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STAFF:
October 11, 2014
Ginny Sawyer, Policy and Project Manager
Darin Atteberry, City Manager
WORK SESSION ITEM
City Council
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Saturday Off-Site Session Renewal of the ¼-Cent Community Capital Improvement Program and the ¼ Cent
Street Maintenance Tax and Budget Discussion
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to provide materials and recommendations for Council to consider as the Building on
Basics (BOB) 2.0 renewal and the Street Maintenance Program renewal move forward.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
1. Does Council support the proposed $80M dollar BOB 2.0 project list? What changes should be considered?
2. Does Council support seeking a 10-year renewal of the Street Maintenance Program?
3. Does Council support a separate 5-year, ¼ cent initiative dedicated to Vine and Lemay and South Timberline
road improvements on the April 2015 ballot?
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The current capital expansion tax, Building on Basics (BOB) and the Street Maintenance Program tax (SMP) will
expire on December 31, 2015.
The Fort Collins community has supported street maintenance through a ¼-cent tax since 1989. This quarter-
cent tax covers roughly half of the Street Maintenance Program’s costs. Other program funding includes Keep
Fort Collins Great money and the General Fund. The Street Maintenance Program maximizes the community’s
investment in the street network by performing ongoing maintenance before much more costly repairs or
replacement are necessary, extending the usable life of a street. The Street Maintenance Program repairs over
130 lane miles of roads each year.
Fort Collins also has a long history of supporting a capital tax program. BOB is a ¼ -cent tax which equates to
25-cents on a $100 purchase. Over the 10-year period (2005 to 2015), BOB will provide almost $58 million
dollars for investment in community projects. These dollars have supported the Lincoln Center renovations, the
Museum of Discovery, new bike facilities, improvements to North College and Timberline, sidewalk upgrades, and
the Senior Center expansion.
Per previous Council direction, both of these tax renewals are planned to be presented to the voters in April 2015.
SMP
Staff is currently recommending that the Street Maintenance renewal be a 10-year renewal. While there was
some public support and Council interest in extending the term, a 15-year renewal results in three potential
renewals (SMP, KFCG and Open Space) in the same years. A 20- year term is better in relation to future
renewals; however, it is unclear as to whether the majority of voters would be willing to support a 20-year term.
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BOB 2.0
Staff has developed a proposed project list totaling $80 M (the estimated revenue from a 10-year-1/4 cent tax.)
The current project descriptions have been further refined since previous Council meetings. Some projects have
cost reductions and others have been split into smaller projects to allow for more options in putting an overall
package together.
Staff has created a recommended a drilling platform based on Council feedback, public input, and staff work. The
drilling platform document shows recommended projects in white, totaling just over $80M in capital costs. The
unfunded projects are shown in gray, also listed in recommended priority order..
MAJOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
The City has two large road projects on the capital needs list - Vine and Lemay between Lincoln Avenue and the
Realigned Vine Drive ($25M) and Timberline Road from Stetson Creek to Trilby Road ($12M). City Council has
expressed interest in pursuing separate funding for these projects, and while testing this idea during public
outreach, there appears to be general citizen support for pursuing this as a separate measure. Both projects
could be funded with a new ¼ cent tax that would be in place for five years.
Timeline
Next Steps
December Work Session:
Tuesday, December 9
Goal: Finalize BOB 2.0 package.
January Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, January 6
Goal: Adopt Resolution referring ballot language to April 2015 ballot.
Staff will continue to engage the public through the January.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Drilling Platform (PDF)
2. Project Descriptions (PDF)
3. Proposed Project Piechart (PDF)
4. Tax Renewal Outlook (PDF)
5. Board and Commission Recommendations (PDF)
6. Online Feedback: September 22-October 7 (PDF)
7. October 11 Budget Presentation (PDF)
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# Project
Annual
O&M
1 CNL 2B 32 Safe Routes to Everywhere 20M 25K
2 ECH 1 10 Downtown Restroom 350K
3 ENV 3A 17 Downtown Poudre River Enhancements (Downtown/Kayak Park) 5M 50K
4 T 9 26 Bike/Ped Grade Separated Crossings Fund 6M 20K
5 T 11 28 Transfort Bus Fleet Replacement 4M
6 T 12 28 Arterial Intersection Improvements Fund 6M 2K
7 CR 2A 2 Water Sustainability Improvements for Parks and Golf (Southridge Irrigation System) 2.2M 10K
8 CR 2B 2 Water Sustainability Improvements for Parks and Golf (Fossil Creek Synthetic Turf) 1.25M
9 CNL 6 35 Implementing Nature in the City 3M 100K
10 SC 2 20 Computer Aided Dispatch/Record Management System Upgrades 2M
11 CR 4 4 Completion of the Gardens at the Gardens on Spring Creek 2M 20K
12 CR 6 6 EPIC Pool Improvements 1.5M
13 CR 5A 5 Recreational Trail Enhancements (Spring Creek Trail) 750K
14 CR 5B 5 Recreational Trail Enhancements (Pourdre River Trail) 1.5M 14K
15 CR 1A 1 Southeast Community Creative Center 9.5M 200K
16
CR 1B 1 Southeast Community Creative Center/ Leisure and Lap Pool (Add to Creative Center) 4.5M 200K
17 T 5B 24 Lincoln Avenue Improvements Design & Construction(Without Bridge) 8M 36K
18 ECH 6 12 Linden Street Renovations Design & Construction 2M 12K
19 Subtotal 79.55M 689K
20 CNL 1 31 Housing for Chronically Homeless(Homeward 2020) 5M
21 CNL 7 36 Investments in Neighborhood Restoration 3.5M 175K
22 ECH 10 12 College Median and Streetscape Enhancement & Renovations 1.5M 90K
23 CNL 4 34 Lincoln Neighborhood Trail 500K 30K
24 T 10 27 Start up for Bike Share 505K 150K
25 T 13 29 Bridge Maintenance and Replacement 10M
26 ENV 1 16 Climate Action Projects 2M
27 ECH 11 15 Community Marketplace 3.5M
28 ECH 7 13 Willow Street Improvements – College Avenue to Linden Street Design and Construction 3.5M 11K
29 ENV 2 16 Community Organics Composting and Recycling Facility 2.5M 80K
30 T 6 25 Jefferson Street Improvements - College Avenue to Lincoln Avenue/Mountain Avenue 7.5M 24K
31 ENV 3B 17 Downtown Poudre River Enhancements (Martinez Legacy Project) 5M 50K
32 CR 5C 5 Recreational Trail Enhancements (Fossil Creek Trail) 250K
33 CR 5D 5 Recreational Trail Enhancements (Power Trail) 900K
34 SC 3 21 Land for Police Maintenance Facility 1M 5K
35 ENV 3C 17 Downtown Poudre River Enhancements (Linden Lincoln Project) 3.2M 25K
36 T 2 23 Realigned Vine Drive I - College to Lemay 10M 30K
37 T 7 26 College Midtown Transportation Plan Implementation Fund 8M 33K
38 CR 7C 6 Preserving our Heritage: Fire Museum 400K
39 CR 7B 6 Preserving our Heritage: Club Tico Renovation 250K
40 CR 7A 6 Preserving our Heritage: City Park Train 350K 25K
41 CR 2C 2 Water Sustainability Improvements for Parks and Golf (Park Conversion to Raw Water Irigation) 750K
42 CNL 2A 32 Enhancement: Safe Routes to Everywhere 10M 25K
43 T 5A 24 Lincoln Avenue Improvements (Bridge) 5M
44 CR 9A 8 Prospect and Timberline - Gateway Enhancements (Purchase) 250K 3K
45 CR 9B 8 Prospect and Timberline - Gateway Enhancements (Design) 750K 3K
46 SC 1 20 Regional Training Facility 10.5M 320K
47 SC 5 21 Campus West Policing Substation 460K 486K
48 ECH 4 11 Mason Street Enhancement 4M 9K
49 CR 3 3 Renovation of the Historic Carnegie Building 2M 10K
50 ECH 2 10 Quiet Zone Implementation I-(Downtown /CSU - 16 crossings + 2 ped crossings) 1.5M 160K
51 ECH 3 11 Quiet Zone Implementation II- (Drake to Trilby - 5 crossings) 1.25M 50K
52 CNL 5 34 Sustainable Child Care Center 2M 825K
53 CR 5E 5 Recreational Trail Enhancements (Canal Trail) 500K
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Potential Capital Improvement Tax Projects By Outcome Areas
Capital
ID Cost
ECH 9 13 Downtown Maintenance Shop 3.5M
58 T 4 24 West LaPorte Avenue Improvements - Impala Drive to Taft Hill Road 2.5M 8K
59 CR 1C 1 Southeast Community Creative Center/ Leisure and Competitive Pool 4.5M 1M
60 CR 8 7 Velo and Fitness Park 2.1M 180K
61 HPG 1 19 Parking Garage & Retail Space 10.5M 300K
62 ECH 5 12 East Mulberry Corridor planning, prelim design, and ROW purchase 300K
Subtotal 140M 3M
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62 T 1 23 Vine & Lemay Grade Separated Crossing Design, ROW and Construct 25M 60K
63 T 3 24 South Timberline Road Improvements 12M 36K
Subtotal 37M 96K
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Potential 5 Year $0.25 Tax
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PROJECT TITLE: Southeast Community Creative Center/Pool
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $9.5M-14.5M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $200K for Creative Center; $200K for the lap pool; $1M for the
competitive pool
Service Area: Community Services Department: Recreation Services
Project Location: Directly west of Fossil Ridge High School or at Fossil Creek Community Park
Project Descriptions:
Option A: Community Creative Center
Cost: $10M/ O&M: $200K
A 16,000 sq. ft. leading edge Community Center focused on inspiring creativity through
innovation, technology, art, physical health and idea sharing. The multifaceted and unique
complex will serve as a center for the community to create, share and interact while providing
access to new and emerging technology, collaborative opportunities and learning experiences.
The Center will include space for citizens to convene, collaborate and create. The spaces will be
functional, open and equipped with features to help promote successful creativity. The Center
will also provide an opportunity for community members to express their creativity through art
exhibitions and project displays. The Center will feature a unique approach to idea building
and creativity by encouraging a connection to nature and physical activity. The Center’s
surrounding park environment (SE Park or Fossil Creek Park) will complement the core concept of
the project by strongly linking discovery, nature, physical activity and creativity. The center’s
location will be positioned to allow future expansion based on the community’s need and
growth. A southeast community center is included in the 2008 Parks and Recreation Policy Plan
and the 2008 Cultural Facilities Plan.
Option B: Outdoor Leisure Pool, Indoor Lap Pool
Cost: $4.5M/ O&M: $200K
This Option adds a large outdoor leisure pool with water slides, sprays and jets, decks, a lazy
river and open swimming area, plus an indoor 4 lane, 25 meter cool water indoor fitness
swimming pool to the Community Creative Center. Funding for the leisure pool is contingent on the
community raising $1.7M for the indoor lap pool through fund-raising efforts.
Option C: Indoor Competitive Pool
Cost: $ 4.5M/ O&M: $1M
This Option adds a 10 lane, 50 meter cool water indoor competitive pool with spectator seating to
the Community Creative Center and Outdoor Leisure Pool. Funding for the leisure pool is
contingent on the community raising $12.7M for the indoor competitive pool through fund-raising
efforts.
Why is this Project Needed?
Southeast Fort Collins is rapidly growing but it does not have a community center. To improve their
quality of life and to create a sense of place, citizens in the southeast need an accessible, safe,
convenient and interesting place to convene, socialize and collaborate. This center will support
and enhance our community’s desire to create, invent and share ideas while celebrating the
entrepreneurial and pioneering values that have always been a part of Fort Collins. The Center
will be a destination built on our community’s vibrant history of creativity while simultaneously
embracing a future of innovation. This center, in combination with the surrounding park, will
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define this rapidly growing area as the epicenter for community-based ideas and innovation.
Including a leisure pool takes the project to a new level by providing exciting, fun and healthy
aquatic recreation for the whole family. Including the lap pool complements the leisure pool and
the Creative Center by providing year-round fitness swimming and a great location for learn to
swim classes and other programs. The competitive pool would replace the lap pool and provide
an additional location for School District and other competitive swim teams to practice and hold
meets.
CR2
PROJECT TITLE: Water Sustainability Improvements for Parks and Golf
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $4.2M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $10K
Service Area: Community Services Department/Program: Parks and PP&D
Project Location: Various parks and SouthRidge Golf Course
Project Descriptions:
Option A: SouthRidge Golf Course Irrigation System
Cost: $2.2M/ O&M 10K
This project saves 7 million gallons of water each year by replacing the 30 year old irrigation
system at SouthRidge Golf Course with a new, efficient system.
Option B: Fossil Creek Community Park Synthetic Turf
Cost: $1.25M
This project saves 2 million gallons of water annually by installing a synthetic turf field on the oval
at Fossil Creek Community Park.
Option C: Conversion of Three Parks to Raw Water Irrigation
Cost: $750K
This project saves 20 million gallons of treated water each year by converting Lee Martinez,
Avery and Soft Gold parks to raw water irrigation systems. These parks are currently irrigated
with treated water.
Why is this Project Needed?
Option A: The 30-year-old, inefficient irrigation system for SouthRidge Golf Course has reached
the end of its useful life. Replacing it with a new, efficient irrigation system will save more than 7-
million gallons of water annually. The current irrigation system breaks down frequently, requiring
$50,000 in annual repairs. The City’s Golf Division has been funded by earned revenue for many
years but it is a break-even operation, lacking the financial resources necessary to replace the
system. Most municipal golf operations do not break even, with 67% requiring General Fund
support to meet expenses. The City’s General Fund has supported the Golf Division in the past,
primarily related to paying a portion of the debt incurred to build SouthRidge. From 2008
through 2011 the Golf Division lost ~$240,000 and utilized reserves to balance its budget. 2012
was an exceptional weather year making up for much of the loss from the previous four years.
