HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 4/15/2014 - City Manager�S Monthly Report - April 10, 2014April 10, 2014
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
West Nile Virus Management Plan ........................................................................................................................ 2
Lincoln Corridor Plan ............................................................................................................................................. 2
New Approach for URA Process ............................................................................................................................ 2
URA Financial Parameters Relating to Financing URA Projects........................................................................... 2
Time of Use Pilot Project for Electric Rates .......................................................................................................... 2
Community Recycling Center ................................................................................................................................ 2
Amendments to the Appeal Process ....................................................................................................................... 3
Net Metering Rate .................................................................................................................................................. 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 ....................................................................................................................... 5
Bryan Bridge Replacement ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Arthur Ditch at Mountain Avenue and at Myrtle Street ......................................................................................... 6
Arthur Ditch Box Section Replacement ................................................................................................................. 7
Ziegler Roundabout Landscape Renovations ......................................................................................................... 7
Shields Street and Drake Road Intersection Improvements ................................................................................... 8
Timberline Improvements – Prospect To Blackbird ............................................................................................... 8
Horsetooth and Timberline Intersection Improvements ......................................................................................... 9
Vine and Shields Roundabout .............................................................................................................................. 10
Kechter and Timberline Right Turn Lanes ........................................................................................................... 10
Foothills Mall – Larimer County Canal No. 2 Relocation.................................................................................... 11
North College Improvements – Conifer To Willox .............................................................................................. 12
Downtown River District Improvements .............................................................................................................. 13
Spring Creek (NRCC) Overpass ........................................................................................................................... 13
Mason Corridor MAX Bus Rapid Transit Project ................................................................................................ 14
Utilities Capital Projects .................................................................................................................................. 14-20
COMMUNITY EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 21
NATURAL AREAS QUARTERLY REPORT ...................................................................................................... 22
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
Fort Collins Police Services ............................................................................................................................ 23-26
Poudre Fire Authority ...................................................................................................................................... 26-28
BUILDING ACTIVITY ....................................................................................................................................... 29-32
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ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
April 15 Regular Meeting
West Nile Virus Management Plan
Staff will bring Council an appropriation ordinance for the 2014 West Nile Virus season.
Funding request includes $17,500 for public information and $57,600 for expanded larval
control.
Staff will return to Council with a matrix and staff recommendations on additional
program enhancements on May 6.
Lincoln Corridor Plan
The purpose of the Lincoln Corridor Plan is to summarize and document the planning
process and extensive community engagement to:
1) develop a vision and preliminary long-term multi-modal roadway design for Lincoln
Avenue;
2) identify related neighborhood improvement projects in the study area; and
3) identify potential funding options, project phasing, and specific strategies and actions
to implement the Plan.
City Council will consider adoption of the Plan on April 15.
April 15 Urban Renewal Authority (URA) Work Session
New Approach for URA Process
Staff will discuss with Council a new URA process when forming urban renewal plan
areas that goes well beyond the State requirements, as well as the possibility of
reconfiguring the Midtown Urban Renewal Plan area.
URA Financial Parameters Relating to Financing URA Projects
The item presented to the URA Board continues the process of improvement by
presenting a series of parameters to be used in developing the tax increment financing
(TIF) commitments made to individual projects by URA staff.
April 22 Work Session
Time of Use Pilot Project for Electric Rates
With the full residential deployment of our advanced meter infrastructure, several rate
structures can now be implemented that were previously not possible.
The purpose of this agenda item is to briefly present some of the possible rate structures
and gain direction from the City Council on whether to pursue any of the possible rate
structures as a pilot study in 2015 ahead of adoption on a larger scale in 2016.
Community Recycling Center
Council has inquired about the status of work on the Community Recycling Center.
Original plans called for constructing Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the recycling center
simultaneously, but costs proved to be higher than the amount of money budgeted for the
project.
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Staff redesigned the Community Recycling Center on a “Phase 1” scale that enables us to
stay within the existing budget. Staff has written a BFO proposal to build Phase 2 in
2015-16.
