HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 3/14/2017 - City Manager�S Monthly Update - March 9, 2017March 9, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 3
MARCH 14 WORK SESSION- CANCELED .................................................................................................................3
MARCH 21 COUNCIL MEETING ...............................................................................................................................3
MARCH 28 POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION .............................................................................................................4
MARCH 28 WORK SESSION .....................................................................................................................................4
APRIL 4 COUNCIL MEETING - CANCELED ................................................................................................................4
APRIL 11 SPECIAL 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
PITKIN BIKEWAY PROJECT ......................................................................................................................................6
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................6
NORTH COLLEGE MULTI-USE PATH PROJECT .........................................................................................................7
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO LEMAY AVENUE ...........................................................................7
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – POUDRE RIVER BRIDGE TO 1ST STREET ................................................................8
COLLEGE AND PROSPECT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................8
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................9
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 10
COLORADO STATE PROJECT COORDINATION...................................................................................................... 10
ELIZABETH AND SHIELDS UNDERPASS ................................................................................................................. 11
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 11
NECCO PONDS AND BACKBONE – PHASE I .......................................................................................................... 11
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN ................................................................................ 12
DWRF UV DISINFECTION...................................................................................................................................... 12
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
CAPITAL PROJECTS – PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ........................................................ 14
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL - BNSF UNDERPASS ............................................................................................................. 14
TWIN SILO PARK .................................................................................................................................................. 15
AVERY PARK IMPROVEMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 15
TREES ALONG TRAILS ........................................................................................................................................... 15
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PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 16
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 16
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 16
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY .............................................................................................. 18
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS ............................................................................................................................ 18
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES ........................................................................................................ 18
PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL ................................................................................................................................... 23
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 23
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 23
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 23
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 24
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE ..................................................................................................... 24
SAFETY UPDATE - 2016 YEAR END WRAP UP ............................................................................... 25
METRICS ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
SAFETY PLAN COMPLETE ..................................................................................................................................... 25
KEY INITIATIVES EXECUTED THIS YEAR ................................................................................................................ 26
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 3
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
MARCH 14 WORK SESSION- CANCELED
No meeting due to National League of Cities Conference, Washington, DC
MARCH 21 COUNCIL MEETING
City Foundation Creation
o Consider adoption of the proposal to establish a City of Fort Collins Foundation at the
Community Foundation of Northern Colorado.
o High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of the
community
Adoption of the Downtown Plan
o Consider adoption of the Downtown Plan and items relating to short term plan
implementation. The Downtown Plan serves as a guide and inspiration for budgets, projects,
programs, investments, regulations and other efforts focused in the downtown area will
update the vision, policy direction, and action items for the next 10-20 years. In addition, the
new Downtown Plan will incorporate recently completed planning efforts and studies (e.g.,
the Poudre River Downtown Master Plan, the citywide Pedestrian Plan, and the Bicycle
Master Plan) into a comprehensive plan for Downtown Fort Collins.
o Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review process.
Josh Ames Agreement and Code Changes
o Allow the City Manager to enter into an agreement with certain Josh Ames Certificate
Holders and to change to City Code to reflect changes in the process for accepting Josh
Ames certificates to meet Raw Water Requirements.
Capital Expansion Fee Updates
o Consider adoption of new fees related to Capital Expansion discussed at the Feb 14 work
session
o High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world class services that meet the needs of the
community.
Appropriation Request to support the Idea 2 Product 3D Printing Community Center
o Appropriate $150,000 to support the relocation of the Idea 2 Product laboratory off Colorado
State University’s campus. The new Community 3D Printing Center will be located
elsewhere in Fort Collins (ideally with access to MAX) to increase accessibility for residents,
entrepreneurs and private businesses.
o Economic Health-3.3 Support workforce development and provide community amenities that
support citizens and employers within the City
Short term rentals (second reading)
o Provide regulatory framework for short term rentals
o Neighborhood Livability & Social Health-1.7 Maintain and enhance attractive neighborhoods
through City services, innovative enforcement techniques and voluntary compliance with
City codes and regulations.
Appropriate Use of Public Space (second reading)
o Consider regulations of public spaces aimed at reducing disruptive and inappropriate
behavior in the downtown area.
o Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.4 Protect and preserve the City’s quality of life
and neighborhoods
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MARCH 28 POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discuss possible natural area acquisitions
MARCH 28 WORK SESSION
Neighborhood Services Highlights
o Neighborhood Services programs and activities
o Neighborhood parking permit programs. (RP3)
o Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.4 Protect and preserve our City’s quality of life
and neighborhoods.
