HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 6/17/2014 - City Manager Monthly Report - June 12, 2014June 12, 2014
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
Snow Removal Program ................................................................................................................................ 2
Long-term Financial Planning Update ........................................................................................................... 2
Discussion of Possible Additional Tax on Recreational Marijuana ............................................................... 2
Smoking Ordinance Expansion ...................................................................................................................... 2
Calling November Election ............................................................................................................................ 2
Old Town Historic District Standards and Guidelines ................................................................................... 2
Disposable Bag Ordinance ............................................................................................................................. 3
Renewal of the 1/4 Cent Community Capital Improvement Program and the 1/4 Cent Street
Maintenance Tax ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Poudre River Downtown Project .................................................................................................................. 3
Larimer County Open Space Tax Renewal .................................................................................................... 4
ECONOMY
Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax ...................................................................................................................... 4
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Citywide Pedestrian Access Project ............................................................................................................... 5
Mulberry Bridge (SH 14) at the Poudre River Enhancements ....................................................................... 5
West Mulberry Bridge Replacement .............................................................................................................. 6
West Prospect Bridge Replacement ............................................................................................................... 6
Arthur Ditch at Mountain Avenue and at Myrtle Street ................................................................................. 7
Arthur Ditch Box Section Replacement ......................................................................................................... 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
Remington Greenway .................................................................................................................................. 11
Foothills Mall – Larimer County Canal No. 2 Relocation ........................................................................... 12
North College Improvements – Conifer to Willox....................................................................................... 12
Downtown River District Improvements ..................................................................................................... 13
Spring Creek (NRCC) Overpass .................................................................................................................. 14
Mason Corridor MAX Bus Rapid Transit Project ....................................................................................... 14
Utilities Capital Projects ......................................................................................................................... 15-21
COMMUNITY EVENTS ................................................................................................................................ 22
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
Fort Collins Police Services .................................................................................................................... 23-25
Poudre Fire Authority ............................................................................................................................. 26-28
BUILDING ACTIVITY .............................................................................................................................. 29-33
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ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
June 24 Work Session
Snow Removal Program
Per Council’s request, Streets Superintendent Larry Schneider and Neighborhood
Services (Code Enforcement) Manager Beth Sowder will present an overview of the
City’s snow removal program and practices, with an emphasis on questions arising this
past winter about maintaining pedestrian access after a snow storm.
Long-term Financial Planning Update
Review Scope definition & timing for completing a long-term financial plan to make sure
our work plan is consistent with Council expectations.
Review the current 5-Line Fund analysis that was completed as part of the 2014 Strategic
Plan.
Discussion of Possible Additional Tax on Recreational Marijuana
Council is interested in learning more about options for additional taxation on retail
marijuana.
Staff will be providing information on current marijuana taxes and additional tax options,
including what other communities have done.
July 1 Regular Meeting
Smoking Ordinance Expansion - Part 1
City Council will consider the potential expansion of the Smoking Ordinance including:
1. Electronic Smoking Devices – the proposed ordinance will include prohibiting the
use of electronic smoking devices in all places where conventional smoking is
prohibited.
2. 100% Hotel/Motel Rooms – the proposed ordinance will include increasing the
current regulation from 75% to 100% of all hotel/motel rooms must be smoke-free.
Staff will provide background information, survey and outreach feedback, and
information about what other communities have done.
Calling November Election
At the June 24 Work Session, City Council will be discussing a possible tax on retail
marijuana. Should Council wish to bring this tax forward for the voters’ consideration, a
November 2014 Special Election will need to be called. If Council elects not to add this
tax to the ballot, no election will be called, and this item will not be on the July 1 Regular
Meeting agenda.
Old Town Historic District Standards and Guidelines
The purpose of this item is to adopt an ordinance updating the Old Town Fort Collins
Historic District Design Standards. The update to the design standards defines and
illustrates characteristics for compatible future development within the Old Town District
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and in the adjacent area, and a means for incorporating modern sustainable building
practices into historic preservation projects.
This adoption hearing follows a Council Work Session on May 20, 2014.
The Landmark Preservation Commission, at its May 14, 2014 hearing, unanimously
recommended Council’s adoption of this item. The Planning and Zoning Board will make
a recommendation on June 12, 2014.
