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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 3/17/2015 - City Manager�S Monthly Report - March 12, 2015March 12, 2015 ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL City-CSU Stadium IGA .............................................................................................................2 West Central Area Plan ..............................................................................................................2 Nature in the City Strategic Plan ...............................................................................................2 Broadband Strategic Plan ...........................................................................................................2 Advanced Metering ....................................................................................................................2 Addition of Permitted Use .........................................................................................................2 Status of Council Work Plan......................................................................................................2 ECONOMY Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax ..................................................................................................3 CAPITAL PROJECTS Engineering Capital Projects ......................................................................................................3 Utilities Capital Projects ..........................................................................................................16 COMMUNITY EVENTS ...........................................................................................................28 PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE Fort Collins Police Services .....................................................................................................29 Poudre Fire Authority .............................................................................................................31 BUILDING ACTIVITY ..............................................................................................................33 2 ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL March 17 Regular Meeting City-CSU Stadium IGA  Council will consider an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with CSU regarding infrastructure improvements and event day operations related to an on-campus stadium. West Central Area Plan  Council will consider adoption of the West Central Area Plan, an update to the 1999 West Central Neighborhoods Plan. Includes recommended designs for Prospect, and Lake (between Shields and College). Nature in the City Strategic Plan  The purpose of this item is to seek City Council approval of the Nature in the City Strategic Plan as an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Over the past 15 months, staff has worked collaboratively with 17 City Departments; four Colorado State University Departments; an external Citizens Advisory Committee including stakeholders from environmental, social, and economic perspectives; seven City Boards and Commissions and more than 1,000 residents to arrive at the Strategic Plan being presented to Council.  The Vision of Nature in the City is “To provide a connected open space network accessible to the entire community that provides a variety of experiences and functional habitat for people, plants and wildlife.” This vision will be achieved through three goals: easy access to nature, high quality natural spaces, and land stewardship. Twenty-eight policies and over 50 implementation actions have been identified to achieve the three goals. March 24 Work Session Broadband Strategic Plan  Staff will provide City Council with an overview of the Broadband Strategic Plan project. Staff will frame and preview key issues and policy questions that will be addressed through the plan, and also present the communications and public engagement strategies that will support the Community Vision and Needs Assessment component of the project. Advanced Metering  The purpose of this item is to provide Council with an update on the Advanced Meter Fort Collins Project. This update will share project progress and how the expected benefits of the project are already being realized. Addition of Permitted Use  Staff will present and discuss Addition of Permitted Use (APU) policies and regulations. Status of Council Work Plan  Staff will provide a presentation of highlights and transformative work by the current Council done over the last two years. 3 ECONOMY FORT COLLINS SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTIONS January 2015 Sales tax collections increased 6.5% Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 34.9% Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 10.5% 2015 YTD Sales tax collections increased 6.5% Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 34.9% Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 10.5% 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: Olive between Smith and Whedbee in collaboration with the Street Maintenance Program group. New sidewalk installation along 4 Parker/Remington and Stuart/Remington. Sidewalk repairs along Meldrum/Oak and Whitcomb/Maple. o Current projects: Temporary sidewalk connection around the large tree is complete at Lemay/Parkwood. Landscaping for Parkwood/Lemay median to be complete in spring. Repaired 80’ of non-compliant sidewalk along the north side of Cherry west of Mason. Installed 200’ of missing sidewalk along south side of Cherry from Howes to the mid-block crosswalk – landscaping work is currently in progress. Replacing four non-compliant accessible ramps at the intersection of Cherry/Mason.  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 has finalized the project list for 2015. 