HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 2/16/2016 - City Manager�S Monthly Update - February 11, 2016February 11, 2016
CONTENTS
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 3
February 16 Council Meeting .................................................................................................................................3
February 23 Work Session ......................................................................................................................................3
Monday, February 29 - State of the City ................................................................................................................3
March 1 Council Meeting .......................................................................................................................................3
Thursday, March 10 Work Session .........................................................................................................................3
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 4
Monthly & Year to Date ..........................................................................................................................................4
CAPITAL PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................... 4
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................4
WEST MULBERRY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT DESIGN.................................................................................................5
ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT - LOOMIS/OLIVE ............................................................................5
SHIELDS STREET AND DRAKE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................5
TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO BLACKBIRD ...................................................................................6
HORSETOOTH AND TIMBERLINE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................6
VINE AND SHIELDS ROUNDABOUT .........................................................................................................................7
REMINGTON GREENWAY .......................................................................................................................................7
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................8
NORTH COLLEGE PEDESTRIAN GAP ........................................................................................................................8
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CONIFER TO WILLOX ....................................................................................9
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO LEMAY AVENUE ...........................................................................9
COLLEGE AND PROSPECT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................9
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 10
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – POUDRE RIVER BRIDGE TO 1ST STREET ............................................................. 11
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PROJECT COORDINATION ................................................................................. 11
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 12
HARMONY SUBSTATION SECURITY WALL ........................................................................................................... 12
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK – TIMBERLINE TO I-25 .......................................................................................... 12
DRAKE TO LAKE STREET DUCT BANK ................................................................................................................... 12
BOXELDER CREEK OUTFALL ................................................................................................................................. 13
MICHIGAN DITCH TUNNEL ................................................................................................................................... 13
LINCOLN AND WILLOW STORM SEWER OUTFALL ............................................................................................... 14
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 14
Police Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Poudre Fire Authority .......................................................................................................................................... 15
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY .............................................................................................. 16
Year to Date Comparisons ................................................................................................................................... 16
Projects Of Note: Status and Updates ................................................................................................................. 16
Projects Under Appeal ......................................................................................................................................... 19
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 19
Environmental Services ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Social Sustainability ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Economic Health .................................................................................................................................................. 20
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 3
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 16 COUNCIL MEETING
Capstone Cottages Appeal
o Consideration of an appeal of the Administrative Hearing Officer Decision regarding the
Capstone Cottages PDP, located northeast of Lincoln Avenue and Lemay Avenue.
FEBRUARY 23 WORK SESSION
Short Term Rentals
o Staff will bring a draft regulatory framework for Council discussion
Implementation Plan for Utilities Low Income Assistance Program
o Provide the recommended implementation plan for Utilities Low Income Assistance
Program, to include a low income rate in partnership with the City’s Rebate program, and
payment assistance fund enhancements.
Airport Work Plan and Financial Plan
o Update City Council on the adopted Airport Strategic Plan including action item timelines
and financial forecasting considerations
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29 - STATE OF THE CITY
Lory Student Center, 1101 Central Avenue Mall, CSU
o Join the Fort Collins Mayor and City Manager this year for an intimate and candid
conversation about the state of the city.
o This year’s theme for the event is “Let’s Talk About It,” with a new conversational format
offering participants the chance to weigh in and ask questions of their own.
MARCH 1 COUNCIL MEETING
Water Efficiency Plan Adoption
o Adopt the Water Efficiency Plan prior to submittal to the Colorado Water Conservation
Board. The purpose of the WEP is to set a community “gallons per capita per day” (gpcd)
goal with supporting objectives, and implementation principles that will guide activities
undertaken and funded by Utilities.
Instream Flow Augmentation Agreement, Phase 1
o Review a proposed agreement with various parties to implement Phase I of a three-phase
project to develop an Instream Flow Augmentation Plan.
Amend the City District-Precinct Map
o Amending the City’s District-Precinct map to align City precinct boundaries with County
precinct boundaries and adjust District boundaries to achieve a required population
deviation between the most populous and least populous district.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 WORK SESSION
Climate Action Plan Implementation
o Provide City Council with an update and receive input on the direction of the 2020 CAP
Strategic Plan, including a draft roadmap to reach the City’s 2020 greenhouse gas
emissions reduction goal of 20% below 2005 levels.