Disposable Bag Ordinance
City Council will consider adopting an ordinance prohibiting grocers from giving away
single-use disposable shopping bags (both paper and plastic) to customers at the check-
out register. A related proposal for a disposable bags ordinance received a split vote (3-
3-0) in March 2013. The 2014 ordinance allows grocers to keep the entire revenue from
sales of shopping bags, instead of sharing a portion with the City for conducting
education and outreach about disposable bags, which was a focus of last year’s discussion
on limiting disposable bags.
In summary, the proposed ordinance:
o requires grocers to apply a minimum cost of 10 cents per single-use disposable plastic
or paper bag at the check-out register (strictly defines the disposable bags as those
used to bag up purchases at the point-of-sale and exempts other types of packaging
such as produce bags used to contain bulk goods, and plastic bags used to prevent
packages of meat from leaking); and
o provides that all revenue would be retained by merchants. Grocery stores will be
required to spend a specified portion (possibly 50% - to be determined by City
Council) of revenues generated from sales of disposable bags to purchase durable
bags that would then be offered at no cost (free) to their customers. Staff anticipates
that distribution of free bags may be accomplished in various ways, at the discretion
of the grocery stores (such as rewarding customers who have earned “loyalty points”)
as part of special promotional events or sales; or, supplying bags to certain customer
groups (e.g., in support of food distribution at local food pantries).
July 8 Work Session
Renewal of the 1/4 Cent Community Capital Improvement Program and the 1/4 Cent Street
Maintenance Tax
Both of these program renewals are expected to go to voters in April 2015 per the
December 10, 2013 Work Session.
Staff will update Council on work to date and overall outreach plans, as well as discuss
the process to prioritize the project list for the Capital Improvement Program.
Poudre River Downtown Project
Staff has been working on a master plan for the river corridor from Shields to Mulberry
for approximately ten months.
The purpose of the plan is to recommend potential recreation, stormwater, and habitat
improvements.
The plan makes specific recommendations in several locations, including the portion of
the river that adjoins the Powerhouse Energy Institute. The improvements at this location
include a possible kayak park.
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The draft plan has been shared in numerous board meetings, open houses, and meetings
with private organizations.
Staff will seek Council input and plans to bring the plan back to Council in August for
potential adoption by resolution.
Larimer County Open Space Tax Renewal
Staff will present information about the County’s Help Preserve Open Space (HPOS)
sales tax. The tax provides approximately one-third of overall funding to the City’s
Natural Areas Department.
The County Commissioners may refer an initiative to the ballot this fall to extend HPOS
which expires in 2018. The ballot measure may include changes to the share-back
formula which would reduce revenues to the City.
ECONOMY
FORT COLLINS SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTIONS
April 2014
Sales tax collections increased 8.9%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 14.1%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 9.6%
2014 YTD
Sales tax collections increased 5.4%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 26.4%
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 Upcoming project locations scheduled include: Jackson, Cherry, Boardwalk,
Lemay.
o Current projects: Installation of sidewalk along Jackson to complete City Park
connection. Installation of new ramps at Prospect and Whitcomb as part of ADA
accessibility issue.
o Recently completed projects: New ADA accessible ramps installed on College
north of Walnut, intersection of Pine north of Walnut, and on the west side of
Linden north of Walnut. Installed drainage chase near ACE Hardware as part of
GID project.
Staff has identified approximately 21 projects for 2014.
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
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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
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.
All sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and driving lanes on
the Prospect / New Mercer bridge were reopened
on May 6, 2014.
The decorative steel railings are being fabricated and will not be available to install until
late July. Decorative rock work will follow the railing installation and the project will be
completed in mid-August 2014.
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ARTHUR DITCH AT MOUNTAIN AVENUE AND AT MYRTLE STREET
Funding Source: KFCG Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $975,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The intent of this project is to replace two
structurally deficient bridges with new concrete
box culverts. Both bridges are located on the
Arthur Ditch, within residential areas of the City.
Bridge and roadway construction at both locations
has been completed. Both roadways are open to
the public.
Trolley track reconstruction has also been
completed. All trolley track work was completed
prior to the trolley’s planned summer opening
date.
Landscaping improvements continue at both sites. Work is expected to be completed
over the next several weeks.
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. Coordination
efforts also include the Streets Department
maintenance schedules to ensure the roadway is
reviewed for both short and long term impacts.
Design is at approximately 60% complete and has
cleared floodplain modeling by City staff.