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  The 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 has initiated the project. All detours are active. The City continues to work with CDOT to monitor the detours, making adjustments as needed. The City is also working with CDOT to ensure appropriate levels of outreach and messaging is provided to the public.  The City is working with CDOT to add city-funded enhancements to the bridge including decorative railings, landscaping and urban design features. 5  CDOT continues to focus on surface improvements associated with Phase I construction. The two pedestrian bridges on the south side of Mulberry Street have been relocated off site in preparation for the Phase II construction.  The City has initiated the final design phase for additional urban design elements and landscaping along Mulberry Street between Riverside Avenue and Lemay Avenue. Improvements are being coordinated with the various items planned for the bridge and surrounding developments. WEST MULBERRY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT DESIGN Funding Source: Colorado Off System Bridge Program (BRO) funds and KFCG 2011 Estimated Project Budget: $1.1M 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.  Construction is planned for winter 2015/spring 2016. ARTHUR DITCH REPLACEMENT – WOOD STREET/SYCAMORE STREET Funding Sources: KFCG Estimated Project Budget: $700,000 Status: On Budget, On Schedule 6  The goal of this project is to replace the existing structurally deficient bridge/box section with new bridge/box section that meets the current standards.  Currently, the bridge has weight limit posted.  Construction began January 19, 2015. Wood Street has been closed and will re-open in early May. ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT – OAK/WHITCOMB, CANYON AT MULBERRY POOL Funding Sources: KFCG / Operation Services, Facilities Estimated Project Budget: $2M Status: On Budget, On Schedule  The intent of this project is to replace two 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. Both locations lie within local floodplains and will be evaluated prior to final design approval. Coordination efforts also include the Streets Dept. 7 maintenance schedules to ensure the roadway is reviewed for both short and long term impacts.  Both locations are under construction currently by Connell Resources.  Progress has been efficient and on schedule. The base, or floor, at Oak and Whitcomb is complete. The installation of pre-cast box sections will start in early March and track quickly across the Mulberry Pool parking lot and Canyon Avenue.  Extensive outreach, including door to door notification, press releases and social media posts have all been utilized to alert the general public of the changes with the active constructions sites. Communication will continue when conditions change as well as when segments are re-opened.  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.  Staff continues to perform outreach to adjacent residents to provide additional information on the project and its schedule as it becomes available. ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT – LOOMIS/OLIVE Funding Sources: KFCG / Operation Services, Facilities Estimated Project Budget: $2M Status: On Budget, On Schedule  The intent of this project is to replace a 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. This location lies 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.  The Olive and Loomis replacement location plan sheets are near complete. This project will have some front end utility work to coordinate and staff is sorting through those 8 details for relocation efforts in advance of the box replacement to occur in the spring/summer of 2015.  Plan finalization will come after the completion of Canyon Street and Oak/Whitcomb. This is being done to allow any “lessons learned” to be incorporated into the project which are expected to add efficiencies and savings to the project.  Floodplain clearances have been approved for construction, and the pertinent flood plain use permits are being issued.  Staff has received the approval of the Arthur Ditch for the necessary ditch crossing agreement.  Staff will continue 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 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  This project has completed the FIR portion of the design and is nearing FOR design completion as well. As well, the project has received clearance from CDOT right of way agents to proceed with land acquisition, which is currently on-going.  As a result of meeting Federal requirements this project is anticipated to go to construction in the summer of 2016. TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO BLACKBIRD Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB) 9 Estimated Project Budget: $3,500,000 Status: On Budget, On Schedule  The goals of this project are to improve air quality, reduce vehicle wait time and reduce the accident rate by constructing a free-right turn and acceleration lane from eastbound Prospect to southbound Timberline; as identified in our Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study.  The 2005 ballot language stated this project will expand Timberline Road to four (4) lane arterial standards including: • Travel lanes, sidewalks, bike lanes and landscaped medians. • Improvements to the Prospect and Timberline intersection and all its approaches to add additional turn lanes.  The project will add a sidewalk connection for southbound Timberline from Prospect to Blackbird.  Additionally, water quality features will be constructed to minimize the flow rates and volumes as they outlet to the Spring Creek basin.  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 athttp://www.fcgov.com/engineering/prospect-timberline.php 9. 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 10  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)  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 transit infrastructure.  Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2015 and go through fall 2015.  