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June 9, 2015
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
Vine Drive/College Ave. Revitalization Study ..........................................................................2
Midtown TIF District Planning Process and HB-1348 ..............................................................2
City’s Naming Policy .................................................................................................................2
Community Recycling Center....................................................................................................2
Land Use Code Revisions ..........................................................................................................2
HUD Required 5-Year Strategic Consolidated Plan ..................................................................2
Time of Use Electric Rate Study ...............................................................................................2
Comcast Franchise Renewal ......................................................................................................2
Harmony Transfer Center ..........................................................................................................2
Addition of Permitted Use .........................................................................................................2
ECONOMY
Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax ..................................................................................................3
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Engineering Capital Projects ......................................................................................................3
Utilities Capital Projects ..........................................................................................................18
COMMUNITY EVENTS ...........................................................................................................32
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
Fort Collins Police Services .....................................................................................................33
Poudre Fire Authority .............................................................................................................35
BUILDING ACTIVITY………………………………………………………………………..38
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ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
June 15 Mid-Year Review of City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Judge
June 16 Meeting canceled for CML Conference
June 23 Urban Renewal Authority Work Session
Vine Drive/College Ave. Revitalization Study
o Provide preliminary market and economic analysis, as well as physical site
analysis, including infrastructure requirements and costs to support
redevelopment
o This study will be used to inform Downtown Plan and the options for
revitalization will be included with that Plan’s “Choices & Strategies” process
Midtown TIF District Planning Process and Status of HB-1348 re: Urban
Redevelopment
o Provide an update on the status of HB-1348 and its impact on City URA
projects in Midtown and North College
June 23 Work Session
Amending the City’s Naming Policy
o Review the City’s naming policy for properties and facilities for the purpose
of considering amendments to the Municipal Code
Community Recycling Center
o Review options for funding the operations and maintenance costs of the new
Community Recycling Center on Timberline Road for “hard-to-recycle-
materials”
July 7 Council Meeting
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
HUD Required 5-Year Strategic (Consolidated) Plan 2015-2019
o Consideration of a resolution adopting this plan that is federally required since
the City is a recipient of HUD funds.
Time of Use Electric Rate Study
o Establish the rates and time frame for a pilot study on a time of use rate
structure for residential electric customers
Comcast Franchise Renewal
o Consideration of the renewal of the non-exclusive Cable Franchise Agreement
between the City of Fort Collins and Comcast Of California/Colorado, LLC.
Harmony Transfer Center-CDOT IGA and Funding Agreement Regarding Parking
Enforcement
o Consider a CDOT Intergovernmental Agreement and Funding Agreement for
the City to provide parking enforcement services at the Harmony Transfer
Center.
Addition of Permitted Use-Land Use Code Amendment
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o Consider adoption of a Land Use Code amendment removing the Addition of
a Permitted Use process from certain zones in the City
ECONOMY
FORT COLLINS SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTIONS
Sales and Use Tax Collections
April 2015
Sales tax collections increased 4.6%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 65.6%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 14.1%
2015 YTD
Sales tax collections increased 8.2%
Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 46.3%
Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 14.7%
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.
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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: Contractor is currently working on other projects at this
time. Staff is collaborating with CSU staff regarding final layout for the
NRRC connection between Centre Avenue and MAX Spring Creek Station.
Prioritization Model is complete and has been posted to the engineering website:
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php. Staff is performing additional public
outreach to reassess the prioritization model.
Staff is continuing to collect and update data from projects and developments that
occurred 2013 and 2014.
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. All remaining bridge girders have been
placed. CDOT has shifted focus to completing surfaces improvements for the south
half of the project.
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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.
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 BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT –
OAK/WHITCOMB, CANYON AT MULBERRY POOL
Funding Sources: KFCG / Operation Services, Facilities
Estimated Project Budget: $2M
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
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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.
Both locations have achieved substantial completion with box enclosures. Property
restoration continues to move forward as a result in weather delays from the month
of May.
Continuous communication has been an integral part of this project, and will be essential
as the process of property restoration begins.
Floodplain elevation information was collected during the month of May and will be
evaluated next month for final certification. This will certify that the floodplain has not
been negatively impacted with the reconstruction of the roadway.
5. ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT – LOOMIS/OLIVE
Funding Sources: KFCG / Operation Services, Facilities
Estimated Project Budget: $2M
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
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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.
Staff will continue to perform outreach to adjacent residents to provide additional
information on the project and its schedule as it becomes available.
6. SHIELDS STREET AND DRAKE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Sources: Federal Hazard Elimination Grant (90%) / Local Match (10%)
Estimated Project Budget: $986,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
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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.
7. TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO BLACKBIRD
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB)
Estimated Project Budget: $3,500,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
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The goals of this project are to improve air quality, reduce vehicle wait time and reduce
the accident rate by constructing a free-right turn and acceleration lane from eastbound
Prospect to southbound Timberline; as identified in our Arterial Intersection Prioritization
Study.
The 2005 ballot language stated this project will expand Timberline Road to four (4) lane
arterial standards including:
Travel lanes, sidewalks, bike lanes and landscaped medians.
Improvements to the Prospect and Timberline intersection and all its approaches
to add additional turn lanes.
The project will add a sidewalk connection for southbound Timberline from Prospect to
Blackbird.
Additionally, water quality features will be constructed to minimize the flow rates and
volumes as they outlet to the Spring Creek basin.
Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2016.
A communication plan (public outreach) is being developed and will be implemented
with the final design through construction.
The team is pursuing options for the deconstruction and reuse of two silos which need to
be removed for roadway, bicycle, pedestrian and landscape improvements.
The project website is available through the Engineering homepage
athttp://www.fcgov.com/engineering/prospect-timberline.php
8. HORSETOOTH AND TIMBERLINE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB) and Federal Grant (CMAQ)
Estimated Project Budget: $3,500,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
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The goal of this project is to relieve traffic congestion and vehicle wait time by
constructing additional intersection turn lanes.
The need for these safety and operational improvements were identified in the
Engineering Department’s recently completed Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study.
Turn lane needs are as follows:
o Right turn lane (southbound Timberline to westbound Horsetooth)
o Right turn lane (eastbound Horsetooth to southbound Timberline)
o Second left turn lane (northbound and southbound Timberline)
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. This is a separate package that is
currently out to bid and opens on May 27.
Construction began on May 18, with median removal, lane closures and temporary
pavement/striping for traffic.
Horsetooth Road will be closed on the west leg from June 1 – July 25 and on the east
leg from July 13 – Aug 15.
A communication plan (public outreach) has been developed and is being followed.
There have been two press releases as well as updates to the website and email blasts
detailing schedules and what to expect.
The project website is available through the Engineering homepage at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/horsetooth-timberline.php
9. VINE AND SHIELDS ROUNDABOUT
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB), Federal Grant (STP Metro) and Regional
Road Impact Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $1,700,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
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The main goal of this project is to increase mobility at the intersection via multimodal
transportation improvements. Currently, the east-west lanes on Vine Drive are not
aligned causing additional independent traffic movements which effect the overall
operation of the signal timing.
The City received a federal grant award for $1,054,000 through the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization in the STP-Metro category.
Other safety concerns which will be corrected at the intersection entail: adding sidewalks
along the northern portion of the project, installing ADA compliant ramps/crosswalks and
adding bike lanes.
The City continues to coordinate our intersection project with Larimer County’s proposed
improvements to Shields Street from 400’ north of Vine Drive to Willox Lane. The
County received three federal grants for this stretch of roadway to accomplish the
following:
o Replace the Shields Street Bridge over the Poudre River
o Improve the Poudre River trailhead parking area and river access
o Reconstruct approximately one mile of Shields Street
The project is out to bid currently (bid opening June 17), with construction
anticipated to start in early July.
A communication plan (public outreach) is being developed and will be implemented
with the final design through construction.
The project website is available through the Engineering homepage at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/vsi.php
10. 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 2015 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 mid June.
We are actively coordinating our construction schedule with the US 287 (College
Avenue) CDOT resurfacing project.
A communication plan (public outreach) has been developed and is currently being
implemented.
The project website is available at
http://www.fcgov.com/advanceplanning/remingtongreenway.php
11. 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 complete. Solar panel and lighting installation is complete.
Landscaping and irrigation have been installed. The contractor is waiting for CDOT to
repair interchange irrigation so that City staff can inspect and accept median irrigation.
Once irrigation is accepted, project closeout will take place.
12. 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, and
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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
Interwest Consulting Group has developed a conceptual level plan through a work
order for coordination purposes. City staff has begun coordination efforts with the
ditch company, Larimer County and CDOT.
The City anticipates advertising a Request for Proposals (RFP) in late spring/early
summer 2015 for full design of the project.