All necessary land use development plans and permits have been approved to build
Phase 1 of the new facility at the Timberline property directly south of the electric
substation (E. Prospect Road). The following “hard to recycle” materials will be
accepted:
- metal items;
- aggregates (concrete, bricks, asphalt, etc.);
- corrugated cardboard;
- wood products (non-treated, unpainted);
- source-separated glass;
- yard debris.
A Request for Proposal was released in March for a construction company to do the
grading, paving, fencing, and seeding for Phase 1; development could, therefore, start by
late April and be finished by mid-late summer.
A recycling company has submitted an offer to operate and manage the Phase 1 recycling
center and staff will be negotiating this contract in the coming weeks.
If Phase 2 construction costs are approved in the 2015-16 BFO process, the City will
move to accepting certain household hazardous wastes, and the existing recycling center
at Rivendell School will be moved to the Timberline site with an improved design for
recycling bins to be “at grade” and, therefore, accessible for use by the disabled
community.
Council asked about the possibility of funding Phase 2 now, using mid-cycle funding. A
benefit of completing both phases together is savings of nearly $300,000 in costs,
compared to building Phase 1 in 2014 and Phase 2 in 2015.
May 6 Regular Meeting
Amendments to the Appeal Process
As part of our culture of Plan/Do/Check/Act, staff has identified questions or concerns
raised during appeals “filed” since a new appeal code was adopted in 2011. Staff has
identified process improvements or clarifying code language that will address questions
or concerns raised during recent appeals processes.
Net Metering Rate
The manual processes associated with net-metering can now be automated and the annual
settlement process eliminated.
To provide net meter customers with a comparable annual benefit using our advance
meter infrastructure with monthly settlement, the explicit payment of the distribution
facilities charge is required (due to interval metering that differs from the previous
approach with spinning disk meters).
The rate ordinance makes the distribution facilities charge credit explicit in the City
Code.
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ECONOMY
FORT COLLINS SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTIONS
February 2014
Sales tax collections increased 2.6%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 26.4%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 6.0%
2014 YTD
Sales tax collections increased 4.9%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 23.6%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 7.5%
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 Upcoming project locations scheduled 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.
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MULBERRY BRIDGE (SH 14) AT THE POUDRE RIVER ENHANCEMENTS
Funding Source: City of Fort Collins
Estimate Project Budget: $750,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
is replacing the Mulberry Bridge (State Highway
14) over Poudre River Bridge starting in the fall
of 2014. Construction was delayed due to the
September 2013 flood.
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
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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 complete.
Phase 2: Construction will replace the south half of the structure and will be completed
by late May 2014.
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 in May 2014.
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
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concrete box culvert sections. Staff anticipates this change will reduce the full road
closure at this location by several weeks.
Bridge and roadway construction at the Mountain Avenue location has been completed.
The roadway is open to the public. Landscaping improvements, along with
reconstruction of the trolley tracks, continues at the site. Expect periodic traffic impacts
as this work continues.
Construction at the Myrtle Street location continues with the primary focus being the
construction of the roadway, curb and gutter, and sidewalk. The bridge reconstruction
has been completed.
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
ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT –
OAK/WHITCOMB, LOOMIS/OLIVE, CANYON AT MULBERRY POOL
Funding Sources: KFCG/Operation Services,
Facilities
Estimated Project Budget: $2.5-3 million
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
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.
Design is approximately 40-50% complete and is
currently undergoing floodplain modeling by
City staff.
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.
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Kechter update: Numerous, more colorful and vibrant plant species were installed in
early October with the anticipation of enhanced appearance in the spring of 2014. A
small amount of plant material will be added in April/May 2014 that was not available in
the late fall of 2013.
Horsetooth update: A final concept has been selected, and installation began during the
month of March. Plant and tree material will be procured and installed mid-late April,
weather dependent.
The last of the existing trees were hand dug and temporarily transplanted at the City’s
Forestry department, to be used in a location to be determined.
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 Shields and Drake.
This project has multiple funding sources:
Federal Hazard Elimination Grant: $887,400;
City BOB funding $98,600.
The request for proposal was released in March,
and the pre-proposal meeting was held on
Monday, March 21. Proposals are due April 8.
Candidates will then be selected for interviews.
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.
The City anticipates construction of the intersection to occur in summer 2015.
TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO
BLACKBIRD
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB)
Estimated Project Budget: $3.5 million
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.
