HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 9/16/2014 - City Managers Monthly Report - September 11, 2014September 11, 2014
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
Establishing Regulations for Two or More Persons Cultivating Marijuana in Non-Residential
Structures ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Public Hearing Regarding the 2015-2016 Budget ......................................................................................... 2
Building on Basics (BOB) 2.0 and Street Maintenance Program Tax Renewal Discussion .......................... 2
Commercial Water Allotments ...................................................................................................................... 3
Housing Affordability Policy ......................................................................................................................... 3
Natural Areas Master Plan ............................................................................................................................. 3
Clydesdale Park Annexation .......................................................................................................................... 3
Adoption of the Downtown Poudre River Plan ............................................................................................. 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 Box Section Replacement ......................................................................................................... 8
Shields Street and Drake Road Intersection Improvements ........................................................................... 9
Timberline Improvements – Prospect To Blackbird ...................................................................................... 9
Horsetooth and Timberline Intersection Improvements ............................................................................... 10
Vine and Shields Roundabout ...................................................................................................................... 11
Kechter and Timberline Right Turn Lanes .................................................................................................. 12
Remington Greenway .................................................................................................................................. 13
State Highway 392 and I-25 Interchange Signs ........................................................................................... 14
North College Improvements – Conifer to Willox....................................................................................... 15
Downtown River District Improvements ..................................................................................................... 16
Spring Creek Overpass................................................................................................................................. 16
Lincoln and Lemay Improvements / Woodward Campus ........................................................................... 17
Utilities Capital Projects .............................................................................................................................. 18
COMMUNITY EVENTS ................................................................................................................................ 29
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
Fort Collins Police Services ......................................................................................................................... 30
Poudre Fire Authority .................................................................................................................................. 31
BUILDING ACTIVITY ................................................................................................................................... 35
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ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
September 16 Regular Meeting
Establishing Regulations for Two or More Persons Cultivating Marijuana in Non-Residential
Structures
The purpose of this item is to prohibit two or more people from growing marijuana in a
non-residential structure without having complete physical separation within the
structure.
September 23 Adjourned Meeting
Public Hearing Regarding the 2015-2016 Budget
This is an opportunity for citizens to have their opinions and perspectives about the 2015-
16 Budget heard by City Council.
September 23 Work Session
Budget
During the September 9th work session, there was a review of the first 4 of 7 Outcomes
for the 2015-16 Budget:
1. Community and Neighborhood Livability
2. Economic Health
3. Environmental Health
4. High Performing Government
This work session on September 23rd will continue the discussion with a review of the
remaining 3 Outcomes:
5. Culture and Recreation
6. Safe Community
7. Transportation
The general direction sought and questions to be answered are as follows:
o What clarifying questions does City Council have on three Outcomes being
presented?
o What follow-up items are there on Budget issues related to those three Outcomes?
September 30 URA
Adopting the URA Financial Management Policies
The purpose of this item is to consider a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the
Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority adopting revised policies and procedures relating
to financial management for the Urban Renewal Authority. The Policy is intended to
provide a set of operating norms for future TIF commitments to be used by URA staff.
September 30 Work Session
Building on Basics (BOB) 2.0 and Street Maintenance Program Tax Renewal Discussion
Staff will provide an update on public engagement efforts and seek direction on
recommendations for the term of the Street Maintenance tax, how to incorporate
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Operation and Maintenance dollars in the BOB 2.0 program, and seek any clarifications
needed for the October 11, 2014 off-site meeting.
Commercial Water Allotments
2/3rds of commercial customers have no annual water allotment.
For the 1/3rd of the commercial customers with an allotment, this increases annual
operating costs.
The economic inequity could be addressed in several ways which will be presented to
City Council for consideration.
Direction sought from the Work Session:
o Does Council want us to address this inequity?
o If so, how?
October 7 Regular Meeting
Public Hearing Regarding the 2015-2016 Budget
This is an opportunity for citizens to have their opinions and perspectives about the 2015-
16 Budget heard by City Council.
Housing Affordability Policy
The purpose of this item is for Council to review staff recommendations based on the
Housing Affordability Policy Study that staff and consultants have been working on since
January.
Council will consider the prioritization and implementation of selected strategies.
Council will be asked for policy guidance on long term objectives.
Council will be informed about why certain regulatory options are not being
recommended.
