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Home My WebLink AboutReport - Mail Packet - 8/19/2014 - City Managers Update - August 14, 2014August 14, 2014 ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL Extension of Temporary Parking Requirements in the Transit Oriented Development District .................... 2 Clydesdale Park Annexation .......................................................................................................................... 2 Naming Natural Area at Woodward .............................................................................................................. 2 Timnath IGA Regarding Cooperation on Annexation, Growth Management and Related Issues ................. 2 Disposable Bags ............................................................................................................................................. 2 Skyview General Improvement District (GID) No. 15 Appropriation........................................................... 3 2014 Bicycle Master Plan Update .................................................................................................................. 3 Midtown in Motion: College Avenue Transportation Study.......................................................................... 3 West Central Area Plan .................................................................................................................................. 4 Setting Public Hearing Dates for 2015-2016 Budget Adoption ..................................................................... 4 Resolution in Support of 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 ....................................................................... 6 West Mulberry Bridge Replacement .............................................................................................................. 6 West Prospect Bridge Replacement ............................................................................................................... 7 Arthur Ditch at Mountain Avenue and at Myrtle Street ................................................................................. 7 Arthur Ditch Box Section Replacement ......................................................................................................... 8 Shields Street and Drake Road Intersection Improvements ........................................................................... 8 Timberline Improvements – Prospect To Blackbird ...................................................................................... 9 Horsetooth and Timberline Intersection Improvements ............................................................................... 10 Vine and Shields Roundabout ...................................................................................................................... 10 Kechter and Timberline Right Turn Lanes .................................................................................................. 11 Remington Greenway .................................................................................................................................. 12 State Highway 392 and I-25 Interchange Signs ........................................................................................... 12 North College Improvements – Conifer to Willox....................................................................................... 13 Downtown River District Improvements ..................................................................................................... 13 Spring Creek Overpass................................................................................................................................. 14 Lincoln and Lemay Improvements / Woodward Campus ........................................................................... 14 Utilities Capital Projects ......................................................................................................................... 15-22 COMMUNITY EVENTS ................................................................................................................................ 23 PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE Fort Collins Police Services .................................................................................................................... 24-26 Poudre Fire Authority ............................................................................................................................. 26-28 BUILDING ACTIVITY .............................................................................................................................. 