HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 11/19/2013 - City Manager�S Monthly Update - November 2013November 14, 2013
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
Recreational Trail Master Plan ..................................................................................................2
Utilities Building Update ...........................................................................................................2
Road to Zero Waste Plan ...........................................................................................................2
Retail Marijuana Update ............................................................................................................2
Revenue Diversification/Fee Study ...........................................................................................3
2012 International Code Adoption.............................................................................................3
Future Capital Expansion Tax/Building on Basics II ................................................................3
Utility Bills and Conservation Programs Review ......................................................................3
ECONOMY
Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax ..................................................................................................4
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Citywide Pedestrian Access Project...........................................................................................4
Mulberry Bridge (SH 14) at the Poudre River Enhancements ..................................................5
West Mulberry Bridge Replacement .........................................................................................5
West Prospect Bridge Replacement ...........................................................................................6
Bryan Bridge Replacement ........................................................................................................6
Arthur Ditch at Mountain Avenue and at Myrtle Street ............................................................6
Ziegler Roundabout Landscape Renovations- Horsetooth & Kechter ......................................7
Spring Creek (NRCC) Overpass ................................................................................................7
Mason Corridor MAX Bus Rapid Transit Project .....................................................................8
Utilities Capital Projects ...................................................................................................... 9-17
COMMUNITY EVENTS ...........................................................................................................18
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
Fort Collins Police Services ............................................................................................... 19-21
Poudre Fire Authority ........................................................................................................ 22-23
BUILDING ACTIVITY ........................................................................................................ 24-26
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ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
November 19 Regular Meeting
Recreational Trail Master Plan
An interdepartmental City team collected a great deal of information on the City’s paved
trail system and trail use and presented the results to Council at the December 11, 2012
work session. This information, along with detailed information on the history and
condition of the trail system, trail design standards, connectivity to the transportation
system, funding issues and recommended trail projects comprise the 2013 Paved
Recreational Trail Master Plan.
Council will be considering adoption of the Plan on November 19.
November 19 Work Session
Utilities Building Update
At the November 19 work session, staff will:
o explain the purpose and need for the new building and existing Service Center
renovation;
o present the vision for Block 32;
o discuss project financial comparison and funding plan;
o outline the project timeline.
November 26 Work Session
Road to Zero Waste Plan
The purpose of the November 26 work session is to receive feedback from the City
Council about adopting a new goal, now that Fort Collins has reached a previous goal of
50% waste diversion set in 1999.
Public involvement has provided clear direction for a new plan to include
recommendations for universally available recycling (opportunities for residents in multi-
family complexes and businesses), and for more education to accomplish a culture
change in Fort Collins.
Draft recommendations have been made for new systems to optimize the commodity
value of discarded materials. Treatment options are described for reusable items,
compostable organics including food scraps, conversion of waste to energy, and
construction/demolition debris.
New approaches to managing discards will create jobs and revenue, postpone building a
costly new landfill after closure of the Larimer County landfill (2028), and save on
avoidable landfill disposal fees.
The draft plan lays out a roadmap for achieving “near zero” waste in 20-50 years.
Actions that are recommended will also help the city reach goals for reducing greenhouse
gas emissions.
Retail Marijuana Update
Staff is seeking Council direction on regulation options for retail marijuana businesses
and enforcement options regarding illegal possession and consumption.
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Revenue Diversification/Fee Study
The purpose of this item is to discuss the possibility of replacing the Street Maintenance
¼ cent sales tax which expires in December 2015 with a Street Maintenance Fee (SMF).
Subjects for discussion will include:
o brief overview of Street Maintenance Program and Street Maintenance Fee
history;
o Street Maintenance Fee as it relates to revenue diversification;
o how a street maintenance fee would work;
o pros and cons of fee versus tax including Triple Bottom Line analysis.
Staff will be seeking direction from City Council on how to proceed with fee versus tax
project.
