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City of Thornton2018 Budget Recommendation

City Council Planning SessionAugust 17th and 19th

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AgendaThursday• Revenue forecast• General Government

– Police– Fire– Infrastructure– Community Services– City Development– Economic Development– Management Services– City Manager’s Office; Legal; Legislative

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AgendaSaturday• General Government Follow Up• Utility Funds

– Water Fund– Sewer Fund– Environmental Services Fund

• Other Funds• Council Questions/Discussion/Direction

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2018 REVENUE FORECAST

Presented: August 17, 2017

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2018 Revenue ForecastGeneral & Governmental Capital Funds

Transfers 5%

Charges for Services 8%

Grants & Intergov’t 9%

Building Revenues 9%

Property Tax 9%

Sales, Other Taxes & Fees57%

Interest & Other 3%

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2018 Revenue ForecastGeneral & GovCap Funds – Primary Drivers

Core businesses up 1.9%

Sales, Use, Other Taxes & Fees up $4.4 million

All major retailers remain openFour Marijuana stores open in 2018•General sales tax, special sales tax & State share $1.3M

Denver Premium Outlets open late 2018

Hilton Garden Inn open 2nd half 2018•Lodging tax in General Fund•Sales tax (Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse) in TDA 144th

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2018 Revenue ForecastCore Businesses (#Licenses) Top 10

7 Eleven (5) Chick Fil A (2) King Soopers (3) Save a LotAdvance Auto (3) Chipotle (2) Kohls Sportsmans (2)Amazon (4) Cinnebarre Larry Miller Sprint (4)American Furniture Comcast (5) Lowes SproutsAndrew LLC Conn's (2) McDonalds (8) Starbucks (5)Apple Cost Plus Mi Pueblo Sun EnterprisesAppliance Factory DirecTV Michaels T Mobile (12)Arbys (2) Discount Tire (2) Mike Shaw Subaru TargetArc Thrift Store Dollar Tree (2) OfficeMax (3) Tool ZoneAuto Zone (3) EB Games/GameStop (2) Old Chicago (2) Total BeverageBarnes & Noble Echo Park (2) Olive Garden United PowerBig R (2) Enterprise Rental (3) O'Meara Verizon (10)Big Sur Waterbeds Golden Corral Onx Walgreens (6)Boss Liquor Gordmans Outback Steakhouse Walmart/Sams (5)Buffalo Wild Wings Grand Auto Parallon Supply Wendy's (4)Carniceria Tarahumara Harbor Freight Pizza Hut/Taco Bell (8) Xcel EnergyCheddars Hobby Lobby Qwest (2)Cherrywood Liquors Home Depot (2) Safeway (2)

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2018 Revenue ForecastGeneral Fund & GovCap– Primary Drivers

Building Revenues down $5.0 million•Amazon one‐time building revenue in 2017•2017 budget 800 single family, 500 multifamily•2018 forecast 950 single family, 250 multifamily

Property Tax up $2.4 million•Reassessment year, big change in home values•2001 last time change > 20%

Charges for Services up $1.2 million•Golf course re‐opens in 2018

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2018 Revenue ForecastGeneral & Governmental Capital Funds

Description 17 Projected 18 Forecast $ Change % ChangeSales, Other Taxes & Fees 80,820,993$ 85,256,101$ 4,435,107$ 5.5%Property Tax 10,815,537 13,231,539 2,416,002 22.3%Building Revenues 18,878,589 13,920,797 (4,957,792) ‐26.3%Grants & Intergov't 13,738,000 13,730,783 (7,217) ‐0.1%Charges for Services 10,151,597 11,393,328 1,241,731 12.2%Transfers 7,455,000 7,348,940 (106,060) ‐1.4%Interest & Other 4,308,355 5,164,360 856,005 19.9%

Total 146,168,071$ 150,045,847$ 3,877,776$ 2.7%(18,878,589) (13,920,797) 4,957,792

Total Excluding Bldg Revs 127,289,482$ 136,125,050$ 8,835,568$ 6.9%

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2018 Revenue ForecastSpecial Revenue Funds

Revenue for specific purpose, voter authorized or State statute

Grants driving increase in Open Space fund

Cash‐in‐lieu not shown above, $16K interest income in 2018

ADCO R&B

ADCO OS

PARKS

OPEN SPACE

PARKS & OS

CONS. TRUST

2018 2017$1M $2M $3M $4M $5M

$3.2M

$4.7M

$2.5M

$1.7M

$2.5M

$1.3M

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2018 Revenue ForecastWater Enterprise

No rate increase in 2018, population growth

Tap fees collected after rough‐in‐plumbingSingle family avg. lag 6 months after bldg. permit issuedMulti‐family and commercial avg. lag 1 year

Description 2017 Projected 2018 Forecast $ Change % Change

Water Rate Revenue 43,107,175$ 43,854,551$ 747,376$ 1.7%Bulk Water Sales 3,439,322 3,439,322 ‐ 0.0%Northern Leases 1,708,249 1,729,515 21,266 1.2%Water Tap Fees 21,587,807 22,504,928 917,121 4.2%Interest & Other 7,461,162 7,820,892 359,730 4.8%

Total 77,303,715$ 79,349,208$ 2,045,493$ 2.6%

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2018 Revenue ForecastSewer Enterprise

Staff recommends 1.4% rate increaseIncrease solely driven by Metro Wastewater

Rate revenue also up due to population growth

Timing of tap fee collection same as Water FundTodd Creek development sewer onlyWater and sewer tap sizes may differ on commercial


Sewer Rate Revenue 13,865,647$ 14,252,003$ 386,356$ 2.8%Tap Fees & Contributed 2,176,263 3,009,527 833,264 38.3%Federal Heights 962,846 976,649 13,803 1.4%Interest & Other 377,086 391,856 14,770 3.9%

Total 17,381,842$ 18,630,035$ 1,248,193$ 7.2%

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2018 Revenue ForecastEnvironmental Services Enterprise

No rate increase in 2018

Pick up new customers; population growth

Recycling market volatilepast few years; forecast $0 revenue, budget $0 expense


Solid Waste Revenue 4,984,907$ 5,055,254$ 70,347$ 1.4%Special Pickups 180,000 180,000 ‐ 0.0%Recycling Revenue 75,000 75,000 ‐ 0.0%Interest & Other 128,249 145,000 16,751 13.1%

Total 5,368,157$ 5,455,254$ 87,098$ 1.6%

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2018 Revenue ForecastTDA’s ‐ Urban Renewal Funds

TDA SOUTH• Property tax increment• 8% increase property tax• Commercial properties only

TDA NORTH (Larkridge)• Property & sales tax increment• Inflationary growth

• Mature shopping area• Sears declining• Duluth new in fall 2017

$13.1M $13.5M

2,000,000

6,000,000

10,000,000

14,000,000

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Sales Tax Prop. Tax Interest/Other

$446K $473K

‐

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000


Interest/Other Property Tax

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2018 Revenue ForecastTDA’s ‐ Urban Renewal Funds

TDA 144th (The Grove)Property & sales tax

New fast food fall 2017

Hilton Garden Inn• Open mid 2018• Johnny’s Steakhouse• Sales tax in TDA 144th• Lodging tax to gen’l fund

$3.6M $4.0M

‐ 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 5,000,000


Sales Tax Prop. Tax Interest/Other

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2018 Revenue ForecastOther City Funds

Debt Service final year of payment for 2001 POS revenuebonds (refunded in 2010)