29-33 2 ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL August 19 Regular Meeting Extension of Temporary Parking Requirements in the Transit Oriented Development District The Planning and Zoning Board has requested more time to discuss possible parking requirements for commercial land uses. Therefore, the recommendations from the TOD Parking Study which are planned to replace the temporary parking requirements are not ready for the temporary ordinance’s expiration on September 13, 2014. New adoption dates: o Planning and Zoning Board: September 11, 2014 o City Council: October 7, 2014 (1 st Reading); October 21, 2014 (2 nd Reading) Clydesdale Park Annexation The purpose of this item is to initiate annexation proceedings for the existing Clydesdale Park subdivision located east of Interstate 25, south of the intersection of East Mulberry Street and Carriage Parkway. Clydesdale Park includes 217 single-family residential lots on approximately 75 acres. Residents of the Clydesdale Park neighborhood have requested this annexation. In accordance with State law, the purpose of the Initiating Resolution is to accept the Annexation Petitions and provide a schedule for upcoming Council hearings. Should the annexation be initiated, two Council hearings will follow on October 7 and October 21. The approval of the annexation will enable the neighborhood’s streets, including Carriage Parkway, to be accepted into the City of Fort Collins' Street Maintenance Program. Residents have expressed concern that their continued maintenance responsibility for their existing portion of Carriage Parkway is no longer reasonable if the parkway is extended and used by future development to the south. Naming Natural Area at Woodward The purpose of this item is for Council to review names and potentially choose a name for the new 31-acre natural area conveyed to the City by Woodward Governor. Council approval of a name may be required because a personal name is under consideration for the site. Timnath IGA Regarding Cooperation on Annexation, Growth Management and Related Issues A 7th Amendment has been prepared for Council consideration to be heard at the August 19 Hearing. The amendment updates growth management areas for Timnath and Fort Collins, creates proposed or potential areas of influence that can be used for joint planning, revenue and cost sharing, and orderly development along the I-25 corridor. Disposable Bags The City Council will consider whether to adopt on Second Reading an ordinance requiring grocers to charge customers at the check-out register 10 cents for single-use 3 disposable shopping bags (both paper and plastic). At the Council’s July 1 hearing, Ordinance No. 099, 2014 passed on a 5-2 vote. Second Reading of the ordinance was postponed to August 19 to allow Council to receive more input from citizens, including questions received at a public informational meeting held on July 30, which was attended by 50-60 people. At the August 19 hearing, an alternative ordinance will also be considered. Copies of the original ordinance from July 1, as well as the new “Option 2” that was recently drafted, are available on the website at http://www.fcgov.com/recycling/plasticbags.php. Skyview General Improvement District (GID) No. 15 Appropriation – First Reading The purpose of this item is to appropriate funds in the Skyview South GID No. 15 funds to repave Galaxy Way and Galaxy Court (in the Southwest Enclave Annexation). The Skyview South GID is funded by approximately 148 homeowners in the Skyview First and Second filings. Through the Skyview GID mill levy, approximately $25,000 is collected annually. The balance of the GID Reserve, as of 12/31/13, is $115,080.33. The City’s estimate for repaving is $100,109 and work is to be performed by City crews. No cost is incurred to the City of Fort Collins. The paving work will be paid for through the Skyview South GID No. 15 funds. August 26 Work Session 2014 Bicycle Master Plan Update Staff initiated the development of the Bicycle Master Plan in October 2013 and, through extensive public outreach, has developed initial Plan recommendations to achieve the Plan Vision and Goals. “The Bicycle Master Plan envisions Fort Collins as a world-class city for bicycling. It is a city where people of all ages and abilities have access to a comfortable, safe, and connected network of bicycle facilities, and where bicycling is an integral part of daily life and the local cultural experience.” Staff will provide an overview of the 2014 Bicycle Master Plan process, public outreach and initial Plan recommendations. Staff will invite feedback and direction on the Plan recommendations, including the proposed bicycle network approach and recommended bicycle facility improvements, bicycle programming recommendations, implementation approach, and next steps in the planning process. Midtown in Motion: College Avenue Transportation Study Draft plans for College Avenue in Midtown (from Harmony Road to Prospect Road) will be presented. After an extensive planning process, with robust stakeholder and public input, the project team has developed a draft plan for City Council to review. The draft plans include improvements to the frontage road system, accommodations for walking and bicycling within Midtown, traffic flow improvements, and connectivity to MAX. The project team will be seeking feedback and direction from City Council prior to completion, with formal adoption this fall. 4 West Central Area Plan The update of the 1999 Plan is in full swing with completion of the existing and future conditions analysis and wrapping up the public outreach associated with crafting a new vision. The focus now is on developing a refinement of the policy topics and narrowing down various alternatives. The segment of Prospect Road between College Avenue and Shields Street is a key component of the Plan, and range of options are being analyzed on how best to provide safety for bikes and pedestrians while recognizing that the corridor serves the larger region. September 2 Regular Meeting Setting Public Hearing Dates for 2015-2016 Budget Adoption City staff