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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 3
FEBRUARY 14 WORK SESSION ................................................................................................................................3
FEBRUARY 21 COUNCIL MEETING ..........................................................................................................................3
FEBRUARY 28 WORK SESSION ................................................................................................................................4
MARCH 7 COUNCIL MEETING .................................................................................................................................4
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 4
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ...................................................................................................................................4
CAPITAL PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................... 5
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................5
TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO BLACKBIRD ...................................................................................5
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................6
NORTH COLLEGE MULTI-USE PATH PROJECT .........................................................................................................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
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 11
NECCO PONDS AND BACKBONE – PHASE I .......................................................................................................... 11
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN ................................................................................ 11
DWRF UV DISINFECTION...................................................................................................................................... 12
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK – TIMBERLINE TO ZIEGLER – PHASE 1 .................................................................. 12
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CIRCUITS AND DUCT BANK PROJECT ................................................................ 13
CARPENTER ROAD DUCT BANK PROJECT ............................................................................................................ 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 ........................................................................................................ 16
PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL ................................................................................................................................... 19
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 19
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 19
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 19
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 20
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE ..................................................................................................... 20
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 3
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 14 WORK SESSION
Noise Code Modifications
o Provide an update on sound monitoring efforts during the 2016 event season and process
improvements related to noise variance requests, and seek Council direction whether to
proceed with proposed code changes to the City’s noise ordinance.
Water Utility Cash-in-Lieu and Raw Water Requirements
o Discuss proposed changes to the Water Utility’s Cash-in-lieu rate and raw water
requirements based on a recent study by an outside consultant and collaborative efforts with
the Water Districts”. (moved from 10/25/16 to allow time for topic to be considered by
Council Finance Committee in January)
Capital Expansion Fee Updates
o Review staff recommendations for all building related fees to be updated by Council in 2017.
Staff will also present on the proposed process for future fee updates and organization-wide
effort to coordinate these updates and the timeline moving forward.
FEBRUARY 21 COUNCIL MEETING
Adoption of the Old Town Neighborhoods Plan and Old Town Neighborhoods Design
Guidelines
o Consider adoption of the update of the Old Town Neighborhoods Plan and Old Town
Neighborhoods Design Guidelines. The Old Town Neighborhoods Plan is a combined
update of the 1980s Eastside and Westside Neighborhood Plans and provides a renewed
neighborhood vision and policy guidance related to neighborhood land-use, housing,
transportation, and sustainability.
o The Old Town Neighborhoods Design Guidelines are a follow-up implementation item from
the 2013 Eastside Westside Character Study that provides illustrations, ideas, and guidance
on compatible design for home additions and new construction in the Neighborhood
Conservation Medium Density (NCM) and Neighborhood Conservation Low Density (NCL)
zone districts of the Old Town Neighborhoods.
Rennat Annexation
o Annexing and zoning the Rennat Annexation, 6015 South Timberline
Mail Creek Crossing Second Annexation and Zoning
o Annex and zone the Mail Creek Crossing Second Enclave Annexation, Timberline and
Kechter Roads.
Lehman-Timberline Annexation and Zoning
o Annex and zone the Lehman-Timberline Enclave Annexation, 5830 South Timberline.
Recommendation to engage the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District to discuss
and potentially negotiate mutual interests related to the Northern Integrated Supply Project.
o Consider staff’s recommendation for the City and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy
District (Northern Water) to discuss and explore mutual interests pertaining to the Northern
Integrated Supply Project (NISP). City staff would meet with Northern Water to discuss the
City’s key goals and issues related to NISP, while regularly reporting to City Council. If
mutual interests can potentially be met, City staff would be authorized to negotiate draft
agreements that would be presented to Council for its formal approval.
Solar Affordability Program
o Implementation of the rate ordinance in support of the Solar Affordability Program, providing
bill and efficiency benefits to specific eligible income qualified customers. Project was
approved for funding through the 2015- 2016 Budget for Outcomes.
Staff Report: City Social Media Update
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o Provide an overview of how the City and PFA are leveraging social media to inform and
engage the public.
FEBRUARY 28 WORK SESSION
Road to 2020
o Proposed branding for the implementation of the Climate Action Plan/Road to 2020. Review
of the status of funded initiatives, how far these initiatives go toward achieving the 2020
goals, and additional initiatives to continue progress toward the goals. Staff will also
highlight key progress on the climate economy action plan, the Road to 2020 Dashboard,
and community engagement efforts that are underway.