Staff will share the initial prioritization of strategies, which is based modeling that
assesses the costs versus benefits (including greenhouse gas reductions) of each
strategy.
Staff will also outline a timeline for implementation, including strategies that could be
implemented immediately if Council so desires.
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Old Town Planning Projects
o Provide City Council with an update on the Old Town Planning Projects including the
Downtown Plan, Old Town Neighborhoods Plan, and the Old Town Neighborhoods Plan –
Design Guidelines, and receive input from Council on recommended policy direction and
strategies for implementation.
West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Plan
o Provide City Council with an update on the West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Plan
and receive input from Council on the Preferred Alternative, preliminary recommendations,
and the overall direction of the project
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
DECEMBER SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Sales Tax Collected: 6.6% 4.9%
Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: 38.8% 10.2%
Sales and Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: 11.7% 6.0%
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: Working on project design for installation of sidewalk at
Overland and Prospect. Bus stop design is complete. Working on landscaping layout.
Current projects: Staff is finalizing work plan for 2016.
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 is preparing a memo to Council to provide an update to Safe Routes to Everywhere
prioritization.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
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 complete
The project is currently in Phase 2, which began January 20. 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.
ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT -
LOOMIS/OLIVE
Funding Source: KFCG/Operation Services, Facilities
Estimated Project Budget: $900,000
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 commenced January 11.
Door to door notification given to residents not directly
impacted. Residents immediately impacted had received previous notice and were reminded
recently. Extensive social media utilized to inform the community.
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
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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:
Final Office Review completed in early 2016. Project is entering final revision to both plan set
and cost estimates.
All rights of way acquisitions/transactions have been completed. Request of rights of way
clearance approval were sent to CDOT for approval in December 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.
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 information is available 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:
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The goal of this project is to relieve traffic congestion and vehicle wait time by constructing
additional intersection turn lanes.
The need for these safety and operational improvements were identified in the Engineering
Department’s recently completed Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study. Turn lane needs are
as follows:
o Right turn lane (southbound Timberline to westbound Horsetooth)
o Right turn lane (eastbound Horsetooth to southbound Timberline)
o Second left turn lane (northbound and southbound Timberline)
Additionally, the project will include median and landscape improvements, sidewalk and bicycle
lane improvements and transit infrastructure.
Project Updates:
Landscape work is substantially complete with urban design elements installed. The contract
time count for final completion has been suspended for winter shutdown.
Final completion will be done in spring of 2016, with minor restoration work on PRPA property
delayed until next spring due to weather.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/horsetooth-timberline.php
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:
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.
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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:
Construction is substantially complete, with final punch list items scheduled for spring 2016.
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
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.
Project Updates:
Staff finalized contracts enabling the initiation of the
Preliminary Engineering Design and ROW Acquisition phases of the Jefferson Street
Improvements Project.
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 has initiated the design phase of the project. Staff is working to develop alternatives which
accomplish the project’s design goals.
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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:
Project has been suspended due to winter weather.
Project is 95% complete. Roadway, sidewalks, medians and utilities are installed. Landscaping
to be installed in Spring of 2016.
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:
The 30% design submittal has been reviewed; consultant currently working updates.
Eminent Domain request through City Council has been completed, and the ROW acquisition
process has begun.
The RFP for the construction contractor was released in December; contractor will be chosen in
Feb.
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
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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:
The consultant is on board, and is analyzing traffic data and alternatives for design concepts.
Coordinating design work with CSU development on NW corner.
Existing topographic survey of the intersection and property owner information is being done.
Meeting with property owners to discuss preliminary design concepts and ROW needs.
More information available at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/college-prospect.php
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:
AECOM and City staff have developed a communication and public outreach plan as
preparation for collecting public feedback related to alternative crossings of the BNSF Railway.
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Public outreach has begun and the City is hosting a public meeting February 10 from 6-8PM at
the Streets Facility.