Natural Areas Master Plan
The Natural Areas Master Plan has been updated through 2014. City Council will
consider adoption of the revised Plan. The Plan reviews the history of the program and
identifies land and water conservation, recreation, education/outreach, public safety,
habitat restoration and other priorities for the next decade.
Clydesdale Park Annexations
This is the first reading of the ordinance for the annexation of 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. Should
the annexation be accepted, a second reading of the ordinance is scheduled for October
21st.
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.
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Adoption of the Downtown Poudre River Plan
This Plan has been under development for about 1½ years and describes a vision for
Poudre River improvements from Shields Street to Mulberry. The improvements are
related to stormwater management, habitat enhancements, and recreation enhancements.
The Plan describes potential improvements for six different sections, or reaches, of the
river. Reach #3, from College Avenue to the Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge has
drawn a great deal of public attention, in particular because there is an opportunity to
build a kayak park along with other improvements that will enhance habitat, as well as
mitigate the 100-year flood overtopping of College Avenue.
Supplemental Appropriation to Complete Woodward Public Improvements
Woodward Public Improvements included 3 projects: Transmission line relocation,
Natural Areas restoration, and Right of Way improvements to Lincoln & Lemay.
The Natural Areas & Right of Way improvements are on or under budget.
The transmission relocation improvements are complete and final costs exceeded budget
by $254K primarily due to additional costs associated with the footing of each tower.
While PRPA developed the estimates, the City bears the risk of any additional costs.
Staff recommends funding the additional cost of $254K from unanticipated 2014 General
Fund revenue on October 7
th
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ECONOMY
FORT COLLINS SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTIONS
July 2014
Sales tax collections increased 7.7%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 15.7%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 9.1%
2014 YTD
Sales tax collections increased 6.7%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 25.3%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 9.7%
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CAPITAL PROJECTS
(new information noted in blue text)
ENGINEERING
1. CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
2. MULBERRY BRIDGE (SH 14) AT THE POUDRE RIVER ENHANCEMENTS
3. WEST MULBERRY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT DESIGN
4. WEST PROSPECT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT DESIGN
5. ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT – OAK/WHITCOMB,
LOOMIS/OLIVE, CANYON AT MULBERRY POOL
6. SHIELDS STREET AND DRAKE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
7. TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO BLACKBIRD
8. HORSETOOTH AND TIMBERLINE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
9. VINE AND SHIELDS ROUNDABOUT
10. KECHTER AND TIMBERLINE RIGHT TURN LANES
11. REMINGTON GREENWAY
12. SH 392 AND I-25 INTERCHANGE SIGNS
13. NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CONIFER TO WILLOX
14. DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
15. SPRING CREEK OVERPASS
16. LINCOLN AND LEMAY IMROVEMENTS / WOODWARD CAMPUS
1. 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 are to include: 2014 – Cherry, Boardwalk,
Lemay
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o Current projects: Irish Drive sidewalk was completed with the SMP group.
Jackson is complete with the exception of the raised boardwalk through a
group of trees. Parks is reviewing the proposed idea with construction being
scheduled for late September. Additional projects are currently on hold
while the contractor completes higher priority projects for other City groups.
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 continuing to collect and update data from projects and developments that
occurred 2013 and 2014.
Staff is beginning to review projects for 2015.
2. 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.
CDOT plans to begin pre-construction activities in September 2014, with bridge
work anticipated to begin shortly thereafter.
The City is working with CDOT to add city-funded enhancements to the bridge including
decorative railings, landscaping and urban design features.
3. WEST MULBERRY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT DESIGN
Funding Source: Colorado Off System Bridge Program (BRO) funds and KFCG 2011
Estimated Project Budget: $1.1M
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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.
4. WEST PROSPECT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT DESIGN
Funding Source: KFCG 2011
Estimated Project Budget: $1.2M
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.
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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.
5. ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT –
OAK/WHITCOMB, LOOMIS/OLIVE, CANYON AT MULBERRY POOL
Funding Sources: KFCG / Operation Services, Facilities
Estimated Project Budget: $2.5-3M
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
Dept. maintenance schedules to ensure the roadway is reviewed for both short and long
term impacts.
Staff is currently reviewing the 95% plan sheets. Final plans are expected to be
available for bid by the end of September 2014. Coordination within City
departments and outside companies continues be an active part of the design
process.
Floodplain clearances have been approved for construction, and the pertinent flood plain
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.
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Staff continues to perform outreach to adjacent residents to provide additional
information on the project and its schedule as it becomes available.
