HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 5/19/2015 - City Manager�S Monthly Report - May 14, 2015May 14, 2015
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
Council Retreat ..........................................................................................................................2
2015 Spring Competitive Process ..............................................................................................2
Comcast Agreement Extension ..................................................................................................2
City Projects Land Use Code Amendment ................................................................................2
Poudre Fire Authority Performance Update ..............................................................................2
EMS/Ambulance Contract .........................................................................................................2
Police Services Training Facility ...............................................................................................2
Economic Health Strategic Plan ................................................................................................3
Lincoln Avenue Street Improvements .......................................................................................3
Mountain Vista Subarea Plan Analysis......................................................................................3
Affordable Housing Strategic Plan ............................................................................................3
Vacation Rental by Owner/ Air Bed and Breakfast Policy Discussion .....................................3
ECONOMY
Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax ..................................................................................................4
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Engineering Capital Projects ......................................................................................................4
Utilities Capital Projects ..........................................................................................................19
COMMUNITY EVENTS ...........................................................................................................37
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
Fort Collins Police Services .....................................................................................................38
Poudre Fire Authority .............................................................................................................39
BUILDING ACTIVITY………………………………………………………………………..42
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
May 16-17 City Council Retreat
Saturday, May 16
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from 5:00-8:00 p.m., University House, 1504 Remington St.
Sunday, May 17 from 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Rocky Mountain Innosphere Building
First Floor Conference Rooms, 320 E. Vine Drive.
May 19 Council Meeting
2015 Spring Competitive Process
o Approve funding recommendations made by the CDBG Commission for
Affordable Housing and Human Service projects and programs using City and
federal dollars.
o Over $3 million is available to allocate to affordable housing projects, public
(human) service programs and administration
o Six housing proposals were submitted requesting over $2.6 million
o Just over $2 million is available in the housing category
o Five housing proposals are recommended for full or partial funding, one for
zero funding
o Thirty four public (human) service proposals were submitted
o Just under $800,000 is available in the public (human) service category
o Thirty three public (human) service proposals are recommended for partial
funding (16% to 87%), one for zero funding
o Funding comes from four main sources: Community Development Block
Grant (federal), HOME Investment Partnerships (federal), Affordable
Housing Fund (City General Fund and Keep Fort Collins Great) and Human
Services Program (City General Fund and Keep Fort Collins Great)
Second Reading: Comcast Agreement Extension
Review of City Projects Land Use Code Amendment
o Consider changing the appeal process for City projects to one similar to what
occurs in a Site Plan Advisory Review (SPAR) process.
May 26 Work Session
Poudre Fire Authority Performance Update
o Provide an annual report regarding the activities and accomplishments of PFA,
reviewing annual performance measurements, goals, actual spending to budget,
benefits to the community related to strategic outcome goals, operational
efficiency, productivity improvements, and issues of concern to the Board, the
District and the City, with such report to be submitted annually in the second
quarter of each year.
EMS/Ambulance Contract
o Report to Council on the selection of the ambulance contract and provisions of the
contract.
Police Services Training Facility
o Provide an updated proposal to build a Police Training facility in partnership with
the City of Loveland
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June 2 Council Meeting
Cable TV Franchise Renewal
o Council will consider on first reading the approval of the proposed renewal of the
Cable TV Franchise agreement with Comcast of California/Colorado LLC.
Economic Health Strategic Plan
o Council will consider approval of a revised Economic Health Strategic Plan
(EHSP). The EHSP provides guidance to City staff and the community regarding
Economic Health activities.
Annual Land Use Code Revisions
o Consideration of a variety of changes, additions and clarifications to the Land Use
Code that have been identified since the last update in December 2014.
Lincoln Avenue Street Improvements – Final Funding
o Appropriate the remaining funding for design, right of way acquisition and
construction of the Lincoln Avenue Improvements from 1st Street to Lemay
Avenue. The scope of the proposed improvements is based on the concepts
approved in the Lincoln Corridor Plan with a reduced level of enhancement
consistent with the proposed budget.
June 9 Work Session
Mountain Vista Subarea Plan Analysis
o The purpose of the Mountain Vista Plan Assessment is to evaluate an alternative
“rural” development scenario and identify both the infrastructure costs of this
less-intensive land use pattern and attendant impacts based upon the social,
economic and environmental indicators of the Sustainability Assessment process.
Additionally, the project will determine the implications of State and City oil and
gas regulations on future development.
Affordable Housing Strategic Plan
o Provide City Council with an overview of the Housing Affordability Policy Study
and the resulting strategic plan. Staff will frame and preview key issues and
policy questions that will be addressed through the plan and present the public
engagement plan to obtain public input on the plan.
Vacation Rental by Owner/ Air Bed and Breakfast Policy Discussion
o Update Council on possible options to define and regulate Vacation Rental by
Owner (VRBO) and Air Bed and Breakfast (Airbnb) uses.
June 16 – Council Meeting Canceled for Colorado Municipal League Annual Conference
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ECONOMY
FORT COLLINS SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTIONS
Sales and Use Tax Collections
March 2015
Sales tax collections increased 9.2%
Use tax collections excluding rebates decreased 17.8%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 3.1%
2015 YTD
Sales tax collections increased 9.4%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 40.6%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 14.9%
CAPITAL PROJECTS
(new information noted in blue text)
1. CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: KFCG/BOB 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: New sidewalk installation along Parker/Remington
and Stuart/Remington. Sidewalk repairs along Meldrum/Oak. New sidewalk
installation along City Park south of Birch.
o Current projects: Installation of 158’ of missing sidewalk along Sycamore in
collaboration with Capital Projects ditch replacement project. Installed 100’
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of missing sidewalk along Maple west of Howes. Installation of 450’ of
missing sidewalk and two accessible ramps along Olive between Whedbee
and Smith currently in progress.
