HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 6/14/2016 - City Manager Monthly Update - June 9, 2016June 9, 2016
CONTENTS
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 3
JUNE 14 WORK SESSION .........................................................................................................................................3
JUNE 21 COUNCIL MEETING ...................................................................................................................................3
JUNE 28 WORK SESSION .........................................................................................................................................3
JULY 5 COUNCIL MEETING ......................................................................................................................................4
JULY 5 WASTEWATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE ............................................................................................................4
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 4
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ...................................................................................................................................4
CAPITAL PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................... 4
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................4
ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT - LOOMIS/OLIVE ............................................................................5
SHIELDS STREET AND DRAKE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................5
TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO BLACKBIRD ...................................................................................6
HORSETOOTH AND TIMBERLINE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................6
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................7
NORTH COLLEGE PEDESTRIAN GAP ........................................................................................................................7
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CONIFER TO WILLOX ....................................................................................8
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO LEMAY AVENUE ...........................................................................8
COLLEGE AND PROSPECT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................9
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................9
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – POUDRE RIVER BRIDGE TO 1ST STREET ............................................................. 10
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 10
RAILROAD CROSSING AT RIVERSIDE/LEMAY ....................................................................................................... 11
COLORADO STATE PROJECT COORDINATION...................................................................................................... 11
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 12
LINCOLN AND WILLOW STORM SEWER OUTFALL ............................................................................................... 12
MICHIGAN DITCH TUNNEL ................................................................................................................................... 13
AVERY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD CONVERSION ...................................................................................................... 13
DRAKE TO LAKE STREET DUCT BANK ................................................................................................................... 13
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK – TIMBERLINE SUB TO ZIEGLER ............................................................................ 14
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 14
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 14
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 15
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY .............................................................................................. 18
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS ............................................................................................................................ 18
PROJECTS OF NOTE - STATUS AND UPDATES ...................................................................................................... 18
PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL ................................................................................................................................... 21
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 21
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 21
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 22
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 22
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 3
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
JUNE 14 WORK SESSION
Downtown Parking Community Dialog
o The Downtown Parking Community Dialogue is the Downtown Plan’s community
engagement effort as part of the 2014-15 budget offer to pilot on-street paid parking. Staff
will be presenting the plan’s recommendations for on-street paid parking and
recommendations from various City boards to improve current and future downtown parking
conditions.
Income Qualified Rate (IQR)
o Staff is proposing an Income Qualified Rate (IQR) to manage an effective conservation
strategy addressing utilities affordability for low income customers. Incorporating IQR into
the residential customer rate structure will enable Utilities to gather data to further refine its
conservation and efficiency programs as they relate to low income customers.
o IQR is an opportunity to address the financial hardships of the low-income customer
segment through a rate structure that encourages participation in resource efficiency and
renewable energy conservation programs.
Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP): History to Date and Next Steps
o Review the project, the City’s actions to date, and next steps - including proposed
discussions/negotiations with Northern Water.
JUNE 21 COUNCIL MEETING
Revisions to the Mobile Food Vendor Regulations
o 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)
Climate Action Plan Appropriation
o Consider an off-cycle appropriation to advance the 2020 Climate Action Plan Initiatives that
were discussed during the March 10 Work Session. The remaining initiatives, energy
efficiency and solar incentives and rebates, as well as a municipal composting (green
waste) site, are still being vetted by staff and the outcome of this vetting will be shared with
Council in advance of the June 21 meeting.
Staff Report: FEMA CRS Class 2 Award
o The FEMA Award lists the Fort Collins Utilities as tied for second best prepared city in the
nation for flood awareness and protection.
Staff Report: Overview of Homeless Shelters Services
o Provide an overview of the services provided by Catholic Charites, Fort Collins Rescue
Mission, and the Murphy Center.
Staff Report: Railroad Operations Update
o Update Council on rail impacts at grade crossings in Fort Collins
JUNE 28 WORK SESSION
Community Recycling Ordinance
o Discussion of the Community Recycling Ordinance, which would update the price differential
between trash can sizes and add curbside organics collection for residents of single-family
homes, bundle recycling with trash service for businesses and multi-family complexes, and
require subscription to food scraps collection for restaurants and grocers.
Resourcing Police Services in a Growing Community
o To update Council on data driven methodologies for determining and addressing the needs
for police services in a growing community.
Southeast Community Park
o Discuss the proposed design for Southeast Community Park and present funding options.
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JULY 5 COUNCIL MEETING
Eminent Domain Authorization - Prospect / College (Second Reading)
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/Remington intersection. Authorization has previously been approved for an
additional 6 commercial properties.
