HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 9/17/2013 - City Manager�S Monthly Update - September 12, 2013September 12, 2013
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
Exterior Property Maintenance Codes – Phase 1 .......................................................................2
URA Prospect Station ................................................................................................................2
Platte River Power Authority Strategic Planning ......................................................................2
2014 Proposed Utility Rate Increases ........................................................................................2
Utilities –Water Rights Utilization Fee......................................................................................3
Colorado Water Conservation Board Floodplain Regulations ..................................................3
Clean-up Ordinance ...................................................................................................................4
Items Relating to the IGA for the Delivery of Potable Water Between the
Fort Collins Utilities and the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District………….…...4
Poudre River Plans and Projects ................................................................................................4
ECONOMY
Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax ..................................................................................................5
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Citywide Pedestrian Access Project...........................................................................................6
Mulberry Bridge (SH 14) at the Poudre River Enhancements ..................................................7
West Mulberry Bridge Replacement .........................................................................................7
West Prospect Bridge Replacement ...........................................................................................8
Bryan Bridge Replacement ........................................................................................................8
Arthur Ditch at Mountain Avenue and at Myrtle Street ............................................................9
Westbury and Shields Improvements ........................................................................................9
Ziegler Roundabout Landscape Renovations- Horsetooth & Kechter……………………… 10
Spring Creek (NRCC) Overpass ..............................................................................................10
Mason Corridor MAX Bus Rapid Transit Project ...................................................................11
Utilities Capital Projects .................................................................................................... 11-18
COMMUNITY EVENTS ...........................................................................................................19
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
Fort Collins Police Services ............................................................................................... 20-22
Poudre Fire Authority ........................................................................................................ 23-25
BUILDING ACTIVITY ........................................................................................................ 26-27
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ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
September 17 Regular Meeting
Exterior Property Maintenance Codes – Phase 1
The purpose of this item is to propose code amendments that will address ongoing
exterior residential property maintenance issues that create a negative impact on
neighboring properties and that are not currently addressed by existing codes. The three
proposed code amendments include:
o Deficient Structures – applicable to all buildings and would address items such as
holes in siding or roof or severe weatherization;
o Vacant & Dangerous Buildings Registry;
o Excessive Storage of Personal Property on Front and Side Yards.
URA Prospect Station
The purpose of this item is for the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) Board to consider
approval of a Redevelopment Agreement between the URA and Prospect Station, LLC.
Prospect Station will be a new mixed-use development proposed within the Prospect
South Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. This project will remediate blight by
conducting environmental mitigation, upgrading infrastructure, and enhancing public
amenities.
September 24 Work Session
Platte River Power Authority Strategic Planning
Staff will introduce Jackie Sargent, PRPA’s new general manager, to City Council.
Update Council on the strategic planning process recently completed with the PRPA
Board and Staff.
The presentation will detail the next steps in the planning process.
2014 Proposed Utility Rate Increases
2014 Proposed Utility Rate Increases
o Electric Rates
2014 rates are proposed to increase by 2.0% overall which is less than the
3.5% increase anticipated during the 2013-14 Budget process
Residential rates will increase 1.6%
Large Industrial rates will see the largest increase at 2.6%
Electric Development Fees will be adjusted
o Water Rates
2014 rates are proposed to increase by 4.0% as anticipated in the 2013-14
Budget process
Proposed rate increases will be based on the 2013 cost of service study and
will vary by rate class
Plant Investment Fees (PIFs) will also be adjusted using the 2013 cost of
service study
o Waste Water Rates
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2014 rates are proposed to increase by 3.0% as anticipated in the 2013-14
Budget process
Proposed rate increases will be based on the 2013 cost of service study
and will vary by rate class
Plant Investment Fees (PIFs) will also be adjusted using the 2013 cost of
service study
Utilities –Water Rights Utilization Fee
Actual yields from the various water rights accepted by the City to meet the raw water
requirements for development vary by water right. Because of this, the amount of storage
necessary to fully utilize those rights also varies by the water right
A fee is being proposed to capture this variation in the amount of storage necessary by
water right
The water right specific fee is based on the expected cost of developing water storage and
the amount of storage necessary to fully utilize the specific water right
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) Floodplain Regulations
The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) adopted a revised set of minimum
state-wide floodplain regulations in January 2011. All communities must adopt these
new standards by January 2014. The City of Fort Collins already has adopted many of
these standards. The key areas where changes are needed include:
o Additional critical facilities (government services, communications hubs, etc.) to be
regulated;
o Higher freeboard (1 foot) for additions and substantial improvements;
o Additional items to be included in substantial improvement cost determinations
for City Basin Floodplains;
o Hardship provisions for variance requests; and
o Elimination of waivers for properties in areas where capital projects are under
construction and reduce the floodplain in City Basin Floodplains.