Golf in northern Colorado is very competitive and the City has not been able to invest in our three
courses to the extent needed. Funding the SouthRidge irrigation system with City capital dollars
will allow fee revenues to be used to improve the overall quality of our golf courses and help
ensure the Golf Division remains self-funded.
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Option B: The turf fields in the oval at Fossil Creek Park have never been robust due to poor soil
conditions and salty irrigation water. Replacing a large area of the oval with synthetic turf will
save 2 million gallons of water each year and it will greatly improve the playability of the fields.
The new fields will also stand up to repeated play, so many more games can be scheduled on
them. A number of synthetic turf fields have been installed in Colorado and they are highly
regarded by staff and users. Synthetic fields also save on maintenance expenses by eliminating
mowing and irrigation needs.
Option C: Converting the irrigation systems at Martinez, Avery and Soft Golf parks to raw water
saves 20 million gallons in treated water use annually. Reducing treated water consumption is a
very important goal in our semi-arid environment. The conversion also reduces operating costs
because raw water is much less expensive than treated water.
CR3
PROJECT TITLE: Renovation of the Historic Carnegie Building
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $10K
Service Area: Community Services Department: Cultural Services
Project Location: 200 Mathews Street
Project Description:
This project renovates the historic 1904 Carnegie library building to enhance its use as a
Community Creative Center. The creative center concept includes flexible inexpensive spaces for
the community to rent to support their creative endeavors. Once fully renovated, the building will
house galleries, performance space, classrooms, innovative maker and idea spaces, and a digital
class room. The building is currently offering rental gallery space and serving as the home for
Beet Street. Fort Collins Public Access Network (FCPAN) will create a studio in the basement level
of the building, allowing more of the community to access the cable station.
Cultural Services partnered with Beet Street to secure a $100,000 National Endowment for the
Arts Our Town grant in 2011. The grant included funds to work with an architect to develop a
space use program for transitioning the building to the new community creative center. In addition,
in 2012, A&E Design Associates surveyed the building to estimate historic restoration needs. The
two plans call for the following work to be completed:
Uncover and restore windows
Add a main staircase to connect all three floors
Add restrooms to the main level
Create tech-rich think-space/lounge
Renovate the lower level to accommodate a studio, wet and dry classrooms, and gallery
Enlarge and outfit the lower level classroom with digital technology for live-streaming
Restore interior floors and finishes, improve HVAC, upgrade electrical, consolidate storage,
and fix foundation drainage issues.
Why is this project needed?
The historic 1904 Carnegie building is one of the oldest, continuously operating public buildings in
Fort Collins, designated a local Historic Landmark District by Resolution in 1978. The building is
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also a contributing structure to the Laurel School Historic District. The building is now the home of
the Community Creative Center but it requires renovation and improvements to serve its new
purpose, address long-term access and infrastructure issues, and to protect and stabilize this
historic treasure.
The Community Creative Center at the Carnegie Building is implementing the creative and
innovation center concept that supports creative endeavors, provides maker and idea space, and
serves as a hub for the integration and collaboration of innovation and creativity. This project will
activate this prominent historic landmark building, the courtyard and the surrounding park.
Additional Details:
The estimated cost for this work is $2 M: $1.47 for renovations and infrastructure
improvements and $430,000 for historic restoration. It is possible to apply for a grant from the
State Historic Fund up to $200,000 towards historic restoration components of the overall project.
CR4
PROJECT TITLE: Completion of the Gardens at the Gardens on Spring Creek
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $20K
Service Area: Community Services Department/Program: Parks
Project Location: At the Gardens on Spring Creek
Project Description:
This project completes the gardens at the Gardens on Spring Creek by constructing 5 acres of
beautiful gardens including the Great Lawn, Prairie Garden, Foothills Garden and the Xeriscape
Demonstration Garden. The Great Lawn is a multi-use community venue comprised of an oval turf
area surrounded by themed gardens and including a stage. It will host small concerts and plays,
festivals, weddings and events. The Prairie and Foothills gardens will showcase our native plants
in a landscaped setting to educate visitors and inspire them to use native plants in their gardens.
The Xeriscape Demonstration Garden (to be called the Undaunted Garden) will showcase hardy,
drought tolerant plants that thrive in our semi-arid environment.
Why is this Project Needed?
The Gardens on Spring Creek, thanks to funding from Building Community Choices and countless
donations, opened in May 2004 with a mission to improve the lives of people and foster
environmental stewardship through horticulture. The Gardens has become a destination for
residents and tourists alike, with visitation increasing from 1,634 in 2004 to more than 55,000 in
2013. This increase is due to the addition of several large and popular gardens, the availability of
high- quality educational programs for youth and adults, and a variety of special events for the
community. The Gardens has 180 active volunteers and 25 partnerships with local non-profits
and educational organizations. This project will build on The Gardens’ remarkable success and
will establish the facility as a “must-see” destination for generations to come. The project will also
enable The Gardens to significantly increase revenue through visitor fees and rental of the Great
Lawn venue. The final phase for completing The Gardens on Spring Creek is a $3 million
dollar expansion of the visitor center, including a conservatory. Gardens staff is currently
fundraising for the expansion and for the completion of the gardens.
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PROJECT TITLE: Recreational Trail Enhancements
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $7.25M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: Up to $78K for all projects.
Service Area: Community Services Department/Program: Park Planning
Project Location: Various locations along the trail system
Project Descriptions:
This project includes a variety of new trails and trail improvements. The projects are listed
individually, with estimated costs, to provide flexible funding options.
Option A: Widen and improve Spring Creek Trail between Edora Park and Shields Street
Cost: $750K
Option B: Complete the Poudre River Trail from the Environmental Learning Center to Arapahoe
Bend Natural Area
Cost: $1.5M/ O&M $14K
This ~two mile section of trail completes the City’s Poudre River Trail, connecting it to the
overpass of I-25 to Timnath, Windsor and on to Greeley, Colorado. Staff anticipates acquiring
the land for the trail in the near future.
Option C: Fossil Creek Trail from Ziegler Road to the Power Trail
Cost: $250K/ O&M $11.5K
This 1.75 miles of trail provides a much needed east/west trail in the rapidly developing
southeast area of Fort Collins. Right of Way for the trail will be provided as the area
develops, which is anticipated to occur in the next few years. The trail will help provide a safe
route to schools in the area.
Option D: Power Trail railroad underpass south of Harmony at Keenland Drive
Cost: $900K/O&M $1K
Permission from the railroad for the underpass is anticipated in the next year.
Option E: Canal Trail from Horsetooth Road to Spring Creek Trail
Cost: $500K/ O&M $9.75K
Right of Way from development is anticipated in the next few years.
Option F: Overland Road Trail from Drake Road to Poudre Trail
Cost: $3M/ O&M $31.5K
Right of Way for the trail is needed, primarily from CSU.
Option G: Two restrooms (Poudre Trail at Taft Hill and Power Trail north of Trilby), rest stops and
drinking fountains at various locations
Cost: $350K/ O&M $10K
Why is this Project Needed?
In the recent Trail Master Plan survey, 95% of respondents said the City’s paved trail system was
important or very important to their quality of life. In the 2013 Citizen Survey, 95% rated the trail
system as good or very good. The Spring Creek Trail between Lemay and Shields is the most
heavily used trail in our trail system but it is narrow and showing its age. Renovating and widening
this trail section will improve safety and the overall trail user experience. The other trail projects
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complete significant gaps in the trail system. Completing these trail sections was a very high
priority in the Trail Master Plan survey. Restrooms, shade and drinking fountains were also
highly rated improvements in the trail survey and they enhance the trail user’s enjoyment of the trail
system.
CR6
PROJECT TITLE: EPIC Pool Improvements
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $1.5M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: 0
Service Area: Community and Operations Services Department/Program: Operations Services
Project Location: Current EPIC location at 1801 Riverside Ave.
Project Description:
This project is for corrective major maintenance at EPIC pool. Several deficiencies in the pool and
HVAC system need to be corrected.
Examples of needed repairs are:
The gutter for the Lap Pool needs to be replaced to allow for better water circulation. The
current pool turnover is at minimum value. The movable bulkheads will need to be replaced
because the current ones would not work with a new gutter and are very heavy/difficult to
remove. We also need to install a regenerative pool filter.
The Therapy Pool requires re-plumbing of circulation lines. Currently there is too much
pressure drop for the system.
The HVAC system needs two additional units. One unit is for the bleacher area and one is
to augment existing AHU-1. The air exchanges for the pool are below design standards.
Why is this Project Needed?
The firm Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative was contracted to perform a complete pool study on the
mechanical, structural, aquatic, and operations of the EPIC spa, wader and main pool. The results
of the study determined there were several major deficiencies in the pool and HVAC systems at
EPIC. These deficiencies will need to be corrected in order to provide the highest quality service
at the EPIC facility.
CR7
PROJECT TITLE: Preserving Our Heritage: City Park Train, Club Tico Renovations, Fire Museum
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $1M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $25K
Service Area: Community Services and PFA Department/Program: Recreation and PFA
Project Location: City Park and the Car Barn at Cherry and Howes Street
Project Descriptions:
Option A: City Park Train
Cost: $350K/ O&M: 25K
This project brings back the much loved City Park train in a new, expanded location east of the
playground.
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Option B: Club Tico Renovation
Cost: $250K
This project completes the renovation of Club Tico at City Park by renovating the kitchen and
restrooms and adding a second story deck on the south side of the facility.
Option C: Creation of a Fire Museum at the Historic Car Barn
Cost: $400K
The volunteer supported Fire Museum would showcase historic fire engines, uniforms and equipment
while telling the fascinating story of fire-fighting in Fort Collins.
Why is this Project Needed?
Option A: The historic train at City Park sadly reached the end of the tracks in 2011because it
could no longer be operated safely. A new train on an expanded track will restore this treasured
City Park experience.
Option B: Club Tico is a popular dance and event venue but has been showing its age. Through
donations and City support much of the facility has been renovated, including the stage and dance
floor. This historic community center will realize its old glory through this final phase of restoration.
It will also become a sought-after event venue once the kitchen and restrooms are upgraded.
Option C: Fort Collins has a rich history of fire-fighting but we don’t have a fire museum. The Fire
Museum project will showcase a wonderful collection of fire-fighting memorabilia in a great
building and enrich the cultural landscape by telling the story of fire-fighting in our community.
CR8
PROJECT TITLE: Velo and Fitness Park
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2.1M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $180K
Service Area: N/A-Citizen Initiated Department/Program: N/A
Project Location: TBD
Project Description:
The cycling and fitness park would provide a collection of key bicycle related features and non-
cycling features in a single site or across multiple sites. Included would be a mountain bike track, a
cyclocross course, a criterium course, a kids’ area, an Olympic size BMX course, and supporting
facilities all making this a centerpiece of Fort Collins – where bicycling is a way of life. It would
accommodate a wide range of abilities, with opportunities to recreate, build skills, and compete.
The kids’ area could host a Bicycle Safety Town as well as tricycle and small bicycle trails, and a
state of the art playground. Space would also be included for non-cycling activities such as running,
skating, walking, hiking and various sports fields. A velodrome could be could be added in a later
phase when funding is available.
The City would own, develop, and operate the park. A single park site, or multiple combined sites,
would require a minimum of 50 acres. Private funding would be raised to cover a portion of the
land and construction costs. Construction phases would be based upon need and available funds.
Why is this Project Needed?
These cycling features fill a major missing hole for new facilities identified in the Fort Collins
Parks and Recreation Policy Plan.
Bicycling is the 6th
most popular sports activity in the US according to the 2011 NSGA Sports
Participation survey, yet we have only small separate BMX and trials courses in the Fort Collins
parks system.
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Parks Planning staff agrees this addresses Culture and Recreation Strategic Objectives:
o 2.4 Maintain and enhance the current culture, recreation and parks systems.
o 2.5 Plan, design and implement citywide park, recreation and trail improvements.
o 2.7 Promote a healthy community and responsible access to nature.
Other Related Projects (if any):
FC Bikes is proposing funding for a pilot Bicycle Safety town in the 2015/2016 BFO. That project
could be co-located with the Velo Park site.
Additional Funding Details:
Private funding, donations and partnerships expected to cover a portion of the total costs. Total
includes: $1.5M for land purchase (50 acres at $30K acre using 2013 ROW purchase rate), $735K
for Phase 1 construction plus facilities/parking. Costs do not include Phase 2 construction cost of
$125K or additional facilities/parking of $350K.
CR 9
PROJECT TITLE: Prospect and Timberline – Gateway Enhancement
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $950K
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $3K
Service Area: PDT Department: Engineering
Project Location: 2.2 Acres at the southwest corner of Prospect Road and Timberline Road
Project Description:
Option A: Property Purchase of 0.75 Acres
Cost: $250K
The City currently owns and maintains 29 Acres south of Prospect and west of Timberline. Major
features and uses of this property are: the Timberline Substation, the eastern part of the Edora
Park disc golf course, the Spring Creek, the Spring Creek Trail and the former Johnson family farm
silos. Option A will purchase the 0.75 Acre, privately owned Keating parcel. The Keating parcel
is bounded by Prospect, Timberline, the Spring Creek and the Great Western Railroad.
