HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 10/13/2015 - City Manager Monthly Update - October 8, 2015October 8, 2015
CONTENTS
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 3
October 13 Council Work Session ..........................................................................................................................3
October 20 Council Meeting ...................................................................................................................................3
October 27 Council Work Session ..........................................................................................................................4
November 2 Joint Council Meeting with Windsor Town Board .............................................................................4
November 3 Council Meeting .................................................................................................................................4
November 10 Work Session - CANCELED ...............................................................................................................5
November 10 YEarly Evaluation of the City Manager, City Attorney and Municipal Judge ...................................5
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 5
Monthly & Year to Date ..........................................................................................................................................5
CAPITAL PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................... 5
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................5
MULBERRY BRIDGE (SH 14) AT THE POUDRE RIVER ENHANCEMENTS ..................................................................6
WEST MULBERRY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT DESIGN.................................................................................................6
ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT - LOOMIS/OLIVE ............................................................................7
SHIELDS STREET AND DRAKE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................7
TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO BLACKBIRD ...................................................................................7
HORSETOOTH AND TIMBERLINE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................8
VINE AND SHIELDS ROUNDABOUT .........................................................................................................................9
REMINGTON GREENWAY .......................................................................................................................................9
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................9
LINCOLN (INTERIM) AND LEMAY IMPROVEMENTS / WOODWARD CAMPUS ..................................................... 10
NORTH COLLEGE PEDESTRIAN GAP ..................................................................................................................... 10
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CONIFER TO WILLOX ................................................................................. 11
LINCOLN CORRIDOR Project – 1st STREET TO LEMAY AVENUE ............................................................................ 11
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 12
CAPITAL PROJECTS - UTILITIES ..................................................................................................... 12
Applewood Rebuild – Shields/North Fossil Creek Project ................................................................................... 12
Vine & Shields Round-about Project ................................................................................................................... 13
Timberline & Horsetooth Intersection Upgrade Project ..................................................................................... 13
Michigan Ditch Mudslide Repair ......................................................................................................................... 14
DWRF South Process Train BNR and Replacement Project ................................................................................. 14
Lincoln and Willow Storm Sewer Outfall ............................................................................................................. 15
NATURAL AREAS LAND CONSERVATION ...................................................................................... 15
2015 - 3rd Quarter Report .................................................................................................................................... 15
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 16
Police Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Poudre Fire Authority .......................................................................................................................................... 17
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY .............................................................................................. 19
Year to Date Comparisons ................................................................................................................................... 19
Projects of Note-Status and Updates .................................................................................................................. 19
Projects Under Appeal ......................................................................................................................................... 22
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 22
Environmental Services ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Social Sustainability ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Economic Health .................................................................................................................................................. 23
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 3
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
OCTOBER 13 COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Water Topics
o Water Development Fees
o Ditch and Reservoir Company Boards
o Water Efficiency Plan
This discussion will:
o Review the Utilities Raw Water Requirements and Plant Investment Fees for new
development and requirements in surrounding water districts and consider potential
changes to Utilities’ requirements.
o Provide Council with an overview of ditch companies that operate in and around Fort Collins
and to discuss key issues where ditch company operations and City interests intersect.
o Provide City Council with a draft of the Water Efficiency Plan and receive input from Council
on the key issues addressed in the plan and the direction of the project.
Community Recycling Ordinance
o Provide information about a potential update to the 1995 Pay-As-You Throw ordinance,
which requires trash haulers to provide recycling and charge variable rates to residents of
single-family homes, so the ordinance continues to help Fort Collins achieve progress in
meeting adopted Zero Waste goals.
Community Recycling Center
o Discuss alternatives to construction of an entire Community Recycling Center.
Community Policing
o Provide City Council with a summary of current community policing programs and activities.
Also to receive direction from Council regarding a Campus West substation
OCTOBER 20 COUNCIL MEETING
2016 DDA Annual Appropriation Ordinance (consent-First Reading)
o Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the Downtown Development Authority
Extending the City’s Sales and Use Tax For Street Maintenance in Accordance with a voter-
approved Ballot Measure (First Reading-consent)
o Implement the voter approved ballot measure for Street Maintenance by amending City
Code Section 25-75 to extend the Street Maintenance Tax through December 31, 2025
Annual Budget Adjustment Ordinance (consent-Second Reading)
o Appropriation of expenses related to unanticipated revenue, grants and unforeseen costs
that had not previously been budgeted.