A communication plan (public outreach) has been developed and will be unveiled to the public in late February.  The project website is available through the Engineering homepage at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/horsetooth-timberline.php 10. 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 11  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 summer 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 11. REMINGTON GREENWAY Funding Source: FC Moves Funding Estimated Project Budget: $650,000 Status: On Budget, On Schedule 12  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 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.  Additional funds were added to the project with approval of the 2105 budget, and funds from the Pedestrian Needs Assessment, to rebuild sections of sidewalk and curb ramps. Also, Street Maintenance is using some of its 2015 budget for a surface treatment prior to restriping the corridor. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2015.  We are actively coordinating our construction schedule with the US 287 (College Avenue) CDOT resurfacing project.  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 13  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.  Contracts are in place between the City and the Contractor (L&M Enterprises), and Windsor and the Contractor.  The Contractor is currently in the process of acquiring materials prior to construction.  Construction is expected to take place in early 2015. 13. DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS Funding Source: Federal Grants, Local Funds, DDA Funds Estimate Project Budget: $1.48 million Status: On Budget, On Schedule  The City has contracted with Interwest Consulting to provide engineering services for various City initiated improvements within the Downtown River District.  The project will also have the capability to provide various engineering services in preparation of anticipated development.  The City has initiated two projects: o Developing an implementation plan for improvements along Jefferson Street between College Avenue and the Mountain /Lincoln intersection based on the available budget; o Developing a conceptual design for improvements along Willow Street between North College Avenue and Linden 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.  The City has adjusted the proposed roadway cross section for Willow Street based on a thorough review of the original design intent, and the new and emerging land uses in the area. Focus will now shift to the preliminary engineering phase. 14  The City continues to work on the Jefferson Street Implementation plan, balancing planned improvements with available budget and proposed development along the corridor. 14. LINCOLN AND LEMAY IMPROVEMENTS / 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.  Staff has been working closely with CDOT and contractor personnel to develop final coordination logistics that will allow for some portions of adjacent Lemay improvements to occur and tie in with the Mulberry Bridge progress.  Xcel Energy and their sub-contractor, Q-3, have substantially completed a 4” gas main that will serve the Woodward Campus. The remainder of the line needs to cross (bore) Lemay and Mulberry when a mutually agreed upon date with the Mulberry Bridge project staff is determined.  The City anticipates some construction this 2014 winter season, with a suspension of work until spring of 2015, at which time the substantial and final completion of the 15 project is expected. This schedule alternative has been coordinated with the Woodward/Mortenson team who is receptive to the approach. 15. NORTH COLLEGE PEDESTRIAN GAP Funding Sources: CMAQ Grant, URA Contribution, Pedestrian Program Funds Estimated Project Budget: $900,000 Status: On Budget, On Schedule  The primary goal of this project is to complete a gap in pedestrian infrastructure from Highway 1 to the south side of the Larimer & Weld Canal.  This project will construct a pedestrian connection crossing the Larimer & Weld Canal extending north to SH 1 (Terry Lake Rd). The project impacts a federal highway, and is located outside the City limits but within the Growth Management Area.  The City received a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant for this project. Developer contributions through the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) as well as Pedestrian Program funds make up the local match portion of funding.  This project is in the pre-design phase. Staff anticipates that a design consultant team will be selected by summer 2015. Staff has initiated coordination with both CDOT and Larimer County on potential improvements. POUDRE RIVER SEWER CROSSING AT SHIELDS STREET February 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Dike across Poudre River Site Map • No new work in last month • Star�ng march 1-Lay remaining 50’ of pipe • Place 72” diameter manhole on north side of river • Bring Light and Power to grade Cross section of sewer line with light and power duct bank Schedule February 2015 March 2015 21” Sanitary Sewer 72” Manhole Construc�on Budget % Complete Total Budget $210,500 Total Design Spent $26,400 13% Total Construc�on Spent $140,500 67% Total Other Expenses - - 16 NORTH SHIELDS STREET SANITARY SEWER INTERCEPTOR February 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Proposed Manhole Site Map  Completed 8” mainline construcƟon south of Poudre River  Crossed Arthur Ditch  Completed sewer service stubs  Well drillers starƟng work on north side of river  Move to north side of river by March 1  Finish Poudre River Crossing work Looking North along Shields Street Schedule February 2015 March 2015 April 2015 Poudre River south to Arthur Ditch‐8” Sanitary Sewer Poudre River north to Willox Lane‐21” Sanitary Sewer ConstrucƟon Budget % Complete Total Budget $2,425,000 Total Design Spent $239,000 10% Total ConstrucƟon Spent $432,000 18% Total