HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Mail Packet - 4/11/2013 - Memorandum From Laurie Kadrich, Sherry Albertson-Clark And Pete Wray Re: Plan Fort Collins � Biennial Update On Implementation MonitoringPLAN FORT COLLINS – 2011 ACTION PLAN Attachment No. 1
(Biennial Update April 2013 – Next Update April 2015)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS: CONCURRENT WITH PLAN ADOPTION
The actions identified on the following pages are to occur along with adoption of Plan Fort Collins. These action items are already “in the works” and City Council
should expect to see these items coming forward over the coming months. For this reason, they are all labeled as high priority action items. They are divided into
three categories:
Plan Fort Collins Adoption Items – Adoption of the plan will also constitute adoption of these components.
Separate City Council Action Items – Action strategies related to Plan Fort Collins but not included in the adoption process; these items will require
separate action by City Council to implement.
Administrative Items – Action strategies that will occur or begin with the adoption of Plan Fort Collins, but where no City Council action is required.
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS: CONCURRENT WITH PLAN ADOPTION (February 2011)
Immediate Action
item Description
Related
Chapters Responsibility Action Status
Plan Fort Collins Adoption Items
1. City Structure
Plan Map
Update
(PRIORITY)
Update the City Structure Plan Map to reflect Plan Fort Collins
policy directions and Growth Management Area adjustments. (A
separate memo outlines map revisions.)
LIV
T
Planning and
GIS staff.
Complete
Adopted February 2011
2. Targeted Infill
and
Redevelopment
Map Update
(PRIORITY)
Update the Targeted Infill and Redevelopment map to improve
overall clarity and add activity centers as key infill and
redevelopment opportunity areas.
LIV
EH
HI
Planning and
GIS staff.
Complete
Adopted February 2011
3. Pedestrian Plan
Map
(PRIORITY)
Update the Pedestrian Plan to include a map that shows new
Pedestrian Priority Areas.
T
LIV
SW
Transportation
and GIS staff.
Complete
Adopted February 2011
4. Pedestrian LOS
(PRIORITY)
Update the Pedestrian Level of Service (LOS) un-signalized
crossing policy as part of the Pedestrian Plan update.
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IMMEDIATE ACTIONS: CONCURRENT WITH PLAN ADOPTION (February 2011)
Immediate Action
item Description
Related
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5. Master Street
Plan Update
(PRIORITY)
Revise various street classifications on the Master Street Plan
to reflect new land-use patterns and triple bottom line analysis
recommendations.
Designate corridors/street segments on new Master Street
Plan overlay map to reflect areas needing a future “Context-
Sensitive Solutions” approach rather than application of
current street design standards based on Larimer County
Urban Area Street Standards
T
LIV
HI
Transportation,
Engineering,
and Traffic
Operations
staff.
Complete
Adopted March 2011.
6. Transportation
Capital
Improvements
Plan (CIP)
(PRIORITY)
Update the CIP tool with a method that allows projects to be
identified and evaluated in an objective, transparent, and
flexible manner in response to the vision, principles, and
policies of the TMP.
Update the CIP prioritization criteria to incorporate a direct
connection to the vision, principles, and policies of the TMP.
Update the multi-modal transportation CIP.
T
SW
LIV
ENV
EH
CPR
Transportation
and Planning
staff, with
interdepartment
al staff team
(PDT, Utilities,
and
Environmental
Services).
Complete
Adopted March 2011.
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 3
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IMMEDIATE ACTIONS: CONCURRENT WITH PLAN ADOPTION (February 2011)
Immediate Action
item Description
Related
Chapters Responsibility Action Status
Separate City Council Action Items (not part of Plan Fort Collins adoption)
7. Land Use Code
Amendments
(PRIORITY)
Infill Compatibility
Add and revise size and design standards of houses in the
Eastside and Westside neighborhoods to address
compatibility issues.
Neighborhoods and Housing
Amend Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhoods requirements
regarding (1) mix of housing, (2) density requirements, and (3)
neighborhood convenience centers (building footprints for
retail and offices).
Eliminate Infill Area and retain flexible density for smaller
projects.
Community Appearance and Design and Others
Establish gateway standards for the I-25/392 Interchange (as
part of the interchange project).
Change all references in the Land Use Code from Commercial
to “General Commercial” to improve clarity and match zoning
map text.
LIV
T
EH
HI
Planning, City
Attorney’s
Office, and
Community
Development
and
Neighborhood
Services
(CDNS) staff.
2010 E/W Design Study complete in
2011.
2011-2013 E/W New Character Study
implementation adopted by Council
on 3/5/13.
LMN Standards adopted in March
2011.
I-25/392 Gateway Design Standards
adopted March, 2011.
LUC “General Commercial” adopted
March, 2011.
8. Building Code
Green
Amendments
(PRIORITY)
Adopt amendments to “green” the 2009 International Building
Codes (adopted September 2010).
ENV
LIV
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IMMEDIATE ACTIONS: CONCURRENT WITH PLAN ADOPTION (February 2011)
Immediate Action
item Description
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11. Reshaping
Street Case
Study
(PRIORITY)
Develop, implement, and evaluate a “Reshaping Street” case
study along LaPorte Avenue from Howes Street to Wood Street.
T
LIV
SW
ENV
Traffic
Operations and
Transportation
staff.
Complete
Implemented in 2011
12. Light and
Power Grid
System
Security
Improvements
(PRIORITY)
Develop measures to maintain customer privacy, develop
aesthetics policies and procedures for the electric grid, and
develop code regulations and guidelines for new energy
technologies and electrical storage.
Improve security and implement National Institute for
Standards and Technology (NIST) standards (due to security
issues, specific security measures cannot be specified).
ENV
SW
Utilities staff. Metering infrastructure improvements
partially complete in 2011 as part of
Advance Metering Project (AMI).
NIST standards on-going over next 2-
3 years.
13. Natural Areas
Program –
Agricultural
Land Use
Policy
(PRIORITY)
Develop and administratively adopt a policy that defines the
parameters for appropriate agricultural activities on lands
managed by the Natural Areas Program that could be leased, or
continue leasing, for a variety of agricultural activities including
grazing, crop production, and community gardens. The primary
mission of the Program would continue to focus on conservation
of native biological diversity and habitat.
ENV
SW
HI
Natural Areas
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IMMEDIATE ACTIONS: CONCURRENT WITH PLAN ADOPTION (February 2011)
Immediate Action
item Description
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Chapters Responsibility Action Status
16. New Inter-
Departmental
Teams
(PRIORITY)
Multi-Purpose Open Lands
Explore new opportunities to partner on acquiring and managing
various open lands for multiple uses (e.g., natural areas,
recreation, stormwater, trails, agriculture/food production, etc.).
ENV
HI
SW
CPR
Natural Areas,
Utilities,
Environmental
Services,
Planning,
Transportation,
and Parks
Planning staff.
Team completed the assessment of
potential partnerships in 2012; work is
underway to identify potential multiple
uses on several open lands
properties. New opportunities will
evolve as additional partners are
identified.
Watershed Protection and Stream Restoration
Share information and experiences related to watershed
protection efforts and explore and pursue new opportunities to
partner on stream restoration, enhancement, and water quality
projects.
ENV
T
CPR
HI
Natural Areas,
Utilities,
Planning,
Transportation,
and Parks
Planning, staff.
Team Formed in Spring 2011. On-
going effort.
Several Restoration efforts underway
in 2013.
Planning half day information sharing
events
Redevelopment and Infill
Leverage the Urban Renewal team (existing) and add other
members as needed to address cross cutting redevelopment and
infill challenges, and to explore new means of addressing the
challenges inherent in this type of development.
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 6
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IMMEDIATE ACTIONS: CONCURRENT WITH PLAN ADOPTION (February 2011)
Immediate Action
item Description
Related
Chapters Responsibility Action Status
17. Arts and
Culture
Directory
(PRIORITY)
Make the Arts and Culture Directory of arts venues and arts
organizations available on the City’s website. Solicit information
on and add educational opportunities, support services, and artists
directory to provide information and inspiration as to how artists
might be of service in the community.
CPR
HI
EH
LIV
Cultural
Services staff.
Directory created in 2011 to build
upon Arts Alive Directory and other
sources. Now available at:
www.airartsincubator.org website.
Research compiled on arts
organizations’ educational offerings to
schools.
NEAR-TERM ACTIONS
The near-term actions are efforts that will quickly follow adoption of Plan Fort Collins, before the next City Budgeting for Outcomes cycle (mid 2011 through 2012).