members have been working through the Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) process to create the 2015-2016 City Manager’s Recommended Budget. For more details on this process, visit http://www.fcgov.com/bfo. The August 18 Council Finance Committee meeting and the August 26, 2014 Work Session will be City Council’s first opportunity to discuss the changes to the BFO process and the assumptions included in the Recommended Budget. The City Manager will deliver the Recommended Budget to City Council on August 29. From there, the Budget evolves from a staff recommendation to Council’s final budget, making it a reflection of their priorities and those of their constituents. From September to November, City Council will hear public feedback and make any necessary adjustments. See the Council Agenda Planning Calendar for specific dates the Budget will come before Council: http://www.fcgov.com/file-gateway/?id=15&ts=2012-08- 07%2009:57:11. The final budget will be adopted on October 21 (1st Reading) and November 18 (2nd Reading). Resolution in Support of Larimer County Open Space Tax Renewal The purpose of this item to propose an endorsement of an extension of Larimer County’s ¼ cent sales tax that supports the County’s open space program and that also provides about ⅓ of the City’s Natural Areas Department revenues. ECONOMY FORT COLLINS SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTIONS June 2014 Sales tax collections increased 7.1% Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 20.2% Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 9.5% 2014 YTD Sales tax collections increased 6.5% Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 27.2% Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 9.8% 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. o Current projects: installation of new ramps at Prospect and Whitcomb as part of ADA accessibility issue. Sidewalk along Jackson (City Park) is scheduled to begin the first week in August. Additional projects are currently on hold until finalization of the new annual concrete maintenance contract. Staff has identified approximately 21 projects for 2014. Level of service is being implemented for the sidewalk program and is scheduled for August 2014. Prioritization Model is complete and has been posted to the engineering website: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php. Staff is beginning to collect and update data from projects and developments that occurred in 2013. 6 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. 7 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; the project will be completed in mid-August 2014. 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. All work at both sites has been completed. Additional project information can be found at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/arthur- ditch.php. 8 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. Staff is currently in the process of bringing the design plans to 95% complete. This is expected to occur in mid-September, followed by bid advertisement shortly after. Coordination within City departments and outside companies continues be active. Floodplain clearances have been approved for construction, and the pertinent floodplain use permits are being issued. Staff has sent the current plan sheets to the legal staff of the Arthur Ditch for review and impending 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. 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 Staff has selected Interwest Consulting Group for the design of these improvements. The intersection location has several environmental clearances to complete prior to moving towards the design stage. However, a draft concept has been developed for 9 illustration purposes and serves as a model while the state and federal hurdles are completed. Proposed alignments are currently being reviewed for impacts and cost. Outreach will begin shortly with adjacent neighbors and property owners. 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: o travel lanes, sidewalks, bike lanes and landscaped medians; and 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. 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. 10 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 were 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); and 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. 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 11 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 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 began in July and is expected to be complete in early September. 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. 12 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 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 at http://www.fcgov.com/advanceplanning/remingtongreenway.php. SH 392 AND I-25 INTERCHANGE SIGNS Estimated Project Budget: $300,000 Status: On Budget, On Schedule The goal of this project is to construct welcoming and aesthetically pleasing signs for traffic entering the City of Fort Collins and the Town of Windsor along SH 392. The City has pursued a number of potential sign locations. It was determined that the medians will be the best location for the signs. The City is partnering with the Town of Windsor for the design and construction of the signs. Design is currently underway, with construction expected to take place in fall 2014/spring 2015. 