6. 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 Dr./Davidson Rd.
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
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, and shared with
adjacent neighbors and property owners.
Other safety components that will be corrected at the intersection include: providing
higher visibility for bicyclist by removing right turn movement conflict and installing
ADA compliant ramps.
City staff anticipates construction of the intersection to occur in summer 2015.
7. TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO BLACKBIRD
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB)
Estimated Project Budget: $3,500,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
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The goals of this project are to improve air quality, reduce vehicle wait time and reduce
the accident rate by constructing a free-right turn and acceleration lane from eastbound
Prospect to southbound Timberline; as identified in our Arterial Intersection Prioritization
Study.
The 2005 ballot language stated this project will expand Timberline Road to four (4) lane
arterial standards including:
Travel lanes, sidewalks, bike lanes and landscaped medians.
Improvements to the Prospect and Timberline intersection and all its approaches
to add additional turn lanes.
The project will add a sidewalk connection for southbound Timberline from Prospect to
Blackbird.
Additionally, water quality features will be constructed to minimize the flow rates and
volumes as they outlet to the Spring Creek basin.
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.
The team is pursuing options for the deconstruction and reuse of two silos which
need to be removed for roadway, bicycle, pedestrian and landscape improvements.
The project website is available through the Engineering homepage at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/prospect-timberline.php
8. HORSETOOTH AND TIMBERLINE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB) and Federal Grant (CMAQ)
Estimated Project Budget: $3,500,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
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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)
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
9. 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
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The main goal of this project is to increase mobility at the intersection via multimodal
transportation improvements. Currently, the east-west lanes on Vine Drive are not
aligned causing additional independent traffic movements which effect the overall
operation of the signal timing.
The City received a federal grant award for $1,054,000 through the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization in the STP-Metro category.
Other safety concerns which will be corrected at the intersection entail: adding sidewalks
along the northern portion of the project, installing ADA compliant ramps/crosswalks and
adding bike lanes.
The City continues to coordinate our intersection project with Larimer County’s proposed
improvements to Shields Street from 400’ north of Vine Drive to Willox Lane. The
County received three federal grants for this stretch of roadway to accomplish the
following:
o Replace the Shields Street Bridge over the Poudre River
o Improve the Poudre River trailhead parking area and river access
o Reconstruct approximately one mile of Shields Street
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
10. KECHTER AND TIMBERLINE RIGHT TURN LANES
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB)
Estimated Project Budget: $725,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
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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 will be completed by mid-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
11. REMINGTON GREENWAY
Funding Source: FC Moves Funding
Estimated Project Budget: $450,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
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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
12. SH 392 AND I-25 INTERCHANGE SIGNS
Estimated Project Budget: $300,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
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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 $12.0 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.
Construction for the improvements along North College Avenue is anticipated to
begin in late September 2014.
Additional project information is available at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/ncollege.php
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14. 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.
Design work on the Jefferson Street and Willow Street projects has begun.
15. 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
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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.
16. LINCOLN AND LEMAY IMROVEMENTS / WOODWARD CAMPUS
Funding Sources: City of Fort Collins General Fund, Intersection
Improvement Fund
Estimated Project Budget: $2.1-2.3M
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.
City of Fort Collins Light and Power will complete the power supply ductbank
conduit in the coming weeks.
It is anticipated that the public water and sewer system will be completed and
largely accepted by the end of September.
The roadway improvement bids were opened with Walsh Construction as the lowest
apparent bidder. With the negotiations, the pending construction start time will also
be vetted.
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The City maintains the ability to start improvement in the fall of 2014 or spring of
2015. This schedule alternative has been coordinated with the Woodward /
Mortenson team who remains receptive to either option.
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
th
and be completed end of
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. College Avenue is
open to traffic.
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: All construction is complete
except for final landscaping to be completed in
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:
All work is complete.
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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 proceed repaving of LaPorte Avenue by Streets from Shields Street to LaPorte Avenue in
August 2014.
Project Status: Project complete
Anticipated Completion Date: Work to be completed by August 2014.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: Project completed on schedule.
Total Project Budget: Design and Valve Procurement $750,000.00
Budget Status: Project completed under 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,
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2016
On Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $4,100,000.00
Budget Status: Project within budget projections.
Highlights:
Preliminary Design Complete.
Design of siphon at Lake Canal and canal crossing agreement negotiations underway.
Project under final design.
