HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 2/14/2013February 14,2013
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
StudentHousing Action Plan ....................................................................................................
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Amend City Code and Land Use Code - Signs in the Right -of -Way ........................................
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Cardboard Recycling Restrictions............................................................................................
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Planned Development Overlay District Pilot Project..............................................................2
Keep Fort Collins Great Annual Report ..................................................................................3
URA Work Session: Additional Revisions to the Urban Renewal Policies ..............................
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Capital Expansion Fees Revisions Ordinance..........................................................................
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Urban Agriculture Land Use Code Changes............................................................................4
Redevelopment Displacement Mitigation Strategies............................................................4-6
Disposable Bag Restrictions.....................................................................................................
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Exterior Property Maintenance Code Amendments..................................................................
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ECONOMY
Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax.................................................................................................
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CAPITAL PROJECTS
Harmony Road Maintenance — College to Timberline............................................................. 8
Citywide Pedestrian Access Project.......................................................................................... 8
Turnberry Road Improvements and Pedestrian Underpass....................................................... 9
South Shields Street Bridge over Latimer Canal No. 2............................................................ 9
West Mulberry Bridge Replacement Design........................................................................... 10
West Prospect Bridge Replacement Design............................................................................ 10
Westbury and Shields Improvements...................................................................................... 11
TroutmanUnderpass............................................................................................................... 11
Spring Creek (NRRC) Overpass............................................................................................. 12
Mason Corridor MAX Bus Rapid Transit Project................................................................... 12
Utilities Capital Projects......................................................................................................13-18
COMMUNITYEVENTS...........................................................................................................19
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
PoliceServices...................................................................................................................20-22
PoudreFire Authority.........................................................................................................22-25
BUILDINGACTIVITY.........................................................................................................25-26
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
February 19 Regular Meeting
Student Housing Action Plan
■ City Council will formally consider adoption of the Student Housing Action Plan which
consists of community driven strategies and action items that address student housing
while maintaining neighborhood quality and compatibility.
• The Plan includes several near- and long -tern action items to be considered in 2013 and
beyond, and will serve as a guide to addressing student housing issues.
Amend City Code and Land Use Code / Signs in the Right -of -Way
• This item recommends removing the 24-hour notification requirement that the City must
provide before removing signs that are illegally placed in the right-of-way.
• It also recommends providing notice to the business or entity identified on the sign after
its removal, and holding the sign for ten (10) days to allow the owner the opportunity to
retrieve the sign.
■ Also recommended is the ability for staff to immediately dispose of the sign if it is a
repeat violation within a 12-month period.
• This item includes amending the Land Use Code to extend the length of time allowed to
remove election signs from private property from four (4) days after an election to five
(5) days after an election so that it falls on a normal work day.
Cardboard Recycling Restrictions - Second Reading
• Agenda Item Summary and draft ordinance submitted for first reading; scheduled for the
February 12 adjourned meeting, with second reading on February 19.
■ Council packets included notes from a focus group meeting in January with a cross-
section of business interests, to capture their questions and concerns.
■ Expanded City resources to provide assistance to business entities in transitioning to new
recycling programs for cardboard are being developed through the Waste Reduction &
Recycling Assistance Program (WRAP).
■ Presentations were delivered to Air Quality Advisory Board and Natural Resources
Advisory Board in January to update them on cardboard ordinance. Both groups
maintained positions of support expressed at their meetings in November.
Planned Development Overlay District (PDOD) Pilot Project
■ Council will consider two Ordinances related to the Planned Development Overlay
District (PDOD) Pilot: 1) establishes the pilot, and 2) makes amendments to certain
sections of Article 3 of the Land Use Code necessary to implement the PDOD.
■ The PDOD aims to provide an alternative, flexible review process for infill development
and redevelopment projects.
■ PDOD projects must comply with Article 3 of the Land Use Code and also achieve at
least 45 points on a performance matrix to receive approval; all PDOD pilot projects will
be considered for approval by the Planning and Zoning Board.
• The pilot would implement the PDOD temporarily for a six-month period with up to five
applications being accepted during that timeframe.
Council has the option to extend the pilot if insufficient applications are received during
the six-month pilot.
During and after the pilot, a taskforce of staff and community members will convene to
evaluate whether the PDOD is functioning as intended; the taskforce will report back to
Council and provide recommendations.
February 26 Work Session
Keep Fort Collins Great Annual Report
• The Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) Annual Report to Council will cover:
o The accounting — revenue, expenditures and ending fund balance for each KFCG
area;
o Overview of the benefits of and impact to the community from the KFCG
expenditures;
o City-wide cost efficiencies and savings for 2012.
URA Work Session: Additional Revisions to the Urban Renewal Policies
• Staff will present for discussion additional revisions to URA Policies and Procedures,
Relocation Policy, and Administrative Procedures, as well as broader discussion
regarding the mission and purpose of the URA.
March 5 Regular Meeting
Capital Expansion Fees Revisions Ordinance
• In the fall of 2012, Finance staff initiated a comprehensive review of the Capital
Expansion Fees that were first implemented in 1996.
• The goal of the review was to ensure that the methodology first implemented was still
applicable and to assess the fee structure using current asset data.
■ Staff contracted with Duncan Associates, a nationally known firm that specializes in
impact fees to assist with the fee study.
Fees included in the study are:
o Neighborhood Parks
o Community Parks
o Fire
o Police
o General Government
• Although the fees are updated annually based on the Denver -Boulder -Greeley Consumer
Price Index, a review of the methodology has not occurred since implementation.
• Public outreach is occurring to all appropriate Boards and community groups.
■ Staff will be presenting recommended revisions to the ordinance including a new fee
structure.
Urban Agriculture Land Use Code Changes
■ This is the first reading of amendments to the Land Use Code and Municipal Code
regarding urban agriculture, e.g., Community Supported Agriculture, Community
Gardens, and urban farms.
■ As a response to requests from the community, work began in summer 2012 to identify
ways for the Land Use Code to reflect urban agriculture land uses currently practiced in
Fort Collins. Currently, the Land Use Code only allows these uses as a primary use on the
land in four of the City's 25 zone districts.
• This work is in alignment with the City Plan Principle SW 3, which states, "The City will
encourage and support local food production to improve the availability and accessibility
of healthy foods, and to provide other educational, economic, and social benefits."
• Extensive public outreach, including a project website; an online survey (611 responses);
a public open house (95 attendees); several focus group discussions with local farmers, as
well as Homeowners Associations and the Larimer County Humane Society; and
discussions with seven City Boards and Commissions have occurred since the project
was initiated.