Appeal of 320 Maple Mixed Use PDP (quasi-judicial)
o Appeal of the Administrative Hearing Officer decision regarding the 320 Maple Mixed Use
PDP.
Non-consensual Landmark Designation - Coy Farmstead Woodward Technology Center
(First Reading)
o Consideration of a landmark designation application brought forward by Fort Collins
residents
Utilities Low-Income Assistance Program - Income Qualified Rate (IQR)
o Propose a discounted rate structure for low income households for electric, water, and
wastewater utility service
Staff Report: Riverside/Lemay Intersection Project
JULY 5 WASTEWATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE
Issuance of Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016
o Authorize the refinancing of the 2009 Sewer Revenue Bonds that were used for capital
improvements at the Mulberry Reclamation Plant. The original $30.7 million in bonds have
an outstanding balance of $24.4 million. New terms could result in a net present value
savings of over $2 million.
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
APRIL SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Sales Tax Collected: 1.1% 4.5%
Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: -22.4% -10.8%
Sales and Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: -4.2% 1.2%
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
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 beginning work near O’Dea and Harris Elementary for access
to schools program. Staff completed general program sidewalk replacement work near
Peterson, Plum, and Mulberry before SMP pavement operations. Staff has completed
3,100’+ 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 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
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:
Unexpected gas line lowering completed, roadway paving
scheduled for first week of June, 2016.
More information is available at
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/arthur-ditch.php
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.
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As a result of meeting Federal requirements this project is anticipated to go to construction in
the summer of 2016.
Project Updates:
Project has been bid and in the process of award.
A schedule and expected start date will be included in the next month’s update.
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:
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
The need for these safety and operational improvements were identified in the Engineering
Department’s recently completed Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study. Turn lane needs are
as follows:
o Right turn lane (southbound Timberline to westbound Horsetooth)
o Right turn lane (eastbound Horsetooth to southbound Timberline)
o Second left turn lane (northbound and southbound Timberline)
Additionally, the project will include median and landscape improvements, sidewalk and bicycle
lane improvements and transit infrastructure.
Project Updates:
Final completion will be done in June 2016, with minor landscaping work to be completed.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/horsetooth-timberline.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.
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.
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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
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 65% design has been submitted and currently under review.
Public Meeting has been set for 22 June.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
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.
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.
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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:
The 30% bridge design has been submitted and is currently under review.
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 MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
City staff have executed a work order with the design engineer.
City staff are developing the PUC application.
RAILROAD CROSSING AT RIVERSIDE/LEMAY
Funding Source: General Fund
Estimated Project Budget: $30,000 City portion
Status: On Schedule
Project Details:
An agreement with Great Western Railway (GWR) is required to replace the crossing on Lemay
at Riverside. The agreement has been approved by both parties and is currently being routed
for signatures. Once the agreement is executed, GWR will utilize an existing subcontractor to
complete the work.
The City will pay for the materials, and GWR will provide the labor at their cost. This work will
require a full closure of Lemay Avenue for approximately 3-4 days to replace the concrete
crossing panels and complete the asphalt patch adjacent to the tracks.
Staff will coordinate with GWR and City Traffic to determine the best time to schedule the
closure, as there are numerous other projects underway nearby.
Starting on June 6, Prospect will be closed near I-25 and between Lemay and College, which
will significantly increase traffic on Lemay.
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
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 continued through end of May, with the underpass to be
completed the end of July 2016.
Elizabeth and Shields Communication, Public Outreach and Design / Build Team selection
occurred in May.
Whitcomb sanitary project construction began in May 2016.
More information available at http://source.colostate.edu/construction-and-parking/
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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:
Replacement of Bridge on Boxelder Creek on East Prospect
Under Construction
LINCOLN AND WILLOW STORM SEWER OUTFALL
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $2,831,000
Status: Project Complete
Project Details:
Lincoln and Willow opened to traffic on May 11
Upcoming Work:
Project complete
Lowering Greeley’s 30” Steel Waterline
Outfall Structure
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
MICHIGAN DITCH TUNNEL
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $8,308,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
TBM is complete and ready to be shipped
Office complex is in place
Project security done
Upcoming Work:
Finish launch pit for TBM
Set-up of TBM
Road maintenance
AVERY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD CONVERSION
Funding Source: System Improvement & Additions
Estimated Phase 1B Project Budget: $475,000.