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.
o Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review process.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project
o Highlight the benefits Fort Collins Utilities has realized as a result of the Advanced Metering
Infrastructure (AMI) implementation as well as the benefits yet to be realized through various
projects or functionalities that the AMI system enables.
o Economic Health-3.8 Maintain electric utility systems, services, infrastructure integrity and
stable, competitive rates.
APRIL 4 COUNCIL MEETING - CANCELED
No meeting due to Municipal Election
APRIL 11 SPECIAL MEETING
Oaths of Office for Recently Elected Councilmembers and Mayor
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
JANUARY 2017 SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Sales Tax Collected: 3.8% 3.8%
Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: 20.2% 20.2%
Sales and Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: 6.6% 6.6%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 6.6% and total $14.2M
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
CAPITAL PROJECTS
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program
Estimated Project Budget: $1m
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: Beginning work on General Program at the beginning of
March near Myrtle and Mason. Public outreach efforts are continuing for the 2017
Pedestrian Improvement Program.
o Current projects: Work has been occurring on Arterial Ramp priority intersections with 16
ramps being upgraded. Work will be complete at the beginning of March.
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:
February work included median installation south of the railroad tracks on Timberline Road and
irrigation installation.
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Work will be suspended for March, with work resuming on April 1 for landscape installation.
March will have minimal traffic impacts.
April will have periodic single lane closures on Timberline Road.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/prospect-timberline.php
PITKIN BIKEWAY PROJECT
Funding Source: Federal Grants/Local Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $900,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The goals of this project are to improve the bicycle low
stress network by providing a continuous east-west
bicycle corridor on the local street network from
Overland Trail Rd. to Riverside Ave.
Major improvements include significant bicycle and
pedestrian enhancements at Taft Hill Road, Shields Street, and Lemay Avenue along the Pitkin
corridor. The project will install pedestrian and bicycle “toucan” style traffic signals and bicycle
refuge islands to improve bike/pedestrian safety at these intersections.
Project Updates:
Staff is in the process of awarding the contract to the apparent low bid contractor, Lightfield
Enterprises.
The 50 calendar day construction schedule is expected to begin on May 1, 2017.
Work will mostly be on local streets but some single lane closures at Taft Hill Road, Shields
Street, and Lemay Avenue will be necessary.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/bicycling/pitkinbikeway.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).
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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. Staff will also continue design
coordination with property owners along Willow Street.
NORTH COLLEGE MULTI-USE PATH PROJECT
Funding Source: CMAQ Grant/URA Contribution/Pedestrian
Program Funds, TAP Grant, County Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $1.7
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The primary goal of this project is to complete a gap in
pedestrian infrastructure from Highway 1 to the south side of
the Larimer & Weld Canal.
This project will construct a pedestrian connection crossing
the Larimer & Weld Canal extending north to SH 1 (Terry
Lake Rd). The project impacts a federal highway, and is
located outside the City limits but within the Growth Management Area.
Project Updates:
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, planned improvements do not include reconstruction of the existing roadway bridge;
raised and landscaped medians; or landscaped parkways. Improvements will be aesthetically
similar to current improvements under construction to the north.
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:
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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 on hold until spring.
North side of Lincoln construction has begun; new utility installation and utility relocations
ongoing to prep for new pavement, curb, gutter, and sidewalk.
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:
Bridge construction ongoing; caissons for abutments and center pier has been poured, currently
forming new abutments.
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
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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. All of commercial
property ROW has been acquired.
Construction began on February 13 and will 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. Remington Street is scheduled to be open by March 10.
Staff is coordinating construction with CSU Medical Center schedule. CSU began construction
on February 13 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.
The overall construction timeline is on schedule.
The project closures and detours are being coordinated with the Elizabeth and Shields
closure/project.
More information available at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/college-prospect.php
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG)
Estimated Project Budget: $1.0 M
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The existing Vine and Lemay intersection, which
includes the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)
Railway crossing, is severely congested with limited
options to expand through or turn lane capacity due
to land use constraints.