They are divided into two categories: items that require City Council action and administrative items. The list of near-term actions generally only includes projects,
programs, or actions that are funded or are part of ongoing departmental efforts. Exceptions include actions that could be funded by non-general fund sources
(such as a transportation program that could be funded by a federal grant). Top priorities have been identified by the planning team based on citizen feedback and
general estimates about staff resources and City Council time availability.
NEAR-TERM ACTIONS: 2011 AND 2012
Near-Term Action item Description
Related
Chapters Responsibility Action Status
City Council Action Items
1. Economic Action
Plan Update
(PRIORITY)
Update the Economic Action Plan, including a competitive
analysis of the City, development of a retail retention
program, continued support for business incubation, and
targeted industry cluster development, including enhanced
support for the Uniquely Fort Collins cluster.
EH
HI
Economic
Development
staff.
Completed – Adopted June 2012
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 7
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Near-Term Action item Description
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2. Citywide Capital
Improvement Plan
(PRIORITY)
Develop a citywide Capital Improvement Plan, integrating
transportation, utilities, parks, cultural and recreation
facilities, City facilities, and other capital needs as
appropriate. Update this CIP every two years.
T
ENV
CPR
HI
EH
Transportation,
Utilities,
Facilities,
Operations,
Parks, and
Recreation,
Cultural
Resources,
City Manager’s
Office, and
CDNS staff.
As of March 2013, a data base has
been designed and information of
approximately half of all citywide
capital projects has been entered into
the data base. Data entry needs to be
completed and an up-to-date narrative
needs to be created.
3. Harmony Corridor
Plan Updates
(PRIORITY)
1) Develop the Harmony Enhanced Travel Corridor Master
Plan and 2) update the Harmony Plan and Harmony Corridor
Standards to provide a new vision for the Harmony Corridor
and gateway area.
EH
LIV
T
ENV
Planning,
Transportation,
Transfort,
Traffic
Operations,
Engineering,
CDNS, City
Attorney’s
Office, and
Economic
Development
staff; staffing
funded in 2011.
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 8
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NEAR-TERM ACTIONS: 2011 AND 2012
Near-Term Action item Description
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Chapters Responsibility Action Status
5. Master Street Plan
Street Classification
Amendments
(PRIORITY)
Update the Master Street Plan Classifications and Larimer
County Urban Area Street Standards cross-sections to
address needs for urban arterials, “green streets” concepts,
and other context-sensitive design elements.
T
LIV
EH
ENV
SW
HI
Transportation,
Engineering,
Traffic
Operations,
and Utilities
staff in
coordination
with Larimer
County staff;
funded in 2011
and 2012.
Initiated as part of Transportation
Planning work program in 2012.
Estimated completion in fall, 2013.
6. Multiple-Family
Building Design
(PRIORITY)
Evaluate providing additional multiple-family architectural
design and variation standards to supplement existing
standards, such as providing different footprints, façade
treatment, roof forms, entrance features, and building
orientation.
LIV Planning, City
Attorney’s
Office, and
CDNS staff;
funded in
2011/2012.
Completed in 2012 as part of annual
Land Use Code maintenance.
7. Growth Management
Area Adjustments
(PRIORITY)
Complete Growth Management Area adjustments east of
Interstate 25 in accordance with the Fort Collins-Timnath
Intergovernmental Agreement and work with area owners to
amend the Interstate 25 Corridor Plan and define appropriate
zoning districts for areas east of Interstate 25
LIV
HI
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 9
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9. Land Use Code
Amendments
(PRIORITY)
Infill Compatibility
Review and, if needed, revise neighborhood transition
and compatibility standards.
Infill and Redevelopment
1. Review and, if needed, revise the Code regarding
barriers to infill/redevelopment and identify a means to
capture additional green building opportunities.
2. Review and revise adequate public facilities
requirements and transportation Levels of Service for infill
and redevelopment.
3. Revise Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay
zone standards per Midtown Study recommendations.
4. Review and, if needed, revise utility, transportation and
other requirements to reduce barriers to redevelopment.
5. Explore strategies to provide “nature in the city” type
amenities in mixed-use areas, including Land Use Code
landscaping revisions, guidelines, and incentives (see policy
LIV 14.1).
6. Review and, if needed, revise design standards for the
River Downtown Redevelopment zoning district, particularly
for defining appropriate architectural and materials.
LIV
EH
T
ENV
HI
Planning,
Transportation,
City Attorney’s
Office, CDNS,
Traffic
Operations,
Engineering,
and Economic
Development
staff; funded in
2011 and 2012.
Infill compatibility standards adopted
by Council as part of fall 2012 LUC
amendments.
1. Initiated in 2011 as part of Planned
Development Overlay District Project.
Council adoption of Pilot Project
February 2013
2. See above
3. Economic Health work
program 2012 part of Midtown Urban
Design Plan
4. See PDOD note above
5. Planning work program start
February, 2013
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 10
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Near-Term Action item Description
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Chapters Responsibility Action Status
12. Strategic Planning Develop an ongoing, long-term strategic planning process for
the City organization.
All City Manager’s
Office staff.
The first organization wide Strategic
Plan was completed in 2012. The
Executive Lead Team has adopted a
revised Organizational Strategic Plan
(March 2013) that is aligned more
directly with the BFO and City Plan
Key Outcomes.
13. North College/
Mountain Vista
Enhanced Travel
Corridor
Develop North College/Mountain Vista Enhanced Travel
Corridor Master Plan.
LIV
EH
T
Transportation
staff (with in-
house
resources
only).
Transportation Planning staff
prepared and submitted a federal
funding grant to HUD to seek
resources to assist with this project in
2011 that was not successful.
Funding request for this project for the
2013-14 BFO process not accepted.
14. Enhanced/Refined
Transportation
Capital
Improvements Plan
Update the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) to reflect
projects that are identified in corridor master plans and the
results of the Intersection Prioritization Study. Evaluate the
highest need, highest priority projects in greater detail,
involving the assessment of projects at the more detailed
principle and policy level. Refine cost estimates for the
highest need, highest priority projects, including costs for
capital as well as sources of funding for ongoing
maintenance and operations. Revise several of the
programs containing multiple projects:
Limit the number of projects in each program group
to maintain manageable size and budgets.
Group closely related projects that complement each
other.
Implement a more refined method for prioritizing projects
among different project categories. Adjust category
weighting to reflect outcomes measured over time.
T Transportation,
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15. Pedestrian Needs
Assessment
Conduct a citywide needs assessment to inventory
pedestrian missing links and ADA ramps.
T
SW
LIV
Transportation
and
Engineering
staff.
Needs assessment inventory
completed in 2012. Prioritization of
projects will be complete in 2013 with
on-going implementation.
16. Bicycle Lane System
Evaluation
Evaluate the on-street bicycle lane system and update the
Level of Service (LOS) criteria to reflect various cycling and
roadway conditions throughout the community. Use this
information to update the City’s Bicycle Map and LOS
standards.
T
LIV
SW
Transportation,
Engineering,
and Traffic
staff, Bicycle
Coordinator.
FC Bikes is measuring bikeway system
LOS as an 'existing condition' report
for the 2013 Bike Plan update.
17. Bicycle and
Pedestrian
Wayfinding
Evaluate and improve bicycle and pedestrian wayfinding
signage throughout the City.
T Transportation,
Parks, and
Environmental
Services staff.
Project initiated in 2011 and on-going.
Currently in 2013, the Parks
department is installing signs along
the Spring Creek Trail. This will be
expanded to the other trails.
18. Trail Design
Standards
Amendments
Update bicycle/pedestrian trail design standards to
address use of trails for commuting/transportation
purposes without impacting the recreational value of the
trail system.
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Near-Term Action item Description
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Chapters Responsibility Action Status
21. Streetscape Design
Standards/
Streetscape Manual
Update
Update manual to be consistent with updated Land Use
Code landscaping standards.
LIV
T
HI
Planning,
Transportation,
Engineering,
Forestry,
Parks, Gardens
on Spring
Creek, Streets
and
Sustainability
staff; funded in
2011 and 2012.
Initiated in 2011 and adopted by
Council on 2/26/13. Parks is
responsible for the maintenance of
medians and has a small budget for
upgrades to the medians.
22. Evaluate Fees for
Redevelopment/
Infill Projects
Evaluate the feasibility of implementing different review and
impact fee schedules for infill/redevelopment projects and
new greenfield development projects and update fee
schedules if necessary.
