HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 3/15/2016 - City Manager�S Monthly Update - March 10, 2016March 10, 2016
CONTENTS
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 3
MARCH 10 (THURSDAY) WORK SESSION ................................................................................................................3
MARCH 15 COUNCIL MEETING ...............................................................................................................................3
MARCH 22 WORK SESSION (LINCOLN CENTER) ......................................................................................................3
MARCH 29 - 5TH TUESDAY .......................................................................................................................................3
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 - COUNCIL RETREAT ...............................................................................................................3
APRIL 5 COUNCIL MEETING ....................................................................................................................................3
APRIL 12 WORK SESSION ........................................................................................................................................4
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 ...................................................................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
NORTH COLLEGE PEDESTRIAN GAP ........................................................................................................................9
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CONIFER TO WILLOX ....................................................................................9
LINCOLN CORRIDOR Project – 1ST STREET TO LEMAY AVENUE ........................................................................... 10
COLLEGE AND PROSPECT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................ 10
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 11
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – POUDRE RIVER BRIDGE TO 1ST STREET ............................................................. 11
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 12
COLORADO STATE PROJECT COORDINATION...................................................................................................... 12
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 13
BOXELDER CREEK OUTFALL ................................................................................................................................. 13
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN ................................................................................ 13
LINCOLN AND WILLOW STORM SEWER OUTFALL ............................................................................................... 14
AVERY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD CONVERSION ...................................................................................................... 14
CARPENTER DUCT BANK PROJECT ....................................................................................................................... 14
UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ............................................................................................................... 15
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 15
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 15
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 16
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY .............................................................................................. 17
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS ............................................................................................................................ 17
PROJECTS OF NOTE - STATUS AND UPDATES ...................................................................................................... 18
PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL ................................................................................................................................... 20
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 21
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 21
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 21
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 21
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 3
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
MARCH 10 (THURSDAY) 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 initiatives, which is based on 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.
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
MARCH 15 COUNCIL MEETING
Foothills Mall Underpass Contribution
o Consideration of an appropriation for the purpose of contributing to the construction of a
pedestrian underpass at Foothills Parkway and College Avenue as a part of the Foothills
Mall Redevelopment Project.
Maverik First Annexation (First Reading)
o Annexing and zoning property located at 4333 E Mulberry Street
MARCH 22 WORK SESSION (LINCOLN CENTER)
Strategic Plan Review
o Seek Council feedback on the revised & final draft of the 2016 City of Fort Collins Strategic
Plan
MARCH 29 - 5TH TUESDAY
No meeting scheduled
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 - COUNCIL RETREAT
Location: Rocky Mountain Innosphere, North and South Conference Room, 320 E Vine Dr.
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Review status of existing Council priorities, discuss emerging priorities from Strategic Plan and
provide input on desired 2017-18 budget offers.
APRIL 5 COUNCIL MEETING
Lost, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property - (tentatively scheduled)
o Modifying City Code pertaining to abandoned personal property.
Dust Prevention & Control Code Amendments and Dust Control Manual Adoption
o Consideration of Code changes and dust control manual related to preventing health and
environmental impacts from fugitive dust caused by construction and other activities. Staff is
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developing a hybrid approach to this issue, based on Council direction at the February 9,
2016 Work Session.
Social Host Recommendations
o Consideration of proposed Social Host ordinance and/or related Code changes
Maverik First Annexation (Second Reading - consent)
o Annexing and zoning property located at 4333 E Mulberry Street
APRIL 12 WORK SESSION
Neighborhood Connections Project
o Provide an overview of the Neighborhood Engagement project and recommendations on
next steps.
Waste Optimization and Materials Management
o Provide City Council with an update on staff work related to Advanced Waste Stream
Optimization, including sustainable materials management research, waste-to-energy
exploration, and regional collaboration.
Light and Power Reliability Report
o An overview of the Utilities Light and Power Operations reliability improvement efforts,
opportunities, and accomplishments
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
JANUARY SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Sales Tax Collected: 2.6% 2.6%
Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: 2.0% 2.0%
Sales and Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: 2.5% 2.5%
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:
o Upcoming project locations: Chestnut near alley to complete ADA circulation path for
construction of Downtown Hotel. Preparing for general improvement program work near
Mulberry, Myrtle, Remington, Mathews, Locust, Whedbee, and Smith. Staff is working
with consultant on project design for installation of sidewalk at Overland and Prospect.
o Current projects: Installation of 1000’+ of sidewalk along west side of Castlerock for
Avery Park Neighborhood Improvements. Staff is finalizing work plan for 2016. Staff is
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continuing to collaborate with CSU staff regarding final layout for the NRRC connection
between Centre Avenue and MAX Spring Creek Station. CSU is reviewing legal
implications with the lease with the GSA regarding a pedestrian easement for NRRC.