TASHCO grant funding and program revenue

136th Ave GID minimal growth in 2018, expect jump in2019 due to DPO development

E911 surcharges; more people more phones

Fund Name 17 Projected 18 Forecast $ Change % Change

Debt Service 1,803,663$ 1,801,936$ (1,727)$ ‐0.1%TASHCO 101,441 80,145 (21,296) ‐21.0%136th Avenue GID 5,637 5,712 75 1.3%E‐911 Authority 1,094,359 1,111,176 16,817 1.5%

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Map Includes:

TDA 144thPlan Area,

136th AveGID Area,

overlap with Westminster revenue sharing area

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2018 Revenue Forecast SummaryGeneral & Governmental Capital Funds

Sales and other taxes up 5.5%•Marijuana and DPO driving growth•Core and all other businesses inflationary increase•No major retailers close in 2018Property tax up 22.3%•Residential home values tied to sales thru Jun‐2016

Building revenues down 26.3%•Amazon one‐time building revenues in 2017

Charges for services up 12.2%•Golf course re‐opens mid‐2018

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2018 Revenue Forecast Summary

Water no rate increase, population growth•Tap fees up $0.9M, sustained increase development

URBAN RENEWAL FUNDS (TDA’S)

Sewer 1.4% rate increase recommended due to Metro•Tap fees up $0.8M, sustained increase developmentEnvironmental Services no rate increase, new accounts

ENTERPRISE FUNDS

TDA South 8% property tax growth, preliminaryTDA North (Larkridge) inflationary growthTDA 144th (Grove) 10% overall growth

•Property tax pick up full value Candlewood Suites•Sales tax Increasing but slower than expected

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2018 Budget – Overview• Balanced budget

– Ongoing revenues exceed ongoing expenditures– Fund balance dedicated to one‐time capital projects

• Maintains existing levels of service to the community• Implements the 2017‐2019 City Council Work Plan and

2017 Council Advance High PrioritiesUrban Revitalization

Economic Development and Job Creation

Transit and Transportation

Innovation and Conservation

Advocacy

Community Facilities Plan

Ongoing Services

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2018 Budget – Overview• Continues the implementation of 1.70 sworn police

positions per 1,000 population• Opens new facilities:

– Police Substation– Fire Station #6 (SAFER Grant)– New Fleet Shop

• Thorncreek Golf Course reopening• Invests in staff dedicated to the development review

process• Continued investment in fleet and equipment for

employees

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2018 Budget – Overview• Continue major capital maintenance programs

– Street rehabilitation and concrete replacement program– Park, landscape, and irrigation system rehabilitation

• Continues to implement the Community Facilities Plan– 144th Avenue Widening– 112th Avenue Widening– Fire Station #1 Relocation– Trail Winds Recreation Center– New Senior Center– Carpenter Recreation Center Renovation/Expansion

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Department Division Position Fund FTE

Police Patrol Police Officer General 7.00

Police Patrol Administrative Supervisor General 1.00

Police Police Administration Police Records Supervisor General 1.00

Infrastructure Streets Field Maintenance Worker General 1.00

Community Services Parks Park Maintenance Worker General 1.00

Community Services Recreation Recreation Support Specialist* General 0.75

Community Services Senior Center Guest Services Specialist* General 1.00

City Development Building Inspection Property Maintenance Code Inspector General 1.00

Management Services Finance Senior Financial Analyst General 1.00

Management Services Human Resources Payroll Coordinator General 0.75

Management Services Human Resources Wellness Coordinator General 1.00

Management Services Management Services Admin Assistant Executive Director General ‐1.00

* Conversion from Contract/Temporary to Regular

Personnel Summary

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Department Division Position Fund FTE

Legal Legal Assistant City Attorney (Construction, Development, and Finance) General 1.00

Legal LegalAssistant City Attorney (Police, Law Enforcement Matters, Civil Rights, Constitutional, Litigation)

General 1.00

Legal Legal Assistant City Attorney (Prosecution) General 0.50

Legal Legal Legal Administrative Assistant General 1.50

Management Services Building Maintenance Building Maintenance Specialist ISF 1.00

Management Services Custodial Maintenance Custodian ISF 1.50

Infrastructure Lines Maintenance Field Maintenance Worker Water 1.00

Infrastructure Thornton Water Project Contract Administrator Water 1.00

Infrastructure Environmental Services Equipment Operator Envi Services 2.00

2018 Budget – Position Additions 26.00

2018 Budget – Total Staffing 1,009.25

Personnel Summary

* Conversion from Contract/Temporary to Regular

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2018 General Fund Budget$129,576,307

Internal Service Charges$11,905,591

Capital Outlay (Fleet/Equipment)

$3,699,389

Personnel$91,263,545

Contractual Services

$19,188,542

Commodities$3,519,240

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Department 2017 Budget

2018 Budget

Net Change

Percent Change

Personnel 86,379,156 91,263,545 5,486,145 6%

Contractual Services 18,194,557 19,188,542 1,016,485 6%

Supplies 2,931,616 3,519,240 587,624 20%

Internal Service Charges 10,229,270 11,905,591 1,676,321 16%

Capital Outlay (Fleet/Equipment) 4,978,326 3,699,389 ‐1,278,937 ‐26%

Total 122,712,925 129,576,307 7,487,638 6%

General Fund – Account

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Department 2017 Budget

2018 Budget

Net Change

Percent Change

Police 38,738,157 39,902,914 1,164,757 3%

Fire 18,814,128 18,919,994 730,122 4%

Infrastructure 13,876,043 13,961,875 85,832 1%

Community Services 21,483,493 24,094,846 2,611,353 12%

City Development 8,975,680 9,231,507 255,827 3%

Economic Development 1,078,325 1,068,147 ‐10,178 ‐1%

Management Services 8,873,352 9,348,275 474,923 5%

City Manager’s Office 3,626,717 3,623,092 ‐3,625 0%

Legal 1,541,052 2,268,150 727,098 47%

Legislative 755,378 870,512 115,134 15%

Non‐Departmental 4,950,600 6,286,995 1,336,395 27%

Total 122,712,925 129,576,307 7,487,638 6%

General Fund – Department

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Police – Community Outcomes

• Prevent and deter crime by developing partnerships, pursuing collaborative problem solving, and implementing a youth strategy focused on prevention, intervention, and mentoring.

• Serve and protect the community by providing responsive and proactive policing through a layered strategy of Police services.

• Investigate crime and provide support to victims of crime in pursuit of justice for the community.

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Police – Operating 2018 Budget = $39,902,914

Administration$5,779,009

Detectives$5,465,092

Patrol$24,145,234

Youth Services$39,245

Animal Control$572,042

Victim Services$491,768

Emergency Communications

$3,410,524

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Police – Key Initiatives• Continues the implementation of 1.70 sworn police

positions per 1,000 population– Police Officers (7.0 FTEs)

• Additional civilian positions to support the opening of the new Police Substation:– Administrative Supervisor (1.0 FTE)– Cadet

• Improve data quality and reporting– Records Supervisor (1.0 FTE)– Temporary Part‐Time Records Specialist hours– Online reporting software

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Police – Capital

Public Safety Radio Replacement

• 2018: $2,084,160• 2019: • 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Ensures that public safety first responders are equipped with reliable radio communications.

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Police – Capital Project Name 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 5‐Year

Total Fund

Police (Capital)Public Safety Radio Replacement 2,084,160 2,084,160 GovCapDebt Service – Certificates of Participation 1,190,000 1,190,000 1,190,000 1,190,000 1,190,000 5,950,000 GovCap Radio Console Replacement 200,000 200,000 400,000 GovCapCommunications Center Workstation Furniture 130,000 130,000 GovCapPolice Department 10‐Printer Replacement 30,000 30,000 60,000 GovCapIntergraph Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Upgrade 475,200 475,200 GovCap

Total – Police (Capital) 3,474,160 1,390,000 1,350,000 1,695,200 1,190,000 9,099,360GovCap = Governmental Capital Fund

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Fire – Community Outcomes

• Serve and protect the community by responding to medical, fire, and other emergencies.

