HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 3/18/2014 - City Manager�S Monthly Update - March 13, 2014March 13, 2014
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
Regional Road Impact Fee Renewal ...................................................................................................... 3
Items Relating to Boxelder Creek Watershed ........................................................................................ 3
West Nile Virus Management Plan ........................................................................................................ 3
KFCG 2013 Annual Report .................................................................................................................... 3
Strategic Plan Review Details ................................................................................................................ 4
Improvements to Historic Preservation .................................................................................................. 4
2014 Reappropriation Ordinance ........................................................................................................... 5
Lincoln Corridor Plan ............................................................................................................................. 5
Climate Action Plan - Advisory Committee and Update ....................................................................... 5
Formation of Council Ad Hoc Committee to Name a Natural Area ...................................................... 6
Smoking Ordinance Expansion Options ................................................................................................ 6
Bike Plan Update .................................................................................................................................... 6
Old Town Historic District and Downtown River District Standards and Guidelines ........................... 6
ECONOMY
Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax .............................................................................................................. 7
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Citywide Pedestrian Access Project ....................................................................................................... 8
Mulberry Bridge (SH 14) at the Poudre River Enhancements ............................................................... 8
West Mulberry Bridge Replacement ...................................................................................................... 9
West Prospect Bridge Replacement ....................................................................................................... 9
Bryan Bridge Replacement................................................................................................................... 10
Arthur Ditch at Mountain Avenue and at Myrtle Street ....................................................................... 10
Arthur Ditch Box Section Replacement ............................................................................................... 11
Ziegler Roundabout Landscape Renovations ....................................................................................... 11
Shields Street and Drake Road Intersection Improvements ................................................................. 12
Timberline Improvements – Prospect To Blackbird ............................................................................ 12
Horsetooth and Timberline Intersection Improvements ....................................................................... 13
Vine and Shields Roundabout .............................................................................................................. 13
Kechter and Timberline Right Turn Lanes ........................................................................................... 14
Foothills Mall – Larimer County Canal No. 2 Relocation ................................................................... 15
North College Improvements – Conifer To Willox .............................................................................. 16
Downtown River District Improvement ............................................................................................... 16
Spring Creek (NRCC) Overpass .......................................................................................................... 17
Mason Corridor MAX Bus Rapid Transit Project ................................................................................ 17
Utilities Capital Projects .................................................................................................................. 18-23
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COMMUNITY EVENTS ........................................................................................................................ 24
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
Fort Collins Police Services ............................................................................................................ 25-28
Poudre Fire Authority ...................................................................................................................... 28-30
BUILDING ACTIVITY ...................................................................................................................... 31-33
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ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
March 18 Regular Meeting
Regional Road Impact Fee Renewal
Staff is proposing a new Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer County that outlines
and clarifies the collection of a Regional Road Fee at the time of development.
The Ordinance adopts a fee schedule, ratifies past collections and actions, and amends the
code section pertaining to remittance and expenditure of the fee.
Items Relating to Boxelder Creek Watershed
The purpose of this item is to:
Approve the Sixth Amendment to the Fort Collins-Timnath Intergovernmental
Agreement (IGA) to reflect updated stormwater projects and associated cost sharing
between the two entities on Boxelder Creek from Interstate Highway 25 downstream past
Prospect Road to the Cache La Poudre River. The stormwater projects provide
significant life safety and reduced property damage benefits to both Fort Collins and
Timnath. The partnership provides substantial financial benefits to Fort Collins through
reduced stormwater infrastructure costs.
Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City and Larimer County
and the Town of Timnath to share equally in providing the necessary funds to the
Boxelder Basin Regional Stormwater Authority (BBRSA) to pay the cost of the County
Road 52 Project that is over and above the allocated Colorado Water Conservation Board
(CWCB) loan proceeds. Construction of the BBRSA projects provides major benefits to
Fort Collins through reductions in potential flood damage for existing and future
structures along Boxelder Creek and Cooper Slough, removes hundreds of acres from the
100-year floodplain, and dramatically reduces the cost to construct stormwater
infrastructure in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area.
March 18 Work Session
West Nile Virus Management Plan
Council provided direction during the October 2013 work session concerning the West
Nile Virus Management Plan.
Staff will provide an update on the progress to date addressing the Council direction.
- Expand perspectives on the Technical Advisory Committee.
- Program Response Guidelines: review and provide improvement
recommendations.
- Develop a West Nile Virus Program Manual.
This item is scheduled for a regular meeting on April 15 for Council to consider
affirming or modifying the 2008-062 West Nile Virus Management Policy per feedback
from the March 18 work session.
KFCG 2013 Annual Report
On November 2, 2010 the voters approved a 0.85% increase in the City’s sales and use
tax rate which has been identified as the Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) tax. The tax
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increase includes provisions stating: 1) how the dollars will be allocated to specific
programs, 2) the tax will sunset after 10 years, and 3) a requirement that the City
Manager report annually to City Council on how the KFCG revenues and any KFCG
fund balance were used, as well as the overall cost saving measures that were undertaken
by the City in the previous year.
This work session agenda item fulfills the third requirement by giving the 2012 annual
report to City Council in three parts:
1) A comprehensive list of all 2012 KFCG offers, including the expenses associated
with each program or service, as well as information on how that money was
spent;
2) A collection of 2012 cost saving measures and efficiencies implemented by the
City;
3) A presentation to Council with a 2012 KFCG financial summary including fund
balances, and a summary of each KFCG allocation highlighting the programs and
services provided to the citizens of Fort Collins as supported by KFCG revenues.
March 25 Work Session
Strategic Plan Review Details
A five-year citywide Strategic Plan is being developed by the Executive Leadership
Team and the Budgeting for Outcome (BFO) chairpersons. The Strategic Plan will be the
basis for evaluating offers in the 2015/2016 BFO process and replaces the purchasing
strategies used in previous BFO processes.