Ordinance Updating Public Nudity Code Provision
o Consideration of ordinance options to update the current Public Nudity provision of the City
Code in light of recent public input related to differential treatment of males and females
Initiating Wood Street Second Annexation
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o Initiate annexation proceedings for the Wood Street Second Annexation, located at 832
Wood Street
Houska Rezoning (consent)
o Rezone property located at 1005 Riverside Drive from Neighborhood Commercial, N-C
zoning to Limited Commercial, C-L zoning.
OCTOBER 27 COUNCIL WORK SESSION
6-month Update on the CSU IGA
o Update Council on the progress of operationalizing the CSU-City Stadium Intergovernmental
Agreement
Long Term Financial Plan
o Review a draft of the Long Term Financial Planning baseline project and macro-level
scenarios.
Block 32/42 Master Plan Update
o Update Council on the conceptual Block 32/42 Master Plan, answer any questions and gain
support on the overall plan.
Vacation Rentals
o Follow-up from June 9, 2015 work session, including outreach to date and proposed next
steps.
NOVEMBER 2 JOINT COUNCIL MEETING WITH WINDSOR TOWN BOARD
Discuss possible amendments to the I-25/392 Interchange IGA to include auto-dealerships as a
permitted use in the Corridor Activity Center Overlay Zone
NOVEMBER 3 COUNCIL MEETING
2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading)
o Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the City of Fort Collins.
2016 Airport Annual Appropriation Ordinance (consent-First Reading)
o Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the Fort Collins Loveland Airport.
2016 Utility Rate Ordinances (First Reading)
o Amending the rates for electric rates and development fees, water rates and plant
investment fees (PIF), Wastewater rates and PIFs.
2016 DDA Annual Appropriation Ordinance (consent-Second Reading)
o Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the Downtown Development Authority
Extending the City’s Sales and Use Tax For Street Maintenance in Accordance with a voter-
approved Ballot Measure (Second Reading-consent)
o Implement the voter approved ballot measure for Street Maintenance by amending City
Code Section 25-75 to extend the Street Maintenance Tax through December 31, 2025.
Updating Council meeting procedures
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
o Amending Council meeting procedures regarding Special Council meetings and adding
procedures for the Addition of Permitted Use Process.
Energy Policy (consent)
o Consideration of adoption of an updated Energy Policy
GID No. 1
o 2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading)
Skyview GID
o 2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading)
NOVEMBER 10 WORK SESSION - CANCELED
NOVEMBER 10 YEARLY EVALUATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, CITY
ATTORNEY AND MUNICIPAL JUDGE
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
AUGUST SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Sales Tax Collected: 4.3% 6.0%
Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: 13.9% 28.8%
Sales and Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: 6.4% 10.3%
CAPITAL PROJECTS
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: KFCG/BOB Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $450,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
This project provides a complete City sidewalk inventory, identifies sidewalk inadequacies, and
identifies inadequate handicap accessibilities according to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements.
37,741 accessible ramps have been identified as acceptable, substandard, or missing in
accordance with the ADA requirements.
Project Updates:
Current Projects –
o Upcoming project locations: New sidewalk installation along City Park south of Birch.
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o Current projects: Completed installation of 100’ of missing sidewalk along Wayne Street
near Woodford. Staff is continuing to collaborate with CSU staff regarding final layout for
the NRRC connection between Centre Avenue and MAX Spring Creek Station.
o Staff is currently working with Transfort to install new bus stop locations and updates to
existing locations. In addition, staff is working with FCMoves to install new ramps and
sidewalk connections for Safe Routes to Schools and the low-stress bicycle network.
Staff is revising prioritization model based on feedback received from Council Work Session,
discussions with boards and commissions, and an online survey.
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php
MULBERRY BRIDGE (SH 14) AT THE POUDRE RIVER ENHANCEMENTS
Funding Source: City of Fort Collins
Estimated Project Budget: $750,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is
replacing the Mulberry Bridge (State Highway 14) over the
Poudre River 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.