City Foundation Creation
o Provide an update to City Council as to establishing a City of Fort Collins Foundation
through the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, as advised by the Council
Finance Committee. The update will provide operational details as to how the City
Foundation will be implemented, and will seek Council input on the planned implementation.
Time of Use Pilot Study
o Discuss the results of the pilot study, the follow-up customer survey and reconciliation, and
to discuss what City Council would like staff to do next, if anything. This item will be
discussed at Council Finance Committee on January 23rd.
MARCH 7 COUNCIL MEETING
2015 International Codes Adoption
o Consider local amendments to the 2015 International Codes, the International Building
(IBC), International Residential (IRC), International Mechanical (IMC), International Fuel Gas
(IFGC), and International Energy Conservation (IECC) codes. The 2015 edition will replace
the currently adopted 2012 edition.
2015 International Fire Code Adoption
o Consider local amendments to the 2015 International Fire Code as approved by the Poudre
Fire Authority Board. The 2015 edition will replace the currently adopted 2012 edition.
Mail Creek Crossing Second Annexation and Zoning (Second Reading)
o Annex and zone the Mail Creek Crossing Second Enclave Annexation, Timberline and
Kechter Roads.
Lehman-Timberline Annexation and Zoning(Second Reading)
o Annex and zone the Lehman-Timberline Enclave Annexation, 5830 South Timberline.
Short Term Rentals
o Provide regulatory framework for short term rentals
Appropriation of Transportation Fund Reserves
o The appropriation of Transportation Fund reserves (~$450,000) to remit to Larimer County
to be used for local match towards I-25 improvements in Northern Colorado.
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
DECEMBER SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Sales Tax Collected: 3.1% 4.4%
Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: -28.7% -7.7%
Sales and Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: -3.1% 1.8%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 1.8% and total $136.0M.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
CAPITAL PROJECTS
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: KFCG/BOB Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $450,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
This project provides a complete City sidewalk inventory, identifies sidewalk inadequacies, and
identifies inadequate handicap accessibilities according to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements.
37,741 accessible ramps have been identified as acceptable, substandard, or missing in
accordance with the ADA requirements.
Project Updates:
o Upcoming project locations: Public outreach efforts are beginning for the 2017
Pedestrian Improvement Program.
o Current projects: Public outreach efforts are beginning for the 2017 Pedestrian
Improvement Program.
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: $5.0 M
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 began in the spring of 2016.
Project Updates:
January work included median installation south of the railroad tracks on Timberline Road and
sidewalk installation at the intersection.
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Median and sidewalk installation work on Timberline will continue in February.
Traffic impacts will include mid-day single lane closures on Timberline Road south of the
railroad tracks.
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. On-street
bike lanes will not be included as part of the project.
Staff has initiated coordination with the owner of the Confluence development located at Willow
Street and Linden Street. Staff’s goal is to coordinate planned Willow Street improvements with
development improvements. The Willow Street Improvements Project between Linden Street
and North College Avenue is scheduled to receive Community Capital Improvements Funds in
2018/2019.
Upcoming months will see continued utility coordination, public engagement, environmental
investigations, and refined plan for the Jefferson Street Project.
NORTH COLLEGE MULTI-USE PATH
PROJECT
Funding Source: CMAQ Grant/URA Contribution/Pedestrian
Program Funds, TAP Grant, County Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $1.7 M
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
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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:
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 coordinate roadway improvements as well as pedestrian improvements along the
project corridor.
The City will serve as the lead agency for environmental clearances and property acquisition.
Staff is working toward obtaining environmental clearances in order to start the property
acquisition phase.
City, County, and CDOT Staff continue to investigate ways to accelerate the project schedule.
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: $6.5 M
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: $5.4 M
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.
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Project Updates:
Bridge closure for demolition and construction started 12 January 2017.
COLLEGE AND PROSPECT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Mid-Budget Approval of 2016 Capital
Projects Fund
Estimated Project Budget: $2.7 M
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The Colorado State University (CSU) Medical Center
project at the northwest corner of this intersection,
presented an opportunity for the City to address other
existing deficiencies which were identified in the 2011
Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study.