Next steps include bringing plans to 95% completion, with a parallel process in
submitting and seeking approval for the ditch crossing agreement.
Staff continues to perform outreach to adjacent residents to provide additional
information on the project and its schedule as it becomes available.
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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 for
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
Staff is currently in the process of reviewing the
scope and fees for the top candidate for design
services selected from the RFP process. Expectations are that a contract for design
services will be entered into during the month of June so that State environmental
clearances can commence.
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.
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; and
• 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.
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Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2016.
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.
Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2015.
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: $1,700,000
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
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; and
o reconstruct approximately one mile of Shields Street.
Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2015.
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)
Estimated Project Budget: $725,000
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
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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.
Construction is expected to begin in July of 2014.
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.
REMINGTON GREENWAY
Funding Source: FC Moves Funding
Estimated Project Budget: $450,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The goal of this pilot project is to offer flexibility
in street design to calm traffic, support active
modes of transportation and integrate stormwater
management strategies.
The conceptual design calls for buffered bike
lanes, removal of the traffic signals between
Prospect and Mulberry, and the construction of a
mini roundabout with curb bulb outs at Remington
and Laurel.
Future phases would add more bulb outs at
strategic locations to shorten the pedestrian crosswalk lengths.
Construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2014.
A communication plan (public outreach) is being developed and will be implemented
with the final design through construction.
The project website is available at
http://www.fcgov.com/advanceplanning/remingtongreenway.php.
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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 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; and
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 April 4, all culvert boxes were installed and have been inspected and approved by
the ditch company. Minor punchlist items were addressed by the contractor.
Currently working on remaining punchlist items: sewer lining to be complete by end of
July; permanent sign installation, and installation of landscaping to be complete within
4-6 weeks.
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
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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 overall project budget is $12 million. This is comprised of roughly 60% federal
funds and 40% local funds.
The engineering design is nearing completion. Staff expects completed plans and project
specifications over the next month. 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 utility relocations to begin in early June 2014, and the
construction of a rear access road west of North College to begin in mid-July 2014. Staff
anticipates construction along North College to begin later in the summer after the
completion of the pre-project utility relocations.
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.
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.
Staff is finalizing an agreement with a consultant, and expects design work on the
Jefferson Street and Willow Street projects to begin soon.
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SPRING CREEK (NRRC) OVERPASS
Funding Source: Federal Congestion Mitigation and
Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant and BOB Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $2.75 million
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
The goal of the project is to construct a new
pedestrian/bike overpass that will link the Mason
Bike Trail and the federal campus on the west side
of the railroad tracks to the Mason Corridor Bus
Rapid Transit MAX station on the east side of the
tracks.
An additional phase of construction will add stairs
to the structure in the summer of 2014.
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
The MAX experienced a successful opening and is now operational as of May 10, 2014.
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.
Final landscaping and irrigation work at the stations and along the guideway continues to
progress.
Construction at the South Transit Center is substantially complete. The City has now
taken over the project due to lack of performance by Growling Bear in order to meet the
May 10 opening date. Crews are working on various punch list items.
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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: Construction phase and Public Outreach
continues.
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: Project is within budget.
Highlights:
Construction has begun. Work on Edwards,
Garfield, and Pitkin is complete.
Lane closure from Mulberry to Laurel.
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: Project is within budget.
Highlights:
Poudre River Trail is open.
Final grading and landscaping ongoing.
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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. Three new 20 inch
butterfly valves and new valve vaults will replace the old
obsolete valve system. The 20 inch cast iron main will
then be cut, drained and flash-filled. Work scheduled to
precede repaving of LaPorte Avenue by Streets from Shields Street to LaPorte Avenue in August
2014.
Project Status: Sliplining drawings at Lilac Apartments complete. Taft Hill Road drawings
complete.
Anticipated Completion Date: Work to be completed by August 2014.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: Construction started May 27, 2014 (on schedule).
Total Project Budget: Design and Valve Procurement $750,000.00
Budget Status: Project is within 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.
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, 2016
On Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $4.1 million
Budget Status: IGA with Timnath completed.
Highlights:
Preliminary design complete.
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Project under final design.
Project construction schedule subject to delay due to delay in the construction of the
Mulberry Bridge Replacement Project by CDOT and the proposed detour route for trucks
on East Prospect.
