cross Energy, described below.
E.Grantor is willing to grant and convey an easement to Grantee for the installation, use, operation, maintenance,
and replacement of its fiber optic facilities and other associated infrastructure on the terms and conditions
provided herein. Grantee and Holy Cross Energy have executed a written agreement under which Holy Cross Energy
has agreed to permit the location of the easement described herein to Grantee.
F.Grantee considers it to be in the public interest to enter into this Agreement with the Pathfinder for present and
future exchange communications infrastructure.
THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the promises and agreements set forth below, and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1.Grant of Easement. Grantor does hereby grant and convey to Grantee a perpetual nonexclusive easement (the
“Easement”) described on Exhibits A and B for the purposes of excavation, installation, operation, use, maintenance,
repair, and replacement of Grantee’s fiber optic lines, and associated facilities located within the easement premises.
The location of the Easement is depicted in Exhibits A and B. The Easement, and access thereto, are granted over, upon,
across, in and through the Property. This Easement shall run with the land for the benefit of Grantee and shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of Grantee, and its successors and assigns.
The aboveground fiber lines are required to have a minimum clearance of 20 feet.
2.Permits/Construction Details. Grantee at its own cost and expense shall obtain all permits required for the fiber optic
installation and all improvements set forth in this Agreement.
3.Use of Easement Premises by Grantee. Work in the Right-of-Way, on other public property, near public property, or on
or near private property shall be done in a manner that causes the least interference with the rights and reasonable
convenience of property owners and residents. With notice to the Grantor, the Grantee’s agents, employees, contractors
and other designated persons may go upon the Easement at all reasonable times (from 8am MT to 8pm MT) to undertake
routine use, operation and maintenance of Grantee's fiber optic system and associated facilities. In the event Grantee
plans major repairs or replacement of infrastructure within the Easement premises, it shall provide Grantor with
reasonable advance notice of the work to be undertaken, and the estimated time of completion. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Grantee may go upon the Easement premises at any time in the event of any emergency situation or condition
and undertake such repair or replacement activities as it deems necessary to properly resolve the emergency situation.
After the exercise of any of its rights hereunder, Grantee shall grade, re-seed, re-vegetate, or re-sod if necessary to restore
the surface of the ground to its former condition and contour and shall meet all local, state and federal regulations.
4.Use of Easement Premises by Grantor. Grantor shall retain the right to use and enjoy the Property including the Easement
premises so long as such use and enjoyment do not interfere with Grantee's rights hereunder, and provided that Grantor
shall not install or allow any obstructions or permanent encroachments on the Easement premises, including but not
limited to buildings, or other structures, or pavement, and shall not obstruct or permit obstruction of access to the
Easement premises.
In the event Grantor discovers an emergency condition pertaining to Grantee's fiber optic distribution system located
on, over, in or through the Easement premises, Grantor shall make reasonable attempts to promptly notify Grantee of
such condition.
5.Liability to Others. Each party shall be responsible for any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, liabilities, or expenses
of whatever sort, including attorney’s fees, that are incurred by any person or entity arising out of or in connection with
such party's use or occupation of the Easement premises, or the use or occupation the Easement premises by its agents,
employees, contractors, invitees or licensees, provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed to abrogate or
diminish any protections and limitations afforded to Grantor by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. § 24-
10-101 et seq. as amended, or any other law. In the event Grantee and Grantor, or their respective officers, directors,
members, employees, agents, contractors, representatives, heirs or assigns may be held jointly and severally liable under
any statute, decision, or other law providing for such joint and several liability for their respective activities on the
Easement premises, the obligations of each to respond in damages shall be apportioned, as between Grantee and
Grantor, in proportion to the contributions of each as measured by the acts and omissions of each which in fact caused
such legal injury, damage or harm. In addition, Grantee shall indemnify and hold Grantor harmless from any liability
incurred by Grantor, including but not limited to cost and attorney’s fees, incurred as a result of liability that is the
responsibility of the Grantee as set forth herein.
6.“Before You Dig 811” Requirements. Grantee and Grantor understand and agree that Grantee will register with the Before
You Dig 811 list for Colorado. In registering with 811, Grantee is agreeing to abide by the specific safety digging guidelines
set forth for Colorado, helping to facilitate future damage prevention to any and all fiber optic facilities.
7.Relocation. Grantee and Grantor understand and agree that the fiber optic facilities that are to be installed on the Property
described in Exhibit A and depicted in Exhibit B may be requested to be moved at any point in the future after this
Agreement has been signed and executed. In the event that Grantor determines that it is necessary to require the
relocation of any of the fiber infrastructure in the License Area, the Grantor shall notify Grantee in writing, and Grantee
shall begin to relocate the fiber infrastructure within ninety (90) days after receipt of such notice or in such greater period
of time as agreed upon by Grantor, at no expense to Grantor. In the event that Grantee fails to relocate the fiber
infrastructure within the time period set forth herein or such agreed upon alternative timeframe, the Grantor shall have
the right to remove the Fiber Infrastructure, and Grantee shall be responsible for any and all costs and expenses incurred
by Grantor in doing so.
8.Affordable Internet. Grantee and Grantor understand and agree that this Agreement can provide the opportunity for
residents who live in the affordable home housing unity adjacent to the real Property depicted in Exhibit B to access
affordable high-speed internet through Grantee’s services. Grantee and Grantor understand and agree that Grantee is
not a competitor of the Pitkin County Broadband Initiative, but can provide services should the resident choose.
9.Binding Agreement - Recording. This Agreement is binding upon the parties hereto, their successors and assigns, and
any sale of the Property, or any portion thereof shall be subject to this Agreement. This Agreement shall be recorded
with the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder and shall impose an easement and covenants running with the and upon the
Property. Deeds to subsequent owners of the Property shall provide notice of this Agreement and the obligations
contained herein.
10.Governing Law; Venue; Attorneys' Fees. This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. Venue for all actions arising under this
Agreement shall be Pitkin County, Colorado. In the event legal remedies must be pursued to resolve any dispute or
conflict regarding the terms of this Agreement or the rights and obligations of the parties hereto, the prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover costs incurred in pursuing such remedies, including expert witness fees and reasonable
attorneys' fees.
11.Authorization of Signatures. The parties acknowledge and represent to each other that all procedures necessary to validly
contract and execute this Agreement have been performed and that the persons signing for each party have been duly
authorized to do so.
12.Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed using counterpart signature pages, with the same force and effect as if all
parties signed on the same signature page.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, subject to the covenants and agreements aforementioned expressed, for the purpose of using the Property
for the excavation, installation, operation, use, maintenance, repair, and replacement of Grantee's fiber optic lines, and associated
facilities located within the easement premises for perpetuity. In addition, the parties covenant and agree as follows:
GRANTOR AND GRANTEE MUTUALLY EXPRESSLY COVENANT AND AGREE:
1.The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no City employee has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the
Property.
2.This Agreement shall not be deemed valid unless and until approved by the City Council of the City of Aspen.
3.The signatories aver that they are familiar with CRS 18-8-301, et. seq., (Bribery and Corrupt Influences) and CRS 18-8-401, et.
seq., (Abuse of Public Office), and that no violation of such provisions is present.
4.This Agreement including all exhibits, supersedes any and all prior written or oral agreements, and there are no covenants or
agreements between the parties except as set forth herein with respect to the use of the Property by Grantee. No prior or
contemporaneous addition, deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have any force or effect whatsoever unless embodied
herein in writing. No subsequent amendment hereto shall have any force or effect unless embodied in a written agreement
executed and approved by the officials and officers of the State of Colorado as required by Colorado Revised Statutes as
amended, or such assistants as they may designate.
5.Grantee shall be responsible for recording this Agreement with the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in the county or counties in
which the Property is located.
6.Any notice required or permitted by this Easement Agreement may be delivered in person or sent by registered or certified
mail, return receipt requested, to the party at the address as hereinafter provided, and if sent by mail it shall be effective
when posted in the U.S. Mail Depository with sufficient postage attached thereto:
Grantor: Grantee:
The City of Aspen Pathfinder LLC
Utilities Department Ande Grillo, Partner
130 S. Galena Street 1317 Grand Ave
Aspen, CO 81611 Suite 200
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
With copy to:
City Attorney
130 S. Galena St.
Aspen, CO 81611
Notice of change of address shall be treated as any other notice.
7.Grantor reserves all rights to any and all metallic and non-metallic minerals, ores and metals of any kind and character,
including but not limited to coal, asphalt, oil and gas in or under said easement.
8.If any part of this Agreement is found, decreed or held to be void or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions of this
Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect.
9.In the event of condemnation of all or a portion of the Property, Grantee shall be entitled to a share of the proceeds of the
condemnation award based on the value at the time of the taking of the Property.
GRANTOR EXPRESSLY COVENANTS:
1.Grantor is the sole owner of the Property and has the present full authority and power to execute this Easement Agreement.
GRANTEE EXPRESSLY COVENANTS:
1.Grantor shall have, during the continuance of this Agreement, the right to dispose of the Property and to use the Property
for other purposes provided such use does not materially interfere with the easement granted herein.
2.In the event of termination, Grantee, at its expense, shall, upon written request by Grantor, remove all appurtenances from
the Property and restore the Property as nearly as is practicable to the condition of the land existing immediately prior to
Grantee's first use.
3.Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, no term or condition of this Agreement shall be
construed or interpreted as a waiver of any provision of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, §24-10-101, et seq., CRS
as now or hereafter amended. The parties hereto understand and agree that liability for claims for injuries to persons or
property arising out of the negligence of the State of Colorado, its departments, institutions, agencies, boards, officials and
employees is controlled and limited by the provisions of §24-10-101, et seq., CRS, as now or hereafter amended and §24-30-
1501, et seq., CRS as now or hereafter amended. Any provision of this Agreement, whether or not incorporated herein by
reference, shall be controlled, limited and otherwise modified so as to limit any liability of the Grantee to the above cited
laws.
4.Grantee agrees that all excavations or other temporary removal of soil as required for Grantee’s use of the Property for the
purposes set forth herein shall be properly replaced, and as nearly as possible, restored and maintained by Grantee in its
original configuration and with similar vegetation. Grantee shall be responsible at all times for the immediate repair or
replacement of, or reimbursement for any damage to the Property due to Grantee’s use of the Property for the purposes set
forth herein. Routes of ingress and egress for construction or for maintenance are to be limited to the minimum necessary
locations, and all work areas created must be obliterated, protected against erosion, and restored to the former condition of
the land, as dictated by local, state and federal statues by Grantee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.
GRANTOR: GRANTEE:
The City of Aspen Pathfinder, LLC
130 S. Galena Street Andrew Grillo, Partner
Aspen, CO 81611 1317 Grand Ave, Suite 200
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
By: _. By: _.
City Manager Date Pathfinder, LLC Andrew Grillo Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _.
Aspen City Attorney Date
EXHIBIT A
PAGE 1 FIBER OPTIC LINE EASEMENT
A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NE 114 OF SECTION 13. TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 85 WEST
OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO;
A 30' WIDE STRIP OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 13. TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 85
WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO; SAID STRIP OF
LAND BEING 1 5' TO EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE WITH ALL SIDELINES
LENGTHENED OR SHORTENED AS MAY BE REQUIRED;
COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 25 OF THE WATER PLANT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUBDIVISION DATED 1 / 1 6/97, SAID CORNER BEING A #5 REBAR WITH CAP
BEARING THE LS # 13166, FROM WHENCE THE MOST NORTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY CORNER OF LOT
25 OF THE WATER PLANT AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUBDIVISION DATED 1 / 16/97 BEARS S85008'34"E,
454.74' DISTANT WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO, SAID CORNER BEING A
#5 REBAR WITH CAP BEARING THE LS # 13166;
THENCE S71 °00'23"W, A DISTANCE OF 1 13.099' TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE
OF DOOLITTLE DRIVE, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE S08°01'22"W, DEPARTING FROM THE SAID RIGHT OF WAY AND ALONG THE HEREIN
DESCRIBED CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 197.22' FEET;
THENCE S08032'45"W, A DISTANCE OF 191.5 V FEET;
THENCE S08025'52"W, A DISTANCE OF 153.5 V FEET;
THENCE S08039' 18"W, A DISTANCE OF 295.41' FEET;
THENCE S08o22' 13"W, A DISTANCE OF 130.71' FEET;
THENCE S08° 12' 17"W, A DISTANCE OF 123.36' FEET;
THENCE S65°57'47"E, A DISTANCE OF 296.57' FEET;
THENCE S65° 10'46"E, A DISTANCE OF 214.3 V FEET;
THENCE S 1 2° 19'52"E, A DISTANCE OF 29.52' TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
CASTLE CREEK ROAD, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF TERMINUS, FROM WHENCE THE POINT OF
COMMECEMENT BEARS N 80°30'25"E, 1,373.91 FEET DISTANT;
THE SAID PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINS 48,945.55 SQUARE FEET (1. 12 ACRES) MORE OR LESS.
SURVEYOR'S STATEMENT
I, BILL W.A. BAKER, DO HEREBY STATE THAT THIS SURVEY WAS
PREPARED BY HIGH COUNTRY ENGINEERING, INC., THAT SAID SURVEY
WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY SUPERVISION AND RESPONSIBLE
CHARGE AND THAT IT IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY
BELIEF AND KNOWLEDGE.
BILL W.A. BAKER PLS#23875
COLORADO LICENSED PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR
HIGH COUNTRY ENGINEERING, INC.
• 1 517 BLAKE AVENUE, SUITE #101
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
PHONE (970) 945.8676 FAx (970) 945-2555
00 W W W.HCENG.COM
DECYPHER TECHNOLOGIES
PITKIN COUNTY
DRAWN BY: SCALE:
WJN N.T.S.
CHECKED BY:
PROJECT NO:
CASTLE CREEK
RN
2171017
DATE:
PAGE:
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EXHIBIT A
PAGE 2 FIBER OPTIC LINE EASEMENT AREA REMOVED FROM EASEMENT
A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NE 114 OF SECTION 13. TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 85 WEST
OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO
A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 13. TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 85 WEST
OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO;
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 19 OF THE WATER PLANT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUBDIVISION DATED 1 / 1 6/97:
FROM WHENCE A PROPERTY CORNER ON THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 25 OF THE WATER
PLANT AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUBDIVISION DATED 1 / 1 6/97 BEARS N40°22'34"E, 160.1 V DISTANT,
SAID CORNER BEING A #5 REBAR WITH CAP BEARING THE LS # 131 66; THE BASIS OF BEARINGS OF THE
HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND IS COMPRISED OF A DIRECT LINE BETWEEN FOUND
MONUMENTS OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED LINE OF SAID LOT 25,AS DENOTED ON EXHIBIT B
INCLUDED AND MADE A PART HEREOF;
THENCE, S40°29' 18"W, A DISTANCE OF 44.77 FEET ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 19
OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUBDIVISION TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER THEREOF;
THENCE, S56°52'57"E, A DISTANCE OF 26.54 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE
SAID LOT 19;
THENCE, N08001'22"E, A DISTANCE OF 49.03 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THE SAID PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 589.76 SQUARE FEET (0.014 ACRES) MORE OR LESS.
SURVEYOR'S STATEMENT
I, BILL W.A. BAKER, DO HEREBY STATE THAT THIS SURVEY WAS
PREPARED BY HIGH COUNTRY ENGINEERING, INC., THAT SAID SURVEY
WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY SUPERVISION AND RESPONSIBLE
CHARGE AND THAT IT IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY
BELIEF AND KNOWLEDGE.
BILL W.A. BAKER PLS#23875
COLORADO LICENSED PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR
HIGH COUNTRY ENGINEERING, INC.
• 1 517 BLAKE AVENUE, SUITE #101
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
PHONE (970) 945.8676 FAx (970) 945-2555
00 W W W.HCENG.COM
DECYPHER TECHNOLOGIES
PITKIN COUNTY
DRAWN BY: SCALE:
WJN N.T.S.
CHECKED BY:
PROJECT NO:
CASTLE CREEK
RN
2171017
DATE:
PAGE:
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2 OF 3
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FIBER OPTIC LINE EASEMENT
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Regular Meeting Aspen City Council October 22, 2018
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SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES .................................................................................................. 2
CITIZEN COMMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 2
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ................................................................................................................... 2
AGENDA AMENDMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 3
BOARD REPORTS ...................................................................................................................................... 3
CONSENT CALENDAR ............................................................................................................................. 3
Resolution #140, Series of 2018 – Amend Resolution #97, Series of 2014 ......................................... 3
Resolution #141, Series of 2018 – Appointing Pete J. Strecker as Director of Finance ....................... 3
Minutes – October 8, 2018 .................................................................................................................... 3
NOTICE OF CALL UP– Notice of HPC approval for Minor Development Review – including on-site
relocation and demolition of outbuildings – and Variations at 135 E. Cooper Avenue ............................... 3
NOTICE OF CALL UP – Notice of HPC approval for Demolition, Conceptual Major Development
Review, Conceptual Commercial Design Review, Transpiration and Parking Management and Growth
Management at 304 East Hopkins Avenue ................................................................................................... 4
ORDINANCE #30, SERIES OF 2018 – Election Code Amendment .......................................................... 5
ORDINANCE #31, SERIES OF 2018 – 488 Castle Creek Apartments Financing ...................................... 5
ORDINANCE #32, SERIES OF 2018 – 802 West Main Street Apartments Financing .............................. 6
ORDINANCE #33, SERIES OF 2018 – 517 Park Circle Apartments Financing ........................................ 6
ORDINANCE #38, SERIES OF 2018 – Lift One Lodge Subdivision – Planned Development; Major
Amendment to a Planned Development ........................................................................................................ 6
ORDINANCE #29, SERIES OF 2018 – 230 Lake Avenue Minor Subdivision Amendment ...................... 8
RESOLUTION #139, SERIES OF 2018 – Release of covenant requiring two affordable housing units at
304 E. Hopkins Avenue ................................................................................................................................ 9
EXECUTIVE SESSION – ............................................................................................................................ 9
Regular Meeting Aspen City Council October 22, 2018
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At 5:00 p.m. Mayor Skadron called the regular meeting to order with Councilmembers Mullins,
Hauenstein, Myrin and Frisch present.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Proclamation – Aspen High School Golf Team Day - Steve Aiken, golf, said for the past 10 years in a
row, the team has won the 3A conference championship. This year they have climbed the highest
mountain and won the state championship for 3A. Their passion is the best I’ve ever seen.
Mayor Skadron read the proclamation
Bauhaus with the Aspen Institute
Lissa Ballinger and Crystal Logan from the Institute asked council to make 2019 the year of the Bauhaus.
We’ve convened a community wide committee to see if various arts organizations would be willing to
celebrate with us. We are the marketing umbrella with each organization hosting events. Lissa said
Bauhaus was a modernist art school that only existed for 14 years. It spanned 3 different locations and
was formed after the first world war. It was a radical art school. It was a commune with the goal to help
create an individual and a lack of ornamentation. In closing the art school most of the masters moved to
the United States and one to Aspen. There will be events all up and down the valley beginning next week
and going through August.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
1. Claire Sacco talked about parking on Lone Pine. She lives in Snowmass and usually takes the
bus. She drives once every 2 to 3 weeks. She used to park at lone pine. She is bummed to see
the change in parking to 4 hour parking. She parked there because she was supporting not
parking in the core and is now being penalized for that. Mayor Skadron said it is a fair comment
and we are struggling with the impacts. Claire asked what is the goal, is it no capability for any
free parking in town. It is not gaming the system it is trying to make it work.
2. Toni Kronberg showed images of where each proposed city office location would be. For option
A the total package price is a set contract price of $45 million dollars. Option B there is no set
contract price, it is estimated between 42 and 46 million. Option B takes away 22 parking spaces.
A does not take away any. She showed an image of what the view would be from Tasters. She
also said that Taster’s is not guaranteed to stay.
3. Lee Mulcahy said the eviction is based on a premature notice of violation.
4. Mick Ireland said he has lived in the Hunter Creek area for 30-40 years and people have parked
on the street. The 4 hours caught us by surprise. I proposed to Mitch the city register us and
exclude us from the parking. There are 3,117 voters who are registered to vote in Pitkin county
that will not get ballots this year. The clerk cannot correct addresses. If you have a bad address
and did not correct it, you will not get a ballot. The post office cannot forward a ballot. If you
have not received a ballot go to pitkinvotes.com and check your address.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilwoman Mullins thanked Mick for the heads up about the ballot. North West Cog is having a
meeting focused on water quality I hope to go.
Councilman Myrin said the St. Regis sold a 5th of the building without a penny being paid in transfer tax.
The attorney’s office and finance is looking into an exemption request. To me, it is insulting that they are
asking for an exemption request. I don’t know if we can say no more subsidized tickets for guests at the
Wheeler or no more subsidized housing for its employees until it has been paid. On 18 million the
Wheeler RETT would be $90,000 and housing would be $179,000. The sale of 312 W Hyman is there
any update. Steve Barwick, city manager, said we are discussing that in executive session. Councilman
Myrin asked do we have an appraisal for the community. Mr. Barwick replied it has not been appraised.
Regular Meeting Aspen City Council October 22, 2018
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Councilman Myrin said he would ask for an appraisal for a sale not just on a purchase. We can lose
money just as well as make money. The buy policy should be the same as the sell policy. It is all
community money.
Councilman Frisch gave a congrats again to the golf team. He also asked about the St. Regis. Andrea
Bryan, assistant city attorney, stated we are looking in to the St. Regis issue with the finance director.
Councilman Hauenstein said please study the issues and vote. It is your civic responsibility.
Mayor Skadron reminded everyone of the election website pitkinvotes.com. Today early voting starts.
Check out leadswithaspen.org. Swing by the Wheeler, on the rise. New and up and coming bands.
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
Mr. Barwick said we would like to add an executive session to the end of the meeting. Ms. Bryan said
the purpose is to discuss pending litigation and the purchase, lease, acquisition sale of real and pending
property.
BOARD REPORTS
Councilwoman Mullins attended the CML meeting on Friday. We talked about everything from rain
water collection to hazmat route oversite. I take the information and distribute it to departments for
feedback.
Councilman Hauenstein said the Nordic Council is putting in snowmaking for a small loop at the high
school.
Mayor Skadron said council met with EOTC and David Pesnichak, coordinator, for the first time. We
also said goodbye to Tom Oken, Pitkin transportation man and Rachel Richards. Thanks to both. We
looked at the base budget, Snowmass mall transit station, relocation of car pool kiosk and RFTA 2040.
CONSENT CALENDAR
· Resolution #140, Series of 2018 – Amend Resolution #97, Series of 2014
· Resolution #141, Series of 2018 – Appointing Pete J. Strecker as Director of Finance
· Minutes – October 8, 2018
Councilman Frisch moved to adopt the consent calendar; seconded by Councilwoman Mullins. All in
favor, motion carried.
NOTICE OF CALL UP– Notice of HPC approval for Minor Development Review – including on-site
relocation and demolition of outbuildings – and Variations at 135 E. Cooper Avenue
Amy Simon, community development, stated this is a Victorian with a long time owner who is doing a
slight expansion. There has been significant restudy for this property. They are demolishing a single stall
garage and moving the historic outbuilding that has already been moved before. The addition is 200 feet
and would not typically trigger a call up. The relocation does. HPC finds it a successful project. It was a
5 to 2 vote. The dissenting votes had to do with windows.
Councilman Myrin said the FAR is 3,810 and the proposed is 4,115. Ms. Simon replied she does not
think that is quite right. We did discuss this back when it was originally expanded in 2003 it was allowed
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more than it should have been and is currently over. This is reducing that non-conformity. Councilman
Myrin said even though we are adding something new it won’t get down to 3,810. Ms. Simon replied it
won’t. They can shift the square footage just not add more. Councilman Myrin asked is the current
policy you can take a floor out and move it around. Ms. Simon stated yes. We have been discussing that
with council. This happens to be an attic level. Councilman Frisch said the bulk and mass stays the same
from the removal but there is an additional expansion. Ms. Simon said there is a 200 square ft addition in
the rear of the house. If it were the 2nd floor of the building we would have a concern. This attic level is
different.
Councilman Hauenstein said this property received the 500 bonus already. Ms. Simon replied yes, in
2003. They did not give any additional bonus. Councilman Hauenstein asked how did we get to 3,810.
Ms. Simon said it was permitted 4,180 in 2003 when it should have only been 3,810. It is 2 detached
units and permitted incorrect square footage in 2003. They are allowed to move the square footage
around. Councilman Hauenstein said a few weeks ago HPC suggested removing historic space was to go
away. To me it seems kind of disingenuous. Ms. Simon said we don’t have authority to stop it from
happening today.
Councilman Frisch said I think it is a beautiful home. I have FAR concerns we would like to tackle as
soon as we can. He is not desirous of a call up.
Councilwoman Mullins said she thinks it is a good solution. It is getting rid of the non historic garage.
What are the conditions for minor review and justification for setbacks. Ms. Simon said it is extending
existing conditions that already have a setback. The outbuilding will be set in a location that is typical for
a building like that. Conditions for minor review include review of the windows and the city will hold
money until it is placed on a new foundation. Councilwoman Mullins said for the landscaping less plant
material than more would be better. Make sure the landscape plan enhances the resource.
Mayor Skadron said does a legally established non conforming square footage become conforming once it
is moved. Ms. Simon replied no, it will still be considered in excess but it can be allowed on the site. If
more than 40% is demolished they will lose the square footage. A duplex attached can have exactly the
square footage on the site, the error happened because the units are detached. Mayor Skadron said
council is not desirous of a call up.
Councilwoman Mullins move to uphold HPC Resolution #13, Series of 2018; seconded by Councilman
Frisch. All in favor, motion carried.
NOTICE OF CALL UP – Notice of HPC approval for Demolition, Conceptual Major Development
Review, Conceptual Commercial Design Review, Transpiration and Parking Management and Growth
Management at 304 East Hopkins Avenue
Ms. Simon said this is for demolition and replacement for the building known as the Seguin building. It
is located in the downtown historic district, but the building is not considered significant. The HPC
approval took 3 hearings. Initially HPC wanted exploration of replacing the onsite affordable housing
units on site. HPC found the impacts not beneficial so credits would be used. Another issue was a design
issue with a deep front porch. HPC found the one story building fit well and supported the application
with a 7 to 0 vote.
Councilwoman Mullins asked about the expansion of the restaurant. Sara Adams, representing the owner,
stated it is a new restaurant but there will be a connection on the interior. Councilwoman Mullins asked
how much FAR. Ms. Adams replied 2.5 to 1. They are well under the allowed square footage.
Councilman Hauenstein said it currently has 2 affordable housing units, are they occupied. Ms. Adams
replied not currently. Councilman Hauenstein asked are there credits available. Ms. Adams replied yes.
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Councilman Myrin said he is very happy to see this. It looks like it fits. I support this fully. The phased
out of the credits. Council passed out something that phased out carrying out credits. Ms. Simon said
this project has less net leasable space than the existing project does.
Mayor Skadron said they had the right to go up one more floor. Ms. Adams said when you add in
circulation, view plane and mechanical it just didn’t work.
Councilman Frisch moved to uphold HPC Resolution #15, Series of 2018; seconded by Councilwoman
Mullins. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #30, SERIES OF 2018 – Election Code Amendment
Linda Manning, city clerk, told the council the current election code has the availability date for
nominating petitions for mayor and city council candidates as 91 days prior the election, but the due date
is the second Monday in March prior to the election. If the election date is changed via the November 6th
election the date to turn in nominating petitions will be after the date of the general election. Staff is
suggesting the dates for nominating petitions be changed to reflect the dates in the State Statutes for
municipal elections to 91 to 71 days prior to the election. This way it would not be tied to any particular
day of the month but based on days prior to the election. If the election day is changed to March 5th the
pick up day for nominating petitions would be December 4th and the due date would be December 26th.
Councilman Myrin expressed some concern that the petition period would be shortened by two weeks.
Ms. Manning stated that we would be going to the same timeframe as other municipalities in the state.
Councilman Hauenstein moved to read Ordinance #30, series of 2018; seconded by Councilman Frisch.
All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 30
(SERIES OF 2018)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, AMENDING
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN BY AMENDING TITLE 9, ELECTIONS, OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
Councilman Frisch moved to adopt Ordinance #30, Series of 2018 on first reading; seconded by
Councilwoman Mullins. Roll call vote. Councilmembers Hauenstein, yes; Mullins, yes; Frisch, yes;
Myrin, yes; Mayor Skadron, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #31, SERIES OF 2018 – 488 Castle Creek Apartments Financing
Barry Crook, assistant city manager, stated this ordinance as well as #32 and #33 relate to the finance of
the Aspen Housing Partnership projects. Dee Weiser will be at the next meeting to answer any questions
specific to these ordinances.
Councilman Hauenstein moved to read Ordinance #31, Series of 2018; seconded by Councilwoman
Mullins. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 31
(SERIES OF 2018)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CONCERNING THE
CASTLE CREEK APARTMENTS PROJECT AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A GROUND LEASE, A FINANCING AGREEMENT, A LOAN AGREEMENT
AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE BY THE CITY OF
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THE COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY’S TAX-EXEMPT MULTIFAMILY
HOUSING REVENUE BOND (CASTLE CREEK APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES OF 2018, THE
LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF AND THE EXECUTION OF RELATED DOCUMENTS.
Councilwoman Mullins moved to adopt Ordinance #31, Series of 2018 on first reading; seconded by
Councilman Frisch. Roll call vote. Councilmembers Frisch, yes; Myrin, yes; Hauenstein, yes; Mullins,
yes; Mayor Skadron, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #32, SERIES OF 2018 – 802 West Main Street Apartments Financing
Councilwoman Mullins moved to read Ordinance #32, Series of 2018; seconded by Councilman Frisch.
All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 32
(SERIES OF 2018)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CONCERNING THE MAIN
STREET APARTMENTS PROJECT AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A GROUND LEASE AND A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE EXECUTION OF RELATED
DOCUMENTS.
Councilman Hauenstein moved to adopt Ordinance #32, Series of 2018 on first reading; seconded by
Councilman Frisch. Roll call vote. Councilmembers Myrin, yes; Mullins, yes; Frisch, yes; Hauenstein,
yes; Mayor Skadron, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #33, SERIES OF 2018 – 517 Park Circle Apartments Financing
Councilwoman Mullins moved to read Ordinance #33, Series of 2018; seconded by Councilman
Hauenstein. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 33
(SERIES OF 2018)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CONCERNING THE PARK
CIRCLE APARTMENTS PROJECT AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A GROUND LEASE AND A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE EXECUTION OF RELATED
DOCUMENTS.
Councilman Frisch moved to adopt Ordinance #33, Series of 2018 on first reading; seconded by
Councilman Hauenstein. Roll call vote. Councilmembers Hauenstein, yes; Frisch, yes; Myrin, yes;
Mullins, yes; Mayor Skadron, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #38, SERIES OF 2018 – Lift One Lodge Subdivision – Planned Development; Major
Amendment to a Planned Development
Ben Anderson, community development, told the Council 18 months ago when Gorsuch was tabled it
started a chain of events identifying a preferred option moving the lift down to Dean Street. Several stake
holders came together, Lift One Lodge, Gorsuch Haus, The City of Aspen, Aspen Historical Society and
Ski Co. He showed a rendering of the proposed project. There have been several resolutions from HPC
and P&Z related to this project. This is a project review. There is a whole series of sub reviews related to
this. The applicant met twice with P&Z with a recommendation of approval with conditions. They also
met with APCHA, HPC and the Open Space and Trails boards. Council will see this project again on
November 12th and likely on the 26th. We are anticipating a public vote on this in 2019, February or
March. Because of the scale, the existing approval has a lot of aspects that are staying the same. 2 lodge
buildings with time share buildings, the maintenance of a future ski corridor, realignment of Aspen Street,
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vacated Gilbert Street, Skier Chalet lodge relocation to Gilbert Park and a subgrade parking garage with
50 public parking spaces. Maximum height is measured from interpolated grade.
The project encompasses four lots, two which are owned by the City of Aspen. The proposed amendment
include a widened ski corridor, relocation of Skier Chalet, relocation of the historic lift structures,
inclusion of ACS skier services and ski patrol, redesign of Willoughby Park, change to point of access to
parking garage, cul de sac that terminates Gilbert Street, use of steakhouse as a restaurant bar, changes to
the massing and programming of the Lift One Lodge buildings and additional design changes and
improvements to Dean Street.
There will also be new lot configuration and adjustments to the zoning map. He talked about the
importance of the Dolensic property. Without the ability to use that property for skiing this whole scheme
would not be possible. He showed the concept with inclusion of the Dolensic gardens. The intent is for
the space to be year round use.
Councilwoman Mullins asked for him to talk more about the view planes. Page 620 says 31,000
combined square feet, what was the calculation from 2011. Page 623 what is the east west elevations. A
few people have questioned the relocation of the skier chalet lodge, why has it been done. I’m not clear
on the affordable housing mitigation. She would like more explanation.
Councilman Hauenstein said page 634 vested versus proposed floor area, why the difference. Mr.
Anderson said we will present more information on that. One of the things that has made this difficult is
there have been significant code changes that have caused some confusion. We have a pretty good handle
on that. We are confident with the proposed. Councilman Hauenstein asked about the increase of 12
units and 20 keys. Is this due to the code. Mr. Anderson said it is a request of the applicant. Councilman
Hauenstein said currently the project is vested until November 2021, does this start a new clock. Mr.
Anderson said that will be a discussion with council. Staff is comfortable with that due to the changes.