Project scheduled for construction in 2016 after the Mulberry Bridge Replacement
Project by CDOT is completed due to road closure restraints.
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 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.
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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 and
contractor on schedule for Fossil Creek
construction, and Mail and Spring Creeks
environmental surveys for future permitting.
Anticipated Completion Date: Construction of
first project, Fossil Creek reach upstream of
Lemay, to begin October 2014.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $1,200,000
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights:
Centennial Archaeology conducted a Limited Results Cultural Resource Survey for
Mail Creek and Spring Creek for next year’s COE submittals.
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.
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
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Total Project Construction Budget: $10,600,000
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights:
The earthwork contractor has removed 1,311,000 cubic yards of material or over half of
what will be removed.
The pump station construction is nearly complete.
The project piping has been completed.
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
YARD PIPING MODIFICATIONS
Project Description: Design and construction of
a new 48 inch diameter steel raw water pipeline
to replace the aged 30 and 36 inch Horsetooth
raw water pipelines, and a new 36 inch diameter
steel backwash pump station influent line to
replace the existing cast iron pipeline. Both of
these pipelines have shown damage due to
electrolysis. The 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: $2,300,000
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 at Valve Vault #1 with concrete.
Finished 60” pipeline blowoff structure.
Worked on Punch List items.
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PLUM STREET SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
Project Description: Design and construction of a
replacement sanitary sewer system that currently
lies in Shields Street, Plum Street between
Shields and City Park Avenue and City Park
Avenue. This sewer is in very poor condition and
will soon be undersized as new development
occurs in the immediate vicinity.
Project Status: Project complete except closeout.
Anticipated Completion Date: Project
complete except closeout.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: Project complete
except closeout.
Total Project Budget: $1,000,000
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.
Paving restoration complete.
Issued Certificate of Substantial Completion.
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY – 2014 MASTERPLAN UPDATE
Project Description: Fort Collins Utilities currently has two planning documents, the 2007
Water Treatment Facility Electrical Master Plan
(EMP) and the 2010 Water Treatment Facilities
Master Plan. This document will update the
Water Treatment Facilities Master Plan and
incorporate the EMP.
Project Status: Issued RFP in December 2013.
Anticipated Completion Date: Masterplan to be
completed by December 2014.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $350,000
Budget Status: On budget
Highlights:
Due to the resignation of current Water
Production Manager, work on Water
Treatment Facility – 2014 Masterplan
Update has been suspended until new
Water Production Manager is hired.
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WATER TREATMENT
FACILITYSTORMWATER
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.
South swale completed except seeding.
Solids Drying Areas #2 and #3 swales excavated.
Solids Drying Area #3 Berm is approximately 60% complete.
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
T3 SEDIMENTATION BASIN IMPROVEMENTS
Project Description: Design and construction of
an equipment replacement project for the T3
Treatment Train at the WTF. Existing tube
settlers, collection troughs and chain and flight
collectors were installed in 1979 and have
reached their useful life.
Project Status: CH2M Hill was selected as
design engineers and Hydro Construction selected
as the contractor for this project. Design kicked
off in June 2014. The first phase of this project
will be to prepurchase the equipment with
construction scheduled to begin in February /
March 2015.
Anticipated Completion Date: Substantial
completion scheduled for May 2015.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On schedule.
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Total Project Budget: $1,300,000
Budget Status: On budget
Highlights:
CH2M Hill is selected as design engineer.
Hydro Construction is selected as contractor.
Technical Memorandum and draft specifications are complete.
NORTH SHIELDS STREET SANITARY SEWER INTERCEPTOR
Project Description: Design and construction of
a wastewater sewer interceptor line along North
Shields Street from the Poudre River north to US
287. This project will accommodate future
growth and provide a collection system for
residential properties along US 287 with failing
septic systems. Larimer County is preparing to
reconstruct Shields Street from the new Poudre
River Bridge north to Willox Street in 2015, and
has agreed to coordinate its construction and road
closures to accommodate the City’s Project.
Project Status: Currently in final design.
Anticipated Completion Date: May 2015.
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: $2,200,000
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights:
Completed conceptual level design and currently working towards final construction
plans.
Coordinating design and construction with Larimer County Engineering and City of Fort
Collins Vine Drive/Shields Street Roundabout Project (also anticipated to be constructed
concurrently).
Coordinating with utility companies that have existing lines along the proposed sewer
alignment.