• Limit the incidents and impact of fires on homes and businesses through prevention and public education services.

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Fire – Operating 2018 Budget = $18,919,994

Administration$1,265,641

Operations$12,122,527

Prevention$647,940

Support Services$660,430

Ambulance Services

$4,223,456

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Fire – Key Initiatives• Deployment of a new fire engine at Fire Station #6

– SAFER Grant Firefighters (2017 Budget Amendment)– New fire engine

• Maintain established levels of service for development review– Fire Protection Engineer (2017 Budget Amendment)– Administrative Specialist (2017 Budget Amendment)

• Maintain established levels of service and improve safety for EMS operation– Training and equipment

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Fire Station #1 Relocation

• 2018: $750,000• 2019: $6,750,000• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Relocates Fire Station #1 to improve overall response time.

Fire – Capital

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Fire – Capital

Fire Station #3 Retrofit

• 2018: $100,000• 2019: $900,000• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Allows the fifth medic unit to be deployed out of Fire Station #3.

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Fire – Capital

CAD to CAD Integration

• 2018: $329,270• 2019:• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Enhanced service levels with mutual aid partners.

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Fire – Capital

Fire SCBA Replacement

• 2018:• 2019: $1,047,375• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Replaces all self‐contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) packs and accessories to the current National Fire Protection Association standards.

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Fire – Capital Project Name 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 5‐Year

Total Fund

Fire (Capital)Fire Station #1 Relocation 750,000 6,750,000 7,500,000 GovCapCAD to CAD Integration 329,270 329,270 GovCapDefibrillator Replacement 259,000 259,000 GovCapFire Station #3 Retrofit 100,000 900,000 1,000,000 GovCapFire SCBA Replacement 1,047,375 1,047,375 GovCap

Total – Fire (Capital) 1,438,270 8,697,375 10,135,645GovCap = Governmental Capital Fund

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Infrastructure – Community Outcomes

• Design and build public infrastructure necessary to support new growth and maintain existing services.

• Provide safe and well maintained streets for the traveling public, including the mitigation of safety hazards and removal of snow.

• Safely and efficiently convey storm water through drainage ways to reduce the risk of flooding, minimize damage from storm events, and meet changing water quality regulations.

• Develop and provide a transportation network that allows for safe and efficient multimodal use of arterial, collector, and residential streets.

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Infrastructure – Operating (General Fund)2018 Budget = $13,961,875

Administration$453,760

Street Operations$6,183,094

Engineering Services

$3,029,410

Traffic Engineering $4,295,611

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Infrastructure – Key Initiatives• Fourth year of the enhanced street rehabilitation

program• Asphalt program enhancements in response to citizen

survey results– Field Maintenance Worker (1.0 FTE)– Additional temporary part‐time hours– Supplies

• RTD N Line Coordination– Construction Coordinator backfill while N Line is under construction

– Contract building inspection and plan review hours• Implement the new MS4 stormwater permit

– Contract stormwater position

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144th Avenue Widening – Washington Street to York Street

• 2018: $5,850,000• 2019:• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: A safer, less congested roadway.

Infrastructure – Capital

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144th Avenue Widening – York Street to Colorado Boulevard

• 2018: $1,224,000• 2019: $3,495,000• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: A safer, less congested roadway.


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136th Avenue and Holly Street Intersection Improvements

• 2018: $475,000• 2019: $4,125,000• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: A safer, less congested intersection.

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128th Avenue Widening – York Street to Colorado Boulevard

• 2018: $590,000• 2019:• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Prepares 128th Avenue for additional traffic due to the N Line opening.

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128th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Intersection Improvements

• 2018: $390,000• 2019:• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:



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112th Avenue Widening – York to Steele Street

• 2018: $2,865,000• 2019:• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:



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112th Avenue Widening – Steele Street to Colorado Boulevard

• 2018: $2,865,000• 2019:• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:



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Eastlake First Street Parking Lots

• 2018:• 2019: $418,000• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Improves parking in historic Eastlake in advance of the N Line opening.


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Street Rehabilitation Program

• 2018: $5,184,376• 2019: $5,391,750• 2020: $5,607,420• 2021: $5,831,716• 2022: $6,064,986

Outcome: Provides safe and well‐maintained streets for residents and visitors.


2018 Resurfacing Projects:• 84th Avenue – Grant Street to Washington Street• 88th Avenue – Welby Road to the South Platte

River• Race Street – 98th Avenue to 100th Avenue• 100th Avenue – Zuni Street to Pecos Street• Garfield Street – 107th Avenue to 108th Avenue• Clayton Street – St. Paul Street to 118th Circle• 120th Avenue – Colorado Boulevard to Fairfax

Street• Eastlake: First Street, Birch Avenue• 128th Avenue – Washington Street to Lafayette

Street• Hunters Glen: 130th Avenue, Corona Street• Shadow Ridge/Summit Grove: Monroe Street,

134th Drive, Garfield Street, Summit Grove Parkway

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Concrete Replacement Program

• 2018: $145,600• 2019: $151,424• 2020: $157,480• 2021: $163,780• 2022: $170,331

Outcome: Removes hazards and improves pedestrian mobility throughout the community.


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Traffic Signal Improvements

• 2018: $1,187,000• 2019: $822,500• 2020: $317,000• 2021: $356,500• 2022: $370,600

Outcome: Allows for safe and efficient travel for residents and visitors.


2018 Projects:• 140th Avenue and Colorado

Boulevard (warranted)• 144th Avenue and Detroit Street

(warranted)• 136th Avenue and Quebec Street

(warranted)• 128th Avenue and Fire Station #4

(warranted)

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iWatch Speed Awareness Program

• 2018: $109,800• 2019: $113,600• 2020: $118,200• 2021: $122,900• 2022: $125,900

Outcome: Reduce neighborhood speeding.


2018 Projects:• Assumes four neighborhoods become

eligible• Speed cushions at 32 locations• Four speed monitoring signs

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Residential Collector Speed Reduction Program

• 2018: $251,900• 2019: $164,300• 2020: $170,800• 2021: $177,600• 2022: $184,800

Outcome: Reduce speeding along collector streets.


2018 Projects:• Assumes that four residential

collectors will meet the criteria• Speed cushions at 32 locations• Four speed monitoring signs• Two curb extension locations

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Bike Lanes and Pedestrian Connectivity

• 2018: $25,000• 2019: $25,000• 2020: $25,000• 2021: $25,000• 2022: $25,000

Outcome: Improve bicycle and pedestrian connectivity throughout the community.


