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March 10, 2022
MARCH 10, 2022
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................... 4
MARCH 15 REGULAR MEETING ............................................................................................................................. 4
MARCH 22 WORK SESSION .................................................................................................................................... 4
MARCH 29 – NO MEETING SCHEDULED ................................................................................................................ 4
MARCH 31 – URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD ............................................................................................ 4
APRIL 5 REGULAR MEETING .................................................................................................................................. 4
APRIL 12 WORK SESSION ....................................................................................................................................... 5
APRIL 13 SPECIAL MEETING ................................................................................................................................... 5
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ................................................................................... 5
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ......................................................................................... 6
CP - ENGINEERING................................................................................................................................. 6
POWER TRAIL / MAIL CREEK TRAIL OVERPASS CONNECTION PROJECT ................................................................ 6
COLLEGE AVE (SH 287) AND TRILBY ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................... 7
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT ................................................................................................................ 7
NORTH MASON ROW AND DESIGN - ALPINE TO HICKORY ................................................................................... 8
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ............................................................................................................... 9
LAPORTE AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS .......................................................................................................... 9
LAPORTE AVENUE ROADWAY AND MULTI-MODAL IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................ 10
TAFT HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – HORSETOOTH TO HARMONY .................................................................... 10
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................................... 11
BUCKING HORSE PARK ......................................................................................................................................... 11
EAST PARK DISTRICT MAINTENANCE FACILITY .................................................................................................... 11
MAIL CREEK TRAIL ............................................................................................................................................... 12
POUDRE TRAIL AT I-25 ......................................................................................................................................... 12
TRAVERSE PARK ................................................................................................................................................... 13
EDORA DISC GOLF PARK UPDATES ...................................................................................................................... 13
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................... 13
BLOCK 32/42 – CIVIC MASTER PLAN REFRESH (NO CHANGE) ............................................................................. 13
CP - UTILITIES ....................................................................................................................................... 14
CABLE REPLACEMENT PRIORITY #8-BROWN FARM CABLE ................................................................................. 14
OAK STREET STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ..................................................................................... 15
CITY PARK SEWER REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT ................................................................................... 15
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY NPT FINAL CLARIFIERS REPLACEMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 17
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................... 17
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY.................................................................................................................................... 17
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 19
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................... 22
BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW .......................................................................................... 22
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 ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 27
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 28
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................ 29
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION ................................................................................... 30
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT ............................................................................................. 31
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
MARCH 15 REGULAR MEETING
Cancelled – National League of Cities and PSD Spring Break
MARCH 22 WORK SESSION
2022 Oil and Gas – Approval Processes and Operational Standards
o Discuss draft updates related to oil and gas operations, including land use, approval processes
and operational standards.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.6 – Align land use regulations and review
procedures to guide development consistent with City Plan.
November Coordinated Elections and Ranked Choice Voting
o Determine the ballot language for the 2022 Election regarding moving to November elections
and ranked choice voting.
High Performing Government 7.1 – Provide world-class municipal services through
operational excellence and a culture of innovation
Aquatics Study and SE Innovation and Recreation Center Update
o Follow up on the Aquatics need study and share an update on the initial work toward the SE
Recreation and Innovation Center, per ballot measure of 2016.
Culture & Recreation 2.1 – Develop recreation and culture programs that are diverse,
inclusive, and accessible, and that also drive attendance.
MARCH 29 – NO MEETING SCHEDULED
Fifth Tuesday – NO MEETING SCHEDULED
MARCH 31 – URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD
5:00 p.m. – Remote Meeting
APRIL 5 REGULAR MEETING
2021 Building Code Adoption (second reading)
o Adoption of the 2021 International Codes (I-Codes) and Local Code amendments that align
with City plans and policies, including City Plan, Our Climate Future, Housing Strategic Plan,
and Electric Vehicle readiness.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.6 – Align land use regulations and review
procedures to guide development consistent with City Plan.
Planned Unit Development Overlay
o Consider Development agreement regarding Mulberry Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Overlay to extend the term of vested rights from three years to fifteen year and to adopt certain
terms regarding development within the Mulberry PUD Overlay.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.6 – Align land use regulations and review
procedures to guide development consistent with City Plan.
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
2022 Reappropriation Ordinance (consent)
o Appropriate expenses related to the previous fiscal year’s appropriations that lapsed at year
end, but for which the expenses were not completed.
High Performing Government 7.1 – Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
APRIL 12 WORK SESSION
Our Climate Future
o To discuss implementation of the Our Climate Future plan and seek input on proposed
community engagement, including for the Council Priority to explore climate emergency
messaging and reevaluate community climate goals. (updated)
Environmental Health 4.1 – Intensify efforts to improve resilience and to meet 2030
climate, energy and 100% renewable electricity goals.