The Strategic Plan is being developed based on inputs from three groups: 1) the most
recent citizen survey and specific citizen outreach conducted over the past 3 months, 2)
Council’s work plan and priorities, and 3) inputs from City departments. The Strategic
Plan will address issues and opportunities facing the City over the next five years and
create focus and prioritize efforts in achieving the Outcomes defined in City Plan.
The Strategic Plan will be divided into our seven key Outcomes and each will contain, on
average, 8 to 10 strategic objectives. A draft of those strategic objectives was reviewed
with Council on February 25 to obtain their thoughts and additional inputs. A final
Strategic Plan will be reviewed at the March 25 Council work session.
April 1 Regular Meeting
Improvements to Historic Preservation
During 2012 and 2013, staff identified improvements to the Historic Preservation
Program processes and codes to enhance the program’s transparency, predictability, and
effectiveness. At Council’s August 26, 2013 work session, staff brought forward a
number of process and code changes. Based upon Council’s direction, staff has worked
with the City Attorney’s Office to draft the language to implement these changes, and
will bring these forward for Council action on April 1, 2014.
Municipal Code revisions and improvements are contained in Chapter 2,
“Administration,” and in Chapter 14, “Landmark Preservation.” These changes include a
complete reorganization of Chapter 14, with the addition of explanations and references;
changes to existing procedures, including approval authority, to expedite the review
process; the inclusion of a building’s context as a consideration in determining eligibility;
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and requiring the signatures of at least three citizens to submit any application for a non-
consensual landmark designation.
Land Use Code (LUC) changes are contained in Section 3.4.7, “Historic and Cultural
Resources.” These changes include adding the ability for the LPC to provide a
recommendation on projects affecting historic resources to the Decision Maker; making
changes to 3.4.7(F), “New Construction,” to better clarify the adjacent properties to be
considered in evaluating compatibility when a block does not exist; and provides for non-
binding determinations of eligibility for LUC review.
2014 Re-appropriation Ordinance
City Council authorized expenditures in 2013 for various purposes. Some authorized
expenditures were not spent or could not be encumbered in 2013 for the following
reasons:
- there was not sufficient time to complete bidding in 2013 and, therefore, there was no
known vendor or binding contract as required to expend or encumber the monies;
- the project for which the dollars were originally appropriated by Council could not be
completed during 2013 and re-appropriation of those dollars is necessary for
completion of the project in 2014;
- to carry on programs, services, and facility improvements in 2014 with unspent
dollars previously appropriated in 2014.
In the above circumstances, the unexpended and/or unencumbered monies lapsed into
individual fund balances at the end of 2013 and reflect no change in Council policies.
Lincoln Corridor Plan
The Lincoln Corridor Plan has been developed by a City staff and consultant team with
extensive public input. The Plan represents a strategic planning effort to develop an
overall community supported vision for the Lincoln Corridor and a clear roadmap for
strategies to implement that vision.
The Plan not only provides a preferred street design for Lincoln Avenue, but also
addresses a broader context, making recommendations for transit and related
infrastructure and neighborhood projects in the surrounding area.
The Lincoln Corridor Plan was initiated in the spring of 2013 and has been developed
over the course of the past year; the Plan will be presented to Council for consideration of
adoption by resolution.
Climate Action Plan - Advisory Committee and Update
Based on feedback from the February 11 work session, a resolution is proposed that
would:
- Authorize the City Manager to convene a Citizen Advisory Committee to oversee the
Climate Action Plan (Plan) update, and
- Request the Plan describe steps the community could take to reduce community-wide
greenhouse gas emissions 80% below 2005 by 2030, and
- Describe steps the community could take after 2030 to achieve carbon neutrality by
2050, and
- Request Council action on the updated Plan by the end of 2014.
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Formation of Council Ad Hoc Committee to Name a Natural Area
The purpose of this agenda item is to appoint a Council ad hoc committee to develop a
naming recommendation for the 31-acre property recently conveyed to the City’s Natural
Areas Department from Woodward Governor.
Natural Areas Department staff developed several potential names for this site, including
one that utilizes a family name. For a family name to be considered, it must be reviewed
and recommended to the full Council by a Council ad hoc committee.
April 8 Work Session
Smoking Ordinance Expansion Options
City Council will discuss whether to consider adding smoking regulations in Fort
Collins. Staff will provide background information, community feedback, and
information about what other communities have done. The additional smoking
regulations to be discussed include:
- parks, trails, and natural areas;
- public events and festivals;
- high-use pedestrian areas (such as Old Town or the Downtown area);
- electronic smoking devices/vaporizers;
- 100% hotel/motel rooms.
Bike Plan Update
Staff will provide an overview of the 2014 Bicycle Master Plan process, timeline and
progress to date.
Staff will invite feedback and direction on the Plan goals and objectives, bicycle network
analysis and design, and next steps in the planning process.
Old Town Historic District and Downtown River District Standards and Guidelines
In early 2013, Historic Preservation staff received a State Historical Fund grant to update
the design standards document for Fort Collins' Old Town Historic District. Due to the
similarity in schedules, outreach processes, and geographic proximity, the consultant,
Winter & Co., was retained as project consultants for the River District Design
Guidelines project to maximize resources and efficiencies.
Old Town Historic District Design Standards and Guidelines: Originally written in 1981,
the document requires substantial revisions to address current historic preservation
practices and development concerns related to infill and redevelopment within and
around the historic district. The goal of the update is to define and illustrate appropriate
characteristics for compatible future development within the District and in the adjacent
area, and provide guidance on means for incorporating modern sustainable building
practices into historic preservation projects.
River District Design Guidelines: Fort Collins’ River District is the area located
immediately north of the Old Town Historic District and comprises the RDR zone
district. A portion of the Old Town National and State Register Historic Districts are also
within the boundaries of the river district. The goals of the River District Design
Guidelines project are to identify, evaluate, and implement measures to achieve a high
quality of site and building design for new non-industrial development projects that
preserve and promote the unique character of the river district.
