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November 10, 2021
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................... 4
NOVEMBER 11 SPECIAL WORK SESSION ............................................................................................................... 4
NOVEMBER 16 REGULAR MEETING ....................................................................................................................... 4
NOVEMBER 16 GID #1 ........................................................................................................................................... 4
NOVEMBER 16 GID #15 ......................................................................................................................................... 4
NOVEMBER 23 WORK SESSION ............................................................................................................................. 4
NOVEMBER 29 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING......................................................................... 5
NOVEMBER 30 ADJOURNED .................................................................................................................................. 5
DECEMBER 7 REGULAR MEETING ......................................................................................................................... 5
DECEMBER 10 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD RETREAT .......................................................................... 5
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ................................................................................... 6
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ......................................................................................... 6
CP - ENGINEERING................................................................................................................................. 7
COLLEGE AVE (SH 287) AND TRILBY ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................... 7
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ............................................................................................................. 7
DRAKE AND HAMPSHIRE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INTERSECTION PROJECT ..................................................... 8
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ............................................................................................................... 9
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................................... 10
BUCKING HORSE PARK ......................................................................................................................................... 10
EAST PARK DISTRICT MAINTENANCE FACILITY .................................................................................................... 10
MAIL CREEK TRAIL ............................................................................................................................................... 11
POUDRE TRAIL AT I‐25 ......................................................................................................................................... 11
SPRING CANYON DOG PARK ................................................................................................................................ 12
TRAVERSE PARK ................................................................................................................................................... 12
PICKLEBALL COMPLEX ......................................................................................................................................... 13
MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK ........................................................................................................................................ 13
EDORA DISC GOLF PARK UPDATES ...................................................................................................................... 13
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................... 14
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 14
BLOCK 32/42 – CIVIC MASTER PLAN REFRESH .................................................................................................... 14
CP - UTILITIES ....................................................................................................................................... 15
11.18 & 11.19 DRAKE‐DIXON AUTOMATED TIE CIRCUIT ..................................................................................... 15
ESCADA SERVER VIRTUALIZATION & 64BIT UPGRADE ........................................................................................ 15
CABLE REPLACEMENT PRIORITY #1‐WOODWEST ............................................................................................... 16
27” POUDRE CANYON RAW WATERLINE ............................................................................................................. 16
OAK STREET STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ..................................................................................... 17
CITY PARK SEWER REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT ................................................................................... 17
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................... 18
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY.................................................................................................................................... 18
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 19
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................... 21
BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW .......................................................................................... 21
GRAFFITI UPDATE................................................................................................................................ 22
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................... 23
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 23
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 23
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 24
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................... 25
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 25
COMMUNITY SERVICES ....................................................................................................................... 26
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 27
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 27
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 28
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................ 30
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION ................................................................................... 32
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT ............................................................................................. 32
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 11 SPECIAL WORK SESSION
City Manager Announcement
o Discuss final version of the announcement advertising for the position of City Manager.
High Performing Government 7.4 – Attract, retain, engage, develop and reward a
diverse and competitive workforce to meet the needs of the community now and in
the future.
NOVEMBER 16 REGULAR MEETING
2022 Budget City Annual Appropriation Ordinance (2nd reading)(with Spanish Interpretation)
o Consider the annual appropriation ordinance and setting the City budget for a one-year period
(2022) which becomes the City’s financial plan for that fiscal year.
High Performing Government 7.1 – Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
2022 Airport Annual Appropriation (2nd reading, consent)
o Consider the annual appropriation the 2022 Budget for the Northern Colorado Regional Airport.
High Performing Government 7.1 – Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
2022 DDA Annual Appropriation (2nd reading, consent)
o Consider the annual appropriation the 2022 Budget for the Downtown Development Authority.
High Performing Government 7.1 – Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
NOVEMBER 16 GID #1
2022 GID #1 Annual Appropriation (2nd reading)
o Consider the annual appropriation the 2022 Budget for General Improvement District (GID) No.
1.
High Performing Government 7.1 – Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
NOVEMBER 16 GID #15
2022 GID #15 – Skyview Annual Appropriation (2nd reading)
o Consider the annual appropriation the 2022 Budget for General Improvement District (GID) No.
15 - Skyview.
High Performing Government 7.1 – Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
NOVEMBER 23 WORK SESSION
Exploring a Local Graywater Ordinance
o Provide an overview of the carious options and considerations related to developing and
implementing a local graywater ordinance.
Environmental Health 4.4 – Provide a reliable, high-quality water supply.
Hughes Stadium Discussion
o Provide an update and discuss council direction related to the purchase, acquisition, and
potential plans for use of the Hughes Stadium property.
Please note that this list is subject to
frequent change. Please call the City
Clerk’s Office for up-to-date
information. 970-416-2774.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
NOVEMBER 29 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Remote Participation Only
NOVEMBER 30 ADJOURNED
Annual Review of City Manager, City Attorney and Chief Judge
DECEMBER 7 REGULAR MEETING
Addition of Permitted Use for the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District Expansion Project
o Public Hearing and Consideration of adoption an Ordinance.
Economic Health 3.4 – Foster infill and redevelopment opportunities consistent with
City Plan policies.
Timber Lark Annexation (consent)
o To find substantial compliance and initiate annexation proceedings for the Timber Lark
Annexation.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 7.1 – Provide a high-quality built
environment, support quality, diverse neighborhoods and foster the social health of
citizens.
Executive Session
o Present the compensation market analysis for the Council’s direct reports, City Manager, City
Attorney, Municipal Judge.
High Performing Government 7.4 – Attract, retain, engage, develop and reward a
diverse and competitive workforce to meet the needs of the community now and in
the future.