EH
LIV
CDNS and
Economic
Development
staff; staffing
funded in 2011.
Not in Economic Health 2013 work
program.
23. Geothermal Energy
Development Fees
Examine the appropriate level of development fees for
geothermal heating.
ENV
EH
LIV
Light and
Power Utility,
City Attorney’s
Office, CDNS,
and Economic
Development
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Administrative Items (no City Council action required)
27. Plan Monitoring
Program (PRIORITY)
Develop a Plan Monitoring Program, including determination
of indicators and benchmarks for each of the Plan’s seven
theme areas.
EH
T
SW
CPR
LIV
ENV
HI
Finance,
Planning,
Sustainability
Coordinator,
Utilities,
Environmental
Services,
Economic
Development,
and City
Manager’s
office staff.
Initiated in 2011 by Planning staff and
later merged with the Community
Performance Measurement Program
in 2012. Council Dashboard went live
February 2013, BFO Performance
Report to go live later in 2013.
28. Midtown Existing
Conditions and Mall
Redevelopment
(PRIORITY)
Prepare an analysis of existing conditions within the Midtown
Study area, with emphasis on the statutory requirements to
establish Urban Renewal Areas, and continued partnership
with Alberta Development Partners to redevelop Foothills
Mall.
EH
T
LIV
HI
Economic
Development,
Urban
Renewal,
Planning, and
CDNS staff;
funded in 2011.
1) Midtown existing conditions
analysis and Urban Renewal Plan
complete in 2011.
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31. Poudre River
Corridor Access and
Wayfinding
Improvements
(PRIORITY)
Form an interdepartmental Poudre River Corridor Access
Team (Parks Planning, Stormwater, Planning,
Transportation, and Natural Areas departments) to explore
and pursue ways to improve access to the Poudre River and
to improve wayfinding signage.
ENV
LIV
T
CPR
HI
Planning,
Transportation,
Natural Areas,
Utilities, and
Parks Planning
staff.
Wayfinding/Mileage/Etiquette signs
have been installed on the Poudre
Trail as a demonstration. Staff is
planning and installing this signage on
the rest of the trail system in 2013.
32. Waste Reduction
and Diversion
Campaign
(PRIORITY)
Expand education campaigns about the City’s goals and
objectives for reducing waste at the source and diverting
material from landfill disposal.
ENV
HI
Environmental
Services staff
and
Climatewise.
On-going 2011-2012, and 2013: broad
campaign of “I-Recycle” profiles
(citizen recyclers), enhanced website
installations, street banner-hangings,
wide distribution of icon-based
recycling guidelines poster.
33. Waste Diversion
Assistance Program
(PRIORITY)
Implement an assistance program to enable the building
industry to achieve higher rates of waste diversion for new
construction and gain LEED certification credits.
ENV
HI
Environmental
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37. Improvements to
Process for Infill and
Redevelopment
Review and make improvements to the development review
process to add flexibility for infill and redevelopment projects.
LIV
EH
ENV
T
CPR
CDNS and
Economic
Development
staff.
New project “Planned Development
Overlay District” initiated in 2011,
Council adoption of Pilot Project (Feb.
2013)
38. Historic
Preservation
Actions
Implement priority actions from the Historic Preservation
Program Assessment Report (2010).
LIV
HI
CDNS staff. Priority actions identified in
coordination with Council and
Landmark Preservation Commission.
Implementation of priority actions in
coordination with Historic Preservation
Program Improvements Process. On-
going implementation of additional
actions through 2015 and beyond.
39. Trail Network
Assessment
Review the current and proposed future trail network and
identify trails and/or trail segments that are more suited for
transportation purposes versus those that should be
designated as recreational trails and/or go through sensitive
natural areas. Review changes that need to be made to
design standards, regulations/policies, and
education/awareness efforts for the different types of trail
classifications and locations.
T
ENV
LIV
HI
Transportation,
Environmental
Services, and
Parks and
Recreation
staff.
Park staff and Park Planning staff
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41. Pedestrian and
Bicycle Safety
Education
Implement additional bicycle and pedestrian safety education
programs for people of all ages. Include educational efforts
to increase safe use of on-street facilities and off-street,
multipurpose trails.
T
SW
HI
Transportation,
Parks, Traffic
Operations,
Climatewise,
and Police
Services staff.
On-going program: FC Bikes launched
the Bicycle Ambassador Program in
April 2012 - volunteers teach many
residents bicycle safety, maintenance,
and etiquette. Program is in English
and Spanish. Programs reach out to
children/youth/families, college
students, and adults (seniors,
businesses, and motorists).
42. C&D Drop-Off at
Larimer County
Landfill
Work with Larimer County to establish a designated area at
the landfill for accepting certain types of construction and
demolition (C&D) debris, thereby increasing opportunities for
materials recovery.
ENV
HI
Environmental
Services staff.
To date in 2013, County not
supportive of this action. On-going
discussions continue to seek
opportunities for integrated waste
management at the landfill.
43. Private Partnerships
for Recycling Drop-
offs
Encourage private partnerships for constructing community
drop-offs to collect more recyclables (paper, glass, textiles,
etc.)
ENV
HI
Environmental
Services staff.
Action funded in 2011-2012. Private
partnerships identified include textiles
industry demand resulting in
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45. Arts and Culture
Incubator and
Education
Develop an arts and culture incubator program for students,
professional artists, and non-profit administrators in
collaboration with Cultural Services, Beet Street, and CSU to
drive professional and economic development. Seek
collaborations between arts and culture organizations and
schools, both K-12 and higher education, to bring arts-based
learning to teachers and into the classroom as well as
content specific training.
CPR
HI
Cultural
Services staff.
In-progress in 2012, grant received for
design for launch in fall. Beet Street
launched the Arts Incubator of the
Rockies (AIR) in 2013; CSU also
launched the LEAP institute in 2013.
46. Evaluate and Update
Affordable Housing
Development
Incentives
Research national best management practices and partner
with the local building and development community, housing
agencies, and the Affordable Housing Board to evaluate Fort
Collins’ incentives and revise them if necessary.
LIV
HI
Social
Sustainability
and City
Attorney’s
Office staff;
funded in 2011
and 2012.
Scheduled for 2013/2014 work
program.
47. Voluntary Employer
Commute Trip
Reduction
Seek additional grant funding to renew City support of local
and regional employer commute trip reduction programs to
increase transportation system efficiency and help achieve
environmental goals from the Air Quality Plan and Climate
Action Plan (2011-2012 grant writing).
ENV
T
HI
Air Quality,
Climatewise &
Transportation
staff; seek
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 18
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50. Multi-Family and
Business Recycling
Outreach
Develop outreach programs to encourage multi-family
property managers to provide single-stream recycling
systems to tenants and to encourage businesses that
dispose of high levels of trash per week to sign up for
recycling from their service provider.
ENV
LIV
HI
Environmental
Services staff
and
Climatewise.
Waste Reduction & Recycling
Assistance Program (WRAP) initiated
in 2011 for businesses and multi-
family (MFU) complexes. Now, 30
WRAP partners provide new (or
enhanced) recycling, including 19
businesses and 11 MFUs, with more
lined up to join WRAP in 2013.
51. Multi-Family Energy
Efficiency Program
Develop a targeted energy efficiency program for multi-family
buildings.
ENV
HI
Utilities staff
and
Climatewise.
Coordinated implementation
beginning 1st quarter 2013, focus on
energy efficiency, water conservation
and utility customer service.
52. Land Bank Program
Evaluation
Assess the value of the Land Bank properties and evaluate
whether any should be sold for affordable housing
development.
LIV Social
Sustainability
staff; funded in
2011 and 2012.
Evaluation Report completed in 2010.
In between five-year evaluations, staff
continues to assess properties as part
of two-year BFO schedule if changes
are needed. Next report scheduled for
2015.
53. Well City
Designation
Achieve Well City designation by the Wellness Council of
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55. Address Language
and Cultural Barriers
Identify City resources and support community efforts to
minimize language and cultural barriers, and promote
inclusiveness.
HI
LIV
City Clerk’s
Office.
Communication
s and Public
Involvement,
and Human
Resources
staff.
Supported the formation of a
Community Inclusivity Task Group as
part of UniverCity Connections
Additional efforts are ongoing for
2013.
FC Bikes launched the Bicycle
Ambassador Program in April 2012 -
volunteers teach many residents
bicycle safety, maintenance, and
etiquette. Program is in English and
Spanish. Programs reach out to
children/youth/families, college
students, and adults (seniors,
businesses, and motorists).