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Schedule and Progress: Staff has conducted significant public outreach, including two
public workshops with property owners, building tenants, and other parties of interest;
several work sessions with the Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) and the
Planning and Zoning Board (P&Z); and a presentation to the DDA. Additional outreach
is scheduled with the Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Business Association,
several environmental groups, and the Natural Resources Board. Following Council’s
April 8 work session, the item is scheduled to be brought back to Council for adoption at
its June 3 and July 1 meetings.
ECONOMY
FORT COLLINS SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTIONS
January 2014
Sales tax collections increased 6.7%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 21.2%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 8.5%
2014 YTD
Sales tax collections increased 6.7%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 21.2%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 8.5%
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CAPITAL PROJECTS
(new information noted in blue text)
ENGINEERING
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: KFCG Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $450,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The City of Fort Collins Pedestrian Plan addresses citywide pedestrian needs and is a
data-driven approach based on the importance for safe, sustainable walking within City
limits. It, however, lacks comprehensive condition data for the City’s sidewalk system.
Prior to the beginning of the Pedestrian Needs Assessment project, there was not an
inventory of existing sidewalks or sidewalk deficiencies. This project provides a
complete City sidewalk inventory, identifies sidewalk inadequacies, and identifies
inadequate handicap accessibilities according to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements.
Data collection has been completed with approximately 540 street miles of sidewalk
assessed and inventoried at this time.
37,741 accessible ramps have been identified as acceptable, substandard, or missing in
accordance with the ADA requirements.
Staff has implemented a methodology and analysis program used to prioritize pedestrian
projects. This program takes into account a variety of factors such as, but not limited to,
demand, corridor function, and high priority areas.
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: Jackson, Cherry,
Boardwalk, Lemay.
Staff has identified approximately 21 projects for 2014. Construction anticipated
beginning in the spring.
Level of service is being implemented for the sidewalk program.
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 2014. Construction was delayed due to the
September 2013 flood.
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Due to the construction, eastbound traffic on Mulberry will be detoured for the duration
of construction.
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.
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.
Phase 1: Construction of the north half of the
structure and reconstruction of the north half of the roadway is scheduled to be completed
on March 6, 2014.
Phase 2: Construction will replace the south half of the structure and will be completed
by late May 2014.
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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 underway with completion
expected near the end of April.
Bryan Avenue will be operating as a one-way
directional street heading north into City Park only until project completion, with
occasional temporary short term closures when needed to pour concrete.
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.
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.
Construction is underway at both locations. The majority of the concrete box structures
have been rebuilt. Surface improvements have also begun.
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
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ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT – OAK/WHITCOMB,
LOOMIS/OLIVE, CANYON AT MULBERRY POOL
Funding Sources: To be determined
Estimated Project Budget: To be determined
The intent of this project is to replace three
structurally deficient bridge/box sections with
new concrete box culverts.
Value engineering and best practices are being
applied to develop the most cost efficient
replacement methods. All three locations lie
within local floodplains and will be evaluated
prior to final design approval.
City staff has received the FIR plan set and is
evaluating the design.
Stormwater staff has been given the files to begin
mapping/modeling the surface conditions for
flood events. This process will continue for the next 4-6 weeks.
Staff continues to perform outreach to adjacent residents to provide additional
information on the project and its schedule as it becomes available.
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.
Kechter update: numerous more colorful, vibrant
plant species were installed in early October with
the anticipation of enhanced appearance in the
spring of 2014.
Horsetooth update: final renderings and
perspectives were completed. A review of these
documents will lead to the assembly of
construction drawings.
Initial grading and flagstone boulder work is expected to take place in March. A review
of materials, placement of rock wall, traffic control and the design moving forward was
the focus in February.
Existing trees will be removed and transplanted in March 2014. Parks staff has relocated
all shrubbery and other plant life to new locations in the City, including 215 N. Mason
and the Downtown Transit Center.
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SHIELDS STREET AND DRAKE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Sources: Federal Hazard Elimination Grant (90%) / Local Match (10%)
Estimated Project Budget: $986,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The main goal of this project is to reduce the
accident rate that occurs at this intersection by
installing dedicated right turn lanes in the north
and southbound movements. A reduced
movement concept is also being considered to the
Raintree Drive/Davidson Road intersection 400
feet south of Drake and Shields.
This project has multiple funding sources:
Federal Hazard Elimination Grant - $887,400 and
City BOB funding - $98,600.
A design RFP has been completed for the project,
and will advertise through the month of March
2014. A consultant will be selected and a notice to proceed will ensue in April.
Other safety components that will be corrected at the intersection include providing
higher visibility for bicyclists by removing right turn movement conflict and installing
ADA compliant ramps/crosswalks.
The City anticipates construction of the intersection to occur in 2015.
TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO BLACKBIRD
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB)
Estimated Project Budget: $3,500,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The goals of this project are to improve air
quality, reduce vehicle wait time and reduce the
accident rate by constructing a free-right turn and
acceleration lane from eastbound Prospect to
southbound Timberline, as identified in our
Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study.
The 2005 ballot language stated this project will
expand Timberline Road to four (4) lane arterial
standards including:
- travel lanes, sidewalks, bike lanes and
landscaped medians;
- improvements to the Prospect and Timberline intersection and all its approaches
to add additional turn lanes.
The project will add a sidewalk connection for southbound Timberline from Prospect to
Blackbird.
Additionally, water quality features will be constructed to minimize the flow rates and
volumes as they outlet to the Spring Creek basin.
A communication plan (public outreach) is being developed and will be implemented
with the final design through construction.
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Construction is anticipated in the summer of 2015.
The project website is available through the Engineering homepage at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/prospect-timberline.php
HORSETOOTH AND TIMBERLINE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB) and Federal Grant (CMAQ)
Estimated Project Budget: $3,500,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The goal of this project is to relieve traffic
congestion and vehicle wait time by constructing
additional intersection turn lanes.