DECEMBER 10 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD RETREAT
9:00 am – 1:00 pm Location TBD
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
Active Modes Plan: The City of Fort Collins is currently
developing an Active Modes Plan, which will combine and update
the City’s 2011 Pedestrian Plan and 2014 Bicycle Plan. The plan
will incorporate not only pedestrians and bicyclists, but also
micromobility devices such as electric scooters and skateboards.
Key opportunities to significantly improve and expand the City’s
existing active modes networks, support facilities, policies, and
programs will be identified. The goal is to make it easy, safe, and
attractive for people of all ages and abilities to use active modes
of transportation.
Updates and engagement opportunities available on OurCity: https://ourcity.fcgov.com/active-modes-
plan
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
This report reflects Sales and Use Tax collected in September for economic activity that occurred in
August. Please note the sales and use tax collected in September is predominately from August sales
but also includes delinquent collections from prior periods.
SEPTEMBER SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 30.1% 20.1%
Net Use Tax Collected: -15.3% 2.1%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 21.6% 17.4%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 17.4% and total $117.6M.
SEPTEMBER SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 28.4% 21.1%
Net Use Tax Collected: 27.8% 15.4%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 28.4% 20.3%
Year to date, the City has collected 20.3% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $19.9M over budget.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
CP - ENGINEERING
COLLEGE AVE (SH 287) AND TRILBY ROAD INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: CDOT / FHWA grants, Transportation
Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF), Development Contributions
Estimated Project Budget: $9-10M
Estimated Completion Date: End of year 2023
Phase: 30% Design Complete, ROW phase underway
Project Details:
Safety improvement project geared toward accident
reduction and improved safety. Dual north and southbound
turn lanes, multi-modal implementation, east / west (Trilby
Road added turn movements).
Project Status:
Rights of Way plans have been submitted to CDOT
for review and approval
Staff has received conditional approval of Eminent Domain use, if needed, from City
Council. 10 wait period for Ordinance to go into effect.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/college-trilby
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG),
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF), 2017 / 2018
BFO, 2021 BFO
Estimated Project Budget: $24M
Estimated Completion Date: 2021
Phase: Construction
Project Details:
The existing Vine and Lemay intersection, which includes the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway crossing, is
severely congested with limited options to expand through or
turn lane capacity due to land use constraints.
Project Status:
The bridge girders are set
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
The bridge deck is poured
Wing walls for the
pedestrian underpass are
being poured
Three of four signal poles
are up at Lincoln and Lemay
intersection
Detention Pond in existing
Lemay footprint is being
excavated
Traffic is on new alignment
from south to Buckingham
Traffic has temporary
pavement detour at north
tie-in
Bridge will be paved before Thanksgiving
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay
DRAKE AND HAMPSHIRE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INTERSECTION
PROJECT
Funding Source: Safe Routes to School Federal Grant
Estimated Project Budget: $620,000
Estimated Completion Date: Winter 2020
Phase: Preliminary Design
Project Details:
This project will add a signalized intersection and bike/ped improvements to the intersection of Drake
Road and Hampshire Drive. Planned improvements include full signalized intersection, pedestrian
ramp improvements, crosswalks, and revised roadway striping to better accommodate cyclists. This
project will provide a Safe Route to School connection between Blevins Middle School and the Spring
Creek Trail.
Project Status:
Traffic Signals have been installed.
Wiring and concrete ramp improvements will occur over the next three weeks.
More information is available at: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/taft-hill
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT
Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee
(TCEF), Developer Contribution, Federal Grant
Estimated Project Budget: $8M
Estimated Completion Date: 2022
Phase: Design and Right-of-Way Acquisition
Project Details:
This project will reconstruct South Timberline Road from
Stetson Creek Drive to Zephyr Road to the City’s four lane
arterial roadway standards. Zephyr Road to Trilby Road will be
restriped to include two northbound lanes and one southbound
lane. Planned improvements include intersection
improvements at Kechter Road and Zephyr Road, multi-modal
accommodations, raised medians and center turn lanes,
access control, landscaping improvements, and roadway
improvements. A pedestrian underpass crossing Timberline
Road will also be constructed near Bacon Elementary School.
This project serves to build upon the development improvements that have been completed along the
corridor. This project will improve safety, reduce congestion, and provide improved accommodations
for alternate travel modes.
Project Status:
The Pedestrian Underpass and Mail Creek Box Culvert are currently being advertised for
construction.
The Timberline Corridor is pending CDOT authorization to advertise for construction.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/timberlinewidening
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
BUCKING HORSE PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood
Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: $2.5 - $4 million
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: 2023
Project Details:
Bucking Horse Park is a park planned
for the Bucking Horse neighborhood.
Project Status:
Staff preparing first documents
for development review process
Design of playground is
progressing and working through cost estimates
More information available on project webpage.
EAST PARK DISTRICT MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland &
Community Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: $7 million
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: Fall/Winter 2022
Project Details:
A maintenance facility to serve the East Park
District, which includes multiple neighborhood and
community parks, is proposed near the intersection
of Drake & Ziegler near the water treatment facility.
The maintenance facility will house Parks Department staff, equipment, and some minor material
storage.
Project Status:
Second reading of appropriation request took place at the November 2 Council meeting
Construction is anticipated to begin at the end of the month
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
MAIL CREEK TRAIL
Funding Source: Multiple Funding Sources including Grants, TCEF, and Conservation Trust Funds
Total Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Pre-Design
Estimated Completion: TBD
Project Details:
When completed, the Mail Creek Trail will create a
trail connection from Kinard Middle School to the
Power Trail, providing much needed trail access for
southeast Fort Collins. Currently, design of the
Siphon overpass and Timberline trail
widening/underpass are in progress, in partnership
with the Engineering Department. In addition, Park
Planning & Development is working to identify the
best location for the future Mail Creek Trail.