Option B: Design and Construction of a 2.2 Acre Enhanced Community Space
Cost: $700K
After the Keating parcel purchase, the Engineering Department will lead a multi-departmental
team to design and construct a 2.2 Acre Community Space at the southwest corner of the
intersection. The area is bounded by Prospect, Timberline and the Great Western Railroad. The
grain silos and the Spring Creek will serve as the inspirational elements for the vision of
transforming the property into an interactive, well-maintained City asset. This project will enhance
one of the last remaining view corridors at an arterial intersection, celebrate the history of the
silos, improve the Spring Creek ecosystem, and implement concepts from the Nature in the City
program.
Why is this Project Needed?
The Engineering Department is currently designing an intersection improvement project at Prospect
and Timberline which is funded by 2013 and 2014 Building on Basics (BOB) Intersection funds. The
intersection project will install a pedestrian bridge over the Spring Creek and 2,000 feet of
sidewalk along the west side of Timberline.
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The Gateway Enhancement project is needed to:
Construct a multi-modal link between the intersection sidewalks and the Spring Creek Trail
(bicycle and pedestrian connection). This site is strategically located ¼ mile from the Power
Trail and ½ mile from the Poudre River Trail.
Expand water quality and biodiversity within the Spring Creek basin through Low Impact
Development (LID) enhancements, proper plant selection, and stream bank reshaping.
Celebrate the history of the iconic grain silos and improve the “sense of place” along one of
the main gateway corridors into Fort Collins.
Install interpretive signs which educate the public about the City’s native environment,
sustainable features built into the project, and the history of the grain silos.
Promote access to nature as the number of residents continues to grow along the Timberline
corridor.
Integrate Art in Public Places and Urban Design elements throughout the space.
The design team consists of staff from Engineering, Planning, Storm Water, Light and Power, Parks,
and Real Estate Services. The project will deliver key strategic outcomes from Community and
Neighborhood Livability, Culture and Recreation, Safe Community, Environmental Health, and
Transportation.
This Enhanced Community Space represents a rare opportunity for the City to secure potentially
developable land and create a usable, well-maintained open space adjacent to an arterial
intersection. Conceptual Level designs have been developed for the Community Space.
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PROJECT TITLE: Downtown Restroom
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $350K
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: 0
Service Area: Community and Operations Services Department/Program: Operations Services
Project Location: Oak Street Parking Area
Project Description:
This project is to build a modern and larger restroom facility in downtown at the Oak St. Parking
area. It will replace an outdated, inadequate, and unpleasant 1980 constructed building. The
intent is to welcome the public and visitors with the presence of a safe, family friendly and
attractive restroom facility in the “Old-Town” area. This project will deconstruct the existing
building, design, and construct a facility having seven single-occupant spaces. It will incorporate
energy efficiency technologies (solar, natural lighting, photovoltaic panels). Materials selected will
be low maintenance, vandal resistant, and sustainable while providing an attractive exterior and
pleasing interior décor. Safety and security features will include access control.
Why is this Project Needed?
The existing small public restroom located at 123 Oak St. is a two occupant (1 women’s and 1
men’s) facility. It does not meet the public’s need for a pleasing and modern restroom facility. As
the City strives to sustain a vibrant downtown, promote public transportation, and support a
healthy environment, well-designed public restrooms are necessary. This building project is long
overdue in order to support the downtown shopping population - both tourist and the local public.
During events downtown, there has been a queue to use the existing facility.
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PROJECT TITLE: Quiet Zone Implementation I (Downtown/CSU)
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $1.5M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $160K
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: FC Moves
Project Location: BNSF rail line downtown and on CSU campus
Project Description:
This project would construct the improvements required to bring railroad crossings up to the
necessary level of improvement to obtain a quiet zone in the subject location.
Why is this Project Needed?
Train horn noise in Fort Collins continues to be a concern, and has impacts on quality of life and
economic development. Obtaining a quiet zone would alleviate these issues.
Other Related Projects: Quiet Zone Implementation (Drake to Trilby)
Additional Details:
Staff is currently undertaking an exercise to attempt to obtain a waiver to certain requirements
of the quiet zone rule. If this attempt is successful, the cost for implementation may be
considerably less.
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PROJECT TITLE: Quiet Zone Implementation II (Drake to Trilby – 5 crossings)
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $1.25M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $50K
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: FC Moves
Project Location: BNSF rail line from Drake to Trilby
Project Description:
This project would construct the improvements required to bring railroad crossings up to the
necessary level of improvement to obtain a quiet zone in the subject location.
Why is this Project Needed?
Train horn noise in Fort Collins continues to be a concern, and has impacts on quality of life and
economic development. Obtaining a quiet zone would alleviate these issues.
Other Related Projects: Quiet Zone Implementation (Downtown/CSU)
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PROJECT TITLE: Mason Street Enhancement
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $3M - $5M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $9K
Service Area: PDT/CMO Department/Program: Engineering, CMO
Project Location: Mason Street from Laurel Street to Cherry Street
Project Description:
This project proposes to fund efforts to implement improvements to Mason Street including
downtown railroad and intersection enhancements. This offer will also fund enhancements along the
Mason Corridor that implement elements from the Mason Street Transportation Corridor Master
Plan. This project will focus on the following:
Improving safety for all modes of travel
Improving appearance and safety at intersections
Providing bicycle circulation options (on or near the corridor)
Pedestrian circulation along and across Mason Street
Ensuring mobility and accessibility for people of all ages and abilities
Creating a beautiful, identifiable, and unique design
Identifying funding and building partnerships
This offer would fund architectural and engineering design of enhancements along Mason Street.
As the City embarks on the operation of the MAX service, it is imperative to the success of the
Mason Corridor to design and construct improvements along the corridor. The Mason Street
Transportation Corridor Master Plan identified the following design principles; they are intended
to reflect the design direction and goals for the Master Plan of the Mason Street Corridor:
Corridor Character— The design character of the corridor reflects the area that it goes
through, while maintaining common elements that give the Mason Street Transportation
Corridor a unique appearance and identity.
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Positive Impression— The corridor is a community asset, of which the citizens of Fort Collins
can be proud. Note: BFO Offer 1.18 is similar.
Why is this Project Needed?
This project provides implementation of the Mason Street Transportation Corridor Master Plan.
It supports the MAX operations by improving walking and bicycling connections to and from MAX
stations within the Midtown area.
This project will fund enhanced railing along the BNSF Railroad, along with intersection
improvements such as bulb outs and landscaping.
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PROJECT TITLE: East Mulberry Corridor Planning
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $300K
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: 0
Service Area: PDT/Util/Sustainability(EH) Department/Program: Cross-Service Areas
Project Location: East Mulberry, from Lemay to County Road 5
Project Description:
Comprehensive planning effort in preparation for annexation and development of major
gateway corridor. The Plan would include financial analysis, utility and land use planning,
design standards, market analysis, etc. Note: BFO Offer 146.1 is similar, but focuses more
on land use aspects rather than infrastructure.
Why is this Project Needed?
Mulberry is a major arterial entryway into downtown Fort Collins, and is expected to be an
important economic development region to serve downtown and the northeast region. While
there is already a corridor plan, it lacks the level of detail needed to pursue purchase of rights
of way and design.
Other Related Projects: Mulberry/I-25 interchange, Lincoln Improvements, Vine/Lemay
intersection
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PROJECT TITLE: Linden Street Renovations Design & Construction
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $12K
Service Area: PDT/CMO Department/Program: Engineering, CMO
Project Location: Linden Street, Walnut to Jefferson
Project Description:
The Downtown Development Authority has funded the conceptual design for this project and the
work will be completed in 2014. The conceptual design process will help define the option for final
design. This offer will fund the final design of this project that will provide for the enhancement of
perhaps one of downtown’s most significant and photographed blocks, the 200 block of Linden
Street. This block is one of the city’s most programmed streets, hosting festivals, events and concerts
throughout the year. While the streetscape is adequate, this block is primarily a place for cars. This
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project envisions the possibility a transformation of the block to a more pedestrian-oriented space
in the heart of downtown.
This project will fund the design and construction of the preferred options for the renovation of this
important downtown block of Linden Street. One option may be a combination of pedestrian and
auto uses enhancing the Old Town experience. Another option that will be explored is a pedestrian
plaza with the idea of extending the pedestrian mall of Old Town Square through this section of
Linden Street. This concept would reconstruct the entire block from building face to building face
creating a space for people year-round. As the conceptual design for this project progresses, the
design concepts will become clearer and should be defined by the end of 2014. Note: BFO Offer
1.19 is similar.
Why is this Project Needed?
This project will create a more pedestrian friendly environment extending Old Town north along
Linden Street. This project will help connect Old Town to the developing River District.
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PROJECT TITLE: Willow Street Improvements – College Avenue to Linden Street/ Design &
Construction
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $3.5M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $11K
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: Engineering
Project Location: Willow Street Improvements from College Avenue to Linden Street Avenue
Project Description:
This project would fund final design and construction of improvements to Willow Street as identified
in the River District Infrastructure Plan. This project is envisioned to extend vibrant, pedestrian-
oriented activities to the River District. Wide sidewalks, on-street parking, urban design,
landscaping and potentially a linear water feature are planned. BFO offer 1.11 is for final
design.
Why is this Project Needed?
Willow Street lacks pedestrian and parking facilities to support current and planned adjacent
land uses. These improvements are part of a larger River District Plan.
Other Related Projects: Lincoln Boulevard Improvements, Jefferson Street Improvements
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PROJECT TITLE: Downtown Parks Maintenance Shop
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $3.5M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: 0
Service Area: Community and Operations Services Department/Program: Operations Services
Project Location: City’s Street Department property
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Project Description:
This project will build a new Parks maintenance shop on the City’s Street Department property,
replacing the temporary structure which h a s housed the downtown crew for the past 5
years. The building will house more tha 30 employees, responsible for maintaining the numerous
city facilities, downtown core area, Old Town Square and future expansion of City owned
streetscapes and medians in the river district. The new facility will provide similar shop amenities
as other satellite shops in the city.
Why is this Project Needed?
This project is needed because the current Parks downtown shop location will be lost due to the
master plan development of block 32. This current shop will have to move off site to a new facility
built at a new location, preferably at the City’s Street facility, which will afford similar access to
the core area of the City. This project meets all aspects of a triple bottom line analysis. It meets
environmental objectives because staging crews near the downtown greatly reduces fuel use and
increases efficiencies. Crews have opportunities to use electric vehicles, bicycles, foot travel
and other low-fuel use equipment to accomplish their assigned duties. The botanical crews
are required to refill water tanks multiple times during the day. If travel distances are increased,
it would result in untimely maintenance, increase any traffic conflicts with the public, and greatly
decrease efficiency. It meets financial objectives because a shop in close proximity to work
assignments saves employees’ time in completing their work assignments by reducing travel
and response time. The downtown area requires crews to work in a concise timeframe to allow
basic work duties to be accomplished before the public starts utilizing the sidewalks and facilities.
By literally reporting minutes from their assigned work area, it allows crews to be very
efficient, effective and timely. It meets social objectives because using small electric vehicles and
bicycles along city sidewalks makes for a much safer environment for citizens. During the winter
months, snow removal operations can clear sidewalks earlier and remain closer to city facilities
keeping them clear and safe.
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PROJECT TITLE: College Avenue Median and Streetscape Enhancements and Renovations
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $1-2M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $90K
Service Area: Community Services Department: Parks
Project Description:
The proposed project would renovate medians between Prospect and Harmony Road. Renovation
would include adding irrigation, new mulch, new plantings, and limited urban design enhancements.
Why is this Project Needed:
Most of the medians in College Avenue from Prospect to Harmony Road have not been renovated
in 30 years. In most instances there is not even irrigation. Midtown has been identified in City Plan
as a major location for renovation and redevelopment. This dense retail area is responsible for
40% of the City’s tax base and is the major retail corridor in the City. With the $300M renovation
of Foothills Mall it is important for the City to continue to reinforce the importance of this corridor as
a vital economic hub. Additionally, the $87M MAX project and the Midtown Urban Design Plan
point toward the importance of continuing revitalization. This proposed funding is a key step in
restoring the visual attractiveness.
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PROJECT TITLE: Community Marketplace
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $3.5M
This number anticipates a 50/50 public/private match, spearheaded by key community
stakeholder organizations including the Northern Colorado Food Cluster.
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $0
Service Area: Sustainability Services Department/Program: Economic Health
Project Location:
As outlined in the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) feasibility study, an ideal location to set
up a dynamic, mixed-use, and accessible facility would be downtown. A redevelopment
opportunity in midtown, off of MAX and geographically central, would also be a possibility.
Project Description:
The Community Marketplace project aims to create a multipurpose public facility, which will
enhance and support our local food system. The Marketplace may include space to operate a
year-round farmer’s market, and other supplementary components, including an artisanal bakery, a
local butcher, a community kitchen, and a minimal processing facility. The Marketplace would
operate with permanent tenants open year-round for normal business hours, and additional open
space for temporary stalls, flexible programming, and larger events. The intent is for the project to
become a focal point for local food production in Fort Collins, and increase the availability of
Northern Colorado products, serving as a primary economic driver.
Why is this Project Needed?
The Community Marketplace has been a past priority of the Fort Collins DDA. However, it has been
deprioritized due to funding limitations. The project would also help to drive the supply of locally
produced food by providing an additional venue for the sale of these products.
Additional Details:
A feasibility study was performed on the concept by the DDA in 2011. The results of the study
indicate that Fort Collins can support a Community Marketplace as long as it includes an anchor
rent-paying tenant. The study also found that Fort Collins could reasonably expect to capture
$11.5 million a year in fresh food sales at a centralized Marketplace. Additional details can be
provided from the Feasibility Study as requested.