Other Expenses $172,000 7% 17 Boxelder Creek Ouƞall February 2015 Major Design Elements—Design Phase Underway/Upcoming Work Dredging Boxelder Creek Site Map  6 ‐ 12 foot wide x 4 foot high RCBC under East Prospect  200’ long Sidespill Weir on Boxelder Creek  2,700 cfs Flood Channel from Boxelder Creek to Poudre River  New RCBC on Boxelder Creek under East Prospect  New Siphon to replace exisƟng Flume on Lake Canal at Boxelder Creek  Dredging of Boxelder Creek Between Mulberry and I‐25  Dredging of Boxelder Creek between Mulberry and I‐25  ConstrucƟon of siphon on Lake Canal  Flood Diversion Channel North and South of East Prospect  Box Culverts Under Prospect  Replacement of Bridge on Boxelder Creek on East Prospect Dredging Boxelder Creek Schedule February 2015 March 2015 July 2015 October 2015 Dredge Boxelder Creek Construct New Siphon UƟlity RelocaƟons at Prospect January 2016 February 2016 May 2016 October 2016 Box Culverts and Channel at Prospect Project Budget % Complete Total Budget $4,000,000 Total Design Spent $81,000 38% 18 Fossil Creek Stream RehabilitaƟon Project February 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Final Seeding Complete Site Map  ConstrucƟon complete  Completed erosion control fabric and seeding along banks  Completed water quality pond and emer‐ gency spillway  PlanƟngs and irrigaƟon to begin April into May and June with Final plants scheduled for September  Site closed with fencing and signage for the next 3‐5 years to allow for naƟve vege‐ taƟon restoraƟon  Contractor invoices sƟll coming in Final Construction Walk‐Thru with Engineer and Contractor Schedule February 2015 March 2015 April 2015 May 2015 ConstrucƟon complete PlanƟngs & IrrigaƟons June 2015 July 2015 Project Budget % Complete Total Budget $1,460,000 Total Design Spent $356,000 94% Total ConstrucƟon Spent $627,000 67% Total Other Expenses $0 19 Cathodic ProtecƟon February 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp New cathodic protection test stations Site Map and bond boxes  Cathodic protecƟon work at the WTF is complete  Rustnot will return in a couple months to adjust recƟfiers with the new bond boxes installed New test station and bond box installed on 60” PCCP at WTF Schedule February 2015 March 2015 April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 Water Treatment Facility On‐going Project Budget % Complete Total Budget $8,200 Total Design Spent $0 Total ConstrucƟon Spent $8,200 100% Total Other Expenses $0 20 Northeast College Corridor Ouƞall Phase 3 (NECCO3) February 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Construction and Staging Area North Site Map of East Vine Drive  Pre‐construcƟon on site meeƟng with con‐ tractor, subs, and engineer for NECCO Phase 3 ‐ Dry Creek Drainage Conveyance ConnecƟvity  ConstrucƟon mobilizaƟon to start week of March 2, 2015 Location of Future 48” Steel Outlet Pipes to be Bored Under RR & Vine Drive Schedule February 2015 March 2015 April 2015 May 2015 Pre‐construcƟon meeƟng ConstrucƟon & Boring June 2015 July 2015 Project Budget % Complete Total Budget $1,110,000 Total Design Spent $71,000 39% Total ConstrucƟon Spent $0 0% Total Other Expenses $0 21 DWRF Digester 611 Lid Replacement February 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Old Generator Building to be Site Map Demolished  Lead paint assessment complete  Demo permit applicaon underway  Lid fabricaon underway off‐site  Lid Construcon Independent Esmate  Generator Building Demolion  Sludge Piping Modificaon Design Interior Digester Demo Schedule Project Budget Percent Complete Total Budget $1,124,000 23% Design Spent $12,570 38% Construcon Spent $248,120 23% February 2015 March 2015 April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 Digester Lid Fabricaon Generator Building Demo On‐site Construcon Complete 22 DWRF South Process Train BNR & Replacement Project February 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Completed Shoring & Lagging and Site Map Progress of Excavation and Grading  Scum Piping & MLR Piping InstallaƟon in RAS/ WAS Basement  PLC 46/47/40 ReconstrucƟon  Concrete coring for electrical and chemical feed lines  Basin ExcavaƟon—Complete  Basin Slab rebar installaƟon  Basin Slab Concrete work  Major equipment procurement and installaƟon  Caisson/structural floor installaƟon 36” Concrete Core for MLR Wall Penetration through existing wall Schedule February 2015 March 2015 April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 Miscellaneous Concrete Work Scum Piping & MLR Mods Shoring InstallaƟon & ExcavaƟon Slab Rebar & Caisson InstallaƟon Major Equipment Procurement Project Budget Percent Complete Total Budget $9,350,000 26% Design Spent $907,600 99% ConstrucƟon Spent $1,512,000 18% Other Expenses $11,310 26% 23 Mountain Avenue Waterline Replacement February 2015 Major Elements Upcoming Work Example of Work to Be Completed Site Map  Water Main Replacement from Grant to Shields  Replacement of 80 year old cast iron water mains with new PVC  2‐3 week closure of Shields and Mountain IntersecƟon  InstallaƟon of new copper services to curb stop  InstallaƟon of new fire hydrants  AlternaƟve analysis for alignment and construcƟon methods  PreparaƟon of design plans  CoordinaƟon with other departments Existing Cast Iron Pipe to Be Replaced Schedule February 2015 March 2015 April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 Preliminary Design Final Design ConstrucƟon Project Budget To Be Determined 24 Old Town Water and Wastewater Master Plan February 2015 Major Elements Upcoming Work Wastewater Flow Data Site Study Area  Comprehensive assessment of water and wastewater system in Old Town  Develop a prioriƟzed list or replacement projects  Develop Cost EsƟmates for replacement projects  Plan for infrastructure upgrades for downtown redevelopment  Water and Wastewater Model Updates  Field TesƟng for Fire Flows  Downtown Redevelopment Review  DefiniƟon of Improvements ExisƟng Cast Iron Pipe Schedule