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
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 is approximately 50% complete with the majority of
the new box culvert being cast in place during the month of
February.
Milestone expected to be reached in early March of having
box culvert completed and road restoration to commence.
More information is available at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/arthur-ditch.php
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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:
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.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/shields-drake.php
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:
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The project is going out to bid in early March
Construction update meeting in early April
Construction will begin in late April
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:
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
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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:
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:
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
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, 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.
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
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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 is ongoing.
Contractor has been selected (Connell Resources).
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
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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.
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:
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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 three 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 March.
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION
Funding Source: Street Oversizing
Estimated Project Budget: $1 M
Status: On Schedule
Project Details:
The City Master Street Plan identifies Sharp Point
Drive and Nancy Gray Avenue connected across
the Great Western Railroad tracks.
City Staff has identified the connection as a priority
due to the following:
o Recent development to the south
o The need for an additional connection for
emergency services in the area
o The need for a safer bicycle and pedestrian
connection to the Poudre River Trail
As part of the project, the City will install an at-grade
railroad crossing of the Great Western Railroad
tracks.
Adding this new crossing is dependent on approval
by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
City Staff will coordinate extensively with the Great
Western Railroad to facilitate the project.
Construction will take place no earlier than 2017.
Project Updates:
City Staff is developing a conceptual level cost estimate in order to identify funding needs.
City Staff anticipates going to City Council in mid-April to appropriate funds from Street
Oversizing.
COLORADO STATE PROJECT COORDINATION
Funding Source: Colorado State
Estimated Project Budget: None
Status: On Schedule
Project Details:
Prospect and Center bicycle and pedestrian underpass, along with Center Avenue
improvements between Bay Farm and Lake
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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
Game Day Operations Plan
Project Updates:
Prospect lane closures at Center through end of April
Elizabeth and Shields feasibility report is complete
More information available at http://source.colostate.edu/construction-and-parking/
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES
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
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $9,713,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Contractor conducting earthwork
Preparing final documents and specifications
Upcoming Work:
Waiting on CDPHE Permit approval
Scheduled independent cost estimate
Construction of CCB
Installing the Siphon Pipe
CCB Earthwork
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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
Base slab of Outfall Structure has been poured
Basin walls have been formed
Upcoming Work:
Willow Street closure in effect
Pipe crew arrived on-site February 29, 2016
Need to be out of the river by mid-April
AVERY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD CONVERSION
Funding Source: System Improvement & Additions
Estimated Phase 1 Project Budget: $190,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
354 Avery Park Neighborhood Lot Conversion
Partial Phase 1: move electric from the rear lot to front
(34 lots) design
Contractor, City and homeowner coordination
Streetlight upgrade
Project Updates:
Sage boring work is nearing completion
Project coordination and homeowner communications are
ongoing
Primary vault installation is underway
Streetlight upgrading is underway
CARPENTER DUCT BANK PROJECT
Funding Source: System Improvement & Additions
Estimated Project Budget: $2,000,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Installation of 2.6 miles of duct bank
Design, pot holing, and easements
Environmental impact study and wetland mapping
Streetlight Upgrade
Forming up back walls of
energy dissipater structurer
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Optional/possible route discussions
Installation of duct bank, conduit, and cable
Project Updates:
Design of the duct bank is underway
Easement coordination ongoing
Environmental impact study and wetland mapping
underway
Discussions of possible routes with REA are underway
UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Funding Source: Administration Budget
Estimated Project Budget: $28,507
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Construction will add a three-phase switch cabinet
Installation of a three phase transformer
Replacement of existing composolite
Installation of transformer pad, cable and vault installation
Energizing transformer
Project Updates:
Conduit installation is underway
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
POLICE SERVICES
FCPS Hosts Monthly “Coffee with a Cop”
Police have started hosting monthly coffee talks
at local businesses. The purpose is to create
opportunities for citizens to chat with officers and
ask questions in an informal setting. February’s
event was held at Starbucks on Drake & Lemay,
and March’s event will be held at the Wild Boar
Café on South College Ave.