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.
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
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.
CDOT initiated the second phase of the project, focusing on removing and replacing the
remaining south section of the existing bridge. CDOT anticipates setting the Phase II
bridge girders by the end of May 2015.
Pedestrian traffic will be prohibited on Mulberry Street between Riverside Avenue and
Lemay Avenue. A signed detour utilizing Lemay Avenue and Riverside Avenue is
provided. Pedestrians and cyclists will continue to have access across Mulberry Street
via the traffic signal at Lemay Avenue throughout Phase 2.
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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.
3. 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.
4. ARTHUR DITCH REPLACEMENT – WOOD STREET/SYCAMORE STREET
Funding Sources: KFCG
Estimated Project Budget: $700,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
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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.
Construction is complete. Wood Street was open to the travelling public on April 24.
5. 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.
maintenance schedules to ensure the roadway is reviewed for both short and long term
impacts.
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Both locations have achieved substantial completion with box enclosures, and will
reach final completion in May 2015.
Continuous communication has been an integral part of this project, and will be
essential as the process of property restoration begins.
Floodplain elevation checks will be conducted now that the roadways are repaved.
This will certify that the floodplain has not been negatively impacted with the
reconstruction of the roadway.
6. 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
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.
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Staff will continue to perform outreach to adjacent residents to provide additional
information on the project and its schedule as it becomes available.
7. 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.
Project is currently in a “hold pattern” until the appraisal process clears the review
period and is approved by Colorado Department of Transportation, Row of Way
Department, as federal funding requires.
As a result of meeting Federal requirements this project is anticipated to go to
construction in the summer of 2016.
8. 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
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
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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)
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.
Bids were opened in April. Construction is expected to begin in mid-May.
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
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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
The project is going out to bid in May, with construction starting in late June.
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
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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 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. This will take place in the fall of 2015, after the construction
for this project is complete. Temporary striping will be applied to specific areas
along the Remington Corridor prior to Street Maintenance work.
Construction will start in early June.
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
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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.
Contracts are in place between the City and the Contractor (L&M Enterprises), and
Windsor and the Contractor.
Construction of the signs is nearing completion. Solar panel and lighting installation
is nearly complete. Landscaping and irrigation have been installed.
Construction is expected to be completed in May 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
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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:
1. Developing an implementation plan for improvements along Jefferson Street
between College Avenue and the Mountain /Lincoln intersection based on the
available budget;
2. 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.
The City is nearing completion on final engineering plans along the Feeder Supply
Development’s Willow Street frontage in an effort to coordinate developer and City
planned improvements.
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 (INTERIM) 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
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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.
Walsh Construction Inc. crews have begun working on the west side of Lemay
Avenue, and are nearing completion of the curb/gutter and sidewalk, as well as new
access points to the Woodward campus.
Major milestones include paving the west side of Lemay, installation of water and
sewer utilities, median modification/new turn lane reconstruction, and traffic signal
infrastructure at Magnolia and Lemay.
Anticipated substantial completion is mid-July 2015. This phase will be communicated
via press releases and social media.
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.
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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.
A signed IGA with CDOT has been executed, and authorization to begin design has been
received.
The City has a work order with Interwest Consulting Group for a conceptual level design
to be completed in May 2015. A conceptual level design will help facilitate discussions
with the ditch company, CDOT, Larimer County and other stakeholders.
The City anticipates advertising a Request for Proposals (RFP) in late spring/early
summer 2015 for full design of the project.
16. 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 was completed in Summer
2014.
Zak Dirt, Inc. was awarded the N. College construction contract and construction for the
improvements along North College Avenue began in October 2014.
The project has completed the west side storm sewer system and waterline modifications.
The project is currently installing concrete pavement along the west side of N. College
Ave.
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The project is anticipated to be completed in November 2015.
Additional project information is available at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/ncollege.php
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Mall Project
April 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Pouring electrical duct bank Electrical duct bank encasement
encasement
4 Transformers Energized
75% of trenching complete
Energize 11 Temp Transformers
Vault Relocaon at Monroe and College
Vault Replacement at Standford and Mon‐
roe
Installaon of remaining conduit
Pull cable to exisng pad sites
Move Feeders: Waing Direcon from PDT
Cable Install
Schedule
April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 Aug 2015 Sept 2015
Electrical Excavaon
Transformer Installaon
Vault Relocaon Project Complete
ConstrucƟon Budget
Construcon Cost Esmate: $1,300,000
Work Complete $ 554,000
Project 60% Complete
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Woodward Governor Project
April 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
750 Circuits in Vault on Lincoln Vault Replacement on Lincoln
Vault #446: Pulled 3 Circuits Gate A
Vault #444: Assembled 2 Circuits for
Lemay/Lincoln
Team Petroleum: Assembled 3 Circuits
12 Ts: Assembled 4 Circuits
Assembly of Primary Metering Cabinets
Install Switches and Metering Cabinets
750 Cable Assembly
Hydro Engineering Vault Structural Miga‐
on for Lyndsay Vaults. Energizing June
2015
750 T‐Bodies in Vault on Lincoln
Schedule
April 2015 May 2015 June 2015
Ground Escalaon
Cable Assembly
Cable Installaon
Lyndsay Structural Vault Project Complete
ConstrucƟon Budget
Construcon Cost Esmate $ 2,000,000.
