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2010 Annual Report
This year we welcomed several new members to the COD. Our 2010 board
consisted of: Terry Schlicting (Chairperson), Michael Devereaux (Vice-
Chairperson), Michelle Miller (Secretary), Hettie Huber (Historian), Sam
Cavallaro, Jeffery Coon, Mare Franklin-Gaumer, Thomas Klender, and Karen
Perry.
The COD continued to work towards a compromise to the discontinuation of
Transfort route 18 which provided service to Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC).
However, Transfort is unwilling to compromise on this issue. We hope to revisit
the issue at a later date.
Terry Schlicting wrote a letter which was read to City Council by Mike Devereaux.
The letter stated our support for the continuation of Dial-a-Ride evening service.
Dial-a-Ride service was not cut as a result of Fort Collins voters approving the
referendum that allowed for a small tax increase in which to fund many City
services.
Jennifer Petrik, Project Manager of the North College renovation project, regularly
consulted with the COD regarding the improvements that are to be made. Also,
City engineers Kyle Lambrecht and Randy Maizland presented a quick update on
this project. The projected start date is April, 2011.
The COD decided to update the by-laws in order to make it more congruent with
the goals and missions of the COD. We also decided to reduce the number of
members from 11 to 9. This was done because we were having difficulties forming
a quorum to vote on issues due to attendance.
Mike Devereaux and Thomas Klender of the COD and Barrier Busters, along with
Cheryl Distaso of the Center for Justice Peace and Environment, conducted an
assessment of the accessibility in the downtown area. They received a special
recognition award during this year’s Mayors Awards.
2010 Mayor’s awards were presented to:
Dorothy Lasley Memorial Award: Kelsey Paul, organizer of 'TGIF'
Employer of the year: Albertson's Grocery Store
Employee of the year: Keith Aragon, Poudre School District, Fort Collins
High School
Service Provider of the Year: Renee Lee and the ARO Team
Volunteer of the year: Jimmy Kutchar
Spirit of Fort Collins: SLiCE - Student Leadership Involvement &
Community Engagement, CSU
The COD completed the 2011 work plan in November.
Future projects include the development of a local resource for residents with
disabilities who are seeking accessible housing. Currently, there is very little
accessible housing available in terms of guidance for those in need. Also, we
would like to address the accessibility of Transfort bus stops throughout Fort
Collins.