Lemay Avenue realignment and intersection
improvements have been prioritized as the City’s #1
Transportation Capital Improvement Project
The realignment has been on the City’s
Master Street Plan since the mid-1980’s
The project area is included within the City’s
Mountain Vista Subarea Plan which was created as a long-term planning vision for the
northeast section of Fort Collins
The improvements will construct a new roadway and intersection slightly northeast of the
existing Vine and Lemay intersection. The new intersection will be realigned Lemay and
Suniga 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
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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:
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
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o The voluntary SPAR process received a unanimous approval on November 10, 2016 at
the Planning and Zoning Board hearing.
o Construction began December 2016
Laurel Street pedestrian improvements – Washington completed August 2016; Sherwood was
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
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 were held in January and 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
Project Updates:
Construction began in December with utility relocations in Shields Street. The project will be
completed in August 2017.
A full closure of Shields Street began on February 25 and will reopen on March 19.
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
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Estimated Project Budget: $$6,930,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
All the storm sewer is in place (4,600 LF)
All the waterline is in place (2,900 LF)
Closed on purchase of Schlagel property
Upcoming Work:
Load, test, and flush waterline
Repair crossing of the lake canal
Punch list items
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $9,910,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Disinfected CCB and 72” influent pipe
Painted the head house
Installed sump drain and connected to manhole
Upcoming Work:
Install cathodic protection posts and boxes for new piping
Replace existing 36” into west reservoir in March 2017
DWRF UV DISINFECTION
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $5,900,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Formed and placed the south side of the UV channel slabs
Installation of the electrical conduits through the east wall
Placed squeegee in the existing CCB
Rebar and form preparation for
the first weir wall placement
12” PVC waterline
Cored through west reservoir
for connection with CCB
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Vault Installation
Vault Installation
Upcoming Work:
Place weir channel slabs
Place electrical room slab
Effluent channel construction
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: 1.1Miles 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, 2 and 3
Phase 2 railroad permit has been submitted and negotiations are underway
o 10 of 12 vaults are installed
Construction anticipated to resume March 2017
Due to utility conflicts, the Phase 3 section is being redesigned to go in the roadway, working
with FCRD (Fort Collins Reservoir Inlet Ditch) to obtain a crossing permit
Identify asphalt replacement costs, plants scheduled to open mid-March
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
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Easement Required with Natural
Areas
Project Updates:
Drake to Lake Duct Bank is complete
o The circuit and terminations in this duct bank are 100% complete
Cherry Street duct bank from College to Howes is progressing well; railroad permit has been
submitted
o Real Estate has provided compensation number to the Museum for their consideration
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: 2,700,000
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
CAPITAL PROJECTS – PARK PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL - BNSF
UNDERPASS
Funding Source: ConTrust Fund & GOCO grant
Estimated Project Budget: 3M
Status: On budget, on schedule
Project Details:
Tunnel boring completed
Crews welding tunnel seams
Construction of west-side wing-wall
has begun
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Train passing over tunnel
Child enjoying playground
Twin Silo Park Construction
Upcoming Work
Tunnel work completed early May
Preliminary design and floodplain
modeling for trail is underway
TWIN SILO PARK
Funding Source: Community Parkland Fund
Estimated Project Budget: $16M
Status: On budget, on schedule
Project Details:
Restroom buildings near completion
Baseball field retaining walls and
concrete near completion
Landscape irrigation installation has
resumed
Stream restoration work has begun
Upcoming Work:
Finalization of landscape irrigation
Stream restoration work
AVERY PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Parks Life Cycle, Social Sustainability,
Neighborhood Parkland Fund
Estimated Project Budget: $425,000
Status: On budget, on schedule
Project Details:
Design of restroom remodel & shelter nearly
complete.
Park playground open
Upcoming Work
Shelter and bridge fabrication to begin late
winter/early spring
Art alternatives for Phase II currently being
reviewed
TREES ALONG TRAILS
Funding Source: ConTrust Fund/2015-16 BFO offer
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Estimated Project Budget: $125,000
Status: On budget, on schedule
Project Details:
Total of 125 trees planted along Poudre River, Spring Creek,
Rendezvous and Fossil Creek trails
Tree watering to continue through 2019
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
POLICE SERVICES
New Non-Emergency Phone Number
Fort Collins Police are making it easier to remember their non-emergency phone number. Residents can now call
970-419-FCPD (3273) to reach City law enforcement. The line is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by
Dispatch and Records personnel. Police Services implemented 419-FCPD in response to resident requests for a
number that would be easier to memorize. The existing non-emergency number, 970-221-6540, will continue to
remain active as well.