Work Complete $1,600,000.
Project 80% Complete
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North Shields Duct Bank Project
April 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Duct Bank Installation Duct Bank
Duct Bank completed across Arthurs Ditch
and the Poudre River
2 vault installed
Conduit stubbed into Xcel easement
Stubs installed for connuaon of duct
bank to the south
L&P conduits terminated in Xcel easement
Duct bank will be connued following an‐
nexaon of this area
Project scope reduced and project will be
closed out
Duct Bank Excavation
Schedule
November December 2014 January 2015 February 2015 March 2015 April 2015
Install conduits across
Install vaults
Install conduit from Project Complete
ConstrucƟon Budget
Total Project Value $ 834,481
Work Complete 30%
Project 100% Complete
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North College Improvement Project
April 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Fort Collins Oldest Remaining
Overhead Power Lines
Some of Fort Collins Oldest Remaining
Overhead Power Lines
Widen Road/Sidewalks: removed street
lights
Overhead Power lines undergrounded
Vault Installaon
Conduit Installaon
New Upgraded Street lighng
Difficult Access to Overhead Power lines
will be undergrounded .
Overhead Power Lines Before
Undergrounded
Schedule
April 2015 May 2015 June 2015
Removed Street Lights
Overhead power lines
undergrounded
Conduit Installaon
Upgraded Street Project Complete
ConstrucƟon Budget—PM Mark Smith
Total Contract Values $570,000
Work Complete $57,000
Project 10% Complete
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HARMONY SUBSTATION SECURITY WALL
April 2015
April May June July August September
Design
Perming
Construcon
Major Design Elements Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Dixon Creek Substation completed Site Map
security wall
Increased measure of physical security
Enhanced aesthecs of substaon property
12 foot high x 1471.9 linear feet block fence
Two 20’ gates constructed of steel and one 4’
man gate
Automac gate opener installed on main gate
with keypad for secure entrance and exit.
Complete construcon contracts
Complete construcon schedule
Complete planning process
Install silt fence (BMP)
Install temporary fence
Drill Piers for wall
Set and grout columns
Harmony Substation Site
Schedule
ConstrucƟon Budget
Total Contract Values $720,819
Expenditures thru April 28 $18,034
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TIMBERLINE SUBSTATION SECURITY BEAMS AND CAMERAS
April 2015
Jan 2015 Feb 2015 Mar 2015 April 2015
2015
May 2015 September
2015
Design
Construcon
Major Design Elements Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Beams Installed Site Map
Increased measure of substaon security
Infrared beam foundaon layout
Installaon of 2nd PTZ camera
Complete wiring and control diagrams
Install foundaons
Set beam pedestals
Pull power and control wire
Terminate on control board
Mount camera
Check out SCADA controls
Timberline Substaon Site
Schedule
Design/ConstrucƟon Budget
Approx. Total Contract Values $25,000
Expenditures thru April 28 $18,000
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Boxelder Creek Ouƞall
April 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
April 2015 July 2015 October 2015 January 2016 February 2016 May 2016 October 2016
Dredge Boxelder Creek
Construct New Siphon
UƟlity RelocaƟons at Prospect
Box Culverts & Channel at Prospect
Project Budget % Complete
Total Budget $4,000,000
Total Design Spent $96,000 45%
Total ConstrucƟon Spent $300,000 8%
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Rigden Water Storage Project
April 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Pump Station Interior Site Map
Earthwork is complete
The reservoir leak test conƟnues
Landscaping
Ramp to Bottom to Reservoir Bottom
Schedule
April 2015 May 2015 June 2015
Landscaping
Reservoir tesƟng Project Complete Begin Filling
CriƟcal Path
Project Budget % Complete
Total Budget $14,000,000
Total Design Spent $645,100 100%
Total ConstrucƟon Spent $10,025,800 92%
Total Other Expenses $980,800
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COFC T3 Improvement & Equipment Replacement
April 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Stainless Steel weir plate installaon on
T3 effluent troughs
Progress of pipe demolion in pipe
gallery
Bearing and sprocket installaƟon
Re‐installaƟon and tesƟng of T3 chain & flights
Startup of T3, and Filters 609, 610, and 611 completed
DemoliƟon of all old pipe in pipe gallery
InstallaƟon of UV backwash line
Completed ladder and access door
installaon in T3
Schedule
April 2015 May 2015
12” Backwash Line InstallaƟon
T3 Project Complete Project Complete
Asphalt patching
Project Budget % Complete
Total Contract Values $1,814,011
Work Complete $1,611,824 89%
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Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
NORTH SHIELDS STREET SANITARY SEWER INTERCEPTOR
April 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Old bridge abutment and culvert Site Map
Placed 1300 feet of 21” sewer
Placed 4 manholes
Placed 3 service stubs
Osprey have nested
ConƟnue placing sewer north along Shields
Street
Place service stubs
Osprey Nest
Schedule
May 2015 June 2015
Poudre River north to Willox Lane‐21” Sanitary Sewer
Service Stubs
ConstrucƟon Budget % Complete
Total Budget $2,425,000
Total Design Spent $239,000 99%
Total ConstrucƟon Spent $878,000 53%
Total Other Expenses $365,000 100%
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POUDRE RIVER SEWER CROSSING AT SHIELDS STREET
April 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Final manhole Site Map
ConstrucƟon Complete Submit as‐built no‐rise cerƟficaƟon
Complete as‐built drawings
Project complete (prior to County
finishing bank work)
Schedule
May 2015
Complete No‐Rise CerƟficaƟon
AS‐Built
ConstrucƟon Budget % Complete
Total Budget $210,500
Total Design Spent $26,400 95%
Total ConstrucƟon Spent $146,584 89%
Total Other Expenses
