HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 8/16/2016 - City Managers Monthly Update - August 11, 2016August 11, 2016
CONTENTS
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 3
AUGUST 16 COUNCIL MEETING ..............................................................................................................................3
AUGUST 23 WORK SESSION....................................................................................................................................3
AUGUST 30 WORK SESSION....................................................................................................................................4
SEPTEMBER 6 COUNCIL MEETING ..........................................................................................................................4
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 4
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ...................................................................................................................................4
CAPITAL PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................... 5
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................5
SHIELDS STREET AND DRAKE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................5
TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO BLACKBIRD ...................................................................................6
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................6
NORTH COLLEGE PEDESTRIAN GAP ........................................................................................................................7
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CONIFER TO WILLOX ....................................................................................7
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO LEMAY AVENUE ...........................................................................8
COLLEGE AND PROSPECT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................8
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................9
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – POUDRE RIVER BRIDGE TO 1ST STREET ................................................................9
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 10
COLORADO STATE PROJECT COORDINATION...................................................................................................... 10
MULBERRY BRIDGE URBAN DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING ................................................................................... 11
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 11
AVERY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD CONVERSION ...................................................................................................... 11
DRAKE TO LAKE STREET DUCT BANK ................................................................................................................... 12
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK – TIMBERLINE TO ZIEGLER ................................................................................... 12
BOXELDER CREEK OUTFALL ................................................................................................................................. 13
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN ................................................................................ 13
MICHIGAN DITCH TUNNEL ................................................................................................................................... 13
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 14
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 14
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 15
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY .............................................................................................. 16
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS ............................................................................................................................ 16
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES ........................................................................................................ 17
PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL ................................................................................................................................... 19
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 20
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 20
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 20
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 20
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 3
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
AUGUST 16 COUNCIL MEETING
Setting Ballot Language for November 8, 2016 Special Election to be held in Conjunction
with the Larimer County General Election. - postponed to 9/6/16
o Setting ballot language regarding Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) Sales and Use Tax
Majestic Place Annexation and Zoning (Second Reading)
o Annexing and zoning property located at the southeast corner of Trilby and Timberline.
Utilities Low-Income Assistance program-Income Qualified Rate (IQR) (First Reading)
o Propose a discounted rate structure for low income households for electric, water, and
wastewater utility services
Strategic Plan Adoption
o Adoption of the City’s 2016 Strategic Plan that was reviewed by Council during a work
session on March 22.
Initiating the Poudre River Annexation and Zoning (resolution - consent)
o Initiating annexation proceedings for the Poudre River Annexation and Zoning, located
between Lee Martinez Community Park and Linden Street.
Expressing Support for the Larimer County Ballot Issue for the Mental Health,
Detox/Substance Abuse Facility and Services (resolution-consent)
o Propose a resolution in support of the Larimer County November 8, 2016 ballot issue for the
Mental Health, Detox/Substance Abuse Facility and Services. The issue calls for a county-
wide sales tax of .25 cents on $100 dollars, beginning January 1, 2017, to build, improve,
maintain, and operate a treatment and detox facility for mental health, alcohol and drug
abuse, and associated support services in connection with this facility.
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.
Staff report: Restorative Justice Program
o Presentation on success of Restorative Justice program, an alternative method of holding a
young offender accountable by facilitating a meeting with the offender, the victim/victim
representative and members of the community to determine the harm done by the crime,
and how to repair the harm.
AUGUST 23 WORK SESSION
Railroad Issues:
o Grade Separated Railroad Crossing Prioritization
Discussion regarding the effects of the railroad capital improvement projects
completed in Greeley, and priority locations for grade separated crossings at railroad
crossings in Fort Collins.
o Vine/Lemay/BNSF Project
Discussion of the Alternatives Analysis where Realigned Lemay Avenue crosses the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railway and Vine Drive. Seek Council approval
for the Staff recommendation of the Preferred Alternative. Other topics: project
benefits, design and construction schedules, and funding scenarios.
Broadband Strategic Plan
o Discussion and presentation of feasibility work to date and next steps.
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AUGUST 30 WORK SESSION
Entertainment District
o Provide an overview of Entertainment Districts, which allows patrons to carry their alcoholic
beverages outside into a defined common consumption area. Staff will be seeking Council
direction whether to proceed with proposed Code language to permit Entertainment
Districts.
