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Home My WebLink AboutReport - Mail Packet - 7/14/2015 - City Managers Update - July 9, 2015July 9, 2015 ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL Water Supply Planning Policy ...................................................................................................2 Natural Areas Land Conservation Review & Potential Transactions ........................................2 Board and Commission Periodic Review ..................................................................................2 Amending the City’s Naming Policy .........................................................................................2 Proposed Pronghorn Antelope Hunting Program at Soapstone .................................................2 Paved Trails Report / Update on English Ranch Community Garden .......................................2 Appeals of the ZBA Decision re: Change of Use for 201 E. Elizabeth .....................................2 Call of Special Election for November 3, 2015 .........................................................................2 Findings of Fact and Conclusions re: Change of Use 201 E. Elizabeth ....................................2 Broadband Strategic Plan ...........................................................................................................2 Northern Integrated Supply Project: Impacts to Fort Collins ....................................................2 Planning Projects in Downtown.................................................................................................3 Railroad Study ...........................................................................................................................3 ECONOMY Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax ..................................................................................................3 CAPITAL PROJECTS Engineering Capital Projects ......................................................................................................3 Utilities Capital Projects ..........................................................................................................17 NATURAL AREAS LAND CONSERVATION 2 nd QUARTER REPORT ...........................45 PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE Fort Collins Police Services .....................................................................................................46 Poudre Fire Authority .............................................................................................................47 BUILDING ACTIVITY………………………………………………………………………..51 2 ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL July 14 Work Session Water Supply Planning Policy o Seek direction from City Council regarding possible changes to the Utilities’ water supply planning policies. Natural Areas Land Conservation Review and Potential Transactions o Provide an overview of the Natural Areas Department, in particular its land and water acquisition strategies and activities, and seek Council guidance Board and Commission Periodic Review o Review of the Affordable Housing Board, Community Development Block Grant Commission, Human Relations Commission, Landmark Preservation Commission, Senior Advisory Board, Women’s Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals July 21 Council Meeting 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. Proposed Pronghorn Antelope Hunting Program at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area o Amend the City Code to allow the carry and discharge of firearms for the purpose of hunting, in particular a pronghorn hunting program proposed for Soapstone Prairie Natural Area. Staff Report: Paved Trails Report / Update on English Ranch Community Garden o Update on new trail construction projects currently planned in the City Appeals of the Zoning Board of Appeals Decision Regarding the “Change of Use- Building Permit” for Fraternity Use, 201 E. Elizabeth Call of Special Election for November 3, 2015 o Calling a Special Municipal Election to be held in conjunction with the November 3, 2015 Larimer County Coordinated Election. This Ordinance does not place a specific measure on the ballot but preserves the opportunity for Council to place initiated or referred issues on the November ballot July 28 Adjourned Meeting Findings of Fact and Conclusions regarding the Appeals of the Change of Use Building Permit for Fraternity Use, 201 E. Elizabeth July 28 Work Session Broadband Strategic Plan o Provide a Broadband Strategic Plan update, including feedback from the Community Engagement to date and draft results from the Benchmark and Market Analysis research. Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP): Impacts to Fort Collins o Review staff comments on the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Northern Integrated Supply Project. Staff will provide an overview of the potential impacts; whether or not the impacts are adequately 3 described; and, advise Council as the magnitude and implications of the impacts. Council will be asked to adopt comments by resolution that will be submitted to the Army Corps of Engineers. August 4 - Canceled for Neighborhood Night Out August 11 Work Session Planning Projects in Downtown o Provide an update on the progress of three long-range planning projects that are taking place simultaneously in the city’s historic core. Updates will be provided for the 1989 Downtown Plan, Old Town Neighborhoods, and the Old Town Neighborhood Design Guidelines. Railroad Study o Discuss and receive Council feedback on the draft report from the 2015 Railroad Crossing Study for the Riverside Corridor (UP & GWR) which identifies potential solutions to vehicular traffic congestion due to train switching activities, and includes information