In addition, recommended policy or procedural changes for the floodplain
regulations include:
o Providing a definition for “abandoned” structures;
o Providing the Utilities Executive Director the authority to collect escrow funding
when appropriate for required improvements;
o Revising mapping criteria for construction in the floodway when the flood
elevation is decreasing allowing projects to progress to construction faster; and
o Revising the LOMR- Fill criteria such that its provisions (i.e., prohibition of
residential structures and critical facilities) apply to properties annexed into the
City.
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October 1 Regular Meeting
Clean-up Ordinance
The annual Clean-Up Ordinance allows for the appropriation of expenses related to
unanticipated revenue, grants and unforeseen costs that had not previously been
budgeted.
Items Relating to the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Delivery of Potable Water Between
Fort Collins Utilities and the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District
Two separate agreements with FCLWD are being presented to City Council for approval.
The first agreement is the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement for the
delivery of Potable Water.
o This agreement allows FCLWD to utilize Fort Collins Utilities water transmission
system to convey water to the FCLWD customer base.
o The proposed amendments update the delivery points to FCLWD and the terms of the
agreement, including going from annual settlement to monthly settlement of any
imbalance between the water provided by FCLWD to FCU and the water delivered
by FCU to FCLWD.
o New requirements include paying the full cost of treatment for any monthly
imbalance and the transfer of raw Colorado-Big Thompson (CBT) water between
parties.
The second agreement is the Intergovernmental Agreement for Water Treatment Service.
o This agreement allows FCLWD to acquire 5 million gallons of daily treatment
capacity at the FCU Water Treatment Facility.
o Excess treatment capacity exists because of community conservation.
o FCLWD will provide raw CBT water to FCU each month that will be treated by FCU
and delivered to FCLWD.
o It is being proposed that FCLWD will pay a partially amortized plant investment fee
as well as the full cost of treatment.
o The agreement utilizes existing treatment resources to meet the growing needs of
another water district serving Fort Collins customers.
October 8 Work Session
Poudre River Plans and Projects
Staff will be providing an overview of various plans and projects that are underway on
the Poudre River. The entire urban reach of the river will be featured, although there will
be a particular focus on the downtown area from Shields to Mulberry.
The presentation will include material about conservation, stormwater, park, and
recreation efforts.
Staff will be seeking Council feedback about these efforts, especially as to whether they
are meeting Council expectations.
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ECONOMY
FORT COLLINS SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTIONS
July 2013
Sales tax collections increased 4.2%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 11.6%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 5.4%
2013 YTD
Sales tax collections increased 3.9%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 2.9%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 3.8%
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CAPITAL PROJECTS
(new information noted in blue text)
ENGINEERING
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 and is a
data-driven approach based on the importance for safe, sustainable walking within City
limits. It however lacks comprehensive condition data for the City’s sidewalk system.
Prior to the beginning of the Pedestrian Needs Assessment project, there was not an
inventory of existing sidewalks or sidewalk deficiencies. This project provides a
complete City sidewalk inventory, identifies sidewalk inadequacies, and identifies
inadequate handicap accessibilities according to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements.
Data collection has been completed with approximately 540 street miles of sidewalk
assessed and inventoried at this time.
37,741 accessible ramps have been identified as acceptable, substandard, or missing in
accordance with the ADA requirements.
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. Construction began in May.
o City Park projects began construction July 8. Oak Street is 100% complete with
minor grading and landscaping work to be performed. Sidewalk construction
along Bryan road has started with Jackson to begin this fall.
o Upcoming project locations scheduled are to include: Cherry, Linden, Wagner,
Lemay, Boardwalk, Rolland Moore (two access ramps), and Sycamore.
Approximately 5,335 feet of sidewalk and 15 new accessible ramps have been
constructed to date in 2013.