The goals of the project are to address safety,
operational, and congestion issues primarily focused
on Prospect Road by:
o Adding turn lane capacity to existing turn
lanes
o Constructing new turn lanes and medians on Prospect Road
o Improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities
The City and Colorado State will work collaboratively on the intersection improvements, with
each entity funding their own design and construction obligations.
Project Updates:
Staff is continuing with ROW acquisition on the residential properties. The majority of
commercial property ROW has been acquired. Design is 100% complete.
Construction will begin on February 13th and go through July. A full closure of Prospect Road
from College Avenue to Remington Street, including the Remington intersection will be Phase I
of construction. More detailed phasing plans for the entire project on the website, including all
closures.
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 is developing a matrix of options for the existing and relocated crossings, with input from
BNSF and the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
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 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:
There are significant challenges with gaining Great Western and PUC approval for this project
to keep it on track for a fall 2017 construction.
The project team is currently inventorying all Great Western crossings within the area to
summarize traffic volumes and analyze safety measures.
COLORADO STATE PROJECT COORDINATION
Funding Source: Colorado State
Estimated Project Budget: None
Status: On Schedule
Project Details:
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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 – Complete and open to the public
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
completed September 2016
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 – Public open house events occurred in January and will continue
in February
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
expected” crash rate. The grade separated crossing for bicyclists and pedestrians will reduce
the number of conflict points and intersection crash rating
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Project Updates:
Construction began in December with utility relocations in Shields Street. 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.
More information is available at http://source.colostate.edu/construction-and-parking/shields-
underpass-proposal/ and http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/elizabeth-shields.php
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES
NECCO PONDS AND BACKBONE – PHASE I
Funding Source: Water and Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $$6,990,000
Status: On Schedule
Project Details:
Placed 1,900’ of box culvert
Lemay closure underway (open by February 10th)
48” extensions south of Vine Drive complete
Upcoming Work:
Lake canal crossing
2,800’ of storm pipe remaining
Pond work in 2018
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $9,942,000
Status: On Schedule
Project Details:
Pulled cables in electrical duct bank between SOS and CCB
Installed perimeter drain and began rough grade of drainage
Upcoming Work:
Connect perimeter drain to existing FWR drainage
3’ x 16’ reinforced concrete box culvert
Cleaned and disinfected 54”
effluent pipes and connections
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Vault Installation
DWRF UV DISINFECTION
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $5,900,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Completed shoring installation
Completed basin excavation
Caisson installation complete
Upcoming Work:
Form and place UV channel walls
Place electronic room wall slab
Hydrostatic test UV channel
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; 80% complete on Phase 3
Phase 2 railroad permit has been submitted and negotiations are underway
Construction anticipated to resume March 2017
Due to utility conflicts, the Phase 3 section is being redesigned to go in the roadway
Installing plate between
soldier piles for shoring
installation
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Vault Installation
Easement Required with Natural
Areas
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:
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 100% complete,
terminations have been scheduled
Boring is complete
All seven vaults are installed
Cherry Street duct bank from College to Howes is
progressing well; railroad permit has been submitted and pending Real Estate’s compensation
number
Howes/Laurel duct bank is complete
The railroad permit for Vine Drive duct bank from Linden Substation has been submitted
o Colorado Department of Health & Environment will allow joint de-watering permit with
the Linden Tech Substation.
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
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PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
POLICE SERVICES
Serial Theft Suspects Arrested
On January 6, police arrested Joshua Medley and Diedre Crawford for their involvement in
approximately 102 catalytic converter thefts between September and December 2016. Thefts occurred
across the Front Range, from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs. Multiple law enforcement agencies
collaborated to identify and arrest these suspects.
Officer-Involved Shooting
On January 21, Fort Collins 9-1-1 received a call from a man who said his roommate had been stabbed
by an unknown assailant. When officers arrived, the caller, Austin Snodgrass, emerged from the home
with a gun and confronted officers. One officer fired his service weapon, striking the man. Investigators
later determined that Snodgrass had called in a false report and wielded a pellet gun replica of a
handgun. Snodgrass was treated for his injuries and faces criminal charges.
Coffee with a Cop
Fort Collins Police hosted its first Coffee with a Cop event of 2017. Officers spent a few hours at Gib’s
Bagels and chatted with citizens over coffee. This recurring event is designed to give Fort Collins
residents an opportunity to have positive interactions with police in a low-key, informal environment.
