HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 5/14/2013 - City Manager�S Monthly Update - May 9, 2013May 9, 2013
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
Provincetowne Condominiums Revised Master Covenant........................................................2
Urban Agriculture Land Use and City Code Changes ..............................................................2
Urban Renewal Authority Program Overview .........................................................................3
Carriage House Apartments Appeal ........................................................................................3
Poudre Fire Authority Wildland Fire Season Update ...............................................................3
Terminating the Moratorium on Oil/Gas Operations for Prospect Energy and
Amending the Operator Agreement .....................................................................................3
North Front Range Transit Vision Regional Feasibility Study .................................................3
Spring Competitive Process Funding ........................................................................................4
ECONOMY
Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax ..................................................................................................4
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Harmony Road Maintenance – College to Timberline ..............................................................5
Citywide Pedestrian Access Project...........................................................................................5
South Shields Street Bridge over Larimer Canal No. 2 .............................................................6
Mulberry Bridge at the Poudre River Enhancements ................................................................6
West Mulberry Bridge Replacement Design .............................................................................7
West Prospect Bridge Replacement Design ..............................................................................7
Bryan Bridge Replacement ........................................................................................................7
Westbury and Shields Improvements ........................................................................................8
Troutman Underpass ..................................................................................................................8
Spring Creek (NRRC) Overpass ................................................................................................9
Mason Corridor MAX Bus Rapid Transit Project .....................................................................9
Utilities Capital Projects .................................................................................................... 10-14
COMMUNITY EVENTS ...........................................................................................................15
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
Police Services ................................................................................................................... 16-19
Poudre Fire Authority ........................................................................................................ 19-20
BUILDING ACTIVITY ........................................................................................................ 21-22
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ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
May 14 Work Session
Provincetowne Condominiums Revised Master Covenant
In the mid 1990’s, due to a failed Special Improvement District, the City received
ownership of the Provincetowne development.
When the City sold the property, covenants were established beginning in 2002, on 90
townhome units in Filing 2 to maintain their affordability for a period of 25 years.
The covenants contained certain restrictions including owner occupancy, resale price and
income of the buyers.
Problems have arisen and the results of implementation have been mixed.
Council will be discussing possible options for revisions to the covenants to resolve the
concerns.
Urban Agriculture Land Use and City Code Changes
This is a Work Session to discuss 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 twenty-five 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 21, 2013, the Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended the
proposed Land Use Code changes related to this topic. The Economic Advisory
Commission unanimously approved the proposed Land Use Code changes during their
meeting on April 17, 2013.
On May 14, 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 farmers markets to take place in more areas of the City;
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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 allow 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).
URA Work Session: Urban Renewal Authority Program Overview
The purpose of the Urban Renewal Authority and the mechanics of tax increment
financing (TIF) will be discussed. The discussion will include the financial status of both
the North College urban renewal area, as well as the South Prospect urban renewal area.
May 21 Regular Meeting
Carriage House Apartments Appeal
In March, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the application for the Carriage
House Apartments, Project Development Plan. The application requested to demolish two
existing single family homes at 1305 and 1319 South Shields Street and, in their place,
construct five, three story multi-family buildings, with a total of 57 units and 97
bedrooms. The project is located on the west side of South Shields Street, north of West
Prospect Road, and is also within the City’s Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
Overlay Zone.
The Applicant submitted a traffic impact study as part of the Carriage House Apartments
Project Development Plan application. The traffic impact study was conducted by a
professional traffic engineering consultant and provided to the Planning and Zoning
Board as an attachment to the staff report for consideration at the hearing.
The Appellant objects to the submitted traffic impact study, alleging that the traffic
impact of the proposed project is greater than indicated in the study.
Poudre Fire Authority Wildland Fire Season Update
Staff will provide an update to the community on wildland fire conditions.