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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.
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. Construction is
planned for fall 2014.
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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.
The road will be open to north bound traffic only
for the second phase of construction.
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ARTHUR DITCH AT MOUNTAIN AVENUE AND AT MYRTLE STREET
Funding Source: KFCG Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $750,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The intent of this project is to replace two
structurally deficient bridges with new concrete
box culverts. Both bridges are located on the
Arthur Ditch.
Access manholes will be added to the new bridges
for access safety.
Full road closures at both locations can be
expected. The project will accommodate local
traffic.
Construction is expected to begin in the fall of
2013 and last through the spring of 2014.
WESTBURY AND SHIELDS IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB) 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 is currently constructing its West Main Natural Gas Pipeline Replacement
Project through this area. The roadway improvements will be coordinated with Xcel’s
schedule, and are expected to be completed in early October.
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.
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 (approx. 0.5
miles).
A communication plan (public outreach) is being developed and will be implemented
with the final design through construction.
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The project website is available through the Engineering homepage at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/shields-westbury.php
ZIEGLER ROUNDABOUT LANDSCAPE RENOVATIONS – HORSETOOTH &
KECHTER
Funding Source: Street Oversizing / Parks Maintenance Funding
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The main goal of this project is to revive and
enhance the existing landscape features and
vegetation within the center of the roundabouts to
provide a more visual element to the intersections.
Enhanced vertical features such as flagstone
boulders and varying tree varieties will be
incorporated into the new aesthetics of the
improvements.
New vegetation consisting of seasonal blooming
varieties will be planted in place of existing green
shrubbery.
Extensive sustainability efforts are underway.
Existing trees will be transplanted, and Parks staff
will remove shrubbery and other plant life to new
locations within Fort Collins.
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.
Construction of the ramps is underway in
conjunction with the MAX project.
The proposed schedule is to complete construction
by May 2014 in conjunction with the opening of
the MAX BRT.
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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
Station concrete work was completed at northbound Laurel, southbound Laurel,
northbound Mulberry and northbound Olive.
Station work continues in various stages at several MAX BRT stations, and includes
architectural aspects and concrete.
The shell of the Prospect Station was set this month, and the only remaining station to be
set is at Spring Creek.
CEI crews continue to make progress on the storm pipe installation throughout the
project area. The focus this month has been on the CSU campus from Lake Street to
University, and on College Avenue near Whole Foods.
The construction of the bus guideway is 85% complete from Troutman to Horsetooth.
Conduit installation for the signal poles and access control gates continue to progress.
Caissons for the signal poles have been completed at all intersections.
The new traffic signal poles and pedestrian signal poles at Harmony have been installed.
Paving, striping and sod installation was completed from University to Laurel.
Construction of the retaining wall between Prospect Street and Spring Creek west of the
railroad tracks made excellent progress in August.
The surety company is now in control of the South Transit Center contract and
construction has resumed on the project. A new Construction Manager has been hired by
the surety company and has started this month. Building completion is still expected
before the start of revenue service in May 2014.
Heath Construction is ahead of schedule on the Maintenance Facility Expansion and is
nearing substantial completion.
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
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Total Project Budget: Alternatives Analysis Phase ($104,000); Final Design ($243,000); Total
Project Cost $2.4 Million
Budget Status: $265,000 spent to date. Project is within budget.
Highlights:
Working on collaboration with Natural Areas.
Final Design for the Water Quality area north of Vine Drive and the Outfall to the Poudre
River is underway.
Floodplain and Wetland permits have been submitted.
Currently negotiating with land owners for land purchase. Draft purchase agreements are
complete for property owners (Arnett and Scott).
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: On-going
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
th
.
North College sub-basin was tested during the week of April 1
st
.
LAPORTE AVENUE TRANSMISSION MAIN REHABILITATION Phase 1
Project Description: Decommissioning of Utilities’ 27 inch water transmission main in LaPorte
Avenue between Grandview Avenue and the pressure relief vault at Impala Street. LaPorte
Avenue is scheduled for paving west of Taft Hill Road by the Streets Department in the summer
of 2013. The project involves removing services and distribution lines from the 27 inch steel
line and tapping them into the 27 inch concrete line. The steel main will then be cut, drained and
plugged.