■ As the discussions with the public have taken place, citizens have requested that urban
agriculture be allowed in all zone districts and that additional farm animals be allowed in
the City, e.g., allow for more chickens and allow for ducks and goats to be raised as well.
• On March 5, City Council will review and take public comment on the proposed Land
Use Code and Municipal Code changes, including the following elements:
o Instead of requiring urban gardens to go through a full development review
process, staff is proposing to create an urban agriculture licensing system that
includes standards to address neighborhood compatibility but does not require
urban gardens to plat or meet the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards,
which could prove prohibitive to this land use;
o Allows fanners markets to take place in more areas of the City;
o Allows produce stands and backyard gardens to be processed under the home
occupation license if food is to be sold on -site;
o Scales the number of chickens allowed on a lot based on lot size and allows ducks
as well;
o Allows two miniature (dwarf or pygmy) goats per household for milk production
(must meet minimum space and human condition requirements, as with the
allowance of chickens).
Redevelopment Displacement Mitigation Strategies
■ The City Council placed the development of an "Affordable Housing Relocation
Strategic Plan" on their 2012 Work Plan. The purpose of the strategic plan was to
develop City policies and requirements applicable to redevelopment projects by defining
the City's role, responsibilities, obligations, and involvement in redevelopment projects
which cause the displacement of low-income people from their homes (with an emphasis
on mobile home parks).
■ Affordable multi -family rental units are typically considered the more common form of
low-income housing in the community. Fort Collins already has several programs in
place to acquire, manage, and preserve apartments on a non-profit basis to keep rents at
affordable levels.
• Manufactured/mobile homes are a unique form of low-income housing. Many mobile
home residents are homeowners (they own their unit) but lease the land on which their
home is located. Closure/redevelopment of a mobile home park means that unit owners
must move not only their personal belongings, but also must move the unit itself, or find
another form of housing — a challenging and stressful situation for residents.
The Affordable Housing Redevelopment Displacement Mitigation Strategy document has
been prepared that identifies strategies to preserve existing affordable housing units, with
an emphasis on mobile home parks. It also clarifies City and property owner
responsibilities and obligations to residents when redevelopment projects cause the
displacement of low-income people from their homes. Topics covered in greater detail in
the strategic plan include:
o A review of current City policies from City Plan and the Affordable Housing
Strategic Plan 2010-2014.
c An inventory and analysis of apartments with income controls and affordability
periods and manufactured/mobile home parks.
o Options to discourage the loss of affordable housing including affordable rental
units and mobile home parks:
➢ Acquisition of designated affordable units by non-profit agencies (e.g., the
Fort Collins Housing Authority) to preserve them in the affordable
housing inventory
➢ Rezoning of mobile home parks into a Manufactured/Mobile Home Park
District
➢ Financial assistance for infrastructure maintenance and upgrades
➢ Resident purchase of mobile home parks
o Options to mitigate the impacts of dislocation from affordable housing, including:
➢ Requirements of the federal Uniform Relocation Act
➢ Requirements of the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority
➢ Additional notice of mobile home park closure
➢ Requirements for a Relocation Report
➢ Required payment of relocation costs
o Summary of the public involvement process
On October 23, 2012, the planning team (staff and consultants) conducted a work
session with the City Council to review mobile home park preservation techniques
and relocation assistance requirements to mitigate the impact on residents displaced
and forced to relocate due to a redevelopment project.
Three key stakeholder groups were identified and have been involved in the project,
including: 1) mobile home park property owners, 2) mobile home park residents (unit
owners and renters) and interested citizens, and 3) affordable housing and human
service agencies (e.g., Fort Collins Housing Authority, Neighbor -to -Neighbor, CARE
Housing, The Murphy Center, and Funding Partners).
On January 24, 2013, an Open House was conducted to present the Public Review
Draft of the Affordable Housing Redevelopment Displacement Mitigation Strategy
document. Printed copies of the draft strategic plan document were available at the
open house. The document was also available for viewing on the project's web site.
Flyers announcing the open house, as well as the future public hearings by the
Affordable Housing Board (on February 7), the Planning and Zoning Board (on
February 21), and the City Council (on March 5), were mailed to all 23 mobile home
park property owners and to 3,600+ residents (unit owners and renters) of mobile
home parks. Approximately 80 people attended the open house. Attendees were
encouraged to fill out comment cards or complete the online survey using available
laptop computers.
Student Housing Action Plan Action Items — Phase I
■ Amend various sections of the Land Use Code to provide more tools for the decision
maker to enhance compatibility between divergent land uses.
o Allow landscape buffering between additional site elements such as swimming
pools, outdoor recreation areas, and gathering areas.
o Allow greater setbacks along vehicular use areas.
o Switch Figure 6 & 7 because the text is more closely associated with the other.
o Add a Figure 7b demonstrating building mass transition between small and large
buildings.
o Remove redundancies and provide for the use of buffer yards and passive open
space to enhance the separation between uses.
• Amend the Land Use Code to require the setback area between multi -family dwellings
and single- and two-family dwellings to be a "buffer yard" that will effectively disallow
parking lots and drive aisles in this area.
• Amend the Land Use Code to address the possible greater impacts of 4+ bedroom
dwelling units.
o Increase the minimum parking requirement for 4+ bedroom dwelling units from
2.5 to 3 parking spaces per unit and require this parking amendment in the TOD
Overlay Zone.
o Provide a greater amount of amenities that can be required when a development is
proposing 4+ bedroom units.
Disposable Bag Restrictions
An ordinance adopted by the City of Boulder in 2012 is serving as a model for
recommendations that Fort Collins staff proposes for Council's consideration in adopting
restrictions; first reading of the Fort Collins ordinance is scheduled for March 5, with
second reading March 19.
• Elements of the proposed ordinance include charging a 10-cent fee on both plastic and
paper grocery bags (but not other types of retailers' shopping bags); allowing grocers to
retain 40% of fee for administrative purposes and to provide education/outreach to their
customers; City collects 60% of fee to pay for additional education outreach, as well as to
enhance recycling opportunities for plastic bags and provide durable shopping bags to
citizens.
■ Major grocery chains were updated in a letter dated January 18 to headquarters' offices
that the City of Fort Collins is pursuing the approach of applying a fee on disposable
shopping bags.
March 12 Work Session
Exterior Property Maintenance Code Amendments
■ As a response to concerns from citizens about deteriorated properties, staff will discuss
the possibility of additional codes regarding exterior property maintenance. These
include:
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o Implement a "Vacant Building Registry and Notification Program;'
o Remove the exemption of owner -occupied buildings from the exterior structure
portion of the International Property Maintenance Code;
o Remove the requirement that Outdoor Storage violations must be visible from
ground level of a neighboring property;
o Limit the number of inoperable motor vehicles that can be stored out of public
view on any private property (limit of 1);
o Require the removal of dead (or substantially dead) shrubs from private property;
o Limit the amount of items that can be stored in public view, especially in front
yards;
o Repeat violations can be cited immediately without additional notice.