Climate Action Plan Progress
o Review the elements of the Climate Action Plan and the draft roadmap to achieve the 2020
goals of a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 2005 levels;
o Share examples how the initiatives associated with the Climate Action Plan benefit families,
small businesses, and all community members;
o Illustrate how the City has creatively funded residential energy efficiency (evolution of on-bill
financing from City funded to 3rd party funded) and the scalability of these funding models
as other programs mature and are vetted;
o Describe how other communities are funding climate-related work;
o Review the overall next steps, including the process for finalizing the 2020 roadmap,
including messaging and engagement strategies around climate action.
Wildlife Management Guidelines Review) and Potential Land Use Code Changes Related to
Prairie Dog Management
o Review Natural Area Department’s “Wildlife Management Guidelines” that were last
reviewed by City Council in 2008. While the Guidelines pertain to wildlife on City-owned
natural areas, the review will be oriented in particular to prairie dog management. Staff will
also discuss potential changes to a number of Land Use Code requirements related to the
protection, removal, and mitigation of impacts to prairie dog colonies on development sites.
Managing Traffic Congestion in Fort Collins
o Review of current and historic traffic congestion conditions in Fort Collins and discussion of
policies, efforts and plans underway to help mitigate problem areas.
SEPTEMBER 6 COUNCIL MEETING
Resolution Setting 2017-2018 Budget Public Hearings
Community Recycling Ordinance
o Add recycling requirements for businesses and apartment complexes by 2020, as well as
update the residential trash and recycling (Pay-As-YouThrow) requirements.
I-25/SH 392 Interchange Corridor Activity Center design standards
o Consider proposed revisions to the I-25/SH 392 Interchange Corridor Activity Center design
standards.
Staff report: Downtown Poudre River Project
o Update City Council on the design of the Poudre River Whitewater Park project, located
along the Poudre River east of College Avenue and south of Vine Drive.
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
JUNE SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Sales Tax Collected: 8.5% 5.3%
Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: -40.0% -10.4%
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Sales and Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: -3.2% 1.8%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 1.8% and total $67.0 million.
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 installation of temporary sidewalk along
Willow to Linden. Light and Power is moving light pole at Stuart and Welch for new
sidewalk near Riffenburgh Elementary. Communication efforts are beginning with
property owners regarding missing segments.
o Current projects: Staff began construction on access to bus stops along West Elizabeth.
Staff began construction on arterial ramps. Staff has completed work near O’Dea, Harris
Elementary, and CSU Early Childhood Development for access to schools program.
Staff has completed 8,865’+ of the Pedestrian Improvement Program. 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
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.
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Project Updates:
The project began on July 18.
Tree removal, general excavation and existing utility exploration have been occurring during the
month of July.
Contractor is cognizant of lane rental fee and has been responsible in using lane closures only
when warranted by work – keeping traffic delays in this area to a minimum.
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:
Mountain Constructors focused on Prospect medians, storm sewer inlets and pipe, and roadway
widening along Timberline Road.
As of July 15, the grain silos are relocated.
As August moves forward, traffic congestion will become worse due to the contractor using
more lane rental to complete the contract work.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/prospect-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
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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 continues coordination with various agencies in an effort to better understand existing
utilities, planned utility improvements, and other services provided within the Jefferson Street
Improvements project’s vicinity.
Upcoming months will see continued utility coordination, public engagement, environmental
investigations, and refined plan development.
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, existing funding will not be sufficient to construct improvements on both
sides of the road.
Larimer County and City staff are coordinating to apply for federal grant funding. The additional
funding would enable multimodal improvements on both sides of the road. Successful
applicants will be notified by the end of 2016, with funding available as early as mid-2017.
Staff has initiated the preliminary engineering design and environmental investigation phases.
The preliminary engineering phase will design improvements on both sides of the road so as to
be best prepared in the event additional funds are awarded to the project.
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
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Standards. Both medians and sections of the planned rear access roads are included in the
project.
Project Updates:
The contractor still has minor landscaping repairs for adjacent property owners and CDOT
contract closeout. This work has been ongoing through July.
All work within the roadway is completed.
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:
Construction starts the first week of August.
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:
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ROW process moving forward for commercial properties. Staff is working with residential
owners on design options and ROW.
Project is at 30% design. Staff is evaluating options and impacts of design, ROW and
construction schedule for 2017 or 2018. Update memo was sent to Council 7/21/16.
Staff is coordinating design and construction with CSU Medical Center schedule. CSU plans to
finalize design this fall and begin construction early in 2017.