Stabbing Suspects Arrested for Homicide, Attempted Homicide
Late on February 9, police responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a stabbing in a residence. Officers
located two female victims, one of whom was pronounced deceased as a result of her wounds.
Through the course of the investigation that morning, two suspects were identified. Police located and
arrested both individuals with the assistance of SWAT.
Conduit installation
Vicinity Map
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Suspect Arrested for String of Residential Burglaries
Seane Volin was arrested on more than a dozen counts of burglary. Police are investigating his
possible involvement in additional cases across Fort Collins dating back to 2014. Eyewitness
descriptions and forensic evidence linked Volin to multiple residential burglaries in the area, and
additional forensic analysis is still pending. When officers executed a search warrant on his residence,
they recovered items that had been reported stolen from several burglarized homes.
Police Designate Exchange Zones for Citizen Transactions
In order to serve the needs of our community, FCPS has designated two areas
where citizens can meet to buy, sell, trade, or otherwise exchange items. The
police station’s public parking lot is available 24/7, and the main lobby is available
during Records Department operating hours. Exchanges involving weapons, drugs,
or illegal items are not permitted. Fort Collins Police Services is not responsible for
providing officers, security, or individual protection during an exchange. Fort Collins
Police Services employees cannot act as witnesses to the exchange, cannot give
legal advice, and will not settle disputes related to any exchange that takes place in
either of the Exchange Zones. Police employees will not provide opinions about
and are not responsible in any way for the value, authenticity or legitimacy of any
exchange.
Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 17 telephone calls that ranged from helping a man
with his dog’s behavior to an alarm permit question. Presentations were made to the Harvest Park
Neighborhood and CSU students working on a grant project (topic Teens and Internet).
Teens & Internet, CSU project, 4 attended
RESTORE, 38 attended
Neighborhood Watch/Home Security, Harvest Park, 20 attended
Presentations to 62 people, 17 incoming telephone calls
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Notable Incidents/Items/Events
Garage Fire- A garage caught fire, sending flames shooting through the roof and smoke wafting
through the air, in east Fort Collins on February 6th.
A neighbor in the 600 block of Lesser Drive called emergency crews about 3:15 p.m. and said there
was smoke coming from a structure down the street. Poudre Fire Authority crews responded and
immediately encountered a working fire with flames showing in the detached garage, said Battalion
Chief Brandon Garcia. A second-alarm was immediately dispatched.
Flames were visible from parts of Riverside Avenue near Mulberry Street, and thick smoke could be
seen from several blocks away.
Firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze and kept it from spreading to nearby homes, but it
charred the crowded garage and the Ford Bronco parked inside.
The owner reportedly tried to extinguish the fire himself. Nobody was injured during the incident.
Small Residential Fire- Occupants of a small one story residence safely escaped after a fire that
started on the outside worked its way into the structure at about 7:19 p.m. on Monday, February
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29th. The fire located in the 200 block of Whedbee Street was in the rear of the structure. The fire
was quickly brought under control despite the strong and varied winds at the time. There was
minimal damage to the back porch area. The investigation found the fire origin was just outside of a
back door and the cause was improper disposal of smoking materials.
Annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony- Poudre Fire Authority held the 2016 Annual Awards &
Recognition Ceremony on Friday, February 5th. The ceremony was held at the Lincoln Center in
Fort Collins. Recognitions were for the 2015 calendar year.
Poudre Fire Authority holds this event to recognize both citizens and employees for exceptional
actions or service. The categories are:
o Professional Partnership Award-given to first-responder individuals or entities that make
notable efforts to support the Poudre Fire Authority in its goal of community service.