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Project Status: Project started in May 2013
Anticipated Completion Date: Work completed
August 15, 2013.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On-Schedule
Total Project Budget $425,000.00
Budget Status: On Budget
Highlights:
Entire 27 inch Steel main between PRV
and Grandview Avenue abandoned.
LAPORTE AVENUE TRANSMISSION MAIN REHABILITATION Phase II
Project Description: Decommissioning of Utilities’ 20 inch water transmission main between
Tarragon Lane and Grandview Avenue. The project involves removing services and distribution
lines from the 20 inch steel line and tapping them into other nearby mains. There will also be a
12 inch HDPE sliplining at Lilac Apartments. The
20 inch cast iron main will then be cut, drained
and plugged.
Project Status: Project started in August 2013
Anticipated Completion Date: Work to be
completed by November 2013.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On-Schedule
Total Project Budget $425,000.00 (carried over
from phase 1)
Budget Status: On Budget
Highlights:
Entire 20 inch cast iron main between
Tarragon Lane and Grandview Avenue to
be abandoned.
BOXELDER CREEK OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS
Project Description: Large regional flood control project to be designed and constructed under
Intergovernmental Agreements with Timnath Development Authority and Boxelder Basin
Stormwater Authority. Project involves channel grading and road crossing improvements from
I-25 to the Poudre River along the Boxelder Creek Corridor.
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Project Status: Preliminary design under way.
Have filed the environmental assessment with
Colorado Division of Wildlife. CLOMR submittal
in preparation.
Preliminary Design – May 2013 – October 2013
CLOMR Submittal – October 2013
Right of Way Requirements – May 2013 –
June 2014
Final Design and Permitting Requirements
– October 2013 – April 2014
Anticipated Completion Date: December 30
th
2014
On Schedule: On schedule
Total Project Budget: $2,900,000
Budget Status: Funding for project under negotiation with Timnath
Highlights: Project in Preliminary Design
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 on-
going 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.
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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.
Construction of deep ground bed anodes and installation of rectifiers scheduled to begin
mid-July
Construction of deep ground bed anodes began July 24, continuing in August with anode
junction boxes and wire/conduit installation. Rectifiers scheduled to be installed around
the end of August with activation sometime this fall.
Anode beds and conduits installed; rectifiers arrived the end of August and installation
began the first week in September.
BRT WATER AND SEWER RELOCATES
Project Description: Relocation and protection
of major water and sewer utility lines due to the
construction of the BRT.
Project 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: Utilities Projects Completed
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 2013.
Utility preparing next invoice spreadsheet for submittal then payment from BRT.
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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: project on
schedule.
Total Project Budget: $600,000 each year
Budget Status: within project 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.
Attended Poudre River Open House and presented Fossil Creek project.
Planning for a neighborhood open house the first week in September.
Conducted Neighborhood Open House September 3.
On track with environmental surveys for permitting submittals.
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: The project is on hold pending
the resolution of issues the property owner is
having with other City departments. This may
affect the availability of our contractors who will
be completing the work.
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Anticipated Completion Date: Design complete in 2013; Construction in 2014
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: Behind Schedule
Total Project Design Budget: $336,112
Total Project Construction Budget: $9,500,000
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 ac/ft. to 1900 ac/ft.
The owner is working to resolve issues with other City departments which are delaying
completion of the purchase agreement.
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY YARD PIPING MODIFICATIONS
Project Description: Design and construction of a new 48 inch diameter steel raw water
pipeline to replace the aged 30 and 36 inch Horsetooth raw water pipelines, and a new 36 inch
diameter steel backwash pump station influent line to replace the existing cast iron pipeline.
Both of these pipelines have shown damage due to electrolysis. The finished water backwash
influent line is also located under an existing sludge drying pond, increasing the possibility of
cross contamination.
Project Status: Kicked off design May 2013.
Construct
Anticipated Completion Date: Design
scheduled to be complete by September 2013,
construction will follow in October 2013.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On schedule
Total Project Budget: $1,550,000
Budget Status: On budget
Highlights:
Selected design engineer, CH2M HILL
ENGINEERS, and contractor, Hydro
Construction Company.
Executed design contract with CH2M
HILL
Design Kickoff Meeting held May 1, 2013
Gathering information and evaluating
alternative alignments.