15. 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
Boxelder Creek Ouƞall
May 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 Complete
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
July 2015 October 2015 January 2016 February 2016 May 2016 October 2016
Dredge Boxelder Creek
Construct New Siphon
UƟlity RelocaƟons at Prospect
Box Culverts and Channel at Prospect
Project Budget % Complete
Total Budget $4,000,000
Total Design Spent $114,000 53%
Total ConstrucƟon Spent $300,000 8%
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Rigden Water Storage Project
May 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Pump Station Interior Site Map
The reservoir lock test is complete
Reservoir filling has begun
Landscaping is proceeding
Ramp to Bottom to Reservoir Bottom
Schedule
May 2015 June 2015
Landscaping
Reservoir filling Begin Filling Project Complete
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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WATER TREATMENT FACILITY 2015 MASTERPLAN
May 2015
Major Milestones / Completed / Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Site Map
Contracted with CH2M to provide assistance in developing
Masterplan
Performed ExisƟng FaciliƟes and CondiƟon Assessment
audit and tabulated results
Performed Water Resources and Demand ProducƟon audit
and tabulated results
Electrical System Study
Perform a Regulatory Assessment and Energy Management
Analysis
Develop Recommended Plan and Improvements Program
Schedule
Spring 2015 Summer 2015 Fall/Winter 2015
ExisƟng FaciliƟes/CondiƟon Assess
Electrical System Study
Recommended Plan Submission
Final Masterplan Report Project Complete
Project Budget % Complete
Total Project Costs $560,000
Total Design Phase Costs $528,875
Design Complete $69,383 13%
Total ConstrucƟon Costs N/A
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WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN
May 2015
Major Milestones / Completed / Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Site Map
Contracted with CH2M to provide final design services
Performed Geotechnical Study
Performed ComputaƟonal Fluid Dynamic Modeling
Value Engineering Review of DraŌ Documents and
SpecificaƟons
Potholing ExisƟng FaciliƟes
Pre‐purchase Long Lead Items
Schedule
Spring 2015 Summer 2015 Fall/Winter 2015
Geotechnical InvesƟgaƟon
CFD Modeling
Potholing / InvesƟgaƟons
Final Plans and SpecificaƟons
Pre‐purchase Long Lead Items Phase I Complete
Project Budget % Complete
Total Project Costs $1,000,000
Total Design Phase Costs $37,800
Design Complete $1232 3%
Total ConstrucƟon Costs $900,000 +/‐
ConstrucƟon Complete 0 0%
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COFC T3 Improvement & Equipment Replacement
May 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Progress of UV wash water line Site Map
installation
Completed installaƟon of UV wash water line
Completed interior pipe installaƟon
Paint interior piping
Install interior pipe supports
Complete compacƟon of wash water line trench
Asphalt Paving
Progress of Interior Pipe Installation
Schedule
May 2015 June 2015
12” UV Wash water Line InstallaƟon
T3 Project Complete Project Complete
Asphalt patching
Interior pipe installaƟon, pipe support, and paint
Project Budget % Complete
Total Budget $2,008,000
Total Design Costs $135,578
Design Complete $121,960 90%
Total ConstrucƟon Costs $1,814,011
ConstrucƟon Complete $1,655,121 91%
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Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
NORTH SHIELDS STREET SANITARY SEWER INTERCEPTOR
May 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Shields looking north Site Map
Placed 2000 feet of 21” sewer (To date on north side of
river)
Placed 8 manholes (on north side of river)
Placed 12 service stubs
ConƟnue placing sewer north along Shields Street
Place service stubs
Cross Larimer and Weld Canal through sleeve previously
installed
Service Stub
Schedule
June 2015 July 2015
Poudre River north to Willox Lane‐21” Sanitary Sewer
Service Stubs
Clean‐Up/Project CompleƟon (7/7/15)
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
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POUDRE RIVER SEWER CROSSING AT SHIELDS STREET
May 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Final manhole Site Map
ConstrucƟon Complete
Re‐submiƩed No Rise CerƟficaƟon
Completed as‐built survey
Complete as‐built drawings
Project complete (prior to County
finishing bank work)
Schedule
June 2015
AS‐Built Drawings
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
May 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Digester Piping ModificaƟons Site Map
Digester Lid construcƟon pad completed
Digester valve installaƟon complete
Digester piping modificaƟons underway
Digester Lid delivery underway
Complete delivery and begin fabricaƟon
Finish Digester piping modificaƟons
Start weld tesƟng
Digester Lid ConstrucƟon Pad
Schedule
Project Budget % Complete
Total Budget $1,128,000 60%
Design Spent $18,080 100%
ConstrucƟon Spent $268,000 60%
May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015 October 2015
Digester Lid FabricaƟon
On‐Site Lid Assembly
InstallaƟon and TesƟng
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DWRF South Process Train BNR & Replacement Project
May 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Installation of pump station
foundation piers.mp
Completed East Side of DWRF Basin Site Map
with Hydrostatic Test in Progress
Wall formwork and rebar underway
Wall concrete placement complete on east half of basin
East basin hydrostaƟc test underway
AeraƟon piping installaƟon underway
Electrical infrastructure underway
Neuros blower and associated piping installaƟon
HydrostaƟc tesƟng of west basins
UƟlity Chase, Walkway and Mixed Liquor wall installaƟon
AeraƟon piping installaƟon
DWRF Basin Wall Rebar and Form
Work Installation
Schedule
May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015
Wall Rebar and Placement
HydrostaƟc Test Basins
Chemical Duct Bank InstallaƟon
Major Equipment Procurement
Electrical Infrastructure
October 2015
Project Budget % Complete
Total Budget $9,596,000 52%
Design Spent $907,600 99%
ConstrucƟon Spent $4,090,000 47%
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Mountain Avenue Waterline Replacement
May 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
ConstrucƟon has begun on South Side.