CATHODIC PROTECTION OF WATER TREATMENT AND TRANSMISSION AND
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WATER LINES
Project Description: Investigation of existing systems
in place used to protect waterlines 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: $304,000 (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.
Working at the Water Treatment Facility (WTF) on the new yard piping project to
include and update cathodic protection of the new piping, then connect into rectifiers.
Working with Cathodic Protection consultant to study integrity and continuity of 60”
PCCP transmission main from WTF to intersection of Overland Trail and Lake Street.
Working with contractor on recommendations for repairs and modifications to cathodic
protection on the 60” PCCP transmission main and at the WTF.
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: Construction of first
project, Fossil Creek reach upstream of Lemay, to begin
fall of 2014.
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Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $1,200,000
Budget Status: Within project 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.
On track for Fossil Creek segment construction to begin this fall.
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: $10.6 million
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights:
Construction of the reservoir has started and is
progressing.
Light & Power continues installation of the electrical service to the pump station.
Installations of the Fossil Creek Reservoir and Box Elder Ditch diversion structures were
completed.
The pump stations below grade walls have been placed along with the floor.
Installation of the pump station electrical components has started.
The pump piping in the pump station has also started.
The piping contractor has mobilized onsite.
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.
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Both of these pipelines have shown damage due to electrolysis. The existing finished water
backwash influent line is also located under an existing sludge drying pond, increasing the
possibility of cross contamination, so it will be abandoned.
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: $2.3 million
Budget Status: On Budget
Highlights:
Installed three joints of 48” steel pipe for a total length of 125 lineal feet.
Backfilled roadway and completed concrete repairs.
Topped roadway with temporary paving.
Rotated valve operators on 36” and 42” Butterfly valves.
Finished air valve construction at new 24” / 27” connection.
Performed final grading at the new Meter Vault and air valve.
Completed electrical work at Meter Vault including testing.
Final graded backfill at 36” Backwash Pump Station feed.
Finished cleanup and final punch list items for work completed.
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 and be complete by July 2014.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $1 million
Budget Status: On Budget
Highlights:
Completed all pipelaying for project. Sanitary Pipeline included 1870 LF of 12”, 539 LF
of 8” and 13 manholes. Stormsewer Pipeline included 227 LF of 36”, 299 LF of 30”, 69
LF of 21”, 54 LF of 15” and 5 manholes.
Reconnected all sanitary sewer services.
Completed all concrete flatwork and landscaping restoration.
CCTV’ed all new sanitary and storm sewer pipelines for acceptance.
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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: 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:
Due to loss of current Water Production
Manager, work on Water Treatment Facility –
2014 Master Plan Update has been suspended
until new Water Plant Manager is on board.
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: December 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:
Process Design Report submitted to CDPHE.
50% design drawings completed.
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DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION DIGESTER LID DEMOLITION
Project Description: The project consists of the demolition of failed anaerobic digester lid 611
in preparation for replacement of the lid.
Project Status: Construction is 50% complete.
Anticipated Completion Date: June 2014
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: 30 days behind due to weather issues.
Total Project Design Budget: $25,000
Total Project Construction Budget: $210,000
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights:
Cutting of digester lid 95% complete.
400 ton crane scheduled for first week in June to remove lid.
NORTHEAST COLLEGE CORRIDOR OUTFALL PROJECT (NECCO)
Project Description: Analysis, feasibility, design, and construction of storm drainage outfall for
the Lower Dry Creek Basin east of North College and
south of the Larimer and Weld Canal, particularly a
regional detention pond just north of East Vine Drive
and culverts to convey flows and provide an outfall
under East Vine Drive and the BNSF along Dry Creek.
Project Status: Currently in design and feasibility.
Anticipated Completion Date: December 2015
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $1 million (2014)
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights:
Working with consultant on design and
alternatives, as well as scheduling CLOMR
preparation and permitting with BNSF.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Get Outdoors Day
Location: City Park, 1599 City Park Drive
Date/Time: Saturday, June 14, 2014 9:00 AM
Details: Come celebrate getting outdoors at National Get Outdoors Day NoCo. Participate in
hands on activities in four different interactive villages. Try out a new outdoor activity
like climbing or paddling in the recreation adventure village. Or connect with our local
nature in the Nature Lover’s village natural play area. Learn all the ways getting outdoors
helps you be healthy at the UC Health Village. Get your hands dirty at the REI
Stewardship Village. Tons to do for the whole family!