Coordinating internally with City staff on the floodplain use permit for the sewer crossing
of the Poudre River.
Coordinating easements with surrounding property owners and interests.
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: Independent Estimate in progress.
Anticipated Completion Date: March 2016
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: Behind Schedule
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Total Project Design Budget: $1.2 million
Total Project Construction Budget: $7.7 million
Budget Status: Currently within budget. Budget could be adversely impacted by aeration
blower quotes +/- $400k.
Highlights:
Independent Estimate underway.
90% Design completed.
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: 100% complete
Anticipated Completion Date: June 2014
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: 60 days behind
schedule.
Total Project Design Budget: $25,000
Total Project Construction Budget: $210,000
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights:
Digester Lid completely removed. Site
cleanup complete.
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION
DIGESTER LID REPLACEMENT
Project Description: The project consists of the
installation of digester lid 611
Project Status: 10% complete.
Anticipated Completion Date: May 2015
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule.
Total Project Budget: $500,000
Budget Status: Within budget.
Highlights:
Digester Lid procurement work order complete.
Negotiating design and construction work orders.
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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: $1,000,000 (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.
After meeting with COE, delineated wetlands to determine location of detention pond,
outside of wetlands for virtually no impacts to existing wetlands.
Designing pond to minimize impacts to existing wetlands, and mitigate necessity for
COE permit.
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT (DTRD)
PROJECT – PHASE 2 –
OLD ELK DISTILLERY
Project Description: review and design
feasibility of water, sewer, and stormwater
utilities design in the DTRD area along Jefferson
and Willow Streets in relation to the proposed
conceptual development in the old Kiefer
Concrete property at the SW corner of Willow
and Linden - new Preliminary Development
Review Old Elk Distillery project with the
following uses including restaurant, private
dining, pub, distillery, tasting room, retail, music
venue, meeting space and offices.
Project Status: Currently in feasibility and
review.
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Anticipated Completion Date: December 2016 – depending on funding
Ahead/Behind/or on Schedule: On Schedule
Total Project Budget: To be determined
Budget Status: Within Budget
Highlights:
Internal discussion and review of project for roadway, utility, multimodal and urban
design improvements along Jefferson and Willow Streets within the DTRD limits;
according to Engineering downtown, constructed improvements, project limits, and
schedule are dependent on funding.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Wild Animal Sanctuary Tour
Location: Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 8:30 AM
Details: African Lions and more! The Wild Animal Sanctuary has been rescuing exotic wildlife
and endangered species since 1980, and is currently home to more than 290 Lions,
Tigers, Bears, Jaguars, Leopards and other wildlife. Since our last visit, they have added
a number of new habitats and rescued over 100 new animals.
Note: Fee includes transportation, admission, tour and escort. Lunch is on your own at
the Pepper Pod. Located in Keenesburg, CO.
Contact Information: Recreation / Phone: (970) 221-6655; Email address: recreation@fcgov.com
Harvest Festival 2014
Location: Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 South Centre Ave
Date/Time: Saturday, September 20, 2014 10:00 AM
Details: Celebrate the abundance of the harvest with cooking and urban homesteading
workshops, tastings of fresh produce, a marketplace full of local artisans and food
producers, entertainment, kids' activities and food vendors.
Marketplace of artisans
Free homesteading workshops
Fall Plant Sale
Chile Roasting
Fun kids and family activities
Live local entertainment & Food
Contact Information: Gardens on Spring Creek / Phone: 970-416-2486
WY Territorial Prison Tour
Location: Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 1, 2014 8:30 AM
Details: We’ll tour the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site in Laramie which has an
incredibly rich history. Run as a federal (territorial) and state prison from 1872 to 1903, it
was dedicated to “evil doers of all classes and kinds.” The most famous of these was
Robert LeRoy Parker, better known as “Butch Cassidy.”
Note: Fee includes motor coach transport, entrance fee, guided tour, lunch and escort.
Buffet lunch at Cavalryman Steakhouse. Moderate walking. Wear comfortable shoes.
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
Coffee with the Chief
The Coffee with Chief Hutto monthly community outreach activity was held August 28 at Mugs
Coffee Lounge, 261 S. College Ave. The next event will be held on September 25 from
9–10 a.m. at Starbucks, 2601 S. Lemay Avenue.
Neighborhood Night Out
Police Services participated in the annual Neighborhood Night Out event on August 5
th
.