Project Status:
Staff reevaluating funding strategies after direction from GOCO (Great Outdoors Colorado)
Continuing coordination with adjacent neighborhood around trail alignment
More information available on project webpage.
POUDRE TRAIL AT I-25
Funding Source: Conservation Trust Fund & GOCO Grant ($1M for Fort Collins)
Total Project Cost: $3 million
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: 2023
Project Details:
Construction of this 2-mile section of the trail will complete the entire extent of the approximately 10-
mile Poudre Trail in the City of Fort Collins. Fort Collins partnered with Timnath, Windsor, and Larimer
County in 2019 to win a $2 million GOCO Connect Initiative Grant to complete all remaining segments
of the Poudre Trail. The GOCO project will complete approximately 4-miles of missing trail segments,
to complete the entre 40+ mile Poudre Trail from Bellvue to Greeley. The Fort Collins project will
connect the existing trail ending at the Colorado State Environmental Learning Center through the
future East Community Park to the proposed I-25 underpass to be constructed by the Colorado
Department of Transportation (CDOT) with the North I-25 project, and thereafter to the existing trail
segment in Timnath.
Project Status:
Negotiations are ongoing to discuss coordination on trail alignment options
More information available on project webpage
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
SPRING CANYON DOG PARK
Funding Source: Nature In the City Grant for $75,000
Total Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: Fall 2021
Project Details:
The water quality at Spring Canyon Community Park was adversely
affected by the drainage out of the dog park pond. Particularly, issues
like E. coli were difficult to manage and put the dog park pond at risk of
closure. Park Planning & Development worked with Stormwater,
Parks, and Environmental Regulator Affairs to seek and receive a
grant from Nature in the City. This grant will allow for much needed
LID improvements and restoration work on the dog park and SCCP water quality ponds.
Project Status:
Construction anticipated this winter
Staff are working on supplemental survey information for the design
More information available on project webpage.
TRAVERSE PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: $3.5- 4 million
Phase: Construction
Estimated Completion: December 2021
Project Details:
A new neighborhood park to be built in the Trail Head
neighborhood, located on East Vine Street. The park will
include typical neighborhood park features including a
shelter, playground, multi-purpose field, basketball court, and
play area for teens.
Project Status:
Construction is 90% complete, progressing well
Progress is being made in resolving water provider concerns
Sod has been installed
More information available on project webpage.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
PICKLEBALL COMPLEX
Funding Source: TBD
Total Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Planning
Estimated Completion: TBD
Project Details:
Staff coordinating with pickleball advocates to identify
a location for a 12-court pickleball complex. Funding
to be provided through fundraising.
Project Status:
Staff have developed concepts and presented
to the P&R Board
MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK
Funding Source: TBD
Total Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Planning
Estimated Completion: TBD
Project Details:
Staff is coordinating with mountain bike park advocates to identify potential future mountain bike park
locations. Several locations are being considered. Park would be funded through fundraising efforts.
Project Status:
Staff are exploring inter-departmental master planning near Legacy Park site, which may
include a mountain bike park
EDORA DISC GOLF PARK UPDATES
Funding Source: TBD
Total Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Planning
Estimated Completion: TBD
Project Details:
Staff are coordinating with two private disc golf
groups to significantly improve the course located
at Edora Park.
Project Status:
Staff are coordinating project, and in the
process of identifying budget
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
CP - OPERATION SERVICES
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER
Funding Sources:
$9.25M generated from bonds for the City of Fort Collins
$9.25M from City of Loveland
$1M from DOLA Grant
Estimated Project Cost: $19.5M
Phase: Phase III Added Site Amenities - Construction
Estimated Completion Date: December 2021
Project Details:
The City of Fort Collins is partnering with The City of Loveland
to construct a new Police training facility which will be located on the west side of the Northern
Colorado Regional Airport. This new site will offer a 50-yard pistol range, a 1.4-mile driving track,
concrete skills pad, and classrooms for special training.
Project Status:
Phase I – Track & Skills pad is open and being used.
Phase II - Building Construction is open and being used.
LEED Certification – Finalizing the submittals for USGBC review.
Phase III – Adding Site Items with project savings.
Storage Shed – Building is nearly complete.
Observation Tower for Track & Skills Pad – Sitework is complete, tower to deliver November
15.
Breach/Blast Pad – Concrete slab is complete and, masonry was scheduled to begin
November 8.
K9 Training area – Fencing and turf areas are finishing up
Scheduled to complete phase III scope - December of 2021.
BLOCK 32/42 – CIVIC MASTER PLAN REFRESH
Funding Source: Capital Project via BFO: $300,000
Estimated Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Conceptual Master Plan
Estimated Completion Date: December 2021
Project Details:
Space planning for Block 32 and 42 that was performed in 2013-2014 and
needs to be updated. The new planning effort will involve each affected
department to determine their space needs and anticipated growth over the
next 10-12 Years. With the completion of the refresh the City can decide
which departments to house in 215 N. Mason, 300 Laporte Ave - Building
A, and the new City Hall. The refresh will also help determine an
appropriate size of the new City Hall. Once this is determined and a conceptual design is produced it will
be submitted to Council for review, next recommended steps and approval.
Project Status:
New Storage Shed next to Track
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
Planning for the Master Plan DRAFT to be brought before Council, asking to pass on
consent at the November 16 meeting.
Working with Municipal Court and Clark & Enersen to address interim space planning needs that fit
within the overall Master Plan.
Currently working to determine the proper timing to proceeded with the next steps outlined in the
Council Work Session presentation. Specifically, the traffic and parking studies.
CP - UTILITIES
11.18 & 11.19 DRAKE-DIXON AUTOMATED TIE CIRCUIT
Funding Source: # 11.18
Estimated Budget: $412,000
Automated Switch: #11.19
Estimated Budget $160,000
Phase: Design
Project Details:
Install circuit tie between Dixon Creek 824 and Drake
216
Project Status:
Design in progress by project management
New switch is on order – to be delivered in about
five months
Work order issued for the installation of the first of
three switches.