13 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 overall project budget is $12 million. This is comprised of roughly 60% federal funds and 40% local funds. Pre-project utility relocations began in early June 2014, with an expected completion date of September 2014. Construction of a rear access road west of North College began in late-July 2014. The expected completion date of this project is late-September 2014. The planned improvements for North College Avenue are currently out to bid. Bids will be opened in late-August 2014. Construction is anticipated to begin shortly thereafter. 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. 14 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. An intergovernmental agreement between the City and the Downtown Development Authority was finalized allowing design work to begin on the Willow Street Improvements Project. Design work on the Jefferson Street and Willow Street projects has begun. 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. An additional phase of construction will add stairs to the structure. LINCOLN AND LEMAY IMROVEMENTS / WOODWARD CAMPUS Funding Sources: City of Fort Collins General Fund, Intersection Improvement Fund Estimated Project Budget: $2.1-2.3 million Status: On Budget, On Schedule This project has several goals. The first is to install three new points of access/turn lanes to the Woodward Campus, two on Lemay, and one on Lincoln. The project will also complete the improvements along the west side of Lemay between Lincoln and Mulberry. This includes completion of the Magnolia intersection to a full movement location along with curb, gutter and sidewalk for the entire length. An interim sidewalk will also be constructed along the Lincoln front that connects pedestrians to the Poudre River bridge on Lincoln and into downtown. Lastly, a double left turn configuration will be installed on southbound Lemay to eastbound Mulberry for as a result of anticipated traffic volumes for this area. The City and Mortenson Construction have partnered to identify and employ best practices regarding communication, safety and general project information to the local businesses and nearby neighborhoods. Utility work for the site has commenced. The roadway improvement slated for Lincoln and Lemay will be open for bid mid- August. 15 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: All work is complete between Mulberry and Laurel and College Avenue is open to traffic in this section. The new 8 inch PVC line is in service from Mulberry to Locust. Replacement of the sewer and waterlines in Laurel across College are nearly complete. Barricades in College south of Laurel have been placed as the next section of waterline replacement in College south to Elizabeth begins. Public outreach continues on multiple fronts. WEST VINE BASIN 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 100% complete. Drop Structures have been installed. Final grading and landscaping to be complete by September. 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. 16 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 at Lilac Apartments complete. Taft Hill Road portion of the work is complete. New valves at Grandview installed. Old valve vault at Grandview demolished. New pipe at Grandview. Manholes under construction. 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 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. Environmental assessment has been filed 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 17 Budget Status: IGA with Timnath completed. Highlights: Preliminary design complete. Design of Siphon at Lake Canal underway. 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 FACILITY 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. Working with contractor to install new test station on the 60” PCCP transmission main this fall 2014. 18 STREAM REHABILITATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Project Description: Stream rehabilitation and habitat enhancement across City including stabilizing stream channel morphology, rehabilitating/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 and environmental permitting. Anticipated Completion Date: Construction of first project, Fossil Creek reach upstream of Lemay, to begin fall of 2014. Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On schedule Total Project Budget: $1.2 million Budget Status: Within Budget Highlights: Centennial Archaeology conducted a Limited Results Cultural Resource Survey which was requested by the Corps of Engineers. Received nationwide permit from Corps of Engineers. Reviewing requirements for groundwater permit with CDPHE. Received groundwater permit from 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. Independent Cost Estimate reconciliation complete. Preparing contractor work order contract documents as well as consulting engineer resident engineering contract. 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 19 Highlights: The earthwork contractor has removed 1,000,000 cubic yards of material or approximately half of what will be removed. Installation of the pump station electrical components continues. The piping contractor has completed the installation of the inlet and outlet piping except for the tie-in to the diversion structures. Pressure testing of the pipelines is scheduled for July 31. 