Members visited several neighborhoods to share in the event.
Community Welcome
On August 27
th
, Police Services, along with other community members, visited door to door with
residents surrounding Colorado State University.
Annual Citizen’s Academy
On August 28
th
34 citizens began the 13 week Citizen Academy at Police Services. This is an
opportunity for citizens to gain a better understanding and experience the activities of Police
Services.
Serious Assault Investigation
On August 7, 2014, officers responded to a call of a seriously injured man in the 1900 block of
Oakwood Drive. The victim had been assaulted and seriously injured. The investigation
continues.
Window Peeping and Burglaries
Several burglaries and window peeping events happening over several months seem to be tied
together. Police Services CID is actively investigation these events and requested assistance from
the public in gaining information. Police Services also sent out information to the public on how
to identify suspicious activity and urged citizens to call police immediately on these types of
cases.
Hit and Run Accident – Car versus Bike
On August 28, 2014, Police Services investigated a motor vehicle accident where a vehicle hit a
bicyclist on Vine Drive between Linden and Lemay. The motorist left the scene without
reporting the accident. The bicyclist was seriously injured. This case continues to be actively
investigated.
Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 26 telephone calls on a variety of topics. There
were presentations/interactions with 515 people which included helping Boy Scouts earn their
merit badge in learning about Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs to talking to a portion of the 9000
people attending the annual Rotary Club Peach Festival.
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A breakdown of the month’s Crime Prevention activities follows:
Neighborhood Night Out - THOUSANDS attended the event
RESTORE - 40 attended
Dealing with Difficult People Course - 50 attended
Alcohol, Tobacco, & Drug prevention - 50 attended
Crime Stoppers Community Event - 75 attended
Peach Festival, Safety booth - 9000 attend the festival and 300 visited the booth provided
by Crime Prevention
Crime Prevention Tip
The kids are back in school and vehicle drivers need to be even more cautious because children
are walking and riding bicycles to school early in the morning and then again in the afternoon.
As the season changes, the sun will be in drivers’ eyes for these times. Please be even more
vigilant and careful. Parents also need to talk to their children about safety along the roadways
and to make eye contact with drivers before their cross the roads.
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Poudre Fire Authority Recognized For Performance Management Focus
Washington, DC, July 8, 2014—The International City/County Management Association
(ICMA) is pleased to announce that Poudre Fire Authority, Colorado, is being recognized for its
performance management efforts with a Certificate of Excellence from the ICMA Center for
Performance Analytics™.
“The certificate program recognizes the principles of performance management,” said Randall H.
Reid, ICMA Director of Performance Initiatives. “Jurisdictions meeting the qualifications have
demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement and community engagement, and they serve
as examples for other governments to follow.”
ICMA assesses a local government’s performance management program and encourages analysis
of results by comparing to peers and gauging performance over time. Performance management
aids in cost reduction, program prioritization, and quality improvement. It also encourages
accountability and transparency. Certificates are awarded at the levels of Achievement,
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Distinction, and Excellence. Poudre Fire Authority is among 29 jurisdictions receiving the
Certificate of Excellence – the highest level awarded.
Criteria for the Certificate of Excellence include:
Reporting of performance data to the public through budgets, newsletters, and/or
information provided to elected officials
Data verification efforts to ensure data reliability
Staff training
Use of performance data in strategic planning and operational decision-making
Sharing of performance measurement knowledge with other local governments through
presentations, site visits, and other networking
Commitment to tracking and reporting to the public key outcomes
Surveying of both residents and local government employees
Effective and timely reporting.
Colorado State University Resident Hall Advisor Training
The annual training was held the first week of August. This training first began in the fall of
2007 when PFA and Colorado State University Housing and Dining Services teamed up to
provide extensive safety training for staff. The training provided in this program is applicable to
staff for both on-campus and in everyday situations.
The program involves RA’s who participate in sessions that include Community Policing &
Emergency Response, Biohazard Clean-up, Fire Extinguisher Training, Smoke-filled
Hallway/Emergency Egress and mock Residence Room Burns. PFA provides the space and a
few personnel to act as liaisons and instructors for the Fire Extinguisher Training, Smoke-filled
Hallway/Emergency Egress and Room Burns. CSU provides the transportation and instructors
for all other sessions.
