HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Mail Packet - 10/24/2023 - Memorandum From Ginny Sawyer Re: Council Priorities – October 2023 UpdateDocuSign Envelope ID: CEA363CC-9D46-4027-B48B-BB19C95FCFB3
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Milestone Data Report
2021-23 Council Priorities
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0. Key to Council Priorities Dashboard
1. Gray = Not Started 9/1/21 12/31/23 0 %
2. Green = On Target 9/1/21 12/31/23 0 %
3. Yellow = Caution 9/1/21 12/31/23 0 %
4. Red = Below Plan 9/1/21 12/31/23 0 %
5. Blue Star = Completed 9/1/21 12/31/23 0 %
1. More stringent penalties for animal cruelty and neglect
Provide memo to Council describing current state and issues
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Memo "Review of Animal Cruelty Penalty Provisions" was sent to City Council on
January 14th, 2022 and resent following May check-in. Decision was made to
pursue this Priority through the Legislative Policy Agenda. Previously scheduled
work session has been removed from calendar.
Council follow up questions/possible work session or other dialogue
1/1/22 10/31/22 0 % This Initiative is being marked complete as it will be pursued through the
Legislative Agenda process.
Public outreach 7/1/22 9/30/22 0 % This Initiative is being marked complete as it will be pursued through the
Legislative Agenda process.
Consideration of Code/policy/program changes
10/1/22 12/31/22 0 % This Initiative is being marked complete as it will be pursued through the
Legislative Agenda process.
Draft ordinance/policy/program changes
10/25/22 12/31/22 0 % This Initiative is being marked complete as it will be pursued through the
Legislative Agenda process.
2. Juvenile diversion Reallocate dollars to Launch program
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % Restorative Traffic Circle is a great success! 18 new participants for Q1 of 2023.
At this time, no interest in a smoking/vaping diversion program from any
stakeholders.
3. Advance transit initiatives that remove barriers
3a. Funding & Fare Study begins
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Concluded
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3a. W. Eliz. BRT prelim design complete
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Concluded.
3a. North College Transit Oriented Development Plan complete
4/1/22 6/30/22 100 % Adopted by City Council in February 2023.
3b. Transfort & PSD Coordination Study begins
4/1/22 6/30/22 15 % First TAC meeting complete, working with PSD for existing conditions data.
3a. Funding & Fare Study complete
10/1/22 12/31/22 100 % Concluded
3a. North Transit Facility Design and Study complete
10/1/22 12/31/22 5 % Seeking funding for land acquisition & identifying potential sites. Design will
follow.
3b. Transfort & PSD Coordination Study complete
1/1/23 3/31/23 15 % First TAC meeting complete, working with PSD for existing conditions data.
4. Improved traffic compliance
Determine high-risk locations and formulate strategy
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % The following intersections have been identified for increased enforcement:
College & Trilby
Shields & Horsetooth
College & Drake
Boardwalk & Harmony
Shields & Prospect
College & Mulberry
Lemay & Vine
Shields & Plum
Lemay & Drake
Timberline & Carpenter
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Deploy strategy 1/1/22 6/30/22 0 % Red-Light Camera Expansion
• The cameras at both intersections (Drake/Lemay and Harmony and Shields)
are expected to be operational and begin sending warning notices via US
mail at the end of October 2023.
• The required 30-day public notice was made via press release on September
25, 2023.
• A second press release reminding the public that the system will begin
sending warning notices is scheduled for October 24, 2023.
5. Advance Regionalism - collaboration regionally while maintaining the unique character of Fort Collins
Create matrix of collaborative groups' meetings/purpose/goals
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Following May work session, regionalism focus areas have been narrowed and
will be highlighted in update cover memo.
6. Look into changing the April election to November with School Board years to have all local elections at once
Develop background information
10/1/21 12/31/21 0 %
Organize Election Code Committee
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Meetings started August , 2021, and the Committee meets every third Monday
monthly from 12:00-1:30.
Discussion begins.
Completion of tasks to allow voter consideration
5/1/22 11/11/22 0 %
7. Advance gender equity in City Sales Tax Code
October adoption of Code Changes
9/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Ordinance passed on 2nd reading - October 19th
8. Attract and retain competitive and diverse talent to meet the needs of the community: provide child care options for City employees.