ESCADA SERVER VIRTUALIZATION & 64BIT UPGRADE
Funding Source: New Capital
Estimated Project Budget: $290,000
Phase: Complete
Project Details:
Convert the existing ICONICS Genesis32 hardware,
software, and screens to Genesis64.
Project Status:
The new Gen64 eSCADA system was put into
production at the beginning of October. Since then, the
eSCADA team has been troubleshooting issues and
providing support for SCO operators.
SCADA Software
Pad Mounted Switchgear at
Drake/Dixon
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
CABLE REPLACEMENT PRIORITY #1-WOODWEST
Funding Source: BFO # 8.9
Estimated Project Budget: $275,000
Phase: Construction-On Hold
Project Details:
Electric primary cable has been evaluated
throughout the Light & Power (L&P) service area
based on the year of installation, style of cable and
manufacturer to establish a prioritized failure risk.
This area was calculated as Priority Area #1
citywide and involves the replacement of 26
sections of single-phase power and four sections of
three-phase power. The replacement primarily
occurs within Woodwest Subdivision and
Cimmaron Square Subdivision located southeast of
W. Drake Road and S. Shields Street.
Project Status:
This project has been placed on hold with the priority being conduit proofing for Connexion. We
plan to resume construction in November with an end date still occurring in 2021.
27” POUDRE CANYON RAW WATERLINE
Funding Source: Water - BFO#12.21 (2021)
Estimated Project Budget: $3,2000,000
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date:
Final Design – March 2022
Construction - August 2023
Project Details:
The goal of this project is to ensure the structural integrity and
operational longevity of the City’s 27” raw waterline in the Poudre
Canyon. An existing, exposed section of the pipeline in the river near
Gateway Natural Area will be replaced to eliminate the risk of failure
which ensures the continued delivery and reliability of raw water from the
Poudre River to the Water Treatment Facility. The design will consider
the existing geomorphology of the river to develop a long-term solution
which may require pipe alignment modifications and deeper burial depths
of the pipeline. Final design and construction of the selected alternative
are included in this project.
Project Status:
Evaluation of sub-alternatives for river crossing location - completed.
Environmental field studies including wetlands delineation and cultural resources survey -
completed.
Exploratory potholing - completed.
Supplemental field survey - completed.
Progressing horizontal alignment refinement and draft drawings.
Geotechnical investigation and field observations report in process.
Exploratory potholing
and 27” steel pipeline
Aerial View of Woodwest Priority Area
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
OAK STREET STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $2.0M (Design), $23M (Construction), $25M Total
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2022 (Design), Early 2023 (Construction)
Project Details:
This project is for the design and construction of stormwater infrastructure for the Oak Street Stormwater
Improvements Project (OSSP) that is part of the larger Downtown Stormwater Improvement Program
(DSIP). The project is located on Oak Street from Mason to Jackson and will include a few storm laterals
extending to the blocks both north and south of Oak Street. There will be approximately 8500 LF of new
storm pipe installed with this project, ranging in size from 78” to 48”.
Project Status:
Data Collection (Phase 2) Utility Mapping and Potholing – September/October 2021
BT Construction to provide some alternative pricing on tunneling locations and downtown –
October 2021
Preliminary Design - September 2021 through January 2022; Risk Analysis and Value Engineering
to be included as part of Preliminary Design
CITY PARK SEWER REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget:
$2,600,000
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date:
Summer 2022
Project Details:
Existing clay tile sanitary sewer
mains in the area West of
Sheldon Lake and both North and
South of West Mulberry Street are
undersized, have inadequate
slope, numerous areas of
settlement, offset joints, broken
pipes, and heavy root intrusions. In addition, a portion of the existing system lies in the back yards of
16 houses along West Mulberry Street. This system is very difficult to access and requires frequently
needed maintenance. The result is a poorly functioning sewer system, with inadequate flows, sewage
backups, and high maintenance requirements.
The new City Park Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project will be in the neighborhoods west of City Park
Lake. The project will replace the aging sewer system with new infrastructure composed of modern
materials of adequate size and slopes significantly increasing performance and reliability and reducing
field crew maintenance needs.
Project Status:
Preliminary Design - Completed
Project notification and coordination – on-going
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 18
Private Sewer Service Investigation Data – in progress
Contractor selection process – Completed
Construction projected in late 2021/22
PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
New Ladder 5 Went in to Service | Oct. 13
The new Ladder 5 was recently welcomed to the PFA Fleet after over two years of work and planning
by the apparatus committee. Firefighters spent about 45 minutes transferring the wide variety of tools,
resources, and gear from the old ladder to the new. The new apparatus features an improved turning
radius, increased capacity for air bottles, modern and intuitive controls for operating the aerial/ladder,
and additional safety features.
Crews Extinguished Two Fires before Dawn | Oct. 28
The first was a grass fire on the Southwest corner of the intersection of Trilby Rd. and Ziegler Rd.
Units were dispatched to the fire at about 1:00 a.m. and requested additional resources because of the
close proximity to structures and high winds. Firefighters knocked down the flames which burned
about a half-acre. The fire did not reach any structures.