The need for these safety and operational
improvements were identified in the Engineering
Department’s recently completed Arterial
Intersection Prioritization Study. Turn lane needs
are as follows:
- right turn lane (southbound Timberline to
westbound Horsetooth),
- right turn lane (eastbound Horsetooth to
southbound Timberline),
- second left turn lane (northbound and southbound Timberline).
City Staff appropriated the CMAQ funds through Council in February 2013. These funds
were applied for based upon the need for a dedicated, southbound right turn lane.
The project has moved to the preliminary design phase, streetscape visioning and
coordination with property owners for real estate purchases (right-of-way and
easements).
Additionally, the project will include median and landscape improvements, sidewalk and
bicycle lane improvements and pavement improvements.
A communication plan (public outreach) is being developed and will be implemented
with the final design through construction. Construction is anticipated in the summer of
2015.
The project website is available through the Engineering homepage at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/horsetooth-timberline.php
VINE AND SHIELDS ROUNDABOUT
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB), Federal
Grant (STP Metro) and Regional Road Impact Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $1,700,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The main goal of this project is to increase
mobility at the intersection via multimodal
transportation improvements. Currently, the east-
west lanes on Vine Drive are not aligned causing
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additional independent traffic movements which effect the overall operation of the signal
timing.
The City received a federal grant award for $1,054,000 through the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization in the STP-Metro category.
Other safety concerns which will be corrected at the intersection include adding
sidewalks along the northern portion of the project, installing ADA compliant
ramps/crosswalks and adding bike lanes.
The City continues to coordinate our intersection project with Larimer County’s proposed
improvements to Shields Street from 400’ north of Vine Drive to Willox Lane. The
County received three federal grants for this stretch of roadway to accomplish the
following:
- replace the Shields Street Bridge over the Poudre River,
- improve the Poudre River trailhead parking area and river access,
- reconstruct approximately one mile of Shields Street.
The project has moved to the preliminary design phase and streetscape visioning. With
this phase we’ll finalize the horizontal geometry and define the required right-of-way
acquisition areas.
A communication plan (public outreach) is being developed and will be implemented
with the final design through construction. Construction is anticipated in the spring of
2015.
The project website is available through the Engineering homepage at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/vsi.php
KECHTER AND TIMBERLINE RIGHT TURN LANES
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB), Federal Grant (CMAQ), and Developer
Contributions
Estimated Project Budget: $850,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The goal of this project is to relieve traffic
congestion and vehicle wait time by constructing
two dedicated right turn lanes along southbound
and northbound Timberline Road.
The need for the northbound turn lane
improvement was identified in the Engineering
Department’s recently completed Arterial
Intersection Prioritization Study. The need for the
southbound turn lane improvement was triggered
by the proposed traffic impacts for the Crowne on
Timberline development. The developer funds
were appropriated into the Capital Project so the two turn lanes could be designed and
built as one package.
The proposed improvements will reduce the peak hour delay by 15% in the AM and 5%
in the PM.
The project will include an interim, detached sidewalk along Timberline Road, with
accessible curb ramps being installed on the northeast and southeast corners.
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The City will purchase the ultimate right-of-way from the southeast corner property
owner to accommodate the future four-lane Timberline section.
A communication plan (public outreach) is being developed and will be implemented
with the final design through construction. Construction is anticipated in the summer of
2014.
The project website is available through the Engineering homepage at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/kechter-timberline.php
FOOTHILLS MALL – LARIMER COUNTY CANAL NO. 2 RELOCATION
Funding Source: Mall Redevelopment
Project Status: Phase 2 Construction
Estimated Construction Date: January to mid-April
Project Lead: Robert Mosbey, Engineering and Greg Powell, Beck Group
This project is to relocate the irrigation ditch as a separate, but related, project to the
Foothills Mall Redevelopment Plan. This section of the canal is located between West
Monroe Drive and West Foothills Parkway. The
relocation project will allow room for additional
building construction on the mall’s main site and
for a pedestrian/bicyclist underpass under College
Avenue.
Construction is scheduled to occur in phases
starting at West Monroe heading north through
early April 2014. The overall project has ten
phases.
The scope of the work includes:
- general excavation,
- utility relocation,
- new canal box culvert installation,
- street and landscaping improvements.
College Avenue is to remain open for the duration of the project with a single southbound
lane restriction.
Typical working hours are from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm; however, variances will be granted
for construction to occur during certain phases for night work, or on the weekends to
minimize impacts to existing businesses.
It is anticipated that 6-7 box culverts will be installed per day. Installation includes
excavation, installation, and backfill.
As of February 28, Phases 1-6 are complete and excavation has begun for Phase 7.
Installation of the box culvert will continue at night.
Phase 10 is the furthest south phase; excavation began mid-February to allow Xcel
Energy to relocate a 6” and 2” gas main.
- Relocation of the 2” gas main is complete with only the tie-ins remaining on the
6” line. This work is scheduled for the first week of March.
Beck is continuing discussions with the City of Fort Collins Water Department about the
relocation of a water line that is located in Phase 6. Phase 6 location is near Red Lobster’s
entrance from College.
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- The waterline casing has been installed as part of the relocation.
- The waterline will be installed in the casing when the box culvert operations
move to Monroe area.
Monroe Drive, which is part of Phase 9, is anticipated to be closed during the first week
in March.
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CONIFER TO WILLOX
Funding Source: Federal Grants, Local Matching Funds
Estimate Project Budget: $12 million
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The intent of this project is to design and
construct improvements along North College
Avenue from the Conifer/Hickory intersection to
Willox Lane, bringing this section of North
College up to four-lane arterial standards as
defined by the Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standards. Both medians and sections of the
planned rear access roads are included in the
project.
The project was recently awarded roughly $3.9
million in additional federal funds. The additional
funding enables a slight increase to $12.0 million
for the overall project budget.
The engineering design is roughly 90% complete. Staff expects completed plans and
project specifications over the next several months. Staff is also in active negotiations to
acquire all property interests necessary to construct the project.