about the railroad improvements in Greeley and Windsor that may affect switching activities in Fort Collins. ECONOMY FORT COLLINS SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTIONS Sales and Use Tax Collections May 2015 Sales tax collections increased 5.4% Use tax collections excluding rebates decreased 1.4% Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 4.0% 2015 YTD Sales tax collections increased 7.6% Use tax collections excluding rebates increased 34.8% Sales and use tax collections excluding rebates increased 12.5% 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 4 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: Contractor repaired approximately 200’ of sidewalk along Meldrum/Oak. Contractor installed 30’ of new sidewalk to make a connection along Lemay near Buffalo Run Apts./Walmart. Staff is continuing to collaborate 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. Currently, staff has visited with the Commissions on Disability and is conducting an online survey. Staff is scheduled to attend July’s Transportation Commission meeting. 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 5 The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is replacing the Mulberry Bridge (State Highway 14) over Poudre River Bridge and the project started 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, and the concrete bridge deck has been poured. CDOT has shifted focus to completing surfaces improvements for the south half of the project. 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 6 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, Completed 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 7 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 projects have reached final completion. Project costs are at, or within, 1% of budgeted amount. Project close-out and final certifications will be conducted and during the month of July, retainage is expected to be released during the month of August, 2015. This will be the last monthly report for this project as close-out is occurring. 5. ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT – LOOMIS/OLIVE Funding Sources: KFCG / Operation Services, Facilities Estimated Project Budget: $1M 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 summer/fall 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. 8 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 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 offers for additional right of way acquisitions from the adjacent property owners has been accepted or negotiated. This process must also be approved by Colorado Department of Transportation, Right 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 9 The goals of this project are to improve air quality, reduce vehicle wait time and reduce the accident rate by constructing a free-right turn and acceleration lane from eastbound Prospect to southbound Timberline; as identified in our Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study. The 2005 ballot language stated this project will expand Timberline Road to four (4) lane arterial standards including: • Travel lanes, sidewalks, bike lanes and landscaped medians. • Improvements to the Prospect and Timberline intersection and all its approaches to add additional turn lanes. The project will add a sidewalk connection for southbound Timberline from Prospect to Blackbird. Additionally, water quality features will be constructed to minimize the flow rates and volumes as they outlet to the Spring Creek basin. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2016. A communication plan (public outreach) is being developed and will be implemented with the final design through construction. The team is pursuing options for the deconstruction and reuse of two silos which need to be removed for roadway, bicycle, pedestrian and landscape improvements. The project website is available through the Engineering homepage at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/prospect-timberline.php 8. HORSETOOTH AND TIMBERLINE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB) and Federal Grant (CMAQ) Estimated Project Budget: $3,500,000 Status: On Budget, On Schedule 10 The goal of this project is to relieve traffic congestion and vehicle wait time by constructing additional intersection turn lanes. The need for these safety and operational improvements were identified in the Engineering Department’s recently completed Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study. Turn lane needs are as follows: o Right turn lane (southbound Timberline to westbound Horsetooth) o Right turn lane (eastbound Horsetooth to southbound Timberline) o Second left turn lane (northbound and southbound Timberline) The project has moved to the final design phase, streetscape visioning and coordination with property owners for real estate purchases (right of way and easements). Additionally, the project will include median and landscape improvements, sidewalk and bicycle lane improvements and transit infrastructure. Bids for this were opened on May 27 and it is currently going through the award process. Construction began on May 18, with median removal, lane closures and temporary pavement/striping for traffic. Horsetooth Road is currently closed on the west leg from June 1 – July 25 and will be closed 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 11 The main goal of this project is to increase mobility at the intersection via multimodal transportation improvements. Currently, the east-west lanes on Vine Drive are not aligned causing additional independent traffic movements which effect the overall operation of the signal timing. The City received a federal grant award for $1,054,000 through the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization in the STP-Metro category. Other safety