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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Code and Sanitation Committee 1974-08-21RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Code and Sanitation Committee August 21, 1974 Committee: Chairman Sutter; Trustees Burgess and Wagner Attending: Chairman Sutter; Trustees Burgess and Wagner Also Attending: Town Administrator Hill, Director of Public Works Absent: None LANDFILL: Town Administrator Hill reported to the Committee that the County will take over the present town landfill operation on January 1, 1975, as scheduled. The County is presently negotiating a one-year contract with John Elley to operate the landfill and collect usage fees. Dump fees will be collected at the gate on a per load basis. A fee schedule, to be similar to one used by the City of Fort Collins, is now being established by the County. TOWN, COUNTY AND STATE SHOPS: Town Administrator Hill reported that the land, on which the County wishes to expand the sanitary landfill, has been appraised and the County is now negoti- ating with the property owners. One or two businesses, such as the cement plant may have to be relocated. There has been some discussion about placing all Town, County and State Road and Street Department Shops in one location, at the site of the present County Shops. The Town favors this proposition. The County Commission is now investi- gating the possibility and will advise the Town of its decision at a later date. ZONING SET -BACKS: Director of Public Works Van Horn told the Committee that the Town zoning regulations refer to the term "building line", but do not define it. Presently, "building line" is interpreted as the outside surface of the wall with allowances for appendages such as signs and eaves. A legal opinion by the Town Attorney states that normally the outside wall of the building is considered the building line. Any occupied appendage, such as a balcony or deck, must be within the prescribed set -back. Unoccupied appendages, such as signs, eaves and eyebrows, are not governed by set -backs. After discussion and clarification, the Committee recommends that the term "building line" be interpreted as the outer most extension appendage, such as signs, eaves, etc., for building fronts. For sideyards and backyards, the out- side wall of the building is to be considered the building line. BUILDING INSPECTION VEHICLE: Director of Public Works Van Horn submitted for the Committee's consideration four bid proposals for a new vehicle for the building inspector. $3200 has been budgeted for this purpose,in 1974. Bids for two types of vehicles had been solicited, a Courier type Mini -Pickup and a 11-ton pickup. Director Van Horn advised the Committee that a Courier would be the most suitable and economical for the Town's needs. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Code and Sanitation Committee August 21, 1974 Page Two (2) The Committee recommends that the bid of $3328, without trade, from Trail Ridge Ford for a 1974 Courier Pickup be accepted. A trade-in will be negotiaged by Director Van Horn to lower this figure slightly. Attached is a copy of the bids. FLOOD INSURANCE: Administrative Intern Julie Burch presented a summary of the National Flood Insurance Program and outlined the steps needed to be taken by the Town in order to become eligible. Cost to the Town for completing the application for eligibility would be low as it could be done substantially in-house. In return, Federally -subsidized flood insurance would be available through private agents to any property owner desiring it. Town Administrator Hill stated he had received some requests from citizens desiring the insurance. As part of the application process, a resolution must be adopted by the Town which contains specific recognition and regulations of flood hazards. Incor- porated into the present building code, the regulations would not allow a building permit to be issued by the Town in a flood hazard area without certain precautions being taken by the builder. A copy of the Flood Insurance Program is attached. The Committee finds the Flood Insurance Program desirable for the Town and directed the staff to submit an application to the Federal Insurance Administration. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C.l Julite Burch, Administrative Intern rAPPR 0 AUG 26 1974 TOWN OF EST ES FAY,t BOARD OF TRUSTEES �R3vVvw�•...i w....��N....J) 4(772 ui.;0n`f of L2 c - ti 9t.1oi4r1:pur—r:,/-f( 'l ' tip, f.t; r�� Tl N rSj J y•4 1 ,mac .-. n ,- :s. Estes Park, Colorado 80517- M ,'"'� r, ,� `ITT%'' T, lu1101 � /' q i! n r 5�-- • 4 P. O. Box 1200 VEHICLE BIDS Nick Davidson Chevrolet Loveland, Colorado (These were existing vehicles and do not meet• specifications or color requirements.) Dellenbach Chevrolet Fort Collins, Colorado Garrett Motors (Ford) Loveland, Colorado Trail Ridge Ford Estes Park, Colorado Telephone (Area 303) 686.4461 1 2 Ton Courier Type $3313.00 1974 $3743.85 1975 $3885.15 1975 $3800.26 1975 $2842.50 No Bid $3190.90 1974 $3328.45 1974 33.70* 3)gd I!MJTkANCE NATIONAL FLOOD PROGRAM - Summary of What`.s Needed to be Eligible The following items need to be submitted to the Federal Insurance Administration to be placed on a register of areas eligible for rate -making studies: 1. Copy of official legislation by Town indicating a local need for flood insurance (and/or mudslides), and a desire by the Town to participate in the flood insurance program. (HUD has a sample resolution which may be adopted.) 2. Copy of existing ordinance requiring building permits for all construction. 3. Copy of existing ordinances adopting any national or state building codes. 4. Copy of resolution which contains specific recognition and regulation of flood and/or mudslide hazards. (HUD has a sample resolution which may be adopted.) 5. Two copies of a base map of the community including: current political boundaries, all streets & street names, streams, waterways, any water control features. 6. Large-scale map of entire area under Town's jurisdiction identifying areas known to be subject to possible flooding and/or mudslide, showing all bodies of water. 