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Project Name 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 5‐Year Total Fund

Infrastructure (Capital)144th Avenue Widening – Washington to York 5,850,000 5,850,000 GovCapStreet Rehabilitation Program 5,184,376 5,391,750 5,607,420 5,831,716 6,064,986 28,080,248 GC/ACRB112th Avenue Widening – York to Steele 2,865,000 2,865,000 GovCap112th Avenue Widening – Steele to Colorado 2,865,000 2,865,000 GovCapDebt Service – 144th Avenue/I‐25 Interchange 1,269,537 1,269,537 1,267,000 1,269,750 1,270,000 6,345,824 GovCap144th Avenue Widening – York to Colorado 1,224,000 3,495,000 4,719,000 GovCapTraffic Signal Improvements 1,187,900 822,500 317,000 356,500 370,600 3,054,500 GovCap128th Avenue Widening – York to Colorado 590,000 590,000 ACRB136th and Holly Intersection Improvements 475,000 4,125,000 4,600,000 GovCap128th and Colorado Intersection Improvements 390,000 390,000 ACRBResidential Collector Speed Reduction Program 251,900 164,300 170,800 177,600 184,800 949,400 GovCapConcrete Replacement Program 145,600 151,424 157,480 163,780 170,331 788,615 GovCapTraffic Signal Repairs 134,900 97,900 57,900 104,600 51,000 446,300 GovCapContingency 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 600,000 GC/ACRBResidential Speed Reduction Program 109,800 113,600 118,200 122,900 125,900 590,400 GovCapBrantner Gulch Drainage Master Plan Update 84,000 84,000 GovCapWoodglen Drainage Master Plan Update 50,000 50,000 GovCapTraffic Signal Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) 49,600 56,000 58,200 60,500 62,900 287,200 GovCapBike Lanes and Pedestrian Connectivity 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000 GovCapEastlake First Street Parking Lots 418,000 418,000 GovCapTodd Creek Drainage Master Plan Update 80,000 80,000 GovCap

Total – Infrastructure (Capital) 22,871,613 16,250,011 7,899,000 8,232,346 8,525,517 63,778,487


ACRB = Adams County Road and Bridge FundGovCap/GC = Governmental Capital Fund

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Community ServicesCommunity Outcomes

• Create places for neighbors to gather that build a sense of community and enrich the quality of life.

• Foster human development for citizens of all ages through recreational, social, educational, artistic, and cultural programming.

• Establish, maintain, and preserve a connected system of parks, trails, and open space for current and future generations.

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Community Services – Operating2018 Budget = $24,094,846


Parks $10,869,392

Thorncreek Golf Course$2,057,169

Recreation $8,017,461

Project Management$666,133

Senior Center $1,498,651

Arts and Culture $475,027

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Community Services – Key Initiatives• Maintain established levels of service for park

maintenance– Park Maintenance Worker (1.0 FTE)

• Investment in park maintenance equipment to improve reliability

• Reopen the Thorncreek Golf Course– Increase over 2017 (closed all year)– Marketing costs for reopening event– Additional temporary part‐time hours at the clubhouse restaurant

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Community Services – Key Initiatives• Maintain the established levels of service for pavilion and

sports field rentals and special event permits– Recreation Support Specialist conversion and additional hours (0.75 FTE)

• Enhance the neighborhood outreach program– Block party trailer and equipment– Portable playground increase– Teen Center and City festival bus rental

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Community Services – Key Initiatives• Maintain the established levels of service at the Active

Adult Center– Guest Services Specialist conversion (1.0 FTE)– Facility Attendant hours

• Implement the Community Facilities Plan– Contract Parks and Open Space Project Manager

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Trail Winds Recreation Center

• 2018: $40,400,000• 2019:• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Provides the community with a new recreation facility.

Community Services – Capital

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New Senior Center

• 2018:• 2019: $12,500,000• 2020:• 2021: • 2022:

Outcome: Provides seniors with a new facility.


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Carpenter Recreation Center Renovation/Expansion

• 2018: $150,000• 2019: $16,450,000• 2020: • 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Updates amenities at the Carpenter Recreation Center for the community to enjoy.


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New Park at 88th Avenue and Huron Street

• 2018: $293,000• 2019: $600,000• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: The creation of a new park and recreation amenity in southwest Thornton.


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Riverdale Ball Field Complex Batting Cages

• 2018: $390,000• 2019: • 2020: • 2021: • 2022:

Outcome: Provide a new amenity for the community to enjoy.


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Thorncreek Golf Course Clubhouse Improvements

• 2018: $670,000• 2019:• 2020: • 2021: • 2022:

Outcome: Expand the patio, kitchen area, and bathrooms at the Thorncreek Golf Course clubhouse facility.


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Trail Winds Dog Park Relocation

• 2018: $525,000• 2019:• 2020: • 2021: • 2022:

Outcome: Relocation of the Trail Winds Dog Park to a permanent location on the site and to make room for the Trail Winds Recreation Center.


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Community Park Skate Park Replacement

• 2018:• 2019: $130,000• 2020: $1,300,000• 2021: • 2022:

Outcome: Updates the skate park and provides the community with a safe and fun place to gather.


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Park and Irrigation Rehabilitation

• 2018: $1,383,250• 2019: $837,000• 2020: $174,400• 2021:• 2022: $1,166,478

Outcome: Rehabilitates parks facilities, replaces landscaping in parks and City‐maintained rights of way, and replaces aging irrigation systems.


2018 Projects:Design:• Clayton Street right of wayConstruction:• Woodglen/Brookshire Park irrigation• Parkwood right of way• Thornton Parkway median (Civic

Center Drive to Huron Street)• 128th Avenue irrigation

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Playground Rehabilitation

• 2018: $203,901• 2019: $587,848• 2020: $480,934• 2021:• 2022: $360,500

Outcome: Provides the community with upgraded playground facilities.


2018 Projects:• Holly Park2019 Projects:• Skylake Park• Colony Park• North Creek Park2020 Projects:• Grange Creek Park• Park Ridge detention• Eastlake Historic Park2022 Projects:• Shadow Ridge Park• McCoy Hills II

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Trail Connections

• 2018: $1,605,986• 2019: $1,034,270• 2020: $1,029,030• 2021: 400,000• 2022: 400,000

Outcome: Improve connectivity throughout the community.


2018 Projects:• Concrete replacement• Trail connectivity consultant• Trail wayfinding signage• Thornton Parkway to Yucca Way Trail• Niver Trail east of Interstate 25• Niver Open Space trail lighting• North Star Park trail connection• Thorncreek/Big Dry Creek trail

connection

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Heritage Trail Connections

• 2018: $341,289• 2019: $267,497• 2020: $250,931• 2021: $175,000• 2022: $175,000

Outcome: Improve connectivity throughout the community while paying tribute to the area's rich history.


2018 Projects:• Niver Heritage Trail amenities

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Maintenance Equipment and Supplies

• 2018: $1,235,223• 2019: $1,462,664• 2020: $1,534,700• 2021: $1,620,541• 2022: $1,698,691

2018 Projects:• Fleet and Equipment: $1,002,257 • Parks Maintenance Supplies: $232,966

Outcome: Provides the equipment necessary to maintain parks, recreation, and open space amenities.


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Minor Capital Maintenance Projects

• 2018: $1,182,700• 2019: $918,532• 2020: $759,377• 2021: $836,253• 2022: $800,121

Outcome: Provides for the ongoing maintenance and repair of park and recreation amenities throughout the community


2018 Projects:• Equipment replacement• Athletic court maintenance• Ball field fence repairs• Hazardous tree removal• Irrigation controller replacement• Land appraisals• Irrigation system upgrades• Park sign replacement• Plant material replacement• Sport court resurfacing• Swimming pool repair• Tree replacement