concerns which will be corrected at the intersection entail: adding sidewalks along the northern portion of the project, installing ADA compliant ramps/crosswalks and adding bike lanes. The City continues to coordinate our intersection project with Larimer County’s proposed improvements to Shields Street from 400’ north of Vine Drive to Willox Lane. The County received three federal grants for this stretch of roadway to accomplish the following: o Replace the Shields Street Bridge over the Poudre River o Improve the Poudre River trailhead parking area and river access o Reconstruct approximately one mile of Shields Street 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 12 The goal of this pilot project is to offer flexibility in street design to calm traffic, support active modes of transportation and integrate stormwater management strategies. The design calls for buffered bike lanes, removal of the traffic signals between Prospect and Mulberry, and the construction of a mini roundabout with curb bulb outs at Remington and Laurel. Additional funds were added to the project with approval of the 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-July. 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 fcgov.com/advanceplanning/remingtongreenway.php 11. SH 392 AND I-25 INTERCHANGE SIGNS Estimated Project Budget: $300,000 Status: On Budget, On Schedule 13 The goal of this project is to construct welcoming and aesthetically pleasing signs for traffic entering the City of Fort Collins and the Town of Windsor along SH 392. The City has pursued a number of potential sign locations. It was determined that the medians will be the best location for the signs. The City is partnering with the Town of Windsor for the design and construction of the signs. Contracts are in place between the City and the Contractor (L&M Enterprises), and Windsor and the Contractor. 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 14 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 has completed 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 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 15 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 completed the west side of Lemay Avenue, and all improvements adjacent to SH-14 relating to the pork chop island. A major milestone includes paving the west side of Lemay. This will allow the completion of water and sewer utilities, median modification/new turn lane reconstruction, and traffic signal infrastructure at Magnolia and Lemay. Anticipated substantial completion is mid-August 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. 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. 16 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 is in the process of consultant selection through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. Consultant selection will take place in the month of July 2015, with full design starting immediately after. 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. The project is anticipated to be completed in November 2015. Additional information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/ncollege.php Boxelder Creek Ouƞall June 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 Budget Summary Budget Expense to Date % Complete Design $290,000 $125,000 43% ConstrucƟon $2,291,000 $300,000 13% Right of Way $100,000 $0 0% Total $4,060,011 $450,000 11% Other (City PM) $150,000 $25,000 17% 17 Rigden Water Storage Project June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work SolarBee mixer assembly Reservoir ﬁlled on June 24, 2015  The reservoir was ﬁlled on June 24, 2015  AddiƟonal earthwork  Landscaping will be competed in July 2015  The project will be complete in September 2015 Reservoir Reservoir ﬁlling begins ﬁlling begins Schedule June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015 Landscaping AddiƟonal earthwork Project complete Budget Summary Budget Expense to Date % Complete Design $667,547 $649,766 97% ConstrucƟon $10,940,600 $10,225,760 94% Right of Way Total $13,050,164 $12,317,908 94% Other $1,442,017 $1,442,382 100% 18 June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work 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 Budget Summary Budget Expense to Date % Complete Design $475,743 $87,454 18.4% ConstrucƟon N/A N/A N/A Right of Way N/A N/A N/A Total $560,000 $145,150 25.9% Other $84,257 $57,696 68.5% WATER TREATMENT FACILITY 2015 MASTER PLAN Spring 2015 Summer 2015 Fall/Winter 2015 ExisƟng FaciliƟes/CondiƟon Assess Electrical System Study Recommended Plan Submission Final Masterplan Report Project Complete 19 WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work 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 Budget Summary Budget Expense to Date % Complete Design $500,000 $286,000 57.2% ConstrucƟon $9,000,000 0 0% Right of Way $0 $0 100% Total $10,700,000 $338,700 3.2% Other $1,200,000 $50,700 4.2% 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 20 NORTH SHIELDS STREET SANITARY SEWER INTERCEPTOR June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Laying Pipe Site Map  Placed 2750 feet of 21” sewer (To date on north side of river)  Placed 11 manholes (north side of river)  Placed 12 service stubs  Cross Larimer and Weld Canal through sleeve previously installed  Place ﬁnal manhole in the intersecƟon of Willox Lane and Shields Street  Grout manholes, test, cleanup  Project Closeout Final Manhole in ROW South of the Larimer and Weld Canal Schedule Budget Summary Budget Expense to Date % Complete Design N/A $239,000 100% ConstrucƟon N/A $1,310,000 79% Right of Way N/A N/A N/A Total $2,425,000 $1,811,000 79% Other N/A $264,000 100% July 2015 Larimer and Weld Canal/Willox Lane‐21” Sanitary Sewer Final Manhole in Willox TesƟng/Clean‐Up/Project CompleƟon (7/17/15) 21 POUDRE RIVER SEWER CROSSING