Police Investigate Stabbing
On February 20, Fort Collins Police responded to the report of a stabbing on Erin Court. Through the course of
the investigation, detectives determined that Eric Mueller (DOB 04/07/90) had entered the apartment, at which
time an altercation occurred between Mueller, Raul Ortiz (DOB 07/23/74), and others. During the incident, Mueller
reportedly stabbed Ortiz. Ortiz was transported to Medical Center of the Rockies for treatment. Mueller was
arrested at the scene and booked into the Larimer County Jail on charges of First Degree Burglary and First
Degree Assault.
Suspect Arrested for 6-Month Burglary Spree
One suspect has been arrested following a six-month burglary spree that cost local businesses at least $25,000 in
damage and property loss. Fort Collins Police arrested Gary Baumann (DOB 2/22/82) on February 3, 2017 for his
involvement in a series of commercial burglaries that occurred between August 2016 and January 2017. During
these incidents, the suspect broke into local businesses, caused damage and stole property. Through the course
of the investigation, detectives identified Baumann as the primary suspect in approximately 46 burglaries.
Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 28 telephone calls ranging from setting up a class with a retired
teachers organization to problem-solving with Chuck-E-Cheese corporate offices on their chronic false alarms
(since 2005). Presentations ranged from being at the annual CSU housing fair (and speaking to freshmen who will
be venturing out of the dorms during their next year in college) to more Dealing With Difficult People to the staff at
the second Skin Clinic in Fort Collins. Here’s the breakdown on activities in February:
Scams & Frauds, Rigden Farms, 20 attended
CSU Housing Fair, 1,000 attended the fair
Dealing with Difficult People, Skin Clinic, 11 attended
RESTORE, 48 attended
South College Heights Neighborhood Watch, 12 attended
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE
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Poudre Fire Authority has shared the following: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled
alarms and contact Kidde directly for a free replacement alarm, based on date of manufacture, or a
discount on a new alarm. Call Kidde toll-free at 855-239-0490. The company reports that these alarms
can "fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its seven year end of life if the batteries are replaced,
leading consumers to believe it is still working." This recall involves the Kidde NightHawk, talking
combo smoke/CO alarm with model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1,
2004 and Dec. 31, 2010. More info: bit.ly/kidderecall
Feb. 13 | PFA welcomed its 10 newest firefighter recruits. This recruit class, which will take part in the
Front Range Fire Consortium Academy in order to be considered for future employment, is the largest
PFA class since 2005. It is a direct result of PFA's response to growth, both in the community we serve
and the corresponding increase in emergency response.
Feb. 20 | A group of PFA firefighters and chiefs enjoyed a lovely dinner with
some community neighbors who won the grand prize as part of our recent
Facebook contest. They got a tour of the station and shared a firefighter-
cooked meal. Thanks, Trista Vos and family, for sharing a lovely evening and
letting us share the PFA story of prompt, skillful and caring emergency service.
Feb. 22 | Two adults and four children were displaced by a fire in their east
Fort Collins home. Investigators confirmed that the cause of the fire was the
improper disposal of smoking materials, likely a cigarette. The fire appears to
have started on the home’s back porch and spread quickly, causing approximately $37,000 in damages
to the property and contents. PFA reminds smokers that they should have a dedicated metal container,
preferably filled with sand, in which to dispose of cigarettes and cigars. They also shouldn’t put
cigarettes out in potting soil, which is made of mostly organic materials that will smolder and burn;
contrary to popular belief, it is not dirt. There were no reported injuries, and firefighters saved a dog and
bird from the fire. Here is more info about actions taken by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, as part
of this incident: http://larimersheriff.org/press-release/marijuana-arrest
Feb. 28 | Poudre Fire Authority was proud to bestow upon two outstanding
young men, Alex and Dylan Heinrich, the agency's Citizen Lifesaving Award.
On Dec. 16, 2016, Alex, a third-grader, and Dylan, a sixth-grader, where riding
in the car with their grandfather when he began to experience a medical
emergency and became disoriented while driving. They were able to get their
grandfather to stop before the vehicle crashed. Dylan called 911 and was able
to figure out where they were so their location could be relayed to responders.