EPIC to submit final report with recommendations by the end of December.
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % EPIC/Human Resources to present to ELT in May/June with specific
recommendations.
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Consideration of recommendations with funding requirements. Deploy strategies where funding not a factor.
1/1/22 12/31/22 100 % Work to ensure the right strategies to attract and retain caregivers as talent in
our City will be an ongoing journey. To keep the momentum going into 2023, the
following is on our plans:
• We met with Christina Taylor, CEO of the Early Childhood Council of Larimer
County, to see about optimizing our partnership with them, particularly as
they have a database of providers for parents to find care. We have begun
communications of this invaluable resource and welcome further dialogue
with ECCLC in 2023.
• We have decided to keep the employee co-pay for emergency care through
Family Care Connection the same, even though our costs are increasing in
2023.
• Katherine Bailey, the chair of our employee resource group, Caregivers’
Alliance, will be a featured speaker at our spring 2023 All Managers Meeting
as we continue to promote ways to support caregivers at work.
9. Help bird species recover
Create inter-departmental team
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % The team is established and meeting regularly. The Bird City USA application has
been submitted. The team is led by the Natural Areas Department and includes
the Gardens on Spring Creek, City of Fort Collins Parks Department, Audubon
Fort Collins, Audubon Rockies, and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. All is on
track.
Develop education
program for Migratory Bird Day
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % World Migratory Bird Day events were held on Saturday, May 14 in collaboration
with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, Northern Colorado Wildlife Center, the
City’s night sky program, Fort Collins Audubon, and City of Fort Collins Utilities
and Natural Areas Departments. Activities included bird walks and migratory
bird banding, bird box building/decorating, and a night hike with information
about night sky-friendly lighting. One hundred and fifty seven community
members participated. This is complete.
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Resolution for World Migratory Bird Day
4/1/22 6/30/22 100 % The Bird City designation is a prestigious award given by Environment for the
Americas, a Boulder-based non-profit organization. The application consists of
64 questions/criteria, across six categories: Habitat Creation, Protection and
Monitoring, Community Forest or Grassland Management, Limiting or Removing
Threats to Birds, Public Education and Inclusion, Climate, Energy, and
Sustainability, and World Migratory Bird Day.
Application was submitted and a site visit with Environment for the Americas to
Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area was held August 19 hosted by staff from City
of Fort Collins Natural Areas and Audubon Rockies. The official designation letter
is expected in September.
Presentation of the Bird City award is scheduled as a Community Report at the
October 18 City Council meeting.
A memo outlining current efforts to help bird species recover and opportunities
for future work was submitted to City Council in their August 2 packet.
Bird City Award presented to City Council
10/1/22 10/31/22 100 % Bird City Award presented at October 18, 2022 Council Meeting.
Staff will continue to work with partner agencies to consider and address
awareness activities regarding outdoor cats.
10. Accelerate composting -
(Curbside and business)
Work toward compost
facility via Regional Wasteshed Project
10/1/21 4/30/23 20 % Infrastructure:
- Staff and Councilmembers Gutowsky and Ohlson continuing to engage in
Regional Wasteshed Coalition.
- Larimer County has recently shared they may move forward with a partnership
with A1 Organics, but has not shared details.
- If Larimer County decides to not build a food scrap compost facility, staff will
seek other partnerships for facility needs.
- The next Policy Council (PAC) meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2023.
Policy:
- The contracted residential solid waste collection program presents an
opportunity for a 78% - 130% increase in residential curbside yard trimmings
composted and is a more affordable way to add this compost service for
residents than the current system.
- Contracted hauling will start 9/30/24
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11. Adopt graywater statute to allow graywater systems in new buildings
November Council Work Session
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % • Council Work Session completed on Nov. 21, 2021, resulting in:
• Direction to staff to create a graywater ordinance that aligned with
Colorado law and water right limitations.
