HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 5/17/2016 - City Manager Monthly Update - May 12, 2016May 12 , 2016
CONTENTS
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 3
May 17 COUNCIL MEETING ....................................................................................................................................3
May 24 WORK SESSION – CANCELED .....................................................................................................................3
MAY 24 ADJOURNED MEETING - MID-YEAR EVALUATIONS OF CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND
MUNICIPAL JUDGE ..................................................................................................................................................3
MAY 31 REGIONAL WATER COLLABORATION WORKSHOP ....................................................................................3
JUNE 7 COUNCIL MEETING .....................................................................................................................................3
JUNE 14 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 ..............................................................................................................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 .........................................................................................................................7
REMINGTON GREENWAY .......................................................................................................................................8
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................8
NORTH COLLEGE PEDESTRIAN GAP ........................................................................................................................9
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CONIFER TO WILLOX ....................................................................................9
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO LEMAY AVENUE ...........................................................................9
COLLEGE AND PROSPECT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................ 10
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 10
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – POUDRE RIVER BRIDGE TO 1ST STREET ............................................................. 11
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 11
COLORADO STATE PROJECT COORDINATION...................................................................................................... 12
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 13
AVERY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD CONVERSION ...................................................................................................... 13
APPLEWOOD REBUILD – SHIELDS/NORTH FOSSIL CREEK .................................................................................... 13
UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ............................................................................................................... 14
BOXELDER CREEK OUTFALL ................................................................................................................................. 14
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN ................................................................................ 14
MICHIGAN DITCH TUNNEL ................................................................................................................................... 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 ...................................................................................................... 17
PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL ................................................................................................................................... 20
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 20
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 20
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 20
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 20
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 3
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
May 17 COUNCIL MEETING
Mountain’s Edge Annexation and Zoning (First Reading-consent)
o Annexing and zoning the Mountain’s Edge Annexation, 2430 South Overland Trail.
East Prospect at Boxelder Creek Annexation and Zoning
o Annexing and zoning the East Prospect at Boxelder Creek Annexation, located east of
Summitview Drive and west of the Interstate 25 frontage road, along East Prospect.
Utilities Biannual City Code Updates
o Adopt a variety of revisions, clarifications and additions to the City Code that are
housekeeping and routine in nature. Utilities City Code updates will occur two times a year.
Prospect/College Intersection Authorization of Eminent Domain Proceedings
o Authorizing the use of eminent domain, if deemed necessary, to acquire property interests
needed to construct improvements to the intersection of Prospect Road and College
Avenue. This authorization is only for two residential properties located on the west side of
the Prospect Road and Remington Street intersection. Authorization has previously been
approved for an additional 6 commercial properties.
Council review of Planning & Zoning Board decision on the Major Modification of the
Gardens on Spring Creek development plan
May 24 WORK SESSION – CANCELED
MAY 24 ADJOURNED MEETING - MID-YEAR EVALUATIONS OF CITY
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND MUNICIPAL JUDGE
MAY 31 REGIONAL WATER COLLABORATION WORKSHOP
Location: Canyon West Ballroom, Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Purpose: To allow the City and other water providers serving the Growth Management Area (GMA)
to explore opportunities for creating a more collaborative structure for the delivery of water and
municipal water supply services to residents and businesses in the GMA.
JUNE 7 COUNCIL MEETING
Revisions to the Mobile Food Vendor Regulations
o Consideration The purpose of the visit to Denver was to tour Consideration of Code
changes for Food Truck Vendors related to land use process and separation requirements.
(moved from 4/19 to allow more time for public outreach)
Mountain’s Edge Annexation and Zoning
o Annexing and zoning the Mountain’s Edge Annexation, 2430 South Overland Trail
East Prospect at Boxelder Creek Annexation and Zoning
o Annexing and zoning the East Prospect at Boxelder Creek Annexation, located east of
Summitview Drive and west of the Interstate 25 frontage road, along East Prospect
Majestic Place Annexation and Zoning Initiation (consent)
o Initiating annexation proceedings for property located at the southeast corner of Trilby and
Timberline
Staff Report: Healthy Homes/Indoor Air Quality Programs
o Celebrate the 5 year anniversary and progress of the Healthy Homes program; discuss the
community engagement and partnerships developed over the past 5 years; and inform
Council of the continuing enhancement to the radon program.
