HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Mail Packet - 12/17/2013 - City Manager�S Update - December 12, 2013December 12, 2013
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
Road to Zero Waste Plan ...........................................................................................................2
Three Mile Plan Update .............................................................................................................2
Mail Creek Subdivision Annexation ..........................................................................................2
Kechter Farm Annexation ..........................................................................................................3
2012 International Code Adoption.............................................................................................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 ............................................................7
Ziegler Roundabout Landscape Renovations- Horsetooth & Kechter ......................................7
Spring Creek (NRCC) Overpass ................................................................................................8
Mason Corridor MAX Bus Rapid Transit Project .....................................................................8
Utilities Capital Projects ...................................................................................................... 9-17
COMMUNITY EVENTS ...........................................................................................................18
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
Fort Collins Police Services ............................................................................................... 19-22
Poudre Fire Authority ........................................................................................................ 23-24
BUILDING ACTIVITY ........................................................................................................ 25-28
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ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
December 17 Regular Meeting
Road to Zero Waste Project
At the work session on November 26, the City Council indicated that they are ready to
consider the two goals and incremental objectives that were recommended by staff:
1. Zero Waste by 2030, achieving interim levels of 75% by 2020 and 90% by 2025;
2. Per capita waste generation levels of 2.8 pounds/day by 2025.
Council requested more information for the December 17 meeting regarding the path
going forward, outlining an implementation schedule for new programs and estimating
costs for new Zero Waste initiatives.
Specific requests were made for content changes to the Road to Zero Waste Plan
document.
Staff was asked to contact managers of the Materials Recovery Facility in Denver to
pinpoint the proportion of residues (contaminants) found in materials that are collected in
Fort Collins’ curbside program.
Three Mile Plan Update
The Three-Mile Plan for the City of Fort Collins, Colorado (Plan) is a policy document
for coordinating future annexation and provision of services, required to be updated
annually per Colorado Revised Statutes.
The purpose of the Plan is to describe the general location, character, utilities, and
infrastructure for areas of potential annexation.
This State required annual update is routine and recurring, and highlights the 2013
changes to approved plans and other documents applicable to those areas defined in the
State Statutes.
There are very few changes in this year’s annual update.
Mail Creek Subdivision Annexation
This is a request to annex and zone 39.608 acres located on the north side of Zephyr
Road, approximately 1,450 feet east of South Timberline Road (just east of Bacon
Elementary).
The property is located within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan. In accordance with
the Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer County, adopted in 1999, properties
within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area receive their land use approvals in the County and
are annexed into the City prior to construction. The City does have an opportunity to
comment on projects, and City staff has reviewed and commented on the Mail Creek
Crossing project through the County’s development review process. This process of
County plan review followed by annexation was also undertaken with the Westchase,
Kechter Crossing, Fossil Lake neighborhoods.
Mail Creek is a residential development containing 137 single family homes; the
requested zoning for this annexation is LMN – Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood.
Mail Creek Crossing does not create an enclave.
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January 7, 2014 Regular Meeting
Kechter Farm Annexation
This is a request to annex and zone 87.85 acres located north of Fossil Creek Reservoir,
approximately 1,320 feet south of Kechter Road, 2,640 feet east of South Timberline
Road, just west of Ziegler Road, and southwest of Kinard Middle School.
As with the Mail Creek Annexation, this property is located within the Fossil Creek
Reservoir Area Plan. In accordance with the Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer
County, adopted in 1999, properties within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area receive their
land use approvals in the County and are annexed into the City prior to construction. The
City does have an opportunity to comment on projects, and City staff has reviewed and
commented on the Mail Creek Crossing project through the County’s development
review process. This process of County plan review followed by annexation was also
undertaken with the Westchase, Kechter Crossing, Fossil Lake neighborhoods.
Kechter Farm has a General Development Plan that encompasses 286 acres; this first
phase is 88.21 acres and is currently being approved in the County. Within the first phase,
there is a 2.85 acre commercial area, 1.45 acre recreation center with a neighborhood
park, and the remaining land is dedicated to residential development. The requested
zoning for this annexation is LMN - Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood and UE -
Urban Estate.
The annexation of this property will create an enclave, which will affect approximately
180 acres of land to the north and west of the subject annexation.
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.