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PROJECT TITLE: Renewable Energy to Support Local Climate Action
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: 0
Service Area: Sustainability Services Department/Program: Multiple
Project Location: Multiple
Project Description:
Fort Collins is updating its Climate Action Plan and Energy Policy in 2014. Electricity comprises
50% of Fort Collins community carbon emissions. Switching Fort Collins’ energy source from fossil
fuel to renewable energy over the next 15-20 years is imperative to achieving greenhouse gas
(GHG) reduction goals and targets, and increasing our resiliency to a changing climate.
Funding will be used to install clean, renewable energy projects with a primary focus on
advancing local solar energy. As the price of solar comes down, and new financing tools become
available, $2M can likely be leveraged farther to support greater renewable energy installation.
Why is this Project Needed?
In order to meet the City Council’s greenhouse gas planning objectives of reducing community
emissions 80% below 2005 levels by 2030, all analyses show that we will need to achieve a
zero emissions electricity. Additionally, actions taken now to reduce carbon emissions and install
more renewable energy will provide added community benefits of reducing risk of increased fossil
fuel energy costs that would occur through state or national carbon pricing or growing scarcity of
fossil fuel. Building distributed renewable energy systems will increase Fort Collins’ resilience
against natural disasters. Local clean energy installations also support a healthy economy and
reduce local air pollution.
ENV2
PROJECT TITLE: Community Organics Composting and Recycling Facility
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2.5M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $80K
Service Area: Sustainability Services Department/Program: Environmental Services
Project Location: TBD
Project Description:
This project would develop a combined Community Recycling Center (CRC) for hard-to-recycle
materials (construction & demolition debris, electronic waste, common household chemical products,
etc.) that features a commercially-scaled transfer station for yard waste and food scraps, to be co-
located with the CRC. The facility would be a joint public/private enterprise with the City
providing base level facilities with operations by private enterprise. The current Rivendell facility
will be closed and combined with the new Community Recycling Facility.
Scoping/feasibility studies (2012) for the CRC led to a multi-phase phase plan. By designing and
building multiple phases simultaneously at a single location, optimal development and financial
efficiencies will be gained. A full-service, permanent CRC will function as a waste diversion hub for
many years to come by accepting various hard-to-recycle materials, including organic materials,
and thereby increase the community’s ability to achieve Zero Waste goals. This component of the
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project ($1.5M) is currently seeking funding through the City’s 2015/2016 budget process.
Regional partnerships will be sought to offer the combined CRC/organics transfer station’s use to
all Larimer County residents.
Why is this Project Needed?
The Community Recycling Center and commercial scale organics transfer station are an integral
part of Fort Collins road to zero waste. The newly adopted Zero Waste goals identify the need
for an organics composting facility if Fort Collins is to achieve zero waste. Currently, yard and
food waste comprise an estimated 29% (38,000 tons/year) of material thrown into the landfill
and are responsible for generating 3% of community greenhouse gas emissions. Larimer County
landfill life is estimated to be only 12 years, and the cost of rebuilding a similar landfill is
estimated to range from $20M -$80M. Keeping organics out the landfill would create more local
jobs, reduce GHG emissions, extend landfill life, and improve the community’s access to compost
for use as a soil amendment.
Additional Details:
This project requests a total of $2.5M for development and construction of a combined facility; this
includes costs for the hard-to-recycle-materials center ($1.5 M) and $1M for the organics transfer
station.
The site will be operated by the private sector under contract(s) to the City. Therefore, charges will
be applied for users of the organics transfer, currently estimated at $35/ton; however, the gate
fee for the hard-to-recycle-materials remains to be determined by the operator. The City’s
expectation is for operations and maintenance (O&M) costs to be covered in the operator(s)
business model. The on-going O&M costs of $70,000 identified here provides a contingency to
cover unanticipated facility maintenance costs and/or limited subsidy to the operator(s) during the
first few years of operation as the usage scales up.
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PROJECT TITLE: Downtown Poudre River Enhancements
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $3.2M-13.2M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $25K-125K
Service Area: Community Services Department/Program: Natural Areas and PP&D
Project Location: Poudre River between Shields Street and Lincoln Avenue
Project Descriptions:
Option A: Coy Reach
Cost: $5M/ O&M: 50K
The Coy diversion project (near the Power Plant building) involves modifying or removing the Coy
diversion structure, creating a whitewater park with viewing/picnic areas, improving access to the
river, enhancing the river’s habitat and beauty, and adding a pedestrian bridge over the river east
of College. The project also lowers the river channel to improve flood mitigation and prevent
flooding of College Avenue.
Option B: Martinez/Legacy Park Reach
Cost: $5M/ O&M: 50K
The Martinez/Legacy Park project improves Legacy Park by routing the road away from the river,
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modifying and vegetating the river bank, adding picnic areas, creating natural play areas, and
adding a restroom, parking and landscaping. The project also connects Martinez Park to the river by
removing the old tree dump and sloping the area gently to the river, relocating the Hickory Bridge to
connect the two parks, modifying the Lake Canal diversion structure to allow boat and fish
passage, creating gathering places near the river and enhancing the river bank and habitat.
Option C: Linden/Lincoln Reach
Cost: $3.2M/ O&M: 25K
Improvements include bank stabilization and beautification as well as habitat enhancements. This
reach of the river has been heavily impacted by human use over the years and this project will help
beautify and naturalize the area. Implementation of the project requires cooperation from other
parties with ownership interests in diversion structures and other property impacted by the
improvements.
Why is this Project Needed?
The Poudre River is an elemental part of Fort Collins yet it has never been integrated into the
fabric of our community. This project will connect the community to the river. The project will
significantly improve the river ecosystem and help restore the river’s natural beauty. River
recreation will be greatly enhanced by trail improvements, play areas, river access points, picnic
areas and a whitewater park. The project will also help protect life and property by improving
management of storm water.
Other Related Projects:
Woodward natural area and river improvements; Sterling and McMurry Ponds river
improvements; Shields bridge replacement (County).
Additional Details:
The Coy diversion project is estimated to cost $7.5 M, with $4.5 M from BOB 2.0, $1M from the
Stormwater Utility, and $1.5 M from fund raising efforts.
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PROJECT TITLE: Parking Garage & Retail Space
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $10-11M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $150K
Service Area: Community and Operations Services Department/Program: Operations Services
Project Location: Block 32
Project Description:
The City of Fort Collins Civic Center Master plan (Municipal Campus) calls for two separate
parking structures with 400 stalls each and retail space that can be leased. This offer is for one
such structure.
There is a growing need for additional parking in downtown Fort Collins to meet the daily needs
of the community. This structure would have 400 parking stalls, an office for parking services,
and 11,000 SF of retail space which will be leased along the street front.
Why is this Project Needed?
There is a growing need for additional parking in downtown Fort Collins to meet the daily needs
of the community. With the new Master Plan for Blocks 32 and 42, there will be increased
parking needs for both City staff and the public that will be visiting these facilities.
Other Related Projects (if any):
The City of Fort Collins Civic Center Master plan (Municipal Campus) ultimately envisions more office
space and more employees in the downtown area, including moving employees out of 281 N College.
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PROJECT TITLE: Regional Training Facility
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $10.5M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $320K
Service Area: Police Services Department/Program: Administration
Project Location: Fort Collins – Loveland Airport
Project Description: Regional Training Facility Partnership with Loveland
Why is this Project Needed?
The current shooting range is more than 20 years old and in need of major repairs estimated to cost
$600K. With only 12 shooting lanes, the capability for efficient training is extremely limited. The city’s
population is expected to grow annually by 2% increasing the need for additional officers. The Mulberry
corridor is expected to be annexed into the city sometime around 2017 necessitating additional officers.
Training of new officers is further exacerbated due to sending them to Adams County for a basic police
academy. This model is not efficient as the agency continues to grow. Police Services does not have any
local area to train for driving, necessitating travel to a facility in Adams County. By partnering with the
City of Loveland, both communities benefit. Time not used by Fort Collins or Loveland at the facility will
be rented out to other northern Colorado agencies to help offset the costs of operations and maintenance.
There is no such facility in northern Colorado and interest level is high with other law enforcement
agencies. This facility also allows for the establishment of a basic police training academy, which will
increase efficiencies and be cost effective compared to our current model. The anticipated $21 million
cost will be shared equally by both cities.
Additional Details:
The O & M costs include all staff expenses, marketing, range support, range equipment and operating
costs, and maintenance contingency. While some of this will be offset by user fees from outside agencies,
the cities of Loveland and Fort Collins will pay the lion’s share of expenses. It is uncertain at this time if the
split will be 50/50 since FCPS is twice the size of Loveland.
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PROJECT TITLE: Computer Aided Dispatch/Records Management System Upgrades
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: 0
Service Area: Police Services Department/Program: Information Services
Project Location: Police Building and Laptop Computers
Project Description:
Necessary upgrades/maintenance on CAD/RMS system (2016 thru life of tax at $200K annually)
Why is this Project Needed?
The current system will age out and parts and support will become obsolete requiring upgrades and/or
replacement. Replacement includes 5-year server replacement as outlined in the IT Service Level
Agreement (SLA). In public safety departments such as police, fire, and ambulance, it is essential that
communications and records systems are consistently operating without system failures. This equipment is
important to the ongoing mission to provide for efficient and highly functioning first response to emergency
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situations, police situations, fires and natural disasters, or any other type of response to provide for public
safety.
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PROJECT TITLE: Land Purchase for Police Maintenance Facility
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $800K-1.1M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: 5K
Service Area: Community and Operations Services Department/Program: Operations Services
Project Location: To be determined
Project Description:
The purchase of this property and the site improvements will be the first phase of a long-term future
project for a future shared fleet police vehicle maintenance shop. Preliminary discussions have begun
with Larimer County to service Larimer County Sheriff's vehicles at this site.
Why is this Project Needed?
Development has already begun in the area between the Police Services site and Larimer County Sheriff’s
facility. We need to purchase a suitable property now, while good sites are available and before
property values increase.
Other Related Projects: Police Maintenance Facility
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PROJECT TITLE: Campus West Policing Sub-Station
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $460K
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $486K/ $77K for lease and $409K for personnel
Service Area: Police Services Department/Program: Patrol
Project Location: Campus West Area
Project Description:
The identification and securing of building space to establish a police sub-station in the Campus West
area. This could also be a partnership with other City entities such as Neighborhood Services and CSU.
This project would provide improved City services to constituents.
Why is this Project Needed?
The Campus West sub-station and community policing team was originally proposed in 2005 in the BFO
process. In 2012, partial funding through KFCG was received for 4 police officers to be dedicated to the
area; however, the facility and the remaining sergeant, two police officers, and records specialist
packaged with the sub-station were not funded.
The presence of both long-term homeowners and a large CSU student population that rent homes creates
challenges for the area surrounding CSU. There are also large apartment complexes in the area with a
high CSU student population. The neighborhood associations in that area are very active in maintaining their
quality of life. The Campus West area sees a high level of property crime, noise and party complaints and
disturbances. A sub-station in the Campus West area is of value to residents on the west side of the city as
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a point of contact for police services, and the opportunity to co-locate with other city and university
departments would create a very positive community policing partnership. The future addition of thousands
of students, a possible on-campus stadium and the growing population density in this area will continue to
make a stronger police presence in this area important.
Additional Details:
Project costs are based on an estimate of $360K to obtain and modify the facility and $100K for
start-up costs for the personnel. The estimated annual O&M represents an estimated $77K for lease
payments for the facility and $409K in ongoing personnel costs for a sergeant, two police officers
and a records specialist to fully staff the team. These personnel are in addition to the four police
officers currently funded by KFCG.
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PROJECT TITLE: Vine & Lemay Grade Separated Crossing Design, ROW and Construction
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $25M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $60K
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: Engineering
Project Location: Lemay Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and New (Realigned) Vine Drive.
Project Description:
Design, right-of-way acquisition and construction of the master-planned realignment of Lemay Avenue,
including grade separation of Lemay Avenue and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. The cost
estimate from the 2010 Mountain Vista plan for this project is $32 million. Staff is in the process of
developing concept alternatives including revised cost estimates.
Why is this Project Needed?
Existing Vine Drive and Lemay Avenue is congested and constrained by the Burlington Northern Santa
Fe Railway. Trains block the intersection and create extended gridlock in the area. This location is a
top location for congestion and safety complaints. Existing neighborhoods in this area are becoming
increasingly impacted by the congestion on Lemay.
Additional Details:
Other funding sources such as Street Oversizing and Local Street obligations would be available, so
Staff is recommending BOB 2.0 funding of $25 million not the currently estimated cost of $32 million.
Note: BFO Offer 1.9 is for Vine/Lemay Design and ROW purchase.
Other Related Projects:
New (Realigned) Vine Drive between College Avenue and Timberline, including the New Vine and
Lemay intersection.
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PROJECT TITLE: Realigned Vine Drive I (New Vine Drive) from College Avenue to Lemay Avenue
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $8-12M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $30K
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: Engineering
Project Location: Realigned Vine Drive (New Vine Drive) from College Avenue to Lemay Avenue
Project Description:
This project would construct a New Vine Drive on an alignment north of the existing Vine Drive as
identified on the Master Street Plan and New Vine Drive Conceptual Design. The road is planned as a
4-lane arterial and is identified as an Enhanced Travel Corridor connecting the northeast portion of the
City to downtown.
Why is this Project Needed?
A new alignment of Vine Drive is master planned to create separation between Vine Drive and the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway and limit impact to existing neighborhoods. The project is vital to
maintaining connectivity and mobility for all modes of travel in the northeast part of Fort Collins.
Other Related Projects: Lemay Avenue realignment and grade separation.
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PROJECT TITLE: Timberline Road Improvements – Stetson Creek to Trilby Road
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $12M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $36K
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: Engineering
Project Location: Timberline Avenue between Stetson Creek and Trilby Road
Project Description:
This project would improve Timberline Road to 4-lane arterial standards between Stetson Creek and
Trilby Road. These standards may be varied for context sensitivity, but the intent of connectivity for
all modes will be met.