Sustainable Funding Plan
o The purpose of this item is to begin solidifying specific identified revenue needs and exploring
multiple potential funding options.
High Performing Government 7.7 – Address long-term projected gap between
available revenue and what is required to meet known and emerging needs.
Trash, Recycling, and Composting Districting Options
o Review community feedback and community goals related to options associated with districting
for trash, recycling, and composting services.
Environmental Health 4.3 – Enhance efforts to achieve 2030 zero waste goals.
APRIL 13 SPECIAL MEETING
Joint Meeting with Board of County Commissioners
o Discuss topics of joint interest regarding the East Mulberry Plan and potential annexation.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.7 – Develop options and assess the
feasibility of the annexation of the Mulberry Corridor.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
Annual Community Survey: Beginning in April, the City will once again conduct its annual
Community Survey. The Fort Collins Community Survey serves as a consumer report card for the City.
Residents rate the quality of life, their satisfaction with community amenities and local government.
Residents also provide feedback on what is working well and what is not, and identify priorities for
community planning and resource allocation. The City started the survey in 2001 and compares
results from year to year to see trends as well as compare Fort Collins to other jurisdictions across the
nation and Front Range.
The statistically valid survey will be mailed to randomly selected households in April with data
collection throughout May. An additional online opt-in version of the survey will be available to all Fort
Collins residents beginning in mid-May. Both surveys are available in both English and Spanish. Learn
more at: https://www.fcgov.com/communitysurvey/
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
This report reflects Sales and Use Tax collected in February for economic activity that occurred in
January. Please note the sales and use tax collected in February is predominately from January sales
but also includes delinquent collections from prior periods.
FEBRUARY SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 6.5% 16.2%
Net Use Tax Collected: -0.8% 32.2%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 5.6% 18.0%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 18.0% and total $30.6M.
FEBRUARY SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 6.2% 12.9%
Net Use Tax Collected: -16.7% 15.2%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 2.9% 13.2%
Year to date, the City has collected 13.2% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $3.6M over budget.
CP - ENGINEERING
POWER TRAIL / MAIL CREEK TRAIL OVERPASS CONNECTION PROJECT
Funding Source: State Multi-Modal Options Fund Grant,
Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP - Bike /
Pedestrian Grade Separated Crossings)
Estimated Project Budget: $4.5M
Estimated Completion Date: 2023
Phase: Preliminary Design, Railroad Coordination
Project Details:
The Power Trail provides connectivity between the Spring
Creek Trail to the north and the Fossil Creek Trail to the
south. There is currently a 2-mile stretch between Harmony
and Trilby with no access to the east due to the Union Pacific
Railroad tracks. Two City Departments (Park Planning &
Development and Engineering) are partnering to deliver this
connection. This project will design and construct a trail
overpass over the railroad tracks and a trail connection to
Timberline Road halfway between Harmony and Trilby.
Project Status:
Coordinating alignment with railroad, utilities, and Parks Department.
More information is available at: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/siphonoverpass
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
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.
A virtual public meeting was held on March 3rd.
Project design is currently advancing towards 60% completion.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/college-trilby
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT
Overall Project Improvements
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
2022 Construction
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP)
Estimated Project Budget: $3.8M
Estimated Completion Date: 2022
Phase: Construction
Project Details:
The goals of this project are to renovate Linden Street between Walnut Street and Jefferson Street.
Initial concepts include converting this section of Linden Street to a “convertible” street; one that can
function primarily as a roadway but can also be closed to vehicles and converted to a pedestrian plaza
during specialty events.
Project Status:
Continued outreach and engagement with business owners and stakeholders on Linden Street
throughout the project.
Linden Street is closed to traffic and will remain accessible by pedestrians throughout the project.
New storm line is being placed down the center of the street.
Demo and surface construction will begin March 7th towards the Walnut end of the project.
More information is available at: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/linden-street-renovation/
NORTH MASON ROW AND DESIGN - ALPINE TO HICKORY
Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee
(TCEF), Storm Water Utility, Urban Renewal Authority (URA)
funding
Estimated Project Budget: $1.0M
Estimated Completion Date: 2 quarter 2022
Phase: 30% Design
Project Details:
A collaborative effort between City departments and the
North College URA to find solutions to existing drainage
issues along the west side of College Avenue, north of the
Poudre River. The project was approved through the
2019/2020 Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) process and will
focus on roadway and storm sewer alignments for North
Mason. Construction of the storm sewer backbone is
expected to occur in late 2022 or early 2023.No funding has
currently been identified for the roadway construction.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
Project Status:
Staff is in process of developing alternative alignment options with the use of appraisals, existing
property uses and property owner collaboration.