(Big) Bird Is The Word
On January 25, FCPS shared a photo and information about the theft of a life-sized Big Bird replica.
Not only did local media spread the word, but the Associated Press also picked up the story. Within 24
hours, the BOLO (“Be On the Lookout”) for Big Bird had spread from coast to coast. He has not yet
been located, but officers are still hopeful that someone will come forward with information.
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POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Jan. 5 | The Coloradoan published Chief Tom DeMint’s column about the approved 2017 budget,
delving into the details of how changes will impact the people Poudre
Fire Authority serves. Read more at: bit.ly/chiefbudget
Jan. 6 and 13 | PFA is proud of all those who work to advance their
skills and careers in the name of improving service for the community.
On Jan. 6 and 13, respectively, PFA graduated driver/operators and
captains from the Acting Captain and Acting Battalion Chief
academies at PFA's Training Center. These PFA employees learned
and practiced the necessary leadership, supervision, and command
and control skills in order to be able to perform the duties of our shift
captains and battalion chiefs when they are unavailable. This is a significant developmental opportunity
and also important for the organization's succession planning.
(photos: Top: Acting Battalion Chief Academy, Bottom: Acting Captain
Academy)
Jan. 12 | You may soon spot a PFA-branded SUV, driving through Old
Town Fort Collins or parked in the lot at Harmony Road and Lemay
Avenue, and wonder what it’s all about. Let us introduce PFA’s new
Roving Alternative Medical, or RAM 1, unit, which will be out
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Jan. 2 marked the start of the low-
cost, 14-week pilot program, intended to improve emergency services
by deploying this quick-response vehicle to lower acuity medical calls – think of an older adult falling at
a senior care home or a slip on the ice at a school playground. Read more at: http://bit.ly/PFARAM1
Jan. 28 | Poudre Fire Authority, along with its many partners, celebrated the grand opening of new
Station 8, in Timnath, at 4800 Signal Tree Drive, just east of Main Street off of East Harmony Road.
Firefighters moved into the new station, from the previous
station on Main Street, on Dec. 23 and are fully operational.
The grand-opening event drew more than 1,300 people who
came out to mark the chapter in the town and PFA’s histories.
Feb. 1 | The Fort Collins area experienced a significant ice
storm that impacted residents and PFA’s ability to respond to
related incidents. To complicate this even further, the storm
increased in intensity at about 4 p.m., as rush-hour was
starting. In the four hours between 4 and 8 p.m., PFA crews
responded to 42 incidents without a significant decrease in the ability to respond. Multiple extrication
crashes, and weather-related medical emergencies occurred during this time, in addition to the usual
call volume. To supplement the system, PFA was able to deploy two additional companies. This work
was aided by the dispatchers at Fort Collins 9-1-1, who handled citizens’ calls for help that often
occurred simultaneously.
PFA/FORT COLLINS 9-1-1 UPDATE | In January of 2015, Fort Collins 9-1-1 partnered with PFA to
begin the complex process of improving call-taking procedures to decrease call-processing times. On
Jan. 1, 2015, dispatchers began to process medical calls differently, by dispatching units as soon as
the nature of the emergency was established, and an address and phone number was obtained and
verified. The change’s impact was immediate. In 2014, call-processing times for medical emergencies
were 3 minutes and 12 seconds, measured at the 90th percentile. The following year, this improved to
2 minutes and 11 seconds, thereby reducing this by over 1 minute.
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A committee, established in March 2016, has further identified opportunities for response-time
reductions system-wide. These improvements will continue to be monitored and aggressively pursued
by both agencies in an effort to deliver the highest quality emergency response service to those served.
FORT COLLINS OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | The International Atomic Energy
Association, in conjunction with DHS and Brookhaven Labs, invited Chief Mike Gavin to attend a two-
day review of their training materials in New York City. They provide foreign countries with training for
emergencies involving radiological substances, and are trying to determine whether the training would
be of value to the U.S.
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2016 YTD 2017 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Rec’d 378
29
363
27
-3.97%
-6.90%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design
Reviews/Staff Reviews Performed
243
22
302
23
+24.284%
+4.55%
Building Permits Issued 8,802
437
7,323
562
-16.80%
+28.60%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $537.36
$19.41
$516.01
$38.26
-3.97%
+97.11%
Building Inspections Performed 33,237
2,245
31,789
2,366
-4.36%
+5.39%
Plan Reviews Performed 2,246
121
2,650
207
+17.99%
+71.07%
Overall development review revenues are $1,261,294 $92,358 over projection for 2017 as of
January 31st with Development Review over by $960,720 $70,816 and Engineering
Development Review over by $300,574 $21,542.