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ECONOMY
FORT COLLINS SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTIONS
October 2013
Sales tax collections increased 4.5%
Use tax collections excluding rebates decreased 7.5%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 2.1%
2013 YTD
Sales tax collections increased 4.3%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 2.7%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 4.1%
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.
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o Recently completed projects: Accessible ramp construction near Shields/Drake
and mid-block crosswalk west of Laporte/Howes, in addition to miscellaneous
sidewalk repair work.
o Upcoming project locations scheduled are to include: 2014 – Jackson, Clearview,
Castlerock, Lemay.
Approximately 7,251 feet of sidewalk and 30 new accessible ramps have been
constructed to date in 2013.
Staff has identified 21 projects for 2014.
Level of service for the sidewalk program is to be implemented beginning November 25.
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.
City Engineering has awarded the construction
contract to Mountain Constructors.
Construction began November 18, 2013.
Mountain Constructors is removing and replacing
the north half of the structure in phase 1 while maintaining 2-way traffic on the existing
south half of the structure.
Phase 1 construction should be completed in early February.
Phase 2 construction will replace the south half of the structure and will be completed by
late April 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 to start the first week of January.
A full closure of Bryan Avenue is expected mid to
late January for approximately three weeks for
demolition of the existing bridge and installation of the new precast bridge structure.
Once the new bridge structure has been set, Bryan Avenue will be re-opened to one-way
traffic northbound into the park only until final completion.
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ARTHUR DITCH AT MOUNTAIN AVENUE AND AT MYRTLE STREET
Funding Source: KFCG Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $975,000
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.
Utility upgrades will also occur at both locations.
Improvements to existing storm sewer, along with
waterline and private utility upgrades, can be
expected.
The City has contracted with ZAK Dirt, Inc. to
construct the planned improvements.
Construction is expected to start at the Myrtle
Street location in mid-December.
A full roadway closure is expected at both the Myrtle Street and the Mountain Avenue
locations. To minimize impacts to residents and the traveling public, the Mountain
Avenue structure will be constructed with pre-cast concrete box culvert sections. Staff
anticipates this change will reduce the full road closure at this location by several weeks.
Staff continues to 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.
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SPRING CREEK (NRRC) OVERPASS
Funding Source: Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant and 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.
Concrete Express, Inc. (CEI) was awarded the
construction contract to install the steel bridge
structure on top of the ramps that they are
currently building.
Bridge delivery is anticipated in mid-December
and is scheduled to be installed in early January
2014.
Once the bridge is installed, there will still be several construction items to install
(concrete, lighting systems, railings). This work will be ongoing thru the winter. The
structure will not be opened to the public until the work is completed.
The proposed schedule is to complete construction by May 2014 in conjunction with the
opening of the MAX BRT.
MASON CORRIDOR MAX BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) PROJECT
Funding Source: FTA 80%, Local Match (CDOT SB-1, CDOT FASTER, City, and
Downtown Development Authority) 20%
Estimate Project Budget: $87 million
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Facade work for the stations continues in various stages at several MAX BRT stations,
and includes concrete installation and architectural aspects such as pavers, siding and
lighting.
The focus for drainage this month has been primarily at the Mason Street Outfall area
west of the railroad tracks behind The Summit near Spring Creek.
The mainline of the drainage system for the project is now complete. Minor drainage
items such as pouring of inlet tops remain.
Major intersection improvements throughout the corridor have been completed. Minor
concrete repairs and guideway tie in was completed on the north side of Prospect at the
railroad tracks.
The construction of the bus guideway is complete from the South Transit Center to
McClelland, Drake to Whole Foods, and Prospect to University. The guideway still
remains to be installed from Whole Foods to the north side of Prospect.
Installation of signal poles and access control gates continues to progress.
Construction of the retaining wall between Prospect Street and Spring Creek west of the
railroad tracks is now complete.
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The Spring Creek Trail is to remain closed through the end of December.
Installation of the guardrail along the guideway is complete from Harmony to
McClelland.
Installation of fencing on the east side of the guidway is now complete from Harmony to
south of Horsetooth.
Landscaping, including seeding, is progressing at Harmony, Horsetooth and at Troutman.
Construction at the South Transit Center includes curb and gutter installation, completion
of the detention pond, and several building components such as roof construction and
completion of the exterior walls.
The Maintenance Facility Expansion is substantially complete.