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
354 Avery Park Neighborhood Lot Conversion
Phase 1B: Rear lot conversion
(84 lots) design
Contractor, City and homeowner coordination
Potholing and 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 about to begin
Project coordination and homeowner communications are
ongoing
New meter socket installation is underway
DRAKE TO LAKE STREET DUCT BANK
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $600,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Work Area Warning Sign
Vicinity Map
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Project Details:
1.2 miles of duct bank
Design, easements, and project coordination
Locates and pot holing, excavation, and construction
Duct bank, vault and conduit installation, and cable pulling
Electric termination, and reenergizing
Project Updates:
Project coordination continues with multiple teams to
complete easements
Proposed route is underway and under review by
contracted surveyor
Development of legal description is underway
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK – TIMBERLINE SUB TO ZIEGLER
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $2,500,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Three Phase Project
Phase 2: 1.1 miles of duct bank installation
Design, route identification, and project coordination
Permits, easements, and Right-of-way permits
Locates, pot holing, excavation and construction
Duct bank, vault, conduit, and cable installation
Electric termination and reenergizing
Project Updates:
Project survey and design are underway
Identifying potential routes from Northern Engineering
horizontal map
Project coordination is ongoing
Permits, easements, and right-of-way permits are underway
Colorado Boring Co. contract is nearing completion
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
POLICE SERVICES
Six-Year-Old Honored for Heroism
Fort Collins 9-1-1 Dispatchers, Poudre Fire Authority, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, and UCHealth
Ambulance Service honored Ryder Schmucker during Courage Day at his elementary school. Earlier
this year, Ryder’s family was involved in a tragic car crash. The little boy called 9-1-1 and helped first
responders find his family. His actions inspired countless people in the police, fire, and medical
communities, and as one first responder told him this morning, "You're a part of our family forever now.
Forever."
Timberline Substation
Underground Vault
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
2016 Police Week & Police Unity Tour
Eight people from Fort Collins Police joined thousands of
others in a nearly 300-mile bike ride honoring fallen officers.
The ride finished in Washington, D.C. at the beginning of
National Police Week. 130 members of law enforcement died
in the line of duty in 2015.
Window Peeper Arrested on Multiple Charges
Fort Collins Police arrested Steven Christensen for his involvement in a number of window-peeping cases.
The FCPS Neighborhood Enforcement Team began conducting additional patrols in the Circle Drive area
after residents reported suspicious activity on and around their property. Officers arrested Christensen after
watching him enter a victim’s yard and identifying him from previous security video in the area. Several days
later, officers served a search warrant for Chistensen’s home in Larimer County. While officers were
attempting contact at the front door of the property, a gunshot was heard. Christensen was located on the
property, deceased from what appeared to be self-inflicted gunshot wounds. No officers fired their guns, and
no officers were injured.
Click It Or Ticket
Beginning in late May and continuing into early June, Colorado law enforcement agencies strictly enforced
seatbelt laws as part of the “Click It or Ticket” campaign. The program is intended to increase awareness
among citizens and improve the survivability of vehicle collisions.
K9 Ace Retires
After a successful six-year career
in law enforcement, K9 Ace has
officially retired. He will remain
comfortably retired at home with his
handler’s family.
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Notable Poudre Fire Authority responses
May 15, 2016: A Great Western train derailed in Timnath near Bethke Elementary School, east of Fort
Collins. There were no reported injuries. At least nine cars travelled off the track, some coming to rest on
their sides on a track near 5100 School House Drive. PFA's hazmat experts determined the silica sand in
the derailed cars posed no immediate risk to health or safety. Great Western is handling the clean-up
process.
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May 22, 2016: Poudre Fire Authority crews extinguished a kitchen fire in a single unit within a multi-family
residence at 3500 Rolling Green Drive. No one was injured. One man living at the residence, unit O56, was
displaced. The fire started in the kitchen; the cause was determined to be accidental, due to unattended
cooking. PFA reminds the community to never leave things unattended on the stove.
May 23, 2016: Three Colorado State University students were displaced after a fire broke out Monday
morning in a Fort Collins home. There were no reported injuries. Poudre Fire Authority crews arrived at 424
N. Roosevelt Ave., between Cherry and Elm streets, to find a fire burning on the second floor of the house.
The 9-1-1 call to dispatch came in at 7:52 a.m. By 8:11 a.m., firefighters had the fire under control, meaning
100 percent knocked down. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental, due to electrical arching
in a wall outlet.
May 29, 2016: A family of six was displaced after a fire broke out in the garage of their Fort Collins home.