Councilman Frisch asked when would the clock start, with the vote. Mr. Anderson replied typically after
the final development order. Councilman Hauenstein said he is still fuzzy on the number of parking
spaces, 16 shy. He would like a better understanding on parking. Ms. Garrow said the applicant has
indicated a special review. We will go through that in more detail. Councilman Hauenstein said what is a
real concern is the timing and the phasing of the underground parking. Nothing can be built until that is
in. I don’t want to see another 10 years of vesting because the parking has not been built. Ms. Garrow
said the issue of ownership and phasing is really important and will happen at the November 26 meeting.
Cost sharing and phasing are two important factors.
Councilman Myrin wanted to know more about the interaction with the St Regis guests. The historical
Society asks the city for money every year. How are they going to keep another building going. He
would like to hear about a special district to fund the lift replacement. The tax district should also fund
the public parking spaces. The district should also include snow melt on S. Aspen Street. Questions
about the affordable housing, if it is not 100% mitigated maybe a taxing district could continue to fund
that. How much can a taxing district fund. There aren’t many affordable housing units on site and he
wants to make sure the HOA dues are reasonable. He asked for an accounting of all the benefits the COA
is contributing to the approvals. Story poles would be helpful. More clarity on the election date. There
are no employees for the museum proposed.
Councilman Frisch asked where does council fit in to the whole process. He appreciates this is going to a
vote. Are there limits to that. On affordable housing, I think we need some clarity on essential public
facility, what was done prior and what is done now. On sequencing, if something does go wrong I think a
lift out for 5 year would be a horror story. I think minimally the community getting a lift up and running
within a certain time frame is paramount.
Mayor Skadron asked for more discussion of the 30,000 additional square feet and does it relate to a loss
in parking. He also asked for explanation on the Gilbert Street reconfiguration and the neighbors
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objections. He asked for explanation around the necessity of violating the Wheeler viewplane. He asked
for a comment on the PD overlay to allow these uses as well as more discussion around the steakhouse
component, specifically from the deed restricted dorm style housing to becoming a bar and restaurant.
Ms. Garrow said on the view plane, one of the changes during the moratorium was creating the for, mid
and background. This is in the background and we don’t feel it is a significant impact.
Councilman Frisch moved to read Ordinance #38, Series of 2018; seconded by Councilman Hauenstein.
All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 38
(SERIES OF 2018)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL GRANTING APPROVAL OF THE LIFT ONE
LODGE SUBDIVISION / PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, WITH CONDITIONS, FOR A MAJOR
AMENDMENT TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, SUBDIVISION, RE-ZONING, GROWTH
MANAGEMENT QUOTA SYSTEM, COMMERCIAL DESIGN, AND RELATED REVIEWS, FOR
THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 710 S. ASPEN STREET, WILLOUGHBY PARK, AND
LIFT ONE PARK, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1,2,3, AND 4 OF THE LIFT ONE
LODGE SUBDIVISION / PUD ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 5,
2013, AT BOOK 102, PAGE 1, RECEPTION NO. 597438, COUNTY OF PITKIN, CITY OF ASPEN,
STATE OF COLORADO.
Councilwoman Mullins moved to adopt Ordinance #38, Series of 2018 on first reading; seconded by
Councilman Hauenstein. Roll call vote. Councilmembers Frisch, yes; Myrin, yes; Hauenstein, yes;
Mullins, yes; Mayor Skadron, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #29, SERIES OF 2018 – 230 Lake Avenue Minor Subdivision Amendment
Sarah Yoon, community development, stated this property is located in the R6 zone. Initial there were
five conditions of approval. This ordinance will amend the language requiring HPC review. Condition
number 2 says the owner of lots 16-19 shall seek historic designation for existing structures on Lot 17-19.
At the time approval was given it was an empty lot. The applicant is requesting to amend the condition
by removing HPC review. Since approval, the 3 Victorians received designation. Staff finds the criteria
for minor amendment are met. The condition was added because of the possibility of historic overlay.
That is no longer valid. HPC only has purview of properties located on the inventory or in the district.
This property is neither of those things. Even though the structure is eligible for AspenModern, HPC
does not have authority for review.
Chris Bendon, representing the applicant, said the plat note is an outgrowth of a discussion of time where
the west end was seen as a potential historic district. The property is in fairly good shape for 1979
construction. It is clearly not historic. We are asking for the restriction to be lifted. We recognize it is
potentially eligible for AspenModern.
Council Myrin asked if it is historic the neighbors get noticed if it is new development. Mr. Bendon said
in a general sense. It is on Hallam lake bluff. If that review is triggered than there would be a review for
that. Councilman Myrin said there are some advantages to that, no bonuses or setbacks. I just want to
make sure that the neighbors were aware.
Councilman Hauenstein said I don’t see a reason why this should be an HPC issue.
Councilwoman Mullins said she is reluctant to give up any protection of a historic property. I understand
this is voluntary and the way this reads now it is not compatible with the current HP program and even
the AspenModern program. My goal is to make sure our historic preservation succeeds and survives.
Keeping these anomalies compromises the program.
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Mayor Skadron said he supports staff recommendation.
Mayor Skadron opened the public comment. There was none. Mayor Skadron closed the public
comment.
Councilman Frisch moved to adopt Ordinance #29, Series of 2018; seconded by Councilman Hauenstein.
Roll call vote. Councilmembers Hauenstein, yes; Frisch, yes; Mullins, yes; Myrin, yes; Mayor Skadron,
yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #139, SERIES OF 2018 – Release of covenant requiring two affordable housing units at
304 E. Hopkins Avenue
Ms. Simon told the Council the existing building was approved in 1982. Part of agreement was for two
affordable housing units; two category one studios. The covenant is for 50 years or 21 years after the last
council member passes away. In order for credits to be used we need the covenants to be released. Staff
recommends approval.
Councilman Myrin said the current units are uninhabitable, how did they get to that. Ms. Adams replied
that was the situation the current owner inherited. There are rumors someone was living in the units.
There are a lot of questions in the deed restriction. Councilman Myrin said that is why I am supporting
what we are doing tonight. Mixing the affordable housing and commercial is not compatible on a small
footprint.
Councilwoman Mullins moved to approve Resolution #139, Series of 2018; seconded by Councilman
Frisch. All in favor, motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION –
Ms. Bryan stated staff is recommending Council go in to Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. 246-402
(a) the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of any real, personal, or other property interest; (b)
Conferences with an attorney for the local public body for the purposes of receiving legal advice on
specific legal questions and (e) Determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to
negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators; regarding the potential sale
of property and litigation update regarding 17CV30131 119 Neale Ave v City of Aspen.
At 7:30 p.m. Councilman Frisch moved to go in to executive session; seconded by Councilman
Hauenstein. All in favor, motion carried. At 8:45 p.m. Councilman Hauenstein moved to come out of
executive session; seconded by Councilman Frisch. All in favor, motion carried. Councilman Hauenstein
moved to adjourn the regular meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Mullins. All in favor, motion carried.
Linda Manning
City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Pete Strecker, Finance Director
DATE OF MEETING: November 12, 2018
RE: 2018 Fall Supplemental Budget Ordinance No. 35 (Series 2018)
____________________________________________________________________________________
REQUEST OF COUNCIL: Staff is requesting an amendment to the City’s 2018 budget that increases
total expenditure appropriations from $165.2 to $176.2 million. Of this $11.0 million increase (net of
transfers), $10.0 million is related to items previously discussed and approved by Council throughout
2018 but require formalization of new budget authority and roughly $1.0 million is related to new items.
The exhibit below outlines the supplemental requests impact on the City’s overall appropriation
authority.
2018 2018 2018 2018
Original Budget Spring Supplemental Fall Supplemental Final Budget
Beginning Fund Balance $132,461,796 $32,334,018 $4,726,597 $169,522,411
Revenues $155,171,015 $2,848,463 $731,600 $158,751,078
Operating $69,668,660 $6,672,702 $582,530 $76,923,892
Capital $49,641,947 $30,220,865 $10,405,000 $90,267,812
Debt Service $9,016,190 $0 $0 $9,016,190
Net Appropriations $128,326,797 $36,893,567 $10,987,530 $176,207,894
Transfers $30,369,930 $2,021,513 $229,250 $32,620,693
Total Appropriations $158,696,727 $38,915,080 $11,216,780 $208,828,587
Ending Fund Balance $128,936,084 ($3,732,599)($5,987,833) $119,444,902
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council last made formal increases to the 2018 Budget when it
adopted the Spring Supplemental request via Ordinance 7. This annual adjustment predominately
included capital budget authority for projects that were not completed during the prior fiscal year and
under Colorado State Statutes, requires a re-appropriation.
BACKGROUND: Historically, the City limits its annual appropriation adoptions to three occurences:
the original budget adoption prior to the new year beginning, and then two supplemental adjustment
ordinances (one in the Spring and one in the Fall).
Fall Supplemental
Capital $9,868,500
Operating $143,920
Total Previously Approved $10,012,420
Capital $536,500
Operating $438,610
Total New Requests $975,110
Total Net Appropriation $10,987,530
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Included in this Fall Supplemental, the City has $10.0 million in requests that have been previously
discussed and approved by Council over the last number of months. The largest single increase sought
within these previously approved items is the $8.7 million expenditure authority associated with the
affordable housing development process that includes the public private partnership and the City of
Aspen acting as the construction lender. Other notable items include the increased scope at 7th and Main
(S-Curves) that was added to the Hallam Street / Castle Creek Bridge project; the City’s joint
conservation easement acquisition (along with Pitkin County) for the Soldner property; and for
additional stations and equipment for the bike sharing program (offset largely by a CMAQ Grant and
Pitkin County contributions).
New requests totaling $975,110 can be summarized in the following listing:
Capital:
Asset Management Plan Fund: $85,000 is requested as the balance needed for additional
efforts on the Castle Creek / Hallam Street project. These resources were for greater public
outreach and additional flaggers during the construction, further railing improvement costs, and
additional inspection services. Of this amount, the Parks and Open Space Fund and Water
Utility Fund will contribute $75,000 and $10,000, respectively.
Asset Management Plan Fund: $104,500 is needed to address boiler issues at the Red Brick
that were discovered when the City took over the Arts space and found the system to be in a
degraded state. This will allow for cleaning / flushing the entire system, including removal and
inspection of all 28 radiators and disassembly and inspection of the boilers themselves.
Parks and Open Space Fund: $30,000 is requested to assist with the initial design and planning
process associated with Lift 1A. This will cover an improvements and boundary survey of City
owned properties and land use consultation when discussing development options for the area.
Stormwater: $327,000 for upsizing pipe that was previously not identified as insufficient to
carry the new flow levels. This change also impacted the original design and changes need to
occur, which requires short-term pump rentals to handle runoff issues while the project remains
in construction phases. Finally, the City needs to restore the landscape and trail that was affected
by this work, at a higher cost than previously budgeted.
Operating:
General Fund: $132,960 for various departments and for purposes including:
o Detox increase for the City’s share of an IGA for cost shared services with other entities
o Human Resources funding for recognition programs inadvertently excluded
o ComDev resources for temporary labor to help with complaints and enforcement issues
o Recreation for private swim labor and retail cost of goods, plus Lewis Ice Arena
maintenance costs backfill authority
Wheeler Opera House: $76,610 for additional expenses tied to the restaurant change over and
for water damage within the administrative offices below this space
Transportation: $11,100 for higher service levels associated with the custodial contract for
restroom cleanliness
Golf Course: $62,180 for increased temporary labor costs due to the longer season and curbside
services added, and for the increased purchasing at the pro shop due to successful retail sales
Technical / City Policy: $155,760 for items related to grandfathered retirement benefits, net
zero reimbursement items, and for items associated with technical accounting variances.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff proposes that City Council approve the 2018 Fall
Supplemental for the City of Aspen.
ALTERNATIVES: The proposed supplemental request may be amended as the City Council
deems necessary.
PROPOSED MOTION: “I move to adopt Ordinance #40 on first reading, adopting the 2018 Fall
Supplemental budget increase of roughly $11.0 million (net authority) to the City of Aspen’s
Budget for calendar year 2018.”
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2018 Fall Supplemental RequestsNew CapitalFund / Dept TitleDescriptionAuthority000 ‐ Asset Management Plan Fund, 327 ‐ Engineering50464 ‐ Castle Creek Bridge / Hallam Street ImprovementTotal of $142,000 requested for additional flaggers based on public feedback at the roundabout, railing on the south Castle Creek Bridge, inspection services and additional public outreach. $10,000 is funded from existing authority in the Water Fund projects savings, $75,000 is funded from a transfer from the Parks cash reserves and the balance is funded from existing AMP project authority.$85,000421 ‐ Water Fund Reduce Project Funding to Transfer from Water Fund for 50464 ‐ Castle Creek Bridge / Hallam Street ImprovementReduction ‐ Return unspent authority from project #50161 ‐ Roaring Fork Road to fund balance. This reduction within an existing capital project budget is offset by a transfer expense between the Water Fund and the AMP Fund, resulting in a net‐zero impact to the overall City budget.($10,000)000 ‐ Asset Management Plan Fund, 552 ‐ Red Brick ArtsBoiler MaintenanceWhen the City took over the Red Brick arts space in Nov. 2017, the heating plant was found to be in a degraded state. Since that time, staff has repaired many aspects of the system including pumps, combustion air systems and zone valves; however, a much deeper investigation is still needed. This request is to perform that deeper investigation to bring the system to a more efficient state. The project will include cleaning / flushing the entire system (including the removal and inspection of all 28 radiators throughout the Red Brick facility), disassemble and inspect the boilers themselves, and address other smaller identified deficiencies. If the boilers are found to be significantly damaged during this assessment, future changes to scope would need to be considered. $104,500100 ‐ Parks and Open Space FundLift 1A/Dolinsek Planning Funds necessary for the initial design and planning process associated with the proposed lift 1A project which will install a new lift closer to Dean Street and create a new public park/ winter ski way from where the existing lift One A is today down to Dean Street. This request will cover a comprehensive improvements and boundary survey of City owned properties, preliminary land use consultation during discussions w/ the Hotel Developers, and other general expensies that may arise. $30,000160 ‐ Stormwater FundAspen Mtn Drainage Basin Imp ‐ GarmishDuring project construction, it was discovered that the pipe just downstream of the pipe schedule for replacement was not sloped as much as previously thought and is therefore incapable of carrying the increase in flow that will occur from upsizing pipe. This additional section of pipe needs to therefore be replaced, and temporary pumping measures are required during construction, along with trail and landscaping replacement in and around the site. Some cost sharing will occur with an adjacent homeowner, but additional authority is needed to complete the project.$327,000Total New Authority$536,5002018 Ordinance No. 40 - Page 4
2018 Fall Supplemental RequestsNew OperatingFund / Dept TitleDescriptionAuthority001 ‐ General Fund, 112 ‐ Council and MayorDetox Services IGA Increase Detox services are provided in the upper valley through an IGA between Pitkin County, Aspen Valley Hospital, Basalt, Snowmass Village and Aspen. The current provider, Recovery Resources, was selected through a competitive request for proposal process in 2016. Currently the fiscal year of the program runs Oct. 1 – Sept. 30. The IGA communities have agreed to a three month extension for 2018 to place the IGA on a Jan. 1 – Dec. 31 funding cycle and to work through questions on the proposed 2019 detox services budget. City staff request an additional $30,800 to cover the additional three months of 2018 services. This is a continuation of the existing rate that was used from Oct. 1, 2017 – Sept. 30, 2018. $30,800001 ‐ General Fund, 115 ‐ Human ResourcesRisk Management and AwardsThese dollars have historically been appropriated, but were inadvertently excluded when the 2018 budget was originally adopted. Expenditure relates to employee reward and recognition benefits associated with the City Safety Team and safety awards ($7,250) and recognition of individual employees who go above and beyond their normal duties and service levels within the organization ($8,000).$15,250001 ‐ General Fund, 122/123 ‐ ComDevTemporary Code Enforcement OfficerIn past months, the Community Development Department has seen an increase in code enforcement requests from community members as well as Council members. Com Dev requests a part‐time temporary position (20hrs/wk) to work Oct ‐ Dec to assist with responding to complaints and enforcement issues from signs to building without a permit or not to plans.$17,280001 ‐ General Fund, 542 ‐ RecreationPrivate Swim Lessons Temporary LaborPrivate swim lessons are individual swimming classes for all levels and all ages. Fees collected for private lessons covers the expense of the instructor and facility at 115%. This supplemental will assist in covering the instructor expenses from the revenues being collected (an additional $30,700 in offsetting revenues is incorporated into this budget action). Instructors only get paid with proof of payment.$26,730001 ‐ General Fund, 542 ‐ RecreationRetail, Cost of Goods Sold Recreation's retail sales are rapidly growing and the Department is seeking funding to react to increased demand for products. Items include clothing, pickle ball products, water bottles, tote bags, hats, toiletries, head phones, swimming equipment and other items. The Department receives a return of 135% of cost on products. With the requested increase to expenditure authority, an additional $12,080 in revenue is anticipated. The Department applies the net benefit from these sales towards reducing the overall subsidy need for the Recreation Department.$10,5002018 Ordinance No. 40 - Page 5
2018 Fall Supplemental RequestsNew OperatingFund / Dept TitleDescriptionAuthority001 ‐ General Fund, 542 ‐ RecreationLewis Ice Arena Plant RenovationWhile the Lewis Ice Arena was closed for the month to perform scheduled brine pumps replacement, staff performed additional investigative work to identify potential causes for past major maintenance issues. Action items associated with this discovery included staff testing the 200 brine tubes for degradation, replacing brine overflow tanks, replacing drain lines, rebuilding waterproof decking, and adding new storage and placards for fire safety. Staff performed these measures while the facility was down to be as efficient as possible with the closure period, but these maintenance items were not initially funded in the brine pump project. Without a backfill of this expenditure authority, routine maintenance funding (currently covering these expenditures) may be insufficient to cover items through the end of the year.$32,400120 ‐ Wheeler Opera House FundRestaurant Change Over Project expenses related to the unplanned tenant change‐over in the Wheeler Restaurant Space (Spring 2018). Expenses include repairs, maintenance, liquor license, and temporary signage. These expenses were paid out of the facility maintenance budget on a temporary basis, but now need to be re‐appropriated from available fund balance for annual maintenance items as intended.$45,420120 ‐ Wheeler Opera House FundAdministrative Office Leak Damage Project expenses to cover Wheeler basement Admin Office damage from tenant leak (restaurant bar) in Winter 2017. An insurance claim was filed and will partially offset these expenses.$31,190141 ‐ Transportation Rubey Park ‐ Restrooms Cleaning Increase in ContractRFTA has engaged a new contractor for cleaning the Rubey Park restrooms. To address a need for higher service levels, based on the volume and hours these facilities are open, additional expenditure authority is required. The additional cost for 2018 (Nov & Dec) will be $11,100. This new contract will also impact 2019 and will require a supplemental request in the Spring. $11,100471 ‐ Golf Course FundPro Shop Temporary Labor Increase2018 has been the most successful season at the Aspen Golf Club to date. With the increase in users and daily greens fees comes more of a demand for additional staff and services. The success of the twilight pass has been identified as one contributing factor to growth; another is the addition of the golf simulator during winter months, and bag drop services that were added and all require additional labor to provide. Fees have been increased to generate additional revenue to offset these costs.$43,180471 ‐ Golf Course FundPro Shop Retail ‐ Cost of Goods SoldProshop revenue exceeded budget for 2018. With this, additional inventory was needed to fill gaps and to service our special orders program. We continue to see increases in hardgoods, ladies clothing, and our rental club program. A different demographic of golfers, through the twilight pass, has contributed to this.$19,0002018 Ordinance No. 40 - Page 6
2018 Fall Supplemental RequestsNew OperatingFund / Dept TitleDescriptionAuthority001 ‐ General Fund, 122 ‐ PlanningSmall Lodge Energy Efficiency Program (SLEEP)Technical ‐ Net Zero Impact to COA: In 2017, $50,000 was approved for the Small Lodge Energy Efficiency Program (SLEEP). The 2017 invoice was received for $46,300, due system dates issues the payment was made from 2018. The authority in 2017 was returned to fund balance. This request is to re‐appropriate the SLEEP program funding in 2018 to fund this planned expense. $46,300001 ‐ General Fund, 117 ‐ FinanceRetirement / Grandfathered BenefitsTechnical ‐ Consistent with City policy regarding employees for retirement benefits.$47,230001 ‐ General Fund, 221 ‐ PoliceRetirement / Grandfathered BenefitsTechnical ‐ Consistent with City policy regarding employees for retirement benefits.$58,390001 ‐ General Fund, 221 ‐ PoliceOfficer Coverage at Jazz Aspen/Snowmass ConcertTechnical ‐ Net Zero Impact to City This additional authority relates to a fully reimbursed labor expense to include officer coverage at these events. $1,940001 ‐ General Fund, 431 ‐ Environmental HealthPV Trailer Repair CostsTechnical ‐ Net Zero Impact to City Backfill of budget authority is requests for repair of the photovoltaic trailer (Sunny the Solar Roller) after it was vandalized in the City's parking garage in June. It is anticipated that revenue from a fine from the vandal or insurance claim resources will be received to offset this expense. $1,900Total New Authority$438,6102018 Ordinance No. 40 - Page 7
2018 Fall Supplemental RequestsPreviously Approved CapitalFund / Dept TitleDescriptionAuthority000 ‐ Asset Management Plan Fund, 321 ‐ StreetsRoad Grader Replacement (Oct 8, 2018) The Streets Department has an aging motor grader that needs to be replaced. The original budget assumed a trade‐in option and a net expense of $160,000 to the City. A review has identified that an alternate option of selling (rather than trading in) a machine will result in a savings of $7,441 to the City. However, the sale of the machine will be recorded as revenue, rather than a reduction to net expenditures, and an increase to gross expenditure authority is necessary to allow for this purchase to occur. Resolution 131‐2018)$127,560000 ‐ Asset Management Plan Fund, 327 ‐ EngineeringHallam Street Improvements ‐ 7th and Main Paving and Waterline Improvements (50464 project)(Aug 27, 2018) Replace the asphalt pavement at the intersection of 7th Street and Main Street with reinforced concrete pavement in similar manner that was done for the intersection at 7th and Hallam Streets. The utilities that are aging within the intersection will be replaced including the water main and electrical feeds for the City. While the City will front the cost for the pavement at the intersection, CDOT will offset the cost by 50% ($244,158) in the coming months once an IGA is finalized by CDOT and the City. (Resolution #126‐2018)$678,000421 ‐ Water Fund Reduce Project Funding for Transfer to AMP fund for the 7th and Main Waterline ImprovementsReduction ‐ Return unspent authority from project #50750 ‐ Distribution Replacement to fund balance. This reduction within an existing capital project budget is offset by a transfer expense between the Water Fund and the AMP Fund, resulting in a net‐zero impact to the overall City budget.($101,250)000 ‐ Asset Management Plan Fund, 327 ‐ EngineeringRFTA Back‐Up Service for 50464 ‐ Castle Creek Bridge/Hallam Street Project(Jun 19, 2018) Staff requested direction from Council to increase bus service during the Castle Creek Bridge/Hallam Street project, adding 280 additional hours between August 20 and October 8. This request was in addition to the $52,000 added for service increases during the first phase of the project between May 1 and June 8. (Work session discussion)$28,000000 ‐ Asset Management Plan Fund, 327 ‐ Engineering50470 ‐ Galena and Main ‐ Bus Stop and Pedestrian Snowmelt Addition(Aug 27, 2018) The corner of Galena and Main Street has historically had several drainage issues that tend to ice up near the ramps until staff can break it down and remove it. Staff have identified this area as a candidate to present for electrical snowmelt due to safety concerns for pedestrians during the heavy snow periods. Council approved the add alt #1 that included snowmelt for an additional $81,192 in funding (Resolution #103‐2018). An additional $15,000 from the IT Fund (already appropriated) for conduit, light pole base and electrician is included in the total request. (Resolution #103‐2018)$96,190510 ‐ Information Technology FundReduce Project Funding for Transfer to AMP fund Galena and Main ProjectReduction ‐ Return unspent authority from project #50815 Fiber Optic Implementation and Test Equipment to fund balance. This reduction within an existing capital project budget is offset by a transfer expense between the IT Fund and the AMP Fund, resulting in a net‐zero impact to the overall City budget.($15,000)100 ‐ Parks and Open Space FundSoldner Conservation Easement Acquisition(Jun 25, 2018) Joint conservation easement acquisition made by Pitkin County, the City of Aspen, and the Aspen Valley Land Trust. The total acquisition was $500,000, of which the City's share is $225,000. (Resolution #97‐2018)$225,0002018 Ordinance No. 40 - Page 8
2018 Fall Supplemental RequestsPreviously Approved CapitalFund / Dept TitleDescriptionAuthority141 ‐ Transportation FundCMAQ Grant for WE‐Cycle Stations and Equipment(Jun 25, 2018) Additional stations and equipment for the bike sharing program was approved along with the State CMAQ grant award of $149,022 to offset City costs. An additional local match of $15,489 will be received from Pitkin County, leaving an equal net amount of $15,489 to be bore by City funds. (Resolution #80‐2018)$180,000150 ‐ Housing Development FundConstruction Loan for P3 Rental Housing(Sep 17, 2018) Increased budget authority is requested to perform construction lending for this project. The developer for the project originally proposed to use commercial banks for construction loans. Council has been informed of this by staff in two public meetings Aug 14 and Sept 17, 2018 and has approved in concept each time. Performing the construction lending on the project can save the project (and ultimately the City) approximately $400,000 in loan interest and loan origination fees. Total authority for the project will go from $17M to $25.65M; however, following the completion of the construction, the City will be paid back with interest for the construction loan and the City's net investment is targeted to be $16.1M or less. (Resolution #133‐2018)$8,650,000Total Requested Authority$9,868,5002018 Ordinance No. 40 - Page 9
2018 Fall Supplemental RequestsPreviously Approved OperatingFund / Dept TitleDescriptionAuthority000 ‐ Asset Management Plan Fund, 542 ‐ RecreationRecreation ‐ ARC Boiler Heating Loop(Aug 13, 2018) An emergency replacement of the ARC boilers was performed during the recent fall cleaning closure period. The projects was initially quoted at $160,000 using an outside contractor, and would have required a timeframe of 6 weeks to complete. Given this timeframe and cost, the City utilized its own staff to perform much of the work and brought the cost down to $95,000, along with completing the replacement within the two week planned closure period. (Resolution #118‐2018)$95,000421 ‐ Water Utility FundWater Efficient Landscaping (Jul 9, 2018) Colorado Water Conversation Board grant acceptance for QWEL (Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper) certification training and ongoing landscape ordinance support. Grant covered two contracts—one to Element Water and one to WaterNow Alliance—as well as the three‐day QWEL training held in July 2018. (Resolution #86‐2018)$48,920Total Authority$143,9202018 Ordinance No. 40 - Page 10
2018 Fall Supplemental RequestsTransfersFund / Dept TitleDescriptionAuthority100 ‐ Parks and Open Space FundTransfer from Parks Fund for 50464 ‐ Castle Creek Bridge / Hallam Street ImprovementTransfer ‐ Cash reserves from the Parks and Open Space Fund to the AMP Fund for the railing change order on the south side of the bridge.$75,000141 ‐ Transportation FundTransfer ‐ RFTA Back‐Up Service for 50464 ‐ Castle Creek Bridge/Hallam Street Project(Jun 19, 2018) Staff requested direction from Council to increase bus service during the Castle Creek Bridge/Hallam Street project, adding 280 additional hours between August 20 and October 8. This request was in addition to the $52,000 added for service increases during the first phase of the project between May 1 and June 8. (Work session discussion)$28,000421 ‐ Water Fund Transfer from Water Fund for 50464 ‐ Castle Creek Bridge / Hallam Street ImprovementTransfer ‐ Appropriate Move savings from project #50161 ‐ Roaring Fork Road, to send cash to the AMP Fund for additional work on Castle Creek Bridge / Hallam Street Improvement.$10,000510 ‐ Information Technology Fund50815 ‐ Transfer to 50470 ‐ Galena and Main ‐ Bus Stop and Pedestrian for IT Change OrderNet Zero Impact to COA Budget: Consolidate project work for change order for conduit, light pole base and electrician.$15,000421 ‐ Water Fund Transfer for Waterline Improvements at 7th and MainNet Zero Impact to COA Budget: Consolidate waterline project work with the other improvements at 7th and Main in the AMP Fund.$101,250Total Transfer Authority$229,2502018 Ordinance No. 40 - Page 11
ORDINANCE No. 35
(Series of 2018)
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AN INCREASE IN THE:
· ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN FUND EXPENDITURES OF $1,199,750;
· GENERAL FUND OF $303,220;
· PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FUND OF $330,000;
· WHEELER OPERA HOUSE FUND OF $76,610;
· TRANSPORTATION FUND OF $219,100;
· HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND OF $8,650,000;
· STORMWATER FUND OF $327,000;
· WATER UTILITY FUND OF $48,920; AND
· GOLF COURSE FUND OF $62,180.
WHEREAS, by virtue of Section 9.12 of the Home Rule Charter, the City Council may
make supplemental appropriations; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has certified that the City has unappropriated current year
revenues and/or unappropriated prior year fund balance available for appropriations in
the following funds: Asset Management Plan Fund, General Fund, Parks and Open
Space Fund, Wheeler Opera House Fund, Transportation Fund, Housing Development
Fund, Stormwater Fund, Water Utility Fund, Golf Course Fund.
WHEREAS, the City Council is advised that certain expenditures, revenue and transfers
must be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
Section 1.
Upon the City Manager’s certification that there are current year revenues and/or prior
year fund balances available for appropriation in the above mentioned funds, the City
Council hereby makes supplemental appropriations as itemized in the Exhibit A.
Section 2. Administrative Corrections.
Any scrivener’s errors contained in the code amendments herein, including but not
limited to mislabeled
subsections or titles, may be corrected administratively following adoption of the
Ordinance.
Section 3. Effect Upon Existing Litigation.
This ordinance shall not effect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an
abatement of any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinance s
repealed or amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded
under such prior ordinances.
Section 4. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion
shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 5. Effective Date.
In accordance with Section 4.9 of the City of Aspen Home Rule Charter, this ordinance
shall become effective thirty (30) days following final passage.
Section 6. Approval Notice.
A public hearing on this ordinance shall be held on the 26th day of November, 2018, at a
meeting of the Aspen City Council commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen, Colorado, a minimum of 7 days prior to which
hearing a public notice of the same shall be published in a newspaper of general
circulation within the City of Aspen.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law, by the
City Council of the City of Aspen on the 13th day of November, 2018.
Attest:
________________________ _______________________
Linda Manning, City Clerk Steven Skadron, Mayor
FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this 26th day of November, 2018.
Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Linda Manning, City Clerk Steven Skadron, Mayor
Approved as to form:
________________________
James R. True, City Attorney
EXHIBIT AFund NameOpening Balance2018 Original RevenueSpring SupplementalFall Supplemental2018 Amended Revenue2018 Original ExpendituresSpring SupplementalFall Supplemental2018 Amended Expenditures2018 Ending BalanceGeneral Governmental Fund 001 ‐ General Fund $16,970,190 $32,115,030 $574,650 $44,760 $32,734,440 $32,990,620 $3,743,716 $303,220 $37,037,556 $12,667,074Subtotal General Gov't Funds $16,970,190 $32,115,030 $574,650 $44,760 $32,734,440 $32,990,620 $3,743,716 $303,220 $37,037,556 $12,667,074Special Revenue Governmental Funds100 ‐ Parks and Open Space Fund $7,719,687 $12,389,047 $12,500 $0 $12,401,547 $12,268,190 $2,375,011 $330,000 $14,973,201 $5,148,033120 ‐ Wheeler Opera House Fund $31,861,383 $5,765,470 $0 $0 $5,765,470 $7,145,400 $276,647 $76,610 $7,498,657 $30,128,196130 ‐ Tourism Promotion Fund $93,671 $2,839,190 $0 $0 $2,839,190 $2,837,300 $0 $0 $2,837,300 $95,561131 ‐ Public Education Fund $4,767 $2,700,080 $0 $0 $2,700,080 $2,700,000 $0 $0 $2,700,000 $4,847132 ‐ REMP Fund $5,182,618 $883,950 $0 $0 $883,950 $1,185,000 $0 $0 $1,185,000 $4,881,568141 ‐ Transportation Fund $4,237,236 $5,383,280 $128,850 $164,510 $5,676,640 $5,838,320 $1,570,074 $219,100 $7,627,494 $2,286,382150 ‐ Housing Development Fund $37,904,680 $15,113,438 $0 $0 $15,113,438 $17,658,150 $4,844,002 $8,650,000 $31,152,152 $21,865,966152 ‐ Kids First Fund $5,455,622 $2,155,690 $0 $0 $2,155,690 $2,063,410 $490,237 $0 $2,553,647 $5,057,665160 ‐ Stormwater Fund $2,327,777 $1,365,760 $60,000 $0 $1,425,760 $1,426,520 $1,174,358 $327,000 $2,927,878 $825,659Subtotal Special Revenue Funds $94,787,441 $48,595,905 $201,350 $164,510 $48,961,765 $53,122,290 $10,730,329 $9,602,710 $73,455,329 $70,293,877Debt Service Governmental Fund250 ‐ Debt Service Fund $297,333 $5,808,460 $0 $0 $5,808,460 $5,804,920 $0 $0 $5,804,920 $300,873Subtotal Debt Service Fund $297,333 $5,808,460 $0 $0 $5,808,460 $5,804,920 $0 $0 $5,804,920 $300,873Capital Projects Governmental Funds000 ‐ Asset Management Plan Fund $31,139,954 $29,896,140 $1,721,513 $473,410 $32,091,063 $23,867,830 $16,698,340 $1,199,750 $41,765,920 $21,465,098Subtotal Capital Fund $31,139,954 $29,896,140 $1,721,513 $473,410 $32,091,063 $23,867,830 $16,698,340 $1,199,750 $41,765,920 $21,465,098Enterprise Proprietary Funds421 ‐ Water Utility Fund $6,234,375 $11,023,860 $0 $48,920 $11,072,780 $11,779,450 $1,899,548 $48,920 $13,727,918 $3,579,237431 ‐ Electric Utility Fund $4,966,832 $9,304,830 $0 $0 $9,304,830 $11,442,290 $1,082,128 $0 $12,524,418 $1,747,244451 ‐ Parking Fund $5,340,986 $4,472,250 $0 $0 $4,472,250 $7,362,410 $205,212 $0 $7,567,622 $2,245,614471 ‐ Golf Course Fund $782,908 $2,278,970 $0 $0 $2,278,970 $2,163,160 $95,380 $62,180 $2,320,720 $741,158491 ‐ Truscott I Housing Fund $621,218 $1,257,740 $0 $0 $1,257,740 $1,489,180 $42,150 $0 $1,531,330 $347,628492 ‐ Marolt Housing Fund $549,008 $1,228,580 $0 $0 $1,228,580 $797,030 $9,000 $0 $806,030 $971,558Subtotal Enterprise Funds $18,495,327 $29,566,230 $0 $48,920 $29,615,150 $35,033,520 $3,333,418 $111,100 $38,478,038 $9,632,439Internal Proprietary Funds501 ‐ Employee Benefits Fund $3,325,122 $5,071,060 $0 $0 $5,071,060 $5,418,750 $0 $0 $5,418,750 $2,977,432505 ‐ Employee Housing Fund $3,676,437 $2,444,090 $350,950 $0 $2,795,040 $792,690 $3,972,688 $0 $4,765,378 $1,706,099510 ‐ Information Technology Fund $830,607 $1,674,100 $0 $0 $1,674,100 $1,666,107 $436,589 $0 $2,102,696 $402,011Subtotal Internal Service Funds $7,832,166 $9,189,250 $350,950 $0 $9,540,200 $7,877,547 $4,409,277 $0 $12,286,824 $5,085,542ALL FUNDS$169,522,411 $155,171,015 $2,848,463 $731,600 $158,751,078 $158,696,727 $38,915,080 $11,216,780 $208,828,587 $119,444,903Less Interfund Transfers$30,369,930 $2,021,513 $229,250 $32,620,693 $30,369,930 $2,021,513 $229,250 $32,620,693NET APPROPRIATIONS$169,522,411 $124,801,085 $826,950 $502,350 $125,628,035 $128,326,797 $36,893,567 $10,987,530 $176,207,894 $118,942,553TOTAL CITY OF ASPEN 2018 APPROPRIATIONS BY FUND
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Pete Strecker, Finance Director
THRU:Sara Ott, Assistant City Manager
DATE OF MEETING: November 12, 2018
RE: 2018 Supplemental Budget Ordinance No. 36 (Series 2018) for the Aspen
County Inn Affordable Housing Fund
____________________________________________________________________________________
REQUEST OF COUNCIL: Staff is requesting for City Council approval of the Aspen Country Inn
Affordable Housing Fund supplemental budget authority for fiscal year 2018.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council approved the 2018 Original Budget for the Aspen
Country Inn Affordable Housing Fund via Resolution 152 (Series 2018). A spring supplemental was not
submitted for this fund as the close on the permanent loan and construction project were still
outstanding.