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: Final Design
complete; tree removal complete; construction to
begin mid-December 2013.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: Alternatives Analysis
Phase ($104,000); Final Design ($243,000); Total
Project Cost $2.8 million.
Budget Status: $386,000 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 complete.
Floodplain permit complete.
Waiting for Wetland Permit.
Currently negotiating with land owners for land purchase. Waiting for final signatures on
Purchase Agreement.
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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: 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, 2013.
North College sub-basin was tested during the week of April 1, 2013.
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.
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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
and the removal of the existing valve vault in
LaPorte Avenue at 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 valve vault in LaPorte Avenue
at Grandview will be taken out of service. This
will remove for 90-year old inoperative valves
from the distribution system. 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. Valve vault abandonment design underway by Stantec.
Anticipated Completion Date: Work to be completed by August 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.
90-year old valve vault containing 4 inoperative 20 inch valves 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
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Designed rectifiers and locations for
rectifiers along the AB line and at the
WTP.
Prepared legal exhibits and obtained easements for the rectifier locations along the AB
line.
Meeting with other water districts to discuss cathodically bonding to their systems which
cross the City’s system.
Anode beds and conduits installed; Rustnot and CDM energized both rectifiers at the
WTF 10-30-13. Initial adjustments on the rectifiers were made to determine amount of
amperage to apply to protect pipes. Further adjust to be made the first week in
December.
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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 completed March 2013.
Total Project Budget: $1,250,000
Budget Status: Utilities Projects completed
within budget.
Highlights:
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
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.
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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 scheduled first week of November to review 50% plan set.
Reviewed 50% plan set first week of November; finish review will be in field second
week in December.
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: $457,782
Total Project Construction Budget: $9,500,000
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights:
Anderson Consulting is preparing the final design.
City Attorneys are preparing the final draft purchase agreement.
Acquisition costs are being finalized based on the final draft agreement.
Cost estimate and schedule are being updated based on the final draft agreement.
The size of the reservoir is being increased from 1400 acre/feet to 1900 acre/feet.
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: 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.
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.
Excavated and removed 42” DIP waterline at new meter vault location.
Placed concrete floor slab at new meter vault location.
Replaced existing switchgear and moved existing transformer at Backwash Pump Station
(BWPS).
Installed new electric duct bank at BWPS from relocated transformer to existing duct
bank.
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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: 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.
Met with affected PAIs, 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.
Project on hold until spring 2014 when asphalt is available.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Garden of Lights
Location: Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 South Centre Ave
Date/Time: Month of December 5:00-9:00 PM
Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/gardens
Contact Information: Korrie Johnston
Phone: 970-416-2486
E-mail address: kjohnston@fcgov.com
Santa on the Farm
Location: The Farm at Lee Martinez Park, 600 N. Sherwood
Date/Time: Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 3:00-6:00 PM
Details:
Join us for some holiday festivities. Traditional fun includes free admission,
hayrides and hot chocolate, and visiting with the animals and Santa with
holiday lights to guide your way. If you would like to enhance your visit, you
can purchase $1 tickets for special offerings.
Contact
Information:
Recreation
Phone: 970-221-6665
E-mail address: http://www.recreation@fcgov.com
No Place Like Home
Location: Lincoln Center Art Gallery, 417 W. Magnolia
Date/Time: December 6 - January 11
Details: A juried exhibition of Colorado artists exploring how living in the state of
Colorado inspires, shapes and influences their art.
Guest Juror: Cecily Cullen, Creative Director of the Center for Visual Arts,
Metropolitan State University, Denver
Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/galleries
Contact Information: Jeanne Shoaff
Phone: 970-416-2737
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 November 2013, officers responded to 7,862 incidents resulting in 1,558 cases compared to
7,639 incidents and 1,417 cases for the same period last year. While the monthly totals are
slightly higher, year–to-date totals reflect a slight decrease in both categories when compared to
the same period last year.
2012 YTD 2013 YTD
Incidents 92,593 90,532
Cases 18,311 17,730
Coffee with the Chief
The Coffee with Chief Hutto monthly community outreach
activity was held on November 6 at Cuppy’s, 353 W. Drake
Road, #120. This monthly event is held at different coffee
shops throughout the year.
Registry Ridge Neighbors Connect Meeting
Fort Collins Police Chief John Hutto met with approximately
30 residents of the Registry Ridge neighborhood on
November 7 to talk about neighborhood crime and nuisance
activity, what’s working well for the residents, and how
services can improve. This is the last of four neighborhood
meetings planned in 2013.