Terminating the Moratorium on Oil/Gas Operations for Prospect Energy and Amending the
Operator Agreement
City Council asked staff to prepare a community presentation and develop a web-based
response to questions that citizens had presented to Council. As such, Council continued
the item until May 21, 2013. The community presentation is scheduled for May 8 and
answers to questions will be posted no later than May 10.
May 28 Work Session
North Front Range Transit Vision Regional Feasibility Study
In 2011, the Cities of Loveland and Fort Collins, the Town of Berthoud, Larimer County,
and the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization agreed to fund and
conduct a study to explore the feasibility of an integrated operations and decision-making
structure for regional transit services.
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Council will review the findings of the study and determine if there is interest in pursuing
further conversations of regional transit integration.
June 4 Regular Meeting
Spring Competitive Process Funding
We have received 46 applications for funding in 4 categories: Affordable Housing (6),
Economic Development (1), Public Facility (3) and Public Service (36).
The total amount requested is over $3,600,000.
We cannot proceed with funding recommendations until HUD determines what the City’s
entitlement amounts are for CDBG and HOME.
ECONOMY
FORT COLLINS SALES AND USE TAX
March 2013
Sales tax collections increased 4.2%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 7.5%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 4.8%
2013 YTD
Sales tax collections increased 4.2%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 16.2 %
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 5.8%
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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 on
After the construction Union Pacific dates installs and expect their new the work facilities, to start the in City May. will have some minor asphalt
patching and striping work to do adjacent to the crossing. Harmony Road will then be a
six-The lane project roadway website from is located Boardwalk at the to following I-25. link:
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/hmp.php
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: KFCG Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $450,000
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:
Determine the condition, missing location, and City and ADA compliance of
sidewalks and ramps within the City right of way.
Be cataloged in a database, which also manages the street pavement maintenance,
bridge inventory, and utilities inventory.
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.
Use data collection to provide maps, cost estimates, and a prioritized project list for a
repair program to begin fall of 2013.
Data collection has been completed with approximately 540 street miles of sidewalk
assessed and inventoried at this time.
37,675 accessible ramps have been identified as acceptable, substandard, or missing in
accordance with the ADA requirements.
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Staff is implementing a program to determine the level of service for sidewalks, and
currently creating route events and performing quality control on the data.
Staff has reviewed and updated the pedestrian needs map with the 2012 departmental
street repair data, and is reviewing 2013 current street repair work.
Staff has implemented a methodology and analysis program used to prioritize pedestrian
projects. This program takes into account a variety of factors such as, but not limited to,
demand, corridor function, and high priority areas.
Staff has identified approximately 30 projects for 2013 and has begun to collaborate with
various departments to prioritize those projects.
o A prioritization list has been completed with construction scheduled to begin in
early May along the western side of Boardwalk Drive from Oakridge Drive to 145
feet south to the existing sidewalk.
o Upcoming project locations scheduled are to include: City Park (Jackson & Oak),
Linden, Wagner, Vermont, and Lemay.
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 for the duration of the project.
Traffic has been switched over to the east half of the new structure so work on the west
half of the structure can begin. Urban design improvements continue on the east half of
the new structure.
Upcoming months will see construction of surface improvements, including the bridge
deck, sidewalk, and urban design elements.
Additional project information and information on planned roadway closures can be
found at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/shields-bridge.php
MULBERRY BRIDGE (SH 14) AT THE POUDRE RIVER ENHANCEMENTS
Funding Source: City of Fort Collins
Estimate Project Budget: $750,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is replacing the Mulberry Bridge (State
Highway 14) over Poudre River Bridge starting in the fall of 2013.
Due to the construction, eastbound traffic on Mulberry will be detoured for
approximately 18 months.
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The City is working with CDOT to add city-funded enhancements to the bridge including
decorative railings, landscaping and urban design features.
WEST MULBERRY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT DESIGN
Funding Source: Colorado Off System Bridge Program (BRO) Funds and KFCG 2011
Estimated Project Budget: $1.1 million
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: $1.2 million
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.
BRYAN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Colorado Off System Bridge Program (BRO), City Bridge & KFCG Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $1 million
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.