More information available at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/college-prospect.php
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG)
Estimated Project Budget: $1.0 M
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The existing Vine and Lemay intersection, which
includes the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)
Railway crossing, is severely congested with limited
options to expand through or turn lane capacity due
to land use constraints.
Lemay Avenue realignment and intersection
improvements have been prioritized as the City’s #1
Transportation Capital Improvement Project
The realignment has been on the City’s
Master Street Plan since the mid-1980’s
The project area is included within the City’s
Mountain Vista Subarea Plan which was created as a long-term planning vision for the
northeast section of Fort Collins
The improvements will construct a new roadway and intersection slightly northeast of the
existing Vine and Lemay intersection. The new intersection will be realigned Lemay and
Suniga Drive.
The City is investigating a number of interim and ultimate solutions that include new at-grade
intersections or overpass/underpass of the BNSF Railway and existing Vine Drive
Project Updates:
AECOM and City staff have developed a communication and public outreach plan as
preparation for collecting public feedback related to alternative crossings of the BNSF Railway.
Staff is currently working on right-of-way acquisitions and an alternatives analysis report, as well
as moving towards a 30% design. Coordinating schedules with Stormwater work in the area for
excavation of the NECCO backbone, and detention pond to use the fill material for realigned
Lemay.
Staff will present a project status update at the August 23 Council Work Session.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay.php
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – POUDRE RIVER BRIDGE TO 1ST STREET
Funding Source: BOB 2.0
Estimated Project Budget: $5.4m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
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This phase of the overall Lincoln corridor plan includes replacement of the Poudre River bridge
and road between the bridge and 1st Street.
Project intent is to add to the ongoing Lincoln Corridor project creating a street with a unique
identity, improving the mobility, safety, and experience for bicyclists, pedestrians, transit users,
and vehicles, to include an enhanced bridge that will meet the intent of the overall project.
Project Updates:
65% design submittal due August 1.
Construction start date estimated first week of December.
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
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 in August.
Elizabeth and Shields Communication, Public Outreach and Design / Build Team selection
occurred in May.
Whitcomb sanitary project construction began in May 2016.
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More information available at http://source.colostate.edu/construction-and-parking/
MULBERRY BRIDGE URBAN DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING
Funding Source: City of Fort Collins
Estimated Project Budget: $750,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
This project will complete the landscaping and urban
design improvements along the section of Mulberry
Street between Lemay Avenue and Riverside
Avenue to a level consistent with City standards.
Planned improvements will coordinate and be
consistent with recently constructed improvements
on Lemay Avenue north of Mulberry Street, along the
Poudre River Trail, and developments within the
project’s general vicinity.
Project Updates:
The City has executed construction contracts with Korby Landscape to construct the landscape
and urban design improvements.
The City will use an on-call contract with Connell Resources to attach decorative cable to the
bridge pillars.
Preliminary landscape work outside of the roadway, and not impacting traffic, has started.
Work impacting traffic will take place after East Prospect Road is reopened.
More information available at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/mulberryenhancement.php
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES
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:
Potholing is ongoing
Transformer Setting
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Mainline boring is complete
Contracted electricians are installing meter sockets
Project coordination and homeowner communications are
ongoing
Installation of primary vaults – two of seven are complete
Cable make-up and pulling is underway
DRAKE TO LAKE STREET DUCT BANK
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $600,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
1.2 miles of duct bank
Design, easements, and project coordination
Locates and pot holing, excavation, and construction
Flagging permit from the railroad
Duct bank, vault and conduit installation, and cable
pulling
Electric termination, and reenergizing
Project Updates:
Work continues and the utilities easements and permits
Construction schedule coordination continues with CSU
/CSurf/Prospect lane closures
Completed construction of the duct bank on Bay road to
the
Southside of Sherwood lateral
Installed vaults and duct bank on Lake Street to the railroad tracks
Waiting for dewatering permit from the State of Colorado
Repaving is ongoing
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK – TIMBERLINE TO ZIEGLER
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $1,500,000
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:
Section one of six bores is complete
Waiting for the railroad permit
The twelve vault installation is underway
Duct Bank Installation
Duct Bank Prep
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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
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $9,243,000
Status: On Schedule
Project Details:
Crews setting shoring for first elevated slab placement
Upcoming Work:
Form work, rebar for slabs and walls
Install influent and effluent pipelines
Start-up and commission
MICHIGAN DITCH TUNNEL
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $8,308,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Work continues 7 days a week
Inlet structure construction started
Setting precast concrete boxes for
the Boxelder overflow spillway
CCB shoring set-up for the elevated slabs
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Tunnel is 360’ into the mountain
Upcoming Work:
Road maintenance
Hobas carrier pipe delivery will be in August
Coordination with Colorado State Parks
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
POLICE SERVICES
Patrol Officers handled 9,800 incidents during the month of July (historically one of the highest months
for call volume), resulting in 1,854 criminal cases. Transient/Homeless related calls for service continue
to average a 40% increase over last year, and are a source of significant resource demands. As many
as 35 transient/homeless related calls for service are being handled by day shift officers in a 10 hour
period.
