HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 12/15/2015 - City Managers Monthly Update - December 10, 2015December 10, 2015
CONTENTS
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 3
December 15 Council Meeting ...............................................................................................................................3
December 15 URA Meeting ....................................................................................................................................3
December 22 Council Work Session – CANCELED ..................................................................................................3
December 29 URA Work Session – CANCELED .......................................................................................................3
January 5, 2016 Council Meeting ...........................................................................................................................3
January 12 Adjourned Meeting ..............................................................................................................................3
January 12 Council WOrk Session ...........................................................................................................................4
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 4
Monthly & Year to Date ..........................................................................................................................................4
CAPITAL PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................... 4
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................4
MULBERRY BRIDGE (SH 14) AT THE POUDRE RIVER ENHANCEMENTS ..................................................................5
WEST MULBERRY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT DESIGN.................................................................................................5
ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT - LOOMIS/OLIVE ............................................................................6
SHIELDS STREET AND DRAKE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................6
TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO BLACKBIRD ...................................................................................6
HORSETOOTH AND TIMBERLINE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................7
VINE AND SHIELDS ROUNDABOUT .........................................................................................................................8
REMINGTON GREENWAY .......................................................................................................................................8
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................9
LINCOLN (INTERIM) AND LEMAY IMPROVEMENTS / WOODWARD CAMPUS ........................................................9
NORTH COLLEGE PEDESTRIAN GAP ..................................................................................................................... 10
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CONIFER TO WILLOX ................................................................................. 10
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO LEMAY AVENUE ........................................................................ 10
COLLEGE AND PROSPECT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................ 11
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 11
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 12
BOXELDER CREEK OUTFALL ................................................................................................................................. 12
DWRF SOUTH PROCESS TRAIN BNR AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT .................................................................... 13
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN ................................................................................ 13
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT......................................................................................................... 13
VINE & SHIELDS ROUND-ABOUT ......................................................................................................................... 14
SCENIC KNOLLS–SHIELDS/SOUTH FOSSIL CREEK PARKWAY PROJECT ................................................................. 14
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 15
Police Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Poudre Fire Authority .......................................................................................................................................... 15
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY .............................................................................................. 17
Year to Date Comparisons ................................................................................................................................... 17
Projects of Note-Status and Updates .................................................................................................................. 17
Projects Under Appeal ......................................................................................................................................... 20
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 20
Environmental Services ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Social Sustainability ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Economic Health .................................................................................................................................................. 21
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 3
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
DECEMBER 15 COUNCIL MEETING
Updates to the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards
o Updates to Fort Collins elements of the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards,
including a number of technical updates, incorporation of Bike Plan recommendations, Bus
Stop standards and revisions to the Traffic Impact Study chapter.
Lodgepole Investments, LLC Annexation
o Annexing the Lodgepole Investments Annexation property, located 670 feet southwest of the
intersection of I-25 and State Highway 392, addressed as 7795 and 7801 SW Frontage Road.
Energy Policy
o Consideration of adoption of an updated Energy Policy
Maverik First Annexation Initiation
o Initiative annexation proceedings for property located at 4333 E. Mulberry Street
DECEMBER 15 URA MEETING
North College URA Application: Hickory Commons
o Present a North College URA Application concerning the Hickory Commons development, a
proposed warehouse and live/work development.
DECEMBER 22 COUNCIL WORK SESSION – CANCELED
DECEMBER 29 URA WORK SESSION – CANCELED
JANUARY 5, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING
Dust Prevention and Control Code Amendments and Dust Control Manual Adoption
o Consideration of code changes and dust control manual designed to fill gaps in existing
regulations related to preventing health and environmental impacts from fugitive dust
caused by construction and other activities.
o Originally scheduled for adoption in the spring of 2015, the adoption hearing for this project
was delayed to allow additional data to be collected and for additional public engagement.
o Since that delay, staff has collected field data to address questions associated with cost,
water use, construction timelines, and impact of dust mitigation measures. Staff has
reviewed the draft Ordinance, guidance manual, and field data with the Fugitive Dust
Working Group, a group of internal and external stakeholders including construction industry
representatives, environmental scientists, Utilities and Engineering staff, and interested
citizens.