BACKGROUND: Now that the renovation project has been completed at the site and permanent
financing has been established for this tax credit property, the City has been able to finalize the
accounting for the project. Permanent financing from the City of Aspen and other outside sources has
been received and support the final construction loan payoff and additional legal costs ($7,832,640) that
are included in this Supplemental Request as a re-appropriation of unspent 2017 authority. The
combination of these additional revenues and expenditures is consistent with the completion of the
project and maintain the required operational and replacement reserves as specified in the partnership
agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff proposes approval of the requested re-appropriation authority that
was required to complete the renovation project.
PROPOSED MOTION: “I move to adopt Supplemental Budget Ordinance No. 41 (Series 2018)
approving the 2018 supplemental increase for the Aspen Country Inn Affordable Housing Fund.”
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ORDINANCE NO. 36
(Series of 2018)
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AN INCREASE IN THE ASPEN
COUNTRY INN AFFORDABLE ONE HOUSING FUND OF $7,832,640.
WHEREAS, by virtue of Section 9.12 of the Home Rule Charter, the City Council may
make supplemental appropriations; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has certified that the City has unappropriated current year
revenues and/or unappropriated prior year fund balance available for appropriations in
the following funds: ASPEN COUNTRY INN AFFORDABLE ONE HOUSING FUND.
WHEREAS, the City Council is advised that certain expenditures, revenue and transfers
must be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
Section 1
Upon the City Manager’s certification that there are current year revenues and/or prior
year fund balances available for appropriation in the: ASPEN COUNTRY INN
AFFORDABLE ONE HOUSING FUND: the City Council hereb y makes supplemental
appropriations to fiscal year 2018 as itemized in the following:
Opening
Balance
Original
Revenues
Fall
Supplemental
Revenues
Amended
Revenues
Original
Expenditures
Fall
Supplemental
Expenditures
Amended
Expenditures
Ending
Balance
($1,162,522) $409,000 $8,825,293 $9,234,293 $357,350 $7,832,640 $8,189,990 ($49,009)
* Ending balance reflects working capital only and not total assets held by the Fund.
Section 2. Administrative Corrections.
Any scrivener’s errors contained in the code amendments herein, including but not
limited to mislabeled
subsections or titles, may be corrected administratively following adoption of the
Ordinance.
Section 3. Effect Upon Existing Litigation.
This ordinance shall not effect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an
abatement of any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinance s
repealed or amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded
under such prior ordinances.
Section 4. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion
shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions thereof.
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Section 5. Effective Date.
In accordance with Section 4.9 of the City of Aspen Home Rule Charter, this ordinance
shall become effective thirty (30) days following final passage.
Section 6: Approval Notice.
A public hearing on this ordinance shall be held on the 22nd day of November, 2018, at a
meeting of the Aspen City Council commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen, Colorado, a minimum of 7 days prior to which
hearing a public notice of the same shall be published in a newspaper of general
circulation within the City of Aspen.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law, by the
City Council of the City of Aspen on the 13th day of November, 2018.
ATTEST:
________________________ ________________________
Linda Manning, City Clerk Steven Skadron, Mayor
FINALLY ADOPTED AFTER PUBLIC HEARING on the 26th day of November 2018.
ATTEST:
________________________ ________________________
Linda Manning, City Clerk Steven Skadron, Mayor
Approved as to Form:
________________________
James R. True, City Attorney
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Pete Strecker, Assistant Finance Director
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2018
RE: First Reading of 2019 Fee Ordinance No. 38 (Series 2018)
REQUEST OF COUNCIL: This memorandum outlines the proposed ordinance related to the
adoption of departmental fees included in the City’s Municipal Code under sections 2.12
(Administrative) and 26.104 (Land Use). A separate ordinance regarding utility rates will be
brought forward for Council consideration in addition to this proposed general fee ordinance.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Each year, City Council adopts a new fee structure that brings
current fees forward, and adjusts any fees that do not properly align with projected service demand
and/or required revenue generation. Fee changes were most recently adopted for the 2018 fiscal
year.
BACKGROUND: Fees are reviewed annually by both City staff and Council, prior to their
renewed adoption. As part of the City’s internal review process, a “Pricing Committee” was
established. The Committee is comprised of the City Manager, Assistant City Managers and peer
Department Heads and Managers, and is responsible for providing feedback to selected
departments’ deep dive on their rate structures and desired cost recoveries or outcomes. For 2019,
departments’ fees selected for review included Recreation, Parking and the Red Brick Arts.
DISCUSSION: As noted during this year’s budget work sessions, a limited number of targeted
increases were recommended. Within Council’s 2019 Proposed Budget Books, behind Tab 7 there
is a summary of recommended fee changes. These changes include select fees within the following
departments:
Golf Course: Annual passes, greens fees, and rental rates are proposed to increase roughly 2%
Recreation: Online fees are proposed to increase 4% on average, and corresponding in-person
fees were adjusted to reflect the benchmarked variance between these rates
Red Brick Arts: These fees were newly created and are projected to offset these new
operational costs to the City, leaving a subsidy need of roughly $100,000
Wheeler: Facility rental rates were increased due to operational cost escalation, and new or
increased proposed for box office services
Parking: On-Street parking fees are proposed to move closer to demand-based pricing, rather
than a per hour consumed model, 5th permit for guests/residents is proposed to be eliminated
Parks: Fees were increased on a lookback process as most had not been adjusted in the last 5
years, increases equate to roughly 2% per year when averaged back over the period
Engineering: Right-of-way permits fees are proposed to specific that for reviews requiring
more than 4 hours, an additional charge will apply
ComDev: An affordable housing review waiver for planning land use and development permits
has been proposed
FINANCIAL/BUDGET IMPACTS: Fee revenue is expected to fluctuate as a result of proposed
fee changes, however, the actual amount raised or lost will depend on the volume of sales or
services rendered. Programs have incorporated anticipated revenue impacts into their 2019
budgets.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed ordinance amending
the current fee schedule.
ALTERNATIVES: Any fee can be amended in any manner as desired by the Council.
PROPOSED MOTION: “I move to adopt Ordinance #43, Series of 2018 approving 2019 fees as
proposed.”
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
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ATTACHMENTS:
ORDINANCE NO. 38
Series of 2018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN TO ADJUST
CERTAIN MUNICIPAL FEES INCLUDED UNDER SECTION 2 AND 26 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a policy of requiring consumers and users of
the miscellaneous City of Aspen programs and services to pay fees that fairly approximate the
costs of providing such programs and services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that certain fees currently in effect do not
raise revenues sufficient to pay for the attendant costs of providing said programs and services,
or are set above levels necessary to achieve full reimbursement of costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
Section 1:
That Section 2.12.010 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for the Aspen Municipal Golf Course, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.010. Aspen Municipal Golf Course
Early Season Regular Season
Greens Fees / Passes
Platinum N/A $2,499.00
Gold $1,429.00 $1,529.00
Silver $859.00 $959.00
20 Punch $669.00 $769.00
Junior $199.00 $199.00
Family $969.00 $989.00
Twilight $559.00 $609.00
Senior Greens Fee – 9 Hole $39.00 $39.00
Senior Greens Fee – Resident $71.00 $71.00
Military Rate (Must Show Proper ID) N/A $82.00
Green Fee – Max Rate N/A $180.00
Green Fee – Junior N/A $49.00
Green Fee – Guest of Member N/A $82.00
Cart and Club Rentals
Golf Cart – 18 Holes N/A $23.00
Golf Cart – Members: 18 Holes N/A $20.00
Golf Cart – 9 Holes N/A $19.00
Golf Cart – Members: 9 Holes N/A $16.00
Golf Cart Punch Pass N/A $389.00
Pull Cart – 18 Holes N/A $16.00
Pull Cart – Members: 18 Holes N/A $14.00
Pull Cart – 9 Holes N/A $11.00
Early Season Regular Season
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Pull Cart – Members: 9 Holes N/A $9.00
Rental Clubs – 18 Holes N/A $60.00
Rental Clubs – 9 Holes N/A $39.00
Lockers and Range
Locker for Season N/A $359.00
Range Large Bucket N/A $11.00
Range Large Bucket – Members N/A $10.00
Range Small Bucket N/A $9.00
Range Small Bucket – Members N/A $7.00
Range Punch Pass N/A $209.00
(Code 1971, §2-33; Ord. No. 44-1991, §12; Ord. No. 77-1992, §16; Ord. No. 68-1994, §5; Ord.
No. 53-1995, §2; Ord. No. 43-1996, §1; Ord. No. 49-1998, §1; Ord. No. 45-1999, §1; Ord. No.
57-2000, §1; Ord. No. 5-2002 §1; Ord. No. 47-2002 §18; Ord. No. 63-2003, §8; Ord. No. 2-
2004, §1; Ord. No. 38-2004, §10; Ord. No. 49-2005, §12; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §1; Ord. No. 52-
2007; Ord. No. 29-2010§12; Ord. No. 33-2011§1; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord.
No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-2017; Ord. No 43-2018)
That Section 2.12.014 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for Recreation Department Fun Passes, is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.12.014 Recreation Department Fun Pass
The Recreation Department shall issue Fun Passes that provides access to the holder of such a
pass to the following facilities and activities: use of the James E. Moore Pool, public or open
skating at the Lewis Ice Arena or Aspen Ice Garden, use of the climbing wall at the Red Brick
Recreation Center, fitness classes held at the Red Brick Recreation Center, aquatic fitness classes
at the Aspen Recreation Center, tennis court rental and usage at the Aspen Tennis Center. Usage,
participation and access to the above activities may be limited to certain times and dates as
indicated on the pass.
Online Fee In-Person Fee
Daily Admission
Youth - Resident N/A $9.00
Youth - Guest N/A $17.00
Adult - Resident N/A $11.00
Adult - Guest N/A $20.00
Senior N/A $9.00
Twilight N/A $7.00
Guest 10 Visit Card $140.00 $160.00
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Online Fee In-Person Fee
Monthly Pass
Youth / Senior Resident $54.00 $62.00
Adult Resident $98.00 $113.00
Family Resident $188.00 $216.00
Each Additional $20.00 $23.00
20 Visit Card
Youth / Senior Resident $150.00 $177.00
Adult Resident $195.00 $215.00
6 Month Pass
Youth / Senior Resident $252.00 $290.00
Adult Resident $314.00 $361.00
Family Resident $680.00 $782.00
Each Additional $63.00 $73.00
Annual Pass
Youth Resident $440.00 $505.00
Adult Resident $541.00 $625.00
Family Resident $1,180.00 $1,375.00
Each Additional $120.00 $140.00
(Ord. No. 27-2003, §2; Ord. No. 38-2004, §14; Ord. No. 49-2005, §3; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §2;
Ord. No. 52-2007; Ord. No. 40-2008; Ord. No. 27-2009§1; Ord. No. 29-2010§1; Ord. No. 29-
2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-
2017; Ord. No 43-2018)
That Section 2.12.015 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for the Aspen Recreation Center, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.015. Aspen Recreation Center
Online Fee In-Person Fee
ARC Meeting Room Rental
Flat Rate $67.00 $77.00
(Ord. No. 27-2003, §1; Ord. No. 63-2003, §9; Ord. No. 38-2004, §13; Ord. No. 49-2005, §4;
Ord. No. 48, 2006, §3; Ord. No. 40-2008; Ord. No. 27-2009§2; Ord. 29-2010§2; Ord. No. 29-
2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-
2017; Ord. No 43-2018)
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That Section 2.12.020 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for Aspen Ice Garden and Lewis Ice Arena, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.020. Aspen Ice Garden and Lewis Ice Arena
Online Fee In-Person Fee
Rent Entire Facility
Aspen Ice Garden $5,500.00 $4,500.00
Lewis Ice Arena $5,500.00 $4,500.00
Rent Entire Facility - Ice
Aspen Ice Garden N/A $289.00
Lewis Ice Arena N/A $289.00
Adult Non-Profit Prime
Aspen Ice Garden N/A $244.00
Lewis Ice Arena N/A $244.00
Youth Non-Profit Prime
Aspen Ice Garden N/A $237.00
Lewis Ice Arena N/A $237.00
Other Fees
Skate Sharpening N/A $7.00
Skate Sharpening - Same Day N/A $11.00
Pick-up Hockey, One Time N/A $16.00
Pick-up Hockey, 10 Punch Pass $125.00 $135.00
Freestyle 20 Punch Pass $196.00 $226.00
Skating Classes N/A N/A
Locker Rental
Six Months N/A $72.00
(Code 1971, §2-34; Ord. No. 44-1991, §12; Ord. No. 77-1992, §16; Ord. No. 67-1993, §6; Ord.
No. 68-1994, §6; Ord. No. 53-1995, §3; Ord. No. 43-1996, §2; Ord. No. 49-1998, §2; Ord. No.
45-1999, §2; Ord. No. 57-2000 §2; Ord. No. 47-2002 §16; Ord. No. 27-2003; Ord. No. 63-2003,
§10; Ord. No. 2-2004, §2; Ord. No. 38-2004, §2; Ord. No. 49-2005, §7; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §4;
Ord. No. 52-2007; Ord. No. 27-2009§3; Ord. No. 29-2010§3; Ord. No. 33-2011§2; Ord. No. 29-
2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-
2017; Ord. No 43-2018)
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That Section 2.12.030 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for the James R. Moore Pool, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.030. James E. Moore Pool
Online Fee In-Person Fee
Youth Swim Lessons
Youth Lessons $35.00 $35.00
Private Lessons $45.00 $52.00
Lifeguard Training $270.00 $299.00
Kayak Roll Sessions $7.00 $15.00
Water Polo Drop In N/A $10.00
Rentals
Entire Aquatic Facility - For Profit N/A $289.00
Entire Aquatic Facility – Non Profit N/A $244.00
Single Lane Rental in Lap Pool N/A $21.00
(Code 1971, §2-35; Ord. No. 44-1991, §12; Ord. No. 77-1992, §16; Ord. No. 53-1995, §4 [part];
Ord. No. 43-1996, §3; Ord. No. 49-1998, §3; Ord. No. 45-1999, §3; Ord. No. 47-2002 §17; Ord.
No. 63-2003, §11; Ord. No. 38-2004, §15; Ord. No. 49-2005 §5; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §5; Ord. No.
40-2008; Ord No. 27-2009§4; Ord. No. 29-2010§4; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord.
No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-2017; Ord. No 43-2018)
That Section 2.12.040 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for miscellaneous leisure and recreation fees, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 2.12.040. Miscellaneous Leisure and Recreation Fees
Online Fee In-Person Fee
Adult Programs
Adult Basketball – Drop In N/A $5.00
Adult Volleyball – Drop In N/A $6.00
Men’s Recreation Basketball $790.00 $909.00
Adult Soccer $909.00 $1,045.00
Adult Softball – Men’s League $1,010.00 $1,150.00
Adult Softball – Coed League $860.00 $989.00
Adult Flag Football $450.00 $518.00
Ariel, Circus, Silks & Trapeze – Drop In N/A $20.00
Ariel, Circus, Silks & Trapeze – Monthly N/A $60.00
Online Fee In-Person Fee
Tennis Clinics – Adult N/A $30.00
Tennis Clinics – Punch Pass, Adult $258.00 $296.00
Tennis Lessons - Private (Max Rate) $100.00 $100.00
Tennis Court Rental Fees (Per Court) $28.00 $32.00
Tennis Ball Machine Rental $30.00 $32.00
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Tennis One Month Membership - Individual $66.00 $76.00
Tennis One Month Membership - Couple $92.00 $106.00
Tennis One Month Membership - Family $118.00 $136.00
Youth Programs
Youth Baseball $132.00 $140.00
T-Ball $69.00 $75.00
Girls Softball $132.00 $138.00
Batting Cage N/A $1.00
Day Camp $44.00 $48.00
Martial Arts – Monthly N/A $48.00
Guest Fee $66.00 $70.00
Sailing $635.00 $730.00
Tennis Clinics - Youth N/A $20.00
Tennis Clinics - Punch Pass, Youth $180.00 $208.00
Youth Biking $52.00 $60.00
Specialty Camps $226.00 $260.00
Youth Intramurals
Soccer $99.00 $115.00
Soccer – Kindergarten $56.00 $65.00
Basketball $99.00 $114.00
Basketball – Kindergarten $53.00 $61.00
Flag Football $92.00 $106.00
Climbing Wall
Beginner Rock Rats $84.00 $97.00
Boulder Rats $84.00 $97.00
Intermediate / Advanced Climbing $95.00 $110.00
Junior Rats $56.00 $65.00
Gymnasium Rental - 1 Hour $69.00 $80.00
Junior AROCK $56.00 $65.00
AROCK $104.00 $120.00
Other Fees
Red Brick Facility Rental N/A $70.00
(Code 1971, §2-36; Ord. No. 44-1991, §12; Ord. No. 77-1992, §16; Ord. No. 68-1994, §7; Ord.
No. 53-1995, §4 [part]; Ord. No. 43-1996, §4; Ord. No. 49-1998, §4; Ord. No. 45-1999, §4; Ord.
No. 57-2000, §3; Ord. No. 47-2002, §15; Ord. No. 63-2003, §12; Ord. No. 38-2004, §12; Ord.
No. 49-2005, §6; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §6); Ord. 52-2007; Ord. No. 40-2008; Ord. No. 27-2009§2;
Ord. No. 29-2010§5; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015;
Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-2017; Ord. No 43-2018)
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That Section 2.12.043 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for the Red Brick Center for the Arts, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.043. Red Brick Center for the Arts Fees
Program Fees
Adult – Masterpiece Mine $45.00
Adult – Watercolor $45.00
Adult – Ceramic $225.00
Youth – Summer Camp $275.00
Youth – After School Camp $20.00
Youth – Pre-K Studio Free
Youth – All Day Art Camp $60.00
Gallery Exhibition Fee (one-time) $40.00
Gallery Commission (% of gross sales) 35%
Facility Fees
Tenant Rent (per sq. foot) $1.98
Parking Permit $105.00
Room Rental (per hour) $25.00
(Ord. No 43-2018)
That Section 2.12.045 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for the Wheeler Opera House, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.045. Wheeler Opera House
For-Profit Non-Profit
All Rates Below Include Rehearsals & Performances
Ticketed Performance Day Rate $665.00 $380.00
Ticketed 2nd Performance Same Day Rate $330.00 $190.00
Ticketed 2nd Performance Consecutive Day Rate $465.00 $265.00
Ticketed Performance Weekly Rate (<= 5 Days) $2,500.00 $1,500.00
Non-Ticketed Community Events Day Rate N/A $125.00
Lobby Performance Stage (105 seated, 125 standing) $750.00 $500.00
Facility – Private Events (Plus Labor)
Full Venue $1,600.00 $800.00
Lobby Rental (Max 20; No A/V or Food, 4 Hr Max)* $200.00 $100.00
Lobby Rental (Max 125; Hourly w/ 2 Hr Min) $85.00 $50.00
Wedding Flat Fee (Full Venue, 450 Max) $5,000.00 N/A
Wedding Flat Fee (Lobby Only, 125 Max) $1,750.00 N/A
Photo Shoot in Venue (per Hour) $150.00 N/A
* business hours only, no additional labor fees
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Box Office Royalty
Inside Sales (as percent of sales) 5.00% 5.00%
Outside Sales (as percent of sales) 6.00% 6.00%
Per-Order Processing Fee $5.00 $5.00
Credit Card Billback
Visa & Mastercard 3.00% 3.00%
American Express 4.00% 4.00%
Box Office Ticket Sellers
Inside Events (per hour) $27.50 $25.00
Outside Events (per hour) $35.00 $35.00
Box Office Set-Up
5+ days notice $25.00 $25.00
3-4 days notice $35.00 $35.00
2 or less days notice $50.00 $50.00
Support Services
Ticket Printing / Ticket $0.09 $0.06
Ticket Template Change / Occurrence $10.00 $10.00
Promotional Code Scripting $10.00 - $15.00 $10.00 - $15.00
Pricing Configuration / Template $25.00 $25.00
Client Database Entry $95.00 $95.00
Non-Standard Box Office Reports / Report $20.00 $20.00
Pixel Implementation $100.00 - $200.00 $100.00 - $200.00
Print At Home Tix Custom Design $65.00 $65.00
Pass Barcoding (per barcode entered) $0.30 $0.25
Pass Database Entry (per 100 entries) $125.00 $95.00
Theatre Technician Rates / Hr $28.50 $27.00
Production Manager (Audio/Lights) Rates / Hr $34.50 $32.50
Custodial Charge / Day $90.00 $65.00
Food Custodial Charge / Day $155.00 $90.00
Front of House Manager Rate / Hr (2 hr min) $34.50 $32.50
Front of House Staff Rate / Hr (2 hr min) $27.50 $26.00
Lobby Set-Up Fee (stage, chairs, tables, etc.) $200.00 $100.00
Theatre Live Events Seat Removal (pit area) $250.00 $100.00
Coffee/Tee Service (per 100 people) $30.00 $20.00
Catering Coordination $34.50 $32.50
Merchandise Seller $150.00 5% of gross sales
Merchandise – Recorded Material & Other 10% / 20% of gross N/A
Piano Tuning $175.00 $175.00
Supplies At Cost At Cost
Equipment / Instrument Rental
1999 Steinway Rental / Performance $350.00 $250.00
Piano Tuning / Tune $200.00 $180.00
Keyboard Rental / Performance $150.00 $100.00
Drum Rental / Performance $250.00 $200.00
Fender Rental / Performance $75.00 $50.00
Pro Bass Rental / Performance $75.00 $50.00
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Fogger or Hazer / Performance $30.00 $20.00
Video Media Rental
(Christie, DCP, Sony HD Deck)
$250.00 $100.00
Video Media Rental / Week
(Panasonic HD Video Projector)
$900.00 $400.00
*In order to qualify for non-profit rates, organization must be a registered Roaring Fork Valley
non-profit organization or qualifying performing artist.
(Ord. No. 68-1994, §8; Ord. No. 53-1995 §5; Ord. No. 45-1999, §5; Ord. No. 49-1998, §5; Ord.
No. 57-2000, §4; Ord. No. 12-2003, §1; Ord. No. 63-2003, §13; Ord. No. 38-2004, §11; Ord.
No. 48, 2006, §7; Ord. No. 40-2008; Ord. No. 27-2009§6; Ord. No. 29-2010 §6; Ord. No. 29-
2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-
2017; Ord. No 43-2018)
That Section 2.12.050 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for the Aspen Police Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.050. Aspen Police Department fees
Law Enforcement Records
Accident Reports – In Person $5.00
Case Reports $5.00
Per Copied Page $0.25
Arrest History / Background Checks $10.00
Per Copied Page $0.25
Communications Logging / Hour $15.00
Per Audio CD $25.00
Case Report/Accident Photos / CD $15.00
Records Research / Hour $25.00
Aspen Police Department
Alarm User Permit $114.00
First False Alarm / Year $118.00
Second False Alarm / Year $237.00
Third and Fourth False Alarm / Year $358.00
All Bank Alarms $380.00
Late Fees $12.00
Central Alarm License Fee $314.00
Vehicle Inspection $20.00
Certified VIN Inspection $20.00
Off-Duty Security/Officer/Hour $95.00
Notary Fees $5.00
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Dog Vaccination and License Fees
Annual Dog Tag Fees $20.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog Tag Fee $10.00
Senior Citizen/Active Service Dog Tag Fee FREE
Replacement Tag $4.00
(Code 1971, §2-38; Ord. No. 77-1992, §17; Ord. No. 68-1994, §§9—11; Ord. No. 53-1995,
§§6—10; Ord. No. 43-1996, §§5—7; Ord. No. 49-1998, §§6—8; Ord. No. 45-1999, §§6—9, 20;
Ord. No. 57-2000, §§5, 12; Ord. No. 47-2002, §2; Ord No. 63-2003, §2; Ord. 2-2004, §3; Ord.
38-2004, §1; Ord. No. 49-2005, §1; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §8; Ord. No. 40-2008; Ord. No. 27-
2009§7; Ord. No. 29-2010§7; Ord. No. 33-2011; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No.
36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-2017; Ord. No 43-2018)
That Section 2.12.051 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for the Engineering Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.051. Engineering Department fees
Permit and Application Fees
Encroachment License and Application $401.70
Encroachment Fees (Minor Encroachment < 3 hrs) $100.00
Vacation Application ($325 / hr for estimated 18 hours) $5,850.00
Right-of-way Permit (waived for sidewalk replacement work;
additional hourly review rate of $325/hr will be applied to projects
requiring more than 4 hours of review time) $401.70
Encroachment Fees
Permanent Encroachment Fee (per permit) $1,000.00
Permanent Encroachment for Earth Retention (per cuft/mo) $1.40
Temporary Occupation of Right-of-Way Under Encroachments
By commercial operations not associated with construction,
including contractors and vendors (per sqft/mo) $2.50
Base cost within the core by commercial operations associated with
construction, including contractors and vendors (per sqft/mo). Fees
increase by 20% for first exception granted, 30% increase for second
exception granted, 40% increase for every exception granted
thereafter. $6.93
Outside of the core by commercial operations associated with
construction including contractors and vendors (per sqft/mo) $4.33
Map and Plan Printing
Per copy cost $5.00
Landscape and Grading Permit
Engineering Development Review Fee See fee schedule
Construction Mitigation Review Fee (as applicable) See fee schedule
Utilities Development Review Fee (as applicable) See fee schedule
Parks Development Review Fee (as applicable) See fee schedule
Zoning Hourly Review Fee (as applicable) $325.00/hr.
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(Ord. No. 47-2002, §3; Ord. No. 49-2005, §13; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §9; Ord. No. 52-2007; Ord.
No. 40-2008; Ord. No. 27-2009§8; Ord. No. 29-2010§8; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013;
Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-2017; Ord. No 43-2018)
That Section 2.12.052 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for the Environmental Health Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.052. Environmental Health Department fees
Environmental Health Fees
Event Plan Review $30.00
Event Inspection Fee $70.00
Swimming Pool Plan Review $79.00
Restaurant Site Inspection $82.00
Food Safety Training $82.00
Large Childcare $100.00
Small Childcare $50.00
Plan Review Application $100.00
Plan Review & Pre-Open Inspection (not to exceed) $580.00
Equipment Review Application $100.00
Equipment Review Fee (not to exceed) $500.00
HACCP Plan: Written (not to exceed) $100.00
HACCP Plan: On-Site Evaluation (not to exceed) $400.00
Real Estate Review of Property (not to exceed) $75.00
Food Service License
Free (School, Charitable, Church, Other) $0.00
Mobile Unit (full-service) $330.00
Mobile Unit (pre-packaged) $235.00
Temporary/Special Event (not to exceed) $330.00
Restaurant 0-100 Seats $330.00
Restaurant 101-200 Seats $370.00
Restaurant Over 200 Seats $405.00
Grocery Store 0 - 15,000 Sq Ft $170.00
Grocery Store Over 15,000 Sq Ft $305.00
Grocery w/Deli 0-3,500 Sq Ft $325.00
Grocery w/Deli Over 3,500 Sq Ft $620.00
Oil & Gas (Temporary) $740.00
(Ord. No. 47-2002, §4; Ord. No. 63-2003, §2 Ord. No. 38-2004, §3; Ord. No. 49-2005, §2; Ord.
No. 48, 2006, §10; Ord. No. 40-2008; Ord. No. 15-2009; Ord. No. 27-2009§9; Ord. No. 29-
2010§9; Ord. 33-2011; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-
2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-2017; Ord. No 43-2018)
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That Section 2.12.053 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for the Geographic Information System Department, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
2.12.053. Geographic Information System (GIS) Department fees
Preprinted Map Small (11” x 17” or smaller) $14.00
Preprinted Map Large on Photo Paper (greater than 11” x 17”) $100.00
Large Format Plotting (greater than 11” x 17”) $30.00
Custom Mapping and Analysis or Misc. Services (per hour, min. 1 hr) $325.00
(Ord. No. 47-2002, §5; Ord. No. 63-2003, §3; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §11; Ord. No. 52-2007; Ord.
No. 27-2009§10; Ord. No. 29-2010§10; Ord. No. 33-2011; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013;
Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-2017; Ord. No 43-2018)
That Section 2.12.060 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for the Parking Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.060. Parking fees
Rio Grande Plaza Parking
Hourly Rate $1.50
Maximum Daily Fee $10.00
Validation Stickers / Visit $5.00
Business Pass (Unlimited Monthly Access) $125.00
Unlimited Use Monthly Pass With Reserved Space $200.00
Lost Ticket Fee $15.00
5-Day Unlimited Access Hotel Pass $50.00
Special Events Pass / Day $5.00
Access Replacement Card $20.00
Commercial Core Pay Parking (between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM)
Hourly Rates (10:00am to 11:00am) High Season $4.00
Hourly Rates (11:00am to 3:00pm) High Season $6.00
Hourly Rates (3:00pm to 6:00pm) High Season $4.00
Hourly Rates (10:00am to 11:00am) Low Season $2.00
Hourly Rates (11:00am to 3:00pm) Low Season $4.00
Hourly Rates (3:00pm to 6:00pm) Low Season $2.00
30 minutes $1.00
Single Space Meters (per 15 minutes) $0.50
Residential Permit Parking
Residential Day Pass $8.00
Space Rental Fee / Day $10.00
First and Second Permit for Residence and Guest Free
Third Permit for Resident and Guest $25.00
Fourth Permit for Resident and Guest $50.00
Lodge Guest Permit (4-days) $3.00
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Business Vehicle Permit $100.00
Host Guest Replacement Permit $50.00
High Occupancy Vehicle Permit Free
Miscellaneous Parking
Delivery Vehicle Permit $100.00
Service Vehicle 50% of parking rates
Construction – Residential / Month $25.00
Construction – Commercial / Day $75.00
Reserved Spaces for Approved Activities $25.00
Handicapped Parking Free
Permit Replacement $50.00
Tow Truck Cancellation Fee $40.00
Boot Fee $75.00
Towing Fee (Tickets / Snow / Farmer's) $160.00
Towing Fee (72 Hour / Abandoned) $200.00
Ticket Late Fee $10.00
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Free
1- The residential permit parking program restrictions shall be in effect from 8:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (official holidays exempted), unless otherwise specified.
2- Neighborhood electric vehicles (NEV’s) are defined as follows: A low-speed electric vehicle
which does not exceed speeds of 20-25 mph. The vehicle must have seat belts, headlights,
windshield wipers, safety glass, tail lamps, front and rear turn signals and stop lamps. These
vehicles must have a vehicle identification number (VIN) and be state-licensed. NEV’s are
only permitted within the City limits and on roads that have speed limits less than 40 mph.
