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Memorandum
Date: July 3, 2025
To: Mayor and City Councilmembers
Through: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
Tyler Marr, Deputy City Manager
Nicole Poncelet-Johnson, One Water Executive Director
From: Taryn Tigges, Floodplain Manager
Subject: Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Report
The purpose of this memo is to provide Council with a copy of the Hazard Mitigation Annual
Report for the City of Fort Collins, which is an informational item.
Fort Collins adopted the Larimer County Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan in
2021. This plan evaluates the natural hazards that affect communities across Larimer County,
including Fort Collins, and identifies potential actions to reduce associated risks. The attached
2025 update summarizes progress made on existing mitigation actions and includes updates on
any new initiatives.
This work supports the City’s participation in FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS), a
program that encourages communities to exceed the minimum requirements for floodplain
management. Participation in CRS provides residents and businesses with discounted flood
insurance premiums. More importantly, the program supports public safety and helps build a
more resilient community.
Please contact Taryn Tigges at ttigges@fcgov.com or 970-221-6399, if you have any questions.
Attachments
Larimer County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Annual Report Update – City of
Fort Collins Mitigation Actions
Docusign Envelope ID: 1D752C61-C093-4E72-B4C4-15E4511541A2
ID Related Goal(s) Hazard(s) Mitigated Description / Background / Benefits Lead Agency and Partners Cost Estimate Potential Funding Priority Timeline Status / Implementation Notes 2023-2024 Update 2025 Update
H1 1, 4 Flooding Green Infrastructure policies and outreach.
Issue: Reduce Flooding by widending the policies that require
green infrastructure, improving technologies used, increasing
alternatives that can be used, improving available incentives,
increasing awareness and mitigation by City Agencies and the
public. Recommendation: Improved specifications, better technical
details, easier access. Action: Enhancement of Green
Infrastructure policies through incentives, ooutreach, and technical
support for implementation.
City of Fort Collins - Stormwater
Utility, City of Fort Collins
Customer Connections
Department
$300,000/yr. Fort Collins One Water
Utility, Colorado
Department of Health and
Environment EPA Grant
funding
High Ongoing Annual Implementation Policies have been updated to require all new
development to install mitigation measures. City Capital projects now include
Green Infrastructure as one of their flood mitigation control measures, a
Green Infrastructure Implementation Manual has been adopted and is widely
used in the community, routine updates are easily done through review and
approval for technical specifications by Utility managers.
Basil Hamdan -- Contact
Green Infrastructure policies are now fully implemented for all new developments
in Fort Collins. Implementation of these policies for municipal operations is being
pursued. GIS mapping has been completed identifying all Green Infrastructure
locations, types and watershed area. Overall City coverage of watershed areas
served by Green Infrastructure has been updated. New technologies have been
adopted that have multi-disciplinary benefits including flood risk reduction, such
as installation of rain gardens in City street retrofits. Capital projects, such as the
Downstown Stormwater Improvement Plan (DSIP), will include design and
installation of Green Infrastructure.
Basil Hamdan -- Contact
As part of the One Water policies, the Ciy has
formed a multi-departmental team tasked with
implementing Green Infrastructure policies at a
Citywide level by coordinating activities of
various departments including Natural Area,
Parks, Forestry, and various Water Utilities
Departments – Capital Projects, Environmental
Regulatory Affairs, Stormwater, Wastewater and
Water Conservation.
H2 1, 2 Flooding Low Impact Development Retrofits.
Issue:Improve water quality, Reduce Urban Flooding and Enhance
community resiliency by retrofitting green infrastructure into
existing City regional drainage facilities.
Recommendation: Incorporated into Drainage Master Plan
Updates approved by Water Board and City Council. Action:
Retrofitting of Green Infrastructure facilities into existing regional
facilities
City of Fort
Collins - Stormwater Utility City
of Fort Collins Parks, City of Fort
Collins Natural Areas
Varies from
project to project can
range from $10K to
$500K
Fort Collins
Utilities, City of Fort
Collins Parks and
Recreation, Fort Collins
Sustainability Services,
Grants
Low Ongoing In Progress. We continue to implement retrofits to existing infrastructure as
the City builds Capital projects where Green Infrastructure is incorporated
into project design and construction.
Basil Hamdan -- Contact
The Oak Street Project in downtown Fort Collins will be addressing flooding by
incorporating Green Infrastructure into a large storm sewer system. Though the
project will mainly use a traditional sewer system to handle large flooding events,
a hybrid system will be used to adress water quantity and quality.
Basil Hamdan -- Contact
The City has installed real time monitoring
network in the Poudre River to assess impact of
water quality strategies and other measures on the
river health.
The City is also conducting a river wide health
assessment of the Poudre River.
H3 1,2,3 All Training in Disaster Management Large Scale Incidents.
Issue: City Emergency Management and Security has assumed
responsibility for disaster management training (outside of fire and
wildland which remains with PFA) for community hazard response.
As an emergency response organization, expanding their scope in
areas other than response will increase the community's capability
to be more resilient. Recommendation: Increase training and
knowledge in disaster management. Action: As ICS understanding
becomes more part of orgranizational operations, develop and
particpate in utilites focused exercises and trainings to assist staff in
preparing for SME driven responses.
County-wide collaboration to
include a multi-jurisdictional
effort.
TBD EMI/FEMA- Local Ongoing Scheduled-
April 2024
August 2024
Ongoing
1. In April City of Fort Collins staff will participate in a 1-day exercise that
deals with the impacts of a regional threat to water delivery, focussing on
corrdinated response and shared resources. 2. In August City Staff will join
other jurisdictions from Larimer County at EMI to work through 4-days of
disaster preparedness and response traning and exercises. The scenario is
based around natural disaters that impact water and electric uitlities.
3. ICS training is ongoing through for staff, including a new, city-wide
emergency communication plan and the development of EOC staff. This
incudes using an ICS based collaborative model for mitigation planning.
Jim Byrne -- Contact Dennis Day -- Contact
Project H3 has been completed 100% PFA and
EPS now have ICS trainers and outreach
materials.
H4 1, 3, 4 Drought, Extreme
Temperatures, Flood,
Severfe Storm, Severe
Winter Weather, Wildfire
Public Education and Awareness.
Issue: To enhance our overall preparedness, City staff and the
residential and business community members need access to
ongoing education through awareness campaigns, events, public
outreach, website, social media, and education workshops.
Recommendation: Continue to identify, promote, and present
education workshops, awareness campaigns and training
opportunities for City staff, residents, non-profit organizations, and
business owners. Promote web programmable thermostats for
remote control of heat to prevent frozen pipes See Action
Worksheet for additional details.