Eastbound lane of Mountain is Closed.
ExcavaƟon of service pits for pipe burst is complete.
ExisƟng Cast Iron Pipe to Be Replaced
Schedule
May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015
South Side ConstrucƟon
North Side ConstrucƟon
Total Budget $1,300,000 % Complete
Expenses To Date $110,000 10%
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Old Town Water and Wastewater Master Plan
May 2015
Major Elements Upcoming Work
Wastewater Flow Data Site Map
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
PrioriƟzaƟon Model
Downtown Redevelopment Review
DefiniƟon of Improvements
ExisƟng Cast Iron Pipe
Schedule
May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015
System Assessment & Problem IdenƟficaƟon
Project PrioriƟzaƟon
DefiniƟon of Improvements
Cost EsƟmaƟng
Final Report
City Council AdopƟon
September 2015 October 2015
Project Budget % Complete
Total Budget $250,000 45%
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Cathodic ProtecƟon
May 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
Contractor on board for AB conƟnuity correcƟons
Contractor installed CP test sites at WTF
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
May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015
Contractor installed CP test sites at WTF
On‐going
Project Budget % Complete
Total Budget $130,000
Total Design Spent $0
Total ConstrucƟon Spent $15,000 11%
Total Other Expenses $6,000
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Fossil Creek Stream RehabilitaƟon Project
May 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Channel with IrrigaƟon Flushing Flows Site Map
Visited site to view the newly rehabilitated channel handle
irrigaƟon ditch inflow of flushing flows and unusual rain
storm events for May
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
May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015
Visited site with contractor and engineer
Further PlanƟngs
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 Ouƞall Phase 3 (NECCO3)
May 2015
Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work
Set up Bore #1 Site Map
Completed flashfill between bored pipes and boxes
Regraded and seeded construcƟon area and swale
Bores complete, preparing for flashfill
around casing
Schedule
May 2015 June 2015
Completed flashfill between bored pipes and boxes
Regraded and seeded construcƟon area and swale
Project Budget % Complete
Total Budget $1,042,000
Total Design Spent $88,000 51%
Total ConstrucƟon Spent $285,000 34%
Total Other Expenses $25,000
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Fort Collins Studio Tour and Sale Preview Exhibit
Location Lincoln Center, 417 Magnolia, Lincoln Center Galleries
Date/Time Friday, June 12, 2015, 10:00 AM
Details
See sample artwork for more than 60 artists who will participate in the Fort
Collins Studio Tour and Sale on the weekend of June 26-28.
The Studio Tour is a free, self-guided tour of local private artist studios.
Visitors can see art in action in the places where it is made, meet local artists and
buy art directly from the artists. See everything from Painting to Pottery,
Watercolor to Woodworking and more! It’s fun, educational and inspiring!
Web Address http://www.fcgov.com/studiotour
Contact Information Jeanne Shoaff, Phone: 970-416-2737, E-mail address: jshoaff@fcgov.com
Bike to Work Day
Location Stations all across the City
Date/Time Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 6:30 AM
Details
Fort Collins' Bike to Work Day is a biannual event to encourage people to
bicycle for transportation, experience the benefits of riding a bike, highlight Fort
Collins' extensive bike routes, and demonstrate that bicycling is an easy, fun and
healthy means of traveling around the city.