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The 2005 ballot language stated this project will expand Timberline Road to four (4) lane
arterial standards including:
o travel lanes, sidewalks, bike lanes and landscaped medians;
o 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.
A Historical Report is being finalized for the silos and Johnson family farm house.
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: $3.5 million
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 was identified in the Engineering
Department’s recently completed Arterial
Intersection Prioritization Study. Turn lane needs
are as follows:
o right turn lane (southbound Timberline
to westbound Horsetooth);
o right turn lane (eastbound Horsetooth
to southbound Timberline);
o 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 final 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. The project website is available through the
Engineering homepage at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/horsetooth-timberline.php
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VINE AND SHIELDS ROUNDABOUT
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB), Federal Grant (STP Metro) and Regional
Road Impact Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $1.7 million
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
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 entail 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:
o replace the Shields Street Bridge over the Poudre River;
o improve the Poudre River trailhead parking area and river access;
o 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.
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) Funds
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.
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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%.
The project will include an interim, detached sidewalk along Timberline Road, with
accessible curb ramps being installed on the northeast and southeast corners.
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.
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:
o general excavation;
o utility relocation;
o new canal box culvert installation;
o 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 7am to 7pm; 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 March 18, all culvert boxes were installed and have been preliminarily inspected by
the ditch company.
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Construction crews are preparing frontage road subgrade, curb and gutter installation for
Red Lobster parking lot, and curb and gutter installation along College Avenue.
Work continues on the concrete headwalls at the south end of the box culvert.
Mid-April will see curb and gutter, and asphalt for Monroe Drive.
Additional items to occur during April are to install fencing, railings, pour back
sidewalks, install street inlets, and striping.
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.
Staff anticipates pre-project construction activities, including utility relocations and the
construction of a rear access road west of North College, to begin in the summer of 2014.
Additional project information is available at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/ncollege.php
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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.
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 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 (BRT).
An additional phase of construction will add stairs to the structure in the summer of 2014.
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MASON CORRIDOR MAX BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) PROJECT
Funding Source: FTA 80%, Local Match (CDOT SB-1, CDOT FASTER, City, and
Downtown Development Authority) 20%
Estimate Project Budget: $87 million
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
As of March 31, the MAX project is substantially complete. Crews are currently focused
on punch list items for final completion.
Construction of all 19 bus stations is nearing completion. Crews are now concentrating
on MIS and electrical components including programming of the ticket vending machines
and variable message boards.
The traffic signal at Fairway and College has been installed and will be operational next
month.
New sidewalk installation along the north side of Fairway to provide access to South
Transit Center. In addition, a major tripping hazard around a tree was repaired near Olive
and College.
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.
Construction at the South Transit Center is nearing substantial completion. Crews are
working on landscaping, IT installation, and punch list items.
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 Avenue from Mulberry to
Buckeye.
Project Status: Final Design complete; working on
contract negotiations and public outreach.
Anticipated Completion Date: This project is
planned to start May 5 and be completed by mid-
August.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $2.5 million
Budget Status: Within budget
Highlights:
This project will use trenchless technology to
minimize the impact to traffic and local
business.
This project will have significant impacts to traffic and businesses along College Avenue.
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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 60%
complete.
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2014
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
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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.
Project Status: Preliminary design complete.
Environmental assessment filed 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.
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Reviewing projects and work status for 2014 with consultant and contractor to create
schedule and work orders.
Working with the Project Manager on his new yard piping project to include and update
cathodic protection of the new piping, then connect into rectifiers.
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
Highlights:
Centennial Archaeology conducted a Limited Results Cultural Resource Survey which
was requested by the Corps of Engineers.
Reviewing requirements for groundwater permit with CDPHE.
Working with team on costs and schedule for construction.
Working with PR on website.
Met with Engineering to discuss opportunity of stream rehabilitation along Spring Creek
just north of EPIC.
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
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Total Project Construction Budget: $10,600,000
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights:
Construction of the reservoir has started and is progressing.
Light & Power started the electrical service to the pump station.
Excavation has begun on the Fossil Creek Reservoir Inlet Ditch diversion.
The pump station wetwell caissons, floor slab and walls have been placed.