Why is this Project Needed?
Substantial development in the southeast area of Fort Collins has highlighted existing transportation
deficiencies on Timberline Road including lack of roadway capacity, bicycle facilities, sidewalks,
curb, gutter, medians and landscaping. This project addresses a key pedestrian facilities deficiency
in the Southeast part of town helping safely connect neighborhoods to schools, parks, churches, and
open space.
T4
PROJECT TITLE: West Laporte Avenue Improvements – Impala Drive to Taft Hill Road
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2.5M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $8K
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: Engineering
Project Location: West Laporte Avenue Improvements from Impala Drive to Taft Hill Road
Project Description:
This project would improve Laporte Avenue to two-lane arterial standards as identified on the Master
Street Plan from Impala Drive to Taft Hill Road.
Why is this Project Needed?
This section of Laporte Avenue lacks key elements of the two-lane arterial standard and serves a
critical connection to Poudre High School.
T5
PROJECT TITLE: Lincoln Avenue Improvements Design & Construction
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $13M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $36K
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: Engineering
Project Location: Lincoln Avenue between Jefferson Street and Lemay Avenue
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Project Descriptions:
Option A: Design and Construction
Cost: $13M
This project would fund the design and construction of improvements to Lincoln Avenue from Jefferson
Street to Lemay Avenue, including the Lincoln Avenue Bridge over the Poudre River. The
improvements will be based on the recently adopted Lincoln Corridor Plan and include bicycle and
pedestrian facilities, medians, curbs and gutter, and landscaping. This funding level represents the
minimal improvement level specified by City Council at the time of the Lincoln Corridor Plan
adoption.
Option B: 1st
Phase/First Street to Lemay Improvements
Cost: $8M
This option would exclude any bridge improvements and would represent the level of improvement
identified in the Lincoln Corridor Plan for roadway, bike/ped, landscape, and urban design
enhancements.
Why is this Project Needed?
Lincoln Avenue currently lacks sidewalks, curb and gutter, left turn lanes and enhancements such as
landscaping and urban design. The adjacent land uses are redeveloping, especially the south
side (Woodward).
Additional Details:
Note: BFO Offer 17.2 is for neighborhood projects in the plan area identified during the Corridor
plan.
T6
PROJECT TITLE: Jefferson Street Improvements-College Avenue to Lincoln Avenue/Mountain Avenue
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $6M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $24K
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: Engineering
Project Location: Jefferson Street Improvements from College Ave to Lincoln Avenue/Mountain Avenue
Project Description:
This project would implement modifications to Jefferson Street identified in the Jefferson Street
Corridor Plan. These include a change to a three-lane cross section, improvements to the traditional
intersections at Linden and Lincoln, pedestrian improvements, urban design, and a landscaped
median.
Why is this Project Needed?
Jefferson Street is a narrow four lane street and carries significant truck traffic. The intent of this project
is to create a street more consistent with a downtown urban character while maintaining the function
of the road as a State Highway and truck route. The design is the result of a detailed and
collaborative corridor study completed by the City, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA),
and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). A key goal of the design is to remove
the perceived barrier the existing street causes between Old Town and the emerging River District.
Additional Details:
The final design of this project is currently funded through a federal grant. The project is planned
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to be in collaboration with utilities to replace and upgrade sewer, stormwater and water
infrastructure.
Other Related Projects: Lincoln Boulevard Improvements, Willow Street Improvements
T7
PROJECT TITLE: College Midtown Transportation Plan Implementation Fund
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $8M, could be apportioned over time
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $33K
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: FC Moves
Project Location: College Avenue between Mulberry and Harmony
Project Description:
The College Midtown Transportation Plan is in its initial stages, with an anticipated completion date in the
fourth
quarter of 2014. When completed, the Plan will include a prioritized list of infrastructure
improvement projects for all modes of travel. This includes functionality and safety improvements at the
frontage roads, walking and bicycling access throughout the corridor including to and from MAX stations,
and traffic flow improvements. BFO Offer 1.17 “Midtown Plan Implementation” (2015-$750,000) is for
final design of improvements.
Priority projects that emerged from the Midtown in Motion study are improvements to arterial
intersections and circulation updates to the commercial frontage roads. The arterial intersection
improvements would replicate the design features at the Harmony and College intersection at other
major intersections in Midtown, to improve traffic flow and pedestrian comfort. The frontage road
improvements would eliminate the multiple conflicts at frontage road intersections and introduce slip on
and off ramps for access. The estimated cost is envisioned to leverage larger grant opportunities or
redevelopment activity.
Why is this Project Needed?
College Avenue is a major arterial corridor that serves as a transportation and commercial hub for the
city. College Avenue is an aging facility, missing some critical elements like comprehensive and
safe sidewalks and facilities for bicycles. There is significant public investment occurring within
Midtown as properties redevelop and modernize, as such the public infrastructure and public
investment to support this Midtown renaissance need to be made to keep up the momentum. As land
uses along the College and Mason corridors continue to become denser and more intense, the
roadway will require new improvements to address the needs and demands of expanding user
groups.
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PROJECT TITLE: Bicycle/Pedestrian Grade-Separated Crossings Fund
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $8M Total
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $ 30K
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation
Department/Program: FC Moves/ Engineering/Park Planning and Development
Project Location: Fort Collins
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Project Description:
This project establishes an annual fund that would construct top priority grade-separated bicycle and
pedestrian crossings across arterial roadways. New grade separations in Fort Collins have a wide
range of cost (between $750k and $4M) due to various factors including type of crossing (overpass,
underpass), utility conflicts and relocations, flood plain issues, groundwater, railroad issues, etc. In order
to maximize this funding, it is recommended to evaluate the feasibility and cost of crossings at our high-
demand locations (Harmony, Mason Trail, downtown, etc). A second way to maximize this funding is to
identify locations and projects where an existing project or road reconstruction can be modified in a cost
effective manner to include a grade separation for bikes and pedestrians. The intent of this project will
be to build the most cost-effective crossings at the highest demand locations.
This project may include our highest priority location, the Power Trail at East Harmony Road.
Other potential locations include Shields Street west of the CSU Main Campus, Prospect Road near
Center Avenue, major arterial crossings by the Mason Trail, and other crossings identified in the
Harmony Road Enhanced Travel Corridor Plan and the Midtown in Motion College Avenue
Transportation Study. The proposed level of funding would allow construction of approximately one
crossing every other year. Note: BFO Offer 1.15 is similar.
Why is this Project Needed?
Grade separated crossings allow bicyclists and pedestrians in high use areas to cross major roadways
safely and efficiently.
T10
PROJECT TITLE: Start-up for Bike Share
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $505K
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $150K
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: FC Moves
Project Location: Fort Collins
Project Description:
This project is for estimated capital and start-up costs to provide automated (i.e., self-checkout) bike
share service in Fort Collins. It is anticipated that the automated program would supplement and
work in tandem with the existing Bike Library. The project cost covers the City’s share of capital
and the first two years of operations. The requested amount represents the City’s share of
expenses and considers other sources based on recommendations in the Bike Share Business Plan.
Annual O & M costs may be further offset by availability of other funding sources. Note: BFO
Offer 2.6 is similar.
Why is this Project Needed?
Bike share is an efficient and effective way to make bicycling available across the City. This program
will have particular synergy with MAX and other Transfort services, allowing commuters to use the
transit system and check out bicycles in order to complete their trip. Bike share can serve as a key
strategy for reducing demand for on-bus bike racks.
Additional Details:
Staff has developed a business plan that outlines how to best proceed with this program. It is typical
to combine seed funds from a local government with fees, sponsorships, and other funding sources to
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complete the overall financing of a bike share system.
T11 Continuation of BOB I Project
PROJECT TITLE: Transfort Bus Fleet Replacement
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: Total $4.2M, $420K/year
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: 0
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: Transfort
Project Location: Fort Collins
Project Description:
The funding of this project would provide the 20% local match needed to replace 40 heavy duty buses
and add 10 new specialty buses over the next 10 years. This 20% or, $4.2 million, would be leveraged
to receive $16.8 million of federal and state grant funding. Over the next ten years three-quarters of
Transfort’s fleet will be beyond its useful life. The replacement of buses beyond their useful life will
reduce maintenance expenses and ensure reliable service to the Transfort customer.
Why is this Project Needed?
With local match funding in place, Transfort can apply for federal funding to procure the needed
vehicles. Oftentimes, federal grants require that local funds are already in place prior to the funding
award and by ensuring that Transfort has access to local match funding, staff is free to seek out any
and all grant opportunities. In turn, by not allowing Transfort’s fleet of vehicles to surpass its useful
service life, the City of Fort Collins will reduce preventive maintenance costs by approximately
$30,000 per vehicle per year or $1.5M over the span of the project.
Additional Details:
This project is requesting $4.2M over the next ten years to leverage local match funding for $16.8M
in federal grant funding to purchase 50 replacement heavy duty vehicles. The project has the added
benefit of saving in excess of $1.5M in preventive maintenance costs that would be incurred
otherwise.
T12 Continuation of BOB I Project
PROJECT TITLE: Arterial Intersection Improvements Fund
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: Total $6M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $2K
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: Engineering
Project Location: Fort Collins
Project Description:
This project would create a funding source to address the City’s highest priority safety and
congestion problems at arterial intersections. Note: BFO Offer 1.7 is the last year appropriation of
the BOB I funds. Typically, these projects have included landscaping and urban design
improvements to intersections. The projects will be prioritized on a rigorous analysis of benefits
(increased safety and reduced congestion for all modes of travel) and costs.
Why is this Project Needed?
A comprehensive Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study was completed in 2011 and identifies key
improvement locations. Some of these projects were completed with BOB funding; this project would
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continue funding for the improvements.
Additional Details:
These projects have historically been very competitive in the Federal Grant programs. Leveraging
of similar funds in the previous BOB tax measure more than doubled the available dollars.
T13
PROJECT TITLE: Bridge Maintenance and Replacement
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: Total $10M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $0
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: Engineering
Project Location: Citywide
Project Descriptions:
This project repairs and replaces deficient, sub-standard, and obsolete bridges within the Citywide
network of 280+ bridges. Potential projects are prioritized using a triple bottom line approach.
They include both small and large structures, and typically include bicycle, pedestrian and urban
design improvements.
Based on our asset management analysis, a funding level that is equivalent to two average bridge
replacements per year ($2M) would be ideal. At a funding level of $2M/year, it would take over 140
years to replace the entire network, which is longer than we can expect a bridge to perform, so
eventually this annual funding level may have to be increased.
This project is scaled to $1M/year which means the bridge program will continue to seek the remainder
of the necessary funding through the BFO process. Any funding in BOB 2.0 would reduce the burden on
the funds available in the budget process. Having bridge funding for a 10-year period through BOB
2.0 allows the City to program bridge replacements for years beyond the current budget to take
advantage of grant availability or leveraging with other long-range programs.
Why is this Project Needed?
The City’s network of bridges is aging and deteriorating. A dedicated source of funding is
necessary to maintain the network to a safe and responsible standard.
Other Related Projects: BFO Offer 1.21 is similar.
T14
PROJECT TITLE: Southwest Annexation Road Improvements Fund
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $5M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M:
Service Area: Planning, Development and Transportation Department/Program: Streets
Project Location: Southwest Annexation Area
Project Description:
This proposal establishes a fund to partner with southwest annexation area HOA’s and residents to help
make needed improvements to roads not built to City standards and in need of repair or replacement.
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City Ordinance 182 (1998) states that, “except for minor maintenance needed to keep the streets in a
safe condition, the City will not maintain substandard annexed streets until such time as the streets have
been upgraded to comply with City standards”. Note: BFO Offer 25.19 is similar.
Why is this Project Needed?
Many substandard roads in the Southwest Annexation area are aging and in disrepair. HOA’s and
residents struggle to collect funds adequate to make needed repairs and bring roads up to City
standard. This fund could help establish public-private partnerships to accelerate much needed repairs
to infrastructure in this area.
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PROJECT TITLE: Housing for the Homeless
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $5M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: Estimated Annual O&M: Operations and management will be
incorporated in the development budget of housing developed with these funds.
Service Area: Sustainability Services Department/Program: Social Sustainability
Project Location: TBD
Project Description:
This project would provide funding for the capital costs of development or rehabilitation of one or
more housing projects designated specifically for homeless individuals and families. These funds
could be distributed through grants, contracts, or matching funds to assist in meeting the housing
needs for the very lowest income residents of our community.
An example of how these funds might be used is a project currently being discussed by the Fort
Collins Housing Authority which would result in the construction of 125 units of permanent supportive
housing for current homeless individuals. The total cost of this project is $27,250,000, and the
City’s funds could be used to match other funding to complete this project if the other funds become
available.
Supportive housing is an innovative and proven solution to serve people who would not be able to
stay housed without a wide range of supportive services. Affordable housing is combined with
services to help people facing complex challenges to live with stability, autonomy and dignity.
Supportive housing improves housing stability, employment, mental and physical health and reduces
active substance use. People in supportive housing live more stable and productive lives. Housing
stability and supportive services for these individuals has been proven to reduce other community
costs in such areas as reduced emergency room use and reduced response needed by fire and
police. These funds would support the capital construction of such possible programs, while local
nonprofits would incur all Operations and Maintenance expenses.
Why is this Project Needed?
Principle LIV 7 in City Plan states that the City envisions that “a variety of housing types and
densities for all income levels shall be available throughout the Growth Management Area.”
Inclusion of this project in the Building on Basics 2 package will assist in bringing this goal to fruition.