Clydesdale Estate Annexation Initiation (consent)
o City initiated annexation of the existing Clydesdale Estates neighborhood (AKA Vista
Grande), located east of I-25 at the southwest corner of East Mulberry Street and South
County Road 5.
JANUARY 12 ADJOURNED MEETING
Uncommon Appeal
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o Consideration of an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Board Decision Regarding the
Uncommon Project Development Plan, 310 South College Avenue.
JANUARY 12 COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Election Procedural Issues
o Discussion concerning legislation passed earlier this year that allows ballots mailed from
overseas voters an additional eight days after the election to arrive in the Clerk’s Office to be
counted and the resulting conflict with the City’s Charter requirement of certifying election
results within three days after the election; Other topics: procedure for handling ballot
language protests, changes to District boundaries, and the order of items on the ballot.
Fort Collins Light and Power Reliability Update
o An overview of the Utilities Light and Power Operations planning studies: electric load
density, circuit requirements and Long Range Plan”
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
OCTOBER SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Sales Tax Collected: -3.0% 4.7%
Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: -42.6% 9.0%
Sales and Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: -14.0% 5.6%
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 ramp installations at Silver Oaks for Safe
Routes to Schools. New sidewalk installation for pedestrian crossing for
Northside Neighborhood at Lemay and San Cristo.
o Current projects: Remove and replace 120’ of non-ADA compliant sidewalk and
install two accessible ramps at Mason and Myrtle. Completed installation of
ramps at Pinecone and Caribou for Safe Routes to Schools. Completed
installation of bus stop and 120’ of sidewalk at Vine and Alta Vista for Northside
Neighborhood.
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o Staff is continuing to collaborate with CSU staff regarding final layout for the NRRC
connection between Centre Avenue and MAX Spring Creek Station.
Staff has revised the prioritization model based on feedback received from Council Work
Session, discussions with boards and commissions, and an online survey.
Staff is developing a work plan for 2016. 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)
replaced the Mulberry Bridge (State Highway 14) over
the Poudre River. This project was substantially
completed in mid-October, 2015. Final completion is
expected in early December, 2015.
Phase II of the project will install landscaping and
urban design improvements along Mulberry Road
between Lemay Avenue and the railroad tracks just
east of Riverside Avenue.
Project Updates:
Staff is finalizing the construction plans and specifications for the landscaping and
urban design improvements. This work is anticipated to begin in Spring 2016.
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:
Phase 1 is currently in progress. During this phase, the
road is closed to west bound traffic.
Phase 2 of the project will begin in February 2016. During this phase, both east and west bound
traffic will have one travel lane each on the north side of the road.
The bridge is expected to be completed by May 2016.
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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 is currently being advertised for bid. General
contractor award is expected in December 2015 with
anticipated construction to start in January 2016.
Front end private utility relocations are expected to
occur prior to general contractor start up.
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 with CDOT review anticipated to take place in
the month of December 2015.
All rights of way acquisitions /transactions have been completed. Request of rights of
way clearance approval sent to CDOT for approval.
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
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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.
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:
No current updates
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:
Roadway work is now complete, approximately one month ahead of schedule.
Landscaping work is finishing up the week of 11/30 and will be substantially complete by
12/11, with the exception of minor work remaining outside of the roadway.
Urban design elements are being installed including decorative fence.
Project is anticipated to be complete by December 18 with the exception of minor work
on PRPA property which is delayed until the spring.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/horsetooth-timberline.php
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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:
The intersection is open to all directions of traffic.
Construction is substantially complete. Final completion is anticipated the week of
December 7, 2015.
Landscaping will be postponed until the spring of 2016 due to weather.
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.
Construction is anticipated to be substantially complete by December 20, 2015.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/advanceplanning/remingtongreenway.php
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Federal Grants/Local Funds/DDA Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $1.4M
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;
2. Developing a conceptual design for improvements
along Willow Street between North College Avenue
and Linden Street.
Project Updates:
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.
Staff anticipates conducting kick-off meetings in December 2015 for two design projects
within the River District; the Jefferson Street Improvements Project, and the Willow
Street Plaza Project.
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:
Project has reached final completion during the month of November. Project landscape
and final travel/bike lane configurations are in place.
Project will be closed out during the month of December 2015. This will be the last
monthly update for this project.
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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.