ECONOMY
FORT COLLINS SALES AND USE TAX
Net Taxable Amounts (amount of goods sold or purchased that are subject to sales or use tax)
December 2012:
■ Net taxable subject to sales tax increased 3.6%
• Net taxable subject to use tax increased 102.4%
■ Total net taxable increased 17.6%
2012 YTD:
• Net taxable subject to sales tax is up 5.7%
■ Net taxable subject to use tax is up 65.2%
• Total net taxable is up 13.3%
Sales & Use Tax Amounts
December 2012:
Total sales tax increased 3.7 %
Total use tax increased 102.4 %
■ Combined total collections increased 18.5 %
2012 YTD:
Total sales tax is up 7.7 %
Total use tax is up 68.0 %
Combined total collections are up 15.9 %
CAPITAL PROJECTS
(new information noted in blue text)
ENGINEERING
HARMONY ROAD MAINTENANCE — COLLEGE TO TIMBERLINE
Funding Source: Harmony Maintenance Fund and Building on Basics (BOB) Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $2.5 million
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
■ Phase Two of the project will consist of safety improvements and signal upgrades at the
Harmony Road and Union Pacific Railroad crossing. The existing railroad equipment
does not meet the current code requirements for a six -lane roadway crossing.
• The City and Union Pacific have executed all necessary agreements. We are working or
the construction dates and expect the work to be completed in the spring of 2013.
• After Union Pacific installs their new facilities, the City will have some minor asphalt
patching and striping work to do adjacent to the crossing. Harmony Road will then be a
six -lane roadway from Boardwalk to 1-25.
• The project website is located at the following link:
http://www.fcgov.com/engiiiecring/hmV.php
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: KFCG Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $100,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The City of Fort Collins Pedestrian Plan addresses citywide pedestrian needs. However,
there was not an inventory of existing sidewalks or sidewalk deficiencies. The Citywide
Pedestrian Access Project (a.k.a. Pedestrian Needs Assessment) will provide a complete
sidewalk inventory, as well as identify sidewalk inadequacies, and also identify
inadequate handicap accessibilities according to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements. The project will:
o Determine the condition, missing location, and City and ADA compliance of
sidewalks and ramps within the City right-of-way.
o Be cataloged in a database, which also manages the street pavement maintenance,
bridge inventory, and utilities inventory.
o Bring all the different data together; pedestrian needs project work will be
coordinated with other projects for cost savings and minimization of impacts to
the public.
o Use data collection to provide maps, cost estimates, and a prioritized project list
for a repair program to begin fall of 2013.
Data collection is ongoing with approximately 477 street miles of sidewalk assessed and
inventoried at this time.
29,416 accessible ramps have been identified as acceptable, substandard, or missing in
accordance with the ADA requirements.
Staff is implementing a program to determine the level of service for sidewalks.
Projects identified through the assessment:
o Parker Street (138' between College and Remington) - Project is complete.
o Spring Park (484' along Mathews with two HC ramps) - Fencing installed, project
is complete.
o Intersection of BoardwaWJFK (100' along Boardwalk with HC ramp at
intersection) - CenturyLink has removed base and is backfilling the site. Sidewalk
and ramp construction will begin in the spring.
o Avery Park Area (1,125' along Clearview between Taft and Castlerock) - Project
is complete.
o Avery Park Area (575' along Clearview East of Castlerock) — On account of
Vogel workload, project to take place in spring 2013.
o Avery Park Area (337' along Castlerock South of Clearview) — On account of
Vogel workload, project to take place in spring 2013.
o Staff is beginning to identify 2013 projects, and is currently reviewing missing
sidewalk segments.
TURNBERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS
Funding Sources: Street Oversizing Funds and Parks Planning
Estimated Project Budget: $2.9 million
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
• The main goal of the project is to upgrade Tumberry Road to a City standard two-lane
arterial roadway from Country Club Drive to Brightwater Drive.
■ Construction will include a pedestrian underpass from the Richard's Lake Subdivision to
the Lind Property, a private frontage road for 17 existing residences on Turnbeny Road
(Country Club Heights), and a new two-lane arterial roadway east of the existing
roadway.
• A majority of the roadway plans have been designed and approved as part of subdivision
developments in the area. These improvements will be funded by Street Oversizing and
escrowed development contributions.
■ The pedestrian underpass will be funded through the Parks Department.
• Substantial completion for the project was accomplished at the end of November 2012.
This included the construction of the pedestrian underpass, all curb & gutter, sidewalk,
storm drainage, and bottom lift asphalt paving.
• Due to weather restrictions, the top lift asphalt paving has been postponed until spring of
2013. Landscaping for the project will also occur in the spring of 2013.
■ All Art in Public Places painted panels and sidewalk pavers have been installed.
• Additional project information is available to the public at
http:«%aw.fckov.com/engineering/turnberry.php
SOUTH SHIELDS STREET BRIDGE OVER LARIMER CANAL NO. 2
Funding Source: Colorado Off System Bridge Program (BRO) Funds and KFCG 2011
Estimated Project Budget: $1.5 million
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
• The main goal of this project is to replace the second worst rated, structurally deficient
bridge in the City.
■ Construction will include the removal of the existing structure, the construction of a new
structure, relocation and upgrading of existing utilities, and the construction of urban
design features. The new bridge will be similar in size to the existing bridge.
• The project will be constructed in phases, starting on the east half of the structure,
followed by the west half. During construction, traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane
in each direction. Bicycles will be asked to merge with traffic or find alternate routes.
Pedestrian access will always be available during the duration of the project.
• Upcoming months will see the placement of bridge girders, new pavement, and urban
design elements for the east half of the new structure.
• Staff anticipates all improvements on the cast side of the bridge will be completed by late
February/early March. Traffic will then be switched to the new structure so work can
begin on the west half of the bridge.
• This project was bid together with the Laporte/Whitcomb Bridge to achieve overall
project savings.
• Additional project information and information on planned roadway closures can be
found at http://www.fcgov.coiTi/enzinecrina, shi clds-hridge.ph
WEST MULBERRY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT DESIGN
Funding Source: Colorado Off System Bridge Program (BRO) Funds and KFCG 2011
Estimated Project Budget: $250,000 (Design only)
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
■ The goal of the project is to replace the existing structurally deficient bridge with a new
bridge that meets the current standards.
• The posted weight limit on this bridge precludes the passage of emergency vehicles from
the nearby fire station.