City of Fort Collins, Larimer
County, Poudre Fire Authority,
Fort collins Police, LETA, United
Way, American Red Cross, FEMA
and other identified stakeholders
and community response agencies
as required to enhance overall
knowledge and preparedness.
Most costs will be
absorbed within
existing annual
budgeted line items,
which currently
support 24x7 OnCall
communications
support.
Annual budgets and
mitigation grant
opportunities.
Medium Ongoing In Progress. On track with education and outreach for drought, flood, severe
storm, severe winter weather, and wildfire. More coordination on extreme
temperatures is needed due to staff turnover.
Gretchen Stanford -- Contact
There is no change to the status of this project.
Nick Combs -- Contact
There is no change to the status of this project.
H5 1, 2 Flood Magnolia Storm Sewer.
Location: Old Town Fort Collins area along Magnolia Street to the
Cache La Poudre River. Issue: This area of Fort Collins has old
undersized storm sewers that do not meet current drainage
standards nor have a proper outfall to the River. Recommendation:
Install a new storm sewer system to improve the drainage and
reduce flooding for storms up to and including the 100-year event
and improve water quality for smaller more frequent storm event (2-
year and more frequent). Action: design and construct new storm
sewer.
City of Fort Collins - Stormwater
Utility, CDOT, CWCB, FEMA
$22M, updated to
$72M.
Stormwater Utility Fee,
Grants
Medium Replaced by
Oak Street
Project.
Timing pushed
back 10-15
years
In Progress. Magnolia Street Stormwater Outfall was the City's highest
priority project, but now it is the fifth priority based on the 2019 Old Town
Optimized Plan.
Matt Fater -- Contact
Oak Street is now the #1 priority for the Downtown Stormwater Improvement
Plan. The second priority is Maple Street. Magnolia will be pushed back 10-15
years.
Matt Fater -- Contact
Oak Street is now the #1 priority for the
Downtown Stormwater Improvement Plan. The
second priority is Maple Street. Magnolia will be
pushed back 10-15 years. The Oak St. project is
currently under construction and is expected to be
complete by Sept. 2026.
CRS Activity 510
The following is a summary document of updates and progress related to mitigation actions identified in the 2021 Larimer County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was adopted by the City in July 2021.
This annual report was completed as part of a requirement of the City of Fort Collins’ participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Community Rating System (CRS).
LARIMER COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
2025 ANNUAL REPORT UPDATE- City of Fort Collins Mitigation Actions
Docusign Envelope ID: 1D752C61-C093-4E72-B4C4-15E4511541A2
ID Related Goal(s) Hazard(s) Mitigated Description / Background / Benefits Lead Agency and Partners Cost Estimate Potential Funding Priority Timeline Status / Implementation Notes 2023-2024 Update 2025 Update
H6 1, 2, 5 Flood Stormwater Master Planning.
Issue: The City has 13 Major drainage basins. Each has its own
Master Basin plan. While the City has recently updated several of
these plans, there are still plans that need to be updated.
Recommendation: Update the Master Basin plans to delineate the
100 Year floodplain and floodway boundaries, which inform where
development can safely occur.
Action: The Master plans are also critical so that necessary
infrastructure improvements can be efficiently designed, funded,
and constructed. The identified projects and improvements are
essential for protecting public safety as well as private and public
infrastructure during flood events.
City of Fort
Collins –
Stormwater Utility. Larimer
County Engineering. CWCB.
FEMA. FC Natural Areas, Parks,
Trails, etc.
$1.4 over a
5 year period
Stormwater
Utility Fee
High Ongoing --
Goal is to
updated
necessary parts
of each plan
every 6-8
years.
In Progress. Utilities Stormwater Engineering staff, supported by external
consultants, will complete important updates to portions of six (6) priority
Stormwater Basin master plans over the 2025-2026 planning period. The
process of updating these plans includes conducting detailed modeling of the
hydrology (how much water) and hydraulics (where does the water go) and
flood hazard area mapping. Staff will also be incorporating remote sensing
data (Light Detection and Ranging, or LiDAR), which will improve the
topographical information, thus providing overall more accurate modeling
results.
Master plans also identify where opportunities exist to construct low-impact
development and stormwater quality features, which reduce pollutants from
stormwater prior to being discharged into to the Poudre River or other
receiving water bodies. Information from these plans supports more accurate
conceptual cost estimation for identified projects, which are then able to be
prioritized for consideration in the Water Utilities Capital Improvement Plan.
These studies utilize multi-objective approaches that consider flooding risk,
stormwater quality, stream rehabilitation, Natural Areas, trails, recreation,
and Parks.
Ken Sampley -- Contact
Proposed updates for 2025 and 2026 include:
2025 - Dry Creek (Selected Plan), Spring Creek (Hydrology Ph 2, Hydraulics),
Boxelder/Cooper Slough, LiDAR
2026 - Fossil Creek (Hydrology), Spring Creek (Selected Plan), McClellands
(Selected Plan).
This is an On-going Program in the City's Budgeting process, so it is likely it will
receive additional funding of $200,000 in 2025 and $300,000 in 2026.
Ken Sampley, Claudia Quezada -- Contacts
The new West Vine Basin Master Plan hydrology,
hydraulics, and floodplain mapping was adopted
in 2024. The selected plan is being finalized.
Hydrology is being updated for Mail Creek, Fossil
Creek, McClellands, and Spring Creek basins.
H7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Utility Disruption, Drought,
Earthquake, Land
Subsidence, Extreme
Temperatures, Flood, Severe
Storm, Wind & Tornado,
Fire, Public Health, Hazmat
Electric Supply. Issue: Communication and Information shared
with citizens within the area. Recommendation: Social Media posts
on Utilities and PRPA sites. Contact local news agencies to
provide updates and coverage of issues. Utilize banners hanging in
cities and surrounding area to spread the information of potential
risks. Also utilize vehicles such as buses and work trucks to spread
the word. Information could contain things such as where to go to
get information on suggested items for a “Go Bag”, (banners are
hung in Fort Collins yearly for reminders such as “Flood
Awareness Week”, “Mosquitos”, other potential risks could be
advertised to make people aware. Action: Coordination of hanging
of banners in different areas and/or making of signs for use on
vehicles.