Seeking additional funding sources / partners through budget and renewal authority.
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT
Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee
(TCEF), Developer Contribution, Federal Grant
Estimated Project Budget: $8M
Estimated Completion Date: 2022
Phase: Right-of-Way Acquisition and Construction
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:
Construction on the eastern portion of the pedestrian underpass and irrigation ditch box culverts
will be completed in early March.
Traffic patterns will be shifted to the east side of Timberline Road later in March so that work on
the western portion of the two structures can be completed.
CDOT has granted authorization to advertise for the Timberline Corridor construction. This work
was advertised March 1st.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/timberlinewidening
LAPORTE AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS
Funding Source: Capital Bridge Program
Estimated Project Budget: $4.2M
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2023
Project Phase: Design 30% to 90%
Project Details:
This project will replace two bridges over the New Mercer
Canal just east of Taft Hill Road along Laporte Avenue north
of the cemetery. One bridge is structurally deficient while the
other is functionally obsolete. This project is entirely locally
funded and will employ the GM/GC contract method.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
Project Status:
Design team working on progressing 30% designs
CM/GC proposals received and interviews conducted in February 2022. Evaluation of proposals
will be completed in March 2022.
Putting together Public Involvement Plan
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/laporte-road-and-bridge-
improvements
LAPORTE AVENUE ROADWAY AND MULTI-MODAL IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: CCIP, Pedestrian Program, TAP grant,
MMOF grant, Revitalizing Mainstreets grant, TCEF
Estimated Project Budget: $4M
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2024
Project Phase: Project Development
Project Details:
This project will design and construct pedestrian,
bicycle, and other roadway improvements from
Fishback to Sunset to provide a safer connection to
amenities including Poudre High School and PSD
offices. The project is currently only funded to provide
30% design for improvements along the entire corridor,
however the final design and construction of both
bridges is fully funded through the City’s Capital Bridge
Program.
Project Status:
CDOT IGA execution authorized by City Council
Expected to advertise for design contract April 2022
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/laporte-road-and-bridge-
improvements
TAFT HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – HORSETOOTH TO HARMONY
Funding Source: Larimer County Regional Road Fees (RRF),
Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG)
Estimated Project Budget: $5.3M
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2023
Phase: Preliminary Design
Project Details:
This section of Taft Hill Road currently experiences significant
congestion and safety concerns. In collaboration with Larimer
County, the City will construct a 4-lane arterial roadway from
the intersection at Horsetooth to Brixton Road (just south of
Harmony). Improvements will include sidewalk, curb and gutter,
bike lanes and storm sewer/utility improvements. The City and
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County were awarded a federal STBG grant for design and construction.
Project Status:
Staff is working toward finalization of right of way plans.
Design re-boot with new design vendor in place.
Finalizing pieces of rights of way plan approval finished and submitted to CDOT for approval.
More information is available at: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/taft-hill
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
BUCKING HORSE PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood
Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: $2.5 - $4.5 million
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: 2023
Project Details:
Bucking Horse Park is a park planned
for the Bucking Horse neighborhood.
Project Status:
Staff are reviewing cost
estimates and completing 95%
construction documents.
Construction anticipated to begin in Spring.
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:
Construction is fully underway. All underground utilities are currently being installed.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
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 construction of the trail
widening/underpass at Timberline Road 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:
Construction of the east half of the pedestrian underpass continues. The project has
transitioned from earthwork to placing concrete for the underpass itself.
Staff continues to engage stakeholders to refine the trail alignment and railroad overpass.
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:
Progressing on options for trail alignment and park entry.
Staff continuing to collaborate with developer, significant coordination with Cottonwood
Land and Farms regarding alignment.
Staff has re-engaged the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to design a safe trail
crossing at the existing railroad near Environmental Drive.
More information available on project webpage
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
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:
Final walkthrough with the architect, general contractor, and City staff has been completed
for the restroom and shelter. All remaining items are finished.
More information available on project webpage.
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 is currently assessing what items special
projects crews can complete and what work will
be managed by contractors.
First phase of construction is estimated to begin this spring.
CP - OPERATION SERVICES
BLOCK 32/42 – CIVIC MASTER PLAN REFRESH (NO CHANGE)
Funding Source: Capital Project via BFO: $300,000
Estimated Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Conceptual Master Plan
Estimated Completion Date: June 2022
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
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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:
The Master Plan has been adopted by City Council.
Currently working with Clark & Enersen to determine the proper timing
on proceeding with the next steps outlined in the Council Work
Session presentation. Specifically, the traffic and parking studies and
are likely to commence Spring 2022.