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Community Services (Capital)Trail Winds Recreation Center 40,400,000 40,400,000 POSDebt Service – Certificates of Participation 3,460,000 5,500,000 5,500,000 5,500,000 5,500,000 25,460,000 POSDebt Service – Parks and Open Space Sales Tax 1,799,200 1,799,200 P/OS/POSDebt Service – Government Capital Advance Repayment 1,699,775 1,699,775 POSTrail Connections 1,605,986 1,034,270 1,029,030 400,000 400,000 4,469,286 OS/POSPark and Irrigation Rehabilitation 1,383,250 837,000 174,400 1,166,478 3,561,128 ACOSMaintenance Equipment and Supplies 1,235,223 1,462,664 1,534,700 1,620,541 1,698,691 7,551,819 CT/POSGolf Course Clubhouse Improvements 670,000 670,000 PTrail Winds Dog Park Relocation 525,000 525,000 POSRiverdale Ball Fields Batting Cages 390,000 390,000 PHeritage Trail Connections 341,289 267,497 250,931 175,000 175,000 1,209,717 OS/POSNew Park at 88th Avenue and Huron Street 293,000 600,000 893,000 PPlayground Rehabilitation 203,901 587,848 480,934 360,500 1,633,183 ACOS/CTSwimming Pool Repair 192,200 98,443 65,500 122,543 149,731 628,417 CTBall Field Fence Repairs 151,000 50,000 50,000 60,000 60,000 371,000 CTCarpenter Recreation Center Renovation/Expansion 150,000 16,450,000 16,600,000 POSPublic Art 150,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 350,000 ACOSSport Court Resurfacing 122,325 203,927 91,647 141,260 50,000 609,159 CTHazardous Tree Removal and Replacement 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 600,000 OS/POSRecreation Center Equipment Replacement and Repairs 115,945 131,095 98,304 87,775 115,895 549,014 CT


CIL = Cash In Lieu FundCT = Conservation Trust Fund

Parks = Parks FundOS = Open Space Fund

POS = Parks and Open Space FundACOS = Adams County Open Space Fund

GovCap = Governmental Capital Fund

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Community Services (Capital – Continued)Contingency 100,000 110,000 110,000 110,000 90,000 520,000 AllEastlake Caboose Rehabilitation and Site Fencing 100,000 100,000 OS2018 Cash in Lieu Projects 86,230 86,230 CILIrrigation Controller Replacement 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000 ACOSPlant Material Replacement 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000 CTActive Adult Center Equipment Replacement 46,460 19,970 26,000 8,700 9,550 110,680 CTTree Replacement 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 150,000 CTTrees for Tomorrow Program 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000 GovCapPaddle Boat Replacement 24,640 22,320 46,960 CT/PPark and Open Space Land Appraisals 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 75,000 OS/POSAthletic Court Maintenance and Supplies 10,000 10,000 10,000 15,000 15,000 60,000 CTPark Sign Replacement 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 50,000 CTCommunity Center Equipment Replacement and Repairs 8,900 18,300 6,360 8,500 800 42,860 CTNew Senior Center 12,500,000 12,500,000 POSCommunity Park Skatepark Replacement 130,000 1,300,000 1,430,000 POSTrail Winds Master Plan Update 85,000 85,000 POSPark Irrigation System Upgrades 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 200,000 ACOSTACC Equipment Replacement 11,797 36,566 17,475 1,825 67,663 CT






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Community Services (Capital – Continued)Parks and Open Space Master Plan 225,000 225,000 POSCommunity Park Restrooms 750,000 750,000 POSTrail Winds Turf Replacement 1,178,412 1,178,412 CT

Total – Community Services (Capital) 53,864,549 40,507,811 11,389,372 9,416,794 11,394,202 126,572,728






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City Development – Community Outcomes

• Engage residents, developers, and others to create plans for a prosperous community and ensure quality built residential and commercial buildings.

• Design and build public infrastructure necessary to support new growth and maintain existing services.

• Preserve and stabilize existing neighborhoods to support community health and vibrancy.

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City Development – Operating 2018 Budget = $9,231,507

Administration $952,684

Current Planning $1,239,147

Policy Planning $551,013

Building Inspection $2,455,741

Neighborhood Services

$1,721,323

CDBG Administration

$168,283

Development Engineering $1,591,322

GIS Services $551,994

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City Development – Key Initiatives• Maintain established levels of service for development

review– Contract GIS Analyst– Contract building inspection for Denver Premium Outlets

– Contract plan review for oil and gas developments– 2017 Budget Amendment

• Building Inspector (1.0 FTE)• Planning Technician (1.0 FTE)• Project Manager/Civil Engineer (1.0 FTE)

83

City Development – Key Initiatives• Implement the Property Maintenance Code

– Property Maintenance Code Inspector (1.0 FTE)• Update the Housing Needs Assessment to remain in

compliance with CDBG requirements

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City Development – Capital

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects

• 2018: $480,000• 2019: $480,000• 2020: $480,000• 2021: $480,000• 2022: $480,000

Outcome: Provides projects and programs that benefit low‐ and moderate‐income residents.

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Transportation Master Plan

• 2018:• 2019: $300,000• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Develops a long‐range plan for travel and mobility and guides the future development of transportation infrastructure.

City Development – Capital

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City Development – Capital Project Name 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 5‐Year

Total Fund

City Development (Capital)Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects 480,000 480,000 480,000 480,000 480,000 2,400,000 GovCapTransportation Master Plan 0 300,000 300,000 GovCapTotal – City Development (Capital) 480,000 780,000 480,000 480,000 480,000 2,700,000


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Economic DevelopmentCommunity Outcomes

• Attract and retain primary employers to support a healthy Thornton economy and provide access to jobs for Thornton residents.

• Attract new retailers, retain existing retailers, and support small businesses to ensure access to goods and services, sustain a healthy tax base, and encourage a strong business environment.

• Conduct targeted redevelopment activities to revitalize existing development, eliminate blight, and encourage public and private reinvestment.

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Economic Development – Key Initiatives2018 Budget = $1,068,147• Improve the small business assistance program

– Translation services for small business meetings– Spanish language training for small business liaison

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Economic Development – Capital

Incentive Payments

• 2018: $375,150• 2019: $364,283• 2020: $297,814• 2021: $229,473• 2022: $236,357

2018 Incentives:• Avaya• Dynamic Metal Fabrication• High Pointe• Intrex• Total Beverage

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Business Investment Program

• 2018: $360,000• 2019: $360,000• 2020: $360,000• 2021: $360,000• 2022: $360,000

Outcome: Provides specialized programs and services to support Thornton businesses.

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Westminster Revenue Share

• 2018: $166,667• 2019: $1,030,000• 2020: $1,060,900• 2021: $1,092,727• 2022: $1,125,509

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Economic DevelopmentIncentive Payments 375,150 364,283 297,814 229,473 236,357 1,503,077 GovCapBusiness Investment Program 360,000 360,000 360,000 360,000 360,000 1,800,000 GovCapWestminster Revenue Share 166,667 1,030,000 1,060,900 1,092,727 1,125,509 4,475,803 GovCap

Total – Economic Development (Capital) 901,817 1,754,283 1,718,714 1,682,200 1,721,866 7,778,880



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Management ServicesCommunity Outcomes

• Ensure access to safe, clean, and well maintained public facilities.

• Efficiently and effectively manage public resources, including the responsible use of taxpayer money and fair treatment of City employees.

• Provide municipal court services as a local forum for fair adjudication and problem solving of law enforcement and code enforcement issues.