Ordinance Development 1/1/22 3/30/22 100 %
Stakeholder Outreach 4/1/22 6/30/22 100 %
Present Ordinance to Council
7/1/22 9/30/22 100 %
Implement Ordinance and revised building code
10/1/22 12/31/22 100 % Staff are completed final tasks to prepare for implementation on effective date
of ordinance - Nov. 1, 2022. These items, such as website updates, training,
design criteria document, and GIS map showing the graywater boundary are
complete. As of Jan. 2023, all water and wastewater providers in the City Limits
have agreed to allow graywater in thier service area.
12. Districted system for garbage, recycling and compost
Project scope and plan 10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Memo of project outline and timing sent to Council on 12/28/21.
Research, modeling, metrics
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % Complete
Hauler and resident engagement
4/1/22 9/30/22 100 % Staff engaged extensively with haulers and the community throughout this
project.
Staff is working with haulers and HOAs (Homeowners Association) to conduct
the HOA contract compliance check and will engage more with the community in
early 2024 regarding cart size selection and setting up billing with Republic.
Council review of engagement findings and RFP approach
10/1/22 12/31/22 100 % Complete
Determine next steps with Council
1/1/23 3/30/23 100 % The contract and related ordinances were adopted on February 21 and March 7
and were re-adopted on April 4 and 18, 2023 due to procedural issues.
13. Explore climate emergency messaging and action
Begin update of OCF tactical plan
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % Complete: Workplan created for '23-'24 Tactical / Next Moves update
Continue update OCF tactical plan
4/1/22 9/30/22 100 % Complete: Next Moves Workplan being developed by staff and community
leaders that lays out strategies to be implemented over the next two years
supporting the Council OCF Action Roadmap and OCF outcomes (Big Moves)
overall
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Test messaging with community; evaluate Climate goals; update Council
4/1/22 9/30/22 100 % Council received PRPA (Platte River Power Authority) overview of IRP to
reach ~90% RE by 2030; Council confirmed OCF Council Action Road Map
to reach 80% reduction in greenhouse gases below 2005 levels by 2030;
Council adopted an interim greenhouse gas reduction goal of 50% below
2005 levels by 2026.
Complete update of OCF tactical plan; recommendations for goals and messaging to Council
10/1/22 12/31/22 100 % The Final OCF Next Moves Plan and webpage for 2023-34 is complete and shared
with Council in the October 12th packet along with an updated OCF Council
Roadmap and a reporting infographic. The Next Moves webpage can be found
here: www.fcgov.com/climateaction/ocf-nextmoves
Implement recommendations
1/1/23 6/30/23 100 % Staff continue to advance the priorities of OCF through community partnerships
(such as the Community Leadership Grants), technical programs (such as
Building Performance Standards), and support for aligned work across the City
(such as the Water Efficiency Plan update). OCF messaging and communications
are continuing to evolve as staff design an OCF Communications Plan and
Strategy. While implementation of OCF will never be finished, the recommended
work of this Council Priority may be considered complete.
14. Effective soil amendment policies and compliance (water usage)
Research best practices and coordinate internally
10/1/21 10/1/22 100 % Deliverables:
• Third-party best practice report
• Initial set of proposals, developed with staff and external stakeholders
Initiate and complete outreach
6/17/22 6/1/23 95 % • Internal/External engagement complete.
• Round 1 feedback from boards and commissions on draft Soil Loosening
and Amendment code complete.
• Going back to Planning and Zoning Commission and Water Commission
after Council Work Session Oct 10, 2023.
Draft code updates for consideration of adoption and implementation
7/1/22 12/31/23 50 % • Based on Council feedback at the Oct 10 Work Session, anticipate 1st
reading and appropriation request for 1 FTE on Jan 16, 2024 with a proposed
2025 implementation date
• There is still likely a significant effort after code adoption, to implement the
improvements.
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15. Protect and Enhance Instream River Flows
Discussions with Northern Water, 1041 Regulatory Development, & Regional Water Discussion
10/1/21 12/31/21 0 %
Begin implementation of BFO Offers accepted
1/1/22 3/30/22 0 %
1041 Regulatory Development and Regional Water Discussion
4/1/22 9/30/22 100 % City Council has adopted 1041 Regulations and appropriated funding for
program implementation.
16. Reduce Plastic Pollution
Distribution of free reusable bags
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 %
Initial round of bag distribution was completed in December 2021. Staff
distributed an additional 5,500 free reusable bags in Q2 2022 to the general
public, low-to-moderate income households, and LatinX/Hispanic community
members.