Studies estimate there are over 3,000 homeless people in Larimer County. At least 250 of these
individuals are chronically homeless, and nearly 1,000 are school-aged children. Our community
lacks a sufficient supply of affordable housing. In June 2011 the Colorado Division of Housing
released a report on rent burdened households in Colorado. At that time, there were less than
22,000 affordable rental units in Larimer County for households earning $25,000 or less per year
and more than twice as many households (roughly 45,700) at that income level.
Nearly 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income for housing. Larimer County is cited
as the third most rent-burdened county in the state.
When housing costs rise over 30% of a household’s income, the possibility of becoming homeless
significantly increases.
The Murphy Center for Hope provided services to more than 1,700 (unduplicated) people in the
last year and regularly provides services to more than 150 homeless or near homeless persons per
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day. Additionally, The FCHA’s waiting list currently has over 1,900 families/individuals waiting for
affordable housing.
Other Related Projects:
Redtail Ponds is a 60-unit apartment community that will provide 40 units of permanent supportive
housing for homeless adults with one or more disability and on-site services ranging from job
training to case management. An additional 20 units will provide housing for low income
individuals.
The Single Room Occupancy (SRO) program provides 27 rooms for homeless individuals in Fort
Collins. Resident Managers live on-site and provide a variety of programming to assist residents
transitioning from homelessness to a more stable living arrangement. Referrals are made from
Catholic Charities Mission and post shelter counseling is provided.
Additional Funding Details:
The financing for the development and rehabilitation of housing for the homeless is complicated. It
is critical for the developer (such as the Fort Collins Housing Authority) to be able to demonstrate
community commitment to a project to secure additional funders. This fund will demonstrate that
commitment and streamline the development of severely needed housing for the City’s homeless
population.
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PROJECT TITLE: Safe Routes to Everywhere
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $20M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $25K
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: Engineering
Project Location: Fort Collins
Project Descriptions:
Option A: Safe Routes to Everywhere
Cost: $20M
This package provides funding to implement a suite of multimodal infrastructure improvements
intended to support a wide array of transportation choices. Through a combined approach
intended to provide safe routes to all destinations, these funds would construct pedestrian
improvements for safety and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, integrated bus
stop facilities, and bicycle network connections. To date, the sidewalk and bike infrastructure
programs have been funded by the 2005 Building on Basics (BOB) ballot initiative which
prescribed the installation of pedestrian improvements citywide to eliminate hazards and
remove obstacles, and Bicycle Master Plan implementation.
A primary focus of this package is the Pedestrian Sidewalk and ADA Compliance Program
including bus stops. Based on the 2013 assessment, a total program cost has been quantified into a
40-year program. With the $134 million Pedestrian Sidewalk and ADA Compliance Program
needs, a sustainable and predictable revenue source is recommended to implement the overall cost
of construction of a 40-year compliance program. Projected costs will change over time due to
inflation, construction of sidewalks by adjacent property owners and private development, and
project scheduling based on construction of sidewalks by other City departments (Streets and
Engineering Capital Projects Departments).
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The 2014 Bicycle Master Plan is in its final stages of development, with anticipated completion in
the 4th
quarter of 2014. This plan will identify specific bicycle infrastructure improvements that will
contribute to a continuous, low-stress network. This package provides funding to be used toward
stand-alone bicycle infrastructure projects as well as add-on elements to other projects that
complete or enhance the City’s bicycle network. Projects will enhance safety, provide wayfinding,
and improve comfort for bicyclists. Note: BFO Offer 1.6 is similar.
This offer:
Provides $1.4M annually for pedestrian improvements.
Provides $100K annually for bus stop improvements.
Provides $500K annually for bicycle infrastructure improvements.
Supports the Transportation Master Plan. Approximately $300,000 per year through 2015
has been allocated for pedestrian improvement projects as part of the 2005 BOB sales tax
package.
Seeks to implement the recommendations from the pedestrian needs assessment completed in
2013 which identifies missing or substandard sidewalks and ramps that do not comply with
the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
Would improve 10 bus stops per year to meet ADA accessibility requirements.
Constructs missing sidewalks and ramps.
Represents the overall 52-year target cost for ADA Pedestrian compliance –a reduction in
the funding amount is possible, but would extend the compliance target timeline.
Provides a dedicated funding source for bike projects. Periodically, opportunities arise
to provide additional bike facilities as an “add on” to another larger project, and this
resource allows these low cost additions.
Option B: Enhancement: Safe Route to Everywhere
Cost: $10M
Additional funding in this offer would bump the ADA compliance from 52-years to 40-years.
Why is this Project Needed?
The City is not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Pedestrian Plan is
unfunded.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) required a transition plan be in place by July 26,
1992, that provided for the removal of pedestrian barriers. Any structural modifications
were to be completed by January 26, 1995. Without funding for a installing the required
pedestrian facilities, the City of Fort Collins will continue to be in violation of ADA without a
proactive effort toward compliance. Noncompliance puts the City at risk of losing federal
grant funds.
Currently there are more than 200 bus stops within the Transfort system that do not meet
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access requirements. This funding would allow
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Transfort to upgrade 10 bus stops per year to be ADA accessible and improve mobility
options for disabled residents of Fort Collins.
This program would be a continuation and expansion of the current Bicycle Master
Plan implementation funding in the existing Building on Basics program. This annual,
ongoing allocation allows the City to enhance bicycle facilities to a create safer, more
convenient, and comfortable network. As a Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community, Fort
Collins has a national reputation as a premier city for Bicycling.
Additional Details:
Staff will continually seek opportunities to leverage this limited local funding source to receive
additional funding from state and federal grants to advance the improvements of the sidewalks,
bus stops and bike facilities.
CNL4
PROJECT TITLE: Lincoln Wayfinding and Neighborhood Trail
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: Total $500K
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $30K
Service Area: Planning, Development, & Transportation Department/Program: FCMoves
Project Location: Buckingham Neighborhood
Project Description:
This project will fund the design and construction of a trail connecting Odell Brewery (near
Lincoln Avenue and 3rd
Street) and New Belgium Brewery (Buckingham Street and Linden
Street). The purpose of the trail is to minimize disruption to the Buckingham Neighborhood by
providing an alternate path for brewery patrons and buffering from the neighborhoods. This
project was identified during the recent Lincoln Corridor Plan outreach process as a way to
improve neighborhood livability.
Why is this Project Needed?
The Buckingham neighborhood currently experiences cut through traffic from both pedestrians and
bicyclists moving between the breweries. By establishing an alternate, more direct off-street route
staff hopes to alleviate nuisance and noise issues in the neighborhood.
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PROJECT TITLE: Sustainable Child Care Center
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $825K
Service Area: Sustainability Services Department/Program: Social Sustainability
Project Location:
TBD, preferably in Mid-town or the Harmony Corridor where there are large concentrations of
employees and residential neighborhoods nearby, and easy access to transit.
Project Description:
There is a growing need for a new child care center in South Fort Collins serving low income
families. The need is for a facility of approximately 10,000 sq. ft. in size, with a 12,000 sq. ft.
playground that would accommodate 80-100 infants and children. The center would provide
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subsidized fees and flexible hours, including weekends, to accommodate families who work
alternative hours or are in service occupations. While the City would own the facility, it would
be managed by a private (non-profit) operator. This project has the opportunity to be a
partnership with other local agencies and/or organizations (Teaching Tree, LaFamilia/Family
Center, Teaching Tree, FCURA, PSD, etc.) including matching funding. A site location and project
scope study/analysis needs to be undertaken.
Why is this Project Needed?
There are few affordable, quality child care facilities in south Fort Collins although the occurrence
of low income and families below poverty is shifting southward. There are more than 200
families on wait lists for the childcare centers that do provide subsidized childcare. There has
been a decline in the number of centers that accept CCAP subsidized payments. The City’s
“Snapshot Report on Early Childhood Care and Education” identified finding a “New Child Care
Centers in South Fort Collins” as a “PRIORITY”. The need for a new child care center in the Mid-
Town area was discussed by City Council as part of the recent deliberations on public funding of
the Foothills Mall redevelopment.
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PROJECT TITLE: Implementing Nature in the City
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $3M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $100K
Service Area: Sustainability Services Department: Environmental Services
Project Location: Throughout the City
Project Description:
Nature is all around us. Whether it’s a hawk Downtown or a butterfly in our schoolyard; the shade
of a cottonwood tree or the tranquility of a flowing creek, nature is the air we breathe, the land
that surrounds us and the species that inhabit the land. As Fort Collins grows, we want to ensure that
every resident is within a 10-minute walk to nature from their home or office.
In 2014, Nature in the City developed a vision and strategic plan to incorporate nature into the
City’s increasingly urban environment. To achieve this vision, this project will restore 20-30 sites
and/or acquire 4-6 parcels to create a connected open space network accessible by all.
Restoration includes adapting stormwater ponds, ditches, streams, waterways, parks and
other neighborhood open spaces to include spaces that provide habitat, therapeutic
benefits, and opportunities to play. The City will partner with neighborhoods, businesses
and other City departments, including Natural Areas, Parks and Stormwater, to achieve
these goals.
Acquisition includes parcels that provide key links to the broader corridors of the City,
whether for habitat or recreation, as well as linking to existing patches of open space. It
will also include sites with high wildlife value or the potential to provide high value.
Sites will be prioritized based on their ability to provide all residents access to nature within a 10-
minute walk and their contribution to the overall open space network.
Why is this Project Needed?
The City is transitioning from a large, suburban town to a small, urban city with a projected
250,000 residents. As this happens, it is critical that we protect access to nature and the key open
spaces that define our community. Natural spaces within our urban setting are valuable not only as
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habitats and for aesthetics, but they are also key to preserving quality of life, and the sense of
place that makes Fort Collins unique.
Sometimes those spaces will be a formal park, trail or Natural Area. Others might be an informal
open space or the community garden in your neighborhood or the detention pond where you walk
your dog. Even more important than the type of space are the experiences they offer residents.
That means having nature nearby, opportunities for personal or family recreation, and a chance to
escape from the urban environment, even just for a moment.
This project supports land restoration and acquisition beyond the scope of the Open Space tax
dollars priorities; additional capital dollars invested now would further this effort in a more timely
manner.
Other efforts that highlight the need for this effort include the following:
Preserving access to nature and the City’s sense of place is included in four chapters of the
City’s Strategic Plan (Community and Neighborhood Livability, Culture and Recreation,
Environmental Health, and Economic Health).
The Midtown Urban Design Plan calls for providing open spaces (both small and large)
within each character district.
The Plug in to Nature study, by Larimer County, found that the biggest barrier for
accessing nature is time. Providing nature closer to home allows people to spend their time
experiencing nature, rather than traveling to it.
A California study of 3,000 teenagers found that they had a significantly lower Body
Mass Index (BMI) when in close proximity to nature or open spaces.
A United Kingdom study of more than1,000 people concluded that moving to an area with
green space will increase your mental health compared with those that move into an area
lacking open space. Another study found positive psychological benefits from interacting in
urban open space increased with species richness – in other words, the greater the variety
of species in a particular area, the happier people are in that space.
CNL7
PROJECT TITLE: Investments in Neighborhood Restoration
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $3-5M
ESTIMATED ANNUAL O&M: $175K
Service Area: Sustainability Services Department: Social Sustainability/Utilities
Project Description:
This proposal is to support public investment in older neighborhoods in need of revitalization. It
includes funding to provide the following:
1. Streetscapes that provide a coordinated approach to the design and management of streets
in these neighborhoods that create visually appealing public spaces involving the visual and
pedestrian environment of their streets. This could include tree-lined streets and sidewalks,
other landscaping along street edges, and landscaped medians in arterial streets. These
streetscapes may also encompass other various urban design elements.
2. Low or no cost loans for housing reinvestment in an effort to infuse private funds into
rehabilitation of these declining neighborhoods.
3. Economic development tools such as incentives to encourage the development of
neighborhood businesses and services to provide increased access and activity within these
neighborhoods.
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4. Support City involvement in neighborhood organizing to engage residents in their community.
Revitalization efforts must include the full range of neighborhood stakeholders in the
development and implementation of plans focused on improving these communities.
5. Efficiency Improvement Projects- Many older homes are not well insulated or have not had
efficiency reinvestments to improve comfort and reduce energy use. Funds would be used to
assist these neighborhoods to upgrade to higher standards. Funds may also be used to fund
public/private partnerships to install solar energy in income qualified neighborhoods.
Why is this Project Needed?
Fort Collins has grown dramatically. We have added more than 100,000 citizens since 1970,
which has required rapid periods of housing construction. Since that time our understanding of
what constitutes a great, healthy neighborhood has grown with the help of the various iterations
of City Plan. We realize that great neighborhoods have the following characteristics:
Great building design and scale, including proportionality that creates interesting visual
experiences.
Accessibility to various modes of transportation that allow residents to safely and reliably
connect with the larger community.
Fosters social interactions and develops a sense of community and neighborliness.
Promotes security from crime and is made safe for children and other users.
Promotes a sense of pride and community engagement among its residents.
Over time, and due to a variety of circumstances, some neighborhoods have declined in appearance
and maintenance. Crime has increased and they lack neighborhood gathering places, lack access to
local amenities and are far from needed goods and services. In some places the housing stock is
dated and has not been maintained. In some of these neighborhoods there are no places for
children to safely play except in streets, and pride of place does not exist among neighborhood
residents.