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JUNE 14 WORK SESSION
Council Appeal Process Amendments
o Review of the background and options for improving the Council appeal process.
Downtown Parking Community Dialogue
o The Downtown Parking Community Dialogue is the Downtown Plan’s community
engagement effort for the topic of parking. This effort was requested by City Council in
response to a 2014-15 budget offer to pilot on-street paid parking. Staff will be presenting
recommendations to improve current and future parking conditions in downtown. The
Parking Advisory Board has not yet made a recommendation but it will be included as part
of the agenda materials.
Income Qualified Rate (IQR)
o Provide City Council with a proposed discounted rate structure for low-income households
for electric, water and wastewater services.
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
MARCH SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Sales Tax Collected: 6.2% 5.7%
Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: 12.2% -6.8%
Sales and Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: 7.3% 3.0%
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:
o Upcoming project locations: Preparing for missing segments, arterial ramps, and
ADA requests work near Plum, Garfield, Edwards, Peterson, Whedbee, Smith, Oak, and
Olive.
o Current projects: Staff is coordinating with the SMP program to begin sidewalk
replacement work near Peterson, Plum, and Mulberry before pavement operations.
Staff has completed 2,500’+ of general improvement program work near Mulberry,
Myrtle, Remington, Mathews, Locust, Whedbee, and Smith. Staff is finalizing easement
agreements for work along Stover and Strachan. Staff is continuing to collaborate with
CSU staff regarding final layout for the NRRC connection between Centre Avenue and
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
MAX Spring Creek Station. CSU is reviewing legal implications with the lease with the
GSA regarding a pedestrian easement for NRRC.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php
WEST MULBERRY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
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.
Project Updates:
The new bridge is fully open to traffic. There will be
occasional lane drops to complete the installation of urban design elements.
The project 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.
Additional coordination improvements include utility
upgrades, pedestrian compliance and street maintenance.
Project Updates:
Project encountered an unanticipated gas line not
previously installed to proper depth. XCEL Energy was
notified to lower the gas line, which will cause a 3 week
delay. Paving scheduled for the first week of June.
Landscape restoration moved up in schedule to fill the
void in progress while gas line relocation occurs. This benefits a reduced risk of damage
to asphalt road surface from landscape activity.
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:
Project plans and specifications are expected to be advertised early May.
Project is anticipated to have a 65 day duration, with the goal of completion prior to the
start of the PSD/CSU 2016 school year.
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:
The contractor, Mountain Constructors plans to begin construction on May 16, 2016.
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The contract allows 175 Calendar days for completion.
City staff is currently coordinating the relocation of 2 grain silos and a portion of the
prairie dog colony on the SW corner of Timberline/Prospect.
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 May 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.
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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 installation and punch list repairs are anticipated to begin in May, and will
last approximately one month.
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 May
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 initiated the Preliminary Engineering Design and
ROW Acquisition phases of the Jefferson Street Improvements Project.
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NORTH COLLEGE PEDESTRIAN GAP
Funding Source: CMAQ Grant/URA Contribution/Pedestrian
Program Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $900,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The primary goal of this project is to complete a gap in
pedestrian infrastructure from Highway 1 to the south side
of the Larimer & Weld Canal.
This project will construct a pedestrian connection
crossing the Larimer & Weld Canal extending north to SH
1 (Terry Lake Rd). The project impacts a federal highway,
and is located outside the City limits but within the Growth
Management Area.
Project Updates:
Staff has developed conceptual level pedestrian connection alternatives. Based on conceptual
level cost estimates, it is not clear if the existing funding can construct improvements on both
sides of the road.
Staff is working to develop an implementation strategy for the project, focusing on prioritizing
improvements that can be implemented under the existing budget and meet the project’s goals.