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Management Services – General Fund2018 Budget = $9,348,275


Finance $2,723,840

Human Resources $2,181,598

Municipal Court $1,975,550

Support Services $553,430

Contracts $959,039

Purchasing $594,641

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Management Services – Internal Service Funds2018 Budget = $21,729,099

Risk Management $6,292,404

Reprographics $663,731

Information Technology $7,538,358

Consolidated Service Center

$485,769

Building Maintenance $4,727,377

Fleet Administration

$542,134

Custodial Maintenance $1,479,326

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Management Services – Key Initiatives• Support for the new Public Safety Facility

– Custodians (1.5 FTEs)– Building Maintenance Specialist (1.0 FTE)– Equipment for internet and network connectivity

• Enhance the employee wellness program– Wellness Coordinator (1.0 FTE)

• Maintain the established levels of service– Payroll Coordinator (0.75 FTE)– Senior Financial Analyst (1.0 FTE)

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Management Services – Key InitiativesRisk Management• Enhance emergency response and coordination

– Emergency Operations Center remodel • Property Casualty and Workers’ Compensation changes

Information Technology• Maintain the efficiencies gained through software

implementation• Maintain critical mapping and communication for frontline

Police and Fire personnel– Replace public safety mobile devices

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Management Services – Key InitiativesMaintenance Services• Facility maintenance projects

– Safety ($211K)– Essential functions ($1.26M)– Energy efficiency ($147K)– Other improvements ($534K)

• Enhanced fleet tracking and maintenance– Fleet software and equipment– Opening of new fleet shop

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Management Services – Capital

Justice Center Soil Mitigation

• 2018: $500,000• 2019: $2,000,000• 2020: • 2021: $2,500,000• 2022:

Outcome: Address building foundation issues caused by expanding soils.

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City Fiber Buildout

• 2018: $2,400,000• 2019: • 2020: • 2021: • 2022:

Outcome: Construct a City‐owned fiber network to interconnect all City facilities.

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Management Services (Capital)Debt Service – IMC, Justice Center, and 136th 3,361,550 3,364,406 3,368,000 3,363,400 3,364,200 16,821,556 GovCapJustice Center Soil Mitigation 500,000 2,000,000 2,500,000 5,000,000 GovCapCity Fiber Buildout 2,400,000 2,400,000 GC/W

Total – Management Services (Capital) 6,261,550 5,364,406 3,368,000 5,863,400 3,364,200 24,221,556


GovCap/GC = Governmental Capital FundW = Water Fund

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City Manager’s OfficeCommunity Outcomes

• Utilize evolving mediums to actively communicate information regarding City services, events, issues, and emergencies to residents, businesses, and the news media.


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City Manager’s Office – Operating2018 Budget = $3,623,092

City Manager $668,010

City Clerk $975,943

Communications $1,064,697

Management and Budget Office$914,442

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City Attorney’s Charter Duties

• Fundamental and exclusive responsibility to advise and assist City Council and City departments with thousands of legal documents and issues associated with City lawmaking, policy issues and business decisions

• Provides updates on “all matters of law and changes… affecting the City” Charter 5.9

• The City Attorney’s staff size has not kept pace with the growing City government and needs, making it very difficult to perform its fundamental charter duties.

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Legal – Increase from 2017 staff2018 Budget = $2,268,150 (72.67% Personnel; 16.92% Special Counsel)• 2 Assistant City Attorneys (2 FTEs)

– Construction, Development, and Finance– Police, Law Enforcement, Civil Rights/Constitutional, Litigation

• Legal Administrative Assistant (1 FTE)• Extra hours for current part‐time prosecution staff • Special Counsel increase (e.g., oil and gas)• One‐time expenses: Legal workload management

software; Office buildout ($102,958)

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Legislative – Community Outcomes


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Legislative – Key Initiatives2018 Budget = $870,512• Upgrade the Council Chambers equipment to improve

reliability and function– Voting system replacement– Audio/visual system upgrades

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Water Fund – Community Outcomes

• Provide water to the community by securing adequate water supply, treating water that meets quality standards, and distributing water to customers.

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Water Fund – Operating 2018 Budget = $29,355,141

Utility Billing$1,959,118

Utilities Operations$4,146,223

Thornton Water Project Team$1,082,334

Water Resources$5,884,786

Water Quality$1,271,469

Water Treatment$6,787,507

Real Estate Management$182,541

Water Legal$194,302

Non‐Departmental$7,846,861

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Water Fund – Key Initiatives• Maintain the level of service for valve maintenance and

hydrant maintenance program– Field Maintenance Worker (1.0 FTE)

• New programs/initiatives to encourage water conservation• Continue implementation of the Thornton Water Project

– Contract Administrator (1.0 FTE)– New contract Project Manager– New contract Permit Administrator

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Water Fund – Key Initiatives• Opening of the new Farm Management office in Ault• Purchase of a gas chromatograph to improve testing and

management of taste and odor compounds in the treated water

• Investment in preventative maintenance program at Wes Brown Water Treatment Plant

• Continued investment in fleet and equipment for employees

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Water Fund – Capital

Cooley East Pump Station

• 2018: $8,500,000• 2019:• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Addresses water supply risks in the coming years.

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Cooley West Alluvial Well Rehabilitation

• 2018: $550,000• 2019:• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Addresses water supply risks in the coming years.


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Fulton Ditch Turnout Extension into Cooley East Reservoir

• 2018: $1,002,000• 2019:• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Provides the ability to deliver water into the Cooley East reservoir and addresses water supply risks in the coming years.


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North Dahlia Reservoir Outlet Gate Improvements

• 2018: $250,000• 2019:• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Replaces two existing outlet gates at the North Dahlia reservoir.


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Gravel Pit Acquisition – Zadel Reservoir

• 2018: $3,100,000• 2019: $4,800,000• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Secures additional raw water exchange capacity.


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Burlington Canal Ditch Exchange

• 2018: $1,980,500• 2019: $468,000• 2020: $3,510,000• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Repairs the Burlington Canal ditch exchange facility that was damaged during the 2013 flooding event.


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Burlington Canal Diversion Rehabilitation

• 2018: $500,000• 2019: $500,000• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Rehabilitate the Burlington Canal Diversion facility.


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Gravel Lakes Rip‐Rap Protection Program

• 2018: $200,000• 2019: $50,000• 2020: $500,000• 2021: $50,000• 2022: $500,000

Outcome: Protects reservoirs from damages caused by erosion.


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Wes Brown Water Treatment Plant Projects

• 2018: $2,195,200• 2019: $1,384,000• 2020: $2,880,000• 2021: $880,000• 2022: $880,000

Outcome: Increased efficiency at the Wes Brown Water Treatment Plant (WBWTP).


Projects:• Treatment process optimization

(2018, 2020)• Clarifier lining repairs (2018)• Ongoing membrane replacement

(2018‐2022)• Clearwell roof repair and membrane

tank repair (2019)• High service pump station electrical

actuators (2019)

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TWTP Sludge Line Replacement

• 2018:• 2019:• 2020:• 2021: $610,000• 2022: $6,560,000

Outcome: Replace the aging sludge line connecting the Thornton Water Treatment Plant (TWTP) to the sludge ponds at the Wes Brown Water Treatment Plant (WBWTP).


122

Distribution System Rehabilitation and Maintenance

• 2018: $2,945,000• 2019: $3,275,000• 2020: $1,645,000• 2021: $2,275,000• 2022: $1,645,000

Outcome: Repairs aging water infrastructure to protect the water utility's treated water distribution system.


Projects:• Valve replacement• Pipeline rehabilitation• Treated water system

improvements (PRV’s)• Hydrant replacement• Tank painting and repair

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128th Avenue Water Line Replacement

• 2018: $3,200,000• 2019: • 2020: • 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Replacement of an aging water line along 128th Avenue from Washington Street to York Street.


124

100th Avenue Water Line Replacement

• 2018:• 2019: • 2020: $1,900,000• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Corrects a bottleneck in the water distribution system and provide additional capacity.


125

Water Line Upsizing to the Cherokee Tanks

• 2018:• 2019: • 2020:• 2021: $230,000• 2022: $1,860,000

Outcome: Upsize the existing water line in order to mitigate capacity issues.