The City received a grant for $552,000 in Colorado Off System Bridge Program (BRO)
funds to cover some of the project cost.
Construction is planned for fall 2013.
A three-week, full closure is planned for Phase 1 of the construction.
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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 May 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 has redesigned the project with ramps instead of elevators.
The proposed schedule is to complete construction by May 2014 in conjunction with the
opening of the MAX Bus Rapid Transit (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
Construction work located on Prospect Street was completed ahead of schedule and is
now open. The scope of work included drainage, conduit, sidewalk, concrete pavement,
and curb and gutter placement.
McClelland south of Foothills Parkway is also closed as crews replace the box culvert at
the Larimer #2 canal.
Installation of the Sherwood lateral box culvert has commenced south of Spring Creek at
Johnson Drive.
Station construction has begun at the Laurel Station.
Station structures were set at Troutman and southbound Mulberry.
Crews continue to work on the aesthetic detailing for the Downtown Transit Center
Station and southbound Mountain Station.
Station work continues in various stages at Harmony, Troutman, Horsetooth, Swallow,
Drake, University, northbound Mulberry, Olive, and Mountain.
CEI crews continue to make progress on the drainage installation throughout the project
area.
Conduit installation for the MIS duct bank is also ongoing and approximately 350 feet
have been installed this month.
Construction for the super-structure of the bridge at Mail Creek continues to advance
with deck forming and rebar installation. The bridge deck pour has been delayed due to
adverse weather conditions and is set for early May.
Growling Bear continues construction of the South Transit Center including detention
pond grading, utilities, installation of structural concrete columns and beams, and
structural steel framing.
Heath Construction continues work on the Maintenance Facility Expansion with the
relocation of utilities, and the installation of grade beams and caisson caps.
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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 stormwater 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 Status: Alternative Analysis Phase completed; negotiating with land owners.
Anticipated Completion Date: Preliminary design underway; construction in the of fall 2013
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: Alternatives Analysis Phase ($104,000); Final Design ($243,000); Total
Project Cost $2.4 million
Budget Status: $211,000 spent to date; project is within budget.
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
Poudre River has begun.
Currently working on the IGA for construction with Larimer County.
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM-SMOKE TESTING
Project Description: This project will identify defects in the sanitary sewer system that lead to
excess flow at the wastewater treatment plant. The project involves blowing smoke into
manholes in the area of concern and identifying locations where smoke comes to the surface.
Measures will be taken to minimize the risk of smoke entering homes and businesses. Flow
monitoring data since 2009 was used to identify areas throughout town that should be tested for
possible defects.
Project Status: The testing is planned to start in mid-March.
Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: The project is being conducted with City staff.
Budget Status: The project is being conducted with City staff. Budget is minimal other than
staff time.
Highlights:
Flow monitoring has been conducted for the majority of the system since 2009.
Smoke Testing plan for the spring of 2013 has been developed.
A public relations plan is being developed.
The neighborhood surrounding Irish Elementary was tested the week of March 25.
North College sub-basin was tested during the week of April 1.
LAPORTE AVENUE TRANSMISSION MAIN IMPROVEMENTS
Project Description: Removal and/or rehabilitation of Utilities’ 20 inch and 27 inch water
transmission mains in LaPorte Avenue between Taft Hill Road and Vine Drive, during the 2013
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season, as directed by the Water Master Plan. LaPorte Avenue is scheduled for paving west of
Taft Hill Road by the Streets Department in the summer of 2013. Water department work will
continue in 2014 to accommodate full depth pavement reconstruction in LaPorte Ave between
Shield Street and Taft Hill Road by the Streets Department in 2014. The project will involve
valve installations and removals, 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 Status: Project scheduled to start in May 2013
Anticipated Completion Date: Work completed by July 15, 2013
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: Under development
Budget Status: $2,100,000 remaining
Highlights:
Entire 27 inch Steel main between Vine Drive and Grandview to be abandoned by mid-
summer 2013.