The temporary work on the Box Elder Ditch has been completed.
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;
construction began in October 2013.
Anticipated Completion Date: Planned for fall 2014.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $2,300,000
Budget Status: On Budget
Highlights:
Chlorinated and put 60” West Reservoir Outlet pipe back into service.
Set manhole vaults over the two new 42” BFV operators and backfilled entire site.
Finished 42” DIP piping at the new meter vault including mag meter, 42” x 24” tee and
24” BFV.
Excavated for new 36” Backwash Pump Station supply line and installed 36” outlet with
36” BFV on existing 60” West Reservoir Outlet pipe.
Installed remainder of 36” BWPS supply line except for tying in.
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.
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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:
Set up traffic control to close west Plum Street from Shields Street to Aster Street.
Set up traffic control on southbound Shields Street and installed 350 LF of 12” PVC
sanitary sewer by trenchless reaming. Replaced two sanitary manholes and made service
connections.
Asphalt patched southbound Shields Street.
Set up traffic control on northbound Shields Street and installed approximately 250 LF of
36” PVC storm sewer by conventional cut and cover method. Replaced two storm
manholes.
Began concrete curb and gutter restoration on the east side of northbound Shields Street.
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: Master Plan 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.
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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:
Working on Process Design Report.
Visited Northglenn WRF to see possible blower alternatives.
Design underway.
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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 – Saturday, April 26, 2014
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.
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
View the Total Lunar Eclipse
Location: Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area (Carpenter Road entrance)
Date/Time: Monday, April 14, 2014 11:30 PM
Details: The Northern Colorado Astronomical Society will have telescopes available to view the total
lunar eclipse. The total eclipse occurs between 1:07 and 2:25 a.m. Dress warmly and bring a
chair to sit on. To get updates, check the NCAS website at www.ncastro.org. No registration
required.
Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas
Contact Information: Deborah Price
Phone: 970-416-2815; E-mail address: naturalareas@fcgov.com
Kites in the Park & the Kids Summer Activity Fair
Location: Spring Canyon Park, 2626 W. Horsetooth Road
Date/Time: Sunday, April 27, 2014 10:00 AM
Details: Get a taste of the outdoors at Kites in the Park! See kite flying demonstrations, disc dogs, kite
fights and huge kites take to the sky! The event is free!
Parents come and learn what activities the City of Fort Collins will have available this
summer to keep your child occupied, active and engaged! Programmers and instructors from
the City of Fort Collins Recreation Dept., the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Dept, the
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, The Gardens on Spring Creek and the Poudre River
Public Library District will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Note: The Kids Summer Activities fair will run in conjunction with the Kites in the Park
Festival on Sunday, April 27. We will have games and activities to keep your kids entertained
while you browse the fair. There is no cost for the fair or the kites festival!
Contact Information: Recreation
Phone: 970.221.6358; E-mail address: recreation@fcgov.com
To view the full calendar of events, visit http://www.fcgov.com/events/
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NATURAL AREAS QUARTERLY REPORT
Land Conservation Update - March 2014 Acreage Cost
Land Conserved - Jan - Mar 87.99 $ 410,924
Land Conserved - Apr - Jun - -
Land Conserved - Jul - Sept - -
Land Conserved - Oct - Dec - -
Total Land Conserved - Year to Date 87.99 $ 410,924
Land Conservation Summary - To Date Acreage Cost
Acres of Land Purchased 34,848
Acres of Land Leased 1,128
Acres of Land Placed in Conservation Easements 5,816
Total Conserved - To Date 41,791 $ 80,604,963
Land Conservation Funds Budgeted for 2014* $ 1,855,000
Prior year reserves and unanticipated revenues to be appropriated. $ 4,800,000
Acquisitions To Date - 2014 Acreage Cost
Arnett Property (50% Partnership with Stormwater on 12.841 fee acres & 25.146
Conservation Easement) 12.841 $ 179,076
Arnett Property Conservation Easement 25.146 $ 56,712
Shields Pit Acquisition (donation received from Christensen's) 50 $ 175,136
Total Conserved - Year to Date 87.99 $ 410,924
Property Under Contract Acreage Cost
Total Under Contract - -
Net Land Conservation Funds Remaining for 2014 $ 6,244,076
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PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
FORT COLLINS POLICE SERVICES
Call Load
In March 2014, officers responded to 8,278 incidents resulting in 1,437 cases compared to 8,317
incidents and 1,548 cases for the same period last year. Year–to-date totals reflect a decrease in
the number of incidents and total number of cases reported when compared to the same period
last year.