Hit and Run
On November 15, Fort Collins Police Services arrested Amanda Miller, 31, of Cheyenne, for
leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury, a class 4 felony. Investigators
believe Miller was driving a white 2003 Infiniti sedan on November 6 when she struck a
bicyclist near the intersection of Laurel and Shields streets. Witnesses reported the car and bike
were travelling north on Shields Street approaching Birch when the bicyclist turned in front of
the car and was struck. The motorist reportedly got out of her car, walked to the cyclist, returned
to her car and left the scene of the accident. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old CSU student, was
transported to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
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Attempted Sexual Assault
On November 9 Fort Collins police were notified of an attempted sex assault in the area of 100
W. Lake Street adjacent to the CSU campus. The victim, a 22 year-old CSU student, reported
being approached by an unknown male while driving alone westbound on W. Lake Street. The
suspect waived her down, approached the driver’s side of her vehicle, opened the door and
physically removed her from the car. He pulled her to the side of the road and attempted to
sexually assault her. The victim was able to fight the suspect off and he fled on foot from the
area. The victim was not injured and did not require medical attention. A composite drawing of
the suspect was released. DNA collected has shown that it is not related to any Fort Collins
cases. The case remains under investigation.
Charges Files in Fatal Bike Crash
On November 6, motorist Bradley Hansen was issued a municipal summons for failing to yield
the right-of-way to oncoming traffic on October 8 which resulted in the death of bicyclist James
Fogelberg of Boulder. The collision occurred at the intersection of Harmony Road and Hinsdale
Drive. Fogelberg, who was wearing a helmet, was transported to the hospital where he later
died.
Fatal ATV Wreck
Police are investigating a fatal crash involving an ATV in the early morning hours on November
18 in Dry Creek subdivision, near Timberline Road and International Boulevard. A citizen had
reported an ATV ridden by a man and woman was driving loudly up and down the street around
1:20 a.m. An officer arrived in the area and pulled alongside the ATV to speak with the operator
who was stopped at the time. The ATV driver rapidly accelerated, turned onto International
Boulevard and drove westbound at a high rate of speed before failing to negotiate a roundabout.
Both of the ATV riders were ejected and the passenger was transported to the hospital where she
was pronounced dead. The operator, Travis Ackerman, 29, suffered serious injuries and was
taken to the hospital. Neither rider was wearing a helmet.
Body Worn Cameras (BWC)
Chief Hutto has continued public outreach on BWC, speaking to citizens at the Coffee with the
Chief, Registry Ridge Neighbors Connect Meeting, City Work Alumni, and the Women’s
Commission. Chief provided information on how the cameras operate, the number of BWC
currently deployed, the benefits and usefulness of the devices, privacy concerns, and the cost to
acquire an additional 40 cameras. Additional outreach meetings are scheduled in December and
January.
Crime Trends
The chart below illustrates that the overall burglary rate in Fort Collins has been trending
downward for the past five years. While that is good news, there are additional steps citizens can
take to further reduce the occurrence of burglaries in the City.
Many of the burglaries in the recent months have been due to open garages. This can include
someone entering an open garage and taking items such as golf clubs, bikes and tools, and also
someone entering an open garage and taking items from a car parked inside the garage.
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Citizens are reminded to close and lock garage doors, even while at home. And while shopping
this holiday season, remember to lock your car and hide your packages.
Don’t let the would-be thieves and scrooges spoil your holiday!
Crime Prevention
During November, the Crime Prevention Specialist handled 22 telephone calls on topics ranging
from boy scouts merit badge opportunities to a chronic false alarm problem at a local business.
There were presentations/interactions with 67 people which included a community meeting with
Chief Hutto in the Registry Ridge neighborhood.
A breakdown of the month’s Crime Prevention activities follows:
• Community Meeting with Chief Hutto at Regency Ridge - 30 attended
• RESTORE - 37 attended
Crime Prevention Tip
The holiday season can be a hectic time. Practice the following safety tips to help reduce your
chances of becoming a victim of holiday crime.
Shopping:
Be alert and aware. Stay alert to your surroundings, the people around you and
remember where you parked your car. Trust your instincts. If something feels funny or
odd, ask for store security or an employee to walk you to your car.