February 2015 March 2015 April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 System Assessment and Problem ID DefiniƟon of Improvements Cost EsƟmaƟng Project PrioriƟzaƟon Final Report City Council AdopƟon Project Budget % Complete Total Budget $250,000 20% 25 Rigden Water Storage Project February 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Pump Station Inlet Site Map  Haul to Shields Pit conƟnues  ExcavaƟon of reservoir conƟnues  Haul to POE pit conƟnues  Haul to the park property conƟnues  The reservoir leak test has started  Landscaping Rigden Pump Station Interior Schedule February 2015 March 2015 April 2015 Landscaping Reservoir tesƟng Earthwork Project Complete CriƟcal Path Project Budget % Complete Total Budget $14,000,000 Total Design Spent $645,100 100% Total ConstrucƟon Spent $9,414,800 86% Total Other Expenses $788,800 26 COFC T3 Improvement & Equipment Replacement February 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Condition of existing piping in Filter Site Map 9 channel; piping to be recoated  Tube seler installaon—complete  Tube seler redwood support installaon  Bearing and sprocket installaon  Media blasng concrete, piping, and aluminum weirs  Coang filter wall concrete, effluent channels, aluminum weirs and piping  Site visit from manufacturer’s reps  Re‐installaon of the chain & flights in T3  Installaon of stainless steel effluent troughs in T3 Filter 9, 10, and 11 media blasting and coating containment Schedule February 2015 March 2015 April 2015 May 2015 Tube Seler Installaon Bearing and sprocket installaon Media Blasng and Filter Coang in Filter 609, 610, and 611 Stainless Steel Trough Installaon 12” Backwash Line Installaon Project Complete Project Budget % Complete Total Budget $1,814,011 69% Total Design Spent $82,000 81% Total Construcon Spent $1,120,000 61% Total Other Expenses $50,000 50% 27 COMMUNITY EVENTS Sophia Dixon Dillo: Light Space Location: Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia, Lincoln Center Galleries Date/Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 10:00 AM Details: Working with transparent, translucent, and reflective materials in combination with all-over patterning, Sophia Dixon Dillo creates works that incorporate light and shadow on and between the surfaces. Dillo will construct an installation in the Lincoln Center Main Gallery exploring the transient qualities of light. Visitors will be immersed in an installation made simply of monofilament (fishing line) and light. Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/galleries Contact Information: Jeanne Shoaff Phone: (970) 416-2737 E-mail address: jshoaff@fcgov.com Be Air Aware Location: Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Twinberry Auditorium Date/Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 7:00 PM Details: Learn about clearing the air in your home and community and air quality programs that can guide you to a healthier life. Program is free to attend, but you must RSVP online at www.fcgov.com/reps or call 970-221-6700. Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/reps Wildscaping: Beyond the Basics Location: Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2 Date/Time: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 7:00 PM Details: Get new design ideas and learn about the best plant selections to provide habitat for songbirds, pollinators and other wildlife with Lauren Springer Odgen and Susan Tweit. Program is free to attend, but you must RSVP online at www.fcgov.com/reps or call 970-221-6700. Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/reps To view the full calendar of events, visit http://www.fcgov.com/events/ 28 PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE FORT COLLINS POLICE SERVICES Fort Collins Police participate in the Polar Plunge for Colorado Special Olympics Members of Fort Collins Police Services participated in the annual Polar Plunge raising money for the Colorado Special Olympics. Both sworn and civilian employees made up the second largest team to enter the icy cold waters of Horsetooth Reservoir. All moneys raised go to support the Colorado Special Olympics and represent a commitment by local law enforcement to assist this important cause. Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested On February 3 rd the convenience store at 1113 W. Drake Road reported an armed robbery that had just occurred. Officers responded to investigate the crime. A Fort Collins Police K9 team was used to track the fleeing suspect and located the suspect hiding in a vehicle. The suspect was arrested for Aggravated Robbery and transported to the Larimer County Jail. 29 Suspect Identified for a Series of Vandalisms Fort Collins Police responded to reports of a series of “tagging” incidents striking multiple businesses in the 2200 block of S. College. A security guard spotted the suspect and was able to detain that person until officers could arrive and detain the suspect. Missing Endangered Adult A missing adult was reported by his family. Fort Collins Police mobilized several resources, including issuing a silver alert, in an effort to find this missing adult. The man returned home unharmed the following day, but was unable to communicate his whereabouts during his absence. Crime Prevention This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 17 telephone calls that ranged from requesting information on obtaining a restraining order to getting a booth for the 9 News Health Fair. There were presentations/interactions with 210 people which included “Scams and Frauds” for a group of retired seniors to several “Dealing With Difficult People” classes with various city departments. A breakdown of the month’s Crime Prevention activities follows: Senior Pedestrian Safety at PVH - 15 attended Skyline Mobile Home Park Meeting - 35 attended RESTORE - 35 attended Difficult People Building Permit - 8 attended Property Mgrs. & Crime Free - 30 attended Robbery Prevention ANB Bank - 12 attended Scams and Frauds Home State Bank - 23 attended Difficult People City Departments - 52 attended Crime Prevention Tip Because March is the snowiest month of the year, plan ahead for your trips around town. If the roads seem too bad, just don’t go out. If you need to be driving in bad weather, be sure to slow down and leave plenty of room between you and the car in front of you. And remember that just because you may have four-wheel drive, it doesn’t mean that you can drive faster. Stopping distance on the ice will always be accentuated with high speeds. In other words, the faster you go, the longer it takes to stop. Period. 