Selected preferred alternative alignments
Set up locates for potholing existing utilities.
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PLUM STREET SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
Project Description: Design and construction of a
replacement sanitary sewer system that currently
lies in Shields Street, Plum Street between Shields
and City Park Avenue and City Park Avenue. This
sewer is in very poor condition and will soon be
undersized as new development occurs in the
immediate vicinity.
Project Status: Selected design engineer, Ditesco,
and contractor, Connell Resources.
Kick-off meeting August 7, 2013.
Anticipated Completion Date: Design scheduled
for completion September 2013 with construction
either late Fall 2013 or late Spring 2014.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On schedule
Total Project Budget: $1,000,000
Budget Status: On budget
Highlights:
Selected design engineer, Ditesco, and contractor, Connell Resources.
Executing engineering design contract.
Contacted independent construction estimate engineer for possible contract.
Set Kick-off meeting for August 7, 2013.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Girl Rising
Location: Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre
Date/Time: Thursday, September 19, 2013 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Details: ayzh, Inc. presents a special Fort Collins screening of the critically acclaimed new film,
Girl Rising. The film is about the strength of the human spirit and the power of education
to change a girl -- and the world -- and tells the stories of nine unforgettable girls born
into unforgiving circumstances, capturing their dreams, their voices and their remarkable
lives (directed by Academy Award nominee Richard E. Robbins and narrated by Cate
Blanchett, Priyanka Chopra, Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys,
Chloë Moretz, Liam Neeson, Freida Pinto, Meryl Streep, and Kerry Washington).
ayzh, Inc. is a social enterprise that provides health and livelihood solutions for
impoverished women worldwide. The company came out of CSU's Global Social and
Sustainable Enterprise, and has impacted more than 60,000 women and infants with its
signature product, a Clean Birth Kit in a Purse. Event proceeds benefit ayzh's "small
purse BIG CHANGE" fundraising campaign and their efforts to provide innovative
education to women working in rural, resource poor healthcare systems around the
world.
Discussion with an expert panel following the film.
Entrance is free to the first 20 youth (if purchased with an adult ticket) for each showing.
These limited complimentary youth tickets are available by phone or in person at the
Lincoln Center Ticket Office at the time of purchase. Price: $15 Adult / $12 Student
Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/lctix/show.php?id=531
NoCo Nature Festival
Location: Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space, Carpenter Road (1 mile west of I-25)
Date/Time: Saturday September 21, 2013 7:00 AM
Details:
Come spread your wings and branch out with a new festival that celebrates the unique
nature of Northern Colorado. The Northern Colorado Birding Fair is getting a new name,
a new date and a whole lot more pizzazz! Everyone is invited to a FREE day of fun and
learning for the whole family that includes live animals, interactive activities, live music,
food, vendors, presentations, giveaways, a nature costume contest and more! Free
parking and shuttle available. Come join in on this nature-filled festival with the whole
family!
Web address: www.larimer.org/naturalresources/nature_festival.htm
Contact Information: Susan Schafer, Natural Areas Education and Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (970) -416-2815
E-mail address: naturalareas@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 August 2013, officers responded to 9,004 incidents resulting in 1,924 cases compared to 9,010
incidents and 1,939 cases for the same period last year. Year–to-date totals also reflect a
decrease in both categories when compared to the same period last year.
2012 YTD 2013 YTD
Incidents 68,040 66,348
Cases 13,385 12,830
Citizens Academy
Thirty-one citizens are participating in the Fort Collins Police Services annual Citizen Police
Academy which began Aug. 29. Participants meet one evening a week for eleven weeks.
Training topics include segments on the department's K-9 unit, gang unit, crime scene
investigations, officer survival techniques, the District One project and more. This is a great
opportunity for citizens from all segments of the community to learn more about their police
department.
Tour De Fat
New Belgium Brewery’s annual Tour de Fat event returned for a one day celebration of cycling
in Fort Collins on Aug. 31 and was welcomed by a crowd of approximately 25,000 brightly
colored, costumed cyclists. The event celebrated bicycling and helped raise over $75,000 for
local bike non-profits. Tour de Fat originated in Fort Collins and has twelve other events in
multiple cities across the United States. Fort Collins boasts the biggest and the best of the bike
parades. This year’s Tour was a great success with very few minor problems reported.
