HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 12/13/2016 - City Manager Monthly Update - December 8, 2016December 8, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 3
DECEMBER 13 WORK SESSION ...............................................................................................................................3
DECEMBER 20 COUNCIL MEETING .........................................................................................................................3
DECEMBER 20 WORK SESSION ...............................................................................................................................3
DECEMBER 27 WORK SESSION ...............................................................................................................................3
JANUARY 3, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING ....................................................................................................................3
JANUARY 3 URA MEETING ......................................................................................................................................4
JANUARY 10 WORK SESSION ..................................................................................................................................4
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 4
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ...................................................................................................................................4
CAPITAL PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................... 4
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................4
TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO BLACKBIRD ...................................................................................5
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................6
NORTH COLLEGE PEDESTRIAN GAP ........................................................................................................................6
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO LEMAY AVENUE ...........................................................................7
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – POUDRE RIVER BRIDGE TO 1ST STREET ................................................................7
COLLEGE AND PROSPECT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................8
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................8
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ............................................................................................................9
COLORADO STATE PROJECT COORDINATION.........................................................................................................9
ELIZABETH AND SHIELDS UNDERPASS ................................................................................................................. 10
MULBERRY BRIDGE URBAN DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING ................................................................................... 11
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 12
SPRING CREEK SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT TIMBERLINE ROAD ......................................................................... 12
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN ................................................................................ 12
DWRF UV DISINFECTION...................................................................................................................................... 13
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK – TIMBERLINE TO ZIEGLER – PHASE 1 .................................................................. 13
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CIRCUITS AND DUCT BANK PROJECT ................................................................ 13
CARPENTER ROAD DUCT BANK PROJECT ............................................................................................................ 14
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 14
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 14
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 15
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY .............................................................................................. 16
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS ............................................................................................................................ 16
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES ........................................................................................................ 16
PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL ................................................................................................................................... 19
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES ........................................................................................................ 19
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 20
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 20
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 20
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 21
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE ..................................................................................................... 21
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 3
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
DECEMBER 13 WORK SESSION
Occupancy Study
o Review and consider project scope for jointly-funded study to review the impacts of the U+2
occupancy ordinance.
Possible Charter Amendments
o Consider possible Charter amendments for inclusion on the April 2017 ballot. At its July 18
meeting, the Council Election Code Committee discussed the possibility of a Charter
amendment that would amend the date for the certification of the election (from three days
to ten days). The additional time to certify results would permit voters the opportunity to
correct deficiencies with their ballots, such as unsigned return envelopes and ballots
received without a return envelope.
Council Appeal Process Amendments
o Review of the background and options for improving the Council appeal process
DECEMBER 20 COUNCIL MEETING
Adoption of the Larimer County IGA
o Amend the Growth Management Boundary to reflect the boundary adopted by the Council
and the Town of Timnath
Rennat Annexation Initiation (resolution-consent)
o Initiating enclave annexation proceedings for the Rennat Annexation, 6015 South
Timberline.
DECEMBER 20 WORK SESSION
Broadband Strategic Plan
o Provide a review of community outreach and Broadband Strategic Plan recommendation to
City Council.
- Summary of broadband community outreach and results
- Overview of the Request for Information (RFI) for potential public private
partnerships such as the wholesale or franchise model
- Recap of site visits of municipal retail
- Overview of economic and social impact research
- Bring forward a staff recommendation and next steps
DECEMBER 27 WORK SESSION
JANUARY 3, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING
Land Use Code Update
o Bring forward an annual package of various code revisions to the Land Use Code in order to
clarify, revise, add, or otherwise amend the Code as part of a continuous improvement
effort.
Possible Charter Amendments
o Consider Charter Amendments for placement on the April 4, 2017 ballot.
Land Use Code Changes Related to Prairie Dog Management
o Consider 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.
Staff Report: Regional Wasteshed Coalition
o Provide a summary of the Wasteshed Coalition’s Phase I accomplishments from 2016 and a
Phase II timeline for 2017. Highlights from Phase I include the production of a detailed
report on regional infrastructure options for handling waste and recycling as well as broad
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public engagement. Highlights from Phase II include a more detailed analysis of
infrastructure options and continued engagement with the community and regional partners.