CP - UTILITIES
CABLE REPLACEMENT PRIORITY #8-BROWN FARM CABLE
Funding Source: BFO # 8.9
Estimated Project Budget: $153,000
Phase: Design Complete, Construction Complete
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 #8 citywide and involves the replacement of 30
sections of single-phase power. The replacement
primarily occurs within the Brown Farm Third Subdivision
located west of S. Taft Hill Drive and south of W. Stuart
Street. The replacement will also include the installation
of MaxCell innerduct to facilitate the future installation of
Connexion within the same conduit used by L&P
Project Status:
The project is complete.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
OAK STREET STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $2.0M (Design), $28M
(Construction), $30M 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”. This project will also include LID or “green
infrastructure” systems that filter and treat stormwater prior to
its discharge downstream.
This project has been chosen by one of the CSU Senior Design
groups this year and we have been engaging with this group
on the LID systems design as they will be designing some
portion of these systems. City staff took the student group on a tour of installed LID systems in the
downtown area and a picture is provided herein.
Project Status:
Preliminary (60%) Design is completed.
Permitting – Dewatering Permit through CDPHE; After groundwater investigation, this project will
fall under the parameters of the general permit for dewatering.
Permitting – Investigation into the permitting process with BNSF railroad has begun.
Cost Estimating – BT Construction and Connell Resources to produce a cost estimate based on
the Preliminary Design Plans, due March 16, 2022
Independent Cost Estimate – Capstone to conduct independent cost analysis based on the
Preliminary Design Plans. Reconciliation of cost estimates due April 8, 2022
BFO – Draft offer submitted for construction April 25, 2022
CITY PARK SEWER REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $2,900,000
Status: In Construction
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2022
LID systems tour with the CSU
Senior Design Student Group,
December 2021
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
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:
Final Design – Completed
Public notification and coordination – on-going
Private Sewer Service Easements – Completed
Ditch Crossing Agreement – Completed
Citywide Depts. coordination – in progress
Construction starts – March 2022
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY NPT FINAL CLARIFIERS
REPLACEMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $6,200,000
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2023
Project Details:
This project includes the design and construction of both the east
and west North Process Train Final Clarifiers. Originally
constructed in 1974, the final clarifiers act as the critical last stage
in the secondary treatment process before UV disinfection. The
2017 Master Plan condition assessment recommended
infrastructure replacement to maintain reliability and treatment
efficacy.
Project Status:
Design is ongoing.
Agreement for the mechanism equipment purchase is nearing execution.
Contractor RFP under development.
PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Fully Involved Van Fire | March 3
Crews were dispatched at 9:49 a.m. to reports of a car on
fire on the 700 block of Martinez St. Thick black smoke
was visible from a distance and the van was fully involved
when they arrived. Crews quickly knocked down the
flames, but the van was heavily damaged. The van was
about 10 ft. away from a structure and close to multiple
other vehicles. The intensity of the fire would have allowed
it to spread in just a few more minutes if it had not been
reported and extinguished. The quick call to 911 by the
resident and prompt response by the firefighters likely
prevented much more damage. This was just two days
after extinguishing a semi-truck on fire on I25 so PFA
provide additional public education about what to do in the
event of a vehicle fire.
What Do You Do If You See a Vehicle on Fire
Stay a safe distance away and call 911. It may seem safe
to approach and try to help but it’s not just the flames that
are dangerous. Vehicle fires can be extremely toxic. They burn plastics, oils, metals, and fuel at high
heat. PFA firefighters wear full bunker gear, including their air tanks, when attacking a vehicle fire even
when the incident is completely outdoors.
DWRF East NPT Final Clarifier
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FREE Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Test Distribution Event
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment distributed tests to locations throughout
the state to serve as local distribution sites. PFA served as a site and distributed 1,800 tests from PFA
Headquarters at 102 Remington St. Each bag included four testing kits (eight tests total) and five
KN95 masks.
Acquired Structure Training Program
PFA responders complete thousands of hours of training each year (over 40,000 all together in 2021).
Scenarios include live burns, high-angle rescues, urban search and rescue, motor vehicle accident
extrications, and more.
PFA operates a robust and capable training facility, but nothing is like training in the real thing. This
program asks community members to consider helping create opportunities for trainings by temporarily
donating structures that may be vacant or waiting for their next chapter to PFA.
Learn more about the program here.
Three Structure Fires before Noon | Feb. 24
The first was at 2:01 a.m. at Houska Tire and Oil on
Riverside Ave. PFA crew responded to a smoke
alarm and saw smoke inside upon arrival. They
upgraded the response to a structure fire. Crews
quickly located and extinguished a small fire. Oil
was involved so although the fire was small a good
deal of smoke had spread through the building, so
crews ventilated the structure. No one was in the
building at the time and no injuries were reported.