126

East Gravel Lakes Pump Station Upgrade

• 2018:• 2019: $600,000• 2020:• 2020: • 2021:

Outcome: Increase firm pumping capacity to the new Thornton Water Treatment Plant from 8 MGD to 12 MGD.


127

Drought Management Plan

• 2018: $50,000• 2019: • 2020: • 2021: • 2022:

Outcome: A plan to manage future drought situations.


128

Water and Wastewater Master Plan

• 2018:• 2019: $60,000• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Updates the Water and Wastewater Master Plan upon completion of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.


129

Parks Smart Meters

• 2018: $30,000• 2019: $30,000• 2020:• 2020: • 2021:

Outcome: More efficient use of parks irrigation water.


130

Advanced Metering Infrastructure

• 2018:• 2019: • 2020: $1,275,000• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Installation of the communications backbone to implement the Advanced Metering infrastructure.


131

Thornton Water Project (TWP) Land Acquisition

• 2018: $9,182,520• 2019: $12,404,797• 2020: $10,874,980• 2021: $1,750,709• 2022:

Outcome: Delivers sustainable, high‐quality water to the community.


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Thornton Water Project (TWP) Pipeline Design

• 2018: $2,958,803• 2019: $6,245,329• 2020: $6,539,660• 2021: $556,198• 2022: $3,147,054



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Thornton Water Project (TWP) Pipeline Construction

• 2018: $21,576,700• 2019: $ 12,343,850 • 2020: $ 62,255,557 • 2021: $112,526,604• 2022: $61,977,475



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Thornton Water Project (TWP) Project Support

• 2018: $1,487,795• 2019: $3,414,112• 2020: $3,304,840• 2021: $3,304,840 • 2022: $3,304,840



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TWP – WSSC Improvements

• 2018: • 2019: $3,496,726• 2020: • 2021: • 2022:

Outcome: Water decree required improvements to protect agricultural users.


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TWP – Farm Property Revegetation

• 2018: $411,000• 2019: $401,000• 2020: $401,000 • 2021: $401,000 • 2022: $401,000

Outcome: Satisfies decree requirements so that northern Colorado water can be utilized in the future.


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Project Name 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 5–Year Total

Water Fund (Capital)Cooley East Pump Station 8,500,000 8,500,000Gravel Pit Acquisition – Zadel Reservoir 3,100,000 4,800,000 7,900,000Burlington Canal Ditch Exchange 1,980,500 468,000 3,510,000 5,958,500Fulton Ditch Turnout Extension to Cooley East Reservoir 1,002,000 1,002,000Cooley West Alluvial Well Rehabilitation 550,000 550,000Burlington Canal Diversion Rehabilitation 500,000 500,000 1,000,000North Dahlia Reservoir Outlet Gate Improvements 250,000 250,000Gravel Lakes Rip‐Rap Protection Program 200,000 50,000 500,000 50,000 500,000 1,300,000Cooley West Reservoir Pump Station Meter Improvements 186,000 186,000Non‐TWP Water Rights Transfers 172,000 176,000 176,000 176,000 176,000 876,000Non‐TWP Water Supply Protection 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 750,000Drought Management Plan 50,000 50,000Water Supply Planning 13,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 33,000Gravel Lakes Coordination and Planning 10,500 10,500 11,000 11,000 11,500 54,500Standley Lake Spillway Repairs 120,000 120,000WBWTP Treatment Process Optimization 2,070,200 2,000,000 4,070,200WBWTP Ongoing Membrane Replacement 880,000 880,000 880,000 880,000 3,520,000WBWTP Clarifier Lining Repairs 125,000 125,000WBWTP Clearwell Roof Repair and Membrane Tank Repair 372,000 372,000WBWTP High Service Pump Station Electrical Actuators 132,000 132,000TWTP Sludge Line Replacement 610,000 6,560,000 7,170,000

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Water Fund (Capital – Continued)128th Avenue Water Line Replacement 3,200,000 3,200,000Valve Replacement Program 1,500,000 1,500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 4,500,000Pipeline Rehabilitation Program 800,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 2,800,000Treated Water System Improvements 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 2,250,000City Fiber Buildout 360,000 360,000Commercial Meter Retrofit 280,449 280,449Standley Lake Pipeline Rehabilitation 175,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 775,000Hydrant Replacement Program 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 625,000Tank Painting and Repair 70,000 700,000 70,000 700,000 70,000 1,610,000Parks Smart Meters 30,000 30,000 60,000East Gravel Lakes Pump Station Upgrade 600,000 600,000Zone 3/4 Pump Station MCC Replacement 250,000 250,000West Gravel Lakes Electrical Upgrades 126,000 126,000Water and Wastewater Master Plan 60,000 60,000100th Avenue Water Line Replacement 1,900,000 1,900,000Advanced Metering Infrastructure 1,275,000 1,275,000Water Line Upsizing to the Cherokee Tanks 230,000 1,860,000 2,090,000TWP – Pipeline Construction 21,576,700 12,343,850 62,255,557 112,526,604 61,977,475 270,680,186TWP – Land Acquisition 9,182,520 12,404,797 10,874,980 1,750,709 34,213,006TWP – Pipeline Design 2,958,803 6,245,329 6,539,660 556,198 3,147,054 19,447,044TWP – Project Support 1,487,795 3,414,112 3,304,840 3,304,840 3,304,840 14,816,427TWP – Farm Property Revegetation 411,000 401,000 401,000 401,000 401,000 2,015,000

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Water Fund (Capital – Continued)TWP – Water Rights Transfers 116,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 596,000TWP – Water Supply Protection 105,000 105,000 105,000 105,000 105,000 525,000TWP – WSSC Improvements 3,496,726 3,496,726

Total – Water Fund (Capital) 61,687,467 50,685,314 95,803,037 123,301,351 80,992,869 412,470,038

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Sewer Fund – Community Outcomes

• Collect and deliver wastewater for treatment at Metro Wastewater Reclamation District facilities to protect health, safety, and the environment.

141

Sewer Fund – Operating2018 Budget = $13,007,706

Utilities Operations$2,141,302

Metro Wastewater Reclamation District

$9,323,922

Non–Departmental$1,542,482

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Sewer Fund – Key Initiatives

• Capital projects to add capacity to wastewater lines and lift stations

• Ongoing maintenance and repair of sewer utility infrastructure

• Replacing outdated lift station generators

143

Big Dry Creek Force Main Realignment

• 2018: $8,500,000• 2019: • 2020: • 2021: • 2022:

Outcome: Realigns an existing wastewater line and allows for future development.

Sewer Fund – Capital

144

Big Dry Creek Lift Station Upgrade

• 2018: $6,003,000• 2019: • 2020: • 2021: • 2022:

Outcome: replaces and upgrades an existing wastewater lift station


145

Sanitary Sewer Main and Manhole Rehabilitation Program

• 2018: $780,000• 2019: $800,000• 2020: $825,000• 2021: $850,000• 2022: $900,000

Outcome: Repairs aging wastewater infrastructure.


146

Big Dry Creek Interceptor (Segment 2)

• 2018: • 2019: $460,000• 2020: $2,875,000• 2021: $2,875,000• 2022:

Outcome: Increases the capacity of an existing wastewater line for future development.


147

Gravity Main Remington Lift Station to Riverdale Park Lift Station

• 2018: • 2019: $203,000• 2020: $883,000• 2021: • 2022:

Outcome: Constructs a new gravity sewer main from the Remington Lift Station to the Riverdale Park Lift Station, allowing for the Remington Lift Station to be abandoned.