The Neighborhood Enforcement Team, working with regional federal, state and local agencies, worked
on two prostitution operations with the intent of impacting both the supply and demand for the sex trade
in the city of Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. The operations were geared for the week of
Cheyenne Frontier Days to impact the increase in ads posted by traveling prostitutes during this high
traffic time in this region. Ten males were arrested for soliciting prostitution on the first day of the
operation and five suspected prostitutes/escorts were cited for various crimes on the second day. All
the women were interviewed to determine their possible victimization in the human trafficking industry.
Patrol officers increased presence along the South College corridor on weekend nights in July in an
effort to impact the behaviors associated with cruising. Several citations were issued during this
specific time frame. The violations included exhibition of acceleration, reckless driving, speed contests,
unreasonable noise, and trespassing. This is an ongoing concern that fluctuates seasonally throughout
the year.
Fireworks enforcement and education was again a focus leading up to the 4th of July holiday. During
the 8 night special enforcement period, a total of 445 fireworks complaints were received (many are
duplicative calls on the same incident). Of those 445 complaints, over half were received within a 5
hour window of time on July 4th. Thirty-two citations were issued for illegal fireworks during this
enforcement period with a significant amount of fireworks seized.
Hiring and training are continual challenges at Police Services. Current processes for police officers,
records technicians, dispatchers, and technical positions are currently underway. There are two officer
trainees in the police academy and nine officers attending the in-house training program.
Inside the Tunnel
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POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Notable Poudre Fire Authority responses
July 1 – PFA launched a new social media campaign called "Firehouse Faces."
The intent is to take community members behind the scenes of our organization
and introduce them to the wonderful people who provide services to the
community 24/7/365 and make PFA great.
July 3 – Firefighters rescued five people from a lake southeast of Wellington
after the wind picked up, making it so they couldn't get back to shore. There
were no reported injuries.
Crews were dispatched to Cobb Lake,
located east of Interstate 25, after a 911 caller reported several
people were in the middle of the lake and unable to get out of
the water. When firefighters arrived on scene, they confirmed
there were five people -- an adult and four juveniles -- in the
water, clinging to a single-person kayak. Two rescue swimmers
and PFA's rescue boat brought the five people to shore, where
they were seen by PVH/UC Health emergency medical services
professionals.
Fortunately, everyone was wearing personal floatation devices,
or PFDs. Anyone recreating in or near water should wear PFDs.
July 4 – The holiday proved busy for our crews.
1. PFA firefighters responded about 5:30 p.m. to the Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area in Fort
Collins where a fire burned roughly 2 acres. First-arriving crews got on scene to find a fire
burning in a grassy area about 100 feet to the northwest of the natural area parking lot. They got
the fire under control at 6:10 p.m. The fire was declared out at about 7 p.m. The trail was closed
for roughly an hour during that time, re-opening just before 6:15 p.m. The cause of the fire was
determined to be related to fireworks.
2. Lady Moon Fire: PFA firefighters were mopping up after a fire broke out about 6:15 p.m. in
southeast Fort Collins. They got control of the fire about 7:25 p.m. The fire burned south of East
Harmony Road, moving along a ditch line in a field. Smoke was visible throughout the area, and
Strauss Cabin Road -- also known as Larimer County Road 7 -- was temporarily closed as
crews fought the fire. Investigators determined the fire started when a hay baler threw off
sparks. Thanks to our partners at Loveland Fire Rescue Authority for helping us with this fire.
July 5 – Thanks to the The Coloradoan for coming out to capture the inaugural use of our BullEx virtual fire
attack board. The board simulates various types of fires and is waterproof, able to withstand spray from a
hose. PFA won't stop training with real fire. However, this tool allows for a training alternative that's cheaper
and more efficient, allowing for quicker training evolutions. View the video at http://bit.ly/bullexpfa.