Staff is working to identify additional resources which could close the project’s existing cost gap.
Potential funding resources could cause the project to be constructed in phases.
Staff continues to coordinate with both Larimer County and Colorado Department of
Transportation staff to define planned improvements.
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:
Landscaping work has resumed.
The project is anticipated to be completed in early June 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
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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:
Eminent Domain request through City Council has been completed, and the ROW acquisition
process is ongoing.
Contractor has been selected (Connell Resources), and periodic meetings are ongoing.
The 65% design submittal is due in early May.
COLLEGE AND PROSPECT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Mid-Budget Approval of 2016 Capital
Projects Fund
Estimated Project Budget: $2.7 M
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The Colorado State University (CSU) Medical Center
project at the northwest corner of this intersection,
presented an opportunity for the City to address other
existing deficiencies which were identified in the 2011
Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study.
The goals of the project are to address safety,
operational, and congestion issues primarily focused
on Prospect Road by:
o Adding turn lane capacity to existing turn
lanes
o Constructing new turn lanes and medians on Prospect Road
o Improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities
The City and Colorado State will work collaboratively on the intersection improvements, with
each entity funding their own design and construction obligations.
Project Updates:
Staff has developed preliminary design concepts and is beginning the ROW process.
Staff is coordinating design and construction with CSU Medical Center schedule.
Project is moving towards 30% design by middle of May.
More information available at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/college-prospect.php
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG)
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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:
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 working the preferred option toward the 30% design submittal due in early May.
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION
Funding Source: Street Oversizing
Estimated Project Budget: $1 M
Status: On Schedule
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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 will appropriate funds through a Council Action Item in May 2016.
COLORADO STATE PROJECT COORDINATION
Funding Source: Colorado State University
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
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/
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CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES
AVERY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD CONVERSION
Funding Source: System Improvement & Additions
Estimated Phase 1A Project Budget: $190,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
354 Avery Park Neighborhood Lot Conversion
Partial Phase 1A: move electric from the rear lot to front
(34 lots) design
Contractor, City and homeowner coordination
Mainline boring
Primary vault installation
Streetlight upgrade
New meter socket installation by a contract electrician
Cable make-up and pulling
Energize
Project Updates:
Mainline boring is complete
Project coordination and homeowner communications are
ongoing
Primary vault installation is underway
Streetlight upgrading is underway
New meter socket installation is underway
APPLEWOOD REBUILD – SHIELDS/NORTH FOSSIL CREEK
Funding Source: System Improvement & Additions
Estimated Project Budget: $310,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
70 lot overhead powerline conversion and pedestal
replacement
Boring, pot holing, new conduit and cable installation
Remove overhead power lines
Install new transformers and secondary boxes
Energizing
Project Updates:
SAGE Boring and pot holing coordination is ongoing
due to the size of the project and will continue into
the spring of 2016.
Streetlight Upgrade
Pedestals that will be replaced
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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:
Completed the installation of the three-phase switching
cabinet and three-phase transformer
Cable installation complete
Switch can installation 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 complete
Utility relocations on East Prospect under way
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE
CONTACT BASIN
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $9,713,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Contractor setting rebar and forms for CCB slab
Final contracts complete
Reviewing CCB submittals and specifications
Transformer Installation
Backfilling the Lowered 30”
Ductile Iron Pipe
CCB concrete placement
for first slabs
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Upcoming Work:
Construction of CCB Phase 3 – form work, rebar for slabs and walls
MICHIGAN DITCH TUNNEL
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $8,308,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Project construction schedule completed
TBM is nearly complete
Clearing snow from the job site started April 1
Upcoming Work:
TBM delivery scheduled for early June
Sign construction contracts
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
POLICE SERVICES
Social Media Post Goes Viral
April 20 is known as an informal holiday in the marijuana community. In order to raise awareness about the
rules and regulations surrounding consumption, Fort Collins Police Services posted several social media
messages that gained significant attention. The Facebook post was shared over 2,000 times and reached
nearly 420,000 people. The post read as follows:
“If you're ganja consume marijuana, weed preefer that you do it safely. Don't use in public, just leaf it
at home. Always drive sober (beleaf us when we say that driving high is pot worth the
consequences). If you or your buds are under 21, remember it's illegal to buy, use, or possess
marijuana. Please make smart choices on #420day and every day, Fort Collins!”