December 3 Regular Meeting
2012 International Code Adoption
Council’s work session on October 22, 2013 directed staff to bring forward for first
reading the 2012 International Building Codes. Proposed amendments include:
o fire-sprinkler systems in new duplex and new townhomes effective July 1, 2014;
o requiring new multi-family buildings to be fire-sprinkled using NFPA 13 system
effective July 1, 2014;
o disallowed use of vinyl siding products on new buildings effective the date of
adoption;
o improve construction waste recycling to include new additions and remodels that
exceed 2,500 square feet, as well as new buildings, effective the date of adoption;
o propose new air sealing standards that will tighten the air flow between dwelling
units across the common wall in new multi-family buildings effective July 1,
2014.
December 10 Work Session
Future Capital Expansion Tax/Building on Basics II (BOB II)
Staff will provide additional information on potential election dates and will be seeking
feedback on a “Top Tier” list of potential projects.
Utility Bills and Conservation Programs Review
Staff will provide a summary of tiered rates results and next actions as well as a summary
of conservation program results and next actions.
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ECONOMY
FORT COLLINS SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTIONS
September 2013
Sales tax collections increased 4.2%.
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 1.9%.
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 3.8%.
2013 YTD
Sales tax collections increased 4.3%.
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 4.3%.
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 4.3%.
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 Recently completed projects: Linden, Sycamore, Rolland Moore (two access
ramps), and Prospect/Lemay (two access ramps).
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o Projects under construction: Linden is 95% complete.
o Upcoming project locations scheduled are to include: Jackson.
Approximately 7,231 feet of sidewalk and 27 new accessible ramps have been
constructed to date in 2013.
Staff is beginning to identify projects for 2014.
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.
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 northbound traffic only for the second phase of construction.
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, within residential areas of the City.
Access manholes will be added to the new bridges
for access safety.
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In addition to the bridge replacements, utility upgrades will also be constructed at both
locations. Improvements to existing storm sewer, waterline upgrades, and private utility
upgrades can be expected.
Staff has completed the design of the two replacements, and is pursuing a contract with
the responsive, responsible low bidder for the project. Construction will begin in
November of 2013 and last through the spring of 2014.
A full roadway closure is expected at the Myrtle Street location. Staff is investigating
closure options for the Mountain Avenue location.
Prior to construction, staff will perform outreach to potentially impacted residents to
provide additional information on the project and its schedule.
Additional project information can be found at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/arthur-
ditch.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; 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
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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 Bus Rapid Transit.
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 work continues in various stages at several MAX BRT stations, and all of the
stations for the project have been set. Facade work continues in various stages at several
MAX BRT stations, and includes concrete installation and architectural aspects.
CEI crews continue to make progress on the storm pipe installation throughout the
project area. The focus this month has been at the Mason Street Outfall area west of the
railroad tracks behind The Summit near Spring Creek.
Major intersection improvements throughout the corridor have been completed.
The construction of the bus guideway is complete from the South Transit Center to
McClelland and from Lake to Pitkin. The guideway still remains to be installed from
Whole Foods to Lake, and Pitkin to University.
Conduit installation for the signal poles and access control gates continues to progress.
Paving and striping were completed on McClelland.
Construction of the retaining wall between Prospect Street and Spring Creek west of the
railroad tracks is now 90% complete.
Expansion of the underpass at Spring Creek Trail and the Mason Trail is expected to
continue through the end of November.
Installation of the guardrail along the guideway is complete from Harmony to
Horsetooth.
Landscaping, including seeding, has also started at Harmony and at Troutman.
The contract with Growling Bear for the South Transit Center was terminated in late
July. Universal Surety, Growling Bear’s bonding company, has stepped in to complete
the project with a projected project completion date of late December 2013.
The City is withholding liquidated damages from the South Transit Center progress
payments.
Work on critical path items at the South Transit Center are still lagging. Focus has been
on completing site work items, including the park and ride paving, curb, gutter and
sidewalk.
The Maintenance Facility expansion is substantially complete.
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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 fall of 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: $311,000 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: 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.
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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 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.
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: Work completed under 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: Five house services on Taft Hill
Road between Vine Drive and LaPorte Avenue
removed from 20 inch main and connected to 12
inch main in Taft Hill Road. Sliplining design
work for Lilac Apartments under way by Stantec
Engineering.
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Anticipated Completion Date: Work to be completed by June 2014.
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.
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: Project completed in June.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: 1 month behind
schedule due to poor spring weather conditions.