• In December 2011, the City received a grant for $700,000 in Colorado Off System Bridge
Program (BRO) funds for some of the construction cost.
■ Design efforts are underway and will be complete by this fall. Construction is planned for
fall 2014.
WEST PROSPECT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT DESIGN
Funding Source: KFCG 2011
Estimated Project Budget: $250,000 (Design only)
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The goal of the project is to replace the existing structurally deficient bridge with a new
bridge that meets the current standards.
The State of Colorado inspected this bridge in March 2011 and found significant
structural issues resulting in a temporary plate being installed and load posting restricted
to 15 tons.
Design efforts are underway and will be completed by summer 2013
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WESTBURY AND SHIELDS IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB) Funds along with Xcel Energy contributions
Estimated Project Budget: $650,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
• The goal of this project is to relieve traffic congestion and vehicle wait time by
constructing an additional northbound travel lane on Shields from Clarendon Hills to
Westbury.
• The need for this safety and operational improvement was identified in the Engineering
Department's recently completed Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study. The lane
addition on Shields will improve traffic flow by relieving congestion for northbound
traffic, whereby the outside lane will act as a right turn lane during the peak hours and a
through lane during the off-peak hours.
• The proposed improvements will reduce the morning peak hour delay by 18%.
• Xcel Energy will be constructing its West Main Natural Gas Pipeline Replacement
Project through this area. The roadway improvements will be coordinated with Xcel's
schedule.
• Southbound Shields has existing curb and gutter along this stretch of roadway. The
project will patch two locations southbound, and place a 2-inch asphalt overlay over the
entire roadway with new striping.
• We anticipate the work being completed in the summer of 2013.
■ The final product will reshape Shields Street to a four -lane arterial with a center left turn
lane and on -street bike lanes from Harmony Road to Clarendon Hills Drive
(approximately 0.5 miles).
• A communication plan (public outreach) is being developed and will be implemented
with the final design through construction.
• The project website is available through the Engineering homepage at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/shields-westbury.php
TROUTMAN UNDERPASS
Funding Source: Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant and
Building on Basics (BOB) Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $1.5 million
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
• The goal of the project is to construct a new pedestrian/bike underpass that will link the
Mason Bike Trail to Troutman Road.
■ The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) process is complete.
■ The project was awarded to Structures, Inc. Construction will begin July 2012 and will be
completed by February 2013.
■ The portion of structure in the BNSF railroad right-of-way was constructed during the
end of July railroad closure.
• Mason Trail reopened to the public in December 2012.
• Steel railing, fencing, and electrical lighting are currently being installed.
• The underpass concrete and railing will be painted in April 2013 when overnight
temperatures allow for proper paint curing.
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SPRING CREEK (NRRC) OVERPASS
Funding Source: Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant and
Building on Basics (BOB) Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $2.75 million
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
■ The goal of the project is to construct a new pedestrian/bike overpass that will link the
Mason Bike Trail and the federal campus on the west side of the railroad tracks to the
Mason Corridor Bus Rapid Transit MAX station on the east side of the tracks.
• All approvals and clearances have been obtained.
• Staff is reevaluating the project design including the possibility of an alternate design
with ramps instead of elevators.
• The proposed schedule is to complete construction in by May 2014 in conjunction with
the opening of the MAX BRT.
MASON CORRIDOR MAX BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) PROJECT
Funding Source: FTA 80%, Local Match (CDOT SB-1, CDOT FASTER, City, and
Downtown Development Authority) 20%
Estimate Project Budget: $87 million
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
• Work is wrapping up on the CSU Campus on Mason Street from Laurel to Old Main,
which includes sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement.
• Station work continues to progress through the downtown area. The Souhbound Olive
Station, the Northbound Mountain Station and the Downtown Transit Center Station all
have their foundations and piers completed. Work for each station is expected to take
approximately three months per station barring any delays.
■ Intersection improvements are in progress at the Maple and Mason intersection, and will
include new decorative crosswalks.
• CEI crews continue to make progress on the drainage installation throughout the project
area. The focus area this month has been primarily at McClelland.
• Conduit installation for the MIS duct bank is also ongoing, and approximately 2500 feet
has been installed this month.
• Construction for the bridge at Mail Creek is underway.
• The retaining wall located to the north of the Troutman Underpass has been constructed
and only minor earthwork remains in that area for full completion.
■ Early stages of demolition work for a retaining wall has begun at the future northbound
Swallow Station.
■ Growling Bear continues construction of the South Transit Center including installation
of building and canopy columns.
• Heath Construction has started early stages of work on the Maintenance Facility
Expansion including survey, site demolition, and grading.
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UTILITIES
WEST VINE OUTFALL CHANNEL
Project Description: This is a joint project between the City and Larimer County to design and
construct a stonnwater outfall channel for the West Vine Basin to the Poudre River. The project
is being coordinated with Larimer County's widening of Shields Street from the Arthur Ditch to
Willox.
Project Budget: Alternatives Analysis Phase ($104,000); Final Design ($243,000);
Construction Estimate $2.4 million
Project Status: Alternative Analysis Phase completed; negotiating with landowners
Anticipated Completion: Preliminary Design underway; construction in the fall of 2013
Highlights:
• Cost estimates of alternatives have been developed.
• The two property owners (Arnett and Scott) have been presented with a proposal to
purchase land for the project.
■ Working on collaboration with Natural Areas.
■ Preliminary Design for the Water Quality area north of Vine Drive and the Outfall to the
River has begun.
POUDRE CANYON 24" CONCRETE PIPE REHABILITATION
Project Description: Rehabilitation of the 24 inch diameter RCP raw water transmission line in
Poudre Canyon.
Project Budget: $600,000
Budget Status: Contractor and lining subcontractor have been selected. Phase I construction
contract has been issued and construction has started.
Project Status: On schedule
Highlights:
• Alternatives Development Phase is complete.
■ Engineering design contracts are complete.
■ Sliplining subcontractor selection is complete.
• Developing cost estimates and evaluating first phase of construction.
■ Acquired CDOT permit and set up potholing in SH 14.
• Construction Phase engineering contracts are complete.
• HDPE pipe procurement is complete.
• HDPE pipe has been delivered, fused and strung out along Hwy 14 ROW.
■ Negotiated costs and developed second Work Order contract and for HDPE installation.
• Mobilized winch, opened up pipeline and prepared site for installation of HDPE liner.
• The first reach of liner, Swaged in approximately 1100 lineal feet of 24" pipeline, was
completed at the end of November.
■ A new insertion pit was constructed at the upstream end of the first reach and provisions
are being made to complete the second reach, approximately 500 lineal feet.