Stakeholder engagement 10/1/21 12/31/21 100 %
Stakeholder engagement has taken place from 2021 to today and will continue
through the end of 2022 through the stages of preparing for and rolling out the
Disposable Bag Ordinance. (Stakeholders include grocers, community
organizations, and community members.)
Council work session 1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % Completed on 3/1/2022
Ordinance implementation and outreach
4/1/22 6/30/22 100 %
Staff conducted 18 outreach events to distribute free reusable bags as well as
multiple grocers check-ins in Q2. Two community groups servicing historically
underrepresented community members distributed free reusable bags in Q2.
Additional Community engagement
7/1/22 12/31/22 100 % Staff is turning attention to the roll-out of the State's Styrofoam container ban
that will impact Fort Collins restaurants while continuing integrating awareness
on reusable bags in the community as part of larger reuse messaging.
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Possible Council work session to review policy options
1/1/23 3/30/23 0 % Given Council direction at May 10, 2022 Council Priorities Work Session to focus
implementation of local and state single-use plastics policies are implemented,
staff does not recommend an additional Work Session at this time
Review current microplastics reduction technology with consultant support
6/1/23 9/1/23 100 % Complete
17. Improved Air Quality Council work session on oil and gas regulations
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Complete
EPA grant 10/1/21 12/31/21 90 % •Conducted 17 Healthy Homes assessments in target neighborhoods between
Aug and October, 8 for Spanish-Speaking households and 9 for English-speaking
households. YTD assessments: 50, with 5 pending.
•5 Aug-Oct, with 9 pending; 28 YTD with 9 pending homes have received a
furnace cleaning, safety check and filter replacement with Hahn Plumbing and
HVAC
3 homes have received furnace repair or replacement
•12 Aug-Oct, 43 YTD homes have received portable air cleaners (PAC) +
replacement filter
•12 homes scheduled to receive low-level energy efficiency and weatherization
upgrades
•Q4 will focus on completing weatherization and furnace servicing for as many
participants as possible, including special projects to meet unique situations of
community members
Consider oil and gas code revisions
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % Land Use Code updates adopted April 4, 2023. New work stream for existing
operations noted above (Work Session to discuss options to be scheduled).
Create interagency task force
1/1/22 3/30/22 75 % Grant coordinating team received a total of 18 applications for the Air Quality
Monitoring Advisory Committee. The final day for submissions was 10/6, and
review/selection of these applications will start 10/11.
Lawn and garden equipment rebate program
4/1/22 9/30/22 100 % The RAQC Mow Down Pollution Program is live and accepting applications as of
April 5. The City's CPIO (Communications and Public Involvement Office) is
supplementing advertising through social media.
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State considers updated State Implementation Plan (SIP) re: ozone non-attainment
10/1/22 12/31/22 75 % On September 20, 2023 the Regional Air Quality Council submitted a revised
State Implementation Plan for Severe Ozone non-attainment status to the
Colorado Air Pollution Control Commission for consideration. Public hearings are
scheduled to occur in December 2023.
18. Make real progress on the road to Zero Waste (with focus on multi-family and commercial recycling and construction and demolition recycling)
Multifamily and commercial Community Recycling Ordinance compliance sweep.
10/1/21 1/1/22 100 % The compliance sweep is complete. Staff is working with the hauler and
the national accounts team of the one remaining non-compliant business.
If there is not a concrete timeline to resolution within the next week staff
will issue a citation.
Complete. Successfully worked with haulers and businesses to add recyling
service. Achieved 100% compliance with multi-family housing
developments and commercial businesses.
Hire C&D staff (if funded), or continue C&D
recycling complaint response and compliance
inspections as time allows.
1/1/22 3/1/22 100 % Complete
Memo to Council on compliance sweep.
1/1/22 3/1/22 100 % Update memo sent to Council on 4/7/22.
C&D staff (if funded) works
to increase proactive C&D recycling compliance.
3/1/22 4/30/23 100 % Complete. Ongoing program improvements and maintenance underway, while
also prioritizing higher impact sites for inspections during staff transitions.
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C&D staff (if funded) engages in C&D market development projects at state & regional level.