42 INCH SANITARY SEWER MAIN AND 12 INCH WATER MAIN RELOCATIONS
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: On schedule. Intergovernmental Agreement for both design and construction
phase in place. Project funded by CDOT.
Anticipated Completion Date: May 15, 2013.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $942,000
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights: Water, Sewer, communications conduit, and power conduit constructed through the
river. Project crew was able to save the project money by placing the electric and
communications conduits in the 42 inch sewer encasement.
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 management costs.
There are many existing utility conflicts and relocations required to allow for the new 42
inch sewer and the 12 water main.
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
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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 contract in place. Conceptual level cost estimate in preparation.
Preliminary Design: May 2013 – August 2013
CLOMR Submittal: September 2013
Right of Way Requirements: March 2013 – April 2014
Final Design and Permitting Requirements: October 2013 – April 2014
Anticipated Completion Date: December 30, 2014
On Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $2,900,000
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights: Scope of work for preliminary design in place.
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 modified and new systems.
Project Status: On Schedule
Anticipated Completion Date: This is an ongoing project.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $552,000 (2013)
Budget Status: Within Budget
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.
Prepared 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.
Meeting with other water districts to discuss cathodically bonding to their systems which
cross the City’s system.
Working with contractor on costs to install rectification system in order to determine
budget needed for 2013 and 2014.
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.
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Project Status: Utility projects complete; working on administrative issues, including invoices,
Buy America requirements, and completion reports.
Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2011 – Fall 2013; Utility project work completed
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: Ahead of schedule; project work complete March 2013
Total Project Budget: $1,250,000
Budget Status: Within Budget
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 Prospect water line move and sanitary sewer replacements.
Water Utility work in Prospect completed the second week in March.
STREAM REHABILITATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
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. First watershed in program is Fossil and Mail Creek.
Project Status: Working with consultant on design.
Anticipated Completion Date: First project design to be complete by fall 2013 with
construction to begin fall of 2014.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $600,000 each year
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights:
Conducted several vision meetings and site visits.
Met with Corps of Engineers representative to discuss Individual Permit requirements –
may conduct “Threatened and Endangered Species” survey and other items which will
not fit timeframe for construction this fall, so preliminarily scheduled for fall 2014
Conducted vision charette in February.
Draft Vision report complete; to be sent to appropriate interested parties.
Working on design with contractor and consultant.
RIGDEN MUNICIPAL STORAGE POND
Project Description: The project will consist of the construction of a gravel pit water storage
reservoir to include a pump station and associated piping. The project is located northeast of the
Ziegler Road and Horsetooth Road intersection. 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 Status: On Schedule
Anticipated Completion Date: Design complete in 2013; construction in 2014
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Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Design Budget: $336,112
Total Project Construction Budget: $8,000,000
Budget Status: Preliminary Design is complete; final design has begun.
Highlights:
Anderson Consulting is preparing the final design.
City Attorneys are preparing the draft purchase agreement.
Acquisition costs being are finalized.
Cost estimate and schedule are being updated.
The size of the reservoir is being increased from 1400 acre/feet to 1970 acre/feet.
PLEASANT VALLEY PIPELINE FOREBAY SEDIMENTATION POND
Project Description: Design and construction of a Sedimentation Pond, at the turnout structure
for the Pleasant Valley Pipeline, to remove sedimentation from the Poudre River raw water
before it goes into the pipeline. The unusual sedimentation load is being caused by the effects of
the High Park Fire.
Project Status: Phase I construction, work that would be affected by the use of the Munroe
Canal, is substantially complete as of March 31. Phase II construction began March 15 and will
continue until mid-June.
Anticipated Completion Date: Phase I – April 1 2013, Phase II – June 2013
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $1,700,000
Budget Status: On Budget
Highlights:
Selected Ayres Associates on February 5, 2013 as consultant for the design and
construction administration phases.
Executed Permission to Enter document with property owner, Northern Colorado Water
Conservancy District.