Short Term Rentals
o Provide regulatory framework for short term rentals
JANUARY 3 URA MEETING
Approval of a Redevelopment Agreement with the Lyric Cinema Café
o Consideration of a redevelopment agreement between the Fort Collins Urban Renewal
Authority and the Lyric Cinema pertaining to a planned development located in the North
College Plan Area.
JANUARY 10 WORK SESSION
Electric Capacity Fees
o The purpose of this agenda item is to discuss the new capacity fee model and to get
direction on when the new model and fees should be implemented. Electric Capacity Fees
are required for any new development and are intended to recover the costs associated with
providing the infrastructure required to serve the new development. The current model was
developed when there was considerable green field development within the service area so
a new model is being developed with the help of a consultant which is more consistent with
the anticipated redevelopment that will continue to become more common within the electric
service area. City Code requires the City Manager to review such charges annually and to
present the fees to the City Council no less than biennially (Sec 26-473 (b)). This agenda
item will provide an overview of the new model and how it would impact some typical
development fees.
Sign Code Update
o Review potential amendments to the sign regulations related to electronic signs in an effort
to address aesthetic and safety impacts and anticipated change in the technology; address
constitutional amendments regarding signage; and, sign coverage restrictions on fuel station
canopies.
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
OCTOBER SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Sales Tax Collected: 4.6% 4.7%
Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: 12.0% -1.6%
Sales and Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: 6.6% 3.4%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 3.4% and total $114.2 million.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: KFCG/BOB Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $450,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
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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: Staff has completed the Pedestrian Improvement Program
for 2016. The program constructed 10,513’+ of new sidewalk and 96 accessible ramp
improvements. Staff is finalizing the 2017 Pedestrian Improvement Program.
Communication efforts are beginning with property owners regarding missing segments
and PSD regarding access to schools.
o Current projects: Staff is continuing to manage projects for FCMoves and the Downtown
General Improvement District. 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
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 installed full depth toplift asphalt pavement south of the Railroad
tracks on Timberline Road and continued working on medians, sidewalks and porkchop
islands.
As December moves forward, traffic congestion will lighten as upcoming work can
mostly be done outside of live lanes of traffic on southbound Timberline Road south of
Prospect.
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December work will include sanitary sewer upgrades for the CSU stadium on northbound
Timberline Road, median installation south of the railroad tracks on Timberline Road and
sidewalk installation along Timberline Road.
There will be a point where the project needs to be winterized and fully reopened for the
winter. Spring 2017 work will focus on landscaping the Timberline center medians.
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 goals of this project are to provide various design
and construction improvements within the Downtown
River District.
The project has completed two design projects to date.
The project is now focused on developing a
preliminary engineering design for improvements
along Jefferson Street between College Avenue and
the Mountain/Lincoln Intersection.
Project Updates:
Staff has initiated the preliminary engineering design phase. The design is based on
improvements outlined in the Jefferson Street Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with
the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).
Improvements include converting a section of Jefferson Street from four lanes to three
lanes, a raised, landscaped median, urban design elements, and drainage improvements.
An on-street bike lane will not be included as part of the project.
Staff continues coordination with various stakeholders in an effort to better understand existing
utilities, planned utility improvements, developments, 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,
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and is located outside the City limits but within the Growth Management Area.
Project Updates:
Larimer County and the City applied for, and were awarded, an additional $810,000 in
federal grant funding for the project. The additional funding enables multimodal
improvements on both sides of the road.
Staff is meeting regularly with Larimer County and the Colorado Department of
Transportation in order to determine feasibility and potential funding for the construction
of full roadway improvements within the project limits.
At this time, discussions do not include reconstruction of the existing roadway bridge.
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:
Placement of concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways, and pavement construction along
south side of Lincoln ongoing, as well as electrical and irrigation lines.
South side of Lincoln construction is winding down, cleaning up to prepare for Winter.