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 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. Project suspended until October when water demand goes down to complete Horsetooth Raw Water lines. Total Project Budget: $2.3 million Budget Status: On Budget Highlights: Placed asphalt base course on roadway where pipe is installed. 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. Final graded backfill at 36” Backwash Pump Station feed. Finished cleanup and final punch list items for work completed. Removed existing Valve Vault #1 and hauled away debris. Plugged existing 20”, 36”, 27” and 24” pipelines @ Valve Vault #1 with concrete. Finished 60” pipeline blowoff structure. Worked on Punch List items. 20 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: Project complete except closeout. Anticipated Completion Date: Project complete except closeout. Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: Project complete except closeout. Total Project Budget: $1 million Budget Status: On Budget Highlights: Asphalt patched Plum Street and City Park Avenue with base course. Completed Punch List items. All pipelaying and restoration complete. 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 Request for Proposal 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 the resignation of current Water Production Manager, work on Water Treatment Facility – 2014 Master Plan Update has been suspended until new Water Production Manager is hired. 21 WATER TREATMENT FACILITY STORMWATER CONTAINMENT BERMS Project Description: Design and construction of a system of swales and berms around the existing solids drying beds to protect them from spilling in a 100-year rain event. Project Status: City Stormwater Division portion of design kicked off March 2013. Ayres Associates portion of design started March 2014, complete June 2014. Construction began in July 2014. Anticipated Completion Date: Substantial completion scheduled for October 2014. Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule Total Project Budget: $300,000 Budget Status: On Budget Highlights: City Stormwater engineering completed design criteria. Ayres Associates contracted to perform civil design. Hydro Construction contracted to construct improvements. Construction begins in July 2014 with completion scheduled for early October 2014. South swale excavation started, with concrete crossing pan constructed. 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. Value Engineering in progress. 22 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 95% 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: Digester Lid completely removed. Site cleanup in progress. NORTHEAST COLLEGE CORRIDOR OUTFALL PROJECT (NECCO) PHASE 3 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 to create connectivity for flow conveyance and drainage for 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 and Corps of Engineers. Working with ROW to begin discussions on purchasing land for regional pond and easements for conveyance pipes and channels. Met with BNSF Roadmaster to discuss permit submittal to bore stormwater pipes under BNSF tracks. Met with Corps of Engineers to discuss criteria for obtaining a nationwide permit for the project. 23 COMMUNITY EVENTS Red Rock Tour Location: Edora Pool Ice Center Date/Time: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 9:30 AM Details: Red Rocks Amphitheater is a geological phenomenon - the only naturally occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheater in the world. This tour will feature interactive educational displays featuring the geologic and music history of Red Rocks. We'll also learn about the geology, wildlife, and history of the surrounding park. $45/Member Price $40. Note: Fee includes transportation, lunch, tour, and escort. Lunch at the beautiful Ship Rock Grille inside Red Rocks. Contact Information: Recreation Phone: (970) 221-6655; Email address: recreation@fcgov.com She Groovez in the Backyard Location: Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive Date/Time: Sunday, August 31, 2014 7:00 PM Details: She Groovez is a female Rhythm and Blues band that rocks the music of the 70’s. They are so much fun when they are belting out "Funky Music, Fire and Good Times" that the whole audience feels like they stepped into a time machine. Who Grooves? You will at this concert. $20 at the door/$15 pre-sale. Note: This is an outdoor concert. Popcorn and a cash bar will be available. Contact Information: Recreation Phone: (970) 221-6655; Email address: recreation@fcgov.com Pooch Plunge Location: City Park Pool Date/Time: Monday, September 1, 2014 4:00 PM Details: It’s canine time at City Park Pool! Each pooch can bring two human friends (no swimming with your four-legged friends, please). Bid on the Silent Auction items while you are there, Fido deserves it! Tickets go on sale beginning August 1. $5 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/ 24 PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE FORT COLLINS POLICE SERVICES Coffee with the Chief The Coffee with Chief Hutto monthly community outreach activity was held July 24 at Everyday Joe’s Coffee House, 144 S. Mason Street. The next event will be held on August 28 from 9–10 a.m. at Café Ole, 646 S. College Avenue. Community Awareness Program (CAP) Training Nine people attended the free Community Awareness