2013 YTD 2014 YTD
Incidents 23,990 24,526
Cases 4,421 4,288
Nationwide Drug Take-Back Event
The next Nationwide Drug Take-Back event is Saturday, April 26
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Citizens can 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.
If We Can’t Reach You, We Can’t Alert You
When a disaster strikes or an emergency situation arises you need to
know about it. Emergencies are defined as imminent or potential
threats to life and or property. Residents in Larimer County can
receive emergency notifications on their cell phones, business phones,
via text messages and e-mail, in addition to receiving phone calls on
their traditional home phones. You can sign up to receive an alert at
multiple addresses within Larimer County. To take advantage of this
free service, you must sign up at www.leta911.org
If you don’t sign up, you will still receive notifications on your traditional home phone, but
nowhere else.
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Daily Drug Take-Back Service
Fort Collins Police Services now offers a daily drug take-back
service that complements the Nationwide DEA Drug Take-Back
events, and collected over 189 lbs. during the first two week of the
service. Residents may drop off unused or expired over-the-counter
and prescriptions medications any day of the week to Fort Collins
Police Services, 2221 S. Timberline Road Monday through Friday,
8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. The service is
free and anonymous. Intravenous solutions, injectables, syringes,
mercury (thermometers) oxygen containers, chemotherapy /
radioactive substances, pressurized canisters and illicit drugs cannot
be accepted due to potential health hazards.
Beaver’s Market Burglary
Police are continuing to investigate the January 19 commercial burglary
to Beaver’s Market, 1100 W. Mountain Avenue. The suspect was
captured on the store’s security camera entering the business at
5:38 a.m., yet the burglary was not discovered until a store employee
arrived to work later that morning. Police found evidence of forced
entry to the store and discovered a safe was missing which contained
an undisclosed amount of cash. A picture of the suspect was
released and police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the
suspect. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Fort Collins
Police Detective Andy Kinkead at 970-221-6557 or Crime Stoppers
of Larimer County at 970-221-6868 where you will remain anonymous and possibly be eligible
for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers may also be reached through their website at
www.stopcriminals.org
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision
Police responded to a two car collision at the entrance to the Larimer County Landfill on
March 6. A 1983 Dodge passenger van was travelling northbound on South Taft Hill Road when
it struck the rear of a 2003 Mack garbage truck. The Mack truck was stopped in the northbound
left turn lane waiting to turn west into the Larimer County Landfill. The driver of the van was
extricated from the vehicle by Poudre Fire Authority personnel and taken to the hospital where
he later died. The operator of the Mack truck was not injured in the collision.
Coffee with Chief Hutto
The Coffee with Chief Hutto monthly community outreach activity
was held March 27 at Genoa Coffee, 2614 S. Timberline Road.
The next event will be held on April 24 from 9-10 a.m. at Alley
Cat, 120½ W. Laurel Street. This monthly event is held at
different coffee shops throughout the year.
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Oreo the Cat
Oreo, the Armstrong Hotel cat taken from its home over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, was
found and reunited with the hotel owners. Two men in their late teens or early 20s were caught
on surveillance camera taking Oreo from the lobby and walking out. Oreo, a fixture at the hotel
for many years, was found a couple of days later behind the art museum downtown by two hotel
guests and is now back home. Although Oreo is safely home, those responsible for his
disappearance have not been identified.
Crime Trends
Aggravated assaults tend to ebb and flow with fewer reported incidents in colder months and
higher numbers when the weather is warm. The good news is that aggravated assaults have
shown a steady decrease over the past five years (see chart below).
Crime Prevention
During March, the Crime Prevention Specialist handled 15 telephone calls, ranging from
questions about dealing with a potential stalker to providing church security measures, and made
presentations/interactions with 1,419 people.