North side of Lincoln construction is being planned – will start in Feb 2017.
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:
Bid packages have been received. Staff will negotiate the bridge award in December.
Staff will discuss bridge closure and ped/bike detour routes with local businesses and
neighborhood residents in December.
Bridge closure and construction start projected for January 2017.
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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:
Council approved design option 2 on Second Reading at the November 1 meeting. Staff
is moving forward with ROW acquisition on the residential properties in accordance with
Option 2. The majority of commercial property ROW has been acquired.
Project is moving towards 90% design in early December. Construction is planned to
start mid-February 2017, and staff is working on communication and outreach plan. Will
have detailed construction phasing and traffic control plan mid-December and will have
open house in mid-January to message construction impacts.
Staff is coordinating design and construction with CSU Medical Center schedule. CSU
will begin construction in February 2017 in coordination with the City in order to
minimize disruption to the public. The construction is being closely coordinated to limit
the impacts and shorten the overall duration of construction.
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.
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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 Road.
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:
Staff hosted a Neighborhood Meeting for Alta Vista residents on November 16, 2016 at
the City Streets Facility.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay.php
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION
Funding Source: Street Oversizing
Estimated Project Budget: $1 M
Status: On Schedule
Funding Source: Street Oversizing
Estimated Project Budget: $1 M
Status: On Schedule for Late 2017 Construction
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 recent developments to the south.
City Staff is in the process of preparing an application
for a new at-grade crossing of the Great Western
tracks to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Once approved by the PUC, Staff will continue
coordination with Great Western in order to facilitate
design, crossing agreements and construction.
Construction dates are tentative as timeline depends on PUC approval and railroad
coordination.
Project Updates:
Staff is currently working with Great Western to finalize the PUC application.
Staff is working on the utility and roadway design to have it shovel ready, pending Great
Western’s schedule.
COLORADO STATE PROJECT COORDINATION
Funding Source: Colorado State
Estimated Project Budget: None
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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 bicycle and pedestrian underpass, and at-grade intersection
improvements
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 and Center underpass – to be completed mid-November 2016
Elizabeth and Shields underpass
o Right-of-way negotiations are complete
o The voluntary SPAR process received a unanimous approval on November 10,
2016 at the Planning and Zoning Board hearing.
Laurel Street pedestrian improvements – Washington completed August 2016; Sherwood to be
completed September 2016
Whitcomb sidewalk improvements – completed August 2016, landscaping installation this fall
Lake and Center intersection – requires further study of vehicle, bike, and pedestrian counts
with the opening of Aggie Village North and the Center underpass
o Intersection improvements to be completed in summer 2017
Lake Street bike and pedestrian improvements
o Substantially complete – street overlay and restriping scheduled for summer 2017
Game Day Operations Plan – further refinement this fall
More information available at http://source.colostate.edu/construction-and-parking/
ELIZABETH AND SHIELDS UNDERPASS
Funding Source: Colorado State University
Estimated Project Budget: $10.0 M
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The City and Colorado State University (CSU) have been working in partnership for years to
improve bicycle and pedestrian safety amid continued and projected population growth along
the West Elizabeth corridor. CSU is making a series of improvements as a commitment by the
University to improve safety and make the campus more accessible.
The project aligns with multiple CSU and City planning efforts, such as: West Central Area Plan
(2015), CSU Parking and Transportation Master Plan (2014), City Bicycle Master Plan (2014),
City Student Housing Action Plan (2013), City Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study (2012),
and the City Transportation Master Plan (2011). All of these planning efforts identified the need
for improvements at the Elizabeth and Shields intersection with recurring themes of: enhanced
safety, separation of travel modes, and reducing the number of conflict points and crashes.
The Elizabeth and Shields intersection has 50,000 vehicles per day, an increase of 20% in
traffic volumes since 2009. Peak hour volumes (morning, midday, and afternoon) generate 170
bicyclists and 140 pedestrians per hour. More than 2,000 bicyclists per day are crossing
Shields at Elizabeth, an increase of 40% since 2009. This intersection has a “higher than
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expected” crash rate. The grade separated crossing for bicyclists and pedestrians will reduce
the number of conflict points and intersection crash rating
Project Updates:
Staff is working with the CSU Design/Build team on Utility Relocations and Structure
selection for the underpass.