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:
Staff conducted a project kick-off meeting, initiating the design phase of the project.
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.
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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
meetings with several business owners along the Corridor are ongoing.
The consultant has completed the surveying work.
COLLEGE AND PROSPECT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Mid-Budget Approval of 2016 Capital Projects Fund
Estimated Project Budget: $2.7 M
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The Colorado State University (CSU) Medical
Center project at the northwest corner of this
intersection presented an opportunity for the City
to address other existing deficiencies which were
identified in the 2011 Arterial Intersection
Prioritization Study.
The goals of the project are to address safety,
operational, and congestion issues primarily
focused on Prospect Road by:
o Adding turn lane capacity to existing
turn lanes
o Constructing new turn lanes and
medians on Prospect Road
o Improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities
The City and Colorado State will work collaboratively on the intersection improvements,
with each entity funding their own design and construction obligations.
Project Updates:
Working on the Consultant selection process
Existing topographic survey of the intersection and property owner information
Developing the content for the project website
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.
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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:
Staff held kickoff meeting with AECOM to discuss schedule and priorities moving
forward.
Staff is currently working on right-of-way acquisitions and an alternatives analysis
report, as well as moving towards a 30% design. Coordinating schedules with
Stormwater work in the area for excavation of the NECCO backbone, and detention pond
to use the fill material for realigned Lemay.
AECOM and City staff are developing a communication and public outreach plan as
preparation for collecting public feedback related to alternative crossings of the BNSF
Railway.
Public outreach is planned to begin in January/February 2016 with a final decision on
the preferred crossing of BNSF by summer of 2016. More information is available at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay.php
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES
BOXELDER CREEK OUTFALL
Funding Source: Fort Collins and Timnath Escrow Fund
Estimated Project Budget: $4,060,011
Status: On Schedule
Project Details:
200’ long sidespill weir on Boxelder Creek
2,700 cfs flood channel from Boxelder Creek to the Poudre
River
New siphon to replace existing flume on Lake Canal at
Boxelder Creek
Upcoming Work:
Box culverts under Prospect Road
Replacement of bridge on Boxelder Creek on East Prospect
Road
Flood diversion channel north and south of East Prospect
Dredging Boxelder Creek
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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 complete
Instrumentation installation complete and tested
Vendor provided equipment checkout complete
Upcoming Work:
Site lighting installation
Punch list work
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $11,444,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Performed geotechnical study
Reviewed draft documents and specifications
Contract with CH2M to provide final design services
Upcoming Work:
Potholing existing facilities
Perform geo-tech study for new site
Pre-purchase long lead items
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Funding Source: Light & Power Budget
Estimated Project Budget: $570,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Remove existing infrastructure (street lighting, overhead
power lines, and relocate primary vaults)
Electric excavation, conduit installation, and cable pulling
Upgrade street lighting
Project Updates:
Overhead Power Line Conversion
Site Map
South Process Train
Aeration Basin Active With
Process
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Installed conduit for the upgraded street lighting
Street light base installation complete
Installation of all street lighting complete
Overhead conversion is in progress and awaiting
the boring contractor
VINE & SHIELDS ROUND-ABOUT
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 street lights
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
Fiber relocation complete
Installation of south duct bank and tie into
existing duct bank complete
Installation of street lighting is underway
SCENIC KNOLLS–SHIELDS/SOUTH FOSSIL CREEK PARKWAY PROJECT
Funding Source: System Improvement & Additions
Estimated Project Budget: $310,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
40 estate lot overhead power line conversion
Design, contract boring, locates and pot holing
Install secondary vaults and primary boxes
Conduit installation, and cable pulling
Overhead power line conversion
Electric termination, and reenergizing
Project Updates:
Contractor boring is ongoing
Locates are ongoing
Setting secondary vaults and primary boxes are underway
Setting Secondary and Primary
Vault Boxes
Primary Vault Installation
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PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
POLICE SERVICES
Prostitution Sting Results in Multiple Arrests
Officers arrested five men and cited one for solicitation of a prostitute during an undercover
operation on Friday, November 13. Prostitution is often connected with sex trafficking, illegal
drug usage and sales, and violent crimes. FCPS hopes to reduce those issues by making
Fort Collins a difficult market for soliciting or selling sex. Police plan to continue
enforcement efforts and will adapt their approach as this underground marketplace evolves.