Avoid cash. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Use credit cards if possible (and only
carry the cards you plan to use).
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Shop together. Try not to shop alone, especially at night, and avoid wearing expensive
jewelry.
Lock your car and hide packages. Always lock your car doors and roll up the windows.
Lock packages out of sight or in the trunk.
Avoid overloading yourself with packages. It’s important to have clear visibility and
freedom of movement.
Watch out for “con-artists.” If a stranger approaches you and strikes up a conversation,
is this unusual? Just say “no thank you,” and walk away.
Park close to the store. Avoid dark and secluded areas.
Use credit cards safely. If cards are lost, stolen or misused, notify the issuers
immediately.
Secure your personal belongings. Carry your purse close to your body and only put
items in your purse or wallet that you need. Carry your wallet in your side pants pocket.
The rear pants pocket is one of the easiest to pick.
At Home:
Secure your home. Keep your doors and windows locked, even when you are home or
away for a few minutes. Teach this to everyone in your household.
Do not display gifts in view of windows or doors.
Make it appear someone is home. Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an automatic
timer. Leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied. Have a
neighbor pick up your mail and newspaper if you are leaving home for an extended
period of time. Have someone clear the snow.
Other helpful hints:
Be aware of strangers at your door. Sometimes criminals pose as couriers delivering
gifts. Don’t open the door to someone you don’t know, and teach everyone in your
household to do the same.
Provide non-alcoholic beverage options when gathering with family and friends. Find
alternative transportation for intoxicated guests.
Never drink and drive. Remember….buzzed driving is drunk driving.
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POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Battalion Chief Mike Gavin Serves on Forum
Chief Gavin was proud to share his experiences with local disasters during a public forum held
on Saturday, November 23 at the Old Town Library with Senator John Kefalas, Representative
Fischer and Representative Ginal on disaster recovery efforts in Colorado. The forum was titled
Disaster Relief and Response: Looking Forward Using Lessons from the Past.
Battalion Chief Mike Gavin Recognized
The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) recognized Mike Gavin,
Emergency Manager for the City of Fort Collins, for his leadership within the Emergency
Management profession at their annual conference in Reno, Nevada last month. The official
honor received from IAEM recognized Mr. Gavin “for outstanding commitment and service to
the International Association and specifically for the betterment of emergency management in
IAEM USA Region 8.” The International Association of Emergency Managers, which has more
than 5,000 members worldwide, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting
the "Principles of Emergency Management" and representing those professionals whose goals
are saving lives and protecting property and the environment during emergencies and disasters.
Firefighters Deployed to Philippines
Firefighters Estaban Guzman and James Houck, along with two rescue K-9s of Firefighter
Houck, were deployed after the Philippines typhoon. Both firefighters were sent as part of a
team from Global DIRT (Disaster Immediate Response Team). The organization acts as an
intermediary between larger organizations, hospitals, military, and the victims in disaster-
stricken parts of the globe. Firefighter Guzman served as a paramedic and Firefighter Houck
served with his rescue K-9s. During the two-week deployment the K-9s located more than 200
corpses. After both firefighters returned home the mayor of Tacloban City, Philippines made a
direct request to Fire Chief Tom DeMint to have the firefighters return to continue their
outstanding humanitarian work.
Alarm Distribution Project
In conjunction with Colorado State University School of Social Work, firefighters held an alarm
installation and education day at Poudre Valley Mobile Home Park. Sociology students and
firefighters contacted a large part of the park’s residents and were able to install alarms in at least
75% of the homes. This project made a large difference in protecting this community because
firefighters found that most of the homes either did not have working alarms or even have
alarms. PFA would rather PREVENT an incident than have to respond to one.
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
PFA was proud to partner with the museum to be part of the Foodapalooza program. PFA was
able to have safety activities and demonstrations such as PFA’s safety house, fire extinguisher
training and a live grease fire. This was a great time to spread our cooking and other safety
messages since home fires increase during the holidays.