Project Updates:
Bridge enhancements for Phase II, including medians,
concrete staining and stone columns, continue to be
constructed.
Additional project information can be found at https://www.codot.gov/projects/SH14PoudreRiver
WEST MULBERRY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT DESIGN
Funding Source: Colorado off system bridge program (BRO) funds
and KFCG
Estimated Project Budget: $1.1m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
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.
Construction is planned for winter 2015/spring 2016.
Project Updates:
Awaiting CDOT concurrence to award the project.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT - LOOMIS/OLIVE
Funding Source: KFCG/Operation Services, Facilities
Estimated Project Budget: $1m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The intent of this project is to replace a structurally deficient
bridge/box sections with new concrete box culverts.
Project Updates:
Project design is substantially complete and in final
comment and review.
Utility relocation expected to occur prior to 2016, with
removal and replacement of the structure to occur in the
beginning of 2016.
SHIELDS STREET AND DRAKE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Federal Hazard Elimination Grant (90%)/Local
Match (10%)
Estimated Project Budget: $986,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
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.
As a result of meeting Federal requirements this project is
anticipated to go to construction in the summer of 2016.
Project Updates:
Project design has entered the final stages.
Real Estate services have closed on one of two properties at the time of this update. The
second property is in negotiations and expects to close prior to the end of 2015.
TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO BLACKBIRD
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB)
Estimated Project Budget: $5.0m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
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.
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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.
The project is likely a Two Phase project (Phase One – Roadway work 2016, Phase Two –
Great Western Maintenance and Signal Improvements).
Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2016.
Project Updates:
Two of the four right-of-way acquisitions have closed.
Staff is going before Council in October for final project appropriations.
More info at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/prospect-timberline.php
HORSETOOTH AND TIMBERLINE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB)/Federal Grant
(CMAQ)
Estimated Project Budget: $3.5m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
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)
Additionally, the project will include median and landscape improvements, sidewalk and bicycle
lane improvements and transit infrastructure.
Project Updates:
Final roadway work is complete, with paving and final striping being finished by end of day
September 30. Minor lane drops will be needed through Oct 2 to complete punchlist work, but
there will be no more major delays or impacts. Final completion as of Oct 2.
Roadway work was completed one month ahead of schedule.
Landscaping and streetscaping began in early September and will continue through mid-
November with single lane drops during the day as needed. Impacts should be much less
significant during landscape construction.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/horsetooth-timberline.php
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
VINE AND SHIELDS ROUNDABOUT
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB)/Federal Grant (STP Metro)/Regional Road Impact Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $1.7m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
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.
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.
Project Updates:
North/south thru traffic is anticipated to be open on Shields by early October
The west leg of the intersection will be closed to thru traffic for three weeks starting October 5.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/vsi.php
REMINGTON GREENWAY
Funding Source: FC Moves Funding
Estimated Project Budget: $650,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
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.
Project Updates:
The City’s contractor will continue working on the rain garden, and pedestrian improvements
throughout the corridor.
The intersection of Remington and Laurel is open to vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
The City’s Traffic and Streets Departments have completed
the roadway treatment and restriping.
More information is available at
http://www.fcgov.com/advanceplanning/remingtongreenway.php
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Federal Grants/Local Funds/DDA Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $1.4M
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Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The City has completed two design projects within the Downtown River District: 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. The focus of the project has now shifted to developing final engineering plans
along Jefferson Street as well as coordinating planned improvements adjacent to active
developments along Willow Street.
Project Updates:
No current updates
LINCOLN (INTERIM) AND LEMAY IMPROVEMENTS / WOODWARD CAMPUS
Funding Source: City of Fort Collins General Fund/Intersection
Improvement Fund
Estimated Project Budget: $2.1-2.3M
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
This project has several goals. The first is to install three
new points of access/turn lanes to the Woodward
Campus, two on Lemay, and one on Lincoln. The project
will also complete the improvements along the west side
of Lemay between Lincoln and Mulberry. This includes
completion of the Magnolia intersection to a full movement
location along with curb, gutter and sidewalk for the entire
length. An interim sidewalk will also be constructed along
the Lincoln front that connects pedestrians to the Poudre
River bridge on Lincoln and into downtown. Lastly, a double left turn configuration will be
installed on southbound Lemay to eastbound Mulberry for as a result of anticipated traffic
volumes for this area.