Larimer County. City of
Loveland, City of Estes Park, City
of Fort Collins, Wellington,
Timnath, Red Feather
$50,000 Grants, future budgets. Medium Ongoing In Progress. Electric Supply issue: Communications and information shared with citizens
within the area. Reccommendations: All social media post on the Utilities and
PRPA web sites. Also including the Mobile Apps of Pulse Point, Code Red and
Larimer County Alerts. Contacting local news agencies to provide updates and
coverage of issues and emergencies providing transparency to the public Utilizing
banners hanging across the city and surrounding area's to spread the potential
risk/hazzards in the area. Also utilize city and county vehicles such buses and
work trucks to spread the word of upcoming and potential situations. The
information could contain impotant instructions on where to go, and how to get
supplies and including local and staged medical care. Banners are hung across the
city for flood awareness week. Other potential risk could be advertized to keep
citizens aware. Actions: The cordination of all entities is imperative for successful
operations. All operations continued for 2023-24
Gordan Cromwell -- Contact
All operations continued for 2025.
H8 1, 2 Utility Disruption, Drought,
Earthquake, Land
Subsidence, Extreme
Temperatures, Flood, Severe
Storm, Wind & Tornado,
Fire, Public Health, Hazmat
Electric Distribution. Issue: Communication and Information
shared with citizens within the area. Recommendation: Social
Media posts on Utilities and PRPA sites. Contact local news
agencies to provide updates and coverage of issues. Utilize
banners hanging in cities and surrounding area to spread the
information of potential risks. Also utilize vehicles such as buses
and work trucks to spread the word. Information could contain
things such as where to go to get information on suggested items
for a “Go Bag”, (banners are hung in Fort Collins yearly for
reminders such as “Flood Awareness Week”, “Mosquitos”, other
potential risks could be advertised to make people aware. Action:
Coordination of hanging of banners in different areas and/or
making of signs for use on vehicle
City of Fort Collins L&P $200,000 Within L&P budget High Unknown In Progress. Electric Supply issue: Communications and information shared with citizens
within the area. Reccommendations: All social media post on the Utilities and
PRPa web sites. Also including the Mobile Apps of Pulse Point, Code Red and
Larimer County Alerts. Contacting local news agencies to provide updates and
coverage of issues and emergencies providing transparency to the public Utilizing
banners hanging across the city and surrounding area's to spread the potential
risk/hazzards in the area. Also utilize city and county vehicles such buses and
work trucks to spread the word of upcoming and potential situations. The
information could contain impotant instructions on where to go, and how to get
supplies and including local and staged medical care. Banners are hung across the
city for flood awareness week. Other potential risk could be advertized to keep
citizens aware. Actions: The cordination of all entities is imperative for successful
operations. All operations continued for 2023-24
Gordan Cromwell -- Contact
All operations continued for 2025.
H9 1 Flood, Severe Storm Drainage System Maintenance. Issue: Ongoing maintenance of
the City drainage system to prevent failures. Recommendation:
Annual assessment and maintenance plan with projects prioritized
by need and funding availability. Action: Replacing and repairing
sections of the City drainage system as necessary.
City of Fort Collins – Stormwater
Utility
$1.45M/yr. Residential and Business
Stormwater Rates
High Ongoing Annual Implementation. Stormwater maintenance continues to be funded for
$1.5M per year to construct small capital stormwater improvement projects.
Doug Groves -- Contact
Annual Implementation. Stormwater maintenance continues to be funded for
$1.5M per year to construct small capital stormwater improvement projects.
Doug Groves - Contact
Docusign Envelope ID: 1D752C61-C093-4E72-B4C4-15E4511541A2
ID Related Goal(s) Hazard(s) Mitigated Description / Background / Benefits Lead Agency and Partners Cost Estimate Potential Funding Priority Timeline Status / Implementation Notes 2023-2024 Update 2025 Update
H 10 1, 2 Flood Open Space Preservation. Issue: Ideal use of the floodplain
allows for natural flooding while limiting development to protect
people and property. Recommendation: Protect as much of the
floodplain as possible by preserving it as open space. Work to
protect and maintain the quality of streams, rivers and other vital
water resources. Action: Floodplain parcels owned and acquired by
the City will be permanently preserved as riparian open space to
reduce the flood hazard in the City. To the degree possible these
flodplains will be restored to connect the river with over flow
channels and maximize the capacity for the corridor of public linds
to safely convey flood waters.
City of Fort Collins - Natural
Areas City of Fort Collins-
Stormwater Utility
Natural Areas Budget;
Grants
Medium Ongoing In progress: Since 2016 Natural Areas has acquired 5 acres in the Poudre
corridor and has protected another 89 acres through conservation easement.
In the same time period, Parks acquired four properties on East Vine along
the Poudre River. In addition, Natural Areas has acquired 145 acres of
properties that intersect with floodplains of various tributaries to the Poudre.
Both departments are still actively seeking additional lands along the river
andits tributaries from willing sellers. Meanwhile, Natural Areas continues
it’s efforts to optimize the condition of these riparian floodplains and the
resilience of the Poudre corridor to large floods. Over the past decade the
function of riparian floodplains was restored at North Shields
Ponds,McMurry and Homestead natural areas. In the next five to eight years
Natural Areas is planning to continue restoration of floodplain function at
two sites downstream of downtown.
2024 Update: In progress. Since 2022, the Natural Areas Department
(NAD) has purchased 62 acres within designated floodplain areas either
along the Cache la Poudre River or its tributaries of Boxelder and Dry
creeks. The department continues to actively seeking additional lands along
the river andits tributaries from willing sellers. In addition to purchasing and
protecting floodplain areas, NAD actively restores lands along the Cache la
Poudre River (Poudre River) and its tributaries. In 2023, NAD and the City
of Fort Collins Utilities Department partnered on a river restoration project
on the Poudre River that resulted in five acres of floodplain reconnection.
This builds on a decade of completing riparian floodplain reconnection and
restoration projects at North Shields Ponds, McMurry, and Homestead
natural areas. In the next four years, NAD will continue efforts to optimize
the condition of these riparian floodplains and the resilience of the Poudre
corridor to large floods.
Bernadette Kuhn & Julia Feder -- Contacts
5/1/2024 - The NAD currently owns 1599 acres of FEMA-designated floodplain
that are protected as open space and play a critical role in mitigating flood impacts
throughout the City.
Bernadette Kuhn (Natural Areas), Taryn Tigges
(GIS calculations) -- Contacts
There are currently approximately 1,900 acres of
Natural Areas located within FEMA-designated
and City-designated high risk floodplains, within
the City's Growth Management Area.
H 11 1, 3, 4 Flood, Severe Storm Public Outreach.
Issue: Increase public awareness concerning flood hazards and
risks.
Recommendation: A comprehensive public outreach program
outlined by the City’s Program for Public Information (PPI)
Committee to provide targeted outreach for flood hazards in the
community.
Action: Utilizing the eleven Community Message Topics developed
by the PPI committee the City will continue implementing
numerous public information and education projects to increase the
community’s awareness of flood hazards and safety.