Contact Information: Recreation
Phone: (970) 221-6655; E-mail address: recreation@fcgov.com
Tribute to Folk Music
Location: Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive
Date/Time: Sunday, June 22, 2014 7:00 PM
Details: Join local musicians in remembering the days when the youth of America communicated
a vision of cultural change through music made famous by Pete Seeger, Peter, Paul, and
Mary, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and more. This is a summer concert behind the Senior
Center overlooking Rolland Moore Park under the sky. $20 at the door/ $15 pre-sale.
Note: This is an outside concert. Popcorn and a cash bar will be available.
Contact Information: Recreation
Phone: (970) 221-6655; E-mail address: recreation@fcgov.com
Cozy Cows & Soda Jerks
Location: Edora Pool Ice Center
Date/Time: Thursday, June 26, 2014 9:30 AM
Details: Tour Cozy Cow Dairy in Windsor to sample some of the finest dairy products around.
This private tour includes the dairy facility, question and answers, taste testing, and a
visit to see the cows being milked. Then indulge in some homemade ice cream before we
step back in time for a nostalgic lunch at Nana Bea's. $20 / Member Price $15.
Note: Fee includes transportation, tour, and escort. Minimal walking involved. Lunch
cost is on your own. Entrees range from $7-$10.
Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas
Contact Information: Recreation
Phone: (970) 221-6655; E-mail address: recreation@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
Annual Awards Ceremony
The 22
nd
Annual Fort Collins Police Services Awards ceremony will be held Wednesday, June 4
at the Fort Collins Hilton, 425 West Prospect Road. Presentations will begin at 3:30 p.m. This
year’s event will honor 7 citizens and 17 police employees and teams with awards and citations.
Medals will also be presented to police employees for outstanding police actions.
Citizen Academy Applications
Fort Collins Police Services is accepting applications for the fall
Citizen Police Academy scheduled to begin August 21. The academy
is a great opportunity for citizens to learn more about their police
department. Participants must be 18+ years of age; there is no fee to
attend. The academy will meet one evening a week for 13 weeks on
topics covering the K-9 unit, gang unit, crime scene investigations,
officer survival techniques, the District One project and many other
components of policing in Fort Collins. Academy members will
participate in a ride-along with a police officer at least once. The
deadline for submission of applications is June 30.
Poudre River Illegal Camping Enforcement
In response to growing concerns by citizens, business owners and environmental advocates, Fort
Collins police officers teamed up with Natural Area Rangers and Park Rangers to conduct an
enforcement and cleanup project along the Poudre River corridor. The project began at 6:30 a.m.
on May 7 and continued throughout most of the day. Officers located 31 illegal campsites, wrote
32 summonses for municipal and state law violations, arrested four people on outstanding
warrants, and hauled away five truckloads of garbage from the area.
Last summer police saw an increase in concerns voiced by citizens about the behavior of
homeless and transient people in the downtown area, natural areas in the river corridor, and other
areas around town. This year, the complaints started earlier, and there is a concern that this
summer will see growing numbers of transient-related issues if consistent enforcement and
education is not implemented. This project embodies the philosophy of Fort Collins Police
Services to enforce the law in a professional and compassionate manner to help solve community
problems.
National Police Week 2014
Fort Collins joined communities across the United
States during National Police Week, May 11-17, to
honor and remember law enforcement officers who
made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family
members, friends and fellow officers left behind.
This year, the names of 286 officers killed in the
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line of duty were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington,
D.C.
Six Fort Collins police representatives (Officers Box, Lindsay, Wier, Sargent, Noe and
Community Services Officer Allen), along with 26 other Colorado representatives, joined
officers from the Southern California Chapter 7 of the Police Unity Tour and rode the last leg of
a three-day cycling tour from New Jersey to Washington D.C. in honor of the thousands of fallen
officers whose names are etched on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Memorial. The
Unity Tour was established several years ago to raise money for the Memorial and the needs of
family and friends who have lost loved ones to this profession. The ride marks the beginning of
National Police Week.
On National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15), flags in front of the police building were
lowered and flown at half-mast, and officers wore black memorial bands across their badge to
honor those who lost their lives.
Police Services Ask Citizens to Rate Their Encounters
Beginning this spring, those who have encounters with Fort Collins police officers will be able to
rate how they felt the interactions went as part of the National Police Research Platform’s Police
Community Interaction (PCI) Survey, administered by the University of Illinois at Chicago
(UIC).