The original project schedule had construction beginning in early 2014. The project team
now anticipates construction will not be cleared by the State until September 2014. Staff
continues to investigate every possibility to mitigate this delay.
Additional project information is available at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/ncollege.php
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT
IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Federal Grants, Local Funds, DDA
Funds
Estimate Project Budget: $1.48 million
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The goal of this project is to develop a consulting
contract capable of providing engineering services
and subsequent construction projects for various
improvements within the Downtown River
District.
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The project will also have the capability to provide various engineering services in
preparation of anticipated development.
The first two projects to be addressed are developing an implementation plan for
improvements along Jefferson Street between College Avenue and the Mountain/Lincoln
intersection based on the available budget, and to develop a conceptual design for
improvements along Willow Street.
Additional projects to follow include the development of engineering plans and
specifications, as well as construction of these improvements along both Jefferson and
Willow based on the results of the above.
SPRING CREEK (NRRC) OVERPASS
Funding Source: Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant and
Building on Basics (BOB) Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $2.75 million
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The goal of the project is to construct a new
pedestrian/bike overpass that will link the Mason
Bike Trail and the federal campus on the west side
of the railroad tracks to the Mason Corridor Bus
Rapid Transit MAX station on the east side of the
tracks.
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.
The bridge installation was scheduled for January
23, 2014 but was delayed due to winter weather.
The bridge was installed on February 12, 2014.
There are several construction tasks remaining before the City can open the overpass for
public use. The contractor is currently installing steel railings, electrical systems, and
concrete flat work at the bottom of the ramps. 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 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
Construction of all 19 bus stations is nearing completion. Crews are now focused on MIS
and electrical components including the installation of the ticket vending machines and
programming of the variable message boards.
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Drainage construction at the Mason Street Outfall area, and the mainline of the drainage
system for the project is now complete. Minor drainage items such as pouring of inlet
tops remain.
The construction of the bus guideway is 100% complete.
Installation of signal poles, pedestrian poles and access control gates along the guideway
are complete and operational.
The traffic signal at Fairway and College is under construction.
Installation of the guardrail along the guideway is 100% complete.
Installation of chain link/split cedar fencing identified in the plans is now complete from
Harmony to Pitkin. Project staff has identified other areas in need of additional fencing
along the corridor and is in the process of working with the property owners for
installation.
Landscaping, including seeding, is progressing along the corridor.
Construction at the South Transit Center is nearing substantial completion. Items
remaining include exterior platform concrete paving, security cameras and landscaping.
The interior work remaining includes final lighting, IT components, and network
infrastructure.
UTILITIES
COLLEGE AVENUE WATER LINE
REPLACEMENT
Project Description: In anticipation of CDOT paving
in 2015, this project will replace the existing 4” cast iron
waterline in College Ave from Mulberry to Buckeye.
Project Status: Working on Final Design
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall of 2014
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $2.5 Million
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights: This project is evaluating using trenchless
technology to minimize the impact to traffic and local
business.
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: Construction is underway. Excavation
and hauling is approximately 25% complete.
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2014
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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: $500,000 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.
Construction is underway.
GRANDVIEW AVENUE VALVES REPLACEMENT PROJECT
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 four-90 year old inoperative valves from the
distribution system. The 20 inch cast iron main will then be
cut, drained and plugged. Work scheduled to precede
repaving of LaPorte Avenue by Streets from Shields Street
to LaPorte Avenue in August 2014.
Project Status: Sliplining drawings complete. Valve replacement under design by Stantec
Consulting Engineers.
Anticipated Completion Date: Work to be completed by August 2014.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: Design and Valve Procurement $750,000
Budget Status: On Budget
Highlights:
90-year-old valve vault containing 4 inoperative 20 inch valves to be abandoned.
3 new 20 inch butterfly valves and valve vaults to be installed.
BOXELDER CREEK OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS
Project Description: Large regional flood control project
to be designed and constructed under Intergovernmental
Agreements with Timnath Development Authority and
Boxelder Basin Stormwater Authority. Project involves
channel grading and road crossing improvements from I-25
to the Poudre River along the Boxelder Creek Corridor.
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Project Status: Preliminary design complete. Have filed the environmental assessment with
Colorado Division of Wildlife. CLOMR submittal in preparation.
Final Design and Permitting Requirements: May 2014-April 2015
Anticipated Completion Date: December 30, 2015
On Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $4,100,000
Budget Status: Funding for project under negotiation with Timnath.
Highlights: Preliminary Design complete. Project suspended pending intergovernmental
agreement between Timnath and Fort Collins.
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: $318,000 (2014)
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.
Reviewing projects and work status for 2014 with consultant and contractor to create
schedule and work orders.
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, Fossil Creek
reach upstream of Lemay, construction to begin fall of
2014.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $600,000 each year
Budget Status: Within Budget
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Highlights:
Currently, the Team is reviewing the 75% design plans and discussing PR including web
site and newsletters, and other outreach.
Met with Eagle Cliffs HOA, subdivision north of Fossil Creek project, about a temporary
construction easement.
Conducted a field trip to CSU greenhouse nursery to view willow plantings in side slope
fabric encapsulated soil test plot.
Submitted letter on threatened and endangered (T&E) species survey to USFWS and 404
permit to Corps of Engineers; USFWS concurred with T&E letter findings and Corps will
issue a 404 permit for the Fossil Creek stream rehabilitation work.
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: Under construction
Anticipated Completion Date: Design complete in 2013;
Construction in 2014
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Design Budget: $457,782
Total Project Construction Budget: $10,600,000
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights:
The property has been purchased.
Notices to Proceed have been issued to Connell Resources and Hydro Construction.
Excavation has begun.
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.
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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: $2,300,000
Budget Status: On Budget
Highlights:
Installed joint restraint on three joints downstream of the new 42” meter vault.
Cut in approximately thirty feet of new 60” to 42” piping reducers and a new 42” BFV,
access manhole and blowoff assembly in the existing 60” West Reservoir outlet pipe.