The boys then called their parents to let them know what happened and
comforted their grandfather until responders arrived. Engine 14 Capt. Jon McKeon said, in his
nomination: “Both of these boys did everything right that night so their grandfather could be helped.
They exhibited composure and maturity far greater than we would expect for their ages and the
situation, and they were directly responsible for a positive ending to this call.”
Fort Collins Office of Emergency Management update
For two recent, consecutive Saturdays, OEM trained 17 people to be CERT,
Community Emergency Response Team, certified. Participants learn a variety of
things, from identifying signs of terrorism to assessing patient injuries. These are
people who are empowered to be leaders in their community in times of
emergency.
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BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2016 YTD 2017 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Rec’d 29
71
27
61
-6.90%
-14.08%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design
Reviews/Staff Reviews Performed
22
54
23
45
+4.55%
-16.67%
Building Permits Issued 437
905
562
1,042
+28.60%
+15.14%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $19.41
$43.02
$38.26
$71.27
+97.11%
+66.73%
Building Inspections Performed 2,245
4,571
2,366
4,635
+5.39%
+1.40%
Plan Reviews Performed 121
283
207
473
+71.07%
+39.58%
Overall development review revenues are $92,358 $332,469 over projection for 2017 as of
February 28th with Development Review over by $70,816 $173,314 and Engineering
Development Review over by $21,542 $159,154.
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES
Development/Planning
Projects of Note Status/Updates
CityWorks EDU: Campus,
City and Civic Engagement
Fall 2016 saw the addition of a new 3-credit course at CSU
that is modeled after the CityWorks program. In partnership
with CSU’s Center for Advising and Student Achievement
Key program, which provides support to underrepresented
students (first generation, minority, low socioeconomic
status), 31 students are taking the course and exploring the
ways in which Fort Collins operates. The course explores
the roles and functions of local government as well as how
citizens engage with their local government and influence
their communities on multiple levels. The course is
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communication with others, and participation in local
activities. This course is designed to enhance practical
knowledge and skills, allowing you to maximize your
experience while living in the Fort Collins community.
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
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.
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. During the high wind days in February we did
receive complaints about construction dust which were
relayed to the contractor. They have made the necessary
adjustments and will ensure their water truck is available
onsite anytime winds are anticipated. Noise was also
reported at that time; however, residents have been
informed that noise is expected as part of the current
process for the next 8-10 months. We have verified that
there is no construction work or noise occurring prior to 7:00
a.m.
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 spring of 2017.
Lincoln Corridor Plan –
Neighborhood Project
Implementation
Of the ten funded neighborhood projects, six are complete
and four are ongoing. The neighborhood artwork, Streets
Facility park enhancements, and brewery wayfinding are
being managed by City staff in various departments, and
the new sidewalk along Lemay between Buckingham and
Lincoln will be constructed with The Cottages in Fort Collins
development. The final Neighborhood Advisory c
Committee meeting was November 2, 2016, 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 There was a skills training held of February 13, where
Dr. Carcasson, of CSU’s Center for Public Deliberation,
covered good process and design for planning and
holding neighborhood meetings. Approximately 40
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The next pilot program meeting will be on April 20.
Noise Committee Work Session was held on February 14, 2017 regarding
amplified sound. Items of note included:
Protecting the quality of life within neighborhoods was a
significant concern; no interest in moving forward with
any changes or revisions that would impact
neighborhoods in a negative way
Continuing efforts to research and implement additional
sound monitoring equipment was of interest
o costs should be covered through increased permit
fees
o pilot program to test this was suggested
Continuing efforts to research and implement venue-
specific guidelines was of interest; not only Downtown
areas, but places such as City Park as well
Continuing to support special events and outdoor
concerts was supported; adds to the vibrancy of our
community and many citizens like this
Looking at sound/noise issues from a broader
perspective is needed; traffic noise was given as an
example
Bringing innovation and co-creation into the process was
encouraged
o Hack-a-thon to generate mitigation ideas
o Research on open and closed-loop systems
o Research on noise canceling around perimeter of
events
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.
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
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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
February 21, 2017 City Council adopted the Old Town
Neighborhoods Plan and the Neighborhood Design
Guidelines documents.
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
Enforcement efforts on this item are increasing!
Police Services and Code Enforcement staff from
Neighborhood Services will be teaming up to provide
increased enforcement throughout the Smoke-Free
area.
Enforcement will have added emphasis on issuing
warnings and tickets.