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DWRF Digester 611 Lid Replacement
April 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Digester Lid construcƟon pad LocaƟon Map
preparaƟon
Generator Bldg deconstrucƟon completed
Lid ConstrucƟon work order complete
Building pad construcƟon underway
Digester piping modificaƟons underway
Lid secƟon delivery starƟng May 18th
Sludge sucƟon piping modificaƟons
Lid welding and fabricaƟon
Generator Building deconstrucƟon and
brick recycling
Schedule
Project Budget % Complete
Total Budget $1,128,000 25%
Design Spent $18,080 55%
ConstrucƟon Spent $268,000 24%
April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015 October 2015 November 2015
Digester Lid FabricaƟon
On‐Site Lid Assembly
InstallaƟon and TesƟng
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DWRF South Process Train BNR & Replacement Project
April 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Concrete Placement in DWRF SPT Basin LocaƟon Map
Slab
Void form and planking completed
SubstaƟon pad preparaƟon
Slab rebar installaƟon completed
Slab concrete placement completed
Wall formwork underway
Electrical infrastructure underway
Wall rebar installaƟon and placement
Major equipment procurement and installaƟon
HydrostaƟc tesƟng of basins
Receipt and installaƟon of Neuros Blowers
Completed DWRF Basin Slab Rebar
Schedule
April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015
Wall Rebar & Placement
HydrostaƟc Test Basins
Chemical Duct Bank InstallaƟon
Major Equipment Procurement
Electrical Infrastructure
Project Budget % Complete
Total Budget $9,596,000 43%
Design Spent $907,600 99%
ConstrucƟon Spent $3,191,800 37%
Other Expenses $18,600 37%
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Mountain Avenue Waterline Replacement
April 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
InstallaƟon of new copper services to curb stop
InstallaƟon of new fire hydrants
PreparaƟon of design plans
PreparaƟon of project schedule
CoordinaƟon with other departments
ExisƟng Cast Iron Pipe to Be Replaced
Schedule
April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015
Final Design
ConstrucƟon
Project Budget To Be Determined
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Old Town Water and Wastewater Master Plan
April 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 redevelop‐
ment
Water and Wastewater Model Updates
PrioriƟzaƟon Model
Downtown Redevelopment Review
DefiniƟon of Improvements
ExisƟng Cast Iron Pipe
Schedule
April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015
System Assessment and Problem IdenƟficaƟon
DefiniƟon of Improvements
Cost EsƟmaƟng
Project PrioriƟzaƟon
Final Report
City Council AdopƟon
Project Budget % Complete
Total Budget $250,000 40%
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Cathodic ProtecƟon
April 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
NEWT Phase 2 Water Line Bonded to Site Map
City AB Water Line
Prepared Contractor contract for AB conƟnuity correcƟons
Worked with NEWT on bonding their new Phase 2 line where
it crossed the AB line in two locaƟons
Rustnot will return in a September to adjust WTF recƟfiers
ConƟnuity correcƟons on AB line to start in September
NEWT Phase 2 Water Line Bonded to
City AB Water Line
Schedule
April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015
NEWT 2 Bonding at AB crossings
On‐going
Project Budget % Complete
Total Budget $130,000
Total Design Spent $0
Total ConstrucƟon Spent $15,000 11%
Total Other Expenses $6000
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Fossil Creek Stream RehabilitaƟon Project
April 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Channel with IrrigaƟon Flushing Flows Site Map
Planted locally harvested willows in wetland areas
Visited site to view the newly rehabilitated channel
handle irrigaƟon ditch inflow of flushing flows
PlanƟngs to conƟnue into June with final plants scheduled
for September
Site closed with fencing and signage for the next 3‐5 years
to allow for naƟve vegetaƟon restoraƟon
Contractor invoices sƟll coming in
NaƟve Willows Planted In Wetland
Areas
Schedule
April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015
Planted naƟve willows in wetland areas
Further PlanƟngs
August 2015 September 2015
Project Budget % Complete
Total Budget $1,420,000
Total Design Spent $318,000 93%
Total ConstrucƟon Spent $650,000 66%
Total Other Expenses $97,000
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Northeast College Corridor Ouall Phase 3 (NECCO3)
April 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Set up Bore #1 Site Map
Contractor completed bore #2
Backfilled between railroad and East Vine Drive and graded swale
for runoff
Preparaon and setup for flashfill between bored pipes and boxes
Regrade and seed construcon area and swale
Bores complete, preparing for flashfill
around casing
Schedule
April 2015 May 2015
Completed Bore #2, prepared for flashfill around casing
Flashfill Annulus, regrade, and seed
Project Budget % Complete
Total Budget $1,042,000
Total Design Spent $88,000 51%
Total Construcon Spent $285,000 34%
Total Other Expenses $25,000
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Visual Arts and Crafts Show
Location: Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr.
Date/Time: May 1 through June 3, 2015
Details: The Fort Collins Senior Center will host the Visual Arts and Crafts Show beginning May 1
and ending June 3, 2015. The Art Show will showcase both historical and contemporary
artworks and collections by local, regional, national and international artists ages 50 and
older. Exhibits are open to the public and free of charge. Work may be for sale.
The Visual Arts and Craft Show will be on display at the Fort Collins Senior May 1– June 3,
Monday–Friday from 6 AM – 9 PM, Saturday from 8 AM – 5 PM., and Sunday from 10 AM – 9
PM. The Artists’ Reception is Friday, May 1 from 4 PM – 6 PM. More than 200 pieces of work
displayed including quilting, sculpture, pottery & watercolor.
Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/news/index.php?id=5866
Contact Information: Katie Stieber, Phone: 970.224.6029, E-mail address: kstieber@fcgov.com
Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Location: CSU Parking Lot (NW corner of Lake Street and College Avenue)
Date/Time: Saturday May 30, 2015 at 9:00 AM
Details: Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Residents may bring up to 30 gallons of
paint, pesticides, cleaning and automotive products, household batteries, personal care
products, and CFL bulbs and mercury-containing items (e.g., thermostat and appliance
switches, thermometers, button-shaped batteries)..
Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/hazwaste
Contact Information: Errin Henggeler, Phone: 970-416-2320, E-mail address: ehenggeler@fcgov.com
The Servant of Two Masters
Location: In the Park at Columbine Health Systems, 947 Worthington Circle
Date/Time: May 30 – June 27, 2015
Details: Prepare to overindulge in sheer joy with this Classic Commedia dell’Arte dish that serves up
a feast of laughter, romance, and mistaken identities with thrills and spills that will have you
begging for more! Betrothed lovers, back-from-the-dead fiancés, and a crafty servant with an
insatiable appetite for food and fortune blend together in this melting pot of comic genius.
When clever Truffaldino attempts to serve two masters at once to double his earnings and his
helpings, he finds himself falling for the delectable housemaid, Smeraldina, and his madcap
plans over-boil with searing hysteria!
Web address: http://www.fcgov.com/lctix/show.php?id=657
Contact Information: 970-221-6730 - Box Office, E-mail address: LCinfo@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
Police Investigates Man who jumped through window
Police Services investigated a report of a man who jumped through a third story window. The
investigation revealed that a 19 year old male had consumed a THC infused edible and had an
adverse reaction. He received serious injuries in the fall. It was discovered that his mother had
provided the edible. She was later arrested for several alleged crimes in relation to the
investigation.
Police Investigate Murder/Suicide
Police Services responded to a suspicious incident and discovered a woman had been shot to
death. There was indication that her husband had shot her and was also going to commit suicide.
He was found a few hours later in a remote area where he had died from a single gunshot wound.
This is the first homicide in Fort Collins in 2015.
Man arrested for robbery of Fort Collins Walgreens
On April 24, 2015, patrol officers responded to an armed robbery of the Walgreens in west fort
Collins. Through surveillance technology and a coordinated police effort the officers were able
to locate Michael Surprise, 20, of Fort Collins. He was interviewed and arrested for several
armed robberies that had occurred at that same Walgreens.
Former Officer Sentenced for his crimes
Former Fort Collins Police Officer Jarrett Branson was sentenced for his crimes committed while
on duty. He was sentenced to 4 years in prison. Chief Hutto, on behalf of the members of Fort
Collins Police Services, testified at his sentencing hearing. In part Chief Hutto said;
“I’m here today to represent the 300 plus men and women of Fort Collins Police Services.
To state clearly and without equivocation that the reprehensible behavior engaged in by
Jarrett Branson is beyond unacceptable. Far more often than we should the dedicated
officers and support personnel who work tirelessly, and with great honor for their
communities, must answer for those rare few that choose to betray or ignore their sworn
oath.
First and foremost I stand with the victims of Jarrett Branson’s predatory behavior. I
salute and commend them for the bravery that it took to come forward and tell their story.
I can only hope that the actions that were taken once we learned of the crimes will
somehow help with their healing and restore some modicum of trust.”
Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 13 telephone calls that ranged from a CSU
student requesting information on the correlation of poverty and drug abuse, to an inquiry if there
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is a requirement for burglar alarm permitting. Presentations occurred for the Sustainability
Volunteers on their annual personal safety class and staff attended to an informational table for
two days at the 9 News Health Fair.
A breakdown of the month’s Crime Prevention activities follows:
RESTORE, 53 attend
9 Health Fairs, 1200 attend
Sustainability Volunteer Safety, 25 attend
Pedestrian Safety, 6 attend
Crime Prevention Tip
Calls are coming in again for information on setting up Neighborhood Watch programs. The
crime prevention specialist will help to guide the neighborhood in setting up the program, but
ultimately it is up to the people to maintain how they wish to run their program. With social
media and offerings such as “Nextdoor.com” communication does not cost a penny, and the
neighborhoods will know within minutes what is happening. They can also stay informed on
police activity by signing up for the “crime map” at www.fcgov.com/police. Plus there is a
handout on the police web site on how to set up the Neighborhood Watch program.
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Notable Incidents/Items/Events:
PFA Board Confirms Poudre Valley Hospital Emergency Medical Services Contract-
At their meeting on May 5
th
, the Poudre Fire Authority Board confirmed Poudre Valley
Hospital Emergency Medical Services for the Northern Larimer County Emergency
Response Area (NLCERA) EMS contract. The initial contract will commence June 01, 2015
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and continue until May 31, 2016. The contract term will be one (1) year with the option to
extend four (4) additional one-year periods. After the initial five (5) year contract period, the
contract may be extended for up to five (5) additional one (1) year periods subject to
approval by the PFA Board.
A competitive process was used for this exclusive service contract which began in November
2014 with a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The RFP process was coordinated through
the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Department. This contract supports PFA’s strategic goal
to reduce the frequency and severity of emergency incidents by establishing a high standard
of quality care and comprehensive performance requirements, metrics and accountability.