Total Project Budget: $942,000
Budget Status: Project completed under 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 challenges.
There are many existing utility conflicts and relocations required to allow for the new 42
inch sewer and the 12 water main.
Project complete.
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BOX ELDER CREEK OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS
Project Description: Large regional flood control project to be designed and constructed under
Intergovernmental Agreements with Timnath Development Authority and Boxelder Basin
Stormwater Authority. Project involves channel
grading and road crossing improvements from I-
25 to the Poudre River along the Boxelder Creek
Corridor.
Project Status: Preliminary design underway.
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,
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.
Project suspended pending intergovernmental agreement between Timnath and Fort
Collins.
WEST VINE SLIPLINING
Project Description: Sliplining 27 inch steel
transmission main with 12 inch High Density
Polyethylene (HDPE) between 48 inch Budweiser
line north of Vine Drive and 8 inch distribution
main in Sunset Court. The new 12 inch HDPE
line will be connected to the new 12 inch and
existing 6 inch mains in Vine Drive.
Project Status: Project started in May 2013.
Anticipated Completion Date: Work to be
completed by July 1, 2013.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: Project
completed under budget.
Total Project Budget: $260,000.00
Budget Status: On Budget
Highlights:
Successful use of innovative trenchless technology utilizing HDPE pipe.
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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 Water
Treatment Plant.
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 Water Treatment Facility.
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 at the end of August and installation
began the first week in September. Waiting on Rustnot for activation schedule.
Rustnot and CDM energized both rectifiers at the Water Treatment Facility on October
30, 2013. Initial adjustments on the rectifiers were made to determine amount of
amperage to apply to protect pipes.
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BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) WATER AND
SEWER RELOCATES
Project Description: Relocation and protection
of major water and sewer utility lines due to the
construction of the BRT.
Project 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.
Submitted Utilities #3 invoice for work completed.
Working on latest Buy America Act request from BRT staff.
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
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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.
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.
Meeting schedule first week of November to review 50% plan set.
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 owner has resumed
negotiations with the Utility. The project is
moving forward once again.
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 back negotiating the property purchase.
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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.
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: Within 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.
Executed work order with Capstone for independent cost estimate.
Potholed affected existing utilities.
Initiated construction phase services contract with CH2M Hill.
Executed construction work order with Hydro Construction.
Performed independent cost estimate and reconciled with Bid.
Executed construction phase services contract with CH2M Hill.
Held Pre-Construction meeting.
Began mobilization on-site.
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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 scheduled for August 7, 2013.
Project on hold until spring 2014 when asphalt is
available.
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: Within 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.
Met with affected PAI’s, Transfort, engineers and contractors for the “District”
development.
Executed work order with Capstone for independent cost estimate.
Potholed affected existing utilities.
Initiated Public Outreach program.
Added storm sewer improvements to existing project.
Design effort at approximately 80%.
Decided to delay construction until spring 2014 due to paving scheduling from added
storm sewer work and issues resulting from the September 2013 flood.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Winter Farmers' Market
Location: Opera Galleria, 123 N. College Ave
Date/Time: Saturdays, November 9 - April 5 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Details: Shop for winter vegetables and artisan food products at the Be Local Winter
Farmer’s Market. Forty-five vendors will be selling late-season produce,
grass-fed meats, eggs, mushrooms, cheese, wine, jams and juices, salsas and
sauces, baked goods, sweets, and locally made handcrafts.
Face painting for kids and live local music make it fun for the whole family!
Enjoy a great community atmosphere.
Web address: http://www.homegrownfoodcolorado.org/fort-collins-farmers-markets
Garden of Lights
Location: Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 South Centre Ave
Date/Time: Begins Friday, December 6, 2013 5:00 PM
Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/gardens
Contact
Information:
Korrie Johnston
Phone: 970-416-2486
E-mail address: kjohnston@fcgov.com
Winter Bike to Work Day
Location: Breakfast stations located throughout Fort Collins
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 7:00 AM
Details: Join us for the 7th Annual Winter Bike to Work Day!
Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/fcbikes
Contact Information: Becky Moriarty
Phone: 970.224.6112
E-mail address: rmoriarty@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 October 2013, officers responded to 8,491 incidents resulting in 1,630 cases compared to
8,253 incidents and 1,779 cases for the same period last year. Year–to-date totals reflect a slight
decrease in both categories when compared to the same period last year.