Teams will vary in size and in the days/times
enforcement occurs. Enforcement will include evening
and weekend hours.
Increased efforts are now underway.
Downtown businesses, the Downtown Development
Association, and the Downtown Business Association
have been contacted and informed about the increased
enforcement efforts.
Articles in the Coloradoan and CityNews have already
been published. Social media posts will follow.
Additional receptacles for cigarettes are being placed
along the perimeter of the Downtown Smoke-Free Zone.
Each will contain signage alerting people that they are
entering a restricted area and should extinguish all
cigarettes or other smoking devices.
Signage is being created for the dome-shaped ashtrays
on top of trash receptacles throughout the Smoke-Free
Zone that will also alert people they are in a restricted
area and request that they extinguish all cigarettes or
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other smoking devices. Removing the ashtrays
altogether was considered; however, based on prior
experience, this leads to litter problems since there is no
place to extinguish smoking items.
Additional signage will be added to problematic areas
throughout the Smoke-Free Zone.
Replacing the blue and white Smoke Free in FC signs
with more regulatory ones is being considered.
It is anticipated that the new receptacles and signage
will be in place by the end of March, 2017.
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.
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
Request for Proposal for consultant to carry out
comprehensive review of historic preservation codes to
was issued in January 2017; 3 proposals have been
received and are being evaluated by a selection
committee.
Eighteen stakeholders confirmed; stakeholders will meet
1-2 times each month for duration of project
To jump-start the project, Clarion Associates was hired
to research two key issues, Area of Adjacency and
Demolition by Neglect. Draft final reports have been
submitted, and Clarion is preparing final edits.
Joint Historic Preservation
and Recreation Department
Grant Application for the
James Ross Proving Up
House at Lee Martinez Park
Staff has prepared and submitted a grant request to the
Cache la Poudre Heritage Alliance for a grant to restore
the Proving-Up House.
Only known existing proving-up house in Larimer
County, required for filing on Homestead Act land.
Grant request is for $39,643, to be matched equally by
funds from Historic Preservation and Recreation.
Funding includes participation by the Fort Collins
Historical Society and the Camp Collins Couples
Questers
I-25 Northern Colorado
Improvement Project
CDOT continues to move forward with contractor
selection and final design process for the overall $237
million corridor project. Final Request For Proposal
(RFP) to be issued in late March with contractor
selection this summer.
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City of Fort Collins provides local matching funds for the
project via an agreement with Larimer County (sharing
back $455,000 each year for next five years) for the I-25
improvements and $1.125 million each year in 2017 and
in 2018 to CDOT for I-25 improvements.
With funding commitment from Fort Collins, Town of
Timnath, and private property interests, CDOT has
included improvements to the Prospect/I-25 interchange
to the overall Corridor Project base case. It is estimated
that this will save several million dollars in interchange
costs, and will accelerate the improvements by several
years.
I-25 Climbing lane project at the Berthoud Hill to be
completed in spring 2017 with final pavement overlay.
Bridge improvements at I-25 and Crossroads Boulevard
on track for completion in 2017; these improvements will
allow for construction of an interior third managed lane
in each direction.
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
Plastic bags and plastic-film packaging are now being accepted at the new Timberline Recycling
Center. See what’s acceptable at http://www.fcgov.com/trc. The City is extending its #mytrc social
media contest: First and second place winners get $25 Downtown gift cards and the next three winners
get a $5 voucher to use the hard-to-recycle yard. Post a picture of you recycling at the TRC on Twitter,
Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #myTRC and you’ll be entered into the drawing! Go to
http://www.fcgov.com/recycling for contest rules.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
What is a Land Bank? Why does the City have one? How will it be used and what policy changes are
being considered? Come learn about the Land Bank, a long-term affordable housing tool, at one of
three meetings:
March 13: 1-2 p.m., Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., #200
March 20: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St.
March 27: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Foothills Activity Center, 241 E. Foothills Parkway.
Questions? Contact Sue Beck-Ferkiss at sbeckferkiss@fcgov.com or 970.221.6753.
Homelessness in the winter can present life-threatening challenges for individuals, so existing shelters
provided by non-profit organizations expand to create more capacity along with Safe Place to Rest,
which develops community-based sheltering sites and a volunteer base under one community-wide
program umbrella. The community now offers remote seasonal overflow shelters nightly through the
end of April 2017.