City of Fort Collins – Stormwater
Utility FEMA, Red Cross,
LETA911. OEM, Engineering
Consultants, Realtors, Developers
$15,000/yr. Commercial and
Residential Stormwater
Rates, OEM Budget,
Grants
High Ongoing Annual Implementation. The City will continue implementing numerous
public information and education projects to increase the community’s
awareness of flood hazards and safety.
In 2022 the City overhauled its Program for Public Information (PPI) plan
with the cooperation of stakeholders and other departments. Meetings will
continue to be held annually.
Claudia Quezada -- Contact
The Annual PPI Meeting was held on April 11, 2024. Our outreach messages
were reviewed and updated. Our Annual Flood Awareness Week is scheduled for
May 2024.
Included mailers to floodplain residents, mailer to Realtors, and displays at
locations around town. Five bus benches are placed around town with message
“Don’t Drive Through Floodwater”. Other outreach held throughout the year.
This program and its costs are funded as part of our Stormwater Operating
Budget and On-Going Funding program so it is funded annually.
Taryn Tigges -- Contact
The 5-year PPI update has been completed with
meetings held in January and February, 2025.
Annual Flood Awareness Week was held the last
week of May 2025, which included mailers to
floodplain residents, a presentation to realtors,
poster and brochure displays at public locations,
and"Be Flood Ready" banners placed around
town. Seven "Don't Drive Through Floodwater"
bus shelter posters that were placed last year are
still on display.
H 12 1, 3, 5 Flood Regulatory Programs.
Issue: Unregulated development in the floodplain is unsafe for
people and structures.
Recommendation: Develop and enforce safe development in the
floodplain.
Action: Enforce current regulations for development in the
floodplain and update regulations, as necessary.
City of Fort Collins – Stormwater
Utility FEMA, CWCB
$300,000/
yr.
Utilities – Stormwater
Budget
High Ongoing Annual Implementation. The City continues to enforce development
regulations in the 100-year floodplain.
Theodore Bender -- Contact
The Stormwater Utility continues to enforce the floodplain Regulations in Chapter
10 of City Code.
The code was updated in April 2022 related to additions and substantial
improvements. There have been no Code Revisions since then. The City hopes
to adopt a "Best Available Information" provision for City and FEMA Floodplains
in late 2024 or early 2025.
This program including staff and related costs is funded as part of our Stormwater
Operating Budget and On-Going Funding program so it is funded annually.
Ken Sampley -- Contact
The Stormwater Utility continues to enforce the
floodplain Regulations in Chapter 10 of City
Code. No changes.
H 13 1, 2 Flood Myrtle Street Stormwater Outfall. Issue: Properties and
structures are flooded in the vicinity of Myrtle Street.
Recommendation: This project involves the enlargement of the
existing storm sewer along Myrtle Street from Remington Street
west to Sherwood Street, and directing this storm sewer into the
proposed Magnolia Street Outfall at Remington and Magnolia.
Action: This project will reduce flood flows along Myrtle Street
east of Sherwood Street, including overtopping of College Avenue.
This reduction in flows along Myrtle Street will also serve to
reduce surface flow diversions that direct runoff north to Mulberry
Street along Peterson Street.
City of Fort Collins – Stormwater
Utility CDOT
$15M updated cost
estimate $24M
Stormwater Utility Fee,
Grants
V. Low TBD On Hold.
The associated Magnolia Street Stormwater Outfall was the City's highest
priority project, but now is the fifth priority based on the 2019 Old Town
Optimized Plan.
Matt Fater -- Contact
Myrtle Street Outfall Project is now on hold and has been placed as a low priority
on the Master Planning Priority list. This project may be removed from the next-
cycle (2026) Hazard Mitigation Plan process.
Matt Fater -- Contact
No changes
H 14 1, 2 Flood, Severe Storm Stream Rehabilitation and Enhancement Program. Issue: In
2012, The City of Fort Collins’ Stormwater Master Plan was
updated to include stormwater quality and stream restoration
projects. The Master Plan update utilized results and information
obtained from the Stormwater Utility Repurposing program in
conjunction with basin- and stream- specific recommendations
obtained from the following two program efforts: A.Basin-Specific
Stormwater Quality Best Management Practices (BMP) Selected
Plans; and, B.Stream Restoration and Stability Study and
Prioritization with the Multi Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)
Tool.
Recommendation: This program has been identified as a priority
for City Council. The City has committed to funding at least one
project per two year budget cycle.
City of Fort Collins – Stormwater
Utility Larimer County
The next project
Fossil/Stanton has a
$5M budget
Stormwater Utility Fee,
Grants
High Ongoing In Progress. This program has been identified to be a priority by City
Council.
Jason Stutzman, Matt Fater -- Contacts
Action: Install WQ BMPs and construction stream enhancements throughout the
City.
Current projects underway are: Mail Creek at Two Creeks Natural and
Fossil/Stanton Creek from Trilby to Lemay
Jason Stutzman or Matt Fater -- Contact Action:
Install WQ BMPs and construction stream
enhancements throughout the City.
The Mail Creek at Two Creeks Natural was
completed in 2023. The next project is Fossil /
Stanton from Trilby to Carpenter is schedule for
Fall 2025.
Docusign Envelope ID: 1D752C61-C093-4E72-B4C4-15E4511541A2
ID Related Goal(s) Hazard(s) Mitigated Description / Background / Benefits Lead Agency and Partners Cost Estimate Potential Funding Priority Timeline Status / Implementation Notes 2023-2024 Update 2025 Update
H 15 1, 2 Flood West Vine – Forney Pond.
Issue: This area of Fort Collins was the historic flow path of
Solider Creek that has been covered up or redirected by
development over the years. Recommendation: This detention
pond we capture runoff from upstream contributing area and detain
it so reduced flooding downstream. Action: Flooding in
downstream properties and homes.
City of Fort Collins – Stormwater
Utility Larimer County
$4M Stormwater Utility Fee,
Grants
Medium 10-15 years The City purchased this property, and it is on the 5-year master plan priority
list
Ken Sampley -- Contact
This project is in the 10-Year Stormwater CIP Priority list.
Ken Sampley -- Contact
H 16 1 Drought, Flood, Fire, Public
Health
Water Treatment Utilities-Water Treatment Process
Improvements. Issue: Additional treated water storage is required
to serve the citizens of Fort Collins in case of drought, flood, fires,
or public health emergencies. Recommendation: Improvements to
the water treatment process. Action: Construct a new 10-million-
gallon treated water storage tank at the Water Treatment Facility.
City of Fort Collins: Water
Treatment Utilities CDPHE
$14M Utilities reserves, State
DWRF
Medium 2030 Continue - Not completed. This is a long-term Capital Project that will be
implemented within the next 10 years, depending upon
funding.