2012 YTD 2013 YTD
Incidents 84,954 82,670
Cases 16,894 16,172
Drug Take-Back Day
Fort Collins police again partnered with the U.S. Drug
Enforcement Administration on Saturday, October 26 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 974.1 pounds of unused, unneeded, and
expired over-the-counter and prescription medications to the
Fort Collins Police Services site.
Coffee with the Chief
The Coffee with Chief Hutto monthly community outreach
activity was held on October 10 at Café Ardour, 255 N. Linden
Street. The next Coffee with Chief Hutto meeting will be held
on November 6 from 3 - 4 p.m. at Cuppy’s Coffee Shop, 353
W. Drake Road, #120. This monthly event is held at different
coffee shops throughout the year.
Tip-a-Cop Fundraiser for Special Olympics
Fort Collins Police Services employees volunteered their time on
Saturday, October 12 to participate in the annual nationwide Tip-a-
Cop event to raise funds for Special Olympics. For one day only,
police employees served guests at the Red Robin restaurant between
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 4 - 8 p.m., and raised $3,600 in tips from
restaurant guests to benefit the local Special Olympics Programs.
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Explosion
Fort Collins police and Poudre Fire Authority responded to an apartment explosion that occurred
on October 21 at 1220 E. Stuart Street. The explosion, which police believe originated in the
refrigerator, blew out the apartment’s windows. Although the investigation is ongoing with
police continuing to interview suspects, it is believed the occupants were reducing a product in
the house which created an explosion inside the residence. Potential charges are pending.
Crime Trends
October was National Domestic Violence Awareness month. While not commonly talked about,
domestic violence can reach into anyone’s life, regardless of income, race, ethnicity, sexual
orientation, gender identity or religion.
Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another
person through fear and intimidation and can include physical, emotional, psychological,
economic, and/or sexual abuse.
While most domestic violence incidents are never reported, the numbers can be surprising. In
2012 there were over 15,000 victims of domestic violence in Colorado alone.
In Fort Collins, the number of domestic violence incidents in the last five years peaked in June
2010 and then we started to see a decrease in 2011. The recent trend appears to be coming up to
levels not seen since 2010.
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Crime Prevention
During October, the Crime Prevention Specialist handled 22 telephone calls on topics ranging
from panic alarms to loss prevention at a local store. There were presentations/interactions with
725 people which included the semi-annual DEA Drug Take-Back Day event (554 vehicles came
to the police department in a 4.5 hour period).
A breakdown of the month’s Crime Prevention activities follows:
• Credit Union of Colorado, Robbery Prevention - 8 attended
• Regis University, Problem Solving & CPTED - 7 attended
• Parks & Recreation, Dealing with Difficult People - 15 attended
• Verus Bank, Robbery Prevention - 12 attended
• Neighborhood Services - 1 attended
• RESTORE - 57 attended
• Municipal Court Retreat, Dealing With Difficult People - 15 attended
• Mountain View Church, Child Safety (2 sessions) - 30 attended
• Nationwide Drug Take-Back event - 554 cars
• Landlord Class - 25 attended
• Channel 5, Halloween Safety interview
Crime Prevention Tip
Daylight Savings Time changed on November 3. Remember to take time to talk with your
children about getting home before dark and using good safety techniques when walking or
riding their bicycles. Visit www.fcgov.com/police/ for more information on Child Safety.
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POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Fire Prevention Week/Month
PFA recognizes October as Fire Prevention Month each year. Even though there is a national
recognition of Fire Prevention Week, PFA works to turn it into a month-long push of safety
information, but also keeps focused on safety messages throughout the year. PFA firefighters
have fun interacting with customers and see an increase of station visits and speaking requests
during this time. Emergencies don’t take time off and neither does PFA in trying to prevent
them.
CSU Chili Challenge
Firefighter Ray Gillan successfully coordinated the widely popular Chili Challenge again this
year. This week-long event puts students to the test with good ol’ Firehouse Chili. The event
also is used to spread fire and life-safety messages to the college population. During this event,
firefighters talk with the students in an informal setting. The challenge was again widely popular
with many students conquering the last ‘hot’ day.