On-going effort in 2013-14.
56. Improve
Communication and
Interaction
Continually explore and assess efficient methods and
systems for citizen-Council communication and interaction
and support and expand on practices and systems that are
open and accountable to the public.
HI Communication
and Public
Involvement,
City Clerk’s
Office, and MIS
staff.
Initiated in 2011, as part of on-going
program. Communication and
interactions between the public and
Council has been improved through
methods such as Dev. Rev. outreach
meetings, organizational capacity for
City employees, use of new
technology tools, re-initiating District
meetings, and City works program.
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 20
April 2013 Update
LONGER-TERM ACTIONS
The longer-term actions are efforts that will occur several years following plan adoption with the next Budgeting for Outcomes cycle, until the next Plan Fort Collins
update (2013 and beyond). They are divided into two categories: items that require City Council action, and administrative items. Funding for these actions will
be based on the next Budgeting for Outcomes cycle. Top priorities have been identified by the planning team based on citizen feedback and general estimates
about staff resources and City Council time availability.
LONGER-TERM ACTIONS: 2013 AND BEYOND
Longer-Term Action
Item Description
Related
Chapters Responsibility Action Status
City Council Action Items
1. Cost Recovery
Model Update
(PRIORITY)
Periodically update the cost recovery model and utilize for
subarea planning and large annexations.
EH
LIV
SW
Economic
Development
staff.
On-going. Application of Model is
contingent on planning and larger
annexation projects coming online.
No action planned for early 2013.
2. Climate Action
Plan Update
(PRIORITY)
Complete a comprehensive update of the 2008 Climate Action
Plan in 2015/2016.
ENV
T
SW
LIV
EH
CPR
Environmental
Services staff;
needs
dedicated
funding.
May be funded through Sustainability
Plan development in 2013/2014, or in
next BFO process in 2015/2016.
Continue to expand ClimateWise as a
successful voluntary business
outreach program to reduce
emissions and report progress in
2013/2014.
3. 2009 Energy Policy
Update (PRIORITY)
Update the 2009 Energy Policy in 2014/2015. ENV Utilities staff. Energy Policy review started with the
Energy Board in February 2013.
4. 2004 Land
Conservation and
Stewardship
Master Plan Update
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 21
April 2013 Update
LONGER-TERM ACTIONS: 2013 AND BEYOND
Longer-Term Action
Item Description
Related
Chapters Responsibility Action Status
6. Transfort Strategic
Plan Update
(PRIORITY)
Update the 2009 Transfort Strategic Plan in 2014. T Transfort and
Transportation
staff
In-house update by staff in 2014 to
incorporate business plan and transit
route configuration.
7. PAYT for
Commercial
Customers
(PRIORITY)
Consider an ordinance that would amend the City’s Pay-As-
You-Throw (PAYT) system to include all commercial
customers, i.e., require the recycling fee to be embedded in
rates and charge volume-based pricing.
ENV
HI
Environmental
Services staff.
No action taken for PAYT. In March
2013 Council adopted an Ordinance
banning the disposal off cardboard in
waste stream. Cardboard recycling
continues to be encouraged.
8. Gateway Design
Standards
(PRIORITY)
Develop design standards for three Interstate 25 interchange
gateways (Prospect, Mulberry and Mountain Vista).
LIV Planning,
Engineering,
and
Sustainability
staff.
Initiated in January, 2013 with
anticipated completion in fall.
9. Southwest Enclave
Annexation Phase
4 (PRIORITY)
Complete Phase 4 of the Southwest Enclave Annexation
project (2013-2014).
LIV
EH
Planning, City
Attorney’s
Office, and
CDNS staff.
Phase 4 will be recorded on Dec. 31,
2013 and zoning will occur in early
2014.
10. Plan Fort Collins
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 22
April 2013 Update
LONGER-TERM ACTIONS: 2013 AND BEYOND
Longer-Term Action
Item Description
Related
Chapters Responsibility Action Status
14. Timberline
Enhanced Travel
Corridor and
Access
Management Plans
Develop an Enhanced Travel Corridor Master Plan and access
management plan for Timberline Road from Harmony Road to
Mountain Vista to support the reduced Master Street Plan
classification of Timberline Road north of Prospect Road from
a 6 lane arterial to a 4 lane arterial along this segment.
T
EH
LIV
Engineering
and
Transportation
staff.
Not funded in 2013/2014 budget.
15. Prospect
Enhanced Travel
Corridor Plan
Develop Prospect Enhanced Travel Corridor Master Plan. LIV
EH
T
Planning and
Transportation
staff.
Not funded in 2013/2014 budget.
16. West Elizabeth
Enhanced Travel
Corridor Plan
Develop West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Master
Plan.
LIV
EH
T
Planning and
Transportation
staff.
Not funded in 2013/2014 budget.
17. Bicycle Plan
Update
Update the 2008 Bicycle Plan in 2013. T
SW
Transportation
and FC Bikes
staff.
Bicycle Plan will be updated in 2013
18. Transportation
User Cost
Explore a cost per user or cost per person mile travel measure
as part of the triple bottom line analysis to help identify total
transaction cost for transportation from both the City and the
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 23
April 2013 Update
LONGER-TERM ACTIONS: 2013 AND BEYOND
Longer-Term Action
Item Description
Related
Chapters Responsibility Action Status
20. Complete Strategic
Annexations
Complete the annexation of key areas by developing and
implementing strategies and incentives for property owners
within the Growth Management Area.
LIV
EH
HI
Planning, City
Attorney’s
Office, and
CDNS staff.
The East Mulberry Corridor enclave
annexation assessment initiated in
2012 and continues in 2013. This
effort is led by City Manager’s Office
and CDNS staff. Staff coordinating
properties west of I-25/SH 392
Interchange for annexation in 2013.
21. Land Use Code
Amendments
Urban Estate District
Evaluate and amend, if necessary, the Urban Estate
District to address housing needs and compatibility with
existing large lot subdivisions.
Community Appearance and Design
Review and revise standards for new landscaping
standards and options citywide (including soil
preparation/amendment practices).
Evaluate providing additional commercial architectural
design standards to supplement existing standards such
as building materials, character, and image elements.
LIV
ENV
CDNS staff. Urban Estate District amendments not
funded in Planning work program for
2013-14.
New Streetscape Standards adopted
by Council February, 2013 as
Appendix C of the Larimer County
Urban Area Street Standards.
Commercial design standards project
in progress; completion anticipated by
December 2013.
22. Building Code
Updates
Regularly update City codes (building, energy, green aspects)
in alignment with national model code cycles.
ENV
HI
Utilities and
CDNS staff.
City codes updated on regular basis
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 24
April 2013 Update
LONGER-TERM ACTIONS: 2013 AND BEYOND
Longer-Term Action
Item Description
Related
Chapters Responsibility Action Status
25. Support
Alternative,
Efficient Fuels/
Vehicles
(PRIORITY)
As sustainable alternative fuels (cellulosic ethanol, CNG, other
biofuels, electric) and/or highly efficient vehicles emerge, the
City should invest in infrastructure and support the use of such
alternative fuels and vehicles to reduce carbon emissions and
air pollution.
ENV Environmental
Services and
Utilities staff.
City is increasing compressed natural
gas for busses and backing away from
E-85 for fleet vehicles. ESD staff
exploring possible CNG for busses
from landfill gas. City launched Drive
Electric Northern Colorado partnership
in 2013.
26. Arts Council
(PRIORITY)
Continue to invest in the Cultural Services Department and
support development of an Arts Council to serve as a
“chamber of commerce” for the arts and culture industry. Arts
Councils frequently support their community and its arts and
culture industry in advocacy, promotion, marketing, clearing
house for information, business and administrative support,
educational opportunities for creative professionals and
citizens, support of fundraising efforts, and seeking re-granting
opportunities through state-wide and national grants.
CPR
EH
Cultural
Services staff.
2013: Cultural Services has been
working with the Beet Street Board as
they consider moving towards an arts
council-type agency for the
community. If this occurs, it would
fulfill the Long-term action item of
developing an arts council.
27. Public Building
Energy Updates
(PRIORITY)
Develop real-time energy use displays in public buildings and
provide for Light and Power vehicle charging capability in new
City buildings.