Training offered on July 24 by Fort Collins Police. The CAP was created by the Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL), a non- profit, nonpartisan institution, which is dedicated to the prevention of terrorism through education, empowerment and engagement. The CAP is an award-winning interactive course taught by members of the local public safety community. It provides citizens with the basic tools needed to recognize and help prevent criminal activity and terrorism in the United States while preserving civil liberties protected by the U.S. Constitution. Murder-Suicide Fort Collins police responded to a double shooting on July 24 in the 6300 block of Thompson Drive. The Larimer County Coroner identified the shooting victims and the manner of death as Gene Kapperman, age 73, suicide, and Brandon Kapperman, age 26, homicide. Both men resided in Fort Collins, Colorado. Police Explorers Earn Awards Members of the Fort Collins Police Explorer Post recently attended the Regional Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in Gunnison, Colorado and earned the following awards: Troy VanDress - 1st place in Death Investigations Christina Bartlett - 5th place in Death Investigations Allison Weber - 5th place in Passive Resistance DT RJ Tuttle - 5th place in Traffic Stops Fort Collins Explorers, ages 16–21, volunteer their time to learn about the field of law enforcement. For many, this is an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the field of law enforcement as a future career choice. Explorers receive a variety of training and often assist police personnel with traffic control and other non-enforcement functions. Missing Endangered Adult Located Fort Collins police and the community searched for 64-year-old George Gosden who suffered from dementia and wandered away from his home on July 5. After 10 days of extensive searches, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a deceased male found by a citizen in a field in the 6100 block of Zeigler Road in unincorporated Larimer County. The County Coroner identified the decedent as George Gosden and ruled his death accidental. This was a sad outcome to a tragic event. 25 Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Police responded to a fatal traffic crash July 23 at the intersection of N. Timberline Road and Mountain Vista Drive involving a pickup truck and an Infiniti sedan. The driver of the Infiniti turned westbound onto Mountain Vista Drive in front of an approaching pickup and the vehicles collided. The 70-year-old driver of the Infiniti sedan was transported to the hospital where she later died. Unfounded Bomb Calls Several 7-11 stores in Fort Collins and others along the Front Range received unfounded bomb reports on July 28. This is part of a nationwide scam where an unidentified caller reports a bomb in the store, threatens to detonate it unless the clerk loads money on reloadable, prepaid cards, and provides the card number to the caller. The calls were all unfounded. The FBI is investigating. Another Phone Scam The Sheriff reports a new phone scam is circulating in Larimer County designed to extort and defraud residents by claiming they owe money for back taxes or unpaid service bills. The callers identify themselves as government officials, often from the IRS or a public utility, and demand payment of back taxes or unpaid service bills. They aggressively argue that if payment is not made immediately, the police will be dispatched to arrest or physically harm them. Additional information and guidance on what to do if you receive a call can be found at larimer.org/news/newsDetail.cfm?id=2553. Crime Trends There is a disturbing upward trend occurring with suicide calls. The past 14 months have seen frequent monthly spikes with no real downward trends. Whether mental health related, substance abuse related, or any combination of matters, suicide calls have a lasting effect on friends and family. 26 Crime Prevention During July, the Crime Prevention Specialist handled 19 telephone calls on a variety of topics. There were presentations to 378 people which included an informational booth at the Emergency Preparedness Expo at JAX with members of the police dispatch team, as well as several safety classes at the Children’s Workshop. A breakdown of the month’s Crime Prevention activities follows: • Crystal Lakes Volunteer Fire Department Annual Parade and Safety Fair - 200 attended • RESTORE - 50 attended • Restorative Justice Session - 13 attended • Emergency Preparedness Expo - 50 attended • Children’s Workshop Safety - 60 attended Crime Prevention Tip It’s that time of year again when children are getting ready for school. Please take the time to show your children the safe route to school and home again. Whether walking, riding a bicycle or the bus, teach them all of the safety rules. Visit the Safe Kids of Larimer County website for information: safekidslcc.org. POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY Fire Sprinklers Save Apartment Building Poudre Fire Authority responded to the report of a kitchen fire the evening of July 14. Fortunately, when firefighters arrived the fire had already been extinguished by fire sprinklers. All four occupants were able to escape without harm. The sprinkler system saved not only the one unit, but the whole building and possibly lives. Fire and smoke damage was very minor and contained to the kitchen area. Damage estimates are $2,000; over $1 million saved. Fire investigators determined this was a flash-type fire from cooking with oil on the stovetop. The heat generated was hot enough to activate the kitchen sprinkler head and one in the living room. Assisting agencies: Fort Collins Police Services, Fort Collins 911, and PVH/UC Health Emergency Services. 