■ Second reach of liner, Swaged in approximately 500 lineal feet of 24" pipeline, was
completed at the end of December.
■ Completed fusing remaining pipe closure pieces and installing them at each of the three
installation pits.
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• Completed closures and poured flowfil cradles as backfill. Finished backfilling pits and
removed trench boxes.
• Removed remainder of Swageling equipment, cages and winches.
• Phase I Construction complete except restoration.
Anticipated Completion: Project is currently phased over four years. First Phase to be
constructed late fall/winter 2012 — 2013.
LAPORTE 27" STEEL WATERLINE REHABILITATION
Project Description: Design and rehabilitation of the 27" raw water transmission line in the
McConnell Subdivision of LaPorte. The project includes rehabilitation of approximately 2600
LF of 27 steel transmission line. This waterline, which is the only feed for the West Fort
Collins Water District and the City's Goat Hill Finished Water Reservoir, lies under or very near
several homes in the McConnell Subdivision and has experienced several potentially disastrous
leaks in the last few years.
Project Budget: $1,200,000
Project Status: In Construction Phase
Design Schedule: June 2012 through October 2012
Construction Schedule: Late fall/winter 2012-2013
Project Status: On schedule
Highlights:
■ Developed engineering contracts for Preliminary Design/Assessment Phase.
■ Evaluating trenchless and open cut alternatives for line rehabilitation.
■ Geotech evaluation complete.
■ Contacted Corps of Engineers for wetland determination.
■ Potholed pipeline at Little Cache La Poudre Ditch.
• Finished developing construction plans, details and specifications.
• Acquired temporary construction easements.
■ Executed contract for pre -purchasing HDPE pipe material.
• Received HDPE pipe material.
■ Executed contract for construction of Phase 1.
■ Ordered materials for delivery to project.
Construction began in November with preparation of receiving and launching pits.
• Restrained joints in preparation to cut into existing pipeline.
• 12" by-pass pipeline has been fused and strung along pipeline route.
• Bypass pipeline has been filled, flushed, chlorinated, dechlorinated and pressure tested.
■ Concrete restraints for winch and Swaging die have been poured.
■ 2500 lineal feet of 28" HDPE have been fused and await installation.
• Preparations for Swaging completed.
• 2500 lineal feet of 28" HDPE were Swaged and pulled into existing 27" steel waterline.
■ 24" steel pipeline closure pieces were installed on both east and west ends of project.
Anticipated Completion: February 2013
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PLEASANT VALLEY PIPELINE FOREBAY SEDIMENTATION POND
Project Description: Design and construction of a presedimentation basin for the Pleasant
Valley Pipeline. This fast -tracked project is necessary to prevent sludge and ash, deposited in
the Poudre River basin by the High Park Fire, from entering and causing damage to the Pleasant
Valley Pipeline. This pipeline can provide up to 60 MGD of raw water to the Utilities' Water
Treatment Facility.
Project Budget: $1,000,000
Design Schedule: February 2013
Construction Schedule: March through mid -April 2013
Project Status: On schedule
Highlights:
• Developing engineering and construction contracts.
• Began geotechnical investigations.
• Surveyed site and developed ground contour plans.
■ Began easement and contract negotiations with the Northern Colorado Water
Conservancy District, owner of physical site.
Anticipated Completion: April 2013
CATHODIC PROTECTION OF WATER TREATMENT AND TRANSMISSION AND
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WATER LINES
Project Description: Investigation of existing systems in place used to protect water lines from
corrosion; design of rehabilitation of existing and new systems to prevent corrosion; and
construction of the modified and new systems.
Project Budget: $177,000
Budget Status: Within budget
Project Status: On schedule; this is an ongoing project
Highlights:
■ Working with consultant and contractor on testing current cathodic protection levels and
locations; and installing modified and new systems where needed.
■ Modified the cathodic protection test sites on the raw water line going into the treatment
plant in March 2012.
• Took readings and conducted continuity testing of AB line, Mulberry, Lemay, and
Lincoln lines.
• Designing rectifiers and locations for rectifiers along the AB line and at the WTP.
■ Preparing legal exhibits and obtaining easements for the rectifier locations along the AB
line.
• Working with contractor on work order for cathodic protection work in preparation for
anode and rectifier installation at the WTF.
BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) WATER AND SEWER RELOCATES
Project Description: Relocation and protection of major water and sewer utility lines due to the
construction of the BRT.
Project Budget: $1,250,000
Budget Status: Working on design and construction for water and sewer crossings.
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Project Status: Potholing complete, design and construction underway; completed seven water
and sewer modification projects.
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2011 —Fall 2013
Highlights:
• All Utilities impacted by the BRT have been identified and cost estimates were
developed.
■ Coordination with the BRT continues.
■ Contract for design services completed, construction contracts for all identified projects
in effect.
• Council approved reallocation of water and wastewater budget.
■ Completed Troutman water line replacement.
■ Coordinating with BRT and Utilities team to schedule construction work in Prospect
Road which includes water, sewer, and electric duct bank modifications.
• Water Utility Work to begin in Prospect the first week in March; Utility work estimated
to take approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
STREAM RESTORATION
Project Description: Stream restoration and habitat enhancement across City including
stabilizing stream channel morphology, restoring/creating new native in -stream and riparian
habitat to attract and support native fish and wildlife populations, and promote BMPs to improve
water quality.
Project Budget: $600.000 each year
Budget Status: NA
Project Status: Initial Program Visioning underway. Conducted several design meetings and site
visits. Preparing for a Visioning Charrette with City Departments in February.
Anticipated Completion: First project design to be complete by September 2013 with
construction to follow through spring of 2014.
RIGDEN MUNICIPAL STORAGE POND
Project Description: Final design of the Flatiron gravel pit east of Ziegler and north of
Horsetooth as a municipal storage pond below the Drake Water Reclamation. Purpose of the
storage is to retime flows to meet water rights return flow obligations and meet augmentation
requirements. Project is a cooperative effort with Natural Areas and Parks.
Project Design Budget: $336,112
Budget Status: Preliminary Design is complete; final design has begun
Project Status: On schedule
Anticipated Completion: Design Complete in 2013; Construction in 2014
Highlights:
• Anderson Consulting is preparing the final design.
■ City Attorneys are preparing the draft purchase agreement.
• Anderson Consulting is finalizing the legal descriptions which will be used in the
agreement.
■ Acquisition costs being are finalized.
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■ Preparing preliminary cost estimate and schedule with engineering consultant and
contractors.