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Incident Statistics (by category)
Report Period: November 2013 Total Loss
Fires 23 $254,105
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 0
Rescue / EMS 984
Hazardous Condition - no fire 23
Service Call 69
Good Intent Call 109
False Alarms / False Calls 105
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 2
Total = 1,315
YEAR-TO-DATE 2013 Total Loss
Fires 337 $3,042,607
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 12
Rescue / EMS 11,423
Hazardous Condition - no fire 323
Service Call 668
Good Intent Call 1,156
False Alarms / False Calls 1,120
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 2
Special Incident Type 28
Total = 15,069
Comparison: November 2012 Total Loss
Fires 21 $159,050
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 0
Rescue / EMS 907
Hazardous Condition - no fire 30
Service Call 57
Good Intent Call 111
False Alarms / False Calls 103
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 1
Total = 1,230
Comparison: YEAR-TO-DATE 2012 Total Loss
Fires 417 $6,765,152
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 5
Rescue / EMS 10,818
Hazardous Condition - no fire 313
Service Call 842
Good Intent Call 1,111
False Alarms / False Calls 1,081
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 2
Special Incident Type 48
Total = 14,637
*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 248 330 + 33%
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 177 259 + 46%
Building Permits Issued 6,798 5,949 -12%
Building Inspections Performed 27,865 29,497 +6%
Plan Reviews Performed 1,923 2,053 +7%
General Fund Development Review revenues are approximately $1.7 million above projections
for 2013 as of November 30.
Development Projects of Note
Aggie Village North – Project 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.
Blue Ocean Headquarters – Had a Conceptual Review and neighborhood meeting. A
Project Development Plan (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.
Choice Center Parking Garage – Conceptual review meeting was held to review a
proposed new parking garage on the south side of the Choice Center/Summit student
housing project. Project Development Plan submittal is pending.
Foothills Mall Redevelopment – The Foothills Overall Development Plan (ODP) was
approved by the Planning & Zoning Board on November 14 and the Phase 1 Major
Amendment to the previously approved Project Development Plan was approved by the
Board on November 21. The larger Phase 2 Major Amendment, which consists of the
majority of the proposed commercial area, will be heard by the Planning & Zoning Board
on December 12. The ODP and Phase One Final Plans are anticipated to be finalized and
recorded by the end of December.
Poudre Valley Hospital A-Wing Expansion – Conceptual review meeting was held in
November to review a proposed 2-story, 111,000 square foot building addition for the
hospital. Project Development Plan submittal is pending.
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 January
2014.
Projects that submitted final plans during the past month:
o LaGrange at Rigden Farm Replat – November 6, 2013
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o Terra Vida II Apartments – November 27, 2013
o Lakeview Subdivision – November 27, 2013
Construction Projects of Note
o New multi-family – Trails at Timberline – 24 units
o New multi-family – West Range – 15 units
o New mixed-use building – 31,801 square feet, 4-story – 12 units and commercial
space
o New Nix Farm Natural Areas office building – 4,103 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 – No plans to move forward on this item since there is insufficient
infrastructure to accommodate full deconstruction of buildings. A component for
recycling applicable deconstructed materials has been added as part of the 2012 I-Code
amendments. 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 deconstruction, 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. A public workshop was held on
November 13, 2013. This was the second outreach meeting with the first one being held
on October 3, 2013. The project is going to the Landmark Preservation Commission on
December 11, 2013 and to a Planning & Zoning Board work session on January 3, 2014.
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, has been
moved to “unscheduled items” so staff can analyze the impacts of the Phase 1 changes
prior to making further recommendations.
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 summary of public outreach in Phase 2, visit www.fcgov.com/lincoln.
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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
develop a triple bottom line approach to preserve, enhance, and add to those informal
natural areas within our community. An interdisciplinary staff team has been formed
with City and CSU representatives. Staff is currently drafting the project’s public
engagement plan and finalizing the project scope.
Oil & Gas – Based on the recent elections, 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 until
further direction is received from Council. A third party 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 and on second reading November 19.
Implementation of the new regulations will occur on January 17, 2014. City Council will
consider a “phase-in” option for patios located away from the public right-of-way or
public sidewalks on December 17, 2013.
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Parking Study – Kimley-Horn and Associates have
been hired to assist with the study. This item is scheduled for 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
o 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.
The online survey garnered over 100 responses and approximately 12 people
attended the open house. Staff is currently analyzing the feedback from the
survey and open house to assess next steps.
o 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 is now available on the project’s website:
www.fcgov.com/urbanagriculture.
o Staff is also continuing to work with numerous partners to launch the Local Food
Cluster and presented at the HEAL Cities conference in Westminster regarding
the City’s efforts to promote local food production.
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Development Projects under Appeal
o None.