3- High Season includes the months of Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, and Dec. Low Season
includes Apr, May, Oct and Nov.
(Code 1971, §2-39; Ord. No. 36-1994, §1; Ord. No. 68-1994, §12; Ord. No. 53-1995, §20; Ord.
No. 43-1996, §17; Ord. No. 49-1998, §9; Ord. No. 45-1999, §9; Ord. No. 57-2000, §5; Ord. No.
4-2002, §1; Ord. No. 47-2002, §19; Ord. No. 63-2003, §15; Ord. No. 49-2005, §14; Ord. No. 39-
2007; Ord. No. 33-2011; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord No. 43-
2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-2017; Ord. No 43-2018)
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That Section 2.12.070 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for the City Clerk’s Office, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.070. Liquor and marijuana license application fees
Liquor Licenses
Beer Permit (3.2% by Volume) $10.00
Special Event Permit $25.00
New License $1,000.00
Transfer of Location or License $750.00
Hotel & Restaurant or Tavern including Modest- Renewal Fee $178.75
Beer & Wine including Modest- BeRenewal Fee $152.50
Retail Liquor Store or Drug Store-Renewal Fee $122.50
Arts or Club-Renewal Fee $115.00
3.2 Beer-Renewal Fee $103.75
Optional Premises License $50.00
Temporary Permit $100.00
Late Renewal Application Fee $500.00
Tastings Permit $100.00
Marijuana Licenses
Medical or Retail Marijuana Center New License Fee $2,000.00
Medical or Retail Marijuana Optional Premise Cultivation License $2,000.00
Medical or Retail Marijuana Infused Products Manufacturers' License $2,000.00
Medical Marijuana Center Applying for Retail Marijuana Store License $2,000.00
Medical or Retail Marijuana Transfer of Ownership $750.00
Medical or Retail Marijuana Change of Location $500.00
Medical or Retail Marijuana Change of Corporation or LLC Structure $100.00
Medical or Retail Marijuana Modification of Premises $100.00
Renewal of Retail or Medical Marijuana License $1,000.00
(Code 1971, §2-40; Ord. No. 8-1994, §4; Ord. No. 45-1999, §10; Ord. No. 24-2004, §2; Ord. No.
29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No
30-2017; Ord. No 43-2018)
That Section 2.12.080 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for the Parks Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.080. Parks Department fees
Event Fees
Application Fee
For Profit $138.00
Non Profit $55.00
Business License
One Day $17.00
Two Days $28.00
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Event Fees – Non Profit
Under 50 People $55.00
50-100 People $220.00
101-200 People $330.00
Event Fees
201-500 People $550.00
Over 500 People $1,650.00
Event Fees – For Profit
Under 50 People $193.00
50-100 People $440.00
101-200 People $660.00
201-500 People $3,850.00
Over 500 People $5,500.00
Exclusive Use of Park $8,250.00
Athletic Camps
Local (per hour) $28.00
Non-Local (per hour) $44.00
Athletic Tournaments/Event $825.00
Sports Classes / Day Care
Local (per hour) $28.00
Non-Local (per hour) $44.00
Flags on Main Street/Flag $17.00
Banners on Main Street/Banner $17.00
Mall Space Leasing
Price per Square Foot $4.35
Filming
3-10 People $150.00
11-30 People: Still $250.00
11-30 People: Video $350.00
31-49 People: Still $350.00
31-49 People: Video $450.00
50 and Over People $850.00
Tree Fees
Removal Permit $80.00
Removal Permit - Development $216.00
Mitigation Fee $45.00
Development Fees
Encroachments - Minor Review $74.00
Encroachments - Major Review $147.00
Right of Ways - Minor Review $74.00
Right of Ways - Major Review $147.00
Landscaping and Grading Permit $73.00
Landscape/Resource Review (per sqft) $0.03
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(Ord. No. 45-1999, §11; Ord. No. 47-2002, §6; Ord. No. 63-2003, §14; Ord. No. 38-2004, §5;
Ord. 52-2007; Ord. No. 33-2011; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord.
No. 43-2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-2017; Ord. No 43-2018)
That Section 2.12.100 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for the Building and Planning Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 2.12.100. Building and Planning
This Section of the Code sets forth building permit fees for the City Community Development
Department, and shall be applied to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2019:
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Total Valuation: $1.00 to $5,000.00 $25.00
Total Valuation: $5,001.00 to $50,000.00 50% of sum of $25 + 5.0% of permit
valuation over $5,000
Total Valuation: $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 75% of sum of $2,275 + 3.5% of
permit valuation over $50,000
Total Valuation: $100,001.00 to $250,000.00 $4,025 + 2.5% of permit valuation
over $100,000
Total Valuation: $250,001.00 to $500,000.00 $7,775 + 2.0% of permit valuation
over $250,000
Total Valuation: $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $12,775 + 1.75% of permit valuation
over $500,000
Total Valuation: $1,000,001.00 to $2,500,000.00 $21,525 + 1.5% of permit valuation
over $1,000,000
Total Valuation: $2,500,001.00 to $5,000,000.00 $44,025 + 1.25% of permit valuation
over $2,500,000
Total Valuation: Above $5,000,000
$75,275 + 0.75% of permit valuation
over $5,000,000 plus 0.5% of permit
valuation over $10,000,000
Building Permit Review Fee (per hour) $325.00
Fees Due Upon Permit Submittal
Plan Check Fees
(as percent of total building permit outlined above) 65%
Energy Code Fee
(as percent of total building permit outlined above) 15%
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Fees Due Upon Permit Issuance
Building Permit Fee
(as percent of total building permit outlined above) 100%
GIS Fee (applicable only if changing building
footprint) $500.00
Renewable Energy Mitigation Payment (see details below)
Use Tax Deposit – City of Aspen 2.1% of value of materials for
projects over $100,000
Use Tax Deposit – Pitkin County 0.5% of value of materials
For 2017, the building plan check fee shall be reduced by 10% for major residential projects
submitted in the format specified in the Minimum Building Submission. Applicants should
contact the Permit Coordinators for more information.
RENEWABLE ENERGY MITIGATION PAYMENT
Residential Exterior Energy Use
Snowmelt – includes roof and gutter de-icing systems $34 per square foot divided by
boiler efficiency (AFUE)
Outdoor Pool $136 per square foot divided by
boiler efficiency (AFUE)
Spa – pkg. or portable spas < 64 sqft are exempt $176 per square foot divided by
boiler efficiency (AFUE)
Residential Onsite Renewable Credits (certain restrictions may apply)
Photovoltaic Systems $6,250 per KWH
Solar Hot Water Systems $125 per square foot
Ground Source Heat Pumps $1,400 per 10,000 BTU per hr
Commercial Exterior Energy Use
Snowmelt – includes roof and gutter de-icing systems $60 per square foot divided by
boiler efficiency (AFUE)
Outdoor Pool $170 per square foot divided by
boiler efficiency (AFUE)
Spa – pkg. or portable spas < 64 sqft are exempt $176 per square foot divided by
boiler efficiency (AFUE)
Commercial Onsite Renewable Credits (certain restrictions may apply)
Photovoltaic Systems $6,250 per KWH
Solar Hot Water Systems $224.65 per square foot
Ground Source Heat Pumps $1,400 per 10,000 BTU per hr
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CHANGE ORDER FEES
Applications for change orders shall cause a revision to the overall project valuation. The
change order fees shall be based on this revised valuation. Fees for the previously submitted
permit application shall not be refunded or credited toward change order fees. Not all change
orders will require additional fees in each fee category. A change order fee applies each time a
change order is submitted. A change order may propose multiple changes, and applicants are
encouraged to "bundle" their change order requests to minimize fees. Change order fees may be
assessed on an hourly basis at the current hourly rate if, in the opinion of the Chief Building
Official, the fees stated below represent a significant inequity compared with the scope of the
change order and the expected staff time to administer the review. Hourly billing may be
applied to plan check and energy code reviews. Hourly billing for change orders may result in
higher or lower fees due than stated below.
Fees Due Upon Change Order Issuance
Change Order Plan Check Fee
(as a percent of revised permit fee) 5.0%
Change Order Energy Code Review Fee – if applicable
(as a percent of revised permit fee) 2.0%
Change Order Building Permit Fee
(as a percent of revised permit fee) 5.0%
PHASED PERMITTING FEES
Applications for Building Permits may be issued in "phases" prior to the entire permit being
ready for issuance. In order for a permit to be issued in phases, all elements of that phase must
be reviewed and approved by the Building Department and applicable referral agencies. A
Phased Building Permit still requires complete submission of all required documents and
information for all phases at initial permit application submission. Issuance of a permit in
phases is at the discretion of the Chief Building Official. Fees for phased permit issuance are in
addition to fees due for issuance of a complete building permit.
Fees Due at Issuance of Phase 1 Permit:
Building Permit Review Phasing Fee
Zoning Review Phasing Fee
Construction Mitigation Phasing Fee
Engineering Development Review Phasing Fee
Parks Phasing Fee
35% of Building Permit Fee
10% of Zoning Review Fee
50% of Construction Mitigation Fee
10% of Engineering Fee
10% of Parks Review Fee
Utilities Development Review Phasing Fee 10% of Utilities Review Fee
SPECIAL SERVICES FEES
Inspection Fee Outside of Normal Business Hrs.
(per hour, min. 2 hrs.) $325.00
Re-inspection Fee (per inspection) $325.00
Special Inspections Fee for Unspecified Inspection
Type (per hour, min. 1 hr) $325.00
Building Permit Extension Fee
(projects with valuations $500,000 or less) $162.50
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Building Permit Extension Fee
(projects with valuations over $500,000) $325.00
REPAIR FEES
Permit Fee $25.00
Plan Review Fee Hourly or 10% of Plan Review Fee
Zoning Review 10% of Zoning Review Fee
Construction Mitigation Review 10% of CMP Review Fee
Engineering Review 10% of Engineering Review Fee
RE-ROOFING AND ROOFING FEE
Permit Fee: $25.00
Plan Review Fee: $25.00/100 sqft of roofing
Zoning Review Fee: $325.00/hr.
Construction Mitigation: 10% of CMP fee
INTERIOR FINISH & FIXTURE REMOVAL FEE
Permit Fee: $25.00 (minimum)
$325.00/hr. (1 hr. minimum) Plan Review Fee:
Construction Mitigation Fee: 10% of CMP Review Fee
TEMPORARY STRUCTURE
Permit Fee: $25.00
Plan Review Fee: $325.00/hr. (1 hr. minimum)
Parks Review Fee: $325.00/hr. (1 hr. minimum)
Fire Department Review Fee: $100.00
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Permanent Certificate Included in Building Permit Fee
Temporary Certificate (max. $5,000) 7.5% of Building Permit Fee
ENFORCEMENT FEES AND PENALTIES
For violations of the adopted building codes other than a stop work order or correction notice,
the Chief Building Official may issue a Municipal Court citation. Fees, fines, and penalties by
citation for violations of the Building Code shall be established by the Municipal Court Judge
according to the scope and duration of the offense. Penalties may include: revocation of
Contractor License(s); prohibition of any work on the property for a period of time; recovery of
costs to the public for any required remediation of the site; additional Building Permit Review
Fees; fees to recover administrative costs required by City staff to address the violation; and,
other fees, fines, and penalties or assessments as assigned by the Municipal Court Judge.
No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until all fees have been paid in full. Violations of
this policy are subject to fines.
Stop Work Order or Correction Notice – 1st Infraction 2 Times Permit Valuation Fee
Stop Work Order or Correction Notice – 2nd Infraction 4 Times Permit Valuation Fee
Stop Work Order or Correction Notice – 3rd Infraction
(license subject to suspension or revocation) 8 Times Permit Valuation Fee
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COMMUNITY PURPOSE DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
The Chief Building Official may from time to time implement lower fees to encourage certain
types of building improvements as directed by the City Council or City Manager. Example
programs may include energy efficiency improvements, accessibility improvements and the like.
Special fees shall not exceed those otherwise required.
Notwithstanding the building permit fee schedule, City Council may authorize a reduction or
waiver of building permit fees, engineering review fees, or construction mitigation fees as
deemed appropriate. The Community Development Director shall waive building permit fees for
General Fund Departments of the City of Aspen consistent with City policy.
The Community Development Director may reduce building permit review fees by no more than
50% for projects with a fee significantly disproportionate to the service requirements. The City
may not waive or reduce fees collected on behalf of a separate government agency. The City
may not reduce or waive a tax.
FEE WAIVERS FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Applications submitted for Building Permits by nonprofit organizations (as determined by their
501(c)3 status and those organizations that do not have a tax base) are eligible to have
planning/building permit fees waived based on the following schedule:
Building Plan Check, Energy Code, Permit Fees, Engineering, Parks and Utilities Review Fees:
Project Valuation < = $5,000 100% Fee Waiver
Project Valuation > $5,000 50% Fee Waiver of Fees for Project
Valuations between $5,000 and $250,000
Fee waivers shall not exceed a combined value of $15,000 for a single project per twelve
consecutive month period. All other applicable utilities fees are not subject to this waiver,
including but not limited to: investment charge, connection permit, tap fees, hook-up charges,
service fees, and electric extension costs.
FEE WAIVERS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
Applications submitted for new projects that are 100 percent affordable housing are eligible for
a 100 percent fee waiver for all planning land use and development permit fees, excluding fees
levied by jurisdictions other than the City of Aspen. This fee waiver shall be limited to new
projects, and does not apply to existing individual affordable housing units that may be seeking
a remodel, expansion, etc.
SMALL LODGE PROGRAM
Applications for Building Permits for Small Lodges, as defined in Ordinance 15, Series 2015, are eligible
for reduced building permit review fees based on the following schedule. To be eligible for the discount,
all lodges must enter into an agreement with the City stating that the property will remain a lodge for a
minimum number of years, and that if the use changes during that time period, the property shall owe the
City 100% of the building permit fees. The reductions shall apply to Plan Check, Energy Code, Zoning
Review, Engineering Review, CMP, and Building Permit fees.
Category of Work % of Building
Permit Fee Charged
Length of City
Agreement
Minor interior upgrade
(e.g., paint, carpet, light fixtures) 25% 5 years
Minor exterior upgrade
(e.g., new windows, new paint/exterior materials) 25% 5 years
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Major interior upgrade A
(e.g., remodel units, including bathrooms) 50% 10 years
Major interior upgrade B
(e.g., remodel common areas and any kitchen/food
service facilities)
50% 10 years
Redevelopment or Major Expansion 75% 20 years
EXPIRED or CANCELLED PERMITS and REFUNDS
Plan Check fees are not refundable for expired or cancelled permits. Impact mitigation fees for un-
built projects (construction not started) shall be refunded 100%. Building permit and impact fees
for partially constructed projects are not refundable. Expired or cancelled permits are not
renewable. Projects with expired or cancelled permits must reapply for building permits and pay all
applicable fees. Projects with expired or cancelled permits that have previously paid impact fees
need only pay (or be refunded) the difference in impact fees when applying for a new permit.
This Section of the Code sets forth engineering review fees for the City Engineering Department,
and shall be applied to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2019:
Engineering Development Fees
200 – 500 Square Feet $567.74
501 – 1000 Square Feet $1,703.21
1,001 – 15,000 Square Feet $1,703.21 + $2.14 per sq. ft.
over 1,000
Above 15,000 Square Feet $1,703.21 + $2.14 per sq. ft.
over 1,000 + $0.103 over 15,000
Additional Planning Review Fee (per hr, min. ½ hr) $325.00
Construction Mitigation Fees
400 – 15,000 Square Feet $1.07 per sq. ft.
Above 15,000 Square Feet $1.07 per sq. ft. to 15,000 +
$0.05 per sq. ft. over 15,000
Fifty percent of the construction mitigation fee will be collected at permit submission; the
remaining fifty percent upon permit issuance. Fees are not triggered unless a Construction
Mitigation Review is performed. Triggers for the Construction Mitigation Review are located
in the Construction Mitigation Plan requirements.
Additional Review Fee Hourly fee to review changes, additions, or revisions to
plans or land use review cases $325.00
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This Section of the Code sets forth electrical permit fees for the City Community Development
Department, and shall be applied to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2019:
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL FEES
Fee is based on the enclosed living area only, includes construction of, or remodeling or
addition to a single family home, duplex, condominium, or townhouse. If not wiring any
portion of the above listed structures, and are only changing or providing a service, see
“Other Electrical Installation Fees” below.
Living area not more than 1,000 square feet $155.00
Living area 1,001 to 1,500 square feet $233.00
Living area 1,501 to 2,000 square feet $310.00
Living area over 2,000 square feet $310.00 + $16.00 per
100 sqft over 2,000
Other Electrical Installation Fees
Including some residential installations that are not based on square footage (not in a living
area, i.e., garage, shop, and photovoltaic, etc.). Fees in this section are calculated from the
total cost to customer, including electrical materials, items and labor - whether provided by
the contractor or the property owner. Use this chart for a service connection, a temporary
meter, and all commercial installations.
Installation Permit On Projects Valuing Less than $2,000 $155.00
Installation Permit on Projects Valuing $2,000 or More
$155.00 + $16.00 per
thousand dollars
(rounded up)
Re-Inspections $77.50
Extra Inspections $77.50
Photovoltaic Generation System
(Valuation based on cost to customer of labor, materials, & items)
Residential: Valuation not more than $2,000 $115.00
Residential: Valuation $2,001 and above
$115.00 plus $11.50
per thousand or fraction
thereof (max $500)
Commercial: Valuation not more than $2,000
$115.00
Commercial: Valuation $2,001 and above
$115.00 plus $11.50
per thousand or fraction
thereof (max $1,000)
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This Section of the Code sets forth mechanical permit fees for the City Community Development
Department, and shall be applied to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2019:
MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
Mechanical Permit (per unit) $66.31
Supplemental Permit for which the original has not expired, been
canceled or finalized (per unit) $26.53
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE
Furnaces (installation or relocation)
Forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including attached
ducts and vents; floor furnace, including vent; suspended heater;
recessed wall heater or floor-mounted unit heater (per unit)
$66.31
Appliance Vents (installation, relocation or replacement)
Each appliance vent installed and not included in an appliance
permit $33.16
Cooling Systems
Each refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption unit or each
heating, cooling, absorption or evaporative cooling system,
including installation of controls regulated by the Mechanical
Code
$33.16
Boilers, Compressors and Absorption Systems (installation or relocation)
Each boiler or compressor to and including 3 horsepower (10.6
kW) or each absorption system to and including 100,000 Btu/h
(29.3 kW)
$66.31
Each boiler or compressor over 3 horsepower (10.6 kW) to and
including 15 horsepower (52.7 kW) or each absorption system
over 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) to and including 500,000 Btu/h
(293.1 kW)
$132.63
Each boiler or compressor over 15 horsepower (52.7 kW) to and
including 30 horsepower (105.5 kW) or each absorption system
over 500,000 Btu/h (146.6 kW) to and including 1,000,000 Btu/h
(293.1 kW)
$176.83
Each boiler or compressor over 30 horsepower (105.5 kW) to and
including 50 horsepower (176 kW) or each absorption system
over 1,000,000 Btu/h (293.1 kW) to and including 1,750,000
Btu/h (512.9 kW)
$265.25
Each boiler or compressor over 50 horsepower (176 kW) or each
absorption system over 1,750,000 Btu/h (512.9 kW) $331.56
Air Handlers
Fee does not apply to units included with a factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative
cooler or absorption unit for which a permit is required elsewhere in the Mechanical Code.
Each air-handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet per
minute (cfm) (4,719 L/s), including ducts attached thereto $33.16
Each air-handling unit over 10,000 cfm (4,719 L/s) $66.31
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Evaporative Coolers
Each evaporative cooler other than portable type $33.16
Ventilation and Exhaust
Each ventilation fan connected to a single duct $26.53
Each ventilation system which is not a portion of any heating or
air-conditioning system authorized by a permit $33.16
Each hood which is served by the mechanical exhaust, including
the ducts for such hood $33.16
Miscellaneous
Each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the
Mechanical Code but not classed in other appliance categories or
for which no other fee is listed in the table
$33.16
Other Mechanical Inspections Fees
Hourly inspection fee outside of normal business hrs
(min. 2 hrs) $325.00
Re-inspection fees assessed under Section 305.8
(per inspection) $325.00
Hourly inspections fee for unspecified inspection type
(min. 1 hr) $325.00
Hourly fee for additional plan review required by changes,
additions or revisions to plans or plans for which an initial review
has been completed
$325.00
This Section of the Code sets forth plumbing permit fees for the City Community Development
Department, and shall be applied to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2018:
PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
Plumbing Permit (per issuance) $66.31
Each supplemental permit for which the original has not expired,
been canceled or finalized $26.53
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE
Fixtures and Vents
Each plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap
(including water, drainage piping and backflow protection) $26.53
For repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture $13.26
Sewers, Disposal Systems and Interceptors
Each building sewer and each trailer park sewer $265.25
Each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its trap
and vent, excepting kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning
as traps
$66.31
Rainwater systems, per drain (inside buildings) $33.16
Water Piping and Water Heaters
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For installation, alteration or repair of water piping or water-
treating equipment or both, each $26.53
For each water heater, including vent $33.16
Gas Piping Systems
Each gas piping system of one to five outlets $13.26
Each additional outlet over five, each $6.63
Lawn Sprinklers, Vacuum Breakers and Backflow Protection Devices
Each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter, including backflow
protection devices thereof $26.53
For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers or backflow protection
devices not included in Fixtures and Vents:
1 to 5 devices $26.53
Over 5 devices, each $6.63
Each backflow-protection device other than atmospheric-type
vacuum breakers:
2 inches (50.88 mm) and smaller $33.16
Over 2 inches (50.8 mm) $53.05
Swimming Pools
Each public pool $1,591.50
Each public spa $795.75
Each private pool $530.50
Each private spa $265.25
Miscellaneous
Each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the Plumbing
Code but not classed in other appliance categories or for which no
other fee is listed in this code
$33.16
Other Plumbing Inspection Fees
Hourly inspection fee outside of normal business hrs. (min. 2 hrs) $325.00
Re-inspection fees – inspections required after a failed inspection
(per inspection) $325.00
Hourly inspections fee for unspecified inspection type (min. 1 hr) $325.00
Hourly fee for additional plan review required by changes,
additions or revisions to plans or plans for which an initial review
has been completed
$325.00
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This Section of the Code sets forth licensing fees for the City Community Development
Department, and shall be applied to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2019:
CONTRACTOR LICENSES
General Contractor Licenses (3 year term)
Unlimited $450.00
Commercial $450.00
Light Commercial $450.00
Homebuilder $450.00
Specialty Contractor Licenses (3 year terms)
Alteration and Maintenance $142.00
Drywaller Fire Resistive Construction & Penetrations $142.00
Fire Alarm System Installer $142.00
Fire Sprinkler System Installer $142.00
Insulation / Energy Efficiency $142.00
Mechanical Contractor $142.00
Roofing $142.00
Solid Fuel and Gas Appliance $142.00
Temporary Contractor $142.00
(Ord. No. 63-2003, §7; Ord. No. 38-2004, §6; Ord. No. 49-2005, §8; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §12;
Ord. No. 3-2011, §1; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-2017;
Ord. No 43-2018)
That Section 2.12.130 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for the Car-to-Go Carshare Program, is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.12.130. Car-To-Go Carshare Program fees
FEES
Application $25.00
Monthly Membership $10.00
Hourly Usage $4.00 - $6.00
Per Mile Usage $0.40 - $0.60
Fixed daily Rate $70.00 - $90.00
No Reservation Fee $50.00
Emergency Cleaning (per hour, plus cleaning costs) $50.00
Missing/Incorrect Trip Ticket/Reservation $30.00 - $50.00
NSF Check $30.00 - $50.00
Lost Key Fee $30.00 - $50.00
Late Return Fee (per hour, plus applicable taxi fees) $30.00 - $50.00
Low Fuel Fee (plus applicable taxi fees) $30.00 - $50.00
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CREDITS
Inconvenience Credit (per hour, plus applicable taxi fees) $30.00 - $50.00
Referral $25.00
Refuel / Wash $4.00 / $6.00
(Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-2017;
Ord. No 43-2018)
That Section 2.12.140 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth user fees for the Stormwater Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.140. Stormwater fees
Fee-in-Lieu of Detention Fee (per cubic foot of detention req.) $78.78
(a) The fee is based on 100 percent of the estimated cost of constructing a detention facility
on-site. The City Engineer at his/her sole discretion may require a certified cost estimate for
construction of detention meeting the standards contained in the Urban Runoff Management
Plan (Manual) established in Sec 28.02.010 and may accept at his/her sole discretion this
amount to be paid in-lieu-of detention.
(b) Required detention storage shall be calculated at the rate of 6.20 cubic feet per 100
square feet of impervious area. The City Engineer at his/her sole discretion may require a
certified storage volume estimate for construction of detention meeting the standards
contained in the Urban Runoff Management Plan (Manual) established in Sec 28.02.010 and
may accept at his/her sole discretion this amount to be used for detention volume storage
requirements.
(Ord. No. 40-2008; Ord. No. 27-2009§11; Ord. No. 29-2010§11; Ord. No. 15-2011§2; Ord. No.
29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No
30-2017; Ord. No 43-2018)
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That Section 26.104.070 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section
sets forth land use application fees, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26.104.070. Land Use Application Fees
This Section of the code sets forth certain fees related to planning and historic preservation as
follows, applicable to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2019:
Planning Review: Deposit and Billing Administration
The Community Development Department staff shall keep an accurate record of the actual
time required for the processing of each land use application and additional billings shall be
made commensurate with the additional costs incurred by the City when the processing of an
application by the Community Development Department takes more time than is covered by
the deposit. In the event the processing of an application by the Community Development
Department takes less time than provided for by the deposit, the Department shall refund the
unused portion of the deposited fee.
The Community Development Director shall establish appropriate guidelines for the regular
issuance of invoices and collection of amounts due.
The Community Development Director shall establish appropriate guidelines for the collection
of past due invoices, as required, which may include any of the following: 1) assessment of
additional late fees for accounts at least 90 days past due in an amount not to exceed 1.75%
per month, 2) stopping application processing, 3) reviewing past-due accounts with City
Council, 4) withholding the issuance of a Development Order, 5) withholding the recordation
of development documents, 6) prohibiting the acceptance of building permits for the subject
property, 7) ceasing building permit processing, 8) revoking an issued building permit, 9)
implementing other penalties, assessments, fines, or actions as may be assigned by the
Municipal Court Judge.
Flat fees for the processing of applications shall be cumulative. Applications for more than
one land use review requiring an hourly deposit on planning time shall require submission of
the larger deposit amount.
The Community Development Director shall bill applicants for any incidental costs of
reviewing an application at direct costs, with no administrative or processing charge.
Land use review fee deposits may be reduced if, in the opinion of the Community Development
Director, the project is expected to take significantly less time to process than the deposit
indicates. A determination shall be made during the pre-application conference by the case
planner. Hourly billing shall still apply.
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Review fees for projects requiring conceptual or project review, final or detail review, and
recordation of approval documents. Unless otherwise combined by the Director for simplicity
of billing, all applications for conceptual/project, final/detail, and recordation of approval
documents shall be handled as individual cases for the purposes of billing. Upon
conceptual/project approval all billing shall be reconciled and all past due invoices shall be
paid prior to the Director accepting an application for final/detail review. Final/detail review
shall require a new deposit at the rate in effect at the time of final application submission.
Upon final/detail approval, all billing shall again be reconciled prior to the Director accepting
an application for review of recordation documents.
Notwithstanding the planning review fee schedule, the Community Development Director shall
waive planning review fees for General Fund Departments of the City of Aspen consistent with
City policy.
Notwithstanding the planning review fee schedule, City Council may authorize a reduction or
waiver of planning review fees as deemed appropriate.
Fee Waivers for Non-Profit Organizations
Applications submitted for Land Use/Historic Preservation reviews by nonprofit organizations,
(as determined by their 501(c)3 status and those organizations that do not have a tax base) are
eligible to have planning review fees waived based on the following schedule:
Total Fees < $2,500 100% Waiver
Total Fees $2,500 - $10,000 50% Waiver
Fee waivers shall not exceed a combined value of $6,250 for a single project per organization
over a twelve consecutive month period. Notwithstanding the planning review fee schedule,
City Council may authorize a reduction or waiver of planning review fees as deemed
appropriate.
Free Services
Pre-Application / Pre-Permit Meetings Free
Call-in / Walk-in Development Questions Free
GMQS – SF or Dx on Historic Landmark Free
Historic Designation Free
Historic Preservation – Exempt Development Free
Historic Preservation – Minor Amendment, HPO Review Free
Historic Preservation – Minor Amendment, Monitor Review Free
Development Order Publication Fee Free
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Applicant meetings with a Planner to discuss prospective planning applications or prospective
building permit applications are a free service and staff time is not charged to the applicant.
However, this service is limited to the time reasonably necessary for understanding a project's
requirements, review procedures, City regulations, etc. An applicant shall be billed for any
pre-application or pre-permit staff time significantly in excess of that which is reasonably
necessary. Billing will be at the Planning hourly billing rate. The applicant will be notified
prior to any billing for pre-application or pre-permit service.
Planning Review – Administrative, Flat Fees
GMQS – Temporary Food Vending $81.00
Code Interpretation – Formal Issuance $81.00
Historic Preservation – Certification of No Negative Effect $81.00
Temporary Use – Admin. $163.00
GMQS – SF or Dx Replacement, Cash-in-Lieu $325.00
GMQS – SF or Dx Replacement, Admin. $325.00
GMQS – Change-in-Use for Historic Landmark $325.00
GMQS – Minor Enlargement for Historic Landmark $325.00
GMQS – Alley Store $325.00
GMQS – Exemption from MF Housing Replacement $325.00
Residential Design Compliance Review $163.00
Residential Design Variance, Admin. $325.00
GMQS – Minor Enlargement, Non-Historic $650.00
Planning Review – Administrative, Hourly Fees
If review process takes less time than the number of hours listed below, refunds will be made to
applicants for unused hours purchased within initial deposits.
Review of Administrative Subdivisions, Condominium Plats, or
Amendments (Includes City Attorney and other referral
departments’ time at same hourly rate; City Engineer review time
billed at rate specified below)
$650.00
(2 hour deposit)
Recordation Documents Review - Subdivision plats,
Subdivision exemption plats (except condominiums), PD plans,
development agreements, subdivision agreements, PD
agreements, or amendments to recorded documents
(Includes City Attorney and other referral departments’ time at
same hourly rate; City Engineer review time billed at rate
specified below)
$975.00
(3 hour deposit)
Administrative wireless telecommunication review
$975.00
(3 hour deposit)
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Admin. Condominium or Special Review
Admin. ESA or ESA Exemption
Admin. Subdivision – Lot Line Adjustment
Admin. PD Amendments
Admin. Commercial Design Review Amendment
$1,300.00
(4 hour deposit)
Additional Hours – If necessary (per hour) $325.00
Referral Agency Fees: Administrative, If Applicable
Hourly Engineering Review Fee (billed with Planning Case) $325.00
Aspen / Pitkin County Housing Authority, Flat Fee $650.00
City Parks Department, Flat Fee $650.00
City Environmental Health Department, Flat Fee $650.00
Planning Review: One-Step Hourly Fee
Historic Preservation – Minor Development
Historic Preservation – Major Development up to 1,000 sq. ft.
Temporary Use, City Council Vested Rights Extension, City
Council Appeals of Administrative or Board Decisions
$1,300.00
(4 hour deposit)
Historic Preservation – Major Development over 1,000 sq. ft.
Historic Preservation – Demolitions and Off-Site Relocations
Historic Preservation – Substantial Amendment
Board of Adjustment Variance
Timeshare – P&Z Review
$1,950.00
(6 hour deposit)
Growth Management (includes AH certification), Conditional
Use Special Review (includes ADU @ P&Z), Environmentally
Sensitive Area Review, Residential Design Variance – P&Z
Minor Subdivision – Lot Split, Historical Lot Split
$3,250.00
(10 hour deposit)
PD Amendment – P&Z Only SPA Amendment, P&Z Only
Commercial Design Review, Conceptual or Final Growth
Management, Major P&Z or City Council Subdivision “Other”
Review – City Council Only
$4,690.00
Additional Hours – If necessary (per hour) $325.00
Referral Agency Fees: One-Step Review, If Applicable
Hourly Engineering Review Fee (billed with Planning Case) $325.00
Aspen / Pitkin County Housing Authority, Flat Fee $975.00
City Parks Department, Flat Fee $975.00
City Environmental Health Department, Flat Fee $975.00
Planning Review: Two-Step Hourly Fee
Major Subdivision Review
Land Use Code Amendment
Rezoning or Initial Zoning (Annexations)
$7,800.00
(24 hour deposit)
Additional Hours – If necessary (per hour) $325.00
Referral Agency Fees: Two-Step Review, If Applicable
Hourly Engineering Review Fee $325.00
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Aspen / Pitkin County Housing Authority, Flat Fee $1,300.00
City Parks Department, Flat Fee $1,300.00
City Environmental Health Department, Flat Fee $1,300.00
Planning Review: PD Hourly Fee
Planned Development or PD Substantial Amendment $10,400.00
(32 hour deposit)
Additional Hours – If necessary (per hour) $325.00
Referral Agency Fees: PD Reviews, If Applicable
Hourly Engineering Review Fee (billed with Planning Case) $325.00
Aspen / Pitkin County Housing Authority, Flat Fee $1,625.00
City Parks Department, Flat Fee $1,625.00
City Environmental Health Department, Flat Fee $1,625.00
Planning Review: Public Project Review or Joint Applicant
Applications for the City's Public Project process shall be assessed land use review fees and/or a
portion of joint planning costs as determined appropriate by City Council. If no such determination is
made, the application shall be billed as a PD.