The second fire was dispatched at about 3:30
a.m. A large bush alongside a multi-family
structure on the 5600 block of Fossil Creek
Pkwy. was engulfed in flames. Flames lapped up
the exterior of the building and two Fort Collins
Police Services officers were fighting the fire with
extinguishers. Firefighters pulled a hose line and
quickly extinguished the fire before it had a
chance to get inside. Crews searched the interior
of the building and confirmed that the fire did not
extend. A PFA fire investigator determined that
the fire was caused by the improper disposal of
cigarettes into a planter.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 19
Climber Rescued at Rotary Park | Nov. 2
PFA responders conducted a high-angle rope rescue at Rotary Park, a
popular climbing and recreation area just off County Rd. 23 in Larimer
County Open Space. PFA and the Larimer County Rangers arrived on
scene at about 5:00 p.m. and located the patient. Her rope had become
pinned in a crack above and she was hanging in mid-air about 15’ off the
ground. Responders made patient contact and confirmed that she was
uninjured. Responders set up a rope system and lowered a firefighter to the
patient. He transferred her to PFA’s rope (known as a static pick-off) and
safely lowered her to the ground. Other than being a little cold, the patient
was completely fine and needed no medical care. Units cleared the scene
at 6:01 p.m.
HAZMAT Needed at Semitruck Crash | Nov. 4
Just after 7:00 a.m., units were dispatched to a HAZMAT call at
the scene of a crash. A semitruck struck a light pole at N.
College Ave. and Jefferson St. One of the truck’s diesel tanks
was punctured and leaking. The PFA HAZMAT Team and
responders worked to stop then mitigate the leak as well as
maintain a safe scene for all involved. They blocked storm
drains and spread an absorbent material on the street to clean
the area. There were no injuries reported.
POLICE SERVICES
Community Connections
National Coming Out Day
Fort Collins Police shared a video featuring officers who
identify as LGBTQIA+ and included American Sign
Language interpretation. This message affirmed our belief
that all community members deserve to not only be safe but
also feel safe in our community. View the video here.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 20
New Wheels
School Resource Officers knew several students dealing with hardships and wanted to give them a
chance to experience the joy and independence that comes with having your own ride. SROs teamed
up with FC Moves to deliver new bikes, locks, helmets, and other safety gear to a few local families.
We were honored to share some "firsts" with kiddos as they learned to ride and gained confidence on
their own wheels!
Victim Advocate Awarded for Service
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recently selected Victim Advocate Britta Davis
for its 40 Under 40 award. Recipients “represent the top rising leaders from around the globe,
exemplifying leadership, dedication, and service to their communities and the law enforcement
profession.” This prestigious honor is awarded to sworn and non-sworn employees from local, state,
and federal agencies, and in 2021 included recipients from Australia, Canada, India, Korea, the United
Arab Emirates, and the United States. In Larimer County, the Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA)
Center recently awarded Davis the Spirit of Advocacy award for her exceptional efforts to serve sexual
assault victims. Britta has served with FCPS since 2008 and has dedicated her career to serving crime
victims and their families. She also serves on the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA)
board and 3Hopeful Hearts executive board, as a Colorado P.O.S.T. Law Enforcement Academy
instructor, and as an FCPS Peer Support Team member.
FCPA Graduation
On October 8, ten cadets graduated during the inaugural Fort Collins Police Academy
commencement. This graduation marked the end of a 21-week training program during which cadets
learned, integrated, and successfully demonstrated the skills, mindset, and values required of police
officers in Fort Collins. All cadets are now certified under Colorado P.O.S.T., or Peace Officer
Standards of Training, as required by state law.
Chief's Community Advisory Committee
The Chief's Community Advisory Committee met to discuss a number of topics, including diversity and
staffing. At the committee's request, Training Officer Aliya Hess provided data and insights about the
FCPS hiring processes and recruitment efforts to encourage a more diverse pool of applicants.
Attendees shared different ideas about ways to further encourage minority candidates to apply, and
the group had some robust discussion around the challenges and opportunities in this space. The
group includes representatives from different parts of our community, including faith-based
organizations, higher education, and individuals involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
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New Police Executive Staff Member
FCPS welcomed new Director of Information Services, Justin Allar. Prior to
joining the agency, Justin worked as the Division Head for Organizational
Integrity at Weld County Human Services. He also worked as the Evidence
Supervisor for Greeley Police Department and at Platte River Power Authority as
their Security Operations Supervisor. Justin is originally from Seattle and served
several years in Executive Protection and is an Air Force Veteran. Welcome,
Justin!
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION
BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Monthly Reporting
Monthly construction reporting and mapping of development review proposals and construction can be
found by visiting:
http://citydocs.fcgov.com/?dt=MONTHLY+REPORT&dn=NEIGHBORHOOD+%26+BUILDING+SERVI
CES%2FZONING&vid=2&cmd=showdt
For a detailed listing of development Proposals under review, please visit:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/
1041 Regulations
In October, City Council adopted an ordinance that designated activities of statewide interest, which
initiated the process for staff to begin developing 1041 Regulations. The designation also imposes a
moratorium on projects that fall under the activity categories until regulations are adopted. The
purpose of 1041 regulations is to regulate large public projects that impact certain “areas or activities
of state interest” as defined in state statute. Currently the City regulates public projects through a Site
Plan Advisory Review (SPAR) process- but if 1041 regulations are adopted then projects that impact
one of the designated areas or activities of state interest would instead go through the 1041
process. This could potentially give the City greater authority to regulate these projects than is
available under SPAR.
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YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2020 2021 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 313 239 -23.64%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 205 225 9.76%
Building Permits Issued 11,892 8,234 -30.76%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $284.86 $312.07 9.55%
Building Inspections Performed 26,341 25,669 -2.55%
Zoning Inspections Performed 347 311 -10.37%
Zoning Plan Reviews Performed 2,540 2,663 4.84%
Overall Development Review Center revenues are $522,630 over projection for 2021 as of October
31st with Building Services over by $481,613, Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance over by
$33,726, Development Review over by $7,217 and Engineering Development Review over by $74.
GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of October 2021, the Graffiti Abatement Team abated 47 issues consisting of 253
tags measuring 545 square feet of graffiti-covered surfaces.