Police Arrest Suspect After Stabbing Incident Outside Larimer County Courthouse
Fort Collins Police Services arrested Michael Contreras for suspicion of Attempted Murder in
the First Degree and First Degree Assault. Contreras allegedly stabbed his mother outside of
the courthouse. Officers located and arrested him at the scene without incident.
Police Safely Locate Kidnapped Child
After a 2-year-old girl was not returned to her guardian after visiting with non-custodial
great-grandparents, FCPS enlisted the help of citizens and media to locate the toddler.
Several hours after the information was made public, a citizen notified police that the
missing child had been spotted at a hotel in Loveland with her great-grandparents. Police
were able to safely locate and recover the little girl. Her great-grandparents have been arrested
on felony charges of 2nd degree kidnapping and violation of a custody order.
Internet Safety Presentation
FCPS hosted a presentation on November 3 to educate families about keeping kids safe on
the Internet. The event was completely full, prompting an additional presentation to be
scheduled in December to accommodate those who weren’t able to attend the November
event. Police will host more Internet Safety presentations in the spring.
Crime Prevention
The number of presentations usually goes down this time of year. The Crime Prevention
Specialist had 17 telephone calls that ranged from setting up a CSI class for students at
Blevins Jr. High to working with Larimer County Sheriff’s Office on a Crime Stoppers tip
concerning a robbery case. Children at the Montessori School also learned about safety and
“What Cops Do.”
Activities in November:
Child Safety, Montessori School, 30 attend
RESTORE, 63 attend
Presentations to 93 People, 17 incoming calls
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Student Apartment Fire
A fire alarm call turned into an actual fire in a student housing complex the morning of
November 11th. When firefighters arrived they found a three-story apartment building with
smoke showing from the third floor. As they were preparing to enter the building, fire and
smoke broke out of a bedroom window on the third floor facing Prospect Road. Firefighters
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worked in a coordinated fashion to find and extinguish the fire in addition to searching the
entire building for any trapped occupants.
The fire was brought under control in little more than fifteen minutes from when the call was
received. One residence suffered heavy fire damage to a bedroom along with heat and
smoke damage throughout the unit. Other units on the third floor sustained minor smoke
damage; even less so on floors one and two. Damage is estimated at about $100,000.
PFA Customer Assistance Response Team (CART) is working with the property manager to
provide temporary housing and other assistance to residents.
Investigators are working to determine an origin and cause. No further information is
available.
Assisting agencies; City of Fort Collins Police Services, Fort Collins 911, PVH/UC Health
Emergency Services.
Commercial Fire
Firefighters found a large, one-story shop building with fire and smoke at 6550 S. County
Road 5 in Timnath the afternoon of November 18th. An attack was immediately launched;
since employees reported everyone was out of the building firefighters remained on the
exterior because the structure had been compromised. Holes were cut in the sides of the
building to reach the fire and also deal with a large fire load that included at least four
vehicles. After facing many challenges such as an unstable structure, access, high winds
and blowing snow, firefighters were able to bring the fire under control in about 1.5 hours.
At least half of the structure suffered heavy fire damage and the other half heat and smoke
damage. Damage is estimated at approximately $450,000. Investigators are working to
determine an origin and cause. No further information is available.
Assisting agencies: Fort Collins 911, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, PVH/UC Health
Emergency Services, Windsor Severance Fire Rescue.
Residential Fire
A citizen passing by called 911 and reported a house on fire in the 1500 block of Knotwood
Court in west Fort Collins on the morning of November 22nd. Upon arrival, firefighters
encountered dark smoke and flames in the back of the residence. A second alarm was
immediately called due to a confirmed structure fire and possible need for rescue. The fire
attack crew reported heavy smoke and fire in the walls and roof line of the structure. Fire
control was achieved 20 minutes into the operation. In coordination with the fire attack,
firefighters removed heat and smoke from the structure by using chain saws to cut a hole in
the roof for vertical ventilation. The aggressive interior and exterior fire attack along with
ventilation prevented further fire spread and damage to the structure.
Water, smoke, and fire damage occurred within the structure. PFA’s Community Assistance
Response Team (CART) provided short-term shelter for the displaced residents. No
firefighters or citizens reported any injuries as a result of the fire incident.