Greg Stonecipher, Jason Graham -- Contacts
7/19/2022 - There is no change in the status of this project.
5/1/2024 - There is no change in the status of this project. Community water
usage has not yet reached the threshold requiring the planned additional storage to
be built. - GDS
Greg Stonecipher -- Contact
There is no change in the status of this project.
Community water usage has not yet reached the
threshold requiring the planned additional storage
to be built.
H 17 1, 2 Drought, Public Health,
Hazmat
Water Treatment Utilities-Water Treatment Process
Improvements. Issue: The Water Treatment Facility currently
provides secondary disinfection to the City’s water supply through
the addition of chlorine. The chlorine is delivered to the Water
Treatment Facility via truck on a weekly basis. The chlorine supply
is extremely hazardous and is a threat to public safety in the event
of an accident during transportation or in the case of a leak at the
Water Treatment Facility. The City’s water supply is also
vulnerable to contamination due to an interruption in the delivery
of chlorine. A mitigation strategy is to construct a sodium
hypochlorite generation facility at the Water Treatment Facility in
lieu of chlorine gas. This will ensure a safe and reliable supply of
bleach with which to disinfect the City’s drinking water supply.
City of Fort Collins: Water
Treatment Utilities.
CDPHE
$12M Utilities reserves, State
DWRF
Medium 2024 Continue - Not completed. This is a long-term Capital Project that will be
implemented within the next 10 years, depending upon funding.
Greg Stonecipher, Jason Graham -- Contacts
7/19/2022 - There is no change to the status of this project.
5/1/2024 - There is no change in the status of this project. Adequate funding is
not available yet available for this project. GDS
Recommendation: Improvements to the reliability and safety of the water
treatment process. Action: Replacement of Chlorine gas
with on-site generation of Sodium hypochlorite
Greg Stonecipher -- Contact
There is no change in the status of this project.
Adequate funding is not available yet available for
this project. Other capital projects are higher
priority for funding. There have been informal
conversations about future collaboration on this
project between City of Fort Collins Water
Production and Soldier Canyon Water Treatment
Authority.
H 18 1, 2 Drought, Earthquake, Land
Subsidence, Extreme
Temperatures, Flood, Severe
Storm, Wind & Tornado,
Fire, Public Health, Hazmat
Water Treatment Utilities-Water Treatment Process
Improvements.
Issue: Rehabilitation of the existing Poudre River 24” Pipeline.
This pipeline serves the City of Fort Collins with the majority of its
drinking water. The line is almost 100 years old is a potential
weakness in the City’s supply system. The line is susceptible to
failure from forest fires, land subsidence, and hazmat spills in the
river. Recommendation: Improvements to the drinking water
supply process. Action: Rehabilitate the Poudre River 24” water
supply line.
City of Fort Collins: Water
Treatment Utilities.
CDPHE
$12M Utilities reserves, State
DWRF
Medium 2024 Continue - Not completed. This is a long-term Capital Project that will be
implemented within the next 10 years, depending upon funding.
Greg Stonecipher, Jason Graham -- Contacts
7/19/2022 - This project has been submitted for proposed funding for the
2023/2024 cycle.
5/1/2024 - A small section of the twin to this line, the 27" line adjacent to the 24",
was replaced this year at the first river crossing. The design of the new crossing is
much more robust and resilient. Additionally the section replaced was upsized to
36" to be compatible with future replacement of both line with one 36" line.
Greg Stonecipher -- Contact
No further plans are in place to advance this
project at this time. A comprehensive plan is
schedule for 2025 to assess and prioritze all
assests and the Poudre pipeline wil be considered
strongly in this assessment and prioritization.
H 19 1 Drought, Earthquake, Land
Subsidence, Extreme
Temperatures, Flood, Severe
Storm, Wind & Tornado,
Fire, Public Health, Hazmat
Water Treatment Utilities-Water Treatment Process
Improvements. Issue: Water Quality in the Cache la Poudre River
watershed and the Colorado-Big Thompson water system can be
degraded due to Fires (drought and extreme high temperatures
create a potential for fire hazards) and Pine Beetle deforestation.
Recommendation: Improvements to the water treatment process.
Action: Installation of a UV Disinfection system, Installation of
Granular Activated Carbon filters, Installation of Biologically
Active Carbon filtration.
City of Fort Collins: Water
Treatment Utilities CDPHE
$27 million-
$100 million
depending on the
severity of the
degradation in source
water quality
Utilities Reserves, State
DWRF
Medium 2030 Continue - Not completed. This is a long-term Capital Project that will be
implemented within the next 10 years, depending upon funding.
Greg Stonecipher, Jason Graham -- Contacts
7/19/2022 - There is no change to the status of this project.
5/1/2024 - This has not been implemented and is not planned to be implemented
in the next two years. Funding for this project will be pursued when the need is
indicated by degradation in source water quality. Estimated trimeframe is within
10 years.
Greg Stonecipher -- Contact
There is no change to the status of this project.
H 20 1 Drought, Extreme
Temperatures, Flood, Fire,
Public Health
Water Treatment Utilities: Redundant Second Outlet
Installation.
Issue: A second outlet from Horsetooth Reservoir to the Water
Treatment Facility would provide an alternate drinking water
supply to the City of Fort Collins in the case of a wildfire or a flood
in the Colorado-Big Thompson watershed. The City currently has
an outlet from the Reservoir at a single depth. The new outlet
would allow for diversion for a different location and at multiple
depths to mitigate the water quality effects of a fire in the
watershed.
City of Fort Collins: Water
Treatment Utilities Bureau of
Reclamation, Northern Colorado
Water Conservancy District
The City of Fort
Collin’s Cost share
would be
~$5 million
State of Colorado
Drinking Water Revolving
Fund, Fort Collins Utilities
Reserves
Medium 2025 Continue - Not completed. This is a long-term Capital Project that will be
implemented within the next 10 years, depending upon funding.
Greg Stonecipher, Jason Graham -- Contacts
7/19/2022 - There is no change to the status of this project.
Recommendation: Redundant second outlet form Horsetooth Reservoir to the
Water Treatment Facility. Action: Installing a new outlet and pipeline (redundant
second outlet) from Horsetooth Reservoir to the Water Treatment Facility.
5/1/2024 - Initial investigations have been performed preliminary to design, but
the project is currently on hold. Estimated time frame is 5 to 10 years. This would
need to be a joint project working with Bureau of Reclamation and the Northern
Colorado Water Conservancy District.
Greg Stonecipher -- Contact
There is no change to the status of this project.
