Plans for the Larimer County Mental Health Center structure near the existing county dump are still intact.
County commissioners ordered Tuesday to continue to make plans and design the facility and focus on its long-proposed location northwest of the intersection of Taft Hill and Trilby Roads.
The resolution was passed by a 2-1 vote, and Commissioner Tom Donnelly objected. Donnelly indicated that an additional examination is needed to perceive possible disruptions on the site, as well as the feasibility of building the facility elsewhere.
County staff indicated that if another site was selected, the structure and opening of the facility could be behind schedule for 18 months or more, as the facility is redesigned and approved through a progressive review process.
Commissioner John Kefalas said there is “a great need” now to provide intellectual fitness, such as crisis stabilization, hospital care and abstinence control, or detoxification.
“Delaying this for two years, with a lot of uncertainties, is a big concern,” Kefalas said.
The commissioners had expressed interest in an option on the corner of West 57th Street and Wilson Avenue in Loveland filed through Gerrard Development with a charge of $4.8 million.
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But a closer review of the proposal across the county revealed that the site may result in additional charges, adding a desire to mitigate expansive floors, which may bring the total facility construction fee on site between $33 million and $40 million.
The planned overall construction charge of the facility at Taft Hill-Trilby is between $30 million and $35.5 million, said Ken Cooper, director of county facilities.
Commissioner Steve Johnson said the Taft Hill site is suitable for expanding a campus committed to behavioral fitness that would potentially come with supportive housing. Johnson noted that the site is located in the county’s population center.
“The commitment made to the electorate to put this at the top central position for so many others in Larimer County is very vital to me,” he said.
The proposed facility and other behavioral aptitude in Larimer County are financed through a sales tax of 0.25% approved by the electorate in 2018. Inconsistent installation and maintenance of the facility is expected to charge approximately $15 million according to the year.
The opening of the facility could take place later this year. The county spent a few years and about $1 million making plans and designing the facilities.
The facility would provide six degrees of attention, adding detox that is not lately held in Larimer County. I’d have 64 beds for hospitalized patients.
Long-term plans provide for an on-site campus-like environment that would provide walking trails for patients, equestrian treatment services, and, in all likelihood, housing.
For months, Fort Collins officials have expressed considerations about the location of the facility and its proximity to planned commercial uses in the landfill after it closes in a few years.
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A giant garbage movement station west of the Behavioral Health Center is planned, which is expected to generate 80 garbage trucks a day. A network composting facility is planned further north.
At the county’s invitation, Fort Collins officials submitted a 45-day search for an option that could meet the county’s criteria, adding at least 40 acres, a central location, a proper zoning for a gym, and a price of $2. $4 million.
The search located two homes for sale along the U.S. Highway 287 corridor. Fort Collins also proposed to the county a 93-acre Land Lease Agreement operated through UCHealth.
But after reviewing the properties, as well as the Loveland site proposed through Gerrard Development, county staff stayed at the Taft Hill-Trilthrough site.
Fort Collins and Loveland town halls held special meetings on Monday to discuss the location of the facility and provide information.
The Fort Collins Council approved a move asking commissioners to review known options through the city’s investigation. The council also proposed that the county restart its variety procedure and involve all county municipalities in the discussion.
At the suggestion of council member Emily Gorgol, the council requested that the county build a transit facility to provide intellectual conditioning facilities until a permanent location can be found.
Interim Mayor Kristin Stephens said the county thinks between 50 and 100 years when it submits plans for a behavioral fitness campus. The Taft Hill-Trilby site is too far removed from other fitness services and the rest of the community, he said.
“Yes, we can save taxpayers $3 million, and make no mistake, I think it’s vital to save cash; However, when we think about it long term, we put this facility in a place that is better for our network. term solution you seek to save a few million dollars right now. Array, ” he said.
After a lengthy discussion, Loveland City Council unanimously approved a movement pointing out that it would be any resolution taken by the commissioners.
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