CSU has completed the right-of-way acquisition needed from the Campus West Shops
o The voluntary SPAR process received a unanimous approval on November 10,
2016 at the Planning and Zoning Board hearing.
Construction is scheduled to begin in early December 2016. The project will be completed in
August 2017. The project team is currently working on construction phasing, lane drop
scenarios, and a 4 week closure of Shields Street expected to occur in the spring of 2017.
City and CSU staff will present a pre-construction open house event on December 7,
2016 from 6-8 pm at the Bob Davis Hall at Moby Arena
More information is available at http://source.colostate.edu/construction-and-parking/shields-
underpass-proposal/
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 project is substantially complete. Remaining work includes the placement of planter
pots in the medians. This work is anticipated to occur in early December 2016 and is
weather dependent.
The installation of the median planter pots will require daytime lane closures.
More information available at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/mulberryenhancement.php
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CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES
SPRING CREEK SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT
TIMBERLINE ROAD
Funding Source: Wastewater, but will be refunded per CSU Stadium
IGA
Estimated Project Budget: $665,500
Status: On Schedule
Project Details:
Access agreements in place
Shoring construction complete
Upcoming Work:
Construction will begin in early December
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $9,243,000
Status: On Schedule
Project Details:
All concrete walls complete
Upper decking complete
Plant shutdown 11-2-16 to cut in 36” cap, went well
Upcoming Work:
Install perimeter drain and begin rough grade drainage in
December
Replace existing 36” into west reservoir February 2017
Construction shoring
system
Installed connection between
72” and 60” pipes
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DWRF UV DISINFECTION
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $5,900,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Construction work order executed and PO issued
Construction kickoff meeting held
Initial UV submittal comments returned to the manufacturer
Upcoming Work:
Site mobilization and clearing
Completion of temporary construction easement from
PRPA
Continue review of submittals
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK – TIMBERLINE TO ZIEGLER – PHASE 1
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $4,000,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Three Phase Project
Phase One: Install new vaults adjacent to Harmony Substation
Phase Two: 1.1 miles of duct bank installation from Timberline
Substation to Ziegler
Phase Three: 1.1 Miles of duct bank from Ziegler to Strauss
Cabin
Design, route identification, and project coordination
permits.
Locates, pot holing, excavation and construction
Duct bank, vault, conduit, and cable installation
Project Updates:
Design, route identification is 100% complete on Phases 1 and 2; 50% complete on Phase 3
Construction anticipated to resume March 2017
Due to utility conflicts, the Phase 3 section is being redesigned to go in the roadway
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CIRCUITS AND DUCT BANK PROJECT
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $2,804,340
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
3D view of Duron System
Vault Installation
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2.2 miles of duct bank and two new circuits
Design, easements, and project coordination
Locates and pot holing, excavation, and construction
Duct bank, vault and conduit installation, and cable
pulling
Electric termination and energizing
Project Updates:
Construction is 100% complete
The circuit in this duct bank is 90% complete
Boring is complete
All seven vaults are installed
Cherry Street duct bank from College to Howes is
awaiting
permits and access easements
Howes/Laurel duct bank is complete
The railroad permit for Vine Drive duct bank from
Linden Substation has been submitted
CARPENTER ROAD DUCT BANK PROJECT
Funding Source: 2016 Duct Bank Budget
Estimated Project Budget: 2,000,000
Status: Delayed until 2017
Project Details:
2.6 miles of duct bank
Boring
Complete Excavation
Potholing and locates
Project Updates:
No change this month
Work continues around easements and/or temporary
construction easements.
Completing due diligence in order to ask for an alignment
from Natural Areas
This project will be delayed until 2017 pending the alignment
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
POLICE SERVICES
Police Investigate Two Homicides
On November 19, Officers were dispatched to the location and found a deceased adult male in an
abandoned building. Matthew Tatti and Anthony Horne were later arrested on charges of First Degree
Murder for their involvement.