The family evacuated their dogs, while Poudre Fire Authority firefighters rescued two cats from the home at
2709 William Neal Parkway. There were no reported injuries. The fire started in the garage and spread to
the attic. Investigators determined the cause to be accidental, with the fire started by the improper disposal
of hot ashes. It started in the garage and spread to the attic. Ashes should always be disposed of in a metal
can with a tight-fitting metal lid, which should be kept on a non-combustible surface.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
PFA, Partnering First-Responders Honor Boy For Courageous Act
May 24, 2016: On January 13, 2016, Ryder was riding with his family to the hospital. His mother was in
labor, about to give birth to the family’s third son. During the journey, their vehicle rolled over an
embankment in an area where cell coverage was limited – at best. Despite the tragic events that unfolded
thereafter, which included the death of Ryder's father, Ryder managed to find a cell phone and call 9-1-1,
ensuring that emergency crews could get to the family.
Poudre Fire Authority, along with our partners from Fort Collins 911 and Fort Collins Police Services,
PVH/UC Health Emergency Medical Services and the Larimer County Sheriff's Office honored Ryder
on May 24 during Courage Day at Cache la Poudre Elementary School. "You're one of our family,
forever. ... You did something that was just amazing," PFA Battalion Chief Brandon Garcia told Ryder.
The family's GoFundMe is: www.gofundme.com/bharper-aircomfort.
PFA Hosting Station 9 Open House
Poudre Fire Authority is inviting members of the community to attend an open house from 9 a.m. to
noon on June 11 at Station 9, located near Horsetooth Reservoir at 4914 Shoreline Drive. The event
will give people the opportunity to learn more about the volunteer station and the services it can
provide. A diverse group of 25 volunteers take part in on-going training, as well as work at the station
and respond to calls. Attendees will also receive critical wildfire information and learn how best to
protect themselves and their property. This is a free event open to the public; there is no need to RSVP.
Snacks will be provided. For more information about the event, go to http://bit.ly/station9.
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BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2015 YTD 2016 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Rec’d 121 157 144176 + 19 12%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design
Reviews/Staff Reviews Performed
69 84 106 138 + 54 64%
Building Permits Issued 3,061 802 2,114
2,742
- 31
+242%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $ 154.85
185.70
$ 103.02
137.00
- 33 -26%
Building Inspections Performed 11,103
13,634
9,546
12,136
-14 -11%
Plan Reviews Performed 677 944 723 992 + 7 5%
Overall development review revenues are $890,478 $1,033,605 over projection for 2016 as of
April 30th May 31st, with Development Review over by $776,730 $895,643 and Engineering
Development Review over by $113,748 $137,962.
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,
Community Horticulture
Center (Gardens on Spring
Creek) Major Amendment
The project was reviewed by City Council through the
Alternate Review process on May 17, and went to Council
on June 7th on second reading. It passed 4-2.
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. One component of the Downtown Plan is the
Downtown Parking Community dialogue, which will be
discussed at the June 14 City Council work session.
Fireworks Committee A committee comprised of Fort Collins Police, Poudre Fire
Authority, CPIO, and Neighborhood Services staff has been
meeting to coordinate efforts around outreach, education
and enforcement related to fireworks. Current efforts
include:
CityNews article – June utility bills
Poster Run
Mailing from Larimer Humane Society to all dog
owners on file
Mailing from Neighborhood Services to areas that
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had fireworks complaints in 2015
Magnet signs on Code Compliance, Animal Control
and PFA vehicles
Creation of a Cityview Video
Outreach to Northern Colorado Rental Housing
Authority, Student Focused Housing complexes,
Colorado State University, Front Range Community
College, mobile home parks, and the Housing
Authority
Coordination of enforcement schedules and shift
briefings for Police and PFA staff
Coming efforts will include:
Update to City Council – June 7, 2016
Yard signs for veterans and other community
members who are interested
Press release for the Coloradoan
Social media
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.
Residential construction along the northeast corner of the
site is set to begin in June, 2016. A neighborhood meeting
was held 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
The City Council will discussed possible amendments to the
I-25/SH 392 Corridor Activity Center (CAC) design
standards, land uses and IGA at its May 10, 2016 work
session and expressed a lack of support for the requested
changes and the comments have been forwarded to the
Town of Windsor.
Lincoln Corridor Plan –
Neighborhood Project
Implementation
Of the ten funded neighborhood projects, six are complete
and four are ongoing (neighborhood artwork, Streets Facility
park enhancements, brewery wayfinding, and alley
improvements). The artist selected for the neighborhood
artwork project met with the Neighborhood Advisory
Committee on June 1, and outreach and planning for the
park are in progress. The committee will have additional
meetings during the summer, including an event to
showcase the neighborhood projects and gather additional
input from the public.