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.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay.php
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – POUDRE RIVER BRIDGE TO 1ST STREET
Funding Source: BOB 2.0
Estimated Project Budget: $5.4m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
This phase of the overall Lincoln corridor plan includes replacement of the Poudre River bridge
and road between the bridge and 1st Street.
Project intent is to add to the ongoing Lincoln Corridor project creating a street with a unique
identity, improving the mobility, safety, and experience for bicyclists, pedestrians, transit users,
and vehicles, to include an enhanced bridge that will meet the intent of the overall project.
Project Updates:
Currently the consultant is working toward 3 options to present at a 20% conceptual design
level. One of these 3 options will be chosen to proceed to 100% design. The preferred bridge
option will be chosen in February.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PROJECT COORDINATION
Funding Source: Colorado State
Estimated Project Budget: There is no City budget, it’s all CSU. It’s a coordinated effort.
Status: On Schedule
Project Details:
Prospect and Center bicycle and pedestrian underpass, along with Center Avenue
improvements between Bay Farm and Lake
Elizabeth and Shields feasibility study of grade separation, along with surface intersection
improvements to improve safety and relieve congestion
Laurel / Washington and Laurel / Sherwood pedestrian enhancements
Whitcomb sidewalk improvements (east side) Prospect to Lake
Whitcomb sanitary sewer line (stadium flow)
College and Lake (northbound left turn lane improvements)
Lake and Center intersection improvements
Lake Street bicycle and pedestrian improvements
Project Updates:
Center Avenue closure from Bay Farm to Prospect February 8-18 for utility relocations
Elizabeth and Shields feasibility report will be completed in mid-February
City and CSU Communications kick off meeting in February
o Discuss combined events, messaging, outreach, and launch of the Prospect corridor
website
More information available at http://source.colostate.edu/construction-and-parking/
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CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES
HARMONY SUBSTATION SECURITY WALL
Funding Source: System Improvement & Additions
Estimated Project Budget: $718,842
Status: Under Budget, Complete
Project Details:
Substation security wall installation, including increased
physical increased physical site security
Project Updates:
Increased measure of physical security
Enhanced aesthetics of substation property
12 x 14771.9 foot block fence
Two vehicle entry gates constructed of steel and one man
door gate
Automated gate opener with keypad entry
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK – TIMBERLINE TO I-25
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $3,000,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
2.5 miles of duct bank installation
Design, route identification, and project coordination
Locates, pot holing, excavation and construction
Duct bank, vault, conduit, and cable installation
Electric termination and reenergizing
Project Updates:
Project survey and design complete
Identifying potential routes from Northern Engineering
horizontal map
Project coordination is on going
DRAKE TO LAKE STREET DUCT BANK
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $600,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
1.2 miles of duct bank
Design, easements, and project coordination
Locates and pot holing, excavation, and construction
Duct bank, vault and conduit installation, and cable pulling
1.2 Miles of Duct Bank – Site Map
2.5 Miles of Duct Bank
Security Wall Installation
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Electric termination, and reenergizing
Project Updates:
Project coordination continues with Stanley Engineering,
Colorado State University, Hilton Hotel and City of
Fort Collins Real Estate Services to complete easements.
Legal description is under review
Work with Stanley and Utilities Water department is
underway to obtain permitting
Determination of vault location is 90% complete
BOXELDER CREEK OUTFALL
Funding Source: Fort Collins and Timnath Escrow Fund
Estimated Project Budget: $4,100,000
Status: On Schedule
Project Details:
6 – 12’ wide x 4’ high RCBC under East Prospect
2 – 14’ wide x 5’ high RCBC on Boxelder Creek under
East Prospect
New siphon to replace existing flume on Lake Canal at
Boxelder Creek
Upcoming Work:
Construction of Siphon on Lake Canal and grading in front
of I-25 culverts
Flood diversion channel north and south of East Prospect
MICHIGAN DITCH TUNNEL
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $8,308,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Engineering final design and construction services contract
complete
Complete cost estimate being done
Upcoming Work:
Easements and permitting are being done
Final design complete by end of January 2016
Construction scheduled to begin approximately June 1,
weather permitting
Installing the Manhole on the Siphon
Tunnel Boring Machine Cutting
Head…similar to proposed unit
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LINCOLN AND WILLOW STORM SEWER OUTFALL
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $2,831,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Began construction on January 25, 2016
Outfall structure excavation is complete
Upcoming Work:
Outfall structure form work and concrete pour
Pipe crew arrives on site February 22, 2016
On-going public relations coordination
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
POLICE SERVICES
Protecting Houses of Worship
Fort Collins Police Services, in conjunction with Larimer
County Sheriff, Weld County Sheriff, the Anti-Defamation
League, FBI, and US Attorney’s Office, met with leaders
from local faith communities to discuss security concerns
and safety planning for houses of worship.