6/1/22 4/30/23 100 % C&D staff member is participating in state-level market development work
through Recycle Colorado C&D Council.
Assisting with policy brief to be distributed to state legislators. Assisting
with policy toolkit for local governments.
June 2023: C&D staff member continues to engage with peer communities
in knowledge sharing. Presented at Recycle Colorado as part of subject
matter expert panel on C&D recycling regulation best practices and pit
falls. Helped to coauthor a C&D Recycling Policy Toolkit published via
Recycle Colorado. https://www.recyclecolorado.or...
C&D staff (if funded) provide update and impact memo to Council on C&D recycling.
1/1/23 3/31/23 100 % C&D staff provided an update and impact memo to Council on C&D recycling in
March 2023.
Compile research on deconstruction ordinance and determine next steps if applicable.
4/1/23 6/30/23 0 %
Share outcome of deconstruction ordinance and recommendations via memo to Council.
4/1/23 6/30/23 90 % Staff to provide memo with analysis and recommended next steps before end of
this Council term.
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19. Xeriscape – Increase rebates and education, less green lawns with new development
Increase Xeriscape rebates and incentives
9/1/21 12/31/23 75 % The Xeriscape Incentive Program (XIP) is an ongoing offering for Utilities'
residential and commercial customers. Highlights in the last year include:
• The 2022 Xeriscape Incentive Program year ended with a record 94
residential projects and 6 commercial projects completed.
• The 2023 Xeriscape Incentive Program is projected to fund over 100 projects.
Results will be available in Q4.
• State and Federal grants and Water Fund ongoing budget currently support
XIP rebates.
• Engagement with city staff to apply for funding for turf replacement projects
on city-owned properties. At least two city-owned properties are engaged in
the XIP process currently.
FCLWD reviewed a proposal sent by City staff to consider expansion of XIP in
that district. At this time, FCLWD is not committed to moving forward with an
agreement with the city citing high costs for low water savings return. City staff
will follow up with data requested by FCLWD about program participation
numbers and other benefits of the program.
Improve Xeriscape literacy and increase education opportunities
10/1/21 12/31/23 75 % Utilities partnered with the Gardens on Spring Creek to promote and offer
subsidies for water-wise landscaping classes.
713 people attended the annual Xeriscape Garden Party on June 17, 2023.
Approximately 140 attended free landscape design courses hosted by Utilities
and taught by local landscape designers.
A cross-departmental team of staff are in the process of being certified by the
Landscape for Life program. Staff are exploring whether to offer this class to the
public in the future.
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Update Xeriscape regulations
10/1/21 12/31/23 75 %
Overview of code updates presented at October 10 work session:
For all new development and significant re-development including single-family front
yards (city-wide):
• Efficient irrigation design and equipment
• 50% plant coverage requirement
• 30% maximum area of high-water grass
• Up to 1,000 square feet single-family front yard
• Up to 10,000 square feet commercial with exceptions for programmable
athletics
• Artificial turf restriction
For all new and existing properties city-wide:
• Restrict overhead irrigation of landscaping and turf between 10 a.m. – 6
p.m., May through September
Following Council direction, staff will continue working toward providing a
package of updates that includes an appropriate balance of commercial code
updates, voluntary programming and education opportunities.
First Reading at City Council: January 16, 2024
Water Supply Requirement modification
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % • On Oct. 5, 2021, Council adopted Ordinance No. 119, 2021 which brings
changes to Fort Collins Utilities Water Supply Requirements. These changes
will encourage efficient landscaping in new developments by linking cost to
water use (e.g., higher water use landscapes will pay more and lower water
use landscapes will pay less).
• Changes go into effect on Jan. 1 2022.
• Staff is actively finalizing the implementation plan and working with
developments that will take place in 2022.
20. Enhanced recycling education
Barriers to Recycling engagement and benchmarking
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Complete
Analyze engagement feedback
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % Feedback from historically underrepresented groups compiled and analyzed.
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Implement and track new education elements
4/1/22 12/31/22 25 % Due to staff transitions and lower than anticipated capacity, plans for how to
engage with community members are being re-worked. While a primary goal is
to improve the cultural relevance of waste and recycling materials (a known
barrier to recycling), ensuring there is enough support available for community
members who are offering their ideas and time may mean a delay in project
timeline.