Thanks to the presence of a working smoke alarm
and the quick response of the firefighters, the flames
were out before it could spread and the business
was open as usual that day.
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The third was in an attached garage of a single-family home on the 5900 block of Story Rd. in
Timnath. PFA was dispatched just after 10:30 a.m. and worked to make access to the smoking
garage. They pulled an attack line and extinguished the fire after making entry.
Two people were medically assessed and one of them was transported non-emergent by the
ambulance. The quick knockdown of the flames kept the damage contained to the garage so the
residents and their four cats are able to stay in their home.
POLICE SERVICES
Notable Cases
Man arrested for police impersonation, attempted kidnapping - Fort Collins Police detectives arrested
a suspect for impersonating a police officer and trying to lure two teenagers into his vehicle. In late
2021, two teen girls reported that they were walking together in a south Fort Collins neighborhood
around 2 a.m. An unknown man, later identified as Justin Svetich, 39, approached them in his car. The
victims described the vehicle as a black, four-door sedan with a rideshare driver sticker in the window.
They said Svetich got out and tried to convince the girls to come with him. They refused, and he told
them he was a police officer. The girls asked to see his badge, but Svetich said he didn’t have one
with him and instead showed a concealed firearm. He claimed to be concerned for their safety since it
was late and told them to get in his car. One of the girls activated the emergency app on her cell
phone and told him she was calling police, at which time Svetich got in his vehicle and left. Patrol
officers canvased the area but did not locate any people or vehicles matching the description.
Detectives took over the case, and through their investigation, identified Svetich as the suspect. He
was arrested in February on charges of Second-Degree Attempted Kidnapping (2 counts, class 4
felony) and Impersonating a Peace Office (class 6 felony).
Armed man safely arrested after barricading in home – On an early morning in February, a concerned
resident contacted police about an incident that happened overnight at their home. One of the other
adult residents had been intoxicated, got into an argument, and fired a handgun at property in the
home. Nobody was injured, and the other residents were eventually able to get out safely. They were
concerned for the man's welfare and told police that numerous guns and tactical gear were accessible
in the house. Patrol officers contacted the man by phone and spoke with him for over an hour, but he
refused to come out and made several statements that raised concern about his intentions. The UAS
(drone) team responded to provide additional visual coverage of the door so officers could maintain a
safe distance. Due to the high-risk nature of the situation, the SWAT team responded to assist. Upon
arrival, they found the man unconscious but uninjured in the backyard.
The situation ended safely around 12:30 p.m., and he was transported to the hospital without issue.
Once medically released, he was booked into the Larimer County Jail on numerous charges, including
felony menacing, reckless endangerment, and prohibited use of a weapon. FCPS Victim Advocates
responded to provide ongoing support for those directly impacted by this incident.
Agency News
Graduations – Our inaugural Fort Collins Police Academy class successfully completed their 16-week
field training program in February. The FCPS field training program is extremely rigorous as it's the
last training process before officers go solo on the street. The path to becoming a Fort Collins Police
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officer is lengthy - from the background check to the 21-week academy and 4 months of field training.
But each of these officers echoed a common theme: FCPS has the best training in the state, and they
feel prepared and supported as they head out to serve and protect our community.
A group of new trainers also graduated from our FTO school in February. Field Training Officers play
a critically important role as they prepare new hires to begin careers as officers, dispatchers, and
records professionals. Everyone who gets hired for these jobs, whether they’re brand new or an
experienced lateral hire, must successfully complete our FTO program before going solo. During this
multi-phase, intense training, they ride or sit with FTOs who teach, mentor, and evaluate them.
Congratulations to these new trainers, and a special thanks to Interim City Manager Kelly DiMartino for
attending their graduation ceremony.
Community Engagement
SRO steps up to the mat, helps with wrestling match - By day, SRO Cole Zempel serves as a resource
for students, families, and staff at his assigned schools. Outside of work, he's a youth wrestling coach
dedicated to helping kids and teens develop character, strength, and confidence through the sport. So
when a middle school wrestling match was in need of a referee, athletic organizers asked if he'd be
willing to put his expertise to use. Without hesitating, Cole stepped up to the mat and helped out. He
remarked that it’s a lot more challenging than it looks, even with his experience as a coach, and gave
a shout out to all who serve in a referee role. This is just one of many ways that School Resource
Officers build positive relationships and become part of the school communities where they serve!