H
21
1 Earthquake,
Land Subsidence, Extreme
Temperatures, Flood, Severe
Storm, Wind & Tornado,
Fire, Public Health, Hazmat
Wastewater Collection, Sewer By-Pass Pumping.
Issue: Loss of function in wastewater collection system.
Recommendation: Follow emergency repair manual created for
trunk main emergencies. Guidance in manual is to contract on-call
contractors with appropriate equipment for sewer pumping, bypass
and all appropriate appurtenances.
City of Fort
Collins: Wastewater Collection
City of Fort Collins Traffic
Operations; Other Wastewater
Districts (Boxelder and South Fort
Collins)
The City of
Fort Collin’s Cost
share would be
~$100,000
Potential
Federal Grants.
Medium TBD This project is on track from the standpoint that in an emergency we are
prepared to rent/hire the assembly or placement of emergency bypass.
Ray Fisher, Christina Schroeder, Andrew Gingerich -- Contacts
5/1/2024 -No changes - On track
Ray Fisher, Christina Schroeder, Andrew
Gingerich -- Contacts
H 22 1, 2 Earthquake, Land
Subsidence, Extreme
Temperatures, Flood, Severe
Storm, Wind &
Water Distribution: Temporary Water System.
Issue: Loss of a portion of the water distribution system.
Recommendation: Temporary water system. Action: Construct
temporary water main with services until permanent service is
restored. Temporary system would be constructed on the surface
and connected to a fire hydrant located outside of the damaged
zone.
City of Fort Collins: Water
Distribution City of Fort Collins
Traffic Operations; Other Water
Districts (ELCO,
The City of Fort
Collin’s Cost share
would be
~$100,000
Potential Federal Grants. Low TBD Temporary water distribution line can be constructed in the event of an
emergency. On Call contractors are available and able to assist in providing
temporary water systems.
Jim Carder, Gregg Stonecipher, Andrew Gingerich -- Contacts
5/1/2024 Updated Hazard to reflect outside support enlisted
Jim Carder, Gregg Stonecipher, Andrew
Gingerich -- Contacts
This would only be implemented in an emergency.
Docusign Envelope ID: 1D752C61-C093-4E72-B4C4-15E4511541A2
ID Related Goal(s) Hazard(s) Mitigated Description / Background / Benefits Lead Agency and Partners Cost Estimate Potential Funding Priority Timeline Status / Implementation Notes 2023-2024 Update 2025 Update
H 23 1,2,3 Dam Failure/Incident Boxelder Creek Watershed Dams.
Issue: A series of flood control dams were built in the 1970s and
1980s to protect agricultural lands from flooding and erosion
damage. In 2014, the State Engineer’s Office (SEO) completed a
routine review of the dams for certification. The land use changes
downstream of Dams B-2, B-3 and B-4 from agricultural use to
suburban and urban development required a change in the dam
classification from “moderate” to “high hazard”. The regional
communities protected from flooding by these dams needs to meet
the SEO Division of Dam Safety's Regulations.
Recommendation: Regional Partnerhip investigated the feasiblity
and costs to provide expensive rehabilitation and/or reconstruction
of the dam emergency spillways and embankments. The SEO
Division of Dam Safety recently updated its regulations governing
dams of this type to allow for a Risk and Consequence analysis
approach. This approach is different than prior prescriptive
regulations and introduces the determination of "potential failure
modes" and characterizes the "likelihood" of the failure mode
within a risk context.
Action: Pursue the Risk and Consequence analysis.
City of Fort Collins, Larimer
County, Town of Wellington,
Town of Timnath North Poudre
Irrigation
Company, State Engineer’s Office
Division of Dam Safety, Natural
Resources Conservation Service
Fort Collins’ share of
costs over the next
five years is
approximately
$65,000 annually.
Funding is allocated
according to risk
percentages for 5
government
parters/sponsors.
City of Fort Collins,
Larimer County, Town of
Wellington, Town of
Timnath budgets
High 2019 - 2025 New to this list in 2021. Ongoing Operations and Maintenance and creation
of $1M rehabilitation fund for Dams B-2, B-3 and B-4. All were determined
through the Risk and Consequence Analyses to have a LOW Failure
Likelihood and a Consequence LEVEL 3. In acccordance with SEO
Requirements, this rating does not compel physical dam and/or spillway
modifications. The Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) have been completed.
The flood water elevation monitoring systems at BCW Dams B 2, B 3 and B
4 are being installed in mid 2024. Fort Collins’ share of costs over the next
five years is approximately $65,000 annually.
Ken Sampley -- Contact
Dams B-2, B-3 and B-4 all were determined through the Risk and Consequence
Analyses to have a LOW Failure Likelihood and a Consequence LEVEL 3. In
acccordance with SEO Requirements, this rating does not compel physical dam
and/or spillway modifications. The Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) have been
completed. The flood water elevation monitoring systems at BCW Dams B 2, B 3
and B 4 are being installed in mid 2024. Fort Collins’ share of costs over the next
five years is approximately $65,000 annually.
This program's funding is included as a contractual mandate due to the City's
IGA with 4 other governmental entities. It should receive annual funding.
Ken Sampley -- Contact
H 24 1,2,3,4,5 Flooding Flood Walk App.
Launched in June of 2019, the groundbreaking FloodWalk mobile
application uses augmented reality (AR) technology and
storytelling to bring flood risk to life and demonstrate the benefits
of mitigation. In the FloodWalk application, AR casts 3D
visualizations of flooding onto the real world. What was once a
familiar location is overtaken by dangerously high waters as a
narrator recounts the impact of historic flooding and what has been
done to make the area safer. Research shows that it’s difficult for
people to conceptualize future risk. We also know that those who
have experienced flooding are far more likely to take action to
prepare. The FloodWalk app allows users to see risk in a way that
isn’t possible from data and maps alone. By bringing the experience
of flooding directly to the hands of the public, flood risk becomes
something people can see, feel, and become motivated to reduce.
The app can also help users visualize risk reduction projects that
mitigate the risk of flooding in the community. Through AR, users
can see how mitigation has transformed the land around them and
learn how these critical projects help protect their homes and keep
their families safe from disaster. Fort Collins has been selected as
the second location to be showcased in the app. Locations along
Spring Creek, the Poudre River and on the CSU Campus will be
included. Past flood events such as the 1997 Spring Creek flood
and the 2013 flood on the Poudre River will demonstrated using
the AR technology. Past and future mitigation projects will also be
included. Spring Creek, the Poudre River and on the CSU Campus
will be included. Past flood events such as the 1997 Spring Creek
flood and the 2013 flood on the Poudre River will demonstrated
using the AR technology. Past and future mitigation projects will
also be included.