July 12 – A heartfelt thanks goes to Pete Taylor, a volunteer firefighter who retired after 14 years. You have
sacrificed for and served this community. Your PFA family will miss you.
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July 22 – We likely learned this as children: "Move to the right for sirens and lights" and stop. Still,
there are motorists who don't obey the law and create potentially unsafe conditions for PFA firefighters
and other emergency responders. Learn more about how you can help at bit.ly/movetotherightinfo.
This message is part of a larger “Move to the Right” campaign that includes education in new- and
older adult-driving schools; public messaging on
social media; and partnerships with local media to
reach a broader audience.
July 30 - The Inlet Bay Marina - Poker Run
(fundraiser for volunteer Station 9, by Horsetooth
Reservoir) was a great success, with more than
$6,000 being raised for the station. The individual
who championed the cause this year was a patient,
with Station 9 volunteers the first to arrive on scene
when she was in an accident in 2015. She took it
upon herself to run the event and donate much of her
and her husband's time to show her appreciation for
the care volunteers gave and the dedication they
showed in helping her through a very rough day.
Additional Information
PFA’s three newest engines will be delivered to
Poudre Fire Authority before the end of
August. The engines were built by Rosenbauer
LLC, in Wyoming, Minnesota. These engines will
be stationed at Stations 4, 6 and 8. The engines
employ state-of-the art technology and are “Green
Star,” which means they utilize battery power,
instead of fuel when at idle, resulting in less fuel
burned and a decreased footprint. One of the
three engines utilizes a rebuilt engine and
transmission from the apparatus being replaced,
providing a large cost savings.
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2015 YTD 2016 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Rec’d 220 222 +0.91%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design
Reviews/Staff Reviews Performed
119 184 +54.62%
Building Permits Issued 5,537 4,195 -24.24%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $286.29 $257.66 -10%
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Building Inspections Performed 19,506 17,682 -9.35%
Plan Reviews Performed 1,423 1,523 +7.03%
Overall development review revenues are $565,609 over projection for 2016 as of July 31st,
with Development Review over by $423,990 and Engineering Development Review over by
$141,619.
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.
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 August. Anticipated adoption for
Fall 2016.
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. Additional efforts to
get ready for July 4th included:
Update to City Council on June 7, 2016
Press release and articles in the Coloradoan
Social media
Work with Parks Staff to ensure additional signage
was placed along the parade route and through City
Park during the event.
The committee plans to have a follow-up meeting to discuss
results and any needed updates/changes to codes and
process.
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 is fully underway. The first phase
includes Lot 6 (Community Building and one multi-family
building) on the southernmost edge of the site along
Stanford and Lot 4 (five multi-family buildings and the
swimming pool) located midway along Stanford. There
continues to be some concern about noise; however, the
contractor is adhering to all City requirements and is
generally not working over the weekends, giving residents
some reprieve. Work is anticipated to last for approximately
24 months for this portion of the construction.
I-25/392 Interchange
Corridor Activity Center
(CAC) design standards
Revisions to the I25/SH 392 Interchange Corridor Activity
Center design standards are scheduled for review by the
Fort Collins P&Z on August 11 and City Council on
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September 6.
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 again with the Neighborhood Advisory
Committee on July 13, and outreach and planning for the
park are in progress. The committee will have additional
meetings during the summer, including Neighborhood Ice
Cream Social on August 10 to showcase the neighborhood
projects and gather additional input from the public.
Food Truck Vendor
Requirements
The Planning and Zoning Board made a recommendation
on prospective Land Use Code changes to Council on June
9. City Council passed First reading of the ordinance on
this item on June 21, 2016. Second Reading has been
postponed until Nov. 15th to allow for more public dialogue.
Neighborhood Connections Communications plan was been developed
New website has been created
Pilot program – currently accepting applications; closed
August 5th
o 14 applications received so far
o Have group on North College that is extremely
excited to get started
Collaborating closely with FCbikes for the September
Open Streets event that will include getting support for
neighborhood organizing efforts
Will be doing some art projects as part of this that they
hope to put throughout their neighborhoods
Has done a lot of work with the mobile home parks to
get them excited about organizing, etc.
o Schedule and agendas currently being developed
for initial meetings
Working with Martin Carcasson/CSU Center for Public
Deliberation to develop leadership/participatory
democracy curriculum – bought him out of one of his
classes so he can give us focused time and effort
o Exploring opportunities with the Kettering
Foundation
o Researching best practices and most current ideas
around neighborhood democracy
o Exploring programs available through existing
organizations and partnering
o Will result in actual curriculum and plan
Oakridge Crossing Oakridge Crossing is a proposed mixed-use project located
in the Oakridge Business Park. The project includes several
modifications of standards to the Fort Collins Land Use
Code. The Planning and Zoning Board considered it at their
July 14th hearing. The Oakridge Crossing Project
Development Plan and the Modification of Standards to
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 19
Sections 3.2.2(K)(1)(a) and 4.26(D)(6)(b)(2) were approved
by the Planning and Zoning Board. The modification of
standard to Section 4.26(D)(6)(b)(3) was denied.