Month Access FC Hotline Pro-Active Total
January 7 2 17 26
February 8 2 9 19
March 5 2 17 24
April 21 8 23 52
May 20 9 25 54
June 22 9 32 63
July 18 14 15 47
August 52 11 24 87
September 16 9 72 97
October 16 5 26 47
Total 185 71 260 516
The issues were distributed throughout the City in the following Council Districts:
Month One Two Three Four Five Six
January 12 0 3 2 6 2
February 5 3 0 3 2 6
March 4 1 0 3 5 11
April 23 5 4 2 6 12
May 16 14 1 5 9 8
June 22 6 1 5 17 12
July 13 6 2 3 10 12
August 26 5 1 4 14 32
September 30 8 4 6 21 24
October 17 5 3 6 5 11
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SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Leaf Recycling and Outdoor Burning:
Fort Collins community members and businesses have a variety of
options for disposing fallen leaves this time of year. Leaves can be
recycled for a fee by local businesses, at the Timberline Recycling
Center, or through the Larimer County Landfill Green Waste Program.
Residential trash haulers also offer seasonal leaf and yard trimming
collection through November for an additional fee. Contact your waste
hauler for details.
Neighbors can connect through social media networks such as
Nextdoor and Facebook to exchange leaves for composting and
reuse. Reusing, recycling and composting leaves helps the
community’s zero-waste and climate action goals by keeping them
out of landfills and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Leaves should not be raked or blown onto the street where they can clog storm drains and burning
organic debris and yard waste is prohibited. Smoke and odor generated from outdoor burning can
have unintended negative impacts on those around us and affect some of the most sensitive
populations such as the young, the elderly and people with heart or lung conditions.
In March 2019, the City of Fort Collins Council adopted new nuisance code language to address
health and nuisance impacts of wood smoke. Learn more about leaf disposal options at
fcgov.com/recycling/leaf-recycling/.
Read about outdoor burning regulations at fcgov.com/airquality/outdoorburning/.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Winter Shelter for People Experiencing
Homelessness
Beginning the first week of November, the
City-owned building at 212 Mountain
Ave. will be temporarily used as an
overnight, overflow shelter for people
experiencing homelessness, and will be
operated by Fort Collins Rescue Mission
(FCRM).
Shelter availability is especially important
in winter months as overnight
temperatures are often below freezing and FCRM’s Jefferson location and Catholic Charities’ Linden
location are at maximum capacity. The Mountain Ave. shelter’s hours of operation will be 5:00 p.m. -
8:00 a.m. and FCRM and Precision Security staff will be on-site during hours of operations.
November is also National Homelessness Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the City will be
sharing social media posts from the local homelessness service provider network to showcase the
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collaborative way this community-wide challenge is addressed and to share ways to support this
critical, life-saving work.
"Since May, Fort Collins Rescue Mission has transitioned operations at our Jefferson location to 24/7
sheltering for men. This shift has shown positive outcomes for our guests,” said Seth Forwood,
Director of Fort Collins Rescue Mission. “Having a place to keep their belongings, shower regularly
and not have to worry where to sleep allows many to keep a steady job. It also allows for further
access to case management and resources to find permanent housing. Since May, Mission staff has
helped over 60 men experiencing homelessness find jobs within our community."
Last quarter, more than 600 people in Fort Collins were considered “chronically homeless” and more
than 2,000 people accessed support services. The provider network consists of many non-profit
organizations working together to provide basic needs to the most vulnerable community members
and helping to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.
To learn more about shelter and homelessness in Fort Collins, visit
fcgov.com/socialsustainability/homelessness.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Larimer County Mask Order
75% of eligible Larimer County residents ages 16+ and 74%
of eligible residents 12+ have received at least one dose of a
COVID vaccine!
Every person who gets the vaccine helps stop COVID-19
from spreading, helping our community stay healthy and our
businesses to thrive.
Do your part and get vaccinated today at any of the dozens
of locations available throughout Northern Colorado.
The order will continue until Larimer County has met all four required metrics (below) that
constitute a “medium” risk score level per our Larimer County COVID-19 Dashboard for 21
consecutive days, or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing by the
Larimer County Public Health Director.
< 65 COVID patients in the Larimer County hospitals;
Intensive Care Unit utilization at less than 90% of usual and customary levels;
A Larimer County 7-Day Case Rate per 100k of < 300;
A Larimer County 7-Day Test Positivity Rate of < 10%.
This order does not add capacity, social distancing or contact tracing requirements for businesses in
Larimer County. The order does require businesses to take two actions….
Post a “Mask Required” sign at each entrance.
Ask and remind staff and customers to wear a mask.
Watch de-escalation training videos.
Read the full Public Health Order.
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UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Water Conservation welcomed Danielle Reimanis (she/her) on October 18 as our Planning and
Data Analyst. Danielle’s focus will be analyzing water use data to identify efficiencies and
opportunities to save. Danielle will also be available to answer customer inquiries related to their
water use and suggest ways to save. She worked as an intern in the sprinkler check-up program
for two seasons while she completed graduate school at Colorado State University. We are excited
to welcome her back to the team!
Fort Collins Utilities was selected for The American Planning Association Colorado Chapter
Growing Water Smart Award for “Lower Risk: The Fort Collins Water Shortage Action Plan and
2020 Water Restrictions” More information can be found here: apacolorado.org/award-winners.
o The Growing Water Smart Award is juried and presented by the Sonoran Institute and the
Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy, a center of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy,
recognizes Colorado towns, cities, and counties that have made exceptional strides in
integrating water conservation, efficiency, quality, or reuse into their land use plans or
policies. This award was given for a plan that identifies aggressive goals and strategies to
address water supply and demand projections and enactment of regulations that have had
a measurable impact on reducing water demand.
Full applications for the Xeriscape Incentive Program and Allotment Management Program are
due on Dec 1. Both programs help commercial and HOA customers make water-wise landscape
transformations.