Investigators are working to determine an origin and cause. No further information is
available.
Assisting agencies: Police Services, Fort Collins 911, PVH/UC Health Emergency Services.
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BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2014 YTD 2015 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Rec’d 295 342 +10 16 %
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 210 211 -5 +.5 %
Building Permits Issued 11,816 8,195 -29 -31 %
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $ 637.0 $ 516.8 -23 17 %
Building Inspections Performed 35,194 30,769 -14 13 %
Plan Reviews Performed 2,253 2,107 -8 %
Overall development review revenues are $ 631,295 670,751 over projection for 2015 as of
November 30th, with General Fund revenues $ 555,478 569,773 over projection and
Engineering Development Review revenues over projection by $ 75,817 100,978.
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES
Development/Planning
Projects of Note Status/Updates
Capstone Cottages A Type 1 Administrative Hearing was held on December
3, 2015, to consider the Project Development Plan.
CSU Parking Lot at
Research Boulevard
Approved and under construction.
CSU Medical Center
Project was submitted and subsequently approved by the
P&Z Board on October 8th.
Downtown Plan The Plan Update is in Phase 3 (Choices and Strategies)
and the summary of the Phase 2 (Visioning) has been
completed. An Urban Lab Event was held on Friday,
December 4th, with additional public workshops to be
held in January 2016 describing the various options to
implement recommended draft strategies. A summary
of the Phase 2 (Visioning) and recent updates are
available online at http://fcgov.com/downtown .
Downtown Hotel The Project Development Plan proposes a 164-room hotel
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 was approved by the Planning and Zoning
Board on October 8, 2015.
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 increased as a prelude to the Holiday
Celebration in November. Inspection workloads on-site are
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increasing but still manageable with staff resources. Major
Amendment moving forward for the residential portion.
Landmark Residences on
Mountain Avenue
Approved and awaiting final plans from developer
(anticipated soon).
2015 Land Use Code
Amendments
A combination of revisions, clarifications and additions
to the Land Use Code were approved at First Reading
by City Council at its December 1st hearing. The most
substantive amendments clarify and formally explain
the Basic Development Review (BDR) process and
establish a new Minor Subdivision process.
Lemay Avenue Craft
Brewery and Self-Storage
The Planning and Zoning Board approved this mixed
use project that includes a craft brewery and self-
storage facility at the SW corner of Lemay Ave. and
Buckingham Street during its November 12 hearing.
Lincoln Corridor Plan –
Neighborhood Project
Implementation
Of the ten funded neighborhood projects, three are
complete and three are anticipated to be implemented this
month. A campaign for input on the neighborhood
monument project began in October and will last through
November. Staff is working with the Neighborhood Advisory
Committee in support of project implementation with the
meeting that occurred December 9.
Mobile Food Vendor
Mobility Options
Staff has postponed an update to the Municipal Code
pertaining to mobile food truck vendor operations. Over
the next two months, staff will conduct additional public
outreach that will consider how mobile food truck
vending may be regulated through the City’s land use
regulation framework.
Mountain Vista Subarea
Analysis
As a second phase of the project, staff conducted 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. The
charrette was held November 2nd and 3rd. An Open House
was also held on November 9th.
Neighborhood Districts Community engagement efforts have continued.
Meetings of note included the Neighborhood
Advisory Committee (NAC) and the Community
Issues Forum. Items of interest from NAC:
o Desired results from project
Mutual liaising – Co-creation
Respectful relationships
Timely implementation of plan
items
Ability to influence outcomes
o Things to avoid
Nixing everything
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o Expanded grant resources
Community engagement survey is available online.
Results to date show:
o There is interest in more formal
interaction with City
o There is sufficient access to most City
departments and services
o There is a need to provide education and
outreach on available programs and
resources
Scheduled meetings: Neighborhood Advisory
Group - December 8, 2015. Public focus groups are
anticipated in January/February 2016.
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 3 (Framework Development) is now underway.
An upcoming open house and workshop to preview
potential land use and transportation options was held
December 9th. Project updates can be found at
http://fcgov.com/otnp.
Smoking Ordinance
Expansion Options
Phase II efforts have begun.