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Newcomer Student Event – In mid-February, Newcomer Students from Poudre High School visited to
meet officers and learn about the police department. SRO Dane Stratton led the two-hour event in
Spanish, and students got to meet K9 Bia, tour the Police Services building, visit our FC911 Dispatch
Center, meet our Fort Collins Police Academy cadets, and learn about careers in law enforcement.
FCPS Executive staff members and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Claudia Menéndez
joined the event and connected with students. Poudre staff members spoke with students after they
returned to school and passed on some impactful takeaways:
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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/
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2021 YTD 2022 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 122 43 -64.75%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 103 29 -71.84%
Building Permits Issued 1,432 1,197 -16.41%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $38.87 $44.69 14.97%
Building Inspections Performed 4,735 5,072 7.12%
Zoning Inspections Performed 76 43 -22.54%
Zoning Plan Reviews Performed 559 433 -22.54%
Overall Development Review Center revenues are $(445,174) under projection for 2022 as of
February 28th, with Building Services under by $(346,154), Neighborhood Services and Code
Compliance over by $6,424, Development Review over by $879 and Engineering Development
Review under by $(106,324).
GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of February 2022, the Graffiti Abatement Team abated 39 issues consisting of 131
tags measuring 79 square feet of graffiti-covered surfaces.
Month Access FC Hotline Pro-Active Total
January 4 43 8 55
February 2 25 12 39
The issues were distributed throughout the City in the following Council Districts:
Month One Two Three Four Five Six
January 11 7 5 5 5 22
February 11 8 6 5 5 9
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SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
What do you want from your curbside trash and recycling collection?
Council has adopted several priorities to reach sustainability goals, one of which explores creating a
community-wide contract for trash and recycling collection. This would mean that rather than each
household selecting their own trash hauler, the City would contract with one hauler to service single-
family homes in a neighborhood. There would be fewer trucks on each street, which would mean less
wear and tear on roads and less emissions. If a household wanted to select a different hauler, they’d
need to pay an opt-out fee. We are looking for input to help us understand what's important to
community members when choosing a trash and recycling hauler, concerns about a city-wide contract
and how community members would prioritize the potential benefits of a contract.
You’re invited to take a questionnaire, leave comments or request a meeting with City staff at
https://ourcity.fcgov.com/contract-for-trash. The City is also hosting two virtual Community
Conversations where City staff will share findings from previous Fort Collins studies and other
Colorado cities that have awarded similar contracts, and answer questions from attendees.
Thursday, March 10, 7- 8 pm
Friday, March 11, 12- 1 pm
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Groundbreaking for Kechter Townhomes Project
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On March 7, the City and TWG Development hosted a groundbreaking for the Kechter Affordable
Townhomes project.
The 5-acre parcel located at 3620 Kechter Road was purchased for the City’s land bank in 2002. TWG
will construct 54 townhomes on the land and sell them to ECLT who will retain ownership of the land
but sell the homes to qualified low wage-earning households. This will be the City’s first permanently
affordable, for-sale affordable housing development.
“The location of this property between two schools and two parks makes it ideal for this type of
community. Generations of families will benefit from the housing built there,” said Sue Beck-Ferkiss,
who manages the Land Bank Program for the City.
The City of Fort Collins Land Bank Program buys and holds land for the future development of
affordable housing. The program is Fort Collins' only long-term affordable housing tool. Between
escalating land prices and the realities of a fixed Growth Management Area (GMA), this program
ensures land will be available in the future to increase the stock of affordable housing homes.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Internship Opportunities for Your Business
Host a CSU Student with a Micro
Internship
A Micro-Internship is a short-term
project that can typically be
completed within 5-40 hours and is
due within a few days to a few
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can be completed by a college
student with minimal instruction.
This is a great way to finish
projects you have been meaning
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introduce your company to
students and see if there is a potential fit for future opportunities and ultimately, it is a great way to
support students.
Click Here to Learn More (FAQs Here)
Want to know more about how to work with CSU and utilize micro-internships to help get some
of your projects down? On March 8 (12:30-1:30 MST) CSU's Business School will be hosting a
presentation for audiences, external to CSU (employers, alumni, donors) to learn more about this
unique tool.
Register Here
Summer Internships for Young Adults
Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development's CareerRise program has a variety of PAID
summer internship opportunities available for 16 to 18 year olds. Please send the young job seekers in
your life to the application page
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UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
March 25 - Xeriscape Incentive Program - Design packages due for “session A” participants of the
Xeriscape Incentive Program for residential customers. Staff is anticipating over 50 design
packages to be submitted by the deadline.
In the month of March, Utilities will offer the following engagement opportunities:
March 8, 9, 22 and 24 - 222 Laporte Sustainability Tour – Utilities staff will provide a LEED green
building tour to students at Poudre High school, Larimer County Conservation Core members, US
Green Building Council – CSU Chapter and Front Range Community College students followed by
a presentation of Utilities careers.