27 Large Animal Rescue Program After months of planning, PFA was able to bring the Large Animal Rescue Program online July 2, 2014. To our knowledge, PFA is only the second fire department in Colorado to offer this service. Equipment was procured and training of Fire Station 12 and support company personnel (ladder trucks) was completed. Prior to official training and equipment purchases crews still responded a couple times per year for these types of incidents. PFA would like to thank our partners in this endeavor: City of Fort Collins Light & Power, Colorado State University and Loveland Fire Rescue Authority. Jax Safety Fair PFA helped to plan and organize the annual safety fair hosted by Jax Outdoor Gear on North College Avenue. Participating agencies included City of Fort Collins Office of Emergency Management Community Emergency Response Team, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, Larimer County Telephone Authority (LETA 9-1-1), Poudre Valley Hospital EMS, Red Cross Northern Colorado and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The purpose of the fair was to help prepare our customers before an emergency or disaster occurs. Prepared customers place less of a strain on first responders during incidents. Incident Statistics (by category) Report Period: July 2014 Total Loss Fires 38 $39,645 Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 1 Rescue / EMS 1,112 Hazardous Condition - no fire 30 Service Call 51 Good Intent Call 153 False Alarms / False Calls 115 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 1 Special Incident Type 7 Total = 1,508 YEAR-TO-DATE 2014 Total Loss Fires 210 $1,541,757 Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 6 Rescue / EMS 7,447 Hazardous Condition - no fire 189 Service Call 432 Good Intent Call 783 False Alarms / False Calls 689 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 1 Special Incident Type 25 Total = 9,782 28 Comparison: July 2013 Total Loss Fires 39 $537,380 Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 2 Rescue / EMS 1,106 Hazardous Condition - no fire 27 Service Call 56 Good Intent Call 104 False Alarms / False Calls 109 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 1 Special Incident Type 2 Total = 1,446 Comparison: YEAR-TO-DATE 2013 Total Loss Fires 236 $2,222,681 Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 8 Rescue / EMS 7,114 Hazardous Condition - no fire 212 Service Call 433 Good Intent Call 720 False Alarms / False Calls 703 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 1 Special Incident Type 17 Total = 9,444 *Information subject to change due to updated data. 29 BUILDING & PLANNING ACTIVITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES 2013 YTD 2014 YTD % Change Development Project Submittals Received 348 328 -6% Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 166 138 -17% Building Permits Issued 3,842 4,533 +18% Building Permit Valuations ($M) $197 $345 +75% Building Inspections Performed 18,349 20,211 +10% Plan Reviews Performed 1,313 1,549 +18% Development Review revenues are approximately $954K over projections for 2014 as of July 31. Development Projects of Note Capstone Cottages Project Development Plan - A proposed new student housing project located on the northeast corner of Lincoln/Lemay, includes approximately 185 dwelling units on 26 acres. The staff review for the initial round is complete and a second neighborhood meeting was held on July 24, 2014. City-initiated Annexation of existing Clydesdale Park Neighborhood - Located at the intersection of East Mulberry Street (Hwy 14) and Carriage Parkway, the annexation is proceeding forward with the following key dates scheduled: o August 19 - City Council Initiating Resolution; o September 11 - Planning and Zoning Board; o October 7 - City Council 1st Reading; o October 21 - City Council 2nd Reading. Foothills Mall Redevelopment – The Foothills Mall Redevelopment Phase One and Phase Two Final Plan and development agreement have been recorded and site work has commenced. Phase Three is anticipated to be finalized and recorded in early August. Two Minor Amendments have been submitted. Weekly construction coordination meetings are being held with City staff and the developer. A second master demolition permit has been created listing American Demolition. The first demo permit listed Alpine Demolition who is no longer involved. Permits under review: o Cinemark Movie Theater, 335 E Foothills - Major revisions submitted; large set of plans to re-review. o New parking structure, 315 E Foothills - Plan review complete. o New core and shell, 3120 S. College - Plan review complete. Rigden Farm Sixth Filing – New residential multifamily development proposing 33 dwelling units. 