Removed a 54” x 36” reducer and ten feet of existing 36” backwash supply piping and
replaced with a 54” x 42” reducer and 42” butterfly valve.
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. Construction is scheduled to
start mid-March 2014.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $1,000,000
Budget Status: On Budget
Highlights:
Performed Independent Construction Estimate and
reconciled with contractor’s Schedule of Values.
Putting together construction contract documents for signature.
Met with several local businesses and CSU to explain project and its ramifications.
Scheduled Preconstruction meeting with PAI’s.
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WATER TREATMENT FACILITY – 2014 MASTERPLAN UPDATE
Project Description: Fort Collins Utilities currently has two planning
documents, the 2007 Water Treatment Facility Electrical
Master Plan (EMP) and the 2010 Water Treatment
Facilities Master Plan. This document will update the
Water Treatment Facilities Master Plan and incorporate the
EMP.
Project Status: Issued RFP in December 2013.
Anticipated Completion Date: Masterplan to be
completed by December 2014.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $350,000
Budget Status: On Budget
Highlights:
Contracts are being put together for signatures.
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY SOUTH PROCESS TRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS
Project Description: The project will consist of the demolition of a portion of the existing
process train, construction of new tanks for the new biological nutrient removal process,
upgrading the south aeration system, and replacement of
old mechanical and electrical systems.
Project Status: Design in progress. Site Application
submitted to the state.
Anticipated Completion Date: October 2015
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Design Budget: $1.2 million
Total Project Construction Budget: $7.7 million
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights:
Received $1 million grant from state.
Submitted Site Application Amendment.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
40th Annual Fiber Celebration Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony
Location: Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia
Date/Time: Friday, March 14, 2014 5:00-7:00 PM
Details: The Northern Colorado Weavers Guild presents the 40th Annual Fiber Celebration, March 14
– April 26, 2014. The Fiber Celebration is a nationally juried exhibit of functional and non-
functional fiber arts, including weaving, quilting, basketry, wearable art, embroidery, felting
and more.
Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat noon-6pm, and evenings during most theatre
performances.
Web address: www.fcgov.com/galleries
Contact Information: Jeanne Shoaff
Phone: (970) 416-2737; Email address: jshoaff@fcgov.com
Community Listening Session - Future Electricity Resources
Location: Hilton Fort Collins, Green & Gold Room
Date/Time: Thursday, March 27, 2014 6:00 PM
Details: Platte River Power Authority has provided wholesale electricity to the City of Fort Collins
Utilities for more than 40 years. As part of our long-term resource planning efforts, we are
conducting a listening session to gather the thoughts and preferences of citizens regarding
future electricity resource alternatives. We hope you can join us either in person on March 27
or for an interactive webinar on April 8.
Web address: p://www.fcgov.com/utilities/
Contact Information: Lisa Rosintoski
Phone: (970) 416-2432; Email address: lrosintoski@fcgov.com
A Tale of 10 Insects
Location: Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 South Centre Ave (check in at the Visitor Center)
Date/Time: Saturday, April 5, 2014 10:00 AM
Details: Were your tomato leaves full of holes last year? Did bean beetles decimate your crops?
Learn about bugs from one of the top experts in the field! Dr. Whitney Cranshaw from CSU’s
Entomology Department will share details about some of the most common plant pests
including how to manage these critters. He will also highlight beneficial insects and his
favorite bugs in this fun and fascinating look at the lives of 10 different insects.
$18 ($3 discount for members of The Gardens on Spring Creek)
Contact Information: Jan Kroeger
Phone: (970) 416-2486; Email address: jkroeger@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 February 2014, officers responded to 7,654 incidents resulting in 1,380 cases compared to
7,661 incidents and 1,411 cases for the same period last year. Year–to-date totals reflect an
increase in the number of incidents reported and a decrease in the total number of cases when
compared to the same period last year.
2013 YTD 2014 YTD
Incidents 15,673 16,248
Cases 2,873 2,851
Coffee with Chief Hutto
The Coffee with Chief Hutto monthly community outreach activity was held February 21 at
Mugs, 306 W. Laurel Street. The next Coffee will be held March 27 from 9 -10 a.m. at Genoa
Coffee, 2614 S. Timberline Road. This monthly event is held at different coffee shops
throughout the year.
Nationwide Drug Take-Back Event
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is once again partnering with local law
enforcement agencies for the National Prescription Drug-Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to focus national attention on the issue of pharmaceutical controlled substance
abuse and proper disposal methods. Drop off unused, unneeded, and expired over-the-counter
and prescription medications to the Fort Collins Police Services north parking lot at 2221 S.
Timberline Road. The service is free and anonymous.
New ~ Daily Drug Take-Back Service
Effective immediately: Fort Collins Police Services has received authorization from the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to participate in a daily drug
take-back program with CDPHE providing a secure bin for the collection of prescription and
over-the-counter drugs. This system complements the Nationwide Drug Take-Back event
allowing residents to dispose of their drugs more conveniently. Residents may drop off unused
or expired over- the-counter and prescriptions medications in the Fort Collins Police Services
lobby, 2221 S. Timberline Road, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. – 6
p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Intravenous solutions, injectables, syringes, mercury (thermometers)
oxygen containers, chemotherapy/radioactive substances, pressurized canisters and illicit drugs
cannot be accepted due to potential health hazards.
Community Awareness Program Training
Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) presents the Community Awareness Program (CAP)
Thursday, March 20, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. in the FCPS Community Room, 2221 S. Timberline
Road. The training is free and open to citizens 14 years and older.
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The CAP was created by the Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL), a non-profit,
nonpartisan institution, which is dedicated to the prevention of terrorism through education,
empowerment and engagement. The CAP is an award-winning interactive course taught by
members of the public safety community. It provides citizens with the basic tools needed to
recognize and help prevent criminal activity and terrorism in the United States while preserving
civil liberties protected by the U.S. Constitution.