Web Address http://www.fcgov.com/bikemonth
Contact Information Becky Moriarty, Phone: 970-224-6112 , E-mail address: rmoriarty@fcgov.com
Independence Day Celebration
Location City Park, 1599 City Park Drive, Parade along Mountain Avenue
Date/Time Saturday July 4, 2015, 10:00 AM
Details
Celebrate America’s Independence with a day and evening full of family fun
activities and events in City Park. Day events include a 4th of July Golf
Tournament, discounted admission to City Park Pool, and a musically saturated
parade extending all along Mountain Avenue. In the evening, come out to City
Park for live music, and of course an evening sky full of fireworks (generously
sponsored by Blue Ocean Enterprises and the Richardson Foundation).
Web Address http://www.fcgov.com/july4th
Contact Information John Litel, Phone: 970-221-6875, E-mail address: jlitel@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 Week
Each May a week is set aside to honor those law enforcement officers who have paid the
ultimate sacrifice for their community. From May 10
th
through May 16
th
law enforcement
officers across the nation paid special honors to those fallen heroes. Fort Collins Police Services
had several officers who participated, on their own time, in the Police Unity Tour which is a 350
mile bicycle ride arriving at the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial. This ride is a
fundraiser for the memorial and this year raised $1.9 million nationally. Police Services held a
memorial service in the lobby of the police building in remembrance of those who, past and
present, have fallen including the two Fort Collins officers who were killed in the line of duty
many years ago.
Bike Education and Enforcement Week
From April 26 to May 2, Police Services engaged in an enforcement and education week
concentrating on bike safety for both bicyclists and motorists. During the week officers targeted
specific areas where there have been high incidents of bicycle accidents. During that week
officers contacted both bicyclists and motorists who were committing violations that reduced
bike safety. Officers issued a combination of citations and warnings during this week. Officers
also issued several hundred safety lights to bicyclists who were riding at night without a light.
Solicitor calls on the rise
Police Services received an increased number of calls for service reference solicitors. This is
directly related to an increase in solicitation activity in the city. Police Services has been
releasing educational information to the citizens on the subject.
Missing Person Investigation
On May 14
th
, Police Services handled a report of a missing 18 year old female who had been
missing for a few days prior to being reported by her mother. Police Service conducted an
extensive investigation and public release on the report. When the female saw her information
released through social media she immediately contacted police to confirm that she was fine and
was not indeed missing.
Missing Endangered Adult
On May 15th, Police Services investigated a report of a missing endangered adult. Considerable
police resources were used to locate this person as soon as possible. Due to a medical condition it
was critical that this person have access to her medication and that she not go untreated. Police
Services followed several tips and dedicated considerable resources to this event. It was later
found out that the female was not missing but had intentionally not been in contact and that she
was fine.
Applications accepted for the Fort Collins Police Explorer Program
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Fort Collins Police Services accepted applications for the annual recruitment of youth for the
Police Explorer program. Several applications were submitted and new members accepted in
to the program. This begins several years for the youth to learn about the profession of law
enforcement as well as volunteer time to the City of Fort Collins.
Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 12 telephone calls that ranged from a resident in
the Wallenberg neighborhood dealing with suspicious behavior on the bike path to a
grandmother needing a child car seat installed. Staff spoke to employees at Plato’s Closet who
endured an armed robbery and helped them with security issues at their store and did several
presentations during the month.
A breakdown of the month’s Crime Prevention activities follows:
Skyline Neighborhood Watch, 25 attend
RESTORE, 25 attend
Northern Colo. Rental Property Managers Personal Safety, 15 attend
Plato’s Closet Security Survey & Personal Safety, 2 attend
Wildlife Aware & Safety, 12 attend
Crime Prevention Tip
So often at gatherings and neighborhood meetings staff is contacted by residents who tell of
things that have already happened in the past. When asked if they called Police at the time, they
say that they did not. Often the reason is that they did not “want to bother Police.” Please, if you
see something unusual or suspicious, call the Police when it is happening and let them respond to
check it out. It may be nothing, or it might turn out to be a crime in progress or someone
needing help.
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POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Notable Incidents/Items/Events:
PFA Annual Report-New Format- Poudre Fire Authority’s 2014 Annual Report is here!
The new user-friendly format was developed after months of diligent work compiling data
and verifying results from each of PFA’s four divisions. The report was presented to City
Council Tuesday, May 26
th
.
Customers will find many interesting facts along with an introductory video from Fire Chief
DeMint. Some facts include what type and how many calls we responded to including where
our busiest companies are located. Other areas look at key performance outcomes, budget
and the accreditation process. “We have a great fire department in a great community;
however, we are always trying to improve our service delivery any way we can” stated Chief
DeMint.
To submit a question or comment for the 2014 report or anything else please follow this link
(www.poudre-fire.org/about-us/contact-us). Prior year reports and surveys can be found at
www.poudre-fire.org/about-us/reports-surveys.