AT SHIELDS STREET June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Manhole Site Map  ConstrucƟon Complete  Re‐submiƩed No Rise CerƟﬁcaƟon  Completed as‐built survey  Complete as‐built drawings  Closeout 404 Permit  Project Closeout Poudre River at crossing Schedule Budget Summary Budget Expense to Date % Complete Design N/A $26,400 100% ConstrucƟon N/A $146,600 90% Right of Way N/A N/A N/A Total $210,500 $173,000 90% Other N/A N/A N/A July 2015 Project Closeout 22 DWRF Digester 611 Lid Replacement June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Digester Lid Assembly Guiderail InstallaƟon Site Map  Digester piping modiﬁcaƟons completed  Digester lid delivery completed  Digester assembly underway  Digester weld tesƟng underway  Complete welding and tesƟng  Start coaƟng installaƟon Schedule Budget Summary Budget Expense to Date % Complete Design $32,570 $20,905 64% ConstrucƟon $1,085,872 $769,746 71% Right of Way Total $1,128,442 $790,651 70% Other $10,000 $0 0% June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015 Digester Lid FabricaƟon Lid Assembly and CoaƟng InstallaƟon and TesƟng 23 DWRF South Process Train BNR & Replacement Project June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp DWRF South Process Train LocaƟon Map New Nueros Blowers in SPT Blower Building  Basin wall placement completed  Basin Leak/HydrostaƟc test completed in both E & W Basins  Blower delivery and installaƟon completed  AeraƟon piping installaƟon underway  Electrical infrastructure underway  Basin backﬁll underway  UƟlity chase and walkway installaƟons  RAS/PEF pipeline installaƟon  Basin sample line installaƟon  Electrical transformer installaƟon at DWRF substaƟon  Lamson blower installaƟon  Electrical duct bank compleƟon to uƟlity chase DWRF SPT Basin Wall ConstrucƟon Schedule Budget Summary Budget Expense to Date % Complete Design $913,076 $907,585 100% ConstrucƟon $8,632,633 $5,044,497 58% Right of Way . Total $9,595,709 $5,972,750 62% Other $50,000 $20,668 41% June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015 October 2015 November 2015 Structural Concrete InstallaƟon RAS/PEF/Chem Duct Bank A‐Basin Mechanical InstallaƟon Electrical Equipment Install 24 Mountain Avenue Waterline Replacement June 2015 Major Elements Upcoming Work Service Pit ExcavaƟon 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 is complete on South Side.  Westbound lane of Mountain will be closed , starƟng July 6th. Pipe BursƟng on Mountain Avenue Schedule June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 South Side ConstrucƟon North Side ConstrucƟon Budget Expense to Date % Complete Design $200,000 $117,000 58% ConstrucƟon $993,000 $85,000 8% Right of Way NA NA NA Total $1,353,0000 $255,000 19% Other $160,000 $53,000 33% Budget Summary 25 Old Town Water and Wastewater Master Plan June 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 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015 October 2015 System Assessment & Problem IdenƟﬁcaƟon Project PrioriƟzaƟon DeﬁniƟon of Improvements Cost EsƟmaƟng Final Report City Council AdopƟon Budget Expense to Date % Complete Design $250,000 $100,000 40% ConstrucƟon NA NA NA Right of Way NA NA NA Total $250,000 $100,000 40% Other NA NA NA Budget Summary 26 Cathodic ProtecƟon June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Annual Test Site Readings Taken At WTF Site Map  Conducted annual CP test site readings at WTF  Reviewed and read Contractor installed new test sites at WTF  Preparing for conƟnuity correcƟons along AB line Contractor Installed New Test Sites At WTF Schedule June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015 Annual WTF CP Readings Tested New WTF CP Test Sites Budget Summary Budget Expense to Date % Complete Design $0 $0 0% ConstrucƟon $93,000 $15,123 16% Right of Way $0 $0 0% Total $101,325 $23,448 23% Other $8,325 $8,325 100% 27 Fossil Creek Stream RehabilitaƟon Project June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp PlanƟngs of naƟve trees and bushes Site Map  Repairs due to heavy rainfall and irrigaƟon ditch ﬂushing ﬂows  PlanƟngs of naƟve trees and bushes  PlanƟngs to conƟnue through June with ﬁnal plants sched- uled 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 Repairs Due to Heavy Rainfall and Ditch Flushing Flows Schedule June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015 Contractor Repairs Further PlanƟngs Budget Summary Budget Expense to Date % Complete Design $341,727 $317,472 93% ConstrucƟon $979,505 $691,073 71% Right of Way $1,243 $1,243 100% Total $1,432,139 $1,119,452 78% Other $109,664 $109,664 100% 28 Northeast College Corridor Ouƞall Phase 3 (NECCO3) June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Hydroseeded and mulched, bore Site Map construcƟon complete  Hydroseeded and mulched, bore construcƟon complete  Working on purchase of pond and backbone, as well as FE‐ MA CLOMR and COE permit  Working on purchase of pond and backbone, as well as FE‐ MA CLOMR and COE permit Hydroseeded and mulched, bore construcƟon complete Schedule June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015 Hydroseeded and Mulched Pond Purchase and Modeling Budget Summary Budget Expense to Date % Complete Design $198,207 $115,447 58% ConstrucƟon $846,213 $447,650 53% Right of Way $2,186 $2,186 100% Total $1,046,606 $573,283 55% Other $8,000 $8,000 100% 29 Mall Project June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Conduit Installation for New CB Pots Transformer East Lawn Transformer Installed  Completed vault replacement at Standford and Monroe  Work conƟnues on seƫng transformers  RelocaƟon of vault at Monroe and College in progress  85% of all the conduit installaƟon is complete  Cable pulling to exisƟng pad sites conƟnues  Transformer for the New Ross building has been set and energized  Pull cable to exisƟng pad sites as contractor progress is made.