Planning Review: Other
Hourly fee for any additional plan review for which no other
specific fee has been established $325.00
(Ord. No. 57-2000, §9; Ord. No. 47-2002, §8; Ord. No. 63-2003, §4; Ord. No. 38-2004, §7; Ord.
No. 49-2005, §9; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §13; Ord. 52-2007; Ord. No.4 - 2011, §2; Ord. No. 29-
2012; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No 36-2016; Ord. No 30-2017; Ord. No 43-
2018)
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That Section 26.104.072 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section
sets forth zoning review fees, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26.104.072. Zoning Review fees
This Section of the code sets forth certain fees related to zoning as follows, applicable to
applications submitted on or after January 1, 2019:
Zoning review fees shall apply to all development requiring a building permit and all
development not requiring a building permit but which requires review by the Community
Development Department. The fee covers the Zoning Officer's review of a permit, including
any correspondence with the case planner, Historic Preservation Officer, the Department’s
Deputy Director or Director, or other City staff.
A permit or a change order to a permit that requires a floor area, height, net leasable, or net
livable measurement by the Zoning Officer shall be considered a Major permit. Official
confirmation of existing conditions of a property that requires measurement of floor area,
height, net leasable area, or net livable area of a structure, prior to demolition or for other
purposes also shall be considered a Major permit. All other permits are considered minor
permits.
For the purposes of zoning fees, the square footage used to calculate the fee shall be the
greater of the gross square footage affected by the permit or the gross square footage that
must be measured to review the permit. All change orders to a permit require additional fees.
For projects with multiple uses, the zoning review fee for each individual use shall be
calculated based on the gross square footage of the use and added to determine the total
project fee.
Zoning review fees for major permits for properties within a Planned Development shall be
125% of the fee schedule.
Zoning referral fees - for official zoning comments on a planning application - shall be
according to the fees policy for planning review.
Notwithstanding the zoning review fee schedule, the Community Development Director shall
waive zoning review fees for General Fund Departments of the City of Aspen consistent with
City policy.
Notwithstanding the zoning review fee schedule, City Council may authorize a reduction or
waiver of zoning review fees as deemed appropriate.
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Fees Due at Permit Submittal
Zoning Permit Fee of $500 or More 50% of Zoning Permit Fee
Special Services – Zoning Review
Hourly Zoning Review Fee $325.00
Zone District Confirmation Letter
(does not confirm legality of existing improvements or uses) $325.00
Expedited Zoning Review Fee – services subject to
authorization by Community Development Director and subject
to department workload, staffing and effects on other projects
Double applicable
zoning review fee
Change Order Fees:
For changes not requiring a new measurement of floor area,
height, net leasable, or net livable space
Minor Zoning Fee
Change Order Fees:
For changes requiring a new measurement of floor area, height,
net leasable, or net livable space
Major Zoning Fee
Change orders for projects within a PD shall be assessed 125% of the fee schedule.
Applicant meetings with the Zoning Officer to discuss prospective planning applications or prospective
building permit applications are a free service and staff time is not charged to the applicant. However,
this service is limited to the time reasonably necessary for understanding a project's requirements,
review procedures, City regulations, etc. An applicant shall be billed for any pre-application or pre-
permit staff time significantly in excess of that which is reasonably necessary. Billing will be at the
Zoning hourly billing rate. The applicant will be notified prior to any billing for pre-application or
pre-permit service.
Business License Approval – Zoning
(other fees may be required by City Finance) Free
Vacation Rental Permit – Zoning
(other fees may be required by City Finance) Free
Special Review or Inspection Hourly Fee – Zoning
(when no fee is otherwise established, 1 hour minimum) $325.00
Certificate of Occupancy or Final Inspection Fee – Zoning Included in Zoning
Review Fee
Demolition Zoning Review Fees
Minor Zoning Fee – does not require measurement or
confirmation of existing conditions
Up to 500 square feet $65.00
501 to 2,500 square feet $163.00
2,501 to 5,000 square feet $244.00
Over 5,000 square feet $325.00
Major Zoning Fee – requires measurement or confirmation of
existing conditions
Major fee according to
specified land use
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Exterior Repair Zoning Review Fees
Applies to residential, commercial, lodging, arts/cultural/civic,
or institutional exterior repair work requiring a building permit
or review by the Historic Preservation Officer. Based on wall
area or roof area being repaired. (Excludes signs and awnings.)
Up to 500 square feet $33.00
501 to 2,500 square feet $65.00
2,501 to 5,000 square feet $163.00
Over 5,000 square feet $325.00
Residential Zoning Review Fees
Applies to single-family, duplex, accessory dwelling units, carriage houses, multi-family, and
residential units in a mixed-use building.
Minor Zoning Fee - Existing Development, Minor Remodel, or
Minor Change Order
- Projects up to $5,000 in total valuation $33.00
- Projects Over $5,000 in total valuation:
Up to 500 square feet $325.00
501 to 2,500 square feet $650.00
2,501 to 5,000 square feet $975.00
Over 5,000 square feet $1,300.00
Major Zoning Fee – New Development, Major Remodel,
Demolition with Confirmation, Major Change Order
Up to 500 square feet (minimum $325.00) $1.30 / sq. ft.
501 to 2,500 square feet $1.40 / sq. ft.
2,501 to 5,000 square feet $1.55 / sq. ft.
Over 5,000 square feet $1.70 / sq. ft.
Major residential permits within a PD shall be 125% of the above fee schedule.
For 2017, the zoning review fee shall be reduced by 10% for major residential projects
submitted in the format specified in the Model Zoning Submission. Applicants should contact
Community Development staff for more information.
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Commercial Zoning Review Fees
Applies to commercial projects and commercial portions of a mixed-use project
Minor Zoning Fee - Existing Development, Minor Remodel, or
Minor Change Order
- Projects up to $5,000 in total valuation $33.00
- Projects Over $5,000 in total valuation:
Up to 500 square feet $325.00
501 to 2,500 square feet $650.00
2,501 to 5,000 square feet $975.00
Over 5,000 square feet $1,300.00
Major Zoning Fee – New Development, Major Remodel,
Demolition with Confirmation, Major Change Order
Up to 500 square feet (minimum $325.00) $1.30 / sq. ft.
501 to 2,500 square feet $1.40 / sq. ft.
2,501 to 5,000 square feet $1.55 / sq. ft.
Over 5,000 square feet $1.70 / sq. ft.
Major commercial permits within a PD shall be 125% of the above fee schedule.
For 2017, the zoning review fee shall be reduced by 10% for major commercial projects
submitted in the format specified in the Model Zoning Submission. Applicants should contact
Community Development staff for more information.
Lodging Zoning Review Fees
Minor Zoning Fee - Existing Development, Minor Remodel, or
Minor Change Order
- Projects up to $5,000 in total valuation $33.00
- Projects Over $5,000 in total valuation:
Up to 500 square feet $325.00
501 to 2,500 square feet $650.00
2,501 to 5,000 square feet $975.00
Over 5,000 square feet $1,300.00
Major Zoning Fee – New Development, Major Remodel,
Demolition with Confirmation, Major Change Order
Up to 5,000 square feet (minimum $325.00) $0.51 / sq. ft.
Over 5,000 square feet $0.62 / sq. ft.
Major lodging permits within a PD shall be 125% of the above fee schedule.
For 2017, the zoning review fee shall be reduced by 10% for major lodging projects submitted
in the format specified in the Model Zoning Submission. Applicants should contact Community
Development staff for more information.
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Arts/Cultural/Civic/Institutional Zoning Review Fees
Minor Zoning Fee - Existing Development, Minor Remodel, or
Minor Change Order
- Projects up to $5,000 in total valuation $33.00
- Projects Over $5,000 in total valuation:
Up to 1,000 square feet $325.00
1,001 to 5,000 square feet $650.00
5,001 to 10,000 square feet $975.00
Over 10,000 square feet $1,300.00
Major Zoning Fee – New Development, Major Remodel,
Demolition with Confirmation, Major Change Order
Up to 5,000 square feet (minimum $325.00) $0.51 / sq. ft.
Over 5,000 square feet $0.62 / sq. ft.
Major Arts/Cultural/Civic/Institutional permits within a PD shall be 125% of the above fee
schedule.
For 2017, the zoning review fee shall be reduced by 10% for major
Arts/Cultural/Civic/Institutional projects submitted in the format specified in the Model Zoning
Submission. Applicants should see Community Development staff for more information.
Signs/Awnings/Outdoor Merchandising – Zoning Review Fees
Individual Sign Permit Fee (per sign) $65.00
Multiple Sign Permit Fee (per business, unlimited signs) $163.00
Sandwich Board Sign License (must be renewed annually) Free
Sandwich board locations must be approved by Zoning Officer.
Outdoor Merchandising on Public Property
0 to 4 sq. ft. Free
4 to 50 sq. ft. $65.00
More than 50 sq. ft. $163.00
Outdoor merchandise location must be approved by the Zoning Officer.
Awnings require a Building Permit Refer to Building Permit
Fee Schedule
Individual Banner Installation Fee $67.00
Double Banner Installation Fee $165.00
Light Pole Banner Installation Fee (per pole) $20.00
Fence– Zoning Review Fee
Single Family and Duplex Residential $65.00
All Other Uses $163.00
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Wildlife Resistant Trash and Recycling Enclosures –
Combined Zoning and Building Review Fee
Single Family and Duplex Residential $65.00
All Other Uses $163.00
Enforcement Fees, Fines, and Penalties
No certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all fees
have been paid in full. Failure to pay applicable fees is subject to fines, penalties, or
assessments as assigned by the Municipal Court Judge.
Non-Permitted Work Fee
Work done without a zoning approval (when one is required), without a building permit (when
one is required), or work done counter to an issued zoning approval is subject to this
enforcement fee. Non-permitted work fee is per infraction and per project. Additional hourly
fees may be applicable to account for staff time. No other action on the project may occur
until non-permitted work issue has been rectified to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director. Any correction requiring a building permit or zoning application shall
also be subject to the Correction Order Fees described below.
First Infraction (minimum of $325) Hourly fee for staff time
in excess of one hour
Second Infraction (minimum of $650) Hourly fee for staff time
in excess of one hour
Third Infraction (minimum of $975) Hourly fee for staff time
in excess of one hour
Correction Order Fee
This fee shall apply to any work required to correct a zoning violation or to permit work that
has been accomplished without a permit or not covered by an issued permit. Infractions are
per project. For any correction requiring a planning review, the planning review fees shall be
increased according to the below schedule.
First Infraction (minimum of $500) Two Times Zoning
Review Fee
Second Infraction (minimum of $500) Four Times Zoning
Review Fee
Third Infraction (minimum of $500; subject to additional
penalties by citation as assigned by the Municipal Judge)
Eight Times Zoning
Review Fee
Municipal Court Enforcement - Zoning
Fees, fines, and penalties by citation for violations of the Land Use Code shall be established
by the Municipal Court Judge according to the scope and duration of the offense. Zoning
Enforcement Fee may include an assessment for administrative time required by the Zoning
Officer to address the violation.
Section 2. Administrative Corrections.
Any scrivener’s errors contained in the code amendments herein, including but not limited to mislabeled
subsections or titles, may be corrected administratively following adoption of the Ordinance.
Section 3. Effect Upon Existing Litigation.
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This ordinance shall not effect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any action
or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinance s repealed or amended as herein provided,
and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such prior ordinances.
Section 4. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held
invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate,
distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 5. Effective Date.
In accordance with Section 4.9 of the City of Aspen Home Rule Charter, this ordinance shall become
effective thirty (30) days following final passage.
Section 6: Approval Notice.
A public hearing on this ordinance shall be held on the 26th day of November, 2018, at a meeting of the
Aspen City Council commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen,
Colorado, a minimum of 7 days prior to which hearing a public notice of the same shall be published in a
newspaper of general circulation within the City of Aspen.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law, by the City Council of
the City of Aspen on the 13th day of November, 2018.
___________________________________
Steven Skadron, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Linda Manning, City Clerk
FINALLY adopted, passed and approved this 26th day of November, 2018.
____________________________________
Steven Skadron, Mayor
Approved as to form:
______________________________
James R. True, City Attorney ATTEST:
__________________________________
Linda Manning, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Pete Strecker, Finance Director
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2018
RE: Adoption of the 2019 Budget, Resolution No. 142 (Series 2018)
REQUEST OF COUNCIL: The 2019 Proposed Budget for the City of Aspen has been
prepared and is submitted for Council adoption. The net budget authority for operational,
debt service and capital outlay needs equates to $120,417,995. This is a decrease of 6.2%
from the 2018 original budget. Significant reductions to appropriations include phased
capital authority for municipal offices, plus one-time authority for a public private
partnership for affordable housing being fully appropriated in the prior year. New
supplemental funding is sought for 2019, much of which is related to public transportation,
but also for new City management of the Red Brick Arts programming, water rights legal
services, and for community broadband services.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: City Council and staff have completed five budget
work sessions during October and November, reviewing each of the twenty-one City funds,
proposed changes to municipal fees, new supplemental expenditure authority requests, grant
funding and financial policies - all are incorporated into this 2019 Budget.
DISCUSSION: Incorporated into the 2019 Budget are some key initiatives that have been
in the works for multiple years, including “SHIFT” (transit living lab project), permanent
funding for Red Brick arts programming and facility maintenance, design resources for the
pedestrian mall project, and a revised funding plan for new city administrative offices. The
2019 budget reflects the more costly option being asked of voters regarding municipal
offices. The results of the election will however determine which option is selected, and
Staff will adjust the budget in the Spring based on where voter sentiment and Council’s final
decision lands. Under either option, the City anticipates using a combination of available
cash and outside financing.
Other significant capital projects include design and debt service funding for two affordable
housing projects; new electric buses for public transit; Wheeler Opera House building
improvements, and automated utilities metering componentry, software and installation.
The 2019 Budget does reflect increased authority for labor needs. Some of the positions
sought related to the City assuming management of the Red Brick Arts program and
associated facility maintenance; another is sought to address improved communication with
the public; three positions are directly tied to leveraging new technology and reducing
outside support contract costs that would otherwise be needed; and others are related to
succession planning and customer service. This year’s budget will be the first time the
City’s permanent staff count will be greater than it was more than 10 years ago, as the City
has slowly added back FTE since the Great Recession.
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UPDATES BASED ON COUNCIL ACTION: Added to the 2019 Proposed Budget since
the start of the five work sessions are the following amounts:
· $22,400 Increase – Grant funding has been revised to include funding for Sister
Cities and for the Huts for Vets applicants, following additional review by the Grant
Committee and once approved by the Council.
· $93,000 Increase – The placeholder for REMP disbursements in 2019 has been
increased by this amount to reflect the spending resolution approved for CORE next
year.
· $31,000 Reduction – The Transportation Department has evaluated its fleet for the
Car-to-Go program and can delay the replacement of a 2010 Ford Escape.
· $600,000 Reduction – A re-assessment of the Midland and Park drainage project
has been performed and scope has been limited to work on an existing drywell in the
area for now. Pending future resources becoming available and perhaps after some
partnership with neighboring projects, a more robust solution will be sought for this
drainage project.
· No Dollar Change – Staff has revised the classification of the tax auditor charge to
the Tourism Promotion Fund. This was previously going to be addressed as an
interfund transfer between the Tourism Fund and the General Fund, but now will be
remitted to ACRA initially, followed by quarterly invoices to ACRA for audit
services and subsequent payments back to the City (revenue).
2018
Original Budget
2019
Request $ Change
%
Change
Revenues $155,171,015 $161,747,337 $6,576,322 4.2%
Base Operating $69,668,660 $71,360,285 $1,691,625 2.4%
Supplementals N/A $5,229,080 $5,229,080 N/A
Total Operating $69,668,660 $76,589,365 $6,920,705 9.9%
Capital Outlay $49,641,947 $36,363,750 ($13,278,197) (26.7%)
Debt Service $9,016,190 $7,464,880 ($1,551,310) (17.2%)
Net Appropriations $128,326,797 $120,417,995 ($7,908,802) (6.2%)
Transfers $30,369,930 $30,318,290 ($51,640) (0.2%)
Total Appropriations $158,696,727 $150,736,285 ($7,960,442) (5.0%)
Ending Fund Balance $128,836,084 $139,674,183 $10,738,099 8.3%
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff proposes that the 2019 Budget be adopted.
ALTERNATIVES: The proposed budget may be amended by the Council as it deems
necessary.
PROPOSED MOTION: “I move to adopt the Resolution #142, Series of 2018 which
approves the 2019 budget and makes appropriations to the various funds as proposed.”
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
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RESOLUTION NO. 142
(SERIES OF 2018)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO ADOPTING THE 2019 MUNICIPAL BUDGET AND
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS PURSUANT THERE TO
WHEREAS, the City Manager, designated by Charter to prepare the budget, has prepared
and submitted to the Mayor and City Council the annual budget for the City of Aspen,
Colorado for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 9.8 of the Home Rule Charter, the Council shall
adopt the budget by resolution on or before the final day established by law as December 15th
for certification of the ensuing year’s tax levy to the county; and
WHEREAS, Article 9 of the Aspen Home Rule Charter requires the adoption of an annual
budget with the opportunity for the public to participate at a public hearing at least 15 days
prior to the statutory deadline for certification of the ensuing year’s tax levy to the county, it
is the intent of the Council by adoption of this budget to follow the requirements of City
Charter; and
WHEREAS, the budget as submitted in Exhibit A sets forth the amount to be appropriated
for expenditure, and estimated revenues, for each accounting fund for the calendar year of
2019,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by City Council, that the budget for the City of Aspen,
Colorado for fiscal year 2019, attach hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this
reference, is hereby adopted. All constituted appropriations amounting to $150,736,285, and
estimated revenues amounting to $161,747,337, are hereby declared to be sufficient and
necessary to pay the expenses and certain indebtedness, and provide for a reasonable fund
balance at the close of the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019,
as required pursuant to 29-1-103 (2), C.R.S.
Adopted this 13th, day of November 2018
_____________________________
Steven Skadron, Mayor
I, Linda Manning, duly appointed and acting City Clerk of the City of Aspen, Colorado, do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of the Resolution adopted by the City Council
at its meeting held on the 13th day of November 2018.
_______________________________
Linda Manning, City Clerk
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Fund Name
Opening
Balance Revenues
Total
Expenditures Ending Balance
000 - Asset Management Plan Fund $18,011,410 $32,601,630 $14,881,350 $35,731,690
001 - General Fund $14,979,865 $36,070,360 $35,827,190 $15,223,035
100 - Parks and Open Space Fund $5,705,015 $12,972,200 $15,076,710 $3,600,505
120 - Wheeler Opera House Fund $30,823,336 $5,753,240 $6,834,290 $29,742,286
130 - Tourism Promotion Fund $133,819 $2,893,180 $2,891,430 $135,569
131 - Public Education Fund $4,867 $2,898,100 $2,898,100 $4,867
132 - REMP Fund $5,101,268 $902,030 $1,480,000 $4,523,298
141 - Transportation Fund $5,391,532 $6,990,730 $9,449,460 $2,932,802
150 - Housing Development Fund $23,680,646 $10,065,520 $7,593,310 $26,152,856
152 - Kids First Fund $5,071,547 $2,243,640 $2,139,330 $5,175,857
160 - Stormwater Fund $877,369 $1,334,850 $1,712,710 $499,509
250 - Debt Service Fund $303,283 $6,419,210 $6,413,140 $309,353
421 - Water Utility Fund $3,671,887 $9,158,060 $9,955,470 $2,874,477
431 - Electric Utility Fund $1,760,084 $10,586,263 $10,993,350 $1,352,997
451 - Parking Fund $5,750,114 $4,831,750 $5,599,380 $4,982,484
471 - Golf Course Fund $814,911 $2,439,050 $2,926,140 $327,821
491 - Truscott I Housing Fund $352,578 $2,254,470 $2,346,220 $260,828
492 - Marolt Housing Fund $1,026,678 $1,312,914 $968,850 $1,370,742
501 - Employee Benefits Fund $3,231,902 $5,502,640 $5,661,360 $3,073,182
505 - Employee Housing Fund $1,488,399 $2,453,510 $3,081,980 $859,929
510 - Information Technology Fund $482,621 $2,063,990 $2,006,515 $540,096
Total Gross Appropriations $128,663,131 $161,747,337 $150,736,285 $139,674,183
($30,318,290) ($30,318,290)
Total Net Appropriations $131,429,047 $120,417,995
City of Aspen 2019 Appropriation by Fund - Exhibit A
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Pete Strecker, Finance Director
THRU:
Sara Ott, Assistant City Manager
MEETING DATE:
November 12, 2018
RE:
Approval of Resolution No.143 (Series 2018), for the 2019 Budget
for the Aspen Country Inn Affordable Housing Fund, Component
Unit of the City of Aspen
REQUEST OF COUNCIL: Staff is requesting for City Council approval of the Aspen Country
Inn Affordable Housing Fund budget for calendar year 2019.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The 2019 Proposed Budget for the Aspen Country Inn
Affordable Housing Fund was presented and discussed at the November 5th work session with City
Council.
BACKGROUND: The City of Aspen is the managing general partner for the ACI Affordable 1
LLLP. This LLLP - which also has a limited partner (APCHA) and an investment limited partner
(Boston Capital) - owns the Aspen Country Inn. This entity was formed in June 2016 to facilitate
the renovation of these affordable housing units using tax credits and other conventional financing
in addition to existing cash. As the City is the managing general partner, the City must adopt an
annual budget. For 2019, the annual authority is outlined below and reflects positive cash flow,
which will be used to maintain the required operating and replacement reserves (as outlined in the
operating agreement of the LLLP), and also to pay down the developer fee owed to the City for
the renovation work previously performed.
2019 Opening
Balance*
2019
Revenues
2019
Expenditures
2019 Ending
Balance
$ Change to
Balance
% Change to
Balance
($49,009) $417,180 $365,150 $3,021 $52,030 106%
* Note, the 2019 opening balance is negative as the developer fee owed to the City was fully
expensed. As the actual payment was deferred, the adjusted opening balance is equal to
$136,190 - which balances to the operating and replacement reserve balance, as required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff proposes that City Council approve the proposed budget for
Aspen Country Inn Affordable Housing Fund for 2019.
ALTERNATIVES: The proposed budget may be amended as the City Council deems necessary.
PROPOSED MOTION: “I move to adopt Resolution #143, Series of 2018 which approves the
2019 budget for the Aspen Country Inn Affordable Housing Fund, for calendar year 2019.”
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RESOLUTION NO. 143
(SERIES OF 2018)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO ADOPTING THE 2019 ASPEN COUNTY INN AFFORDABLE
HOUSING FUND, WHICH IS A COMPONENT UNIT OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS PURSUANT THERE TO
WHEREAS, the City Manager, designated by Charter to prepare the budget, has prepared
and submitted to the Mayor and City Council the annual budget for the City of Aspen,
Colorado for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the budget as submitted in Exhibit A sets forth the amount to be appropriated
for expenditure, and estimated revenues, for each accounting fund for the calendar year of
2019,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by City Council, that the budget for the City of Aspen,
Colorado, Aspen Country Inn Affordable Housing Fund for fiscal year 2019 is hereby adopted.
All constituted appropriations amounting to $365,150, and estimated revenues amounting to
$417,180, are hereby declared to be sufficient and necessary to pay the expenses and certain
indebtedness, and provide for a reasonable fund balance at the close of the fiscal year beginning
January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019, as required pursuant to 29-1-103 (2), C.R.S.
2019 Opening
Balance
2019
Revenues
2019
Expenditures
2019 Ending
Balance
$ Change to
Balance
% Change to
Balance
($49,009) $417,180 $365,150 $3,021 $52,030 106%
Adopted this 13th, day of November 2018.
_____________________________
Steven Skadron, Mayor
I, Linda Manning, duly appointed and acting City Clerk of the City of Aspen, Colorado, do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of the Resolution adopted by the City Council
at its meeting held on the 13th day of November 2018.
_______________________________
Linda Manning, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Pete Strecker, Finance Director
THRU:
Sara Ott, Assistant City Manager
MEETING DATE:
November 12, 2018
RE:
Approval of Resolution No. 144 (Series 2018), for APCHA,
Smuggler and Truscott Phase II Affordable Housing Funds
REQUEST OF COUNCIL: Staff is requesting for City Council recognition of the Aspen Pitkin
County Housing Authority (APCHA), Smuggler and Truscott II budgets for calendar year 2019.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The 2019 proposed budgets for these three affordable
housing funds were presented and discussed at the November 5th work session with City Council.
BACKGROUND: The 2019 Proposed Budget for APCHA reflects the next phases of the H.I.M.S
and H.E.R.S computer system project, including large one-time capital expenses associated with
data collection and data entry and scrubbing. Addtionally, the anticipated licensing and
maintenance costs associated with the project are incorporated as on-going costs within the pro
forma. As the initial capital investment for the software upgrade reduced fund balance to near
targeted required reserve levels, the impact to the City’s and County’s subsidy equates to roughly
$70,000 more per entity.
The budgets for two affordable housing developments of Smuggler (wholly owned by APCHA)
and Truscott II (owned by a separate LLLP of which APCHA and the City are partners) reflect
operational and capital costs associated with these two low-income rental properties.
Smuggler’s budget continues to reflect limited capital outlay and otherwise general administrative
and maintenance costs. Contrary to Smuggler, Truscott II is a property that is in need of significant
capital improvements. With the recent tax credit partner being bought out of the LLLP in 2018,
the City is moving forward with plans to complete a major renovation of these units. In order to
have a clear path for this, the City must first buy out the remaining CHFA loan on this property,
estimated at $4.93 million (included in the 2019 Budget) – these funds would be advanced by the
City’s Housing Development Fund. Plans for the actual renovation are not slated until 2021.
Fund
2019 Opening
Balance
2019
Revenues
2019
Expenditures
2019 Ending
Balance
$ Change to
Balance
% Change to
Balance
Housing Admin $1,021,921 $2,305,930 $3,018,930 $308,921 ($713,000) (70%)
Smuggler $361,528 $79,430 $73,000 $367,958 $6,430 2%
Truscott II $1,280,672 $5,990,830 $5,536,890 $1,734,612 $453,940 35%
Total $1,280,672 $8,376,190 $8,628,820 $2,411,491 ($252,630) (9%)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff proposes that City Council approve the proposed budget for
APCHA, Smuggler, Truscott II Funds for 2019.
PROPOSED MOTION: “I move to adopt Resolution #144 (Series 2018) which recognizes the
2019 budget for Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority (APCHA), Smuggler and Truscott II
Funds for calendar year 2019.”
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
RESOLUTION NO. 144
(SERIES OF 2018)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO APPROVING THE 2019 BUDGET FOR ASPEN PITKIN COUNTY
HOUSING AUTHORITY, SMUGGLER AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND AND
TRUSCOTT PHASE II AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND
WHEREAS, the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority is a standalone entity, uniquely
separate from the City of Aspen and Pitkin County, and
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen directly appoints three, and jointly appoints one, of the seven
Board Members for the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority, with the intent that City of
Aspen is expressly represented in matters concerning affordable housing in and around the
Aspen community, and
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen annually subsidizes the operations of the Aspen Pitkin
County Housing Authority administrative functions, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the current intergovernmental agreement, the Housing Authority
Executive Director must prepare and present annual budgets and make recommendations to
the City and County for their adoption, and
WHEREAS, the budget as submitted in Exhibit A sets forth the amount anticipated to be
appropriated by the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority for expenditure, and estimated
revenues, for each accounting fund for the calendar year of 2019,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by City Council, that the budget for the Aspen Pitkin
County Housing Authority, Smuggler Affordable Housing and Truscott Phase II Affordable
Housing Funds for fiscal year 2019 is hereby approved. All constituted appropriations
amounting to $8,376,190, and estimated revenues amounting to $8,628,820, are hereby declared
to be sufficient and necessary to pay the expenses and certain indebtedness, and provide for a
reasonable fund balance at the close of the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019 and ending
December 31, 2019, as required pursuant to 29-1-103 (2), C.R.S.
Fund
2019 Opening
Balance
2019
Revenues
2019
Expenditures
2019 Ending
Balance
$ Change to
Balance
% Change to
Balance
Housing Admin $1,021,921 $2,305,930 $3,018,930 $308,921 ($713,000) (70%)
Smuggler $361,528 $79,430 $73,000 $367,958 $6,430 2%
Truscott II $1,280,672 $5,990,830 $5,536,890 $1,734,612 $453,940 35%
Total $1,280,672 $8,376,190 $8,628,820 $2,411,491 ($252,630) (9%)
Adopted this 13th day of November 2018.
_____________________________
Steven Skadron, Mayor
I, Linda Manning, duly appointed and acting City Clerk of the City of Aspen, Colorado, do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of the Resolution adopted by the City Council
at its meeting held on the 13th day of November 2018.
_______________________________
Linda Manning, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mitch Osur, Director of Parking and Downtown Services
THRU: R. Barry Crook, Assistant City Manager
DATE OF MEMO: November 1, 2018
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2018
RE: Ordinance #34 of 2018 to Implement Changes
To Title 24 of the Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code
REQUEST OF COUNCIL:
The City of Aspen Parking Services Department Requests Aspen City Council to approve
changes to Title 24 of the Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code for Hybrid Vehicle Registration Fee
Rebate Program and Parking Relief Program
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff has reviewed ideas with Aspen City Council on changes to the Municipal Code for the
Hybrid Vehicles, Electric Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles at Council Work
Sessions April 2, 2108, June 26, 2018 and October 30, 2018.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aspen Parking Services Department continues to look at opportunities to fine tune
the parking and congestion issues in the City.
Staff is also concerned about the quality of life, aesthetics and safety on the streets in the City of
Aspen.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The City of Aspen Parking Services Department requests that Aspen City Council approve the
following changes to Title 24 of the Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code.
Section 1:
Chapter 24.24, Hybrid Vehicle Registration Fee Rebate and Parking Relief Program is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
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Chapter 24.24
ELECTRIC VEHICLE, NEIGBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICEL AND HYBRID
PARKING INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Sec 24.24.010. Electric Vehicle, Neighborhood Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Parking
Program.
There is hereby created an Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Parking Program within the City
to encourage the ownership and use of vehicles with no or low tailpipe emissions in the City.
Sec 24.24.020. Qualifications, administration and parking privileges.
(a) For purposes of this Chapter, the following term shall have the following meaning:
Electric vehicles, also known as all-electric vehicles or EVs, shall mean a vehicle that is
powered by electricity only and is propelled by an electric motor that uses a rechargeable
battery. These vehicles have zero tailpipe emissions. This definition is in accordance with
the U.S. Department of Energy’s classification
(https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/evtech.shtml).
Neighborhood electric vehicles, also known as NEVs, shall mean a vehicle that is
powered by electricity only and is propelled by an electric motor that uses a rechargeable
battery. Like an EV, these vehicles have zero tailpipe emissions. However, unlike an EV,
NEVs are meant for short range driving and are not for use on roads or highways with
speed limits over 35 mph. NEVs should comply with U.S. Department of Energy’s
classifications (https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/nev_tech_spec.pdf).
Hybrid vehicles shall mean a motor vehicle which draws propulsion energy from onboard
sources of stored energy that are both an internal combustion engine or heat engine using
consumable fuel and a rechargeable energy storage system such as a battery, capacitor,
hydraulic accumulator or flywheel. This includes plug in hybrid electric vehicles. This
definition is in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Code of Federal
Regulations definition
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2016-title40-vol21/pdf/CFR-2016-title40-vol21-sec86-1803-01.pdf
(b) Any person who is the owner of an EV or NEV may apply for an Aspen Electric Vehicle
Parking Program Permit on such forms as provided by Parking Department. The Electric
Vehicle Parking Program Permit shall allow all-electric vehicles (EVs and NEVs) to park
in any Residential Permit Zone at No Charge. Vehicles that display a valid Electric
Vehicle Parking Program Permit will be exempt from the two-hour parking restriction in
Residential Permit Zones.
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(c) The application for an Electric Vehicle Parking Program Permit shall be reviewed by the
City's Parking Department to determine whether the type of vehicle for which an
application is made is all-electric. All-electric vehicles (EVs and NEVs) will be issued an
Electric Vehicle Parking Program Permit. Such permits are not transferable.
(d) NEVs will be allowed to park for No Charge in the Downtown Core. NEV’s are not
exempt from the four (4) hour limit of parking in the Downtown Core or any other
parking limitation or prohibition posted on an official sign.
(e) Any person who is the owner of an Hybrid Vehicle may apply for an Aspen Hybrid
Vehicle Parking Program Permit on such forms as provided by the Parking Department.
The Hybrid Vehicle Parking Program Permit shall allow all Hybrid Vehicles to park in
any Residential Permit Zone for 50% off the current rate through our mobile payment
system.
(f) If not otherwise renewed by City Council, this program shall be terminated as of
December 31, 2020.
Sec 24.24.030. No exemption created.
Display of an Electric Vehicle or Hybrid Vehicle Parking Program Permit shall not
exempt a vehicle from the provisions of Title 24 of this code. Display of an Electric
Vehicle Parking Program Permit on a qualifying vehicle does not convey any privileges
other than that of exceeding the posted time limit in Residential Permit Zones. Display of
an Electric Vehicle or Hybrid Vehicle Parking Program Permit does not authorize
parking in any other restricted or prohibited zone or parking space. It does not authorize
exemption from the seventy-two-hour parking limitation, nor any other parking limitation
or prohibition posted on an official sign.
Section 2:
The effective date of this ordinance shall be January 1, 2019.
Section 3:
This ordinance shall not have any effect on existing litigation and shall not operate as an
abatement of any action or proceeding now pending under or by the ordinances amended as
herein provided, and the same shall be constructed and concluded under such prior ordinances.