Memo to Council on engagement findings and recommendations
4/1/22 6/30/22 100 % June 2022
Memo sent to Council on May 4, 2022.
Memo to Council summarizing changes made and next steps
1/1/23 3/30/23 100 %
21. Improved and accelerated stream (riparian) restoration
Review options for work acceleration with Council Finance
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 %
Stream (riparian) restoration Off-Cycle Budget Offer
1/1/22 12/31/22 0 %
Stream (riparian) restoration 2023-24 BFO Offer
1/1/23 12/31/23 0 %
22. Raise the minimum wage
Issue RFP and Select Consultant
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Completed
Complete Survey and Engagement
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % On May 16, 2023, Council considered an ordinance to adopt a local minimum
wage. The measure failed to pass 4-3.
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Present Findings to City Council
4/1/22 6/30/22 100 % Staff presented additional information to Council on April 11, 2023 related to a
local minimum wage ordinance. That additional information included additional
engagement, updated information regarding the impact on benefits, and
additional follow-up information.
On May 16, 2023, Council considered an ordinance to adopt a local minimum
wage. The measure failed to pass 4-3.
Council Consider local ordinance
7/1/22 9/30/22 100 % On May 16, 2023, Council considered an ordinance to adopt a local minimum
wage. The measure failed to pass 4-3.
Staff was directed by City Council to continue to engage in regional discussion
regarding a local minimum wage - specifically the Boulder County consortium.
Local minimum
wage effective [Depending on Council Action]
1/1/23 3/30/23 0 % On May 16, 2023, Council considered an ordinance to adopt a local minimum
wage. The measure failed to pass 4-3. No implementation will occur as a result of
this decision by Council.
23. Develop a Circular Economy Plan
(EHSP)
Issue RFP and select Consultant
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % Consultant, Hickey Global, was selected.
Engage Community 4/1/22 9/30/22 100 % Engagement was done in tandem with the Economic Health Strategic Plan
through consultant engagement, in-person events, and an online survey.
Engagement was completed in August 2023.
Prepare Existing Conditions Analysis
4/1/22 6/30/22 100 %
Present Big Moves and Strategy Update to Council
10/1/22 12/31/22 100 % Presented and engaged with Council on March 14, 2023.
Develop Implementation Plan
1/1/23 3/30/23 90 % The Circular Economy Workplan draft was completed in September 2023. A work
session for the CE Plan and EHSP will be in November and regular council
session for adoption in December.
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24. Partner with Poudre School District (PSD) for workforce development
On-going support of PSD for workforce development through partners, including assistance in siting the Future's Lab.
10/1/21 4/30/23 67 % City staff attended the annual ACE business partner meeting. ACE stands for
Alternative Cooperative Education. Several departments work with ACE and
SWAP (School to Work Alliance Program) to provide work-based learning
opportunities for students.
Volunteer Services met with the PSD Future Ready program to talk about
partnership for funding teen programs like NextGen Serve. PSD invited
NextGen to use the Future Ready Lab space when we need an indoor venue.
Our spring kick-off event will be held there.
Parks and Volunteer Services are exploring a Jr Ranger program with PSD.
The idea would be to pair a school with a neighborhood park in hopes that
education and stewardship would decrease vandalism.
25. Affordable, Quality and Accessible Childcare Infrastructure
Periodic memo updates to Council as appropriate and necessary
4/1/22 6/30/22 100 % Memo submitted to Council in May 2022 detailing activity, status and progress
occurring within the community and the City organization re: childcare
Periodic memo updates to Council as appropriate and necessary
10/1/22 12/31/22 100 % Prior milestones have been met. An additional update memo will be provided in
December 2023.
26. Create a targeted, specific plan for community recovery
Draft Recovery Plan: Work session (Oct 26), and Council adoption (Dec 7)
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Completed and Council adopted.
Implementation 1/1/22 12/31/22 100 % Q4:
All $28.1M of federal ARPA funds awarded to the City of Fort Collins have been
appropriated to recovery programs, with 60+ programs expected to run and/or
launch in 2023.
