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Key Strategic Outcomes
COD Action Items Strategic Objectives Supported
Neighborhood Livability and Social
Health
Provide a high quality built
environment, support quality,
diverse neighborhoods and foster
the social health of the community
Collaborate with relevant Boards, Commission, and City Departments.
o Receive and respond to citizen concerns
o Ensure COD representation at major events relevant to Community & Neighborhood
Livability.
o Extend invitations to monthly COD meetings to Boards, Commissions, City
Departments and aligned organizations, when relevant.
o Identify needs and develop/pursue special projects.
o Update service agency list. Develop a message to push out on social media.
o Address affordable housing when opportunities arise.
1.1 Improve access to quality housing that is affordable to a broad range of income levels
1.3 Improve accessibility to City and community programs and services to low- and moderate-income
populations
1.4 Co-create a more inclusive and equitable community that promotes unity and honors diversity
1.6 Protect and preserve the quality of life in neighborhoods
Transportation
Provide for safe & reliable
multimodal travel to, from, and
throughout the city
Collaborate with relevant Boards, Commission, and City Departments.
o Receive and respond to citizen concerns
o Extend invitations to monthly COD meetings to Boards, Commissions, City
Departments and aligned organizations, when relevant.
o Ensure COD representation at major events relevant to Transportation.
o Identify needs and develop/pursue special projects.*
o Address paratransit education and advocacy when necessary
*Projects might include:
o Partner with Transfort to provide Ambassador/Consultant to evaluate proposed
changes.
o Work toward additional ADA accessible parking in the downtown area.
o Improve Regional Interconnectivity.
o Provide input to NFRMPO regarding draft plan
o Address winter snow removal to ensure accessibility
6.1 Improve safety for all modes of travel
6.3 Improve transit availability and grow ridership
6.7 Address parking needs Downtown, along the MAX corridor and in residential neighborhoods
Safe Community
Provide a safe place to live, work,
learn and play
Collaborate with relevant Boards, Commission, and City Departments.
o Receive and respond to citizen concerns
o Ensure COD representation at major events relevant to Community Safety.
o Extend invitations to monthly COD meetings to Boards, Commissions, City
Departments and aligned organizations, when relevant.
o Identify needs and develop/pursue special projects.*
*Projects might include:
o Develop training for law enforcement, emergency personnel, Transfort personnel for
interacting with people with disabilities.
o Partner with SAVA and Womans Commission re sexual assault prevention
Culture & Recreation
Provide diverse cultural and
recreational amenities
Collaborate with relevant Boards, Commission, and City Departments.
o Receive and respond to citizen concerns
o Ensure COD representation at major events relevant to Culture and Recreation.
o Extend invitations to monthly COD meetings to Boards, Commissions, City
Departments and aligned organizations, when relevant.
o Develop COD statement regarding the contribution/participation of people with
disabilities to our City’s culture.
o Identify needs and develop/pursue special projects.*
o Mayor’s Awards
*Projects might include:
o Collaborate with City's Special Events Coordinator as an ADA advisory committee for
special events o Support The
City of Ft Collins recreation events and facilities to increase accessiblity. ie City Park
Pool, New West Fest o o Follow up with BoNi
regarding the use the the Disability Etiquette Presentation.
2.2 Improve low and moderate income citizen access to, and participation in, City programs and
facilities.
2.3 Promote health and wellness within the community and provide sustainable access to nature.
2.5 Plan, design and implement improvements to the citywide trail system.
2.6 Develop a clear strategic description of the City’s role in culture and arts while leveraging
partnerships with other community organizations.
2.1 Develop recreational and cultural programs with pricing and marketing strategies that drive
value, attendance and cost recovery 2.2
Plan, design, implement and maintain the City’s parks and trails systems 2.3
Provide enhanced opportunities for arts and culture throughout the City
Economic Health
Promote a healthy, sustainable
economy reflecting community
values
Collaborate with relevant Boards, Commission, and City Departments.
o Receive and respond to citizen concerns
o Ensure COD representation at major events relevant to Economic Health.
o Extend invitations to monthly COD meetings to Boards, Commissions, City
Departments and aligned organizations, when relevant.
o Identify needs and develop/pursue special projects.*
*Projectsmight include:
o Continue to highlight/recognize employers who hire people with disabilities through
annual Community Recognition Awards.
o Address sub-minimum wage positions and sheltered work environments
3.2 Maintain and grow diverse employment opportunities
3.3 Enhance business engagement to address existing and emerging business needs
High Performing Government
Deliver an efficient, innovative,
transparent, effective and
collaborative city government
o Actively commit to recruit and hire people with disabilities.
o Increase # of people with disabilities hired within the City.
o Extend invitations to monthly COD meetings to Boards, Commissions, City
Departments and aligned organizations, when relevant.
o October: Promote employment for people with disabilities (October is National
Disability Employment Awareness Month)
7.1 Provide world-class municipal services to residents and businesses
7.2 Promote a values-driven organizational culture that maintains the public trust through ethical
behavior and transparency
7.3 Broaden methods of community engagement with additional consideration to diverse
backgrounds, languages and needs
7.4 Attract, retain, engage, develop and reward a diverse and competitive workforce to meet the
needs of the community now and in the future
7.5 Foster a culture of safety and well-being across the City organization
7.6 Leverage data, technology, metrics and benchmarks to guide decisions, improve results, and
enhance service delivery
7.9 Proactively influence policy and legislative development at all levels
General • Review COD Bylaws annually
• Develop Annual Work Plan
• Host Community Recognition Awards
• Plan recognition for outgoing COD members
o Develop education for landlords regardingmaking reasonable accommodation to
ensure safety for vulnerable populations.
o Explore current emergency preparedness systems and make appropriate suggestions
for improvement. List Resources on FCGOV website?
o Maintain involvement with special events staff: develop an education plan for event
staff, security and volunteers regarding visitors with disabilities
o Meet with New Police Chief
5.1 Improve community involvement, education and regional partnerships to increase the
level of public trust and keep the community safe
5.2 Meet the expected level of core and specialized police services as the community grows
5.3 Partner with Poudre Fire Authority to provide high-quality fire prevention, community
risk reduction and emergency response services
5.4 Improve emergency management and preparedness
COD 2019 Work Plan
Rev. 5/09/2019