Project Updates:
Milestone improvements were achieved in completing the installation of the new access off of
Lincoln to the north side of the Woodward Campus. As well, all paving on Lemay has been
achieved and is being prepared for new striping. .
NORTH COLLEGE PEDESTRIAN GAP
Funding Source: CMAQ Grant/URA Contribution/Pedestrian
Program Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $900,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
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.
Project Updates:
The City is working with CDOT to award the design contract to the selected consultant team.
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CONIFER TO WILLOX
Funding Source: Federal Grants/Local Matching Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $12m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
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.
Project Updates:
No current updates
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO LEMAY AVENUE
Funding Source: General Fund Reserves, Street Oversizing Fund, previously committed developer
local street obligations, savings from Woodward interim improvements
Estimated Project Budget: $6.5m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
This phase of the overall Lincoln corridor plan includes improvements along Lincoln Avenue
between 1st Street and Lemay Avenue.
Subsequent phases include improvements to the Poudre River Bridge and improvements along
Lincoln Avenue to Jefferson Street.
Project intent is to create a multi-modal design along Lincoln Avenue that will include creating a
street with a unique identity, improving the mobility, safety, and experience for bicyclists,
pedestrians, transit users, and vehicles, and creating an environment where local businesses
can thrive.
Project Updates:
Design is currently underway. Several initial scoping meetings have been conducted, and
consultant is currently performing surveying work.
30% design milestone is scheduled to be delivered by end of 2015.
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VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG)
Estimated Project Budget: $1.0 M
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The existing Vine and Lemay intersection, which
includes the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)
Railway crossing, is severely congested with limited
options to expand through or turn lane capacity due
to land use constraints.
Lemay Avenue realignment and intersection
improvements have been prioritized as the City’s #1
Transportation Capital Improvement Project
The realignment has been on the City’s
Master Street Plan since the mid-1980’s
The project area is included within the City’s
Mountain Vista Subarea Plan which was created as a long-term planning vision for the
northeast section of Fort Collins
The improvements will construct a new roadway and intersection slightly northeast of the
existing Vine and Lemay intersection. The new intersection will be realigned Lemay and
Suniga Drive.
The City is investigating a number of interim and ultimate solutions that include new at-grade
intersections or overpass/underpass of the BNSF Railway and existing Vine Drive
Project Updates:
The City applied for TIGER grant funding in June 2015.
Staff is currently working on right-of-way acquisitions and an alternatives analysis report.
Staff is developing a communication and public outreach plan as preparation for collecting
public feedback related to alternative crossings of the BNSF Railway
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay.php
CAPITAL PROJECTS - UTILITIES
APPLEWOOD REBUILD – SHIELDS/NORTH FOSSIL CREEK PROJECT
Funding Source: System Improvement & Additions
Estimated Project Budget: $310,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Boring, pot holing, new conduit and cable installation
Remove overhead lines
Install new transforms and secondary boxes
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
Energizing
Project Updates:
SAGE Boring and pot holing coordination
VINE & SHIELDS ROUND-ABOUT PROJECT
Funding Source: System Improvement & Additions
Estimated Project Budget: $227,370
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Design, pot holing, duct bank installation
Install conduit, and cable
Fiber relocation
Installation of new streetlights
Install south duct bank and tie into existing duct bank
Project Updates:
Design, potholing and duct bank installation complete
Installation of conduit and cable complete to the east
Project is waiting for street closure to the south
TIMBERLINE & HORSETOOTH INTERSECTION UPGRADE PROJECT
Funding Source: System Improvement & Additions
Estimated Project Budget: $136,388
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Design, and pot holing
Vault relocation, conduit installation, cable pulling
Electric termination, relocation of street lighting
Reenergizing
Project Updates:
Design and pot holing complete
Vault relocation, and conduit installation complete
Pulling cable and wire underway
Relocation of street lighting complete
Overhead Lines Scheduled for
Replacement
Double Wide Duct Bank