Victim Advocate Program Recruits Volunteers
FCPS held an informational meeting for those interested in
the volunteer Victim Advocate program, which provides
crime victims with information on the criminal justice system,
resources in the community, aid in acquiring emergency
shelter, and facilitate other immediate needs. They also
conduct follow-up assistance by providing victim
compensation benefits information as well as updates on the status and progression of a victim’s
case through preliminary stages of the judicial system. Applications are still being accepted.
Suspects Arrested in Marijuana Exchange Robbery
On January 24, dispatchers received a report of a robbery on S Timberline Rd. The victims said
they had arranged a deal through Craigslist to trade marijuana for a donation. Four buyers arrived
in a vehicle, and when there was a dispute about the donation amount, a male suspect pointed a
gun at the victims from inside of the vehicle. Longmont Police issued a “Be on the Look Out” alert
when a similar incident occurred later that evening. Larimer County Sheriff subsequently stopped
the vehicle and notified FCPS. Fort Collins Police arrested the suspects on charges of Aggravated
Robbery of a Controlled Substance (class 2 felony).
Excavating for the Outfall
Structure
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Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 18 telephone calls that ranged from dealing with
illegal dumping occurring at one of the Environmental Department locations to helping Loveland
Police with a cold case and setting up a Crime Stoppers reward. Presentations were made to staff
at Good Samaritan Facility and the Catholic Mission on Dealing with Difficult People.
Difficult People Presentation: Catholic Charities/Murphy Center Staff, 20 attended
RESTORE: 55 attended
Difficult People Presentation: Good Sam Staff, 110 attended
Personal Safety: Civil Air Patrol, 83 attended
Presentations to 268 People and 18 incoming calls
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Citizen Lifesaving Award– On Thursday January 14, 2016, Chief Tom DeMint presented the
Citizen Lifesaving Award to Matt Lorimer, an employee of the T-Mobile store on East Harmony
Road. The award was presented in a ceremony held at the store in the presence of Matt’s co-
workers, friends, and family. On October 29th, 2015, Matt was working at the store when a citizen
came in seeking assistance for her spouse who was outside in their parked vehicle, suffering from a
possible heart attack. Matt immediately went outside to assist while another employee dialed 911.
He pulled the patient out of the car and began performing CPR. When the crew of PFA Engine 5
arrived, Matt turned patient care over to them. The care that Matt provided, allowed the victim to
regain a pulse and cardiac function. The victim was transported to the hospital, but sadly died two
days later.
More than 326,000 people in the US suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year. Statistics
prove that if more people knew CPR, more lives could be saved. The Poudre Fire Authority thanks
Mr. Lorimer and his fellow employee for their willingness to get involved and save a life.
Firehouse Subs Grant Approved- PFA was notified of approval for a grant from the Firehouse
Subs Public Safety Foundation. The latest grant request is for $3,600 worth of carbon monoxide
alarms which equates to over 190 alarms. These alarms will be used as part of the PFA Smoke
Alarm and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Program. The program distributes hundreds of alarms
each year to customers within PFA’s jurisdiction who may not be able to afford them.
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is produced when any fuel-burning
equipment is used. Examples are gas-fired water heaters, furnaces, cook stoves, and automobiles.
Unfortunately CO kills over 250 people and sickens thousands every year in the United States.
Through the program we are trying to prevent such occurrences.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Program - In partnership with the American Red Cross Northern
Colorado Chapter, an alarm event was held at a mobile home park in Southeast Fort Collins.