City of Fort Collins Stormwater
Utility, FEMA
$200,000 City of Fort Collins
Stormwater Fund
Medium End of 2021 New in 2021. Claudia Quezada -- Contact
Waiting for FEMA to move forward. No progress in 2021-2022.
5/1/2024: FEMA Contractor Vince Hancock stated that the code for this
application is now 5 years old, and its foundation needs updating. FEMA is still
looking for funding for these upgrades.
Taryn Tigges -- Contact
This project may be removed from the next-cycle
(2026) Hazard Mitigation Plan process.
H 25 1,2,3,4,5 Flooding Flood Warning System Enhancement.
Issue: From 2021-22, the City’s Flood Warning System (FWS) has
upgraded its legacy ALERT gages using new equipment that meets
the National Hydrologic Warning Council’s ALERT2 (A2)
protocol. Six (6) gages will be upgraded the remainder of 2022,
leaving only 8 gages out 72 remaining in Legacy ALERT. The
Upgrade Program ensures the City can continue to meet its public
safety mission for early detection and warning of flood conditions.
Benefits: Loss of Life, Property & Infrastructure Damage.
City of Fort Collins Stormwater
Utility
$200,000 City of Fort Collins
Stormwater Fund
Medium End 2021 Completed 2021 - 2022 for 64 of the 72 gages total. Chris Lochra -- Contact
5/1/2024 - Planned scope of work complete as six (6) weather stations upgraded.
In addition, the City has re-established its backup base station using the new
ALERT2 protocol.
Chris Lochra -- Contact
There is no change to the status of this project.
H 26 1,2 Flooding Maple Street Stormwater Improvements
Issue: This area is in the oldest portion of Fort Collins and was
constructed before there was stormwater drainage criteria. The
area is subject to frequent flooding in smaller events and large-scale
flooding for larger storm events.
Recommendation: Design and install large stormwater conveyance
improvements and some detention where opportunities exist.
Action: This is the second Downtown Stormwater Improvement
(DSIP) to be constructed.
City of Fort Collins - Stormwater
Utility, Natural Areas, Streets,
Parks, City Engineering, Water
and Wastewater Utilities,
FCMoves
$40M over 3 years City Stormwater Utility
Fees
High 2027-- 2029 New to this list in 2024. This area was built in the 1900's over an historic
flow path. The project has been designed and floodplain permitting is in
progress. This is the #2 Stormwater CIP Project in the 10-Year CIP
Prioritization.
Ken Sampley -- Contact
Design is anticipated to begin in late 2026 or early 2027. Construction is
anticipated to begin in 2028. This project was scheduled to follow the Oak Street
Stormwater Improvements project in order to coordinate and take advantage of
the downstream upsized conveyance facilities that will have recently been
installed. The combination of these two projects will make a significant reduction
in flooding in this area and remove a large number of structures and residences
from the 100-year floodplain.
Ken Sampley -- Contact
Docusign Envelope ID: 1D752C61-C093-4E72-B4C4-15E4511541A2
ID Related Goal(s) Hazard(s) Mitigated Description / Background / Benefits Lead Agency and Partners Cost Estimate Potential Funding Priority Timeline Status / Implementation Notes 2023-2024 Update 2025 Update
H 27 1,2,4 Flooding Lincoln-Willow Phase 2 Stormwater
Project.
Issue: This area of Fort Collins has old undersized storm sewers
that do not meet current drainage standards. The Lincoln-Willow
Outfall was completed in 2015 and has not been extend up to
Jefferson per the Downtown Stormwater Improvement Plan
(DISP).
Recommendation: Install a new storm sewer system to improve the
drainage and reduce flooding for storms up to and including the
100-year event and improve water quality for smaller more
frequent storm events (2-year and below.
City of Fort Collins -$8M City
Stormwater Utility Fees
Medium /
High
Within the
next 15 years
Recent 2023/2024 submittal. Ken Sampley -- Contact
This project is in the 10-year Stormwater CIP Funding Program. It is subject to
review. It may not be funded until 10-15 years based on other high prioritiy needs.
Overall benefits are to protect people, property, and natural resources; Improve
capability to reduce disaster losses; Integrate hazard mitigation into other planning
mechanisms
Ken Sampley -- Contact
H 28 1,2,5 Flooding Oak St Extension Stormwater Project.
Issue: This area of Fort Collins has old undersized storm sewers
that do not meet current drainage standards. The Oak Street
Outfall was completed in 2001 and has not been extend up to
Shields per the Downtown Stormwater Improvement Plan (DISP).
Install a new storm sewer system to improve the drainage and
reduce flooding for storms up to and including the 100-year event
and improve
water quality for smaller more frequent storm events (2-year and
below.
City of Fort Collins Utility PDT $20M updated cost
estimate $45M
City Stormwater Utility
Fees
High Design: 2021-
22;
Constructio n:
2023-24
New in 2021. Matt Fater, Heather McDowell -- Contacts
5/1/2024 -Construction is planned to started in July 2024 and finishing July 2026.
Heather McDowell -- Contact
As part of the overall Downtown Stormwater
Improvements Program, the Oak Street Project
began construction in July of 2024. Large
diameter storm pipes ranging in size from 48” to
78” will extend from the previously constructed
Oak Street Outfall, starting at Mason Street and
extending to Jackson Street near City Park.
Enhanced storm water quality is provided from
“rain gardens” in three locations along the Oak
Street corridor to filter street runoff. The project
has an anticipated completion of July 2026. As of
March 2025, approximately 35% of the work is
completed which includes 772 LF of tunnelling
and 1,555 LF of mainline storm sewer. The newly
constructed storm pipe is active and already
moving stormwater downstream to the river.
H 29 Drought Drought Planning
Develop and use water budgets to manage indoor and outdoor
water use.
Update the Fort Collins Utilities Water Shortage Action Plan in
2025.
Develop a regional water shortage approach
Update Fort Collins Utilities Water Supply and Demand
Management Policy and Water Efficiency Plan to incorporate
drought mitigation efforts, as applicable.
Acquire additional storage (e.g., Halligan) or agreements for
short-term water supply (raw water users who can transfer
Horsetooth water rights for municipal use).
Code review and amendments to reduce water use year-round
and into the future by keeping reservoirs full (e.g. update the land
use code, building/plumbing codes, and others that can improve
water use efficiency and reduce waste).
Incorporate risk reduction principles into code, policy
documents and initiatives; Reduce the vulnerability of local assets
to the impact of hazards; Reduce the severity and duration of
drought and associated impacts.