Drug Take-Back Day
Fort Collins police will again partner with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on
Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for the next 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. Make plans to drop off your unused, unneeded,
and expired over-the-counter and prescription medications at the Fort Collins Police Services
site.
NewWestFest
The annual NewWestFest (NWF) and Bohemian Nights at NWF brought thousands of people to
downtown Fort Collins for a 3-day festival Aug. 16-18 to enjoy arts, crafts, food booths, Kids’
Area, children’s carnival, beer gardens, and musical performances. Participants enjoyed
themselves and no significant police-related incidents occurred.
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Community Welcome
On the evening of Aug. 28, police, students, neighbors, and Colorado State University along with
City staff teamed together to welcome students back and distribute information about City
ordinances, good neighboring, and nuisance behaviors. Community Welcome, an annual
event, provides helpful information about successful living in the Fort Collins community.
Internet Safety Training
Fort Collins police are hosting free Internet safety presentations for families to increase
awareness and provide tools to keep everyone safe from the dangers of the Internet.
Family sessions will be held at Fort Collins Police Services, 2221 S. Timberline Road, from 6:30
to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings in 2013 (Sept. 3, Oct. 2, Nov. 5 & Dec. 3) and 2014 (Feb. 4,
Mar. 4, Apr. 1, & May 6). Contact Detective Keith Maynard at (970) 416-2051 or
kmaynard@fcgov.com to reserve your space.
Avery Park Neighbors Connect Meeting
Representatives from Fort Collins Police Services, Neighborhood Services, CSU Police and CSU
Administration met with residents of the Avery Park neighborhood on Aug. 15 to talk about
neighborhood issues and programs in place to address concerns.
Wells Fargo Bank Robbed
Fort Collins Police Services and the FBI investigated the Aug. 14 Wells Fargo Bank robbery at
2827 E. Harmony Road. The Thornton Police Department and FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets
Task Force apprehended two individuals believed to be responsible for multiple bank robberies
in and around the Denver metro area, as well as this robbery. Brothers Vyacheslav Volkov and
Denis Volkov were arrested without incident in a stolen vehicle in the city of Thornton. Bank
robbery is a federal crime.
Crime Trends
Like much of the nation, Fort Collins is seeing a steady decrease in property crime. Car break-ins
(Vehicle Trespass) are one of the most prolific property crimes that happen in the city. The
number of multi-family housing units with outdoor parking contributes to the vast number of
opportunities for this crime to occur.
During July 2013, the city saw the lowest number of vehicle trespass cases in 17 months. With
an overall average of 95 cases a month, only 49 offenses were recorded in July. However, the
low number does not diminish the vast opportunities for this crime to occur. Diligence in
protecting one’s property is the best way to deter this crime.
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Crime Prevention
During August, the Crime Prevention Specialist interacted with 287 people and handled 22
telephone calls on topics that included Neighborhood Night Out (over 100 locations this year)
and Crime Stoppers tip from 2012.
A breakdown of the month’s Crime Prevention activities follows:
RESTORE - 35 attended
Dealing with Difficult People, Payroll Officers of Northern Colorado - 16 attended
Salud Block Party (car seat booth) - 200 attended
Difficult People/Personal Safety, Volunteers CL - 15 attended
Neighborhood Watch Village West/Independence Road - 6 attended
Church Security, Plymouth Congregational Church - 15 attended
Crime Prevention Tip
Car break-ins and garage burglaries happen all over the city with no neighborhood immune.
Most of these occur late at night or in the early morning hours while residents are sleeping and
the risk of getting caught is low. The good news is that many of these crimes can be prevented
by following a few safety tips:
Keep your garage doors closed at all times, even when you are home. Closed garage
doors not only keep criminals out of the garage, it also prevents intruders from gaining
access to an interior house door.
Secure all doors and window in your house to prevent entry.
Lock your vehicle and if you park on the street do so in areas with good lighting and
visibility. Some thieves will go from car to car looking for unlocked doors and if your
car is locked, chances are they’ll simply move on to the next.
Do not leave any valuables, such as a GPS, phones, computers, etc., in your car that
would tempt someone to break-in.
Contact police immediate if you observe any suspicious activity.