A breakdown of the month’s Crime Prevention activities follows:
RESTORE - 43 attended
CSU Housing Fair - 1312 at the fair
Identity Theft PRPA - 35 attended
Identity Theft PRPA - 28 attended
CPTED - 1 attended
Crime Prevention Tip
The weather is very diverse this time of year, so be prepared for just about anything. Start your
spring clean-up by trimming bushes and trees around windows, walkways, and lights. Replace
burned out lights with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Install photo cells on your front
porch (the screw-in style only costs around $10 or less) assuring that your porch light is on when
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you come home after dark. And don’t put that snow brush away just yet as we frequently receive
a few more snow storms through May. Continue to be prepared for winter driving conditions
until that time. Watch the weather reports and plan your day accordingly.
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Hazardous Materials Incident
The Holiday Inn Express in Southeast Fort Collins was evacuated due to a Hazardous Materials
incident in the late afternoon on March 7. Noxious fumes spread through areas of the hotel after
an employee mixed ammonia and bleach products together. PVH/UCH crews transported two
employees to PVH for evaluation after they complained of breathing issues. There were no other
reported injuries. Employees and guests were allowed to return after fire crews ventilated the
building using large fans.
Leadership Fort Collins
PFA hosted another event to allow citizens to learn about different government services. PFA
crews took part in this very worthwhile community centered program that educates citizens
about the inner workings of certain departments. PFA crews were able to give the group of
‘students’ general information about PFA and allowed them to participate in demonstrations of a
vehicle extrication, spray a fire hose and walk through a smoke-filled building.
Structure Fire
Firefighters made a quick stop on an apartment fire March 14 in the 600 block of South
Sherwood Street. When crews arrived they found fire and smoke coming from two windows on
the first floor of a three story apartment building. Nobody was home when the fire started and
no injuries were reported. Six units were evacuated during the incident. The origin was a
bedroom; cause was accidental (unattended candle).
Restaurant Fire
A flash-fire injured four employees at Fuzzy’s Tacos in the 2900 block of East Harmony Road
on March 28. All four employees suffered burn injuries and were transported to Medical Center
of the Rockies in Loveland. Investigators determined the origin of the fire to be the cooking
stove in the kitchen. The cause was accidental; an overheated aerosol spray can exploded and
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vaporized its contents, which then found an ignition source (stove). One fire sprinkler in the
kitchen activated, preventing further spread of the fire.
Signs Now Fire
Suspect pleads guilty to First-Degree Arson. From Fort Collins Police Services press release:
On January 15 Fort Collins police brought an affidavit for additional charges against Keith Edgar
Lubaski to the District Attorney’s Office of the 8th Judicial District. Charges were accepted, the
judge signed the motion, and the charges added on January 28. Lubaski, 35, of Fort Collins was
previously charged for Second Degree Burglary to Painter’ Supply and Aggravated Motor
Vehicle Theft. The new affidavit presented probable cause for the following additional charges:
First Degree Arson, class 3 felony;
Criminal Mischief, class 3 felony;
Second Degree Burglary, class 4 felony;
Theft, class 4 felony;
Three counts of First Degree Criminal Trespass, (class 5 felony); and
Driving under Restraint, a misdemeanor.
Fire investigators from Poudre Fire Authority and Fort Collins Police Services determined that
the fire at Signs Now was incendiary, meaning that a person started a fire in a place they knew a
fire should not be set.
Investigators have found no evidence of other suspects involved in the crimes committed in the
early morning of December 26 and they believe that Lubaski acted alone. Lubaski has remained
in custody since the evening of December 26, about 10 hours after the fire was reported at Signs
Now.
The criminal charges are only allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and
until proven guilty.
Incident Statistics (by category)
Report Period: March 2014 Total Loss
Fires 24 $127,800
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 3
Rescue / EMS 1,047
Hazardous Condition - no fire 25
Service Call 43
Good Intent Call 101
False Alarms / False Calls 107
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 3
Total = 1,353
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YEAR-TO-DATE 2014 Total Loss
Fires 74 $471,550
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 3
Rescue / EMS 3,053
Hazardous Condition - no fire 83
Service Call 158
Good Intent Call 277
False Alarms / False Calls 313
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 9
Total = 3,970
Comparison: March 2013 Total Loss
Fires 32 $180,980
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 1
Rescue / EMS 1,008
Hazardous Condition - no fire 29
Service Call 61
Good Intent Call 93
False Alarms / False Calls 95
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 2
Total = 1,321
Comparison: YEAR-TO-DATE 2013 Total Loss
Fires 95 $551,846
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 2
Rescue / EMS 2,871
Hazardous Condition - no fire 84
Service Call 176
Good Intent Call 263
False Alarms / False Calls 307
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 4
Total = 3,802
*Information subject to change due to updated data.