Fire in Old Town- This fire resulted in numerous businesses having to be closed for
multiple days, thereby impacting revenue.
Firefighters found a large amount of smoke and fire coming from at least one manhole cover
in Old Town Square after numerous 911 calls on the afternoon of May 9
th
. Crews initially
attempted to locate the source of the fire and evacuate surrounding buildings. The fire
involved energized electrical equipment, some underground, so firefighters could not
immediately extinguish the blaze. Fort Collins Light & Power crews were on scene to assist
with disconnecting and isolating electrical supplies to buildings.
A second alarm was immediately requested to assist with building evacuation and to contain
any potential fire spread. Once electrical service was disconnected, crews were able to
extinguish the fire and keep it from extending to surrounding buildings. PFA’s Hazardous
Materials Team worked through the afternoon with other firefighters to remove smoke from
the buildings.
Damage appears to be limited to two transformers and some interconnecting lines.
Investigators are working to determine an origin and cause. Assisting agencies: City of Fort
Collins Light & Power, Police Services, Fort Collins 911; PVH/UC Health Emergency
Services.
Apartment Fire- Occupants of a two story apartment building were woken by smoke alarms
sounding, which allowed them to safely escape a quickly spreading fire in the early-morning
hours of May 20
th
. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered large flames and dark smoke with
partial evacuation of the apartment building. A second alarm was immediately called due to
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a rapidly growing fire. The initial arriving engine engaged in fire suppression while
additional resources hurried to get full evacuation of the occupants. At approximately 0528
hours, a third alarm was ordered due to fire extension in the attic and need for additional
resources. An aggressive interior and exterior fire attack along with fire walls prevented
further extension within the building and to adjoining buildings. The complex sustained a
large collapse of the roof approximately 20 minutes into the operation.
Severe fire, smoke, and water damage was limited to six units. Poudre Fire Authority and
the Red Cross are diligently working to assist 24 citizens displaced. Agencies will be
providing short-term shelter, food, and clothing needs for the 13 displaced long-term and 11
short-term. One civilian reported a minor injury and was later treated at an urgent care
facility. Two firefighters reported minor injuries. One uninjured dog was rescued.
Investigators are working to determine an origin and cause. Assisting agencies: Bureau of
Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, City of Fort Collins Light & Power, Police
Services, Fort Collins 911, Larimer Humane Society, Northern Colorado Red Cross,
PVH/UC Health Emergency Services.
New Apparatus Logo/Paint Scheme- A fire engine with a new paint and logo scheme was
placed in service May 8
th
at Fire Station 2 in City Park off West Mulberry Street.
In a nod to fire department heritage and PFA’s commemoration year, this new paint scheme
brings engine colors more in line with the history of Fort Collins’ fire apparatus. When the
fire department began ordering mechanized fire apparatus in 1914, the color was most
notably red. Not until 1937, under the direction of Chief Thomas Treadwell, were fire
apparatus changed to white. The first one with the new color was a 1937 Diamond T ladder
truck.
When the City of Fort Collins Fire Department and Poudre Valley Fire Protection District
formed Poudre Fire Authority in 1981, apparatus colors remained unchanged. Soon
thereafter a blue stripe was added to enhance visibility of apparatus.
While it looks brand new, Engine 2 is a product of months of hard work planning, designing,
and building in order to reuse many components from an older PFA fire engine. After being
evaluated, rebuilt and/or serviced, the diesel engine, transmission, fire pump, rear axle and
rear compartments now have a new life. Not only does this reduce the overall cost of the
vehicle by $150,000 to $170,000, it also reduces the amount of material required to construct
a new fire engine and material entering the waste stream.
There are no plans to retrofit any existing PFA vehicles. The intent is for the new scheme
only to be placed on vehicles received from this date forward.
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Incident Statistics (by category)-
Report Period: May 2015 Total Property Loss
Fires 24 $ 444,811
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 0
Rescue / EMS 1,166
Hazardous Condition - no fire 36
Service Call 66
Good Intent Call 179
False Alarms / False Calls 115
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 1
Total = 1,587
YEAR-TO-DATE 2015 Total Property Loss
Fires 149 $ 2,285,222
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 5
Rescue / EMS 5,704
Hazardous Condition - no fire 154
Service Call 295
Good Intent Call 754
False Alarms / False Calls 496
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 11
Total = 7,568
Comparison: May 2014 Total Property Loss
Fires 38 $ 57,012
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 0
Rescue / EMS 1,139
Hazardous Condition - no fire 27
Service Call 64
Good Intent Call 117
False Alarms / False Calls 96
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 6
Total = 1,487
Comparison: YEAR-TO-DATE 2014 Total Property Loss
Fires 140 $ 1,112,062
Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 4
Rescue / EMS 5,189
Hazardous Condition - no fire 134
Service Call 281
Good Intent Call 515
False Alarms / False Calls 486
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0
Special Incident Type 17
Total = 6,766
*Information subject to change due to updated data.