Vault Installation
Easement Required with Natural
Areas
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On November 21, police responded to a reported stabbing on Parker Street. The victim was
transported to the hospital and later died as a result of his injuries. David Matthew Strunk was arrested
on charges of First Degree Murder for his involvement.
Prostitution Sting Results in Multiple Arrests
Ten men were arrested or cited on charges of patronizing a prostitute during an undercover operation
conducted by the FCPS Neighborhood Enforcement Team. Prostitution is often connected with sex
trafficking, illegal drug usage and sales, and violent crimes. FCPS hopes to reduce those issues by
making Fort Collins a difficult market for soliciting or selling sexual services. Police plan to continue
enforcement efforts at various locations around Fort Collins and will keep adapting their approach as
this underground marketplace evolves.
Police Investigate Several Crashes Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury
On November 22, police were notified of a woman who was run over by a tractor trailer near the
intersection of Harmony and Ziegler Roads. The 85-year-old pedestrian was waiting at a bus stop and
appeared to have stepped into the road to look for the bus due to arrive. The driver of the tractor trailer
was backing into the construction zone and was unable to see the woman. The pedestrian was
transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
On November 25, officers investigated a three-car collision at Willox Lane and College Avenue. Juan
Lara-Medina was arrested on charges of Vehicular Assault, Failing to Remain at an Accident Scene,
and Driving Under the Influence. Two victims sustained minor injuries and a third was transported to the
hospital with serious injuries.
Suspect Arrested for Sex Assault, Attempting to Hit Police Vehicles
On November 23, police responded to a call regarding a sex assault with a weapon in the 4400 block of
College Avenue. When officers arrived, they located a vehicle matching a description of the suspect’s
truck. The suspect fled in his vehicle when officers tried to contact him. With the assistance of Larimer
County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado State Patrol, Fort Collins officers followed the vehicle. The
suspect attempted to hit several patrol vehicles during the incident, then crashed his truck at the
intersection of Harmony Rd and Snow Mesa Rd and fled on foot. Officers apprehended him several
minutes later in the nearby area of 2500 East Harmony Rd. The suspect was not injured, nor were
officers. Jessie Frias was arrested on charges of 2nd Degree Kidnapping, Sexual Assault with a Deadly
Weapon, 2nd Degree Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Vehicular Eluding.
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Nov. 9 - Investigators determined the cause of the fire at Old Town Fort Collins’ Ranch-Way Feeds to
be accidental. Embers were generated during the pellet-making process and started the fire in a cooler
in what's called the hopper assembly. There were no reported injuries, and everyone in the building
evacuated.
Nov. 14 – The Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors and Poudre Fire Authority said
thank you to Earlie Thomas for his years of service, as a director and board chair, from Jan. 1, 2011, to
Sept. 26, 2016. The board was also excited to welcome its newest Director James Gentry, who took his
oath of office. The organizations look forward to Director Gentry's insights and work in years to come.
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Nov. 26 - Four young adults were displaced from their Fort Collins house following an early-morning
fire. One resident was transported to Poudre Valley Hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
PFA investigators determined the fire was accidental, due to an overloaded circuit and improper wiring.
A member of Poudre Fire Authority’s Customer Assistance Response Team (CART), responded to the
fire to connect the displaced residents with resources, including the Red Cross, a restoration company
and Larimer Humane Society. The team member also found them a place to stay for the night at
Homewood Suites.
FUTURE EVENT – Members of the City Council and public are invited to a grand-opening event for
PFA’s new Station 8, at 4800 Signal Tree Drive in Timnath. The event is on January 28, 2017, from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m., with opening remarks at 10 a.m. There will be station tours, a history display, children’s
activities and lunch, for which cash donations will be accepted. PFA will widely advertise the event in
coming weeks.