LAPORTE AVENUE TRANSMISSION MAIN IMPROVEMENTS
Project Description: Removal and rehabilitation of Utilities' 20 inch and 27 inch water
transmission facilities in LaPorte Avenue as directed by the Water Master Plan in order to
accommodate the reconstruction and paving of LaPorte Avenue by Streets Department in the
summer of 2013. The project will involve valve installation and removal, new vault installation,
old vault demolition, pipe lining, and new service connections. City water crews will perform
new service connections this winter in preparation for the major construction next summer.
Project Budget: Under development
Project Status: Project design scope in preparation by City Staff and Stantec Engineering
Consultants.
Highlights:
• Project that serves to prepare for the abandonment of the old diagonal 20 inch and 27
inch transmission mains between LaPorte Avenue and Vine Drive.
• Work completed in early summer of 2013 will allow for repaving of LaPorte Avenue
from Shields Street to Overland Trail in late summer/fall of 2013.
42 INCH SANITARY SEWER MAIN AND 12 INCH WATER MAIN RELOCATION AT
MULBERRY BRIDGE
Project Description: In order to accommodate the construction of the new bridge over the
Poudre River on Mulberry Street by CDOT, conflicting utility lines must be relocated. At
CDOT expense, the 42 inch sanitary sewer main and the 12 inch water main will be relocated to
the north to a location that will not conflict with the new, wider bridge. The project will include
the relocation design, permitting, and relocation construction necessary to remove the utility
lines from conflict with the new bridge.
Project Status: Intergovernmental Agreement signed by City Manager and returned to CDOT.
Process of upgrading the 1GA to include construction cost reimbursement from CDOT to the
City of Fort Collins underway.
Design Schedule: September 2012 through November 2012.
Construction Schedule: February 18, 2013 through May 15, 2013. Project on schedule.
Highlights:
• Project design and construction using Utilities Alternative Product Delivery System
approved by CDOT. Relocation of large utility mains under the Poudre River presents
numerous engineering and construction challenges. Scope of work for design phase by
Stantec Engineering Consultants completed and approved by both Utilities and CDOT
management.
• CDOT Standard Utility Agreement completed and approved by City Attorney's Office.
Intergovernmental Agreement finalized and signed by City Manager. Final signed
agreement returned to CDOT.
■ CDOT initial bridge plans have been received so that water and sewer line locations can
be determined. Preliminary layout and design drawings are complete and have been
submitted to CDOT for review.
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■ Preliminary cost estimates have been prepared and submitted to CDOT. CDOT to
reimburse the City for all construction and construction management costs.
■ Final design drawings complete.
■ Final cost estimate and independent cost estimate complete.
■ 404 permit in place; Floodplain Use Permit in place.
CURED IN PLACE PIPE (CIPP) WATER MAIN REHABILITATION PROJECT
Project Description: Water Engineering is investigating the use of cured in place pipe
technology to rehabilitate short stretches of water distribution lines (approximately 8 inches in
diameter). The lines under consideration for this rather new technology have been selected due
to their concentrated number of leaks and repairs in one area. The method uses steam to cure
resin infused pipe which has been inserted into a reamed and cleaned old pipe. Coupons for the
service taps are cut inside the pipe by a camera cutter tool. The process offers the promise of
economical pipe replacement with a minimum of disruption to our customers.
Project Status: In discussions with involved contractors. Cost estimates in preparation.
Specification for cast in place pipe, and temporary potable water supply in preparation.
Construction Budget: $100,000.00
Construction Schedule: 1-3 small test projects this spring. Project on schedule.
BOX ELDER CREEK OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS
Project Description: Large regional flood control project to be designed and constructed under
Intergovernmental Agreements with Timnath Development Authority and Boxelder Basin
Stormwater Authority. Project involves channel grading and road crossing improvements from
I-25 to the Poudre River along the Boxelder Creek Corridor.
Project Status: Engineering design Scope of Work in preparation. Conceptual level cost
estimate in preparation.
Project Schedule:
■ Preliminary Design: January 2013 — August 2013
■ CLOMR Submittal: September 2013
■ Right of Way Requirements: March 2013 — April 2014
• Final Design and Permitting Requirements: October 2013 — April 2014
• Construction: May 2014 — December 2014
MULBERRY REDUNDANCY PROJECT
Project Description: Construction of anaerobic and anoxic zones in the Drake Water
Reclamation Facilities' North Process Trains to provide redundancy for the Mulberry Water
Reclamation Facility. Project also includes replacement of several aeration blowers and aeration
automation for better process control and energy efficiency.
Original Project Budget: $4,600,000
Adjusted Project Budget: $4,800,000
Budget Status: On budget with owner -requested change order
Project Status: Overall 96% complete; finished last punch -list items
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Location: Colorado State University, Behavioral Sciences Building
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 6:00-7:30 PM
Details: Beginning with a history of our current industrial system, the feedlots and
confinement operations are unveiled, not through hidden cameras, but through the
eyes of the farmers who live and work there. From there, the story shifts to Polyface
Farms, where the Salatin family has developed an alternative agricultural model
based on rotational grazing and local distribution. Nationwide, a local food
movement of farmers, chefs, and everyday people has taken root ... but could it
ever feed us all? Panel Discussion: local ranchers and film producer.
Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/sustainability/
Contact Information: Dr. Rosemarie Russo
Phone: 970416-2327; Email address: rrusso(a?fcgov.com
Location: Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space
Date/Time: Thursday February 28, 2013 3:30 PM
Details: Join a volunteer Master Naturalist to look for the bald eagles that make Fort Collins
their winter home. Drop in anytime during the program. Meet at the viewing pier,
a short walk from the parking lot along a paved trail. Free, no registration required.
Web address: http://www.fegov.com/naturalarea-/finder/fcopen-,pace
Contact Information: Sue Kenney, Natural Areas Education Coordinator
Phone: 970-224-6118; Email address: skenney(a)fegov.com
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Location: Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia, Performance Hall
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 7:30 PM
Details: Japanese pianist, Nobu, captured the hearts and imagination of music lovers with
his gold medal winning performances at the Thirteenth Van Clibum International
Piano Competition in 2009. Blind since birth, Nobu believes 'there are no barriers
in the field of music." Tickets $14 - $28.
Web address: httn://www.fcgov.conVIctix/show.12hp?id=343
Contact Information: www.lctix.com
Phone:970-221-6730
To view the full calendar of events, visit http://www.fcgov.com/events/
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PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
FORT COLLINS POLICE SERVICES
Call Load
In January 2013, officers responded to 8,012 incidents resulting in 1,462 cases compared to
8,235 incidents and 1,480 cases for the same period last year. Year-to-date totals reflect a
decrease in both categories when compared to the same period last year.