Examples include significant contributions toward serving customers during an
emergency incident, training, public education, or other support of the Authority or its
mission.
o Meritorious Service Award-recognize acts of Poudre Fire Authority personnel, either on-
duty or off-duty, that are above and beyond reasonable expectation and exemplify the
highest principles of PFA.
o PFA Vision, Mission and Values Award-for uniformed and staff personnel in recognition
of outstanding effort within the scope of duty that reflect PFA’s core values.
o Unit Citation-presented to a group of Authority personnel, who as the result of their
collective and extraordinary or meritorious actions, exemplifying the importance of
teamwork and a thorough knowledge of their duties, contributed to the saving of a life,
prevented further pain, suffering or injury, prevented a significant loss of property, or
contributed in some other meaningful manner to the quality of life in the community.
o Chief’s Commendation-presented to an Authority member who, through his or her
outstanding and exceptional action or actions, results in a significant positive impact on
the Poudre Fire Authority, and is therefore worthy of special recognition.
o Lifesaving Medal-awarded to a member of the Authority who, while on or off-duty has
distinguished him or herself, through knowledge, ability and training with the exemplary
act of saving a human life, in doing so has upheld the highest degree of dedication and
professionalism, so valued in the Fire Service.
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2015 YTD 2016 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Rec’d 36 58 27 61 -25 +5%
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 24 37 22 53 - 8 +43%
Building Permits Issued 585 1,313 437 905 -25 -31%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $ 24.3 65.0 $ 19.4 43.0 -20 -34%
Building Inspections Performed 2,343 4,911 2,245 4,571 -4 -7%
Plan Reviews Performed 139 277 121 283 -13 +2%
Overall development review revenues are $38,808 under projection for 2016 as of February
29th.
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PROJECTS OF NOTE - STATUS AND UPDATES
Development/Planning
Projects of Note Status/Updates
Capstone Cottages The Capstone Cottages Final Development Plan
Resolution-Making Findings of the Appeal was adopted by
City Council at its March 1, 2016 meeting.
Downtown Plan The Plan Update is nearing completion of Phase 3 (Choices
and Strategies). The public events for the Downtown Plan
were:
- Choices Workshop #1 – February 25
- Choices Workshop #2 – on March 2
The next meeting for the Downtown Plan will be the City
Council work session on March 10th.
Foothills Mall
Redevelopment
Construction is wrapping up smoothly. 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. Sears has
applied for a tenant finish Building Permit for their new
building.
I-25/392 Corridor Activity
Center (CAC) Overlay use
and design standards
A Windsor Town Board meeting was scheduled for March 7,
2016 to review the I-25/SH 392 Corridor Activity Center
(CAC) design standards, land uses and IGA considerations.
Lincoln Corridor Plan –
Neighborhood Project
Implementation
Of the ten funded neighborhood projects, four are complete
and two are anticipated to be implemented this month (with
some minor ongoing delays due to weather). Two new
committee members were recently welcomed to the
Neighborhood Advisory Committee for the remainder of
2016. The Art in Public Places program released a Call for
Artists to work with the committee on neighborhood art
projects (deadline: March 11). 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 March and April and bring forward an agenda
item for the Planning and Zoning Board in May.
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
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and Zoning Zoning of a parcel of land located at the northeast corner of
Overland Trail and West Drake Road. The parcel is 18.5
acres and would be zoned Low Density Mixed-Use
Neighborhood (L-M-N) per the City’s Structure Plan Map. A
Conceptual Review was held in early February and the
applicants are proposing a mix of residential
densities. Development of this parcel would require the
westerly extension of Blue Grass Drive, an existing local
street in the Brown Farm Subdivision, to intersect with
Overland Trail. The Initiating Resolution is scheduled for
April 5, 2016.
Neighborhood Districts
Connections
Community engagement efforts continued. The project
team presented and discussed potential program
components during two neighborhood focus groups on
February 4 and 6.
o Efforts focused on formalizing the neighborhood
engagement program based on NAC
recommendations and community feedback.
Upcoming meetings:
o Final public focus group is scheduled for March 7
at the Council Tree Library from 6:30-8:30
o City Council Work Session is scheduled for 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.
Continue to work on capturing the 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
Signage:
o Visited with Downtown businesses to get
approval to replace signs that indicated smoking
was allowed with 20’ of the door
o Fabricated and installed signs on trash cans
within OId Town Square
o Working with DDA staff regarding placement of
alley-way signs
Education:
o Code Compliance staff will be going out in pairs
to provide education and outreach over the next
few months
o Staff is tracking problem areas identified
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through complaints and will increase signage
and outreach efforts as needed
Enforcement:
o Focus for the first year is on education and
outreach with no emphasis on writing tickets
Social Host Web page and survey were created. They can be found at:
http://www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices/socialhost.php
Held public meetings on February 8, February 15 and
March 1, 2016. Only one person attended.
Presented at the Boards & Commissions super meeting
on February 18, 2016.