March 9, 15, 17, 23 – Sustainable Business Program– Utilities staff, in collaboration with
Environmental Services and led by the Sustainable Living Association and Fort Collins
businesses, is reimagining how sustainable business programing looks in Fort Collins. During this
month’s meetings aspects of a future program will be considered and prepared for in advance of a
summer pilot program.
All businesses are encouraged to join March networking and discovery events to talk about
strategies for sustainability. Learn more and register
https://sustainablelivingassociation.org/sustainable-business-program/.
March 22 - Certified Landscape Professionals (CLP) Meeting – Utilities staff will share programs
and resources available to landscapers to assist in efficient irrigation and landscape
transformations at this hybrid virtual and in person event.
March 30 – CSU Power Justice and Democracy Graduate Course – Utilities, Environmental
Services and Equity Office staff will discuss how justice is woven into their work as local
government practitioners.
In 2022, Utilities has reached 884 participants through 23 engagement opportunities.
In the month of February, Utilities offered the following engagement opportunities:
February 3 - Fort Collins Floodplain Management Committee Annual Meeting – Utilities staff
engaged a group of internal and external stakeholders to develop, guide and implement a public
information plan for floodplain safety and education.
February 9 and 23 – Sustainable Business Program - Utilities, in collaboration with Environmental
Services and led by the Sustainable Living Association and Fort Collins businesses are reimagining
how sustainable business programing looks in Fort Collins. During this month’s meetings aspects
of a future program were considered and prepared for in advance of a summer pilot program.
Learn more about this project https://sustainablelivingassociation.org/sustainable-business-
program/.
February 9 – CSU Housing Fair – Utilities joined property management companies, landlords,
realtors, other community resources, and Colorado State University offices to inform the CSU
community about housing options and resources. Staff engaged over 100 people on affordability
and conservation programs and distributed 24 conservation kits.
February 11 – Winter Bike to Work/Anywhere Day - Utilities partnered with businesses and
organizations to sponsor the Oak Street Plaza breakfast and bike repair station. Staff engaged 503
cyclists on Utilities programs and ways to conserve energy and water.
February 26 - Xeriscape Incentive Program Basics Training – Utilities staff presented virtually to 41
attendees on how to participate in the Xeriscape Incentive Program and become eligible to receive
a 2022 rebate for transforming high-water use areas into water-wise landscapes.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
Funtime Preschool welcomed the Northern Colorado Herpetological Society for a fun morning visit
to learn about reptiles.
A collaboration between Early Learning and Sports programs brought tots and baseball skills
together.
Northside staff celebrated Tuesday, 2.22.22 with tutus and potluck “pairing”.
Due to critically low staffing levels, the Mulberry Pool has had continued weekday closures
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pools require certain staffing levels to maintain safe operations.
The BOOTS season wrapped up with a hike to Eagles Nest Open Space where patrons shared
rave reviews of the newest Outdoor Instructor who recently joined the team.
Day trips took a tour of the nonprofit organization, Hearts and Horses, and had an amazing time!
Patrons loved the tour and enjoyed their meal at Hogfish.
The All City Wresting Meet was held on Saturday, February 19, with over 100 wrestlers
participating at Poudre High School.
PARKS
Planning for 4th of July celebrations is underway.
Another season of Downtown Holiday Lights was successfully completed.
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Skating rink was removed from Old Town Square.
Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Recertification underway for Fossil Creek, Edora, City Park, Lee
Martinez and Spring Canyon Community Parks.
Continuing work on bond timing for irrigation replacement at SouthRidge Golf Course. Finalizing
plans for items such as the pump station building.
CULTURAL SERVICES
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
The Lincoln Center will be presenting Complexions Contemporary Ballet on March 22nd. Founded
by former members of Alvin Ailey Dance Company, Desmond Richardson and Dwight Rhoden, the
Company will be performing Star Dust, “a love letter to David Bowie” which will include pieces
performed to hits such as “Heroes,” “Space Oddity,” and “Young American.”
Visit the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery for Ferret Feeding on March 19th from 10:00 – 10:30
am! Meet the Museum’s very own black-footed ferrets, the most endangered mammal in North
America, as they have their weekend meal. Also learn about the conservation work being done to
return black-footed ferrets to the wild. The Ferret Feeding program occurs every two weeks and
Museum admission is not required to attend the program.
The Gardens on Spring Creek is continuing their popular Adult Classes and Programs. The
annual High Plains Landscape Workshop was held on March 5th and had over 250 people
participate. The thirteen summer camps offered at the Gardens this year sold out in just 10
minutes, but there is still room for youth who qualify for the scholarship program.