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2015 YTD 2016 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Rec’d 311
342
271
326
-2.25%
-4.68%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design
Reviews/Staff Reviews Performed
168
208
234
284
+39.29%
+36.54%
Building Permits Issued 7,026
8,195
5,478
6,768
-22.03%
-17.41%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $411.74
$516.78
$375.52
$500.99
-8.80%
-3.06%
Building Inspections Performed 25,239
30,769
23,613
29,123
-6.44%
-5.35%
Plan Reviews Performed 1,810
2,107
1,991
2,432
+10%
+15.42%
Overall development review revenues are $1,206,495 $1,326,871 over projection for 2016 as
of October November 30th with Development Review over by $914,882 $1,063,778 and
Engineering Development Review over by $291,612 $263,094.
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES
Development/Planning
Projects of Note Status/Updates
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Stanford and Lot 4 (five multi-family buildings and the
swimming pool) located midway along Stanford. No
violations reported recently.
I-25/392 Interchange
Corridor Activity Center
(CAC) design standards
Revisions to the I25/SH 392 Interchange Corridor Activity
Center design standards were adopted by City Council on
September 6, and the Windsor Town Board on October 24.
Amendments to the IGA will be finalized with additional
review by staff, to be considered for adoption by both
jurisdictions in early 2017.
Lincoln Corridor Plan –
Neighborhood Project
Implementation
Of the ten funded neighborhood projects, seven are
complete and three are ongoing (neighborhood artwork,
Streets Facility park enhancements, and brewery
wayfinding). The final committee meeting was November 2,
with additional community events planned for 2017 with the
full implementation of the neighborhood artwork and park
improvements.
Proposed Outdoor Vendor
Requirements
On November 15 Council adopted on Second Reading of
the Ordinances for new outdoor vendor requirements. The
new changes will go into effect on January 15, 2017.
Neighborhood Connections Second pilot program meeting November 14.
o Meeting included program expectations from Josh
Weinberg and Clay Frickey
o Introduction to working with groups by Patsi
Maroney
o Dr. Martin Carcasson discussed facilitative
leadership techniques
23 residents from 20 neighborhoods throughout the
community applied to serve as representatives for their
neighborhood.
o Since the first meeting of neighborhood
representatives, staff has met with or helped
facilitate initial neighborhood meetings in five of the
20 pilot neighborhoods.
o Current level of neighborhood engagement and
interest in the pilot program varies widely. Examples
include:
Residents of the Old Town West neighborhood
looking to move beyond occasional block parties
and exchanges on Nextdoor to establishing
regularly scheduled neighborhood meetings.
Neighbors in “North Fort”/North College corridor
getting a head start on collaborating with the City
on a sub-area plan update for the area through
targeted engagement with the diverse
populations currently residing in the area.
Buckingham neighborhood residents looking to
open new lines of communication in the
neighborhood regarding safety, changing
demographics, traffic, and the built environment.
Representatives of Miramont Village HOA
wanting to create a link between Climate Action
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Plan implementation strategies at a
neighborhood scale.
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 will be part of this
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 containing 110 affordable
senior multifamily units and approximately 5,100 square feet
of office space. The project was approved by the Planning
and Zoning board at their July hearing and final plans are
currently under review by City staff.
Old Town Neighborhood
Plan and Design Guidelines
Staff will be presenting a draft plan to the public and boards
and commissions beginning in November. The plan will
come before City Council for adoption on February 21,
2017. Additional outreach opportunities will be available
this Fall. For more information on the project please visit
the project webpage at http://fcgov.com/otnp.
Smoking Ordinance
Expansion Options
Signage:
o Approximately 147 signs have been installed around
the Downtown area; additional 25 on various outdoor
patios. There are an additional 24 signs installed
outside of the Downtown in areas such as Library
Park or blocks what contain City buildings.
o Considering removal of blue Smoke Free in FC signs
and moving towards the more regulatory ones.
Education:
o Code Compliance is now doing regular patrols
throughout the Downtown during the week.
Enforcement:
o Focus for the first year (through December, 2016) is
on education and outreach with little emphasis on
writing tickets; however, some (23) have been
written.