More information about the Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) is available at
their website at http://www.thecell.org/
Youth Police Academy (YPA)
Fort Collins Police are accepting applications for the 14
th
annual Youth Police Academy held in
June. Two sessions are offered this summer: the first session occurs the week of June 9 and the
second begins June 16. There is no cost to attend the academy.
Participants in the week-long program will receive a first hand, behind-the-scenes look at law
enforcement and experience, and what is involved in being a police officer in Fort Collins
through class work and simulations. The five day-long sessions enable students to gain
community experience while exploring law enforcement as a possible career choice. Students
will be introduced to topics such as: crime scene investigation, evidence collection, search and
seizure procedures and laws, building searches, K-9s, court procedures, defensive driving and
more.
The academy is open to current 9
th
through 12
th
grade Poudre School District students who have
an interest in law enforcement, carry a minimum of 2.5 GPA, can pass a basic criminal
background check, and have had minimal school discipline. Applications are available from and
returnable to the student’s School Resource Officer and are due April 18, 2014.
Crime Trends
Criminal Mischief is showing a significant downward trend for the past five years. These types
of cases encompass anything from graffiti and tagging to smashed mailboxes and, most recently,
smashed windshields. Although the trend is down, that does not provide much relief to those
people who have had to endure the headache of replacing broken car windows as a result of
recent vandalism.
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Crime Prevention
During February, the Crime Prevention Specialist handled 19 telephone calls ranging from
questions about leaving children home alone to preparing for the annual CSU Housing Fair.
There were 94 presentations/interactions which included a class on Dealing with Difficult People
for Volunteers of America Office employees and Robbery Prevention at the HP Credit Union.
A breakdown of the month’s Crime Prevention activities follows:
RESTORE - 35 attended
Security Survey FCHA Richmond - 8 attended
Difficult People VOA - 15 attended
Cub Scout Safety - 18 attended
“Get Dumped” on Valentine’s Day, Car Seat Safety - 6 attended
Robbery Prevention, HP Credit Union - 10 attended
Neighborhood Watch intro English Ranch - 2 attended
Crime Prevention Tip
Often, you read about it occurring in big cities or somewhere other than Fort Collins, but there
are times that "skimmers" pop up in the Choice City.
So what are "skimmers"? They are devices attached to ATMs, gas pumps, etc., that read
information from the magnetic strip when you slide a credit or debit card. What the thieves
really like is the card information PLUS a PIN (their bonus to retrieve cash from an ATM).
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When using card machines please remember to look at the device and even pull on it just a bit
(they are often just held on by double stick tape). Also, cover the key pad when using it so
someone cannot capture your PIN. If you find anything unusual, call police immediately and
report it. And always check your card statements for unusual activity and/or charges.
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Structure Fire
Two different fires occurred in two different residential buildings within 10 days, SAME type
origin and cause. Origin = Around water heater; Cause = Combustibles too close to heat
generating appliance. First fire NO sprinkler system = $160,000 damages; second fire WITH
sprinkler system = $800 damages (approximately $250,000 SAVED), no injuries, no
displacement. Hopefully neither, but if you did, which one would you rather have?
Annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony
Poudre Fire Authority held its 2014 Annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony on Friday,
February 7. The ceremony was held at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins. Recognitions were
for the 2013 calendar year.
Poudre Fire Authority holds this event to recognize both citizens and employees for exceptional
actions or service. The categories are:
Citizen Partnership Award - given to individuals or businesses that make notable efforts to
support the Poudre Fire Authority in its goal of community service. Examples include significant
contributions toward training, public education, or other support of the Authority or its mission.
Citizen Lifesaving Award - for an action taken by a citizen of the community in a direct effort to
save the life or lives of others.
Meritorious Service Award - recognizes acts of Poudre Fire Authority personnel, either on-duty
or off-duty, that are above and beyond reasonable expectation and exemplify the highest
principles of the Authority.
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PFA Mission, Vision and Values Award - for uniformed and staff personnel in recognition of
outstanding effort within the scope of duty that reflect PFA’s core values.
Medal of Valor - presented to a department member who performs an act of heroism under
unusual circumstances resulting in the saving of a human life, or attempts to save the life of
another, all at great personal risk placing his or her own life in peril.
Lifesaving Medal - awarded to a member of the department who, while on or off-duty has
distinguished him or herself, through knowledge, ability and training with the exemplary act of
saving a human life; in doing so has upheld the highest degree of dedication and professionalism,
so valued in the fire service.
Active Shooter Training
The Foothills Mall was the scene of a joint agency training exercise on Saturday, February 8
involving Poudre Fire Authority, multiple local and county law enforcement agencies and a
private security training firm. For the most part the exercise took place inside the mall and little
activity was evident from the exterior.
The focus of the training was an active shooter scenario in a crowded public area. The training
occurred in the former Mervyn’s parking lot as well as inside Mervyn’s and the decommissioned
hallway in the mall. Roughly 50-75 participants from local and state law enforcement agencies
participated in this state-sanctioned exercise.
Foothills Mall developer Alberta Development Partners has graciously allowed training on mall
property for law enforcement and fire service prior to demolition.
Funding was provided by the State of Colorado for management and coordination of emergency
responders to an active shooter, high-risk scenario to ensure the safety of victims and responders.
Poudre Fire Authority is the host agency.
Recruit Welcome
A small contingent of four new firefighter recruits were welcomed in early February. Two of the
recruits were to begin their shortened four-week academy while the other two are spending 16
weeks of intense study. The shortened timeline for the first two is due to the fact that they came
from other local departments that utilize the Front Range Fire Consortium Academy, thereby
having already successfully completed such they only need to learn Poudre Fire Authority-
specific operations.