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BUILDING ACTIVITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
2013 YTD 2014 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 79 77 -3%
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 69 62 -10%
Building Permits Issued 1,315 1,317 +.15%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $87 $144 +65%
Building Inspections Performed 7,683 7,892 +3%
Plan Reviews Performed 450 487 +8%
Development Review revenues are approximately $101,000 over projections for 2014 as of
March 31. The General Fund portion of this is approximately $154,675 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) was
approved by a hearing officer on March 19 and the approval was appealed on April 2.
The project proposes a parking structure at the south end of The Summit student housing
project to provide 427 spaces, replacing 96 surface spaces for a net gain of 331 spaces.
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 plan
review for Phase 1 of the Woodward campus is nearing completion and mylars will likely
be recorded by the end of April.
Projects that submitted final plans during the past month:
o Front Range Community College Parking Lot Replat - submitted 3/21/2014
o Avalon Estates Subdivision - submitted 3/31/2014
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Construction Projects of Note for March
Candlewood Suites Hotel at 314 Pavilion Lane
Chippers Lane addition at 217 W. Horsetooth Road
Sunshine House Early Learning Academy at 2060 Perennial Lane
Multi-Family residences at 218 W. Laurel Street
Tenant finish for Arc Thrift Store at 2701 S. College Avenue
Other Items of Note
Downtown River District – Standards and Guidelines for the River Downtown
Redevelopment (R-D-R) Zone – This project is progressing and our most recent outreach
was with the Natural Resources Advisory Board on March 19, 2014. A City Council
work session is scheduled for April 8, 2014.
Lincoln Corridor Plan – The purpose of the Lincoln Corridor Plan is to summarize and
document the planning process and extensive community engagement to:
o develop a vision and preliminary long-term multi-modal roadway design for
Lincoln Avenue;
o identify related neighborhood improvement projects in the study area; and
o identify potential funding options, project phasing, and specific strategies and
actions to implement the plan.
City Council will consider adoption of the Plan on April 15, 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.
o We are currently conducting the inventory and assessment (using existing data,
e.g., GIS, Natural Areas bird data, etc., and field data to be collected this summer)
using a triple bottom line approach, and have already engaged almost 200 citizens
and met with three City Boards;
o The project was also awarded $25,000 from the City’s Sustainability Innovation
Fund to build the first green wall in our community. We are collaborating with
the Institute for the Built Environment and the Urban Lab (urbanlab.colostate.edu)
to design and install the wall this year.
For more information about the project, please see our website at
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.
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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
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 adopted by Council on March 18, 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.
o A budget offer has been prepared for the 2015-2016 Budgeting for Outcomes
(BFO) cycle to align internal staff efforts in the development of the local food and
wellness strategic plan.
West Central Area Plan / Prospect Corridor Design – 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 reassess plans and policies so that
quality of life is preserved and enhanced. Transportation needs, such as connections to
the MAX Bus Rapid Transit and a new conceptual design for a segment of Prospect
Road, will also be addressed.
Four public outreach listening sessions were conducted in March and April with more
than 175 residents, property owners, and other interested stakeholders in attendance.
Neighborhood walking tours are scheduled for the week of April 21 at various times and
locations. An online “WikiMap” is being used to collect input and ideas from those
interested in the planning effort, including those unable to attend other public events.
Scheduled for a presentation to the Air Quality Advisory Board on April 30, 2014.
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Development Projects under Appeal
Bella Vira Filing Two Major Amendment, FDP140001. Amended appeal was filed on
March 28, 2014. Council hearing is scheduled for May 6, 2014.
Summit Parking Structure, FDP130056. Three appeals were filed on April 2, 2014.
Council hearing is scheduled for May 20, 2014.