Installation
Vault Relocation
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Terminating electric cable is underway
MICHIGAN DITCH MUDSLIDE REPAIR
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: TBD
Status: On Schedule
Project Details:
Horizontal cores completed
Tunnel option identified as best solution
Toured Ditch with State Land Board
Upcoming Work:
Final design complete by end of 2015
DWRF SOUTH PROCESS TRAIN BNR AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Funding Source: Sewer
Estimated Project Budget: $9,595,709
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Electrical infrastructure (conduit/wire) underway
Instrumentation installation underway
Programming verification for process integration underway
Upcoming Work:
Manufacturer and vendor visits
Irrigation and landscaping
Startup and testing of process and instrumentation and control
Michigan Ditch Slide Area
FRP Baffle Wall Installation
in West Aeration Basin
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
LINCOLN AND WILLOW STORM SEWER OUTFALL
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $2,900,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Preliminary design underway
Soil sampling complete
Railroad/Natural Areas/resident coordination
Upcoming Work:
Railroad crossing permit
Corps of Engineers permit-nationwide
Finalize design
NATURAL AREAS LAND CONSERVATION
2015 - 3RD QUARTER REPORT
Land Conservation Update Acreage Cost
Land Conserved - Jan - Mar 22.57 $ 416,474
Land Conserved - Apr - Jun - $ -
Land Conserved - Jul - Sept 853.00 $ 2,703,006
Land Conserved - Oct - Dec - $ -
Total Land Conserved - Year to Date 875.57 $ 3,119,480
Land Conservation Summary - To Date Acreage Cost
Acres of Land Purchased 35,879
Acres of Land Leased 893
Acres of Land Placed in Conservation Easements 5,816
Total Conserved - To Date 42,589 $ 83,963,442
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 $ -
Springer - Fisher 7.00 $ 510,436
Williams Property 371.00 $ 531,402
Location of Storm Sewer Outfall into
Poudre River
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Legacy Land Trust Property 362.00 $ 160,732
Lemaster, Wortley, Skogen Property 113.00 $ 1,500,436
Total Conserved - Year to Date 875.57 $ 3,119,480
Property Under Contract Acreage Cost
Total Under Contract - $ -
Net Land Conservation Funds Remaining for 2015 $ 5,735,640
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
POLICE SERVICES
Bank Robbery Committed and Solved
On September 15, First Citizens Bank (2420 E. Harmony Road) reported being robbed. Officers set up
a perimeter and quickly located and arrested a male subject. Charges included aggravated armed
robbery and theft.
Arrests Made in Jefferson Park
After several nights of issuing warnings to individuals for remaining in Jefferson Park after hours,
police arrested two people on September 15 for Unlawful Conduct on Public Property. At the time of
their arrest, the individuals were not actively protesting and were unlawfully remaining in the city park
after hours. In the days prior to the arrests, police confirmed that there were beds available in local
shelters and shared this information with those in the park; however, individuals refused services and
vowed to “never leave the park.” Since the arrests, police have seen a decline in after-hours activity in
Jefferson Park.
Front Range Community College Evacuation
On Friday, September 15, Fort Collins Police received a call from campus security at FRCC’s Larimer
campus after a student reported seeing a fellow student’s Snapchat video referencing a Columbine-
type incident. FRCC administrators made the decision to evacuate campus. Police located the suspect
who had created the video and took him to Larimer County Jail. He was charged with Interference with
Staff, Faculty, or Students of Educational Institutions C.R.S 18-9-109 (6a).
Police Seek Information about Burglar and Police Officer Impersonator
On September 30, a woman reported that a burglar had entered her residence while she was there.
She hid in a closet, and the intruder left. Minutes later, she said another man entered, identified himself
as a police officer, and went through the motions of taking a police report. When the woman followed
up with Fort Collins Police later that evening, records showed that dispatch had not received a call
regarding this incident, nor had they sent an officer. The victim worked with an artist to create
composite drawings of the suspects. This incident is currently under investigation.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 46 telephone calls that ranged
from answering questions about the Drug Take Back Event to setting up a class
for a medical group on Dealing With Difficult People. More presentations were
done for Neighborhood Watches, but the big event of the month was the Drug
Take Back where 344 vehicles came to the Police Services building to drop off
their unwanted medications. This event’s collection, plus the weight from the
past few months collected from the lobby kiosk, totaled 1379.5 pounds. The
D.E.A. collected this on October 1 and took it back to Denver for incineration.