Many of these neighborhoods have had no public investment for decades. Unfortunately, they are
also neighborhoods where many of our low income, senior, and disabled residents live. Some of the
housing is owned by landlords who also have not invested in housing improvements in decades,
leaving substandard housing which may also be unsafe. For long-term sustainability, Fort Collins must
come together around comprehensive strategies to improve the quality of life in all of our
neighborhoods and enhance their competitive position in the housing market, making them
neighborhoods of choice and private investment. Well-planned, well-executed neighborhood
development strategies send a powerful signal to both existing residents and newcomers that the city
cares about its neighborhoods.
In addition, lack of public investment in low income neighborhoods raises questions of equity and
social justice within our City. In 2012, The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
required Fort Collins to assess our impediments and observations to fair housing. The first
observation reported to HUD is that some residents perceive an inequitable distribution of resources,
including the perception that more affluent neighborhoods receive better services and attention from
the City. World class communities promote equitable public and private investments and make
housing and neighborhood investments that create a path to social and economic mobility for all
residents.
In an effort to ensure that all Fort Collins neighborhoods are welcoming and vibrant for their
residents, the City has an obligation to reinvest and revitalize these neighborhoods and make sure
they do not decline further.
BOB 2.0
CNL2B-Safe Routes
T9-Bike/Ped Crossings
T11-Transfort Buses
T12- Arterial Intersections
T5B-Lincoln Ave. Improvements
ENV3-Poudre River
CR2A and B-Water Sustainability
CR4-Gardens on Spring Creek
CR6-EPIC Pool Improvements
CR5A and B-Trail Enhancements
CR1A and B-SE Center w/Leisure
and Lap Pool
Other Priorities
9%
Transportation and Mobilty
55%
Recreation and Sustainability
36%
ECH1-Downtown Restroom
CNL6-Nature in the City
SC2-CAD
ECH6-Linden Street
ATTACHMENT 3
Assume Open Space Yes (20 yr)
2006-2030
Assume KFCG (10 yr)
2011-2020
Assume BOB 2.0 (10 yr)
2016-2025
Long-term Look at Possible Tax Renewals
STREET MAINTENANCE ASSUMES 10 YEAR TERM
Assume BOB 2.0 (10 yr)
2026-2035
Assume BOB 2.0 (10 yr)
2036-2045
Assume KFCG (10 yr)
2021-2030
Assume KFCG (10 yr)
2031-2040
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YEAR
Assume Street Maintenance
(10 yr) 2016-2025
Assume Street Maintenance
(10 yr) 2026-2035
Assume Street Maintenance
(10 yr) 2026-2035
ATTACHMENT 4
Assume Open Space Yes (20 yr)
2006-2030
Assume KFCG (10 yr)
2011-2020
Assume BOB 2.0 (10 yr)
2016-2025
Long-term Look at Possible Tax Renewals
STREET MAINTENANCE ASSUMES 15 YEAR TERM
Assume BOB 2.0 (10 yr)
2026-2035
Assume BOB 2.0 (10 yr)
2036-2045
Assume KFCG (10 yr)
2021-2030
Assume KFCG (10 yr)
2031-2040
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YEAR
Assume Street Maintenance
(15 yr) 2016-2030
Assume Street Maintenance
(15 yr) 2031-2045
Assume Open Space Yes (20 yr)
2006-2030
Assume KFCG (10 yr)
2011-2020
Assume BOB 2.0 (10 yr)
2016-2025
Long-term Look at Possible Tax Renewals
STREET MAINTENANCE ASSUMES 20 YEAR TERM
Assume BOB 2.0 (10 yr)
2026-2035
Assume BOB 2.0 (10 yr)
2036-2045
Assume KFCG (10 yr)
2021-2030
Assume KFCG (10 yr)
2031-2040
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YEAR
Assume Street Maintenance
(20 yr) 2016-2035
ATTACHMENT 5
On-Line Public Feedback- September 22- October 8, 2014.
Earlier comments were included in the September 30, 2014 Council materials.
The North side of town, in particular the Northeast side, NE of College and Mulberry seems to be
becoming our Commerce City. Being that all the services for the poor are located here. Obviously those
services are essential and having them close to one another makes sense. However I have noticed a huge
surge of homeless people sense the Denver Rescue Mission has taken over the Open Door Mission. These
folks are not from here and are degrading downtown and the surrounding areas. Any improvements to the
this area will be of great help in mitigating the negative image that has become of the north end. Case in
point is the great job done to enhance North College. Keep up the good work!
Submitted Oct-08-2014 09:20 AM
Would like to see money spent on equity among neighborhoods and projects that promote sustainability,
particularly ghg mitigation.
Submitted Oct-08-2014 08:45 AM
I would prefer that anything police related would not be on the list. I'm concerned that they would be
wanting to build another Mansion. I also Do Not support adding anything w/trails because trails for the
most part are not wheelchair accessible friendly. These items should have to go through the budget
process.
Submitted Oct-07-2014 01:40 PM
for culture and recreation, sustainable water habits are a huge deal, because golf courses and parks need
so much water to stay healthily but need to also stay heartily to look attractive. If we keep them more
sustainable than they will stay healthily at less of a water cost. And keeping trails safe and clean is also
huge because everyone hikes in colorado. And hiking is a major tourist activity in colorado as well.
community compositing and recycling is also another big deal because it will help maintain soils that we
are using to keep them fertile and able to produce food from colorado based small farms.
Submitted Oct-07-2014 11:08 AM
Thank you
Submitted Oct-07-2014 09:19 AM
I don't think an email or name should be required especially when it does not say that the information will
remain anonymous.
Submitted Oct-06-2014 08:03 PM
It's important to me as a citizen and Fort Collins native to support projects that improve both efficiency,
sustainability and clearly meet gaps in existing services. I believe some of the things I voted for meet these
objectives and others are because I believe they will make Fort Collins a better place in the long run.
Submitted Oct-06-2014 04:34 PM
ATTACHMENT 6
The description provided with The Gardens on Spring Creek item is very misleading. Everyone wants to
see the gardens completed--it is a wonderful place. But the "stage" on the Great Lawn is currently
undergoing development review and is far from a simple stage for small gatherings. This item should either
be truthfully revised or the whole proposal should be removed until the developmental review process is
complete.
Submitted Oct-06-2014 02:43 PM
Thank you for allow me to input.
Submitted Oct-06-2014 10:23 AM
Please make Jefferson Park in downtown Ft. Collins a parking lot and move the Mission out to I-25 and
Hwy 14. I want the transient population in downtown Ft. Collins cleaned up or myself and family will not
continue to support downtown businesses. These people are a nusance and scary. I do not feel safe in
downtown Ft. Collins even in the daytime.
I do not want to spend anymore tax dollars on housing for chronically homeless population and I do not
want any pot shops in the city! It just seems to attract more and more transient folks.
Submitted Oct-05-2014 05:51 PM
A lot of my support goes to investing in local farmers markets, local renewable energy, and resources.
Submitted Oct-05-2014 03:05 PM
i really enjoy the trails and would like more. Also anytime we can save water i am all for it. Makes sense
Submitted Oct-03-2014 05:13 PM
Almost all of the said-above are really great goals, but even among the projects I selected I would like to
clarify the top 8 I would view as most important, beginning with 1) as priority.
1) Housing for the Chronically Homeless
2) Climate Action Projects
3) Safe Routes to Everywhere...
4) Community Organics Composting and Recycling Facility
-- Suggestions: Employ CSU/Front Range Students to Volunteer and/or Intern at such facilities
5) Water Sustainability Improvements for Parks and Golf
6) Bridge Maintenance and Replacement
-- Although I listed this later, I believe solid, reliable infrastructure is key in safety. I have known cases
where bridges have collapsed. It is listed later because of how much it costs, I think there are more
"affordable" goals to balance first.
7) Parking Garage and Retail Space
-- Suggestions: Include more Free parking, or discounted parking for low-income families and Students.
Why? Students are doing the community a favor in gaining education, why take ALL THEIR MONEY (AND
parking spaces)??
8) Sustainable Child Care Center
Submitted Oct-03-2014 12:01 PM
I would prefer to have both the pros and cons listed with these issues. For example what is the con for
making Timberline rd four lanes between Stetson and Trilby? Not enough information is provided to really
make an educated choice.
Submitted Oct-03-2014 09:55 AM
Not really any comments... but let's fix our roads to better allow traffic to flow to and from I-25. :)
Submitted Oct-03-2014 09:42 AM
I also support a south east recreation building with a pool.
Submitted Oct-03-2014 09:33 AM
Do it!
Submitted Oct-01-2014 02:33 PM
Great round of required projects listed. Really love that plans are moving forward for a city wide
composting service.
Submitted Oct-01-2014 12:57 PM
GENERAL -- too many plans, too much money in downtown. The DDA should be funding downtown business
projects. Renovations are a budget item, re-purposing is capital tax. Street Enhancements create more
long-term O&M. Need to stop these "it feels like a great idea, so lets do it" and replace with more
comprehensive solutions. I don't see myself suporting this tax at this point.
WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR: More sustainablity investments -- Plan A) we give a zero-interest capital loan
that is not only paid back with fees but also generates enough revenue to cover O&M and replacement.
Plan B) Plan A, but loan not paid back in full or at all. Plan C) If won't cover O&M, then need partner
project that combined. That partner could be an unofficial reserve of sales tax.
Southeast Community Creative Center -- No, we need a clone of Northside with a pool, not something fluff
for visitors.
Water Sustainability -- No, Can the fake grass be recycled or will it replace plastic bags in the landfill. If
anything, put fake grass at the golf course instead of fixing the water system and leave the park alone.
Would rather see run as loan where saving not only pays back cost, but banks reserves to cover the
replacement turf when this one wears out -- sustainability.
Spring Creek -- Yes, but fees need to be enough to payback and/or cover O&M.
EPIC, Heritage -- budget item, not capital tax
Velo and Fitness Park -- No, unless you can show this will generate revenues from events (and associates
sales and lodging taxes) to repay.
Downtown Restroom -- No, the downtown square hosts events yet the restroom is moving across both
College and Mountain. With the DDA removing the square restrooms, the homeless will move here. Need a
better plan first and the DDA to pay.
Quiet Zone -- No, This is about enhancing property values for business, not supporting the people. We lose
two crossing, which will be more congestion and traffic. NO NO NO.
New maintenance shops good thing for this tax, but I don't see the comprehensive planning. Looks more
like "lets get our items on list". Replace as one comprehensive item.
Community Marketplace -- NO WAY AS IT IS. Find a more general events building that can be re-
purposed over time. One of its uses is a community marketplace during harvest season. During winter 25%
for produce, and 75% for other stuff.
Climate Action Plan - NO WAY NO WAY NO WAY -- Cannot fund a plan that is not complete. Especially
given the number people on the Citizen Advisory Committee that supported the bag fee. I want to vote for
good
Organics Composting -- No. The e-waste and other events work just fine. They tend to busy in the morning
then dead in the afternoon. I'm not seeing that we have enough demand for a permanent facility.
Downtown River -- No. this is about business, not protecting the river from what I can tell. Convenience me
I'm wrong and I'll change my mind.
Parking Garage -- No. From what I've seen so far, businesses are asking for this so they can get more
customers. DDA should fund. If people were saying they cannot get to businesses, then maybe, but I'd
rather see a downtown parking district with a small fee on all purchase to cover parking.
Regional Training Facility -- No, I know the chief said it would be great, but I really like having a place in
town that is easy for the cops to get target practice. More practice means less mistakes. Time,money on
driving to shared facility is better spend on actual training.
Vine and Lemy -- this has been advertised in other contexts as a way to promote development in the area.
Make the developer pay. Better yet, make a net-positive district out there and use the energy production
to repay this as an investment loan. Too much business wellfare. Also creates more infrastructure to
maintain which means more taxes in the future.
Child Care Center -- No. But if you could make in a general non-profit center like the Fullana Learning
Center or even the new Fullana Learning Center home, then I could support.
Nature in the City -- No. We are creating an urban area, but the problem is people need to escape it, so
we create nature in the city. Instead of creating a problem and solving it. Don't create the urban problem
to being with.
Submitted -01-2014 12:11 PM
Infrastructure upgrades and maintenance need to be the Top priorities for municipal taxes.
Submitted Oct-01-2014 11:23 AM
As Front Office Manager of The Armstrong Hotel, reducing the noise from the trains and the homeless are
my two biggest concerns for guests, return guests, and visitors looking to relocate to Fort Collins .
Submitted Oct-01-2014 11:16 AM
Housing for the Chronically Homeless.
I don't mind providing funding for the helpless people in our community. I am extremely resistant to any
project that promotes Fort Collins as a one of the "top ten places in the country" for the clueless to live. As
a resident of the Historic District I rub elbows with an ever increasing number of losers that suck the
resources from those who truly need it. Wake up and make decisions based on logic and reality. Our
emotions have fostered programs that promote and enable the homeless lifestyle. A 30 year veteran
professional in the field told me this week that 65% of the people he serves are already on some type of
federal assistance. Most of this in his assessment is used to support their habits. Spend a little time talking
to the folks in Jefferson Park like I have. You will have little difficulty discerning those who have chosen the
lifestyle and those who need our help.
Submitted Oct-01-2014 10:43 AM
But first, before anything is approved...let the current BOB tax expire for at least one year before asking
for reinstatement of the tax....so that you can with a straight face say that these are temporary taxes. Be
that one govt that disproves the argument that all tax increases are permanent and never go away.
Submitted Oct-01-2014 08:36 AM
No social spending. No housing support of any kind especially for "Chronically homeless"
Submitted Oct-01-2014 08:22 AM
I think that these are all good ideas, but I am especially in favor of the broader community based ones. i.e,
community organics composting and recycling facility, bridge maintenance and replacement, community
marketplace
Submitted Sep-30-2014 10:19 PM
What a great list. I would be happy to check most all of these boxes but tried to focus on the projects of
highest priority to me. Thank you for considering my feedback!