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Section 4:
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be
deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not effective validity of the
remaining portions hereof.
FINANCIAL/BUDGET IMPACTS:
None at this time
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
Parking management and pricing are integral elements of the City’s overall Transportation
Implementation plan, designed as a system of incentives and disincentives to encourage the use
of alternatives forms of transportation, thereby reducing congestion, improving air quality and
reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Aspen.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that Aspen City Council approve the changes to Title 24 of the Traffic and
Motor Vehicle code for the Residential Zones effective January 1, 2019
EV’s, NEV’s and Hybrid Vehicles that register with the City of Aspen Parking Department will
receive the following benefits
· EV’s and NEV’s can park in the Residential Zones with no payment needed
· NEV’s will be allowed to also park for no charge in the Downtown Core. NEV’s are not
exempt from the four (4) hour parking limit.
· Hybrid Vehicles can park in the Residential Zones for 50% of the current price.
ALTERNATIVES:
Aspen City Council could agree to accept parts of the proposed plan or ask staff to analyze
different options.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Aspen City Council approves Ordinance #34 of 2018 to Implement Changes to Title 24 of the
Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
ORDINANCE NO. 34
Series of 2018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN BY AMENDING
TITLE 24 TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES.
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a policy of requiring consumers and users of
the miscellaneous City of Aspen programs and services to pay fees that fairly approximate the
costs of providing such programs and services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined to reduce traffic coming into town, cut
down on congestion in town, have no more than 90% parking occupancy on the streets in the
core and to encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has directed staff to implement a seasonal parking pricing
policy that results in higher commercial core parking fees during peak seasons to be determined
by parking occupancy rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLRADO:
Section 1:
Chapter 24.24, Hybrid Vehicle Registration Fee Rebate and Parking Relief Program is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Chapter 24.24
ELECTRIC VEHICLE, NEIGBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICEL AND HYBRID
PARKING INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Sec 24.24.010. Electric Vehicle, Neighborhood Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Parking
Program.
There is hereby created an Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Parking Program within the City
to encourage the ownership and use of vehicles with no or low tailpipe emissions in the City.
Sec 24.24.020. Qualifications, administration and parking privileges.
(a) For purposes of this Chapter, the following term shall have the following meaning:
Electric vehicles, also known as all-electric vehicles or EVs, shall mean a vehicle that is
powered by electricity only and is propelled by an electric motor that uses a rechargeable
battery. These vehicles have zero tailpipe emissions. This definition is in accordance with
the U.S. Department of Energy’s classification
(https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/evtech.shtml).
Neighborhood electric vehicles, also known as NEVs, shall mean a vehicle that is
powered by electricity only and is propelled by an electric motor that uses a rechargeable
battery. Like an EV, these vehicles have zero tailpipe emissions. However, unlike an EV,
NEVs are meant for short range driving and are not for use on roads or highways with
speed limits over 35 mph. NEVs should comply with U.S. Department of Energy’s
classifications (https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/nev_tech_spec.pdf).
Hybrid vehicles shall mean a motor vehicle which draws propulsion energy from onboard
sources of stored energy that are both an internal combustion engine or heat engine using
consumable fuel and a rechargeable energy storage system such as a battery, capacitor,
hydraulic accumulator or flywheel. This includes plug in hybrid electric vehicles. This
definition is in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Code of Federal
Regulations definition
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2016-title40-vol21/pdf/CFR-2016-title40-vol21-sec86-1803-01.pdf
(b) Any person who is the owner of an EV or NEV may apply for an Aspen Electric Vehicle
Parking Program Permit on such forms as provided by Parking Department. The Electric
Vehicle Parking Program Permit shall allow all-electric vehicles (EVs and NEVs) to park
in any Residential Permit Zone at No Charge. Vehicles that display a valid Electric
Vehicle Parking Program Permit will be exempt from the two-hour parking restriction in
Residential Permit Zones.
(c) The application for an Electric Vehicle Parking Program Permit shall be reviewed by the
City's Parking Department to determine whether the type of vehicle for which an
application is made is all-electric. All-electric vehicles (EVs and NEVs) will be issued an
Electric Vehicle Parking Program Permit. Such permits are not transferable.
(d) NEVs will be allowed to park for No Charge in the Downtown Core. NEV’s are not
exempt from the four (4) hour limit of parking in the Downtown Core or any other
parking limitation or prohibition posted on an official sign.
(e) Any person who is the owner of an Hybrid Vehicle may apply for an Aspen Hybrid
Vehicle Parking Program Permit on such forms as provided by the Parking Department.
The Hybrid Vehicle Parking Program Permit shall allow all Hybrid Vehicles to park in
any Residential Permit Zone for 50% off the current rate through our mobile payment
system.
(f) If not otherwise renewed by City Council, this program shall be terminated as of
December 31, 2020.
Sec 24.24.030. No exemption created.
Display of an Electric Vehicle or Hybrid Vehicle Parking Program Permit shall not
exempt a vehicle from the provisions of Title 24 of this code. Display of an Electric
Vehicle Parking Program Permit on a qualifying vehicle does not convey any privileges
other than that of exceeding the posted time limit in Residential Permit Zones. Display of
an Electric Vehicle or Hybrid Vehicle Parking Program Permit does not authorize
parking in any other restricted or prohibited zone or parking space. It does not authorize
exemption from the seventy-two-hour parking limitation, nor any other parking limitation
or prohibition posted on an official sign.
Section 2:
The effective date, shall be January 1, 2019.
Section 3:
This ordinance shall not have any effect on existing litigation and shall not operate as an
abatement of any action or proceeding now pending under or by the ordinances amended as
herein provided, and the same shall be constructed and concluded under such prior ordinances.
Section 4:
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be
deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not effective validity of the
remaining portions hereof.
A public hearing on the ordinance shall be held on the 26th day of November 2018, in the City
Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen, Colorado.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law by City Council of
the City of Aspen on the 13th day of November, 2018.
____________________________
Steven Skadron, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Linda Manning, City Clerk
FINALLY adopted, passed and approved this 26th day of November, 2018
___________________________
Steven Skadron, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Linda Manning, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
_____________________
James R True, City Attorney
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lee Ledesma, Utilities Finance/Administrative Manager
THRU: David Hornbacher, Utilities Director
Scott Miller, Public Works Director
Pete Strecker, Finance Director
DATE OF MEMO: November 5, 2018
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2018
RE: Ordinance 28, Series 2018 to Amend and Add To
Title 25 – Utilities1,2,3 -- First Reading
REQUEST OF COUNCIL: Approval of Ordinance 28 representing updates to Title 25, Utilities 1,2,3
of the City of Aspen Municipal Code, specifically four Chapters— (1) Electricity, (2) Utility
Connections, (3) Water Rates and Charges, and (4) Water Efficient Landscaping Standards, is being
requested.
All amendments and additions have been highlighted in yellow in Exhibit A, Ordinance 28, to identify
portions of Title 25 being recommended for amendments or additions.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On August 6, 2018 Council reviewed the results of the water and
electric cost of service rate study that was initiated in 2017 and gave direction for a 5-year
implementation. On August 13, 2018 Council approved updates to the Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance. On October 29, 2018 Council confirmed their approval of a 5-year cost-of-service rate
transition for Aspen’s electric and water utilities.
BACKGROUND: In 2011 City Council gave direction to move rates and customer classes towards a
cost of service model. In February of 2016, Council approved a cost of service rate study to evaluate
progress on reaching 100 percent cost of service in water and electric customer classes.
Most recently, Council approved a 2017 cost of service rate study for Aspen’s water and electric utilities.
The results of the recent rate study were presented by Raftelis in August of 2018 and Council directed
staff to implement a 5-year cost of service rate adjustment schedule for both the water and electric
utilities. Exhibit A, Ordinance No. 28, Series 2018, represents rate adjustments for the 2019 portion of
the 5-year rate transition.
DISCUSSION: The main categories within Title 25 that are being amended or added to are as follows:
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1. Electric Rates:
Approved electric rate adjustments from October 29, 2018 council worksession are incorporated in
Ordinance 28. Applying the proposed rate increases in Ordinance 28 results in the following average
bills.
2. Water Rates:
Approved water rate adjustments from October 29, 2018 council worksession are incorporated in
Ordinance 28. Applying the proposed rate adjustments in Ordinance 28 results in the following average
bills.
ELECTRIC UTILITY RATES
2018
AVERAGE
BILL
2019
AVERAGE
BILL
kWh Charges $63.27 $68.22
kW Charges $0.00 $0.00
Availability Charges $17.68 $24.42
Average Residential $80.95 $92.64
200 AMP Service / 700 kwh
kWh Charges $204.52 $202.11
kW Charges $0.00 $0.00
Availability Charges $18.59 $23.20
Average Small Commercial $223.11 $225.31
200 AMP Service / 2,000 kwh
kWh Charges $4,080.86 $3,669.10
kW Charges $1,606.80 $1,848.30
Availability Charges $46.45 $41.81
Average Large Commercial $5,734.11 $5,559.21
400 AMP Service / 45,000 kwh / 130 kw
ELECTRIC COST OF SERVICE TRANSITION
WATER UTILITY RATES
2018
AVERAGE
BILL
2019
AVERAGE
BILL
Water Variable $25.80 $27.59
Water Demand $15.83 $16.02
Fire Charge $5.58 $6.88
Pump Charge $0.00 $0.00
Average Residential - Downtown $47.21 $50.49
2.67 ECUs & 0 Pumps / 10,000 gallons
Water Variable $25.80 $27.59
Water Demand $47.44 $48.00
Fire Charge $16.72 $20.61
Pump Charge $18.60 $21.04
Average Residential - Red Mountain $108.56 $117.24
4 ECUS / 2 Billing Area Factor / 1 Pump / 10,000 gallons
Water Variable $51.60 $55.19
Water Demand $54.20 $54.83
Fire Charge $19.10 $23.55
Pump Charge $0.00 $0.00
Average Commercial $124.90 $133.57
9.14 ECUS & 0 Pumps / 20,000 gallons
WATER COST OF SERVICE TRANSITION
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3. Water Utility Investment Fees/Tap Fees:
For water utility investment charge computation, the following fees shall be assessed per equivalent
capacity unit, (ECU). An ECU is a unit reflecting that part of the capacity of the water system necessary
to serve a standard water customer, with multiples or fractions of the unit including a maximum number
and type of water fixtures, a maximum irrigated area, certain cooking facilities or other water demand
factors. Currently, an average residential account is 2.67 ECUs and an average commercial account is
9.14 ECUs.
2019 Utility Investment Charge
Location Billing Area Charges per ECU
Central Aspen Billing Area 1 $7,019.00
Eastside Billing Area 2 $14,038.00
Northside Billing Area 3 $14,038.00
Westside Billing Area 4 $8,774.00
Maroon/Castle Creeks Billing Area 5 $12,283.00
AABC; Burlingame Billing Area 6 $14,038.00
Music School Billing Area 7 $10,529.00
Reserved Billing Area 8 Reserved
The total utility investment charge shall be the utility investment charge per ECU multiplied by the
number of ECU points for the utility connection applied for by the applicant and based on the Billing
Area the property is located in.
4. Water Efficient Landscaping Standards:
As a follow-up to the August 13, 2018 public hearing extending the pilot phase of the Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance that Council adopted in May of 2017 to the end of December 2018, the Water
Efficient Landscaping Standards have been updated to full compliance effective January 1, 2019. See
Exhibit B, Section 2.3 Pilot Phase, for updated wording on the pilot phase.
FINANCIAL/BUDGET IMPACTS: The financial implications of the proposed electric and water rate
adjustments are outlined in Council’s 2019 Budget book within the Electric and Water Long-Range
Plans (LRPs).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: The electric and water rate structures continue to place a value on,
and an incentive for, conservation and efficiency programs, policies, and improvements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 28, Series 2018, which
updates, amends and adds to Title 25 of the City of Aspen Municipal Code.
ALTERNATIVES: Council may request portions of the amendments or additions be modified or
removed prior to Second Reading.
PROPOSED MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance 28, Series of 2018.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A – Ordinance 28, Series 2018, Title 25 – Utilities1,2,3 of the Municipal Code
Exhibit B – Water Efficient Landscaping Standards – Update to pilot program Section 2.3
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ORDINANCE NO. 28
Series 2018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
AMENDING AND ADDING TO TITLE 25 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN--UTILITIES1,2,3—SPECIFICALLY CHAPTERS 25.04 ELECTRICITY; 25.12
UTILITY CONNECTIONS, 25.16 WATER RATES AND CHARGES, AND 25.30 WATER
EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING STANDARDS.
WHEREAS, the City owns and operates a public electric and water system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a policy of requiring all users of the electric
and water system operated by the City of Aspen to pay fees that fairly approximate the costs of
providing such services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports electric and water rate structures that place a
value on, and incentive for, conservation and efficiency programs, policies, and improvements.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO:
Section 1.
That Title 25 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets
forth Utilities1,2,3, is hereby amended, and added to, to read as follows:
CHAPTER 25.04
ELECTRICITY
Sec. 25.04.040. Electric service rates.
(a) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all residential, commercial and city facilities
customers of the Aspen Electric Department shall pay a monthly customer availability charge as
follows:
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AMP Size
Residential
Customer
Small
Commercial
Customer
Large
Commercial
Customer
100 AMP $9.95 $9.54 $6.87
200 AMP 24.42 23.20 16.00
300 AMP 43.16 40.88 27.82
400 AMP 65.36 61.83 41.81
600 AMP 118.37 111.86 75.23
800 AMP 181.14 171.10 114.81
1000 AMP 252.34 238.30 159.71
1200 AMP 331.07 312.61 209.35
1600 AMP 508.62 480.18 321.29
1800 AMP 606.52 572.57 383.02
2000 AMP 710.01 670.25 448.27
(b) In addition to the monthly customer availability charge, and effective in the January 2019
monthly billing, the residential customer shall pay the sum of the metered use of electric energy
measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) during the department’s monthly meter reading cycle
multiplied by the appropriate service rate as follows:
AMP Size
Usage
Up To Per KWh
Additional
Usage Up
To
Per
KWh
Additional
Usage Up
To
Per
KWh
Remainin
g Usage
Over Per KWh
100 AMP 400 $0.0863 1,080 $0.1295 1,920 $0.1943 1,920 $0.3400
200 AMP 520 $0.0863 1,360 $0.1295 2,800 $0.1943 2,800 $0.3400
300 AMP 1,600 $0.0863 3,600 $0.1295 6,160 $0.1943 6,160 $0.3400
400 AMP 1,600 $0.0863 3,600 $0.1295 6,160 $0.1943 6,160 $0.3400
600 AMP 2,800 $0.0863 5,440 $0.1295 8,800 $0.1943 8,800 $0.3400
800 AMP 2,800 $0.0863 5,440 $0.1295 8,800 $0.1943 8,800 $0.3400
1000 AMP 2,800 $0.0863 5,440 $0.1295 8,800 $0.1943 8,800 $0.3400
1200 AMP 2,800 $0.0863 5,440 $0.1295 8,800 $0.1943 8,800 $0.3400
1600 AMP 2,800 $0.0863 5,440 $0.1295 8,800 $0.1943 8,800 $0.3400
1800 AMP 2,800 $0.0863 5,440 $0.1295 8,800 $0.1943 8,800 $0.3400
2000 AMP 2,800 $0.0863 5,440 $0.1295 8,800 $0.1943 8,800 $0.3400
(c) Effective January 1, 2019 all electric accounts that service 5 or more individual units shall be
considered a small commercial customer and shall have rates associated with a small commercial
account rather than a residential account. Additionally, all commercial accounts that do not meet
the requirements for large commercial designation shall be considered small commercial
accounts, which includes previous class of small commercial city facilities customers. In
addition to the monthly customer availability charge, and effective in the January 2019 monthly
billing, the small commercial customer shall pay the sum of the metered use of electric energy
measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) during the department’s monthly meter reading cycle
multiplied by the appropriate service rate as follows:
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AMP Size
Usage
Up To Per KWh
Additional
Usage Up
To
Per
KWh
Additional
Usage Up
To
Per
KWh
Remaining
Usage
Over Per KWh
100 AMP 880 $0.0927 2320 $0.1159 4800 $0.1739 4800 $0.2782
200 AMP 1280 $0.0927 3120 $0.1159 5760 $0.1739 5760 $0.2782
300 AMP 3360 $0.0927 7120 $0.1159 12240 $0.1739 12240 $0.2782
400 AMP 3360 $0.0927 7120 $0.1159 12240 $0.1739 12240 $0.2782
600 AMP 6560 $0.0927 13200 $0.1159 18400 $0.1739 18400 $0.2782
800 AMP 13600 $0.0927 28000 $0.1159 44800 $0.1739 44800 $0.2782
1000 AMP 13600 $0.0927 28000 $0.1159 44800 $0.1739 44800 $0.2782
1200 AMP 13600 $0.0927 28000 $0.1159 44800 $0.1739 44800 $0.2782
1600 AMP 13600 $0.0927 28000 $0.1159 44800 $0.1739 44800 $0.2782
1800 AMP 13600 $0.0927 28000 $0.1159 44800 $0.1739 44800 $0.2782
2000 AMP 13600 $0.0927 28000 $0.1159 44800 $0.1739 44800 $0.2782
(d) In addition to the monthly customer availability charge, and effective in the January 2019
monthly billing, the large commercial customer, which includes previous class of large
commercial city facilities customers, (with operable demand metering systems in place and
measured usage of forty (40) kW and greater) shall pay the sum of the metered use of electric
energy measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) during the department’s monthly meter reading cycle
multiplied by the appropriate service rate as follows, plus a demand charge per kW of metered
customer peak usage for that meter reading cycle:
AMP Size
Usage Up
To Per KWh
Remaining
Usage
Over Per KWh
Demand
Charge on
Customer
Peak kW
100 AMP 23200 $0.0727 23200 $0.0909 $14.22
200 AMP 23200 $0.0727 23200 $0.0909 $14.22
300 AMP 23200 $0.0727 23200 $0.0909 $14.22
400 AMP 23200 $0.0727 23200 $0.0909 $14.22
600 AMP 23200 $0.0727 23200 $0.0909 $14.22
800 AMP 23200 $0.0727 23200 $0.0909 $14.22
1000 AMP 23200 $0.0727 23200 $0.0909 $14.22
1200 AMP 23200 $0.0727 23200 $0.0909 $14.22
1600 AMP 23200 $0.0727 23200 $0.0909 $14.22
1800 AMP 23200 $0.0727 23200 $0.0909 $14.22
2000 AMP 23200 $0.0727 23200 $0.0909 $14.22
(Code 1971, § 23-18.1; Ord. No. 42-1984, § 1; Ord. No. 76-1992, § 1; Ord. No. 36-1996, § 1;
Ord. No. 41-2004, §1; Ord. No. 7-2006, § 1; Ord. No. 37-2008; Ord. No 29-2011; Ord. No. 36-
2011; Ord. No. 37-2014, §1; Ord. No. 44-2015)
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Chapter 25.12
UTILITY CONNECTIONS
Sec. 25.12.015. Raw water supplies (non-potable).
This section is applicable to all connections to the City of Aspen Water Utility potable water
system. Raw water supplies for irrigation systems shall be provided exclusively by the City of
Aspen Water Utility. The owner of the property proposed to be irrigated from City of Aspen
water facilities shall dedicate the city all raw water transmission facilities and all water rights
appurtenant to the proposed property. For those developments in which raw water irrigation can
be used, development proposals shall include provisions for recording of covenants and
restrictions against the use of treated water outdoors and against the use of untreated water other
than in accordance with the landscaping, irrigation, and drainage management plan provided for
in a development proposal.
Sec. 25.12.025. Utility development review fee.
(a) All plans involving connection to the city water service will be reviewed and approved prior
to submitting either a City of Aspen or Pitkin County building permit application.
(b) Utility development review fees must be paid prior to submitting a building permit
application to either the city or county if applicant currently has, or is planning to have, a
connection to city water service.
(c) If submitting a building permit application to Pitkin County involving connection to city
water service, the following documents are also required at time of payment of utility
development review fees to the city: (1) city water service agreement; (2) county permit
application; and, (3) county plans associated with permit application.
(d) The utility development review fee shall be as set forth in Subsection (e) of the Section.
(e)
Utility Development Fees 2019 Rate
Basic Projects with 0 to 100 Sq. Ft. of
Affected Area
$55/Review
Minor Projects with 101 to 5,000 Sq. Ft. of
Affected Area
$1.05/Sq. Ft.
Intermediate Projects of 5,001 to 15,000 Sq.
Ft. of Affected Area
$1.05/Sq. Ft. for 1st 5,000 Sq. Ft. + $0.80/Sq.
Ft. Thereafter
Major Projects with more than 15,000 Sq. Ft.
of Affected Area
$1.05/Sq. Ft. for 1st 5,000 Sq. Ft. + $0.80/Sq.
Ft. for next 10,000 Sq. Ft. + $0.55;/Sq. Ft.
Thereafter
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(f) Calculating affected area -- (affected area shall be calculated as follows):
(1) Enter building footprint alternation. Building footprint alteration is defined as a level
2 alteration of work area within the building. For example, for an interior remodel, the
building footprint alteration is measured by the square footage of the work area.
(2) Enter new square footage. New square footage is the gross floor area being added to
the building or structure as part of the project.
(3) Enter building square footage. Building square footage is the building footprint
alteration plus the new square footage. Add the amounts calculated in Section (1) and
Section (2) of this Subsection (f) to determine building square footage.
(4) Enter square footage of the grade floor area of the project.
(5) Enter net building square footage. Net building square footage is equal to either the
building square footage or the grade floor square footage, whichever is smaller. Enter the
smaller of the two numbers calculated in Section (3) or Section (4) of this Subsection (f)
to determine net building square footage.
(6) Enter the disturbance area. The disturbance area is the exterior area of the building
where the ground is disturbed. This includes soil grading, landscaping, removing
impervious area, adding impervious area, and replacing impervious areas, layback areas,
construction access areas and stock pile areas.
(7) Total Affected Area equals the net building square footage plus the disturbance area.
To arrive at total affected area, add the values calculated in Section (5) and Section (6) of
Subsection (f) of this Section.
(g) Definitions:
(1) Building footprint alteration square footage is the work area portions of an existing
building undergoing reconfiguration of space, the addition or elimination of any door or
window, the reconfiguration or extension of any system, or the installation of any
additional equipment. Building footprint alteration square footage excludes areas only
undergoing the removal and replacement or the covering of existing materials, elements,
equipment, or fixtures using new materials, elements, equipment, or fixtures that serve
the same purpose.
(2) New square footage is measured within the inside perimeter of the exterior walls of
the new addition under consideration, without deduction for corridors, stairways, ramps,
closets, the thickness of interior walls, columns or other features. New square footage
includes the exterior usable area under the horizontal project of the roof or floor above
not surrounded by exterior walls.
(3) Building square footage includes both the building footprint alternation square
footage and the new square footage.
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(4) Grade floor area is measured within the inside perimeter of the exterior walls of a
building, without deduction for corridors, stairways, ramps, closets, the thickness of
interior walls, columns or other features. Grade floor area includes the exterior usable
area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above not surrounded by exterior
walls.
(5) Net building square footage includes both the building footprint alternation square
footage and the new square footage; however, the total shall not exceed the area of the
grade floor area of the complete new building.
(6) Disturbance area is defined by exterior area of the building where the ground is
disturbed. This includes, but is not limited to, soil grading, landscaping, removing
impervious area, adding impervious area, replacing impervious area, layback areas,
construction access areas, and stock pile areas.
(7) Affected area is the building square footage plus the disturbance area, with the
building square footage equaling the building footprint alteration plus the new square
footage.
Sec. 25.12.040. Utility investment charges.
(a) The utility investment charge per each equivalent capacity unit (ECU) for each billing area
shall be as set forth in Subsection (d) of this Section.
(b) The total utility investment charge for a customer shall be the customer's ECU rating
multiplied by the charge in Subsection (d).
(c) Before any water is furnished, pursuant to a utility connection application and permit, Water
Department personnel shall inspect the property designated on the application and shall certify
on the application that the ECU rating on the application equals the ECU rating for the property
as developed. Prior to inspection, water may only be furnished to the property for construction
purposes upon proper payment therefor. If the ECU rating for the property as developed is less
than the ECU rating on the application, the applicant shall be entitled to a refund of any
overpayment of the total utility investment charge, but no refund shall be made of any utility
hookup charge or of any water main extension costs, water rights dedication fees, interest on any
overpayment or other connection costs because of a reduced ECU rating. If the ECU rating of the
developed property is greater than the ECU rating on the application and no larger or additional
connections are made, no water shall be furnished until the deficit in the total utility investment
charge has been paid. If a larger or additional connection is made, no water shall be furnished
until the deficits in the total utility investment charge, the utility hookup charge and all other
applicable charges and fees, have been paid. In every case, the Utility Connection Permit shall be
amended as necessary to reflect the final ECU rating for the property, and the connections.
(d) Utility investment charges (tap fees) are computed as follows:
(i) For the purpose of utility investment charge computation, the following fees shall be
assessed per ECU effective January 1, 2019:
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Billing Area
Charges per
ECU
Billing Area 1 $7,019.00
Billing Area 2 $14,038.00
Billing Area 3 $14,038.00
Billing Area 4 $8,774.00
Billing Area 5 $12,284.00
Billing Area 6 $14,038.00
Billing Area 7 $10,529.00
Billing Area 8 Reserved
The total utility investment charge shall be the utility investment charge per ECU multiplied by
the number of ECU points for the utility connection applied for by the applicant
(e) System development charges recommended by the Water Department may be authorized
from time to time by the City Council. System development charges are fees intended to provide
for additional water system development that is intended to enhance the reliability of City water
service to all customers, and may include, for example, well system development fees or plant
investment fees.
(Code 1971, § 23-58; Ord. No. 27-1985, § 1; Ord. No. 54-1986, § 1; Ord. No. 34-1988, § 6; Ord.
No. 19-1990, § 3; Ord. No. 39-1993, § 5; Ord. No. 30-2012 §8)
Sec. 25.12.060. Utility hookup charge.
(a) A utility hookup charge shall be paid to the City to recover the cost of labor and equipment
required to make a tap. Effective January 1, 2019 the utility hookup charge shall be as follows:
Line Size Charges
3/4” $750.00
1” $750.00
1.5” $1,000.00
2” $1,000.00
4” $1,500.00
6” $2,500.00
8” $2,500.00
(b) In addition to the costs listed above, the cost of the corporation stop and other materials used
in making the tap shall be charged at the actual cost of materials plus a twenty-five percent
(25%) handling and stocking charge. The cost of the installation of the corporation stop shall also
be included. The water user shall furnish and pay for all other materials, labor and all expenses in
and about the making of all connections with the main, including all costs of the service lines and
meter installations, except for the specific costs included in the utility hookup charge in this
Section.
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(c) If warranted by unusual or special circumstances, the Water Department may impose special
utility hookup charges.
(Code 1971, § 23-61; Ord. No. 27-1985, § 1; Ord. No. 11-1988, § 1; Ord. No. 53-1995, § 21;
Ord. No. 30-2012 §9)
Sec. 25.12.090. Requirements for service pipes; location of curb stops.
(a) All water service lines shall be laid at least seven (7) feet below the existing grade of the
street or ground.
(b) No service line shall be covered prior to inspection and approval by the Water Department.
(c) All service lines shall have a copper thaw wire of not less than number four (4) gauge
installed between the corporation stop and the point of entry to the building in such manner so as
to provide an electrical circuit through the service line.
(d) No connection inserted in or connected with the service line shall have an inside diameter of
less than three-quarters (¾) of an inch and every tap shall be made of brass. The service line shall
be of heavy serviceable copper; provided that a substitute material may be permitted by the
Water Department, in its sole discretion, on written request. The service line shall extend from
the main to the outside line of the sidewalk at which point shall be placed a curb stop with cover
and in case the point of delivery is such that there is no sidewalk or if it be in an alley, then the
curb stop shall be placed just outside the lot line or at such point as the Water Department shall
direct, so that the same shall be accessible to the Water Department for the purpose of turning on
or shutting off water without entering on private premises.
(e) Water service line bypass piping around existing or future water meters shall be accepted on a
limited case-by-case basis and can only be implemented if a water customer has received prior
written approval from the Aspen Water department utility. Bypass piping materials and
configuration, if pre-approved, shall be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the City
of Aspen Water Department Distribution Standards.
(f) All inactive city water accounts with pretaps made 20 or more years ago must abandon their
pretapped water service line and retap a new water service line prior to activation and acceptance
of property’s Aspen water service.
(Code 1971, § 23-64; Ord. No. 27-1985, § 1; Ord. No. 30-2012 §12)
Chapter 25.16
WATER RATES AND CHARGES
Sec. 25.16.010. Monthly rates for metered water service.
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All metered water accounts except temporary construction, grandfathered-in, and pre-tap
customer accounts shall pay on a monthly basis the sum of charges one (1) through four (4) that
follow:
(1) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all metered accounts shall pay a monthly
demand charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included) Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $6.00
2 2.00 $12.00
3 2.00 $12.00
4 1.25 $7.50
5 1.75 $10.50
6 2.00 $12.00
7 1.50 $9.00
(2) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all metered accounts shall pay a monthly
variable charge per ECU as follows:
Usage
Per ECU
Up To
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
Additional
Usage Per
ECU Up
To
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
Additional
Usage Per
ECU Up
To
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
Remaining
Usage Per
ECU Over
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
4,000 $2.76 12,000 $3.54 16,000 $5.07 16,000 $7.60
(3) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all metered accounts within service area
pumped zones shall pay a monthly pumping charge per 1,000 gallons as follows:
# of Pumps Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Pumped
1 $2.10
2 $4.20
3 $6.30
(4) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all metered accounts shall pay a monthly fire
protection charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included) Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $2.58
2 2.00 $5.16
3 2.00 $5.16
4 1.25 $3.23
5 1.75 $4.52
6 2.00 $5.16
7 1.50 $3.87
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(Code 1971, § 23-101; Ord. No. 27-1985, § 1; Ord. No.48-1986, § 1[A]; Ord. No. 51-1987, § 1;
Ord. No. 18-1988, § 1; Ord. No. 34-1988, § 1; Ord. No. 19-1990, § 2; Ord. No. 39-1993, § 6;
Ord. No.45-1999, § 16; Ord. No. 41-2004, §2 [part]; Ord. No. 7-2006, §2; Ord. No. 35-2011§2;
Ord. No. 30-2012 §20; Ord. No 38-2014§1; Ord. No 45-2015§1)
Sec. 25.16.011. Bulk rates for metered water service.
(a) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, the bulk water sales rate and two-tier structure
for Buttermilk Metro District will be:
Monthly Block Tiers in Per
1,000 Gallons
Rate Per 1,000
Gallons
First 2,940 gallons $4.28
Over 2,940 gallons $10.02
(Ord. No. 45-2015)
Sec. 25.16.012. Raw water rates for general raw water accounts.
(a) Effective January 1, 2019, the demand charge per fill up for the filler hydrant bulk water sales
pursuant to Subsection 25.08.020(e) shall be twenty dollars ($25.00) per use.
(b) Effective January 1, 2019, the variable charge for filler hydrant raw water bulk water sales
pursuant to Subsection 25.08.020(e) shall be $15.00 per 1,000 gallons.
(c) The raw water rates for non-pressurized raw water irrigation accounts for unmetered service
on a per thousand (1,000) irrigated square foot basis to be billed prospectively on an annual basis
at the start of each irrigation season are as follows:
(d) Effective January 1, 2019 the non-pressurized raw water rate per irrigation season is as
follows:
Non-Pressurized Raw Water 2019 Rate
Per 1,000 Sq. Ft. $20.89
(e) Carriage rates for raw water (refer to “Definitions” section), shall be the same as set forward
in Paragraph (d) above except where a valid contract for conveyance of the customer’s own
water rights provides for a different rate.
(f) It shall be unlawful for any person to pump or convey water from the raw water ditches
without a valid raw water license agreement. Any persons doing so will be subject to a penalty of
$500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second offense and $1,500 for each additional offense.
(Ord. No. 41-2004, §5; Ord. No. 35-2011, §3; Ord. No. 30-2012 §23; Ord. No. 45-2015)
Sec. 25.16.013. Raw water rates for Thomas Raw Water and other pressurized non-potable
line accounts.
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(a) Raw water rates for accounts using the Thomas Raw Water line or any other pressurized,
non- potable water line accounts (including reclaimed water) shall be set in accordance with
methods established for cost recover recommendations by the American Water Works
Association.
(b) Where specific rates are established by a valid contract for raw water service and such rates
result in a lower cost of service than that provided in Subsection 25.16.012(a), the contractual
rate will prevail.
(c) All water use from the system requires the installation of an operable water meter. Such uses
in place prior to 2009 shall install an operable water meter no later than January 20, 2009.
(d) Provisions for billing are as follows:
All pressurized raw water accounts shall have a working meter at the beginning of each irrigation
season, no later than April 15th.
(i) Effective January 1, 2019 metered rates for pressurized raw water accounts for
seasonal delivery of non-potable water is as follows:
Metered Pressurized Raw Water – Billing to
Occur Monthly – May through October
2019 Rate
Per 1,000 Gallons. $2.42
(ii) If the raw water meter required in paragraph (c) above ceases to function properly
during the irrigation season, a seasonal bulk water delivery rate has been established as the basis
for billing the non-potable pressurized water delivery. Effective January 1, 2019 the unmetered,
pressurized raw water rate for seasonal delivery of non- potable water is as follows:
Unmetered Pressurized Raw Water – Billing
to Occur Monthly – May through October
2019 Rate
Seasonal Rate Per 1,000 Sq. Ft. $85.30
Monthly Rate Per 1,000 Sq. Ft. – Based on 6-
Month Irrigation Season $14.22
(e) Carriage rates for raw water, (see “Definitions” section), shall be the same as those in
Paragraph (d) (i) except where a valid contract provides for alternate method and procedures for
billing.