Here’s the breakdown on activities in September:
Roger’s Park Neighborhood Watch, 15 attended
Neighborhood Watch Listening Session, Councilman Overbeck, 25 attended
Dealing with Difficult People, Parks & Rec, 25 attended
CPTED Morningstar Retirement, 4 attended
RESTORE, 53 attended
Drug Take Back, 344 vehicles
Neighborhood Watch Highland, 55 attended
Presentations to 521 People, 46 incoming calls
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Notable Incidents/Items/Events:
Residential Fire – A man was able to notify Fort Collins-911 of a fire at his house in the early
morning hours on September 11th. The resident drove to PFA Volunteer Fire Station 9 located at
the south end of Horsetooth Reservoir to use the emergency phone located at the front of the
station because he could not retrieve his personal phone prior to evacuating. The man’s family and
their dog also were able to escape safely prior to him calling 911.
Luckily there happened to be two volunteer firefighters that were also at the station and were
alerted by the resident. They immediately responded to find a two-story residence with fire on the
exterior of the building working its way to the interior. An aggressive external attack was
successfully mounted which slowed the fire until additional units could arrive. Firefighters then were
able to enter the residence and complete extinguishment.
The residence suffered fire damage to one side of the exterior and one room on the second floor;
heat and smoke damage throughout. Investigators are working to determine an origin and cause.
Assisting agencies; Fort Collins 911; Larimer County Sheriff’s Office; PVH/UC Health Emergency
Services.
City of Fort Collins/PFA Employee Graduates From FEMA’S Emergency Management Basic
Academy - Christopher Wolf, Emergency Management Specialist graduated from FEMA’s National
Emergency Management Basic Academy at the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg,
MD., after he completed the full curriculum that provides the basic knowledge and skills to help
meet the unpredictable challenges in the field of emergency management.
Wolf completed the five courses in the Basic Academy that includes Foundations of Emergency
Management; Science of Disaster; Planning: Emergency Operations; Exercise Design; and Public
Information and Warning.
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FEMA’s National Emergency Management Basic Academy is the entry-point for individuals
pursuing a career in emergency management. Basic Academy offers the tools to develop
comprehensive foundational skills needed in emergency management. For those who are new to
emergency management or for those who are transferring from another profession, the Basic
Academy also provides a unique opportunity to build camaraderie and establish professional
contacts. Students learned to understand the roles, responsibilities, and legal boundaries
associated with emergency management. It is the first of a three-level Academy series in the
Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP).
The EMPP curriculum is designed to provide a lifetime of learning for emergency managers and
includes three separate, but closely threaded, training programs including the National Emergency
Management Basic Academy; a specialized and technical training program to develop specific,
fundamental skill sets; the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy; a program to
develop the next generation of emergency management leaders who are trained in advanced
concepts and issues, advanced leadership and management, and critical thinking and problem
solving; and the National Emergency Management Executive Academy; a program designed to
challenge and enhance the talents of the nation’s emergency management senior executives
through critical thinking, visionary strategic planning, challenging conventional concepts, and
negotiation and conflict resolution applied to complex real-world problems.
Wolf completed his training on August 19, 2015.
Emmitsburg, MD August 19, 2015--FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI) graduated Christopher
Wolf (left) who completed all requirements of the National Emergency Management Basic Academy. Tony
Russell, Superintendent, EMI is shown congratulating Wolf as he graduates. Shane Gibbon /FEMA
Fire Festival/Open Streets Event- Sunday, September 20th brought PFA’s Fire Festival and the
city’s second Open Streets event of the year to Remington Street. The Fire Festival hub was held
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in the spirit of open streets to bring out citizens so they could enjoy a vehicle-free street and have a
good time with neighbors. The Fire Festival also helped mark the Commemoration Year for PFA of
which will run until the end of 2015. Opportunities for citizens of all ages to have fun were available
such as a dunk tank, kids’ fire safety challenge, historical fire tours, vintage apparatus displays and
more.