Public meeting: March 9, 2016
City Council: April 5, 2016 (1st Reading)
West Elizabeth Enhanced
Travel Corridor Plan
Phase III (recommended design and implementation
planning) is underway with a project recently completed an
online “Question of the Week” campaign, the purpose of
which is to gather public input on key topics.
Upcoming meeting: 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 an 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 heard
the appeal and remanded it back to the BRB. During the
BRB/Woodward hearing on March7th, the Board took all of
the information requested in the Council remand into
consideration and voted to uphold the Chief Building
Official’s determination that the Woodward silos are
“dangerous” but not an “imminent danger.”
Construction is moving along smoothly; final inspections are
also continuing as planned.
PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL
Verizon Wireless Equipment Facility at Lifepointe Church
On February 21st, the City Clerk's Office received a notice of appeal of the Planning and Zoning Board’s
February 11th decision to approve a Verizon Wireless cell tower to be located at Lifepointe Church. The
appeal will be heard by City Council on April 19th.
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 (BRB) did not overturn the CBO’s decision in November. The City Council heard the appeal and
remanded it back to the BRB. During the BRB/Woodward hearing on March7th, the Board took all of
the information requested in the Council remand into consideration and voted to uphold the Chief
Building Official’s determination that the Woodward silos are “dangerous” but not an “imminent danger.”
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Capstone Cottages PDP (NE corner of Lincoln/Lemay)
On February 16, 2016, City Council upheld the Hearing Officer’s approval of the PDP with a
modification removing condition “c”. On March 1, 2016, Council adopted a Resolution-making Findings
of the Appeal.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The City’s Healthy Homes program is seeking community members to participate in the annual Master
Home Educator training April 5-21. Master Home Educators conduct free, in-home air quality
assessments for Fort Collins residents and suggest no- or low-cost improvements. Prospective Master
Home Educators complete 20 hours of comprehensive training on the home as a system and learn to
identify common problems, the health implications, and how to fix them. All trainings will be held in the
Community Room at 215 N. Mason Street. To register, go to www.fcgov.com/healthyhomes.
As of March 2016, the Fort Collins community is ranked 10th among 50 U.S. communities participating
in the Georgetown University Energy Prize, which the City renamed “Lose-A-Watt.” The rankings are
based on data filed by communities in the competition to date – some communities may not always
have their data in the system, or may be working to correct errors, according to Georgetown. At the end
of the first half of 2015, Fort Collins officially ranked 13th. The community moved up to 12th after the
end of the third quarter of 2015.
City Council will meet for a work session on March 10 to discuss the Climate Action Plan. For the
discussion, staff has prepared a list of initiatives that could help the City achieve aspirational goals to
reduce the community’s greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent below 2005 levels by 2020.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Mayor Wade Troxell, Mayor Pro-Tem Gerry Horak and
Fort Collins Chief Sustainability Officer Jackie Kozak Thiel
participated in the February 26 regional panel discussion
on housing affordability – co-sponsored by the City of Fort
Collins Social Sustainability department and the Fort
Collins Board of Realtors - that included representatives
from Greeley, Loveland, Windsor and Berthoud.
The City of Fort Collins is committed to a high-quality,
safe community with equal access to services. As part of
that mission of providing exceptional service for an
exceptional community, the City offers numerous discounts, rebates, and services for qualifying citizens
– including a grocery tax rebate, reduced fees for Recreation classes, free indoor air quality
assessments, and many more. A new tool listing discount services offered by the City can be found at
www.fcgov.com/socialsustainability.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
The Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority is in the process of proactively expanding its board in
response to House Bill 1348 that was signed into law last year. City staff hosted an informational
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meeting for taxing authorities on February 10, where staff presented information related to the board
eligibility process. The timeline for the board expansion will be set to accommodate eligible participants,
provide them an opportunity for education and onboarding, and take account of 2016 State Legislative
cycle changes.
A new pilot looking at interdepartmental metrics including alignment and coordination among the
Economic Health Office, Environmental Services and Social Sustainability kicked off in February and
will continue throughout the year. Economic Health has also been working on new opportunities for
using Section 108 funds and identifying capital access gaps in the Fort Collins community.
Council Work Session will be held on April 26, 2016,
summarizing final recommendations from the second
phase.
Mountains Edge Annexation An application has been received for an Annexation and