The survey will collect data to help establish new benchmarks for excellence in policing and help
improve the quality of police services delivered. Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) is one of
approximately 100 agencies invited to participate in this innovative national program.
A letter will be sent to individuals asking them to take a survey following an interaction. The
survey, available in Spanish and English, can be taken online or by telephone. The online survey
can be accessed through a computer or by scanning a QR code with a smart phone or tablet
device. The letters will include a special code needed to participate in the survey to ensure that
only one survey is completed for each encounter.
All survey information will be collected and managed by UIC researchers, not FCPS.
Encounters involving traffic accidents, stops, and most non-violent crimes will be part of the
survey.
Crime Trends
Bike thefts rise and fall with the cool and warm weather seasons. An increased use of bikes in
the warmer months means more opportunities for them to be lost or stolen. The good news is
that bike thefts are in a general decline over the past five years. The bad news is that we’ve seen
an increase in the past couple of months compared to the same period last year.
So what should you do? Lock your bike, preferably inside a locked site, and if that is not
available, then at a minimum lock the bike to a secure structure. Remember to record the serial
number along with a detailed description just in case your stolen bike is found, enabling police to
reunite you with your bike.
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Crime Prevention
During May, the Crime Prevention Specialist handled 31 telephone calls ranging from child
safety information to tips on how to check out a prospective live-in caretaker for the elderly.
There were presentations to/interactions with 194 people which included an in-depth security
survey on a 116-year old home as well as a personal safety presentation for the Kappa Kappa
Gamma Sorority members.
A breakdown of the month’s Crime Prevention activities follows:
Personal Safety, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority - 25 attended
Safe Kids Safety Fair & Car Seat Check - 65 attended
RESTORE - 48 attended
Dealing with Difficult People, Eye Care Center - 18 attended
Dealing with Difficult People, City Forestry - 10 attended
Personal Safety, Weld County Legal Support Staff - 10 attended
Dealing with Difficult People, Front Range Brain & Spine - 18 attended
Crime Prevention Tip
Some property crime victims have been successful when searching places such as Craig’s List to
locate their stolen property. While it may be gratifying to find your property, always use
caution. Please do not take the law into your own hands, but rather notify law enforcement
immediately and let them follow up with the suspect. Criminals can be very unpredictable.
Never place the value of property above your personal safety and wellbeing.
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POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Fire Academy Graduates
Two new PFA firefighters graduated from the Front Range Fire Academy on May 21 after
16 weeks of training. The graduates went on to two additional weeks of in-house training prior
to being placed on shift. The two graduates joined two others who only had to go through two
weeks of in-house training because they were hired from other departments and had already
successfully completed the same academy.
Children’s Water Festival
Each spring, approximately 1,700 third-grade students and teachers from public, private and
home schools attend the festival. Sponsored by Fort Collins Utilities, Northern Colorado Water
Conservancy District (NCWCD) and the Bureau of Reclamation, the festival is packed with fun,
hands-on activities that teach students about water.
Students spend half a day attending classroom presentations, visiting many displays in the
exhibit hall, and perhaps competing in a friendly trivia contest or watching a "mad scientist"
perform experiments. The Fort Collins Children's Water Festival is the longest-running festival
in the state.
PFA attended this event to teach students about water and fire. And, of course, the chance to
spray a real fire hose.
Memorial Day Participation
PFA was proud to be asked to participate in
Memorial Day activities located at the Veterans
Plaza of Northern Colorado at Spring Canyon
Community Park. A very large American Flag was
set up between two ladder trucks (one from PFA and
one from Longmont Fire), and firefighters read
names of fallen first responders and service
members. Additionally, PFA participated in a
combined Honor Guard for the opening ceremony.
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Whole Foods Market Community Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
PFA was honored to once again be the recipient from proceeds of this
wonderful event. Proceeds go to the PFA Fire Safety Education Fund,
administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. This
money is used to purchase smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms for
customers in PFA’s district who cannot afford them, plus educational materials
and child car seat supplies.