Error Found in Body Camera Video Storage
FCPS regularly reviews internal processes for the purpose of continuous improvement. During a recent
process audit, Evidence Technicians discovered that in some cases, body camera video was not made
available to legal counsel due to administrative processing errors. The District Attorney and defense counsel
were made aware of the error, and FCPS has implemented retraining and verification processes to prevent
future issues from occurring.
Drug Take-Back Event Promotes Safe Medication Disposal
Despite rain and chilly temperatures, police held a successful Drug Take-Back Event in connection with the
DEA-supported national initiative. A total of 410 pounds of unwanted, unused, and expired medications were
collected for safe disposal. In addition to holding Drug Take-Back events, FCPS also maintains a kiosk in its
front lobby where citizens can drop off medications all year. The agency has safely collected and disposed
of over 10,000 pounds of medication since 2010.
Inside of the Tunnel Boring Machine
in the factory
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Police Seek Information About Criminal Mischief Vehicle Damages
Between April 12 and April 21, police received nearly 60 reports of vehicles damaged during the overnight or
early morning hours. Damages included broken windows and mirrors believed to have been caused by
small-caliber BB/pellet guns, rocks, or other materials. All vehicles were unoccupied when the damage
occurred. These incidents have occurred in various parts of Fort Collins. The investigation is ongoing, and
citizens have been asked to report any suspicious activity or potential suspects to police.
Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 31 telephone calls (twice as many as March) that ranged
from helping with Red Fox Meadows neighborhood newsletter to assisting a woman who had been in an
accident and needed to replace her child’s car seat. Presentations ranged from a small group of hearing
impaired (on personal safety) to a class on pedestrian safety for seniors. Even with having rain, snow, and
sleet, the Drug Take Back event went well with 121 vehicles driving through dropping off 410 pounds. That
added to the Kiosk collection of 719 pounds equaled 1129 pounds that DEA picked up from us.
Here’s the breakdown on activities in April:
RESTORE, 33 attended
Hearing Impaired safety, 3 attended
9 News Health Fair (2 days), 1047 attended
Sustainability Volunteer Safety, 25 attended
Stepping on (pedestrian safety), 18 attended
Drug Take Back Event, 121 attended
Presentations to 1252 people
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Sprinkler systems save lives
Fire sprinkler systems save property and lives. A fire broke out during the night of April 11 in a nursing
home at 1000 S. Lemay Ave. The facility, Fort Collins Health Care Center, presents an immense
amount of complexity for life safety and rescue; this is especially true with regard to elderly residents,
many of whom may not be able to evacuate on their own. The fire was first noticed by an employee
who opened the basement door to find the space full of smoke. Fortunately, the fire was contained by
one activated sprinkler, which then allowed for a firefighter to complete final extinguishment with only a
hand-held extinguisher. No one was hurt and property damage was minimal. Without the sprinkler,
however, there could have been extensive property loss, a displaced senior population and a high
probability of serious injury or even death. This is a major victory; the possibility of tragedy was real.
Fire safety for young learners
Poudre Fire Authority's Public Education team has visited second-grade classrooms for several weeks
with the Authority's safety trailer. Children learn how to safely interact with things in their homes (use
oven mitts, don't put metal objects in the microwave), practice crawling low under smoke, getting out
and staying out, which means not returning to their homes to rescue pets and calling 9-1-1 from a
neighbor's house, as well as the importance of establishing a meeting place with their families. PFA's
team will see nearly 2,300 second-grade students this year, up from the 2,016 educated last year.