7. Copies of any floodplain studies or information made available by Corps of Engineers or other federal agency and/or a brief summary of the community's history of flooding/ mudslides. 8. Estimates relating to flood -prone areas concerning: population, # of 1-4 family resi- dences, and # of small businesses. These items are sent to HUD with 2 copies of application form. Third copy is sent to State Coordinator; fourth kept by Town. A. Q. A. A. Q A. Ar\P Lid U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON D.C. 20410 February 1, 1974 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM What is the National Flood Insurance Program? It is a federally -subsidized program authorized by Congress in 1968 to protect property owners who up to that time were unable to get coverage through the private insurance industry. The program, for the first time, made flood insurance available to individuals at affordable rates. In return for the Federal subsidy, State and local governments are required to adopt certain minimum land use measures to reduce or avoid future flood damage within their flood -prone areas. Has the program been changed since then? Yes. In December 1973 Congress passed the Flood Disaster Protection Act, greatly expanding the available limits of flood insurance coverage and imposing two new requirements on property owners and communities. What are the new requirements? First, after March 1, 1974, property owners in communities where flood insurance is being sold must purchase flood insurance to be eligible for any new or additional Federal or federally -related financial assistance for any buildings located in areas identified by HUD as having special flood hazards. Second, all identified flood -prone communities must enter the program by July 1, 1975. What happens if a property owner fails to buy the required insurance, or a community fails to meet the deadline? Federal and federally -related financial assistance for buildings in the flood plain will be unavailable to any community or property owner that does not comply with the Act. - more - Q. What is generally meant by Federal and federally -related financial assistance? A. All forms of loans and grants, including mortgage loans and disaster assistance loans, from either a Federal agency such as FHA, VA, or the Small Business Administration, or banks or savings and loan institutions. Q. Who is eligible to purchase flood insurance? A. Any property owner in a community that has had its application approved by HUD. Q. Where can a property owner obtain a policy? A. From any licensed property and casualty insurance agent or broker. Q. How does a community become eligible for the program? A. By submitting a complete application to the Federal Insurance Administration, HUD Building, Washington, D.C. 20410. Application forms may be obtained from the same address. Q. What types of structures are eligible for coverage? A. All types of buildings and their contents. Q. What types of losses are covered? A. Losses caused by (1) a general and temporary flooding condition of normally dry land areas or (2) erosion resulting from abnormally high water levels in conjunction with a severe storm, or (3) flood -related mudslides involving a mudflow. A. How much coverage can I buy, and what will it cost? Under the expanded program the limits of subsidized coverage are doubled, tripled, or more, while rates have been substantially reduced. For example, the homeowner may purchase $20,000 of flood insurance coverage for as little as $50 a year. Property owners already protected under the original program can greatly increase their coverage at a very low cost. If you live in a com- munity where HUD has already completed a rate study, you can further increase your protection by paying the actuarial (non -sub- sidized) premium.rates for the additional amounts of coverage. - more - 3 The following table sets forth the limits of subsidized coverage and the applicable premium rates: Type of Structure Single family residential All other residential All nonresidential* Limits of Coverage and Subsidized Rates Structure Structure Contents Contents Coverage Rates Coverage Rate (per unit) $ 35,000 $0.25 $ 10,000 $0.35 $ 100,000 $0.25 $ 10,000 $0.35 $ 100,000 $0.40 $100,000 $0.75 *Includes hotels and motels with normal occupancy of less than six months. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Memorandum of Code and Sanitation Committee Meeting and the Larimer County Commissionsers. Attending from the Town were Chairman Sutter, Trustees Burgess, Wagner, Prosser, Town Administrator Hill and Director of Public Works Van Horn. Attending from the County were Wolaver, Lopez , Michie and Briscoe. This meeting was called for the purpose of discussing the future of solid waste disposal in the Estes Park area. The Larimer County Commissioners indicated they would take the responsibility of all solid waste disposal in the Estes Park area.on January 1, 1975. The present landfill area will be used until it reaches its maximum capacity. The present long range plan for the development of this area will be modified to fit into the County landfill plan. Certain businesses located in the landfill area may have to be relocated. Should this be necessary, the County and the Town have indicated a decision to cooperate in providing the most logical relocation site. Mr. Briscoe, the Consulting Engineer for Larimer County, indicated the present area would have a 20 year projected span and that the landfill operation would improve the appearance of the area a great deal. Preliminary indications are that the County operated landfill will be financed by a use charge collected at the gate based on volume. The County alp indicated the actual operation of the landfill would most probably/at out to public bid. The County and the Town intend to maintain frequent communication on the development of the landfill plan. Meetings will be arranged as soon as development indicates a need. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. A Of/iv If Dale G. Hill, Town Administrator