30 Woodward – Final plans for Phase One are complete and site work for the main campus building has commenced. A minor amendment was also submitted on July 18, 2014 to change the approved Final Plans for Phase One. The changes remove the Production Support Building (PSB), located along East Lincoln Avenue, from the Phase One plans and expand the main building to include a portion of the PSB functions. The changes also integrate additional landscaping into the East Lincoln frontage to further buffer views toward the main building. The Final Plans reserve the option to include the PSB and/or other buildings along East Lincoln with subsequent phases. A Footing and Foundation (F&F) permit has been issued for the core and shell, which allows installation of all structural foundations and underground utilities. Underground inspections have begun with no issues at this time. Tenant finish plans were submitted this week for review with plan review expected in 3-4 weeks. Summit Parking Garage – Upon appeal, Council remanded the Summit Parking Garage development project back to the Hearing Officer for further consideration. The remand hearing is scheduled for September 4, 2014. Bucking Horse Third Filing Major Amendment - Submitted on June 18 with mylar submittal anticipated in early August. Projects that submitted Final Plans in July Timbervine PDP submitted on July 30, 2014. Construction Projects of Note for July Commercial addition of 10,828 square feet for The Square shopping center to house Trader Joe’s and Sierra Trading Post. New 71,165 square foot Morningstar long-term care facility at East Horsetooth Road and Lochwood Street. Other Items of Note 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 165 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 31 design and install the wall this year at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. A task force comprised of CSU, City staff, and private sector representatives has been formed to oversee this effort. o A staff report is planned for the July 15, 2014 Council Meeting. 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. Two firms have been retained to make recommendations on methods of compliance related to property values and health impacts of hydraulic fracturing. Staff members have met with both firms and reviewed a draft document on property values. 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 The Landmark Preservation Commission, at its May 14, 2014 hearing, unanimously recommended Council’s adoption of this item. The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended Council’s adoption of this item at their June 12, 2014 hearing. o Council unanimously voted to adopt the Design Standards on First Reading – July 1, 2014. Second Reading is scheduled for July 15, 2014. o Council unanimously voted to adopt the Design Standards on Second Reading on July 15. Smoking Ordinance Expansion Options – City Council passed two additions to the Smoking Ordinance on Second Reading on July 15: 1. Electronic Smoking Devices – prohibits the use of electronic smoking devices in all places where conventional smoking is prohibited. This becomes effective July 26. 2. 100% Hotel/Motel Rooms –100% of hotel/motel rooms required to be smoke free. This becomes effective January 1, 2015. 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 32 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. The Planning and Zoning Board has requested more time to discuss possible commercial parking requirements, thus staff is requesting Council extend the temporary ordinance at the August 19 meeting. The Study recommendations and Land Use Code ordinance are scheduled for adoption by City Council on October 7 (First Reading) and October 21 (Second Reading). Urban Agriculture o A 6-month update on urban agriculture was provided to Council in July. This update highlighted the urban agriculture licenses issued to date and staff’s continued collaboration with the Northern Colorado Local Food Cluster. o A budget offer has been prepared for the 2015-2016 BFO cycle to align internal staff efforts in the development of the local food and wellness strategic plan; this offer is entitled “Sustainability Policy and Project Manager.” 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 – Updated vision and priorities for the West Central area of the City (generally south and west of the CSU main campus). This effort is updating the 1999 West Central Neighborhoods Plan based on emerging issues and trends. Areas of focus include neighborhood character, transportation needs, the 33 natural environment, and a new design for Prospect Road from Shields to College. To date, the project has concentrated on evaluating existing and future conditions and developing a vision for the plan, and the team is scheduled to present at the August 26 City Council Work Session. More information on the project can be found at fcgov.com/westcentral. Outreach to date: o Four public outreach listening sessions – March/April, 175 attendees o 20 neighborhood walking tours – April/May, 80+ attendees o Online “Wiki Map” – being used to collect input and ideas from those interested in the planning effort, including those unable to attend other public events, 90+ users o Visioning events: 5/21 (Drake Centre), 4/29 (Senior Center) – 74 attendees o Outreach at the Drake Road Farmers’ Market and CSU Lagoon Concert Series o Presentations to Boards and Commissions: Parking Advisory Board, Transportation Board, UniverCity Connections Transportation and Mobility Task Force o Online Visioning Survey – 337 respondents Development Projects under Appeal No projects currently under appeal.