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POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Poudre Fire Authority Awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) is
pleased to announce that Poudre Fire Authority, Colorado has received the GFOA's
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. The award represents a significant
achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting
the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, the entity
had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These
guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity's budget serves as:
a policy document
a financial plan
an operations guide
a communications device
Budget documents must be rated "proficient" in all four categories, and the fourteen mandatory
criteria within those categories, to receive the award. When a Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award is granted to an entity, a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation is also
presented to the individual or department designated as being primarily responsible for its having
achieved the award. This has been presented to Ann Turnquist, Administrative Services Director
and Kirsten Howard, Senior Budget & Board Coordinator.
For budgets including fiscal period 2012, over 1,340 entities are expected to receive the Award.
Award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an
excellent example for other governments throughout North America.
The Government Finance Officers Association is a nonprofit professional association serving
over 17,800 government finance professionals throughout North America. The GFOA's
Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program is the only national awards program in
governmental budgeting.
Colorado State University Resident Hall Advisor Training
The annual training was held the second week of August. This training first began in the fall of
2007 when PFA and Colorado State University Housing and Dining Services teamed up to
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provide extensive safety training for staff. The training provided in this program is applicable to
staff for both on-campus and in everyday situations.
The program involves RA’s who participate in sessions that include Community Policing &
Emergency Response, Biohazard Clean-up, Fire Extinguisher Training, Smoke-filled
Hallway/Emergency Egress and mock Residence Room Burns. PFA provides the space and a
few personnel to act as liaisons and instructors for the Fire Extinguisher Training, Smoke-filled
Hallway/Emergency Egress and Room Burns. CSU provides the transportation and instructors
for all other sessions.
The highlight of the day, the room burn, happens immediately after classroom-type sessions are
concluded. One of the many reasons for this particular exercise is to show how easily a fire can
start, build, and become deadly in a matter of minutes. Staff is able to observe in graphic detail
what few people ever witness; a structure fire from incipient stage to flashover where everything
in an area (usually a room) reaches its ignition temperature and ignites. Many critical points are
made regarding smoke alarms, or lack thereof, smoke production, types of chemicals contained
in smoke from a typical residential fire, simulated time/temperature curve and possible
emergency actions. Additionally, a room is burned that contains a fire sprinkler. The contrast
from sprinklered to non-sprinklered, survivable to non-survivable is evident in the different paths
taken by the growing fires.
Neighborhood Night Out
The annual night out was held August 6
th
. PFA crews proudly participated in this wonderful
opportunity to get out and meet our customers at twenty-two events. As part of our visits,
firefighters were able to pass along safety messages too.
Fire Station 7 Open House
Station 7 held their annual open house to celebrate the community and bring members together.
Firefighters have hosted this event for many years now and continue to see familiar faces from
the LaPorte community.
Salud Family Health Center Block Party
Firefighters attended this event and assisted with child car seats, safety information and
translation services. The block party also included low-cost vaccinations, free dental and health
screenings, health and community information, food, entertainment and lots of fun.
USA Pro Cycling Challenge
By the time the challenge came to PFA’s area, firefighters along with other first responders and
governmental agencies had put in hundreds of hours of planning and preparation. Off-duty
personnel were brought in to staff additional engines, command and staff positions; further event
assistance came from surrounding fire departments. Fortunately only minor incidents were
reported and handled expeditiously.
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Incident Statistics (by category)
*Information subject to change due to updated data.
Report Period: August 2013 Total Loss
Fires 23 $309,700
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 3
Rescue / EMS 1,152
Hazardous Condition - no fire 23
Service Call 53
Good Intent Call 111
False Alarms / False Calls 117
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 1
Special Incident Type 2
Total = 1,485
YEAR-TO-DATE 2013 Total Loss
Fires 263 $2,532,381
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 11
Rescue / EMS 8,267
Hazardous Condition - no fire 234
Service Call 486
Good Intent Call 831
False Alarms / False Calls 820
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 2
Special Incident Type 19
Total = 10,933
Comparison: August 2012 Total Loss
Fires 33 $210,101
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 0
Rescue / EMS 1,047
Hazardous Condition - no fire 32
Service Call 112
Good Intent Call 106
False Alarms / False Calls 99
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 4
Total = 1,433
Comparison: YEAR-TO-DATE 2012 Total Loss
Fires 335 $6,508,047
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 4
Rescue / EMS 7,865
Hazardous Condition - no fire 215
Service Call 633
Good Intent Call 769
False Alarms / False Calls 755
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 1
Special Incident Type 41
Total = 10,618
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BUILDING ACTIVITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
2012 YTD 2013 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 201 239 + 19%
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 127 181 + 43%
Building Permits Issued 5,083 4,448 -12%
Building Inspections Performed 20,264 21,487 +6%
Plan Reviews Performed 1,371 1,502 +10%
General Fund Development Review revenues are approximately $924,213 above projections for
2013 as of August 31st.