The highlight of the day, the room burn, happens immediately after classroom-type sessions are
concluded. Of the many reasons for this particular exercise, the main reason is to show how
easily a fire can start, build, and become deadly in a matter of minutes. Staff is able to observe
in graphic detail what few people ever witness; a structure fire from incipient stage to flashover
where everything in an area (usually a room) reaches its ignition temperature and ignites. Many
critical points are made regarding smoke alarms, or lack thereof, smoke production, types of
chemicals contained in smoke from a typical residential fire, simulated time/temperature curve
and possible emergency actions. Additionally, a room is burned that contains a fire sprinkler.
The contrast from sprinklered to non-sprinklered, survivable to non-survivable is evident in the
different paths taken by the growing fires.
Neighborhood Night Out
The annual night out was held August 5th. PFA crews proudly participated (when not called
away for an emergency) in this wonderful opportunity to get out and meet our customers at
almost twenty events; unfortunately crews could not make it to each one. As part of our visits,
firefighters were able to pass along safety messages too.
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Fire Station 7 Open House
Station 7 held their annual open house to celebrate the community and bring members together.
Firefighters have hosted this event for many years now and continue to see familiar faces from
the LaPorte community. As usual, this event was well attended by residents.
PulsePoint APP
A press conference was held on August 11
th
to notify our customers that the new PulsePoint APP
is coming to the Fort Collins area.
Survival rates drop by ten percent for every minute a victim of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) waits
for CPR. From 4-6 minutes, brain damage occurs, with few resuscitation attempts succeeding
after 10 minutes. Now, technology can help citizens trained in CPR and automatic external
defibrillator (AED) use become heroes through Pulse Point (www.pulsepoint.org), an innovative,
free smart phone APP. Citizen responders are notified when there is a 911 call on a SCA and
directed to the location. The nearest publicly accessible AED is also shown.
Through a coalition consisting of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado State University, Poudre Fire
Authority, University of Colorado Health and more, hands-only CPR, AED use and APP
downloading training will be made available at several local venues: The New West Festival
(August 15-17th, Old Town Square); The Peach Festival (August 23rd, Hughes Stadium);
Annual Emergency Preparedness & Family Safety Expo (September 6th, The Ranch in
Loveland). Another free educational opportunity will be citizen CPR trainers scheduling training
sessions at local businesses throughout the summer and fall to educate staff and employees.
The efficacy of the APP is determined by community involvement- get trained in CPR and sign
up to receive the Pulse Point alerts. Additional certification CPR training is available through the
American Heart Association and American Red Cross.
Please download the APP through Google play or Apple APP store. Additionally, there is a Pulse
Point AED APP, which allows the public to register locations of publically accessible AEDs.
There will be a contest with prizes such as agency T-shirts, ball caps and lanyards.
Recruit Welcome
A small contingent of five new firefighter recruits was welcomed to PFA on August 20
th
. They
have been working on PFA-specific training and familiarization. The next step will be to spend
16 weeks of intense study with the Front Range Fire Consortium Academy. They should be
online the first half of December 2014.
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Incident Statistics (by category):
Report Period: July 2014 Total Loss
Fires 25 $38,550
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 0
Rescue / EMS 1,207
Hazardous Condition - no fire 33
Service Call 67
Good Intent Call 158
False Alarms / False Calls 114
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 1
Special Incident Type 2
Total = 1,607
YEAR-TO-DATE 2014 Total Loss
Fires 235 $1,580,307
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 6
Rescue / EMS 8,647
Hazardous Condition - no fire 222
Service Call 494
Good Intent Call 943
False Alarms / False Calls 803
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 2
Special Incident Type 27
Total = 11,379
Comparison: July 2013 Total Loss
Fires 22 $333,570
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 3
Rescue / EMS 1,144
Hazardous Condition - no fire 21
Service Call 54
Good Intent Call 114
False Alarms / False Calls 117
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 1
Special Incident Type 2
Total = 1,478
Comparison: YEAR-TO-DATE 2013 Total Loss
Fires 258 $2,556,251
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 11
Rescue / EMS 8,258
Hazardous Condition - no fire 233
Service Call 487
Good Intent Call 834
False Alarms / False Calls 820
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 2
Special Incident Type 19
Total = 10,922
*Information subject to change due to updated data.
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BUILDING & PLANNING ACTIVITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
2013 YTD 2014 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 239 247 +3%
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 181 157 -13%
Building Permits Issued 4,448 6,810 +53%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $251 $385 +53%
Building Inspections Performed 21,487 24,045 +12%
Plan Reviews Performed 1,502 1,716 +14%
Development Review revenues are approximately $1.1M over projections for 2014 as of August
31st. The General Fund portion of this is $1.08M.