27. Access funding for parks (maintenance and operations, refresh, and new parks)
Council Finance Committee
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % • Meetings with the CFC have been underway for the last 18 months.
• Direction has been given on revenue fund sources and the size of the
initiatives.
Convene internal team. 1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % • The team has been formed and is made up with representatives of Budget,
Finance, CMO, City Gives, Parks, Park Planning and Community Services.
• Materials were prepared for the Jan, Mar, June and Sept CFC meetings.
• Materials were prepared for the June and Dec. Work Sessions.
Council work session. 1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % • Materials were prepared for the Jan, Mar, June and Sept CFC meetings.
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Develop & implement plan following direction clarification
4/1/22 6/30/22 100 % • Ballot language drafted under Council direction and input.
• Outcome determined by voters on November 7, 2023.
28. Improve tree policies Complete evaluation of current pertinent code
10/1/21 12/31/22 100 % • Staff has evaluated current pertinant code and brought code update themes
to the January 24, 2023 council work session.
Present potential code updates at Council Work Session
12/1/22 3/31/23 100 % • Staff brought proposed tree-related land use code updates to the January
24, 2023 Council Work Session.
• Staff will continue internal and external stakeholder engagement to draft
new code and are planning to bring code changes forward in Q3 2023 for
adoption.
• In conjuction with other Land Use Code changes related to LUC
3.2.1 Landscape Standards (Xeriscape, soils, irrigation and trees).
Draft code updates 1/1/23 12/31/23 75 % Proposed regulations presented at October 10, 2023 work session:
• Improved mitigation standards incentivizing tree preservation
• Creation of separate street tree escrow and timeframe for tree replacement
responsibility
• Specified repercussions for tree damage or healthy tree removal violations
• Improved tree diversity requirements
• Improved tree protection during construction
With Council's direction, staff will reconvene and incorporate code updates that
strike an appropriate balance based on feedback.
29. Tree planting subsidy
Implement offer and order trees if funded
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % Offer was funded and 1000 trees have been ordered through Fort Collins
Wholesale Nursery for a September 2022 tree sale. Staff has begun planning on
how to prioritize underserved areas of the community and create better access
to all, to increase canopy equity through this program.
100% of trees sold to residents for planting
7/1/22 9/30/22 100 % The 2022 Community Canopy Program was a success in that all 1000 trees were
sold and picked up to be planted on private property within the GMA.
30. Implementation of 15-minute community concept
Develop a set of needs/strategies-funding dependent
4/1/22 12/31/22 100 %
Council Work Session 4/20/22 10/25/22 0 %
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Create draft plan 7/1/22 9/30/22 0 %
Finalize plan for approval 10/1/22 12/31/22 100 % This effort has been completed. Staff presented a draft analysis to Council in
October, and has since then incorporated their feedback. Then final report has
been shared back to Council via a memo. The findings of the analysis will be
used to inform efforts throughout the City.
31. Homelessness Initiatives
Shelter "inform" campaign
11/1/21 12/31/21 100 % • Conducted Homelessness Awareness Month campaign in November via social
media.
• Collaborated with six partner agencies to share posts throughout the month.
• Proclamation at City Council on November 16 had over 50 representatives
from partner agencies!
• Staff spoke with the Coloradoan and KCSU-TV about current conditions and
future 24/7 shelter.
Community Engagement for future 24/7 shelter-funding dependent
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % In preparation for their future 24/7 shelter facility, Fort Collins Rescue Mission
conducted engagement and information-finding by:
• Holding trauma-informed design interviews with diverse stakeholders
• Completing a geotechnical survey and report
• Completing a conceptual review
• Conducting a traffic study
This information has helped informed next step, which include a neighborhood
meeting and development review process, and ongoing refinement of shelter
services and design.
Outreach Fort Collins midtown planning.
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % Outreach Fort Collins has completed their planning for the midtown expansion
and will officially begin serving this area on September 6.
Implementation of OFC midtown expansion.
7/1/22 9/30/22 100 % Outreach Fort Collins officially begin serving midtown Fort Collins on September
6, 2022. They are fully staffed and, after conducting much outreach to midtown
businesses and residents, have set their service area boundaries as the entire
College corridor from Mulberry to Trilby, and a couple blocks east and west.
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