Phase I design completed on February 25, 2013; issued Notice to Proceed to Hydro
Construction. Began mobilization.
Excavated to pond bottom and constructed embankment surrounding pond.
Excavated for and constructed inlet structure and backfilled.
Installed slide gates at inlet structure.
Cut new gate opening in existing PVP inlet structure and installed new 3’ x 9’ RCBC at
opening.
Graded pond bottom in preparation for footers/slab segments.
Installed 9’ x 3’ RCBC pond outlet and backfilled.
Installed perimeter drain and dry manhole drain.
Formed and poured weir wall structure.
Installed concrete footers, slab segments and knee walls on north, east and south sides of
pond. Concrete work approximately one-third complete.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Cool Strategies for Summer Utility Savings
Location: Midtown Arts Center, 3750 S. Mason Street
Date/Time: Wednesday May 15, 2013 7:00 PM
Details: Water and electricity use typically increases with summer landscape watering and
air conditioning. Learn about tiered rates, and discover strategies to conserve
resources and control costs.
Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/reps
Contact Information: Fort Collins Utilities
Phone: (970)221-6700; E-mail address: utilities@fcgov.com
Find Your Way with Map and Compass
Location: Parking lot at Dixon Reservoir off CR42C, Pineridge Natural Area
Date/Time: Saturday May 18, 2013 9:00 AM
Details: Be confident when exploring the outdoors - learn and practice map and compass
skills. Instruction and exercises will provide hands-on experience. Bring a good
compass if you have one (compasses will also be available to borrow during the
class). Free. No registration required.
Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas
Contact Information: Deborah Price
Phone: 970-416-2815; E-mail address: naturalareas@fcgov.com
Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Location: 415 E. Monroe, parking lot SE of the Foothills Mall (near former Youth Activity
Center)
Date/Time: Saturday June 1, 2013 9:00 AM
Details: Fort Collins residents may drop off unwanted household, non-leaking chemicals (no
commercial waste): household batteries, paint and pesticides, compact fluorescents,
cleaning and automotive products, mercury-containing items (thermostat and
appliance switches, thermometers, button-shaped batteries).
Items not accepted: explosives, asbestos, pharmaceuticals, bio-waste (needles,
bandages). Visit fcgov.com/recyclingcenters for disposal options for nonaccepted
items.
Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/hazwaste
Contact Information: Errin Henggeler
Phone: (970) 221-6700; E-mail address: ehenggeler@fcgov.com
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 April 2013, officers responded to 7,406 incidents resulting in 1,526 cases compared to 8,193
incidents and 1,682 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 33124 31396
Cases 6277 5947
Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Fort Collins police again partnered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Saturday,
April 27 for the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event. The intent of the event is to
focus attention to the issue of pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse and proper disposal
methods. Citizens dropped off 993 pounds of unused, unneeded, and expired over-the-counter
and prescription medications to the Fort Collins Police Services site.
Park Lane Tower Residents Meet with Police Chief John Hutto
Fort Collins Police Chief John Hutto met with approximately 30 residents of Park Lane Towers
on April 3 to talk about neighborhood crime and nuisance activity, what’s working well for the
residents and how we can improve. This is the first of four neighborhood meetings planned in
2013.
New Police Car Design
Twenty-seven Ford Explorer Interceptors Patrol cars are getting a new classic black and white
look as existing cars are retired and new ones added. Two vehicles go into service in April with
the remainder slated for delivery in July. Black and white patrol cars are making a comeback
with Police Departments across the country as research has shown they provide increased
visibility, recognition, professional image, and officer safety. The timing is right for the new
color scheme, as the agency will be replacing nearly 20% of its fleet this year and will simply
order black vehicles instead of white. During the next few years, the agency will be using both
the new black and white Interceptors as well as the current white patrol cars until new cars are
rotated in and replace the old.
City Council
Chief Hutto, along with other Police Services Executive Staff members, met with the new City
Councilmembers to officially welcome them and provide a brief overview of Police Services as
well as upcoming issues/trends.