9Health Fair- A wonderful opportunity to interact with customers in a non-emergency
setting wherein customers are looking for information. PFA was invited once again to join
the 9Health Fair in April; hundreds of people attend this yearly event to obtain many types of
health screenings because this may be their only chance to do so throughout the year.
Firefighters are able to talk to customers about fire and life safety issues; sometimes even
arranging for additional services such as a home safety check or installation of a smoke or
carbon monoxide alarm. This is another great event to offer preventative information.
Fire Extinguisher Training System Grant Awarded- Firehouse Subs Public Safety
Foundation has awarded PFA a grant worth over $13,000 to purchase a new Bullex Fire
Extinguisher training system. Currently fire extinguisher training is performed using live fire
and real extinguishers. This current method releases hydrocarbons and dry chemical powder
into the environment. The new system is all electric and will allow PFA to better reflect its
customers’ environmental concerns while at the same time receive quality training. PFA
looks forward to receiving the system in the second quarter of this year.
Incident Statistics (by category)-
Report Period: April 2015 Total Property Loss
Fires 28 $ 1,078,370
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 1
Rescue / EMS 1,167
Hazardous Condition - no fire 32
Service Call 59
Good Intent Call 163
False Alarms / False Calls 97
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 5
Total = 1,552
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YEAR-TO-DATE 2015 Total Property Loss
Fires 126 $ 1,837,411
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 5
Rescue / EMS 4,547
Hazardous Condition - no fire 117
Service Call 232
Good Intent Call 570
False Alarms / False Calls 382
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 10
Total = 5,989
Comparison: April 2014 Total Property Loss
Fires 27 $ 563,000
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 2
Rescue / EMS 1,000
Hazardous Condition - no fire 23
Service Call 59
Good Intent Call 120
False Alarms / False Calls 77
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 2
Total = 1,310
Comparison: YEAR-TO-DATE 2014 Total Property Loss
Fires 102 $ 1,055,050
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 4
Rescue / EMS 4,050
Hazardous Condition - no fire 107
Service Call 217
Good Intent Call 398
False Alarms / False Calls 390
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 11
Total = 5,279
*Information subject to change due to updated data.
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BUILDING & PLANNING ACTIVITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
2014 YTD 2015 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 112 107 -4%
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 89 79 -11%
Building Permits Issued 1,882 3,061 +63%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) 166.17 154.85 -7%
Building Inspections Performed 10,890 11,103 +2%
Plan Reviews Performed 675 677 0%
Overall development review revenues are $4,871 over projection for 2015 as of April 30
th
.
General Fund revenues are $44,276 over projection; however Engineering Development Review
revenues are under projection by $39,404.
Development Projects of note include:
Foothills Mall Redevelopment – The Foothills Mall Redevelopment has been approved
and is under construction. There have been five Minor Amendments submitted and
approved for Foothills Mall Redevelopment. 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. Construction coordination meetings are continued to be held with City
Staff and the developer as needed.
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. Sears
building down, recyclable materials being separated
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,
interior trades moving forward.
New core and shell, B1408666, 3050 S College and B1402938, 3100 S. College
framing progressing
Tenant Finish for Chico’s clothing at B1408817, 3120 S. Tenant finish completed,
permit closed
Tenant finish for Harrison’s Jewelry B1500098, 3120 S College, work
progressing
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”.
New Core and Shell 8006 SF. for 327 E Foothills #B1410749 applied 10/28/14,
Plan review completed, permit ready. Permit issued as Footing and Foundation
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New Core and Shell 6005 SF. for 321 E Foothills #B1410751. Plan review
completed permit ready. Permit issued as Footing and Foundation
New Core and shell B1412731, 170 E Foothills 9,467 sq. ft. plan review under
way, comments sent waiting response. Permit issued full
Permits Under Review (Mall):
Tenant Finish for Victoria’s Secret at 215 E. Foothills Pkwy #B1411229 applied
10/30/14 Plan review completed, permit ready.
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,
o Tenant finish permit B1411516 permit issued full
o 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. Great progress in clearing roofing back log inspections, approximately 750
roofs remain from original crush. Inspections are rapidly catching up, but due to weather
of last week, we remain approximately three to four weeks behind in 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.
o A minor amendment for Phase Two which includes the 52,000 square foot
Woodward Office Headquarters building.
Additional Woodward Campus items:
Permits Issued:
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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 CSU Medical Center facility
at the northwest corner of Prospect and College. The medical center will be four stories
and will provide 155 surface parking spaces on-site. The proposal is subject to a Site
Plan Advisory Review by the Planning and Zoning Board. A separate neighborhood
meeting is anticipated in July or August for this proposal.
CSU Parking Garage – In conjunction with the medical center, CSU will also build a
parking structure to the north of the medical center that will provide +/- 476 additional
parking spaces. The site is located southeast of Pitkin and the Mason Trail. The proposal
is subject to a Site Plan Advisory Review by the Planning and Zoning Board. The
neighborhood meeting for this project is on April 6
th
and is scheduled for P&Z in May.
CSU Parking Lot – This is a request to construct a surface parking lot on an undeveloped
parcel at the southeast corner of Research Boulevard and Centre Avenue. The parking lot
will contain approximately 900 parking stalls, with access points on Research Boulevard,
Centre Avenue and Gillette Drive. A portion of the site is located in the Employment (E)
zone district with the remaining portion on the CSU south campus. The total site area is
approximately 11 acres. The proposal is subject to a Site Plan Advisory Review by the
Planning and Zoning Board. A neighborhood meeting was held for the project on April
1
st
and is scheduled for P&Z in May.