(f) It shall be unlawful for any person to pump or convey water from the raw water ditches
without a valid raw water license agreement. Any persons doing so will be subject to a penalty of
$500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second offense and $1,500 for each additional offense.
(Ord. No. 41-2004, §5; Ord. No. 30-2012 §23; Ord. No. 38-2014§3)
(e) Carriage rates for raw water, (see “Definitions” section), shall be the same as those in
Paragraph (d) (i) except where a valid contract provides for alternate method and procedures for
billing.
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(f) It shall be unlawful for any person to pump or convey water from the raw water ditches
without a valid raw water license agreement. Any persons doing so will be subject to a penalty of
$500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second offense and $1,500 for each additional offense.
(Ord. No. 41-2004, §5; Ord. No. 30-2012 §23; Ord. No. 38-2014§3; Ord. No. 45-2015)
Sec. 25.16.014. Monthly rates for temporary construction water service.
All temporary construction water accounts shall pay monthly the sum of charges one (1) and two
(2).
(1) Effective in the January 2019 month billing, all temporary construction accounts shall pay a
monthly demand charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included) Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $6.00
2 2.00 $12.00
3 2.00 $12.00
4 1.25 $7.50
5 1.75 $10.50
6 2.00 $12.00
7 1.50 $9.00
(2) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all temporary construction accounts shall pay a
monthly fire protection charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included) Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $2.58
2 2.00 $5.16
3 2.00 $5.16
4 1.25 $3.23
5 1.75 $4.52
6 2.00 $5.16
7 1.50 $3.87
(Ord. No. 35-2011§4; Ord. No. 30-2012 §24; Ord. No. 38-2014§4; Ord. No. 45-2015)
Sec. 25.16.015. Monthly rates for grandfathered-in water service
All grandfathered-in water accounts shall pay monthly the sum of charges one (1) and two (2).
(1) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all grandfathered-in accounts shall pay a
monthly demand charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included) Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $6.00
2 2.00 $12.00
3 2.00 $12.00
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4 1.25 $7.50
5 1.75 $10.50
6 2.00 $12.00
7 1.50 $9.00
(2) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all grandfathered-in accounts shall pay a
monthly fire protection charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included) Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $2.58
2 2.00 $5.16
3 2.00 $5.16
4 1.25 $3.23
5 1.75 $4.52
6 2.00 $5.16
7 1.50 $3.87
(Ord. No. 35-2011 §5; Ord. No. 30-2012 §26; Ord. No. 38-2014§5; Ord. No. 45-2015)
Sec. 25.16.016. Monthly rates for pre-tap water service.
All pre-tap water accounts shall pay the sum of charges one (1) and two (2).
(1) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all pre-tap accounts shall pay a monthly
demand charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included) Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $6.00
2 2.00 $12.00
3 2.00 $12.00
4 1.25 $7.50
5 1.75 $10.50
6 2.00 $12.00
7 1.50 $9.00
(2) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all pre-tap accounts shall pay a monthly fire
protection charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included) Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $2.58
2 2.00 $5.16
3 2.00 $5.16
4 1.25 $3.23
5 1.75 $4.52
6 2.00 $5.16
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7 1.50 $3.87
(Ord. No. 35-2011§6; Ord. No. 30-2012 §26; Ord. No. 38-2014§6; Ord. No. 45-2015)
Sec. 25.16.020. Monthly rates for unmetered water service.
All unmetered water accounts shall pay the sum of charges one (1) and two (2).
(1) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all unmetered water service accounts shall pay
a monthly demand charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included) Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $106.27
2 2.00 $212.54
3 2.00 $212.54
4 1.25 $132.84
5 1.75 $185.97
6 2.00 $212.54
7 1.50 $159.40
(2) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all unmetered water service accounts shall pay
a monthly fire protection charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included) Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $2.58
2 2.00 $5.16
3 2.00 $5.16
4 1.25 $3.23
5 1.75 $4.52
6 2.00 $5.16
7 1.50 $3.87
(Ord. No. 35-2011§6; Ord. No. 30-2012 §27; Ord. No. 38-2014§7; Ord. No. 45-2015)
Sec.25.16.021 Senior Water Rates.
(a) Any qualified senior citizen who so applies shall be entitled to an adjustment in the individual
water rates set forth in Sections 25.16.010 and 25.16.020.
(b) Qualified senior citizen shall be defined by the Pitkin County Social Services Department in
consultation with the Pitkin County Senior Services Council.
(c) The Utilities Director shall first coordinate with Pitkin County Social Services Department
and the Pitkin County Senior Services Council as necessary to ensure that qualified senior
citizens are made aware of their eligibility for this program and application procedure is
conducive to their participation.
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(d) A metered residence owned or leased by qualified seniors shall pay on a monthly basis the
sum of charges one (1) through four (4) that follow:
(1) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all senior metered accounts shall pay a
monthly demand charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included) Percentage of
Regular Metered
Demand
Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 90% $5.40
2 2.00 90% $10.80
3 2.00 90% $10.80
4 1.25 90% $6.75
5 1.75 90% $9.45
6 2.00 90% $10.80
7 1.50 90% $8.10
(2) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all senior metered accounts shall pay a
monthly variable charge per ECU as follows:
Usage
Per ECU
Up To
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
Additional
Usage Per
ECU Up
To
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
Additional
Usage Per
ECU Up
To
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
Remaining
Usage Per
ECU Over
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
4,000 $2.76 12,000 $3.54 16,000 $5.07 16,000 $7.60
(3) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all senior metered accounts within
service area pumped zones shall pay a monthly pumping charge per 1,000 gallons as
follows:
# of Pumps Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Pumped
1 $2.10
2 $4.20
3 $6.30
(4) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all senior metered accounts shall pay a
monthly fire protection charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included) Percentage of
Regular Metered
Demand
Per ECU
Rate
1 1.00 90% $2.32
2 2.00 90% $4.64
3 2.00 90% $4.64
4 1.25 90% $2.90
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5 1.75 90% $4.06
6 2.00 90% $4.64
7 1.50 90% $3.48
(e) An unmetered residence owned or leased by qualified senior citizens shall pay on a monthly
basis the sum of charges one (1) through four (2) that follow:
(1) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all senior unmetered accounts shall pay
a monthly demand charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included) Percentage of
Regular
Unmetered
Demand
Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 30% $31.88
2 2.00 30% $63.76
3 2.00 30% $63.76
4 1.25 30% $39.85
5 1.75 30% $55.79
6 2.00 30% $63.76
7 1.50 30% $47.82
(2) Effective in the January 2019 monthly billing, all senior unmetered accounts shall pay
a monthly fire protection charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included) Percentage of
Regular
Unmetered
Demand
Per ECU
Rate
1 1.00 30% $0.77
2 2.00 30% $1.55
3 2.00 30% $1.55
4 1.25 30% $0.97
5 1.75 30% $1.35
6 2.00 30% $1.55
7 1.50 30% $1.16
(Code 1971, § 23- 102; Ord. No. 27-1985, § 1; Ord. No. 48-1986, § 1(A) (B); Ord. No. 51-1987,
§2; Ord. No. 1- 1988, §Ord. No. 8-1990, § 2; Ord. 39-1993, §7; Ord. No. 35-2011§8; Ord. No.
30-2012§28; Ord. No. 38-2014§8; Ord. No. 2015).
Editor's note—Ord. No. 1-1988, § 1, adopted Jan. 25, 1988 amended former § 23-102 by
amending previously uncodified Subsection (d) and at the discretion of the editor these
provisions have been included herein and revised slightly in order to delete references to "out-
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of-the-City service charge" and "location of resident," inasmuch as former § 23-101 does not
discern between in-City and out-of-City residence location.
CHAPTER 25.30
WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
Sec. 25.30.010. Purpose.
(a) Promote the values and benefits of healthy landscapes while recognizing the need to
invest water and other resources as efficiently as possible.
(b) Establish a structure for planning, designing, installing, maintaining and managing
water-efficient landscapes in new construction and renovated/rehabilitated projects.
(c) Use water efficiently without waste by setting a Maximum Applied Water Budget as
an upper limit for water use and reduce water use to the lowest practical amount. (Ord. No. 16-
2017)
Sec. 25.30.020. Adoption of City of City of Aspen Water Efficient Landscaping Standards
Pursuant to the powers and authority conferred by the laws of the State of Colorado and
the Charter of the City of Aspen, there is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as
if fully set forth the City of Aspen Water Efficient Landscaping Standards as may be amended
from time to time by City Council Ordinance. At least one (1) copy of the City of Aspen Water
Efficient Landscaping Standards shall be available for inspection at the City of Aspen Utilities
Department, the City of Aspen Parks department, and City of Aspen Community Development
Department. (Ord. No. 16-2017)
Sec. 25.30.0030. Applicability.
(a) After June 22, 2017, the City of Aspen Water Efficient Landscaping standards shall
apply to the following projects that use City of Aspen potable water:
(i) Landscaping, grading, installing or disturbing hardscapes, additions to
structures, etc. that has a disturbance area greater than 1,000 square feet and greater than
25% of the entire site.
(ii) All new construction with internal work only that demolishes greater than
50% of the existing structure, (based on the entire square footage of rooms where floors,
ceilings, or walls are exposed over the square footage of the structure). (Ord. No. 16-
2017; Ord. No. 17-2018)
Sec. 25.30.040. Review Authority.
Utilities Director, or designee, is authorized to make and enforce the rules and regulations
contained in the Water Efficient Landscaping Standards in order to carry out the intent of the
standards and this Chapter.
Where no specific or applicable rules, regulations, or standards appear to be set forth in
the Water Efficient Landscaping Standards, other rules, regulations, or standards, and
recommended practices, as published by professional associations, technical organizations,
model code groups, and similar entities, may be used by the City for guidance. (Ord. No.16-
2017)
Sec. 25.30.050. Review Procedure.
A. Review Process. The Utilities Director shall have the authority on behalf of the City
of Aspen to determine that all design and construction is completed to a level that is equal
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to or exceeds the requirements set forth in this Chapter and the Water Efficient
Landscaping Standards. (Ord. No. 16-2017)
Sec. 25.30.060. Variances.
(a) The City may grant variances to the Water Efficient Landscaping Standards when
practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships exist that cause inconsistencies with the purpose
and intent of the standards.
(b) Requests for variances from the standards, policies, or submittal requirements of this
document shall be submitted in writing with appropriate documentation and justification to the
City Utilities Director. Variance requests must, at a minimum, contain the following:
(i) Criteria under which the applicant seeks a variance;
(ii) Justification for not complying with the standards;
(iii) Proposed alternate criteria or standards to comply with the intent of the
criteria;
(iv) Supporting documentation, including necessary calculations;
(v) The proposed variance’s potential adverse impacts for adjacent landowners;
and,
(vi) An analysis of the variance request, signed by a qualified landscape
professional or qualified irrigation design professional, depending on the topic of
the request.
(c) Upon receipt of a complete application for a variance, the City Utilities Director shall
prepare a statement to recommend that the variance be approved or denied or to request a
modification of the proposed variance. (Ord. No. 16-2017)
Sec. 25.30.070. Existing Compliance.
(a) The City may grant a determination of compliance for existing projects meeting the
minimum standards.
(b) Requests for determination of compliance shall be submitted in writing with
appropriate documentation and justification to the City Utilities Director. Requests for
determination of existing compliance must, at a minimum, contain the following:
(i) Landscape and Irrigation Documentation Package; and
(ii) Irrigation audit report performed by a third party certified landscape irrigation
auditor.
(c) Upon receipt of a complete application for a determination of existing compliance, the
City Utilities Director shall prepare a statement to recommend that the determination be
approved or denied or to request a modification of the proposed determination. (Ord. No. 16-
2017)
Sec. 25.30.080. Appeals.
(a) Initiation. An applicant aggrieved by an order, requirement, decision, or determination
of the City Utilities Director may file an appeal with the Administrative Hearing Officer,
pursuant to the procedures set out in Chapter 26.108 of this Code except to the extent set forth
herein. The notice of appeal shall be filed with the City Utilities Director within fifteen (15) days
following the date of such order, requirement, decision, or determination. The notice of appeal
shall state in detail the action appealed, the grounds for the appeal, and the relief sought. Failure
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to file such a notice of appeal within the prescribed time shall constitute a waiver of any rights
under this section to appeal any order, requirement, decision, or determination.
(b) Effect of Filing an Appeal. The filing of a notice of appeal shall stay any proceedings
in furtherance of the action appealed from unless the City Utilities Director certifies in writing to
the Administrative Hearing Officer that a stay poses an imminent peril to life or property, in
which case the appeal shall not stay further proceedings. The Administrative Hearing Officer
may review such certification and grant or deny a stay of proceedings.
(c) Timing of Appeal. The Administrative Hearing Officer shall consider the appeal
within thirty (30) days following the date of filing the notice of appeal, or as soon thereafter as is
practical under the circumstances.
(d) Action by Administrative Hearing Officer. The Administrative Hearing Officer shall
review the record of the action taken by the City Utilities Director, and provide a decision to the
Applicant in writing. The Administrative Hearing Officer may reverse or affirm wholly or partly
the order, requirement, decision or determination appealed from and shall enter such order, as
they deem appropriate under the circumstance. (Ord. No. 16-2017)
Section 2.
Any and all existing ordinances or parts of ordinances of the City of Aspen covering the same
matters as embraced in this Ordinance are hereby repealed and all ordinances or parts of
ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided,
however, that such repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person
for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the taking
effect of this Ordinance.
Section 3.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of
the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City of Aspen hereby declares that it would have
adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the
fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases thereof be
declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4.
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage, adoption and publication thereof
as provided by law.
Section 5.
This ordinance shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of
any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinance repealed or amended
as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such prior ordinances.
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FIRST READING OF THIS ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED, READ, ORDERED
AND PUBLISHED as provided by law, by the City Council of the Cit y of Aspen on the 13th day
of November, 2018.
Attest:
Linda Manning, City Clerk Steven Skadron, Mayor
FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this 26th day of November, 2018.
Attest:
Linda Manning, City Clerk Steven Skadron, Mayor
Approved as to form:
James R. True, City Attorney
PROPOSED DOCUMENT
City of Aspen Water Efficient Landscaping Standards
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WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
STANDARDS
The Water Efficient Landscaping Standards provide policies, guidelines, and
minimum criteria to governmental agencies, design professionals, private
developers, community groups, and homeowners for all new development. These
standards promote efficient development and use of water within the City of
Aspen’s water service area.
JANUARY 1, 2019
City of Aspen Water Efficient Landscaping Standards – January 1, 2019
Contents
1. OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE..................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Objective ....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Purpose ......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. APPLICABILITY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS .......................................................................................... 1
2.1 Applicability................................................................................................................................... 1
2.2 Exceptions ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2.3 Pilot Phase..................................................................................................................................... 2
2.4 Variances and Existing Compliance............................................................................................... 2
2.5 Appeals.......................................................................................................................................... 3
3. DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................................................................ 3
3.1 Landscape and Irrigation Documentation Package ...................................................................... 3
3.2 Compliance with the Landscape and Irrigation Documentation Package .................................... 4
4. LANDSCAPE CRITERIA............................................................................................................................ 4
4.1 Soil Criteria .................................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Mulch Criteria ............................................................................................................................... 6
4.3 Landscape Criteria......................................................................................................................... 6
4.4 Landscape Plan.............................................................................................................................. 9
5. IRRIGATION SYSTEM CRITERIA ............................................................................................................ 10
5.1 Irrigation System Requirements ................................................................................................. 10
5.2 Hydrozone Requirements ........................................................................................................... 11
5.3 Irrigation Design Plan .................................................................................................................. 12
5.4 Irrigation System Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................... 13
5.5 Irrigation Scheduling ................................................................................................................... 13
5.6 Irrigation Management ............................................................................................................... 13
5.7 Irrigation Audit ............................................................................................................................ 14
5.8 Irrigation Approval Letter ........................................................................................................... 14
6. INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................. 15
6.1 Landscape Inspection .................................................................................................................. 15
6.2 Irrigation Inspection.................................................................................................................... 15
City of Aspen Water Efficient Landscaping Standards – January 1, 2019
Appendices
APPENDIX A – WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE WORKSHEET
APPENDIX B – GREENCO PLANT LIST
APPENDIX C – COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FIREWISE PLANT LIST & LANDSCAPE DESIGN FACT SHEET
APPENDIX D – CITY OF ASPEN AND PITKIN COUNTY WILDFIRE HAZARD ASSESSMENT MAPS
APPENDIX E – CO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES RAINWATER COLLECTION INFORMATION TABLE
APPENDIX F – TREE SOIL INFORMATION CHARTS
City of Aspen Water Efficient Landscaping Standards – January 1, 2019 i
DEFINITIONS
Application rate: the depth of water applied to a given area, usually expressed in inches per hour.
Applied water: the portion of water supplied by the irrigation system to the landscape (supplemental to
precipitation).
Approval Letter: the document showing the project has been installed and inspected per the approved
irrigation design plan.
Automatic controller: a mechanical or solid state timer, capable of operating landscape irrigation stations
and setting the schedule (days and length of time) for water application.
Backflow prevention device: a safety device used to prevent pollution or contamination of the water
supply due to the reverse flow of water from the irrigation system.
Check valve or anti-drain valve: a valve located under, or incorporated within, a sprinkler head or other
location within the irrigation system, to hold water in the system so it minimizes drainage from the lower
elevation sprinkler heads when the system is off.
Certified Irrigation Designer: a person certified to design irrigation systems by an accredited academic
institution, Irrigation Association’s Certified Irrigation Designer program, or other irrigation designer
program labeled by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program.
Certified/licensed Landscape Contractor: Colorado State law governs the sizes and types of projects that
unlicensed individuals can design independent of City requirements. For those projects that are exempt
from State licensure, one of the following certifications are required: GreenCO Best Management Practices
Certification, Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado Landscape Industry Certified Technician,
Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) program, or another program labeled by U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s WaterSense program.
Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor: a person certified to perform landscape irrigation audits by an
accredited academic institution, the Irrigation Association’s Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor
program, the Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) program, a professional trade organization or
other program labeled by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program.
Distribution uniformity: the measure of the uniformity of irrigation water over a defined area.
Disturbance area: disturbance is defined by the external area of the building where the ground is
disturbed which includes but is not limited to soil grading, landscaping, removing impervious area, adding
impervious area, replacing impervious area, layback areas, and stock pile areas. This includes areas
disturbed within Right-of-Ways.
Ecological restoration project: a project where the site is intentionally altered to establish a defined,
indigenous, historic ecosystem.
Emission device: a component of the system that disperses water to the landscape and includes sprinklers,
bubblers, emitters, micro sprays, etc.
Established landscape: the point at which plants in the landscape have developed roots into the soil
adjacent to the root ball. Typically, most plants are established after one or two years of growth.
Establishment irrigation: permanent irrigation intended to water plants only during the establishment
period. Irrigation remains in the area for future drought protection.
Establishment period: a length of time after installing plant where the plants are given one (1) to three (3)
years of irrigation, dependent on the plant type. During this period, plants must slowly be weaned from
water supply to optimize tolerance of natural precipitation rates. Native habitat mitigation areas and trees
may need three to five years for establishment. Note: Temporary water taps and reimbursable utility
connection permit fees may be required by Aspen Water Department.
Evapotranspiration: the quantity of water evaporated from adjacent soil and other surfaces and transpired
by plants during a specified time. See below for “reference ET”.
Flow meter or sensor: an inline device installed at or near the supply point of the irrigation system that
produces a repeatable signal proportional to flow rate. Flow meters must be connected to an irrigation
controller, or monitor capable of receiving flow signals and operating master valves. This combination flow
meter/controller may also function as a landscape water meter or sub meter.
Flow rate: the rate at which water flows through pipes and valves (gallons per minute or cubic feet per
second).
Graywater: untreated wastewater that has not been contaminated by any toilet/urinal discharge, has not
been affected by infectious, contaminated, or unhealthy bodily wastes, and does not present a threat
from contamination by unhealthful processing, manufacturing, or operating wastes. "Graywater" includes,
but is not limited to, wastewater from bathtubs, showers, bathroom washbasins, clothes washing
machines, and laundry tubs, but does not include wastewater from kitchen sinks or dishwashers.
Green stormwater infrastructures: Best Management Practices that treat the required volume of storm
runoff as determined by the drainage report. Please refer to the Urban Runoff Management Plan for more
information.
Hardscapes: a landscape feature that is made of any durable material (pervious and non-pervious).
Hydrozone: a portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs that are served by a
valve or set of valves with the same schedule. A hydrozone may be irrigated or non-irrigated. For example,
a naturalized area planted with native vegetation that will not need supplemental irrigation once
established is a non-irrigated hydrozone.
Infiltration rate: the rate of water entry into the soil expressed as a depth of water per unit of time (inches
per hour).
Irrigation audit: an in-depth evaluation of the performance of an irrigation system conducted by a
Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor. An irrigation audit includes, but is not limited to: inspection, system
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tune-up, system test with distribution uniformity or emission uniformity, reporting overspray or runoff
that causes overland flow, and preparation of an irrigation schedule. The audit shall be conducted in a
manner consistent with the Irrigation Association’s Landscape Irrigation Auditor Certification program or
other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency “WaterSense” labeled auditing program.
Irrigation efficiency: the measurement of the amount of water beneficially used divided by the amount of
water applied. Irrigation efficiency is derived from measurements and estimates of irrigation system
characteristics and management practices. Greater irrigation efficiency can be expected from well
designed and maintained systems.
Irrigation Design Plan: the documents including the scaled drawing plan and any required forms showing
calculations that are reviewed, approved and for which a permit could be issued.
Irrigation survey: an evaluation of an irrigation system that is less detailed than an irrigation audit. An
irrigation survey includes, but is not limited to: inspection, system test, and written recommendations to
improve performance of the irrigation system.
Irrigation water use analysis: a review of water use data based on meter readings and billing data.
Landscaped area: the entire parcel less the building footprint, driveways, non-irrigated portions of parking
lots, hardscapes- such as decks and patios, and other non-porous areas. Water features are included in the
calculation of the irrigated landscaped area. Areas dedicated to edible plants, such as orchards or
vegetable gardens are not included.
Landscaping and/or landscape improvements: plantings of grass, shrubs, trees or similar living plants, with
minimal use of other ground surface treatment such as decorative rock, bark, or stone. These inert
materials are allowed to be used in conjunction with live material in planting beds, but do not count
toward the calculations of required landscaping and/or landscaping improvements.
Landscape water meter: an inline device installed at the irrigation supply point that measures the volume
of water into the irrigation system by using a flow totalizing device to record water use.
Lateral line: the water delivery pipeline that supplies water to the emitters or sprinklers from the valve.
Low flow irrigation or drip irrigation: the application of irrigation water at low pressure through a system
of tubing or lateral lines and emitters such as point source emitters, dripper lines, micro sprays and
bubblers. Low flow irrigation systems apply small volumes of water slowly at or near the root zone of
plants.
Main line: the pressurized pipeline that delivers water from the water source to the valve or outlet.
Master shut-off valve: a lockable automatic valve installed at the irrigation supply point which controls
water flow into the irrigation system. When this valve is closed, water will not be supplied to the irrigation
system.
Maximum Applied Water Budget: the upper limit of annual applied water (supplemental irrigation water)
for the established landscaped area as specified in Appendix A. It is based upon the area’s reference
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evapotranspiration and is adjusted for plant factors and irrigation efficiency, two major influences upon
the amount of water that needs to be applied to the landscape.
Microclimate: the climate of a small, specific area that may contrast with the climate of the overall
landscape area due to factors such as wind, sun exposure, plant density, or proximity to reflective
surfaces.
Mulch: any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw, compost or inorganic mineral materials such as
rocks, gravel, pebbles, or decomposed granite left loose and applied to the soil surface for the beneficial
purposes of reducing evaporation, suppressing weeds, moderating soil temperature, and preventing soil
erosion.
New construction: for the purposes of these standards, a new building with a landscape or other new
landscape, such as a park, playground, or greenbelt.
Non-residential landscape: landscapes in commercial, institutional, industrial and public settings that may
have areas designated for recreation or public assembly. It also includes portions of common areas of
common interest developments with designated recreational areas.
Operating pressure: the pressure at which the parts of an irrigation system are designed by the
manufacturer to operate.
Overhead sprinkler irrigation systems: systems that deliver water through the air (pop-ups, rotors, etc.)
Overspray: the water that is delivered beyond the target area.
Permeable: any surface or material that allows the passage of water through the material and into the
underlying soil.
Project applicant: the individual or entity submitting a plan to request a permit, plan check, or design
review from the City. A project applicant may be the property owner or designee including the contractor.
Rain barrel: a storage container with a sealable lid that is: (a) located aboveground outside of a residential
home; (b) used for collecting precipitation from a downspout of a rooftop; and (c) in compliance with
current Colorado statutes, as administered by the Colorado Division of Water Resources.1
Rain sensor or rain sensing shut-off device: a component which automatically suspends an irrigation event
when it rains.
Reclaimed water, recycled water, or treated sewage effluent water: treated or recycled waste water of a
quality suitable for non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation and water features. This water is not
intended for human consumption.
1 See additional information regarding HB 16-1005:
http://water.state.co.us/SurfaceWater/RainwaterCollection/Pages/default.aspx)
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Record drawing: a set of reproducible drawings which show changes in the work made during construction
and which are usually based on drawings marked up in the field and other data furnished by the
contractor.
Recreational area: areas of active play or recreation such as sports fields, school yards, picnic grounds, or
other areas with intense foot traffic.
Reference evapotranspiration or ET: a standard measurement of environmental parameters which affect
the water use of plants. ET is typically expressed as the depth of water in inches or the volume of water in
gallons used by an irrigated landscape area over a period of time, as represented in Appendix A, and is
based on an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large field of four- to seven-inch tall, cool-season
grass that is well watered. Reference evapotranspiration (ETo) is used as the basis of determining the
Maximum Applied Water Budget. One inch is approximately 0.623 gallons per square foot.
Remote control valve: a device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system.
Residential landscape: landscapes surrounding single or multifamily homes such as duplexes.
Runoff: water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it is applied and flows from the area.
For example, runoff may result from water that is applied at too great a rate (application rate exceeds
infiltration rate), run times are set too long or a valve is stuck open, when there is a severe slope, etc.
Smart irrigation controller: an automatic timing device with nonvolatile memory used to remotely control
valves that operate an irrigation system. Smart irrigation controllers are able to self-adjust and schedule
irrigation events using either evapotranspiration (weather-based), soil moisture data or flow data or a
combination of methods.
Soil moisture sensing device or soil moisture sensor: a device that measures the amount of water in the
soil. The device may also suspend or initiate an irrigation event.
Sprinkler head: a device that sprays water through a nozzle.
Static water pressure: the pipeline or municipal water supply pressure when water is not flowing.
Station: typically an area served by one valve; for very large properties, a station could control two or
more valves in a given “zone”.
Sub meter: a metering device to measure water applied to the landscape that is installed after the primary
utility water meter.
Temporary Irrigation: temporarily installed irrigation for the sole purpose of plant establishment over a
specific amount of time determined by the temporary irrigation agreement made with the City of Aspen
Water Department. After the pre-determined amount of time, water must be shut off and lines
abandoned.
Turf or turfgrass: a surface layer of earth containing mowed grass with its roots. Annual bluegrass,
Kentucky bluegrass, Perennial ryegrass, fescue, and Tall fescue are cool-season grasses. Bermudagrass,
Blue Grama, and Buffalo grass are warm-season grasses.
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Valve: a device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system.
Water feature: a design element where open water performs an aesthetic or recreational function. Water
features include (where water is artificially supplied) ponds, lakes, waterfalls, fountains, artificial streams,
outdoor spas, and outdoor swimming pools. The surface area of water features shall be included as a
hydrozone of the irrigated landscape area.
Watering window: the period in which irrigation is allowed (e.g. time of day, days of the week, amount
over a period of a week, etc.).
Zone: typically, an area served by a single control valve, sometimes referred to as a “station”. Zones are
comprised of plant materials and soil types with similar water requirements.
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1. OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE
1.1 Objective
The Water Efficient Landscaping Standa
installation, maintenance, and man
private developers, community group
These standards promote efficient d
area. Implementation of these stand
Municipal Water Efficiency Plan (upd
and the Roaring Fork Watershed Plan
1.2 Purpose
Promote the values and ben
water and other resources as
Establish a structure for pla
efficient landscapes in new
Use water efficiently withou
limit for water use and redu
2. APPLICABILITY AND GENERA
2.1 Applicability
30 days after adoption of Ordinance
that use City of Aspen potable water:
Landscaping, grading, installi
disturbance area greater th
All new construction with in
structure (based on the ent
exposed over the square fo
2.2 Exceptions
The standards do not apply to:
Projects that do not have w
Projects in the City of Aspen R
There may be special circum
of the standards shall not a
process described in Section
Irrigation of public parks,
Landscapes where tree
Landscapes including pub
Ecological restoration p
Mined-land reclamation
Stormwater treatment
Wildfire mitigation area
Properties undergoing
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andards provide policies, guidelines, and minimum la
nagement criteria to governmental agencies, design
ups, and homeowners for new development and sign
development and use of water within the City of Asp
ndards fulfills certain recommendations identified in t
updated in 2015), the Roaring Fork Regional Water Effic
lan (2012).
nefits of healthy landscapes while recognizing the n
as efficiently as possible.
lanning, designing, installing, maintaining and manag
construction and renovated/rehabilitated projects.
out waste by setting a Maximum Applied Water Budg
uce water use to the lowest practical amount.
AL PROVISIONS
ce 16, Series 2017, these standards shall apply to the
er:
lling or disturbing hardscapes, additions to structure
han 1,000 square feet and greater than 25% of the en
nternal work only that demolishes greater than 50%
tire square footage of rooms where floors, ceilings, o
ootage of the structure).
water supplied or conveyed by the City of Aspen.
n R-3 (high density) planning zone.
mstances, including but not limited to the following,
apply. In these circumstances, applicants shall follow
n 2.4 below.
arks, sports fields, golf courses, and schools.
preservation is required under the local tree ordina
public right-of-way.
projects that do not require a permanent irrigation s
n projects that do not require a permanent irrigatio
facilities that require irrigation.
as planned to establish defensible space.
Pitkin County Scenic Review.
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m landscaping design,
n professionals,
gnificant remodels.
pen’s water service
ied in the City of Aspen’s
r Efficiency Plan (2015),
need to invest
ging water-
cts.
udget as an upper
e following projects
es, etc. that has a
ntire site.
% of the existing
or walls are
, in which portions
w the variance
ance.
system.
n system.
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Areas receiving solely a
etc.
Registered local, state o
Landscapes located in t
2.3 Pilot Phase
An 18-month pilot phase began June 22, 2017
December 31, 2018. For all permit applications accepted by the City du
documentation described in this do
requirements needed to be met. During the pilot phase, City encouraged
gallons/season/square-foot water budg
Water Budget during the 18-month
of occupancy. Effective January 1, 2019 full compliance with the City of Aspen Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance and Standards will be required.
2.4 Variances and Existing Complian
Variances
The City may grant variances to the
unnecessary hardships exist that ca
Requests for variances from the sta
submitted in writing with appropriate
Variance requests must, at a minim
• Criteria under which th
• Justification for not com
• Proposed alternate crit
• Supporting documentati
• The proposed variance’s
• An analysis of the varia
irrigation design profess
Upon receipt of a complete applicati
to recommend that the variance be
variance.
Existing Compliance
The City may grant a determination
sufficient compliance meeting the m
Requests for determination of comp
and justification to the City Utilities
minimum, contain the following:
• Landscape and Irrigatio
• Irrigation audit report p
Section 5.7 for details).
Upon receipt of a complete applicati
Director shall prepare a statement to
request a modification of the propo
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authorized alternative water sources such as rain catc
or federal historical sites.
d in the R-3 zone of the City of Aspen Zoning Code.
June 22, 2017 after adoption of Ordinance 16, Series 201
For all permit applications accepted by the City during the pilot ph
ocument was required, and irrigation and landscapin
During the pilot phase, City encouraged applicants to
budget during the pilot phase, and failure to meet th
th pilot phase did not hold up applicant’s building perm
. Effective January 1, 2019 full compliance with the City of Aspen Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance and Standards will be required.
ance
e Water Efficient Landscaping Standards when practical
cause inconsistencies with the purpose and intent of t
standards, policies, or submittal requirements of this do
riate documentation and justification to the City Utilities
mum, contain the following:
he applicant seeks a variance;
mplying with the standards;
teria or standards to comply with the intent of the crit
tion, including necessary calculations;
’s potential adverse impacts for adjacent landowners;
riance request, signed by a qualified landscape profess
ssional, depending on the topic of the request.
lication for a variance, the City Utilities Director shall pr
e approved or denied or to request a modification of
n of compliance for existing projects or portions of existi
minimum standards.
pliance shall be submitted in writing with appropriate
ilities Director. Requests for determination of existing com
on Documentation Package; and
performed by a third party Certified Landscape Irrigati
).
lication for a determination of existing compliance, the
to recommend that the determination be approved
osed determination.
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tchment, raw water,
017, and ended on
phase, all
ng installation
to meet the 7.5
he Maximum Applied
mit and/or certificate
. Effective January 1, 2019 full compliance with the City of Aspen Water Efficient Landscape
ractical difficulties or
the standards.
document shall be
ilities Director.
criteria;
rs; and
ssional or qualified
repare a statement
f the proposed
xisting properties in
riate documentation
mpliance must, at a
ation Auditor (see
e City Utilities
d or denied or to
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2.5 Appeals
Initiation
An applicant aggrieved by an order,
may file an appeal with the Administrative Hearing Officer
26.108 of the City of Aspen Municipal Code except to the extend set forth herein.
be filed with the City Utilities Direct
requirement, decision, or determin
grounds for the appeal, and the relief
time shall constitute a waiver of any
or determination.