—Ongoing  WaiƟng direcƟon to move feeders from PDT  Determine ﬁnal circuit needs and installaƟon Ɵming.  Dependency: Project compleƟon in Septem- ber is dependent on the compleƟon of the contractor’s work being complete on Ɵme  351 E. Foothills Parkway—Concrete Transform Pad Pouring Schedule April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 Aug 2015 Sept 2015 Electrical ExcavaƟon Transformer InstallaƟon Vault RelocaƟon Project Complete ConstrucƟon Budget—PM Abrams ConstrucƟon Cost EsƟmate: $1,300,000 Work Complete $ 910,00.00 Project 70% Complete 30 Woodward Governor Project June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Metering Cabinets Woodward Governor Site  750 cable assembly complete  Hydro Engineering vault structural miƟgaƟon complete  InstallaƟon of control switches underway  Circuits energized and de-energized for Dyna Electric to complete their terminaƟons  WaiƟng for Dyna Electric work compleƟon on the customers side to complete energizing  ReinstallaƟon streetlights on Lincoln Avenue Installation of Metering Cabinet Schedule April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 Ground ExcavaƟon Cable Assembly Cable InstallaƟon Hydro Engineering Structural Vault CompleƟon Energize June 30 ConstrucƟon Budget ConstrucƟon Cost EsƟmate $ 2,000,000. Work Complete $1,900,000. Project 95% Complete 31 North College Improvement Project June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Overhead Power Lines Underground Conversion/Conduit Installation Street Lighting Installation  Completed West side excavaƟng, trenching and installaƟon of electric faciliƟes  Removing streetlights as needed on the Eastside  One half of 3 phase primary has been energized (Hickory North to Hibdon)  Half of street lighƟng is ready (waiƟng approval from CFC Engineering)  InstallaƟon of the main line on the East side of college  Upgrade street lighƟng  Removal of overhead will begin in July Excavation Schedule April 2015 May 2015 September 2015 Removed Street Lights Overhead power lines undergrounded Conduit InstallaƟon Rain Delay Upgraded Street LighƟng Project Complete June 2015 ConstrucƟon Budget—PM Mark Smith Total Contract Values $570,000 Work Complete $199,500 Project 35% Complete 32 East Harmony Duct Bank—Timberline to I‐25 June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Area that will be aﬀected Harmony Substation  Northern Engineering survey complete  Northern Engineering completed the ﬁrst draŌ of horizontal map  IdenƟfy potenƟal routes from Northern Engi- neering horizontal map  Pothole for exisƟng infrastructure and use lo- cates to determine route, depth, and locaƟon of the new duct bank  Project Risk: Funding Infrastructure in place that will require pot holing Schedule May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015 December 2016 Project Survey/Design Deﬁne Route Duct Bank InstallaƟon Project Complete ConstrucƟon Budget Total Project Value $ 3,000,000. Work Complete $150,000. Project 5% Complete 33 Carpenter Duct Bank June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Easement required with Natural Carpenter Road West Bound Resources  Design of 2.6 miles duct bank underway  Easements  Alignment agreement with Natural Re- sources  Risk: Easement Agreement with Natural Resources Location of the 2.6 mile Carpenter Duct Bank Schedule May 2015 June 2015 September 2016 Design Easements ExcavaƟon/ConstrucƟon Duct Bank InstallaƟon Project Complete July 2015 ConstrucƟon Budget Total Contract Values $2,000,000. Work Complete $60,000 Project 3% Complete 34 Drake SubstaƟon to Lake Street Duct Bank June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Possible Heavy Pedestrian/Bike Traﬃc that will be aﬀected by construction Areas that will be aﬀected by installation  Route coordinaƟon with CSU is underway.  Easements  Finalizing RFP for Engineering Consultant  Route CompleƟon  Risk: Easement Ɵmeline and budget con- cern. 1.2 Miles of Duct Bank from Drake Substation Schedule May 2015 June 2015 July 2016 Design Easements ExcavaƟon/ConstrucƟon Duct Bank InstallaƟon Project Complete July 2015 ConstrucƟon Budget Total Contract Values $370,000. Work Complete $11,100. Project 3% Complete 35 Howes/Mulberry to Laurel Street Duct Bank June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Construction wouldn’t start until CSU dismissal 2016 CSU Involvement is Crucial  Design of 1/2miles of duct bank  CoordinaƟon with CSU is underway  Project full funded by CSU  Easements  Finalizing RFP for Engineering Consultant  Locates and Route CompleƟon Map of the 1/4 mile Duct Bank Schedule May 2015 June 2015 October 2016 Design Easements ExcavaƟon/ConstrucƟon Starts May 2016 Duct Bank InstallaƟon Project Complete July 2015 Complete in De- cember 2015 ConstrucƟon Budget Total Contract Values $500,000. Work Complete $5,000. Project 1% Complete 36 Avery Park Neighborhood Conversion June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Map of Avery Park Neighborhood— Total Project 354 Lots Avery Park  Design complete  Second implementaƟon and coordinaƟon Complete  Project compleƟon is dependent upon project prioriƟes  Locates and route compleƟon  Upgrade street lighƟng  ParƟal Phase 1: Move electric from rear lot to front lot—34 conversions  Boring and City coordinaƟon with owners Area Aﬀected Before Conversion Total Phase 1 = 110 Lots Schedule May 2015 June 2015 November 2015 March 2016 Design ConstrucƟon Street LighƟng InstallaƟon Project Complete ConstrucƟon Budget Total Contract Values $190,000. Work Complete $5,700. Project 3% Complete 37 SW AnnexaƟon: Trilby/Shields to TaŌ June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Trilby Road West Bound Trilby and Taft Hill Road  Design Phase Complete  Duct bank standards update complete  Locates compleƟon  Last phase of annexaƟon