2012 - YTD
2013 - YTD
Incidents
8235
8012
Cases
1480
1462
Police Lieutenant Retires
After 35 years of service to the community, Lt. Hal Dean retired from Fort Collins Police Service
on February 1. Lt. Dean began with the agency in 1978 when Fort Collins was a town of
approximately 50,000 people and the department was much smaller. During his tenure, he
worked in nearly every area of the department including financial crimes, crimes against persons,
as well as patrol. Only three officers with greater seniority than Lt. Dean remain. Thank you Lt.
Dean for all you have for our community.
Weld County District Attorney Dismisses Case against Lt. Broderick
On January 11, Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck filed a motion to dismiss all of the
pending criminal charges against Fort Collins Police Lt. Jim Broderick pertaining to his role in
the Tim Masters murder conviction. According to District Attorney Ken Buck, the decision to
dismiss the pending charges came after the Colorado Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal
to restore two counts of perjury previously dismissed by the trial court. Buck believes the two
counts that were dismissed were critical to his case stating that "without the ability to pursue
those charges, we simply do not believe the case could be proven to a jury beyond a reasonable
doubt." Lt. Broderick remains on administrative leave until the Internal Affairs (IA)
investigation is concluded. As a result of the recent event, police now have new information not
previously available to investigators that needs to be examined before the IA investigation
concludes.
Metro Area Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Fort Collins
The Fort Collins Police SWAT team assisted Lakewood Police on January 29 with the arrest of
an armed robbery suspect, Jacob Carlock, at the Budget Host motel at 1509 N. College Avenue
in Fort Collins. Carlock was wanted in connection with several liquor store armed robberies in
Lakewood. Carlock was taken into custody without incident and faces charges of aggravated
robbery, felony menacing and felony theft.
Arrest
On January 22, Fort Collins police arrested 20-year-old Luis Fernando Cavazos-Reyez (D.O.B.
1 /05/93) of Fort Collins for the December 31 robbery and kidnapping at the Loaf-N-Jug
convenience store, 1801 N. College Ave. Two 17-year-old males were at the store getting gas
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when one of the victims was contacted by three Hispanic males, one of whom showed a handgun
in his waistband. The three suspects made the victims drive them to different areas on North
College Avenue, robbed them and let them go. Through the investigation, police identified
Cavazos-Reyez as a possible suspect. Cavazos-Reyez was contacted during a traffic stop,
detained and transported to the Latimer County jail for 2"d Degree kidnapping (F2), aggravated
robbery (F3), and felony menacing (F5). The investigation continues.
Burglaries
Police detectives are investigating a series of burglaries to local veterinary clinics. Since
September, eight burglaries to veterinary clinics have been reported with the thieves targeting
cash boxes or other containers possibly holding valuables.
Attempted Robbery
On January 6, police received a report of an attempted robbery at the Egg & I Restaurant, 1112
Oakridge Dr. The robber entered the business at closing time, placed a note on the counter,
showed what appeared to be a handle of a gun in liis pocket, and told the hostess that it was a
robbery. The employee stated she would have to get a key to the cash register and when she
walked away the suspect left the business. An employee recognized the suspect and was able to
provide police with a name and vehicle description. Shortly afterwards, police observed the
vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Twenty year -old Joshua David Marshall, was taken into
custody without incident and booked at the Latimer County jail on one count of attempted
aggravated robbery.
Officer Involved in Collision
On January 14, School Resource Officer (SRO) Dawn Johnsen was driving a marked police car
eastbound on E. Prospect shortly before 10 a.m. when her car was hit by a 2006 Honda CRV
driven by Raymond Reilly that crossed the center line. The officer took evasive action to avoid a
head-on collision and the right front panels of the cars collided. SRO Johnsen was transported to
Poudre Valley Hospital where she was treated and released for minor injuries. The driver of the
SUV did not have any apparent injuries. The investigation remains open awaiting blood test
result and charges are pending.
Crime Prevention
During January, the Crime Prevention Specialist spoke to 199 people and handled 31 telephone
calls on topics ranging from assisting a woman living overseas with a chronic burglar alarm issue
in her Fort Collins home to talking with a landlord about the new marijuana laws and how it
affects his tenants. There were presentations to 199 people including a very large group of the
Timberline Church Prime -timers for a class on "Personal Safety for Seniors."
A breakdown of the month's Crime Prevention activities follows:
• RESTORE - 43 attended
• Senior Safety at Timberline Church - 150 attended
• Dealing with Difficult People, Planning - 6 attended
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Crime Prevention Tip
In a proactive move, a landlord inquired about how to handle renters wanting to smoke
marijuana in his properties. This will likely be a commonly asked question now and in the near
future with the new marijuana laws being approved.
A good rule of thumb for landlords responding to this question is if you already have a "no
smoking" rule at the property, this can include smoking "anything."
People can learn more about this and other property related questions at the City's semi-annual
Landlord Training class sponsored by Neighborhood Services. The next classes are scheduled
for April 12 & 19. Contact Ginny Sawyer at 224-6070 or fcgov.com/neighborhoodservicesi for
additional neighborhood related information.
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Residential Fire in Southeast Area
Occupants were able to escape prior to firefighters arriving on scene of what was reported as a
fire in a bathroom on Sunday, January 13. However, instead of what was reported, firefighters
faced a fire rapidly spreading throughout the entire residence. Firefighters found a one-story,
double -wide mobile home with heavy smoke. Soon thereafter a window broke, allowing the fire
to easily spread outside. When firefighters opened the front door they were faced with a large
volume of fire trying to come through the same door. One occupant was transported, treated and
released from Poudre Valley hospital for minor bums received in an attempt to extinguish the
fire.
With the amount and extent of fire involvement, firefighters had to battle from defensive
positions on the exterior. Once they were able to bring the fire under control crews were able to
complete operations from the interior. Due to the large amount of fire and inclement weather the
incident was upgraded to the equivalent of a 2nd Alarm.
By late evening, firefighters completed extinguishing hot spots, however, a crew was held on
scene overnight to ensure no additional flare-ups.
Assisting agencies: American Red Cross -Northern Colorado Chapter, Fort Collins Police
Services and PVH Emergency Services.
The investigation revealed that the origin of the fire was in a bathroom. The cause is still under
investigation.
Electrician Burned, Sprinkler Saves Building
On January 10, an electrician was burned in a fire that was extinguished by an activated fire
sprinkler, saving a large commercial building. Preliminary information is that the electrician was
working in the electrical room. Firefighters responded to a call for an electrical fire in the garage
area and an electrician that had been burned. Upon arrival, firefighters found a four story
commercial office building with heavy smoke coming from the electrical room located in the
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garage on the first floor. The injured electrician was located and immediately treated by PVH
personnel, then transported to Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland.