ENV
HI
Facilities staff. Facilities Services currently monitors
all City buildings for energy use and
provides data on-line. In 2013, 3
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 25
April 2013 Update
LONGER-TERM ACTIONS: 2013 AND BEYOND
Longer-Term Action
Item Description
Related
Chapters Responsibility Action Status
29. Community Safety
Funding
(PRIORITY)
Continue to explore long-term funding options to maintain the
levels of service expected for police, fire, and emergency
management services and to implement the recommendations
of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) regarding
staffing levels needed to maintain current levels of service.
SW
EH
Police Services
and Poudre
Fire Authority
staff.
Plan Fort Collins as it relates to Police
Services has resulted in the addition
of numerous positions since 2011. In
conjunction with the passage of the
Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG)
initiative and, in keeping with the
recommendations made by the Police
Executive Research Forum (PERF) 25
personnel positions have been added
to augment police staffing needs and
enhance current levels of service. The
added positions were the majority of
PERF’s recommended positions. As
part of the 2013 budget cycle 11
positions will be added. Funding
needs for 2014 have yet to be
determined.
Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) and
Emergency Management (EM) are
continuing to explore options for long-
term funding. The current levels of
funding for PFA include approximately
80% from the City’s General Fund,
and 20% from Poudre Valley Fire
Protection District sources. Existing
funding sources for EM include
approximately 30% PFA, 30% City
General Fund, and 30% Utilities, and
remaining from FEMA. Since 2011,
about 11% of KFCG revenue has
provided funding to support additional
staffing and enhanced level of service.
The KFCG funds sunset in 2021.
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 26
April 2013 Update
LONGER-TERM ACTIONS: 2013 AND BEYOND
Longer-Term Action
Item Description
Related
Chapters Responsibility Action Status
30. Parks and
Recreation
Funding
(PRIORITY)
Explore long-term funding options for Parks and Recreation
operations and maintenance and the construction of new
facilities.
CPR
EH
SW
HI
Parks and
Recreation and
Economic
Development
staff.
On-going effort. The Parks
department continues to work with the
Finance department on a revenue
diversification program.
31. Affordable Housing
Program Funding
(PRIORITY)
Investigate long-term funding sources to maintain affordable
housing programs.
LIV
EH
HI
Affordable
Housing staff.
On-going effort.
32. Long-Term
Sustainable
Funding Research
Research options and ideas from other communities regarding
potential long-term, sustainable funding mechanisms (beyond
sales tax revenue).
All Economic
Development
staff.
On-going.
33. Transportation
Asset Management
Program
Maintain a transportation asset management program and
update it every two years.
T Transportation,
Traffic
Operations,
and
Engineering
staff.
On-going.
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 27
April 2013 Update
LONGER-TERM ACTIONS: 2013 AND BEYOND
Longer-Term Action
Item Description
Related
Chapters Responsibility Action Status
36. Light and Power
Vehicle Charging
Stations
Develop public electric vehicle charging stations as needed. ENV
HI
Utilities staff. New charging stations funded in 2013
budget. Program being developed in
conjunction with the Drive Electric
Northern Colorado initiative. Charging
stations currently available at several
City buildings with more being
considered later this year.
37. Solar Garden Develop a community solar garden that provides an
opportunity for electric utility customers to individually benefit
from collectively sharing a larger-scale remote solar energy
resource.
ENV
HI
EH
LIV
Utilities staff. Funded in the 2013-14 budget.
Program development underway.
38. Cultural and
Performance
Facilities
Continue to develop cultural and performance facilities as
detailed in the Cultural Facilities Plan, and as funding permits.
Ensure availability of arts and culture education and
participation opportunities to our youth and life-long learners
through future combined arts and recreation centers.
CPR Cultural
Services staff.
2013 BFO Offer to conduct feasibility
study for potential Southeast Arts and
Recreation Facility; consultant on
contract.
39. Drake Treatment
Plant Upgrades
Investigate outside funding options, process feasibility, and
regulatory guidance for possible upgrades to the Water
Reclamation and Biosolids Facilities that would enable the City
to add unconventional community waste streams to increases
the ability for alternative energy generation.
ENV Water Utilities
staff.
On-going program
40. Renewable Energy
Purchase Options
Explore long-term local renewable energy purchase options. ENV
EH
HI
Utilities staff. Fort Collins Solar Program funding
approved in 2013 & 2014. Program
Plan Fort Collins – 2011 Action Plan Page 28
April 2013 Update
LONGER-TERM ACTIONS: 2013 AND BEYOND
Longer-Term Action
Item Description
Related
Chapters Responsibility Action Status
42. Communications
Technology
Research
Evaluate the existing free downtown wireless network to
assess use, security, and other factors, explore how other
jurisdictions have successfully deployed large scale wireless
networks, and seek partnerships with other governmental,
non-profit, and private organizations to explore the feasibility
and benefits of future communication technologies throughout
the city.
HI MIS staff,
Utilities staff.
Fort Collins Utilities continuing to
install smart metering infrastructure in
City in 2013. State Law prohibits City
from providing WIFI service.
Expansion of Downtown free WIFI
service to other areas will be
potentially deployed by private
businesses. City will continue to
coordinate with private organizations
for expanded wireless network.
Attachment No. 2
Summary of City Plan Catalyst Projects and Progress to Date
1. FortZED
Overview of Project
The Fort Collins net Zero Energy District initiative (FortZED) is part of the Renewable and
Distributed Systems Integration (RDSI) cooperative study with the Department of Energy. The
initiative is led by Fort Collins Utilities, UniverCity Connections, and the Colorado Clean Energy
Cluster. The mission of FortZED is to transform the downtown area and the main campus of
Colorado State University into a model net Zero Energy District through conservation, efficiency,
renewable sources and smart technologies.
Key Outcomes of the RDSI project include:
providing valuable research for the Department of Energy’s nationwide RDSI program,
which includes 9 demonstration projects
20-30 percent peak electric demand load reduction on the two feeders
Supports the City’s energy policy and greenhouse gas reduction goals
Provides a critical mass for adoption of 45 megawatt vision for all of FortZED
Supports the existing and future clean energy economy in the region with participating local
companies showcasing their technologies and potentially attracting new companies to the
region.
The Department of Energy lauded the FortZED RDSI project for its timely completion, collaboration
of project partners, and efficient project management. The final report to the Department of Energy
is in process, with publication to be completed by the Department of Energy upon the finalization of
all the national projects.
Progress to Date:
Sustainability Services and Fort Collins Utilities support FortZED through participation and
facilitation of the FortZED Steering Committee, business partnerships and various technical projects.
Through this participation, the City is able to assist in the advancement of the FortZED objectives of
a zero energy district and benefits of local economic development. FortZED and related projects in
various stages of completion include:
RDSI Project – a project funded in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy completing
majority of work in 2012.
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Community Energy Challenge (Challenge): A volunteer driven conservation and efficiency
initiative to support the vision of a zero energy district in Fort Collins. The Challenge gathered
over 2,000 pledges from participants to reduce their residential energy use across the
community.
Smart Grid Investment Grant Project: This project, not exclusively a FortZED project, but a
grant project received and administered by Fort Collins Utilities. This project benefits the
vision of FortZED by offering technologies that will advance the implementation and
management of renewable and distributed technologies such as solar. Fort Collins Utilities is
upgrading mechanical electric and water meters (smart meters) in homes, schools and
businesses throughout the community with electronic devices that will enable two-way digital
communication between the meter and the utility. Installation of this smart metering project
began in March 2012 and will be completed in 2013.
Green Restaurant Initiative: In November 2008 FortZED’s first community program kicked-off
to help restaurants implement energy conservation and efficiency practices. This program
focused its efforts on one week when participating restaurants committed eight percent of the
week’s average daily revenue to implementing sustainable practices like investing in energy
efficient equipment and developing conservation programs. The program experienced limited
success and did not continue after the initial launch in 2008.
Public Green Buildings Project: The New Energy Communities Grant, funded through the
Colorado Department of Local Affairs, completed eleven projects in Fort Collins, Loveland
and Larimer County in 2010. Three of the projects were in the FortZED boundaries. These
projects were designed to reduce the energy consumed in existing public buildings, thus saving
money. Fort Collins Utilities is working with the Grant partners at multiple sites to upgrade,
replace and install technology and equipment that will make these buildings more energy
efficient.
2. Mason Corridor/Midtown Plan
Project Overview
The Mason Corridor is a five mile north-south byway within the city of Fort Collins which extends
from Cherry Street on the north to south of Harmony Road. The corridor is centered along the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway corridor, located a few hundred feet west of College Avenue
(US 287).