CSURF Parking Lot – This is a request to construct an interim surface parking lot and
construction storage area, located northwest of Centre Avenue and Research Boulevard,
across from the CSU Parking Lot mentioned above. The CSURF parking lot will contain
approximately 205 parking spaces. The parking is proposed in an effort to replace
parking removed from other areas of campus on an interim basis. Approximately 5 acres
of the site proposes a “Contractor Laydown” as a storage area for nearby CSU
construction projects, and the interim parking area encompasses approximately 3 acres.
The use of recycled asphalt is proposed from the demolition of other CSU parking lots.
The proposal will specify a limited time period for the parking and staging uses, and will
also outline interim erosion control mitigation, buffering, hours of operation, privacy
fencing, ingress/egress routes, as well as how and when the site will be restored to a
natural state once the interim use has expired. The proposal is subject to a Type 1 review
and approval by an Administrative Hearing Officer. Formal submittal of a combined
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PDP/FP is expected on April 14
th
with a hearing tentatively scheduled for May 21
st
. A
separate neighborhood meeting will be held for the proposal.
Projects that submitted final plans in April:
This is a request for a combined Project Development Plan / Final Plan for Verizon
Wireless. The proposed site will include a total of six (6) panel antennas mounted to the
facade of the office building located at 3003 E. Harmony Rd. Electronic equipment
associated with the antennas will be placed in the building basement, eliminating the need
for rooftop accessory structures and further minimizing the impact of the site on the
building appearance. The antennas will be painted to match the existing columns to
which they are mounted on the facade. This site is located in the (H-C) Harmony
Corridor District.
This is a request to replat and combine the Registry Ridge Second Filing and (the now
expired) Registry Ridge Fourth Filing for a total of 11.8 acres. Registry Ridge Second
Filing is partially built out with existing 4-plex condominiums, this replat proposal will
add primarily alley loaded single-family attached dwelling units. The expired Registry
Ridge Fourth Filing was formerly platted to contain duplex lots. The Seventh Filing
replat proposes single-family attached lots along Bon Homme Richard Drive and will
include single family detached lots at the south property line. The Seventh Filing will
include a total of 74 dwelling units; 56 single-family attached and 18 single family
detached units.
This is a request to develop Lot 1 of the Timberline Center PUD, to construct a new one
story, 3,096 square foot Serious Texas Barbeque restaurant with a 480 square foot
covered outdoor seating area. Vehicular access will be via an existing private drive along
the west portion of the property. This private drive is part of the overall interior
circulation roads constructed for Timberline Center PUD. The property is located at
2001 S. Timberline Rd. and is in the I - Industrial zone district.
This is a request to convert an existing one story, 3,600 square foot warehouse/retail
building formerly used by a tire shop business, into a Marijuana cultivation facility on a
.37 acre site. The business would operate using two employees, with a potential
maximum of 4 employees. The interior of the building will be modified to bring it up to
current code. Exterior modifications include parking lot repairs, landscaping and
improved drainage. The property is located at 5608 S. College Avenue and is in the (CS)
Service Commercial zone district.
This is a request for a proposed 39,562 square foot, 3 story building for the City of Fort
Collins Utilities Customer Service department. The building would house the customer
services and the executive administration for the City of Fort Collins Utilities, as well as
the Sustainability Services Department of City administration. The new building will be
located at 222 Laporte Avenue on a 54,076 sq. ft. lot. Three of the four existing
buildings on the site will be deconstructed. The fourth building containing the historic
creamery "Butterfly Building" will most likely be moved to another location within the
boundaries of block 32. The site is zoned D - Downtown Civic Center Subdistrict.
Construction Projects of Note for April:
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New3 story, 89,886 sq. ft., 60 unit apartment building with elevator on post-tensioned
slab, Type VA wood construction for Crowne on Timberline multi-family development.
Location: 2001 Rosen Drive, Building 2.
Construction of a new one story, 8006 sf core and shell building for a future restaurant.
Located on Lot 1J of the Foothills Mall Redevelopment. (Steel Construction). Grease
interceptor included in this permit. Location: 327 E Foothills Parkway.
Construction of a new 24,276 square foot, 3-story addition to the existing Foothills Mall
near the southeast corner of the existing Macy's. This will be for the Foothills Activity
Center (FAC) and complete finish for this building. There will be catwalk from the new
parking structure entering in at the second level of the FAC. Location: 241 E Foothills
Parkway.
New one story, 25,469 sq.ft. structural steel frame core and shell building for future retail
use. The building is located on Lot 19 of the Foothills Mall Redevelopment site.
Location: 3051 Mathews Street.
New one story, 10,152 sq ft structural steel frame core and shell building. The building
will eventually be divided into 5 tenant spaces; two restaurant and three retail spaces.
Location: 185 E Foothills Parkway.
New one story, 11,201 sq ft structural steel frame core and shell building with possible
restaurant/retail uses. The building is designated as Lot 9A on the Foothills Mall
Redevelopment site. Location: 175 E Foothills Parkway.
33,348 square foot addition to existing assisted living facility for Columbine Health
Systems. This permit is associated with the Minor Amendment, New Mercer Commons II
(MA140127) located at 947 Worthington Circle. Location: 900 Centre Avenue.
New one story 3037sf single family detached residence with 1249sf unfinished basement,
1743sf finished basement, and 1058sf attached garage. Location: 6515 Westchase Court.
Construction of a new one- story 66, 080 sq ft structural frame addition known as the
south mall expansion attached to the existing Foothills Mall structure at the southwest
corner of the mall (formerly Sears- to be constructed once Sears building is demolished).