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BUILDING & PLANNING ACTIVITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Thru May 2015
2014 YTD 2015 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 138 157 +14%
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 103 84 -19%
Building Permits Issued 2,424 3,859 +59%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $ 202.6 $ 185.7 -8%
Building Inspections Performed 13,712 13,634 -1%
Plan Reviews Performed 1,025 944 -8%
Overall development review revenues are $46,405 over projection for 2015 as of May 31
st
.
General Fund revenues are $104,116 over projection; however, Engineering Development
Review revenues are under projection by $57,711.
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 sq ft 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.
• New Core and Shell 6005 SF. for 321 E Foothills #B1410751. Plan review
completed; permit ready. Permit issued as Footing and Foundation.
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• New Core and shell B1412731, 170 E Foothills 9,467 sq. ft. plan review under way;
comments sent, awaiting 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 has been assigned to
outlying buildings, leaving one inspector to handle major mall construction; work
progressing without issues
633/639 S. College Ave @ Laurel
Rehabilitation will consist of renovating three existing buildings:
633 ½ S College Ave.
621 S College Ave., and
627 S College Ave.
Applicable permits have been issued:
B1411516 - Tenant finish - permit issued in full.
B1501004 - Tenant finish of 820 square feet - work to include repair of exterior
facade, installation of overhead door and roof repair as needed.
B1504226 - Interior only demolition of non-structural partition walls
Fort Collins Hotel: A 162-room hotel is proposed at 354 Walnut Street with 98 parking spaces
across the alley at 363 Jefferson Street. Restaurant and retail uses are included on the ground
floor. Here are upcoming project dates:
Landmark Preservation Commission: June 10
Neighborhood Meeting: June 11
Planning and Zoning Board: Tentatively September 10
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.
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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. The review process is anticipated to begin in
August.
CSU Parking Garage – The plan was approved by P&Z in May. The site is located southeast of
Pitkin and the Mason Trail. The parking structure will provide approximately 476 additional
parking spaces for the campus and the Medical Center.
CSU Parking Lot – The plan was approved by P&Z in May. CSU has started some of the site
work while the Final Utility Plans currently under review are approved by staff. 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.
General Inspection Information - Due to the summer hail storms last year, over 6,400 re-roofing
permits have been issued, and more than 3,900 have been inspected using trained hourly
employees. Staffing issues and inclement weather have slowed progress. Estimates 3,500-5,500
roofs still need to be replaced. Two new hourly inspectors hired, trained, and now inspecting,
weather permitting. Recent snow and rain storms have greatly hampered the number of roofs
that can be inspected. Hourly inspectors are also being trained in basic building inspections to
assist when weather prevents them from performing roofing inspections. Progress has been
made in clearing the back log of roofing inspections; however, a second wave of re-roofing
permits is currently being processed. We remain approximately two to three weeks behind in
performing inspections based on the time an inspection is scheduled. In May, the City issued
over 300 new re-roofing permits and performed more than 450 roofing inspections.
Projects that submitted final plans in May:
Landmark Residence on Mountain Avenue: This is a request to replace the existing gas
station convenience store at 1032 W. Mountain Ave. with a mixed use building
containing six single-family attached houses and a commercial/retail space planned for a
coffee shop or similar tenant. The residential portion of the proposed building is 2.5
stories; the retail portion is one story. Ten garage parking spaces and five open parking
spaces are proposed. The zoning for the site is Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood
(LMN). Two modifications are proposed, one related to increased density and one
related to contextual setbacks. The parcel size is .62 acres.
Young People’s Learning Center: This is a request to expand the second story of the
existing Young People’s Learning Center, located at 209 E. Plum Street. The proposed
addition would add approximately 1700 square feet of office space to the second story of
the current building. An Addition of a Permitted Use request accompanied the PDP
submittal to allow the office change of use. The parcel is located in both the
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Neighborhood Conservation - Medium Density (NCM) zone district and the
Neighborhood Conservation - Buffer (NCB) Zone District.