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NATURAL AREAS
New Conservation Easement Conserves 428 Acres
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources, Great Outdoors Colorado, and the City’s Natural
Areas Department partnered to conserve 428-acres of the Quarter Circle Lazy H Ranch in north
Larimer County. The conservation easement is located within the Laramie Foothills Mountains to
Plains Priority Area in the Livermore Valley.
This conservation easement protects high quality riparian habitat that serves as a wildlife corridor,
agricultural production, important scenic viewsheds, and connects existing conserved land with the
Cherokee State Wildlife Area and other conservation easements.
The Quarter Circle Lazy H Ranch has been in the Hansen Family for decades and has primarily been
used for cattle grazing and hay production. The conservation easement will protect the native foothills
grassland and shrublands, portions of Lone Pine and Rabbit Creeks, and provides key habitat for the
federally threatened Preble’s meadow jumping mouse.
2021 Annual Reports Highlight Accomplishments
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Two Annual Reports were released recently sharing ways the Natural Areas Department and Nature in
the City serve the community.
The Natural Areas Annual Report is a required element of the ballot measures that fund land
conservation and stewardship efforts. The 2021 edition includes an introduction of the new Natural
Areas Director, Katie Donahue, the reopening of Bobcat Ridge Natural Area after the Cameron Peak
Fire, the opening of Soaring Vista Natural Area, and the acquisition of 207 acres of conserved lands.
Ninety-four percent of the 109 miles of trail were in good condition and a community survey found that
94% of respondents were satisfied with their natural area experiences. Revenues exceeded
expenditures. Learn more in the Annual Report at fcgov.com/naturalareas/naars
The Nature in the City Annual Report shared accomplishments in connectivity, stewardship and
access, the main goals of the program. Partnerships in 2021 included supporting 81 native plant
Garden in a Boxes and 350 trees distributed to community members. In partnership with CSU and the
Natural Areas Department, Nature in the City added an accessible parking spot and trail access to the
Poudre Trail at the Environmental Learning Center. Eleven community-led landscaping plans were
funded with grants and 360 plants were installed at Poudre Valley Mobile Home Park. Volunteers
completed 435 biodiversity surveys. Learn more in the Nature in the City Annual Report at
fcgov.com/natureinthecity/
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
City Manager Recruitment: The City hosted an online public forum with the five finalists on Monday,
March 7, which included live interpretation in Spanish. Community members were invited to view the
forum live online and submit questions for consideration in advance. Submitted questions were vetted
by the City’s Human Resources staff and asked during the public forum and/or during panel interviews
that week. A recording of the forum is available online at: https://ourcity.fcgov.com/citymanager for
those who were not able to attend.
Black History Month: In honor of Black History Month, the City’s Historic Preservation once again put
together a Black History Walking Tour. Fort Collins residents have worked to create lives, raise their
families, develop livelihoods, create community, and challenge discrimination while living in Fort
Collins since its founding. Some of their stories are found on this website and many more are yet to be
told. Community members were invited to:
Be – aware of the long-standing history of Black community members in Fort Collins and the
United States, and the legacies Black Americans from generations passed have left behind.
This includes a legacy of joyful celebration and culture as well as the realities of discrimination.
Learn – more about the places associated with Black history in Fort Collins and the United
States through this website, the walking tour, and the suggested reading and resources below.
Act – Contact us if you have stories, memories, and photos related to Fort Collins Black history
that you are willing to share, or if you have ideas for sharing these stories more widely with the
community.
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BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION
Connexion Technical Support
Did you know that Connexion’s Technical Support Team is available 24 hours/day – 7 days/week
including weekends and holidays? Give us a call anytime at 970-207-7873.
Social Media
Fort Collins Connexion is now live on
Instagram!
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram at @FoCoConnexion! Join the
Connexion community—get updates and
information on services and more!
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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 Transportation and Mobility Outcome Area.
Analysis:
Transfort recorded significant increases in ridership over the course of 2021. While 2021 ridership was
down compared to all of 2020, 2021 ridership was up 60% over 2020 after the onset of COVID-19.
Transfort will continue to monitor ridership patterns.
Definition:
The total number of fixed route passenger boardings and passenger per hour. The graph shows the
actual fixed route passenger boardings each quarter (in thousands) and passengers per hour.
Why is this metric important?
Tracking total fixed route ridership allows Transfort to gauge its overall performance from year to year
and is a general indication of how well Transfort is performing in all areas of customer satisfaction.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – Transfort influences fixed route ridership through its choice of routes, stops, schedules and
frequency of service, as well as marketing and outreach.
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Benchmarks:
Benchmarking in progress
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/