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Riot
Police broke up several large parties the evening of April 27 in the densely populated
Summerhill neighborhood near the 1700 block of Westbridge Road that quickly deteriorated into
riot conditions. Police responded to the area shortly after 9:00 p.m. after receiving several
party/noise complaints and worked with the party hosts to voluntarily shut down their
gatherings. The crowds dispersed, yet police were called back to the neighborhood later in the
evening after neighbors complained about the large crowds of approximately 300+ people
congregating in the street. Police again worked to disperse the partygoers, who cooperated until
the music was shut off but then became unruly and aggressive, breaking bottles, climbing on
streetlight poles, cars, and trees, and throwing bottles at police. Officers used pepper ball, OC
and CS gas around 10:30 p.m. to disperse the crowd.
Police, working with CSU officials, are investigating the incident to determine if any criminal
charges are appropriate. CSU officials are working to identify students whose behavior violated
the campus’ “code of conduct” and may be subject to University sanctions.
Crime Trends
From January to June in 2011and 2012, property crimes rose across the County by about two
percent. The West, which includes Colorado, saw the biggest jump in property crimes, up about
five percent. The West also saw the biggest increase in burglary offenses, up about 7 percent.
Fort Collins had enjoyed a steady decline in the number of burglary offenses over the past couple
years, but like the rest of the West, the last year shows a marked increase. The five-year trend is
still on the decline, but will rise as the rates potentially increase.
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Crime Prevention
During April, the Crime Prevention Specialist interacted with 2,218 people and handled 34
telephone calls on topics ranging from chronic panic alarm activations to checking on the crime
rate in a neighborhood for a landlord. The presentations included the annual 9 News Health Fair
and Drug Take-Back Event. The Crime Prevention Specialist presented at the annual Fire and
Life Safety Educators Conference in Estes Park and spoke to peers nationwide and in Canada
about how to instruct parents to teach children to be safe ("train the trainer").
A breakdown of the month’s Crime Prevention activities follows:
Personal Safety, CAIC employees - 20 attended
Chief’s Residents Meeting at Park Lane Towers - 27 attended
Dealing with Difficult People, Advance Medical Imaging Employees - 45 attended
Personal Safety, Sustainability Volunteers - 25 attended
Problem-Solving/Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Regis University - 7
attended
RESTORE - 53 attended
Speaker at the Fire and Life Safety Conference in Estes Park - 138 attended
9 News Health Fair - 1500+ attended
Prescription Drug Take Back - 403 vehicles came by
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Crime Prevention Tip:
This month’s crime prevention tip is . . . . keep your windows and doors locked and valuables out
of sight as garage, homes, and vehicle trespasses continue.
Police continue to take reports of burglaries/theft from people who left their garage doors open.
More alarming are reports of unknown, uninvited strangers entering homes through unlocked
doors.
Keeping your doors and windows secured will lessen your chances of being a crime victim.
Remember to call police when you see or hear anything suspicious or unusual.
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Fire Sprinkler Saves Apartment Buildings
A fire sprinkler quickly extinguished a cooking fire April 18 in a student apartment on the west
side. One fire sprinkler was all that was needed to save >$1 million in losses. No injuries were
reported.
Strap and Snap Program
The change of seasons brings us the Strap & Snap Bicycle Helmet Safety Program for PSD 3
rd
graders. Students learn about why it is important to wear a helmet and adhere to traffic laws
while taking advantage of the many cycling opportunities in our community. This program is
managed and coordinated by Safe Kids Larimer County while we help with 6-12 classes per
year.
Olander Students Raise Money for PFA
Firefighters from Engine 4 at Olander Elementary accepted a donation check for the PFA Fire
Safety Education and Prevention Fund. Money was raised in a business venture by the second
grade students from Ms. Pustilnik, Ms. Richards and Ms. Weaver's classes. Wow! What
wonderful people we have in our community.