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES
Development/Planning
Projects of Note Status/Updates
Downtown Plan The public comment deadline for the draft Plan ended on
December 23. Staff has presented the draft plan to the
public and boards and commissions this fall and winter. At
its January hearing, the Landmark Preservation
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Foothills Mall
Redevelopment
Residential construction is fully underway. Framing
activities have started on Lot 4 and will be moving over to
Lot 6 soon. Framing work will be ongoing on all lots for the
next 8 -10 months and it is expected that these activities will
create a lot of noise. Neighbors have been provided with an
update. No violations reported recently.
I-25/392 Interchange
Corridor Activity Center
(CAC) design standards
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.
New Outdoor Vendor
Requirements
The new changes went into effect on January 15, 2017.
Staff is reviewing Minor Amendment applications for
stationary vending on private lots.
Neighborhood Connections The third Neighborhood Connections Pilot Program
group meeting was held on January 9. This month’s
agenda included an introduction to the 2017-2018 City
Plan update from City Planners Meaghan Overton and
Ryan Mounce, a discussion about “shifting focus from
what is wrong to what is strong” with Mitch Majeski, and
continuing our work on communication skills and polarity
management with Martin Carcasson.
There will be a skills training held on February 13, where
Dr. Carcasson will be covering good process and design
for planning and holding neighborhood meetings. The
training is open to the public, but capped at 45
registrants.
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3328245/Designing-
Innovative-Neighborhood-Meetings-RSVP
The next pilot program meeting will be on March 13.
The Standard The Standard is a request for two five-story, multi-family
apartment buildings, plus a parking structure, consisting
of a total of 239 dwelling units and 776 bedrooms. The
project site includes re-developing five parcels along the
north side of West Prospect Road just east of S. Shields
St.
At its December 14 meeting, the Landmark Preservation
Commission recommended approval of the project
development plan on a vote of 5-1.
Harmony 23 Harmony 23 is a proposed apartment development with 366
units, 570 bedrooms, in 16 buildings, located at the
Southwest corner of Harmony and Strauss Cabin Roads.
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Buildings include apartment buildings, 2 4-plexs, and
garages with units above.
Gateway at Prospect ODP
and Rezoning
As proposed, the Gateway at Prospect consists of
developing the vacant land located generally at the
northwest quadrant of I-25 and East Prospect Road. This
area includes 177 acres and was formerly known as
Interstate Lands O.D.P. The site is zoned, from east to
west, C-G, General Commercial, E, Employment, L-M-N,
Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood, and U-E, Urban
Estate.
The request also includes rezoning 12.4 acres of L-M-N,
Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood zone and 8.4 acres
of E, Employment zone, a total of 20.8 acres, to M-M-N,
Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood zone which
allows for multi-family development at an average
residential density of no less than 12.00 dwelling units per
gross acre.
Old Town Neighborhood
Plan and Design Guidelines
The public comment period for the Old Town
Neighborhoods Plan ended December 23rd. In January,
staff presented to various boards and commissions and
incorporated comments and feedback into the plan for
potential City Council adoption on February 21, 2017. At its
January hearing, the Landmark Preservation Commission
unanimously recommended that Council adopt the Old
Town Neighborhoods Plan. The Plan will be presented to
the Planning and Zoning Board in February.
A revised draft of the Design Guidelines has been posted
for public comment at fcgov.com/otnp. The revised Design
Guidelines were presented to the Landmark Preservation
Commission in January and will be presented to the
Planning and Zoning Board in February. At its January
hearing, the Landmark Preservation Commission
unanimously recommended that Council adopt the Design
Guidelines. Adoption of the Design Guidelines is scheduled
concurrently with the Old Town Neighborhoods Plan.
Smoking Ordinance
Expansion Options
Code Compliance continues to do regular patrols
throughout the Downtown during the week. An update
on efforts to date has been provided to Council.
Staff plans to continue efforts with the Larimer County
Health Department to find additional ways to get
cessation information to people.
Staff will also continue to partner with Police Services on
enforcement as needed.
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. Building
inspectors now have I-pads allowing better access to
electronic plans while performing inspections in the field.