CSU Parking Lot at Research Boulevard: This a Final Plan utility submittal for the
previous Site Plan Advisory Review SPA#150002 to construct a surface parking lot at
2400 Research Boulevard (parcel #'s 9723400906 and 9723300901). SPA#150002 was
approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 14, 2015. The parking lot will
contain approximately 900 parking stalls, with access points on Research Boulevard,
Centre Avenue and Gillette Drive. One parcel is located in the Employment (E) zone
district while the other parcel is on the CSU campus, with a total site area of
approximately 11 acres.
CSU Parking at 620 S. Lemay Avenue: This is a request for a combined Major
Amendment/Final Plan for additional parking for a medical clinic located at 620 S Lemay
Avenue. An addition of a 36-space parking lot will supplement the parking at the existing
Concentra building across the street. The site is located in the Community Commercial
Poudre River (CCR) Zone District.
Construction Projects of Note for May:
New 11,850 square foot, multi-family building with post tension slab foundation and
1,700 square foot attached garage. Location: 5020 Cinquefoil Lane
New 8,054 square foot multi-family (6 units) building with 3,904 square foot unfinished
basement and 2,302 square foot attached garage. Location: 2521 Des Moines Drive
New one-story, 17,991 square foot structural frame, stand-alone medical building for
Poudre Valley Health Systems, to include a new emergency department with entrance
canopy and snow-melt system. Location: 4630 Snow Mesa Drive
New 7,458 square-foot single-story commercial building for Big-O Tires vehicle
service/repair/sales store. Building will consist of a showroom, sales space, 8-bay service
garage and a new tire storage area. Location: 2007 S. Timberline Road
A residential restoration that will consist of removing and replacing 60% of the roof
system, electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall, paint, finish carpentry, and other
necessary repairs from fire damage (16 units). Location: 2736 Raintree Drive G
Other items of note:
Nature in the City – Staff is now focusing on implementation of the Strategic Plan, with
recent developments including the installation of the Living Wall project, the completion
of a CSU graduate seminar that has assisted in the development of design guidelines and
the inclusion of City Manager’s Office staff to facilitate a suite of dark skies-related
projects. In addition, more than 30 trained volunteers for the project’s first citizen
science effort are collecting 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.
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Oil & Gas – The project team sent a project summary memo plus the corresponding
health and property studies to Council on Thursday, May 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. A community meeting occurred June 4, 2015.
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. The first series of neighborhood
stakeholder group meetings were held in 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 May 22, with the first meeting held on May 27.
2) Lincoln Avenue 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
hopefully allow for construction to begin in 2016. There will be a right of way acquisition
that will need to be prioritized.
Downtown Plan – The process to update the Downtown Plan has begun! We are
wrapping up the Issue Identification phase of the project and will be moving on to
Visioning in the next month. Visit fcgov.com/downtown for more information and to sign
up for email updates.
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o Visioning Kick-Off Event: July 13, 6 p.m. at Lincoln Center
Mountain Vista Subarea Plan -- Alternative Rural Analysis – In response to potential
concerns regarding the cost to provide the full range of urban services to the Mountain
Vista area, the City of Fort Collins has evaluated a hypothetical rural development
scenario for the adopted Mountain Vista Subarea Plan that would reduce the
density/intensity of planned development. The evaluation of the alternative considers a
broad range of topics that fall under environmental, economic and social outcomes. The
analysis is scheduled for discussion at the June 9, 2015, City Council work session.
Smoking Ordinance Expansion Options – No word on a citizen initiative at this point;
however, we did receive a citizen request for all information related to this item, costs for
the upcoming outreach and education efforts that will be conducted, solutions for people
who work and visit the smoke-free zones, and enforcement mechanisms. The project
team is meeting weekly on the education and outreach campaigns, as well as identifying
costs and placement of needed signage. A campaign roll out for the first phase is
expected by August 1
st
.
Neighborhood Districts (formerly referred as to as 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 Neighborhood Leadership Event was held on April 25, 2015: 39 attendees
o Neighborhood Advisory Group applications have been received; letters will go out to
participants the week of June 15
Additional members are being targeted for inclusion and diversity
3 residents requested from each Council District
Meeting date may be delayed due to staff changes
o Employee Group met to identify potential members of an employee committee and an
engagement team (for study)
o Scope of engagement study has been discussed; plans are in process
o Project Charter is being revamped to reflect recent approval of engagement study
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 were heard at the ZBA May 14, 2015
meeting. The Zoning Board of Appeals decision to uphold the CDNS Director’s decision
to approve the 201 E Elizabeth Street building permit application to change the use to a
fraternity has received 3 appeals. These appeals will go to City Council on July 21. The
deadline for City Council to hear the appeal is August 10, 2015.
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