148

Riverdale Park Lift Station Replacement

• 2018: • 2019: $126,000• 2020: $860,000• 2021: • 2022:

Outcome: Upgrades the Riverdale Park Lift Station to accept additional capacity from the Remington basin, allowing for the Remington Lift Station to be abandoned.


149

Water and Wastewater Master Plan

• 2018:• 2019: $25,000• 2020:• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Updates the Water and Wastewater Master Plan upon completion of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.


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Advanced Metering Infrastructure

• 2018:• 2019: • 2020: $425,000• 2021:• 2022:

Outcome: Installation of the communications backbone to implement the Advanced Metering infrastructure.


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Sewer Fund (Capital)Big Dry Creek Force Main Realignment 8,500,000 8,500,000Big Dry Creek Lift Station Upgrade 6,003,000 6,003,000Sanitary Sewer Main and Manhole Rehabilitation Program 780,000 800,000 825,000 850,000 900,000 4,155,000Commercial Meter Retrofit 93,483 93,483Big Dry Creek Interceptor – Segment 2 460,000 2,875,000 2,875,000 6,210,000Gravity Main Remington Lift Station to Riverdale Park Lift Station 203,000 883,000 1,086,000Riverdale Park Lift Station Replacement 126,000 860,000 986,000Water and Wastewater Master Plan 25,000 25,000Advanced Metering Infrastructure 425,000 425,000

Total – Sewer Fund (Capital) 15,376,483 1,614,000 5,868,000 3,725,000 900,000 27,483,483

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Environmental Services FundCommunity Outcomes

• Safely and efficiently provide curbside trash and recycling collection services to customers.

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Environmental Services – Key Initiatives2018 Budget = $5,544,364• Maintain levels of service for trash and recycling

collection– Equipment Operator (1.0 FTE)

• Maintain levels of service for the Click and Haul program– Contract Equipment Operator conversion (1.0 FTE)

• Continue core collection services• Continue special programs and events

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Other Funds – Fund SummaryFund 2017

Budget2018 Budget

Net Change

Percent Change

Other Funds

Thornton Development Authority 20,274,476 16,954,997 ‐3,319,479 ‐16%

TASHCO 84,710 121,901 37,191 44%

E‐911 Authority 1,400,000 1,100,000 ‐300,000 ‐21%

136th Avenue GID 7,000 5,500 ‐1,500 ‐21%

Total – Other Funds 21,766,186 18,182,398 ‐3,583,788 ‐16%

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Thornton Development Authority• TDA South 2018 projects

– Transfer to the General Fund ($206K)– South Thornton Area Revitalization (STAR) Grant Program ($100K)

• TDA North 2018 projects– Incentive Payments ($6.3M)– Transfer to the General Fund ($4.3M)– Debt Service ($1.4M)– Big Dry Sewer Connection ($250K in 2018, $1.75M in 2019)

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Thornton Development Authority• TDA 144th 2018 projects

– Debt Service ($1.8M)– Transfer to the General Fund ($1.7M)– Westminster Revenue Share ($870K)

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Thornton Development Authority


TDA South FundTDA South – Transfer to the General Fund 206,000 212,180 218,545 225,102 231,855 1,093,682South Thornton Attraction and Revitalization (STAR) Grant 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000

Total TDA South Fund 306,000 312,180 318,545 325,102 331,855 1,593,682

TDA North FundTDA North – Incentive Payments 6,314,000 5,048,000 11,362,000TDA North – Transfer to the General Fund 4,290,000 6,382,700 6,538,181 6,698,326 6,863,276 30,772,483TDA North – Debt Service 1,414,363 1,411,263 1,414,463 1,411,063 1,411,263 7,062,415Big Dry Sewer Connection 250,000 1,750,000 2,000,000

Total TDA North Fund 12,268,363 14,591,963 7,952,644 8,109,389 8,274,539 51,196,898

TDA 144th FundTDA 144th – Debt Service 1,813,194 1,812,394 1,808,994 1,811,794 1,810,494 9,056,870TDA 144th – Transfer to the General Fund 1,697,440 1,748,363 1,800,814 1,854,838 1,910,483 9,011,938TDA 144th – Westminster Revenue Share 870,000 889,284 970,654 1,007,704 1,041,834 4,779,475

Total TDA 144th Fund 4,380,634 4,450,041 4,580,462 4,674,336 4,762,811 22,848,283

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Other Funds• TASHCO = $121,901

– SCFD program funding: “We HeART the Arts” and Young Artists Festival 2018 “Ignite Creativity”

• E–911 Authority = $1,100,000– Transfer of 911 emergency telephone surcharges to the General Fund for the Emergency Communications Center

• 136th Avenue GID = $5,500– Transfer of Property Tax revenue to the General Fund

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Council Questions/Discussion/Direction

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Department Division Position FTE

City Development Administration Senior Policy Analyst 1.00 City Development Building Inspection Cross Connection Control Program Administrator 1.00 City Development Development Engineering Senior Development Inspector 1.00 City Development Neighborhood Services Administrative Specialist 0.25 Community Services Active Adult Center Visual Arts Specialist 0.75 Community Services Arts and Culture Guest Services Specialist* 0.75 Community Services Golf Operations Assistant Golf Professional 1.00 Community Services Golf Restaurant Front of House Supervisor 1.00 Community Services Parks Forestry Technician 1.00 Community Services Parks Horticulture Coordinator 1.00 Fire Administration Administrative Specialist 0.50 Fire Administration Assistant Fire Chief 1.00 Fire Prevention Public Information Officer 1.00 Fire Support Services Training Officer 1.00 Infrastructure Traffic Engineering Traffic Operations Technician 1.00 Management Services Custodial Maintenance Custodian 0.50 Management Services Human Resources Payroll Coordinator 0.25 Management Services Information Technology IT Support Specialist 0.50 Management Services Information Technology Technical Support Specialist 1.00 Management Services Municipal Court Court Specialist 1.00 Management Services Risk Management Employee Safety Administrator 1.00 Police Administration Community Service Officer 1.00 Police Patrol Animal Control Officer 2.00

Total Unfunded Positions 20.50* Conversion from Contract/Temporary to Regular

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Project Total Cost

Fire Station #7 9,318,947$ York Street Bridge over Big Dry Creek at 156th Avenue 8,336,000 McKay Road Widening ‐ 104th Avenue to South Platte River 8,085,000 McKay Road Widening ‐ 112th Avenue to 104th Avenue 7,483,000 Aylor Open Space Improvements 3,095,860 Gravel Lakes Open Space Improvements 2,782,500 York Street Widening ‐ 112th Avenue to 116th Avenue 2,073,000 Niver Creek Tributary Box Culvert Improvements at Huron Street 1,783,000 Niver Creek Tributary Channel Improvements ‐ Huron Street to Thornton Parkway 1,511,000 Body Cameras for Police Department 1,100,000 88th Avenue Drainage Improvements at Hoffman Way 1,032,000 City Hall Facility Master Plan 1,000,000 Public Safety Emergency Response Mobile Command Post 1,000,000 120th Avenue Widening ‐ Railroad Crossing (with Northglenn) 702,000 100th Avenue Sidewalk at Riverdale Road 383,000 128th Avenue and Brantner Gulch Drainage Improvements 364,000 136th Avenue Trail to New 27J High School 295,000 Grange Hall Creek Channel Stabilization 272,000 126th Avenue and Lafayette Street Trail 232,000 128th Avenue Fiber Connection 223,600 Automated License Plate Readers for The Grove/Denver Premium Outlets 120,000 Police Evidence Management Software 120,000 Public Safety Training Facility n/aCommunity Theater n/aRepurpose Community Center and Senior Center n/a

Total Unfunded Capital Projects 51,311,907$

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