excavaƟon/construcƟon  1 mile of duct bank installaƟon  Overhead conversion installaƟon  Project CompleƟon Dependent on Project Priori- Ɵes Map of SW Annexation Schedule May 2015 June 2015 TBD Design Duct Bank Standards Update Duct Bank InstallaƟon Electric Conversion InstallaƟon Project Complete July 2015 ConstrucƟon Budget Total Contract Values $1,100,000. Work Complete $165,000. Project 15% Complete 38 Scenic Knolls—Shields/South Fossil Creek Parkway June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp 40 Estate Lots: Overhead Line Conversion Area Aﬀected: Scenic Knolls Subdivision  Design Phase Complete  Locates complete  SAGE ContracƟng boring underway  Overhead power line conversion  Project compleƟon is dependent upon project prioriƟes Location of Overhead Conversion Schedule June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 December 2015 Design Contract Boring Electric Conversion InstallaƟon Project Complete ConstrucƟon Budget Total Contract Values $310,000. Work Complete $62,000. Project 20% Complete 39 Applewood Rebuild—Shields/North Fossil Creek June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp REA Pedestal that will be replaced New Pedestals replacing old pedestals  Design complete  Undergrounded infrastructure replace- ment/maintenance—65lots  SAGE boring coordinaƟon  Install new conduit and cable Location of Applewood Rebuild Schedule June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 December 2015 Design Electric conduit and cable installaƟon Project Complete SAGE boring ConstrucƟon Budget Total Contract Values $310,000. Work Complete $62,000. Project 20% Complete 40 East Vine Duct Bank—Phase I June 2015 Major Milestones/Completed/Underway Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Boring under I‐25 Colorado Boring: Boring Spacers  Design complete  1 of 2 borings under I-25 complete  1/2 mile of new duct bank—under I-25  Colorado Boring to complete second bor- ings under I-25  Trenching along I-25 to Ɵe in exisƟng vaults Aﬀected Area: East Vine West Bound Schedule June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 November 2015 Design Tie into exisƟng vaults Project Complete Colorado Boring I-25 Trenching ConstrucƟon Budget Total Contract Values $315,000. Work Complete $78,750. Project 25% Complete 41 HARMONY SUBSTATION SECURITY WALL June 2015 April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015 Design Permiƫng ConstrucƟon 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 aestheƟcs of substaƟon property  12 foot high x 1471.9 linear feet block fence  Two 20’ gates constructed of steel and one 4’ man gate  AutomaƟc gate opener installed on main gate with keypad for secure entrance and exit.  Complete construcƟon contracts  Complete construcƟon 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 June 24: $18,399 Project: 3% Complete 42 TIMBERLINE SUBSTATION SECURITY BEAMS AND CAMERAS June 2015 Jan 2015 Feb 2015 Mar 2015 April 2015 2015 May June 2015 July 2015 Design ConstrucƟon Major Design Elements Upcoming Work Installation of pump station foundation piers.mp Camera InstallaƟons Site Map  Increased measure of substaƟon security  Infrared beam foundaƟon layout  InstallaƟon of 2nd PTZ camera  Complete wiring and control diagrams  Perimeter beams are in operaƟon  Mount camera and pull ﬁber  Check out camera controls Timberline SubstaƟon Site Schedule Design/ConstrucƟon Budget Approx. Total Contract Values $25,000 Expenditures thru May 28 $18,000 Project 85 % Complete 43 Legend: On Track to be completed on or before targeted completion date. Caution in completing the project on time. Warning/Off Track in completing the project on time. COMPLETE: Project or task is complete. 44 NATURAL AREAS LAND CONSERVATION 2015 - 2nd Quarter Report Land Conservation Update - June 2015 Acreage Cost Land Conserved - Jan - Mar 22.57 $ 416,474 Land Conserved - Apr - Jun - $ - Land Conserved - Jul - Sept - $ - Land Conserved - Oct - Dec - $ - Total Land Conserved - Year to Date 22.57 $ 416,474 Land Conservation Summary - To Date Acreage Cost Acres of Land Purchased 35,026 Acres of Land Leased 893 Acres of Land Placed in Conservation Easements 5,816 Total Conserved - To Date 41,736 $ 81,260,437 Land Conservation Funds Budgeted for 2015* $ 8,855,120 * Includes prior year reserves and unanticipated revenues. Acquisitions To Date - 2015 Acreage Cost Kingfisher NA - Schneider Property in partner with Streets, Utilities and Forestry - 24 Total Acres 8.31 $ 146,330 Magpie Meander NA - Jensen Property 6.76 $ 270,144 Redwing Marsh - North Marketplace donation 7.50 $ - Total Conserved - Year to Date 22.57 $ 416,474 Property Under Contract Acreage Cost Springer - Fisher 7.82 $ 510,441 Total Under Contract 7.82 $ 510,441 Net Land Conservation Funds Remaining for 2015 $ 7,928,205 45 PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE FORT COLLINS POLICE SERVICES Police investigate a stabbing Police Services investigated a stabbing of a transient male in Library Park located at 400 Peterson. The victim was able to identify a suspect by street name only and is another transient who was in the area. The victim survived the attack and the investigation continues. DUI Checkpoint enforcement On June 6, 2015, Police Services in conjunction with the Larimer County DUI Task Force conducted a DUI sobriety checkpoint. The effort was part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign statewide. The checkpoint had 822 vehicles pass through and resulted in 9 arrests. Police raise awareness about stolen vehicles and items stolen from vehicles Fort Collins has seen an increase in stolen motor vehicles as well as items stolen from inside those vehicles. This includes firearms that were left unsecured inside a vehicle. Many of the vehicles stolen were unlocked. Police Services sent out awareness information and urged