In the month of November, Utilities will offer the following engagement opportunities:
November 4 – Utilities Career Fair: Poudre Community Academy – Students from Poudre
Community Academy had the opportunity to rotate between different Utility working groups to
better understand the hands-on trade related opportunities Utilities has to offer.
November 10 – XIP Basics Training – Staff will virtually present to discuss how to participate
in a Utilities Xeriscape Incentive Program and be eligible to receive a 2022 rebate for transforming
their high-water use areas into water-wise landscapes.
November 12 – Epic Homes Real Estate Ally 101 Training – Staff will virtually present to real
estate professionals a comprehensive overview of Epic Homes and the Epic Certificate and
discuss how to join the Epic Homes Real Estate Ally Network to help sell homes with efficiency
upgrades.
November 19 – 222 Laporte Sustainability Tour – Staff will offer a LEED green building tour for
high school students followed by a presentation of Utilities careers.
November 29 – Wind Lab: Boltz Middle School – Staff will offer the Wind Lab program at Boltz
Middle School. Students will learn about Utilities use of renewables followed by doing an
experiment to test model wind turbines.
In 2021, Utilities Customer Connections has reached 4,228 participants through 91 outreach events
and programs.
In the month of October, Utilities offered the following engagement opportunities:
October 6 – CSU Community Forum – A Utilities Energy Engineer served as a judge on a
Community Forum panel to evaluate 18 student presentations focused on the technical aspects of
turbines on wind farms.
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October 8 – Skyline Mobile Home Community Event – Staff shared water and energy efficiency
information with 93 Skyline Mobile Home Park residents at this community resource event.
October 14 – Watershed Presentation – Staff offered a watershed
presentation at Lory State Park for 150 Fort Collins High School students
in preparation for their Caring for Our Watershed Project, to address
solutions and improvements to our community’s watershed.
October 14 – Water Quality Deliberation – 29 Students engaged in a
deliberative forum about how to address the challenge of increasing
population and decreasing water availability in Colorado.
October 14 – Polaris Student Presentations: Glenmoor Pond – Staff
shared the importance of flood mitigation and collected design
improvement ideas for the Glenmoor Pond stormwater area. 34 Students
took photographs, overlaid their design ideas, then presented them to
staff. Staff is considering how their ideas could be integrated.
October 15 – North College Mobile Home Community Event – Staff
shared water and energy efficiency information with 132 North College
Mobile Home Park residents at this community resource event.
October 16 – XIP Basics Training – Staff virtually presented to 26
community members to discuss how to participate in a Utilities Xeriscape Incentive Program and
be eligible to receive a 2022 rebate for transforming their high-water use areas into water-wise
landscapes.
October 19 – UAP Roadshow: Food Bank of Larimer County – Staff presented the City’s
affordability and payment assistance programs to 4 members of the Food Bank of Larimer
County’s outreach team.
October 20 – UAP Roadshow: Neighbor to Neighbor – Staff presented the City’s
affordability and payment assistance programs to 22 members of Neighbor to Neighbor’s outreach
team.
October 21 – SHIFT & Our Climate Future (OCF) Education Program – This program
introduced 32 students to OCF and the connections to the SHIFT campaign to kickstart and inspire
behavior change.
October 26 – 222 Laporte Sustainability Tour – Utilities provided a behind the scenes look to 20
Rocky Mountain High School AP Environmental Science Class students, of Utilities’ Administration
Building, located at 222 Laporte Avenue. They learned about the water and efficiency components,
low-impact development sites, occupant wellness and comfort features, and Art in Public Places
installations.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
Successfully ran Treatsylvania, the annual Halloween event at The Farm, with more than 1,300
children attending
Recreation supported the Downtown Holiday Lighting event, celebrating the annual lighting of the
seasonal display
Recreation partnered with Game on Sports for Girls and the Colorado Avalanche to host a youth
street hockey event in the Dicks Sporting Goods parking lot
ARO hosted an October dance with 100 attendees, the most well-attended dance since Feb 2020
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PARKS
Recertification of SCCP Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Status.
The Hand That Feeds Sculpture Dedication at Sugar Beet Park
Completed remediation of the limb drop off sites at the old Hughes Stadium.
Golden Meadows playground replacement underway.
Sprinkler and Bathroom winterization efforts underway.
Successful lighting ceremony for the Downtown Holiday Lights
CULTURAL SERVICES
Cie Hervé Koubi Dance Company
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The Lincoln Center’s 2021 – 2022 LC LIVE Season has kicked off! Through theater, music and
other offerings, the season offers inspiring, entertaining and thought-provoking productions.
Highlights include the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Winton Marsalis, Broadway shows
CATS and Waitress, Comedian George Lopez, Ajijaak on Turtle Island, Cie Hervé Koubi Dance
Company and the Kronos Quartet – and many more offerings.
Artist Cynthia Danielle
The Art in Public Places Program has launched a new temporary mural program to help mitigate
graffiti on concrete bridge walls. Two bridges were identified to be painted this year. Artist
Susannah Franklin painted her mural inspired by the stream and nearby cottonwoods at 3758
Landings Drive. Artist Cynthia Danielle painted her mural inspired by wildflowers by the river at