30 POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY Annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony Poudre Fire Authority held its 2015 Annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony Friday, February 13. The ceremony was at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins. Recognitions were for the 2014 calendar year. Poudre Fire Authority holds this event to recognize both citizens and employees for exceptional actions or service. The categories are:  Good Samaritan Award - recognize a citizen who renders emergency care or assistance  Professional Partnership Award - given to first-responder individuals or entities that make notable efforts to support the Poudre Fire Authority in its goal of community service. Examples include significant contributions toward serving customers during an emergency incident, training, public education, or other support of the Authority or its mission.  Citizen Lifesaving Award - for an action taken by a citizen of the community in a direct effort to save the life or lives of others  Meritorious Service Award - recognize acts of Poudre Fire Authority personnel, either on-duty or off-duty, that are above and beyond reasonable expectation and exemplify the highest principles of the Authority  PFA Mission, Vision and Values Award - for uniformed and staff personnel in recognition of outstanding effort within the scope of duty that reflect PFA’s core values  Lifesaving Medal - awarded to a member of the department who, while on or off-duty has distinguished him/herself, through knowledge, ability and training with the exemplary act of saving a human life, and in doing so has upheld the highest degree of dedication and professionalism, so valued in the Fire Service  Medal of Valor - presented to an Authority member who performs an act of heroism under unusual circumstances resulting in the saving of a human life, or attempts to save the life of another, all at great personal risk placing his/her own life in peril. Alarm Distribution Project PFA partnered with the American Red Cross for their new Home Fire Preparedness Campaign at the end of February. The event was held in a mobile home park in the northeast portion of PFA’s jurisdiction. Assistance with staffing and alarms was provided. The campaign’s goals include reducing deaths and injuries caused by home fires by 25% in five years. The goals fit well into initiatives being planned or undertaken within the Authority. On an average every day, seven people die from a home fire, 36 people suffer injuries; every year more than $7 billion in property damage occurs. 31 Incident Statistics (by category) Report Period: February 2015 Total Property Loss Fires 25 $ 39,401.00 Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 2 Rescue / EMS 1,097 Hazardous Condition - no fire 17 Service Call 62 Good Intent Call 128 False Alarms / False Calls 71 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0 Special Incident Type 1 Total = 1,403 YEAR-TO-DATE 2015 Total Property Loss Fires 175 $ 682,171.00 Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 3 Rescue / EMS 2,233 Hazardous Condition - no fire 52 Service Call 121 Good Intent Call 255 False Alarms / False Calls 175 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0 Special Incident Type 4 Total = 3,018 Comparison: February 2014 Total Property Loss Fires 24 $ 174,300.00 Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 0 Rescue / EMS 939 Hazardous Condition - no fire 29 Service Call 43 Good Intent Call 79 False Alarms / False Calls 112 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0 Special Incident Type 5 Total = 1,231 Comparison: YEAR-TO-DATE 2014 Total Property Loss Fires 50 $ 343,750.00 Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 0 Rescue / EMS 2,006 Hazardous Condition - no fire 58 Service Call 115 Good Intent Call 176 False Alarms / False Calls 206 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0 Special Incident Type 6 Total = 2,617 *Information subject to change due to updated data. 32 BUILDING & PLANNING ACTIVITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES 2014 YTD 2015 YTD % Change Development Project Submittals Received 49 58 +18% Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 45 37 -18% Building Permits Issued 836 1,313 +57% Building Permit Valuations ($M) 120.0 65.4 -46% Building Inspections Performed 5,060 4,911 -3% Plan Reviews Performed 330 277 -16% Development Review revenues are $325,073 over projections for 2015 as of February 28. The General Fund portion of this is $313,135. Development Projects of Note  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 Final Plan and development agreement also have been recorded. There have been five Minor Amendments submitted for Foothills Mall Redevelopment. Three of the five Minor Amendments have been approved; two are still under review. These amendments included the following types of changes, addition of notes to the site plan, a temporary access point for Macy’s along Stanford Road, revisions to building elevations for individual tenant needs, and utility changes. Weekly construction coordination meetings are continued to be held with City staff and the developer. There are two other types of review currently for the Foothills Mall. First, a replat was submitted in