Incident Statistics (by category)
Report Period: May 2014 Total Loss
Fires 38 $56,012
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 0
Rescue / EMS 1,140
Hazardous Condition - no fire 27
Service Call 64
Good Intent Call 112
False Alarms / False Calls 97
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 6
Total = 1,484
YEAR-TO-DATE 2014 Total Loss
Fires 141 $1,111,062
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 4
Rescue / EMS 5,190
Hazardous Condition - no fire 134
Service Call 281
Good Intent Call 507
False Alarms / False Calls 487
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 17
Total = 6,761
Comparison: May 2013 Total Loss
Fires 41 $882,305
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 3
Rescue / EMS 1,069
Hazardous Condition - no fire 26
Service Call 63
Good Intent Call 127
False Alarms / False Calls 83
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 5
Total = 1,417
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Comparison: YEAR-TO-DATE 2013 Total Loss
Fires 154 $1,485,151
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 5
Rescue / EMS 4,955
Hazardous Condition - no fire 139
Service Call 302
Good Intent Call 492
False Alarms / False Calls 487
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 12
Total = 6,546
*Information subject to change due to updated data.
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BUILDING & PLANNING ACTIVITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
2013 YTD 2014 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 159 138 -13%
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 117 97 -12%
Building Permits Issued 2,516 2,424 -4%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $149 $203 +36%
Building Inspections Performed 12,527 13,712 +9%
Plan Reviews Performed 865 1,025 +19%
Development Review revenues are approximately $356K over projections for 2014 as of
May 31.
Development Projects of Note
Avondale Cottages – Affordable Housing Project – New affordable housing residential
project to include 10 single family dwelling units built by Habitat for Humanity.
Capstone Cottages – New student oriented residential project to include 33 single family,
40 duplex and 68 single family attached dwellings on approximately 27 acres.
City of Fort Collins Utilities Building – New commercial building that will house the
Utilities customer services and executive administrative functions, as well as the City’s
Social Sustainability department.
Foothills Mall Redevelopment – The Foothills Mall Redevelopment Phase One Final
Plan and development agreement have been recorded and site work has commenced. All
phases are anticipated to be finalized and recorded by May 10.
Harmony and I-25 – Overall Development Plan submitted that will reshape the land and
ponds at the corner of East Harmony Road and I-25 to prepare for the development of
office space, a convenience shopping center and restaurants.
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.
On May 20, 2014 City Council voted 6-0 on the motion that the hearing officer
conducted a fair hearing in approving the Major Amendment and voted 5-1 that the
hearing officer failed to properly interpret and apply relevant provisions of the Land Use
Code. This project has been remanded back to the hearing officer. It is uncertain when,
or if, the hearing will be rescheduled.
Timbervine Subdivision – New subdivision to include 146 single family detached units, a
1 acre neighborhood park and 1.5+ miles of new trail system.
Woodward – Plans for Phase One of the Woodward campus have been finalized and the
Development Agreement is in the process of being finalized. Once the Development
Agreement has been signed, the Development Construction Permit can be issued upon
receipt of the infrastructure security from Woodward.
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Projects that submitted final plans in May – No final plans received.
Construction Projects of Note
New five-story, multi-family building known as Old Town Flats at 310 N. Mason Street.
Building includes 94 dwelling units.
New 23,318 square foot addition to a CSURF office building at 2537 Research Blvd.
New commercial office building for Brinkman Headquarters at 3528 Precision Drive.
Other items of Note
Downtown River District – Standards and Guidelines for the River Downtown
Redevelopment (R-D-R) Zone – This project is moving forward and has recently been
presented to the Natural Resources Advisory Board, Economic Advisory Commission
and City Council Work Session. The standards are to be codified in conjunction with the
Land Use Code 2014 annual update. The guidelines are to be adopted by Resolution in a
separate document. The Planning and Zoning Board will make a recommendation on
May 8, 2014 and Council First Reading is scheduled for June 3, 2014.
Lincoln Corridor Plan –City Council formally adopted the Plan on May 20, 2014. For
more information on the project 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
at 172 sites throughout the City) using a triple bottom line approach, and have
already engaged almost 350 citizens and met with four City Boards. The
assessment will be complete in September.
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. A task force comprised of CSU, City staff,
and private sector representatives has been formed to oversee this effort.
o A Council Work Session has been scheduled for July 22, 2014.
For more information about the project, please see our website at
fcgov.com/natureinthecity.
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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. Two firms have been retained to make recommendations on
methods of compliance related to property values and health impacts of hydraulic
fracturing.