4283 Boardwalk Drive.
NATURAL AREAS
Colorado Open Space Alliance Conference
The Colorado Open Space Alliance is a regional organization of publicly funded local government
open space programs. At the annual conference attended by more than 300 professionals, five Natural
Areas staff gave presentations:
Heidi Wagner, Senior Environmental Planner- Evolve How You Plan
Ryan Vincent, Resource Management Crew Chief- Managing Annual Grasses to Mitigate Wildfire
Risk: Key Learnings from the Cameron Peak and Cal-Wood Fires
Heidi Wagner, Senior Environmental Planner, Charlotte Norville, Interim Public Engagement
Manager, and Rick Bachand, Ranger Program Manager- Managing Visitor Use
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Bernadette Kuhn, Senior Environmental Planner- Investing in Ecological Restoration: Tools for
Holistic Site Selection
Laramie Foothills Conservation Recognized with Starburst and Blue Grama Awards
The Colorado Lottery awarded the Laramie Foothills Mountains to Plains 2020 Expansion Project a
Starburst Award. The award recognized Great Outdoors Colorado’s support of Larimer County and the
City of Fort Collins to conserve several irreplaceable ranchlands in the Laramie Foothills, located
about 25 miles north of Fort Collins. By connecting nearly 2,000-acres in additional conserved lands
near Soapstone Prairie Natural Area and Red Mountain Open Space, an unprecedented landscape
with vast ecological and cultural resources is protected for generations to come. The Starburst Award
was presented to the Larimer County Commissioners, with Natural Areas staff representing the
partnership on October 26.
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The Colorado Open Space Alliance also recognized the Laramie Foothills 2020 Expansion Project
with a Blue Grama award which highlights outstanding achievements in conservation and natural
resources management.
Natural Areas Campus the City’s First Net Positive Site
In 2020, the headquarters for the Natural Areas Department, the Nix Farm Campus, was the City of
Fort Collins’ first net-positive electric use example. The site produced more electricity than it used by
17,198 kWh. This was achieved through a combination of four campus photovoltaic solar (PV) arrays.
Net-positive electric use was also supported by natural lighting solatubes, efficient lighting systems,
geothermal heating and cooling, LEED Gold Standards, and life cycling out inefficient systems for
more efficient models. The year 2020 was the first time all of the PV arrays were online and a full a
years’ worth of data showed the net-positive usage.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
CityWorks 101 Graduation: On November 2, City Council, Executive Leadership and staff celebrated
the 2021 CityWorks 101 class with a graduation dinner. This year’s class included 20 participants who
participated in six weeks of intense classes covering variety of topics from across the organization.
City Manager Recruitment: Recruitment efforts for the City of Fort Collins’ next City Manager kicked
off in October with an intense series of community stakeholder and staff listening sessions. The
forums focused on a series of topics including what people would like to see in their next City
Manager, current community issues, how the City Manager can best work with different segments of
the community. Additional information, future engagement opportunities and recruitment timeline are
available on OurCity: https://ourcity.fcgov.com/citymanager/survey_tools/questions-to-develop-position
Recovery Engagement: The Recovery Plan engagement team recently wrapped up Phase 1
engagement. Summary of methods and participation and initial findings:
Methods:
o OurCity webpage
o Online & mail surveys
o Stakeholder meetings
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o Paid partnerships – partnered with local community connectors to reach vulnerable groups and
get an understanding of needs.
Participation
o 3,500+ survey responses (County & City)
o 1,300+ FC specific survey responses
o 4,500 visits to Our City
o 30,000+ social media reach / impressions
o 45+ stakeholder meetings
Plan development will be happing over the next month. Once a plan has been drafted, another round
of community outreach will be conducted to solicit reactions to the draft plan.
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BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION
Monthly Reports
Connexion is publishing our monthly reports on our website! Visit fcconnexion.com/reports to view and
download.
Career Fair at Poudre Community Academy
Connexion and City of Fort Collins Utilities participated
in a career fair for students at Poudre Community
Academy. Our staff highlighted work within the fiber
internet field and connected students with careers in
STEM (Science, Math, Engineering, and Mathematics)
and local government. Fiber Technicians and Network
Operations staff were able to showcase what it is like
working at our local ISP, their individual career paths
and how we can future proof for tomorrow’s generations
as we build out our fiber network.
News
Connexion is collaborating closely with Larimer County and Loveland Pulse on the possible broadband
buildout to County residents beyond Fort Collins and Loveland city limits. Stay tuned for more
information in the coming months!
Address Look-up
Fort Collins residents can now input their address and see whether their residence is In Design, In
Construction, or has Service Available! Our address look-up tool can be found on the Connexion
website at www.fcconnexion.com.
Social Media
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @FoCoConnexion! Join the Connexion community—get
updates and information on services and more!
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT
The Community Dashboard features performance data and information that highlights how the City is
doing in achieving its seven Outcome areas: Neighborhood Livability and Social Health, Culture and
Recreation, Economic Health, Environmental Health, Safe Community, Transportation and Mobility,
and High Performing Government. The Dashboard is made up of 37 total metrics that are published
quarterly and demonstrate where the City is doing well and where there are opportunities to
improve. The color status of performance for each metric is determined based on the actual result for
the quarter compared with the target. The color status of performance for the Outcome is determined
based on the average calculation of the performance of each metric within that Outcome.
Each month the City Manager’s Update will highlight a metric from the Community Dashboard. This
month’s feature is from the Culture and Recreation Outcome Area.
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Analysis:
Facilities continued reduced hours of operation during this time in order to conserve budget, limiting
the availability of use by customers. Program offerings are more limited than normal to balance
demand, while each month shows progress in gaining participation.
Recreation continues to adjust to community needs as recovery from the pandemic continues.
Programs will be added as demand increases, and financial recovery allows.
Definition:
The total number of participants in Recreation programs, events and facility visits.
Why is this metric important?
This metric provides an indication of the diversity and popularity of our Recreation programs. Offering
a wide range of popular programs is a hallmark of successful operation.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – Recreation influences participation by offering a variety of diverse programs that appeal to the
community while reflecting the community's demographics. Recreation also influences participation
numbers through marketing and community outreach. Recreation directly influences the amount of
programs by determining the recreational needs of the community and developing programs that
appeal to the community.
Benchmarks:
Benchmarking in progress
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/