The Mason Corridor will link major destinations and activity centers along the corridor including the
Downtown commercial, cultural, and business centers, Colorado State University, Foothills Mall,
and South College retail areas. Additionally, regional transit connections such as the FLEX regional
transit route will link to the Mason Corridor. The Mason Corridor is much more than the sum of the
many transportation improvements; its primary goal is to support economic development, encourage
active lifestyles, and connect our community’s primary activity centers such as Downtown, CSU,
Midtown, and many neighborhoods.
The Fort Collins Midtown area is a vibrant, heavily populated core of our community for a variety of
businesses and neighborhoods. The area encompasses College Avenue, from Prospect south to
Harmony, including the Foothills Mall area, and properties just west of College– including the
Mason Corridor. It is a focal point for economic development, and home to the Mason Corridor and
future MAX Bus Rapid Transit system. Despite its significance, Midtown lacks a cohesive identity
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and design vision. As the City prepares for MAX Bus Rapid Transit service in 2014, it is putting in
place several economic initiatives to drive private investment along the area and encourage
connectivity to MAX stations and travel.
The Midtown Plan seeks to compliment current and forthcoming investment by developing a vision
and associated land use tools to guide the design of future redevelopment, and identify opportunities
to further enhance streetscapes and multi–modal connectivity.
Goals of the Plan:
Enhance connectivity along and across College Avenue
Integrate the Mason Trail and MAX (BRT) stops with other pedestrian connections
Develop a parking strategy that supports desired densities
Provide clear guidelines for site planning, architecture, and massing of buildings
Identify and incentivize catalyst sites
Develop way–finding and signage plan
For more information on either the Mason Corridor or Midtown visit link at:
www.fcgov.com/mason/midtown.php
Progress to Date:
Mason Corridor/BRT
Fort Collins voters approved initial funding for the Mason Corridor in 1997 as part of the
Building Community Choices ballot item
The Mason Corridor vision plan document, including the plans for the bicycle/pedestrian trail
and Bus Rapid Transit system in 2000
What wasn’t approved by voters in 2002 and 2003 were two funding initiatives that included
local funding for implementation of the Mason Corridor
Secured funding from the Federal Transit Administration for 80% of the total MAX BRT
project in 2009, with the remaining 20% of the project costs being covered by the State of
Colorado, City of Fort Collins, Downtown Development Authority, and Colorado State
University.
The first phase in constructing the bicycle/pedestrian trail started in 2007 and final phases
will be completed in 2013
Conversion of the Mason Street from one-way to two-way directional design completed in
2012
Construction of the MAX route including guideway, stations, crossings etc. started in 2012,
scheduled for completion in late 2013, with anticipated MAX service beginning in early 2014
Midtown Plan
Midtown Commercial Corridor Redevelopment Study, completed in 2010
Midtown Urban Renewal Plan created in 2010
Midtown Plan initiated in July 2012
Initial outreach focused on existing conditions – an existing conditions report will be
attached as an appendix to the Plan
Community Workshop was held in November 2012 with over 70 participants
City Council work session in January 2013 to present the initial design concepts
Public review draft anticipated by the end of April, with a public open house in early May
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Adoption anticipated for June 2013
Foothills Mall
URA and mall Developer entered into an Agreement to Negotiate in November 2012
Redevelopment plans were submitted in December, the Planning and Zoning Board approved
the Project Development Plan in February 2013
Negotiations between the City and Developer regarding the financial assistance package,
which will include tax increment financing (TIF), are underway.
Creation of the Foothills TIF District will be considered by City Council on April 29,
2013. Also at that time the URA Board would consider a Redevelopment Agreement to
provide TIF for eligible project costs.
3. Lincoln Triangle Area (Lincoln Corridor Plan)
Project Overview
The Lincoln Triangle area catalyst project identified in City Plan exemplifies an intensified, multi-
disciplinary effort that showcases the area as an innovative, sustainable, and connected part of the
community. The initial catalyst area encompassed a triangular area on the north side of Fort Collins,
generally bounded by Riverside Avenue/Jefferson Street on the west, Lincoln Avenue on the South,
South Lemay Avenue on the east, and East Vine Drive on the north.
Planning for this catalyst area was initiated in 2012, referred now as the Lincoln Corridor Plan
(Plan). While the Plan focuses on the immediate Lincoln Avenue corridor, it also includes the larger
triangle influence area as part of the planning process. Lincoln Avenue between Jefferson Street and
Lemay Avenue is a critical connection between Downtown and the eastern part of the community. It
contains a rich and eclectic mix of historic neighborhoods, old and new businesses, and
public/private open space. Changes are occurring rapidly along this corridor, and development of the
Link-N-Greens site into a major employment center will transform how the street functions. In
anticipation of these changes, the City of Fort Collins undertook many planning efforts, but the
corridor is still lacking a cohesive identity and specific steps for improvements and change.
The purpose of the Plan is to develop a compelling vision and to identify and prioritize
improvements to the street and surrounding area. The Plan will also address issues in a broader
Corridor Influence Area that includes the Northside Neighborhoods, the River District, Link-N-
Greens, and other sites nearby. The Plan’s vision will support a vibrant and attractive corridor area,
connecting existing neighborhoods, businesses and the Poudre River with the Downtown area.
Specific strategies will be identified to implement transportation, urban design, land use,
historic/cultural, neighborhood, infrastructure, natural features, and other elements. In particular, the
Plan will implement a comprehensive multi-modal, context-sensitive corridor, including the future
street design, layout, access, and configuration of Lincoln Avenue.
Lincoln Avenue provides access to nearby employment and retail districts as well as the Poudre
River Trail. It is also an important connection between Downtown and the Airpark area. With the
variety of land uses and sensitive environmental areas in the corridor, as well as constrained rights-
of-way, street design must focus on providing context-sensitive multi-modal enhancements to
support neighborhoods and businesses with minimal impacts.
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This Plan will build on and refine previous planning efforts based on the recommendations for
Lincoln Avenue. The strategies from this Plan will help strengthen and revitalize a variety of unique
commercial, industrial, and residential properties.
Anticipated Outcomes of Plan:
Extensive outreach to the community
A vision for how the corridor will look and feel
A design for the street and sidewalks
A prioritized list of projects to be accomplished
Steps to obtain funding for the projects
Possible Plan Projects:
Street and intersection improvements
Sidewalks and benches
Bicycle lanes and racks
Trees and other landscaping
Gateway features similar to those at Harmony/College
Bus circulating around Downtown
Stormwater improvements
Directional signage
Art and other projects for a positive neighborhood image
Interpretive features of culture and history
Progress to Date:
The project began in March 2013 and is anticipated to finish in March 2014 with a City Council
adoption hearing. Extensive outreach to residents, businesses, employees, commuters and others will
take place throughout 2013 to get input and feedback. For more information on the Plan visit link at:
www.fcgov.com/cityplanning/lincoln.php
development is underway. Long term
Purchase Power Agreement
scheduled for Council in May.
41. Technology Board Explore creation of a Technology Board so that the City and its
citizens will be aware of, pursue, and implement technological
solutions that will ensure that technology in the City of Fort
Collins is accessible, transparent, and efficient.
HI City Manager’s
Office, City
Clerk’s Office,
and MIS staff.
Future action to create Board not
funded to date in 2013/2014.
Paving management program in place
since 1990. Bridge and sidewalk
management added in 2012.
Management program aligned with
BFO process and updated every two
years.
34. Amend TMP and
Capital
Improvements Plan
Based on
Measuring
Progress
Amend the Capital Improvements Plan based on measuring
progress results and amendments made to the Transportation
Master Plan.
T Transportation
and
Engineering
Staff.
On-going effort.
35. Safety
Enhancement
Action Plan
Develop a safety enhancement action plan.
T Transportation
and
Engineering
staff
Project to develop a safety
enhancement action plan not funded
in 2012-2013 budget. The
Arterial/Arterial intersection study
completed in 2012 to assess safety
and congestion management.
downtown City buildings will have
smart meters installed. Vehicle
charging stations are available at
Utilities (2), Operations Services (3),
and Museum and Discovery Center
(2). Stations are being assessed for
downtown parking structures.
28. Streetlight
Efficiency
(PRIORITY)
Improve street lighting efficiency. ENV Utilities staff. Installed LED at all 3 parking lots at
City Hall. Working with Manufacturers
to get next generation of LEDs – TBL
7 feasibility analysis on system wide
conversation from HPS to LED.