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ECONOMIC HEALTH
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded a $500,000 grant to the City to conduct
environmental assessments in north Fort Collins in support of redevelopment activity. Businesses,
property owners, developers and others interested in obtaining an assessment at no charge may
contact the project manager, Bonnie Pierce, at 970-416-4255 or bpierce@fcgov.com. The assessments
may provide valuable environmental liability protection.
In 2014, the City evaluated current workforce and future needs as an essential part of a healthy
economy. That effort has grown to a regional level: In 2017, the City will participate in a Talent 2.0
Regional Action Plan to address access, alignment and barriers to developing the first regional
workforce action plan. Talent development is a team sport that requires public, private and educational
institutions to work collaboratively to be successful. The full presentation from the February rollout is
available at http://www.fcgov.com/business.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE
Love My TRC Contest (#MyTRC)
Social media contest to feature community members using the Timberline Recycling Center
Included Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Project & Engagement Recap
Open House on City's Approach to Northern Integrated Supply Project – Feb. 13, 5-7 p.m. at
the Lincoln Center, Columbine Room
o Over 200 attended, and another 50+ attended Council
Appropriate use of Public Space
o Open House, 6-7:30 p.m., Northside Aztlan Center, around 70 attended
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o Morning Coffee Chat – Feb. 16, 7:30 a.m. at Downtown Artery, around 30 community
members met with City representatives and Fort Collins Police officers
o Updated Survey Results – Over 2000 respondents
http://www.fcgov.com/downtownbehavior/files/survey-results.pdf
Upcoming Outreach
Election Center Open House – March 14, 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, people can attend and see how
the process works from start to finish
Neighborhood Connections Monthly Meeting – March 20, 5-8 p.m. 215 Community Room
CityWorks 101 – Class starts on March 22 and runs through May 15 (Graduation and Annual
BBQ)
CityWorks 101 Alumni Forum – Recycling Center Open House and Tour March 15, 5:30-7 p.m.
at Timberline Recycling Center
West Nile Virus Open House – March 23, 6-8 p.m. location TBD
*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/
SAFETY UPDATE - 2016 YEAR END WRAP UP
METRICS
Trends for the Community Dashboard metrics show a remarkable improvement. Both metrics are
below our target and our overall injury rate (TRIR) is also below benchmark standards. Our lost time
and restricted (DART) case rate is hovering around benchmark standards. With the involvement of our
nurse and medical director now on board, it is anticipated this will continue to improve as we are able to
better manage such cases.
Recordable injuries decrease by 50% (TRIR) over 2015
Severity of injuries decrease 40% (DART) over 2015
Modified duty days decrease by 45% over 2015
Total workers compensation cost savings 2016 over 2015 was $720,331
SAFETY PLAN COMPLETE
3 year Safety Operations Plan completed in April 2016. This comprehensive plan is a companion plan
to the overall City Strategic Plan, specifically high performing government and our guide to safety
excellence.
Street Naming Open House – March 1st
Around 20 attendees
Seven suggestions gathered which will be
incorporated into an online questionnaire
to rank the options
Currently International Boulevard
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KEY INITIATIVES EXECUTED THIS YEAR
Near Miss/Safety Concerns initiative is a vital injury prevention multi-pronged approach to make
reporting available to everyone. Employees at every level can report through tools including online,
telephone hotline, pencil and paper, texting and Access Fort Collins. These are tracked and
progress is reported. Reports have steadily increased since tracking and many injuries prevented.
Safety Time Out – A comprehensive approach to not only empower but expect all employees to
take a time out, pause or stop work, if there is a safety concern present versus proceeding with
work and hoping that no one is hurt in the process.
Total number of near misses and safety time out reports were 428 for 2016.
Leading a Culture of Safety – A game-changing educational program for leaders, taught by leaders
required of all levels of leadership to help them understand what leading a culture of safety really
looks like and how they can deploy the tools available to them. This City of Fort Collins-specific
curriculum has received nothing but outstanding feedback.
participants attended.
designed to expand student knowledge of local government
and governing bodies as well as challenge them to discover
ways to participate with the system which support or
promote existing programs and change. The class has now
moved into a 1-credit course for the same students that
builds upon the fall semester and further explores different
roles and functions of local government and community
engagement. This course will take a deeper dive into how
you, as a citizen in Fort Collins, can participate in the
community through relationship building, positive