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 August.
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 Developed a more regulatory-focused sign that is
being proposed for the perimeter of the Downtown
No-Smoking Zone and for specific problem areas
Downtown. Approval was obtained – installs will
begin in the next week
o Requesting approval to add sidewalk signage similar
to Dismount Zone
Education:
o Code Compliance continues to provide education in
the Downtown area and for special events
Enforcement:
o Focus for the first year (through December, 2016) 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:
o Education campaign ready to roll out in August.
o Enforcement of new ordinance scheduled to begin in
August/September
West Elizabeth Enhanced
Travel Corridor Plan
o Phase IV (plan development/adoption) is in progress
and the draft plan is available online at
fcgov.com/westelizabeth. The public comment
period has been extended through the end of
August, and the plan is expected to come before
Council for consideration of adoption in mid-
October.
Electronic Plan Review First Reading of the Electronic Plan Review Appropriation
Ordinance was passed on July 5, 2016. Second reading on
July 19 was approved. Staff is working towards
implementation.
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 heard the appeal on
July 12, 2016.
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Findings from Appeal of 320 Maple Development Proposal from July 12 Council Appeal:
Council considered adoption of the resolution of findings for the Council appeal hearing regarding the
320 Maple development plan. The plan had been denied by the administrative hearing officer. Council
overturned the hearing officer's decision, so the proposal may proceed.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
A brief survey about the future of solid waste in Larimer County wrapped up on July 31. The survey
asked how residents currently dispose of their garbage, recyclables, food scraps and yard trimmings,
as well as their priorities in addressing future waste and recycling options. The results will help shape a
series of facilitated public forums. Elected officials and staff across the county have formed a Regional
Watershed Coalition to help move the region from a waste disposal management approach to one of
resource recovery and materials management. Forums on the project will be held in September
throughout the county, including a meeting in Fort Collins from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday,
September 17. Read more about the fall forums.
The updated Community Recycling Ordinance includes slight changes to the way trash haulers charge
for single-family trash and recycling service as well as a requirement that businesses and apartment
complexes recycle by 2020. A draft ordinance is scheduled to go to City Council on September 6. Keep
updated and learn more at www.fcgov.com/recycling/update.php.
On August 22, the new Timberline Recycling Center will be open at 1903 Timberline Road. The new
location will continue to be available seven days a week during daylight hours. In addition, the new
Timberline Recycling Center will include a hard-to-recycle section for a $5 entrance fee and an
additional fee will be charged for some materials. Learn more about the new center at
fcgov.com/recycling/timberline.php.
On July 21, the Larimer County Board of Health presented the 2016 Public Health Hero Award to Mary
Pat Aardrup and Selina Lujan, the creator and the coordinator, respectively, of the City of Fort Collins’
Healthy Homes program. The Healthy Homes program is designed to improve indoor air quality to
protect the health of children and adults by providing free home assessments to Fort Collins
residents. By the end of July 2015, the City program had completed 555 assessments. Read more
about the award at http://www.larimer.org/news/newsDetail.cfm?id=4281.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
The deadline was August 4 to pre-apply for $1.6 million in grant funding dedicated to the creation of
affordable housing. Pre-applications to the City were accepted July 14 - August 4. Successful pre-
applicants received almost immediate notification of eligibility to proceed with a formal submittal. The
deadline for final submittals is Thursday, August 25. For more information, contact Beth Rosen
at 970.221.6812 or brosen@fcgov.com.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
The City of Fort Collins and Innosphere, the community's business incubator, will co-host a business
contest around understanding and quantifying actual electric vehicle charging patterns in Fort Collins.
The electric vehicle or EV challenge opened July 21. Finalists in the competition will present at
Colorado State University’s 21st Century Energy Transition Symposium September 28-29. Read more
about the competition and how to enter at http://fortzed.com/innovate-fort-collins/.