PFA tapping into neighborhood networks
Poudre Fire Authority is now on Nextdoor (https://nextdoor.com/city/feed/) as a registered agency. In
the first few hours after our initial post, our new public affairs and communication manager had dozens
of people write in with thanks for the great service PFA crews provide. Neighbors also asked several
great questions on topics such as recommended smoke detector replacement schedules to rules
pertaining to fire pits. The goal is to target various neighborhoods with pertinent life-safety information,
ranging from reminders about water/river safety to the prohibition of grills on decks at multi-family
residences.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
PFA Fire Chief earns acclaimed international designation
Poudre Fire Authority Fire Chief Tom DeMint has successfully completed the process that awards him
the professional designation of Chief Fire Officer, or CFO. The Commission on Professional
Credentialing (CPC) met on March 15 to officially confer the designation upon Chief DeMint. Chief
DeMint is one of only 1,132 Chief Fire Officers worldwide.
The CPC awards the CFO designation only after an individual successfully meets all the organization's
stringent criteria. The process includes an assessment of the applicant's education, experience,
professional development, technical competencies, contributions to the profession and community
involvement. Chief DeMint has a rich knowledge of the emergency services profession and has far
surpassed critical core competencies for personnel serving in senior fire officer positions.
Chief DeMint started with Poudre Fire Authority in 1988 and was selected as the new chief in 2011.
The Poudre Fire Authority is dedicated to the protection of lives, property and the quality of life for
approximately 200,000 citizens living throughout a 235 square mile service area including the City of
Fort Collins, the Town of Timnath, the communities of LaPorte and Bellvue, and areas surrounding
these communities.
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2015 YTD 2016 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Rec’d 84 121 111 144 +32 19 %
Conceptual/Preliminary Design
Reviews/Staff Reviews Performed
53 69 80 106 +51 54 %
Building Permits Issued 2,118 3,061 1,474 2,114
-30 31 %
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $ 97.17
154.85
$ 69.77
103.02
-28 33 %
Building Inspections Performed 8,031
11,103
7,208
9,546
-10 14 %
Plan Reviews Performed 619 677 813 723 +31 7 %
Overall development review revenues are $ 212,482 890,478 over projection for 2016 as of
March 31st April 30 with Development Review over by $93,648 776,730 and Engineering
Development Review over by $118,835 (rounding) 113,748 .
PROJECTS OF NOTE - STATUS AND UPDATES
Development/Planning
Projects of Note Status/Updates
Capstone Cottages The Capstone Cottages Final Development Plan is currently
being reviewed by staff.
Centre for Advanced
Technology 22nd Filing,
The Planning and Zoning Board approved at its April 7,
2016, hearing, an amended plan for the Gardens on Spring
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Community Horticulture
Center (Gardens on Spring
Creek) Major Amendment
Creek that expands multiple garden areas and creates a
stage structure and sound walls for outdoor performances.
One Councilmember has requested that the approval be
considered under the Alternate Review process at the May
17 City Council meeting.
Downtown Plan The Plan is in Phase 4 – Document Development. Staff will
be presenting a draft plan to the public and boards and
commissions beginning in July. Anticipated adoption for Fall
2016.
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. Foothills Activity Center opened to the public
March 28, 2016.
Residential construction along the northeast corner of the
site is set to begin the third week in May 2016. A
neighborhood meeting has been scheduled for May 24,
2016 in preparation for the start of this new phase of
construction.
I-25/392 Corridor Activity
Center (CAC) Overlay use
and design standards
City Council discussed possible amendment s to the I-25/SH
392 Corridor Activity Center (CAC) design standards, land
uses and IGA at a work session on May 10, 2016, with a
public hearing to consider the changes scheduled for June
7, 2016. The Planning and Zoning Board will make its
recommendation on the design standards on May 12, 2016.
Lincoln Corridor Plan –
Neighborhood Project
Implementation
Of the ten funded neighborhood projects, six are complete
and three are ongoing (neighborhood artwork, Streets
facility park enhancements, and brewery wayfinding). An
artist has been selected for the neighborhood artwork
project, and initial outreach has started for the park. The
next committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for June
2016.