Outreach:
o Information packets were distributed to
Downtown business owners/managers within
the Downtown Smoke-Free Zone (DSFZ)
o Two neighborhood meetings were held
o Banner hung at Oak Street Plaza
Temporary signage was installed in Jefferson Park and
alleyways to inform people of the coming restrictions.
Social Host Multiple options are being developed for
consideration
Working on messaging and informational materials
Review of peer cities to determine whether social host
ordinances have been adopted or whether other
ordinances are in place to address similar issues is
complete.
Additional public outreach is scheduled for January
and February 2016.
Item expected to go to Council in March 2016.
The Slab This project development plan for a 3-story, 62
residential unit building at 808 W. Prospect Road was
approved by the Planning and Zoning on November 12,
2015.
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
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level
This project was denied by the LPC on October 14th but
later approved by the P&Z Board on October 29th as part of
a special hearing with a 5:2 vote. It was subsequently
appealed by a City Council member and will be
presented at the January 12, 2016 City Council hearing.
West Elizabeth Enhanced
Travel Corridor Plan
Phase II (visioning) is complete, and Phase III (alternatives
development and evaluation) has begun. An update memo
to City Council was provided in October, and a public open
house on alternatives occurred December 3rd.
Woodward Campus Construction is moving along smoothly; final inspections are
also continuing as planned. On October 29th, the Building
Review Board (BRB) reviewed Woodward’s claim that the
Coy-Hoffman silos should be declared imminent danger and
removed; however, the BRB upheld the City Building
Official’s classification that the silos were not an imminent
danger. Some aspects of construction may extend into
February 2016.
PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL
Uncommon (310 S. College Avenue)
On October 29, 2015, an appeal was filed for the Uncommon project, specifically challenging the
project’s compliance with several Land Use Codes and the basis for the approval received from
the Planning and Zoning Board. This appeal will be heard by City Council on January 12, 2016.
Woodward Silos
On October 29, 2015, an appeal was filed for the Coy-Hoffman silos on the Woodward campus
by the attorney for Woodward, contesting the “dangerous” classification by the Chief Building
Official (CBO). Woodward is requesting that the silos be classified as an “imminent” danger.
The Building Review Board did not overturn the CBO’s decision in November. The appeal will
be heard by City Council in 2016.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The City of Fort Collins and the CSU School of Global Environmental Sustainability will co-host
a public open house on the strategies being developed for the Fort Collins 2020 Climate Action
Plan from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 14 at Galvanize, 242 Linden St. Professors
Diana Wall, the School's Director, and Brian Dunbar, executive director of the Institute for the
Built Environment, will set the stage with brief remarks on sustainable cities followed by the
open house featuring the City’s Climate Action Plan initiatives and 2020 goals.
The Community Recycling Ordinance will go to City Council for consideration on January 19.
Learn more about the ordinance at an open house from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 17
at 215 N. Mason, Community Room. Brief presentations will occur at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Share
comments online and see the proposed ordinance at www.fcgov.com/recycling.
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SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
The City of Fort Collins and area non-profit organizations are collaborating to create a new
Outreach Fort Collins program for Downtown Fort Collins to help connect people to services
they need. Modeled after a 15-year program in Burlington, Vermont, the Fort Collins program is
intended to help the community address some ongoing disruptive behaviors that can interfere
with safe, enjoyable Downtown experiences. Partners in the pilot program include the
Downtown Development Authority, Fort Collins Police Services, Homeward 2020, Homeless
Gear, the City’s Social Sustainability department, and SummitStone Health Partners, among
others.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
City Council on December 1 approved a resolution modifying two parts of the Midtown Urban
Renewal Plan. One modification removed all territory outside of the existing tax increment
finance areas, with the exception of the section of College Avenue connecting the two. The
other modification amended wording to clarify that the Urban Renewal Plan identifies and
describes only one urban renewal project.
Mayor Wade Troxell and Councilmembers Gino Campana and Ray Martinez participated in
holiday celebrations at Foothills that included an inaugural tree lighting ceremony and a chance
for people to see some of the new stores and redeveloped interior of the mall. The mall has
remained open during construction. Watch a brief video of the celebration -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEtW02xlX9E.
Self-elected leadership
No action
Stagnate, outdated plans
Items of interest from Forum:
o Leadership Training
o Neighborhood Planning
o Participatory Budgeting