Fill-the-Boot for MDA- PFA firefighters once again collected donations over Labor Day weekend
for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This year record $20,000+ was donated by our citizens for
this great cause. Below are just a few examples of what services are gained by donated funds.
$30 Flu shot
$100 One support group session
$150 One occupational, physical, respiratory or speech therapy consultation
$300 Professional fees related to initial diagnostic work-up at an MDA clinic
$500 Annual repairs of durable medical equipment
$800 Week at MDA summer camp for one child
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2014 YTD 2015 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Rec’d 249 273 +10 %
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 181 166 -8 %
Building Permits Issued 8,644 7,026 -19 %
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $527.0 $411.74 -22 %
Building Inspections Performed 28,100 28,147 0 %
Plan Reviews Performed 1,945 1,810 -7 %
Overall development review revenues are $ 677,870 over projection for 2015 as of
September 30th, with General Fund revenues $ 580,261 over projection and Engineering
Development Review revenues over projection by $ 97,609.
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES
Development/Planning
Projects of Note Status/Updates
CSU Parking Lot at
Research Boulevard
Approved and under construction.
CSU Medical Center
Project has been formally Submitted and will be reviewed by
P&Z on October 8.
Downtown Plan The visioning phase of the Downtown Plan is complete, and
Phase 3 (Choices and Strategies) is now underway. A
Phase 2 Summary will be completed in mid-October.
Recent updates can be found at http://fcgov.com/downtown.
Downtown Hotel The Project Development Plan proposes a 164-room hotel
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in the Old Town area. The P&Z Board approved this project
at their September 10th hearing.
Downtown Hotel Parking
Garage
The parking garage portion of the hotel project has been
separated and will be heard by the Planning and Zoning
Board on October 8, 2015.
- Approx. 319 parking spaces
- 1/3 hotel & 2/3 public
Uncommon (310 S. College) The Project Development Plan proposes a 6-story 127,800
square-foot, mixed-use building on the former Perkins lot:
119 dwelling units; 250 bedrooms
11,000 square-foot of commercial space on ground
level
128 parking spaces
This project goes before the P&Z Board on October 29th as
part of a special hearing.
Foothills Mall
Redevelopment
Under construction; construction meetings continue weekly
with City Staff and developer. Increase in number of tenant
finish permits being issued throughout the site. Final
Inspections increasing as prelude to soft opening in Nov.
Inspections workload on site increasing and still
manageable with staff resources.
Landmark Residences on
Mountain Avenue
Approved and awaiting final plans from developer
(anticipated soon).
Lincoln Corridor Plan –
Neighborhood Project
Implementation
Of the ten funded neighborhood projects, three are
complete and four are currently in design. Staff is working
with Neighborhood Advisory Committee in support of project
implementation.
Mountain Vista Subarea
Analysis
As a second phase of the project, staff will conduct a
multiple day Design Charrette with Mountain Vista Area
property owners and stakeholders, exploring multiple land
development scenarios which would incorporate Nature in
the City policies and Urban Agriculture standards. Two
charrettes are scheduled for November 2nd and 3rd. An
Open House is also scheduled for November 9th.
Nature in the City NIC is working on collaboration for several strategic plans
and grant initiatives. Leadership for Nature in the City is in
the process of being transferred to the Natural Areas
Department. CDNS will still have involvement in the project
from a land use and development context moving
forward. Justin Scharton in Natural Areas will be the project
point-of-contact and Rebecca Everette will be the CDNS
contact.
Neighborhood Districts Established partnership with Trebuchet Group and CSU’s
Center for Public Deliberation as co-consultants on project;
working on parameters for community engagement study
and on finalizing public events. Created a community
engagement study survey which is being advertised in City
News and Utility bill inserts. It is available on our website at:
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Established Neighborhood Advisory Group. Meetings are
scheduled for October 14, November 10, and December 8,
2015. Upcoming public events include the Community
Issues Forum on November 5, 2015, and an HOA
roundtable on December 7, 2015. Inter-disciplinary staff
team reconvened. Continue to work with technology staff to
explore options for a registration system and subscription
service that would enable citizens to engage with the City
and get information based on topic or location.
Continue to work on identifying program incentives and best
practices.