citizens to lock up there vehicles and to not leave valuables unsecured and out in the open. This invites thieves to steal these items. Police Officer FTO Graduation. Fort Collins police welcomed three new officers to the ranks. These officers completed a 15 week intensive field training program and began their careers as Fort Collins Police Officers. First Female Fort Collins Police Motor Officer Sergeant Sara Lynd became the first female Fort Collins Officer to be certified as a motorcycle officer. Sgt. Lynd will be taking over supervision of the Traffic Enforcement Unit in November and part of her duties is to supervise the motor unit. The motorcycle qualification course is not for the faint of heart and is a huge accomplishment. Police Services Awards Ceremony June is when Fort Collins Police pauses acknowledge and present awards and medals to several individuals and teams for outstanding achievements over the past year. Among those awards Police Services presented a medal to Dispatcher Tracy Staruck who is the first civilian employee in the history of Fort Collins Police to be awarded a medal. Crime Prevention This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 26 telephone calls that ranged from information on Crime Free Multi-housing for property managers to working with a senior who feels that she has been scammed by a contractor. Presentations were done for the children at the United Way Day care on children’s safety as well as a safety class for the realtors at the Keller-Williams Fort Collins office. Here’s the breakdown on activities in June: 46 United Way Day Care, Child Safety, 75 attend CSU University Village Safety Fair, 175 attend Keller-Williams, Realtor Safety, 50 attend Cherry Hills Condos, Neighborhood Watch, 5 attend Crime Prevention Tip As you may have read in the news, there have been numerous vehicle trespasses. Many of the vehicles have been unlocked, and many have valuables such as laptops and firearms in them. Please don’t offer the opportunities to crooks and take the time to remove valuables from your vehicles and lock them. Don’t become a victim of crime. POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY Notable Incidents/Items/Events: PFA Receives Recommendation for Accredited Status - A peer review team representing the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) has recently completed a site visit as part of the Authority’s application for accredited status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). The peer team assessed the Authority’s processes including risk- assessment, strategic planning, response strategies, and adherence to 253 performance indicators that cover the full-range of fire service operations. The team notified the Poudre Fire Authority on June 11th, 2015 that they are making a recommendation for accredited status for the Poudre Fire Authority. The Poudre Fire Authority will now appear before the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) on August 27th, 2015 in Atlanta, GA as the final step in granting accredited status to the Authority. Fire Chief Tom DeMint stated that the agency’s achievement of this milestone, on its way to Accredited Agency status, “demonstrates the PFA’s drive for continuous organizational improvement and accountability to the citizens we serve.” 47 More information regarding the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc., and the Commission of Fire Accreditation International, Inc. can be found at http://www.publicsafetyexcellence.org. Poudre River Assist- Firefighters were training on swift water rescue the afternoon of June 4 th when a 911 call reported two men had fallen off inner-tubes they were riding and were in the Cache la Poudre River at Picnic Rock. As firefighters rushed to the scene they were informed the men had made it safely to the opposite side and were out of the river. Once crews arrived on scene they confirmed there were three men in the party; one made it safely to the parking lot; however the two others were unhurt and still on the opposite side of the river. Crews were able to set up a rescue boat and rope system along with deploying seven rescue swimmers to the opposite shore. They made contact with the men then assisted them with donning personal floatation devices and helmets for the return trip. The men were placed into the boat and safely ferried back across the river. Poudre Fire Authority would like to remind citizens to please take the utmost caution when recreating on our local waterways. Assisting Agencies: City of Fort Collins-911; Poudre Valley Hospital Emergency Services and Special Operations Response Team. Fire Camp- PFA hosted the third Fire Camp for high school students over three days in June. The students, selected by members of the Recruitment Committee were able to get a first-hand look at what it takes to be a firefighter. Physical fitness, hose work, self- contained breathing apparatus drills, rappelling and more were experienced. The young 48 men and women were very excited to participate and even had a short graduation ceremony. Whole Foods Market Community Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser- PFA was honored to participate with Whole Foods Market for this fun event. Proceeds go to the PFA Fire Safety Education Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. This money is used to purchase smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms for customers in our district who cannot afford them; plus educational materials and child car seat supplies. Fire Academy Graduates- Five new PFA firefighters graduated from the Front Range Fire Academy on June 6 th after sixteen weeks of training. The graduates went onto two additional weeks of in-house training prior to being placed on shift. We welcome our new firefighters. Fireworks Campaign- As