January. Staff has reviewed this submittal and has scheduled a public hearing for March 5, 2015. This replat will reshape existing lot lines to accommodate changes in building placement. Second, an application for a variance to the sign code was submitted. The variance request will allow additional sign allowance for the theater to display 11 poster cases that are each 13 square feet in size. This item will be reviewed by the Zoning Board of Appeals on March 12, 2015. Permits Issued (Mall): • Two master demolition permits to track all space renovations. Sears asbestos abatement continues, building to be demolished in the next couple of weeks. • No interior activity on new Sears building. • New parking structure, 315 E Foothills – foundation caissons installed and tilt up concrete wall panels being erected, majority of the walls now standing. • Cinemark Movie Theater, 335 E. Foothills – concrete tilt up walls being erected. • New core and shell, B1408666, 3050 S. College and B1402938, 3100 S. College framing progressing. 33 • Tenant Finish for Chico’s clothing at B1408817, 3120 S. College work progressing. • Tenant finish for Harrison’s Jewelry B1500098, 3120 S. College work progressing. Permits under Review (Mall): • New Core and Shell 8006 SF. for 327 E. Foothills #B1410749 applied 10/28/14, Plan review completed, permit ready. • New Core and Shell 6005 SF. for 321 E Foothills #B1410751. Plan review completed permit ready. • New 24,276 SF. addition to existing mall for the FAC building for 241 E. Foothills Pkwy #B1411718 applied 11/14/14, Plan review comments pending permit issued for “footing and foundation”. • Tenant Finish for Victoria’s Secret at 215 E. Foothills Pkwy #B1411229 applied 10/30/14 Plan review completed, permit ready. • New Core and shell B1412731, 170 E Foothills 9,467 sq. ft. plan review under way, comments sent waiting response. Inspections (Mall): • The City building inspector assigned to this project will be available for 2 hours per day for inspections. The contractor is also authorized to use professional engineers for additional inspections if needed. A second inspector assigned to outlying buildings, leaving one inspector to handle major Mall construction work progressing without issues Music District: • Rehabilitation will consist of renovating three existing buildings (633/639 S College Ave. demolition permits issued, tenant finish permit B1411516 plan review completed, 633 ½ S College Ave. and 621 S College Ave.), the removal of a fourth building (627 S College Ave.) No permits applied for other buildings. Inspections general Due to the summer hail storm over 6,100 re-roofing permits have been issued, over 3,500 have been inspected using trained hourly employees, staffing issues and weather have slowed progress. Estimates of 4,000-6,000 roofs still need to be replaced. Two new hourly inspectors hired, trained, and now inspecting weather permitting, recent snow storms have greatly hampered the number of roofs that can be inspected. Hourly inspectors are being trained in basic building inspections when not performing roofing inspections.  Woodward International Headquarters – Final plans for Phase One are complete and site work for the main campus building has commenced. Two Minor Amendments have been approved: o Minor Amendment for Phase One, including changes to remove the Production Support Building (PSB) from the Phase One plans and expand the main building to include a portion of the PSB functions. 34 o A minor amendment for Phase Two which includes the 52,000 square foot Woodward Office Headquarters building. Additional Woodward Campus items: Permits Issued: • Full permit (B1403329) issued for the Phase One ITS building, Structural steel well underway. Permits under Review: • Footing and foundation permit (B1411129) 1081 Woodward Way for Office Building Headquarters submitted, F&F permit issued, below grade work has commenced, Steel and concrete allowed to start above ground. Inspections: • No issues at this time, inspectors available to assist the one assigned inspector  CSU Medical Center – This is a request to construct a new facility for the CSU Medical Center at Prospect and College. The new medical center will be four stories and provide 155 parking spaces on-site. In conjunction with the medical center, CSU will also build a parking structure on the adjacent property to the north that will provide 684 parking spaces. The parcels are located in the Community Commercial (CC) zone district. Projects that Submitted Final Plans in February  Mainstreet Health and Wellness Suites: This is a request for a proposed two story, 69,685 square foot "Health Care Resort" skilled nursing/assisted living facility. The facility would serve as a transitional rehabilitation facility, servicing patients with an average stay of 20 days. The proposed building will contain 100 beds and include 100 parking spaces, drive aisles and associated appurtenances. The site is situated on 6.48 acres within Parcel C of the Harmony Technology Park subdivision, on the east side of Ziegler Rd., and south of E. Harmony Rd., located just south of the existing Intel building. The property is zoned H-C, Harmony Corridor  Center for Advanced Technology 23 rd Filing, Lot 2 Office Building: This is a combined Project Development Plan/Final Plan request to construct a 31,619 sq ft office building on 1.88 acres. The building will be 2 stories and have 102 parking spaces. The project is located at the northeast corner of Rolland Moore Dr. and Centre Ave., between Centre Ave. and Perennial Dr. This site is located in the Employment (E) zone district. Construction Projects of Note for February  New 11850 sq ft multifamily building with post tension slab foundation and 1700 sq ft attached garage. Location: 3814 Steelhead Street.  New 8054 sq ft multi-family (6 unit) building with 3904 sq ft unfinished basement and 2302 sq ft attached garages. Location: 2533 Des Moines Drive.  