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Incident Statistics (by category)
Report Period: February 2014 Total Loss
Fires 25 $172,900
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 0
Rescue / EMS 940
Hazardous Condition - no fire 29
Service Call 44
Good Intent Call 77
False Alarms / False Calls 111
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 5
Total = 1,231
YEAR-TO-DATE 2014 Total Loss
Fires 51 $342,050
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 0
Rescue / EMS 2,008
Hazardous Condition - no fire 58
Service Call 116
Good Intent Call 173
False Alarms / False Calls 205
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 6
Total = 2,617
Comparison: February 2013 Total Loss
Fires 21 $75,116
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 0
Rescue / EMS 905
Hazardous Condition - no fire 21
Service Call 47
Good Intent Call 80
False Alarms / False Calls 88
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 1
Total = 1,163
Comparison: YEAR-TO-DATE 2013 Total Loss
Fires 63 $370,866
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 1
Rescue / EMS 1,863
Hazardous Condition - no fire 55
Service Call 115
Good Intent Call 170
False Alarms / False Calls 212
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 2
Total = 2,481
*Information subject to change due to updated data.
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BUILDING ACTIVITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
2013 YTD 2014 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 50 46 -8%
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 46 45 -2%
Building Permits Issued 865 836 -3%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $47 $120 +153%
Building Inspections Performed 5,129 5,060 -1%
Plan Reviews Performed 297 330 +11%
Development Review revenues are approximately $34,000 over projections for 2014 as of
February 28. The General Fund portion of this is approximately $73,000 over 2014 projections
(Transportation Development Review Fees are currently under projection).
Development Projects of Note
Foothills Mall Redevelopment – The Foothills Mall Redevelopment Phase One Final
Plan and development agreement have been recorded and site work has commenced. A
development agreement and Final Plan for the main mall redevelopment (Phase Two)
still need to be approved and recorded.
Milestone Apartments – (formerly Terra Vida II) 276 units on 10.62 acres with 449
parking spaces located at the northeast corner of Lady Moon Drive and Precision Drive,
just south of Banner Health.
Ridgewood Hills Apartments – 146 units on 10.42 acres with 256 parking spaces located
on both sides of Avondale Road (extended) at Triangle Drive.
Summit on College Parking Structure – The Project Development Plan (PDP) is
proposing a parking structure at the south end of The Summit student housing project to
provide 440 spaces, replacing 96 surface spaces for a net gain of 352 spaces. The project
is scheduled for an administrative public hearing on March 5, 2014 at 6:00 pm in
Conference Rooms A – D, 281 N. College.
Townhomes at Library Park – 10 units in 2 buildings at 220 East Olive Street, the
northwest corner of East Olive Street and Mathews Street.
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 on February
12, 2014.
Projects that submitted final plans during the past month:
o Foothills Mall Redevelopment Phase 2 commercial - submitted 2/11/2014
o Woodward Technology Center Phase 3 - submitted 2/12/2014
o Waterfield residential development – submitted 2/19/2014
o Foothills Mall Redevelopment Phase 3 residential - submitted 2/12/2014
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Construction Projects of Note for February
Banner Health Medical Campus at 4700 Lady Moon Drive
New retail building at 3400 S. College Avenue
Major renovation project for Avago Technologies at 4380 Ziegler Road
Tenant finish for Numerica corporate offices at 5042 Technology Parkway
Other Items of Note
2012 I-Codes – Passed unanimously by Council on February 4, 2014. New codes go into
effect on February 17, 2014. Contractor training is scheduled for the March/April
timeframe.
Downtown River District – Standards and Guidelines for the River Downtown
Redevelopment (R-D-R) Zone – This project is progressing. A public workshop was
held on November 13, 2013. This was the second outreach meeting (the first one was
held on October 3, 2013). The project was presented to the Landmark Preservation
Commission on December 11, 2013; to the Planning & Zoning Board on January 3, 2014;
and to the Downtown Development Authority on February 13, 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 April 8, 2014.
Lincoln Corridor Plan – The project team is in the process of finalizing a draft preferred
alternative design for Lincoln and implementation. A second Council work session has
been added on February 25, 2014. Council will consider adoption of the Plan on April 1,
2014. For more information on the project, including summary of public outreach, visit
www.fcgov.com/lincoln
Nature in the City – The Nature in the City strategic plan was funded through the Annual
Appropriation ordinance and launched 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. An interdisciplinary staff team
has been formed with City and CSU representatives to direct the project internally; an
external Citizens Advisory Committee will oversee the project from a citizen’s
perspective. Staff participated in a joint open house with Transportation Planning on
February 20 and will host a visioning workshop for the project on March 26 at the
Lincoln Center. More information is available on our project’s website at
www.fcgov.com/natureinthecity
Oil & Gas – 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. Staff is working with legal staff to provide information to
Council about how “best” to comply with the ballot measure passed by voters.
Smoking Ordinance Expansion Options – City Council will discuss whether to consider
adding smoking regulations in Fort Collins at their work session on April 8, 2014. Staff
will provide background information, community feedback, and information about what
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other communities have done. The additional smoking regulations to be discussed
include:
o parks, trails, and natural areas;
o public events and festivals;
o high-use pedestrian areas (such as Old Town or the Downtown area);
o electronic smoking devices/vaporizers;
o 100% hotel/motel rooms.
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
May 27, 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 were recommended for adoption by the Planning and
Zoning Board at their February meeting and will go to Council for First Reading
on March 4, 2014.
o To focus efforts more strategically from here on out, staff continues to work with
the Local Food Cluster on the development of a strategic plan to ensure the City
of Fort Collins has a healthy, resilient local food system.
West Central Area Plan – generally encompasses the neighborhoods south and west of
CSU and was adopted in 1999. Since then, several development projects have been
completed with varying degrees of impact. Given City Plan’s emphasis on infill versus
sprawl, CSU’s increased enrollment projections, and the possibility of an on-campus
stadium, it is now time to re-assess plans and policies so that quality of life is preserved
and enhanced. Transportation needs, such as connections to the MAX Bus Rapid Transit
and improvements to Prospect Road, will also be addressed. The Request for Proposals
has been released and due back on March 14, 2014. Four public outreach listening
sessions have been scheduled for March and April. Scheduled for a presentation to the
Parking Advisory Board on March 10, 2014.
Development Projects under Appeal
None