part of the city fireworks campaign committee, PFA has also been trying to get the message out that ALL fireworks are illegal. Most front-line apparatus and staff cars have been outfitted with a mix of decals to encourage citizens not to use fireworks. Information has also been disseminated through many channels including social media. Additionally patrols with PFA and FCPS teams have been scheduled in order to handle complaints received during peak usage times. Incident Statistics (by category) Report Period: June 2015 Total Property Loss Fires 25 $ 16,575 Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 4 Rescue / EMS 1,184 Hazardous Condition - no fire 59 Service Call 79 Good Intent Call 166 False Alarms / False Calls 113 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 2 Special Incident Type 2 Total = 1,634 49 YEAR-TO-DATE 2015 Total Property Loss Fires 173 $ 2,301,797 Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 9 Rescue / EMS 6,884 Hazardous Condition - no fire 214 Service Call 375 Good Intent Call 925 False Alarms / False Calls 607 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 2 Special Incident Type 13 Total = 9,202 Comparison: June 2014 Total Property Loss Fires 32 $ 415,050 Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 1 Rescue / EMS 1,143 Hazardous Condition - no fire 25 Service Call 97 Good Intent Call 121 False Alarms / False Calls 88 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0 Special Incident Type 1 Total = 1,508 Comparison: YEAR-TO-DATE 2014 Total Property Loss Fires 172 $ 1,527,112 Overpressure/rupture, explosion-no fire 5 Rescue / EMS 6,332 Hazardous Condition - no fire 159 Service Call 378 Good Intent Call 636 False Alarms / False Calls 574 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 0 Special Incident Type 18 Total = 8,274 *Information subject to change due to updated data. 50 BUILDING & PLANNING ACTIVITY June 2015 2014 YTD 2015 YTD % Change Development Project Submittals Received 189 179 -5 % Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 120 101 -16 % Building Permits Issued 3,154 4,758 +51 % Building Permit Valuations ($M) $282.4 $262.6 -7 % Building Inspections Performed 16,944 16,386 -3 % Plan Reviews Performed 1,272 1,221 -4 % Overall development review revenues are $407,052 over projection for 2015 as of June 30th. General Fund revenues are $376,990 over projection; however, Engineering Development Review revenues are under projection $30,063. Development Projects of Note Status/Updates CSU Parking Lot at Research Boulevard Approved and under construction. CSU Medical Center Will be reviewed as a Site Plan Advisory Review and a formal submittal is anticipated for August. Downtown Plan First phase (issues identification) is complete. Walking tours scheduled for July 9 th and 10 th , followed by a visioning event on July 13 th at the Lincoln Center from 6-8pm. Downtown Hotel Proposal underway for a 164-room hotel and 2 parking lot options. The Project Development Plan was submitted on June 23 rd ; any revision will be reviewed by July 21 st ; the Planning and Zoning Board will review this project on September 10 th . Foothills Mall Redevelopment Under construction; construction meetings continue weekly with City Staff and developer. Landmark Residences on Mountain Avenue Approved and awaiting final plans from developer (anticipated soon). Lincoln Corridor Plan 10 recommended infrastructure projects; total cost estimated to be $19.3M; proposals for final design due July 14 th ; construction to begin mid-July. 51 Mountain Vista Subarea Analysis Follow-up information was requested by City Council and staff is coordinating this effort. Nature in the City Design guidelines nearing completion; progress continues for both 10-minute walk and wildlife connectivity analyses (tentative September completion); citizen science bird and butterfly data collection occurring this summer in partnership with CSU; NIC is working on collaboration for several strategic plans and grant initiatives. Neighborhood Districts Hired new Staff Administrator; amended project charter; still identifying Neighborhood Advisory Group; scope of engagement study developing (RFP for release in July/August); continuing work with CSU’s Center for Public Deliberation. Old Town Neighborhood Plan and Design Guidelines Phase I of the planning process complete; Phase II is in progress; public workshop scheduled for July 8 th . Design guidelines progressing similarly; first draft being reviewed by staff and Landmark Preservation Commission and will go out for public comment later this summer. 633/639 S. College Ave @ Laurel Construction continuing on schedule. Smoking Ordinance Expansion Options Working with Employee Committee and City Attorney’s office; developing transition program for employee; first phase of education and outreach campaigns continuing. Social Host Public engagement strategy being developed; Technical Advisory Committee being identified (1 st meeting in July); public engagement with community from August – October; public engagement with CSU/FRCC September – October; going to City Council work session in November. Woodward Campus Construction is moving along smoothly; final inspections are also continuing as planned. Young People’s Learning Center Submitted final plans in June. 52 Development Projects Currently Under Appeal: 201 East Elizabeth Street: The Zoning Board of Appeals decision to uphold the CDNS Director’s decision to approve the 201 East Elizabeth Street building permit application to change the use to a fraternity has received 3 appeals. These appeals are to City Council. The City Clerk’s office has scheduled the appeals to be heard on July 21, 2015. A site visit also has been scheduled on July 20, 2015. The deadline for City Council to hear the appeal is August 10, 2015. 53