Effect of Filing an Appeal
The filing of a notice of appeal shall s
unless the City Utilities Director cer
an imminent peril to life or property
Administrative Hearing Officer may r
Timing of Appeal
The Administrative Hearing Officer s
filing the notice of appeal, or as soo
Action by Administrative Hearing Officer
The Administrative Hearing Officer s
Director, and provide a decision to t
reverse or affirm wholly or partly th
shall enter such order, as they deem a
3. DOCUMENTATION
The following documentation is requ
Standards. The City of Aspen reserve
the expense of the customer, if there
3.1 Landscape and Irrigation Docum
The Landscape and Irrigation Docume
City-provided checklist of all
Project information
Project contacts for the
property owner
Project address (if availa
Total landscape area an
Project type (e.g., new,
Water supply type (e.g.
For Pitkin County reside
Applicant signature and date
Water Efficient Landscaping
Documentation Package”.
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r, requirement, decision, or determination of the City
Administrative Hearing Officer, pursuant to the procedures set out in Chapter
26.108 of the City of Aspen Municipal Code except to the extend set forth herein. The n
tor within fifteen (15) days following the date of such
nation. The notice of appeal shall state in detail the act
elief sought. Failure to file such a notice of appeal with
y rights under this section to appeal any order, requ
all stay any proceedings in furtherance of the action a
rtifies in writing to the Administrative Hearing Officer
y, in which case the appeal shall not stay further pro
ay review such certification and grant or deny a stay o
shall consider the appeal within thirty (30) days follow
on thereafter as is practical under the circumstances.
Administrative Hearing Officer
shall review the record of the action taken by the Ci
the applicant in writing. The Administrative Hearing Officer
he order, requirement, decision or determination app
m appropriate under the circumstance.
quired for all projects subject to the Water Efficient L
ves the right to conduct inspections and audits as de
ere is indication that the criteria have not been followe
mentation Package
mentation Package shall include the following six (6)
ll documents in Landscape and Irrigation Documentat
e project applicant, landscape and irrigation system
ailable, parcel and/or lot number(s))
nd total irrigated area (square feet)
ew, rehabilitated, public, private, homeowner-installed
g., potable, recycled, well)
ents only: Recorded Site Plan and Activity Envelope.
te with statement, “I agree to comply with the requir
g Standards and submit a complete Landscape and Irr
Landscape Worksheet (see Appendix A)
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City Utilities Director
pursuant to the procedures set out in Chapter
notice of appeal shall
ch order,
action appealed, the
hin the prescribed
quirement, decision,
n appealed from
Administrative Hearing Officer that a stay poses
oceedings. The
of proceedings.
owing the date of
s.
City Utilities
Administrative Hearing Officer may
ppealed from and
Landscaping
eemed necessary, at
wed.
) elements:
tation Package.
installer, and
d)
e.
irements of the
d Irrigation
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Signed Landscape Design Pl
All applicable soil criteria
A soil analysis report an
chooses to appeal the sta
Signed Irrigation Design Plan
3.2 Compliance with the Landscap
Prior to construction, the City
Provide the project app
design reviews.
Review the Landscape a
applicant.
Approve or deny the La
Issue a permit or appro
Prior to construction, the pr
Submit a Landscape and Ir
Plan Reviewer.
Receive the authorizatio
Upon approval of the Landsca
project applicant shall:
Receive a permit or app
the date of the permit in t
Submit a copy of the app
the record drawings, an
4. LANDSCAPE CRITERIA
Unless otherwise specified, the criteria
Aspen reserves the right to conduct
applicant, if there is indication that
4.1 Soil Criteria
Soil Amendment
Topsoil of irrigated grass
loam to a depth of at le
volume.
Tree soil must be a sand
depth shall have at least
turf, top soil should be
and turn the soils to thr
lower soil layers should
creating saturated and a
planting sites, soil depth s
requirements for soil vo
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lan
ria and standards shall be noted on the landscape desi
nd associated information shall be provided if the pr
standard soil amendment criteria.
an
ape and Irrigation Documentation Package
ity of Aspen Landscape Plan Review Technician shall:
pplicant with the standards and procedures for permits,
and Irrigation Documentation Package submitted by
andscape and Irrigation Documentation Package.
ove the plan check/design review for the project app
roject applicant shall:
d Irrigation Documentation Package to the City of A
on to proceed.
scape and Irrigation Documentation Package by the
pproval of the plan check or design review and retain
in the Approval Letter.
pproved Landscape and Irrigation Documentation Pa
nd any other information to the property owner or h
teria within this section shall apply to all applicable p
ct inspections as deemed necessary, at the expense o
the criteria have not been followed.
rasses (including turf), shrubs, perennials, and annuals
east 6 inches (6”) containing at least 5 percent (5%)
ndy loam and 36” deep for areas where trees are plan
least one to three percent (1-3%) organic matter by vol
6” and have 5% organic matter by volume). In good
ree times the dimension of the root ball. Hard or co
ld be broken up to create adequate drainage and avo
d anaerobic conditions in the upper soil layer. In new
th shall be 20' diameter around the trees to a depth
volume as described in Appendix F.
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esign plan.
roject applicant
all:
its, check plans, or
y the project
pplicant.
spen Landscape
City of Aspen, the
record to include
ackage along with
his/her designee.
projects. The City of
of the project
als shall be a sandy
organic matter by
nted. The total soil
lume. (NOTE: If in
d existing soils, dig
ompacted sub soil or
oid trapping water
wly developed
of 36” or meet the
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Soil amendment organic
Soil Evaluation and Imp
The following soil e
appeal the standard s
verification of the s
soil related to textu
The applicant must
and submittal requ
The applicant shall
attach any informat
(a) A soil analysis s
laboratory.
(b) Soil sample(s) s
landscaping.
(c) The soil sample
color, slope, de
materials design
sample. The soil
necessary to refle
material intend
less than one (1
this frequency s
(d) The soil analysi
native/indigeno
• Soil t
• Total
• Condu
• Org
• Acid
• Con
Ma
The soil analysis shall i
the type of plant m
soil amendment sh
indigenous soil and t
Upon receipt of the
amendment. If the
the project applican
Soil Preparation
Amendment shall be til
Site shall be graded to w
Site shall be free of rocks
inch (0.5”) to one inch (
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ic matter shall consist of either Class I and Class II com
provement
evaluation procedure may be utilized if the project app
ard soil amendment criteria and/or if the City of Aspen
soil amendment. The soil evaluation determines the
ure, acidity, salts, and plant nutrient availability.
discuss the appeal with the City of Aspen to determ
quirements.
submit an explanation in narrative form explaining t
ation including site-specific data and the following so
shall be conducted by a professional soil scientist at
shall be taken after over-lot grading, if applicable, an
le must represent a uniform area. Differences in textu
egree of erosion, drainage, past management practic
gned for each area should be taken into account whe
il scientist shall determine the sample sites, depth a
eflect a representative sample of the site and to coin
nded for the area in the design. Recommended sampli
1) sample per five-thousand (5,000) square feet. Any
shall be justified by the soil scientist.
is shall determine the organic and inorganic composit
ous soil in landscaped areas, and shall include:
il texture;
tal exchange capacity;
nductivity;
ganic matter;
dity; and
ntent of nitrogen (NO3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc,
anganese and Lime).
all include specific recommendations based on the s
material to be grown in each landscaped area. The typ
hall be determined by the soil scientist and be consis
d the needs of the plant materials in each area of the
e information, the City of Aspen shall approve or den
amendment is denied, the City of Aspen shall provid
nt regarding additional requirements.
tilled to a minimum depth of six inches (6”).
within two-tenths of a foot (2/10th’) of the grading p
cks and debris over one-inch (1”) diameter in size. Ro
(1”) shall not exceed 5 percent (5%) by volume and g
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ompost.
pplicant chooses to
n requires
e condition of the
mine the procedures
g the appeal and
oil analyses:
a certified soils
nd prior to
ure (sand, silt, clay),
ces, types of plant
en collecting the
th and frequency
ncide with the plant
ling frequency is no
y sampling less than
sition of
c, Iron, Copper,
soil test results for
pe and volume of
stent with the
e landscape.
ny the soil
de information to
plan.
ocks and debris 0.5
gravel 0.6 inch
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(0.6”) to 1.25 inches (1.
concrete, brick, glass, me
allowed. The total volu
percent (5%).
Site shall be free of dirt
areas may contain dirt c
Stockpiling - Strippi
construction (excep
additional soil amendm
ongoing health, and effic
not occur on existin
The soil shall have no h
plant growth or exceed
All applicable soil criteria
verification of approved
inadequate soil amendme
Written documentation
available to the City upo
Soil Inspection
Soil inspections prior to
as deemed necessary a
standards.
Soil will be inspecte
depth and type of o
Written documentation
upon inspection.
4.2 Mulch Criteria
Organic Mulch
Shall be applied at one
and as appropriate to e
Shall be applied to the s
trunks to minimize dise
Organic mulch material i
debris such as pallets.
Inorganic Mulch
Inorganic mulch include
Rock mulch shall have a
4.3 Landscape Criteria
Water Budget
All irrigated landscaped
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.25”) shall not exceed 5 percent (5%) by volume. Pa
metal, wood or plastic greater than one inch (1”) shall
ume of these materials smaller than one inch (1”) sh
irt clods over three-quarter inch (3/4”) diameter in siz
clods up to two-inch (2”) diameter in size.
ing and stockpiling of indigenous soil (topsoil) shall b
pt as waived by the City of Aspen). The replacement
ndments, are critical to successful plant material esta
d efficient use of water through the life of the projec
ng native vegetation outside of the disturbance area.
herbicides, heavy metals, biological toxins or hydrocar
d the EPA’s standards for soil contaminant.
ria and standards shall be noted on the landscape desi
d soil amendment type and volume is required. Proj
ment and preparation will not be approved.
n of soil amendment type and volume must be retain
on request.
o installation of plant material may be conducted b
and shall include a review of adherence to all criteria a
ed by the City of Aspen Parks Department Plan Revie
organic matter.
n reflecting approved volume and type of soil amend
(1) cubic yard per eighty (80) square feet at a depth
each species.
soil surface, not against the plant stem or high again
ease.
rial includes bark and wood chips. Avoid mulch consisti
es rock, gravel, or pebbles.
a minimum depth of two inches (2”).
d areas must be included in the water budget calcula
g the Maximum Applied Water Budget calculation.
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articles such as
all not be
hall not exceed 5
ze. Dryland seed
be required during
t of this soil, plus
stablishment,
ct. Stockpiling may
ea.
arbons that impact
esign plan. Written
jects with
ned and made
y the City of Aspen
ria and performance
ew Technician for
dment is required
th of four (4) inches,
nst the base of
sisting of construction
ation. See Appendix
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The total irrigation wate
Budget of 7.5 gallons/se
unless one or more of t
examples of how these
Special features to i
• Non-irrigated p
• Ecological resto
• Bioretention ar
• Non-irrigated p
• Stormwater con
Management4.
If any combination of th
hydrozone area, then th
gallons/season/square
If any combination of th
hydrozone area, then th
gallons/season/square
Rain barrels are ince
use category with d
may be decreased b
gallons per season
Plant Material 2
Aside from the use of in
landscape plan. The Gree
calculating the plant wa
foot per season, must b
GreenCO Plant List. See
Each hydrozone shall h
Plants shall be selected a
climatic, soils, and topo
of water, the following a
Protection and pres
Selection of plants
Selection of trees b
Recognize the hortic
roots) to minimize d
lines).
2 See also: Pitkin County Revegetation G
Riparian Revegetation Guide http://ww
Approved Seed Mixes http://pitkincoun
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er need for all hydrozones cannot exceed a Maximu
eason/square-foot of irrigated landscape area (12 in
f the following special features are included. See App
ese circumstances may be included in the water budge
incentivize healthy landscapes.
protected native vegetation areas.
oration areas (see Section 4.3.2.e below).
n areas (see Section 4.3.4.b.i below).
permeable areas (see Section 4.3.4.b.ii below).
nveyance infrastructure (see Section Stormwater
.3.4.b.iii below).
he special feature areas totals to at least 5% of the t
he Maximum Applied Water Budget increases to 8
foot (12.8 inches/season).
he special feature areas totals to at least 10% of the
he Maximum Applied Water Budget increases to 8.5
foot (13.6 inches/season).
entivized when used to irrigate plantings in the Low
drip irrigation. For these areas, the calculated Irrigat
by 125 gallons per season for one (1) 55-gallon rain
n for two (2) 55-gallon rain barrels.
nvasive and/or noxious plant species, any plant can
eenCO Plant List provides water use categories that
ater need. An estimate of the plant water need, in g
be provided for any plants that are not currently incl
e Appendix B for the GreenCO Plant List.
have plant materials with similar water use.
d and planted appropriately based upon their adapta
ographical conditions of the project site. To encourag
g are highly recommended:
servation of native species and natural vegetation.
based on disease and pest resistance.
based on applicable local tree ordinance or tree shad
icultural attributes of plants (i.e., mature plant size,
damage to property or infrastructure (e.g., buildings,
Guide http://pitkincounty.com/documentcenter/view/2937;
ww.pitkincounty.com/DocumentCenter/View/2938; and Pit
ounty.com/DocumentCenter/View/2936.
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um Applied Water
nches/season),
Appendix A for
et calculation.
total irrigated
e total irrigated
5
w or Very Low water
ation Water Need
n rain barrel, or by 250
can be utilized in the
can be used for
gallons per square
cluded in the
tability to the
ge the efficient use
ding guidelines.
invasive surface
s, sidewalks, power
937; Pitkin County
Pitkin County
City of Aspen Water Efficient Landsca
Consider the solar o
solar gain.
Protected native vegetat
budget calculation (see
Ecological restoration p
low” plant factor value
are incentivized throug
Invasive and/or noxious
Turf is not allowed on s
slope is adjacent to an i
elevation change for eve
percent).
Avoid fire-prone plant m
recommended list of pla
Appendix D for the City
A landscape design plan
prevention.
All landscape plantings
the City must be firewise
Properties located o
The architectural guideli
apartment projects, condo
include conditions that
group.
Removing vegetation an
deeper than four inches
three inches (3").
All irrigation work perfo
deeper than six inches
cut roots larger than fo
Water Features
Recirculating water syst
Where available, recycled
For purposes of the wat
included as a water use
Pool and spa covers are
Stormwater Management
3 See: Pitkin County Noxious List & Wee
Information
4 See: City of Aspen Firewise Plant Mate
http://www.aspenpitkin.com/Portals/0/
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orientation for plant placement to maximize summe
tation areas without irrigation are incentivized throug
e Section 4.3.1 above).
projects that have establishment irrigation system sh
with an irrigation efficiency value based on the irrig
ugh the water budget calculation (see Section 4.3.1 abo
s plant species are prohibited.3
n slopes greater than twenty-five percent (25%) where
impermeable hardscape and where 25% means 1 fo
very 4 feet of horizontal length (rise divided by run x
materials and highly flammable mulches. See Append
lants to best prepare for wildfire 4 and landscape desi
y and Pitkin County Wildfire Hazard Assessment Map
lan for projects in fire-prone areas shall address fire sa
for properties located in the Moderate or High Wild
ise (see Appendices C and D).
outside of the City limits should consult with Pitkin C
lines of a common interest development, which incl
ndominiums, planned developments, and stock coo
have the effect of prohibiting the use of low-water
nd amending soil under existing trees requires hand
s (4"). Any additional soil above existing grade limite
ormed within the drip line of existing trees requires
(6") and must be as far from tree trunk as practically
our inches (4”) in diameter.
stems shall be used for water features.
cled water is recommended as a source for decorativ
ter budget calculation, the surface area of a water f
se hydrozone area with a 75% irrigation efficiency.
are highly recommended.
eed Management Plan, http://pitkincounty.com/430/Noxi
erials recommendations:
/0/docs/City/wildfire/FireWise%20Information_Landscap
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mer shade and winter
ugh the water
hall be given a “Very
gation method and
bove).
re the toe of the
oot of vertical
n x 100 = slope
ndix C for a
sign fact sheet
ps.
safety and
dfire Hazard zone of
County.
clude community
ooperatives, shall not
use plants as a
d grubbing no
ed to a maximum
s hand grubbing no
ally possible. Do not
ve water features.
feature shall be
xious-Weed-
aping-Plants%20(2).pdf
City of Aspen Water Efficient Landsca
Stormwater manageme
groundwater and impro
practices into the landsca
site retention and infiltr
Green stormwater infrast
following treatments ass
have the following hydr
For purposes of the
shall apply a plant fac
on the irrigation me
shall be given a “Ve
the irrigation metho
gardens. Other feat
These areas are inc
above).
Non-irrigated perme
budget calculation (s
For purposes of the
as vegetated swales
efficiency value base
water budget calcu
Project applicants shall
any applicable stormwat
4.4 Landscape Plan
The landscape design plan, at a min
Delineate and label each hy
Identify each hydrozone Water
Identify proposed plants
legend of graphic symb
Identify recreational areas.
Identify City Right-of-Ways
Identify areas permanently
Identify areas irrigated with r
Identify type of mulch and a
Identify soil amendments, t
Identify type and surface ar
Identify hardscapes (perviou
Identify location and install
practices that encourage in
encouraged in the landscap
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ment practices minimize runoff and increase infiltratio
oves water quality. Implementing stormwater best m
scape and grading design plans to minimize runoff an
filtration are encouraged.
frastructure is incentivized through the water budget
associated with the landscape and described in the d
rozone values:
e water budget calculation, bioretention areas with p
factor value representing the plantings with an effici
ethod. Bioretention areas that have establishment irri
ery low” plant factor value with an irrigation efficien
od. These features include green roofs and rain
atures may be approved during review by the Plan Re
centivized through the water budget calculation (see
meable surfaces without plants are incentivized throug
n (see Section 4.3.1 above).
e water budget calculation, stormwater conveyance
wales shall apply a plant factor value representing the pla
sed on the irrigation method. These areas are incent
ulation (see Section 4.3.1 above).
all refer to the City of Aspen Engineering Department
ater ordinances and stormwater management plans.
nimum, shall:
ydrozone by number, letter, or other method.
ater Use Category.
ts by common and botanical names within each hyd
bols for each proposed plant and/or seed mixture.
and solely dedicated to edible plants.
h recycled water.
application depth.
type, and quantity.
area of water features.
ous and non-pervious).
lation details of any applicable stormwater best man
nfiltration of stormwater. Stormwater best managem
pe design plan and examples include, but are not lim
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on which recharges
management
nd to increase on-
calculation. The
rainage report will
permanent irrigation
ciency value based
t irrigation system
ncy value based on
eview Technician.
ee Section 4.3.1
ugh the water
infrastructure such
lantings with an
tivized through the
for information on
s.
drozone. Provide a
nagement
ment practices are
mited to:
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a. Infiltration beds, swales,
b. Constructed wetlands a
pollutants.
c. Pervious or porous surfa
etc.) that minimize runo
Identify any applicable rain
etc.).
Contain the following stateme
Landscaping Standards and
plan”.
The signature of a licensed
5. IRRIGATION SYSTEM CRITER
This section applies to landscaped ar
irrigation system shall be planned a
Irrigation Best Management Practic
Consultants.
5.1 Irrigation System Requirements
Backflow prevention device
contamination by the irriga
Manual shut-off valves (suc
close as possible to the poin
mainline on larger systems,
break) or routine repair.
Master shut-off valves (locka
controller are required on all
City of Aspen staff rese
shortage under the City
the account usage occu
Dedicated landscape water
landscapes of 5,000 square
Smart irrigation controllers
Program or with published
are recommended for resid
meter is used, then the con
control irrigation if flows ar
Sensors (e.g., rain, freeze, w
suspend or alter irrigation o
soil moisture is present sha
Soil moisture sensors are re
The irrigation system shall b
other similar conditions wh
property, non-irrigated areas,
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s, and basins that allow water to collect and soak into
and retention ponds that retain water, handle excess
rfaces (e.g., permeable pavers or blocks, pervious or
off.
harvesting or catchment technologies (e.g., rain gar
ment: “I have complied with the criteria of the Wate
d applied them for the efficient use of water in the la
landscape architect or Certified/licensed Landscape
RIA
d areas requiring permanent irrigation. For the efficien
d and designed according to the most current version o
ces, by the Irrigation Association and the American S
ts
es shall be required to protect the potable water sup
ation system and comply with local plumbing codes.
ch as a gate valve, ball valve, or butterfly valve) shall
nt of connection of the water supply and to isolate s
s, to minimize water loss in case of an emergency (su
kable) and flow sensors, integrated with the automatic
all projects.
erve the right to operate this valve when the City has
y’s Water Shortage Ordinance or when more than fif
urs in water rate tier four (4).
r meters/sub-meters shall be installed for all non-resi
e feet or more.
labeled by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s
reports posted on the Smart Water Application Tech
dential projects and required for all non-residential p
ntroller shall be able to use inputs from the flow mete
re abnormal.
wind, and/or soil moisture etc.), either integral or au
operation during unfavorable weather conditions or
all be required on all irrigation systems.
equired for all irrigated green roofs.
be designed to prevent runoff, low head drainage, o
here irrigation water flows onto non-targeted areas,
as, hardscapes, roadways, or structures. Restrictions
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to the ground.
ss flow, and filter
porous concrete,
ardens, cisterns,
er Efficient
landscape design
e Contractor.
nt use of water, an
of the Landscape
Society of Irrigation
upply from
all be required, as
sections of
uch as a main line
atic irrigation
as declared a water
fty percent (50%) of
sidential irrigated
WaterSense
hnologies website
projects. If a flow
ter/sensor to
uxiliary, that
r when sufficient
overspray, or
such as adjacent
s regarding
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overspray and runoff may b
and no runoff occurs or if th
drain entirely to landscapin
Minimum pop-up height for s
Check valves or anti-drain v
The irrigation system shall b
device is within the manufact
To control excessive pre
emission devices, press
pressure regulators, inli
required operating press
If water pressure is belo
booster pump shall be i
recommended pressure
The pressure and flow m
to the installation of the
All irrigation emission devic
Standards Institute (ANSI) s
Emitter Standard” authored
the International Code Coun
The design of the irrigation
plan.
Sprinklers within a zone shall
manufacturer’s recommend
Sprinkler spacing shall be de
the manufacturer’s recomme
sprinkler heads installed in
higher using the protocol de
The irrigation system must
windows or restrictions for
5.2 Hydrozone Requirements
Each remote-control valve s
slope, and plant materials w
Relevant soils information s
irrigation systems.
Narrow or irregularly shape
dimension in any direction s
Slopes greater than twenty
exceeding 0.75 inches per h
design or technology and cl
runoff and erosion shall be
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be modified if the landscape area is adjacent to perm
he adjacent non-permeable surfaces are designed a
ng.
r sprinklers in turfgrass areas shall be six inches (6”).
valves are required on all sprinkler heads.
be designed to ensure that the operating pressure at
acturer’s recommended pressure range for optimal p
ressure above the required operating pressure of the
sure-regulating devices such as valve pressure regula
line pressure regulators, or other devices shall be ins
ssure of the emission devices.
ow the required operating pressure of the emission
installed so that emission devices shall operate at th
e.
measurements shall be identified at the design stage
e system.
ces shall meet the requirements set in the American
standard, ASABE/ICC 802-2014 “Landscape Irrigation
d by the American Society of Agricultural and Biolog
ncil and verified by an independent third-party.
system shall conform to the hydrozones of the land
all have matched precipitation rates, unless otherwi
dations.
esigned to achieve the highest possible distribution
mendations. Spacing must achieve head-to-head cov
the turfgrass areas shall have a distribution uniform
efined in ASABE/ICC 802-2014 standard.
be designed and installed to meet, at a minimum, a
operation such as day of the week and hours of the
shall irrigate a hydrozone with similar microclimate,
with similar water demand.
such as soil type and infiltration rate shall be utilized
ed areas, including turfgrass areas, less than ten feet
shall not utilize overhead sprinkler irrigation.
y-five percent (25%) shall not use sprinklers with an a
hour. Exception: If the irrigation designer specifies an
learly demonstrates no runoff or erosion will occur.
confirmed during the irrigation audit.
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meable surfacing
d and constructed to
).
at each emission
performance.
e irrigation system
lators, sprinkler head
stalled to meet the
devices, then a
he manufacturer’s
e and verified prior
rican National
n Sprinkler and
gical Engineers and
ndscape design
ise directed by the
n uniformity using
verage. All
mity of 0.65 or
any water
e day.
, soil conditions,
d when designing
t (10 ft) in
ith an application rate
an alternative
r. Prevention of
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Sprinkler heads and other em
the plants and soil type with
water use plants shall not b
In mulched planting areas, t
exceed twelve inches (12”)
Where feasible, trees shall b
turfgrass to facilitate the app
zone shall be considered wh
Hydrozone areas shall be de
design plan and irrigation d
irrigated by each valve, and
Hydrozone Information Tab
audit and programming the
Source water, such as non-p
details).
5.3 Irrigation Design Plan
Proper installation and managemen
design plan. An irrigation design plan
and approval by the City of Aspen.
Plan Requirements
The irrigation design plan, at
A scaled plan showing p
surfaces, and existing n
Location and size of the
with static water pressu
pressure for proper sys
Reclaimed/recycled wa
local plumbing codes in
Location, type and size
preventer, flow sensor,
manual valves, remote
on-site weather monito
An irrigation legend sho
Flow rate (gallons per m
pressure (pressure per s
Installation details for e
Designer statements an
The following statem
Landscaping Standar
irrigation design pla
The signature of a qu
with irrigation cred
Contractor with irri
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emission devices shall be selected based on what is a
hin that hydrozone. Individual hydrozones that mix
be permitted.
the use of low flow irrigation is required for any veg
mature height.
be placed on separate valves from shrubs, groundco
ppropriate irrigation of trees. The mature size and ext
hen designing irrigation for the tree.
esignated by number, letter, or other designation on
design plan. On the irrigation design plan, designate
d assign a number to each valve. Use this valve design
ble (see Appendix A). This table can also assist with t
e controller.
potable water should be considered (see Appendix E
nt of the irrigation system shall conform to the appro
lan meeting the following design criteria shall be sub
at a minimum, shall contain:
property lines, easements, existing or proposed stru
natural features.
e point of connection to the water supply and meter
ure at the point of connection to the water supply a
stem operation.
ater or alternative water sources such as graywater s
ncluding marking of pipes and system components.
of all components of the irrigation system, including
r, master valve, smart irrigation controllers, main and lat
control valves, sprinkler heads, moisture sensing de
oring sensors, quick couplers, pressure regulators.
howing the identification of irrigation components.
minute), application rate (inches per hour), and desig
r square inch) for each irrigation zone.
each of the irrigation components.
nd signature:
ment: “I have complied with the criteria of the Wate
ards and applied them accordingly for the efficient u
lan.”
qualified irrigation professional such as licensed land
dentials, Certified Irrigation Designer, or Certified/lic
ith irrigation credentials.
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appropriate for
high and low
getation that will
overs, and
xtent of the root
n the landscape
the areas
gnation in the
ith the irrigation
E for more
oved irrigation
mitted for review
uctures, impervious
r locations along
nd dynamic water
r shall comply with
g backflow
d lateral lines,
evices, rain switches,
gn operating
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use of water in the
ndscape architect
censed Landscape
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5.4 Irrigation System Maintenance
Irrigation systems shall be maintain
regular maintenance schedule shall
A regular maintenance sche
adjustment and repair of th
system outside the normal
Repair of all irrigation equip
equipment components with
be changed to maintain con
entire irrigation system).
Project applicants are encou
practices for overall landsca
5.5 Irrigation Scheduling
For the efficient use of water, all irri
utilize the minimum amount of wat
the following criteria:
Irrigation scheduling shall b
evapotranspiration data or
Overhead irrigation shall be
conditions prevent it or an alt
Ordinance 5. Operation of th
for auditing and system ma
Parameters used to set the
Plant establishment peri
The established landsca
Temporarily irrigated ar
Each irrigation schedule shall c
Irrigation interval (days
Irrigation run times (ho
Number of cycle starts
Amount of applied wat
Application rate setting
Root depth setting.
Plant type setting.
Soil type.
Slope factor setting.
Shade factor setting.
Irrigation uniformity or
5.6 Irrigation Management
5 See: City Municipal Code Sec. 25.28.01
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e Schedule
ned to ensure proper operation and function for wat
all be submitted with the Approval Letter.
edule shall include, but not be limited to, routine ins
he irrigation system and its components. Operation o
watering window is allowed for auditing and system
pment shall be done with the originally installed com
th greater efficiency are used in replacement, the en
onsistency (note that only the zone needs to be replac
ouraged to implement sustainable or environmentall
ape maintenance.
all irrigation schedules shall be developed, managed, and
ter required to maintain plant health. Irrigation sche
be regulated by smart irrigation controllers that utiliz
soil moisture data.
e scheduled between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. unless
alternate schedule is declared under the City’s Water
he irrigation system outside the normal watering windo
aintenance.
automatic controller shall be developed and submi
riod,
scape, and
areas.
all consider, for each station, all the following that a
s between irrigation).
ours or minutes per irrigation event to avoid runoff).
required for each irrigation event to avoid runoff.
ter scheduled to be applied on a monthly basis.
ng.
efficiency setting, based on audit information.
10.
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ater use efficiency. A
spection, auditing,
of the irrigation
m maintenance.
mponents. If
ntire zone must
laced and not the
tally-friendly
d evaluated to
edules shall meet
ze
less weather
ter Shortage
ndow is allowed
tted for:
apply.
ff).
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Irrigation management incl
equipment is maintained an
As the landscape matures, a
intent of the irrigation design
Scheduling of irrigation eve
appearance and meet the fun
5.7 Irrigation Audit
All landscape irrigation audits
Auditor. Irrigation audits sh
irrigation system.
Prior to the audit, applicant
Review Technician that the
The project applicant shall s
(see below) to the City of A
shall include, but is not limi
Inspection details;
System test with distrib
or a well-represented c
Reporting overspray or r
Examination of an irrigati
controller’s configuratio
any other factors neces
System tune-up recomm
recommendations and si
The City of Aspen may adm
use analysis, irrigation audi
Water Budget.
5.8 Irrigation Approval Letter
The Approval Letter reques
Project information she
Date.
Project name.
Project address and
Project applicant na
Property owner nam
Certification by the qualifi
installed per the approve
Record drawings, provid
shall be included with t
A diagram of the irrigat
parameters used to set
subsequent manageme
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cludes planning water use, monitoring water use, and
nd properly adjusted for optimal performance.
adjustments to the system should be in harmony with
gn.
ents should match the needs of the plants to maintain
function of the landscape.
its shall be conducted by a third party Certified Land
hall not be conducted by the person or company who
t shall inform the Parks Department Permit Coordina
site is ready for irrigation inspection.
submit an irrigation audit report with the Approval L
Aspen Landscape Plan Review Technician. The irrigati
ited to:
bution uniformity for all turf areas and at least 10% o
collection of zones;
r run off that causes overland flow;
ation schedule, or preparation of one as necessary, i
on with application rate, soil types, plant factors, slo
ssary for accurate programming; and
mendations or punch list. Applicant will work with a
d sign off the punch list to meet the standards.
minister programs that include, but not be limited to
its, and irrigation surveys for compliance with the M
st shall include the following six (6) elements:
eet that contains:
d location.
ame, telephone, and mailing address.
me, telephone, and mailing address.
alified irrigation professional that the irrigation syste
oved irrigation design plan.
ded in electronic format, showing all changes from t
ith the certification.
ation system showing hydrozones and the irrigation sc
et the controller shall be kept with the irrigation contr
ent purposes.
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d verifying that
ith the original
tain health,
dscape Irrigation
o installed the
ator and Plan
Letter request
ation audit report
of remaining zones
including irrigation
ope, exposure and
ith auditor to reconcile
o, irrigation water
Maximum Applied
em has been
the approved plan
cheduling
roller for
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Irrigation system maint
Irrigation audit report a
The project applicant shall:
Submit the signed Appr
Aspen for review.
Ensure that copies of th
owner or his or her desi
The City of Aspen shall:
Receive the signed App
Approve or deny the App
provide information to
assistance.
If a certificate of occupa
systems cannot be insp
deposit equal to the ide
compliance has been co
6. INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
The City of Aspen reserves the right
party irrigation audit that is describ
criteria explained in this document
conducts an inspection. The followi
by the City of Aspen Parks Departm
6.1 Landscape Inspection
Plant list and drawings reflecti
Soil inspection report if app
Written documentation of s
6.2 Irrigation Inspection
Drawings reflecting the as-bu
Third party audit report, as
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tenance schedule.
and punch list of recommendations.
roval Letter with irrigation management and audit re
he Approval Letter are submitted to the City of Aspe
signee.
Approval Letter from the project applicant.
Approval Letter. If the Approval Letter is denied, the City
the project applicant regarding reapplication, appeal,
ancy is issued in winter months when landscaping a
pected for compliance, Aspen Water Department will r
entified cost to complete the landscaping and irrigati
onfirmed, the deposit will be returned in full.
S
t to conduct inspections as deemed necessary, separa
bed in Section 5.7 above. All projects must meet the
and as approved for building permit, regardless of w
ing information is required to be provided to the City
ment.
ecting the landscape design and installed landscapin
plicable (see Section 4.1.3 for more information).
soil amendment type and volume.
built irrigation system.
described in Section 5.7 above.
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eport to the City of
en and property
City of Aspen shall
al, or other
g and irrigation
ill require a
ation plan. Once
parate from the third
requirements and
whether the City
City prior to inspection
ng.