Addition will be attached to a future free standing building (205 E. Foothills Parkway -
1B) on separate permit. The addition is located on Lot 1A of the Foothills Mall
Redevelopment site. Location: 215 E Foothills Parkway.
New7,437 sq ft multi family triplex attached residence with crawlspace foundation and
1572 sq ft attached garage. Location: 4751 Pleasant Oak Drive.
Construction of a new one- story core and shell 30,265 sq ft structural frame constructed
as a free standing building. Addition to permit B1500524 (Lot 1A) that is attached to the
south mall expansion on the existing Foothills Mall. Location: 205 E Foothills Parkway.
Installation of a ground mount grid-tied solar PV system with 2035 modules totaling
500Kw AC for Riverside Community Solar Garden, a joint venture with the City of Fort
Collins. Location: 500 Riverside Avenue.
Other items of note:
Nature in the City – The Nature in the City Strategic Plan was adopted by Council during
their March 24 Regular Hearing. Staff is now focusing on Plan Implementation, including
the living wall, the development of design guidelines, a comprehensive dark skies policy,
and more. Staff is also recruiting volunteers for the project’s first citizen science effort to
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collect bird and butterfly data on a portion of the sites sampled in 2014. Updates on the
project will continue to be housed on the project’s website fcgov.com/natureinthecity.
Oil & Gas – The project team sent a project summary memo plus the corresponding
health and property studies to Council on Thursday, April 30, 2015. An FAQ has been
developed for the website regarding the results of the study and the FAQ and studies have
been posted on the Oil & Gas Website. Staff is in process to hold a neighborhood
meeting for the Hearthfire neighborhoods to review the results of the study and hold a
community meeting for the same purpose. Those meetings will likely be the first part of
June. The project team awaits direction from Council as to whether a work session
should be scheduled for the same purpose.
Old Town Neighborhoods Plan (formerly Eastside and Westside Neighborhoods Plan
Update) -
Phase I of the planning process beginning in March is nearing completion. Initial steps
included an assessment of existing conditions, identification of issues and opportunities
and first round of public meetings. Staff is coordinating setting up the neighborhood
stakeholder group meetings tentatively scheduled for late May.
For more information on the project including summaries of public input to date, visit:
fcgov.com/otnp.
Lincoln Corridor Plan - Implementation:
1) Neighborhood Projects - The Lincoln Corridor Plan was adopted by Council in May
2014. The Plan includes a list of recommended infrastructure projects in the surrounding
neighborhoods that are funded for implementation in 2015-2016. Neighborhood
Advisory Committee applications were reviewed by the City Manager and staff and
selections were confirmed on April 22, with the first meeting scheduled for May 27.
2) Lincoln Ave Improvements – The Lincoln Corridor Plan estimated the total cost of the
Lincoln Avenue improvements to be $19.3 million. This estimate includes final design,
construction, and a planning-level contingency of 30% for the full project limits from
Jefferson to Lemay, and includes replacement of the Poudre River Bridge. The
corresponding estimated budget for the segment from 1
st
Street to Lemay Avenue is $8
million.
The Lincoln Corridor Plan presents a design framework with the flexibility for
refinement, scalability, and phasing during the final design process, including potential
opportunities for cost savings. Based on this idea and feedback from Council that the
project does not need to include the complete level of envisioned enhancements, the
approved budget for this section was reduced to $6.5 million with the understanding that
the enhancements will be scaled back as needed to meet the budget.
An RFP will be released in the 2
nd
quarter of 2015 for project design. Engineering is
exploring alternate project delivery models using a design/build process that would
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hopefully allow for construction to begin in 2016. There will be right of way acquisition
that will need to be prioritized.
Downtown Plan – The process to update the Downtown Plan has begun! A number of
upcoming events will feature the Downtown Plan and give residents and visitors an
opportunity to provide input. An online survey is available at:
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2130093/Downtown4. Visit fcgov.com/downtown for
more information and to sign up for email updates.
o Downtown Plan Open House – Saturday, May 16; Opera Galleria, 123 N.
College Ave.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
o Larimer County Farmers’ Market – Saturday, May 30; 200 W. Oak St.; 8 a.m.-
12 p.m.
o First Friday Event – Friday, June 5; Old Town Square; 4-8 p.m.
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 – The protest petition on this item was
withdrawn; however, it is anticipated that a citizen initiative will follow. Staff is
currently working on education and outreach campaigns, as well as identifying costs and
placement of needed signage.
Neighborhood Associations – In an effort to increase connection, communication,
collaboration, and access to the City for residents, staff is exploring implementation of a
neighborhood association model in Fort Collins. These associations are intended to build
unity within neighborhoods, provide systems of support, and ensure individuals have a
voice and the ability to influence what happens in their neighborhoods and surrounding
areas. Our hope is that through these associations, Fort Collins’ residents will have
another way to engage with the City and have opportunity to participate in creating and
maintaining a healthy, vibrant, and dynamic community. Current efforts include:
o Creation and approval of project Charter
o Establishment of expanded interdisciplinary staff team
o Exploration and outreach with other communities
o Public engagement efforts
Neighborhood Leadership Session scheduled for April 25, 2015
Identify and recruit a Neighborhood Leader Design Team
Urban Agriculture - A 6-month update on urban agriculture was provided to Council in
March. 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.
Development Projects under appeal:
The CDNS Director’s decision to approve the 201 E Elizabeth Street building permit
application to change the use to a fraternity has received 4 appeals. These appeals are to
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the Zoning Board of Appeals. The appeals are scheduled to heard at the ZBA May 14
th
,
2015 meeting. The ZBA decision can be appealed to the City Council.
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