Teams were able to speak with residents about the benefits of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms,
and install much-needed alarms in an effort to keep residents safe. Without this program, residents
either go without or have outdated alarms in their homes.
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BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2015 YTD 2016 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Rec’d 314 36 376 27 +20 -25%
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 230 24 243 22 + 6 -8%
Building Permits Issued 12,761 585 8,802 437 -31 -25%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $ 663.6
24.3
$ 537.4
19.4
- 19 -20%
Building Inspections Performed 38,387
2,343
33,237
2,245
- 13 -4%
Plan Reviews Performed 2,417 139 2,246 121 - 7 -13%
Overall development review revenues are $50,293 under projection for 2016 as of January
31st.
PROJECTS OF NOTE: STATUS AND UPDATES
Development/Planning
Projects of Note Status/Updates
Capstone Cottages An appeal of the Capstone Cottages Final Development
Plan will be considered by City Council at its February 16,
2016 hearing.
Downtown Plan The Plan Update is in Phase 3 (Choices and Strategies)
and the summary of the Phase 2 (Visioning) has been
completed. A summary of the Phase 2 (Visioning) and
recent updates are available online at
http://fcgov.com/downtown. The next public events for the
Downtown Plan are:
- Choices Workshop #1 – February 25
- Choices Workshop #2 – March 2
The next City Boards and Commission meetings for the
Downtown Plan are:
- Superboard Meeting – February 18
- City Council Work Session – March 10
Foothills Mall
Redevelopment
Weekly meetings with City Staff and the developer have
been suspended. Such meetings will be scheduled as
needed. Increase in number of tenant finish permits being
issued throughout the site. Inspection workloads on-site are
increasing but still manageable with staff resources. Major
Amendment moving forward for the residential
portion. Phase 2 (old Sears location and new Sports
Authority) core and shell is almost complete.
I-25/392 Corridor Activity
Center (CAC) Overlay use
and design standards
City staff has been working collaboratively with the Town of
Windsor staff to evaluate possible amendments to the CAC
Overlay use and design standards and/or IGA
Amendments. A public open house was held on January 21,
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followed by a joint City Council/Town Board meeting on
February 1st.
Lincoln Corridor Plan –
Neighborhood Project
Implementation
Of the ten funded neighborhood projects, three are
complete and three are anticipated to be implemented this
month (with some minor ongoing delays due to weather).
Applications are currently open for residents to fill three
vacancies on the Neighborhood Advisory Committee for the
remainder of 2016, and this month Art in Public Places
plans to release a Call for Artists to work with the committee
on neighborhood art projects. The next committee meeting
is tentatively scheduled for April, 2016.
Mobile Food Vendor Mobility
Options
Staff is continuing to assess mobile food truck vendor
operations changes. 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 in February and bring forward an agenda item for
the Planning and Zoning Board in March.
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. A City
Council Work Session is anticipated in late Spring 2016
summarizing final recommendations from the second
phase.
Neighborhood Districts Community engagement efforts have continued.
Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) concluded its
meetings on December 9. The project team continued to
develop program components during January in preparation
for focus groups.
The NAC recommended the following as staff moved
forward with developing a neighborhood engagement
program:
Need for flexibility in program format based on
neighborhood needs
Need to provide access to increased funding
opportunities
Need to develop ways for neighbors to come
together for positive reasons
Areas that are still being explored include:
Opportunities for expanded notification and
participation for neighborhoods in development
review
Better utilization of social media in neighborhood
group outreach
Program logistics
o How will membership be defined
o How will this program work with
neighborhood planning
o What information will be included in the
online toolbox
o How will boundaries be defined
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o How do HOAs fit in
Upcoming meetings:
Public focus groups occurred February 4 and 6,
2016
City Council Work Session - April 12, 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.
Began working with Spencer and Karina Branson on ideas
for capturing outreach process in a summary document.
Old Town Neighborhood
Plan and Design Guidelines
Phase 3 (Framework Development) is now underway. For
more information on the project please visit the project
webpage at http://fcgov.com/otnp. Additional outreach
opportunities will be taking this spring, including a City
Council Work Session on March 10th.