Submitted Sep-30-2014 04:43 PM
i am for any project intended to reduce power/fossil fuel usage, recycle, use water more wisely, increase
availability/use of any/all locally produced goods, increase fitness & increase awareness & education in
all these areas. i would almost always support smart renovations and reuse of resources, existing buildings,
etc, vs building new structures. i support strategies to increase fitness, especially in regards to getting
people out of their cars and onto buses/trains/bikes/their feet! i love the idea of a public market. i wish
opera galleria's open space was more (wisely) used.
Submitted Sep-28-2014 10:11 PM
I would love to see Fort Collins moving in the direction towards a greener, more sustainable community.
Although aesthetics can be pleasing to the eye, what is much more important is the effect that we as a
community have on our environment and the overall well-being of our citizens.
Submitted Sep-28-2014 11:17 AM
I believe the arts are an integral part of the community at large. Childcare and homelessness are ongoing
issues important for everyone as well.
Laura
Submitted Sep-26-2014 05:07 PM
I strongly support the Community Marketplaces. I am an intentional shopper for local foods and goods, but
sometimes have a hard time finding those farmer and craftsmen during the winter months. A permanent
facility would make it easier for the farmers to count on the clientele and income and for consumers to be
able to rely on the weekly goods.
I also support any improvements and additions to biking trails and creating more natural spaces within the
city. Every citizen has the option to benefit from these improvements and they also improve our area's
stress levels and air quality.
Submitted Sep-25-2014 01:48 PM
Quite a list. Need to really prioritize those things that only government can do - bridge repair, leverage
housing for homeless, keep EPIC going, leverage community marketplace - and those that enhance quality
of life and serve public good - recycling center, water sustainability, climate action...
Wish this form made you add up to $80K so it was more real.
Thanks!
Submitted Sep-24-2014 09:11 PM
There's nothing on this list that I'd call bad, misguided or would object to. Answers are just an opinion of
what seems like the best investment for the community.
Submitted Sep-24-2014 07:56 AM
I think the community marketplace is a great idea. I think that Fort Collins has lost the close relationship
between farmers and the consumers. I think the connections between farmers and consumers would be
restored through this project by allowing people to interact with the same people that grow their food and
feed their families. I know Fort Collins has several family owned businesses that provide our community
with wonderful foods such as Morning Fresh Dairy that provides Northern Colorado with fresh milk. I think it
is important to maintain these connections so that what the consumer wants also gets communicated to the
producer. Another important aspect of providing a location for local farmers to sell their products, is it is
keeping a lot the money in our economy rather than sending it out of the Fort Collins community.
Submitted Sep-23-2014 09:50 PM
I'm glad to see you getting citizen input on these projects.
Submitted Sep-23-2014 06:28 PM
I see the southeast community has shifted focus from a true rec. center to a creative center? Wrong choice!
Have you seen the number of active families in southeast Fort Collins needing a facility with recreation as a
focus. This is a terrible tragedy for our part of town.
Submitted Sep-23-2014 05:24 PM
I would like to support the improvements to Lincoln Ave, Vine Drive, etc. but I strongly believe that too much
time, money and energy is wasted on the design process that includes "beautiful medians" on all the new
projects that the city planners propose. As an example, if you look at Lincoln Ave, it already is narrow and
making it have even a single turn lane in the middle, plus bike lanes, will mean the people who live on the
N. side of Lincoln Ave will lose part of what little front yards they have. NO median is needed!
Let's get to basic NEEDS on these type of transportation projects.
Believe me, I do like many of the projects proposed - but how about some money for ARO, which supports
people with disabilities and enables them to just lead some sort of a normal life, rather than throwing
money at making street projects "fancy".
My two cents worth.
Submitted Sep-23-2014 05:11 PM
I am especially excited about the Community Marketplace downtown. Given the huge increase in farmer's
market attendees, CSA's, and food business start-ups in Fort Collins, it makes sense to establish a
permanent marketplace downtown. The success of similar markets across the country shows what a win-win
this would be for us. Some key features of these markets are eligible for grant funding (ie. a commercial
kitchen/USDA grant program). This allows the city to leverage funds on development of market for funds
for enhancements.
Submitted Sep-23-2014 03:41 PM
The community marketplace is a fantastic idea. I would fully support and attend the marketplace.
Submitted Sep-23-2014 11:49 AM
Sounds like an amazing idea!
Submitted Sep-23-2014 11:35 AM
I am most in favor of the community marketplace/year-round farmer's market!
Submitted Sep-23-2014 09:36 AM
My primary interest is the Community Marketplace. This would provide healthy resources to all of Fort
Collins and contribute to the overall physical and financial health of our city.
Submitted Sep-23-2014 08:26 AM
This intersection has been a nightmare for years. The Vine and Timberline intersection is just as bad and
these are the only two routes up north. Something needs to be done.
Submitted Sep-23-2014 07:58 AM
I work with the Faith Family Hospitality program and am only too aware of the number of families in this
city who have lost their homes and are now living out of their cars, on their friends' couches, or in the
shelters. We desperately need transitional housing where families can stay so they are not on the streets.
Nothing is as scary as not knowing where you are going to sleep! That's why I like the Homeless 2020
project and the sustainable childcare project.
I sometimes fear that the Downtown Area is becoming so gentrified that soon only tourists and the elite will
be able to live and shop here. High-end salons and clothing boutiques, along with specialty restaurants are
not affordable to most of us. Plus, the plethora of microbreweries, along with wine, beer, and ale joints,
and college bars only serve to make our town the "Choice City for Alcoholics." That's why I like the
community market project.
And last, but not least, traffic is only getting worse. That's why I like projects that get people out of their
cars and offers them alternatives to personal vehicles, such as a good bus system and a bike-share system.
Thank you so much for soliciting community input.
Submitted Sep-22-2014 10:53 PM
1
City Manager’s 2015-2016
Recommended Budget
October 11, 2014
Council Retreat
ATTACHMENT 7
2
Possible Funding Sources
The above options would not require reduced funding
or unfunding of any Offers in the Recommended Budget
2015 2016 Funding Source
$226 $243 General Fund - Ongoing
24 70 KFCG Other Community Priorities
0 65 KFCG Other Transportation
106 0 KFCG Other Comm - Reserves
4,000 0 2013 Net Year-End Reserves
500 0 2014 Excess Sales Tax Above Prior Revision
500 0 Increase in Sales Tax Base based on 2014
0 500 Increase in Sales Tax Base based on 2014
Note: Amounts highlighted in yellow could be used in either year
3
Unfunded Offers with Council Interest
Support Voiced from Multiple Councilmembers:
Outcome Council Member 2015 2016 Funding Source
CNL Bob, Ross & Gino 17.1 - KFCG ENHANCEMENT: Green Street Implementation (scalable options follow) $330 $500 KFCG - Other Trans
ENVIRO Karen, Gino 47.6 - KFCG ENHANCEMENT: Regional Organics Composting Transfer Facility Support 125 125 KFCG - Other Trans
ENVIRO Majority 47.7 - ENHANCEMENT: Enviro Planner & Meeting the Challenge of Zero Waste - 0.5 FTE 53 51 General Fund
HPG Ross & Gino 49.3 - ENHANCEMENT: Grant Development Specialist - 1.0 FTE 84 84 General Fund
C&R All 21.1 - ENHANCEMENT: Poudre River Downtown Project 2,000 0 TBD
C&R Ross & Gerry 22.1 - ENHANCEMENT: Trees along Paved Recreational Trails 95 30 General Fund
C&R Lisa and Gerry 83.6 - ENHANCEMENT: Poudre School District (PSD) After School Enrichment 70 70 General Fund
C&R Lisa and Gerry 83.10 - ENHANCEMENT: Vida Sana Program 34 67 General Fund
TRANS Bob & Gino 165.2 - ENHANCEMENT: Safe Routes to School - School Rotation Schedule 40 40 Transportation Fund
TRANS Gerry & Gino 165.3 - ENHANCEMENT: Safe Routes to School Strategic Traffic Infrastructure Program 100 100 Transportation Fund
TRANS Staff 25.18 - The MAX related portion of ENHANCEMENT: Snow Removal 200 200 Transportation Fund
Subtotal: $3,131 $1,267
Support Voiced from Individual Councilmembers:
Outcome Council Member 2015 2016 Funding Source
CNL Ross 101.4 - ENHANCEMENT: Additional Medians and Streetscapes Maintenance 200 200 General Fund
ECON Bob 46.7 - ENHANCEMENT: Support Larimer Small Business Development Center 40 40 General Fund
ENVIRO Gino 47.9 - ENHANCEMENT: Municipal Sustainability Projects - Green to Gold 100 50 General Fund
HPG Bob 53.6 - ENHANCEMENT: Fort Collins Public Access Network Executive Director 50 50 General Fund
HPG Gerry 53.2 - The scalable portion of ENHANCEMENT: Telling our Story Offer Video Outreach 35 35 KFCG - Other Comm
TRANS Ross N/A - Transportation, Bikes, Peds and Transit 500 500 TBD
TRANS Ross 2.18 - KFCG ENHANCEMENT: FC Bikes to Diamond 120 120 KFCG - Other Trans
TRANS Gino 18.3 - KFCG ENHANCEMENT: West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Master Plan 300 0 KFCG - Other Trans
TRANS Bob 141.1 - ENHANCEMENT: Transportation Air Quality Impacts Guidance Manual 35 10 General Fund
Subtotal: $1,380 $1,005
Grand Total: $4,511 $2,272
Note: $ in thousands, Offers highlighted in yellow indicate one-time funding
Offer # and Title
Offer # and Title
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Council Indicated Options to Fund Other Offers
These Offers are ones indicated by Councilmembers that are
funded in the Recommended Budget, but could be reduced or
unfunded to allow funding for other Offers of interest by Council
Support Voiced fromMultiple Councilmembers:
Outcome Member 2015 2016 Funding Source
ECON Bob & Gino 46.3 - ENHANCEMENT: Economic Health Reserve Fund $50 $50 General Fund
ECON Ross & Bob 46.13 - KFCG ENHANCEMENT: Industry Cluster Support and Development 200 200 KFCG Other Community
TRAN Ross & Gerry 106.2 - ENHANCEMENT: USA Pro Cycling Challenge 50 0 General Fund
Support Voiced from Individual Councilmembers:
Outcome
Council
Member 2015 2016 Funding Source
ECON Gerry 63.6 - ENHANCEMENT: On-Street Pay Parking - Push to 2017 0 750 General Fund Reserves
ENVIRO Gino 81.4 - ENHANCEMENT: Utilities Home Water Reports 149 162 Water Fund
HPG Bob 52.4 - KFCG ENHANCEMENT: Volunteer Program Mgr & Program - 1.0 FTE 180 151 KFCG Other Community
TRAN Gerry 1.9 - KFCG ENHANCEMENT: Vine and Lemay Intersection Improvements 500 500 KFCG - Other Trans
Note: $ in thousands, Offers highlighted in yellow indicate one-time funding
Offer # and Title
Offer # and Title
5 5
• Option I - Current BFO Offer ($2.0M) plus BOB 2.0 ($5.0M)
External Fundraising $1.5M
Stormwater (in budget) 1.0
General Fund (in budget) 1.0
BOB 2.0 5.0
Total $8.5M
• Current budget proposal $1.0M General Fund & $1.0M Stormwater
• $1.0M General Fund acquires and remediates land north side of river.
Please note FEMA funding may partly reduce the need for this $1M, grant
results expected mid-November, funds could be rolled over to other project
needs
• This $8.5 million budget includes the pedestrian bridge as well as
park/landscaping improvements not included in the pared down $6M offer
Offer 21.1 - Downtown Poudre River Project
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• Option II – Adjust BFO Offer to $6.0M
Option IIa Option Ilb
External Fund Raising $1.5M $1.5M
Stormwater (in budget) 1.0 1.0
General Fund (in budget) 1.0 1.0
Natural Areas(NA) 1.0 ----
Additional Funding Needed 1.5 2.5
Total: $6.0M $6.0M
• Coy diversion removed, kayak park, narrow channel, & bank restoration
• Property north of the river may not be acquired and remediated, depends on
success of FEMA grant and cost of the transactions
• No pedestrian bridge
• Reduction of some park/landscaping improvements
• If NA’s funds are used it reduces NA’s land conservation budget by that amount
Offer 21.1 - Downtown Poudre River Project
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1. Adds additional green street
elements to the Remington
project, like more Low Impact
Development features
2. Extends the Remington Greenway
project from Prospect Road south
to Spring Creek Trail
3. Creates a new green street
corridor (location to be
determined)
Original BFO Offer
2015 -$330,000 (items 1 and 2)
2016 -$500,000 (item 3)
Scaled BFO Offer
2 options:
1. Extend the Remington
Greenway project from Prospect
Road south to Spring Creek Trail,
with intersection and trail
connection improvements
(2015 -$150,000*)
2. Signing and restriping only, no
intersection or trail connection
improvements (2015 - $30,000*)
*Assumes Streets Department does resurfacing as
part of their annual program
Offer 17.1 - Green Street Implementation Project
8
Offer 17.1 - Green Street Implementation Project
9
Offer 17.1 - Green Street Implementation Project
10
Offer 17.1 - Green Street Implementation Project
54 CR 5F 5 Recreational Trail Enhancements (Overland Road Trail) 3M
55 CR 5G 5 Recreational Trail Enhancements (Misc. Restrooms, Reststops, Drinking Fountains) 350K
56 T 14 29 Southwest Annexation Road Improvements Fund 5M
Potential Capital Improvement Tax Projects By Outcome Areas
Capital
ID Cost
ALL VALUES ARE IN THOUSANDS 10/9/2014 Version 15
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