Next Steps:
o Update memo given to Council on December 1.
o Plan to continue education/outreach efforts.
o Plant to continue partnering with Larimer County
Health Department to find additional ways to get
cessation information to people.
o Would like to re-evaluate
o Lifting no-smoking restrictions in the Downtown
area in late evening.
o Providing designated smoking areas throughout
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the Downtown area.
Electronic Plan Review First Reading of the Electronic Plan Review Appropriation
Ordinance was passed on July 5, 2016. It was approved at
the Second Reading on July 19, 2016. Staff is working
towards implementation, with an emphasis on completing
the electronic building permit review process first.
Historic Preservation Code
Review
o Request for Proposal for consultant to carry out
comprehensive review of historic preservation codes
to be issued early December 2016
o Community stakeholders have been identified and
are in process of being confirmed; stakeholders will
meet 1-2 times each month for curation of project
o To jump-start the project, Clarion Associates was
hired to research two key issues, Area of Adjacency
and Demolition by Neglect; final report and
recommendations will be submitted December 2016.
PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL
The appeal for the Brick Stone Apartments on Harmony was heard by City Council on December 6.
Two notices of appeal were received on November 10, 2016, for the Landmark Apartments Expansion.
A City Council hearing is tentatively scheduled for January 31, 2017.
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES
I-25 Improvements: Numerous local and regional efforts are underway to accelerate planned
improvements to the I-25 corridor between SH-14 (Mulberry) and SH-402 (south end of Loveland):
o The City of Fort Collins included in the recommended 2017-2018 budget a commitment
of $2.25 million in local funds to be used as local match for I-25 improvements.
o City Council authorized the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
with Larimer County on October 4 to appropriate additional local funds (estimated Fort
Collins share of $2.25 million) for I-25 improvements for the next five years, equal to the
amount of increase in local share of County mill levy funds (Road and Bridge) received
by the City of Fort Collins each year.
o Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) received an award of $15 million in
federal grant funds (Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery –
TIGER) to be used for I-25 improvements in Northern Colorado. This award, plus prior
funding commitments and local match of $25 million, have accelerated I-25
improvements in Northern Colorado by fifteen years.
o CDOT is currently building a southbound climbing lane on I-25 at Berthoud Hill to help
alleviate congestion caused by traffic volumes and heavy truck traffic. The project is
substantially complete; final pavement overlay and landscaping to occur spring 2017.
o CDOT began reconstruction of the Crossroads Boulevard/I-25 bridge to provide
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o Improvements Project. This $237 million project will construct a third managed lane in
each direction from SH-7 (Mulberry) to SH-402 (Loveland), will replace the Poudre River
and Kendall Parkway bridges, and make improvements to two other bridges.
Construction is anticipated to begin in 2017 and be complete by end of 2020.
o City of Fort Collins has launched an I-25 related webpage providing links to projects,
plans and programs http://www.fcgov.com/transportation/i25.php
o City Staff is exploring funding partnership opportunities with CDOT, other local agencies
and private interests to include the Prospect/I-25 interchange in the overall North I-25
Improvements Project.
City Council passed Resolution 2016-087 affirming its intention to participate financially
in the Prospect-I-25 interchange project as part of the North I-25 Improvements Project.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The sun is shining a bit more brightly on the roof of Trinity Lutheran Church just in time for the holiday
season. While that glare could be divine intervention, it’s more likely the 198-panel, 53.5 kW roof-
mounted photovoltaic system installed this fall as part of a longstanding commitment to energy
efficiency and sustainability.
The project will supply about 70 percent of the church’s power and help the community achieve its
goals to reduce emissions 20 percent by 2020. Watch a brief video about the project.
The City of Fort Collins has been named one of 10 participating cities in the City Energy Project, a
national network of communities that are sharing best practices and providing concrete tools to help
commercial buildings cut their energy use. The project is expected to save Fort Collins residents and
businesses as much as $11 million annually on their energy bills by 2030. More information on the City
Energy Project.
