Board of Trustees Action Items
Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Master Plan Project for Central Park

During Wednesday night’s meeting, the Board of Trustees approved Resolution 20-121 authorizing the execution of a professional services agreement with Design Workshop to prepare a Central Park Master Plan.

Since acquiring the land in 2005, the Town of Firestone has anticipated the development of Central Park. While at various times some conceptual plans have been developed, the project has never had a true design effort that could lead to construction. After the Park, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan effort, the Board of Trustees identified Central Park as the #1 priority. As such the Town is moving forward with an actual design effort aimed at beginning construction in 2022.

On Wednesday night, the Board of Trustees emphasized the importance of having the public involved in this process. Town Staff and Design Workshop will work together to create an extensive public input process and share updates and important dates with the public soon.

Contract to Finalize Design for Neighbors Point Park

The Town of Firestone has been working with residents from the Neighbors Point development to conceptualize a park design in their neighborhood, located at Neighbors Parkway, south of Centennial Elementary School. During Wednesday night’s meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a contract to finalize the design of Neighbors Point Park, which will include a synthetic turf playfield, road base parking lot, exercise stations, picnic tables and shelter. The next steps will consist of finalizing the design, developing construction documents, going out to bid the project, and ultimately beginning construction in 2021.

Neighbors Point Park - Conceptual Design 2020

Old Town Sub-Area Plan Grant

The Town of Firestone pursued funding from DOLA REDI Grant Program for the 2020 grant cycle. After participating in the grant process, Town staff was notified on October 19, 2020, that the Town had been awarded $20,000 to develop the Old Town Firestone Sub-Area Plan. Town staff received the executed agreement from DOLA on November 3, 2020. During Wednesday night’s meeting, the Board of Trustees accepted this grant from DOLA.

The Old Town Firestone Sub-Area Plan will be a project kicking-off in 2021. The Sub-Area Plan will include an analysis of the current conditions within the Old Town area, the unique factors and benefits of the area, and goals and objectives to assist decision-makers in committing resources to improve the area. The outcome of the plan will be a guiding document for the Board of Trustees to depend on for making quality decisions regarding the development of programs, further projects, and funding for such efforts.

As the project begins, the public will be invited to participate in this process. More information will be shared when it is available.

2021 Water Rates, Fees, Tolls & Charges Approved

During Wednesday night’s meeting, the Board of Trustees approved resolution 20-117, increasing the Town of Firestone water rates by 8% in 2021. This resolution also increased the meter and yoke fees, and administrative fees paid by developers when a tap is purchased. Additionally, the hydrant meter water usage rate increased to align with the commercial water rate that was approved.

In 2018 the Town prepared a water rate analysis to assess water rates and how the rates were developed. The 2018 Water Rate Study recommended an 8% increase for 2019, 2020 and 2021. The stepped increases over the past years have allowed the Town to keep pace with anticipated cost increases from water treatment, delivery, the Town’s participation in the Northern Integrated Supply Project (“NISP”), purchase of Firestone Reservoir #1, and purchasing additional water rights, which are key components in the Town’s long-term potable water delivery strategy. In 2021, the Town of Firestone plans to conduct a new rate study that will outline water rates for the coming years.

Additional Information

View complete December 9, 2020 Board of Trustees Meeting Packet here.

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