Mobile Food Truck Vendor
Mobility Options
Requirements
The Planning and Zoning Board will make a
recommendation on prospective Land Use Code changes to
Council on May 12. City Council will consider this item on
June 7, 2016.
Mountain Vista Subarea
Analysis
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2016, respectively. A development application has not
been submitted.
Neighborhood Connections Presented project to City Council at April 12 work session.
Council’s discussion centered on:
o Leadership and boundaries - define organically
by neighborhood groups
o Engagement model – ensure opportunities for
those uncomfortable or unfamiliar with how to
participate currently
o Build on existing neighborhood groups and
resources where possible
o Pilot program – move forward and tap into
existing community groups and resources to help
form groups
o Resources - define need to roll out on a
community-wide scale
Next Steps:
o Work with neighborhood groups to pilot program;
ensure diversity
o Further define additional resources needed
o Report back to Council on results of the pilot
program
o Continue work on developing a registration
system and subscription service.
o Establish a communications plan and
engagement/marketing strategy for
implementation of pilot program phase.
o Continue work on identifying program incentives
and best practices.
Continue work on capturing outreach process in a summary
document.
Old Town Neighborhood
Plan and Design Guidelines
The Plan is in Phase 4 – Implementation and Document
Development. Staff will be presenting a draft plan to the
public and boards and commissions beginning in July.
Anticipated adoption for Fall 2016. For more information on
the project please visit the project webpage at
http://fcgov.com/otnp. Additional outreach opportunities will
be available this summer.
Smoking Ordinance
Expansion Options
Signage:
Adding signage in problem areas as needed
Mapping existing sign locations
Education:
Code Compliance staff has started going out in pairs
to provide education
Staff is tracking problem areas identified through
complaints and will increase signage and outreach
efforts as needed
Enforcement:
Focus for the first year is on education and outreach
with little emphasis on writing tickets; however, some
have been written.
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Social Host Presented to Council on April 5th and April 19th. Council
passed the ordinance.
Education and Outreach committee has been
established. Work is underway to:
o Train staff on new provisions
o Revise and/or create education materials
o Update class information
o Participate in related outreach campaigns
with organizations such as Team Health and
Wellness.
West Elizabeth Enhanced
Travel Corridor Plan
Phase III (recommended design and implementation
planning) is underway. The project team continues to fine-
tune the recommended design based on Council’s input
following the March 10 City Council Work Session. A public
Open House to present the recommended design is
planned for June 16, 6-8 pm, at the Westminster
Presbyterian Church at 1708 W. Elizabeth St .
Woodward Campus On April 19th, City Council overturned the Building Review
Board’s decision to deny the demolition of the Coy Hoffman
silos. Demo permits have been issued, and the silos are
now on the ground. Staff is reviewing the appropriate
processes for potential improvements .
PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL
None currently in process.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
City Council in April approved funding for a series of new initiatives to assist the City with reaching its
2020 Climate Action Plan goals. Those new initiatives include a fund for innovative pilot projects and a
study to build a biomass burner in the community that would burn wood to create energy. To achieve
the adopted goals, the City will reduce its carbon footprint 20 percent by 2020 with a goal to be carbon
neutral by 2050. Learn more about the Climate Action Plan at fcgov.com/climateaction.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
The City of Fort Collins works closely with its partners to reduce
homelessness in the community, but is not a direct service provider.
Read a fact sheet about the City’s role at
www.fcgov.com/socialsustainability.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
On May 10, the Urban Renewal Authority Board of Commissioners appropriated funds for the final tax
increment financing reimbursement payment for The Summit development at College and Prospect, as
required by the redevelopment agreement.
A City Council Work Session was held on April 26, 2016,
summarizing final recommendations from the second phase
of the Mountain Vista Subarea plan rural assessment.
Mountain’s Edge Annexation
and Zoning
An application has been received for an Annexation and
Zoning of a parcel of land located at the northeast corner of
Overland Trail and West Drake Road. The Planning and
Zoning Board recommended approval of the Annexation
and Zoning at its April 7th, 2016, hearing. Council First and
Second Readings are scheduled for May 17, and June 7,