Old Town Neighborhood
Plan and Design Guidelines
Phase I of the planning process complete; Phase II
Visioning is in progress, including online survey. Design
guidelines first draft posted for public comment.
633/639 S. College Ave @
Laurel
Construction continuing on schedule.
Smoking Ordinance
Expansion Options
Ordinance revisions approved by City Council. Requests
include: 1) Exemption for retail tobacco establishments
within the Downtown Smoke Free Zone, 2) Exemption for
City facility users if smoking in a fully-enclosed, privately-
owned vehicles on premises, and 3) Clarification on the City
owned and maintained sidewalks included in ban. Phase I
implementation is complete; education and outreach efforts
continue. Phase II efforts will begin in earnest in late-
October.
Social Host Met with leadership group from Northern Colorado Rental
Housing Authority and ASCSU to discuss topic and
determine how they would like to be involved. Work on
messaging and informational materials is underway;
surveys of peer cities is occurring to determine whether
social host ordinances have been adopted or whether other
ordinances are in place to address similar issues; outreach
to various stakeholders including ASCSU, Northern
Colorado Rental Housing Association, Fort Collins Chamber
of Commerce, FRCC, PSD is occurring to determine their
preferred method of involvement; public outreach events are
scheduled for November 1st and December 6th; Council
work session expected in January/ February 2016.
West Elizabeth Enhanced
Travel Corridor Plan
Phase II (visioning) is nearly complete, and Phase III
(alternatives development and evaluation) is about to begin.
An update memo to City Council is expected in October,
and a public open house on the alternatives is tentatively
scheduled for November.
Woodward Campus Construction is moving along smoothly; final inspections are
also continuing as planned. Coy-Hoffman silos have been
declared dangerous structures requiring that stabilizing and
shoring to take place. No “order to demolish” has been
given, silos not declared “imminent danger”. Woodward
filed an appeal to the BRB indicating that the silos should be
declared imminent danger and removed. Possible appeal
to Council.
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PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL
None at present.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Education - Staff participated in Sustainable Living Fair to distribute materials on the Community
Recycling Ordinance and other Environmental Services programs.
Dust - Environmental Services staff is finalizing a project that addresses gaps in the prevention and
control of fugitive dust. Staff has conducted extensive public outreach on this issue and is working to
ensure that these gaps are being addressed via both regulations as well as through training, outreach
and education. The project, and the accompanying regulations, will be considered for adoption by
Council during the December 1, 2015, regular meeting. To learn more about this project, visit
www.fcgov.com/dust.
Radon Awareness Month – Staff is encouraging residents to test the radon levels in their homes as
Radon Awareness Week approaches starting October 19. Radon is a colorless, odorless, naturally-
occurring gas associated with serious health concerns such as cancer. The City offers zero-interest
loans to assist with mitigation costs when radon is present. The loans range from $1,000 - $3,000 and
can assist with up to 90 percent of the costs associated with radon mitigation. Radon tests must be
completed prior to applying for these loans. More information about air quality loans may be found at
www.fcgov.com/airquality/loan.php.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Working with Front Range Community College, Colorado State University, Fort Collins Community
Action Network and community partners, the City co-hosted a Multicultural Community Retreat at the
Colorado Mountain State Campus September 18 and 19. About 50 citizens, including City staff,
attended the two-day retreat, where diversity issues were explored in a safe, inclusive environment.
With momentum gained from the retreat, City staff will be helping form a community roundtable on
diversity issues. If interested in joining, please contact Janet Freeman at jfreeman@fcgov.com or at
221-6758.
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ECONOMIC HEALTH
Foothills Mall – The mall, which is under construction and includes public funding for a recreation center
and improved infrastructure, will host a November 13 holiday celebration and tree lighting ceremony
involving Mayor Wade Troxell in the newly remodeled center court, mall officials have announced. The
finished mall will include a new rec center, called the Foothills Activity Center, and improved sidewalks
and bicycle access.
Anheuser Busch – City staff from Economic Health, Utilities and Planning are assisting Anheuser-
Busch as they navigate the planning process for their business expansion.
http://www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices/leadership.php.
Additional advertisement/outreach will occur at strategic
times over the next four months. Attended Love Your City
events with Peter Kageyama and will be working to
integrate themes into ongoing project efforts.