Development Projects of note include:
Blue Ocean Headquarters – Had a Conceptual Review and neighborhood meeting. PDP
for the office building portion has been submitted. PDP for the parking garage is
anticipated in the next couple of weeks.
Link-N-Greens/Woodward – Phase 1 Final Plans for overlot grading have been approved
and recorded. Clearing and grading site work has commenced.
Foothills Mall Redevelopment – Final plans were submitted and reviewed on June 5,
2013. A second round of review is required. There has been no further movement on
this project.
Approved projects that submitted final plans during the past month:
o Custom Blending – August 16, 2013
o Rigden Farm Filing Seventeen (residential housing project) – August 28, 2013
o Patero’s Creek (residential housing project) – August 28, 2013
Construction Projects of Note:
o New multi-family – Trails at Timberline – 72 units
o New mixed-use – District at Campus West student housing – 189 units
o New mixed-use – Max Flats – 64 units
Other items of note:
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Parking Plan – Initial overview and scope are
being drafted. Plan development and implementation are scheduled to be complete by
the expiration of the temporary ordinance (September 13, 2014) which was approved by
City Council on September 3, 2013.
Lincoln Corridor Plan – The process to assess design alternatives for the corridor is
underway. A community workshop is scheduled for September 19, 2013. Recent
outreach efforts include a stakeholder group meeting, updates with the Planning &
Zoning Board, Transportation Board, Air Quality Advisory Board, Parks & Recreation
Board and the Natural Resources Advisory Board, an open house related to the
Woodward project and a walking tour with the UniverCity Connections Task Force. A
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summary of Phase I - Vision efforts and related public input is available at
www.fcgov.com/lincoln.
Urban Agriculture – Code changes were adopted on second reading July 16th, 2013. The
Larimer County Humane Society, in tandem with the workshop being offered at the
Sustainable Living Fair on September 14, will launch the licensing of goats the week of
September 16, 2013. For the next phase of code changes, including hoop houses for
year-round growing and standards for raising farm animals in certain zone districts, staff
is researching best practices from other communities and focus groups with project
stakeholders are underway. Staff plans to bring these changes to City Council for First
Reading on December 3, 2013.
Oil & Gas – Staff has ceased working on land use code revisions until after November
elections. Contractor is working on document review and field inspections for
compliance with the Operator Agreement. BFO offer to fund site characterization of
water quality in Fort Collins Field being considered for 2014 budget revision.
Deconstruction Efforts – As part of the 2012 I-Codes, staff is proposing to require a
Construction Waste Management plan for remodel work of 5,000 square feet or more as
well as for new construction. For full building demos staff is proposing removal of
asbestos, lead paint and any other contaminated materials and then soft strip all
recyclables such as doors, windows, wood, concrete/masonry, metals and cardboard.
These code changes are scheduled for City Council review in October and December,
2013.
Exterior Property Maintenance Code – City Council directed staff to move forward with
first phase code amendments that include enforcement of deficient buildings and
excessive outdoor storage in public view as well as the development of a vacant/
dangerous building registry. These items are scheduled to go to City Council for formal
consideration on September 17, 2013. Phase 2 is scheduled for Council consideration on
November 5, 2013 which includes excessive storage of items in backyards.
Smoking Ordinance – Staff received direction from City Council at the August 13, 2013
work session to bring forward recommended expansions to the City’s smoking ordinance
to prohibit smoking in outdoor dining areas and bar patios as well as transit centers,
shelters and benches. City Council also directed staff to begin looking into prohibiting
smoking in other outdoor areas. A staff work group will be formed and
recommendations brought to City Council in the future.
Development Projects under appeal:
None.