Results of study Q1 2014.
as part of on-going process.
23. Energy
Performance for
Public Financing
Require enhanced energy performance for publicly financed
projects.
ENV
EH
HI
Utilities,
Environmental
Services,
Facilities, and
City Attorney’s
Office staff.
Since 2008, all City buildings are
required to meet LEED goals and
Energy Star Rating standards.
Administrative Items (no City Council action required)
24. Green Street
Demonstration
Project
Construction
(PRIORITY)
Pursue funding opportunities (local, state, federal, and
public/private partnerships) to construct and implement the
“Green Street” demonstration project.
T
LIV
EH
ENV
SW
HI
Utilities,
Transportation,
Engineering,
and Streets
staff.
Project funded in 2014 for portion of
Remington Street.
customer/user perspective.
T
EH
ENV
HI
Transportation
and PDT staff.
Part of 2013 Community Dashboard
data and analysis.
19. Subarea Plan
Updates
Update the following subarea plans:
Downtown Plan (meld together the Downtown Plan, the
Old Town Area Plan, and the Downtown Strategic Plan)
East Mulberry Corridor Plan
Westside Neighborhood Plan
Eastside Neighborhood Plan
LIV
EH
T
Planning staff. Downtown Plan update not funded in
2013-14 budgets. West Central
Neighborhoods Plan update initiated
in March, 2013. Based on a new
Council Work Program, the timing of
two projects above may change.
Updates to the Eastside & Westside
Neighborhood Plans will be initiated in
2014 as part of Planning work plan.
The East Mulberry Corridor Plan is
scheduled for 2015.
Update (PRIORITY)
Update Plan Fort Collins (including City Plan and the
Transportation Master Plan) every 5 years.
All Planning and
all other
Service Areas
Update process to begin in January,
2016.
11. Fort
Collins/Loveland
Airport Business
Master Plan Update
Periodically update the Fort Collins/Loveland Airport Business
Master Plan and implement the associated action plan.
EH Economic
Development
staff.
No action planned in 2013.
12. State Highway 392
Access
Management Plan
Develop an access management plan for State Highway 392
from Interstate 25 to South College Avenue /US 287 to the
support reduced Master Street Plan classification from a 6
lane arterial to a 4 lane arterial.
T Engineering
and
Transportation
staff.
Not on FCMoves work program or
budget for 2013/2014.
13. South College/US
287 Corridor
Transportation
Plan Update
Update the South College/US 287 Corridor Plan to be
consistent with the vision from the Midtown study.
T
EH
LIV
Transportation,
Economic
Development,
Engineering,
and Traffic
Operations
staff.
Midtown Corridor College Avenue
Boulevard Transportation Study
funded for 2013.
(PRIORITY)
Update the 2004 Land Conservation and Stewardship Master
Plan to explore and define the community’s vision for future
land conservation and stewardship.
ENV
LIV
Natural Areas
Program staff.
Project will start in late 2013 or early
2014.
5. Short-Term
Transportation
Capital
Improvement Plan
(PRIORITY)
Implementation of five-year Transportation Capital
Improvement Plan to the extent possible given available
resources for capital as well as on-going operations and
maintenance costs.
T
LIV
EH
ENV
SW
Transportation
and
Engineering
staff.
Complete in 2012. Interim updates
coordinated with citywide CIP.
America and promote the Well City initiative by participating
in the Well City Task Force, maintaining the Well Workplace
Award, and encouraging local employers to join in this
communitywide worksite wellness effort.
SW
HI
Wellness
Program staff.
On-going objective continuing in 2013-
14. To receive a Well City Designation
from WELCOA Fort Collins must have
20 companies who represent at least
20% of the work force designated as a
Well Work Place. Currently 14 local
companies have received a Well Work
Place designation from WELCOA.
Staff submitting the application to
renew our WELCOA Well Workplace
Award in the 4th quarter of 2013 with
the goal of reaching platinum level
designation this time around.
54. Arts and Culture
Consortium
Establish a consortium of performing, visual arts, and cultural
organizations to establish cooperative marketing efforts in
various expanded markets and sources.
CPR
EH
HI
Cultural
Services staff.
On-going initial program limited,
working with performing arts; Beet
Street providing monthly creative
industry networking opportunities.
additional
federal funding.
2013/2014 BFO offer submitted but
not funded.
48. Master Home
Environmentalist
Seek funding to implement a “Master Home
Environmentalist” program to enlist and train volunteers to
perform voluntary home assessments of indoor air quality
and other environmental factors. Renamed the Healthy
Sustainable Homes Program in 2011, it is a free, volunteer
driven resource for FC citizens to learn about low cost and
no cost solutions to making their indoor air quality healthier
as well as informing about the “green” practices the City has
to offer.
ENV
SW
HI
Environmental
Services staff;
limited funding
in 2011 and
2012, possible
grant funding
opportunity.
Sustainable Homes began in July
2011 with a ½ time position funded
with KFCG Funding. Position moved
to full time 2012. Full time position
and program resources rolled into
general fund with the 2013-14 BFO.
49. Waste Reduction
Education
Seek funding to implement an education “push” to publicize
new recycling and waste reduction opportunities.
ENV
HI
Environmental
Services and
Climatewise
staff.
On-going program featuring “I-
Recycle” campaign (profiles of citizen
recyclers), enhanced website
installations, street banner-hangings,
wide distribution of icon-based
recycling guidelines poster.
numerous collection boxes stationed
throughout community. Newly entering
the market; “Recycle This” company
accepts books, DVDs, small
household items at their collection
boxes. Other partnerships continuing
to be explored.
44. Carnegie Building
Creative Center
Development
Develop a creative center at the City owned Carnegie
building to include an arts and culture incubator program in
partnership with Beet Street and CSU; include a gallery,
black box theater, studio classrooms, and office space, all
available for community rental and to support the incubator
program.
CPR
EH
LIV
Cultural
Services staff.
Initiated in 2011, as part of on-going
process with coordination of Museum
move in 2012. 2013: Beet Street
hosting professional development
programs as part of the art incubator.
Community gallery to open by end of
2013.
have undertaken the process of
defining the users of the trail system
including design standards as part of
Paved Trail Plan. The Plan is
scheduled for completion in
spring/summer, 2013.
40. Regulations to
Address
New/Alternative
Types of Vehicles
Continue interdepartmental staff team to review current and
potential future regulations and/or design standards to
address new/alternate types of vehicles. Include coordination
with City Utilities, private energy providers, and community
initiatives surrounding energy system implications and
opportunities. Propose recommendations for implementation
of new regulations and/or design standards over time as
appropriate depending upon market demand and public use
of new vehicle types.
T
ENV
LIV
HI
Transportation,
Traffic
Operations,
Parks and
Recreation,
Utilities,
Engineering,
Police, Parking,
and City
Attorney’s
Office staff.
On-going in 2011/2012.
Interdepartmental staff team continues
to assess new/alternative vehicle
types. New LUC standards in 2012 to
define bike parking requirements for
new development.
The Drive Electric Northern Colorado
partnership is working to accelerate
the adoption of electric vehicles,
continuing in 2013.
Services staff
and
Climatewise.
Construction-site recycling
requirements were adopted in 2012
and ramped up through Building
Services Dept. Funding approved for
2013 for ESD to assist builders to
improve recycling capabilities.
34. Green Street
Demonstration
Project Identification
and Planning
(PRIORITY)
Identify and begin the planning and design process for a
“Green Street” demonstration project.
T
LIV
EH
ENV
SW
HI
Utilities,
Transportation,
Engineering,
Traffic
Operations,
and Streets
staff.
Funding for a "Green Street" or "Bike
Boulevard" was approved for 2014
construction on Remington, from
Spring Creek Trail to Mulberry.
35. Energy Efficiency
Improvement
Financing and
Incentives
(PRIORITY)
Develop an on-bill financing option for energy efficiency
improvements and income-qualified incentives for energy
efficiency upgrades.
ENV
EH
HI
Light and
Power Utilities
and Economic
Development
staff.
Program implemented in 2012 and
currently receiving applications.
36. Boards and
Commissions
Review (PRIORITY)
Convene a representative group of Boards and Commissions
members to assess and suggest improvements to the
Boards and Commissions processes.
HI City Clerk and
City Manager’s
Office staff.
Initiated in fall 2012 as part of on-
going process. A Report has been
prepared in 2013, and under review
with the City Manager.