Food Truck Vendor
Requirements
The Planning and Zoning Board will make a
recommendation on prospective Land Use Code changes to
Council on June 9. City Council will consider this item on
June 21, 2016.
Mountain’s Edge Annexation
and Zoning
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Zoning Board recommended approval of the Annexation
and Zoning at its April 7th, 2016, hearing. Council First and
Second Reading occurred June 7, 2016.
Neighborhood Connections o Staff has focused work on preparing a pilot program.
Based on Council’s direction, the pilot will focus 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 Tap into existing community groups and
resources to help form groups
o Resources - define need to roll out on a
community-wide scale
o Started work with CPIO to establish a communications
plan and engagement/marketing strategy
o Will continue to:
o Work on developing a registration system and
subscription service.
o Identify program incentives and best practices.
o 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:
o Adding signage in problem areas as needed
o Mapping existing sign locations
Education:
o Code Compliance staff has started going out
in pairs to provide education
o 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.
Social Host Education and Outreach committee has been established.
Work continues to:
Train staff on new provisions
Revise and/or create education materials
Update class information
West Elizabeth Enhanced
Travel Corridor Plan
Phase III (recommended design and implementation
planning) is in progress, and Phase IV (plan
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development/adoption) is underway. A public Open House
to present the recommended design is planned for June 16,
6-8 pm, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church at 1709 W.
Elizabeth St. The plan is expected to come before Council
for consideration of adoption in mid-August.
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
320 Maple Mixed-Use Project Development Plan
320 Maple, an Administrative Type 1 project, is a proposal for a three-story, mixed-use building with
partial fourth-story loft spaces to be located on the northeast corner of Maple and Meldrum Streets. On
April 25th, this proposal was heard and denied by the Type 1 Administrative Hearing Officer. On May
9th, the Hearing Officer’s decision was appealed by the applicant. The City Council will hear the appeal
on July 12, 2016.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
In May 2016, City Council unanimously adopted regulations and a Dust Control Manual in order to
reduce health impacts and nuisances associated with dust generating activities. The Dust Control
Manual provides guidance on the dust control measures to be used to prevent or minimize off-property
transport of fugitive dust emissions from twelve dust generating activities that frequently occur in Fort
Collins. Enforcement of the dust control ordinance will begin on November 1, 2016. During the spring
and summer, City staff will develop and offer training sessions for dust-generating sources and will
increase public outreach on this topic. Additional information on trainings and outreach will be posted at
fcgov.com/dust.
A homeowner who cares about saving money? An apartment dweller who wants to know more about
protecting the environment? A business owner who wants to know more about energy efficiency? Meet
mycap.fcgov.com. The City of Fort Collins has created a fun, interactive website to help residents and
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businesses more easily find the City’s 150 programs associated with helping the City reach its climate
action goals. City Council in 2015 adopted new goals to get the City to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions 20 percent below 2005 levels by 2020 and 80 percent by 2030 with a goal to be carbon
neutral by 2050. Thoughts about how to improve the website? Contact the City at enviro@fcgov.com.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Partners in Outreach Fort Collins, including the City of Fort Collins, hosted a brief open house in May to
introduce the program and new professional staff including Nick Verni-Lau, Program Supervisor and
Lisa Dunworth, Behavioral Health Clinician. Beginning in June, staff will work Downtown offering
community referrals for people in need of support services and assist with street conflicts that currently
pull emergency responders away from their primary task of maintaining public safety. For more about
Outreach Fort Collins, go to www.outreachfortcollins.org.
Registration is now open for the 2016 Multicultural Retreat, which will take place at the YMCA of the
Rockies in Estes Park September 24-25. Details regarding speakers, activities, and more to come.
Registration is open now through August 31. Cost is $55 and full and partial scholarships are available.
Register via the Recreator (activity number 430901-01). If you do not already have an account, you will
need to create one. The retreat is hosted by the City of Fort Collins Social Sustainability Department,
Colorado State University, Front Range Community College, Fort Collins Community Action Network
(FCCAN), Poudre School District, Diversity Solutions Group, and community members.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
The City of Fort Collins participated earlier this spring in the NoCo Manufacturing Partnership
manufacturing trade summit, NOCOM, at The Ranch in Loveland. The trade show is put on annually by
manufacturers for manufacturers with an estimated 800 attendees. Fort Collins was a sponsor of the
Women in Manufacturing luncheon that brought together women in manufacturing and students from
Poudre and Thompson School Districts to network with about 75 attendees.
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