New 1 story, 1853 sq. ft. core and shell commercial building with drive-thru capabilities. Location: 1950 N College Avenue.  New 16,216 sq. ft., 2 story addition for the south expansion to the existing Avago Building #4 West Annex (Quad 5). Location: 4380 Ziegler Road. 35  New 7,588 sq ft health club/ gym facility at Jessup Farm Development. Gym facility to include 2 studios, training room, men and women’s locker rooms, 2 offices, laundry room, spin studio, and lounge area. Location: 1981 Jessup Drive.  New 6,005 sq ft one story, core and shell structural steel frame building for future restaurant at Foothills Mall Redevelopment. Located on Lot 1H. Location: 321 E Foothills Parkway.  New 2-story single family detached residence to include 1506 sq ft unfinished basement and 1371 sq ft attached garage. Location: 1513 Red Sky Court.  Construction of a new 9,467 sq ft. one story core and shell structural steel frame building located on Block 18 of the Foothills Mall Redevelopment site with restaurant/retail uses. Location: 170 E Foothills Parkway.  Reconstruction of existing 1501 sq ft pool service building for the Landings Community pool. Existing building will be demolished (on a separate permit). Location: 318 Spinnaker Lane.  New one story 24,632 sq ft structural steel frame construction core and shell building. The building is designated as Lot 15 on the Foothills Mall Redevelopment site. Location: 3300 S College Avenue. 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. City Council provided feedback on the project’s direction at the October 28, 2014 Council Work Session. The Council Hearing for the Strategic Plan adoption is scheduled for March 17. 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 and health impacts.  Old Town Neighborhoods Plan Update (formerly /Eastside and Westside Neighborhoods Plan Update) - The purpose of updating the original East Side and West Side Neighborhood Plans is to revisit the original visions, policy directives, and implementation actions in the existing documents and revise these elements based on emerging issues and trends. The planning process started in January 2015 with background work by staff and consultants to collect background information, confirm schedule, and public outreach 36 program. A related project that will process concurrently with the OTNP update includes developing Design Guidelines and Pattern Book, an action item recommended from the 2012 Neighborhood Character Study. Phase 1 for both projects kicks off in March with public events: • Listening Session - March 9, 6-8 pm. Knights of Columbus Meeting Hall –121 N. Meldrum St. • Listening Session - March 11, 6-8 pm. First United Methodist Church – 1005 Stover St. • Public Open House – March 30, 6-8 pm. 215 N Mason Community Room.  Lincoln Corridor Plan: 1) Neighborhood Project Funding - The Lincoln Corridor Plan was adopted by Council in May 2014. The Plan includes a list of recommended infrastructure projects in the surrounding neighborhoods. The 2015-2016 budget includes $556,000 to design and construct approximately half of the projects. On February 17, Council approved on Second Reading Ordinance No. 016, 2015 that appropriates $291,000 to complete the remaining short-/mid-term projects. 2) Lincoln Ave Improvements – On March 4, Council approved on Second Reading Ordinance No. 028, 2015 to appropriate partial funding for design, right of way acquisition and construction of the Lincoln Avenue Improvements from 1st Street to Lemay Avenue.  Downtown Plan – A consultant team assisting staff on market analysis, parking management and urban design will be retained by mid-February. Staff has initiated the formation of Downtown Plan Working Groups with expertise in Parking and Transportation, Economic Health, Urban Design, Energy and Environment, and Arts and Culture.  Northeast/Mountain Vista Subarea Plan update – This study to analyze potential impacts from growth projected in the Mountain Vista Plan area, along with an alternative development scenario, has commenced.  Smoking Ordinance Expansion Options – First Reading was held before City Council on February 3, 2015 to expand current smoking restrictions as follows: o Complete smoking ban for the expanded Downtown Smoke-Free Zone o Complete smoking ban for all City Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas o Complete smoking ban for all City-owned or operated facilities and their related grounds; and a o Complete smoking ban for all City-approved public events and festivals o No designated smoking areas were recommended. Second reading occurred on February 17, 2015; the ordinance passed 6-1. Staff plans to move forward to formalize outreach and education campaigns, to identify placement and types of signage, to gather costs, and to work with other organizations on potential 37 partnering efforts. An item of note is that a protest letter was filed with the City Clerk’s office on March 2, 2014 in an effort to get this item added to the April ballot. The petition representatives need to collect 2,604 signatures within 20 days.  Urban Agriculture - A 6-month update on urban agriculture will be provided to Council in early March. The July 2014 update highlighted the urban agriculture licenses issued to date and staff’s continued collaboration with the Northern Colorado Local Food Cluster. Staff is continuing to work with the North Colorado 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.  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 land use and zoning, neighborhood character, transportation and mobility, parks and open space, and new designs for Prospect Road and Lake Street (from Shields to College). The Draft Plan and recommended design for the Prospect Corridor will be available for public review from February 9 to 22. City Council will consider adoption of the plan at the March 17 meeting. More information on the project can be found at fcgov.com/westcentral. Development Projects under Appeal  None 38