Old Town Fort Collins Historic District Design Standards - The purpose of this item is to
adopt an ordinance updating the Old Town Fort Collins Historic District Design
Standards. The update to the design standards defines and illustrates characteristics for
compatible future development within the Old Town District and in the adjacent area, and
a means for incorporating modern sustainable building practices into historic preservation
projects.
o This adoption hearing follows a Council Work Session on May 20, 2014.
o The Landmark Preservation Commission, at its May 14, 2014 hearing,
unanimously recommended Council’s adoption of this item. The Planning and
Zoning Board will make a recommendation on June 12, 2014.
o Scheduled for Council adoption on July 1, 2014.
Smoking Ordinance Expansion Options – City Council Work Session April 8, 2014. City
Council directed staff to move forward in all five of the areas discussed in the following
manner, and public open house to further collect community feedback will occur on
May 22.
Items to consider as soon as possible (July 1):
1. Electronic Smoking Devices – Council directed staff to bring an ordinance for
consideration that would prohibit the use of electronic smoking devices in all places
where conventional smoking is prohibited. Additional outreach to bars/restaurants
will be conducted to ensure they are aware of this potential regulation.
2. 100% Hotel/Motel Rooms – Council directed staff to bring an ordinance for
consideration that would require 100% of hotel/motel rooms to be smoke-free (this
direction was not unanimous). Some concern was expressed about the potential
negative impacts to hospitality businesses and their customers. Staff will personally
contact all hotels/motels in Fort Collins that currently allow smoking to better
understand their business situations, perspectives, and how the City could make the
transition of this potential new requirement as easy and least impactful as possible.
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Items to consider later (October 7):
1. Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas – Council also directed staff to bring an ordinance
for consideration that would prohibit smoking in all parks, trails, and natural areas.
Golf courses would be exempt from this requirement (this direction was not
unanimous). Additional information about enforcement will be provided. Additional
communication with Fossil Ridge High School Student Council members will occur
to ensure staff understands the issues occurring at the park next to the school.
2. Public Events – Council directed staff to bring an ordinance for consideration that
would require public events to be smoke free. Council did not request the allowance
of designated smoking areas. Because many public events for 2014 have already
begun the permitting process, as well as their marketing process, Council agreed that
this requirement should be considered with implementation beginning for the 2015
public event season. Staff will visit with event planners and patrons during the 2014
event season to gain additional feedback.
3. Old Town/Downtown – Council directed staff to bring an ordinance for consideration
that would require certain areas within the Old Town/Downtown area to be smoke
free. Different options about the boundaries for this area were discussed. Staff will
provide options for consideration including Old Town Square as well as an expanded
area that could possibly be phased in over time. Staff will meet with business owners
within these areas to discuss their thoughts, concerns, questions, and suggestions.
Staff will also meet with Boulder staff to get a better understanding of
implementation and potential unintended consequences of the smoke-free regulations
of the Pearl Street Mall. Additionally, staff will provide detailed enforcement
information and potential costs for Council consideration.
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 Wession 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 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
cycle to align internal staff efforts in the development of the local food and
wellness strategic plan.
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o The one-year grace period for urban agriculture licenses ends on July 26; staff has
contacted all known farms and gardens informing them of this deadline.
o A new FAQ document has been developed to answer basic questions about what
the City allows and where. This document can be viewed at
fcgov.com/urbanagriculture.
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.
Outreach to date:
• Four public outreach listening sessions: March/April - 175 attendees
• 20 neighborhood walking tours: April/May - 80+ attendees
• Online “WikiMap”: being used to collect input and ideas from those interested in
the planning effort, including those unable to attend other public events - 90+
users to date.
• Visioning events: May 21 (Drake Centre), April 29 (Senior Center)
• Presentations to Boards and Commissions: Parking Advisory Board,
Transportation Board, UniverCity Connections Transportation and Mobility Task
Force.
Current/Upcoming outreach activities:
• Drake Road Farmers Market Outreach: May 31 and June 7
• Visioning Online Survey: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1664679/WCAP-
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Development Projects under Appeal
Bella Vira, Phase Two Major Amendment and Replat, FDP140001. Amended appeal
was filed on March 28, 2014. Council upheld Planning & Zoning Board decision.
Bella Vira, Final Plan Extension of Vested Rights, MIS140002. Council upheld Planning
& Zoning Board decision.
Summit Parking Structure, FDP130056. Council remanded this item back to the hearing
officer.