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Large screen and equipment has been installed in the
inspectors work room for reviewing of electronic files,
allowing for group discussions about a project. Contractors
are being required to submit new building plans
electronically; electronic plan reviews are performed much
quicker than using paper plans.
Historic Preservation Code
Review
o Request for Proposal for consultant to carry out
comprehensive review of historic preservation codes
to be issued early January 2017
o Community stakeholders have been identified and
are in process of being confirmed; stakeholders will
meet 1-2 times each month for duration 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
On January 31, 2017, the City Council upheld the decision by the Planning and Zoning Board for the
Landmark Apartments Expansion appeal and added a condition of approval.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The City’s new Timberline Recycling Center (TRC) is now offering bins that combine mixed paper and
newsprint and adding cooking oil to the hard-to-recycle yard. Go to http://www.fcgov.com/recycling for
more information.
Have you heard the City is branding implementation of its Climate Action Plan? We’ve moved from
planning to implementation, and that means finding a shared vision – and specific language – that
drives people to take action that will help the community reach its goals for 2020 and beyond. City
Council will discuss implementation at its February 28 work session, which will begin at 6 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers at City Hall, 300 LaPorte Ave.
Starting April 2017, Fort Collins residents will have the option to have their yard trimmings collected at
the curb. This service is now offered by all three residential trash haulers, and is offered from April to
November of each year. Your hauler will charge a separate fee for this service – please contact your
hauler for additional details or to sign up. For more information, go to www.fcgov.com/recycling.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Want to know more about the work of the Human Relations Commission? Watch a short video -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4Cu2BGsFe4 - on how the HRC assists the City organization and
works with the community.
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ECONOMIC HEALTH
On January 23, the City of Fort Collins Economic
Health Office joined local businesses Pos-En,
McWhinney and Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2)
at the CSU Powerhouse to educate about 50 local
business leaders from across Northern Colorado
about the state’s innovative Commercial Property
Assessed Clean Energy program (C-PACE), which is
a new and powerful financing tool that can help
commercial building owners lower energy costs,
reduce energy waste and improve their bottom lines,
all while contributing to Colorado’s clean energy
economy. The event included a hosted reception and
panel discussion with C-PACE lenders, officials from
the Colorado Energy Office and Colorado entrepreneurs with experience providing energy efficiency,
renewable energy finance and commercial property upgrades.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE
February Highlight: State of the City
Over 230 people attended main event at The Armory
An additional 50+ attended “Watch Parties” at The Lyric Cinema Café and Prost Brewing
All three locations featured a public engagement activity that allowed participants to show where
they live, what they love about Fort Collins, and provide comments or ideas
Live streamed on YouTube has received nearly 450 views
Project & Engagement Recap:
City Works101applications available – nearly 400 class alumni to date
Engage Platform – the City’s new volunteer management and registration system was fully
launched in November and many departments have completed onboarding and are releasing to
volunteers
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o 6,277 users
o 2,072 active volunteers
o 18 City departments/programs with active pages
City/CSU Stadium Open House: Feb. 1, 6-8 p.m., in the Drake Center West Banquet Room, 802
W. Drake Road.
Board and Commission Super Issue Meeting: Feb. 6 at the Lincoln Center. Topics included
Road to 2020 implementation, Appropriate Use of Shared Public Space, and Broadband.
Traffic Operations Tour: Feb. 8 at 626 Linden Street.
Upcoming Outreach:
Recycling Center Social Media Contest – Through February people can post a picture recycling
at the new Timberline Recycling Center on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag
#mytrc and be entered into prize drawings – www.fcgov.com/recycling
Open House on City's Approach to Northern Integrated Supply Project – Feb. 13, 5-7 p.m. at
the Lincoln Center, Columbine Room, 417 W. Magnolia
Neighborhood Connections – Feb. 13, 5-8 p.m., at 222 LaPorte Ave.
Rec On Record – February 16, 11 am-Noon – Fort Collins Senior Center includes a live
broadcast and is shown at later dates on FCTV and social media
Recreation Fall Survey – sent out each season to gather feedback on experiences and
programs
*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/
Commission unanimously recommended that Council adopt
the Downtown Plan. The Plan will be presented to the
Planning and Zoning Board in March. Staff plans to bring
the final document to City Council on March 21, 2017 for
adoption.