Smoking Ordinance
Expansion Options
New signage continues to be installed within the Downtown
Smoke-Free Zone. Education is current focus of
enforcement
Social Host Outreach materials have been finalized and Web page and
survey were created. They can be found at:
http://www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices/socialhost.php
Upcoming meetings:
February 8, 2016 - public meeting
February 15, 2016 - public meeting
March 1, 2016 - public meeting
Boards & Commissions meeting on February 18, 2016.
City Council meeting on April 5, 2016 (1st Reading).
Uncommon (310 S. College) City Council upheld the Planning and Zoning approval at its
January 12th hearing. Final Plans will now be submitted by
the developer (anticipated soon).
West Elizabeth Enhanced
Travel Corridor Plan
Phase II (alternatives development and evaluation) is
nearing completion, and Phase III (recommended design
and implementation planning) is beginning. The project
currently has an online “Question of the Week” campaign to
gather public input on key topics.
Upcoming meetings:
Stakeholder Committee Meeting #4 – February 10
City Council Work Session – March 10
Woodward Campus 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. The City Council has heard
the appeal and has remanded it back to the BRB; there is a
tentative BRB/Woodward meeting scheduled for March 3rd.
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Construction is moving along smoothly; final inspections are
also continuing as planned. Some aspects of construction
may extend into February 2016. 85% of the larger building
construction has been completed and that part was given a
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO).
PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL
Uncommon (310 S. College Avenue)
On October 29, 2015, an appeal was filed for the Uncommon project, with questions about the project’s
compliance with several Land Use Codes and the basis for the approval received from the Planning
and Zoning Board. City Council upheld the Planning and Zoning approval at its January 12th hearing;
Final Plans will now be submitted by the developer (anticipated soon).
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 City Council has heard the appeal and
has remanded it back to the BRB; there is a tentative BRB/Woodward meeting scheduled for March 3rd.
Capstone Cottages PDP (NE corner of Lincoln/Lemay)
On December 30, 2015, an appeal was filed for the Capstone Cottages project, contesting that the
decision maker committed an error for failure to properly interpret and apply relevant provisions of the
Land Use Code, and failure to conduct a fair hearing. The date for City Council to hear this appeal is
February 16, 2016.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Did you know the City has a drop-off center that accepts a wide range of recycling materials including
bottles and cans, all sorts of paper materials, as well as cardboard and glass? That center, currently
north of the Rivendell School, will be moving later this year to a new location near the intersection of
Prospect and Timberline. Stay updated at www.fcgov.com/recycling.
City Council discussed the proposed Community Recycling Ordinance at a recent work session. Staff
plans to revise a proposed ordinance based on Council feedback and will return to Council later this
spring.
The Coloradoan recently featured an article on the City’s efforts to encourage radon testing through its
free Healthy Homes assessments. For more information, go to www.fcgov.com/healthyhomes.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
The City of Fort Collins is working with the Fort Collins Housing Authority to build an affordable housing
development on a City Land Bank property on West Horsetooth Road. City Council on February 16 is
expected consider an ordinance to convey the Land Bank property to the Housing Authority and
discuss a code change regarding Land Bank policy.
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Our community has two primary homeless shelter providers—Catholic Charities and Fort Collins
Rescue Mission. The City works closely with them, particularly for overflow shelter during the cold
winter months. Read a monthly report of the use of both shelters at
http://www.fcgov.com/sustainability/pdf/01.2016MonthlyTotalsChart.pdf.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Redevelopment staff began to communicate with eligible taxing entities about the City’s plans to
expand the Urban Renewal Authority Board of Directors. The Board will be expanded to include a
representative of the school districts and Larimer County. An additional representative will be invited
from the pool of remaining taxing entities. The City is hosting an informational session for those taxing
entities in February.
The private property owner that has allowed public parking on the lot adjacent to the former Armadillo
Restaurant will close the lot on February 10 to begin preparing it for construction of a Downtown Hotel.
The lot, located at 354 Walnut St., will close to prepare the site for demolition and construction.
People who have been using that lot for public parking may park across the street in the Old Town
Parking Garage or find on-street public parking.