CSU Indian Students Association Award
PFA was the welcome recipient of a recognition award for its response to the 2013 floods. The
CSU Indian Students Association (ISA) wanted to recognize first responders who helped with
the monumental efforts to overcome these devastating events. Crews attended an annual ISA
festival at the Lincoln Center to receive the award.
Fire Station 9 Donation
PFA Station 9 was the recipient of a very generous donation from a group of boat owners at Inlet
Bay Marina on Horsetooth Reservoir. The group, along with owners and management at the
marina, held a poker-run this last summer to raise funds to help out the volunteer station. A
much needed dining table and chairs were purchased, along with fleece blankets for the station
beds.
Lassy Project
Engine 10-A attended the kick-off event to the Lassy Project at a community park in Timnath.
The Lassy Project is a group of people who form an instant search & rescue team to find a
missing child in an area. Parents can sign up and enter their child’s information, including
contact information if their child(ren) become missing. The kick-off was covered by metro news
stations.
Safety Classes for Seventh Graders
October brought about the third year of a small pilot project to bring safety information to
seventh graders within Poudre School District. Firefighter Gillan has developed and tuned
classes for students in the health curriculum which meets state health teaching standards at
Blevins and Webber Middle Schools. Areas of instruction include Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation, Disaster Preparation and other Fire & Life Safety at home skills.
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Incident Statistics (by category)
Report Period: October 2013 Total Loss
Fires 25 $32,701
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 1
Rescue / EMS 1,049
Hazardous Condition - no fire 39
Service Call 51
Good Intent Call 104
False Alarms / False Calls 90
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 0
Total = 1,359
YEAR-TO-DATE 2013 Total Loss
Fires 316 $2,788,502
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 12
Rescue / EMS 10,440
Hazardous Condition - no fire 299
Service Call 599
Good Intent Call 1,044
False Alarms / False Calls 1,016
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 2
Special Incident Type 26
Total = 13,754
Comparison: October 2012 Total Loss
Fires 22 $44,500
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 0
Rescue / EMS 1,001
Hazardous Condition - no fire 44
Service Call 73
Good Intent Call 125
False Alarms / False Calls 130
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 1
Total = 1,396
Comparison: YEAR-TO-DATE 2012 Total Loss
Fires 396 $6,606,102
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 5
Rescue / EMS 9,911
Hazardous Condition - no fire 283
Service Call 785
Good Intent Call 1,000
False Alarms / False Calls 978
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 2
Special Incident Type 47
Total = 13,407
*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 234 306 + 31%
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 155 235 + 52%
Building Permits Issued 6,251 5,482 -12%
Building Inspections Performed 25,478 26,618 +5%
Plan Reviews Performed 1,761 1,883 +5%
General Fund Development Review revenues are approximately $1.6 million above projections
for 2013 as of October 31.
Development Projects of note:
Blue Ocean Headquarters – Had a Conceptual Review and neighborhood meeting. PDP
for the office building portion has been submitted and will be scheduled for an
Administrative Hearing very soon. It is uncertain whether a PDP for the parking garage
will be submitted.
Link-N-Greens/Woodward – Final plans for the river restoration area have been
approved. Final plans for Phase 1 of the Woodward campus will be formally submitted
for review in December 2013.
Foothills Mall Redevelopment – In October, Alberta Development Partners submitted an
ODP application which outlines three phases (two commercial, one residential) for the
Foothills Redevelopment. Additionally, two Major Amendments to the previously
approved PDP were also submitted in October. The ODP is on the Planning & Zoning
Board’s November 14 consent agenda, and the Phase 1 Major Amendment for a 10,500
square foot building along College Avenue is on the Board’s November 21 consent
agenda. The larger Phase 2 Major Amendment for the balance of the commercial area
will be heard by the Planning & Zoning Board at their December meeting.
Aggie Village North – A Site Plan Advisory Review (SPAR) was submitted by CSU on
October 23, 2013 to redevelop the existing on-campus student apartments at the NW
corner of Center Avenue and Prospect Road with a larger student housing project. The
application has been tentatively scheduled for review by the Planning & Zoning Board on
January 9, 2014.