9Health Fair
A wonderful opportunity to interact with our customers in a non-emergency setting where they
are looking for information was not passed up as PFA was invited once again to join the 9Health
Fair this last month. Hundreds of people attend this yearly event to obtain many types of health
screenings because this may be their only chance to do so throughout the year. Firefighters are
able to talk to our customers about fire and life safety issues, sometimes even arranging for
additional services such as a home safety check or installation of a smoke or carbon monoxide
alarm.
Safety House in Schools Program
The end of the month brought the last visits of the PFA Safety House to Poudre Schools.
Firefighters were able to visit thirty-six PSD schools over a two-month period while teaching
Fire & Life Safety to over 2,000 children. This staffing intense program teaches to certain
aspects of state curriculum standards.
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Incident Statistics (by category)
Report Period: April 2013 Total Loss
Fires 19 $51,000
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 0
Rescue / EMS 1,019
Hazardous Condition - no fire 30
Service Call 65
Good Intent Call 99
False Alarms / False Calls 96
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 3
Total = 1,331
YEAR-TO-DATE 2013 Total Loss
Fires 116 $602,846
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 2
Rescue / EMS 3,890
Hazardous Condition - no fire 114
Service Call 241
Good Intent Call 362
False Alarms / False Calls 403
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 7
Total = 5,135
Comparison: April 2012 Total Loss
Fires 35 $15,216
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 2
Rescue / EMS 908
Hazardous Condition - no fire 22
Service Call 90
Good Intent Call 91
False Alarms / False Calls 83
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 11
Total = 1,242
Comparison: YEAR-TO-DATE 2012 Total Loss
Fires 144 $636,881
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 3
Rescue / EMS 3,665
Hazardous Condition - no fire 85
Service Call 300
Good Intent Call 351
False Alarms / False Calls 369
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 20
Total = 4,937
*Information subject to change due to updated data.
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BUILDING ACTIVITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
2012 YTD 2013 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 86 107 + 27%
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 59 89 + 51%
Building Permits Issued 2,297 1,801 -22%
Building Inspections Performed 10,043 9,974 -1%
Plan Reviews Performed 588 651 +11%
General Fund Development Review revenues are approximately $325,000 above projections for
2013 as of April 30.
Development Projects of note
Link-N-Greens/Woodward – The project was approved by the Planning & Zoning Board
on February 21, 2013 and became effective March 7, 2013. The proposed easements
required for the project and a Business Assistance package were approved by City
Council on April 2, 2013. Final plan submittal is pending.
Foothills Mall Redevelopment – The project was approved by the Planning & Zoning
Board on February 7, 2013. Consideration of public financing options by City Council is
currently underway with the next meeting scheduled for May 7, 2013. Final plan
submittal is pending.
Construction Projects of note
Multi-family permits issued for the Trails at Timberline with an associated 48 dwelling
units
2-story, 14,900 square foot addition to Odell Brewing
Demo of Discount Tire building damaged due to heavy snows
Other items of note
Downtown Sign Wayfinding: 30 parking directional signs have been installed. A large
garage ID sign has been built for the Old Town Garage. Extensive programming and
final design has been completed on additional garage signs, pedestrian informational map
signs and various other sign types. Extensive value engineering is underway on garage
entry sign features.
Oil & Gas: A ban on oil and gas fracturing was adopted by City Council on March 5,
2013. An Operator Agreement between the City and Prospect Energy, LLC was
approved by City Council on March 19, 2013. Termination of the moratorium earlier
imposed with respect to oil and gas operations conducted under an Operator Agreement
is currently being considered by City Council with the next meeting scheduled for May
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21, 2013. An informal meeting to discuss this topic is scheduled for May 8, 2013 from
6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Center.
Land Use Code amendments
Addition of parkway landscaping amendments were approved on first reading on April
16, 2013.
Development Projects under appeal
621 South Meldrum Street multi-family project, scheduled for Council on May 7, 2013
Carriage House Apartments, scheduled for Council on May 21, 2013
Max Flats multi-family project, not yet scheduled