Firefighters could not immediately attack the fire due to the still energized electrical panels that
were arcing. Fortunately, the fire sprinkler system had activated and was extinguishing the fire
along with keeping it from spreading. Fire damage was limited to the electrical room, however,
smoke was found on all levels of the east wing. Crews remained on scene for at least two hours
to assure there was no fire spread and clear the building of smoke.
Assisting agencies: City of Fort Collins Light & Power, Police Services and PVH Emergency
Services.
Investigators are working to determine an origin and cause. No further information is available.
Escaped Control Burn
An illegal bum that got out of control caused a large grass fire on Saturday, January 19 north of
Fort Collins. A passerby reported a fire in the trees in the area of Larimer County Road 60 and
Savvy Place. Preliminary information reported the fire at less than 1 acre but growing rapidly.
Upon arrival, fire fighters found a quickly moving grass fire and called for additional assistance.
Units from Poudre Fire Authority, Larimer County Sheriffs Office, and the Wellington Fire
Protection District assisted with a total of 15 units and approximately 30 people. The fire was
declared under control three hours later after scorching an estimated 80-100 acres. One
outbuilding was damaged. There are no evacuations or road closures.
Poudre Fire Authority would like to remind all of our citizens that, although it might be cold
outside, grass and brush conditions remain extremely dry. Please use caution.
A permit from the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) should be
obtained before any open burning in Larimer County. Information on open burning or obtaining
an open burning permit can be found the following three ways:
• Visit the online application at: littl)://www.laiiiner.or�,/bumpermit/index htm;
• In person at the Larimer County Environmental Health Division 1525 Blue Spruce Dr,
Fort Collins, CO 80524;
■ Contacting the LCDHE by phone at (970) 498-6775.
Volunteer Firefighter Graduation
Graduation was held Saturday, January 10, followed by a small reception in the City Council
Chambers at 300 West Laporte for the latest academy of volunteer firefighters. After twelve
weeks of training 2-3 times a week, plus five weeks of First Responder medical training and
three days of driver training, the 17 graduated ready to serve the citizens within Poudre Fire
Authority District. Volunteers with PFA are assigned to one of three stations: Fire Station 8, 9 or
11. We congratulate each and every one of them for their hard work and dedication.
Senior Connection
PFA was able to talk with and educate at least 100 attendees at the latest Senior Connection
show. The event, held at the Hilton Fort Collins, featured products and services that pertain to
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safety, good health and health maintenance, recreational activities and hobbies, fashion and
home improvement.
Incident Statistics (by category):
Report Period: January 2013
Total Loss
Fires
45
$295,750
Overpressure/rupture, explosion -no fire
1
Rescue / EMS
965
Hazardous Condition - no fire
34
Service Call
72
Good Intent Call
91
False Alarms / False Calls
123
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster
0
Special Incident Type
0
Total =
1,331
YEAR-TO-DATE 2012
Total Loss
Fires
45
$295,750
Overpressure/rupture, explosion -no fire
1
Rescue / EMS
965
Hazardous Condition - no fire
34
Service Call
72
Good Intent Call
91
False Alarms / False Calls
123
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster
0
Special Incident Type
0
Total =
1,331
Comparison: January2012
Total Loss
Fires
24
$10,740
Overpressure/rupture, explosion -no fire
0
Rescue / EMS
937
Hazardous Condition - no fire
21
Service Call
67
Good Intent Call
83
False Alarms / False Calls
87
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster
0
Special Incident Type
1
Total =
1,220
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Comparison: YEAR-TO-DATE 2012
Fires
Overpressure/rupture, explosion -no fire
Rescue / EMS
Hazardous Condition - no fire
Service Call
Good Intent Call
False Alarms / False Calls
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster
Special Incident Type
Total =
*Information subject to change due to updated data.
Total Loss
24 $10,740
937
21
67
83
87
1,220
BUILDING ACTIVITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
2012 YTD
2013 YTD
% Change
Development Project Submittals Received
14
19
+ 36%
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed
16
27
+ 69%
Building Permits Issued
482
435
-10%
Building Inspections Performed
2726
2623
4%
Plan Reviews Performed
101
171
+ 69%
Construction and development activity has continued to grow. Although overall permit numbers
show a decline over 2012, the mix of permits is different. New residential permits are up 200%
when compared to January 2012. As well, valuations are up 239% and fees collected are up
193% when compared to January 2012, further demonstrating this difference.
General Fund Development Review revenues are approximately $31,000 above projections for
2013 as of January 31.
Projects of note include:
■ Link-N-Greens/Woodward — a formal submittal was received and the initial review
completed. This project is scheduled for a Planning & Zoning Board hearing on
February 21, 2013.
■ Foothills Mall Redevelopment — efforts on this project continue. This project is
scheduled for a special Planning & Zoning Board meeting on February 7, 2013.
■ Eastside and Westside Neighborhoods — proposed Land Use Code changes have been
drafted and public outreach is underway. Upcoming presentations include Planning &
Zoning Board, February 7, 2013; Landmark Preservation Commission, February 13,
2013; Zoning Board of Appeals on February 14, 2013; and Building Review Board,
February 28, 2013. The item is scheduled for City Council on February 12, 2013 (work
session) and on February 19, 2013 (1st reading).
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West Central Neighborhoods Plan Update — work has begun on a plan to provide an
updated vision for this area. The Plan will serve as a basis for land use regulations
housing policies, transportation practices and historic preservation. Emerging issues that
have been raised by citizens include student housing, transportation and compatibility.
Neighborhood representatives have been contacted to determine if there is any interest
from them in participating on this project. A staff team will be identified shortly.
New commercial construction:
o Permit issued for Legacy Senior Residence Apartments at 413 Linden Street.
Seventy-two affordable housing units for seniors are being created.
Other items of note:
Received 12 applications for the Landmark Rehab loan program. Applications are
currently under review and will be presented to the Landmark Preservation Commission
shortly for final approval.
In response to customer feedback, more information on current development proposals is
available online than ever before. A new Current Projects Table is now available online
that allows a citizen to search for a project by the sign number on a "Development
Proposal Under Review" sign, by a keyword search including any part of the project
name, street name or number, by location on a map, and more. Citizens also now have
access to all documents related to a project submittal, conceptual review meeting,
administrative hearing, neighborhood meeting or boards and commissions agendas for:
Planning & Zoning Board, Landmark Preservation Commission, Zoning Board of
Appeals and the Building Review Board. Links for other pertinent information are
provided from one page, giving citizens a consolidated web page that gives them access
to all areas that pertain to projects. This can be found on the Development Review
website located at: http://www.fcgov.com/developnientreview/. An update and
presentation on this item will be given to City Council at the February 26, 2013 work
session.