2) Mall purchased by Alberta; P&Z
approval of PDP February 2013;
Redevelopment Agreement
anticipated late spring 2013.
29. Community
Marketplace
Feasibility Analysis
(PRIORITY)
Support the Downtown Development Authority’s evaluation
of a community marketplace.
EH
CPR
HI
Economic
Development
staff; on-going
effort.
Initial analysis completed in 2011.
Staff is continuing to assess funding
sources in 2013.
30. Cross Cutting
Budget Prioritization
Process (PRIORITY)
Evaluate a method for prioritizing programs and services
across multiple results areas in the budget process
EH
HI
City Manager
and Economic
Development
and Finance
staff; included
in 2012
Budgeting for
Outcomes
process.
Relative Offer Prioritization used by
BLT in 2012 budget cycle. Will be
expanded for use by Result Teams in
2013/2014 budget cycle.
staff.
Current focus is on solar heating.
Geothermal assessment not being
pursued by Utilities due to minimal
interest from the development aspect.
24. Relocation Plan Develop a proactive plan to address the issue of resident
displacement due to redevelopment activities.
LIV
HI
Social
Sustainability
staff; funded in
2011 and 2012.
Council adopted Plan on March 26,
2013.
25. Cardboard Waste
Ban
Consider an ordinance that would prohibit discarded
cardboard from being placed in Fort Collins’ residential or
commercial trash collection system.
ENV
HI
Environmental
Services staff;
funded in 2011
or 2012.
Ordinance #23-2013 adopted on
March 5 bans disposal of recyclable
cardboard in waste stream. Recycling
continues to be encouraged.
26. Natural Gas
Franchise Fee
Revisit whether the timing is right to seek a Natural Gas
Franchise Fee to raise additional funding that could be used
to provide incentives for natural gas/GHG efficiencies. (This
strategy is in the 2008 climate Action Plan.)
ENV
HI
Finance and
City Attorney’s
Office staff.
On-going effort. At this point in time
the direction is to not pursue the fee,
but it will still be evaluated from an
operational benefit perspective.
Designate which trails these new standards would apply
to and avoid impacts on environmentally sensitive areas.
T
SW
CPR
LIV
ENV
HI
Transportation,
Parks Planning,
and
Environmental
Services staff.
Part of Paved Trail Plan, scheduled
for completion in spring/summer,
2013.
19. Transportation
Funding
Evaluate the feasibility of a transportation utility to finance
transportation improvements, operations, and maintenance.
Seek to secure a dedicated source of local revenue to
continue to fund transportation capital projects when the
voter-approved sales and use tax initiatives sunset in 2015.
Determine a dedicated source of local revenue to fund
annual operations and maintenance of streets, bikeways,
and pedestrian improvements.
T City Manager’s
Office, Finance,
and Planning,
Development
and
Transportation
(PDT) staff.
On-going effort. There will be an
evaluation of a Transportation Fee
and an alternative analysis of whether
or not to try and renew the existing ¼
cent pavement management tax (in
late 2013 – early ’14).
20. Federal Grant
Support
Continue to seek out state and federal funding support for
critical infrastructure improvements (water distribution,
wastewater collection, and stormwater facilities, bicycle,
pedestrian, transit, and street), such as Enhanced Travel
Corridors and other transportation services.
T
ENV
Transportation
and Utility staff.
On-going program
Transfort,
Traffic
Operations,
and
Engineering
staff (with an
interdepartment
al team).
Initiated in March 2012 to be
coordinated with Citywide CIP in
June.
6. Planning work program start
January, 2013
10. Detention
Requirements for
Redevelopment
(PRIORITY)
Adopt the Urban Drainage and Flood Control (UDFCD)
Rules with an exceptions manual denoting issues specific to
Fort Collins in order to provide flexibility for infill and
redevelopment and standardize the majority of stormwater
and flood control requirements for development with other
cities nationwide, especially along the Front Range of
Colorado.
LIV
ENV
Utilities and
City Attorney’s
Office staff.
Follow up item from update to
Stormwater Master Plan. This item
adopted by Council March, 2013.
11. Water Supply and
Demand
Management Policy
Update (PRIORITY)
Update the 2003 Water Supply and Demand Management
Policy by gathering public input, evaluating the current policy
elements, and revising as needed.
ENV Utilities staff
and
Climatewise.
Work completed in 2011, adoption
June 2012. As a result of drought
conditions, staff has provided updates
to Council at Work Sessions and
regular Meetings.
Planning and
City Attorney’s
Office staff.
On-going coordination between City
and Town of Timnath. Continued
work in 2013 with Timnath
Comprehensive Plan update process
and IGA with Larimer County.
8. Student Housing
Plan
(PRIORITY)
Coordinate with Colorado State University, Front Range
Community College, and others to develop a student housing
action plan that identifies implementation actions related to
future student multi-family housing development.
LIV
EH
ENV
HI
T
Neighborhood
Services and
planning staff.
Initiated in 2011, Council Work
Sessions 2/14/12 and 12/11/12. Final
consideration of Resolution adopting
the Student Housing Action Plan on
2/26/13. On-going implementation
program.
1) HC ETC initiated in 2012;
anticipated adoption by Council in
summer, 2013.
2) Plan update will be triggered by
new development activities in gateway
area.
4. Downtown Parking
Plan Update
(PRIORITY)
Update the Downtown Parking Plan to address changing
parking needs, technologies, and strategies in order to
support ongoing economic vitality Downtown and expand the
scope of the Parking Plan to include the Downtown River
District.
T
LIV
EH
Planning,
Parking
Services, and
Economic
Development
staff; funded in
2011/2012 (in-
house
resources
only).
Complete. Plan adopted by Council in
January, 2013.
EH
HI
LIV
Economic
Development,
Urban
Renewal,
Planning,
CDNS, City
Attorney’s
Office, and
Utilities staff.
Team formed in 2011 and on-going.
New project (Planned Development
Overlay District) Pilot Project adopted
February 2013
New Vehicle Types and Fuel Sources
Explore options for addressing new vehicle types and fuel
sources. Address potential policy, regulatory, and design
standard changes needed to serve emerging new vehicle trends.
T
ENV
CPR
EH
SW
Transportation,
Traffic
Operations,
Parks Planning,
Utilities,
Engineering,
Police, Parking,
and City
Attorney’s
Office staff.
Staff team initiated in 2011.
On-going program by Operation/Fleet
Services to assess new vehicle types
and alternative fuel source
technology.
and City
Attorney’s
Office staff.
Complete
Adopted in August 2011
14. Sustainability
Decision
Support Tool
(PRIORITY)
Work with interdepartmental Sustainability Working Group to
determine appropriate use of triple bottom line decision support
tool related to policies, programs, and other actions.
All Environmental
Sustainability
staff.
Initial draft Sustainability Decision
Support Tool developed in 2010 as
part of PFC process. Environmental
Sustainability is taking the lead for
coordination of using tool across
Service Areas and will update the tool
in 2013.
15. Community
Garden
Partnerships
(PRIORITY)
Continue to build partnerships between the Parks staff, The
Gardens on Spring Creek, Coalition for Activity and Nutrition to
Defeat Obesity (CanDo), Poudre School District, and other
organizations to encourage and support the development and
maintenance of community garden plots.
SW
CPR
LIV
HI
Forestry,
Horticulture,
Parks,
Climatewise,
and Gardens
on Spring
Creek staff.
On-going effort. Park and Garden
staffs are members of the Community
Garden Management team initiated in
2011 to coordinate partnerships with
community organizations.
In 2011 and 2012, Gardens staff
provided technical assistance for the
creation of 7 community and school
gardens in Fort Collins.
HI
EH
SW
CDNS and
Utilities staff.
Local code green amendments
adopted March, 2011, effective
January 2012. On-going enforcement,
training and quality assurance.
Administrative Items (no City Council action required)
9. Zoning Map
Amendments
(PRIORITY)
Amend the Zoning Map to show existing overlay zones identified
in Land Use Code.
LIV
T
Planning, City
Attorney’s
Office, and
CDNS staff.
Complete
Adopted March 2011
10. Air Quality Plan
Update
(PRIORITY)
Update and align the principles, policies, and actions strategies in
the Air Quality Plan and Plan Fort Collins.
ENV
T
Environmental
Services staff.
Council adopted updated policies in
February 2011. Plan was completed
administratively in May 2011.
T
LIV
SW
Transportation,
Engineering,
and Traffic
Operations
staff.
Complete
Adopted February 2011