New Belgium Brewing and Odell Brewing Co. – two companies that are committed to creating low-
carbon business operations - are collaborating with the City to help connect their employees to City
sustainability programs that can improve their health, comfort and efficiency at home.
o The program, called HomeWise, is designed to make it easy for people employed in Fort
Collins to learn about and participate in Utilities efficiency programs, water-saving
measures and other conservation programs offered through the City.
o The City is working with the Vermont Energy Investment Corp. to pilot the project, which
will also help employees understand how their energy use, water consumption, and
transportation choices compare against others, identify their interests and encourage
engagement in City programs .
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
The City of Fort Collins, the faith community and other non-profit organizations are recruiting volunteers
for a new pilot program called "A Safe Place to Rest" that will provide additional and flexible shelter this
winter. The program is based on a Nashville, Tenn., program called "Room In the Inn" that brings the
entire community together on a nightly basis to donate shelter space. For more information about A
Safe Place to Rest contact Holly LeMasurier: hlemasurier@fcgov.com or volunteer for the program.
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The City of Fort Collins Human Relations Commission has announced the recipients of the 2016
Human Relations Award who were honored at a ceremony on Tuesday, December 6. The recipients
are:
Youth – Julio Flores
Adult – Janet Freeman
Senior – Kitty Kent
Organization – FoCo Café
Police and Emergency Services – Mike Chavez
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Mayor Wade Troxell and Small Business
Administration Region VIII Administrator Betsy
Markey visited small businesses in Downtown Fort
Collins on Saturday after Thanksgiving to highlight
the importance of shopping at locally owned
businesses during Small Business Saturday.
The Mayor also presented a proclamation about
Small Business Saturday at the November 15
regular City Council meeting to community
business leaders representing the North and
South Fort Collins Business Associations, the
Downtown Business Association and the Larimer
Small Business Development Center. Read the proclamation at http://www.fcgov.com/business/
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE
December Highlight: Community Issues Forum
Topics:
Revenue Diversification
Broadband Strategic Plan
Road to 2020
November 17th at Lincoln Center
Attendance: 60+
Materials included: redesigned
Energy-saving Checklist; Personal
Assessment Worksheet to help set
goals; interactive myth buster
exercise for energy savings and
efficiency; presentations and small
group discussions on all topics;
review of broadband options; and
more.
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Project & Engagement Recap:
Broadband Telephone Town Hall: New outreach tool reaching over 1300 total attendees on Nov.
14th
Super Issues Meeting: Topics were Revenue Diversification, Broadband and Entertainment Districts
on Nov. 30th.
Short Term Rentals: Over 30 attendees on Dec. 1st, staff planning small stakeholder groups
Transfort Strategic Planning (questionnaire and focus groups):
Additional targeted outreach to youth ages 12 to 18
Good News Item!
The City has purchased an Interpretation Equipment System including two interpreter headsets and 20
receiver ear pieces. The equipment is available for any City employees to check out through CPIO and
allows two additional languages to be simultaneously presented at any event.
Upcoming Outreach* - December
Elizabeth/Shields Public Meeting – December 7 at Moby Arena
CityWorks Alumni Forum: Dark Sky Initiative walking tour and lighting scenario - December 8,
Colorado River Community Room, 222 Laporte
Downtown/Old Town Neighborhoods Plans
Draft Plan Coffee Chats (all dates 9am-11am). Dates and times could change, please check
http://www.fcgov.com/planning/downtown/ for the most up-to-date information.
Thursday, December 8 | The Crooked Cup, 147 W. Oak Street #101
Friday, December 9 | Harbinger Coffee, 505 S. Mason Street
Saturday, December 10 | Dazbog Coffee, 401 Mason Court #105
*Please note this is just a sampling of upcoming Public Engagement opportunities, for a full list of
events, please visit: http://www.fcgov.com/events/
Downtown Plan The public comment deadline for the draft Plan is December
11. Staff has presented the draft plan to public and boards
and commissions this fall and will bring the final document
to City Council on February 21, 2017 for adoption.
Foothills Mall
Redevelopment
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