Approved projects that submitted final plans during the past month:
o 429 S. Whitcomb Street Carriage House – October 1, 2013
o Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency & Rehab Hospital – October 2, 2013
o Woodward Technology Center (Phase 2) – October 2, 2013
o Feeder Supply – October 8, 2013
o Sunshine House FC Early Learning Academy – October 9, 2013
o Foothills Mall Redevelopment (Phase 1) – October 9, 2013
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o Pateros Creek – October 9, 2013
o Home Instead Plaza – October 15, 2013
o Cargill Expansion – October 30, 2013
Construction Projects of note:
o New multi-family Trails at Timberline – 60 units
o New office/warehouse building – 50,000 square feet
o Commercial addition for Custom Blending – 33,000 square feet
Other items of note:
2012 I-Codes – At their October 22 work session, City Council directed staff to continue
with adoption of these codes. First reading is scheduled for January 7, 2014 and second
reading on January 21, 2014.
Deconstruction Efforts – As part of the 2012 I-Codes, staff is proposing to require a
Construction Waste Management plan for remodel work of 2,500 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. Staff is looking into other opportunities to recycle, including window glass and
asphalt shingles.
Downtown River District – This project is progressing. There will be a public workshop
on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in the Community Room at 215 N. Mason Street.
This will be the second outreach meeting with the first one being held on October 3,
2013. In addition, the project was brought to the Landmark Preservation Commission on
October 23, 2013. This project is being managed in tandem with the Old Town Historic
District Standards and Guidelines project and progressing on the same timetable with
City Council work session scheduled for February 25, 2014.
Exterior Property Maintenance Code – City Council approved Improper Outdoor Storage
on October 15,
including the deficient classification and the vacant/dangerous building
registry. Phase 2, which includes excessive storage of items in backyards, is scheduled
for December 17.
Lincoln Corridor Plan – A Council work session was held on October 22, 2013 to provide
feedback and direction for staff on the Lincoln design alternatives. The project team is in
the process of evaluating the alternatives to develop a draft preferred design. A second
Council work session has been added on January 28, 2014. For more information on the
project, including a summary of public outreach in Phase 2, visit
www.fcgov.com/advanceplanning/lincoln.php
Nature in the City – The Nature in the City strategic plan was funded through the Annual
Appropriation ordinance and will launch in January 2014. This strategic plan will
develop a vision for incorporating nature into the urban environment and include design
guidelines, policies, and actions for achieving this vision. The intent of this Plan is to
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develop a triple bottom line approach to preserve, enhance, and add to those informal
natural areas within our community.
Oil & Gas – Based on the recent election, a moratorium is now in place for all hydraulic
fracturing within the City of Fort Collins. The moratorium will remain in place for up to
five years and stops the current operator from using hydraulic fracturing to enhance
existing wells or drill new ones. Staff has ceased working on land use code revisions
indefinitely. A contractor is working on document review and field inspections for
compliance with the Operator Agreement. Air quality baseline data collection in the Fort
Collins field has begun and an executive session is planned with City Council in
December.
Smoking Ordinance – City Council unanimously passed the Smoking Ordinance
expansion on first reading November 5. Second reading is scheduled for November 19.
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Parking Study – Kimley-Horn and Associates have
been hired to assist with the study. This item is scheduled for the Council work session
on April 8, 2014. Study 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.
Urban Agriculture – Phase 2 code changes, which will address hoop houses for year-
round growing and standards for raising farm animals in certain zone districts, are
underway. An online survey has been launched to solicit feedback about this phase of
changes and an open house will be held on November 20 in the Community Room at 215
N. Mason Street from 4:30-7:00 p.m. On October 28, the City hosted - with our partners
at CSU and the Larimer Humane Society - a workshop on raising goats in an urban
environment. This workshop was videotaped and will be available on the project’s
website shortly (www.fcgov.com/urbanagriculture). Staff is also continuing to work with
numerous partners to launch the Local Food Cluster. On Thursday, November 7 the
Local Food Cluster and CSU’s Center for Public Deliberation hosted a meeting related to
this item with over 70 individuals in attendance.
Development Projects under appeal:
None