City of Fort Collins –
Utilities/Water Conservation
$0 to
>$1million per
project
Utilities – Water Fund
Colorado Water
Conservation Board grant
funding
Bureau of Reclamation –
WaterSmart grant funding
Norther Water grant
funding
High Ongoing New in 2021. Jen Dial, Donnie Dustin -- Contacts
We have developed landscape water budgets as an optional tool for customers to
use, upon request, or in coordination with other incentives (commercial, HOA,
MF and irrigation only accounts) and we created indoor/outdoor budgets for 90%
of single-family developments. We are not currently using these to manage water
shortages. They are informational only, but we’d like to move in that direction in
the future. Possibly outline a plan for that in the 2025 updates to the Water
Shortage Action Plan. We have started conversations with regional partners such
as a Front Range Drought Group, but a local approach amongst water providers
in the City has not happened yet. Some code changes have been made – increased
efficiency on indoor plumbing fixtures, xeriscape changes to land use code is in
progress. There is much more room for code amendments to improve efficiencies,
especially outdoors. We will be focusing on this in the coming years. We have
continued to pursue Halligan Reservoir for future water supply security and
drought protection.
5/1/2024 - No changes for 2023 - May 1 2024.
Jen Dial, Donnie Dustin -- Contacts
We changed code to implement allotments for pre-
1984 non-residential customers who did not have
one. Land-use code changes were approved to
prioritize water conservation in landscaping,
especially for new developments and commercial
properties. The changes include limiting turf,
requiring soil amendments when turf is removed,
and generally promoting xeriscaping principles
landscaping for development. We have continued
to pursue Halligan Reservoir for future water
supply security and drought protection. The
Water Shortage Action Plan will begin updates at
the end of the year.
H30 1,2 Flooding Northeast College Corridor Outfall (NECCO)
Major Phase I and II of this major stormwater outfall were
constructed between 2015 and 2020.
Issue: Two major branch lines (A2 and A3) have to be
constructed.
Recommendation: Have an adjacent development (The Enclave)
build these two stormwater major laterals and reimburse them upon
construction from City Funds
Action: Staff is including this requirement in their in-progress
Development Agreement and is negotiating reimbursement
amounts.
City of Fort Collins - Utilities /
Stormwater Engineering
$2 M from 2024 -
2025
Development fees,
stormwater fees
High Design and
contract In-
progress.
Construction in
late 2024
through 2025
New Phase in 2023-2024. Ken Sampley -- Contact.
Phases I and II construction completed between 2015 and 2020. Additional
development is necessitating the need and opportunity to construct Major branch
lines A2 and A3.
Ken Sampley -- Contact
H31 1,2 Flooding Mulberry-Riverside Stormwater Improvements City of Fort Collins - Utilities /
Stormwater Engineering
$3.5M HMGP Grant, Local
Funding (SW fees)
Medium Complete Ken Sampley - Contact
Construction was completed in 2018-19.
Ken Sampley -- Contact
H32 1,2,3 All Fort Collins Emergancy Preparedness: Training in Emergency
Preparedness and Response
City of Fort Collins - Emergency
Preparednes and Security
Total dollars are
$80K for all City
programming
General Fund w/ some
dedicated funds from
Utilities
High Ongoing Programming and training done in conjunction with internal and regional
partners.
Jim Byrne -- contact
No changes for 2023 through May 1 2024.
Dennis Day - Contact
H32 is approx. 75% percent complete as we are
still attempting to hire (1) FTE doing both
emergency preparedness and security work
supporting utilities.
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ID Related Goal(s) Hazard(s) Mitigated Description / Background / Benefits Lead Agency and Partners Cost Estimate Potential Funding Priority Timeline Status / Implementation Notes 2023-2024 Update 2025 Update
H33 City-Wide Emergency Communication Plan -
This will create a comprehensive, centralized approach to
managing communication for events that have the potential for
significant impact on the community. This is an all-hazards, all-
events approach that align for internal and external
communications. Plan will be align with city and regional partners
and best industry practices.
City of Fort Collins - Emergency
Preparednes and Security, Utilties,
CPIO
$125K ARPA High Target-
6/1/2023
Completion
New in 2022 Dennis Day - Contact
Project H33 City Wide Communications Plan has
been 100% completed.
H34 1,2,5 Flooding North Mason Stormwater Project.
This project will provide stormwater infrastructure in a portion of
the City does not currently have any infrastructure. The project will
extend along North Mason St. from the Poudre River to Hickory
St.
City of Fort Collins Utility PDT,
North College URA
$10 Million City Stormwater Utility
Fees and URA funding
High Design 60%
level waiting
on ROW
acquisition;
Construction
TBD
The Stormwater Utility is waiting to move forward with final design and
construction until the City's Engineering Dept. completes the ROW
acquisition for the ROW of future North Mason
Matt Fater -- Contact Matt Fater -- Contact
No changes
H35 1,2 Flooding Stormwater Small Capital Program
Issue: Each year, the Stormwater Utility designs and constructs
storm sewer lines and infrastructure replacement projects to correct
deficiencies in the system, upgrade facilities, expand capacity and
rehabilitate underserved areas.
Recommendation: The design and construction of these projects
are done with Utility in house staff and construction crews, which
allows for schedule flexibility, construction efficiencies and reduced
design and construction costs.
Action: Budget approximately $2M annually to this program.
•Construction of Laporte Ave Stormwater Improvements – from
Whitcomb to Mason (design was completed with prior offer)
•Replacement of assets in the Mulberry and Shields Intersection
•Construction of Foothills Basin Stormwater Improvements in
coordination
City of Fort Collins Utilities /
Stormwater Engineering, SW
Maintenance, Streets, Trails, City
Engineering
$2M annually Stormwater Utility Service
and System Development
Fees
High Projects are
prioritized
every 2 years.
Design and
construction
performed on
executable
projects.
Distribute
across the City.
New item in 2024
This offer will fund design and construction of smaller, high-priority
stormwater improvement projects.
The Small Capital Projects are coordinated with other City departments to
capitalize on opportunities for collaborative projects. An example of an
opportunity project is replacing old or broken storm pipe before the Streets
department paves the road to eliminate the risk of cutting new asphalt to
repair the pipe later. Another example would be making repairs to streams or
riverbanks ahead of Parks and Natural Areas trail projects.
Andrew Gingerich -- Contact
Replacing these facilities brings them up to current standards, lowers long term
maintenance needs, and protects habitat and property. As part of its Asset
Management Program, Utilities determines its Small Capital Project priorities
through established levels of service for sustainability, product quality, product
availability, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction and safety.
The offer will target areas with frequent flooding and aging pipe with high
maintenance costs along with opportunities to coordinate with Engineering and
Street Maintenance Programs:
Andrew Gingerich -- Contact
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