Development Projects of note include:
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 the Applicant is
revising plans based on feedback, including comments from a second neighborhood
meeting held on July 24, 2014.
City-initiated Annexation of existing Clydesdale Park neighborhood - Located at the
intersection of East Mulberry Street (Hwy14) and Carriage Parkway, the annexation is
proceeding forward with the following key dates scheduled: September 2: City Council
Initiating Resolution; September 11: Planning and Zoning Board; Oct. 7: City Council 1st
Reading; Oct 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.
Permits Issued:
Two master demolition permits to track all space renovations. American
Demolition is current demo contractor of record.
Core & shell permit for Sears, 3400 S College – permit is nearing completion.
Multiple alteration permits, 215 E Foothills for common area and concourses in
main mall structure – work is progressing.
New parking structure, 315 E Foothills – work just getting started.
New core and shell, 3120 S. College – work just getting started.
Permits Under Review:
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Cinemark Movie Theater, 335 E Foothills – plan review is complete.
New core and shell, 3100 S. College – plan review is pending awaiting return of
items requested.
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.
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.
Permits Issued:
Footing and Foundation (F&F) permit for the core and shell of the Phase One ITS
building, which allows installation of all structural foundations and underground
utilities. Underground inspections have begun with no issues at this time.
Permits Under Review:
Tenant finish plan review for the ITS building is currently in process and is
anticipated to be complete by September 8.
Projects that submitted final plans in August:
Mason Street Sustainable Development, 401 S. Mason, 7-story office building
Avondale Cottages, residential project with 10 dwelling units
Construction Projects of Note for August:
Tenant finish permit for the Banner Health Medical Group to finish out new hospital.
New 337,566 square foot parking structure and a 14,647 core and shell building for the
Foothills Mall.
Surge in re-roofing permits due to the June hail storm. Estimates are that 10,000 roofs
were damaged and will need replacement.
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
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a vision for incorporating nature into the urban environment and include design
guidelines, policies, and actions for achieving this vision.
o All field data have been collected at 166 sites across the City for birds, butterflies
and vegetation. The draft analysis of these results will be presented to Council at
the October 28 Work Session. We have met with six City Boards and
Commissions and spoken with approximately 30 focus groups, classes, or
organizations, with over 1,000 contacts through the project. Draft survey results
indicate that residents want the project to focus on opportunities to escape from
the urban environment, places to find beauty, peace or relaxation, and landscape-
level connectivity for people and wildlife.
o The Living Wall Task Force is finalizing a location for the community’s first
living, or green, wall. It is anticipated the living wall will be located on the Mason
Corridor between Old Town and CSU. We are collaborating with the Institute for
the Built Environment and the Urban Lab (urbanlab.colostate.edu) to design and
install the wall in the spring of 2015.
o An update on the project was provided to Council via a staff report at the July 15,
2014 Council Meeting. The next discussion with Council will be at the October
28, 2014 Work Session.
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.
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 21):
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
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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 survey business owners
within these areas to learn about 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 21 (1
st
reading) and November 4 (2
nd
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 Staff is continuing to work with the North Colorado Local Food Cluster to
develop a strategic plan for how we will create a sustainable food system. Pending
funding, it is anticipated this effort will begin in 2015. A budget offer had 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, entitled
“Sustainability Policy and Project Manager,” is not recommended for funding in
the City Manager’s Recommended Budget.
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.
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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
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. An open house is scheduled for September 18 from 4-7
p.m. at the Senior Center. A workshop focused on the Prospect Road corridor will be
held on September 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church. More
information on the project can be found at fcgov.com/westcentral.
Outreach to date:
Four public outreach listening sessions – March/April, 175 attendees
20 neighborhood walking tours – April/May, 80+ attendees
Online “Wiki Map”
Two visioning events: April/May – 74 attendees
Online Visioning Survey – 337 respondents
Outreach at the Drake Road Farmers’ Market, CSU Lagoon Concert Series, and
Gardens on Spring Creek events.
Presentations to boards and commissions: Planning & Zoning Board, Parking
Advisory Board, Transportation Board, Affordable Housing Board, and the
UniverCity Connections Transportation and Mobility Task Force.
City Council Work Session – August 26
Development Projects under appeal:
No projects currently under appeal.